The death toll from floods in eastern Spain, and the death of journalist David Davin-Power are the main stories on Friday's front page.
The death toll from the Spanish flooding, which has reached 158, and Mr Davin-Power's death both make the front pages of The Irish Times and the Irish Examiner.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have joined forces to block a plan for a pollution tax on drivers from their coalition partners, the Green Party, the Irish Independent reports.
The Echo leads with a story on Cork commuters complaining about disruption caused by Bus Éireann timetable changes.
The Irish Sun leads with Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers' battle for the League of Ireland title.
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Millions of euros earmarked for road development have been left unspent, the Irish Daily Mail reports.
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Convicted killer Brian 'King Rat' Rattigan is playing a role in Dublin crime again, The Herald reports.
A spate of deaths at Belfast Zoo have sparked animal welfare concerns, the Belfast Telegraph reports.
Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson has defended a sign that has been flagged by police for sectarian hate, The Irish News reports.
Today's #frontpage: ‘Sectarian hate’ banner opposing Irish language school in east Belfast condemned as Jamie Bryson defends it as ‘peaceful protest’ pic.twitter.com/LQaImJHepI
— The Irish News (@irish_news) November 1, 2024
Fallout and reaction from the budget continues to dominate the front pages of Friday’s UK newspapers.
The Daily Telegraph and Financial Times lead on the financial markets’ reaction to UK chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcements with borrowing costs increasing over fears the government’s plans will fail to boost growth
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— Financial Times (@FT) October 31, 2024
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'Markets turn on Reeves over tax burden'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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The Guardian says Ms Reeves has been warned more than £9 billion in extra tax rises could be needed to avoid a fresh austerity drive across public services.
Friday’s GUARDIAN: “Reeves told she will have to raise further £9bn for public services” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DzcuOyB3FY
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 31, 2024
Charities have warned of “dire” consequences following a £1.4 billion budget raid, according to the Daily Mail.
Friday’s Daily MAIL: “Reeves’ Tax Raid To Cost Charities £1.4 Billion A Year” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/LbIK2OcG0V
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 31, 2024
The Daily Express says the chancellor has admitted working people could get lower pay rises after what it describes as a “brutal Budget tax raid on businesses”.
Friday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Reeves Admits Budget WILL Hit Workers” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/cfqZzJdaRB
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 31, 2024
Economists warn Labour’s budget means mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, the i reports.
Friday's front page: Interest rates will fall more slowly after Budget, economists warn#Tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/qEai9nzEP3
— The i paper (@theipaper) October 31, 2024
The Sun leads on warnings from farmers, who say they could face “massive disruption” and possible food shortages after Wednesday’s budget.
Friday’s SUN: “A Kick In The Bullocks” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zfInOgMrlK
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 31, 2024
The Times splashes on reports up to half of claims for the main welfare benefit could be for poor health by the end of this parliamentary term, saying the total cost of sickness could cost up to £100 billion per year.
Friday’s TIMES: “Soaring cost of sickness claims” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Vkap4q93mf
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 31, 2024
The Metro says more than 400 people have told lawyers they suffered or witnessed sexual abuse perpetrated by then-Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
Tomorrow's Papers Today 📰
400 VICTIMS OF AL FAYED
🔴 Survivors launch compensation fight with £1bn legal backing#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/rahwHg9p2v— Metro (@MetroUK) October 31, 2024
The Daily Mirror concentrates on the flooding in Spain with at least 158 people dead.
Friday's front page: https://t.co/6Tbt7v42MV #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/TTWVbieZBD
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 31, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star says “spoilsports” want to ban references to booze from some popular children’s songs.
Friday's front page: What did they do with the drunken sailor?#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/6O5LW5nRuo pic.twitter.com/x6n47kVR7e
— Daily Star (@dailystar) October 31, 2024
The New York Times leads with a story on Donald Trump 'clinging' to his strong man image just days ahead of the US presidential election.