Newspaper headlines: Fight for 'precious' union and 'crackdown on party houses'

By BBC News
Staff
The i reports on the Scottish National Party, which has just elected Humza Yousaf as its new leader. It says his victory, which will see him become the Scottish first minister replacing Nicola Sturgeon, will delay independence as "policy shifts to longer-term project of converting voters".
The Daily Express quotes Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledging he will fight "every day" to stop Scotland breaking the "precious" union. It reports Mr Sunak will block the new SNP leader if he makes a bid for another independence referendum.
A smiling Prince Harry features on the front of the Guardian as it reports on the Duke of Sussex, Elton John and other high-profile figures taking legal action against Associated Newspapers in the High Court over alleged phone-tapping and other breaches of privacy. The paper focuses on the claims by Baroness Doreen Lawrence, the mother of Stephen Lawrence who was murdered in a racist attack in 1993. It reports in court documents she says she "feels a deep sense of betrayal". Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail, "vigorously denies" all the claims against it.
The Daily Mail leads on the government's new anti-social behaviour crackdown taking aim at nuisance Airbnb house parties. A new registration scheme for holiday lets will give local authorities data to help make it easier sorting out short-term lets causing problems in their area. A consultation will be published shortly.
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The Times' take on the government's anti-social behaviour crackdown focuses on landlords being set to be able to evict tenants disruptive to neighbours, in rent arrears or who cause damage within two weeks. The changes will be contained in a Renters Reform Bill that will also include protections for tenants, like banning no-fault evictions and rent increases more than once a year.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has blamed a wave of early retirement for the increase in inflation and interest rates, the Telegraph says. It observes the governor's comments are the clearest sign yet that the Bank is concerned about the number of people retiring early. Inflation in the UK stands at 10.4%, the highest rate in the G7 group of major economies.
The Financial Times leads with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief warning the recent banking industry turmoil has increased the risks to financial stability. Speaking at a conference, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said uncertainties in the world economy were "exceptionally high", the paper reported. The finance sector has been shaken following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the takeover of Credit Suisse.
"Strop the boats" headlines the Metro as it reports on the infighting within the Conservative Party over the government's asylum policy making it illegal for migrants to arrive in the UK on small boats. The Metro says Home Secretary Suella Braverman faced demands by right-wingers in her party for tougher rules to stop the European Court of Human Rights blocking removals, while Tory MPs on the left were fighting to make her agree more safe routes for asylum seekers. The government now appears to have seen off a rebellion.
"The daughter I didn't know I had," headlines the Mirror as it reports Only Fools and Horses actor Sir David Jason has found a daughter he never knew about after 52 years. He tells the paper: "To say it was a surprise is an understatement."
Star Trek icons Spock and Captain Kirk feature on the Daily Star as it writes zero-gravity experiments in space will beat Earth's diseases.

Time for a look at the papers.

"It had to be Yousaf" says the frontpage of Metro's Scottish edition as it greets the election of Humza Yousaf as the new leader of the Scottish National Party. "Humza the First" is the headline for the Daily Record, which tells its readers Mr Yousaf is the first person of colour, Muslim and son of immigrants to become Scotland's first minister. The Daily Telegraph reports he plans to move the independence movement into what he calls "fifth gear" with a pledge to immediately request a new referendum.

But, above an image of the three leadership candidates, the Scotsman warns that Mr Yousaf faces an "uphill battle" to unite what it says is a "divided party". The i newspaper quotes one of his rivals, Kate Forbes, who says "continuity won't cut it". Labour sources have told the Times that they hope to win as many as 20 seats in Scotland at the next election. The prime minister is on the front of the Daily Express vowing to fight "every day" to stop Scotland leaving what he describes as the "precious" United Kingdom.

The Daily Mail leads on the government's plans to make homeowners who rent their properties on Airbnb register on a database, which ministers hope will make it easier for local councils to deal with complaints. The proposals will crack down on "nuisance party houses". The Sun has details about what it calls a "three strikes and your out" scheme for people it describes as "problem tenants".

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Humza Yousaf, pictured with his wife Nadia and daughter Amal, will be Scotland's next first minister

The governor of the Bank of England is quoted in the Telegraph as saying that early retirement is driving up prices and interest rates. It reports that Andrew Bailey described the number of people aged between 50 and 64 who are economically inactive as "particularly striking".

The Daily Mirror covers the government's plans to give schools and colleges £2.5bn pounds to upgrade their buildings and open up extra places. Teaching unions have told the paper some facilities are at risk of collapse. Ministers say the new investment will make school buildings "fit for the future".

Writing in the Daily Mail, the editor of the Jewish Chronicle - Stephen Pollard - says Benjamin Netanyahu has prolonged the crisis in Israel by delaying his plans to reform the judiciary. Thousands of protestors have taken to the streets in recent days to demonstrate against the changes. Mr Pollard says Mr Netanyahu - who's known as the "magician" - will not be able to conjure his way out of this situation.

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Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the High Court over legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail

Travellers should brace for "hols chaos" at Heathrow airport, according to the Daily Express. It warns that British Airways has cancelled 5% of its flights over the Easter holidays because of a walkout by security staff. The airline has apologised and says it is offering other options or refunds to affected customers.

The Guardian leads on coverage of the High Court case brought by several celebrities against the publishers of the Daily Mail. The paper quotes Baroness Doreen Lawrence - whose son Stephen was murdered in the 1990s - as telling the court she was "betrayed" by the Daily Mail. Associated Newspapers is accused of using illegal reporting tactics to obtain stories over 20 years. It dismisses the allegations as "preposterous smears".