The Papers: 'Budget tax reprieve for pensioners' and 'Meghan dad net to widen'
Summary
UK newspapers focus on possible pension tax changes ahead of the Budget, debate over closer ties with the EU, and an investigation involving Thomas Markle. Other front-page stories cover a reported BBC compensation payment, falling European luxury sales, and defence spending.Key Facts
- The Times reports that Chancellor John Healey may raise the tax-free allowance to protect about one million low-income pensioners from income tax.
- The Times also reports that Healey has decided against reducing the amount of pension people can take as a tax-free lump sum.
- Several papers report that Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declined to rule out restoring freedom of movement between the UK and the EU, prompting criticism from Brexit supporters.
- The Daily Mirror reports that an investigation into allegations against Thomas Markle could widen to the United States and Mexico; Markle denies the allegations.
- The Daily Telegraph reports that the BBC agreed to pay £400,000 to a Jewish documentary maker who claimed she faced anti-Semitism and bullying, without admitting liability.
- The Financial Times reports that European luxury goods sales have fallen as demand from Chinese consumers eases, while uncertainty linked to AI-driven stock movements is also affecting demand.
- The i Paper reports that Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says the UK will lead from the front as defence spending is set to receive a Budget boost.
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