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What the newspapers say – October 17th

What the newspapers say – October 17th

The Daily Telegraph cites the Chancellor’s plan to “launch the biggest household tax raid in history”.

Accordingly, Ms. Reeves will increase capital gains tax on the sale of stocks and other assets The times.

The I reports that the Chancellor is facing further backlash over a planned 1.7% increase in benefits.

The Daily Express Leading senior Conservative MPs to accuse Ms Reeves of using a “fake” funding black hole to justify “hammering the taxpayer”.

The Daily Mail The focus is on the government’s refusal to rule out an increase in social security contributions for employers.

The sun dedicated its front page to the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England football manager, with later editions focusing on the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne.

A crew member quit Mrs Brown’s Boys after creator and star Brendan O’Carroll made a racist joke Daily Mirror Reports.

The Guardian leads to an investigation into Russia allegedly placing a package on a DHL flight that could have exploded in mid-air.

The Financial Times reports that private equity firm Advent International is poised to announce a takeover bid for food and beverage ingredients maker Tate & Lyle.

And the Daily Star focuses on actor Danny Dyer’s tips and tricks for dealing with the effects of spicy vindaloos.