The Guardian says Jeremy Hunt has ruled out any additional cash for a public sector pay rise of 6%, meaning some government departments may be forced to cut staff.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has told ministers there will be no extra money to give public sector workers an average 6% pay rise if Rishi Sunak decides to implement the recommendations of the independent pay review bodies, which the paper says are due out as soon as tomorrow. 

The front page reports the chancellor has ruled out providing any more funding than has already been budgeted for. It says Hunt’s stance may force departments to choose between increasing salaries and cutting services.