What the papers say – November 1
A mixed bag of news makes the front pages on Thursday – from a warning by a top police officer to the latest on Brexit.
The Daily Mail leads on comments by Sara Thornton, the chairman of the National Police Chiefs Council, who said police should be solving more burglaries before making records of incidents that are not crimes.
Thursday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/3MsolRCoxo
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) October 31, 2018
The Times reports that Ms Thornton spoke out against proposals to class misogyny as a hate crime, and said that limited resources meant police should stop indulging in “deserving issues” and get back to the basics.
Tomorrow's front page: PC brigade wasting our time, warns top officer #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/EHINoAMShU
— The Times of London (@thetimes) October 31, 2018
Ms Thornton also questioned the value of looking into historic allegations against suspects who have died, the Metro says.
Metro: ‘Let police get back to basics’ #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/GgllU4WL8f
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) October 31, 2018
The Daily Express leads on Brexit, reporting that Britain is expected to conclude a deal within the next three weeks, according to the Prime Minister’s chief negotiator.
Thursday’s @Daily_Express front page
– #Brexit deal in 21 days
– Hollywood star Kate’s tear for tragic cancer mum
– EXCLUSIVE: Thousands at risk in #flushot shambles#frontpages#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/T28issoAC9
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) October 31, 2018
In other news, The Guardian reports on a government drive against money-laundering in the UK, as security minister Ben Wallace warned estate agents, high street solicitors and public schools which failed to report suspicious activity would face a crackdown.
The Guardian front page, Thursday 1 November 2018: Money-laundering crackdown on public schools and law firms pic.twitter.com/9BTxREiLuo
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 31, 2018
The Daily Mirror says an investigation has been launched into the sly tactics of insurance companies.
Daily Mirror: Insurance con costs families £350 a year #TomorrowsPaperstodaypic.twitter.com/hAVeUNuAcl
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) October 31, 2018
And the Daily Telegraph leads on a study that suggests men who father children at 45 or older are more likely to give their babies health problems.
The Daily Telegraph: Health risks to children of older fathers #TomorrowsPaperstodaypic.twitter.com/DeymrYjvhU
— Helena Lee (@BBCHelenaLee) October 31, 2018
Three universities are on the brink of bankruptcy, reports the i, while The Sun says the Home Office is due to launch a review on whether to extend high street licensing laws into UK airports.
Exclusive: Three universities on brink of bankruptcy. Thursday’s @theipaper front page link to story here: https://t.co/EpvnUkHvQL#tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers#skypapers #educationpic.twitter.com/RsZ6FJMdqN
— Tim Alden (@timaldi) October 31, 2018
Tomorrow's front page: Brits facing ban on early airport pints https://t.co/wkNghu4ftQpic.twitter.com/MkOUe2pgSz
— The Sun (@TheSun) October 31, 2018
Elsewhere, the Financial Times says Jaguar Land Rover has launched a £2.5 billion turnaround programme as falling sales in its main markets and concern over the impact of Brexit hit the business.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 1 November https://t.co/FeooEo67Bjpic.twitter.com/tfWm9kIC46
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) October 31, 2018