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British press, 27 October: the budget, the minimum wage and the row over free movement

A round-up of British newspapers on the morning of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, based on BBC News material: expectations for Chancellor John Healey's first budget, reports of a 3.9% rise in the minimum wage, the abolition of the 'cliff-edge' rule in carer's allowance, and cabinet disagreements over the idea of restoring free movement with the EU. A review of the British newspapers on the morning of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, based on BBC News material: expectations ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget, reports of a 3.9% rise in the minimum wage, the scrapping of the 'cliff edge' rule in carer's allowance, and disagreements in the cabinet over the idea of returning freedom of movement with the EU.

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham allows for an 'honest discussion' on restoring freedom of movement with the EU

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is ready for an 'honest discussion' about restoring freedom of movement with the EU, noting that the nature of migration has changed since Brexit. He ruled out joining the eurozone and Schengen. Opponents criticised the statement, and key decisions are likely to await a general election no earlier than 2029.

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