Political stories dominate today's front pages across UK

Today’s newspapers cover a variety of political stories, both locally and internationally. There is no clear top story, with several topics making the headlines. The Times highlights concerns from the Bank of England. It warns that tariffs and an ageing population are threatening economic growth. Meanwhile, The i Paper reports that Labour MPs are questioning the future of the triple lock for pensions. The Independent mentions that Britain spends significantly more on working-age benefits than on defense. In more political news, the Daily Mail claims that Labour will ignore issues of forced labor if it blocks bans on solar panels possibly made with such practices. The Metro reports that Ukraine is still a focus, with news that Russia has bombed a hospital during ongoing peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the Daily Express sends a message to U.S. President Donald Trump, stating, “Ukrainians are the victims,” following the attacks. The Financial Times notes that Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on imports from countries buying oil from Venezuela. The Guardian shares alarming news about increasing rates of suicide among domestic abuse victims. The Daily Mirror features a mother of a Manchester Arena bombing victim, as new safety legislation for entertainment venues is presented in Parliament. Also in the news, Charlie Mullins, founder of Pimlico Plumbers, may lose his OBE after criticizing London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan on social media, according to The Daily Telegraph. The Sun features the Duchess of Sussex sharing a photo with her kids. Finally, the Daily Star reports on gardener Alan Titchmarsh's criticism of fake wisteria in the series Grantchester.