The Financial Times leads on the news that bosses at Ernst & Young have warned partners a fresh wave of cost-cutting and staff departures are on the way as the professional services partnership attempts to address “inefficiencies” in their business.
Elsewhere, a striking black-and-white image of Ms Quant sits atop the Financial Times, alongside a headline that remembers her as a “British youth culture pioneer”.
NHS England will be abolished and brought under government control to reduce bureaucracy and cut costs.
The Irish Times reports that a dissident republican feud has escalated as it emerges Óglaigh na hÉireann (ÓNH) has issued death threats.
The Scotsman says the chancellor’s move will help boost growth ahead of her visit to Scotland.
Most of Friday’s front pages lead with the shocking news announced yesterday that the prime minister will scrap NHS England and bring it back under government control over the next two years. Many papers report on the amount of job losses the changes could see and how much cash that could free up.
On the international front, there’s room on almost all the front pages to reports that Russian President Vladamir Putin has agreed in principle to a ceasefire in Ukraine but has set out strong terms. He has also rejected having a direct phone call with Donald Trump, who has imposed more sanctions on Russia in a bid to get Putin to accept the US-proposed ceasefire deal.
Cliff Notes Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) warns against Botox parties, highlighting significant health risks, especially when alcohol is involved. HIS
Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to abolish NHS England aims to eliminate bureaucratic duplication and restore direct democratic control
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