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Two stories dominate Thursday’s front pages: A report into the failings in the care of the Nottingham killer and the reaction to Donald Trump’s plans for the US to take over Gaza and to resettle Palestinians in nearby countries.

The front pages also leave room to report on Kemi Badenoch’s plans with migrants if the Conservative Party wins the next election. The papers report Badenoch’s move is an attempt to curb the rise of the Reform party.

The back pages lead on Newcastle’s 2-0 win over Arsenal last night to send them to the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

Harvey Willgoose’s family said they were “utterly heartbroken” after the loss of their “beautiful boy” Boy, 15, charged with Sheffield school murder of teenager Harvey Willgoose  A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who was stabbed to death at a school in Sheffield. Harvey died after an incident at All Saints Catholic High School in Granville Road, at about 12.17pm on Monday. A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder, possession of a bladed article and affray. He is due to appear before Sheffield Youth Court today.…

Shocking report finds another patient being treated by the same trust was arrested for Stabbing five people in one weekend just months before Calocane’s attacks Nottingham knife killer not forced to take long-lasting antipsychotics due to fear of needles, damning report reveals Triple knife killer Valdo Calocane was not forced to take long-lasting antipsychotics because he did not like needles, a damning report outlining a litany of failings in his care has revealed. The independent investigators also found 15 other incidents where patients cared for by the mental health trust involved in Calocane’s treatment also committed “extremely serious” acts of…

Wes Streeting calls out ‘anti-whiteness’ in NHS diversity schemes Steve Reed hits back at Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza as Starmer to face PMQs: Live Environment Secretary Steve Reed hit back as Donald Trump revealed plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mr Reed gave Trump “credit for the role that he played” in securing the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but declined to comment further on the assertion and whether the UK Government would support the move. He told Sky News: “It is the view of the United Kingdom…

Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order after killing Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates Triple killer Valdo Calocane may have been spared prison due to incomplete evidence, families say  A report into the care received by Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane shows he may have been “spared prison on the basis of incomplete evidence”, his victims’ families have said. Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order after killing 19-year-old students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar and 65-year-old caretaker Ian Coates before attempting…

Evidence doesn’t support murder of any babies The Daily Express reports that the “evidence doesn’t support murder of any babies,” and says the former nurse Lucy Letby has been given “hope” she’ll get out of prison.  Princess Kate is pictured on the front splash spending the day out on a school trip.

Baby killer … or victim? The Mirror’s front page calls the experts’ claims a “bombshell” and asks whether Lucy Letby is a “baby killer … or victim?”.  Since her guilty verdict, an online campaign has started questioning the fairness of the trial and ultimately the safety of her conviction. The speculation around Letby’s conviction has been condemned by the families of the victims, who labelled those spreading rumours online “hurtful and distasteful.”

Wednesday’s newspaper headlines pick up on claims of a possible miscarriage of justice in relation to the infamous Lucy Letby case. Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders for killing seven infants but a group of neonatal experts say they died from natural causes or “bad medical care.”

Politics makes the front pages as the prime minister promises to get tough immigration, and Donald Trump’s tariffs on China are met with a probe into US tech companies.

Princess Kate is pictured on many of the newspaper front pages as she joined a class on a school trip o the National Portrait Gallery.

Six Nations rugby leads the back pages as England prepare to face France.

London is a city steeped in royal history, offering travellers a chance to immerse themselves in the grandeur of the British monarchy. 

London is the greatest city on the face of the earth (no we’re not being biased), every year, tens of millions of international visitors come to the city, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. 

PM won’t back EU in trade war The Times reports that Sir Keir Starmer has made it clear that Britain will not side with the EU in a potential trade war with the US. Starmer emphasised that avoiding conflict with the UK’s most important allies is in the nation’s “vital interests.” However, the looming threat of tariffs has cast a shadow over his efforts to reset relations with Brussels. NHS is withholding the Nottingham report to protect the killer’s privacy.

Rayner to set rules on Islam and free speech The Daily Telegraph leads with Labour’s Angela Rayner announcing the creation of a council on Islamophobia, with former Tory attorney general Dominic Grieve poised to lead it. The council will advise on an official definition of anti-Muslim discrimination and provide guidance to ministers on addressing the issue. Trump halts Mexico tariffs as nations bow to Trump’s ‘strongman diplomacy’ reports the paper.

