Friday’s front pages continue their coverage of the fallout from the Spring Budget, which Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced earlier in the week. Several papers highlight fears over how the tax cuts will be paid for with one publication suggesting it could blow a £40bn hole in finances. Another paper questions why neither of the main two parties are willing to explain spending cuts before the upcoming 2024 election. 

President Joe Biden delivered a fiery State of the Union address on Thursday, directing pointed remarks towards his predecessor, Donald Trump while highlighting the key themes of his upcoming re-election bid.

When asked by BBC presenter Jeremy Vine if the speculations were true, Mr Sunak said: ‘I’m not going to say anything extra about that. What I would say is what matters is the choice.

Thursday’s newspapers continue their coverage of the Budget – picking apart the measures announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt yesterday. The biggest focus is on the announcement of a 2p cut to National Insurance.

Funding for approximately 30% of the federal government, including sectors like agriculture, energy, housing, and veterans’ affairs, is set to expire at midnight on Friday.

Donald Trump has issued a challenge to Joe Biden for televised debates as the two contenders head towards a potential rematch for the White House, following their victories in the Super Tuesday votes.