Government borrowing surged to £132.2bn last month, significantly exceeding forecasts and representing a £15bn increase from the previous year.
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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.
The UK’s headlines report Heathrow closed all day due to a nearby fire at a substation. The airport has warned there will be “significant disruption” over the coming days and has told passengers not to travel “under any circumstances” until it reopens.
This is a developing story and does not feature on the front pages but is heavily dominating online news websites.
You won’t be surprised to see that the tabloid media uses more biased headlines, whilst the broadsheets offer more factual and less emotive language in their headlines.
There is a variety of stories dominating the UK headlines this Friday from the chaos at Heathrow Airport to Nicola Sturgeon cleared in the SNP embezzlement case – there’s a lot happening today, so grab a coffee – here’s your daily news breakdown.
The UK’s busiest airport, Heathrow, will be closed all day on Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it with power. The airport has warned there will be “significant disruption” over the coming days and has told passengers not to travel “under any circumstances” until it reopens.
The former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared in the police investigation into the funding and finances of the party she led – the SNP. Her husband, who is separated from Sturgeon, has appeared in court charged with embezzlement. Murrell, who had been SNP chief executive since 1999, resigned in March 2023 amid a row over party numbers.
Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared of any wrongdoing in Police Scotland’s investigation into the SNP’s funding, expressing relief at the outcome.
Cliff Notes – Heathrow Airport closes due to nearby fire Heathrow Airport is closed for the entirety of Friday due to a significant fire at…
Flight disruptions are affecting numerous passengers, as Heathrow Airport was closed unexpectedly, leading to the diversion of at least 120 flights, including one carrying Sarah Gough’s parents.
The UEFA Nations League is back in action tonight with the first leg of the playoffs – which will see Scotland take on Greece (BBC iPlayer) and the first leg of the quarter-finals.
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.
This Weeks News Briefing Editorial looks at the real cost of political priorities. How can a modern economy cut welfare like 3rd world economy.
UK welfare cuts are increasingly out of touch with the needs of the public, especially against the backdrop of rising foreign aid to Ukraine and increased NATO spending. This has left many Brits asking: why is our health and well-being not being prioritised?
The answer may be simpler—and more strategic—than it seems. When people are struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table, they have less time to question the actions of those in power.
By keeping the public in a state of financial insecurity, politicians maintain control while diverting spending towards areas that benefit their financial backers. But where is all our tax money actually going, and why are we always told to tighten our belts while government spending skyrockets?
An independent review into the official UK data recording of people’s biological sex and their gender identity has spun several stories as the media reacts to the data.
The review was led by Alice Sullivan, a professor of sociology and research specialist at University College London, who said the guidance should be updated to make sure both sets of data were recorded in a clear and distinct way.
Nicholas Prosper, 19, has been sentenced to 49 years behind bars. The teen was sentenced for the triple murder of his own family members. He had attempted to carry out a school massacre plot in a bid to become an infamous school shooter. Prosper idolised American gunman Adam Lanza was planning to kill 34 people – one more than Lanza’s deadliest shooting.
Police were able to stop Prosper from reaching the school after a neighbour called the police that morning due to the noisy attack. Cops arrived at the family flat at 05:50 am where they found his little sister, brother and his mother slain. Police arrested him after he escaped to a wooded area, stopping him from carrying out his school massacre plot.
Cliff Notes – Bank of England mulls interest rate decision Wage growth remains robust, with wages excluding bonuses rising by 5.9% in the three months…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her Spring Statement next week just a week after massive backlash to the government’s plans to overhaul the welfare system.
The papers have been given a preview of the Spring Statement and they report there will be no more tax rises but austerity cuts on the way – the heavy cuts to public spending and benefits are to close the budget deficit.
What’s dominating the UK news today? From domestic politics to international war to a planned massacre in Luton to international football – there’s a lot happening today, so grab a coffee – here’s your daily news breakdown.
Much of the UK media looks ahead at next week’s Spring Statement which is expected to reveal more cuts – it comes off the back of the government’s plans to slash benefits.
Triple murderer Nicholas Prosper has been sentenced to at least 49 years for killing his family. He had planned a school massacre in a bid to become famous.
An independent review on how gender and sex data is collected has led to several stories this morning as the data is assessed by the media.
The sunshine is here in the UK! Today could be the hottest day of the year so far – but don’t get use to it, rain is set for the weekend.
Donald Trump and his phone call with Zelensky is heavily covered in the UK media this morning.
The Tour de France will make its return to the UK in 2027, featuring both the men’s and women’s races across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Jamie Cooper, 33, escaped from a prison van on the M55 motorway while being taken to court after overpowering escort officers during a medical emergency.
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…
The classic UK soaps are back in action tonight with Eastenders and Corrie on BBC and ITV. Stick with ITV after Corrie and enjoy the…
Cliff Notes Santander UK branches to closure – The UK Bank plans to close 95 out of its 444 UK branches, potentially affecting up to…
A phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has led to a partial pause after Putin rejected Trump’s ceasefire plans which would have ended the war altogether. Instead, Putin agreed to a 30-day pause on attacking energy and infrastructure.
Online, the media coverage is up to date, offering live coverage of the ongoing violence being exchanged between the two countries as the partial ceasefire failed to hold.
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.’
There is a variety of stories dominating the UK headlines this week – Heathrow Airport closed for at least 24 hours to Nicola Sturgeon cleared in the SNP embezzlement case – there’s a lot happening today, so grab a coffee – here’s your news briefing with all that you may have missed from the week so far.
Cliff Notes – Hotel apologises for treatment of terminally ill boy Duck Bay Hotel issued a “humble apology” after a terminally ill infant was denied…
Cliff Notes – Teen planned on killing at least 30 school children Teen planned on killing at least 30 school children in Luton to be…