'Race to stop meningitis spreading' and 'Donald's Trumped'

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There is a "race to stop meningitis spreading nationwide", writes the Daily Telegraph, following the outbreak in Kent in which two people have died. A photo of A-level student Juliette who died after contracting the infection takes up much of its front. Also on its front page, the Telegraph says the "Ayatollah's son escaped death by popping into garden for a stroll".

BBC "Race to stop meningitis spreading nationwide" — There is a "race to stop meningitis spreading nationwide", writes the Daily Telegraph, following the outbreak in Kent in which two people have died. A photo of A-level student Juliette who died after contracting the infection takes up much of its front. Also on its front page, the Telegraph says the "Ayatollah's son escaped death by popping into garden for a stroll".

The Daily Mail says thousands have been told to "get help now" to combat the risk of meningitis. It says 2,000 students have received preventative antibiotics after two died and another 11 are ill.

"Thousands told: get help now for meningitis risk" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mail. — The Daily Mail says thousands have been told to "get help now" to combat the risk of meningitis. It says 2,000 students have received preventative antibiotics after two died and another 11 are ill.

"We are beyond devastated," meningitis victim Juliette's father tells the Daily Star. Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Michael B Jordan are celebrated by the paper in pictures, with the latter displaying his trophy alongside a burger.

"We are beyond devastated" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Star. — "We are beyond devastated," meningitis victim Juliette's father tells the Daily Star. Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Michael B Jordan are celebrated by the paper in pictures, with the latter displaying his trophy alongside a burger.

There is "terror on campus" writes the Daily Mirror as it shares snaps of the queues for preventative antibiotics at the University of Kent. It calls the Oscars a "perfect night for winners & Sinners", referencing the film that took four Academy Awards.

"Terror on campus" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror. — There is "terror on campus" writes the Daily Mirror as it shares snaps of the queues for preventative antibiotics at the University of Kent. It calls the Oscars a "perfect night for winners & Sinners", referencing the film that took four Academy Awards.

One "mum's meningitis fears" that vapes spread the meningitis bug are splashed on the front page of the Sun. Khali Goodwin's 21-year-old daughter Keeleigh "was rushed to A&E" with the same symptoms as others who vaped together in a Kent nightclub, the mother tells the tabloid.

"Vapes 'spread killer bug'," reads the headline on the front page of the Sun. — One "mum's meningitis fears" that vapes spread the meningitis bug are splashed on the front page of the Sun. Khali Goodwin's 21-year-old daughter Keeleigh "was rushed to A&E" with the same symptoms as others who vaped together in a Kent nightclub, the mother tells the tabloid.

For Metro, it is "Donald's Trumped" as it says world leaders have pushed back on his plan to "stop Iran choking global oil and gas supplies in the Strait of Hormuz". The "angry US president pointed to his support against Russia's invasion in Ukraine - even questioning the future of the Nato military alliance" as allies "dismissed" his plan.

"Donald's Trumped" reads the headline on the front page of Metro. — For Metro, it is "Donald's Trumped" as it says world leaders have pushed back on his plan to "stop Iran choking global oil and gas supplies in the Strait of Hormuz". The "angry US president pointed to his support against Russia's invasion in Ukraine - even questioning the future of the Nato military alliance" as allies "dismissed" his plan.

The Guardian also leads with the Iran war saying Sir Keir Starmer is vowing the UK "will resist US pressure to join". A photo of Jessie Buckley holding her Oscar for best actress takes up much of the front page.

"PM vows UK will resist US pressure to join Iran war" reads the headline on the front page of the Guardian. — The Guardian also leads with the Iran war saying Sir Keir Starmer is vowing the UK "will resist US pressure to join". A photo of Jessie Buckley holding her Oscar for best actress takes up much of the front page.

It is "not Nato's war", writes the Independent on the allies' rejection of Trump's "call for help". The paper adds that the University of Kent has cancelled exams "as cases rise" in the meningitis outbreak.

“’Not Nato’s war’: Allies reject Trump’s call for help in Strait of Hormuz” reads the headline on the front page of the Independent. — It is "not Nato's war", writes the Independent on the allies' rejection of Trump's "call for help". The paper adds that the University of Kent has cancelled exams "as cases rise" in the meningitis outbreak.

