Bank crisis still dominates press

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The crisis at the Northern Rock bank continues to dominate Tuesday's newspaper coverage.

The Times describes the government intervention as "a £28-billion cheque to stop the panic".

The Daily Telegraph says the prime minister has put his political credibility on the line by guaranteeing the savings in all Northern Rock accounts.

But the Financial Times says the Chancellor's reputation is at stake after he failed to calm the situation.

Public mood

Tuesday's papers also assess the public mood over the trouble at the bank.

The Independent sees patience, good humour, and a touch of the spirit of the Blitz in people's attitudes.

But the Daily Mail described yesterday as "Black Monday" and several papers point to share price falls at two other banks.

The Sun tells savers the Bank of England will not let Northern Rock collapse. "Whether you continue to panic is up to you," it says.

McCann case

The continuing search for Madeleine McCann is the lead item in several of Tuesday's newspapers.

The Sun reports that the investigating judge in Portugal decided Gerry and Kate McCann do not need to return to face further questioning by the police.

The Mirror says it is a sign that "the tide of suspicion" against Madeleine McCann's parents is beginning to turn.

And the Daily Express says the police case against the McCanns is on the verge of collapse.

Lib Dems' conference

The Liberal Democrats' conference in Brighton has received attention in the press, with questions over leadership and the party's focus on green issues.

The Independent's editorial praises the Lib Dems' target of phasing out all petrol driven cars by 2040.

The Telegraph presents a picture of leader Sir Menzies Campbell inspecting an organic toilet, during a visit to an environmental project.

And the Guardian's Polly Toynbee praises the party's tax proposals.