The Express leads on Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch saying Brexit has “reignited” the UK’s trade standing in global markets, to the tune of “hundreds of billions of pounds”.

The Sun says Red Bull F1 team chief Christian Horner – who was cleared of misconduct by Red Bull last week – has broken his silence over the scandal. Horner “heaped praise” on his wife, and former Spice Girl, Geri, for all her support.

Friday’s front pages continue their coverage of the fallout from the Spring Budget, which Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced earlier in the week. Several papers highlight fears over how the tax cuts will be paid for with one publication suggesting it could blow a £40bn hole in finances. Another paper questions why neither of the main two parties are willing to explain spending cuts before the upcoming 2024 election. 

Initial hopes for a 40-day truce, timed to coincide with the beginning of the Islamic month of Ramadan next week, have not materialised. International pressure to secure a ceasefire has intensified amid growing concerns about a looming famine in the region.

The walkouts stem from distinct disputes concerning pay and working conditions involving the national carrier, Lufthansa, and the state-owned rail operator, Deutsche Bahn.

All eyes are on the far-right Chega (Enough) party and the potentially unprecedented role it may assume in national politics, despite remaining as the third-largest force in parliament.