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What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tuesday's front pages focus on a range of stories from Pharma firms pressuring Ireland to resist EU reforms to Russian and Chinese “influence networks” sending more than 7,500 posts about Ireland last year.
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

By Jessica Coates, PA

Tuesday's front pages focus on a range of stories from Pharma firms pressuring Ireland to resist EU reforms to Russian and Chinese “influence networks” sending more than 7,500 posts about Ireland last year.

The Irish Times reports pharmaceutical companies were “disappointed and concerned” at the lack of offered by the Government to the sector as it pushed back against proposed European Union reforms, correspondence shows.

The Irish Examiner reports known Russian and Chinese “influence networks” sent more than 7,500 posts about Ireland on social media in the last year, according to a European intelligence report.

The Echo meanwhile focus on the 3,ooo participants of the Cork St Patrick's Day parade on Momday.

In the UK, continued debate over proposed cuts to disability benefits dominates the front pages on Tuesday.

The Guardian says the Government is expected to announce “drastic” cuts to disability benefits, while the i Paper reports Cabinet sceptics are yet to be won over.

The Daily Mirror leads on comments from unions warning British Prime Minister Keir Starmer against targeting poor and disabled people.

Meanwhile, The Times says those claiming sickness will face increased checks on their status.

The Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail both splash on comments from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, who says trying to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is “impossible” and will bankrupt the economy.

And the Daily Express says critics of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget have labelled the financial plan a “disaster”.

The Financial Times writes that British hedge fund manager Crispin Odey is set to be banned by the financial watchdog and fined £1.8 million after he faced allegations of sexual harassment and assault.

Metro writes fixing the nation’s pot-holed roads could cost up to £17 billion and take 12 years to complete.

The Daily Star reports Disney’s Snow White remake uses CGI dwarves instead of actors as protests against the decision are planned.

Lastly, The Sun says One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson is dating Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott.

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