Guardian Front Page 14th of May 2025
Zelensky has emphasised that Putin remains the principal barrier to ending the war, prompting Britain and the West to redouble support for a peaceful resolution.
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The papers are dominated by news that Chancellor Rishi Sunak will extend the furlough scheme until the end of September when he delivers his Budget on Wednesday. The Guardian says the announcement – meaning employees who are not currently working because of the pandemic will continue to be guaranteed 80% of their salary – was an unexpected move. But Labour said the extension should have been announced months earlier, rather than allowing businesses to operate with uncertainty.
Guardian Front Page 13th of May 2025
The PM has been accused of using language associated with extremist views in a speech on migration, prompting criticism from opponents who argue it risks fostering division while others contend that stricter controls are necessary to safeguard social cohesion.
Guardian Front Page 12th of May 2025
The PM plans to announce tighter migration policies, requiring language qualifications and curbing lower-paid foreign recruitment, in a move aimed at addressing voter concerns and countering the rise of Reform UK.
Guardian Front Page 9th of May 2025
The new US pontiff, adopting the name Leo XIV, has pledged to “build bridges” by emphasising compassion for displaced people and critiquing hardline refugee measures, signalling a more inclusive approach to global leadership.