Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Wednesday’s newspaper front pages are heavily dominated by the news that the teenager accused of murdering the three young girls in Southport in July has had more charges brought against him.
The news has somewhat distracted the front pages from the release of the budget – expected today between 12.30 and 1 pm.
But a handful of newspapers do lead on the budget – with more speculation ahead of the release.
There’s coverage of the Conservative leadership race as well as a dash of international politics – namely the upcoming US election and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
Budget start time: When is today’s Budget and what ‘stealth’ tax rise is set to be kept? Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailLabour is expected to extend an income tax measure that has been described as a “stealth tax” at the upcoming Budget as more people are set to pay higher rates.Officials have said Rachel Reeves is looking to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds, which has dragged millions of earners into paying higher rates of income tax since 2021.Experts predict the move could…
Budget 2024: What inheritance tax rise will mean for you For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsChancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning changes to inheritance tax (IHT) at the Budget as she looks to raise up to £40bn from tax hikes and spending cuts.While specifics remain unclear, any changes could significantly affect how much families pay on inherited properties and their financial futures.Here’s everything you need to know about the potential changes and what they could mean for your family. What is inheritance…
Every way Labour has defined ‘working people’ ahead of the Budget Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailLabour ministers have been drawn into a debate around “working people” in recent days as the party vows not to raise taxes on them at Wednesday’s Budget.In their pre-election manifesto, the party pledged not to increase income tax, national insurance, or VAT as part of their commitment to keep taxes low for these “working people.”But other rumoured tax rises have led critics to question who exactly falls under Labour’s…
Nuclear submarine shipyard fire at Barrow-in-Furness leaves two in hospital Residents told to stay indoors with doors and windows closed as emergency services say there is no nuclear risk from ongoing fire at BAE Systems complex. Two people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard in Cumbria where British nuclear submarines are built, police said. Cumbria constabulary said the fire at the nuclear submarine shipyard broke out at about 12.45 am. Police said there was “no nuclear risk” but residents should stay inside with doors and windows closed. The two people taken to…
Martin Lewis issues pension credit warning hours before budget | News Martin Lewis has issued a pension credit warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves just hours before the autumn UK budget. The Martin Lewis Money Saving Show returned on Tuesday (29 October), and saw the financial guru take a question about the winter fuel payment from a woman whose husband died just two weeks ago. The woman wanted to know if she would be eligible for pension credit. Mr Lewis said: “You have to be on an income of under £11,400 to be eligible. It’s a very tight means test and…
Budget 2024 live: Reeves to pledge more ‘pounds in people’s pockets’ as minimum wage to rise to £12.21 Rachel Reeves will pledge to put “more pounds in people’s pockets” when she announces her first Budget on Wednesday. After months of warning the public of the “tough choices” ahead, Ms Reeves is expected to promise to “invest, invest, invest” in order to “fix public services”. Reeves is expected to say in her speech today: “My belief in Britain burns brighter than ever. And the prize on offer to today is immense. “More pounds in people’s pockets. An NHS that is there…
What is Fuel Duty? Everything you need to know as Starmer refuses to rule out Budget rise Keir Starmer has refused to rule out that Labour will raise Fuel Duty in its October budget after he warned some of the coming measures would be “painful.” The move could come alongside a number of expected cuts and tax rises at the party’s first fiscal event as Rachel Reeves looks to plug the £22bn ‘black hole’ in public spending which she says the previous Conservative government concealed. This will likely come as unwelcome news to motorists who are struggling with other rising…
Is national insurance going up and what does Labour’s proposed hike mean? Labour came under criticism in recent days after several ministers refused to rule out that an increase in employer national insurance contributions (NICs) will be announced in the upcoming budget. Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the party’s first fiscal event in 15 years on 30 October. She has said it will involve “tough decisions”, after previously saying there is a £22 billion “black hole” in the UK’s public finances left by the former government. Speculation has mounted in the subsequent months, with an increase in employer NICs…
Met Office gives verdict on where snow could fall in UK in November The Met Office has predicted a chance of snow for some areas of the UK – and it could come as early as next week. Ice, mist and heavy fog are expected this weekend but the forecaster suggests there is a chance of snow arriving at the turn of November in the northern and eastern regions of the UK. In a long-range forecast covering October 30 to November 8, the Met Office said: “Into the start of November, there is a chance the weather could (briefly) turn…
AI images, child sexual abuse and a ‘first prosecution of its kind’ – podcast The Guardian’s North of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman recounts the case of Hugh Nelson, sentenced to 18 years in prison this week for creating child abuse images with AI. Prof Clare McGlynn charts the rise of this material on the web and discusses what can be done to stop it. At Bolton crown court on Monday, Hugh Nelson was sentenced to 18 years in prison for using AI to generate sexually abusive images of children – based on real photos of real children. The Guardian’s North…
