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The Times leads with remarks from China’s ambassador to the UK who has reportedly said Britain will “have to bear the consequences” of making an enemy of Beijing.

The chancellor has drawn up proposals to “exempt homebuyers from paying any stamp duty under plans to kickstart Britain’s economy”, The Times reports.

In an interview with The Times, Chancellor Rishi Sunak says Britain needs to keep spending money in pubs and restaurants after they reopen to avoid another job crisis in the hospitality sector. 

The Times writes that Prince Andrew has insisted he is willing to help the FBI inquiry after British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was charged over her alleged involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal.

The Times leads on comments from the Bank of England’s chief economist, who says the UK economy has bounced back faster than expected, with the coronavirus recession likely to be half as bad as the Bank had feared in May.

The Times leads with Boris Johnson promising on Wednesday to lead Britain out of the coronavirus crisis with an economic recovery plan as bold as Franklin D Roosevelt’s New Deal. 

The Times leads with a government spending pledge on schools.

England’s chief medical officer has warned that COVID-19 will flare up again if people do not enjoy the summer weather responsibly, The Times reports.