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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SUNDAY'S PAPERS): SUNDAY 01 FEBRUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

31/1/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Sunday 01 February 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Sunday Telegraph: "ANDREW MUST REVEAL ALL ON EPSTEIN, SAYS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Janet Eastham / Gordon Rayner / Benedict Smith

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to tell the United States authorities everything he knows about The Jeffrey Epstein Scandal following the release of photographs of the former Prince on top of a woman.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/01/31/andrew-must-reveal-all-on-epstein-says-starmer

Gulf Today (United Arab Emirates): "UAE'S NON-OIL FOREIGN TRADE CROSSES $1TR FOR FIRST TIME: VP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gulf Today Editorial

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a historic milestone as the United Arab Emirates' non-oil foreign trade exceeded $1 trillion (DHS3.8 trillion) for the first time.

FULL REPORT: GulfToday.AE/business/2026/01/31/uaes-non-oil-foreign-trade-hits-historical-milestone-exceeds-dhs38-trillion-for-the-first-time-sheikh-mohammed

The Sunday Post: "GOODWILLIE RAPE TRIAL DECISION IMMINENT AS JUDGE SET TO RULE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Marion Scott

Former Scotland striker David Goodwillie is set to find out whinin weeks whether he will face a private Criminal Prosecution for raping Denise Clair.

The Sunday Times (Australia): "WHY WE DID IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caleb Runciman

A detailed letter found inside the home where The Clune Family are suspected of killing their innocent teenage sons before taking their own lives, at a Mosman Park property in Australia may hold critical answers for homicide detectives investigating the double-murder suicide.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/crime/mosman-park-double-murder-suicide-wa-premier-roger-cook-describes-deaths-as-unimaginable-tragedy-c-21483045

Sunday People: "DO THE RIGHT THING ...TESTIFY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces fresh pressure to come clean over his Jeffrey Epstein links – as he appeared to be pictured crouching over a woman.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/us-news/epstein-files-bombshell-lawyer-warns-36649194

State Times (India): "ZERO-TOLERANCE FOR TERRORISM MUST BE UNCOMPROMISING UNIVERSAL NORM: INDIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo conducted surprise inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and took detailed appraisal of healthcare delivery and patient-centric services at the facility.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/public-trust-in-government-hospitals-depends-on-conduct-compassion-of-doctors-paramedical-staff-sakeena-itoo

The Herald On Sunday: "INFORMATION TSAR ACCUSES SCOTLAND'S PUBLIC BODIES OF CONTEMPT FOR THE LAW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin McKenna

Scotland's Information Commissioner has accused public bodies of displaying contempt for the law in recent high profile ethics disputes.

FULL REPORT: HeraldScotland.com/news/national/25808216.information-commissioner-approach-public-interest-insufficient-court-told

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "SOTTO LAMENTS PRO-CHINA STANCE OF SOME OFFICIALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Marc Jayson Cayabyab

Despite China's repeated acts of aggression at sea targeting Filipino vessels, some senators sounded more supportive of the Chinese – a situation Senate President Vicente Sotto III said he finds deplorable and lamentable.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/02/01/2504934/sotto-laments-pro-china-stance-some-officials

Daily Star Sunday: "CREEPY CRAWLER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan / Peter Hennessy / Kelly Williams

Bizarre photographs appearing to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling on all fours over a young woman have been released in a new batch of The Jeffrey Epstein files.
The creepy pics raise new questions against the former Prince.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/unsettling-epstein-files-images-appear-36647030

Scottish The Mail On Sunday: "SNP IGNORED 14 HOSPITAL BUG WARNINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Rodger

The SNP Government was alerted to 14 serious infection outbreaks at Britain's £1 billion SuperHospital in the first three years after it opened – but failed to act on the critical warnings.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15515881

Sunday Express: "6M WORKERS 'BETTER OFF ON BENEFITS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson

More than six million workers would be better off on benefits, according to a new analysis which warns of a surge in claims.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2165055/six-million-working-better-off-benefits

Sunday National: "PRO-ISRAEL GROUP'S 'SECRET' GUEST LIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sunday National Editorial

Cross-party Holyrood group Building Bridges With Israel may have broken rules with failure to name attendees.

