Independent Front Page 4th of August 2023
The Independent reports on forecasts of high mortgage rates and a stagnant economy in Britain until 2026.
The Independent reports on forecasts of high mortgage rates and a stagnant economy in Britain until 2026.
The Daily Express’s front page covers police chiefs being criticised over the Greenpeace protest at Rishi Sunak’s constituency home.
The Daily Telegraph reveals Rishi Sunak’s plan for the largest expansion of private sector involvement in the NHS since Tony Blair’s time as prime minister to tackle record backlogs.
The Times reports Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s warning that Britain is in a “low-growth trap”, facing high interest rates until the next general election.
Rishi Sunak is urged by MPs to support the struggling economy as there will be no relief from rising interest rates until next year, according to The Guardian.
The Daily Star claims holidaymakers must beware, as too much sun exposure could lead to baldness.
A Greenpeace protest on the prime minister’s mansion roof and the need to review Rishi Sunak’s protection plans makes the front page of the Daily Mail.
The Daily Mirror brands Conservative Minister Mel Stride “out of touch” for encouraging financially strained over-50s to work in takeaway delivery.
The i highlights homeowners’ three-year mortgage pain, with six million households facing significant rate hikes as fixed-rate deals expire.
Metro covers politicians and security experts’ condemnation of Greenpeace activists who draped black fabric over Rishi Sunak’s mansion roof in North Yorkshire.
Interest rates hitting a 15-year high without signs of easing is the lead story in the Financial Times.