Newspaper headlines: 'MI5 probes Duke spy claims' and 'GDP blow to Reeves'

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GDP in the UK fell by 0.1% in October, which has been described as a “blow” to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, according to the Financial Times. The Daily Express reports that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch “blasted” Labour for “crashing” the economy and criticised Reeves and PM Sir Keir Starmer for making the wrong choices. Meanwhile, The Duke of York’s link to an alleged Chinese spy is making headlines, as The Times reports that the prince invited the suspected agent to official functions at three different palaces, including Buckingham Palace, and to his birthday party at the Windsor Estate. The Daily Mail also reports that Prince Andrew knew a Chinese businessman who was banned from the UK over allegations he had been spying since 2012. The paper adds that the Duke’s office confirmed he had “ceased all contact” with the individual.
 
The Daily Telegraph says money given to Prince Andrew by the alleged spy is being investigated by security services, with unnamed sources saying that Buckingham Palace has no power to scrutinise the Duke’s finances. It reports that King Charles has been made aware of the MI5 investigation, and The Daily Mirror writes that the king has been briefed and “is truly exasperated” over the issue. Meanwhile, The i warns that smart gadgets are spying on the public, with air fryers now recording conversations and data about people’s diet. Consumers have been left feeling powerless to stop them, says the Information Commissioner’s Office.
 
Finally, The Daily Star reports on “Sandwichgate” – the difference in lunch preferences between the tuna sandwich-eating Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who enjoys steak. The paper features an advert for the BBC’s Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, and former Labour leader Ed Miliband, who was criticised over “an uncooperative bacon butty”, is urging Badenoch to give sandwiches “a chance

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