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Shoppers urged to support smaller businesses

Small Business Saturday could provide a ‘lifeline’ for smaller companies, say campaigners.

Evening Standard

‘I feel I’ve upset a few people over the years’: actor Brian Cox on overrated co-stars, charmless politicians and the joy of smoking weed

He’s famed for grumpy roles and outspoken views, but don’t be fooled – the Succession star is a pussycat at heart. He talks about growing up in poverty, falling in love with his wife – and out of love with Labour

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – December 7

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

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Rachel Reeves tells small business owner: ‘We are trying to help’

The Chancellor toured the Leeds Corn Exchange ahead of Small Business Saturday.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves to meet with EU counterparts over Ukraine support

The bloc faces pressure to bolster defence ahead of a second Trump presidency

The Independent UK

We cannot afford for Starmer’s government to fail. Because Farage is lying in wait

It is not enough for the Labour leader’s ‘milestones’ to be achieved. Voters must feel the improvement in their daily lives, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

Starmer fails to rule out new tax rises – despite Reeves’ claim there wouldn’t be another hike

Concerns are growing over the possibility of another tax raid in the spring

The Independent UK

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£2 bus fare cap hike puts rural routes at risk, MP warns

The current £2 cap was due to expire at the end of 2024.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer’s big idea? Put more police back on the beat

PM refreshes pre-election pledge of safer streets as key part of ‘plan for change’ – as business group casts doubt on Labour’s mission to grow the economy

The Independent UK

Labour MP becomes first to attack party’s inheritance tax raid on farms

Markus Campbell-Savours, the Labour MP for Penrith and Solway, said he would rebel against Rachel Reeves’ Budget measure to extend inheritance tax

The Independent UK

PMQs live: Starmer urges women to report inappropriate behaviour amid Gregg Wallace questions

Comes as influential report warns UK interest rates will fall by less than expected over next two years after autumn Budget

The Independent UK

UK interest rates ‘to fall more slowly’ after tax rises and spending hikes in Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Influential Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development also warns ‘risks and uncertainties high’ for global economy

The Independent UK

UK interest rates to fall more slowly than expected after Budget – OECD

The global economics body also increased its GDP forecast for next year on the back of higher public spending from the Budget.

Evening Standard

MPs support national insurance hike for employers amid ‘jobs tax’ warning

The Bill seeks to make changes to employers’ contributions from April 6 2025.

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Reeves insists public services will have to ‘live within their means’

The Chancellor suggested the risk of economic shocks meant she could not guarantee there would be no further tax rises.

The Independent UK

Reeves refuses to rule out further business tax rises

Chancellor under pressure as Starmer shifts focus to higher living standards

Evening Standard

Reeves repeatedly declines to guarantee no more borrowing or tax rises

At Treasury questions on Tuesday, Rachel Reeves was asked multiple times to re-commit to her earlier pledge on taxes.

Evening Standard

New Covid corruption chief to leave ‘no stone unturned’, Reeves warns

Tom Hayhoe has been appointed to to claw back taxpayers’ money wasted on deals during the pandemic.

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The Guardian - UK

MPs back PR bill in vote, a symbolic win for electoral reform campaigners – as it happened

MPs vote to give leave to bring in private members’ bill on PR but it will have no practical effect

Evening Standard

Chancellor appoints Covid corruption commissioner

Tom Hayhoe has started a review of £8.7 billion worth of PPE bought during the pandemic.

The Guardian - UK

George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy

‘Tax wealth, not work’ would be a powerful message for Starmer and Reeves – are they bold enough to pursue it, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Scottish ministers mull tax rise for wealthy amid tricky budget decisions

Finance secretary must find way to bring either Greens or Lib Dems onboard while plugging possible £200m shortfall

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves appoints Covid corruption commissioner

Exclusive: Tom Hayhoe will examine an estimated £7.6bn of Covid-related fraud

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves under pressure to scrap £2k electric car tax

It comes amid mounting concern over how the car industry will cope with current plans to boost the number of electric vehicles

Evening Standard

It is ‘obvious’ HS2 should extend into Euston, says rail minister

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill was speaking as he revealed two new tunnel boring machines.

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