The Papers: 'Budget tax reprieve for pensioners' and 'Meghan dad net to widen'
UK newspapers are focusing on the upcoming Budget, with reports of potential tax relief for pensioners and controversy surrounding Prime Minister Andy Burnham's stance on EU freedom of movement. Additionally, investigations into Thomas Markle continue to draw media attention.
Why it matters
These headlines reflect the current domestic political tensions in the UK regarding economic policy and post-Brexit relations with the EU.
Image caption, As the lead up to the Budget builds, the Times says the chancellor is set to offer a "tax reprieve for pensioners". The paper says John Healey is expected to protect about one million low-income pensioners from paying income tax by raising their tax-free allowance, adding he has also decided against reducing the amount of pension that can be taken as a tax-free lump sum.
Image caption, Sticking with a domestic political theme, the Daily Express runs a large headline accusing Prime Minister Andy Burnham of "betrayal" after he refused "to rule out a return to freedom of movement between the European Union and the UK". It says the comments have been "savaged by Brexiteers".
Image caption, The Metro also looks at Andy Burnham's "pledge to revisit freedom of movement" with the EU, noting it is sparking a "furious backlash" from opponents. It headlines with "Get Brexit redone".
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