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Officials have been told that Wednesday’s report from the National Audit Office should serve as a ‘wake-up call’. Cyber threat against UK Government severe and advancing quickly, warns watchdog The cyber threat towards the UK Government is “severe and advancing quickly”, according to a new report from the Government’s spending watchdog, with cyber resilience levels “lower” than Whitehall had estimated. Officials have been told that Wednesday’s report from the National Audit Office should serve as a “wake-up call” and push them to “get on top of this most pernicious threat”. A shortage of cyber skills within Government and risks posed…

An iconic London cinema loved by Hollywood directors is being ‘bullied into closure’ over fears the billionaire landlord will redevelop the site. The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square has said they have been ‘intimidated’ by landlord Zedwell LSQ in a row over their lease renewal. The cinema, which opened in 1962, claims the landlord wants an increase in rent above market rates in an attempt to shut the business and redevelop the property. This is despite the Prince Charles being one of the country’s best-loved cinemas, and attracts more than 250,000 each year. Film makers have praised the venue,…

WARNING – M&S Chicken will poison you do not eat contaminated with Salmonella. Marks & Spencers issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning on chicken contaminated with Salmonella. M&S Chicken will poison you do not eat Two products which are only being sold in Northern Ireland have been recalled. M&S issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning on chicken contaminated with Salmonella which can poison you. In a recall notice, the Food Standards Agency said: “Marks & Spencer is recalling Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burgers and 2 Chicken Kyivs because Salmonella has been found in the products. These products are only sold…

Is Spain introducing a tourist ban for UK visitors? What will happen to British holiday makers booked to go to on holiday in easter and Summer and why is Spain making a drastic change, Brits aren’t that bad as tourists, or are they? Spain is introducing a raft of new changes for British tourists. The changes will affect holiday lets in the popular Spanish city Malaga, with similar measures to be placed across the country. New restrictions are set to affect British tourists visiting Spain as authorities in the popular holiday destination increase measures to curb the impacts of overtourism.…

Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by a variety of headlines with many papers leaving room for some coverage of the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation. Survivors of the horrors lead a handful of tabloids, whilst other front pages feature images of Princess Kate at a Holocaust Memorial Day service.

Several papers lead on the Chinese AI-chatbot app, DeepSeek, that caused US tech stocks to tumble yesterday. The chatbot reached advancements with less computing power, stunning Silicon Valley.

The back pages feature various sporting stories from the Premier League to the Six Nations.

Coca-Cola has urgently recalled cans of Coke, Sprite and Appletiser in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands Coca-Cola issues recall of drinks in Europe over safety concerns  An investigation has been launched in the UK after Coca-Cola recalled drinks in some countries in Europe due to “elevated levels” of chlorate. The popular soft drink manufacturer has urgently recalled cans of Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Appletiser and other beverages with production codes between 328 GE and 338 GE in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Chlorate is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals, which are frequently used to…

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings through Tuesday Storm Herminia map: Where winds and rain will hit UK today as more bad weather follows Storm Eowyn A series of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain will continue through Tuesday after Storm Herminia caused disruption across large parts of England and Wales. The Met Office predicted heavy blustery showers and thunderstorms as it issued three weather warnings across the south of England and Wales. A wind weather warning that covers the whole south of England and Wales is set to expire at 6am on Tuesday. Storm Herminia map:…

Deepfake AI pornography victims accused Channel 4 of ‘lacking compassion’ over the video that appears in the documentary Abuse survivors criticise Channel 4 over release of Vicky Pattison deepfake sex tape Channel 4 has defended creating a deepfake sex tape for a documentary on the controversial technology after victim-survivors slammed it as “disrespectful”. The broadcaster’s new documentary, Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape, saw the reality star presenter have an AI-generated, explicit film created of herself. It was aired despite survivors of online image abuse “strongly advising” against it when producers approached them to consult on the documentary, according to…

With many of younger generation found to identify as ‘spiritual’, research counters assumption spirituality is on decline and in fact implies God is ‘making a comeback’

Nearly 60 per cent of the public say taking a three-day weekend will be ‘the normal way of working’ by 2030, according to research by Survation Two hundred UK companies sign up for permanent four-day working week Two hundred companies in the UK have permanently adopted a four-day working week with no loss of pay for staff. According to the most recent 4 Day Week Foundation update, the companies collectively employ more than 5,000 people, with nonprofits, marketing, and technology firms among the best-represented. A significant number of companies in sectors including Creative Arts & Design (18), Engineering & Manufacturing…

New rules which pedicabs could be forced to obey to operate on London’s streets have been laid out. A crackdown on ‘nuisance’ pedicabs, also known as rickshaws, announced by the Tory government last year pledged to end ‘dangerous driving and antisocial behaviour’ and ‘eyewatering fares’ by drivers. Ministers passed a law to ‘close a legal loophole’ that meant the industry, which is concentrated in tourist hotspots like Covent Garden, was unregulated. The law gave Transport for London (TfL) powers to decide when, where and how many pedicabs can operate, and make sure they operate safely. On Monday TfL announced it…

