What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025 - 07:37

A range of stories feature across Thursday’s front pages.

The Irish Times reports that Government officials have warned that more energy supports will be needed for Irish households as annual gas and electricity bills remain high.

France is open to extending the use of its nuclear deterrent to other European countries, according to the Irish Examiner.

The Irish Independent reports that the Taoiseach is open to sending Irish troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force.

The Irish Daily Mail reveals that suspects in more than 40,000 crimes were out on bail while awaiting trial last year.

An Irish woman who accused Christian Brueckner of rape tells the Irish Daily Mirror she would like to meet Madeleine McCann's parents.

Michelle McIlveen is set to become the DUP's next deputy leader, according to the Belfast Telegraph.

Five people, including a father and son, have been arrested in connection witha €58 million cocaine seizure, The Herald reports.

The British newspapers are led by the US suspending intelligence-sharing and military aid to Ukraine.

The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph report support could resume if peace talks progress, while The Times carries a Ukrainian MP warning more civilians would die as a result of the move.

The Guardian: US stops sharing intelligence with
Kyiv to pile pressure on Zelenskyy #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/HEk26AAu6x

— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 5, 2025

The Daily Telegraph: Trump turns off Ukraine missiles #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/YZHwmHsno8

— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 5, 2025

The Times: More people will die after US cuts, says
Ukraine MP #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/pxBeGt4ZhE

— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 5, 2025

Elsewhere, the i says British finance minister Rachel Reeves is setting out plans to reduce the welfare bill by more than the previously stated £3 billion (€3.5 billion).

Thursday's front page: Benefits cuts even bigger than Reeves promised as tax hikes ruled out#TomorrowsPapersToday

Latest from @HugoGye: https://t.co/fXsdoOj7Kv pic.twitter.com/7DleY6z4uS

— The i Paper (@theipaper) March 5, 2025

The Daily Mirror leads with Britain's Prince William giving thanks to health staff who put their lives on the line during the pandemic.

Daily Mirror: THANK YOU #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/kADf4DPnD1

— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 5, 2025

Police believe a student found guilty of drugging, raping and filming 10 women may have attacked up to 60 more, according to the Metro.

Metro: 60 more victims of serial spiking rapist #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/2DIiH0wJpl

— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 5, 2025

The Daily Express says calls are mounting for French authorities to turn Channel boats around after migrants were escorted to a British rescue ship from French waters.

Daily Express: FULFIL LA PROMESSE! #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/88kMKoiKNO

— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 5, 2025

The Daily Mail says fresh guidance over the treatment of minorities in court has drawn allegations of a two-tier justice system.

Daily Mail: NEW TWO-TIER JUSTICE FIASCO #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WTHnROKoMy

— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 5, 2025

The Sun reports a 59-year-old Albanian man with links to the mafia has cost taxpayers thousands of pounds fighting deportation.

The Sun: Mafia cop killer free to roam UK #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NwKDTP9ytG

— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 5, 2025

The Financial Times leads with German borrowing costs surging on the back of a historic deal to fund military and infrastructure investment.

Financial Times: Berlin defence funding shift triggers huge bets on growth #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/lWRbxsq3nm

— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 5, 2025

And the Daily Star says sunny skies are in store for the UK.