The Observer – Hostage deal ‘on course’ after Hamas delay prompts crisis 

The Observer says Qatari negotiators have said that a deal to secure the release of more hostages from Gaza is “on course”, despite a delay from Hamas.

The paper also carries a warning from the government’s top immigration adviser who has criticised plans to stop overseas care workers from bringing family members to the UK. Proposals to stop workers bringing dependants should be halted unless jobs are made more appealing to Britons, Prof Brian Bell tells the paper.