Newspaper headlines: Neets crisis called moral failure as credit crunch warning raises food fears
Tax and food costs
The Daily Telegraph reports that Chancellor John Healey is considering an income tax charge when business owners pass companies to the next generation. The paper says this could almost double the bill. The Treasury says tax decisions are for the Chancellor to announce at fiscal events, rather than comment on routinely amid rumours.
The Sun warns that government plans to ban some supermarket deals, including offers on bran flakes, porridge and fruit juice, could push up the cost of grocery staples. A government spokesperson says changes will aim to help families make healthier choices while keeping food affordable. The Daily Express reports farmers are calling for the prime minister to scrap the family farm tax ahead of next week’s budget.
Politics and public affairs
The i Paper reports Lord David Blunkett’s warning that changing the UK voting system could lead to “Israeli-style politics”. The former Labour cabinet minister suggests proportional representation could replace first-past-the-post. A Labour MP tells the paper that Andy Burnham might become the last prime minister of a majority Labour government.
The Independent reports a new Institute for Public Policy Research report arguing that the UK should rejoin the EU, citing Russian aggression and Donald Trump’s unpredictability. The Daily Mail says at least 200,000 people have received the right to remain since the government promised a crackdown, with 5,000 people per week gaining indefinite leave to remain after living in the UK for at least five years following legal arrival on visas.
Paris and other headlines
The Guardian reports that French President Emmanuel Macron condemned “unbridled violence” after protests in Paris. The paper says there were 2,000 arrests, public buildings burned and hundreds of shops looted. The Independent also reports on the city’s cleanup after a weekend of violence and destruction.
The Financial Times reports that $10tn (£7.5tn) in US infrastructure plans, mostly involving data centres, faces delays, public opposition and shaky investors. The Telegraph also reports that the BBC has suspended embedded Civil Service fact-checkers who worked on sensitive topics. The BBC says its journalists and editors make all editorial decisions in line with its guidelines.
Key points
- Andy Burnham says one million young people are not in education, employment or training.
- The Sun warns a proposed ban on some supermarket deals could raise grocery costs.
- Farmers are urging the prime minister to scrap the family farm tax ahead of next week’s budget.
- The Guardian reports 2,000 arrests amid violence and destruction in Paris.