The UK newspapers are reporting on a variety of stories today, including the Spring Budget, the royal family, and international politics.
The Daily Telegraph leads with claims that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering eliminating non-dom status in the upcoming budget to fund tax cuts for millions of workers. The Times reports on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s meeting with police chiefs, during which he called for better protection for the nation’s democratic institutions from protesters. Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror notes that Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Labour will inherit the “worst economic challenge” since World War II if they win the next election.
The Financial Times reports on Russia’s potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, with the paper claiming that President Vladimir Putin has rehearsed how he would use them in an early stage of conflict with a major world power. The Guardian reports on a review of ultra-processed foods that has warned of 32 damaging effects, highlighting that more than half of the average diet in the UK and US now consists of such foods.
The UK newspapers also feature stories about the royal family, with the Daily Mail asking “What is going on with the royals?” after Prince William pulled out of a memorial service and Catherine has not been seen in public for weeks. The Sun chooses to focus on Red Bull Racing F1 boss Christian Horner’s wife, Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, who was reportedly relieved and elated after her husband was cleared of sending improper messages to a female employee.
Finally, the Daily Star reports on Kellogg’s boss Gary Pilnick’s advice to families struggling with the cost of living crisis, suggesting they could save money by eating cereal for dinner. Dame Esther Rantzen also makes headlines for her latest criticism of the government’s stance on assisted dying
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