Meanwhile, the i Paper reports that the UK is "in talks" on the Royal Navy's role in ending the "oil blockade". Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "insists" the UK will not "be drawn" into a wider war, but the i says the country is in talks with the US, France and Gulf states "on plans to unblock" the key shipping channel.

"UK in talks on Royal Navy role in Gulf to end oil blockade" reads the headline on the front page of the i Paper. — Meanwhile, the i Paper reports that the UK is "in talks" on the Royal Navy's role in ending the "oil blockade". Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "insists" the UK will not "be drawn" into a wider war, but the i says the country is in talks with the US, France and Gulf states "on plans to unblock" the key shipping channel.

The headline in the Times is "Trump turns fire back on Starmer". The paper quotes the US president saying it was "terrible" the UK refused to send warships to the Gulf. The paper also carries claims that health officials have been "'too slow" over alerting people about the meningitis cases in Kent. It says they were told about incidents on Saturday and issued a public warning on Sunday, "raising questions about why alerts were delayed".

"Trump turns fire back on Starmer" reads the headline on the front page of the Times. — The headline in the Times is "Trump turns fire back on Starmer". The paper quotes the US president saying it was "terrible" the UK refused to send warships to the Gulf. The paper also carries claims that health officials have been "'too slow" over alerting people about the meningitis cases in Kent. It says they were told about incidents on Saturday and issued a public warning on Sunday, "raising questions about why alerts were delayed".

Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has carried out a "charm offensive" on City investors, reports the Financial Times. The paper says the "bookies' favourite to replace Sir Keir Starmer" joined a call to offer "reassurance that Labour would not lurch to the left". The paper also reports that former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson made £1.5m from selling shares in his now-collapsed advice firm.

"Rayner charm offensive seeks to lay investor worries to rest" reads the headline on the front page of the Financial Times. — Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has carried out a "charm offensive" on City investors, reports the Financial Times. The paper says the "bookies' favourite to replace Sir Keir Starmer" joined a call to offer "reassurance that Labour would not lurch to the left". The paper also reports that former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson made £1.5m from selling shares in his now-collapsed advice firm.

"Stop 'pointing the finger at Brexit' and fix economy" headlines the Daily Express on criticism against Chancellor Rachel Reeves. She is set to unveil plans for "deeper" EU ties, the paper reports amid the accusations of "poor" economic choices. Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride and Reform MP Robert Jenrick are quoted as critics.

"Stop 'pointing the finger at Brexit' and fix economy" reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Express. — "Stop 'pointing the finger at Brexit' and fix economy" headlines the Daily Express on criticism against Chancellor Rachel Reeves. She is set to unveil plans for "deeper" EU ties, the paper reports amid the accusations of "poor" economic choices. Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride and Reform MP Robert Jenrick are quoted as critics.

The meningitis outbreak in Kent is featured on a number of front pages. "Health bosses 'too slow' over meningitis alert" is the headline of the Times. A professor of medicine at the University of East Anglia, Paul Hunter, tells the paper: "It surprises me that it got to this".

"Terror on campus" declares the Daily Mirror, alongside a picture of students queuing for antibiotics. The Daily Telegraph warns there's a race to contain the disease before young people go home for Easter. The Sun says a mother whose daughter was rushed to hospital with the infection "fears" it may have been spread by sharing e-cigarettes.

The papers offer differing views about Sir Keir Starmer's approach to the war in the Gulf. The Guardian's sketch writer, John Crace, says Sir Keir's instinct to stay out of the conflict is "a good one". He adds the prime minister is "still not quite brave - or reckless - enough to spell out Trump's shortcomings. Though you feel the moment may be getting closer".

The Mirror coins a new nickname for the PM - "Steady Starm". It says he's right to keep "a cool head", and that ministers must prepare for the economic fallout. But the Times says the conflict "demands a British response", and warns "when the dust settles, the Gulf states will remember who it was who stood by their side."

The Daily Express highlights criticism of the chancellor's plan to boost economic growth by forging closer ties with the EU. The paper says Rachel Reeves will make the announcement in a key speech today. It quotes the Reform UK treasury spokesperson, Robert Jenrick, who says the idea a reset of relations with the EU will put more money in people's pocket is "for the birds".

The i Newspaper says some of the ocean's most ferocious predators may in fact have "besties" and complicated social lives. The paper says researchers monitored 184 bull sharks for six years. The study suggests the animals are more likely to interact with others of a similar size, and that males have a higher average number of social connections than females.