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The i says private schools have a plan to avoid paying the 20% VAT Labour has pledged to charge them if it wins the next election. The paper says the schools are urging parents to pay their fees years in advance on the assumption that those payments would still be tax exempt. Critics tell the paper that the loophole would benefit the wealthiest families.

i Front Page 2nd of February 2026

Andrew and Labour peer Peter Mandelson are urged to testify to US lawmakers after new Epstein revelations. The PM faces calls to strip Mandelson’s peerage and expel him from Labour. Andrew may face legal action in Britain. Ministers say cooperation is needed to deliver justice for victims.

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i Front Page 31st of January 2026

New polling shows 51% want Labour to change leader, with only 21% backing the PM to stay. His rating drops to a record -49. For the first time he loses support from voters who backed Labour in 2024. Andy Burnham leads potential replacements on 24%. Reform leads: 32%, Labour 20%, Tories 17%, Greens 13%.

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i Front Page 30th of January 2026

Ministers plan to restart deportations of asylum seekers to Syria. The Home Secretary is pushing enforced returns despite officials’ concerns about safety and conditions. Modelled partly on Danish policy, the move forms part of wider reforms to cut small‑boat crossings.

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i Front Page 29th of January 2026

The US issued an ultimatum to Tehran: halt its nuclear programme and agree to talks or face military action from a rapidly assembled naval force. Tehran says it is ready to respond. Reports suggest residents are leaving the capital amid fears of an imminent incident.

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