Britney 'demands private jet for UK tour'

Britney Spears has reportedly demanded that she be flown to Manchester in a private jet when she performs in Britain next month.

The 'Womanizer' singer, who plays a mini-residency at London's O2 arena before doing a single night in Manchester, has refused to stay overnight in the northern city and will leave directly after the show.

"She has decided she will travel by private plane to Manchester - then fly straight back to London," a source told the Daily Star.

Spears has reportedly detailed an extensive rider for her short stay in the country.

"Britney may only be staying in the city for two weeks but she knows exactly what she wants," the source added.

Among the singer's demands are a room that has never been smoked in, fresh flowers that she will arrange herself, a variety of the latest magazines, DVDs featuring Marilyn Monroe and a selection of topical, chick-lit books.

She has also requested horse riding and running sessions in Hyde Park and a different route to her venue each night to deter paparazzi from following her.