The Papers: Migrants arrive at 'record speed' and 'Fresh inheritance tax grab'
Published: 8/13/2025

Migrant crisis escalates with record speed of arrivals in the UK, while a potential inheritance tax rise is in focus before the upcoming budget. Treasury officials are considering tightening rules around gifting assets to address a revenue-spending gap. Meanwhile, concerns arise about the strain on local councils housing boat arrivals, alongside reports of a surge in universal credit recipients.