Crackdown on A.I. child abuse The Sunday Mirror leads with a stark warning about the rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery. The government is introducing new laws to tackle the growing threat, with Labour pledging to clamp down on the content after a shocking 300% increase in cases in 2024 compared to the previous year. The front page says farewell to Linda Nolan.
Brexit contract for IT firm at centre of Post Office scandal Taxpayers will foot a £67m bill after ministers extended a post-Brexit contract with the controversial firm at the heart of the Horizon IT scandal, The Independent can reveal. A large image of the plane crash in Philadelphia makes the front page – the second plane crash in the US in recent days.
Sunday’s front pages are made up of a variety of domestic and international news. Lucy Letby and AI fears are amongst the most popular stories on the front pages, as are the latest developments with Prince Andrew and his connection to an alleged spy – as well as new revelations about his friendship with Jeffery Epstein.
On the international front, several papers lead with images of Israeli hostages being freed as well as the plane crash in the United States.
The front pages also leave room to report on Ireland v England in last night’s Six Nations, coverage which is continued on the back pages. But the back pages are mostly dominated by football news, with reports Marcus Rashford is set to go on loan to Aston Villa.
Police say the car involved failed to stop at the scene of the crash in Walthams Place in Pitsea Two children killed in hit-and-run in Essex cul-de-sac as police arrest man and woman Two people have been arrested after two children were killed in a crash in a residential cul-de-sac in Essex. A boy and a girl died in the incident in Walthams Place in Pitsea, near Basildon, on Saturday at about 6.25pm. Essex Police said the car failed to stop at the crash. A man and a woman have since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and failing to stop…
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths Second body found in search for missing Aberdeen sisters The body of a second woman has been found in the search for sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who went missing in Aberdeen last month, Police Scotland said. Eliza and Henrietta, both aged 32, were last seen on CCTV on Market Street at Victoria Bridge in Aberdeen near the River Dee at about 02.12 on 7 January. A woman’s body was recovered from the river at around 8am on Friday and while formal identification has yet to take place, the sisters’…
Exclusive: As a fragile ceasefire holds in Gaza, No 10 is keen to promote steps that helped bring peace in Northern Ireland Starmer launches push for Israel-Gaza peace initiative based on path to Good Friday Agreement Sir Keir Starmer is pushing ahead with a major Middle East peace initiative to bring a long-term solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict based on his experience in Northern Ireland. The Independent has learned that Downing Street and the Foreign Office held meetings last week with figures behind an international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace. It follows a pledge made by the prime minister in December at the annual Labour Friends of Israel lunch that…
The deputy prime minister reportedly contacted Buckingham Palace and senior civil servants in a bid to remove the disgraced Duke of York from a list of royals who could step in for the King Angela Rayner tried to block Prince Andrew from royal duties, book claims Angela Rayner described Prince Andrew as “that n****” and tried to prevent him from being eligible to deputise for King Charles over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, a new book has claimed. The deputy prime minister reportedly contacted Buckingham Palace and senior civil servants in a bid to remove the disgraced Duke of York…
This is the moment a gunman opened fire at a crowd of mourners attending the wake of a teenage knife crime victim. Moment drive-by gunman shoots at mourners during wake for teenage knife crime victim This is the moment a gunman opened fire at a crowd of mourners attending the wake of a teenage knife crime victim. Mourners had gathered at St Mary’s Church Hall in Lozells, Birmingham, to remember 17-year-old Akeem Bailey, when four shots were fired from a stolen Nissan Quashai. A man, 19, was shot in the chest and another man the same age was hit in…
Sir Keir on Monday will become the first prime minister to attend a dinner with EU leaders since Brexit EU to ‘play tough’ with Starmer in post-Brexit reset The European Union will play tough with Sir Keir Starmer as he seeks to build closer ties with Brussels in his post-Brexit reset, top diplomats have said. Sir Keir on Monday will become the first prime minister to attend a dinner with EU leaders since Brexit, and is expected to discuss a security and defence deal between the UK and its European allies. But despite Sir Keir’s welcome efforts to engage with…
Exclusive: PhD student horrified by email from SpareRoom host as Generation Rent research exposes ethnic minority rental experiences Racism in renting exposed as student on SpareRoom sent shocking rant about ‘filthy Indians’ A Manchester student looking for accommodation claims she was told people from the “Indian subcontinent” would not be accepted because they “lie too much” and “practise deceit” in a shocking exchange that sheds light on racism in renting. Bulbul, 29, said she was “completely shattered” by the email after enquiring about a two-bedroom house on SpareRoom. The exchange was uncovered as part of campaign group Generation Rent’s research…
UK to be first country to make owning artificial intelligence tools designed to make images of child sexual abuse illegal Creators of AI child sex abuse images face up to five years in prison under crackdown Creators of AI-generated images of child sexual abuse will face up to five years in prison in a new government crackdown. Home secretary Yvette Cooper has announced that the UK will be the first country in the world to make it illegal to own artificial intelligence tools designed to make images of child sexual abuse. The new offence will be punishable by up to…
