
AI-generated summary
The UK has faced ongoing scrutiny over foreign interference in democratic processes, particularly regarding Russian influence during the 2016 Brexit referendum. Concurrently, the government is preparing a Budget aimed at addressing tax avoidance by online marketplaces, while debates continue over access to innovative Alzheimer's treatments within the NHS.
Many of the front pages focus on the head of MI5 warning that Russia poses the biggest threat to the UK. "Red alert", external is the Daily Mirror's headline.
The Daily Express highlights that Sir Ken McCallum said that "Russian trolls", external alleged to have influenced the Brexit debate a decade ago will be "delighted" to be front page news once again, after being mentioned by the prime minister in a recent interview.
The Express warns that the UK must not "play into the hands of Putin". The Brexit referendum, external is the Daily Telegraph's focus as well, saying Sir Ken insisted the result was not in dispute.
According to the Times, the Chancellor John Healey is to use his Budget later this month to announce what's described as a "tax crackdown", external on online retailers.
Under the plans online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay and Temu will for the first time be made responsible for collecting tax owed by retailers selling on their platforms.
The Financial Times also looks ahead to the Budget, reporting that the Chancellor and the prime minister have been holding meetings with Britain's bosses in an attempt to calm any nerves.
Andy Burnham is said to have reassured executives after telling them he wanted to run the most "pro-business country, external in the world".
The Daily Telegraph reports that leading dementia experts are calling for ministers to lift, what's described as, an "NHS block" on breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs, external. Lecanemab and donanemab were licensed in Britain in 2024, but the health watchdog Nice ruled that the benefits didn't justify their cost.
A government spokesperson has said decisions on whether to approve drugs for routine use were taken independently.
And most of the papers mark London's oldest restaurant, Rules in Covent Garden, being donated to the National Trust.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The UK government will proceed with plans to make online marketplaces responsible for tax collection in the upcoming Budget.
Likely · Within weeks
Debate over NHS approval of lecanemab and donanemab will continue, with pressure on Nice and ministers to reconsider current guidance.
Likely · Within months

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