Sunday Mirror: "'THERE'S WORSE TO COME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill / Simon Murphy / Lizzy Buchan

As pictures emerged appearing to show the then Royal Family member on all fours over a mystery female, disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been warned that more damaging photos from The Jeffrey Epstein files will come out.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/us-news/epstein-files-bombshell-lawyer-warns-36649194

Scotland On Sunday: "FETTES FACES 'MILLIONS' IN CLAIMS OVER ABUSE CASES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

A senior lawyer involved in high profile abuse cases against one of Britain's most esteemed Private Schools has said more former pupils have came forward in the light of a recent damning report.

FULL REPORT: SCOTMAN.COM/news/scottish-news/top-private-school-failed-to-protect-pupils-from-sexual-and-physical-abuse-5493501

The Mail On Sunday: "RAYNER'S £1M WAR CHEST TO KICK OUT KEIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen / Dan Hodges

Angela Rayner has secured a 'War Chest' of more than £1million to fund her bid to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, her allies have claimed.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15516265

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "CHILDREN AND WOMEN AMONG 32 KILLED IN ISRAEL STRIKES ON GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

Air Strikes from Israel killed 32 people including children in Gaza, according to Civil Defense Agency in Palestine, as the military said it had attacked in response to a Hamas ceasefire violation.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2631253

Sunday Mail: "TINDER RAPIST FREE TO STRIKE AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Hyland

Ryan McVeigh was able to use Tinder, a Dating App, to terrorise 10 new victims after being freed from prison to await his sentencing.

The Sunday Times: "ANDREW MUST TESTIFY OR HE'LL FAIL EPSTEIN VICTIMS, SAYS PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Wheeler / Katie Tarrant / Emanuele Midolo / Izzy Lyons

Pressure is mounting on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to give evidence before Congress after revelations in latest Jeffrey Epstein Files

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-epstein-relationship-keir-starmer-kk7fqq22v

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SATURDAY'S PAPERS): SATURDAY 31 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

30/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Saturday 31 January 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times Saturday: "EPSTEIN INVITED TO PALACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Mansey / Tom Ball / Josie Ensor / Lara Wildenberg / Charlotte Alt

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Jeffrey Epstein to visit him at Buckingham Palace a month after the paedophile financier was released from house arrest, and offered him an investment opportunity in Afghanistan, according to new documents released by the United States Department Of Justice.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/us/news-today/article/what-is-in-the-epstein-files-new-today-kknnnzh69

Scottish Daily Mail: "ANDREW INVITED PAEDOPHILE TO PALACE A MONTH AFTER HIS RELEASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill / Daniel Bates / George Odling

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Jeffrey Epstein to dinner at Buckingham Palace days after his House Arrest ended.
The former prince promised 'lots of privacy' to the convicted paedophile shortly after he was granted his freedom.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15513941

Lancashire Telegraph: "THREE FOUND GUILTY OF 'TWISTED' MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Three people have been found guilty of a 2025 murder.
Liam Donlin, Joanne Maxwell and Amie Clegg have been found guilty, at Preston Crown Court, for the murder of Paul Scott last year inside a property in the Blackburn area.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25811872.family-statement-paul-scott-murder-convictions

Glasgow Times: "THUG CONVICTED OF 'REVENGE ATTACK' MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A thug has been convicted of the broad daylight murder of a man in an apparent revenge attack.
Kevin Shanley stabbed to death Brian Gough in the doorway of a Possilpark shop in Glasgow on Saturday 18 May 2024.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25812766.verdict-thug-murdered-brian-gough-glasgow

Daily Star: "GATES 'CAUGHT STD FROM EPSTEIN SEX GIRLS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates caught a Sexually Transmitted Disease from Russian girls, according to to outrageous new claims in The Jeffrey Epstein Files.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-bill-gates-caught-sexually-36645315

