Politics | Craig Munro
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 23.04.2025.
It displays 129 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.04.2025 ⇢ Day US Ultimatum Disrupted Ukraine Peace Talks As Pope Lay In State
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Pope Francis's body was moved to St Peter's Basilica for public viewing, with over 20,000 mourners gathering to pay respects. The display will continue for three days before Saturday's funeral.
The planned London peace talks for Ukraine faced a significant setback as Trump's envoys withdrew. By midday, Vice President JD Vance issued an ultimatum that the US would "walk away" unless Ukraine and Russia accepted their peace proposal. Trump later claimed a deal was "very close" while criticizing Zelensky for refusing to concede Crimea, stating the Ukrainian president had "no cards to play" and was jeopardizing peace.
In other developments, an unqualified paddleboard instructor was jailed for over 10 years for the deaths of four people in Britain's worst paddleboarding tragedy, while Prince Louis's seventh birthday was marked with a photo shared by Kate and William showing his missing front teeth.
23.04.2025
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The 'Easter truce' was a grim PR move aimed squarely at Team Trump.
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00:09⇢IMF Slashes Growth Forecasts Over Trump Tariffs
⌨The newspapers report on Pope Francis's funeral arrangements, with world leaders set to gather at the Vatican on Saturday as his body lies in state from tomorrow (Channel 4 News, Sky News). The IMF has significantly downgraded global growth forecasts due to Trump's tariff impact, with the UK and US economies particularly affected (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent). A major terror attack at a resort has killed at least 26 tourists from multiple countries during JD Vance's tour (The Mirror). Meanwhile, the Starmer trans women stance reversal continues to generate coverage, with JK Rowling criticizing politicians who sided against her (Daily Mail, Breitbart London, The Times).
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The Guardian
President says China tariffs will drop ‘substantially – but it won’t be zero’
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The influential financial agency is projecting slower economic growth in the US due to uncertainty around President Trump's tariffs.
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The tech boss says he means to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.
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World | Brooke Davies
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The Guardian
Russia ‘may be willing to drop claims to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy’
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The Guardian
Russia ‘may be willing to drop wider claims in Ukraine’
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The Independent
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BBC
Pope Francis to be moved to St Peter's Basilica for public mourning
The procession begins at 08:00 BST - there will then be a service, before the public will be allowed to file past the open coffin.
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The Guardian
US and European negotiators head to London for peace talks as Russian attacks continue
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07:40⇢Pope's Body Moved For Public Mourning
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Pope Francis mourning arrangements, with his body being moved to St Peter's Basilica for public viewing starting at 08:00 BST (BBC News, Channel 4 News). London peace talks regarding Russia-Ukraine are receiving mixed coverage, with US and European negotiators heading to London (The Guardian) while the summit faces setbacks as Trump's envoys withdraw (The Independent, The Spectator). Other stories include a tragic poisoned Easter egg case killing two siblings (Metro), the Ecclestones' £25m burglary insurance oversight (Daily Mail), and political developments as Jenrick attempts to reconcile Tory-Reform tensions (Sky News).
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BBC
Pope Francis's coffin about to be moved to St Peter's Basilica for public mourning
The procession begins at 08:00 BST - there will then be a service, before the public will be allowed to file past the open coffin.
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New Statesman
Like the Second Vatican Council, he proved the Church to be as human as it is divine.
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The Guardian
Pope Francis’s body to be moved to St Peter’s Basilica to lie in state
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BBC
Pope Francis's coffin being moved to St Peter's Basilica for public mourning
After the procession, there will be a service, before the public will be allowed to file past the open coffin.
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The Guardian
Pope Francis’s body being moved to St Peter’s Basilica to lie in state
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Sky News
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BBC
Pope Francis's coffin arrives at St Peter's Basilica for public mourning
From 10:00 BST, the public will be allowed to file past the open coffin for three days, before the funeral on Saturday.
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BBC
Pope Francis's coffin arrives in St Peter's Basilica for public mourning
From 10:00 BST, the public will be allowed to file past the open coffin for three days, before the funeral on Saturday.
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World | Brooke Davies
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The Guardian
Pope Francis’s body arrives at St Peter’s Basilica to lie in state
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US | Jessica Kwong
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Increase suggests further tax rises or spending cuts from Rachel Reeves may be necessary
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Breaking | Live
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Breaking | Live
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FINAL REST | World News
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10:11⇢Pope's Body Lies In State As Thousands Queue
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the mourning process for Pope Francis, with his coffin now displayed at St Peter's Basilica for a three-day public viewing period before Saturday's funeral (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News, The Sun, New Statesman). The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has shared personal reflections on the Pope's support during difficult times (The Independent). In other news, Israel has blocked Gaza aid for seven weeks in what's described as the worst humanitarian situation in 18 months (HuffPost UK), while UK government borrowing exceeded expectations by £14.6bn, potentially necessitating tax increases or spending cuts (The Times).
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BBC
Crowds start to file past Pope Francis’s open coffin as it lies in St Peter’s Basilica
Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
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UK | Sarah Hooper
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BBC
Crowds start to file past Pope Francis’s open coffin in St Peter’s Basilica
Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
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Increase suggests further tax rises or spending cuts from Rachel Reeves may be necessary
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The Guardian
Catholic faithful to pay their respects to Pope Francis as lying in state begins
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The Sun
MANY GAPPY RETURNS | Royals
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
Catholic faithful pay their respects to Pope Francis as lying in state begins
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MANY GAPPY RETURNS | Royals
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The Guardian
Indian security forces hunt militants after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack
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BBC
More than 20,000 gather at the Vatican as mourners file past Pope Francis's open coffin
Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
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Breitbart UK
The British government will release statistics on the crime rates of different migrant groups living in the country amid growing pressure for more transparency on the impact of mass migration on the UK.
