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Thursday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPER'S TOP STORIES

:: The Financial Times

The Federal Reserve has signalled that it remains on course to lift interest rates this year but left its options open on when to pull the trigger as it waits for more evidence of the strength of the recovery.

:: The Daily Express, The Daily Star, The Sun

The escalating migrant crisis in Calais has prompted demands for troops to be sent in as one migrant died and 1,500 attempted to storm Eurotunnel trains.

:: The Metro

Holidaymakers and hauliers again face long queues to use the Channel Tunnel as Calais descended into what the paper has called anarchy, adding that French police appeared powerless as 1,500 migrants stormed the crossing.

:: The Independent

The Government is reviewing the Bribery Act after business leaders claimed it was making it difficult for British firms to export goods. The Business Secretary, Sajid Javid, is inviting companies to comment on whether the tough anti-corruption measures are "a problem".

:: The i

UK and France scramble to restore order in Calais after thousands of migrants storm port – but police say the chaos will continue.

:: The Daily Telegraph

Savers will be protected from "rip off " exit fees if they cash in their pensions early with a legally enforced cap, under plans to be outlined by David Cameron today.

:: The Guardian

Mullah Mohammad Omar, the Taliban leader, was declared dead by the Afghan government yesterday, ending years of fierce speculation over the reclusive figurehead’s whereabouts but raising fresh questions over eff orts to negotiate an end to decades of war.

:: The Daily Mail

For the second night running, migrants laid siege to the Channel Tunnel, with 1,500 trying to storm through. In the chaos, one migrant was killed by a lorry.

:: The Daily Mirror

UK companies are allegedly arranging safaris where tourists can kill lions for £29,000.

:: The Times

Jeremy Corbyn won the backing of the largest public sector union last night as senior Labour figures began to concede that he is the front runner to become leader of the party.

:: Thursday night's reviewers are Sunday Express Royal Editor Camilla Tominey and former head of communications for Ed Balls, Alex Belardinelli.