UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain'

The Daily Telegraph leads on calls from senior MPs, external for Andy Burnham to introduce an exemption from the early release scheme for prisoners convicted of killing an emergency service worker. The Sun says that "furious cops" will see Burnham in court, external over the release of PC Andrew Harper's killers. The Daily Mail declares the policy will mean that more than 9,000 domestic abusers, external are set free.

The Times reports ministers are drawing up plans to boost economic growth by changing the government's fiscal rules to raise borrowing, external and spend the money on infrastructure, housing and support for businesses. The paper calls it a "borrowing splurge".

The Guardian leads on its analysis of eight oil giants' profits, external, suggesting companies are "cashing in on human misery" because of a "windfall" from the Iran war. In the article, BP's chief executive, Meg O'Neill, defends the company's profits, saying it was focused on the things it could do to try to "address the situation" - such as producing oil products in short supply.

The Daily Mirror splashes on a nationwide weapons amnesty, external that has seen 40 knives a day taken "off our streets". Parents who have lost their children to knife crime tell the paper every blade handed over is "a life saved".

The Telegraph says cyclists at the Women's Tour de France have been "busted", external, as allegations surface that competitors have been so-called "bra-boosting". The Times says increased volume in the chest area can redirect airflow around the body and give riders an aerodynamic advantage. The headline calls the controversy a "storm in a D cup"., external