The Papers: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool'

Here is the latest breaking news from around the world: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool'Published7 minutes agoImage caption, There's a mix of stories on Sunday's papers. The Sunday Mirror previews Andy Burnham's economic speech on Monday, where he will pledge to give mayors more power and invest extra cash into the regions. The paper cites a source who says should Burnham become PM, "devolution will be at the heart" of his policy to rewire the economy.

Image caption, The Sunday Telegraph follows with Andy Burnham's top ally urging him to increase capital gains tax and loosen fiscal rules to allow the government to borrow millions. Louise Haigh, who would be in line for a senior role in a Burnham Cabinet should he become PM, says there needs to be a "fundamental redesign" of the tax system to deliver economic renewal, the paper reports. Elsewhere, Prince George is pictured next to his mother the Princess of Wales as the pair visited a military airbase on Saturday.

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Image caption, Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer has scrapped plans to replace the Royal Navy's ageing fleet in favour of funding drones in his defence investment plan, according to the Sunday Times. It adds that Andy Burnham, who is expected to succeed Sir Keir, has signed off on the proposal to shift away from modernising the armed forces and instead prioritising autonomous vehicles. Image caption, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is on the front page of the Mail on Sunday over a "class row" involving Labour's housing policies and the rights of council tenants to buy their homes.

Alongside, the paper says the Duke of Sussex is reconsidering bringing his wife and children when he visits the UK next month due to security concerns. Image caption, The Observer shifts its focus to the cost of keeping cool amid the record-breaking heatwave that has been sweeping through the UK and Europe. Image caption, Experts warn that the heatwave which gripped the UK this week is not a "one-off" and should act as a "wake-up call" for the country to prepare for a Mediterranean climate.

Image caption, Finally, the Daily Star says English football fans want US-style cheerleaders and half-time shows for the game after being charmed by the American "razzle dazzle" at the World Cup. Sign up for our morning newsletter and get News in your inbox.

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