Newspaper headlines: 'Heading for IMF bailout' and 'Border farce!'

Newspaper headlines: 'Heading for IMF bailout' and 'Border farce!'

The Sunday Telegraph’s front page warns of a potential IMF bailout for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Professor Jagjit Chadha, a prominent economist, expressed concerns of an impending economic collapse, drawing parallels to the situation before the IMF loan of 1976. The image accompanying the headline features a young girl celebrating Ukraine’s independence day in Poland, a poignant moment symbolizing peace.

Meanwhile, the Sunday Express sheds light on a “border farce” as top civil servants in the Home Office allegedly received significant pay rises and bonuses amidst a surge in asylum claims. Some employees reportedly enjoyed salary hikes of up to 24%, sparking outrage over the allocation of funds during a challenging period for asylum seekers.

In another key development, the Sunday Times reports that Sir Keir Starmer plans to limit judges’ powers in asylum cases to expedite the deportation of failed asylum seekers. This move seeks to address the growing hotel crisis and streamline the asylum appeal system by assigning an independent commission to assess migrant appeals swiftly.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner faces scrutiny as The Sunday Mail reveals her purchase of a third home for £800,000, prompting demands from the opposition party for transparency regarding her council tax arrangements. Additionally, The Sun highlights Rayner’s property investments, dubbing her “3 pads Rayner” reminiscent of the moniker “two Jags” associated with a previous Labour deputy prime minister

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