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Most of Friday’s front pages lead with the new migrant agreement between France and the UK. The deal will see a “one in, one out” process. Many of the right-leaning papers pick up on French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments that Brexit was in part to blame for Britain’s spiralling illegal immigration crisis.

The papers feature images of Starmer and Macron, and images of yesterday’s illegal boat crossings. 

A few papers find space to report on the BBC’s sacking of presenter Greg Wallace. The former Masterchef host faced allegations of sexual assault, bullying and inappropriate behaviour. He denies the allegations. 

‘Brexit to blame’ – UK-France sign migrant deal 

  • The Daily Telegraph reports that French President Emmanuel Macron said British people had been “sold a lie” that Brexit would make tackling the crisis easier. The paper says the deal was unveiled hours after hundreds of people were seen being escorted from French shores without being stopped by police.
  • The i also reports on Macron’s comments on Brexit fuelling Channel crossings. It says leaving the EU without a returns agreement created an incentive for migrants to make the crossing, which he said was the “precise opposite of what Brexit promised.” 
  • The Daily Mail calls the deal “a joke”, saying the “half-baked” agreement “was already threatening to unravel” after the prime minister conceded it was “not a silver bullet.”
  • The Daily Express also criticises the deal, accusing the prime minister of “caving in.” Opponents say the deal will do little to stop small boat crossings in the English Channel, the paper adds. 
  • The Guardian also leads with the deal, noting it is the first time the two countries have struck a deal between the UK and France.
  • Metro leads with the shadow home secretary Chris Philips, who called the deal a “migrant merry-go-round.” It has been reported that the scheme would see up to 50 people a week being returned, though no figures have been confirmed. The paper adds that there is doubt over whether the agreement will work. 
  • The Times says the deal is facing strong opposition from some EU politicians. 

‘BBC sack Greg Wallace’ 

  • The Daily Mirror leads with a leaked letter from the BBC to the former Masterchef host following his dismissal after 20 years. In it, the Mirror says a senior member of staff tells him his behaviour is “unlikely to improve”. Wallace denies the allegations against him, the paper adds. 
  • The Times reports Wallace had been warned in 2019 that if his behaviour did not improve, he would face the sack.

A look at stories on the front pages of the UK newspapers

uk and france in one in one out deal to cut illegal boat crossings says the front page of the guardian

The Guardian leads with the deal, noting it is the first time the two countries have struck a deal between the UK and France.

The upcoming doctors’ strike is set to go ahead, with the leader saying that the 29% pay rise demand is non-negotiable.

Another Israeli strike has killed at least 15 people waiting outside a Gaza clinic.

The sweltering heat at Wimbledon makes the front page.

what a joke says the daily mail as it looks at the migrant deal

The Daily Mail slams the deal, calling it “half-baked.”

The paper features a large image of migrants illegally crossing the Channel yesterday on a small boat.

Elsewhere, there’s a standalone from a woman who allowed her 11-year-old to use weight loss jabs.

cave-in will fail to stop boats says the daily express

The Express is also unimpressed with the deal, saying it has been ridiculed as more than 600 new illegal migrants crossed into the UK yesterday. The paper says the deal will do little to stop the boats.

Kate Moss is pictured on the front page as the supermodel soaks up some sun.

starmer and macron reveal migrant deal: it's one in, one doubt says the metro

Metro also casts doubt on the deal, saying illegal arrivals will be sent straight back to France, swapping them for a legal asylum seeker. The trial will start with just 50 returns a week, with the potential to expand later on. Charities predict the ‘new Rwanda’ for the prime minister.

Johnny Depp is pictured on the front splash as he speaks to the paper about a new movie he has directed.

crackdown to cure uk of sick note epidemic sasy the headline on the front page of the times.

The Times leads with plans to crack down on the number of “not fit for work” notes issued by GPs. Last year, the NHS issued 11 million “fit notes”, 93% of which declared people “not fit for work” with no alternative plan to get them back in employment, the paper reports.

EU politicians are already in opposition to the UK-France deal, the paper reports.

Meta has reportedly poached a former Apple AI models executive for its “superintelligence” team. Pang was reportedly offered a compensation package worth over $200 million.

Bias Exposed from UK newspapers

The prime minister’s deal with France is being mocked by the right-leaning press, who claim it will do nothing to deter small boat crossings, highlighting that hundreds more arrived illegally yesterday.

  • The Daily Mail headline and blurb use highly emotive and mocking framing to discredit Starmer’s migration policy. Terms like “half-baked” and “WHAT A JOKE” suggest incompetence and ridicule, while capitalising “HUNDREDS” exaggerates urgency and reinforces a sense of crisis. The phrasing dismisses diplomatic efforts with France, framing the deal as ineffective before it has been tested. It’s a classic tabloid tactic, using sarcasm, simplification, and alarm to provoke outrage and undermine political credibility.
  • The Daily Express headline uses derisive and defeatist framing to portray the Prime Minister’s migrant policy as both weak and futile. Words like “ridiculed” and “CAVE-IN” imply surrender and incompetence, while highlighting “600 more arrive” reinforces the idea of immediate failure. It dismisses the policy without nuance, using mockery and alarm to stir scepticism and reinforce a narrative of government collapse on migration control.


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GKN Aerospace owner Melrose holds outlook despite supply chain challenges

Melrose Industries said it is on track to hit looming profit targets despite the industry-wide supply chain challenges plaguing the aerospace sector.

The Birmingham-based manufacturer said this morning it expects adjusted operating profit of between £550m and £570m this year and £700m in 2025.

In an update to markets, Melrose flagged a seven per cent year-on-year rise in revenue, driven by a 17 per cent jump in its Engines division.

Aerospace manufacturers, particularly the major planemaker’s Airbus and Boeing, have struggled to meet a significant ramp-up in post-Covid demand from their airline customers, as a result of long-running supply chain problems.

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Huel: Record sales as profit triples at brand backed by celebrities

Huel, which counts the likes of Idris Elba, Steven Bartlett and Jonathan Ross among its investors, has reported record sales as a profit almost tripled during its latest financial year.

The Hertfordshire-headquartered company, which is known for its vitamin-enriched food items, has reported a revenue of £214m for the 12 months to 31 July, 2024, up from the £184.5m it achieved in the prior 12 months.

Huel’s pre-tax profit also jumped from £4.7m to £13.8m over the same period, according to new figures.

The business said its products are now sold in 25,650 stores, up from 11,250.

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Average price tag on a home falls as rate cuts spark demand revival

The average price tag on a newly marketed home dropped by over £5,000 in November as buyer demand revived in the wake of the Bank of England’s recent interest rate cut.

According to Rightmove, the standard price for a newly marketed home currently sits at £366,592, a 1.4 per cent month-on-month drop.

That downward trend is steeper than usual, with a typical November fall being around 0.8 per cent.

Rightmove said its data indicated that a fall in buyers approaching estate agents following the Autumn Budget, had been offset by a rise in buyer demand after the Bank of England lowered interest rates to 4.75 per cent in only the second cut this year.

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UK inflation set to jump above target in headache for Rachel Reeves

UK inflation is expected to have jumped above the Bank of England’s two per cent target in October, bolstering a cautious approach to cutting interest rates in the months ahead.

A more gradual easing of monetary policy would be a headache for the new government, which has tried to reassure markets that last month’s big-spend Budget will boost economic growth without leading to runaway inflation.

Economists forecast the consumer price index (CPI), due on Wednesday, to come in at 2.2 per cent for last month, up from 1.7 per cent in September.

Higher energy prices are expected to drive the increase, with regulator Ofgem hiking its price cap on household bills by 9.5 per cent last month.

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