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
Author: David Pike
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
Thursday’s front pages report on the budget – delivered by the chancellor yesterday. The newspapers analyse and scrutinise the measures announced by Rachel Reeves, the first Labour budget in 14 years.
Online, the newspapers offer up even more analysis and opinion articles.
Elsewhere, there’s a little coverage of the flash flooding in Spain and the back pages are dominated by Manchester United’s attempts to get Amorim.
After ‘secret’ commissions paid to dealers by lenders were ruled unlawful, billions might be available in compensation. UK lenders are scrambling to assess the fallout of last week’s landmark court of appeal ruling on car finance. The judgment on “secret” commission payments could have far-reaching implications for lenders, beyond those covered by an continuing investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The consumer champion Martin Lewis suggests the row “has the potential to shake up…
Kamala Harris distances herself from Biden’s comments on Trump supporters With just days before the White House election, Kamala Harris is working to move past a controversy ignited by President Joe Biden’s comment, which some took as him referring to Trump supporters as “garbage.” When questioned about the remark, Harris emphasised she disagreed with “any criticism of people based on who they vote for,” pointing out that Biden had clarified the comment’s intent. The White…
Leaderless Tories can’t comment on biggest Budget for three decades Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailThe Conservative Party has left itself unable to make any significant comments on Labour’s first Budget, as a consequence of its unfinished leadership race. Speaking to journalists after Wednesday’s Budget, a Conservative spokesperson said they wouldn’t be making detailed comments on the fiscal event –…
Climate change ‘worsened all 10 deadliest weather events in past two decades’ Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailClimate change made the 10 deadliest extreme weather events over the past two decades worse, contributing to the deaths of more than 570,000 people, scientists have said.Climate scientists said the finding “underscores how dangerous extreme weather events have already become” with just 1.3C…
Unseen Meghan Markle picture sparks debate as King Charles enjoys ‘holistic’ Indian spa break – latest news King Charles heckled by Australian senator: ‘Give us our land back’Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailAn unseen photograph of Meghan Markle has been shared by former Suits co-star Patrick J Adams, triggering a debate on social media on whether she’ll join a mini…
Rachel Reeves’s big tax-and-spend budget dissected – podcast The Guardian’s special correspondent Heather Stewart analyses Labour’s first budget in government for more than 14 years. On Wednesday the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, set out the Labour government’s debut budget in parliament. She told the House of Commons that Labour would “rebuild Britain”, promising more money for the NHS, schools and public transport.“In 1945 it was the Labour party that rebuilt our country from the rubble of…
TfL announce £15,000,000 scheme for something that will make commuters’ lives better | UK News Toilets will be added or revamped at 11 London Tube stations, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The works are part of a £15m five-year scheme which aims to make London’s ‘transport network more accessible, fair and inclusive’. Under the proposals, new loos could be built in disused ticket offices at Hammersmith and Morden. New facilities are set to be…
Budget 2024 costing: How could Labour find £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts? Rachel Reeves will announce Labour’s first Budget in nearly 15 years today. There has been intense speculation around the highly-anticipated event as the new government continues to manage expectations. Only a few weeks after the General election, Ms Reeves revealed that the Treasury was grappling with a £22bn “black hole” in public finances, placing the blame squarely on the outgoing Conservative…
Woman texted friend ‘oopsie xx’ after trying to kill boss with a hammer An ambulance worker who texted her friend saying “oppsie xx!” after trying to kill her boss with a hammer has been jailed for 20 years. Stacey Smith became “filled with rage after a prolonged row over work shift patterns” with the manager whom she had worked with since 2017, Greater Manchester Police said after her sentencing on Tuesday. The 46-year-old waited outside…
Miracle baby born after mum died in fall from father’s ninth-floor flat, inquest hears A heavily pregnant woman gave birth to her baby after falling from her father’s tower block flat, an inquest opening has heard. Emma Atkinson’s died after her fall from Shakespeare Towers, in the Burmantofts area of Leeds, last Tuesday but her baby survived the fall. The baby, who has been named Posie, was miraculously delivered in hospital five-weeks premature with a…
Buffer zones finally set to be implemented outside abortion clinics in ‘milestone moment’ Abortion providers have welcomed the introduction of buffer zones outside clinics in England and Wales as a “milestone moment”. Buffer zones will be implemented outside abortion clinics from Thursday to stop women seeking abortions from being harassed by protesters, with it becoming illegal to influence, harass or provoke those using or delivering pregnancy termination services. The new laws will apply to a…
