'Sex predator let out to kill' and 'net zero plans rolled back'
Several papers are leading on a serial sex offender who has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The Daily Express declares "Sex predator let out to kill", reporting that Simon Levy was out on bail and being monitored by Metropolitan Police when he committed the crimes.
Levy is pictured on the front page of the Daily Mail, alongside photographs of the two women he has been found guilty of murdering: Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins. The paper's headline reads "Tube monster bailed to rape and murder".
The Times says Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking to relax some of Labour's net zero targets, as part of his plan to tackle the cost of living crisis. The paper quotes the new energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, who said that the government "would not stick rigidly to the pledge made by her predecessor". It says the Department of Transport is currently considering the zero-emission vehicle mandate, which stipulates what proportion of cars sold each year must be electric.
Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegraph investigation. A spokesman for Infantino was reported to have told the paper he "strongly denies these categorically untrue allegations".
Water is the main story for the i Weekend, which writes that the prime minister is being urged to "take control of tap water" in order to fix England's "sewage crisis". it points to analysis published earlier this week, which revealed that every river and lake in England contains toxic chemicals, while "leaky pipes" lose an estimated 2.6bn litres of water every day.
Millions of adults and children across England are facing longer wait times for mental health care, the Guardian says, as more than 66% of NHS providers plan to reduce or shut down service completely. According to the paper, the proposed cuts have been drawn up by trusts to plug holes in finances.
"UK curbed power exports to Europe" says the Financial Times, reporting that the National Energy System Operator restricted power exports to Britain's neighbours last month so as to preserve supplies during the recent heatwave. The paper says it comes as the grid faces rising pressure during summer months, which have previously been viewed as less of a stretch than winter.
Strictly Come Dancing dancers James and Ola have split up after 22 years of marriage, according to the Sun. The paper says the separation has been confirmed to the paper by the pair's manager.
The Daily Mirror carries an exclusive interview with football pundit Chris Kamara, who has revealed that he had a prostate cancer scare after a routine blood test.
Argentinian football star Lionel Messi is pictured on the front page of the Daily Star, which says he was targeted by a bomb plot during the World Cup last month.
