The Toy Show musical, the Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use, and GPs being investigated for fraud are among the topics featured in Thursday's front page stories.
A report on the Toy Show musical, which made losses of €2.2 million, is the subject of the lead story in The Irish Times.
The Irish Examiner leads with a story on the Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use.
GPs being investigated for fraud allegedly overclaimed €300,000 from the HSE, the Irish Independent reports.
The Echo leads with a story on overcrowding at Cork University Hospital (CUH).
The Irish Sun leads with a story on Roy Keane's interest in being the next Republic of Ireland manager.
Today's front page of The Irish Sun pic.twitter.com/BfIlIWECoM
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) January 25, 2024
The report into the Toy Show musical also makes the front page of the Irish Daily Mail.
The Ghost of Toy Show The Musical is back to haunt RTÉ once again... pic.twitter.com/KdbkMsVb4C
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) January 25, 2024
A man arrested in the Tony Dempsey murder investigation is the subject of The Herald's lead story.
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on an internal struggle in the DUP.
Two British institutions feature heavily on the front pages of Thursday’s UK newspapers as the Army and Royal Mail come under the spotlight.
The Times focuses on General Sir Patrick Sanders, chief of the general staff, saying military bosses are looking at including civilians in a “citizen army” in case Britain is dragged into conflict.
Thursday’s TIMES: “UK ‘should have citizen army to see off Russia’ “. #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/t6Gtb6gcuo
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 24, 2024
Both the Metro and the Independent focus on civilians being needed for any potential war with Russia.
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
‘YOUR COUNTRY WILL NEED YOU TO FIGHT PUTIN‘
🔴General hints at conscription
🔴BRITS record for Rate
🔴Sideways move for Giamatti
#TomorrowsPaperToday pic.twitter.com/oQVfczone1— Metro (@MetroUK) January 24, 2024
But The Daily Telegraph says the plan to use civilians has been ruled out by UK prime minister Rishi Sunak with his spokesman saying “there’s no plan for conscription”.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'PM forced to rule out Army draft as Russian threat rises'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4OoUh6 pic.twitter.com/ufhMgFDACE— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 24, 2024
The future of the Royal Mail features elsewhere, the Daily Mail describing a proposal to deliver letters three days a week as a “first class fiasco”.
Thursday’s Daily MAIL: “First Class Fiasco” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aC4ZPu8fm0
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 24, 2024
The Daily Express also concentrates on the proposals, saying Mr Sunak is “absolutely committed” to maintaining deliveries on six days each week.
Thursday’s Daily EXPRESS: “You WILL Deliver! PM Vows No Royal Mail Cutbacks” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DCcryrZTbq
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 24, 2024
A third British institution appears on the front of the i, which says the Post Office prosecuted staff in the IT scandal despite knowing a second system had faults.
Thursday's front page: Post Office knew second IT system had ‘faults’ but prosecuted staff anyway#TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest by 🔴 @SteveRobson04: https://t.co/lrcZamGTSg pic.twitter.com/J7YgVxMc6R— i newspaper (@theipaper) January 24, 2024
The prime minister features again on the front of The Guardian, saying a plan to give British citizens faster access to social housing has been met with criticism.
Thursday’s GUARDIAN: “Anger at PM’s ‘social homes for British workers’ plan” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Vk6rtuvZNS
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 24, 2024
The Daily Mirror returns to the death of Morgan Ribeiro, 20, after weight loss surgery in Turkey as it tracks down the surgeon.
Thursday's front page: Face to face with gastric op death surgeon#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/wTn0HjK1Fi pic.twitter.com/cnyJDrhocl
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 24, 2024
Strictly winner Ellie Leach dominates the front of The Sun, which says she has been on secret dates with fellow contestant Bobby Brazier.
On tomorrow's front page: Strictly’s Ellie Leach & Bobby Brazier enjoy secret dates together as they hold hands on tour bus ‘and have cheeky snog’ https://t.co/ZTFmhfHGpq pic.twitter.com/mGB6Z9NJkP
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 24, 2024
The Financial Times continues to focus on nuclear power projects, saying the French government is pressing the UK to help operator EDF as costs spiral.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 25 January https://t.co/q43lttNnef pic.twitter.com/V4GVD7I2E7
— Financial Times (@FT) January 24, 2024
And the Daily Star gives thanks to the Pope for declaring wine is a gift from God.
In the name of the father, son and holy spirits 🍷🍷🍷
Read more: https://t.co/HUfg3dSqf8#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/PnET5eUn03— Daily Star (@dailystar) January 24, 2024