Yang Tengbo was removed from the UK on national security grounds after it was alleged he was a Chinese spy Prince Andrew sought £2.5bn with help from alleged spy Prince Andrew sought secret advice from senior Chinese Communist officials as he tried to raise £2.5billion for his company, documents have revealed. The duke planned to “leverage the role of the royal family” to raise the money for his now-aborted Pitch@Palace entrepreneurs’ scheme in China, according to The Times. It comes after Andrew’s close confidant Yang Tengbo was removed from the UK on national security grounds after it was alleged he…
Watch store boss denies ‘criticising seller who killed himself after £1,400,000 raid’ The owner of a London jewellery shop has denied accusing a salesman of being in on a £1.4 million raid just hours before he killed himself. Store manager Oliver White, 27, was restrained with cable ties and placed in a headlock during the robbery at 247 Kettles store in Richmond on May 25. He was later found dead in a wooded area in Shepperton, Surrey, by a close friend, Woolwich crown court heard. More than 70 watches ranging between £3,000 and £70,000 were taken from the shop. Prosecutor Edward Brown…
Long-term sick may need to find jobs. As Liz Kendall blamed the Conservatives for failing to control welfare spending. Long-term sick may need to find jobs in Liz Kendall’s welfare shake-up. The £137.4bn welfare cap set for 2024-25 is on course to be exceeded by £8.6bn. Which is leading to unfair cost-cutting by Labour. Concerned citizens on social media have posted their disgust in the decision and are suggesting there are billions to be saved by the government in other areas of government expenditure. With a some suggesting the UK should cut aid to Israel before cutting it to the…
Moment BMW driver smashes into man who flips and lands in backseat of convertible. The victim’s shoe was sent flying into the air in Shropshire. BMW driver smashes into man who flips and lands in backseat of convertible Ahmed Lal was driving his friend’s BMW M4 at speeds of 68mph along Watling Street in Wellington, Shropshire, when he struck the pedestrian crossing the road. The victim was left with a fractured pelvic bone, fractured left foot and fractured hip, as well as significant bruising to his chest and left eye. When officers arrived at the scene on 18 June, 2023, Lal…
London nightlife takes another beating after luxury flats put iconic venue at risk A ‘hallmark’ night time venue with views over London may be forced to close as a block of luxury flats is set to be built. Netil360 in London Fields, Hackney, has been warned its views of central London could be spoilt by plans to build the six-storey development just a street away. It will be built directly south of the bar and nightclub, where Bocking Street meets Mare Street. Netil360 said the plans could ‘put two of east London’s hallmark venues at risk as well as the…
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If you’ve booked a city break to Manchester you’re in for a treat. Manchester is a relatively cheap city, from food to accommodation you won’t be breaking the bank on this city break and there’s still plenty to do. How to save money in Manchester as a tourist Here are a few tips on saving money and making the most of your trip. What to visit in Manchester Manchester CathedralStep into the serene and awe-inspiring Manchester Cathedral, a masterpiece of medieval Gothic architecture. This historic site, dating back to the 15th century, features stunning stained glass windows, intricate wood carvings,…
How to save money while travelling in London? How to save money in London as a tourist London is a fantastic city to explore and we would highly recommend you visit! But for all the fun and culture London has to offer, the price tag can often be fairly hefty. But with a few savvy tips, it’s possible to save money whilst enjoying all the city has to offer. Here are a few tips for saving money in London as a tourist. The very first major tip is to use public transport. The London Underground (also referred to as the…
Wayne’s message for Rashford: You have to go The back page of the Mirror reports former Man Utd star Marcus Rashford has told Marcus Rashford he should leave Manchester United. Man Utd’s win in last night’s Europa League match makes the back page.
Horror as 67 killed in plane and helicopter crash in Washington The Independent leads on the US air crash that has killed at least 67 people. Rescuers have recovered bodies from the river. The front page notes the US president has blamed the incident on the previous Democratic governments and diversity drives.
Trump blames diversity after 67 killed in US air crash The Times highlights US President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks, in which he blamed diversity initiatives from previous administrations. While acknowledging there was no evidence to support his claim that unqualified individuals had been hired for air traffic control roles, Trump stated, “it just could have been.” This comes just days after he scrapped diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in the military.
Tenth of farmland axed for net zero The Daily Telegraph reports that more than 10% of farmland will be repurposed for environmental projects as part of the UK’s net-zero strategy, describing it as a “fresh blow to rural life.” The initiative, set to be announced by the environment secretary, includes tree planting, solar farms, and wildlife habitat improvements. The National Farmers’ Union president insists the policy must not “further restrict farmers’ ability to produce the nation’s food.” The paper, along with several others, features a tribute to singer Marianne Faithfull, who has died at 78.
Fury at Trump’s new low: Shameful “Shameful,” reads The Daily Mirror’s headline, as it condemns Trump’s attempt to link the Washington air disaster to diversity hires. Calling it a “new low,” the paper describes the crash as the deadliest air tragedy in the US since 2001. It quotes a former US transport secretary as saying, “Trump should be leading, not lying.”
Now prove your ‘growth agenda’ isn’t all hot air “Now prove your ‘growth agenda’ isn’t all hot air,” challenges The Daily Mail, as opposition leader Kemi Badenoch pressures the prime minister to approve two North Sea oil projects blocked by Scottish courts. The projects were previously ruled unlawful after Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband withdrew Labour’s legal backing. The paper states that Sir Keir Starmer is now under pressure to overturn the decision and greenlight the projects. British pop singer Marianne Faithfull – who has died at the age of 78, is pictured on the front splash.
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