A Dublin taxi driver received an additional 17 years after two rape convictions and protests outside buildings earmarked for asylum seekers are among the stories on Friday's front pages.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris wants better consultation over International Protection centres, The Irish Times reports.
The Irish Examiner leads with the rape convictions and sentence of taxi driver Raymond Shorten.
The Irish Independent leads with a story on a former British soldier who had his 50th birthday wish come true after being reunited with his biological mother in Ireland.
The Echo leads with a story on the shock at pharmaceutical company Viatris leaving Cork, which puts 200 jobs at risk.
Manchester United legend and former Ireland captain Roy Keane starred in a Sky advert filmed in Skerries, Co Dublin, the Irish Sun reports.
Today's front page of The Irish Sun pic.twitter.com/MlBsdQSa0K
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) July 26, 2024
The Irish Daily Mail and The Herald lead with Raymond Shorten being sentenced to an additional 17 years in prison.
A punishment that fits the crime... Friday's front page pic.twitter.com/4rLvJVwIZG
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) July 25, 2024
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph leads with a murder case.
The Irish News leads with RTÉ bulletins being blocked in Northern Ireland due to Olympics licensing.
The front page of today’s Irish News. pic.twitter.com/KkvHCl2reV
— The Irish News (@irish_news) July 26, 2024
British chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming treasury audit has been the focus of many of Friday’s UK front pages.
The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian say Ms Reeves could reveal a £19 billion black hole in the public finances as she assesses the “spending inheritance” left by the Tories.
TELEGRAPH: Chancellor to reveal £19bn hole in finances #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/xi9ZonlNyr
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 25, 2024
THE GUARDIAN: Chancellor to reveal £20bn shortfall in public finances #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/pt789GAmzt
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 25, 2024
The i reports the UK prime minister has been urged to protect tax relief for pension savers ahead of the key economic speech next week.
Friday's front page: Starmer warned against pension tax hit for seven million savers
Latest from @HugoGye and @CallumCMason here: https://t.co/JdydO0B5PZ pic.twitter.com/ofEEQIfdRP— The i paper (@theipaper) July 25, 2024
The Times leads with revelations the NHS watchdog has been declared “not fit for purpose” by ministers after admissions some hospitals have not been inspected for up to 10 years.
Introducing #TomorrowsPapersToday from: #TheTimes
Hospitals have gone unchecked for 10 years
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The Financial Times front page reports London fintech company Revolut has secured a banking licence after three years of legal wrangling.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Friday 26 July https://t.co/GcmGjxRMNW pic.twitter.com/lWm21betmj
— Financial Times (@FT) July 25, 2024
The Daily Mirror says the wife of an army officer has been hailed a hero after trying to drag his alleged attacker off him during a stabbing near barracks in Kent.
Friday's front page: Army knifeman horror#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/FRJwQjn3Jw pic.twitter.com/k3nIRlDmKV
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) July 25, 2024
Metro leads with a million British fans heading to the Paris Olympics to cheer on Great Britain.
METRO (ENGLAND): "On Your Marks... Get Set... Gold!"@G_Krasteva leads @MetroUK.
A million British fans are heading to the Paris Olympics - spending £4 billion to spur Team GB to a record medal haul at The Games.#Metro#IBPapers#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ILeMAFhQJ2— ANDY GIBSON / InformingBritain.com on 𝕏 (@AndyGibsonTV) July 25, 2024
Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered outside a Manchester police station after video footage emerged of an officer kicking a man lying on the floor during an arrest, The Independent reports.
INDEPENDENT: Officer suspended as outrage grows #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/6N7TEj0fy1
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 25, 2024
The Daily Express splashes on calls from broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen, who is calling on the UK government to legalise assisted dying after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.
DAILY EXPRESS: Esther’s heart lifted at hope of dying in favourite place #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/qSzVhE3FtP
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 25, 2024
Lastly, Jennifer Aniston has blasted Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance after he referred to childless women as “miserable cat ladies”, the Daily Star reports.
STAR: The one where Jennifer Aniston gives a staunch defence of cat ladies #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/kj3UUyldQN
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 25, 2024
