Majority of the front pages are highlighting the King’s recent health setbacks due to temporary side effects from his cancer treatment. Articles from the Daily Express, Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, The Times, Daily Mirror, and The Sun all focus on the King canceling engagements and returning home after experiencing these side effects. Despite the incident, sources indicate that his treatment is still progressing in the right direction.
The incident caused the King to cancel a visit to Birmingham and afternoon engagements with three ambassadors, as reported by The Times. However, sources mentioned by the paper reassure that this was a minor setback, with a planned state visit to Italy still set to proceed as scheduled. The Daily Mirror features a quote from a royal source expressing the King’s desire to resume his duties promptly, while also noting that the experienced side effects are a common occurrence with the treatment.
Away from the Royal health coverage, the i Paper leads with a story about European powers, including the UK, sending military officials to Ukraine to develop “operational plans” for a potential ceasefire with Russia. The initiative is aimed at establishing a “reassurance force” that could be deployed once a ceasefire is agreed upon. Meanwhile, Metro reports on concerns over potential tax increases in the autumn following the chancellor’s Spring Statement, emphasizing the need to address rising costs effectively through targeted measures.
The Financial Times leads with news of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal considering leaving the UK due to changes in tax legislation affecting “non-dom” residents. Mittal’s potential departure reflects a broader trend of wealthy individuals reevaluating their residency status in response to the evolving tax landscape. Additionally, the Daily Star offers some unusual advice for readers, advising them to stock up on essential supplies like toilet paper and tinned food in preparation for potential catastrophic events, echoing a sense of unease prevalent in the current global context
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