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What the papers say – March 3

What the papers say – March 3

What the papers say – March 3

03 March 2024

Budget speculation dominates the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.


Hunt strikes cautious tone over prospect of tax cuts in the Budget

Hunt strikes cautious tone over prospect of tax cuts in the Budget

Hunt strikes cautious tone over prospect of tax cuts in the Budget

03 March 2024

The Chancellor said it is a ‘long path’ to reduce the UK’s tax burden, which is nearing record levels.


Kylie Minogue honoured with Brit Awards global icon gong

Kylie Minogue honoured with Brit Awards global icon gong

Kylie Minogue honoured with Brit Awards global icon gong

02 March 2024

She has been honoured with the global icon award at the Brits.


Raye makes Brit Awards history with six gongs

Raye makes Brit Awards history with six gongs

Raye makes Brit Awards history with six gongs

02 March 2024

The singer swept to success at the ceremony as she was named artist of the year.


Sarah Everard remembered on third anniversary of her murder

Sarah Everard remembered on third anniversary of her murder

Sarah Everard remembered on third anniversary of her murder

02 March 2024

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said it will ‘take years to repair’ the damage caused to trust in the Metropolitan Police by Ms Everard’s murder.


Post Office scandal victim calls for compensation at Brit Awards

Post Office scandal victim calls for compensation at Brit Awards

Post Office scandal victim calls for compensation at Brit Awards

02 March 2024

Jo Hamilton was joined on stage by actress Monica Dolan, who portrayed her in ITV’s hit series Mr Bates vs The Post Office.


Single ticket holder wins Saturday’s £15m Lotto jackpot

Single ticket holder wins Saturday’s £15m Lotto jackpot

Single ticket holder wins Saturday’s £15m Lotto jackpot

02 March 2024

The winning Lotto numbers were: 02, 20, 34, 40, 48, 59 and the bonus number was 06.


Raye storms Brits early with four awards

Raye storms Brits early with four awards

Raye storms Brits early with four awards

02 March 2024

She had already been named songwriter of the year – the first woman to do so.


Women shot after suspect drops shotgun during Clapham police pursuit, force say

Women shot after suspect drops shotgun during Clapham police pursuit, force say

Women shot after suspect drops shotgun during Clapham police pursuit, force say

02 March 2024

Officers were chasing two people riding a moped who had failed to stop in Clapham, south London, on Friday.


Budget to include £800m to cut red tape and free-up NHS and police time

Budget to include £800m to cut red tape and free-up NHS and police time

Budget to include £800m to cut red tape and free-up NHS and police time

02 March 2024

The money is intended to speed up the delivery of NHS scans and pay for a pilot that will see police use drones as a first response.


UK government urged to ‘make position clear’ around rebuilding of Casement Park

UK government urged to ‘make position clear’ around rebuilding of Casement Park

UK government urged to ‘make position clear’ around rebuilding of Casement Park

02 March 2024

Alliance deputy leader Stephen Farry made the call after a leaked letter cast doubts on whether the UK will cover the rising cost.


Spring off to a frosty start with snow falling across the UK

Spring off to a frosty start with snow falling across the UK

Spring off to a frosty start with snow falling across the UK

02 March 2024

The Met Office issued yellow warnings for snow in Gloucester, Worcester and parts of Wiltshire from 6am until 10am on Saturday morning.


Pro-Palestine protesters deny extremism and thank police as they target Barclays

Pro-Palestine protesters deny extremism and thank police as they target Barclays

Pro-Palestine protesters deny extremism and thank police as they target Barclays

02 March 2024

The demonstrations followed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s speech in which he urged protesters not to ‘let the extremists hijack your marches’.


Welsh police sergeant says it was ‘great’ to meet Rob McElhenney

Welsh police sergeant says it was ‘great’ to meet Rob McElhenney

Welsh police sergeant says it was ‘great’ to meet Rob McElhenney

02 March 2024

The encounter happened on Saturday.


Long challenges ‘morally bankrupt’ UK Government to call election

Long challenges ‘morally bankrupt’ UK Government to call election

Long challenges ‘morally bankrupt’ UK Government to call election

02 March 2024

The Alliance Party leader talked up their chances of winning seats in East Belfast, Lagan Valley and South Belfast, as well as holding North Down.


Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in north London flat

Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in north London flat

Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in north London flat

02 March 2024

Police were called on Friday evening to the communal area of flats in Enfield.


Speed limits of 60mph on M1 and M6 to be dropped after air quality improvements

Speed limits of 60mph on M1 and M6 to be dropped after air quality improvements

Speed limits of 60mph on M1 and M6 to be dropped after air quality improvements

02 March 2024

Angela Halliwell, National Highways’ head of carbon and air quality group, said ‘ultimately, air quality will be solved at the tailpipe’.


Abuse after SNP exit beyond wildest imagination, Cameron tells Scottish Tories

Abuse after SNP exit beyond wildest imagination, Cameron tells Scottish Tories

Abuse after SNP exit beyond wildest imagination, Cameron tells Scottish Tories

02 March 2024

The MP left the SNP for the Tories in October, citing a ‘toxic’ culture.


Gove claims ‘tens of thousands’ of Scots could switch from SNP to the Tories

Gove claims ‘tens of thousands’ of Scots could switch from SNP to the Tories

Gove claims ‘tens of thousands’ of Scots could switch from SNP to the Tories

02 March 2024

UK Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary Michael Gove made the claim as he addressed the Scottish Conservative conference in Aberdeen.


Ross declares general election will be ‘battle for the soul of Scotland’

Ross declares general election will be ‘battle for the soul of Scotland’

Ross declares general election will be ‘battle for the soul of Scotland’

02 March 2024

The Scottish Tory leader urged the ‘pro-UK, anti-SNP majority’ to get behind his party to help defeat the SNP.


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