The Papers: 'England's golden boy' Kane and 'Time to pay fair'
UK newspapers are focusing on the upcoming government Budget, highlighting potential minimum wage increases and funding requests for end-of-life care. Additionally, political tension is rising over Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments regarding Brexit and the potential for a debate on freedom of movement.
Why it matters
The Budget decisions will directly impact the cost of living for millions of UK citizens, while the debate on Brexit policy signals potential shifts in the government's long-term relationship with the EU.
Image caption, Many of the papers on Tuesday consider what will be included in Chancellor John Healey's first Budget. The front page of Times reads: "Chancellor will boost minimum wage by 4%". The paper reports that the national living wage, which applies to those 21 and over, and the national minimum wage, which applies to those aged 18 to 21, will both increase by 3.9%. "England's golden boy" Harry Kane also features on the front page, pictured holding the men's Ballon d'Or award.
Image caption, The reported increase in the minimum wage also makes the front page of the Mirror, which also makes a plea to the chancellor on the issue of a windfall tax.
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