What a time to be crawling back to the EU! The Daily Mail accuses Sir Keir of “crawling back to the EU,” noting that despite Trump’s threats of a trade war, the Prime Minister was seen seeking closer ties with Brussels at a palace banquet. The paper suggests a growing tension between maintaining strong US relations and rekindling European partnerships post-Brexit. The Lucy Letby case makes the front page.

Dangerous fool who put lives at risk The Metro’s headline, “Dangerous fool who put lives at risk,” refers to former soldier Daniel Khalife, who has been jailed for 14 years for spying for Iran and escaping prison. Judge Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb condemned Khalife for exposing special forces personnel to “serious risk” out of a “selfish desire to show off.” Reports from the Grammys make the front page.

World Cancer Day: Kate: Get back to nurture The Daily Mirror front page features a touching photo of the Princess of Wales, taken by her son Louis, released to mark World Cancer Day. A celebrity story sits at the top of the page, whilst a report on a 15-year-old boy being stabbed to death at school also makes the front page.

Cancer Day Tribute: Say Trees Mummy! The Sun’s headline, “Say trees mummy,” captures Kate standing atop a fallen tree trunk, while the Mirror’s “Kate: Get back to nurture” highlights her advice on coping with cancer.   The front page also reports on the Kanye West stunt at the Grammys.

Several papers look at the reaction to the Trump tariffs after the US president agreed to delay tariffs against Canada and Mexico for one month.

The business newspapers assess the state of the markets following the tariffs pause, as well as discussions about what sort of tariffs could be introduced to the EU.

The UK’s relationship with the bloc is assessed on several front pages, with clear politically motivated headlines. Several right-leaning papers suggest the prime minister is dragging Britain back into the EU and dissecting Brexit.

The tabloids feature images of Princess Kate, who marked World Cancer Day with a newly released picture taken by her son Prince Louis.

Crime in the UK, The Grammys and football also feature. The back pages report on last night’s Premier League match.

EU warns Trump: We will not be bullied European leaders are also on edge, with The Telegraph highlighting threats of retaliation if the EU faces similar tariffs. The front page reports on the changes to the Ofsted ratings. The paper says parents are “bewildered” by the plan to replace one-word reviews of schools with at least 40 points of comparison.

French tell UK to eat humble pie on Brexit The Times claims that French President Emmanuel Macron will tell UK Labour leader Keir Starmer that his attendance at an EU summit signals the failure of Brexit. An unnamed diplomat told the paper, “In a complicated world, the UK will obviously be closer to Europe.”   Russians suspected of hacking into Starmer’s personal email says the front page.

1,600 crimes linked to OnlyFans The Daily Mirror reveals that more than 1,600 alleged crimes tied to the adult content platform OnlyFans have been reported to police over the past five years. These include cases of rape, blackmail, and child abuse. OnlyFans has stated that proof of consent has been required from all performers in explicit videos since 2020. PM Starmer is featured on the front page as he lays out a school plan to end the writing off of working-class kids.

Vlad’s drone kills Brit boy soldier The Sun shares the tragic story of 18-year-old James Wilton, a volunteer soldier from Huddersfield who was killed by a Russian drone just minutes into his first mission in Ukraine. Wilton, who had no prior military experience, had flown from Manchester to join Ukraine’s foreign legion. A US volunteer was also seriously injured in the attack. Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Man City in last night’s Premier League match makes the front page.

Struggling businesses to pay price of Starmer’s Brexit reset The Daily Mail warns against “anti-democratic surrender” in its editorial, criticising plans to align the UK with EU net-zero policies, which could raise costs for British energy and manufacturing firms.  The paper says PM Keir Starmer is seeking to link Britain to the EU’s green scheme.

Red card for Ofsted reforms The Metro adds that the sister of Ruth Perry, a headteacher who took her own life after her school was rated inadequate, has criticised the new colour-coded rating system as a “rehash of a dangerous system.”

Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico are making headlines, with fears of economic fallout and retaliation. The newspapers also speculate when tariffs for the EU and possibly the UK will come into effect.

Several papers call for the UK to move closer to the US now Trump has returned to the White House whilst other papers suggest moving closer to the EU.

Proposed changes to Ofsted school inspections in England are under fire, with headteachers and unions calling the new system “worse than the old one.”

The back pages are dominated by Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Champions Manchester City.

You Traitor The Sun on Sunday splashes with the headline “You Traitor,” revealing that Traitors winner Jake Brown was confronted by his wife after meeting with a female work colleague multiple times. The story has sparked a mix of sympathy and gossip, with readers weighing in on the reality star’s personal life. England and ex-Man City player Kyle Walker has arrived in Milan, becoming the newest edition to AC Milan.