Sir Victor Blank’s decision to step down as chairman of Trinity Mirror sparked new speculation that the publishing house may be ready to offload its national titles. Paddy Power is running a book of possible suitors for the titles, which include the Daily Mirror, and favours Candover, a previously interested party, at 2-1. Apax Partners is rated at 7-2, David Montgomery’s Mecom at 4-1 and Axel Springer, of Germany, at 5-1.