The Scotsman On Saturday: "'SUPPORT ARTS NOW' PLEA AS SNP PLEDGES FUTURE BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Bradley

Scotland's National Performing Companies have insisted increased support is required immediately, not in the future, as it was revealed the Scottish Government has pledged to both boost funding and issue grants on a multi-year basis in the next Scottish Budget.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/arts-and-culture/culture-secretary-accused-of-raid-on-arts-over-funds-for-performing-companies-5483776

The Yorkshire Post: "CHEF HITS OUT AT 'ABSURD' RATES MOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Tommy Banks, one of Yorkshire's leading chefs, has described it as "absurd" that Labour has not rolled out the extra business rates support for pubs to hotels, restaurants and cafés.

FULL STORY: YorkshirePost.co.uk/country-and-farming/tommy-banks-there-wont-be-a-hospitality-industry-in-a-few-years-5470115

The Times Scotland: "EPSTEIN INVITED TO PALACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Mansey / Tom Ball / Josie Ensor / Lara Wildenberg / Charlotte Alt

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Jeffrey Epstein to visit him at Buckingham Palace a month after the paedophile financier was released from house arrest, and offered him an investment opportunity in Afghanistan, according to new documents released by the United States Department Of Justice.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/us/news-today/article/what-is-in-the-epstein-files-new-today-kknnnzh69

Morning Star: "'WE MARCH AGAIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Thousands of people are set to march in the first national demonstration for Palestine of the year, with protesters (also carrying the message 'No To War In Iran'), despite a planned Far Right action.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/thousands-set-march-national-demonstration-palestine

Daily Mirror: "TRUMP HIT BY UNDERAGE SEX CLAIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

The now United States President Donald Trump performed a sex act with a girl aged 13 or 14 and it took place 35 years ago, according to new claims in the Jeffrey Epstein Files.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/donald-trump-accused-abusing-underage-36645787

The West Australian (Australia): "HOW DOES IT COME TO THIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caleb Runciman / John Flint

Parents from Mosman Park in Australia murdered their teenage boys and three pets before killing themselves before leaving a shocking letter on the front door of their property.
Western Australia Police Force responded to 'highly distressing' scenes following the shock discovery of parents and two autistic teenage sons found dead in a suspected Murder/Suicide.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/police/mosman-park-double-murder-suicide-horror-as-devastation-hits-mott-close-with-family-of-four-found-dead-c-21474350

The Guardian: "EPSTEIN 'SENT MONEY TO MANDELSON'S HUSBAND'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emine Sinmaz / Joseph Gedeon

Jeffrey Epstein sent thousands of pounds in Bank Transfers after his release from prison in 2009 to Peter Mandelson's husband, according to E-Mails published by the US Department of Justice.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/jan/30/jeffrey-esptein-sent-money-peter-mandelson-husband-after-prison-release-emails-reveal

Daily Express: "NOW YOU MUST GIVE BRITAIN A PROPER BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Christian Calgie / Martyn Brown

Brexit heavyweights Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson, Kemi Badenoch and Jacob Rees-Mogg have warned that The Labour Party are "betraying" the opportunities on offer from exiting the European Union.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2164590

The Bolton News: "ROYAL BOLTON TEAM SECURES A WORLD FIRST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari

Royal Bolton Hospital researchers have achieved a world first by using Artificial Intelligence to improve the accuracy of a test that identifies if a baby has a high chance of being born with Down's Syndrome.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25805179.royal-bolton-hospital-pioneers-ai-downs-syndrome-screening

The Independent: "INSIDE THE CITY UNDER SIEGE FROM TRUMP'S ICE AGENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bel Trew

A Special Report into residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota who are tracking the every move of Donald Trump's officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/world/americas/trump-ice-agents-minneapolis-protest-minnesota-b2910626.html

Daily Mail: "ANDREW INVITED PAEDOPHILE TO PALACE A MONTH AFTER HIS RELEASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill / Daniel Bates / George Odling

