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A variety of stories lead Tuesday’s papers. The Guardian says Labour wants to give local development authorities in England “sweeping powers” to buy land at a “fraction of its potential cost” if they want to build on it. It says that, under the plans, officials could use compulsory purchase orders to buy land without having to include a premium currently granted to land on which a developer hopes to secure planning permission.

Guardian Front Page 18th of March 2025

The PM’s plan to impose substantial cuts to disability benefits has triggered rapidly intensifying objections from economists, campaigners and party colleagues, who warn that vulnerable people will be disproportionately affected.

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Guardian Front Page 14th of March 2025

The health secretary intends to abolish NHS England under the PM’s watch, aiming to streamline oversight and boost local control in an effort to tackle staff shortages, reduce waiting times, and address concerns about past reorganisations.

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