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.
Tomorrow's front page: Plan to cut tuition fees to £6,500 #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/becO1BwFEX
— The Times of London (@thetimes) November 2, 2018
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.
Saturday's Daily Telegraph front page: 'Rise of IVF blamed for collapse in adoption' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/pnqPFjO4Fa
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 2, 2018
The Guardian runs with allegations of a “climate of fear, bullying and harassment” at Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group.
The Guardian front page, Saturday 3 November 2018 Staff hit back at Green: ‘It’s not banter, it’s a climate of fear’ pic.twitter.com/7QFarNBW7H
— The Guardian (@guardian) November 2, 2018
The Financial Times says a “lifeline” has been offered to Ford’s engine plant in Bridgend.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Saturday November 3 https://t.co/whS2v1gjHopic.twitter.com/jUmGUH1NXR
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) November 2, 2018
The i leads with a new test for breast cancer which could see up to 300,000 women a year spared mammograms.
THE i WEEKEND: New breast cancer test to speed up detection #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/BZUxduhM5c
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) November 2, 2018
The Independent reports that Oxfam-funded projects in Yemen have been hit by airstrikes from the Saudi-led coalition.
Saturday’s INDEPENDENT: British-backed bombing raids hit UK aid in Yemen #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/RdOudlsZCK
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) November 2, 2018
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.
Tomorrow's front page: How's there a 30-year-old man in my maths class?#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/H2VyvzrPfcpic.twitter.com/VwA1EbcVlj
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) November 2, 2018
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.
Tomorrow's front page: Army chiefs have drafted in tough new rules meaning soldiers on ANY drugs face instant boot https://t.co/yuYDd56bQzpic.twitter.com/myKc0jtzyX
— The Sun (@TheSun) November 2, 2018
The Daily Mail reports Paul Gambaccini has won a five-figure payout from prosecutors over an unfounded case regarding historical sex allegations.
Tomorrow's @DailymailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/9XH9ptUzzo
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) November 2, 2018
The Daily Express reports a record £5.7 billion has been cashed in from retirement pots since the turn of the year.
Saturday’s @Daily_Express front page
– EXCLUSIVE: Fears over record pension cash-in
– EXCLUSIVE: Tormented Cliff ‘was bag of bones’ says pop pal
– Carol Vorderman: @PrideOfBritain changed my life#frontpages#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/0yBkQJt25S
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) November 2, 2018
And the Daily Star leads with stabbings after an argument broke out between kitchen staff at Sony Music’s London headquarters.
Saturday’s STAR: Stabbing rampage at Cowell HQ #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/YxSEDbmNRg
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) November 2, 2018