The loss of 300 jobs in Tullamore, the cyberattack on Fota Wildlife, and Coldplay's first Croke Park concert are among the stories that feature on Friday's front pages.
The Irish Times leads with more than 300 people working at Cardinal Health in Co Offaly being made redundant following the company's announcement to close its plant by spring 2026.
The Irish Examiner leads with the cyberattack on Fota Wildlife. The first of Coldplay's four Croke Park gigs also makes the front page.
The Irish Independent leads with a story on potential relief for mortgage holders.
The Echo leads with surge protocols being implemented at Cork University Hospital.
The Irish Daily Mail leads with a story on a reduction in childcare costs.
Friday's front page pic.twitter.com/g5P1lhPRhP
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) August 29, 2024
The Irish Sun leads with a story on a possible third Oasis gig at Croke Park.
Today's front page of The Irish Sun pic.twitter.com/6dDjOSO53X
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) August 30, 2024
The Herald leads with a story on three people being arrested after gardaí seized a shotgun.
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on an Orange Order member on trial accused of spreading religious hate.
The Irish News leads with a story on hospital waiting lists in Northern Ireland.
Today's #frontpage
Vulnerable OAP sold her home after intruder held her captive pic.twitter.com/5Lm2BvR5J3— The Irish News (@irish_news) August 30, 2024
A possible ban on smoking cigarettes in some public spaces leads Friday’s UK headlines, with hospitality insiders warning of a potential dire impact on the sector.
The Guardian, Daily Mail, the Independent, and the Metro predict a possible clash between pubs and politicians, with Labour’s proposed cigarette ban likely to cause “economic harm”, according to hospitality industry experts.
THE GUARDIAN: Starmer risks clash with pub firms over plan for outdoor smoking ban #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/kpbrYWUysg
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
EXPRESS: Has Sir Keir sounded death knell of our pubs? #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/iHd5tGKLz0
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
INDEPENDENT: Starmer’s smoking ban plan has pubs and clubs fuming #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/iVstjGIJYA
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
METRO: Stub out this cigs ban plan #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/LXACwhhDx8
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
The Daily Mirror splashes on the latest arrest in the wake of a foiled terror attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
MIRROR: Terror swoop saved thousands #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/mp0dpe4ZLk
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
The i reports that Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – also known as Tommy Robinson – is hatching a plan to use the Sikh, Jewish and Hindu communities in his crusade against Islam.
I: Tommy Robinson’s plan to use Sikhs, Jews and Hindus to turn people in UK against Islam #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/IFbbFcJW3y
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
The Financial Times reports that Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, has urged wealthy Republican supporters to donate to the party’s bid for the White House in November.
FT: Vance presses billionaire Thiel to ‘get off the sidelines’ and bankroll Trump #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/864L7YLDy7
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
The Daily Telegraph reports that British employees may soon get the right to demand a four-day working week.
TELEGRAPH: Workers to get right to demand four day week #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/GKHWI5vRl1
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
The Daily Mail leads with “fury” at Number 10 after Sir Keir Starmer allegedly removed a portrait of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher from her former study.
MAIL: Outrage as Starmer removes Maggie’s portrait #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/5saU4O8Ixx
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
The Times reports that staffers may be asked to step onto the scales at work in a new NHS initiative to tackle obesity in Britain.
THE TIMES: Workers to be weighed in office for health MOT #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/yxSdXSyeBo
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star reports on the safe extraction of a zoo lion from her small cage in Ukraine to safety at Kent’s Big Cat Sanctuary.
STAR: Free at last #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/SmB85d57wm
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 29, 2024
The New York Times leads with a story on problems with the US Postal Service.
