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    “Backlash Against Taxes” and “Diddly Squat to Live”

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    The headline on the front page of the newspaper says: "Reeves faces growing backlash from labor over tax squeeze for 'working people'"

    Next week’s budget has dominated several covers. The paper looks at what it says is “a growing Labor backlash over raising taxes for ‘working people'”.Some form of tax rise is expected, despite Labour’s manifest pledge that workers will not face increases.According to the paper, Labor MPs “raised concerns about the mixed messages sent by ministers ahead of the Budget”.A Labor MP told the i they were “very concerned” about the “understandable action” the chancellor and prime minister are trying to pull off.

    The headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph reads: "Workers' taxes will rise, Chancellor admits"

    The Daily Telegraph says Chancellor Rachel Reeves is essentially admitting that some working people will face tax rises.On Thursday, Reeves said he could only commit to not raising “key” taxes for workers.The paper also details “a growing backlash” to the Prime Minister’s recent comments that he will not count people who work but earn additional income from assets such as shares or property in his definition of “working people”. .

    Daily Mail front page headline reads: 'Starmer's insult to Britain'

    “Starmer’s ‘insult’ to Middle Britain” is the Daily Mail’s lead headline, referring to what it calls “a ferocious backlash” to the Prime Minister’s attempts to define what “working people” are.Sir Keir warned against “speculating” about what this meant for Labour’s fiscal policy.Among the people the Daily Mail spoke to who objected to his definition was Lancashire landlord and small business owner Patricia McGirr, who said the Prime Minister was not “out of touch” to think people like her were not they work for their money.

    The headline on the front page of the Times reads: "The budget will place a greater burden on business"

    The Times says the budget will put a greater burden on business.According to the paper, Rachel Reeves will face allegations that she broke Labour’s promise not to raise national insurance, which she is expected to argue is not a breach because it will not directly affect employees.The front page of The Times also features a picture of Kaleb Cooper, star of the documentary series Clarkson’s Farm, who was interviewed about his life as a farmer and father of two.

    The Sun's front page headline reads: "Drink, tree, meat, fun? I can have Diddly Squat if I want to keep living"

    An exclusive interview with Clarkson’s Farm star Jeremy Clarkson covers the front page of The Sun.The TV presenter recently underwent emergency heart surgery, but tells the paper he wasn’t scared until doctors told him he would need to make lifestyle adjustments to stay healthy.“I’m literally not allowed to have fun anymore,” Clarkson says.He adds that the worst part is that he has to change his diet to “lower his alarmingly high cholesterol”, which means he can no longer eat things like bacon, crisps and “proper milk”.

    The headline on the front page of the Financial Times reads: "The EU braced itself for a possible Trump victory"

    Financial Times leads EU preparations for a possible second Trump presidency. Polls suggest he and Kamala Harris are currently tied.EU officials are said to be holding daily meetings to discuss where a Trump administration could “cause the bloc the most pain”.According to people familiar with the talks, officials are discussing topics including how to withstand a “barrage” of trade tariffs, offset the end of US aid to Ukraine and maintain sanctions against Russia if the US decides to lift its own.

    Daily Mirror front page headline reads: 'Everyone needs a Florrie in their life'

    “Everyone needs a Florrie in their life,” reads the Daily Mirror’s front cover headline. It is accompanied by an image of actor Michael Sheen appearing to look at eight-year-old Florrie Bark, who won the Child of Courage trophy at the Pride of Britain Awards, which honors unsung heroes.Florrie, who has leukemia and is awaiting a lung transplant, has captured the hearts of many with her “infectious laugh and boundless charm,” according to the newspaper.The Mirror is among the organizations supporting Florrie in her bid to raise £1m by Christmas for her charity which helps children with cancer access education.

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