Muslim debate continues

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Monday's papers continue to discuss the relationship between the state and Britain's Muslim communities.

The Independent queries the "calculated interventions" by government ministers in the row over Muslims wearing veils.

Meanwhile, the Guardian reports that the Education department is planning to ask university lecturers to inform on students they suspect of extremism.

And the Daily Mirror says Ruth Kelly is to set up a map identifying "hotspots" of Islamic extremism in the UK.

Balmy weather

Britain's "balmy autumn" provides food for thought for some of the papers.

The Daily Telegraph carries a seaside scene as its front page picture, saying the country is enjoying its "longest extended summer since records began".

Under the headline "Britain's summer sizzler", the Daily Express comments that there is "no sign of autumn".

The Daily Mail points out that it is 10 weeks from Christmas, yet beaches are thronged with families paddling in the "sparkling turquoise sea".

Nanny poaching

Some of the papers report concerns over childcare standards in nurseries.

The Daily Telegraph says a report suggests that one-in-three mothers is unhappy with the care their child receives in nursery.

Of the 2,000 mothers surveyed, nearly a quarter said the nursery had failed to stimulate their child.

The Times claims the dissatisfaction has driven mothers to underhand tactics, 80% saying they would try to poach nannies from their friends.

Gunboat diplomacy

Britain's overseas military commitments come under scrutiny in some papers.

The Telegraph reports that Britain's Navy is too overstretched to make a significant contribution to any North Korean taskforce.

The paper comments that if you're going to engage in gunboat diplomacy, it helps to have some gunboats.

Meanwhile, the Sun's front page story claims that a paratrooper who died in Afghanistan has been nominated for a posthumous Victoria Cross.