The UK media primarily focused on international developments, opening with continued reports on the prospect of a Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit for Ukraine peace. By morning, the narrative solidified with confirmed reports of a Trump-Putin meeting in the coming days, though questions arose regarding Zelensky’s potential exclusion. Concurrently, President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs officially took effect. In the afternoon, attention shifted significantly to the Gaza conflict, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared his intent for full military control of the strip. Domestically, the Bank of England cut interest rates to a two-year low, and the first detentions under the new UK-France migration returns deal were reported, reflecting ongoing shifts in border policy. Sensational crime and royal family stories also maintained consistent coverage.