Metro leads with the news that a chickenpox vaccine is going to be given to children as part of routine GP appointments from next year. The paper notes that no childhood vaccine in England is currently hitting its 95% uptake target, reporting that the chickenpox vaccine both helps prevent children developing severe symptoms and needing to take time off school.
The Times also reports on the chickenpox vaccine, stating that it will be combined with the ones for measles, mumps and rubella, making it into a new MMRV jab. The paper says it will be offered to more than 500,000 children in two doses, at 12 and 18 months – and is 98% effective.
The Daily Mail leads with a story about the new boss of supermarket chain Asda urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to stop “taxing everything”. The paper says Allan Leighton has offered a “stinging rebuke” of Reeves, blaming her policies on driving up prices and “hitting the pocket of the consumer”.
The Financial Times reports on concerns about the prospect of tax hikes in the Autumn Budget, relaying concerns in London’s financial services industry that Reeves will “target banks to help shore up the public finances”. The FT says the concerns are she will opt for a surcharge or a new bank levy to fill a “fiscal hole estimated by economists to be at least £20bn”.
The Daily Telegraph leads with a story about Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner reducing her tax bill by declaring her new flat in Hove as her main residence. The paper suggests Rayner has saved £40,000 by making the declaration on her new £800,000 flat.
The Guardian leads with the Russian envoys to the UK and EU being summoned after overnight air strikes on Ukraine’s capital. The massive wave of Russian attacks overnight killed at least 21 people, including four children, after a residential block was levelled – and also hit offices associated with the British Council and the EU Mission in Kyiv.
The Daily Express leads with a story about French police not wanting to get into the Channel to prevent small boats leaving for Britain. French union chiefs say officers lack the equipment, training and order of how to intercept the vessels.
The Sun leads with a story about the Home Office hiring staff to teach “balloon craft and floristry to migrants facing the boot”. The paper says these teachers, which include painting and hairdressing experts, are wanted at the immigration removal centre in Heathrow Airport.
The Daily Mirror leads with a story about Prince Harry possibly meeting the King for the first time in nearly two years when he visits London over the next two weeks. The paper notes that hopes are growing for a “healing” of the “family rift”.
The Daily Star leads with a story about UK politicians using robots to write speeches and letters. The paper says those doing this will be “lucky to be back at the next election”.
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