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A lot is happening this Monday morning with news across the UK being dominated by both domestic politics and international stories. The chancellor is making the headlines ahead of Wednesday’s Spring Statement, with the newspaper front pages speculating on what cuts are coming to public services. 

Protests across Turkey, US tariff backlash and Canada’s snap election are featured across the UK news this morning. 

Pope Francis is pictured on a handful of newspapers after he was discharged from hospital.

The government mandates local councils in England to publish annual reports detailing pothole repairs to receive full funding from a £1.6bn road repair package, with a risk of losing a quarter of an additional £500m if they do not comply.

The Public Sector Fraud Authority is launching an investigation into allegations that thousands of students are fraudulently claiming substantial student loans with no intention of studying or repaying the amounts.

The prime minister and his plans for British military deployment in Ukraine dominate several newspaper front pages this morning and still find space on the websites – though much has been pushed further down to cover the massive fire at Heathrow Airport and the ongoing travel chaos. 

The papers report the prime minister has stepped up plans for a 31-nation military force to provide security guarantees to Kyiv.

The prime minister is having a change of heart regarding putting boots on the ground in Ukraine and instead favours air and sea support.

The country’s defence secretary has warned Britain will not shy away from using nuclear weapons that could do ‘untold damage’ if UK troops are attacked.

Labour Minister Luke Pollard dismissed claims that the government is “centre right,” asserting that recent cuts aim to enhance work opportunities and bolster defence funding.

Cliff Notes – Minister denies misleading voters over benefits cuts Minister Stephen Timms asserts Labour did not mislead voters regarding a £5bn package of benefit…

Prince William is visiting Estonia to express the UK’s support for Estonian troops and to reinforce Britain’s commitment to security amid ongoing Russian aggression in the region.

Cliff Notes John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain dies aged 105. He passed away peacefully at the age of…

What’s dominating the UK news today? From domestic politics to international war to England and Scotland’s upcoming football matches! Grab a coffee – here’s your UK news breakdown.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall outlined the £5bn package of welfare cuts, which has seen strong reactions from across the political spectrum, with charities and organisations also adding their opinions. 

A handful of UK front pages lead on Israel breaking the ceasefire in Gaza and heavily bombing the strip, killing more than 400 people including women and children. Online, many of the publications report on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments that the strikes were ‘only the beginning.’ 

The headlines dominating the UK news cover domestic and international politics, overnight terror in Gaza, protests over corruption and some lighter stories covering the upcoming Nations League matches and St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Cliff Notes A dispute has arisen between teaching unions and the UK government regarding the potential job losses due to AI in education, particularly affecting…

Lord Peter Ricketts forecasts that the fighting in Ukraine may persist for another year amid protracted peace negotiations.

Cliff Notes – Ukraine war latest: The Kursk region remains a focal point in the Ukraine conflict, with Russian claims of encircled Ukrainian troops disputed…

Cliff Notes Military chiefs from 26 nations will convene to plan the “operational phase” for securing Ukraine following a proposed 30-day ceasefire, amid ongoing discussions…

Cliff Notes The captain of the MV Solong, a 59-year-old Russian national, has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following the ship’s collision…

NHS England will be abolished and brought under government control to reduce bureaucracy and cut costs.

PM Keir Starmer announces NHS England to be abolished and brought under government control over next two years with around 50% of jobs slashed.

Cliff Notes Keir Starmer has abolished NHS England to return oversight of the health service to ministers, aiming for greater accountability and reduced bureaucracy. The…

Cliff Notes Labour MP Kim Johnson urges a public inquiry into the historical injustice of black children wrongly designated as “educationally subnormal” and placed in…

Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to abolish NHS England aims to eliminate bureaucratic duplication and restore direct democratic control over NHS management, with a…

Cliff Notes NHS England to be scrapped with management of health service returning to government, Starmer says The administrative body NHS England which runs the…

Cliff Notes The number of quangos in the UK has decreased by over 50% since 2010, yet more than 300 remain operational. The Conservative-Liberal Democrat…

Thursday’s newspapers are heavily dominated by the latest from politics. Several lead on the proposed welfare reforms and changes to the civil service that are expected to be announced in a speech today.

The reaction to Donald Trump’s steel tariffs also make several front pages with reports that the prime minister is trying to avoid reacting to the tariffs like our fellow European counterparts.

The Scottish newspapers are heavily dominated by the news that Nicola Sturgeon will not seek re-election to Holyrood next year. Many papers sum it up as an end of an era.

The back pages sum up the English clubs in the Champions League last night as PSG knocked out Liverpool on penalties and Aston Villa sailed through to the quarter-finals.

Jonathan Reynolds Corrects Record for Referring to Himself as Ex-Solicitor Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has formally corrected a parliamentary record from 2014, in which he…

Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators Labour leader Keir Starmer is planning an overhaul of the UK’s regulatory framework, targeting…