Daily Star Front Page 25th of October 2025
10:41 pm
A readers’ poll names Rylan Clark and Zoe Ball as the preferred duo to present Strictly, with Clark leading and Ball the bookmakers’ favourite. Liz Truss drew little support.
Newspaper Round Up: 25th of October 2025
Times Front Page 25th of October 2025
10:27 pm
The chancellor plans a near‑4% rise in the national living wage to at least £12.90 and to extend it to 18–21‑year‑olds. Business groups warn higher costs could price out jobs. Funding measures under review include curbs on tax perks for partnerships and high‑value property sales.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 25th of October 2025
10:24 pm
Police are searching for a man from Epping who was mistakenly freed from prison despite being due for deportation after convictions for sexual assault. Ministers ordered an inquiry into the release, pledged to tighten custody checks and warned that anyone aiding him could face action.
Daily Mail Front Page 25th of October 2025
10:21 pm
Police launched a manhunt after prison staff mistakenly freed a high‑risk offender convicted of assault, who should have been moved to immigration custody. Last seen on a train from Chelmsford to London, he remains at large. The error has triggered scrutiny of the government’s handling of detention transfers.
Guardian Front Page 25th of October 2025
10:11 pm
Labour’s rout in Caerphilly has triggered alarm, with senior figures warning that a repeat at the 2026 contests could imperil the PM. Critics cite a muddled strategy and demand a reset to reconnect with voters amid signs of rising support for rivals in core areas.
i Front Page 25th of October 2025
10:04 pm
Economists have warned the Chancellor that raising the higher income tax rate would affect millions of workers, including teachers and police officers. Reeves is reportedly considering breaking Labour’s manifesto pledge to ease spending pressures.
Daily Mirror Front Page 25th of October 2025
10:01 pm
Andrew is in advanced talks with the King to give up Royal Lodge, the 30‑room Windsor home. The move follows prolonged fallout from his association with Jeffrey Epstein and a push to regularise his accommodation and costs within the royal estate.
Financial Times Front Page 25th of October 2025
9:45 pm
Donald Trump signalled he could impose further tariffs on Chinese imports as a meeting with Xi nears, while delivering a sharp rebuke to Canada’s trade stance. The remarks raised fears of renewed disruption to global commerce, adding uncertainty for businesses and supply chains.
Independent Front Page 25th of October 2025
8:14 pm
Labour lost the Caerphilly by-election, ceding a century-old stronghold to Plaid Cymru and falling to third behind Reform. Allies warned the PM his position is fragile, with pollsters saying time is running out to reset. He said he was deeply disappointed and vowed to do more.