Published25 September 2026, 01:51 BST
Many of the papers on Friday include photographs of Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic visit to the White House. The Financial Times leads on quotes from his address, where Xi said the US and China should "coexist in peace" and avoid being drawn into conflict.
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are pictured alongside Xi on the front page of the Times, standing on the White House balcony after a military show. The main story for the paper focuses on a sex offender who was repeatedly allowed to return to his home overlooking the playground he targeted. It leads on a statement from the Metropolitan Police commissioner, who said police officers felt "hamstrung" by a system that he said results in "seemingly unfathomable decisions". Sir Mark Rowley told reporters that "the children should be put first, not the paedophile".
The Sun says Sarah Ferguson has received offers of up to seven figures for an autobiography, and is just "days away" from a book deal. The paper adds that the Royal Family are still reeling from the revelations in Earl Spencer's memoir about his sister, Princess Diana. The paper's front page also includes a nod to the upcoming fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. The headline reads "It's on at last".
People who believe they have ADHD or autism must wait two years before they can be assessed, according to the Guardian. The paper reports that the decision to delay assessments is because the NHS is struggling to meet the "surging demand", and cannot afford the cost of the number of assessments people are seeking. It adds that the NHS disclosure of this approach precedes a major government-commissioned review of the "colossal increases" in diagnoses of ADHD, autism and mental illness.
The NHS is also the focus for the i Paper, which reports that overcrowding in A&E has been linked to more than 500 deaths a week across the UK. It says that, on average, emergency rooms are operating at 175% capacity.
The Daily Telegraph carries a series of allegations regarding the care of celebrated explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who has been open about his battle with Parkinson's disease.
"Labour's army of migrants", reads the Daily Mail, which says that the number of small boat migrants who have reached the UK under the Labour government is "larger than the entire British Army". The paper says that 83,279 migrants have reached British shores since the last general election, according to figures quoted by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp.
A photograph of migrants in the English Channel leads the Daily Express under the headline: "Desperate to reach Britain".
Former England striker Andy Carroll is pictured on the front page of the Mirror, after he revealed he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021. The paper reports the incident took place at Carroll's home, with the unnamed attacker set to stay over after arriving to watch a boxing match.
Carroll is also the leading story for the Star, which says the perpetrator assaulted the former footballer while he slept. His attacker was jailed for three years following the incident, the paper adds.
The UK has launched its first retail facial recognition system in a London coffee shop, which the Metro claims "endangers civil liberties" and "risks unleashing fraud on a dangerous new level". The paper explains that when a customer goes to pay, the system, which is powered by online bank Revolut, checks their biometrics against those provided when they first signed up.
According to the Times, ministers are looking at ways to help poorer households with their energy bills, external to tackle fears of what the paper calls a "winter cost of living crisis". Ahead of the budget, Chancellor John Healey is said to have asked officials for options to "cushion" households from price rises. Government sources are quoted as saying the chancellor wants to take a "hands on" approach, but warn that the "challenging" economic situation means any support is likely to be targeted.
The Daily Telegraph leads on allegations regarding the care of the explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes., external
The Guardian reports that there is at least a two-year delay for people in large parts of England waiting for autism assessments, external, due to surging demand. The paper says NHS care boards are struggling with the cost, and adopting different approaches to rationing assessments. The NHS Alliance's mental health director tells the Guardian that health leaders are "keenly aware" of the issues and working to address them.
Downing Street advisors are said to be pushing for an election as soon as next year, external, reports the Daily Telegraph. However, one senior source is quoted as saying there is a "diverse" opinion across government about the timing of the next election. They add that Labour would be "naive not to be contemplating all scenarios".
Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has received "seven-figure offers" for her autobiography, external, according to the Sun. Publishing sources tell the paper she is "days away" from a deal.
And the musician Rick Wakeman is pictured in the Guardian playing the piano to an audience of 150 bears in Vietnam., external The paper explains his performance at a sanctuary is aimed at raising awareness about bears being kept in terrible conditions. The former Yes keyboardist is said to have joked behind the mic: "Before you ask, I won't be playing teddy bear's picnic."
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