Newspaper Round Up: 30th of January 2025

Times Front Page 30th of January 2025

A proposal to abandon a safeguarding measure in assisted dying legislation is under consideration by UK MPs, raising concerns about the role of judges in ensuring the protection of vulnerable individuals, particularly amid debates on maintaining proper scrutiny and adding necessary warnings in the process.

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i Front Page 30th of January 2025

Chancellor Reeves outlines a vision to stimulate the UK economy through tax changes, increased infrastructure projects like airport expansions and a new rail line, while addressing borrowing concerns and enhancing workers’ rights.

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Daily Mail Front Page 30th of January 2025

The Chancellor’s investment strategy, focusing on the expansion of Heathrow Airport, has ignited significant debate within Labour, facing resistance from the London mayor and key party donors, while concerns about the project’s environmental impact and financial viability are also being raised.

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Guardian Front Page 30th of January 2025

The Chancellor’s proposal for expanding Heathrow with a third runway, intended as a major growth initiative, faces significant opposition due to climate considerations, sparking debate over its alignment with the UK’s environmental goals.

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Independent Front Page 30th of January 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has endorsed the expansion of Heathrow Airport as part of a broader strategy to boost the UK’s economy through planning reforms and infrastructure development, yet faces opposition from Labour critics regarding the addition of a third runway amidst recent job losses at major companies and universities.

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Metro Front Page 30th of January 2025

The government has given its backing to projects aimed at rapid economic growth, including the construction of a third runway at Heathrow, funding for transport links in the Oxford-Cambridge “Silicon Valley,” and approval for a new mega-stadium at Old Trafford.

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