'Scott Mills sacked by BBC' and 'Starmer's 48-hour ultimatum' The Daily Mirror has further claims about the sacking of the Radio 2 breakfast show presenter, Scott Mills.

"Mills crisis for the BBC", is the Sun's headline.

The paper says corporation staff were left "stunned" as the news of his departure broke.

According to the Daily Mail, it is believed that his sacking, announced with what has been described as "a curt public statement" was one of the final acts of the BBC director general, Tim Davie, who reportedly wanted to "clear the decks" before leaving his job on Thursday.

The Daily Star says bookmakers believe Gary Davies is the favourite to take over from Scott Mills as permanent host of the Radio 2 breakfast show.

He is described as "the natural safe pair of hands". The Daily Mail also name checks Vernon Kay, Sara Cox, Greg James, Trevor Nelson and Rylan Clark.

"Could Chris Evans be tempted by an emotional return", asks the Daily Telegraph - adding "stranger things have happened".

The Times reports that the Chancellor is in line for a multi-billion pound tax windfall as the war in the Middle East drives up energy prices.

Analysis by the paper suggests the government is making about £20m a day in additional revenue through levies and taxes linked to the price of oil and gas.

Government sources have warned that any extra funds generated could be offset by the cost of borrowing.

"Labour urged to help Britain's drivers now", is the headline in the Daily Express.

The AA has warned the prime minister not to delay.

The i Paper leads on his No 10 summit with business leaders, in which he urged them to limit the fallout from the Iran war.

"There are still 48 hours left to choose a better path", is the message in the Times from Sir Keir Starmer to resident doctors in England ahead of next week's strike.

The Daily Telegraph describes his remarks as an "ultimatum" and "direct threat" to those considering walking out.

But the paper also points out his "tough stance" threatens to open a rift with the Labour left which has supported NHS strikes in the past

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