2024-08-28
Financial Times Front Page 28th of August 2024
The Financial Times highlights Sir Keir Starmer’s warning that the upcoming autumn Budget will be “painful,” suggesting potential tax increases by the Labour government in October.
The Financial Times highlights Sir Keir Starmer’s warning that the upcoming autumn Budget will be “painful,” suggesting potential tax increases by the Labour government in October.
The long-awaited Oasis reunion has been confirmed, sparking excitement among fans as Noel and Liam Gallagher announce their return to the music scene.
Recent data reveals that police officers have largely ceased pursuing shoplifters, resulting in a significant decrease in enforcement actions.
The Ministry of Defence is cutting back on military training exercises in order to fund pay rises for troops, responding to a £400 million budget shortfall.
The Daily Telegraph reports that police are allowing knife and sex offenders to avoid prosecution if they apologise.
NHS mental health referrals for anxiety among under-18s in the UK have more than doubled compared to pre-pandemic levels, highlighting a significant rise in children experiencing severe anxiety.
Sven-Göran Eriksson, the renowned Swedish football manager, has passed away at the age of 76, with his final words before his death being, “Don’t be sorry, smile… it’s been fantastic”.
Nigel Farage has warned of significant surprises in Labour’s forthcoming Budget, expressing concerns about the potential backlash from decisions such as the elimination of winter fuel payments.
Experts are warning that AI-driven killer robots could soon start targeting humans independently unless global action is taken to regulate AI technology.
Significant safety concerns have been raised at one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is owned by a Kuwaiti state fund and has received almost £500 million in public funds, according to an investigation.