What the papers say – May 6
The papers are led by the UK’s highest inflation figures in 40 years as voters went to the polls in local elections.
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Your support makes all the difference.Inflation, the cost of living and interest rates dominate Friday’s front pages.
The Guardian, the Daily Express and Metro lead on inflation heading to 10%.
The Daily Mail adds that the situation will see the “biggest pay drop since 1990”, and the i says there will be “no help” before the next Budget.
The Daily Mirror asks: “Why won’t they help?”
The Financial Times reports on the Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates.
The Bank’s warning about a potential recession is front page of The Daily Telegraph and The Independent.
The Times reports on pressure on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to “slash” taxes to avoid a shrinking economy.
Elsewhere, the Three Lions anthem has been saved, according to The Sun.
And the Daily Star leads on this week’s anticipated heat wave.