VE Day celebrations dominate many newspapers today, with the front pages featuring images from yesterday’s fly-over and celebrations. The royals were in attendance for yesterday’s London events and pictures of the family on the Buckingham Palace balcony are featured.
The tabloids fawn over the royals and pay tribute to the veterans whilst also looking ahead to what the rest of the week’s commemorations will look like.
Today’s news is dominated by yesterday’s commemoration of VE Day – as Europe marks 80 years of the end of WW2. There’s plenty of coverage of the royals – and their role in the celebrations and a look ahead at what other events are taking place across the country this week.
Two young riders, Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, were killed in a “major chain reaction” incident on the first lap of the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday.
Donald Trump has announced he will hit foreign-made movies with 100% tariffs sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Trump says the US film industry is dying as filmmakers have been leaving Hollywood for cheaper destinations such as Canada and the UK.
The mall was packed yesterday, with flags waving and celebrations in full swing as Britons marked the 80th anniversary of VE day – the end of WW2 in Europe.
Two motorcycle racers, Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson, died following a multi-bike crash in the British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park.
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The NHS is considering making available weight loss jabs over the counter. The new scheme is part of Britain’s plan to tackle obesity.
Early indications suggest Reform gains in England local elections yesterday will be a big boost for Nigel Farage’s party – and a dent in the ego of traditional parties. The sweeping gains made by Reform suggest Britain might be moving away from the traditional two-party dominance and into a new era of politics.
The full results won’t be available until later today – and there’s still a lot of counting to do, but so far things are looking good for the far-right party.
After a week of headlines being dominated by the latest from the Trump administration, Friday’s UK headlines are focused on local and domestic issues.
The sun continues to shine this morning with the beautiful weather set to continue into the weekend. Yesterday, the UK recorded the hottest day on record (so far) – and it’s not just the weather that’s heating up – the headlines are too.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing the veterinary industry amid concerns from 56,000 pet owners regarding high prices and lack of transparency in treatment costs.
US and Ukraine sign mineral deal and the US economy shrinks – two of the international stories you’ll find on the UK newspaper front pages this morning – and you may be wondering why, especially when we have our own local elections taking place.
US political news always has an impact globally but the England local elections won’t be on the front pages of the newspapers today due to rules around media print before election polls open – don’t worry the results will be plastered all over the front pages tomorrow morning until then let’s look at what US political stories are making the UK front pages.
King Charles opens up about cancer battle in a deeply personal and rare insight into the monarch’s health.
Charles sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients in a heartfelt message to guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities. The King opened up about the “daunting and at times frightening experience” for cancer sufferers and their loved ones.
The UK is set for the hottest day of the year (so far) today — and the sun is already shining across the capital. With temperatures soaring, it’s not just the weather that’s heating up — the news cycle is packed, too.
The British military has participated in joint airstrikes with the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This marks the first strike under the Biden administration involving the UK, targeting locations used for drone manufacturing near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.
Tony Blair’s recent comments on net zero have sparked headlines interpreting them as critical of Labour’s climate strategy, particularly ahead of local elections.
The King reflects on his “frightening experience” with cancer, emphasising the emotional toll it takes on patients and their families.
North American politics continues to feature heavily on the front pages as reports suggest a UK-US trade deal is a secondary priority, potentially harming the Labour government’s plans to secure a deal before the mid-May deadline. There are plenty of pictures of the Canadian election on the front pages as Mark Carney rides a patriotic surge to victory! Turns out Canadians don’t want to be bullied by Donald Trump and the threats of becoming the 51st state have forced the public into the arms of the Liberal party, which not long ago, looked certain to be defeated at the polls.
Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair is dominating much of the UK newspaper front pages this morning after his institute released a report arguing for a major rethink of net zero policies saying that limiting energy consumption and fossil fuel production is “doomed to fail.”
Wednesday is set to be another scorcher with the sun already blaring across the capital the soaring heat is expected all week across the UK. Most of us have our fingers crossed that the heat will last all weekend too – but until then let’s get down to business!
So grab a coffee and let’s take a quick look at the headlines dominating the UK news this morning.
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