‘BBC apologises to Trump’ and stricter ‘Denmark-style’ migrant laws

Issued one day before the deadline set by the US president, the BBC’s official apology to Donald Trump leads the way on the front page of the Guardian. Under the headline “BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama, but rejects $1bn claim” the paper quotes the BBC’s public statement that “sincerely regrets” how it edited a clip of his speech in a Panorama documentary, but strongly disagrees there is a basis for Trump’s defamation claim.

The headline on the front page of the Guardian reads: "BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama, but rejects $1bn claim". — Issued one day before the deadline set by the US president, the BBC’s official apology to Donald Trump leads the way on the front page of the Guardian. Under the headline “BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama, but rejects $1bn claim” the paper quotes the BBC’s public statement that “sincerely regrets” how it edited a clip of his speech in a Panorama documentary, but strongly disagrees there is a basis for Trump’s defamation claim.

The Daily Telegraph, which originally broke the story about Panorama, has a new angle involving another big BBC show. It says that Newsnight also misleadingly edited a Trump clip from the same speech, for a programme in 2022, two years prior to Panorama. The paper says the “spliced footage” appeared to suggest that Trump was encouraging his supporters to riot. In response, a BBC spokesperson said: “The BBC holds itself to the highest editorial standards. This matter has been brought to our attention and we are now looking into it.”

The headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph reads: "Second Trump clip doctored by BBC". — The Daily Telegraph, which originally broke the story about Panorama, has a new angle involving another big BBC show. It says that Newsnight also misleadingly edited a Trump clip from the same speech, for a programme in 2022, two years prior to Panorama. The paper says the “spliced footage” appeared to suggest that Trump was encouraging his supporters to riot. In response, a BBC spokesperson said: “The BBC holds itself to the highest editorial standards. This matter has been brought to our attention and we are now looking into it.”

Meanwhile, Metro turns its attention to the long-standing debate on how politicians can deal with asylum seekers arriving in the UK on small boats. Its headline “84 in… 113 out” collates the latest total in the government’s recently-introduced one-in-one-out strategy. That would be encouraging news for Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood but the paper argues that figure is “dwarfed” by the total of more than 8,000 people who have arrived on small boats since the deal began.

The headline on the front page of Metro reads: "84 in... 113 out". — Meanwhile, Metro turns its attention to the long-standing debate on how politicians can deal with asylum seekers arriving in the UK on small boats. Its headline “84 in… 113 out” collates the latest total in the government’s recently-introduced one-in-one-out strategy. That would be encouraging news for Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood but the paper argues that figure is “dwarfed” by the total of more than 8,000 people who have arrived on small boats since the deal began.

In a further effort to crack down on illegal migration methods, the i Paper reports that Mahmood will reveal tougher “Denmark-style” laws which include deporting 95% of failed asylum seekers and creating barriers to family reunions. The move aims to deter new arrivals and restrict refugees to a temporary stay in the country, the paper says.

The headline on the front page of the i Paper reads: "UK to unveil stricter 'Denmark-style' laws for migrants". — In a further effort to crack down on illegal migration methods, the i Paper reports that Mahmood will reveal tougher “Denmark-style” laws which include deporting 95% of failed asylum seekers and creating barriers to family reunions. The move aims to deter new arrivals and restrict refugees to a temporary stay in the country, the paper says.

Those new measures, expected to be announced next week, would be “the most radical asylum reforms since the Second World War” says the Times. The home secretary hopes the stricter rules will help tackle the “pull factors” that have made the country Europe’s destination for “asylum shoppers”, the paper says.

The headline on the front page of the Times reads: "Denmark-style reforms to drive away 'asylum shoppers'". — Those new measures, expected to be announced next week, would be “the most radical asylum reforms since the Second World War” says the Times. The home secretary hopes the stricter rules will help tackle the “pull factors” that have made the country Europe’s destination for “asylum shoppers”, the paper says.

The fallout from newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails continues to dominate the news agenda for the Daily Mirror. The paper focuses on allegations from accuser Virginia Giuffre that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was aware of the late sex offender’s conduct. “Andrew ‘knew Epstein abused girls'” is the headline, featured alongside the infamous photo of Andrew and Epstein walking in New York’s Central Park from 2010. Andrew has consistently denied Ms Giuffre’s allegations.

The headline on the front page of the Mirror reads: "Andrew 'knew Epstein abused girls'". — The fallout from newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails continues to dominate the news agenda for the Daily Mirror. The paper focuses on allegations from accuser Virginia Giuffre that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was aware of the late sex offender’s conduct. “Andrew ‘knew Epstein abused girls'” is the headline, featured alongside the infamous photo of Andrew and Epstein walking in New York’s Central Park from 2010. Andrew has consistently denied Ms Giuffre’s allegations.

Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson is also caught up in the Epstein fallout as the Daily Star reports she is planning to move to her daughter Princess Eugenie’s villa in Portugal to escape the media storm. “Ferg off… and don’t come back” is the paper blunt send-off.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Star reads: "Ferg off... and don't come back". — Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson is also caught up in the Epstein fallout as the Daily Star reports she is planning to move to her daughter Princess Eugenie’s villa in Portugal to escape the media storm. “Ferg off… and don’t come back” is the paper blunt send-off.

