The murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier and further hints of what could be in the Budget make the front pages of Friday's papers.
The Irish Times reveals thousands of tracker mortgages are set to benefit from the new rate cut from the European Central Bank.
The Irish Examiner reveals the Government is to make two social welfare bonus payments before the end of the year as part of a cost-of-living budget package.
The Echo leads with calls from parents in Cork for TDs to ensure therapists remain at a special school in Cork.
The Irish Independent leads with comments from Micheál Martin as he says Ian Bailey should have been tried by an Irish jury for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.
The Irish Daily Mail leads with plans in the Budget for all pensioners to receive the fuel allowance.
The Irish Daily Mirror also leads with Mr Martin'a comments on Ian Bailey.
The Irish Daily Star leads with a man in Drogheda who starred in a music video from his prison cell.
Fresh concerns over the war in Ukraine lead the papers on Friday.
The Guardian and The Times report Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the fighting as the Russian leader warned against any use of long-range British missiles into Russian territory.
Friday’s GUARDIAN: “Starmer tells Putin: you started this war, you can end it any time”#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/LUFYxWPXTS
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Friday’s TIMES: “Long-range missile deal means war, warns Putin” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/W8vEwk4FDR
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The Daily Telegraph carries comments from Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who says the coming months are “crucial” in helping Kyiv get in a winning position.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Lammy: UK missiles are vital to stop Putin'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4Oomry pic.twitter.com/0Np7Vcd1Vr— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 12, 2024
Elsewhere, the i and Daily Mail lead with an October date being set for the implementation of Labour’s manifesto pledge to restrict junk food advertising on TV and online.
Friday’s i - “Junk food TV ad ban before 9pm - with total ban online in 2025” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/jk8madrbK9
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 12, 2024
Friday’s Daily MAIL: “Nanny Starmer’s Ban On Junk Food Ads ‘To Save NHS’ “. #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/dlPkG87lHi
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 12, 2024
The Government’s fiscal watchdog has warned the UK’s public debt is on an “unsustainable” upward path, according to the Financial Times.
Friday’s FINANCIAL Times: “State finances on ‘unsustainable’ path of overspending, fiscal watchdog says” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/XMeMhzgV3L
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 12, 2024
The Daily Express reports a panel comprising members of the public has determined assisted dying should be permitted in England.
Friday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Esther’s Hope As Key Vote Backs Law Change On Assisted Dying” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/IvEebMLbCt
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 12, 2024
The Metro leads with US rocker Jon Bon Jovi helping to talk down a woman who was threatening to throw herself off a bridge.
Friday’s METRO: “Guitar Hero!” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/spcTBjUtbc
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 12, 2024
The Daily Mirror reports firms that sell zombie knives have raked in £350,000 from an amnesty.
Friday’s Daily MIRROR: “Final Insult” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vNjQLuHGci
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 12, 2024
And the Daily Star says an expert has claimed gently rubbing a wooden chair can help induce a sense of calm and tranquillity.
Friday’s Daily STAR: “Keep Calm And Stroke A Chair” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/0TUCzO5Mfm
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) September 12, 2024
