What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages
James Cox
A Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting discussing the review into the selection of Jim Gavin as the party's presidential candidate dominates Wednesday's front pages.
There were no shock revelations as the review into Fianna Fáil's presidential campaign was published on Tuesday evening, but Taoiseach Micheál Martin was described as "defensive" at the parliamentary party meeting.
The meeting makes the front pages of The Irish Times, Irish Examiner and Irish Independent.
The Irish Times leads with pressure on the Taoiseach, the Irish Examiner reports Mr Martin's leadership is 'dented but intact', and the Irish Independent leads with the headline 'The Fianna Fáil blame game'.
The Echo leads with a murder case.
The Fianna Fáil review also makes the front page of the Irish Daily Mail.
The Irish Sun leads with a story on a new €53 million Government jet.
The Irish Daily Star and Irish Daily Mirror lead with stories on a mother speaking out after her child was murdered in front of her.
The Herald leads with a story on a woman being sentenced to six years in prison for setting a bus on fire during the Dublin riots.
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on controversy over Irish street signage.
The Irish News leads with a story on an illegal bingo game that 'kept people sane' during Covid lockdown restrictions.
The UK front pages lead with a range of stories.
Metro leads with a story on an 'NHS angel'.
METRO: Christmas gift for an NHS angel #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/eEGReJdcUm
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) December 16, 2025
The Financial Times leads with a story on new workers' rights legislation.
FINANCIAL TIMES: Labour hails sweeping workers' rights shift as flagship bill clears final hurdle #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/HETOfCmTRL
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) December 16, 2025
The i Paper leads with a story on 'killer kitchen dust'.
THE i PAPER: Silicosis scandal: ban killer kitchen dust to save lives #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/F7jPZQUDTn
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) December 16, 2025
Those on benefits in the UK could get free TV licences, the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail report.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Free TV licences for benefit claimants #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/TxoL3OgzXA
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) December 16, 2025
DAILY MAIL: Free BBC if you live on Benefits Street #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/28gFtdTu4I
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) December 16, 2025
The Guardian and The Times lead with UK plans to rejoin the EU Erasmus student programme.
The Daily Express leads with a story on police officers injured in the line of duty.
DAILY EXPRESS: Recognise the brave heroes injured in line of duty #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vInw9evU4I
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) December 16, 2025
The Daily Star leads with a story on the limited release of cheaper World Cup tickets.
DAILY STAR: The World Cut! #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/rOnxCeEpfh
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) December 16, 2025
The Daily Mirror leads with a story on the BBC's court battle with US president Donald Trump.
DAILY MIRROR: BBC comes out fighting #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/fKfWQ9EFVC
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) December 16, 2025
The Sun leads with a story on the two-child benefit cap in the UK being scrapped.
THE SUN: Happy ever grafter #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7zlq57XUCX
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) December 16, 2025
The New York Times leads with a story on rising unemployment in the United States.
The Washington Post leads with a story on the Trump administration trying to paint a brighter economic picture with people concerned about rising costs.
