The Papers: 'Compulsory lentils' and 'Boris flees Vlad drone blitz'
British newspapers report on a government proposal to mandate weekly pulses in school meals and a plea from hospitality leaders to cut VAT. Front pages also highlight a security scare involving former Prime Minister Boris Johnson after a Russian drone attack near his train route in Ukraine. Additionally, multiple outlets cover the political controversy surrounding Reform UK's record £72 million in donations and the government's new bill to cap political funding.
- ▪The government plans to announce rules requiring schools in England to serve pulses at least once a week.
- ▪Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's train to Poland departed early due to a Russian drone attack on the line.
- ▪Reform UK received £72 million in donations, prompting the government to propose a bill capping political gifts.
- ▪Hospitality industry leaders are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reduce VAT from 20% to 10%.
- ▪New research has compiled a register detailing approximately 10,500 investors in Britain's transatlantic slave trade.
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'Compulsory lentils' and 'Boris flees Vlad drone blitz'Published2 minutes agoImage caption, "No ice cream and compulsory lentils in school meal shake-up" says the Daily Telegraph, writing that the government will announce rules that "will force schools to put pulses on the menu at least once a week" in England. Elsewhere, the paper leads with a plea from 800 pub, restaurant and hotel leaders urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to "cut VAT" from 20 to 10%. "The appeal comes days after Mr Burnham blindsided the industry by handing local authorities the power to impose unlimited tourist taxes," the paper adds.Image caption, The Daily Express reports that "Labour tourist tax will hammer seaside B&Bs", with the Conservative Party warning that "family businesses and staycation parents pay cost…
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