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With the bonus season upon us, City pay packets preoccupy many of the papers.

It is a case of in the City for the Guardian, which says Chancellor George Osborne's tough words proved to be hot air.

Similarly the Daily Telegraph says and according to the Daily Mail, Downing Street appears to have run up the white flag.

Meanwhile the Times' headline gives a .

Political language

Several papers consider whether former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin might have contributed to the shootings in Arizona.

Like most papers,

But the Financial Times says she has come under scrutiny for using political language with violent undertones.

And the Mail asks

Tube strike

Many papers report police investigating the murder of Jo Yeates are examining a letter and pizza label posted to the pub where she spent her final evening.

The Telegraph says the rambling note made specific reference to Miss Yeates, while the

Meanwhile talk of a Tube strike on the day of the royal wedding is criticised.

The Sun says it takes a to try to ruin the big day for Prince William.

Royal wedding

However there is good news for souvenir hunters - the Queen has ordered shops selling official wedding merchandise not to pass on the VAT rise.

According to the Star, .

And the Telegraph reports royal courtiers have done a U-turn on the sale of a commemorative tea towel.

its headline says.