The Public Prosecutor's Office takes over three years to process materials seized during searches, reports Público this Thursday. The newspaper accessed an inspection of the main department of the Public Prosecutor's Office, which identified a shortage of court officials, inadequate equipment, and delays in forensic analysis. Jornal de Notícias reports that more than half of companies are experiencing delays in paying suppliers. According to an Intrum report, most companies face liquidity issues and admit to paying suppliers late because they also receive payments late, though six out of ten companies intend to change this in the future. Correio da Manhã highlights that 328 patients have died while waiting for heart surgery over the past five years. Diário de Notícias focuses on the labour law debate, noting that the UGT union is uncomfortable with the latest proposal and the CGTP union cites unconstitutionality. It also covers the 'M&A - Consolidate to Grow' conference organised by DN and PwC. Negócios reports that the end of tolls on Scut motorways has cost IP nearly 90 million in revenue, a 29% drop in 2025, though this is less than half of what the Government estimated. Eco lists the points that could lead the UGT to reject a labour reform agreement, including individual agreements on working hours, non-reinstatement after unlawful dismissal, continuous work shifts, and outsourcing following collective redundancies.