Teachers and NHS staff could receive above inflation pay increases, according to The Sunday Telegraph. However, Labour Party officials are said to have budgeted for a 3% increase and fear that any higher recommendation could breach their promise not to increase taxes or borrowing, only two weeks into power. Meanwhile, the new Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has given her first newspaper interview to The Observer where she emphasized expanding opportunities for working-class children by including more arts subjects and sports in the curriculum.
The Sunday Times reports that universities are facing a financial crisis with three leading institutions believed to be in serious peril. The government is also drawing up plans to merge two medium-sized universities and there is growing concern that an emergency rescue package may be needed to prevent further bankruptcies. On the other side of the Atlantic, President Biden’s re-election campaign is under attack, with The Observer stating that he is resisting demands to step down, whilst The Sunday Times reports that the President feels betrayed by calls for Vice President Harris to be crowned leader.
Another UK safety concern is focused on in The Daily Mail, which highlights how all new MPs are to be given panic alarms due to fears for their safety. These alarms have location trackers to quickly dispatch police to their position if set off. The Mirror, meanwhile, reports that an unnamed male contestant on the BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing” has made bullying allegations against a female professional.
Continuing with UK affairs, the Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, has told The Sunday Telegraph that every river in England is polluted. He has accused water companies of hiding the true extent of sewage spills and plans to introduce new systems to monitor the problem, including independent scrutiny to prevent data manipulation. Finally, The Sunday Express reports that the Labour Party is planning a new law to reconnect the UK with the EU on product safety rules, which is leading former cabinet ministers to accuse party leader Keir Starmer of betraying the Leave campaign. However, Labour Party sources deny these claims
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