The Papers: ‘Britain backs war on Iran’ and ‘Trump vows to press on’
The papers are all leading on conflict in the Middle East for a second consecutive day.
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Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.
Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran
Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.
Could Kim’s teen daughter become North Korea’s next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.
Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children’s wellbeing will last for three months.
UK mounts operation to support thousands of Britons in Middle East
Officials are understood to be working on plans to evacuate British nationals, should airspace remain closed.
‘Ugly’ or ‘beautiful’? Set-pieces prove decisive for Arsenal again
Arsenal move five points clear in the Premier League title race but is their reliance on set-pieces an issue?
Major changes to asylum system set to come into force
From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.
Murder charge after security guard stabbed
A 50-year-old man will appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court on Monday, police say.
Trump’s Iran gamble… What is the US president up to?
And will Trump’s Republican MAGA base support his strikes on Iran?
UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will “not join offensive action now”.
Who has made Troy’s Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Would it be bigger gamble not to give Carrick Man Utd job?
With six wins and a draw from seven games in charge of Manchester United, would it prove more of a gamble not to give Michael Carrick the head coach position full-time?
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: AI — canary in the coalmine coughed and 4,000 jobs were lost
The rise of AI tools is reshaping employment, with companies like Block laying off thousands to embrace leaner, more efficient teams, signalling a profound shift in the job market.
PHANTOM SHARES : The Finance Ghost: Spar and Truworths show how ruthless retail gets when margins shrink
South Africa’s retail pain is back in focus. Truworths leans on Office UK while its local arm limps, and Spar’s supply-chain scars, franchisee loyalty slump and leadership shock deepen the turnaround risk. In the grocery market, price wars leave no hiding place.
BUDGET 2026: From capture to compliance: the Kieswetter turnaround at SARS
When the new commissioner took over in 2019, the institution was hollowed out and mistrusted. Six years on, rising compliance and restored public trust point to a sustained institutional recovery.
Ex-MP Jonathan Ashworth recovering after stroke
The former Labour MP says he is “on the mend” after becoming ill on New Year’s Day.
THE STORIED MOUNTAIN: What it takes to keep Table Mountain wild
An ecological island surrounded by urban sprawl, traffic jams and cappuccinos, Table Mountain is far from static. Ecologist Marna Herbst takes us inside the delicate, sometimes awkward business of managing wildlife surrounded by a city.
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Israel hits Tehran again after killing Khamenei, leadership council takes over
In the wake of Supreme Leader Khamenei’s assassination, Israel targets Tehran again, prompting a power transition within Iran’s leadership.
Tudor fury at ‘home referee’ as Spurs left in ‘serious emergency’
Without a win in 10 Premier League matches – their worst league run in 22 years – Tottenham are facing a battle to stay up.