Times Front Page 23rd of February 2023 - Tomorrow's Papers Today!

The Times also carries the story on its front page, pointing out that the paper had first reported on the plan in December, but the paper’s main focus is on reports the NHS wants to double the number of places available at medical schools. An NHS workforce plan, due to be published next month, is warning that without radical action, staff shortages in the health service will increase more than fourfold over the next 15 years, the paper reports. The plan concludes that a huge expansion of training will be needed, including 15,000 medical school places a year, potentially requiring six new medical schools, and more than 50,000 nursing places, the paper says.

Times Front Page 25th of March 2026

Washington has deployed elite paratroops to the Gulf for a potential operation to secure Kharg Island, a strategic oil hub. The president claims pressure has already shifted the leadership’s position. Talks are ongoing, but rapid‑deployment units are primed if required.

Times Front Page 24th of March 2026

Trump said he’d “bet on” reaching a deal with Iran, dialling back earlier threats against its power infrastructure. He suggested progress could allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, easing pressure on energy markets, while warning there are no guarantees and conditions apply.

Times Front Page 23rd of March 2026

Washington gave a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of military action against energy sites if ignored. Tehran said it would target regional infrastructure in response. Shipping and oil prices face rising risk as forces in the Gulf increase readiness.

Times Front Page 21st of March 2026

The PM has granted President Trump permission to use UK bases, including RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia, for operations to counter missile threats to the Strait of Hormuz. Framed as self‑defence, the decision prompted a Cobra meeting to assess energy market risks and potential cost‑of‑living impacts.