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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.”  

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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.”  

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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.  

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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Strictly star’s vile sexual jibe to dancer The Mail on Sunday reports that tenor Wynne Evans, famed for his Go Compare ads, is under fire for making inappropriate remarks about Strictly Come Dancing presenter Janette Manrara during a live tour photoshoot. Evans has apologised, calling his comments “unacceptable.”

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Ukraine’s deadly new foe: suicidal North Koreans with nothing to lose The Independent says The North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Vladimir Putin’s military have shown ferocious commitment, brutality – and a determination to kill themselves rather than face capture, The Independent has been told. A Ukrainian military source with direct knowledge of these troops has disclosed in brutal detail the extraordinary lengths to which they will go to prevent being caught.

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Reeves at war with Labour’s blockers Rachel Reeves, as reported by The Sunday Telegraph, is determined to push forward with her economic growth plans despite opposition from within her party. In an interview ahead of her upcoming speech on planning reforms, Reeves warned she will not tolerate resistance to her agenda. A Labour source emphasised that her “strongly-worded message” targets MPs and peers, whether Labour or Conservative. The Telegraph suggests this marks a growing tension between Reeves and figures such as Climate Secretary Ed Miliband, with debates over prioritising economic growth versus Net Zero targets.

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Southport: the fatal errors The Sunday Times reveals troubling findings from a Home Office review into the Prevent anti-extremism program. Counter-terrorism officers reportedly failed to identify the radicalisation risk posed by Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana, deeming him uninterested in politics. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper writes that the review of Prevent’s thresholds is ongoing.

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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.

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Forecast for the week ahead Storm Eowyn live: New snow and wind warnings issued as travel chaos continues after 100mph gusts Snow, ice and wind warnings have been extended through until Sunday as a frosty blast strikes parts of the UK, in the wake of Storm Eowyn’s record-breaking wind speeds. Travel chaos continued on Saturday morning, with flights, trains and ferries cancelled, after winds reaching 100mph caused widespread disruption and widespread damage to rail networks. At least 1,070 flights were axed and 150,000 air passengers affected. Snow and ice warnings are in force on Saturday across Northern Ireland and nearly…

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Is all lost for Starmer? Trump administration wants ‘regime change’ in the UK as Starmer replaces Trudeau as hate figure For those who were carefully listening, Nigel Farage had an interesting message in his speech at the “Stars and Stripes Union Jack” party three days before the inauguration. He told an audience of leading right-wing Brits, a GB News film crew and a plethora of Donald Trump supporters – including members of the incoming president’s trusted circle – that he believed he would win the next general election. But, he, added: “I just hope it happens while Donald Trump is…

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Claire Butler, a senior university lecturer on nursing, was found dying from injuries in the Plymouth street close to her new apartment. Ms Butler was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead several hours later. Her next of kin have been informed. Tributes to ‘beautiful’ nurse lecturer have poured in after she was brutally killed in Plymouth street attack. Claire was in her 40s, was found seriously injured in the street on West Hoe Road at 8.55pm on Wednesday 22 January. Tributes to ‘beautiful’ nurse lecturer killed in Plymouth street attack by a Farage supporter Claire Butler, 48, a lecturer…

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The British Museum forced to close some of their galleries after a disgruntled ex-employee tried to get revenge and shut down IT systems after he was fired, a spokesperson has said. The museum said police had arrested a former IT contractor who was dismissed last week. British Museum forced to close A spokesperson said: ‘An IT contractor who was dismissed last week trespassed into the museum and shut down several of our systems. ‘We are working hard to get the museum back to being fully operational but with regret our temporary exhibitions have been closed today and will remain so…

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Two teens were arrested by police officers as they prepared to flee the country on a flight to Alicante in Spain, after taking part in a broad daylight shooting at a Nottingham shopping centre. Ramarni Spencer and Pharrell McLennon, both 18, were arrested by Nottinghamshire police while queuing at a fast food restaurant at East Midlands Airport, ahead of boarding a flight to Alicante. Both were seen on CCTV two days earlier on 5 May 2024, firing pistols at another youth outside shops at the Bridgeway Centre, The Meadows before speeding away on an electric bike in Nottinghamshire. Teenagers arrested…

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Hammersmith Bridge, which opened in 1827, was not designed to carry cars (Picture: Getty Images) It could take another decade and £250,000,000 worth of repairs before Hammersmith Bridge will reopen to cars. The 138-year-old landmark crossing, which survived an IRA bombing, is causing grey hairs to Londoners as it has been closed to motor traffic for almost six years. Now an MP has revealed that the west london bridge might not reopen fully until 2035. Putney MP Fleur Anderson said that even if the work started now, it would take ’10 years of building.’ {“@context”:”https:\/\/schema.org”,”@type”:”VideoObject”,”name”:”Metro.co.uk”,”duration”:”T1M35S”,”thumbnailUrl”:”https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/11\/16\/78827711-0-image-a-28_1702310460700.jpg”,”uploadDate”:”2023-12-11T16:00:20+0000″,”description”:”A boat carrying West Ham fans…

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Joey Barton in court for kicking his wife in head Former footballer Joey Barton pushed his wife to the floor and kicked her in the head during a row at their home, a court has heard.  His wife Georgia Barton was left with a lump on her forehead and a bleeding nose after the alleged assault Friends were forced to intervene in the argument between the two, pulling Barton away from his wife, prosecutors say. Barton, 42, is accused of assaulting Georgia Barton, 38, in Kew, south-west London in June 2021, where they had been drinking with two other couples…

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Axel Rudakubana sentenced to a minimum of 52 years  Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced to 52 years behind bars for the murder of three little girls – and attempted murder of 10 others – last year as they attended a dance class in Southport. Rudakubana pleaded guilty on Monday to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, and Bebe King, 6. He also admitted to producing ricin, possessing terrorist material, and possessing a knife. The judge says it’s unlikely Rudakubana will ever be released despite the fact he did not receive a life sentence -…

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Axel Rudakubana, 18, has been sentenced to 52 years behind bars for murdering 3 little girls and the attempted murder of at least 10 others at a dance class last year in Southport. The judge says it’s highly unlikely Rudakubana will ever be released. Rudakubana pleaded guilty on Monday to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, and Bebe King, 6. He also admitted to producing ricin, possessing terrorist material, and possessing a knife.

The Met Office has issued rare red weather warnings, meaning there is a danger to life, as Storm Éowyn batters the UK. The worst disruption is due to hit Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, with gusts of up to 100mph (161km/h) expected in some coastal areas. Millions of people are being urged to stay at home and widespread travel disruption is expected, with some flights and ferry crossings already cancelled.

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Storm Éowyn will bring dangerous winds to Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland throughout today with heavy rain at times. After a wet and windy start further south, winds easing and becoming largely dry. Tonight: Destructive winds continuing in Northern Ireland and Scotland, especially in the far north, along with heavy downpours. Generally drier in the south. A colder night with frost in places.

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