The Papers: Sir Philip\'s \'humiliation\' and Bezos \'blackmailed\'
Newspaper headlines: Sir Philip's 'humiliation' and Bezos 'blackmailed'
By BBC NewsStaff
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It's taken six months of legal battles, but today's Daily Telegraph reveals the claims against Sir Philip Green that it was prevented from reporting by injunction last year. The paper reports that ex-employees received payouts of up to £1m to keep quiet after being bullied or harassed. The Topshop boss denies allegations that he behaved wrongly, with his lawyers saying he was a "passionate businessman" who "can at times be exuberant and hot-headed".
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A "£3m humiliation" is the verdict from the Daily Mail, referring to the paper's estimate of Sir Philip's legal bill. The paper says he has "started a new war with accusers", however - warning them to stay silent or face "further legal actions and significant losses".
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"Philip Green threatens his ex-staff," says the i front page, leading with the retail boss's warning that he will pursue former employees in the courts for allegations they have made. The paper also says that Sir Philip told the Telegraph it "might end up bankrupt".
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The main story in the Times is also given over to the "sex and racism claims" against Sir Philip. The lead picture shows Albert Finney flashing a smile in his performance as Tom Jones in the 1963 adaptation of Henry Fielding's novel. The paper pays tribute to the "screen hero", who died on Friday at the age of 82.
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A black-and-white photo of Finney smiling features on the front page of the Guardian, with the paper describing him as a "new-wave actor". But the main story focuses on another business drama: the paper says Amazon boss Jeff Bezos' blackmail claim against the National Enquirer "threatens to engulf Trump", as the US president is said to be close to the tabloid's chief executive. But the paper says the White House has "remained silent" on the controversy.
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"Dishing dirt" is the Financial Times headline over its story on the Jeff Bezos claims, which also links Trump to the scandal. But its main story warns of a "stall" in trade talks with Japan, which the paper says highlights the UK's struggle to match or better the EU trade agreements as the Brexit deadline approaches.
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"Vital CCTV clues" in the search for Libby Squire, a student missing from Hull for more than a week, are the focus of the Daily Express front page. The paper says police are focusing on a "mystery man" in a car.
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The Sun also reports the CCTV sighting of Libby Squire. But the main story hits a lighter note, reporting on the "last laugh" of comedian Sir Ken Dodd. It says that "Doddy", who once beat tax evasion charges, escaped an £11m inheritance tax bill by marrying his long-term partner just two days before his death last year.
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"Cash-strapped councils" are being forced into a "massive cull" of bus services, according to the Daily Mirror. It means nearly half of bus routes are at risk, the paper says, as councils have to withdraw subsidies to cover a £652m shortfall in the free bus pass scheme.
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"Chaos at the races" is the warning across the front of the Daily Star. The paper says that the impact of a horse flu crisis which has put racing on hold could be felt for six months - meaning next month's Cheltenham Festival could be at risk.