The Papers: 'Heading for IMF bailout' and 'Border farce!'
Published: 8/23/2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could be "heading for IMF bailout" warns leading economist ahead of autumn budget, raising concerns about economic collapse. Meanwhile, the Sunday Express reports on a "Border farce" as top civil servants in Home Office allegedly pocket pay rises and bonuses while asylum claims soar. Sir Keir Starmer plans to overhaul asylum appeal system to deport failed asylum seekers faster, as revealed by the Sunday Times.