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03.09.2025 โ€” The day Angela Rayner admitted tax underpayment and Lisbon's tram disaster

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 03.09.2025.

It displays 139 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.09.2025 โ‡ข The day Angela Rayner admitted tax underpayment and Lisbon's tram disaster
โŒจThe day saw two major developments capture editorial focus. Domestically, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner admitted to underpaying stamp duty on her flat, also revealing she considered resignation and referred herself to an ethics watchdog. This quickly became a central political story, with increasing calls for her dismissal, including from Labour MPs, and facing an HMRC probe. Internationally, the continued show of force at China's military parade featured President Xi Jinping, flanked by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, declaring the world faced 'peace or war' and unveiling new advanced weapons, drawing accusations from Donald Trump. Later in the evening, a new international tragedy emerged: a tourist tram accident in Lisbon, Portugal, where a funicular derailed and crashed, with reports confirming at least fifteen fatalities and many injured, dominating late-day coverage. Discussions on free speech surrounding Graham Linehan also persisted.
03.09.2025
00:08
00:16
BBC

Chinaโ€™s massive military parade set to begin with Putin and Kim among guests

Xi is showcasing Chinaโ€™s military might and his diplomatic clout at the event, which marks 80 years of Japanโ€™s surrender in WW2.
00:16
00:43
BBC

China's Xi Jinping arrives for military parade flanked by Putin and Kim

Xi is showcasing Chinaโ€™s military might and his diplomatic clout at the event, which marks 80 years of Japanโ€™s surrender in WW2.
00:43
00:52
BBC

Xi arrives for China's massive military parade flanked by Putin and Kim

Xi is showcasing Chinaโ€™s military might and his diplomatic clout at the event, which marks 80 years of Japanโ€™s surrender in WW2.
00:52
01:01
01:18
BBC

Putin and Kim join Xi JInping to witness China's massive military parade

Xi is showcasing Chinaโ€™s military might and his diplomatic clout at the event, which marks 80 years of Japanโ€™s surrender in WW2.
01:18

01:20โ‡ขFree Speech Arrests Reignite Debate

โŒจThe arrest of Graham Linehan for gender-critical tweets continues to fuel intense debate over free speech in the UK, drawing strong condemnation, with comparisons to totalitarian states. Simultaneously, international headlines report on the release of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein's records, alongside continued coverage of leaders Putin and Kim joining Xi Jinping at China's military parade, highlighting global geopolitical shifts.
01:21
BBC

Putin and Kim join Xi Jinping to witness China's massive military parade

Xi is showcasing Chinaโ€™s military might and his diplomatic clout at the event, which marks 80 years of Japanโ€™s surrender in WW2.
01:21
01:27
BBC

Chinaโ€™s massive military parade set to begin with Putin and Kim among guests

Xi is showcasing Chinaโ€™s military might and his diplomatic clout at the event, which marks 80 years of Japanโ€™s surrender in WW2.
01:27
01:36
BBC

Xi hails 'unstoppable China' as grand military parade begins in Beijing

Xi is showcasing Chinaโ€™s military might and his diplomatic clout at the event, which marks 80 years of Japanโ€™s surrender in WW2.
01:36
01:36
02:02
02:20
BBC

Xi hails 'unstoppable China' as new weapons unveiled at military parade

Xi is showcasing Chinaโ€™s military might and his diplomatic clout at the event, which marks 80 years of Japanโ€™s surrender in WW2.
02:20
02:47
BBC

Xi hails 'unstoppable China' and unveils new weapons in show of strength

Xi is showcasing Chinaโ€™s military might and his diplomatic clout at the event, which marks 80 years of Japanโ€™s surrender in WW2.
02:47
04:05
04:23
BBC

China unveils new weapons in massive parade attended by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un

Laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles and giant underwater drones were among the new weapons unveiled.
04:23
05:25
HuffPost UK
Chancellor Pencils In November 26 For Crucial Budget
05:25
05:26

