Times Front Page 2nd of November 2024
Care homes and GP practices may face closure due to increased tax burdens and rising insurance contributions, prompting concerns over potential impacts on elderly care services.
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Ex-cabinet minister Michael Gove has lent his support to Conservative leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak, writing in the Times that Liz Truss’ campaign has been a “holiday from reality” and that her proposed tax cuts will put “the stock options of FTSE 100 executives” before the poorest. Mr Gove also announced he is stepping away from front-line politics. It is suggested that this is a signal that Mr Gove is making the case for Mr Sunak sincerely, as he believes his frontbench career is over, regardless of who gets the keys to No 10.
Times Front Page 31st of October 2024
The Chancellor has announced the Budget for 2024, indicating a significant increase in public borrowing by £32 billion per year and raising taxes to the highest level on record, alongside concerns from economists about the potential stagnation of economic growth due to downgraded forecasts.
Times Front Page 30th of October 2024
Two Conservative leadership candidates accused the government of withholding information related to the Southport incident, claiming concern over a potential cover-up and emphasising the need for transparency in the investigation.