Friday's front pages focus on a range of stories from thousands of suspected fraud cases being unprocessed by gardaí to Elon Musk wading in on Irish affairs on X.
The Irish Times reports the volume of suspected fraud offences reported by financial institutions, including services such as Revolut, has been so large over the last 18 months that tens of thousands of reports have yet to be processed
The Irish Examiner lead with Elon Musk’s online attacks on European countries spreading to Ireland, with the tech billionaire alleging that Irish nationals get “longer sentences” than so-called ‘illegal immigrants’ in Ireland for sex offences.
The Echo report some of the last remaining tenants in social housing flats on Noonan’s Road have called on Cork City Council to properly secure vacant properties in the area, saying they are “terrified” since squatters have moved into one empty flat.
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In the UK, Britain’s borrowing woes continue to dominate headlines on Friday.
The Independent and the Daily Mail lead on increased pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves after a surge in borrowing costs and the sliding value of the pound.
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Friday's DAILY MAIL: UK faces crisis like the 1970s, Reeves warned#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/5nRmDNt3au
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Shadow chancellor Mel Stride tells the Daily Telegraph that Ms Reeves is “missing in action” after flying to China.
Friday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: Reeves 'missing in action' on debt crisis#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OUOvclfmPe
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Meanwhile, the i reports Labour might be forced into a March “mini-budget” amid the economic turmoil.
Ms Reeves has also told cabinet ministers to draft plans to aid economic growth, according to The Times.
Friday's TIMES: Rattled Reeves searches for new ideas on growth#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/lkUFWrea7V
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In social media news, the Daily Mirror writes Elon Musk’s posts are being probed by Britain’s counterterrorism unit.
Friday's front page: Musk hate probe#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/KqpjpSsLnu pic.twitter.com/A9Ojm70QXh
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 9, 2025
And the Financial Times says Mr Musk has privately discussed ways to oust Keir Starmer from the UK’s top job.
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The Daily Express reports Shamima Begum and others held in Syrian detention could “run free within days” as guards come under attack.
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Jhadi bride could run free within weeks
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Across the pond, Metro and The Sun lead on the devastation caused by wildfires blazing out of control around Los Angeles.
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— The Sun (@TheSun) January 9, 2025
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LOST ANGELES
🔴 Swathes of city ravaged by flames#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/c6GRrYpsJp— Metro (@MetroUK) January 9, 2025
Lastly, the Daily Star focuses on Liz Truss’ cease and desist letter over claims she crashed the economy.
Friday's front page: LETTUCE WHO CRASHED THE ECONOMY TELLS BLOKE WHO IS CRASHING THE ECONOMY: "DON'T SAY I CRASHED THE ECONOMY"#TomorrowsPapersToday #BuyAPaperhttps://t.co/BpwNZB7Nqc pic.twitter.com/pPj0xq89w3
— Daily Star (@dailystar) January 9, 2025
