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PM and President hold ‘warm’ call, Storm Herminia rolls in, Charles to visit Auschwitz

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held a “warm” phone call with the new US President Donald Trump. Trump is expected to visit Britain “soon” following their first conversation since the president’s inauguration. The paper says the prime minister became the first European leader to speak to the new US president since he was sworn in.

Britain is set to be hit with torrential rain and high winds as Storm Herminia rolls in. Yellow warnings for wind and heavy rain have been issued for much of Wales and southern England as Storm Herminia hits parts of the UK. The Met Office says Herminia – first recorded in Spain and France – brings with it the possibility of damage and disruption, days after Storm Éowyn left two people dead when it battered the UK and Republic of Ireland.

King Charles will become the first British head of state to visit Auschwitz when he tours the former Nazi concentration camp to mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation. The King will travel to Poland to join survivors and other dignitaries for a special service, at the end of which he will lay a light of remembrance to honour those who lost their lives.

‘Trump’s call with Starmer’ & ‘UK facing torrential rain’ – Paper Talk UK

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Monday’s UK newspapers cover a range of topics, from international diplomacy to domestic policy and poignant Holocaust Memorial Day reflections.

A handful of showbiz stories feature on the tabloid front pages, as does coverage of Tottenham’s manager Ange Postecoglou – after a shock Premier League loss has fans believing the Spurs boss is on his way out the door. 

The back pages continue the Spurs coverage along with Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Fulham.

Online, many of the UK’s new sites report on the torrential rain and strong winds set to batter the UK over the next 48 hours.

Reeves facing blockers & Holly Willoughby speaks on stalker terror – Sunday Papers 

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A number of the papers lead on stories about Chancellor Rachel Reeves and her plans for the British economy.

Several of Sunday’s front pages focus on the chancellor and her plans for the British economy. There’s ongoing coverage of the Southport killer case and fears over potential cases that the Prevent scheme has missed.

The rest of the front pages are made up of showbiz stories, whilst the back pages lead Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Chelsea in last night’s Premier League match to climb into fourth place on the table.