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The Papers: 'I'll axe stamp duty' and 'My Maddie hoax agony'

The Papers: 'I'll axe stamp duty' and 'My Maddie hoax agony'

Summary

The article reports on various news stories featured in UK newspapers, focusing primarily on Kemi Badenoch's promise to remove stamp duty for main home purchases as explained at a Conservative Party event. Other stories include Victoria Beckham discussing her eating disorder, warnings of an economic impact from AI by financial institutions, and Kate McCann giving testimony related to a person allegedly claiming to be her missing daughter, Madeleine.

Key Facts

  • Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, plans to remove stamp duty for main homes.
  • Her announcement took place during a speech at the Conservative Party conference.
  • The proposed change aims to make home ownership more accessible.
  • It is suggested the £9 billion tax cut will be funded by reducing welfare and waste.
  • Victoria Beckham discusses her past eating disorder in a new Netflix documentary.
  • The Bank of England and IMF warn that rapid AI growth could disrupt the stock market.
  • Kate McCann, mother of missing girl Madeleine McCann, gave testimony related to her alleged stalker.
  • Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007 during a family vacation in Portugal.

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