What the papers say – January 9
Here are the biggest stories leading Thursday’s front pages.
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”.
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 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.
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.
The Guardian leads on the Los Angeles wildfires, which have seen more than 70,000 people put under evacuation orders.
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.
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.
The Sun writes singer Cheryl was stalked by a man who had previously been jailed for manslaughter in 2012.
Lastly, the Daily Star leads on Belgians being warned not to turn leftover Christmas trees into spicy butter and sauces.
