What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Ireland's victory over Bulgaria features on the front pages of many Irish newspapers on Monday.

The Irish Times leads with an expert claiming that housing targets cannot be reached without revised framework.

Tensions are escalating in prisons due to some unprecedented overcrowding, with 1,000 in custody in the Midlands Prison on Friday for the first time, according to the Irish Examiner.

Garda shortages could mean that four large parts of the greater Cork metropolitan area will be left with reduced numbers of gardaí working across working across neighbouring districts, The Echo reports.

The front page of the Irish Independent features a piece on the government wanting developers to be able to invest less monet upfront and borrow more to intensify the building of apartments.

Gardaí want some of Daniel Kinahan's key lieutenants to face trial over a feud murder, along with the mob boss himself, the Irish Daily Mirror reports.

The Kinahan feud also features on the front page of Monday's Irish Daily Star, as well as Ireland's victory over Bulgaria on Sunday.

The State is more likely than ever to reject International Protection applicants with 81 per cent refused at first instance this year, according to the Irish Daily Mail.

The Herald reports on the 61-year-old man who was charged with a cocaine seizure worth over €10 million.

In the UK...

Concerns over public sector cuts ahead of the Chancellor’s spring statement lead several of Monday’s front pages.

The i Paper leads on the education sector, which is bracing for the “worst squeeze in a generation” as Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits cuts are coming.

Monday's i: Education braces for 'worst squeeze in a generation' - as Reeves admits cuts are coming#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/RNHMvrzHW3

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) March 23, 2025

The Daily Mail focuses on the controversy surrounding Ms Reeves’ decision to accept tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert as she plans to slash jobs.

Monday's DAILY MAIL: How about cutting your freebies, Chancellor#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/5Tiadx12Il

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) March 23, 2025

Meanwhile, The Times says the Chancellor’s planned cuts have put her on a “collision course” with unions.

Monday's TIMES: Chancellor risks war with unions over spending cuts#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/EEzZ1eY5Yd

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) March 23, 2025

And the Daily Express front page calls on Ms Reeves to use her spring statement to stop thousands of pensioners being dragged into paying tax.

Monday's DAILY EXPRESS: 'Reeves must take action' to stop OAP bill hike#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/gjKaTq4hsV

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) March 23, 2025

The Financial Times looks further afield economically, saying US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have shattered Wall Street’s faith in “American exceptionalism”.

Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, March 23 https://t.co/Rzl6YCQStR pic.twitter.com/12k4gyIbyG

— Financial Times (@FT) March 23, 2025

The Guardian reports Sir Keir Starmer has been warned against “appeasing” Mr Trump as the Prime Minister considers reducing tax for US tech giants.

Monday's GUARDIAN: Starmer is warned against 'appeasing' Trump on tax#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/YFFyMRSkv9

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) March 23, 2025

National Grid’s chief executive says Heathrow Airport had enough power to avoid shutting down during an electrical substation fire on Friday, according to The Daily Telegraph.

Monday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: Heathrow 'had enough power to stay open'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/EjeEYac8hL

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) March 23, 2025

The Metro writes that councils have been ordered to count the potholes they fix or risk missing out on £1.6 billion in government funding to repair roads.

Monday's METRO: Starmer's £1.6billion pothole ultimatum#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/mfQnNsEf2w

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) March 23, 2025

The Sun says the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann could walk free within two weeks.

Tomorrow's front page: Maddie suspect could be free in days

Race to charge Brueckner before release hearing https://t.co/pfYQ7Oc92r pic.twitter.com/9TNf4I7TV1

— The Sun (@TheSun) March 23, 2025

The Daily Mirror reveals the son of Christine Keeler, the English model at the centre of a 1960s political scandal over her affair with MP John Profumo, will ask for a royal pardon for his mother.

Monday's DAILY MIRROR: I won't give up the fight to clear my mum's name#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/VxeLq9vOkr

— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) March 23, 2025

Lastly, the Daily Star says this month is on track to be the hottest March since 1910.