Finances dominate newspaper pages

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Financial matters loom large on several of the front pages of the newspapers.

The Daily Telegraph reports on a Bank of England survey which suggests one in 10 homeowners - 1.2m people - face negative equity on their properties.

The Times says a collapse in tax revenues will send government borrowing soaring above £60bn this year.

The Financial Times highlights the Bank of England's concerns that the financial system in Britain is facing further instability.

The Guardian reports that from the Baltic to Turkey fears are growing of a domino effect of countries seeking aid from the International Monetary Fund.

Poll results

The Independent offers evidence that the so-called "Brown Bounce" has had an effect on the Conservative lead over the government.

The results of a ComRes poll for the paper suggests that Gordon Brown has slashed the Tory lead to eight points.

If repeated in a general election, this would lead to a hung parliament.

Radio Two presenters Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross continue to be criticised for phone calls made to Andrew Sachs.

The Daily Star calls their comments about the granddaughter of the actor "gravely insulting".

The Daily Mail carries a report on how the BBC is facing an unprecedented backlash from listeners, lobby groups and even MPs.

The Daily Mirror speculates that Jonathan Ross may have his £18m contract reviewed by the BBC.

Hue and cry

The Mail says scientific research shows tennis umpires tend to succumb to an optical illusion.

This makes balls appear to be out when in fact they are just inside the line.

The Daily Express reports on 70-year-old Sheila New in the Somerset town of Crewkerne, who is in trouble with the local council.

She has painted the front of her cottage light blue, but the council say that this new hue does not fit in with local policies.