An expected announcement on changes to Covid isolation rules dominate Wednesday's headlines.
The Irish Times runs with 'Close contacts to have isolation period cut' ahead of a Cabinet meeting at which Ministers are expected to sign-off on changes suggested by the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet).
The Irish Examiner also carries the story on its front page, alongside a report on a 56 per cent increase in used car prices over the last two years.
The Echo meanwhile reports that business confidence in Cork could be hit if plans to upgrade the N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton are delayed.
The Irish Independent reports on a potential 20 per cent pay increase for workers amid a shortage of skills.
The Irish Daily Mail also covers the changes to close contact isolation requirements under the headline: 'We must get back to work', as well as a story on the world's first pig-to-human heart transplant which took place in the US.
Finally, there will be no need to restrict your movements if you're a close contact. For all this and lots more, pick up a copy of Wednesday's Irish Daily Mail, or click on https://t.co/7yQSg4uXrF pic.twitter.com/5SIiVlA6IX
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) January 12, 2022
The Irish Daily Star's lead reads: 'Joe in open prison "would end me"', quoting the mother of Rachel Callaly who was killed by her husband, Joe O'Reilly.
Wednesday’s front page pic.twitter.com/NiOHO7i0fb
— Irish Daily Star (@IsFearrAnStar) January 12, 2022
The Irish Sun meanwhile gives much of its front page to a High Court case in which an ESB worker has sued his employers after he was attacked by a large stag while carrying out checks on a mast on Kilduff Mountain in Co Tipperary.
Today's Irish Sun pic.twitter.com/k68Z7saQoU
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) January 12, 2022
In the UK, anticipation for British prime minister Boris Johnson to respond to the new allegations of lockdown parties is splashed across the front pages on Wednesday.
The Sun reports on “fury” at “Bojo”, who the paper says “lies low”.
THE SUN: It’s my party and I’ll lie low if I want to #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hyv18Z21rt
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 11, 2022
Metro gives grieving families’ “contempt” for Mr Johsnon the top spot.
Wednesday’s front page:
‘CONTEMPT FOR THE VICTIMS’#tomorrowspaperstoday #BBCPapers #skypapers pic.twitter.com/1aEfvgcxKb— Metro US (@MetroUS) January 11, 2022
The Daily Mail and the Daily Mirror ask if it is all over for the prime minister, as Tory MPs openly vent anger at their leader. The i also says his future is in jeopardy.
Wednesday’s @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/QCHsS2JmZX
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) January 11, 2022
Tomorrow's front page: The party's over, Boris #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/EcQ1kAzTGW pic.twitter.com/8OyLkypQ4t
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 11, 2022
Wednesday's front page: PM's future in jeopardy as Tories rage at lockdown drinks party#TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest from @HugoGye and @singharj: https://t.co/Eu2HecLNSQ pic.twitter.com/xID6qfLxj5— i newspaper (@theipaper) January 11, 2022
The Daily Telegraph also thinks Mr Johnson is “losing Tory support”, and adds that a poll has found 66 per cent of the public think he should resign.
📰The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Johnson losing Tory support'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4Oomry pic.twitter.com/nYA4Q0WImD— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 11, 2022
The Financial Times splashes comments from one Conservative that the scandal is “potentially terminal”.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Wednesday 12 January https://t.co/SG8BwfF2ia pic.twitter.com/wIeegXjEDk
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 11, 2022
But the Daily Express has a more optimistic take on Mr Johnson’s prospects.
Tomorrow's front page: Winning war on Covid, fixed Brexit ... don't blow it now PM!#TomorrowsPapersToday#DowningStreetPartyhttps://t.co/4GGgGU0HEh pic.twitter.com/htw9oT2FIa
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) January 11, 2022
While The Guardian gives precedence to demands for an apology as The Independent reports Downing Street staff were told to delete messages about parties.
Guardian front page, Wednesday 12 January 2022: Angry Tory MPs urge PM to come clean over party pic.twitter.com/DnoHBC2W0C
— The Guardian (@guardian) January 11, 2022
INDEPENDENT EXCLUSIVE: No 10 staff ‘told to clean up phones’ before probe #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ym51vrLqbl
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 11, 2022
Finally, the Daily Star also asks calls on Mr Johnson to answer the allegations.
Tomorrow's front page: Killer Clowns Alarm#tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/N3uCeeVCU8 pic.twitter.com/4NTfDBE8Ot
— Daily Star (@dailystar) January 11, 2022
