Warnings from the Central Bank, pre-pay energy customers at risk of being cut off, and John Gilligan's trial in Spain are covered in Wednesday's national papers.
The Irish Times covers the Central Bank's latest quarterly bulletin which warns of a 'potential' recession, alongside the sentencing of a former guard superintendent over a €260,000 cannabis seizure.
'Prepaid energy users at risk of being cut off' is the Irish Examiner's lead headline, reporting the Government is scrambling to get emergency payments to pay-as-you-go energy customers.
The paper also carries an image Damian Browne enjoying celebrations in Galway city after he completed a 112-day row from New York, making him the first person to ever complete the 3,450-nautical mile distance.
The Echo's lead details Olympian and TV star Dmytro Cherkasov's decision to return to Ukraine from Youghal, Co Cork.
The Irish Sun reads: 'You're having a laugh' following the suspension of convicted drug trafficker John Gilligan's trial in Spain on Tuesday after his son failed to appear in court.
Today's Irish Sun front page. pic.twitter.com/aqL7hzmunW
Advertisement— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) October 5, 2022
Would you trust Sinn Féin to turn the country around in the current crisis? pic.twitter.com/MO7v3a9qLr
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) October 5, 2022
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In the UK, Tory party turmoil dominates the papers.
The Guardian, i and The Independent all report British prime minister Liz Truss’s cabinet is in “open warfare” stemming from the U-turn on 45p tax and benefit cuts.
Tomorrow's @Guardian: Tory turmoil amid claims of ‘coup’ to oust Truss
• Read our story, by @rowenamason, @jessicaelgot and @syalrajeev, here: https://t.co/3R3qNA6bF3#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vFO181gOld— Richard Preston (@richardpreston_) October 4, 2022
Wednesday's front page: Tory open warfare#TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest from @singharj @ChaplainChloe @RichardVaughan1 @emsferg: https://t.co/8xgJNQ5eZp pic.twitter.com/t8B2TCr75p— i newspaper (@theipaper) October 4, 2022
Wednesday’s INDEPENDENT Digital: “PM fights to keep party line as splits deepen” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OLIu8MPSkB
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 4, 2022
The Financial Times says Ms Truss will attempt to rally Tory MPs behind her in an address to the party conference, with Metro questioning: “Can she fix it?”
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Wednesday 5 October https://t.co/W8Wpqvnu6B pic.twitter.com/y2zed82Mgb
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) October 4, 2022
Tomorrow's Paper Today📰
TORIES IN MELTDOWN
CAN SHE FIX IT?
🔴Crunch speech for Truss as she bids to rebuild confidence#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/pOnEgo0dTm— Metro (@MetroUK) October 4, 2022
Ms Truss is expected to warn there will be further disruption as she strives to deliver economic growth, according to The Daily Telegraph, Daily Express and The Times.
Wednesday’s Daily TELEGRAPH: “Disruption is the price of success, PM insists” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hiFaySH4da
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 4, 2022
Wednesday's Front Page: PM - My changes will disrupt... but build better future https://t.co/WduqIlXIDV#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hh0Jp9Atso
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) October 4, 2022
Wednesday’s TIMES: “Brace for more change, says Truss the disruptor” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/cplrlgJXLx
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 4, 2022
Elsewhere, the Daily Mirror reports Rebekah Vardy has been hit with a bill for Coleen Rooney’s legal costs, in the latest development in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ case.
Wednesday’s Daily MIRROR: “Wagatha Feud Reignites” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aD0kWKXvXq
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 4, 2022
The Daily Mail leads with police chiefs committing to sending an officer to attend every burgled home.
Wednesday’s Daily MAIL: “Official: Police To Attend EVERY Burglary” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Tnsq1rfjMz
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 4, 2022
The Sun says a married BBC star “fathered a secret love child with a stripper”.
Wednesday’s SUN: “Married BBC star’s secret love child with stripper” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/9AfFcmlGAz
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 4, 2022
And British chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has blamed the queen’s death and funeral for his controversial mini-budget, according to the Daily Star.
Wednesday’s Daily STAR: “Kwasi: It’s All The Queen’s Fault!”#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DwxTepg3Mz
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 4, 2022
