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Rishi Sunak will end the public sector pay freeze and increase the national minimum wage in his budget on Wednesday, according to The Guardian’s splash.

Rishi Sunak has been accused of creating a “smoke and mirrors” budget by Labour after the chancellor conceded just 20% of his biggest single spending commitment was made up of new money, according to The Guardian.

The Guardian carries a warning from trade union leaders that the government risks “another winter of chaos” if it does not implement COVID restrictions like mandatory mask-wearing in shops and on public transport.

The Guardian splashes on GPs threatening industrial action over the government’s attempt to force them to see any patient who wants a face-to-face appointment.

According to The Guardian, politicians have a responsibility to wear masks and set an example.

The Guardian has reported that the suspect alleged to have murdered Sir David Amess received support under the government’s counter-terrorism programme. 

There are calls for a crackdown on online abuse of public figures and social media anonymity in the aftermath of Sir David Amess’ murder.

Companies sponsoring COP26 have condemned it has “mismanaged” and “very last minute”, according to The Guardian.

 A 25-year-old man, believed to a Briton with Somali heritage, has been arrested over the murder of long-standing MP Sir David Amess.

Experts have warned that the NHS could see an exodus of family doctors if GPs are forced to see patients face-to-face again, The Guardian reports.