What’s on the front page of the Western Mail?
The main story on the front page of the Western Mail this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports on the severe flooding that has struck many parts of Wales following heavy rainfall. Key areas, including Pontypridd, Blackwood, and Ebbw Vale, are heavily impacted, with weather warnings still in effect. Rescue operations are ongoing, including the recovery of a body in North Wales.
Elsewhere, a report on proposed new laws concerning vaping, with warnings about the potential cancer risks associated with certain vaping products.
Warren Gatland, the head coach of the Welsh rugby team, faces scrutiny from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) as they evaluate the team’s recent performances and future direction.
‘Defiant chancellor says no more tax rises’ & ‘Premier League joins govt scheme’ – Paper Talk UK
Tuesday’s headlines report on a mix of domestic news and politics. Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a speech to business leaders yesterday in which she promised no more tax rises amid backlash over her October Budget. By 2026, the public can expect to endure more public spending cuts.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed he will not leave young people behind in his bid to get more people into work. The Premier League and other cultural and sporting institutions in Britain have joined the government scheme to get the jobless back into work or education.
Only a handful of front pages have any meaningful coverage of international news, with the capture of a British soldier by Russia covered on one and reports Israel and Lebanon are edging closer to a ceasefire on another.