What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages
US president Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' and the impact it could have on Ireland features prominently on Tuesday's front pages, along with the conviction of French politician Marine Le Pen.
The Irish Times leads with the conviction of Ms Le Pen.
The Irish Examiner leads with a story on how US tariffs could impact Ireland ahead of US president Donald Trump's April 2nd 'Liberation Day'.
Energy and property taxes are set to be 'frozen', the Irish Independent reports.
The Irish Sun leads with a story on a man who murdered his two sons bidding for parole.
Today's front page of The Irish Sun. pic.twitter.com/BGOvvUuWLv
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) April 1, 2025
The Echo leads with a Garda raid in Co Cork that led to 10 arrests.
The Irish Daily Mail leads with an ESRI report that found access to benefits should be easier.
You'd be a fool to miss your fantastic Good Health supplement in the Irish Daily Mail today. 😉 pic.twitter.com/Ug4b7z1xmJ
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) April 1, 2025
The Herald leads with a story on a crime gang taunting gardaí with graffiti in Ballyfermot, Co Dublin.
Clients of a controversial ‘brand building’ company in Northern Ireland have spoken to the Belfast Telegraph out about their experiences after owner Darren Campbell yesterday announced that the business would be closing.
The 'Brand Builder' story also features on the front page of The Irish News.
The front page of today’s Irish News. pic.twitter.com/N5wgQzyopJ
— The Irish News (@irish_news) April 1, 2025
The spectre of US tariffs and the conviction of French politician Marine Le Pen feature heavily on Tuesday’s UK front pages.
Sir Keir Starmer has itted the UK is likely to face president Donald Trump’s tariffs with no exemption on the cards, according to The Times, with The Independent saying they will take hold this week.
THE TIMES: Trump's tariffs will hit Britain, its PM #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/VX9Z651etr
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) March 31, 2025
The Independent’s front page on 1 April 2025 warns of Trump tariffs hitting the UK this week, with Starmer itting the impact. It also covers Le Pen’s ban from the next election after embezzling EU funds. #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/jVgz44RBaF
— The Sentinel Current (@sentinelcurrent) March 31, 2025
The Daily Telegraph says any free trade deal is being hindered by US concerns over “freedom of expression in the United Kingdom”.
📰The front page of Monday's Daily Telegraph:
'Ethnic minorities prioritised for bail'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/BYYv070yJk— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) March 30, 2025
Ms Le Pen criticised her conviction for embezzling EU parliament funds, which bars her from competing for the French presidency in 2027 as a “political decision”, according to The Guardian.
THE GUARDIAN: Furious Le Pen rails against ban on running for French presidency #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/MK0rxj2qcY
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) March 31, 2025
The Financial Times says her five-year ban from standing for office – along with a four-year jail sentence once legal proceedings have finished – has shattered her presidential hopes.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday April 1 https://t.co/EVBr15hpLD pic.twitter.com/KWFlbuEajW
— Financial Times (@FT) March 31, 2025
The i Paper returns to UK politics, labelling deputy prime minister Angela Rayner “defiant” as she insists her Employment Rights Bill will help the economy.
THE i PAPER: Defiant Rayner tells UK firms: my new rights for workers will help economy #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/P749tuM6qa
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) March 31, 2025
The Daily Mail reports that a fresh row has broken out over “two-tier” policing following a report on “racial equity”.
DAILY MAIL: 'Two-tier' police race guide row #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7asIehggVP
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) March 31, 2025
“Taking us for fools” is the April 1st headline in The Sun, which focuses on migrants posting on social media about being put up in hotels, while the Daily Express says the UK is heading for a record number of arrivals.
On tomorrow's front page: Taking Us For Fools
Dinghy migrants' free hotel room brag while Brits' bills 'rocket by £4,500' https://t.co/IFDNTeuOWG pic.twitter.com/mgasRv7xIi— The Sun (@TheSun) March 31, 2025
Former pop star and convicted paedophile Gary Glitter faces financial ruin after losing a court case, according to the Daily Mirror.
Tuesday's front page: Glitter victim's victory #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/HHWmb0t24Z pic.twitter.com/mSdhs5U9oz
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) March 31, 2025
The Metro concentrates on Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew of sexually assaulting her, who posted on Instagram that she is seriously ill in hospital after her car was hit by a bus.
METRO: Andrew acc: I've four days to live #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/w05IHTeGY6
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) March 31, 2025
Lastly, the Daily Star looks back across the pond for its front, with the headline: “Madness of King Don.”
The Daily Star on 1 April 2025 headlines “Madness of King Don,” claiming Trump will defy law to remain US President until 2033. It also reports on world markets tumbling over tariff threats and ongoing for Trump. #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/YuUt0Hsnl8
— The Sentinel Current (@sentinelcurrent) March 31, 2025
The New York Times leads with stories on Russia resisting the US in Ukraine peace talks, and how Donald Trump's tariffs will impact Americans.
