What the papers say: Saturday's front pages
By PA Reporter
A wide range of stories feature on Saturday's front pages, from Ukraine to showbiz and from politics to the Burke's.
The Irish Times lead with a story about Kyiv urging "strong steps" for peace talks, and a story about teachers seeking indemnity over AI in the Leaving Certificate.
The Irish Examiner lead with a story about New IRA 'ceasefire' talks stepping up, the Minister for Higher Education saying that cuts to student fees are not "fair or proportionate", a story about criminals keeping crocodiles as pets, and a story about Cork TD Thomas Gould being denied permission by the Ceann Comhairle to make a personal statement to the Dáil about his arrest.
The Echo lead with a story about there not being enough psychologists in Cork.
The Irish Daily Mail lead with a story about Tánaiste Simon Harris saying that a 'disrespectful' lack of communication with councillors led to flashpoints over migration accommodation.
The Irish Independent lead with a story which reveals areas that housing is in doubt because of a lack of water.
The Irish Daily Star lead with the Burke family's protest that got them kicked out of a gala attened by the Taoiseach in Washington DC.
The Herald leads with a story about what Cheryl Tweedy's stalker said at her door, as he was jailed on Friday.
The Irish Daily Mirror lead with a story about Danny Jones apologising to his wife after allegedly kissing Maura Higgins at a BRITS afterparty.
UK newspapers
The British papers are led by the UK Prime Minister’s stern words for Vladimir Putin on Saturday.
The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph report Keir Starmer has warned the Russian leader not to “play games” over a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The Guardian: PM: Putin must not ‘play games’ over ceasefire #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/1AK8lgiAJC
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 14, 2025
The Daily Telegraph: Stop your games, Starmer tells Putin #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/umqdhTQUxe
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 14, 2025
Meanwhile, The Times UK says a million Britons face having their benefits cut under a Labour overhaul of the welfare system.
The Times: 1m to have disability benefit cut by Labour #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/3cmqqsqgSp
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 14, 2025
British Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ planned spending cuts have prompted concerns from a number of ministers, according to the FT Weekend.
Financial Times: Spending cuts ruffle 'tense' cabinet #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aEsOxB2pVl
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 14, 2025
The UK Daily Mail says Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle recruited a former lobbyist who gave him several all-expenses-paid junkets.
Daily Mail: HOYLE HANDED LOBBYIST PASS FOR COMMONS #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/trqKZkxbDY
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 14, 2025
The UK Daily Mirror leads with the stalker of Cheryl Tweedy being jailed for 16 weeks for turning up at the Girls Aloud star’s home.
Daily Mirror: Singer's killer stalker. #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/35THOrVNhw
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 14, 2025
The Daily Express reports Esther Rantzen has celebrated a decision by GPs’ leaders to end their opposition to assisted dying legislation.
Daily Express: DAME ESTHER’S DELIGHT AT KEY
CHANGE #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/r0sDnFaQIl— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 14, 2025
The Sun leads with England manager Thomas Tuchel claiming he has to earn the right to sing the national anthem.
The Sun: Danny - Sorry about Maura #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/4G3ikpzwwx
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 14, 2025
And the UK Daily Star says scientists are set to conduct a high-tech search for the Loch Ness monster.
Daily Star: Nessie! We're coming to get ya #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/JjuaOUImtK
— George Mann (@sgfmann) March 14, 2025
