Guardian Front Page 4th of September 2023

Following up on last week’s news about crumbling concrete in schools, the Guardian reports a briefing from the Treasury that schools would not receive additional funding for repairs, despite Jeremy Hunt earlier saying the government would spend the money needed to fix the issue. The paper says the chancellor is accused of “abandoning children disrupted by the concrete crisis in schools”. The paper reports the briefing was that any funding to fix buildings “would come from the Department for Education’s existing budget for buildings” and not from additional funds.

Guardian Front Page 7th of March 2026

Donald Trump demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender as the US and Israel intensified military action. Operations in Lebanon have forced over a million to flee. Israeli officials signalled further escalation, while Tehran indicated it would not accept the terms.

Guardian Front Page 6th of March 2026

Authorities ordered residents of southern Beirut to evacuate, citing imminent military action against sites linked to an armed group. Foreign embassies urged departures. Gridlock and limited shelter capacity raised concern for those unable to leave, amid fears of broader escalation.

Guardian Front Page 5th of March 2026

A US submarine sank an Iranian naval vessel off Sri Lanka, killing at least 87. Washington says the strike occurred in international waters and targeted a hostile ship; legal experts dispute the justification. Sri Lanka is monitoring an oil slick as regional navies raise alert.

Guardian Front Page 4th of March 2026

The US and Israel intensified coordinated operations in Iran, hitting command, missile and drone infrastructure. Washington signalled more action may follow; Tehran said defences responded. Reports suggest hundreds of deaths, raising concern over regional escalation.