The Independent continues with its coverage of the chancellor and the UK economy. The paper has been a harsh critic of Rachel Reeves since she revealed her October Budget. Elsewhere, the LA wildfires are also covered. Online, The Independent leads with the same two stories – and reports the death toll in the LA fires is rising amid fears of strong winds returning to the affected areas further fanning the flames.
Top companies’ confidence in Reeves plunges
The Independent’s lead story reports that the chancellor is facing backlash since her “much criticised” trip to China. The paper says Rachel Reeves’s management of the economy is now under question from chief financial officers at some of the UK’s largest firms (according to a survey).
A large image of California’s governor Gavin Newson makes the front page. The paper quotes him as saying he wants to know “what the hell happened” as Los Angeles continues to burn.
Cameron Diaz is set to return to acting according to the front page.