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What the papers say – March 27

What the papers say – March 27

Backlash and controversy surrounding the Government’s spring statement leads Thursday’s front pages.

Reeves vows not to shy away from economic challenges amid statement criticism

Reeves vows not to shy away from economic challenges amid statement criticism

The Chancellor warned there would be ‘no quick solutions’ to fix Britain’s financial woes.

UK car industry hits out at Trump’s ‘disappointing’ tariffs on imported vehicles

UK car industry hits out at Trump’s ‘disappointing’ tariffs on imported vehicles

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which represents the British car industry, urged the US and UK governments to strike a deal.

Godstone sinkhole: Evacuated families expected to return home this weekend

Godstone sinkhole: Evacuated families expected to return home this weekend

Residents were evacuated after a sinkhole appeared in the High Street, Godstone, on the night of February 17.

Regional journalists use palace reception to stress importance of local news

Regional journalists use palace reception to stress importance of local news

Figures show around 300 local titles have closed since 2005

Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law

Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law

MPs voted 366 to 41, majority 325, to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading.

MP quit smoking after voting to ban cigarette sales to young people

MP quit smoking after voting to ban cigarette sales to young people

Labour MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and gave up smoking herself.

Duchess of Edinburgh urges ‘collective effort’ to tackle online child abuse

Duchess of Edinburgh urges ‘collective effort’ to tackle online child abuse

Sophie and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips joined forces to highlight the need to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation online.

Grave of Lanarkshire soldier identified more than a century after his death

Grave of Lanarkshire soldier identified more than a century after his death

2nd Lieutenant Hugh Barr was one of three previously unknown soldiers whose graves were rededicated on Wednesday.

Ministers free up public land for thousands of new homes

Ministers free up public land for thousands of new homes

Ministers will launch a new cross-Government taskforce aimed at speeding up housing development on publicly-owned land.

Dail speaker ‘fully intends’ to stay on as opposition plan no confidence vote

Dail speaker ‘fully intends’ to stay on as opposition plan no confidence vote

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also ‘categorically’ rejected the opposition’s accusations of partiality.

Farage and NatWest agree to settle debanking dispute

Farage and NatWest agree to settle debanking dispute

The bank has apologised to the Reform UK leader and the terms of the agreement are confidential, according to a joint statement.

Nigel Farage says ‘spirit of Cromwell alive and well’ as he slams smoking ban

Nigel Farage says ‘spirit of Cromwell alive and well’ as he slams smoking ban

The MP for Clacton said: ‘There are some of us that like a smoke. We do. We even go for a few pints at a pub.’

We’ll have to ‘turbocharge’ efficiency drive after welfare cuts – Shona Robison

We’ll have to ‘turbocharge’ efficiency drive after welfare cuts – Shona Robison

The Finance Secretary said the Chancellor’s decisions amounted to ‘austerity on stilts’.

Wife of former Russian minister cries during UK sanctions trial

Wife of former Russian minister cries during UK sanctions trial

Ekaterina Ovsiannikova told Southwark Crown Court she ‘did not have a clue’ that sanctions imposed on her husband would affect her family.

Rachel Reeves says accepting Sabrina Carpenter freebie looked ‘a bit odd’

Rachel Reeves says accepting Sabrina Carpenter freebie looked ‘a bit odd’

Her comments came after Wednesday’s Spring Statement.

What changes were made to welfare reforms in the spring statement?

What changes were made to welfare reforms in the spring statement?

Rachel Reeves announced some adjustments to key plans for benefits announced last week.

Swimmers bathing among cigarette stubs, warns MP in call for plastic butts ban

Swimmers bathing among cigarette stubs, warns MP in call for plastic butts ban

A plastic cigarette filters ban ‘will make a great deal of difference’ for swimmers in The Solent, Dame Caroline Dinenage said.

Regional media ‘vital role to play in these uncertain times’, says King

Regional media ‘vital role to play in these uncertain times’, says King

Charles said the press at its best was a ‘cornerstone of our democracy’, ahead of a reception for regional UK media at Buckingham Palace.

Ban on outdoor smoking in hospitality settings not being considered – minister

Ban on outdoor smoking in hospitality settings not being considered – minister

Smoking outside schools, children’s playgrounds and hospitals will be prohibited under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

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