What the papers say – October 11
The goings-on of Westminster once again feature heavily across the nation’s newspapers, with headlines on Labour leading the charge.
As the 100th day of the new Government fast approaches, the focus of the Financial Times, the Daily Mail, and The Independent are all the same: Tax hikes on the horizon.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Friday 11 October https://t.co/OEg6kULvJm pic.twitter.com/p6Ab7id1ui
— Financial Times (@FT) October 10, 2024
Friday's DAILY MAIL: Reeves tax hike plan that 'will cost billions'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/9KeI6KzcFq
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) October 10, 2024
Friday's front page (11/10/24) from The Independent: pic.twitter.com/SlkwODrvp5
— The Independent (@Independent) October 10, 2024
While the Daily Express splashes on those already feeling the pinch after the Government cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners across the UK.
Friday's DAILY EXPRESS: 'Impossible choice' to heat or eat#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/u1LsWvW6Lf
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) October 10, 2024
The Times leads on plans to drum up more funds to help boost Britain once again, with a headline that reads: “Workers bill set to help unions raise Labour cash.”
Friday's TIMES: Workers bill set to help unions raise Labour cash#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/g0N5aWewRt
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) October 10, 2024
The i reports on some good news for carers under Labour’s flagship employment rights Bill: It is time for a pay rise.
Friday's i: Carers set for pay rise under new Rayner law#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/T88INhx5Lc
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) October 10, 2024
On the topic of health, the Daily Telegraph reports that private hospitals across the UK will come to the rescue of the NHS.
Friday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: Private hospitals to rescue the NHS#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ZuVi8thh8V
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) October 10, 2024
Moving away from British politics, the Daily Mirror and The Sun instead focus on a royal update as the Princess of Wales appears to be very much on the mend.
Friday's DAILY MIRROR: Smiling, caring, hugging Kate is back#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OVkFADnXUZ
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) October 10, 2024
Friday's SUN: We're here for you#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/gWMh4PZLHX
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) October 10, 2024
Looking abroad, The Guardian leads on claims of intentional attacks by Israeli forces on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, sparking fresh accusations of breaches of international law.
Friday's GUARDIAN: UN says Israel deliberately fired on its peacekeepers#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/XdsntZL8RO
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) October 10, 2024
The Metro kept it simple, with a headline on Hurricane Milton that says: “Phew!”
Friday's METRO: Phew!#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/crjzsg1bAJ
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) October 10, 2024
And, lastly, the Daily Star splashes with a piece on Only Fools and Horses star David Jason, who has backed the newspaper’s campaign to preserve the classic British put-down.
Friday's DAILY STAR: Del Boy: Save our gits and plonkers#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/jOdP2hK27B
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) October 10, 2024