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Friday’s front page headlines offer a wide variety of domestic and international news with ongoing coverage of the UK handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands offering a clear political divide. 

Labour’s plans to free up prison spaces in England and Wales have outraged the right-wing papers boldly claim that sex offenders will be roaming the streets. 

There are discussions around benefits – including the two-child benefit cap, as well as coverage of potential tax rises, splashed on the front pages.

Doctors and teachers in England have been given a 4% pay rise after the government accepted recommendations from public sector pay review bodies.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts, following weeks of political pressure.

The UK and EU have finalised a post-Brexit trade deal after extensive negotiations, addressing contentious issues including fishing rights, which will now allow EU access to UK waters for 12 years.

A coalition of leading UK charities, including Save the Children and the Child Poverty Action Group, is intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to abolish the two-child benefit cap.

Friday’s headlines are dominated by the debate around legalising assisted dying in England and Wales (Scotland has its own separate bill). Politicians, health experts and scholars are offering their opinions ahead of Friday’s debate.

The bill passed the first stage of the Commons last November – but since then there have been dozens of amendments added by both sides. A vote to pass or reject the bill is not likely to take place on Friday, but rather in June.

UK businesses are calling on the government to reset relations with the EU ahead of a summit hosted in London next week. More than 400 UK firms have urged the government to take “practical steps” to reduce red tape, ease staff mobility, and coordinate on climate, defence and energy.

On the international front, there’s widespread coverage of the humanitarian crisis facing Gaza as Israel continues to block aid (including food) and continues to heavily bomb the strip. Donald Trump is concluding his tour of the Middle East where he has signed huge investment deals.

Thursday’s headlines see coverage of the government’s plans to ease the pressure on prisons across England and Wales, as a report says prisons will run out of space by November. The government has announced a series of measures which include early release for some offenders as part of the plans to tackle the overcrowding. The government also announced they will build three new prisons – but despite the dire state of the prison system, the plans still might not be enough to tackle the problem.

The UK economy grew unexpectedly in the first three months of 2025 – a major win for the government, especially the chancellor, who’s been under increasing pressure over the state of the economy and the government fiscal plans. The ONS said the growth was driven by the service sector and production. But the joy might be short-lived, the figures mark the period just before the US imposed tariffs.

Labour is facing internal chaos over its refusal to U-turn on the winter fuel cuts – which many believe played a huge role in Labour’s losses during last week’s local elections in England.

Cliff Notes Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended Labour’s unpopular policies, including cuts to the winter fuel allowance, stating they were necessary to address significant national…

Cliff Notes – Two Labour MPs have been denied entry to Israel and deported Two Labour MPs, Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, were denied entry…

Cliff Notes – Labour MP Dan Norris arrested Labour MP Dan Norris has been arrested on suspicion of rape, child sex offences, and misconduct in…

Happy Thursday! Today’s newspaper front pages are, unsurprisingly, dominated by yesterday’s Spring Statement. It’s a tough read for the chancellor this morning as the newspapers round on her plans with accusations that her time will soon be up as chancellor, that she’s returning Britain to austerity and that the poor will be hit the hardest – when it should be the wealthy taxed. 

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…

Labour is set to reveal cuts to the welfare system on Tuesday – a move that has drawn backlash and praise from the backbenches.

Monday’s headlines are heavily dominated by politics with planned changes to the UK’s welfare system expected to be unveiled later this week. 

Many publications offer their assessment of the planned changes as Labour’s left prepares to mount a rebellion, and Conservative and Tory-supporting media praise the Labour government’s move. The exact details of the changes will be set out by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz on Tuesday.

Newcastle’s emphatic 2-1 win over Liverpool leads much of the English news as the Toons see their first silverware in 70 years and Eddie Howe becomes the first English manager to win an English cup since 2008.

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 Residents situated within half a kilometre of new or upgraded power infrastructure may receive a £250 yearly reduction on their energy bills, part…

The Welsh government budget has passed with support from the Liberal Democrats, despite strong criticisms from opposition parties, including the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru. Both…

Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK Labour Party, has emphasized the need for Europe to take a leading role in facilitating peace talks regarding…

As the UK grapples with an escalating energy crisis and an impending global trade war, the Labour Party’s ambitious climate agenda is under scrutiny. Recent…

There’s a bunch of Labour MPs who could lose their seats because of the proposed tractor tax and most of them won by narrow margins.…

Tuesday’s front pages lead with a range of headlines centred around UK politics. There’s ongoing coverage of the WhatsApp group scandal after a second Labour MP was suspended for the vile messages in the chat. A handful of newspapers carry an image of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner walking with King Charles as he gave a tour of his housing project in Cornwall.

Several papers feature standalone domestic stories, with little room on the front pages to cover international news.

Only two of the major UK newspapers cover the breakdown in the Gaza ceasefire on the front pages, and there’s only a sprinkle of coverage of the US steel tariffs.

The back pages also cover a variety of stories, with several papers looking ahead at the Manchester City vs Real Madrid Champions League match tonight and there’s coverage of last night’s FA Cup action.

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has been suspended from the Labour Party for his role in the WhatsApp group scandal Second Labour MP suspended over WhatsApp…

A Labour MP warns Starmer he is crossing a red line with China embassy deal. The Backbencher raises concern over government’s attempts to improve relations…