Londoners say they love ‘hallowed’ Angus Steakhouse — but it isn’t all it seems In the age of Instagram, viral food trends and travel influencers, hidden gems don’t exist anymore, and a city’s ‘best-kept secret’ restaurant is often plastered all over social media. For locals, this can be infuriating. In Barcelona, we’ve seen residents arm themselves with water guns to chase tourists away, and in Greece, thousands flocked together in protest. Londoners, however, have taken a different approach: they’re catfishing tourists. That’s right, locals are luring unsuspecting tourists away from their favourite spots, with glowing, exaggerated reviews for places they’d…
UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Budget to fix a broken but not beaten NHS Most of Tuesday’s front pages speculate on tomorrow’s budget with a particular focus on how the budget will improve the national health service and the potential for further tax rises. Basic Facts The reaction Many of the papers lead on the NHS and the budget. For the left-leaning press news of money going into the national health service is to be celebrated – with several publications noting the investment is the ‘first in 14 years’ claiming the previous Conservative governments have neglected the NHS. The…
Independent readers call for more vaping and smoking regulations as ban on disposables looms With a date now set for the UK’s ban on disposable vapes, we wanted to know if you thought the new law goes far enough. The new legislation, set to take effect next summer, follows a sharp rise in youth vaping, with the number of 11 to 15-year-olds using disposable vapes tripling over the past three years. When we put the question to Independent readers, opinions were mixed. Many of you focused on the environmental impact of disposable vapes, agreeing that the ban is a step…
Met Office gives verdict on where snow could fall in UK in November The Met Office has predicted a chance of snow for some areas of the UK – and it could come as early as next week. Ice, mist and heavy fog are expected this weekend but the forecaster suggests there is a chance of snow arriving at the turn of November in the northern and eastern regions of the UK. In a long-range forecast covering October 30 to November 8, the Met Office said: “Into the start of November, there is a chance the weather could (briefly) turn…
Bryan Johnson: Millionaire biohacker reveals how he reversed hair loss and greying A multi-millionaire biohacker on a mission to become 18 again has revealed how he reversed his male pattern baldness and returned the colour to his luscious locks in less than a year. Bryan Johnson, 47, has become known for pursuing an extensive range of therapies and treatments in a bid to reduce his biological age – and he has seemingly turned the clock back on his hair loss too. Mr Johnson said while he should be “genetically bald” by now, after embracing nutritional, topical and even light treatments,…
Gunman on the run after two men shot in east London Police have launched a hunt for a gunman after two men were injured in a shooting in east London on Saturday. Officers were called to Thorne Close in Canning Town at around 2.05am following reports of the shooting. Arriving on the scene, they found the men, aged 25 and 27, injured. Both were taken to hospital where they continue to receive medical treatment. One man was in a serious condition after being shot in the back, but is now recovering. No arrests have been made and a crime scene…
Boost for low-paid as minimum wage set to rise by 6% in Budget Rachel Reeves will raise the minimum wage by 6 per cent at Wednesday’s Budget, handing a pay rise to more than a million workers on low incomes. The chancellor is due to announce the inflation-busting hike when she delivers her first financial statement, with the increase higher than predicted in September. The boost will benefit young people the most, as the government will ensure 18 to 20-year-olds are paid the same rate as older workers – closing the current gap. The minimum wage, or national living wage…
Wes Streeting – salary £160,000 – says he counts as ‘working person’ as Budget row goes on Wes Streeting has become the latest minister embroiled in the confusion about Labour’s definition of “working people”. The health secretary, who earns around £160,000 per year, said he is a working person, but that Rachel Reeves was making decisions based on those “on low and middle incomes”. It comes amid an ongoing scramble by the government to define the term, which formed the backbone of one of Labour’s key manifesto pledges. The party promised to “not increase taxes on working people”, including ruling…
Budget 2024 live news: Reeves to pledge millions for NHS appointments in autumn statement Rachel Reeves will announce Labour’s first Budget in 14 years tomorrow, leading one of the most anticipated fiscal events in over two decades. Ahead of her announcement, the chancellor has reportedly signed off an above-inflation six per cent increase to the national wage, boosting the income of millions of workers. About 1.6 million people are in line to receive the new national living wage of £12.12 and £12.20 from next year, Ms Reeves is expected to reveal tomorrow. Sharing more positive news on the eve of…
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TODAY: A fairly cloudy day for many, though a better chance of a few bright spells developing in the northeast and south during the afternoon. The odd light shower, with more persistent rain in the far north. Staying mild. TONIGHT: Mild overnight under a blanket of cloud. Cloud may be thick enough to bring light rain and drizzle. More persistent rain moves southeast whilst drying out. Fog forming in places.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read