Axel Rudakubana, the 18-year-old accused of murdering three young girls in Southport in July, has faced new charges related to terrorism and the production of deadly ricin poison. According to various publications, including The Guardian and The Daily Mirror, police found al-Qaeda training manuals and ricin in Rudakubana’s home during a search. The manuals reportedly contained advice on terrorism, urban warfare, and establishing cells.
The case has prompted questions from politicians and the media over why it took so long for the police to announce the new charges. The Daily Mail has suggested the lack of speedy action raises suspicions about the suppression of information. Tory leadership contenders Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch have also expressed concerns about the timing of the announcement.
Meanwhile, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce in Wednesday’s Budget that the minimum wage will increase from April next year. However, the i reports that many people and businesses are also expecting tax increases. Reeves has vowed to “reject austerity” by funding investment in hospitals, schools, and homes.
Finally, the Financial Times reports that the cost of government borrowing has hit its highest level since the election, on the eve of the Budget. Investors are preparing for Reeves to borrow more than £20bn a year, in order to fund the government’s investment program
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