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Lib Dems promise to double statutory pay for parental leave

Exclusive: Ed Davey’s party to offer huge increase in payments and expand time off by nine weeks

The Independent UK

Scrapping second leg of HS2 would be a ‘tragedy’, warns government tsar

Boris Johnson and David Cameron have also warned Rishi Sunak not to cut back the project, with the former saying it would ‘mutilate’ the planned rail network

The Independent UK

Gold-plated HS2 looks dead. So let’s run the numbers on a bronze-plated design

Savings from a curvier, less fast line need serious consideration as it would be a colossal waste to stop at Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer defends approach to EU as Tories claim he would ‘unpick’ Brexit

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer insisted his policy was aimed at maintaining standards, something the Government had also committed to.

The Independent UK

Lib Dems gunning for Hunt and Gove seats at election, says Sir Ed Davey

Lib Dem leader eyes scalps of ex-partners in coalition cabinet as they seek to scoop up ‘a lot of seats’ in London’s commuter belt

Evening Standard

Labour rejects claims it wants to ‘unpick Brexit’ after Starmer EU comments

The Labour leader told a conference in Canada ‘we don’t want to diverge’ from European Union standards.

The Independent UK

Revealed: Keir Starmer held secret Brexit talks with Emmanuel Macron

Labour leader forced to deny he’d try to rejoin EU as we reveal he discussed ‘difficult and very political issues’ in Paris – and Tories rage he’s trying to ‘unpick Brexit’

The Independent UK

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Warner Bros Studios Leavesden to undergo significant expansion, creating 4,000 jobs

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt described Warner Bros Discovery’s investment in the site as a ‘huge vote of confidence in the UK’.

Evening Standard

What the papers say – September 22

A wide range of stories feature across Friday’s front pages.

The Independent UK

September dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation falling but not swiftly enough to prevent further interest rate rise making life tougher for mortgage holders

The Independent UK

Warner Bros Studios Leavesden to create 4,000 jobs across UK after expansion

Jeremy Hunt describes Warner Bros Discovery’s investment in site as ‘huge vote of confidence in UK’

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

The Chancellor said he would not comment on speculation that the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed line could be axed

Evening Standard

Hunt suggests HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts

It comes after The Independent revealed ministers are considering scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg in a bid to save £35 billion

The Independent UK

Tax cuts ‘virtually impossible’, says Jeremy Hunt in major blow for Tory right

Chancellor insists he still faces ‘very difficult decisions’ at Budget despite better economic news

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

‘Formidable operator’ – Politicians react to Rupert Murdoch stepping down

The Australia-born businessman has announced he will retire as chairman of Fox and News Corp.

The Independent UK

Disinformation and dishonesty ‘has created the need for pure impartiality’

Deborah Turness reflected on the role of impartiality within news outlets alongside GB News and Sky bosses at the Royal Television Society conference.

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt urged to spend on public services after inflation bolsters finances

Resolution Foundation says cuts earmarked for after election are ‘even less tenable’ now Treasury is £11.4bn better off than forecast

Evening Standard

Jeremy Hunt may get ‘wiggle room’ for pre-election tax cuts after lower public borrowing than forecast

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may get some “wiggle room” for pre-election tax cuts after lower public borrowing than forecast.

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The Independent UK

September dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation falling but not swiftly enough to prevent further interest rate rise making life tougher for mortgage holders

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England interest rate decision on knife edge after inflation fall

Markets revise forecasts, raising chance interest rates may be kept on hold for first time in two years

The Conversation

Rising costs and delays don't necessarily mean HS2 is failing – an expert in new infrastructure development explains

The UK government is reportedly considering scrapping the second phase of its long-term high-speed rail project, HS2. It has been revealed that a cost analysis outlining the benefit of doing so was prepared ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent meeting with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Reports have said that Sunak…

The Independent UK

Surprise inflation fall signals hope for homeowners as economists call for interest rate pause

Bank of England holding off on interest rate rises could be ‘breath of fresh air for those on variable rates or trackers’

The Independent UK

Hunt: Inflation plan working but households still feeling cost-of-living pain

The Chancellor said there is still ‘immense pressure’ on families but the Government’s plan ‘is working – plain and simple’.

The Independent UK

September dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation falling but not swiftly enough to prevent further interest rate rise making life tougher for mortgage holders

The Independent UK

September dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation falling but not swiftly enough to prevent further interest rate rise making life tougher for mortgage holders

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