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Various stories lead the Sunday front pages, but domestic news mostly dominates the splashes. The back pages continue coverage of England’s international November camp, as the three lions face Ireland next. There’s also coverage of English rugby following their latest loss. 

Rishi Sunak’s top aides advised against early election. Isaac Levido and Michael Brooks warned ex-PM on 3 April voters ‘less likely to feel financially optimistic’…

Stephen McCabe forced to step back as Inverclyde labour Council leader Stephen McCabe forced to step back as Inverclyde labour Council leader. There have been…

Politics continues to dominate the headlines this morning, as American commentators react to incoming president Donald Trump’s choice for health secretary. Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a known vaccine sceptic, has received the nod from the president-elect and it has led to some strong reactions on the front pages. 

Elsewhere, there is also reaction from Trump’s other picks, including the controversial choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general.

Rachel Reeves ‘not satisfied’ as UK economy flatlines under Labour Rachel Reeves has said she is disappointed with figures showing the economy flatlining in the…

The chancellor delivered her first Mansion House speech on Thursday as she urged the City regulators to allow financial service providers to take greater risks, saying that the rules introduced after the 2008 financial crash had “gone too far” and were harming growth.

The speech is an annual address to the City of London by the sitting chancellor. In her first address, she attempted to reassure the City that she had a growth strategy. Much of her speech is highlighted across print media and online this morning.

The Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey also gave a speech yesterday at the event in which said the UK must improve its relationship with Europe saying the “consequences of Brexit” were damaging the economy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first Mansion House speech yesterday – an annual address to the City of London by the sitting chancellor. Her speech made the headlines this morning.

Elsewhere, reports on several ongoing investigations into non-crime hate incidents (NCHI) feature on the front pages.

The controversial legislation, introduced by the Act Party, seeks to legally define the treaty’s principles, which have been incorporated into laws addressing historic injustices against Māori. Act argues the changes would ensure fairness, claiming the current approach divides the nation by race.  

America Weekly US Politics Weekly The United States political scene has been busy since the presidential election early in the month. Since Donald Trump’s landslide…

Almost all the main US front pages lead with images of President-elect Donald Trump meeting with Joe Biden at the Oval Office on Wednesday. The pair met to discuss the transition of power – Trump will take office in January. 

The front pages are filled up with various political stories from Donald Trump’s Cabinet appointments, to the new role to be undertaken by billionaire Elon Musk. Online, there is running coverage of Trump’s picks – FOX News host Pete Hegseth will become the country’s new defence secretary, and Congressman Matt Gaetz will become attorney general.

Many of the papers report on the GOP winning the House of Representatives which now means they control both chambers of Congress (House and Senate) and with Trump in power in January, the Republicans will have little issues passing their agenda.

Council tax bills could rise by 5% after Labour keeps cap in place Labour has confirmed council tax rises will be kept at the 5%…

Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s Budget continues to be scrutinised as do other Labour plans across the print media today.

Ongoing coverage of US politics – from Trump’s meeting with Biden to the appointments being made to Cabinet, find space in the UK media landscape.

The back pages – and social media – are dominated by the latest from English football. The ongoing search for a presenter to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host is heavily featured on social media. There’s also coverage of another leaked video of EPL referee David Cootes who appeared to be snorting a white powder in the video during the summer’s EUROS.

Thursday’s headlines are made up of a variety of domestic and international stories.

Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s budget continues to be scrutinised as does other Labour plans. There’s further coverage of the assisted dying bill and a handful of reports regarding the NHS and other medical stories.

Images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden meeting at the White House following Trump’s election victory last week feature on some of the front pages. Whilst a handful of newspapers report the latest from the US as their lead story.

There is also some very light coverage of the recent report from the US that says Israel is committing ‘crimes against humanity’ in Gaza.

Showbiz gossip makes up the tabloids with the latest from I’m a Celebrity and the death of actor Timothy West filling up the space.

Several tabloids – and the back pages – report on a shocking new video of David Cootes appearing to sort a white powder. Cootes – a Premier League referee – had already been suspended after a video emerged of his X-rated rant about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

Republicans have officially won control of the US House of Representatives, securing the 218 seats needed for a majority. Alongside victories in the Senate and Donald Trump’s return to the White House as president-elect, the GOP now holds full control of the federal government.  

Billionaire Elon Musk has been tapped by Donald Trump to co-lead a new body aimed at overhauling government operations. The body aims to streamline bureaucracy and cut federal spending. Trump described the organisation as an external advisory body working alongside the White House and the Office of Management and Budget.

Politics dominate European news this morning, with reports that Germany will hold snap elections in February following the collapse of the coalition government.

The latest from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and ongoing fears over suspected “anti-Israeli” violence at football matches continue to fill the news sites.

Starmer yet to make up his mind on assisted dying Bill as cabinet split emerges Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour MPs must “make their…

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is facing increased calls for him to step down from his role following the release of a damning report into a child abuser associated with the Church of England.

The report found that Welby “could and should” have reported the allegations against John Smyth when they were put to him in 2013. Smyth died in 2018.

Much-loved football pundit Gary Lineker is to quit hosting the legendary show Match of the Day at the end of the season. He is also planning to leave the BBC altogether following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.

A ‘game-changing’ smoking pill is set to be introduced by NHS England in plans to help people quit smoking and reduce smoking-related health issues and deaths.

There is growing pressure on Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to step down from his role following a damaging report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England. The report’s findings – splashed across many of today’s front pages – suggest Welby “could and should” have reported the allegations against John Smyth when they were put to him in 2013.

Smyth died in 2018.

News that Gary Lineker is to step down from hosting the much-loved Match of the Day at the end of the season makes many of the front pages, which acknowledge it as an ‘end of an era.’ The papers also report Lineker is set to quit the BBC altogether after the 2026 World Cup.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio is reportedly in talks to become secretary of state whilst Florida congressman Michael Waltz is being lined up as national security advisor, according to sources, and other Trump loyalists have been put in key positions.

UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause ‘life-changing’ cuts Groups providing vital services say the impact of tax and minimum wage rises will lead…

Ongoing speculation over what a Donald Trump second term in office might look like continues to fill up the front pages of the US newspapers. Several front splashes look at how Trump’s tariff plans could come into effect and other economic changes that could be ushered in under the soon-to-be president.

Away from domestic politics, the US front pages mark Veterans Day as countless tributes fill the splashes to commemorate the war dead.

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The prime minister is off to Paris today to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Many topics will be discussed during the meeting including incoming US President Donald Trump’s plans to issue a blanket 20% tariffs on European imports into the US. The meeting comes amid calls for Keir Starmer to strengthen ties with the European Union.

Remembrance Sunday events continue to be covered in the UK media today, with many of the newspapers splashing on images of Princess Kate attending the Cenotaph event as the royals laid wreaths for the war dead.

A round of the weekend’s Premier League action dominates the back pages and social media after a shock defeat for Manchester City and Spurs and title hopeful’s Arsenal lose even more ground as they drop points against Chelsea.

Monday’s headlines are heavily dominated by domestic politics and royal images. Princess Kate is pictured at the Cenotaph for the yearly Remembrance Sunday event, marking her return to public duties since undergoing cancer treatment earlier in the year.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s upcoming trip to Paris makes several papers as the British leader will mark Armistice Day with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders will hold meetings and discussions regarding the future of Ukraine as well as incoming US president Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on European countries.