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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…

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

Cliff Notes – Labour MP Dan Norris arrested Labour MP Dan Norris has been arrested on suspicion of rape, child…

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…

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.