Papers divided over climate deal

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The agreement reached at the UN climate change summit in Bali is analysed in many of the Sunday papers.

The Sunday Times strikes an optimistic note saying if the declarations are followed by action, there is reason to be hopeful.

But the Sunday Telegraph is sceptical, saying the only people who are truly happy are the European bureaucrats looking forward to years of meetings.

The Observer, though sceptical, concludes the deal signalled progress.

'Tensions high'

As British troops transfer control of Basra to the Iraqi authorities, the Independent asks: After four years and 174 dead soldiers, what did we achieve?

The Sunday Telegraph says tensions in Basra remain high, with the militias remaining a force to be reckoned with.

It describes how the once liberal city now resembles one of the more austere cities of neighbouring Iran.

A Sunday Times reporter tells how 48 women have been killed in six months for "un-Islamic behaviour".

Beauty salon

The Sunday Telegraph says thousands of failed asylum seekers have been flown out of Britain and set up in business back home as part of a £36m scheme.

People have been given free flights and up to £4,000 to start enterprises such as a vineyard in Albania and a beauty salon in Zimbabwe.

A Sunday Times reporter posed as a migrant wanting to return home.

He says he was offered help to set up a travel agency with few questions being asked.

'Labour revolt'

After a series of problems in the past few weeks, Gordon Brown's leadership is the subject of speculation.

The Mail on Sunday thinks he could face a revolt if Labour loses ground to the Tories at next May's local elections.

John Rentoul in the Independent advises Mr Brown to avoid being himself because when he has acted out of character everything has gone right.

Meanwhile, the News of the World urges ministers to back down in a dispute over a pay rise for police officers.