Several of Monday’s papers focus on the Prime Minister’s International Investment Summit.
The Guardian says Sir Keir Starmer is set to pledge to slash red tape and “rip out the bureaucracy that blocks investment” at the major summit in central London.
Monday’s GUARDIAN: “Safety fears as Starmer pledges to slash red tape for investors” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/4DqRBvhhdz
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 13, 2024
Some of the world’s biggest banks and companies have backed the conference in The Times, writing it is “time to invest in Britain”.
Monday’s TIMES: “Big money says time is right to buy into Britain”#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/qhLav9eUkY
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 13, 2024
Ahead of the summit, The Daily Telegraph reports some business leaders have warned a Labour raid on National Insurance contributions would threaten jobs and damage investment.
Monday’s Daily TELEGRAPH: “PM’s tax on jobs ‘will scare away business’ “ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/LPJh6p6XFW
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 13, 2024
Elsewhere, the Daily Mirror says state leaders in Australia have pulled out of a reception with the King in advance of the monarch’s trip Down Under.
Monday’s Daily MIRROR: “Not A G’Day For Charles” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/fwAcy6oPOx
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 13, 2024
The Metro leads with MPs preparing to debate on assisted dying legislation.
Monday’s METRO: “12 Years And Nothing’s Changed” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/YsazzMjnQy
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 13, 2024
The i says university bosses have claimed £1 million in expenses amid warnings of a looming funding crisis.
Monday’s i: “University bosses claim £1m expenses amid cash crisis warning” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/SPaDzJOzC7
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 13, 2024
The Prime Minister has been accused of “betraying” voters after committing to contracts to run migration processing centres in Kent until 2032, according to the Daily Express.
Monday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Labour ‘Betrays’ Voters With Eight More Years Of Illegal Migration” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/p5PT96KBvJ
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 13, 2024
The Daily Mail reports on calls for an independent inquiry over the decision to grant Taylor Swift a police escort.
Monday’s Daily MAIL: “Who asked the Attorney General to help Taylor Swift get a VIP escort? #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/TJzMKepJvP
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 13, 2024
The Financial Times reports China’s deflationary measures are intensifying amid weak consumer and factory prices data.
Monday’s FINANCIAL Times: “China’s deflationary pressures mount as investors hope for more stimulus” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/2pMhs2l4xy
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 13, 2024
And the Daily Star says the Met Office has issued an “extreme weather” alert for winter.
Monday’s Daily STAR: “The Welly Forecast” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zLpswye33y
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 13, 2024
