Monday’s newspaper round-up covers a wide range of topics, from President Joe Biden’s latest policy announcements to the UK’s gambling levy and the state of the country’s economy.
In US politics, President Joe Biden is set to unveil a new strategy for combatting domestic terrorism, according to reports in The New York Times. The strategy is expected to focus on working with tech companies to monitor and combat online extremism, as well as improving coordination between federal agencies to prevent attacks before they occur.
In the UK, the government is facing pressure to increase the gambling levy on bookmakers, as concerns about addiction and social harm from gambling continue to grow. The Guardian reports that MPs are calling for the levy to be increased from its current rate of 0.1% to 1% of bookmakers’ gross gambling yield, in order to fund addiction treatment and support services for those affected by gambling-related harm.
Meanwhile, The Financial Times reports that the UK economy is showing signs of recovery, with GDP growing at a faster rate than initially predicted. The Office for National Statistics has revised its estimate of GDP growth in the first quarter of 2021, from 0.4% to 0.8%, indicating that the economy is bouncing back more quickly than expected following the pandemic.
In other news, The Independent reports on a new study that suggests eating a Mediterranean diet could reduce the risk of developing depression. The study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, found that participants who followed a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fish were less likely to experience symptoms of depression, compared to those who ate a diet high in processed foods and sugar.
Overall, Monday’s newspaper round-up highlights a mix of political, economic, and health news, reflecting the diverse range of issues facing both the US and UK today.
