By Fatma Younis
British newspaper front pages on Saturday highlight a massive cryptocurrency theft, a government shift on wind energy, and ongoing controversies surrounding the royal family.
Financial Times: Binance targeted in $6bn heist
The Financial Times Weekend leads with the headline "Binance rush to recover stolen $6bn," describing what it calls the largest heist in history. The paper reports that the world's dominant crypto exchange was targeted by hackers from North Korea.
The Times: Chancellor seeks to cut turbine shutdown costs
The Times reports that Chancellor John Healey is seeking to "cut bill for turning off turbines when grid cannot cope." The paper describes this as a shift from Labour's pledge to decarbonise all Britain's power supplies by 2030 as the government prioritises cutting power bills.
The Guardian: Burnham open to formal slavery apology
The Guardian carries an exclusive report on Andy Burnham going further than any previous prime minister towards offering a formal apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade. Burnham is said to be open to calls for an official apology on behalf of the state and has offered formal talks.
Daily Star: Rooney claims ghost sighting
Leaning into Halloween, the Daily Star runs the headline "It's Wayne WOOONEY" for a piece in which the former England star claims to have seen the character Slimer from Ghostbusters on his window sill.
Daily Telegraph: Labour MPs urge welfare reform
The Daily Telegraph features a large photo of King Charles III sniffing a flower, but its main story focuses on Labour MPs calling for welfare reform. The paper says Burnham risks losing support in Red Wall constituencies if he does not address cutting the benefits bill.
Daily Mail and The Sun: Thomas Markle allegations
Both the Daily Mail and The Sun lead with stories about Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex. The Daily Mail reports uncovering a "stash of child pornography" in a storage unit rented by Markle in Mexico, while The Sun says the FBI has been called over a "vile lock-up" after another "child abuse stash" was found. Markle denies the allegations, calling them "sick lies."
Daily Mail: Zara Tindall sells diamonds from controversial mine
In a "royal exclusive," the Daily Mail centres its front page on Zara Tindall, the King's niece and eco campaigner, "flogging pink diamonds from a mine at the centre of a huge pollution row."
Daily Express: Improved cancer care pledge
The Daily Express runs a large headline promising "Better cancer care for every patient" for an exclusive about increased mental health support following a campaign by the paper.
The Independent: US prisoner speaks out; Prince Andrew investigated
The Independent features a large photo of Christa Pike, a US prisoner speaking out after a botched execution. Under the photo, a headline reads "Police investigate Andrew's Balmoral visits with Epstein."
i Paper: PM's "Budget bounce" and EU rejoin enthusiasm
The weekend edition of the i Paper leads with the prime minister's "Budget bounce," breaking down recent polling and pointing to growing enthusiasm for Britain to "rejoin EU."