People still trust scientists – study Public trust in scientists is still high despite the rising popularity of anti-science politicians.  That’s according to a survey of almost 72,000 people in 68 countries, which found no evidence of the oft-repeated claim of a crisis of trust in scientists. In fact, most participants (52%) believed that scientists should be more involved in policymaking. Across 68 countries, the study recorded a relatively high level of trust in scientists, with a mean trust level of 3.62 (1 being very low and 5 being very high). “The study is the most comprehensive post-pandemic snapshot of trust in…

Showers or longer spells of rain across most areas. Showers turning heavy at times in the south with a chance of thunder, plus hill snow in the north. Strong, gale-force winds continuing in the south, and temperatures around average. Tonight: Showers and longer spells of rain continue overnight. Gales in the southwest slowly easing, but winds picking up in the far north. A patchy frost forming in the northwest.

Cops hunt £2m Ted Lasso raiders The Sun says a gang is being hunted after a £ 2 million raid on homes featured in the TV show Ted Lasso. Swanky houses were ransacked in London’s Richmond Green. Ange Postecoglou is on his way out of the door at Spurs according to the paper following Tottenham’s shock loss in last night’s Premier League match.

On the home front, The Daily Mail warns that council tax bills could soar by up to 25% in some of England’s most cash-strapped areas, affecting over four million people. Holly Willoughby is pictured on the front page as she appeared on Dancing on Ice – noting her bravery in opening up about the plot to kidnap and kill her.

I’m here for my family The Daily Mirror highlights British survivor Mala Tribich, 94, who describes the “painful” experience of walking through Auschwitz’s gates, despite the trauma it brings. The latest NHS crisis makes the front splash.

Never Forget The Daily Express features Susan Pollack, 94, who reflects on the horrors of the Holocaust, saying, “You don’t think you live in a world which does those things.”  

Trump accused of ‘ethnic cleansing’ over call for Palestinians to quit Gaza The Guardian says Donald Trump has suggested Gazans should be relocated to Eygpt and Jordon – a remark that has seen him accused of attempting to displace Gazans. The paper notes the proposals have been “rejected by US allies in the region” and criticised as “dangerous.” King Charles will become the first British monarch to visit Auschwitz, marking the 80th anniversary of its liberation. A source close to the King described the visit as a “deeply personal pilgrimage.”  

Smuggler gangs logged out Metro reports on a National Crime Agency operation that shut down 8,000 social media accounts linked to people smuggling. The crackdown is part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings in the English Channel.  

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.

Storm Herminia latest: UK hit by 83mph winds and heavy rain warnings after Storm Eowyn kills two New Met Office weather warnings are in place for most of England and Wales as Storm Herminia brought wind gusts up to 83mph in the southeast. The Environment Agency has issued more than 30 flood alerts across southern England as forecasters warn of up to 80mm of rain in some areas. Warnings for wind and rain have now been extended into Tuesday for some regions, particularly the southwest, where the strongest wind gusts were recorded on Sunday. The Met Office said heavy rain…

Irish consumers see small improvements in their finances but worry pain may be on the way Irish consumers reported a slight rise in confidence as easing concerns over the cost of goods and inflation were met with fears over the impact US economic policy changes might have. The monthly survey of Irish households suggests a clear easing in cost-of-living concerns, but ‘macro’ nervousness has increased notably in the past two months, particularly in relation to job prospects.  The Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey shows an index reading of 74.9 for January, marginally up on the 73.9 reading for December. The…

I’m A Celebrity star unexpectedly headlines huge concert with The Who and Sex Pistols An unlikely I’m A Celebrity star will perform alongside The Who and members of Sex Pistols for a very special series of shows. The Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) shows are returning for 2025, with influencer GK Barry on the lineup. She quickly became a fan favourite during her stint on the ITV reality show last year, striking up a friendship with Reverend Richard Coles. Speaking about the shows, the TV star said it felt ‘amazing’ to support a case that could help her fans. ‘I wanted…

Holly’s kidnap bid tears The Sun on Sunday also leads on the first interview given by TV presenter Holly Willoughby since a man was jailed last year over a plan to kidnap and murder her.  The paper reports figures they have obtained show that just 228 of 1,830 youngsters referred to the government’s anti-terror programme Prevent were sent for full monitoring. The others remained free from any ­official supervision.

Rachel Reeves exclusive: I’ll deliver for working people Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, Chancellor Rachel Reeves reiterated her commitment to “deliver for working people.” Meanwhile, the UK’s farming community is up in arms over her proposed changes to inheritance tax.