Britain’s borrowing woes continue to dominate headlines on Friday.
The Independent and the Daily Mail lead on increased pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves after a surge in borrowing costs and the sliding value of the pound.
Friday's front page (10/1/25) from The Independent: pic.twitter.com/FEeiqpSFbq
— The Independent (@Independent) January 9, 2025
Friday's DAILY MAIL: UK faces crisis like the 1970s, Reeves warned#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/5nRmDNt3au
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) January 9, 2025
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride tells the Daily Telegraph that Ms Reeves is “missing in action” after flying to China.
Friday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: Reeves 'missing in action' on debt crisis#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OUOvclfmPe
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) January 9, 2025
Meanwhile, the i reports Labour might be forced into a March “mini-budget” amid the economic turmoil.
Ms Reeves has also told cabinet ministers to draft plans to aid economic growth, according to The Times.
Friday's TIMES: Rattled Reeves searches for new ideas on growth#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/lkUFWrea7V
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) January 9, 2025
In social media news, the Daily Mirror writes Elon Musk’s posts are being probed by Britain’s counterterrorism unit.
Friday's front page: Musk hate probe#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/KqpjpSsLnu pic.twitter.com/A9Ojm70QXh
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 9, 2025
And the Financial Times says Mr Musk has privately discussed ways to oust Sir Keir Starmer from the UK’s top job.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Friday 10 January https://t.co/JU5qk1RyfD pic.twitter.com/PaERmEaOR1
— Financial Times (@FT) January 9, 2025
The Daily Express reports Shamima Begum and others held in Syrian detention could “run free within days” as guards come under attack.
Introducing #TomorrowsPapersToday from: Daily Express
— The Sentinel Current (@sentinelcurrent) January 9, 2025
Jhadi bride could run free within weeks
Support press freedom and buy a newspaper #buyapaper #pressfreedom #journalist pic.twitter.com/44snMILZtw
Across the pond, Metro and The Sun lead on the devastation caused by wildfires blazing out of control around Los Angeles.
Tomorrow's front page: Lost Angeles https://t.co/y0b2du9Vqb pic.twitter.com/dTFq6e8dPQ
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 9, 2025
Tomorrow's Papers Today 📰
— Metro (@MetroUK) January 9, 2025
LOST ANGELES
🔴 Swathes of city ravaged by flames#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/c6GRrYpsJp
Lastly, the Daily Star focuses on Liz Truss’ cease and desist letter over claims she crashed the economy.
Friday's front page: LETTUCE WHO CRASHED THE ECONOMY TELLS BLOKE WHO IS CRASHING THE ECONOMY: "DON'T SAY I CRASHED THE ECONOMY"#TomorrowsPapersToday #BuyAPaperhttps://t.co/BpwNZB7Nqc pic.twitter.com/pPj0xq89w3
— Daily Star (@dailystar) January 9, 2025
