A new day calls for a new round of headlines, and there’s always plenty of news to sift through. From political scandals and global events to lighter stories and entertainment news, Tuesday’s front pages are bursting with stories. In this edition of “What the papers say”, we’ll dive into the most noteworthy headlines making waves on newsstands across the country. So, grab a cup of coffee and settle in for the morning read.
The front pages of Irish newspapers on Tuesday featured a mix of local, national and international stories, including the expected indictment of former US president Donald Trump, concerns over tenants facing eviction and warnings to banking customers about missing out on the best deals by not comparing deals from multiple lenders.
Both The Irish Times and the Irish Examiner featured images of Trump, who is expected to surrender to police in New York on Tuesday to face formal charges relating to 2016 hush money payments. The papers also highlighted research conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute which found that many banking customers could be missing out on the best deals by not comparing offers from different lenders.
The Echo reported on a rejected debate at a meeting of Cork City Council on the eviction ban, while The Irish Independent warned that over 7,000 households may lose their homes over the next three months, following the lifting of the eviction ban on Saturday.
The Irish Daily Star focused on the harrowing story of a former soldier’s rape during her time in the army, while the Irish Daily Mirror covered the upcoming visit of US president Joe Biden.
Meanwhile, in the UK, the sentencing of gunman Thomas Cashman for killing nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel dominated front pages. The Daily Mirror compared the bravery of Olivia’s mother Cheryl Korbel with the “cowardice of a killer,” while the Metro referred to Cashman as “gutless” for refusing to face his victim’s family. The grieving mother’s words featured on the front page of The Independent, and the Daily Mail quoted her saying Olivia’s death had left a “hole in our lives”. The Daily Express ran: “Life for Olivia’s life”.
The death of former Conservative chancellor Nigel Lawson was highlighted on the front of the Daily Telegraph, while The Times led with an interview with opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer, who insisted that he would be “completely ruthless” in his bid to win power.
TV presenter Phillip Schofield featured on the front of The Sun with his reaction to the conviction of his brother Timothy on sexual abuse charges, while the i warned of delays caused by strikes by passport workers hitting people’s summer holidays. The Daily Star reported that the Queen’s corgis were “no longer grieving”.
The Guardian focused on turmoil within the Confederation of British Industry following claims of sexual misconduct against senior management. The Financial Times reported that EY had been banned from German audit work for two years following its work for collapsed payments group Wirecard.
