What the papers say – October 5
Labour’s upcoming budget continues to lead Saturday’s headlines.
The Daily Telegraph splashes on cabinet backlash over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to cut nearly £2 billion from the foreign aid budget.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Foreign aid cut sparks Cabinet rebellion' #TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 4, 2024
FT Weekend says the chancellor is making plans for a multi-million-pound capital program to be unveiled in the upcoming budget.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Saturday 5 October https://t.co/VPpyQYEfGW pic.twitter.com/upMiD29FDP
— Financial Times (@FT) October 4, 2024
The Daily Express reports one in four pensioners impacted by changes to winter fuel payments are over 80 years old.
EXPRESS: Disgraceful! #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/UR6PW5wSp4
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 4, 2024
More than seven million people will get access to maternity pay, sick pay and unfair dismissal as the Government overhauls workers’ rights, according to The Times.
TIMES: Staff to get more rights from first say at work #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/mTSCiXcxy8
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 4, 2024
The i splashes on claims that intelligence sources believe Benjamin Netanyahu may authorise strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
I WEEKEND: UK warning to Israel #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/FBr3cvUnxO
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 4, 2024
The Guardian leads on claims corrupt police helped ex-Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed persecute his staff.
Tomorrow’s Guardian front page #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/JmSshizWqr
— Clare Margetson (@claremargetson) October 4, 2024
In entertainment news, the Daily Mirror reports Nick Knowles will sit out upcoming Strictly Come Dancing episodes due to a knee injury.
Saturday's front page: showbiz bombshell!#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/iQ964UtK1Y pic.twitter.com/zz05rUIOUR
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 4, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star claims a hurricane is heading toward Britain.
Saturday's front page: Beam Us Up Scotty#Tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/zn4lIeyACz pic.twitter.com/XA0TpumKrs
— Daily Star (@dailystar) October 4, 2024