The Daily Mail shifts its focus to revelations from an independent review of the Sara Sharif case which identified multiple failings from agencies before her murder in Surrey in 2023, after years of abuse by her parents. The paper highlights a finding that revealed neighbours of the Sharif family heard things that worried them but were hesitant to raise concerns for “fear of being seen as racist”.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Mail reads: "Fear of being seen as racist contributed to failures that doomed tragic Sara". — The Daily Mail shifts its focus to revelations from an independent review of the Sara Sharif case which identified multiple failings from agencies before her murder in Surrey in 2023, after years of abuse by her parents. The paper highlights a finding that revealed neighbours of the Sharif family heard things that worried them but were hesitant to raise concerns for “fear of being seen as racist”.

“Sara failed by officials ‘afraid to cause offence'” echoes the Daily Express, as it says the “damning review” found that social workers did not fully question why Sara wore a hijab – which hid her injuries – because they were “too scared of being branded racist”.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Express reads: "Sara failed by officials 'afraid to cause offence'". — “Sara failed by officials ‘afraid to cause offence'” echoes the Daily Express, as it says the “damning review” found that social workers did not fully question why Sara wore a hijab – which hid her injuries – because they were “too scared of being branded racist”.

The Independent leads with another damning report, one conducted by cross-party MPs who warn that Afghans who served with UK forces remain vulnerable after the Ministry of Defence failed to implement safeguards following multiple data breaches. Also gracing the front page is a photo of Sir David Beckham giving a thumps up, as the paper says the former footballer is backing its campaign to launch a lifeline for missing children.

The headline on the front page of the Independent reads: "Afghan heroes still at risk from MoD data breach". — The Independent leads with another damning report, one conducted by cross-party MPs who warn that Afghans who served with UK forces remain vulnerable after the Ministry of Defence failed to implement safeguards following multiple data breaches. Also gracing the front page is a photo of Sir David Beckham giving a thumps up, as the paper says the former footballer is backing its campaign to launch a lifeline for missing children.

Meanwhile in Europe, a “call to arms” in Germany provides the lead for the Financial Times. Berlin has ruled that all 18-year-old German men must have medical inspections to see if they are fit enough to serve in the military as part of a recruitment drive, the paper reports.

The headline on the front page of the Financial Times reads: "Call to arms: Berlin steps up recruitment". — Meanwhile in Europe, a “call to arms” in Germany provides the lead for the Financial Times. Berlin has ruled that all 18-year-old German men must have medical inspections to see if they are fit enough to serve in the military as part of a recruitment drive, the paper reports.

Finally, the Sun splashes with another “Ramsay wedding feud exclusive”. The paper reports that Adam Peaty’s brother has been arrested over allegations he sent threats to the Olympian during his stag-do, ahead of the swimmer’s wedding to social media influencer Holly Ramsay . James Peaty was questioned by police and later released on conditional bail.

The headline on the front page of the Sun reads: "Peaty brother arrested over threats". — Finally, the Sun splashes with another “Ramsay wedding feud exclusive”. The paper reports that Adam Peaty’s brother has been arrested over allegations he sent threats to the Olympian during his stag-do, ahead of the swimmer’s wedding to social media influencer Holly Ramsay . James Peaty was questioned by police and later released on conditional bail.

The Financial Times’ main story online suggests the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has ditched plans to increase income tax rates in this month’s Budget. The report quotes unnamed officials, who say the idea – which contradicts a Labour manifesto pledge – has been shelved due to fears it would anger voters.

Newsportu leads on the BBC’s apology to Donald Trump for the edited video clip on Panorama, and its rejection of demands for compensation. The corporation has been advised it has a strong legal case, according to the report. The paper notes it remains to be seen how Trump will respond.

The i Paper focuses on the changes to UK immigration law due to be announced by the home secretary next week. The paper says Shabana Mahmood is seeking to change European human rights laws, specifically migrants’ use of Article 8 – a right to family life – to halt deportations. The new model is based on Danish laws, with the report noting that 95% of failed asylum seekers into Denmark are deported.

“Andrew knew Epstein abused girls” reads the Daily Mirror’s headline. The paper leads on the thousands of documents released by US lawmakers related to the convicted sex offender, including testimony from the ex-prince’s accuser, Virginia Giuffre. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied knowledge of or involvement in Epstein’s crimes.

The Daily Mail leads on a report into the murder of the 10-year-old schoolgirl, Sara Sharif. It said officials were scared to speak out due to fears they would be seen as racist.

The Daily Express also highlights the story. “Sara failed by officials afraid to cause offence” reads its headline.

Animal rights campaigners are warning that hundreds of pigs in the New Forest are under siege from “smartphone-brandishing piggy tourists”, according to a report in the Times.

The paper quotes one campaigner who has criticised local businesses for encouraging people to crowd, chase and photograph the wild pigs when they come out to feed.