2024-10-10
Daily Mirror Front Page 10th of October 2024
A judge has ruled that the teenager responsible for the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Holly Newton must be publicly identified.
A judge has ruled that the teenager responsible for the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Holly Newton must be publicly identified.
The Daily Mail reports that business leaders fear Labour’s employment reforms could create burdensome regulations that threaten job security.
Economists have calculated that to avoid a return to austerity, the government will need to raise an additional £25 billion annually, following Rachel Reeves’ commitment to not increase day-to-day spending.
The Prime Minister’s pledge to end austerity reportedly requires a £25 billion increase in taxes, highlighting the economic challenges faced by the government amidst plans for substantial public service investment.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned of an impending £25 billion tax increase, with concerns that it could lead to financial challenges similar to those experienced under previous administrations.
Certain office workers have been criticised for taking extended breaks under the guise of making tea, thereby allegedly gaining additional holiday time.
A new law introduced by Deputy PM Angela Rayner grants workers the right to request flexible working arrangements, requiring employers to provide one of eight valid reasons for any refusal.
Pensioners could face increased tax demands on their winter fuel payments, impacting around 120,000 individuals for the first time due to a freeze in the income allowance threshold.
Keir Starmer has proposed increasing employers’ National Insurance contributions as a way to generate additional revenue, potentially raising billions for financial initiatives led by Rachel Reeves.
The contest for the Conservative leadership sees candidates Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick, known for their hardline views, vying for the position as the party experiences a shift towards the right-wing following James Cleverly’s unexpected exit.