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Newspaper headlines: Starmer's scramble after 'Albania snub' and 'fastest growth' for economy Newspaper headlines: Starmer's scramble after 'Albania snub' and 'fastest growth' for economy
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The prime minister attended the 6th European Political Community in Tirana
The fallout from Albania's rejection of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's migrant deal dominated Friday's papers. The Times reports that after Albania's rejection, Britain is poised to enter talks with up to nine countries about plans to deport asylum seekers. Sharing the top slot is a photo of the Ukrainian suspect charged with arson over attacks at properties linked to the PM.
The Daily Mail says the PM has been "left squirming by Albania farce" and sums up the failed deal as a "humiliation" for Starmer as his plan to send asylum seekers to the Balkans "imploded on live TV". Elsewhere, the paper also touts an exclusive into the how Brooklyn Beckham and his wife "bonded with Sussexes over dinner".
"UK scrambles for new migrant deal in Balkans after Albania snub" reads the headline on the i Paper. It reports the PM is expected to begin talks today with countries thought to include Bosnia, Serbia and North Macedonia, which could act as return hubs for failed asylum seekers from the UK.
"Children to be taught to show some grit" leads the Daily Telegraph as the education secretary Bridget Phillipson and the health secretary Wes Streeting penned a story calling for children to be prepared for life's "ups and downs" in schools. Alongside, a large photo of the "Ukrainian charged over Starmer firebombs" also dominated the front page.
Britain's economy has expanded at its fastest pace in a year in the first quarter, the Financial Times reports. The paper calls it "a boost to Labour" before any impact from US President Donald Trump's tariffs. "Lost millions" in an arms deal that left Ukraine exposed also took top spot.
UK ministers plan to use new powers to block bosses Thames Water bosses from taking bonuses worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, the Guardian reports. Britain's biggest water company admitted this week they were in line for "substantial" bonuses linked to an emergency £3bn loan. Elsewhere, "Zelenskyy sends team for talks in Istanbul" with Russia is also prominent.
The Metro leads with "Staggering cost of benefit fraud claim clangers" as more than £9bn of taxpayers' money has been overpaid in benefits, mostly through fraud. Sharing the front page is Tom Cruise's latest Mission Impossible film, hailed as "impossible to resist" even if the "script's a bit silly".
"Taxigate" looms large on the Sun's front page as it scores an exclusive interview on the dispute between Foreign Secretary David Lammy and a cab driver.
The Daily Mirror asks "do you know what happened to Maddie" as it promotes its exclusive interview with the chief suspect in the Madeleine McCann case. The paper sums up his response with "a smirk, but no reply".
The Daily Express says "Mum deserves 'peace of mind' in right to die fight" as Rebecca Wilcox urges MPs to back Dame Esther's call for assisted dying choice. Sharing the top spot, an update on the King's health say Charles is on "better side" of cancer battle.
"Her Maj Yappy and Glorious" reports the Daily Star as it reveals Queen Elizabeth has been talking to Fergie from beyond the grave through her corgis. The Duchess of York says "I'm sure it's her" when the dogs "go woof woof".
Up to nine nations are interested in Sir Keir Starmer's plan to deport failed asylum seekers to so called "return hubs" in other countries which he announced in Albania, reports the Times.Up to nine nations are interested in Sir Keir Starmer's plan to deport failed asylum seekers to so called "return hubs" in other countries which he announced in Albania, reports the Times.
The Daily Mail's front page headline says Sir Keir was left "squirming" by what it calls the "Albanian farce" after the country's prime minister ruled out taking part.The Daily Mail's front page headline says Sir Keir was left "squirming" by what it calls the "Albanian farce" after the country's prime minister ruled out taking part.
The i paper's take is that the UK is scrambling for a new migrant deal in the Balkans after what it calls a snub from Albania.The i paper's take is that the UK is scrambling for a new migrant deal in the Balkans after what it calls a snub from Albania.
The paper says Sir Keir is to begin talks with countries thought to include Bosnia, Serbia and North Macedonia.The paper says Sir Keir is to begin talks with countries thought to include Bosnia, Serbia and North Macedonia.
The Telegraph's main story is that children are to be taught at school how to show "grit". The paper says it's an attempt by the government to tackle a growing mental health crisis among young people.The Telegraph's main story is that children are to be taught at school how to show "grit". The paper says it's an attempt by the government to tackle a growing mental health crisis among young people.
The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Health Secretary Wes Streeting have written in the publication saying children needed to be prepared for life's "ups and downs".The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Health Secretary Wes Streeting have written in the publication saying children needed to be prepared for life's "ups and downs".
The ministers say they will give every child that needs it access to mental health support.The ministers say they will give every child that needs it access to mental health support.
Both the Times and the Telegraph carry a picture of Roman Lavrynovych on their front pages. He is the 21-year-old Ukrainian man charged with arson, over fires at properties and a car with links to the prime minister.Both the Times and the Telegraph carry a picture of Roman Lavrynovych on their front pages. He is the 21-year-old Ukrainian man charged with arson, over fires at properties and a car with links to the prime minister.
New powers are to be used by ministers to block big bonuses for Thames Water bosses, according to the Guardian.New powers are to be used by ministers to block big bonuses for Thames Water bosses, according to the Guardian.
The paper says the UK's biggest water company has admitted the substantial payouts are linked to a £3bn emergency loan, meant to stabilise its finances.The paper says the UK's biggest water company has admitted the substantial payouts are linked to a £3bn emergency loan, meant to stabilise its finances.
Thames Water tells the Guardian bonuses are vital to retain staff.Thames Water tells the Guardian bonuses are vital to retain staff.
The Express front page features Dame Esther Rantzen and her daughter urging MPs to back the TV presenter's call for assisted dying to be legalised with the headline, "Mum deserves peace of mind".The Express front page features Dame Esther Rantzen and her daughter urging MPs to back the TV presenter's call for assisted dying to be legalised with the headline, "Mum deserves peace of mind".
In the paper, Rebecca Wilcox says the Childline founder - who has terminal lung cancer - would be watching today's Commons debate.In the paper, Rebecca Wilcox says the Childline founder - who has terminal lung cancer - would be watching today's Commons debate.
And as the film Jaws turns 50, The Times features adventurer Lewis Pugh's plans to swim around the US island where the blockbuster was filmed to raise the profile of sharks.And as the film Jaws turns 50, The Times features adventurer Lewis Pugh's plans to swim around the US island where the blockbuster was filmed to raise the profile of sharks.
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