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Emily Damari is among the three hostages released – in a prisoner swap as part of the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire.

Monday’s front pages lead on the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel – as a prisoner-hostage swap deal takes place. Amongst the hostages released include a British-Israeli citizen who leads most of the paper’s images this morning.

Beyond the Middle East truce, the papers leave space to report on President-elect Donald Trump – who takes the oath of office today, Monday 20 January 2025. Several stories regarding the US president make the front pages, including reports about the prime minister racing to secure a deal with the new president.

Last night’s Premier League matches dominate the UK back pages – with Manchester United’s 3-2 loss to Brighton leading several after Man Utd boss Amorim labelled his squad the worst side in Manchester United’s 147-year history. Spurs also suffered a loss to Everton, putting pressure on boss Ange Postecoglou.

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Thursday’s front pages cover the news of an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, set to come into effect from 19 January. The papers celebrate the end of 15 months of bloodshed and look ahead at what the future holds for both sides. 

The crisis facing the NHS makes several of the tabloid front pages, which cover the death of Linda Nolan who died at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer. 

Away from the two main stories, a handful of front pages lead with standalone domestic stories, including a report on a man who spent 17 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit and is still waiting on compensation. 

The back pages are dominated by last night’s Premier League action, with Arsenal’s win over Spurs leading most of the splashes. 

For the first time in three months, the UK economy grew, recording a slight expansion of 0.1% in November, according to official figures. This follows two consecutive months of economic contraction.

Reactions to the resignation of Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq and calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to resign amid doom and gloom over the state of the UK economy.

Almost all the tabloids lead with the news Princess Kate is in remission, following her cancer treatment last year. The princess visited the London hospital that treated her, meeting with patients and staff, before sharing the health update. 

Away from the royals, the broadsheets lead with the latest from No 10 as Tulip Siddiq stepped down from her role as a senior Treasury minister last night after she was linked to an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh. 

Many of Wednesday’s front pages offer their opinion of the resignation and ask questions of Keir Starmer’s government. 

The ongoing discussions for a ceasefire in Gaza, the LA wildfires and TikTok looming ban in the United States all find space on the UK front pages this morning. 

Chancellor Rachel Reeves continues to face pressure despite the pound and the UK government borrowing costs showing signs of stabilising after a turbulent few days.

A man has been cleared of manslaughter after his partner’s suicide. Ryan Wellings was cleared of manslaughter but found guilty of assault and prolonged domestic violence.

British people who own homes in Spain (but don’t live there) could soon be facing taxes of up to 100% as part of plans being proposed in Spain to help tackle the country’s housing shortage.

Tuesday’s front pages are heavily dominated by speculation over the future of the chancellor as well as the latest news from the economy. 

Images of Kiena Dawes – the young woman who ended her own life after suffering abuse at the hands of her partner – make many of the splashes this morning. Her ex-partner, Ryan Wellings, was cleared of manslaughter (but found guilty of assault and prolonged domestic violence). Her mother’s anguish leads several of the tabloids, as her family believe the abuse Kiena suffered drove her to suicide. 

Several newspapers warn British people who own homes in Spain (but don’t live there) could soon be facing taxes of up to 100% as part of plans being proposed in Spain to help tackle the country’s housing shortage. 

The back pages are made up of Premier League gossip and the latest from the Australian Open.

Monday’s front pages feature a variety of domestic and international stories. Several newspapers lead with the prime minister’s AI strategy – set to be revealed today. Keir Starmer will set out plans to use AI across the country to boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently.

The AI Opportunities Action Plan being announced on Monday will be backed by leading tech firms, which are said to have committed £14bn towards various projects, creating 13,250 jobs.

Away from the AI story, many of the papers are made up of a mixture of news. Several papers continue their coverage of the LA wildfires, whilst images of the UK’s frosty weather make some of the newspapers.

The back pages report on Manchester United knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup yesterday – as well as news Man City and England player Kyle Walker wants to leave the Premier League and play abroad.