What the papers say – January 16

A collection of British newspapers. - (PA Archive)

A ceasefire in Gaza leads Thursday’s front pages.

The i, the Financial Times and The Times splash on Gaza and Tel Aviv amid news of a deal stuck deal between Israel and Hamas.

Thursday's front page: Ceasefire: Israel and Hamas reach deal to end war and free hostages#TomorrowsPapersToday

Latest from @KieronMonks: https://t.co/bdvNfxml0X pic.twitter.com/bJs3oOhFdU
— The i Paper (@theipaper) January 15, 2025

Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 16 January https://t.co/tFx2JRGn4u pic.twitter.com/V2GoIszeni
— Financial Times (@FT) January 15, 2025

The Times: Ceasefire joy on both sides #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DAInBh3nxj
— George Mann (@sgfmann) January 15, 2025

Meanwhile, The Guardian reports the agreement will see the first group of hostages freed over the weekend in exchange for Palestinian detainees.

The Guardian: Hope of end to ‘dark chapter’
with Israel-Hamas ceasefire #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hT6H3He8f0
— George Mann (@sgfmann) January 15, 2025

Back on British soil, the Daily Mail writes dead patients are lying undiscovered for hours in A&E because staff are too overstretched to notice amid news of a damning 460-page report into the state of the NHS.

Daily Mail: THE SHAME AND HORROR OF NHS CORRIDOR CARE #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/JrF4mgg1ZS
— George Mann (@sgfmann) January 15, 2025

The Daily Mirror leads on claims from a nursing union that the NHS is in its “worst state ever after 10 years of underfunding”.

Thursday's front page: Linda Nolan: 1959 - 2025 https://t.co/icvrgX2vk1 #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/Vha1CtOmyK
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 15, 2025

And heartbroken nurses have described “harrowing” scenes of dying patients crammed in hospital corridors, according to the Daily Express.

Daily Express: ‘LIKE WATCHING A HORRID FILM I CAN’T STOP’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/O1iO8jGv8x
— George Mann (@sgfmann) January 15, 2025

The Sun leads on an exclusive about the 2008 murder of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen.

The Sun: Rapper on BBC @1Xtra is Jimmy's killer #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/B3ZgTN6AR6
— George Mann (@sgfmann) January 15, 2025

Metro reports wrongly convicted Andy Malkinson has still not received compensation two years after he was cleared of a crime he did not commit.

Tomorrow's Papers Today 📰

A DOUBLE INJUSTICE

🔴 As appeals chief claims 'I'm a scapegoat,' wronged Andy still waits for payout over 17yrs jail#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/68tYGA27CA
— Metro (@MetroUK) January 15, 2025

Lastly, the Daily Star splashes on the best way to eat a Cadbury Creme Egg.