Papers comment on BA dispute

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The settlement of the British Airways dispute features in Tuesday's papers.

For the Sun, the deal seems like a climb-down by BA boss Willie Walsh, in a battle he could and should have won.

The Guardian's Neil Pratley, writing in the financial pages, thinks Mr Walsh concluded that official strike action would simply be too painful.

The Financial Times describes it as an exercise in damage limitation to avoid loss of revenue and damage to staff morale in the short term.

'Cronyism and sleaze'

The much-awaited decision on the location of Britain's new "super-casino" excites some papers.

The Times says ministers will face allegations of "cronyism and sleaze" if the Dome is chosen.

The Daily Telegraph has an opinion poll it says is evidence of high levels of concern about the spread of gambling.

It suggests that 56% of people interviewed believed the new casinos were a bad idea because it would increase problem gambling.

African dream

The front pages of the papers reflect a wide range of concerns.

The Daily Mail reports that the craze for trainers with wheels may be putting children's health at risk by damaging their posture and ability to walk.

The Daily Mirror leads with a picture of David Bradley, the ex-soldier who admitted killing four family members.

The Independent says the dream of a tunnel between Africa and Europe is coming closer to reality - with Morocco and Spain keen to complete a rail link.

Depressive feline

Several papers carry the tale of a cat that was prescribed anti-depressant drugs because she became depressed about being bullied by other moggies.

According to the Daily Mirror, Twiglet, needed anger management treatment to stop biting her owner in frustration.

Too frightened to go outside, the Daily Express says, Twiglet would stay in all day and soon put on weight.

But the Daily Mail reports Twiglet has lost almost seven pounds and is roaming around the back garden without fear.