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11:35⇢Vatican Draws 20,000 Mourners To View Pope's Casket
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Pope Francis's funeral preparations, with over 20,000 mourners gathering at the Vatican to view his open casket lying in state before Saturday's funeral (BBC News, Sky News). Royal news features prominently with Kate and William sharing a birthday photo of Prince Louis showing his missing front teeth (Metro, The Sun). The UK government plans to release migrant crime statistics, generating political controversy (Breitbart London). Other significant stories include an attack killing 26 tourists in Kashmir (The Guardian), government borrowing exceeding expectations by £14.6bn (The Times), and questions about net zero's dependence on questionable labor practices (The Spectator).
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World | Sarah Hooper
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The US envoys have withdrawn from a meeting with David Lammy as Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow for a potential fourth meeting with President Putin
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“Never underestimate the lengths a mother will go to, to establish the truth. I will not be silenced. I will ensure the truth is known”.
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Julia Hartley-Brewer on why Keir Starmer can’t be trusted to fix the UK’s problems.
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'VILE ATTACK' | UK News
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The UK government is poised to approve experiments that seek ways to dim sunlight and deflect it away to fight “runaway climate change,” a report Wednesday claims.
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The US envoys have withdrawn from a meeting with David Lammy as Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow for a potential fourth meeting with President Putin
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HE FOLLOWS FADS | Politics
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The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning.
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After American envoys withdrew from negotiations in London, the vice-president JD Vance said both sides had been given a ‘very explicit proposal’ to end the war
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14:06⇢US Ultimatum Threatens Ukraine Peace Talks
⌨The newspapers report on Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica, with mourners visiting to pay respects following his Monday death (BBC News, New Statesman). Ukraine peace talks face significant challenges as US envoys withdraw from London negotiations, with JD Vance presenting an ultimatum demanding land concessions from both sides (HuffPost UK, The Times). Other stories include a paddleboard instructor jailed for over 10 years following Britain's worst paddleboarding tragedy (Daily Mail, Sky News), controversial climate experiments to dim sunlight (Breitbart London), and ongoing political criticism of PM Starmer (Spiked, The Sun).
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The Guardian
Kyiv says it is ready to negotiate but not surrender, after US repeats threat to abandon talks
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BBC
Watch as thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state
Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
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Vance issued the warning after top US officials pulled out of London talks aimed at securing a ceasefire.
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DEATH SMASH | UK News
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DEATH SMASH | UK News
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DEATH SMASH | UK News
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The Guardian
Vance says US will ‘walk away’ unless Ukraine and Russia accept peace deal
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Breaking | Live
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Spiked
Pakistani journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid on grooming gangs, blasphemy killings and Islamism.
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17:22⇢US Issues Ukraine Peace Talk Ultimatum
⌨The newspapers report on significant developments in Ukraine peace negotiations, with US officials abruptly withdrawing from London talks. Vice President JD Vance issued an ultimatum stating the US will "walk away" unless Ukraine and Russia accept their peace proposal (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News). Trump claims a deal is close despite tension over Crimea (Sky News). Other stories include a scientific breakthrough identifying the cause of rising colon cancer in young people (Daily Mail), a parliamentary clash between Starmer and Badenoch (HuffPost UK), and a jailed ex-cop responsible for paddleboard deaths (The Mirror).
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The Guardian
Trump accuses Zelenskyy of harming peace process with Crimea stance and says Ukraine president has ‘no cards to play’
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Breaking | Live
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The Guardian
Trump claims Russia-Ukraine peace deal close but accuses Zelenskyy of harming process and having ‘no cards to play’
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Breitbart UK
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the peace deal framework reportedly proposed by the Trump administration of freezing the lines of the conflict and recognising Crimea as Russian territory.
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NOW OR NEVER | World News
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NOW OR NEVER | World News
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The US president made the remarks after top US officials pulled out of London talks aimed at securing a ceasefire.
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The Guardian
Trump claims Russia-Ukraine peace deal close but accuses Zelenskyy of harming process
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The Guardian
Vance says US will ‘walk away’ unless Ukraine and Russia accept peace deal
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The Guardian
Trump claims Zelenskyy is jeopardising ‘imminent’ Ukraine peace deal
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The British state is cracking down harder on community events than on Islamist extremism.
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The Guardian
Trump accuses Zelenskyy of jeopardising imminent peace deal
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Donald Trump’s irritation came after Ukraine’s president refused to give up his country’s claim on Crimea.
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The comments came after Kyiv rejected suggestions it could recognise Russian control of Crimea.
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21:24⇢Trump Slams Zelensky Over Peace Deal Rejection
⌨The newspapers widely report on escalating tensions over Ukraine peace negotiations. Trump has publicly criticized Zelensky for rejecting a proposed peace deal that would recognize Russian control of Crimea (BBC News, Breitbart London, Channel 4 News, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News, The Spectator, The Sun). Vice President JD Vance has issued an ultimatum that the US will "walk away" if no agreement is reached (Breitbart London, Channel 4 News, The Sun). Other stories include scientists identifying the cause of colon cancer in young people (Daily Mail) and reports of inappropriate behavior at Pope Francis's lying in state (The Mirror).
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SHOCK UPDATE | Showbiz
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Breaking | Live
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World | Josh Milton
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life-saving operation | Celebrity
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The Sun
life-saving op | Celebrity
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