What the papers say: Friday's front pages
The Occupied Territories Bill, Garda whistleblowers and house delivery are among the stories that feature on Friday's front pages.
The Irish Times leads with a poll that has shown some voters are hesitant over the passing of the Occupied Territories Bill.
The Irish Examiner leads with a story on Garda whistleblowers.
New house builds are at their slowest start rate since lockdown, the Irish Independent reports.
Cocaine use in Cork has been 'normalised', The Echo reports.
The Irish Daily Star leads with a story on the murder of pensioner Tom Niland.
Government TDs have argued that investigators should go undercover to expose abuse at care homes, the Irish Daily Mail reports.
The Irish Daily Mirror leads with a man who has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of his niece.
The Herald leads with a story on a murder investigation.
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on guns found in a UVF chief's car.
The Irish News leads with Rory McIlroy's start at The Open.
The front page of today’s Irish News. pic.twitter.com/1CKSqTClZS
— The Irish News (@irish_news) July 18, 2025
A range of stories feature on Friday's UK front pages.
Metro leads with UK prime minister Keir Starmer's plan to lower the voting age to 16.
Friday's METRO: Starmer's new generation #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/F0dp4vAtzt
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
The Financial Times reports UK chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure as employment rates fall in Britain.
Friday's FINANCIAL TIMES: Reeves under fire as Britain sheds jobs for a fifth month #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/6Mhqmn8wrp
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
The Daily Telegraph and the i Paper also lead with the plans to lower the voting age.
Friday's i: UK gives the vote to teens age 16 - with Reform and Corbyn likely to benefit #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/GtqCcTvCtN
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
Friday's TELEGRAPH: Votes at 16 as Starmer panics over Reform #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/0nwAJ4GML0
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
Facial recognition cameras will be used at Notting Hill Carnival, the Daily Mail reports.
Friday's MAIL: Police to use facial recognition cameras at Notting Hill Carnival #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/1m3q1Sxm17
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
The Guardian leads with Diane Abbott being suspended from the Labour party for a second time.
Friday's GUARDIAN: Diane Abbott suspended by Labour for second time #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/QkvBFb3JPV
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
The Sun leads with John Torode's MasterChef departure.
Friday's SUN: Torode race slur a Kanye rap #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/QhKU7CZYYF
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
Top British soldiers and spies are named in the Afghan data leak, The Times reports.
Friday's TIMES : Afghan data leak named British spies and soldiers #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/bK5puAVD4B
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
The Daily Mirror leads with the plans to allow 16-year-old's to vote.
Friday's MIRROR: 16-year-olds to vote in next election #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/TeHmQWnUOW
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
Voters are turning against the British Labour government, the Daily Express reports.
Friday's EXPRESS: Labour in for 'nasty voter surprise' #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/EFOo1GSeX9
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
The Daily Star leads with the English women's team making the Euro 2025 semi-finals after a penalty shootout victory over Sweden.
Friday's STAR: Swede dreams #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/CPXaDY1CzO
— Louis O'Brien (@Lou_obrien19) July 17, 2025
The New York Times leads with US president Donald Trump succeeding in his bid to cut $9 billion in foreign aid and funding for public broadcasters.
