The Times focusses on a business summit being held in the UK on Monday. Major banks and companies have written a letter to the paper arguing it is “time to invest in Britain”, it reports. The paper’s front page says: “Big money says time is right to buy into Britain”.
The Daily Telegraph also leads on the International Investment Summit in London, highlighting economic concerns among City bosses. “PM’s tax on jobs ‘will scare away business'”, its headline warns.
The Guardian, too, splashes on the issue, but focuses instead on what it says is Keir Starmer’s promise to “rip out the bureaucracy that blocks investment”, ahead of the event. “Safety fears as Starmer pledges to slash red tape for investors,” is the newspaper’s lead headline.
The i has an exclusive story on the expenses claims of vice chancellors at UK universities. The revelations, including claims for a herb chopper and a £1 drink, come as the sector faces a funding crisis. “University bosses claim £1m expenses amid cash crisis warning”, reads the headline.
The Daily Mirror says King Charles III has seen “every one of the six Aussie state premiers” turn down an invitation to greet him and Camilla during their tour of Australia. “Not a g’day for Charles”, is how it headlines its front page.
The Sun has an exclusive story about Masterchef host Gregg Wallace and allegations about his conduct. The paper’s headline says “BBC Gregg’s sex chat probe”. Wallace’s representatives have not commented, the Sun reports, while the BBC said it does not “tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour and have robust processes in place.”
Metro splashes on the forthcoming parliamentary debate on assisted dying. It quotes the daughter of a campaigner who died in 2012, saying he would be frustrated by further delays. “12 years and nothing’s changed”, reads the paper’s headline.
The Daily Express focuses on immigration, looking at contracts at processing centres, which it says are due to expire in 2032. “Labour ‘betrays’ voters with eight more years of illegal migration”, its headline says.
The Daily Mail again lead with ministers’ input on Taylor Swift gigs in London – branding it “Taylorgate” and adding: “the scandal grows”. Its front page asks: “Who asked the Attorney General to help Taylor Swift get a VIP escort?”
The Financial Times leads on a story about the Chinese economy, though it nods to the return of a SpaceX booster with its main picture. Its headline reads: “China’s deflationary pressures mount as investors hope for more stimulus.”
