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Sunday Papers Highlight Burnham's Devolution Plans and UK Heatwave Costs

Sunday papers cover Andy Burnham's devolution and economic plans, defence shifts, housing policy debates, the UK heatwave's costs, and football fans' interest in US-style entertainment.

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The headline on the front page of the Sunday Mirror reads: "Devolution revolution."

Devolution and Economic Plans

Sunday's newspapers present a variety of stories. The Sunday Mirror previews Andy Burnham's upcoming economic speech scheduled for Monday, where he intends to pledge increased powers for mayors alongside additional investment in regional areas. A source quoted by the paper states that if Burnham becomes Prime Minister,

"devolution will be at the heart"
of his strategy to restructure the economy.

The headline on the front page of the Sunday Telegraph reads:
Image caption, The Sunday Telegraph follows with Andy Burnham's top ally urging him to increase capital gains tax and loosen fiscal rules to allow the government to borrow millions. Louise Haigh, who would be in line for a senior role in a Burnham Cabinet should he become PM, says there needs to be a "fundamental redesign" of the tax system to deliver economic renewal, the paper reports. Elsewhere, Prince George is pictured next to his mother the Princess of Wales as the pair visited a military airbase on Saturday.

The Sunday Telegraph reports that Louise Haigh, a close ally of Burnham and a potential senior Cabinet member in his administration, has called for raising capital gains tax and relaxing fiscal rules to enable government borrowing in the millions. Haigh emphasizes the need for a

"fundamental redesign"
of the tax system to achieve economic renewal. The paper also features an image of Prince George alongside his mother, the Princess of Wales, during their visit to a military airbase on Saturday.

Defence Investment Shift

The Sunday Times reveals that outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has abandoned plans to replace the Royal Navy's ageing fleet. Instead, his defence investment plan will focus on funding drone technology. The paper adds that Andy Burnham, expected to succeed Sir Keir, has approved this shift away from modernising traditional armed forces towards prioritising autonomous vehicles.

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The headline on the front page of the Sunday Times reads:
Image caption, Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer has scrapped plans to replace the Royal Navy's ageing fleet in favour of funding drones in his defence investment plan, according to the Sunday Times. It adds that Andy Burnham, who is expected to succeed Sir Keir, has signed off on the proposal to shift away from modernising the armed forces and instead prioritising autonomous vehicles.

Housing Policy Dispute and Royal Visit Concerns

The Mail on Sunday places Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson on its front page amid a "class row" concerning Labour's housing policies and the rights of council tenants to purchase their homes. Additionally, the paper reports that the Duke of Sussex is reconsidering whether to bring his wife and children during his visit to the UK next month due to security concerns.

The headline on the front page of the Mail on Sunday reads:
Image caption, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is on the front page of the Mail on Sunday over a "class row" involving Labour's housing policies and the rights of council tenants to buy their homes. Alongside, the paper says the Duke of Sussex is reconsidering bringing his wife and children when he visits the UK next month due to security concerns.

Heatwave Impact and Climate Warnings

The Observer focuses on the financial implications of staying cool during the record-breaking heatwave affecting the UK and Europe. Experts caution that the heatwave experienced this week in the UK is not an isolated event and should serve as a

"wake-up call"
for the nation to prepare for a Mediterranean climate.

The headline on the front page of the Observer reads:
Image caption, The Observer shifts its focus to the cost of keeping cool amid the record-breaking heatwave that has been sweeping through the UK and Europe.
The headline on the front page of the Independent reads:
Image caption, Experts warn that the heatwave which gripped the UK this week is not a "one-off" and should act as a "wake-up call" for the country to prepare for a Mediterranean climate.

Football Fans Inspired by US-Style Entertainment

Finally, the Daily Star reports that English football fans are interested in adopting US-style cheerleaders and half-time shows after being captivated by the American "razzle dazzle" during the World Cup.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Star reads:
Image caption, Finally, the Daily Star says English football fans want US-style cheerleaders and half-time shows for the game after being charmed by the American "razzle dazzle" at the World Cup.

This article was sourced from bbc

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