The Financial Times' main story online suggests the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has ditched plans to increase income tax rates, external in this month's Budget. The report quotes unnamed officials, who say the idea – which contradicts a Labour manifesto pledge – has been shelved due to fears it would anger voters. The Guardian leads on the BBC's apology to Donald Trump, external for the edited video clip on Panorama, and its rejection of demands for compensation. The corporation has been advised it has a strong legal case, according to the report. The paper notes it remains to be seen how Trump will respond. The i Paper focuses on the changes to UK immigration law, external due to be announced by the home secretary next week. The paper says Shabana Mahmood is seeking to change European human rights laws, specifically migrants' use of Article 8 – a right to family life – to halt deportations. The new model is based on Danish laws, with the report noting that 95% of failed asylum seekers into Denmark are deported.
Published: November 14, 2025 1:55 am
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