Stories on Tuesday's front pages include record-breaking temperatures amid the current heatwave, the tightening of refugee visa requirements amid a shortage of accommodation, and waiting lists for autism assessments.
The Irish Times leads with the refugee visa changes.
The Irish Examiner also carries the visa story on the front page, along with a photo of the homecoming for All-Ireland hurling champions Limerick.
The Irish Independent leads with a story on waiting lists for children's autism assessments.
The Echo leads with a story on delays at Cork University Hospital (CUH).
Household water restrictions could be on the way following the heatwave, according to the Irish Daily Mail.
It's Tuesday - and that means it's Good Health day in the Irish Daily Mail! pic.twitter.com/Yapw2XpjOS
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) July 19, 2022
The heatwave and Limerick's homecoming feature on the front page of the Irish Daily Star.
Tuesday’s front page pic.twitter.com/e3FyW8oHXM
— Irish Daily Star (@IsFearrAnStar) July 19, 2022
The Irish Sun leads with the shooting of an Irishman at a beach club in Marbella, while pictures of people enjoying the sun also feature on the front page.
The front page of today's Irish Sun. pic.twitter.com/BVPE21xA8u
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) July 19, 2022
The Herald also leads with a story on the shooting in Spain.
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on a murder investigation.
Ex-Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson is facing an Environment Agency probe for lighting a bonfire, The Irish News reports.
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Ex-Corrie actor Charlie Lawson facing Environment Agency probe for lighting a bonfire
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The British papers are again consumed by the heatwave which caused havoc across much of the UK yesterday as Met Offices warn of worse to come in the days ahead, as well as the Tory race for premiership after Tom Tugendhat’s exit.
“Earth sends a warning,” the i says of temperatures which are expected to be even hotter on Tuesday, with a forecast map of Britain showing 41C in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, and 40C in London.
Tuesday's front page: Earth sends a warning#TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest by @NickMDuffy as UK faces 'hottest day ever' tomorrow https://t.co/kGVvUoEEUQ pic.twitter.com/uBR7JcDTCf— i newspaper (@theipaper) July 18, 2022
The Daily Telegraph, Metro and the Daily Star all feature the same image of a police officer giving water to one of Buckingham Palace’s iconic Irish Guards during Monday’s sweltering heat.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Record highs, travel chaos, schools close ... and it’s going to get hotter'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4O6L2Y pic.twitter.com/KmVvaf1bSz— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 18, 2022
Metro: Get ready for..... the HOTTEST DAY EVER #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/RX5V8DJx9C
— George Mann 🫧⚒️🫧 (@sgfmann) July 18, 2022
It's absolutely chaotic 😮#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/tGZRJDo7Yq
— Daily Star (@dailystar) July 18, 2022
Boris Johnson has been accused by Labour of “checking out” as Britain swelters in searing heat, The Guardian says, after the UK prime minister took a “joyride” in a Typhoon fighter jet and held a party at Chequers while colleagues held emergency meetings over the heatwave.
Guardian front page, Tuesday 19 July 2022: Johnson accused of 'checking out' as Britain swelters in searing heat pic.twitter.com/lLPy4LRCzw
— The Guardian (@guardian) July 18, 2022
The Independent reports that on the first day of Britain’s first ever red extreme temperature alert a court ruled that ministers have failed to outline exactly how their net zero strategy will achieve emissions targets. The paper adds that this has dealt a “serious blow” to the UK government’s climate change credentials.
Independent Digital: Ministers told to rewrite climate emergency plan #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hpHpECBJCl
— George Mann 🫧⚒️🫧 (@sgfmann) July 18, 2022
The Daily Mirror and The Sun also feature scenes from Monday’s extreme temperatures with warnings over a worsening situation in the days ahead.
Tuesday's front page: Record baker #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/SfLbeeEXKS pic.twitter.com/EKRdDDrTRl
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) July 18, 2022
The Sun: Britain is Melting. #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/CdiOSrjgui
— George Mann 🫧⚒️🫧 (@sgfmann) July 18, 2022
The remaining national newspapers cover the race among Tory rivals for premiership as the contenders were whittled down to four after Tom Tugendhat’s exit. The Times writes that the contest was “thrown wide open” last night as three candidates were left fighting to take on Rishi Sunak in the final run-off.
Times: Tory race thrown wide open #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/6Nkvof7BLK
— George Mann 🫧⚒️🫧 (@sgfmann) July 18, 2022
The Daily Mail adds to this, reporting that Penny Mordaunt’s bid has been “dramatically stalled” after she lost support among fellow MPs.
Mail: Sunny day snowflake Britain had a meltdown #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/D8Eivzbw71
— George Mann 🫧⚒️🫧 (@sgfmann) July 18, 2022
The Foreign Secretary is the focus of the Daily Express‘s coverage of the leadership contest as Liz Truss gained ground on second-placed challenger Ms Mordaunt “in a dramatic development”.
Front page: Can Truss turn up heat to battle Rishi in run off? #TomorrowsPaperToday
Story: https://t.co/PxJiCUd6mc pic.twitter.com/s1jbRK3072— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) July 18, 2022
And the Financial Times reports that the turmoil in government and exit of ministers who spearheaded talks with Softbank has caused the Japanese software developer to put on hold plans for a London listing of the tech firm Arm.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 19 July https://t.co/W8q0lxASU8 pic.twitter.com/9MbZvlLcm0
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) July 18, 2022
