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The UK government has imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinian civilians, in coordination with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway.

A rich blend of motorsport talent will grace the famed Circuit de la Sarthe for the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours, featuring several former Formula One drivers who have transitioned to endurance racing.

A school shooting in Graz, Austria, has resulted in the deaths of ten individuals, including nine victims and the gunman, with twelve others injured.

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich will both face a travel ban and have their assets frozen as part of the measures announced by the UK foreign secretary.

A tragic shooting at the BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, southern Austria, has claimed at least eight to ten lives—including students, teachers, and the attacker—who is believed to have died by suicide after opening fire around 10 am local time.

The UK is one step closer to a new nuclear power plant after the government announced a further £14.2bn in funding.

High-level trade negotiations between the United States and China are underway in London, extending into a second day at Lancaster House.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a U‑turn on last year’s winter fuel payment cuts, raising the income threshold to £35,000.

Violence has broken out between police and protesters in Northern Ireland where properties have been damaged and missiles have been thrown at officers.

Tuesday’s newspapers are dominated by the news that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has U-turned on her scrapping of winter fuel payments for roughly 9 million pensioners. Those pensioners will now again be eligible before this winter – it’s unclear if pensioners who missed out will be able to get the money backdated.
On Wednesday, Reeves will unveil her spending review, with speculation rife across the papers, critics are asking just who is paying for all this.

California set to sue Trump as unrest spreads – Tuesday’s front pages report on the ongoing unrest across California which is spreading across other US cities. The clashes between protesters of the immigration crackdown and the US National Guard are making international headlines as California says it will sue the US President for escalating the protests by sending in troops.

Tuesday’s newspapers lead with the U-turn on the winter fuel payments cut. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that she would restore the payment to more than three-quarters of pensioners who initially lost out after the government cut the payment last year. The move was widely condemned across the political spectrum, and the reversal has been widely welcomed – regardless of the paper’s political leanings. 

Cliff Notes The UK’s jobless rate rose to 4.6% in April, marking the highest level since July 2021 and surpassing earlier peak predictions for 2023.…

Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Tuesday, 10th June 2025. The skies are grey over the UK this morning, but sunshine is expected to soon return – so get ready to soak up the rays once again. But for now, let’s catch up on the latest news dominating the UK this morning.

As expected the UK news is heavily focused on Wednesday’s spending review – with announcements being made early, including the winter fuel payment reversal and the threshold being raised to include more pensioners.

The government has also confirmed a £14 billion investment to build a nuclear power station in Suffolk as part of a wider £113 billion infrastructure investment. The new build will create thousands of jobs and eventually provide power to more than 6 million homes.

Tensions soared in Los Angeles after President Trump deployed around 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines—federalising forces without California’s consent—to crack down on protests sparked by recent ICE immigration raids.

Eurostar plans to introduce direct services from London to Frankfurt and Geneva by the early 2030s, with journeys taking approximately five to five and a half hours.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reversed the winter fuel payment cut, confirming full payments of £200–£300 this winter for pensioners earning up to £35,000 a year in England and Wales.

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The UK government has committed £14.2 billion to build the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk, aiming to generate electricity for about 6 million homes and create 10,000 jobs, as part of a wider £113 billion infrastructure investment plan announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

US and Chinese delegations are negotiating significant trade issues, including tech export restrictions and rare earth minerals.

Barry Diller on Instinct, Risk, and Reinvention Media mogul Barry Diller reflects on a career defined by instinctive decision-making, risk-tolerance, and a disdain for over-analysis.…

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending threshold this fiscal year, five years ahead of schedule.

Norma, a popular TikTok star known for her comedic videos with granddaughter Jess, passed away at the age of 91 on 5 June, as announced by her family.

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The UK government is set to announce a £14.2bn funding commitment for the Sizewell C nuclear power station, aimed at directly creating 10,000 jobs, including 1,500 apprenticeships.