i Front Page 27th of July 2024
Hundreds of thousands face travel disruption until Monday as French rail network is hit by coordinated arson attacks hours before the Olympic opening ceremony, raising fears over security.
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A variety of stories lead Thursday’s papers. The i says analysis indicates that pledges made so far by Labour would cost £20bn and require the equivalent of a 3p rise in income tax. It quotes Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, saying the fund-raising measures the party has proposed – such as charging VAT on private school fees and ending the non-dom status – would be “drops in the ocean”. Labour tells the paper it faces “tough choices” but says it will explain how it will fund its plans.
i Front Page 26th of July 2024
The i reports that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves face pressure to protect pension tax relief as Treasury officials advocate for stricter measures.
i Front Page 25th of July 2024
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is attempting to form a coalition of rebel independent MPs and suspended Labour allies to challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership on issues such as the two-child benefit cap.
i Front Page 24th of July 2024
The UK must prepare for potential conflict within three years due to increasing threats from nations such as Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, as warned by the new Army chief.