What the papers say – February 29
Politics takes centre stage on the front pages of several newspapers on Thursday.
The Daily Telegraph concentrates on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt planning to cut non dom tax status in the Budget.
The front page of today's Daily Telegraph:
'Hunt looks at ditching non-dom tax perk'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 29, 2024
The i also concentrates on the Budget, saying there will be no changes to the child benefits scheme, according to Mr Hunt, as he has “bigger priorities”.
Thursday’s i – “Budget won’t fix UK’s ‘unfair’ £50,000 child benefit rule – so Hunt can afford tax cuts” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/J1f8d49OxU
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 28, 2024
The Daily Mirror focuses on Labour’s claims that the party will inherit the “worst economic challenge” the UK has faced since the Second World War if they oust the Conservatives at the next election.
Thursday’s Daily MIRROR: “Never Had It So Bad” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/EOoVVk4KK3
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 28, 2024
The Daily Mail and The Times concentrate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak telling police last night to get tougher on pro-Palestine protesters.
Thursday’s Daily MAIL: “PM Tells Police Chiefs: Time To End ‘Mob Rule’ “ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/1oscLihZX5
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 28, 2024
Thursday’s TIMES: “Save Britain from mob rule, Sunak tells police” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/uBa9a8IBNn
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 28, 2024
The Metro reports on the “bombshell ruling” for the Duke of Sussex as he lost a court case over his security detail, which was reduced after he stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
Thursday’s METRO: “You Are Not THAT Special” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/u8D4i2Jh9W
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 28, 2024
The Guardian says more than 30 ultra-processed foods are prevalent in the UK diet, putting people at serious risk.
Thursday’s GUARDIAN: “Largest review of ultra-processed food warns of 32 damaging effects” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/IBRJE9ZmsA
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 28, 2024
The Financial Times cites classified documents telling of Russia’s trigger-happy approach to taking up nuclear arms against other nations.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 29 February https://t.co/TfmtCAea7a pic.twitter.com/3tNHqNkrgB
— Financial Times (@FT) February 28, 2024
The Sun runs with a piece on Geri Halliwell’s husband, Red Bull Racing F1 boss Christian Horner, who has been cleared of wrongdoing over inappropriate behaviour.
On tomorrow's front page: Geri Halliwell ‘relieved & elated’ after weeks of hell as F1 husband Christian Horner cleared of sending improper textshttps://t.co/W3APTQbfcE pic.twitter.com/X75v1kutOk
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 28, 2024
And the Daily Star splashes with a message from Kellogg’s chief executive Gary Pilnick for families feeling the pinch to save money by eating cereal for dinner.
Thursday’s Daily STAR: “Let Them Eat Flakes” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/6LlSH3Gjxw
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 28, 2024