What the papers say: Monday's front pages
By Rachel Vickers-Price, PA
Monday's front pages focus on a range of stories from Irish families buying up Grafton Street from investment funds to a doctor warning about a two-tier system for cancer patients.
The Irish Times report rich Irish families are buying buildings on Grafton Street, Dublin, often for cash, as big investment funds seek to reduce the amount of retail property in their portfolios.
The Irish Examiner leads with a piece about fuel prices rising from today as a litre of petrol will rise by 5c, with diesel jumping by 4c.
Only a fool would miss today's Irish Daily Mail 😉 pic.twitter.com/ILrz9abx40
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) April 1, 2024
Here's a look at today's front page of the Belfast Telegraph 🗞️ https://t.co/BZauommUpq@SuzyJourno pic.twitter.com/p6Ut9h4dR2
— Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) April 1, 2024
In the UK, Britain's King Charles' first appearance since his cancer revelation and deaths caused by waiting times at A&E are making the front pages on Monday.
The Daily Mirror, the Daily Express and The Sun commemorate Charles in the wake of his first public appearance since his health news shocked the nation.
Monday’s Daily MIRROR: “King’s Show Of Strength” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/fOeYkRE9dE
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) March 31, 2024
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Monday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Get Well Soon! King Jokes: ‘l’m Doing My Best!’ “ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zlQcEhWVid
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) March 31, 2024
Monday’s SUN: “Return Of The King” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zTlX2a69uY
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) March 31, 2024
The Times and the Daily Mail both report on the hundreds of needless deaths thanks to long waits in emergency wards across Britain.
Monday’s TIMES: “Long waits in A&E kill 250 people every week” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/dprOs67vs2
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) March 31, 2024
Monday’s Daily MAIL: “250 Needless Deaths Each Week Due To Agonising Waits In A&E” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/qba8SkL1MT
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) March 31, 2024
Turning the topic to politics, the i focuses on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s migrant boats plan being hamstrung by slow decision-making in Westminster.
Monday’s i - “Sunak’s small boats plan ‘at risk’ from Home Office indecision” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/AiylChSiQf
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) March 31, 2024
The Daily Telegraph spotlights council tax, which is set to increase for those who own a second property.
Monday’s Daily TELEGRAPH: “Council tax to double for 80pc of second homes” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NRk3xqKVfI
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) March 31, 2024
Speaking of taxes, The Guardian focuses on the numerous “loopholes” in the non-dom status.
Monday’s GUARDIAN: “Plans to scrap non-dom tax status ‘is full of loopholes’ for super-rich” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/F0hFbgC3qG
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) March 31, 2024
The Financial Times runs with the rush in America’s finance sector, pushing through bonds before the 2024 US election triggers economic uncertainty.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Monday 1 April https://t.co/4El0zgytpw pic.twitter.com/d2gghZPvcj
— Financial Times (@FT) March 31, 2024
And the Daily Star splashes with a piece on Elvis, who is said to be haunting a Las Vegas hotel.
Monday’s Daily STAR: “Elvis Fans Are All Spooked Up” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/KWFzZaaC1I
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) March 31, 2024
