What the papers say: Sunday's front pages
A jump in insolvencies, reaction to President Michael D Higgins' comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the death of Bobby Charlton are covered on the front pages of Sunday's papers.
The Business Post leads with an exclusive which claims a 'perfect storm' has led to a 'dramatic rise' in business insolvencies.
Tomorrow's front page. Pick up a copy in stores or subscribe at https://t.co/u5ystSGUtr:
🗞️ 'Perfect storm' of business insolvencies
🗞️ State to double Storm Babet flood aid for worst-hit firms
🗞️ Paddy Cosgrave resigns from Web Summit after week of woe pic.twitter.com/sL63nCCfil— Business Post (@businessposthq) October 21, 2023
The Sunday Independent quotes Israel's ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlick, who described comments from President Michael D Higgins as 'inflammatory'.
Sunday Independent P1
- Israel ambassador to Ireland says remarks by President Michael D Higgins were "inflammatory" and "legally wrong". Story by Niamh Horan
- Major Paul Kimmage interview with Tony Cascarino, 23 years after their book Full Time. Phenomenal read
- And lots more pic.twitter.com/Nkz4imnIXl— Alan English (@AlanEnglish9) October 21, 2023
The Irish Mail on Sunday reads: 'Home care for aged targeted in health cuts', while the Irish Sunday Mirror carries an image of Charlton, whose death was confirmed on Saturday, aged 86, with the headline: 'Back with Big Jack'.
In Britain, the papers are led by tributes to Charlton.
The Sun on Sunday, Sunday People and Daily Star Sunday all call the Manchester United and England legend a “hero”, with the Sunday Mirror also paying tribute on its front page.
SUN On Sunday: “A hero to the whole world” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/41NeZY52SQ
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 21, 2023
Sunday PEOPLE: “Forever a hero” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/6L62lbG6SK
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 21, 2023
Sunday's front page: Our Hero ❤️https://t.co/Qp7TiSjqHL#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/CXmwiTXYKE
— Daily Star (@dailystar) October 21, 2023
Sunday's front page: RIP Sir Bobby 💔https://t.co/T95FUY3Upp#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/umzN5ohSrK
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 21, 2023
Elsewhere, The Observer reports the US is urging Israel not to launch a pre-emptive strike on Hizbullah in Lebanon.
Tomorrow’s front page pic.twitter.com/rcoiS9GKiJ
— The Observer (@ObserverUK) October 21, 2023
A Hamas fugitive lives in a council property in London, according to The Sunday Times.
Sunday TIMES: “Hamas chief lives in British council house” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/RnCeV3ex4E
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 21, 2023
The Sunday Telegraph reports the US is calling on the UK to recognise Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.
Sunday TELEGRAPH: “US tells Sunak: ban Iran terror guards” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/HQL57p6O6k
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 21, 2023
The Sunday Express says Islamic extremists are attempting to hijack pro-Palestinian rallies.
Sunday Express front cover: Terror plot to recruit protestershttps://t.co/G3BbOR3vvM#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/BXabAVaHML
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) October 21, 2023
And the Mail on Sunday leads with Israel vowing to launch a military strike against Iran if Hizbullah joins the war.
MAIL On Sunday: “Israel: We Will Strike Head Of The Snake-Iran” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NnuFVO28C4
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 21, 2023
