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Many of the papers focus on the tensions between central government and local leaders, as Greater Manchester avoided being placed under the top tier of coronavirus restrictions. The i says Tory MPs in the north of England have backed Greater Manchester’s Labour Mayor Andy Burnham in his “revolt” against the prime minister. Meanwhile, London, Essex, York, North East Derbyshire, Chesterfield, Erewash, Elmbridge, and Barrow in Furness, have been placed under the second-highest level of restrictions.

i Front Page 17th of March 2025

Liz Kendall’s proposed changes to disability benefits, including tighter eligibility rules and revised support measures, have sparked growing resistance from backbenchers despite No 10’s concessions, amid fears these plans could disproportionately impact vulnerable individuals.

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i Front Page 14th of March 2025

Streeting’s sweeping takeover of the £192bn health service heralds a major shake-up that promises to streamline bureaucracy, cut thousands of jobs and invest in frontline care, although staff have already expressed alarm over the scale of planned workforce reductions.

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i Front Page 13th of March 2025

Treasury proposals to cut sickness and disability benefits are prompting a heated stand-off, with Labour MPs pushing back to safeguard the vulnerable and No 10 scrambling to contain backlash over the potential reforms.

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