The i – PM in waiting
The i pre-empts Monday’s leadership contest result and describes current Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as “PM in waiting”.
This theme is running across most of the papers that have Liz Truss down as their next Prime Minister.
The paper says she is planning immediate action on the current cost of living crisis.
Today's Headlines - Summarised
Surge in the number of homes in Britain valued at £1 million-plus
Surge in the number of homes in Britain valued at £1 million-plus Britain has seen a surge in million-pound homes, with their numbers increasing by approximately a third in the last five years. That’s according to estimates from property firm Savills. Around 702,580 properties across the country are now valued at £1 million or more, representing a net gain of 3,127 such homes in 2024 compared to 2023. This means one in every 42 homes in Britain
Mapped: The areas of England and Northern Ireland where stamp duty rises will hit hardest
The stamp duty changes could add an extra £1.1 billion annually in the tax to government coffers Mapped: The areas of England and Northern Ireland where stamp duty rises will hit hardest The proportion of first-time buyers in England and Northern Ireland who will need to pay stamp duty will double from April, according to analysis by a property website. Currently, 21 per cent of first-time buyers pay the tax, but Zoopla estimates this will
Research points at the one change needed to knives to curb crime
A ban on kitchen knives with a pointed end was being considered Research points at the one change needed to knives to curb crime Could rounded kitchen knives help curb knife crime? New research suggests they might. A study from De Montfort University found that round-edged blades failed to penetrate common clothing materials like cotton and denim, even after 1,200 repeated stabbing attempts. In contrast, traditionally sharp knives easily cut through the fabrics. This research
‘If the farmers continue, they’ll win’: Hundreds of tractors descend on Westminster in latest tax protest
Large convoys of tractors and tanks filled the streets of Westminster in the latest protest against new inheritance tax rules for farmers. ‘If the farmers continue, they’ll win’: Hundreds of tractors descend on Westminster in latest tax protest Large convoys of tractors and tanks filled the streets of Westminster in the latest protest against new inheritance tax rules for farmers. Monday’s rally, organised by Save British Farming, comes as MPs debate an e-petition with more
Billionaire wins right to hand back moth-infested £32.5m Notting Hill mansion
An insect specialist said the mansion had ‘an infestation of extreme proportions’ Billionaire wins right to hand back moth-infested £32.5m Notting Hill mansion A wealthy couple have won the right to hand back to the seller a £32.5m Notting Hill mansion they bought after it turned out to be “infested by millions of moths”. High-end property developer William Woodward-Fisher had given “false” answers about the state of the property and failed “honestly to disclose” the
UK among top five most expensive countries for childcare – as nursery fees set to rise again
Childcare costs in the UK already make up 19 per cent of average income, but national insurance contributions will drive nursery fees even higher, finds industry group UK among top five most expensive countries for childcare – as nursery fees set to rise again The government’s hike in employer national insurance contributions (NICs) has left 96 per cent of nurseries planning to increasing fees, while UK parents already face some of the highest childcare costs
