The Papers: 'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides'

Newspaper Headlines: 'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides'

BBC News reports on Andy Burnham's refusal to rule out tax increases in the autumn Budget, following his arrival in Ukraine and remarks on the country's challenging position.

'Halt the hellrides': The Metro calls for social media platforms to stop sharing videos of joyriders, following a crash on the A66 that killed seven people, including two police officers. No 10 has backed Ofcom's action against platforms failing to remove such content.

War on deadly joyride vids: The Sun highlights the prime minister's condemnation of the TikTok trend celebrating dangerous driving, as Cleveland Police denies any connection to the A66 crash.

Remove 'sick' danger driving footage now: The Daily Express reports on 12 arrests made following the Middlesborough crash and criticizes social media platforms for still hosting videos of extreme speeding.

Prime Minister's Visit to Ukraine

The Guardian portrays Boris Johnson's speech in Kyiv, where he accused Russia of "outrageous threats" to Ukraine, drawing parallels with the UK's battle against Nazi Germany. The paper also notes Burnham's access to Ukraine's Avenger Labs for secret battlefield intelligence.

Housing and Trade News

The i Paper announces Angela Rayner's plan to build 70,000 new homes in England, with £10bn allocated to councils and housing associations.

Trade War Erupts: The Financial Times leads with Donald Trump's decision to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, following failed negotiations to avert a trade dispute.