Conway's troubles make headlines

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The very public fall from grace of the Conservative MP Derek Conway sees the man and his family appearing on the front pages of a number of newspapers.

The Times says the shamed Tory MP's career is in ruins after David Cameron withdrew the Tory whip from him.

The Daily Express believes it is time for MPs to reveal all on family pay.

It says there is a suspicion that a significant slice of the annual £53m salaries pot for MPs' secretaries and researchers goes to family members.

The Guardian has a warning from the Financial Services Authority that more than a million homeowners could be at risk of serious financial difficulty.

The Daily Mail says homeowners coming out of a fixed-rate term on their home loan may be hit hardest, as they may be unable to switch to another cheap deal.

Taxing times

The Daily Telegraph points to the increasing number of people now paying the top rate of income tax.

The number paying 40% has almost doubled since Labour came to power.

Steve Smith tells the Daily Mirror that while he has won the Lottery jackpot, a weak spot in the main artery of his heart could kill him at any moment.

The Sun says the retired hospital porter would happily swap every penny to be rid of his heart condition.

The Independent says the cauliflower, a staple of the traditional Sunday lunch, may be being priced off the table.

Farmers say it is no longer a viable crop as it costs 35p for each vegetable, which is then sold for 18p.

Bird brain

The Telegraph reports on how great flocks of starlings and other birds take to the air in fast moving swarms.

The starlings simply keep track of seven other birds as they fly.

Scientists have, according to the Independent, stumbled on a way to reverse the loss of memory while carrying out experimental surgery.

Canadian neuroscientists believe the technique, of pushing electrodes deep into the brain, could help them unlock how memory works.