What the papers say: Friday's front pages
Concern over construction quality at the National Children's Hospital and a warning ahead of Electric Picnic make the headlines in Friday's papers.
The Irish Times leads with a report which outlines concerns over the construction quality and completion date of the national children’s hospital.
The Irish Examiner leads with the death toll in Gaza, as 72 per cent of the 40,000 killed by Israel and women and children.
The Echo leads with four special schools in Cork set to be in included in a pilot scheme which will see therapists return to schools.
The Irish Independent leads with a cuckoo fund which is trying to sell 120 homes amid "poor returns."
The Irish Daily Mail lead with security at Thronton Hall as gardaí are set to monitor the centre for asylum seekers 24/7.
The Irish Daily Mail leads with the latest radio figures which shows a boost in listeners for Oliver Callan.
The Irish Daily Star leads with a warning of the dangers of drugs ahead of Electric Picnic this weekend.
British papers
The economy takes centre stage amid a range of stories featuring on the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.
The Daily Mail and Daily Express both focus on the “growing economy” as they question the need for predicted tax rises.
Friday’s Daily MAIL: “So Much For An Economic Crisis!” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/VziDoHaEeF
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 15, 2024
Friday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Surely No Need For Tax Hikes With Our Growing Economy!” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/va7MMT0au9
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 15, 2024
The Times turns its focus on the new Labour Government, which has been accused of prioritising unions over pensioners with rail workers set to get above-inflation pay deals.
Friday’s TIMES: “Ministers ‘favouring unions over pensioners’ “ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/LbCBujXf7V
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 15, 2024
There are more pay claims on the front of The Daily Telegraph which says GPs are demanding an 11% increase.
Friday’s Daily TELEGRAPH: “GPs next in line for PM’s cash handouts” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/6Pmd4wdVKk
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 15, 2024
The Daily Mirror front focuses on criminal charges in the wake of Friends star Matthew Perry’s death.
Friday’s Daily MIRROR: “ ‘Ketamine Queen’ Held” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/OLTQ4lj7Nc
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 15, 2024
The Metro splashes on a woman’s £35,000 compensation payout after her rape case was dropped amid claims she could have had an episode of “sexsomnia”.
Friday’s METRO: “Sexsomnia” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ikEv0POEJA
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 15, 2024
The Guardian splashes on A-level results and a claim the country is in a “two-tier system” based on geography.
Friday’s GUARDIAN: “ ‘Two-tier system’: record A-level results highlight regional divide” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/08hCnxUhM7
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 15, 2024
The Financial Times writes about the scaling back of recession fears in the US.
Friday’s FINANCIAL Times: “Recession fears ease as robust retail sales raise US hopes for ‘soft landing’ “ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/utTI8yrTe5
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 15, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star leads on one of Britain’s “most-haunted” dolls, with the toy’s owner claiming it hates men so much it keeps attacking them.
Friday’s Daily STAR: “Man-hating ghost doll’s terrifying rampage” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WbOqAFhovc
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) August 15, 2024
