Reports of an income tax threshold freeze in Rachel Reeves’ upcoming budget is splashed across several front pages this Saturday, with the i’s headline warning of income tax rises “for millions” from 2028. Meanwhile, the paper’s international pages are concerned with analysing the significance of the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
The Financial Times also leads on what it labels as a “stealth” tax, with the paper calculating that an extension of the freeze on personal tax thresholds beyond 2028 could raise £7bn. Looking to Europe, the front page also carries an image depicting disgruntled Italian auto workers demanding more EU support towards a “green transition”.
Similarly, The Times leads on Reeves’ budget plans, suggesting one million people could be drawn into paying tax at higher rates – though notes the chancellor is also set to promise a “cash injection” for the NHS. Separately, Queen Camilla is pictured in Sydney, where she and King Charles reportedly received “a wet and windy but ultimately warm reception”.
Saturday’s Daily Telegraph also splashes on the chancellor’s tax plans, warning of a “tax triple whammy” that could “target” fuel duty, inheritance tax and freeze income tax thresholds. The paper also focuses on a “new NHS gender service” in its second lead, suggesting the recommendations of the Cass Review have been ignored.
For the Daily Mail, the major story is Labour’s tax plans, described by the paper as a “raid on your holidays”. But like many papers, there is also a front page focus on singer Cheryl, after she paid tribute to her former partner, One Direction star Liam Payne, following his death.
The Mirror leads on that statement under the headline “Cheryl’s heartache” in the aftermath of her ex-partner’s fall from a Buenos Aires hotel. She and Payne shared a child, who is pictured with his dad in a black-and-white inset picture.
The Sun also leads on Payne’s death for the second day in a row, with a report focusing on his medical issues over the past year.
