'Heat leaves Africa and Med in shade' and 'Can't cope without Catherine'
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'Heat leaves Africa and Med in shade' and 'Can't cope without Catherine'8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCThere's a mix of stories on Saturday's papers. A heatwave is set to break the spring record in the UK, as bank holiday temperatures are on course to hit 33C, the i Weekend says. It adds that the UK will see hotter temperatures than parts of Africa and the Mediterranean as hot and humid air pushes across north-west Europe.The Daily Telegraph leads with the news that families visiting popular tourist spots in the UK could face a holiday tax as mayors consider implementing "overnight visitor levies" to help struggling councils. The paper says as many as 10 of England's 14 regional mayors are considering the plan, which the Telegraph says could add as much as £300 to the cost of an average family getaway.In more tax news, the Daily Mail reports that Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham could bring in a land value tax if he becomes the next PM. The paper says Burnham believes land is "undertaxed", and is vowing to overhaul the council tax system and introduce a new land value levy.The FT Weekend follows with bond markets having their best week in two and a half years after Burnham vowed to stick to the UK's fiscal rules. The paper quotes analysts saying data this week showed lower than expected inflation and a decline in oil prices, which has made it less likely that the Bank of England will raise interest rates quickly.The Times leads with a warning from a government review that says the UK faces "economic catastrophe" as young adults "rewired" by smart phones are trapped in worklessness. The report advises businesses to adapt to this "anxious generation" and offer more work flexibility and mental health support.The UK pitched to create a single market for goods with the EU in a move to reintegrate trade with the bloc, the Guardian reports. However, sourc...





