Concerns about additional tax rises on the horizon lead Thursday’s front pages.
The i and the Daily Mail both detail warnings from economists, who say a spike in government borrowing costs could leave Chancellor Rachel Reeves facing a “generational fiscal challenge”.
Thursday's front page: Trump and 'toxic' borrowing costs could force Reeves to hike taxes#TomorrowsPapersToday
— The i Paper (@theipaper) January 8, 2025
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DAILY MAIL: Market turmoil sounds red alert for Chancellor #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ewVNX2yAsS
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 8, 2025
Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph says the Treasury has stepped in to dismiss “pure speculation” that rising debt costs put Ms Reeves in breach of her own financial rules.
The front page of today’s Daily Telegraph:
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 9, 2025
Treasury steps in to halt market mayhem#TomorrowsPapersToday
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The Daily Express leads on calls from Sir Andre Dilnot, architect of a now-shelved proposed social care reform, who says it is “blindingly” obvious funding is needed.
EXPRESS: ‘It’s blindingly obvious we need a care plan’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/oyl5fgUC8z
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 8, 2025
The Independent’s front page says the Prime Minister will consider a public inquiry into grooming gangs if it is demanded by victims, despite a Conservative motion being defeated in the House of Commons.
The Metro and the Daily Mirror both lead on the killing of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa, who was stabbed to death on a bus in London’s south east.
Thursday's front page: Teen knife victim's mum#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/RrSi1LN6bm pic.twitter.com/8xyg229A44
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 8, 2025
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— Metro (@MetroUK) January 8, 2025
GROOMED BY GANGS... BUTCHERED ON BUS AT 14
🔴 Mum's tears at rapper's knife killing#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/czkox2K8ol
The Guardian leads on the Los Angeles wildfires, which have seen more than 70,000 people put under evacuation orders.
GUARDIAN:Mass evacuations in Los Angeles #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/sigUK4zBQA
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 8, 2025
US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming counterterrorism director said the UK must bring back Islamic State members held in Syrian prison camps, The Times reports.
THE TIMES: Take back Isis Britons says Trump terror chief #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/1TjdHNShQI
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 8, 2025
Europe’s leaders have warned Mr Trump about meddling with sovereign borders after he refused to rule out military intervention in Greenland, according to the Financial Times.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 9 January https://t.co/3kg0NZdUVC pic.twitter.com/B1r4VTcy2K
— Financial Times (@FT) January 8, 2025
The Sun writes singer Cheryl was stalked by a man who had previously been jailed for manslaughter in 2012.
Tomorrow's front page: Cheryl stalked by killer https://t.co/4g8I4a87rc pic.twitter.com/YAZHM588kJ
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 8, 2025
Lastly, the Daily Star leads on Belgians being warned not to turn leftover Christmas trees into spicy butter and sauces.
Thursday's front page: DON'T EAT XMAS TREES#TomorrowsPapersToday #BuyAPaperhttps://t.co/QaSWen1Q05 pic.twitter.com/zo8mbFbLGT
— Daily Star (@dailystar) January 8, 2025
