What’s on the front page of the Belfast Telegraph?
The main story on the front page of the Belfast Telegraph this morning – 25/11/2024 – reports that a Scottish football club mistakenly displayed a photo of notorious loyalist Michael Stone, convicted of murders, on a stadium screen during a match between Hearts and Celtic. This has sparked outrage, especially from the sister of one of Stone’s victims, calling it a disgrace.
Health trusts in Northern Ireland have generated £7.5 million in revenue from hospital car parking fees in the past year. This issue is under scrutiny, with some calling for the abolition of such charges.
Jeff Whitford, a Northern Ireland man, celebrates 38 years of living with a heart transplant. His remarkable journey and continued health are highlighted.
The sports section leads on English football, with the paper rounding up the weekend’s Premier League action.
‘Defiant chancellor says no more tax rises’ & ‘Premier League joins govt scheme’ – Paper Talk UK
Tuesday’s headlines report on a mix of domestic news and politics. Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a speech to business leaders yesterday in which she promised no more tax rises amid backlash over her October Budget. By 2026, the public can expect to endure more public spending cuts.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed he will not leave young people behind in his bid to get more people into work. The Premier League and other cultural and sporting institutions in Britain have joined the government scheme to get the jobless back into work or education.
Only a handful of front pages have any meaningful coverage of international news, with the capture of a British soldier by Russia covered on one and reports Israel and Lebanon are edging closer to a ceasefire on another.