The Papers: Winter fuel 'U-turn' and immigration 'battle lines'
Published: 6/5/2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set for 'winter fuel U-turn' ahead of spending review with potential higher tax bills for better-off pensioners, as reported in The Times, with worries about 'chaos' and families facing potential tax recoveries. The Daily Express highlights Nigel Farage supporting a full reversal, while The i Paper shares that 1.3m more people may receive payments this year. The Mail focuses on immigration policies, The Telegraph on net zero cuts drop, and The Financial Times on rising US debt from Trump's bill, while other stories cover weight-loss jabs, free school meals, and a 'Holy Grail hunt' in the UK.