The Papers: 'Milkshake tax looms' and 'No beer in Benidorm'
Summary
The UK's Labour party plans to extend a tax to include more sugary drinks to battle obesity, prompting reactions that it might break a promise of not raising taxes for working people. Meanwhile, a large-scale power outage has affected several parts of Spain and Portugal, causing problems such as stuck elevators and disrupted tourism.Key Facts
- The Labour party in the UK plans to enlarge an existing tax to include some sugary drinks like San Pellegrino and Ribena.
- There are concerns that this action might break a promise of not raising taxes for people with regular jobs.
- A large power cut occurred in Spain and Portugal, affecting millions of people.
- This was described as the biggest power failure in 20 years, with 286 people getting stuck in elevators in Spain.
- The power cut disrupted tourism, with less access to goods and services in popular destinations.
- The cause of the power outage is under investigation, with some citing a "rare weather event".
- The power outage has raised questions about the ability of power networks to meet demand, as countries shift from fossil fuels to electricity.
- At the same time, Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK, suggests he's willing for his party to cooperate with the Conservatives under certain conditions.
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