Kate's cancer recovery and winter fuel 'rebel MPs'

Metro front page featuring a photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the headline "Kate: my cancer recovery" — Many of Tuesday’s front pages lead on the release of a video by the Princess of Wales in which she revealed she had completed her course of chemotherapy. Metro says Kate released the “moving message” with a clip featuring the Prince of Wales and their children to confirm she was in a new phase of recovery from cancer.

The Daily Express is among the papers to carry an image of the Princess of Wales with Prince William and their children taken from the video. And along with several other front pages, the Express features a quote from Kate in the video as its headline – “Your kindness is humbling… out of darkness can come light”.

Daily Express front page featuring a photo of the Princess Of Wales and her family and the headline "Your kindness is humbling,... out of darkness can come light" — The Daily Express is among the papers to carry an image of the Princess of Wales with Prince William and their children taken from the video. And along with several other front pages, the Express features a quote from Kate in the video as its headline – “Your kindness is humbling… out of darkness can come light”.

The Daily Mirror describes the film as “Kate’s message of hope”. The paper highlights a line in the “moving family video” that the princess said her focus now is to stay free of disease, and she hopes to take on public duties again.

Daily Mirror front page carrying the headline "Out of darkness, can come light..." — The Daily Mirror describes the film as “Kate’s message of hope”. The paper highlights a line in the “moving family video” that the princess said her focus now is to stay free of disease, and she hopes to take on public duties again.

The Daily Mail carries an image from the video showing the Princess of Wales resting her head on Prince William’s shoulder. It says the heartwarming three-minute clip was “deeply personal”.

Daily Mail front page carrying the headline "Kate: Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright" — The Daily Mail carries an image from the video showing the Princess of Wales resting her head on Prince William’s shoulder. It says the heartwarming three-minute clip was “deeply personal”.

The Daily Star describes the announcement as “Royal Kate’s gentle return”. Its headline reads: “Smiles better… Princess finishes chemo and talks of hope and appreciation of life”.

Daily Star front page featuring the headline "Smiles better... Royal Kate's gentle return" — The Daily Star describes the announcement as “Royal Kate’s gentle return”. Its headline reads: “Smiles better… Princess finishes chemo and talks of hope and appreciation of life”.

The Times leads on Kate’s video, saying the announcement was made in a “slick” film that shows her relaxing with her family accompanied by a commentary in which she updates the nation on the state of her health. The Times also finds room to report Tuesday’s Commons vote on government plans to limit winter fuel allowance for most older people – predicting that dozens of Labour MPs are set to rebel and abstain.

Times front page carrying the headline "Kate tells of her relief at end of chemotherapy" — The Times leads on Kate’s video, saying the announcement was made in a “slick” film that shows her relaxing with her family accompanied by a commentary in which she updates the nation on the state of her health. The Times also finds room to report Tuesday’s Commons vote on government plans to limit winter fuel allowance for most older people – predicting that dozens of Labour MPs are set to rebel and abstain.

The Daily Telegraph front page highlights an article in the paper by Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the winter fuel payment vote in which she says pensioners are on course for a £1,700 boost under Labour. It says she has revealed internal estimates for state pension rises as she tries to counter a rebellion over the cut. On its lead story – the Princess of Wales’s announcement about her chemotherapy – the paper says the film shot in the Norfolk countryside is intended to illustrate the message that the princess has renewed gratitude for the “simple yet important things in life”.

Daily Telegraph front page featuring the headline "I want to stay cancer-free" — The Daily Telegraph front page highlights an article in the paper by Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the winter fuel payment vote in which she says pensioners are on course for a £1,700 boost under Labour. It says she has revealed internal estimates for state pension rises as she tries to counter a rebellion over the cut. On its lead story – the Princess of Wales’s announcement about her chemotherapy – the paper says the film shot in the Norfolk countryside is intended to illustrate the message that the princess has renewed gratitude for the “simple yet important things in life”.

