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What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Saturday's front pages
What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Documents that show the UK accepted the return of 200 migrants from Ireland, and a protest outside the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris are among the stories that feature on Saturday's front pages.

Figures obtained by The Irish Times show the UK accepted that it would take back just over 200 migrants under a 2020 agreement with the State – although none has been sent back.

The Irish Examiner leads with a story on the anti-immigration protest outside the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris.

The Irish Independent leads with a story on a plan for taxpayers to 'top up' TV licence payments for RTÉ.

The Echo leads with a story on a man who has been jailed for threatening to post intimate photos of his ex-partner.

Legal experts have warned that attempts to send migrants back to the UK are 'pointless', the Irish Daily Mail reports.

The Herald leads with a story on the attempted abduction of a child in Dublin.

The Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on a PSNI probe into a UDA 'show of strength' at a funeral.

The Irish News leads with a story on the UK Covid Inquiry sitting in Belfast.

The UK front pages on Saturday are dominated by the results of the local elections.

The Guardian, the Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph lead on the “worst local election result” in years for the Conservatives.

The Times, the Daily Express and the Daily Mail all report on a schism within the Tories, claiming that another plot to trigger a no-confidence vote against the British prime minister is fizzling out.

The Independent declares Rishi Sunak is “on the rack”, with all signs pointing to a Labour win in the coming general election.

Moving away from politics, the i reports on new allegations against Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey.

The Daily Mirror and The Sun say Britain's Prince Harry is expected to visit King Charles next week.

And, lastly, the Daily Star splashes with a plea from Gavin and Stacey fans, who are urging the writers to have characters Smithy and Ness wed as the beloved TV show wraps up.

The New York Times leads with a story on the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York.

 

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