The spectre of US tariffs and the conviction of French politician Marine Le Pen feature heavily on Tuesday’s front pages.
Sir Keir Starmer has admitted the UK is likely to face president Donald Trump’s tariffs with no exemption on the cards, according to The Times, with The Independent saying they will take hold this week.
THE TIMES: Trump's tariffs will hit Britain, admits PM #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/VX9Z651etr
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The Independent’s front page on 1 April 2025 warns of Trump tariffs hitting the UK this week, with Starmer admitting the impact. It also covers Le Pen’s ban from the next election after embezzling EU funds. #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/jVgz44RBaF
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The Daily Telegraph says any free trade deal is being hindered by US concerns over “freedom of expression in the United Kingdom”.
📰The front page of Monday's Daily Telegraph:
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'Ethnic minorities prioritised for bail'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/BYYv070yJk
Ms Le Pen criticised her conviction for embezzling EU parliament funds, which bars her from competing for the French presidency in 2027 as a “political decision”, according to The Guardian.
THE GUARDIAN: Furious Le Pen rails against ban on running for French presidency #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/MK0rxj2qcY
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The Financial Times says her five-year ban from standing for office – along with a four-year jail sentence once legal proceedings have finished – has shattered her presidential hopes.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday April 1 https://t.co/EVBr15hpLD pic.twitter.com/KWFlbuEajW
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The i Paper returns to UK politics, labelling Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner “defiant” as she insists her Employment Rights Bill will help the economy.
THE i PAPER: Defiant Rayner tells UK firms: my new rights for workers will help economy #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/P749tuM6qa
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The Daily Mail reports that a fresh row has broken out over “two-tier” policing following a report on “racial equity”.
DAILY MAIL: 'Two-tier' police race guide row #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7asIehggVP
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“Taking us for fools” is the April 1 headline in The Sun, which focuses on migrants posting on social media about being put up in hotels, while the Daily Express says the UK is heading for a record number of arrivals.
On tomorrow's front page: Taking Us For Fools
— The Sun (@TheSun) March 31, 2025
Dinghy migrants' free hotel room brag while Brits' bills 'rocket by £4,500' https://t.co/IFDNTeuOWG pic.twitter.com/mgasRv7xIi
Former pop star and convicted paedophile Gary Glitter faces financial ruin after losing a court case, according to the Daily Mirror.
Tuesday's front page: Glitter victim's victory #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/HHWmb0t24Z pic.twitter.com/mSdhs5U9oz
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The Metro concentrates on Virginia Giuffre, who accused the Duke of York of sexually assaulting her, who posted on Instagram that she is seriously ill in hospital after her car was hit by a bus.
METRO: Andrew accuser: I've four days to live #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/w05IHTeGY6
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Lastly, the Daily Star looks back across the pond for its front, with the headline: “Madness of King Don.”
The Daily Star on 1 April 2025 headlines “Madness of King Don,” claiming Trump will defy law to remain US President until 2033. It also reports on world markets tumbling over tariff threats and ongoing support for Trump. #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/YuUt0Hsnl8
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