What the papers say - May 2
Brexit, tax havens and car safety all appear on the fronts of Wednesday's papers, while pictures of revellers celebrating May 1 are also featured.
The Times leads with an inquest into the death of a former Gurkha who was killed when he swerved his car and struck a tree. The coroner's court reportedly heard that BMW failed to recall thousands of cars which had a potential problem which meant the vehicles could stall.
Tomorrow's front page: BMW failed to act over safety fears on new cars #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/xmIDgaDzY7
-- The Times of London (@thetimes) May 1, 2018
The Daily Telegraph reports that Theresa May has been told she should abandon plans for a post-Brexit customs partnership with the European Union or the Government could collapse.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'May warned Brexit deal will sink her' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/iDzQATqjwa
-- The Telegraph (@Telegraph) May 1, 2018
The Guardian reports on so-called dirty money, saying that British overseas territories, including the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands, will be forced to identify company owners.
Wednesday's GUARDIAN: "PM forced to crack down on 'dirty money' " #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/WsraaHL1ri
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 1, 2018
The Financial Times leads with a report that up to 7,000 foreign students may have falsely been accused of faking their English language proficiency by the Home Office.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Wednesday May 2 https://t.co/KOsRugWOwopic.twitter.com/w35Es0Kxtl
-- Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) May 1, 2018
The Metro leads with online attacks against the new Home Secretary Sajid Javid.
Wednesday's front page:RACIST TROLLSTARGET JAVID#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/JXw9Bs5pEI
-- Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) May 1, 2018
The i runs with what it calls a "u-turn" on tax havens, which will see people using British Overseas Territories to house money being identified.
Wednesday's i - "U-turn on tax havens" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/hOB9dYVoWo
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 1, 2018
The Independent runs with the same story, with campaigners calling the move a "huge win".
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition: https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/Zsnj3e5yvi
-- The Independent (@Independent) May 1, 2018
The Daily Mirror runs with the story of Max Johnson, who has met the family of the heart donor which saved his life.
Wednesday's Daily MIRROR: "Our sister's heart lives in Max" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/dPzf6jyfNd
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 1, 2018
The Sun reports that actress Sheridan Smith is due to tie the knot.
Tomorrow's front page: Sheridan to wed Tinder toyboy pic.twitter.com/pQuoqtytOC
-- The Sun (@TheSun) May 1, 2018
The Daily Mail says Theresa May has been warned a customs partnership with the European Union post-Brexit would make the country a "vassal state".
Wednesday's Daily MAIL: "Show Us Your Steel, Mrs May" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/2NaNl7n8j4
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 1, 2018
The Daily Express carries a poll which suggests Labour and the Conservatives are level pegging, while 43% of people think she is the "right person for the job".
Wednesday's Daily EXPRESS: "Britain Backs May" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Xa54fS5Sh8
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 1, 2018
The Daily Star leads on a court hearing relating to the anonymity afforded to killer Jon Venables. James Bulger's mother said she does not want the child murderer to be unmasked.
Wednesday's Daily STAR: "DON'T Unmask Beast Who Killed My James" #bbcpapers#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/7jXw4BqaCZ
-- Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) May 1, 2018