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Brace for tax pain to pay for Rachel’s ‘fantasy’ spending The front page of the Daily Express offers its opinion on the Chancellor’s Spending Review – and it’s not positive. The paper worries that taxpayers will “foot the bill” for “splashes” on the NHS and Net Zero. Elsewhere, there’s coverage of the UK deal over Gibraltar and a tribute to the Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson.

Spend now, tax later? No, I choose national renewal, insists Reeves The front page of The Independent is dedicated to the spending review – with Chancellor Rachel Reeves pictured delivering her review to the Commons. The paper celebrates the boost for social housing and the NHS and notes her swipe at Nigel Farage.

Read how the left-wing media has reacted to the chancellor’s Spending Review.

Read how the right-wing media has reacted to the chancellor’s Spending Review.

The King and Queen expressed their shock and sadness over the tragic school shooting in Graz, Austria, that claimed the lives of 10 individuals, including nine students aged 14 to 17.

Thursday’s newspaper front pages are dominated by reactions to the spending review. It won’t come as much of a surprise how the papers have reacted – with the left-leaning press cheering on the injection of cash, bringing an end to the Conservative austerity and framing the review as a “renewal of Britain.” The right-leaning press tells their readers to “brace for tax pain” calling Rachel Reeves’s review “fantasy spending.” 

South Africa’s batting struggle was highlighted by a third-wicket stand of six runs over 40 balls, showcasing their inability to counter Australia’s formidable seam attack.

Thursday marks the beginning of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend, a significant day that brings drivers and journalists together ahead of race day.

Unexpected Depth: The Buccaneers transcends typical period drama tropes, offering a nuanced exploration of women’s struggles and triumphs in the late 19th century.

Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Thursday, 12 June 2025. The sun is making a welcome appearance over the capital, with temperatures reaching a pleasant 25°C. However, a touch of afternoon rain might have dampened your day, so keep an umbrella handy just in case.

Unsurprisingly, the chancellor’s spending review dominates the UK news this morning, with some publications seeing the plans as a huge investment that will boost the UK economy, and others arguing it will lead to huge tax hikes in the autumn.
The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April, the chancellor has said, just a day after her spending review. The decline was sharper than expected.

Elsewhere, there is coverage of violence in Northern Ireland, as “protesters” set fire to a leisure centre – the violence began after an alleged sexual assault by two foreigners.