What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024 - 08:24

By PA Reporter

Brian Stanley's resignation from Sinn Féin dominates Monday's front pages in Ireland.

The Irish Times leads with a story about Brian Stanley's resignation from Sinn Féin, a story about unrest in the Middle East, and arrests for money laundering.

The Irish Examiner leads with a story about Brian Stanley's resignation from Sinn Féin, a story about how managing an inter-county team is essentially a full time job, a story about the Israel Defense Forces crossing the blue line, and a story about abortions.

The Echo leads with a story about Cork flooding victims, a story about a call for a new Kabin buidling and the founder of the Indie Cork Film Festival dying.

The Irish Daily Mail, Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Independent all lead with stories about Brian Stanley's resignation from Sinn Féin and the internal enquiry that led to it being referred to gardaí.

The Herald leads with a story about a 28-year-old pleading guilty to assault on his nieces.

The Irish Daily Star leads with a story about Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll selling his Florida home at €1.4 million below the asking price.

British newspapers

Several of Monday’s British papers focus on the Prime Minister’s International Investment Summit.

The Guardian says 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 UK 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 UK 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 UK Daily Star says the Met Office has issued an “extreme weather” alert for winter.