Newspaper headlines: ‘£1bn boost for buses’ and Italy-style ‘migrant deals’

Sunday Mirror headline reads: "£1bn boost for buses" — “£1bn boost for buses” reads the headline in the Sunday Mirror as it reports that Transport Secretary Louise Haigh is to reveal funding pledges for different areas of England when she introduces the government’s Buses Bill on Monday. The move will provide buses that run on time and fewer cuts to at-risk routes, the paper says.

The Sunday Times says ministers are preparing to copy Italy’s model of paying millions to countries in return for them doing more to stop small-boat crossings. The paper says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is in discussion with a number of governments, including Kurdistan in Iraq, Turkey and Vietnam. Elsewhere, Gladiator director Ridley Scott says he has already started plotting a third instalment of the blockbuster franchise. Paul Mescal, who is pictured on the front page, features in the latest film released earlier this week.

"Labour plans Meloni-style migrant deals" headlines the Sunday Times — The Sunday Times says ministers are preparing to copy Italy’s model of paying millions to countries in return for them doing more to stop small-boat crossings. The paper says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is in discussion with a number of governments, including Kurdistan in Iraq, Turkey and Vietnam. Elsewhere, Gladiator director Ridley Scott says he has already started plotting a third instalment of the blockbuster franchise. Paul Mescal, who is pictured on the front page, features in the latest film released earlier this week.

The Observer says there has been a “shocking increase” in the number of vulnerable children subject to deprivation of liberty orders as a result of state intervention. The rise is said to be due to a lack of suitable care places but it has resulted in more youngsters being housed in unregistered or illegal accommodation at “eye-watering costs”, according to a government-backed assessment. Elsewhere, Sir Keir Starmer is pictured speaking at the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno where he faced angry farmers protesting over inheritance tax proposals.

The Observer headline reads: "Fears grow over children at risk placed in illegal care homes" — The Observer says there has been a “shocking increase” in the number of vulnerable children subject to deprivation of liberty orders as a result of state intervention. The rise is said to be due to a lack of suitable care places but it has resulted in more youngsters being housed in unregistered or illegal accommodation at “eye-watering costs”, according to a government-backed assessment. Elsewhere, Sir Keir Starmer is pictured speaking at the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno where he faced angry farmers protesting over inheritance tax proposals.

"I too had visit from police over tweet" headlines the Sunday Telegraph as it reports writer Julie Bindel was visited by officers after a transgender man in the Netherlands reported one of her social media posts. The Metropolitan Police told the paper it had no record of the incident. Elsewhere, Zara Tindall, daughter of the Princess Royal, is pictured as she attends Cheltenham racecourse.

“Call that net zero Sir Keir!” says the Mail on Sunday as it reports the UK sent 470 delegates to the COP climate change summit in Azerbaijan. The paper says the “huge delegation” has left “a massive carbon footprint”. Meanwhile, Coleen Rooney is pictured smiling as she talks to the Mail about motherhood, the Wagatha Christie libel case and why she barely sees her ex-footballer husband.

"Call that net zero Sir Keir! — “Call that net zero Sir Keir!” says the Mail on Sunday as it reports the UK sent 470 delegates to the COP climate change summit in Azerbaijan. The paper says the “huge delegation” has left “a massive carbon footprint”. Meanwhile, Coleen Rooney is pictured smiling as she talks to the Mail about motherhood, the Wagatha Christie libel case and why she barely sees her ex-footballer husband.

Cheryl Fergison, known for her former role as Heather Trott in EastEnders, is on the front of the Sunday People. It says she has revealed she is so broke she has to use a food bank. “It was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do,” she tells the paper. She hopes opening up about financial hardship will help others.

"Enders star's food bank hell" headlines the Sunday People — Cheryl Fergison, known for her former role as Heather Trott in EastEnders, is on the front of the Sunday People. It says she has revealed she is so broke she has to use a food bank. “It was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do,” she tells the paper. She hopes opening up about financial hardship will help others.

The Sunday Times reports that Labour is preparing to strike deals with several countries to help them stop thousands of migrants setting off on dangerous journeys to the UK. It says the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is in discussions with Turkey, Kurdistan in Iraq, and Vietnam with the hope that agreements can be reached by the end of the year. The approach, modelled on the Italian government’s policy, is intended to offer incentives to residents to remain in their country as well as deterrents to stop them leaving.

According to the Observer, there has been a “shocking increase” in the number of vulnerable children deprived of their liberty by the state. The paper says many are held in illegal accommodation such as caravans, at what it calls, “eye-watering cost” to the taxpayer. The Observer says the demand for scarce placements means the individual cost for some children exceeds £1m a year. It understands the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will set out plans to tackle the crisis this week.

Labour is reported to be preparing to strike deals with Turkey and Vietnam over migration

Getty Images An inflatable carrying dozens of migrants in the Channel — Labour is reported to be preparing to strike deals with Turkey and Vietnam over migration

The Sunday Telegraph has seen new figures from NHS England which show the rise in strokes among men and women in their 50s is increasing at a faster rate than any other age group – up 55% in the last 20 years. The NHS medical director, Prof Sir Stephen Powis, tells the paper the trend is “alarming” and shows the condition is not just a risk for elderly. He puts the rise down to poor diet, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles.

The Mail on Sunday takes aim at the number of delegates that Britain sent on a 5,000 mile round-trip to the climate change summit in Azerbaijan. It puts the figure, at what it calls, an “incredible” 470. It accuses the prime minister of hypocrisy for creating a huge carbon footprint while the government claims to be setting ambitious green targets. “Call that net zero, Sir Keir!” is the headline. A government spokesperson tells the paper that any carbon footprint is dwarfed by the “carbon prize” of delivering Labour’s agenda.

The Sunday Times also carries a report that Rishi Sunak ignored his campaign director’s “blunt” advice not to call an early general election. The details come from a new book by its political editor, Tim Shipman. He says a memo from Isaac Levido in April urged Sunak to wait until the autumn when there might be better economic news.

Donald Trump is reported to be looking at plans to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda

Getty Images Donald Trump wearing a blue suit and red tie, pumps his fist in the air — Donald Trump is reported to be looking at plans to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda

The front page of the Sunday Express carries a warning that pensioners could die as freezing weather sweeps Britain. It blames Labour’s decision to means-test winter fuel payments. The paper criticises ministers for not extending the deadline to apply for pension credits beyond 21 December. A Department for Work and Pensions spokesperson says it wants to ensure all pensioners get the support they are entitled to.

Donald Trump is looking at plans to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, according to the Sun on Sunday. A scheme drawn up by the Conservative government was ditched by Labour when they came into power. The Sun quotes a source “close to the president elect’s camp” as saying Rwanda was among the countries being considered as a destination so migrants cannot stay on US soil.

Newspaper headlines: ‘£1bn boost for buses’ and Italy-style ‘migrant deals’

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