Wednesday, September 11
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Editorial 10 September 2024
Princess Kate leads Tuesday’s front pages with the news that she has completed her chemotherapy course. Images of the Princess of Wales, Prince William and their children lead all the papers.
The princess announced she is now cancer-free in a highly emotional and personal video.
Tuesday’s Commons vote on the winter fuel allowance is splashed on many papers this morning! Several publications suggest the government will face a rebellion in the Commons whilst others look at union warnings to avoid deep cuts.
Princess Kate released a personal video – featuring Prince William and their children – telling the public that she has completed her course of chemotherapy and is doing all she can to stay cancer-free. The video gave a highly personal look into royal life and the princess’s cancer journey.
The Daily Mail says the video announcing the end of her course of chemotherapy was “deeply personal” and quotes the princess as saying “out of darkness, can come light.”
In a similar take, the Times calls the video “slick” and “one for the Instagram generation” but says it was highly emotional and praises the princess who was “at her most private and genuine.”
The Sun newspaper leads on the royal news. The paper describes the film as “the most intimate look at Royal life ever.”
The Daily Mirror describes the film as “Kate’s message of hope.” It highlights a line in the video where the princess says her focus now is to stay cancer-free and she hopes to return to royal duties soon.
The Metro calls the video “moving” as she confirms a new phase of recovery from cancer. The entire front page is dedicated to the royal update, the paper looks ahead at what the news ‘means for her future.’
The Daily Express is another tabloid leading with images of the royals. It quotes the princess in its headline – “Your kindness is humbling… out of darkness can come light”.
“Smiles better … Princess finishes chemo and talks of hope and appreciation of life,” says the headline. The paper says “she is looking forward to getting back to work and plans to undertake a handful of public engagements.”
The Princess of Wale’s announcement about her chemotherapy is intended to highlight the princess’s renewed gratitude for the “simple yet important things in life,” says the Daily Telegraph.
The looming Commons vote on cutting winter fuel payments for roughly 10 million pensions is featured on many front pages.
The Times reports Tuesday’s Commons vote on a government plan to limit winter fuel allowance for most older people – predicting that dozens of Labour MPs are set to rebel and abstain. The paper 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 Telegraph has an article by Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Tuesday’s winter fuel payment vote in the Commons. She tells pensioners they are on course for a £1,700 boost under Labour. The paper says she revealed internal estimates for state pension rises as she tries to counter a rebellion over the cut.
The Guardian says the prime minister is staying defiant on the winter fuel payment cut – with Keir Starmer set to restate the government’s tough economic message in a speech to the Trade Unions Congress. The paper 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 black hole in the public purse.
Several of the papers report on the scheme to tackle overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales. The papers – mostly right-leaning tabloids – lead on the news thousands of prisoners are set for early release.
The Daily Express quotes experts who say the criminals set for release will likely re-offend within a couple of days.
The paper leads on a warning from the victims’ commissioner for London who has said some people have not been told their attackers are being freed early from jail. Claire Waxman writes that it could be a “horrible shock” for victims.
An editorial in the Mail warns that freeing prisoners early poses an unacceptable risk to the public. It says the PM portrays himself as being tough on crime – due to his previous career as a prosecutor – but that this move suggests “the pendulum has swung too far in favour of the criminals, and away from the victims”.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face-off in a TV Debate on Tuesday. Presidential debates are hugely important in US politics and with recent polling suggesting a really tight race to the White House – Tuesday’s debate will likely prove important.
Both Harris and Trump will set out their vision for the US. It will be hosted by ABC and last around 90 minutes.
The ex-boyfriend and killer of Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has also died due to burns he sustained whilst setting Rebecca on fire.
Dickson Ndiema ambushed Rebecca soon after her return from the Paris Olympics, dousing her in petrol, and setting her alight. The attack was due to a land dispute between the former couple.
At least 40 people have been killed in a designated humanitarian zone due to an Israeli airstrike.
Israel claims they were targeted a Hamas centre and tried to minimise civilian deaths. Hamas say they it has no presence in the area and called it ‘blatant lies’ from Israel.
Super Typhoon Yagi has struck a bridge in Vietnam sending cars into the river below. 3 people have been rescued so far, with 13 still missing.
It’s the most powerful storm the country has seen in 30 years – killing at least 60 people so far.
Russian officials claim they intercepted 144 Ukrainian drones in a wave of overnight attacks that resulted in one death and disrupted flights in Moscow.
Ukraine has yet to comment on the drone attack.
Germany will expand its border checks following a tragic knife attack in Solingen, which left three people dead in August. The stricter controls will start September 16 for an initial six-month period.
Critics say the move is a political one rather than being focused on security.
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More UK media outlets are being bought by foreign investors. The Spectator has been sold for £100m to Sir Paul Marshall, a hedge fund tycoon and major investor in GB News.
It went back on sale in April after an Abu Dhabi-backed bid to buy it along with the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph collapsed.
There’s also a big debate on today as the US presidential race gets closer to the finish line. And as Brits it will be us who are always left to pick up the pieces after the carnage of another looming Trump era.
For today’s FTSE market, several key insights could guide investment decisions. Analysts highlight that energy and financial sectors remain strong. Companies like Shell are attractive, with projected dividend yields of up to 12% for 2024, driven by robust cash flows and energy transition strategies. Similarly, Aviva and Standard Chartered are also recommended due to strong capital returns and market positioning.
Investors should keep a keen eye and focus on these sectors, keeping an eye on market conditions and potential shifts in energy prices or as energy firms are likely to profit hugely in the winter months.
Gold has been climbing for the past few months as central banks are moving investments in to gold. This will also fuel speculation that the end of the dollar supremacy is near and FIAT currencies.
UK wage growth slows – will interest rates fall? UK wage growth slowed in the three months to July, as payroll employment and hiring weakened, official data on Tuesday showed. Annual earnings growth, excluding bonuses, declined to 5.1 per cent, down from 5.4 per cent in the three months to May, the Office for National Statistics said. The figure was in line with analysts’ expectations. This means pensions will rise much faster than working-age benefits,
Brussels won a landmark antitrust case against Google Brussels won a landmark antitrust case against Google after the ECJ ruled that the search giant abused its market power by ranking its shopping services over rivals — granting itself an illegal and unfair advantage. The court upheld a €2.4bn EU competition fine against Google in the case. Ths means instagram shoppers and Tiktok shopping will likely see a boost in search rankings which previously were monopolized
Apple must pay €13bn in back taxes Ireland is required to recover more than 13bn euros (£11bn) in back taxes from Apple, following a decision of Europe’s top court. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) decision restores a 2016 European Commission ruling that Ireland gave undue tax benefits to Apple, which would be illegal under EU state aid rules. A deal which enabled Apple to keep jobs in Ireland. The case has been watched carefully across the
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