The Papers: 'Water cheek' and 'Queen Amy's gold rush'

Here is the latest breaking news from around the world: 'Water cheek' and 'Queen Amy's gold rush'Published25 minutes agoImage caption, Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers. " is the Metro's headline as it reports that campaigners have hit out after the government backed plans to allow water companies to increase prices during droughts. Government officials says the plan would "make bills fairer and more affordable while encouraging greater water efficiency".

Image caption, The Daily Star follows with the same headline, showing a parched Ascot racecourse on its front page. Image caption, The Times leads with possible widespread bans on water use at car washes and private swimming pools in an effort to combat the drought. The paper says Whitehall officials have drawn up a "reasonable worst-case scenario" that would feature restrictions on businesses if low levels of rainfall continue.

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Elsewhere, Team GB's Amy Hunt takes the top picture slot after she won a unprecedented fourth gold medal at the European Championships. Image caption, Russia has installed secret bases capable of firing high-powered drones deep into Nato territory, according to the Daily Telegraph. The paper says several Kremlin bases have newly built launch pads for its advance long-range drones, but there is no suggestion that Russia is planning an attack on Nato.

Image caption, The Daily Mail also celebrates "golden girl" Amy Hunt's record win in its picture spot. Alongside, the paper reports minsters are under pressure to close a legal loophole that allows paedophiles and other sex offenders to change their identity. Image caption, The Guardian reports internships designed to secure work for young people with special needs should be put on "turbocharge" to help tackle the youth job crisis.

The call comes from Alan Milburn, a top adviser and former health secretary, leading a review of young people and work, who says more support is needed to combat joblessness for young people with a learning disability, autism, or mental illness. Image caption, The Independent's front page features statistics from the record heatwaves and wildfires that have dominated the European summer. "Our burning world," is the headline.

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Image caption, The Daily Express reports that Alzheimer's research is entering "a golden era", according to the charity Alzheimer's Society. The group says pioneering treatments and tests "unimaginable just a decade ago" are now within reach, saying those living with dementia should be supported to take part in the research. Image caption, The i Paper says new housing developments near train stations are set to be fast-tracked in a major expansion of commuter villages and towns.

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner said the move will "tackle the housing crisis and raise living standards in every corner of the country".

The story has become one of the most prominent items on the global agenda.