Times Front Page 16th of October 2024
A proposed law on assisted dying, which would allow terminally ill patients in Britain to end their lives if agreed upon by doctors and a judge, is being debated by MPs in a first vote on the matter.
A proposed law on assisted dying, which would allow terminally ill patients in Britain to end their lives if agreed upon by doctors and a judge, is being debated by MPs in a first vote on the matter.
The Daily Mirror reveals that Thomas Tuchel is being considered to succeed Gareth Southgate as England’s first German manager.
A government minister has pledged to resolve a situation where thousands of carers have been put into debt due to repayment demands linked to benefit overpayments, following a significant investigation into the issue and potential breaches of regulations.
Sir Keir Starmer and his family are at the centre of a controversy involving backstage access to a Taylor Swift concert, after police were reportedly pressured into providing an escort and a private meeting with the singer and her mother.
Neil Ruddock, the ex-Liverpool player, confessed to deceiving his teammates by cheating on the Daily Star’s notoriously challenging crossword for financial gain.
The Daily Express reports that Esther Rantzen is urging the public to contact their MPs in support of the assisted dying Bill ahead of its parliamentary discussion on Wednesday.
The i highlights warnings from economists and Labour MPs to the chancellor that a national insurance hike may adversely affect wages and consumer spending.
Rachel Reeves has changed her stance on the proposed increase in National Insurance contributions, acknowledging it could negatively impact workers’ wages and lead to significant tax rises.
The Independent reports that Mervyn King, former Bank of England governor, advises Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase national insurance in her upcoming Budget.
Rachel Reeves has discovered a £40 billion funding shortfall before her upcoming Budget, significantly exceeding earlier projections, reports the Financial Times.
The Prime Minister has endorsed a plan to provide weight loss injections to help individuals return to work, which is part of a broader strategy to boost the economy and alleviate pressure on the NHS.
Rachel Reeves has cautioned businesses to brace for potential tax rises under a potential Labour government, addressing concerns about economic impacts and the need for sustained national investment.
The Daily Mirror reports that the BBC is investigating allegations of a racist “joke” made by Brendan O’Carroll, star of Mrs Brown’s Boys.
Rachel Reeves’s suggestion of a potential increase in employer national insurance contributions has led to claims of Labour possibly reneging on a manifesto pledge, reports The Guardian.
The Daily Mail focuses on the trial of Sara Sharif’s father, who stands accused of her murder through physical assault.
A recent survey has revealed that one in three people resort to spending time in the garden shed to avoid interactions with their partner, sometimes for as long as four hours at a time.
Urfan Sharif called the police from Pakistan, stating that his daughter, Sara Sharif, died following an incident described as “legal punishment,” during a trial that heard his account.
The Daily Telegraph reveals that the government plans to offer weight-loss injections to the unemployed, aiming to reduce obesity and boost employment.
According to the i, the Chancellor is expected to announce an increase in national insurance contributions for employers in the forthcoming Budget.
The Independent reports that Afghan special forces and their families will be allowed to resettle in the UK after new evidence confirmed their UK payments.
The Financial Times reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has strongly hinted at an increase in business taxes in the upcoming Budget.
A father from Pakistan reportedly admitted to physically disciplining his ten-year-old daughter, explaining his actions as a form of legal punishment for her misbehaviour.