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.
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.
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.
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.
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Peter Brooks, 61, sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 22 years for attempted murder, arson, and knife possession after stabbing his former boss, Graeme Perks, in January 2021.
Glasgow City Council initiated a cleanup of a drugs den in Calton, following complaints from residents about discarded needles and general filth in the area.
James Anderson expressed immense pride in being associated with the new Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which will replace the Pataudi Trophy for the upcoming Test series between England and India.
Week 24 kicks off with spending review speculations, the NHS issuing an urgent call for blood donors and reaction to the weekend’s Nations League action.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledged to restore blast furnace operations in Port Talbot, calling it a matter of “national sovereignty and industrial pride.”
Good Morning! It’s a cloudy start this morning in the capital, but don’t despair – the heat is expected to return later this week.
It’s all pretty glum news leading the UK media this moring, with most of it focused on the international chaos from across the USA and the war in Gaza.
Closer to home, NHS nurses are to vote on a pay deal today, there’s coverage of the upcoming Spending Review – set to be released on Wednesday and Premier League transfer gossip dominates the back pages.
Nearly 350,000 NHS nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are being asked to vote on a 3.6% pay rise from Monday. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has slammed the offer as “grotesque” and warned it could trigger a fresh strike ballot.
A man was filmed being pursued on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport by multiple individuals before being apprehended and put into a police van.
Two men, Zulkernain Ahmed and Amaan Ahmed, have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Abdullah Yaser Abdullah al Yazidi, who died after being struck by a vehicle in Sheffield.
The upcoming spending review will outline the government’s budget allocations across departments, signalling priorities ahead of the general election.
The UK government will announce an £86bn funding package aimed at enhancing drug treatments and battery technology, with regional allocations of up to £500m for science and technology projects.
Thomas Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction with England’s performance in a narrow 1-0 victory over Andorra, highlighting a significant drop in momentum after the first 25 minutes.
Thomas Tuchel is implementing a strategic overhaul of the England squad, focusing on integrating younger talent alongside experienced players.
Zia Yusuf reversed his resignation from Reform UK, stating that the mission is too important and expressing commitment to taxpayers.
