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The Times reports that an alleged Russian spy lied to gain asylum in Britain before going on to work for the Foreign Office and meet the future King. After coming under suspicion, the Afghan refugee was stripped of his British citizenship in 2019, and is currently appealing that decision. A court was told he also worked for GCHQ and MI6.
The Daily Telegraph leads on an official at the UK's budget watchdog saying that to tackle national debt, Rishi Sunak must slash the benefit bill and get more people working, adding that "waves of new migrants" would not solve Britain's fiscal crisis and would likely pile pressure on public services.
The paper gives front page coverage to Labour scrapping its multi-billion pound green pledge – noting that the Conservatives are now likely to turn their fire on the promises underpinned by the plan.
The Daily Express questions whether Rishi Sunak has opened the door to what it calls an "amazing Boris comeback". It says the prime minister revealed he had talked to his former boss a few months ago – and left on the table the option of – as it puts it – making use of Mr Johnson's talents in future.
"Shame on You" is the Daily Mirror's reaction to Mr Sunak's transgender jibe in the Commons as the mother of the murdered teenager, Brianna Ghey, visited Parliament. It quotes Brianna's father expressing disgust and calling for an apology.
With the headline "King's cancer divides brothers," the Metro says that while "Harry jets home after 24 hour trip, William throws himself back into work early".
"William back on duty with wingman" is the Times' take – alongside a picture of the Prince of Wales with the Hollywood star and fellow pilot, Tom Cruise, at a charity dinner.
The Sun devotes its full front page to the image and in a reference to the actor's famous film, its headline reads "Top Son".
The i reports that a study has shown that men who took Viagra were 18% less likely to develop Alzheimer's. It says scientists are excited – but want further research.
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