The UK government will expand the sugar tax to include sweetened milk-based drinks, plant milks and iced coffees from 2028, lowering the sugar threshold and signalling tighter fiscal policy ahead of the budget.
Two inmates were wrongly released from HMP Wandsworth — one unreported for six days, the other for two — raising serious questions over UK prison oversight.
The UK government signs a private healthcare contract for small-boat arrivals, sparking debate over NHS access, transparency, and migrant medical care.
Two people have died in a Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, with armed police declaring a major incident. The assault has shaken the Jewish community and sparked renewed debate over antisemitism, public safety, and counterterrorism in the UK.
Arrests over speech spark debate in England. Critics warn of a chilling effect on free expression as police apply laws to everyday comments.
Major UK papers lead with Nigel Farage’s divisive mass-deportation plan. Headlines range from diplomatic fallout to human rights concerns.
The UK’s fifth heatwave of the summer has shattered 40-year records in Wales and Northern Ireland, with England and Scotland also enduring sweltering highs. Experts warn of NHS strain, travel disruption, and stressed harvests as Britain faces mounting heat challenges.
UK front pages 21 Aug 2025: Labour councils revolt over migrant hotels, new tax fears, rising inflation, and education inequality dominate headlines.
Tomorrow’s UK newspaper front pages focus on Ukraine peace talks, Donald Trump’s security pledges, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s stance against a ceasefire. Read the full roundup on Fidelis News.
UK midday update: new IPCC policing recommendations, E3 powers warn Iran of possible UN ‘snapback’ sanctions, indie band Iglu & Hartly cancel UK tour, and the heatwave peaks before cooler weather arrives.