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Policy Pleas, Tabloid Tiffs, Royal Ripples: Today's Headlines
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Todays front pages roundup: The Guardian highlights the governments lack of a clear strategy on social mobility, while The Times explores the idea of a UK-Europe customs union. The Daily Mirror delves into Strictly Come Dancing drama, and The Daily Mail investigates criminal migrants dodging justice. The i paper reports on care home residents receiving short notice on contract terminations, and the Financial Times notes a surge in UK firms attracting overseas interest. The Sun shares Princess Beatrices plans to skip Christmas with her father, and The Daily Telegraph covers the new equalities watchdog heads stance on migration. The Daily Express features a mum advocating for a national register of child abuse offenders.
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