The Papers: 'Kicking up a storm' and 'Burnham plots homes tax raid'
Summary
Several UK newspapers focus on the controversy around the changing kick-off time for the England vs. Mexico World Cup match. Other stories include plans by Andy Burnham to raise taxes on expensive homes and an investigation into Nigel Farage’s funding from a convicted crypto-gambler.Key Facts
- The England vs. Mexico World Cup match kick-off time changed, upsetting pub owners and fans.
- England footballer Harry Kane encourages fans to stay up late to support the team if they advance.
- The German embassy in the UK says German fans will support England in the match.
- Andy Burnham plans to lower the tax threshold on expensive homes to £1.5 million, potentially affecting over 150,000 households.
- The Tony Blair Institute warned against raising capital gains tax, saying it would send the wrong message.
- Nigel Farage is being investigated for possibly not declaring funding support from a crypto-gambler with a US wire fraud conviction; his party denies any rule breach.
- HS2, the UK’s high-speed rail project, spent £77.8 million on consultants in one year and £46.8 billion overall, with final costs still unknown.
- The Observer reports that President Donald Trump and his family have made significant personal profits from his time in office.
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