The Guardian leads on the winter fuel payment vote. The prime minister is staying defiant on the cut, says the paper – with Sir Keir Starmer set to restate the government’s tough economic message in a speech to the Trades Union Congress. It adds the chancellor faced down would-be rebels in a private meeting on Monday, and restated the move was necessary to help plug a £22bn gap in the public finances.

Guardian front page carrying the headline "PM defiant on winter fuel cut as MPs prepare to vote" — The Guardian leads on the winter fuel payment vote. The prime minister is staying defiant on the cut, says the paper – with Sir Keir Starmer set to restate the government’s tough economic message in a speech to the Trades Union Congress. It adds the chancellor faced down would-be rebels in a private meeting on Monday, and restated the move was necessary to help plug a £22bn gap in the public finances.

The winter fuel allowance vote is also the main story in the i, with the paper reporting a suggestion that 770,000 people are set to lose the benefit.

The i front page with the headline "Pensioners in poverty: 770,000 set to lose winter fuel payments" — The winter fuel allowance vote is also the main story in the i, with the paper reporting a suggestion that 770,000 people are set to lose the benefit.

The Financial Times focuses on a call for the EU to bring in a “new industrial strategy” to stop the bloc falling behind the US and China. A report by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi recommends relaxing competition rules and greater use of joint procurement in defence, says the paper. The FT also carries a picture of Apple chief Tim Cook at a product launch event in California for a new iPhone featuring more AI features.

Financial Times front page with the headline "Draghi calls for €800bn EU industry boost to keep up with China and US" — The Financial Times focuses on a call for the EU to bring in a “new industrial strategy” to stop the bloc falling behind the US and China. A report by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi recommends relaxing competition rules and greater use of joint procurement in defence, says the paper. The FT also carries a picture of Apple chief Tim Cook at a product launch event in California for a new iPhone featuring more AI features.

Will Warr/Kensington Palace Princess of Wales in the Norfolk countryside in an image taken from a video issued by Kensington Palace on Monday in which she revealed her chemotherapy treatment has ended

The other main issue for the papers is the looming Commons vote on winter fuel payments.

The Guardian says the prime minister is “defiant” on the issue and that the chancellor “faced down” would-be rebels when she addressed them last night.

Rachel Reeves has written an article for the Daily Telegraph in which she says pensioners are on course for a £1,700 boost by the time of the next election. She says she has refused to “duck difficult decisions”.

The Times still predicts a revolt by “dozens” of Labour MPs. It quotes one cabinet minister saying the row is already a “massive issue” on the doorstep, and that the government is “at risk of ignoring the danger”.

The Daily Telegraph says the victims’ commissioner for London is warning that some people are not being told their attackers are being freed early from jail, as part of the scheme to tackle overcrowding. In an article for the paper, Claire Waxman says it could be a “horrible shock” for victims.

The Daily Express quotes experts who say that criminals who are let out will probably reoffend within days.

An editorial in the Daily Mail warns freeing prisoners early poses an unacceptable risk to the public. It says Sir Keir Starmer portrays himself as “a one-man crime-fighting machine”, because of his background as a prosecutor – but that this move suggests “the pendulum has swung too far in favour of the criminals, and away from the victims”.

The evidence heard yesterday at the Covid Inquiry offers a reminder of NHS workers’ incredible dedication during the pandemic, according to the Daily Mirror. The latest phase of the hearings focuses on the impact on the health service – as well as questions about how it coped. The paper argues the commitment of nurses and doctors is too often taken for granted. “If we value our NHS,” says its editorial, “we should also value the heroes who work in it.”

The Guardian is one of several papers to report on a rise in sales of “retro” crisps. “Forget black truffle or sea salt”, it says – Frazzles and Nik Naks are having a revival. Sales of bacon Frazzles are up 48% since last year, while Skips are up by 47%.

The Daily Telegraph says social media videos appear to have driven the surge in interest, as “taste tests” earn hundreds of thousands of views.

The Daily Star seeks out a pun for its report on the trend. “Retro crisps are making a triumphant comeback” it says, “and the firms are making a packet!”.