05:36โ‡ขXi's War or Peace Declaration

โŒจUK media continues to highlight China's massive military parade, where new advanced weapons were unveiled. President Xi Jinping, flanked by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, declared the world faces 'peace or war', a show of force seen as a rebuke to the West (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News, Channel 4 News). Domestically, the debate over free speech intensifies, with reports focusing on the 'persecution' and 'cancellation' of Graham Linehan following his arrest (Daily Mail, The Spectator, Breitbart London, Spiked).
07:26
The haven that Britain once was is being dismantled. In its place a fortress rises.
07:26
07:35
BBC

Putin and Kim join Xi in show of strength as China unveils new weapons at huge military parade

The three leaders meet publicly for the first time as laser weapons and nuclear ballistic missiles are paraded through Beijing.
07:35
08:11
HuffPost UK
Chancellor Confirms November 26 For Crucial Budget
08:11

08:16โ‡ขBeijing's United Front

โŒจUK media remains focused on the significant show of strength in Beijing, where President Xi Jinping, joined by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, unveiled new advanced weapons at a military parade, prompting accusations of 'conspiring' against the US from Donald Trump (BBC News, The Independent, Metro, Sky News, The Sun, Channel 4 News, The Guardian). Domestically, the debate over free speech continues to be highlighted, particularly concerning the 'persecution' of Graham Linehan (Breitbart London, Daily Mail, The Spectator, Spiked).
09:13

10:43โ‡ขRayner's Property Reckoning

โŒจUK media continues to focus on the international show of strength by President Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un in Beijing, with specific details emerging about Kim Jong-un's presence (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, Metro). Domestically, a new major development sees Deputy PM Angela Rayner admitting to underpaying stamp duty and referring herself to an ethics watchdog, having considered resignation (Daily Mail, Sky News, The Sun). Discussions also persist regarding free speech and the Budget (Spiked, The Spectator).
11:00
11:48
11:57
12:33
12:42
12:42

13:53โ‡ขAngela Rayner's Stamp Duty Admission

โŒจUK media focuses on the growing political pressure on Deputy PM Angela Rayner, following her admission of underpaying stamp duty on her flat. With calls for her resignation and reports she considered quitting, her position is questioned (Daily Mail, HuffPost UK, The Independent, Sky News, The Sun). Internationally, the united front of Xi, Putin, and Kim Jong Un at China's military parade, with Kim pledging support to Moscow, remains a key story (BBC News, The Guardian). Free speech debates continue (Breitbart London, Spiked).
14:25
14:43
14:43
Itโ€™s all part of grand show of power, designed to cast doubt on a western-led world order โ€“ and to reinforce among Chinaโ€™s people, especially its young, a sense of loyalty to a state that President Xi says defeated its oppressors 80 years ago, and whose new rise is unstoppable.
14:43
14:52
15:54
16:21
17:14

17:15โ‡ขAngela Rayner's Tax Ordeal

โŒจUK media is heavily focused on the escalating domestic political crisis surrounding Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Following her admission of underpaying stamp duty and facing an HMRC probe, reports detail her consideration of resignation and growing calls for her dismissal, even from Labour MPs (Daily Mail, The Independent, Sky News, The Spectator, HuffPost UK). Internationally, the unity of President Xi, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un in China continues to be a prominent story, highlighting a defiant push against the US-led world order (BBC News, Channel 4 News, Morning Star Online).
18:05
19:06
19:21
Day three of the new delivery phase of Keir Starmerโ€™s government has been blown off course by the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Raynerโ€™s tearful admission that she failed to pay the correct tax on a new home.
19:21
19:23

19:43โ‡ขLisbon's Funicular Horror

โŒจUK media is currently highlighting a tragic tourist tram accident in Lisbon, Portugal, with reports of at least fifteen fatalities and many injured after it derailed and crashed (Daily Mail, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun). Domestically, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner continues to face calls for her resignation and scrutiny over her admitted failure to pay correct tax on a new home (Channel 4 News, HuffPost UK, The Independent). Internationally, Vladimir Putin states Russia will achieve its military aims in Ukraine without a deal (BBC News).
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