Newspaper Round Up: 18th of October 2025

Daily Express Front Page 18th of October 2025

Prince Andrew will stop using the Duke of York title and relinquish remaining honours. He remains a prince by birth, while Sarah Ferguson will no longer use Duchess of York. The decision comes amid renewed scrutiny of his past associations.

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i Front Page 18th of October 2025

A senior royal has been compelled to relinquish titles and withdraw from public life after pressure from the King amid scrutiny over associations. Advisers acted to protect the monarchy’s reputation. The royal and former spouse lose York titles; daughters unaffected; Windsor home retained.

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Daily Star Front Page 18th of October 2025

After pressure from the King, a senior royal will give up all titles, including Duke of York. His ex-wife will no longer use the Duchess title. The step follows controversy and is intended to reduce distraction from official duties.

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Daily Telegraph Front Page 18th of October 2025

Prince Andrew has reached an agreement with the King to give up all remaining royal titles and military honours, after his association with Jeffrey Epstein and a separate spy row triggered renewed pressure. He will take no official role and live as a private citizen.

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Independent Front Page 18th of October 2025

Prince Andrew will relinquish all remaining titles, including Duke of York, after talks with the King. He remains a prince but will stop using styles and honours. The move follows scrutiny over ties to a convicted offender, a civil case settlement, and questions about meetings linked to an alleged China spy affair.

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Times Front Page 18th of October 2025

Prince Andrew has surrendered his dukedom and senior honours after talks with the King, amid scrutiny over links to Jeffrey Epstein and to China. He retains the princely title but has no public role. A statement says he will support the family and denies wrongdoing.

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Guardian Front Page 18th of October 2025

Reeves signalled pre‑Budget welfare reforms, saying the system can’t remain unchanged. She will proceed with changes to the health element of universal credit for new claimants from April 2026, and is exploring further savings and tax options while ruling out unfunded pledges.

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Daily Mirror Front Page 18th of October 2025

Prince Andrew has relinquished the Duke of York title and remaining royal honours after talks with the King, amid ongoing fallout from his links to Jeffrey Epstein and related misconduct allegations. The move aims to ease pressure on the monarchy. He continues to deny wrongdoing.

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Financial Times Front Page 18th of October 2025

Jefferies accused First Brands of defrauding the bank, after the auto group’s collapse saddled it with losses. The CEO railed against counterparties and advisers, warning of weakened underwriting. The episode rattled markets, knocking regional lenders on credit fears.

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