What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

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What The Papers Say: Tuesday's Front Pages
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By Jessica Coates, PA

The Irish Times lead with an election story saying that a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition is still the preferred option, a story about solicitor Cahir O'Higgins' jail sentence, and a story about senior officials at Children's Health Ireland resigning.

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The Irish Examiner leads with a story about violence against women, a story about planning refusal blocking 1,800 Cork apartments, a story about peacekeepers returning from Lebanon, and a story about Micheál Martin ruling out a Fianna Fáil-Sinn Féin coalition. It also features a story about the inquest of Shane O'Connor and a story saying that at least one Irish person is feared to be lost after a yacht sank in the Red Sea on Monday.

The Echo leads with an election story, a story about a large scale residential development for Glanmire, and story about postmasters asking for government funding.

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The Irish Independent leads with a story saying that Tánaiste Micheál Martin has ruled out a coalition with Sinn Féin.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with a story claiming that Fine Gael sent frantic messages to RTÉ about how they were going to handle the now-viral video of Taoiseach Simon Harris and a care worker in Cork.

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The Herald lead with a story about solicitor Cahir O'Higgins' jail sentence.

The Irish Daily Mirror lead with a story about the rally that took place in Dublin on Monday evening in solidarity with Nikita Hand.

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The Irish Daily Star lead with a story saying that the director of My Left Foot was spotted filming with Gerry Hutch, but also feature a story on the march in Dublin on Monday.

British newspapers

Business backlash to Labour’s October Budget continues to dominate Tuesday’s British newspaper headlines.

The UK Daily Mail claims Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out further tax rises in the face of a growing backlash.

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The Daily Telegraph says businesses have turned on Ms Reeves, saying she has “six months” to win them over after October’s Budget.

However, the i reports that public spending cuts are on the way from 2026 after the Chancellor’s vow against further tax rises.

The Guardian writes Labour has pledged to ensure “no young person is left behind” amid a new drive to get teens into the workforce and higher education.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain “isn’t working”, calling on employers to do more to keep those battling long-term illnesses in their roles, according to The Times UK.

Metro leads on a pledge from the Prime Minister, who has promised to make drink spiking a specific criminal offence.

The Financial Times leads on a new report from MPs and Lords, warning the Financial Conduct Authority is “incompetent at best” and “dishonest at worst”.

The Daily Express touts an exclusive, reporting Britain will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two with extra bank holidays.

The UK Daily Star reports the number of pets abandoned before the holiday season has risen by 50% as owners struggle with the cost of living.

Lastly, the UK Daily Mirror splashes on clean-up efforts from Storm Bert, days after it wreaked havoc across the UK.

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