Has David Cameron 'hired a liar'?

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In a mixed bag of headlines, the return of disgraced former Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken to political life is one thing interesting all editors.

The Daily Mirror says David Cameron has "hired a liar" to chair Tory advisory group the Centre for Social Justice.

"Jailbird Aitken is back in business", is the Daily Mail's headline, referring to the ex-MP's conviction for perjury.

But later in an editorial the paper goes on to say the appointment shows Mr Cameron is serious about investigating radical prison reform.

'Lost generation'

The Guardian leads with the headline: "UK terror detention limit is longest of any democracy".

The paper says the claim, from human rights group Liberty, will "pile pressure" on ministers currently considering extending limits further.

The Daily Telegraph, meanwhile, carries Tory warnings that "Britain is in danger of creating a 'lost generation' of wayward teenagers."

The paper blames a "toxic combination" of family breakdown and school failure for the impending crisis.

Mixed drinks

There is bad news for beer lovers in the Daily Express.

Shortages of malt and barley and an increase in packaging costs could force brewers to raise prices by up to 17p a can, the paper fears.

Readers of the Sun, however, receive very different news. The paper says some supermarkets are now selling a can of lager for less than a bottle of water.

Beer is just 22p per can at Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's, sparking "binge fury" from campaigners such as Alcohol Concern.

'Great country'

The Independent reports that British schoolchildren are bottom of the class for international awareness.

A British Council survey of 11 to 16-year-olds in 10 countries found British pupils were the least likely to understand current world events or learn a foreign language.

Finally, the Times wants readers to submit suggestions for a motto summing up what makes Britain special.

So far they include, "Great people, great country, great Britain" and "At least we're not French."