Anger and despair at baby death

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The case of Baby P, the 17-month-old boy killed in London after months of abuse, generates despair and anger.

"It is a story about Britain today," suggests the Times, which disputes the idea of a "broken society" but admits "this country has broken communities".

The Daily Mail reacts angrily to the claim by Haringey children's services that it had worked effectively.

The Guardian reports social workers' fears the press are judging the whole profession on a single case.

Job fears

"Grim down south" headlines the Financial Times' predicted regional effects of the economic downturn.

It reports an estimate of 35,000 City job cuts over the next two years. The Daily Telegraph offers an estimate of 28,000 finance job cuts in 12 months.

An Independent interview reveals that Chancellor Alistair Darling is predicting a "short, sharp recession".

While the economy will contract over the next year, it will bounce back strongly in 2010, he suggests.

Kidnap claims

The trial over the alleged kidnapping of West Yorkshire schoolgirl Shannon Matthews occupies several front pages.

The Sun headline highlights the allegation that she was "kept on leash", while the Daily Express calls it an "elastic noose".

The Guardian reports an expected reprieve for 3,000 Post Offices threatened with closure.

It says the government is due to announce a £1bn five-year contract to distribute benefits to millions.

Prince praised

The Express says the Queen's words of praise for Prince Charles's public service were "royally deserved".

A Daily Mirror poll finds that 89% of more than 4,200 voters feel the Queen should not abdicate to allow the prince to take the throne.

But 56% do support Charles, who turns 60 on Friday, to succeed the Queen, rather than the Crown going straight to William.

Meanwhile, a Mail profile of "The Prince of Angst" claims he is "tortured by the public's refusal to accept Camilla".