What the papers say: Friday's front pages

A variety of stories feature on Ireland's front pages this Friday morning, from American politics, to Irish politics, and court stories.

The Irish Times lead with an election story about housing, a story about current US president Joe Biden urging Americans to "bring down" the temperature following the election of Donald Trump, and a story about concerns over plans to allow informants to commit crimes.

The Irish Examiner's front page features stories on the beginning of the General Election campaign, arrests being made in connection with Liam Payne's death, the closure of a Cork café chain, a man who sought €40 in grass cutting fees a month as part of his claim and last Wednesday being the hottest November day on record at 11 stations, according to Met Éireann.

The Echo leads with a story about the Jack Lynch Tunnel having 67 overnight closures so far this year, a 75 per cent rise on 2023, alongside a story about the future of dozens of jobs in Cork city after a fire destroyed a commercial premises over the weekend.

The Irish Independent lead with a story about car insurance prices rising at 15 times the rate of inflation.

The Irish Daily Mail lead with a story stating that hotels housing asylum seekers could continue to do so for years ahead.

The Irish Daily Star and The Herald both lead with court stories wherein a woman is seeking civil damages against Conor McGregor and another man, claiming she was sexually assaulted.

British Newspapers

An honest update from the Prince of Wales has led Friday’s news agenda in the UK, with other papers opting for headlines on US president-elect Donald Trump and the related fallout after the US election.

The UK Daily Mirror, the Daily Express, The Sun, and the UK Daily Mail all lead on candid comments from William, who described the past year which has seen his wife and father being treated for cancer as “brutal”.

Friday's DAILY MIRROR: It's been brutal#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/waOMkW1Z0m

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) November 7, 2024
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Friday's DAILY EXPRESS: 'It's been the hardest year of my life'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DfhO3WqeFm

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) November 7, 2024

Friday's SUN: Hardest year of my life #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/0Asl322XAC

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) November 7, 2024

Friday's DAILY MAIL: William: It's been brutal for us all#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/S09xwhDmXn

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) November 7, 2024

The Metro focused on results from an independent review into a Church of England cover-up, with investigators finding the clergy did conceal atrocities committed by its worst-ever serial abuser, who subjected more than 150 child victims to severe physical, sexual, and psychological trauma.

Friday's METRO: Church's 40-year abuser cover-up#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/v1HkNjNw3u

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) November 7, 2024

The Daily Telegraph says the Bank of England has placed the blame for a “fresh rise in inflation” for Britons at the feet of Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Friday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: Reeves is driving up prices, warns Bank#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/QKStVI7PEi

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) November 7, 2024

The UK Times leads the charge on headlines of an American nature, reporting that Mr Trump is already eyeing tax cuts on US soil while implementing foreign tariffs to encourage economic growth at home.

Friday's TIMES: Trump eyes quick start with tariffs and tax cuts#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/HaoNEwiDrB

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) November 7, 2024

The Financial Times also looks across the pond for its lead, with US President Joe Biden urging America to “bring down the temperature” in the wake of the election.

Friday's FINANCIAL TIMES UK EDITION: Biden tells America to lower political heat#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OkWUoL6Nrd

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) November 7, 2024

The Guardian reports that Mr Biden has vowed that the coming transfer of power between presidents will be a peaceful one.

Friday's GUARDIAN: Biden pledges peaceful transition as Putin congratulates Trump#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Eu4RUW7SAA

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) November 7, 2024

The i‘s headline focusses on possible British fallout in the wake of the US election, with the paper reporting president-elect Donald Trump may withhold intelligence from the UK.

Friday's i: Trump could threaten to hold back intelligence from UK, security sources warn#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/yvPrzOmqjf

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) November 7, 2024

The UK Independent reports on calls made by European leaders to Mr Trump, calling on him to stand up to Kremlin head Vladimir Putin.

The Independent: "EU LEADERS TELL TRUMP: STAND UP TO 'BULLY' PUTIN"@DavidPBMaddox leads for @Independent.
FULL STORY: https://t.co/FWqdOh2CXN
KEIR STARMER and EU leaders urges DONALD TRUMP to stand up to the "bully" VLADIMIR PUTIN.#TheIndependent #IBPapers #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/JELPtU9O9b

— ANDY GIBSON (@AndyGibsonTV) November 7, 2024

Lastly, the UK Daily Star has led on the “orange manbaby” taking on space, as with astronomers and sci-fi aficionados alike urging Mr Trump to release troves of supposedly real-life X-files.