Friday's National Newspaper Front Pages

FRIDAY'S TOP STORIES

:: Daily Express

Scientists have discovered that staying positive is the key to a longer life.

:: Daily Star

The newspaper carries a story about the Briton Mohammed Emwazi, who travelled to Syria to fight with Islamic State.

:: Financial Times

A bidding war for a Californian biotech company has increased the value of healthcare deals in the past 15 months to nearly half a trillion dollars.

:: The Daily Telegraph

Sir John Major has said Labour's Ed Miliband must formally rule out a coalition with the Scottish National Party.

:: Metro

MPs will no longer be able to claim for their dinners on expenses.

:: The Guardian, Daily Mirror, The Independent

David Cameron has been accused of "cowering from the public" after the Prime Minister ruled out a head-to-head TV debate.

:: Daily Mail

Drivers will get an extra 10 minutes after a parking ticket runs out before they can be hit with a fine.

:: i

Labour will protect winter fuel payments, free bus passes and TV licences for the elderly.

:: The Times

The Treasury is preparing to freeze defence spending after the May General Election.

:: The Sun

Papiss Cisse and Jonny Evans have been charged by the Football Association after allegedly spitting at each other.

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