What the papers say – November 3

An array of stories make the front pages of Saturday’s papers, with the impact of IVF on adoption rates, Sir Philip Green and a 30-year-old school pupil making headlines.

The Times leads with reports that university tuition fees could be cut to £6,500 a year from their current cap of £9,250, with the paper reporting Theresa May sees such a reduction as key to attracting youth votes.

IVF rates lead the Daily Telegraph, with the paper reporting that improvements in fertility treatment have led to a drop in the number of children being adopted.

The Guardian runs with allegations of a “climate of fear, bullying and harassment” at Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group.

The Financial Times says a “lifeline” has been offered to Ford’s engine plant in Bridgend.

The i leads with a new test for breast cancer which could see up to 300,000 women a year spared mammograms.

The Independent reports that Oxfam-funded projects in Yemen have been hit by airstrikes from the Saudi-led coalition.

The Daily Mirror runs with reports of a Home Office investigation into rumours a 15-year-old boy attending a Suffolk school is actually 30.

The Sun says the Army has brought in new rules which will see any soldier who fails a drug test kicked out of the forces and banned from rejoining.

The Daily Mail reports Paul Gambaccini has won a five-figure payout from prosecutors over an unfounded case regarding historical sex allegations.

The Daily Express reports a record £5.7 billion has been cashed in from retirement pots since the turn of the year.

And the Daily Star leads with stabbings after an argument broke out between kitchen staff at Sony Music’s London headquarters.

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