England's Roses 'rule the world' and PM heads for crunch conference
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England's win at the Women's Rugby World Cup features prominently on Sunday's front pages, including the Telegraph, which declares "English Roses rule the world". The paper's also reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is "facing a revolt", with ministers "begging" her to break her "iron-clad" fiscal rules to allow more spending.
A picture of England captain Zoe Aldcroft holding the trophy aloft dominates the front of the Observer, but its headline also alludes to the upcoming Labour Party conference. Is the party heading for a scrum, its front page ponders.
The Daily Express leads with warnings that Nato "must demonstrate strength and unity in the face of Moscow's escalating provocations". War will be "inevitable", the paper claims, noting there is "little to deter" Russia risking a clash with the alliance.
The build-up to the Labour Party conference leads the Sunday Times, which has spoken to Sir Keir Starmer. It says the prime minister is seeking to "reset his faltering premiership" by announcing plans to build up to 300,000 new homes across 12 new towns. Sir Keir also speaks about recent setbacks, telling the paper he believes the government can "pull this around".
Prince Harry's claim that "men in grey suits" are "sabotaging" efforts between him and King Charles to rebuild their relationship leads the Mail on Sunday. The paper says the prince believes Palace aides are trying to "torpedo" his efforts to repair his relationship with the King following anonymous quotes which appeared in the Sun on Saturday. The Mail says the fallout resembles his mother Princess Diana's own distrust of some in the Palace and press.
Sir Keir continues his attacks on Reform UK ahead of conference. Speaking to the Mirror, he urges voters not to fall for "grubby" Nigel Farage, saying he "cares more about lining his own pockets than helping to fix the UK". It comes after recent polls suggested Farage's party could beat Labour if a general election was held in the near future.
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner has hired actor Tom Holland's former bodyguard, according to the Sun. The internet personality has been the recipient of death threats in recent weeks, which the paper says resulted from Skinner's recent meeting with US Vice-President JD Vance during his holiday in the Cotswolds.
The Daily Star leads with pictures that it alleges shows former footballer Gary Neville using a phone while driving in Manchester. The former Manchester United and England defender has not publicly commented on the claims.
Finally, Christian Brückner is pictured on the front page of the Sunday People while being escorted by police. Brückner has been named as German prosecutors' prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, but denies any involvement. He was recently released from custody.
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