What the papers say - October 19
Thursday's papers are as mixed as the weather on an autumn day, with Brexit, free speech at universities and blackmail accusations against the FA's chief executive featuring on the front pages.
The Daily Telegraph runs with a story about Britain's continuing negotiations on leaving the European Union ahead of Theresa May meeting EU leaders in Brussels.
The paper reports a letter has been signed by leading Brexiteers saying Mrs May must feel able to call time on the talks if European politicians do not agree to further trade talks.
Tomorrow's Daily Telegraph front page: May urged to walk out if EU won't talk trade #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/eGUCoCLLnp
-- The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 18, 2017
Brexit also features on the front of the Times with the paper saying Britain is facing an increased divorce bill to pay for EU pensions. The paper also reports that universities will no longer be able to adopt the practice of "no platforming", where controversial speakers are not allowed to air their views.
Tomorrow's front page: Universities ordered to guarantee free speech #tomorrowspapertodaypic.twitter.com/u0JAan1DEo
-- The Times of London (@thetimes) October 18, 2017
And completing a Brexit hat-trick is the Metro - which reports on Theresa May saying she will make it as "easy as possible" for EU nationals currently living in the UK to remain after the UK leaves the union.
Tomorrow's front page:
PM; YES, EU CAN STAY IN BRITAIN#tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/fOaUADggmj-- Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) October 18, 2017
The Guardian reports that leading staff at the Football Association are being urged to resign after chief executive Martin Glenn was accused of "behaviour bordering on blackmail".
Guardian front page, Thursday 19 October 2017: FA chiefs urged to resign amid 'blackmail' row pic.twitter.com/jff0W1hFBD
-- The Guardian (@guardian) October 18, 2017
The Sun leads on a story about Sir Richard Branson reportedly trying "to chat up" Jenson Button's future wife. The paper said the Formula One star told the Virgin tycoon "that's well out of order".
Tomorrow's front page: Jenson Button reveals 'boozy' Richard Branson tried to chat up his future wife https://t.co/NW1TBo3KeIpic.twitter.com/fTqVWh7hv0
-- The Sun (@TheSun) October 18, 2017
The story of Max Johnson - who was given a heart transplant - is on the front of the Mirror, with his parents thanking the donor and saying their boy is "looking after his new heart".
Tomorrow's front page: Our Max is looking after your heart #TomorrowsPaperTodayhttps://t.co/oiOyNWhg8ypic.twitter.com/chY48Kmokz
-- Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 18, 2017
The financial health of the nation is making the headlines in the Financial Times which reports that millions of people are borrowing from friends or family.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition, Thursday October 19 https://t.co/inFgIVN9Qfpic.twitter.com/4QlOBs0ehP
-- Financial Times (@FT) October 18, 2017
Meanwhile, the Independent reports the police are advising Kensington and Chelsea Council not to release some correspondence about fire risks at Grenfell Tower.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition: https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYFpic.twitter.com/ZqyJeCcx5J
-- The Independent (@Independent) October 18, 2017