A Garda bid to 'outflank' the Kinahan crime gang, a human trafficking trial in Cork, and the death of Late Late Toy Show star Saoírse Ruane are among the stories that feature on Friday's front pages.
The Irish Times leads with a story on An Garda Síochána's bid to bring the Kinahan crime gang to justice.
The Irish Examiner leads with a story on two men who have been charged in connection with human trafficking and money laundering in Co Cork.
Irish electricity bills are €700 higher than the European average, the Irish Independent reports.
Up to 19 people died in homeless shelters in Cork last year, The Echo reports.
The Irish Daily Star leads with a story on the death of 12-year-old Saoírse Ruane, the Galway girl who inspired the Late Late Toy Show appeal.
Friday's edition includes super soccer pullout pic.twitter.com/Z3MjNNoHcm
— Irish Daily Star (@isfearranstar) March 8, 2024
The Irish Sun leads with an interview with a family who have shared the story of a four-year stalker ordeal.
Today's front page of The Irish Sun pic.twitter.com/jXSwI8Qjo4
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) March 8, 2024
The Irish Daily Mail leads with a story on developments in assisted dying legislation.
Friday's front page pic.twitter.com/bfchwX1ndY
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) March 8, 2024
The Herald leads with a story on the €10 million fine Dublin Airport has received over waiting times and terminal cleanliness.
The Belfast Telegraph reports 13 'spads' (political special advisers) received £1 million (€1.2 million) last year.
An upgrade of the A5 is 'urgently' needed after another fatal collision, The Irish News reports.
Good morning.
Today's front page.
A5 upgrade 'urgently needed' after footballer's brother killed.
Scappatici 'will not be named in Kenova report' pic.twitter.com/OfW1w0sP5t— The Irish News (@irish_news) March 7, 2024
The continuing fallout from the budget and British government spending plans feature heavily amid a range of stories on the front pages of Friday’s UK newspapers.
The Daily Mirror dubs the UK government “pension pinchers” as it says 8 million pensioners will see their income hit by chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s tax announcements.
Friday's front page: Pension pinchers https://t.co/WhmUesryvk#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/8wAKT6W0PQ
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) March 7, 2024
Mr Hunt also features on the front of the Financial Times, which says councils in England have lost £200 million a year after the withdrawal of a social housing scheme.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Friday 8 March https://t.co/lMAzSB1Vfa pic.twitter.com/ijvuq0BdJH
— Financial Times (@FT) March 7, 2024
Funding for the armed forces occupies the Daily Mail, which carries a report saying there is “no credible plan” to fund the military the country wants after no money was given to defence in the budget.
MAIL: Don’t leave our country defenceless #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/CbKKVVpScz
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 7, 2024
The i looks at both the Conservative and Labour economic plans as it says both parties are under pressure to reveal any potential cuts before the election.
I: Labour and Tories refuse to explain UK spending cuts before 2024 election #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/KKB4H7L8Hy
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 7, 2024
An article by the UK Home Office’s independent adviser on extremism Robin Simcox leads The Daily Telegraph, who says pro-Palestinian protests have turned London into a “no-go zone for Jews”.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'London is now a no-go zone for Jews'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4Oomry pic.twitter.com/UXwNTLvJtB— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) March 7, 2024
The Guardian also turns its attention to the Israel-Gaza conflict, reporting on US forces building a temporary port on the coast of Gaza to help deliver aid.
THE GUARDIAN: US to build port on shore of Gaza to allow aid deliveries #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/XZwe8syB8G
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 7, 2024
Brexit returns to the front of the Daily Express with UK business secretary Kemi Badenoch saying it had been “worth hundreds of billions of pounds” on global markets.
Booming trade means #Brexit Britain is truly global now, says @KemiBadenoch #TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/sUem380bWx pic.twitter.com/tGbVN1xCd4
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) March 7, 2024
The Times concentrates on plans unveiled by UK health secretary Victoria Atkins for the NHS to use health data collected on smartphones via an upgraded app.
THE TIMES: Doctors to track patients’ step counts on NHS app #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ZAAPOCujxr
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 7, 2024
The trial of a mother and her partner over the death of her baby occupies the front of the Metro with Constance Marten telling the jury she did nothing but show her baby love.
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
‘I DID NOTHING BUT SHOW MY BABY LOVE’
🔴 Runaway aristocrat’s court claim
🔴 A bonanza weekend of sport#TomorrowsPaperToday pic.twitter.com/Z2wW1d9wW7— Metro (@MetroUK) March 7, 2024
International Women’s Day takes centre stage in The Independent as it shows images of some of its list of Britain’s 50 most influential women.
INDEPENDENT: Britain’s 50 most influential women #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/L2lZw3wXOT
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) March 7, 2024
The Sun turns its attention to Red Bull boss Christian Horner after he spoke about the sexting scandal which has engulfed him, while the woman who accused him of sending suggestive messages has been suspended by the Formula One team.
On tomorrow's front page: Defiant Christian Horner hails ‘phenomenally supportive’ wife Geri as he breaks silence over Red Bull sexting scandalhttps://t.co/bhrUD57a4g pic.twitter.com/XfAV1MBIpU
— The Sun (@TheSun) March 7, 2024
And the Daily Star is incensed by the cut in the amount of sausages in a bap at a coffee chain.
Friday's front page: Keep your filthy hands off our sausage 🌭#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/MPGEUunc35 pic.twitter.com/ca39SeqwN4
— Daily Star (@dailystar) March 7, 2024
The New York Times reports on US president Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
