What the papers say: Saturday's front pages
By Jessica Coates, PA
Middle Eastern unrest continues to dominate Ireland's front pages.
The Irish Times leads with a story about Israel warning Ireland to move Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon, a story about the Stormont security pass of Michael McMonagle, who previously worked for the party and was convicted of child sex offences, not being returned until this week, and a story about driving testers being left with no-shows.
The Irish Examiner leads with a story about Irish citizens being evacuated from Lebanon, alongside a story about appointment cancellations at University Hospital Limerick, and stories about Nathan McDonnell's business and "high wealth" probes.
The Irish Independent leads with an election story.
The Echo leads with a story about funding given to East Cork flood relief projects.
The Irish Daily Mirror leads with a story about Irish troops in Lebanon.
The Irish Daily Star leads with a story about long queues for Lennox's takeaway in Cork before it closes down.
The Irish Daily Mail leads with a story about the cost of going contactless on Ireland's public transport.
The Herald leads with a story about alleged disorder in Dublin on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Labour’s upcoming budget continues to lead Saturday’s British newspaper headlines.
The Daily Telegraph splashes on cabinet backlash over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to cut nearly £2 billion from the foreign aid budget.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Foreign aid cut sparks Cabinet rebellion' #TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4OoUh6 pic.twitter.com/3GKmub7omp— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 4, 2024
FT Weekend says the chancellor is making plans for a multi-million-pound capital program to be unveiled in the upcoming budget.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Saturday 5 October https://t.co/VPpyQYEfGW pic.twitter.com/upMiD29FDP
— Financial Times (@FT) October 4, 2024
The Daily Express reports one in four pensioners impacted by changes to winter fuel payments are over 80 years old.
EXPRESS: Disgraceful! #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/UR6PW5wSp4
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 4, 2024
More than seven million people will get access to maternity pay, sick pay and unfair dismissal as the Government overhauls workers’ rights, according to The UK Times.
TIMES: Staff to get more rights from first say at work #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/mTSCiXcxy8
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 4, 2024
The i splashes on claims that intelligence sources believe Benjamin Netanyahu may authorise strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
I WEEKEND: UK warning to Israel #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/FBr3cvUnxO
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 4, 2024
The Guardian leads on claims corrupt police helped ex-Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed persecute his staff.
Tomorrow’s Guardian front page #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/JmSshizWqr
— Clare Margetson (@claremargetson) October 4, 2024
In entertainment news, the UK Daily Mirror reports Nick Knowles will sit out upcoming Strictly Come Dancing episodes due to a knee injury.
Saturday's front page: showbiz bombshell!#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/iQ964UtK1Y pic.twitter.com/zz05rUIOUR
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 4, 2024
Lastly, the UK Daily Star claims a hurricane is heading toward Britain.
Saturday's front page: Beam Us Up Scotty#Tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/zn4lIeyACz pic.twitter.com/XA0TpumKrs
— Daily Star (@dailystar) October 4, 2024
