The Observer reports on the state of the National Health Service (NHS) in England and the decade-long failure to address urgent repairs in hospitals. The headlines warn that patients are at risk due to the cost of dealing with the backlog having almost tripled since 2015 to £2.7bn. The newspaper also covers the backlash by Labour over proposals to build 41 new waste incinerators to burn household and commercial rubbish.
The Sunday Times reports that education secretary Bridget Phillipson has stated that middle-class people would support the introduction of VAT on private school fees. This comes ahead of the 20% surcharge being applied for the first time. Baroness Charlotte Owen, a former aide of Boris Johnson, is campaigning against deepfake porn by introducing a private member’s bill to the Lords.
The Sunday Telegraph analyses the financial plight of middle-class families and warns that they could face an £8,000 increase in their overall tax bills in 2025. This is due to analysis carried out by the paper. It also reports on historian and TV presenter Lucy Worsley who is campaigning against the glamorisation of the murder of women for entertainment. The newspaper further notes that the first pill to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is being studied for use on the NHS.
Kemi Badenoch’s feud with Nigel Farage makes the Mail on Sunday headlines. Conservative leader Badenoch accused Farage of “fakery” over Reform membership numbers is escalating. The Reform UK leader has demanded an apology from Badenoch. The newspaper also features a story on Charlie Lawson’s autobiography revealing his “wild nights out” with Katie Price.
The Sunday Express leads with the UK announcing £4.5m to help prosecutors hunt down Russian war criminals in Ukraine. The money will help towards helping Kyiv document, investigate and prosecute perpetrators.
The Sunday Mirror shares the heartwarming story of a mother who met the little girl who received her daughter’s heart.
The Sun on Sunday reports a new Apprentice contestant was found with a half-naked rival in her hotel room during filming. This allegedly broke a “no touching” rule set by the show’s producers.
The Daily Star Sunday warns about the rise of killer robot fridges. The newspaper warns that if smart fridges start “speaking” to each other, everyday objects could go rogue and lead to a robot takeover
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