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The government’s decision to add France to its quarantine list has prompted a “scramble” among British holidaymakers to book trains, ferries and flights home before the new rules kick in, according to the Times’ front page lead. The Channel Tunnel service has said its services are “absolutely chocca”, while cross-channel ferries and European airlines are already operating reduced services, the paper says. It warns that the scale of demand could see people forced to stay on their holidays and self-isolate when they return, leading to children missing their first week of the new school term. The Times also reports a “revolt” by Tory MPs over the “shambolic” handling of A-level results. As data showed the government’s marking system had hit some of the most disadvantaged students hardest, the paper says many Tory MPs have voiced fears it could jeopardise their hold on seats taken from Labour in northern England.

Times Front Page 10th of November 2025

Tim Davie resigned as BBC director-general, and head of news Deborah Turness also quit, after criticism of coverage and a misleading edit of a speech by President Trump. The BBC apologised, ordered an independent review, and begun the process to appoint successors.

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Times Front Page 8th of November 2025

Rachel Reeves plans to curb tax advantages of salary sacrifice pension contributions in the budget, aiming to raise about £2bn. The change would reduce NI perks for staff and employers, trimming take-home pay and pension growth, while keeping the 25% tax‑free lump sum.

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Times Front Page 7th of November 2025

Rachel Reeves has asked the OBR to model income tax rises to help repair the public finances ahead of her fiscal plan. Options include adjustments to rates and thresholds. The Bank of England says uncertainty over possible rises is already weighing on growth.

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Times Front Page 6th of November 2025

Ministers face scrutiny after an individual accused of misconduct, a foreign national due for removal, was mistakenly released and spent six days in the community before the error was found. The justice secretary gave incorrect details in Parliament, while David Lammy did not deliver a prepared statement.

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