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Sunday Papers – ‘Hunt promises tax cuts’ & ‘HS2 back on track’ – the full perspective Sunday’s newspapers cover a variety of stories, mostly focused on domestic news as politics gears up for the upcoming general election. Several of the tabloid papers feature images and reports on the latest royal news. ‘Tax-cutting Chancellor’ Jeremy Hunt, as reported by The Mail on Sunday, has written a ‘gung-ho’ article promising to be a tax-cutting chancellor, inspired by Nigel Lawson’s approach in the 1980s. He aims to bring about a similar economic boom and could have a £10 billion budget for tax cuts in…

Elementor #581059January 21, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Observer – Free our young from Brexit work and travel banThe Observer reports London mayor Sadiq Khan has called for young people to be able to move freely to and from the EU for the first time since Brexit in order to lessen the economic and cultural damage caused by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.Speaking to the Observer in one of the most pro-European interventions by a senior Labour politician since the 2016 referendum, Khan said he backs either a bespoke “youth mobility” agreement with EU…

HS2 returns with cross-party plan & Tax-cutting chancellor – Paper Talk Sunday’s newspapers cover a variety of stories, mostly focused on domestic news as politics gears up for the upcoming general election. The royals and celebrity gossip feature in the tabloids. ‘HS2 returns with cross-party plan’ The Sunday Express declares that the HS2 high-speed rail project is “back on track” with a cross-party plan to complete the northern stretch using private sector funds. Talks involving West Midlands mayor Andy Street and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham are mentioned. ‘Tax-cutting Chancellor’ Jeremy Hunt, as reported by The Mail on Sunday, has written…

There are weather warnings upon more weather warnings.

They were walking their dog when the BMW slammed into them.

The AI even wrote a poem criticising the parcel firm’s poor service.

A new survey lists glass eyes, a clown costume and witchcraft paraphernalia as just some of the weirdest items.

Ten fire crews battled all night to keep the blaze under control.

No one had all of the numbers on Saturday night’s “must be won” draw

Kia Pulford Stone has now been barred from any policing role in the UK.

An investigation by Sky News last year triggered a public inquiry into the treatment of women in custody.

He recognised his daughter by a tattoo on her leg.

They all knew exactly what a woman’s period should feel like. They knew better than me.

The Labour leader was quizzed about the threat of Nigel Farage and the immigration issue during a wide-ranging ITV interview this evening.

The ex-British Rail Workers were framed and jailed by a ‘clearly racist and corrupt’ detective.

An investigation has been launched after a newborn baby girl was found in a shopping bag, heartlessly dumped on a city street.

‘I don’t place any blame at all on them.’

Five common everyday UK statements had one TikToker from the US scratching her head – but she loves them now.

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew haven’t been working members of the Royal Family for several years.

Chancellor hints at tax cuts amid record high tax burden, William visits Kate after surgery – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages feature a variety of stories with no single story dominating the newspapers. Several of the papers pick up on comments made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in Davos, Switzerland, who said lower taxes were the “direction of travel”. His comments come as he prepares to deliver the Budget in March. Chancellor hints at tax cuts The Times reports that the tax burden on course to be at its highest level in the post-war era, prompting discussions in the Treasury about…

Bronson Battersby’s sister does not blame social services for his death Melanie Battersby – the sister of two-year-old Bronson Battersby – has said she doesn’t blame social services for his tragic death.  Bronson was found dead in a Skegness property on January 9. It’s believed he starved to death after his father had a heart attack and died at the same property. Speaking to the BBC, Melanie Battersby shared her belief that “social services and the police did what they could within the powers that they had.” Lincolnshire County Council has initiated a “rapid review” in response to the incident.…

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has strongly suggested that he’s thinking about reducing taxes in the upcoming spring Budget. He believes that countries with lower taxes tend to have faster-growing and more dynamic economies. In the recent Autumn Statement, Hunt already made some moves, like cutting national insurance for workers by 2% and providing tax relief for businesses. If inflation goes down this year and interest rates follow, Hunt might have room to make more tax cuts. World Economic Forum in Davos 2024 While at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2024, trying to…

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The ‘freeze of the century’ is set to end soon.

‘Conditions will stay cold on Friday but a change in weather type is on the way, bringing milder air for the UK during the course of the weekend.’