Sir Keir Starmer’s brother, Nick, has died from cancer at the age of 60. The Daily Mirror reports on the sad news as it calls it a “Boxing Day tragedy.” The Prime Minister paid his tribute by calling Nick “wonderful” and saying that he faced life’s challenges with “courage and good humour.”
In a rather unusual political development, tech billionaire Elon Musk has offered to help Reform UK beat the Conservatives. The Daily Telegraph reports Nigel Farage claiming that Mr Musk has been a great help by connecting young people with his party. The Tesla CEO has also promised to make a “reasonable-sized” donation to Reform UK. The rest of the paper covers fitness guru Joe Wicks and claims local councils will get powers to fine people for climbing trees in parks.
The Times reports that millions of homeowners in the UK will be given grants and cheap loans to convert their properties to solar power. The government’s plan is to hit its 2030 clean energy pledge. However, the program still requires approval from Treasury. The Times’ leading picture shows Sarah Beeny, a TV presenter, and property developer recovering from cancer.
The i Weekend leads with a story about how water companies in England have been fined just £2 by regulator Ofwat since 2021 for breaching regulations. The paper captures campaigners calling the fine “pathetic.” Meanwhile, the Daily Mail criticizes the government’s previously-announced increase in air passenger duty. The paper says that this will add to the prices of already expensive summer holidays for working-class British people.
The Guardian reports that over 1.5 million children in the UK are studying in rundown school buildings. The local inspection found that one school in Cumbria had to be vacated immediately because the floor was at risk of collapsing. Elsewhere, the paper talks about an investigation into the dilapidated state of UK schools, and Gavin and Stacey’s Ruth Jones performing as Nessa Jenkins on New Year’s Day on BBC Radio 4.
The Daily Express calls 2024 the “year of cancer vaccine” as Cancer Research reports more funding for cancer research than ever before. Elsewhere, actress and presenter Emilia Fox says she was excited to turn 50 this summer. The Sun reports on Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s decision to axe funding for a charity helping former players. Lastly, the Daily Star has former royal butler Paul Burrell claiming that the late Princess Diana’s spirit guided him to his husband-to-be
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