Women and Children in “Life-Threatening” Situations and SUVs Negating EV Emission Benefits: Wednesday’s Front Pages Reviewed

Wednesday’s front pages of Irish newspapers address domestic violence cases, emissions from SUVs, and nursing home fees. According to a joint report from the Department of Justice and National Women’s Council, the failure of courts, gardaí and Tusla to collaborate on such cases could lead to life-threatening situations for women and children. Meanwhile, electric vehicle sales have not reduced transport emissions because of the continued popularity of SUVs. The Echo reports that nursing home fees in Cork have risen to €661. In the UK, front pages are dominated by a security scare at Buckingham Palace and new anti-protest powers that have been rushed into law ahead of the coronation. The Times focuses on the government’s plan to ban cold calling for financial products to combat fraud, while the Financial Times reports that tumbling shares in the education sector are linked to the threat of AI.