The front page of The Guardian reports that “ruthless” public spending cuts may be implemented as the government seeks significant savings. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones is expected to address potential “sweeping changes to public services” in an upcoming speech. A report on the front suggests there are risks of a rise in unwanted pregnancies as women are ditching the pill in favour of fertility-tracking apps. Elsewhere, the cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemical pollution could reach more than £1.6tn across the UK and Europe over a 20-year period, an annual bill of £84bn, research has found.
The front page also features an image of Andy Murray – celebrating the win of Djokovic – who he is now coaching.
Starmer backs Reeves and warns of ‘ruthless’ public spending cuts
The Treasury will be “ruthless” over public spending cuts to help meet the government’s fiscal rules at this summer’s spending review, Keir Starmer has said, despite previous promises over austerity.
The prime minister said on Monday Rachel Reeves was “absolutely right” to take a tough approach to public spending after a bruising week in which the cost of government borrowing rose and the value of the pound fell.the value of the pound fell.