Observer Front Page 20th of October 2024
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to raise National Insurance contributions for businesses, aiming to close a £9 billion gap in NHS funding and bolster healthcare services.
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The Observer has a more environmental take on the G7 summit that will start in Cornwall on Friday. The paper says climate change progress “could be scuppered by developing nations if they are not given equitable access to vaccines”. It reports that the wealthiest nations have enough supplies to inoculate their populations “more than twice over”.
Observer Front Page 13th of October 2024
Labour leader Keir Starmer intervened in a cabinet disagreement to ensure the smooth continuation of an important global summit, expressing full confidence in Minister Pat McFadden amid tensions over the ferry operator P&O.
Observer Front Page 6th of October 2024
The UK government’s plan to impose a 20% VAT on private school fees from January 2024 faces growing criticism due to potential delays, with concerns raised by unions, tax experts, and school leaders about its impact on school admissions and teacher pay, as well as the Treasury’s refusal to confirm the start date.
Observer Front Page 22nd of September 2024
Keir Starmer pledges to defend public services from further austerity measures and protect working people as he seeks to unite Labour ahead of its annual conference.