Household Bills to Increase by £280; Davina McCall Recovers from Surgery

The i Weekend reports that a £280 increase in household bills is anticipated, characterizing it as a “new blow to cost of living.” The publication states that council tax, energy bills, water, broadband, and train travel are expected to add £278 to the expenses of an average household next year. Additionally, the paper cautions that inflation is projected to rise on Wednesday. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has penned a warning in the Daily Mail against the threat of “thought police” in the UK under Sir Keir Starmer, likening it to the “Soviet Union at its worst.” This commentary coincides with a controversy surrounding non-crime hate incidents, which gained prominence after columnist Allison Pearson disclosed that police visited her home regarding a tweet from a year ago. Separately, Davina McCall is pictured, with the paper reporting the presenter is out of surgery following an operation to remove a brain tumour. The Daily Telegraph features the new Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, on its front page, as she calls for hate crime laws to be reviewed to protect free speech. She stated to the paper that it was “absolutely wrong” for the police to visit any journalist’s home because of an opinion they expressed. “Say prayer for me,” headlines the Daily Mirror, focusing on Davina McCall’s request before undergoing surgery. The 57-year-old’s brain tumour was benign, but the cyst was removed over fear it could cause problems if left to grow. After the operation, the star’s partner remarked: “Davina is out of surgery and according to the surgeon it was textbook.” The Sun also headlines on McCall’s “emotional pleas to fans” to pray for her as she went into her operation. It reports that the mum of three underwent the six-hour operation after being diagnosed purely by chance. Meanwhile, Rebecca Vardy is pictured as the paper reveals she will be sharing her thoughts on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in a column for the paper. The show this year stars her Wagatha Christie libel court case nemesis Coleen Rooney. The Times reports that a senior economic adviser for Donald Trump has urged the UK to align itself with the US on trade rather than pursuing closer ties with the EU. Stephen Moore, who is helping the president-elect prepare for government, stated that the US would be “less interested” in a free trade deal with the UK if it moved into closer alignment with the EU. The paper also highlights an interview with Cora Corre, granddaughter of the late Vivienne Westwood, who details her decision to quit her role at the fashion designer’s label. The Guardian says addiction to junk food is costing the UK £268bn a year, according to the first ever research into the issue. The Food Farming and Countryside Commission report warns the cost is becoming unpayable. The paper notes the figure outstrips the budget for the whole NHS.