A further insight into what Ireland's Covid-19 inquiry may look like and an appeal for safety on Irish roads after recent deaths is among the headlines in Thursday's papers.
The Irish Times reports Ireland's Covid-19 inquiry is set to hear from families of those who died from Covid and health staff who worked during the pandemic.
The Irish Examiner reports social housing is being stalled by planning issues due to lack of staff and resources.
The Echo leads with a report as to how drug debts are affecting families in Cork, with many people losing life savings and family homes.
The Irish Daily Mail reports there is a €26 billion increase in pensions for civil servants.
Both the Irish Daily Mirror and the Irish Daily Star lead with an interview from one of the victim's families from a crash in Monaghan in July, as they appealed for drivers to be safe after recent deaths on Irish roads.
British papers
There is little consensus across Thursday’s newspaper front pages as they cover a range of international, domestic and sporting issues.
The Guardian concentrates on the latest NHS doctor strike which it says is increasing pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Thursday’s GUARDIAN: “Pressure on PM grows as striking doctors warn of further disruption” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/QUyt4o4qhI
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 3, 2024
The i covers both international and domestic politics as it shares concerns over a second term in the White House for Donald Trump.
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The Daily Telegraph‘s front page features former UK leader Boris Johnson, who has hit out at a Metropolitan Police investigation into Israel over alleged war crimes.
The Times focuses on a demand issued to Yemen by a 12-nation state coalition, which includes the UK and the US, over attacks on tanker ships in the Red Sea by rebels.
Thursday’s TIMES: “Halt attacks in Red Sea or else, UK tells rebels” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/rjFLNW54TG
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 3, 2024
Home loans may provide Conservatives with a lift in the polls, says the Daily Mail, as it looks at a new-year national insurance cut.
Thursday’s Daily MAIL: “New Year Mortgage Price War Boost For Tory Hopes” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Xb8jDtWezD
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 3, 2024
Darts sensation Luke Littler dominates the front of the Daily Mirror after the 16-year-old lost the World Championships final to Luke Humphries.
Thursday’s Daily MIRROR: “Dartbreaker” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/QH8IPQXUJa
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 3, 2024
The Daily Express continued its campaign on assisted dying with Dame Esther Rantzen calling for more social support for the terminally ill.
Thursday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Caring Esther’s Plea To Support Lifeline For Lonely” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/yXhrzSRrMV
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) January 3, 2024
And the Daily Star warns against “psycho chatbot rascals” which it says are killing the planet.
Thursday's front page: 🤖https://t.co/iHRWzCCnkH#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/raiBrNjyo9
— Daily Star (@dailystar) January 3, 2024