Zip World attack: Halloween clown ‘attacked with needle’ at Ffear Fforest event in Betws-y-Coed, North Wales A Halloween clown was taken to hospital after being attacked with a needle at a “scare-fest” event. Attendees told local media that they were left waiting in the dark for hours following the alleged attack, as police scoured the ‘Ffear Fforest’ event in Betws-y-Coed, North Wales. The company behind the event, Zip World, told the BBC that a staff…
Southport Stabbing suspect Axel Rudakubana appears in court accused of terror offence and making ricin A teenager accused of murdering three children in a stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club in Southport has appeared in court charged with a terror offence and making the poison ricin. Axel Rudakubana appeared via videolink from HMP Belmarsh at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday after police and the Crown Prosecution Service announced the new charges. He is accused…
Watch live: Rachel Reeves unveils Labour’s Budget October Watch live as Rachel Reeves presents Labour’s first Budget in 14 years on Wednesday, 30 October. In her speech, the chancellor is expected to say the “prize on offer” is “immense”, and she will lay out new funding to cut hospital waiting lists, build more affordable homes and rebuild crumbling schools. “More pounds in people’s pockets. An NHS that is there when you need it. An economy…
Starmer’s message to Sunak during Tory leader’s final PMQs Rishi Sunak’s final appearance at the despatch box as Conservative party leader was marked by a jovial exchange with Sir Keir Starmer during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 30 October. The prime minister thanked his predecessor for his “decency” and wished his family the best for the future. They laughed together as Mr Sunak, who is MP for Richmond and Northallerton in North Yorkshire, told MPs:…
Budget 2024 live: Reeves sets out plan for £40bn in tax hikes and more borrowing in historic speech Rachel Reeves has announced tax hikes that will raise an eye-watering £40bn in her historic first Budget. The chancellor blamed previous Conservative governments for the measures. She accused them of blowing a hole in the public finances and failing to fund compensations schemes, such as the one for those affected by the infected blood scandal. After months…
UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Southport suspect new charges & Chancellor to deliver Labour’s first budget in 14 years Two distinct stories lead the UK news this morning – firstly, the news that the Southport suspect Axel Rudakubana, 18, is facing additional charges including one under the Terrorism Act. Rudakubana is accused of stabbing to death three young girls who were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July. Following a raid on his…
Southport suspect faces terrorism and biological weapons charges Axel Rudakubana, 18, accused of murdering three young girls in Southport, now faces additional charges, including one under the Terrorism Act. On Tuesday, Rudakubana was charged with producing a biological toxin, in violation of Section 1 of the Biological Weapons Act 1974. He is also charged with possessing a document in PDF format, which authorities deem could be useful for planning or committing an act of terrorism,…
Budget today: How will it affect my savings and what should I do There has been fevered speculation about changes to pension savers’ tax allowances and other perks ahead of today’s Budget statement. Reports that pensioners could have tax breaks cut or axed led to savers withdrawing chunks of their retirement pots ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s big announcement. Other speculation focused on tax breaks for workers planning to retire, spurring them to do the…
Refuge safe house takes shape Ground has been broken, foundations have been laid, and walls are being built. Work is ongoing at the site of a home being built by The Independent and Refuge – a home that will house survivors of domestic abuse for years to come. And with the generosity of The Independent’s readers, this will not be the only house built, with plans in place for a second. We went to the…
Huge blaze engulfs BAE Systems nuclear submarine shipyard building A huge fire broke out at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness nuclear submarine shipyard in the early hours of Wednesday:’, 30 October. The blaze began at around 12.45am and was ongoing, Cumbria Constabulary said. Two people have been taken to hospital for suspected smoke inhalation. Police said there is “no nuclear risk.” A statement said: “At this time there are no other casualties and everyone else has been…
See house The Independent is building for domestic abuse survivors take shape New footage shows a house The Independent is building for domestic abuse survivors taking shape, thanks to generous donations from our readers. The Brick by Brick appeal, launched last month in partnership with the charity Refuge, has now raised more than £350,000 – and construction on the first safe new home for families fleeing the horror of domestic abuse is now well underway. Standing…