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Jeffrey Epstein to dinner at Buckingham Palace days after his House Arrest ended.
The former prince promised 'lots of privacy' to the convicted paedophile shortly after he was granted his freedom.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15513941

Edinburgh Evening News: "I SOBBED WITH JOY AS I HELPED TO DELIVER MY BABY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Forbes

Leila El Alti, a West Lothian woman, has described how she was left "sobbing with joy" after giving birth to her daughter by maternal-assisted Caesarean.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.SCOTSMAN.com/news/people/west-lothian-mum-left-sobbing-with-joy-after-helping-to-deliver-her-daughter-via-c-section-5495790

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "NEW DEAL TO INTEGRATE KURDS INTO SYRIAN STATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

Authorities in Damascus and Kurdish fighters signed a landmark agreement to integrate The Kurds military and civilian institutions into the Syrian State.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2631157

The Grocer: "CAN CAFFEINE POUCHES CRACK THE UK MARKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Weinbren

Caffeine Pouches, offering discreet energy boosts, are expanding in the United Kingdom with WH Smith listing, amid projected global growth to £79 million by 2032, but face low awareness and addiction concerns.

FULL REPORT: TheGrocer.co.uk/analysis-and-features/can-caffeine-pouches-crack-the-uk/714665.article

The Daily Telegraph: "EPSTEIN EMAIL TO ANDREW: I HAVE RUSSIAN FRIEND FOR YOU. SHE'S 26"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Janet Eastham / Martin Evans / Alexander Butler

Jeffrey Epstein offered to introduce Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to a "beautiful" 26-year-old Russian woman, emails released by the US Justice Department reveal.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/01/30/andrew-ghislaine-maxwell-epstein-files

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (FRIDAY'S PAPERS): FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

29/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 30 January 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "BETRAYAL OF 3.8M WOMEN DENIED PENSION PAYOUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Kate Devlin

Millions of WASPI women 'betrayed' as government refuses to grant compensation over State Pension age changes.
Women affected by changes to the State Pension age have accused the government of treating them with "utter contempt".

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/waspi-women-state-pension-age-compensation-b2910096.html

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "PAUL'S TAKING STEPS TO BRING MEN TOGETHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Paul Hall, a Redditch man, is bringing others together - one step at a time - through a new male Walking Group designed to bring connection, wellbeing and conversation.

Metro (North Edition): "REFORM SURGE PAST SARWAR IN SHOCK POLL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton

Reform UK have leapt clear of Scottish Labour in second place ahead of May's Holyrood Election.
Nigel Farage's party have a five-point lead over The Labour Party.

Lancashire Telegraph: "HEARTBREAK AS GIRL SWEPT OUT TO SEA IN MOROCCO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Seven-year-old Inaayah Makda from Blackburn was swept out to sea whilst on holiday in Morocco near the coast of Casablanca.
The family of Inaayah Makda plea for support to help locate her.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25807546.tragedy-girl-7-blackburn-swept-sea

The Economist: "THE ICE TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zanny Minton Beddoes / Edward Carr / Charlotte Howard / Steve Coll / Robert Guest

An analysis of how Renée Nicole Macklin Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti's killings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota will shape democracy in United States Of America.

FULL REPORT: ECONOMIST.COM/insider/the-insider/the-ice-test-how-the-killing-of-two-citizens-in-minneapolis-will-shape-american-democracy

Stratford Observer: "PUPILS KEEN TO PUT THE COST OF TRAFFIC BACK ON MOTORISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A Congestion Charge for Stratford has been mooted by a group of award-winning students.
The proposal came out of a competition run by The Office For National Statistics which saw a team of King Edward VI pupils come away with the top prize.

Metro (South Edition): "BUS SNATCH HERO SACKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies

Mark Hehir, a Bus Driver, has been sacked after chasing down and punching a thief who snatched a necklace from a female passenger on a MetroLine Bus between Wembley and Maida Vale in London.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/29/london-bus-driver-sacked-after-chasing-and-punching-thief-who-stole-from-passenger-26588438

Coventry Observer: "'FORGOTTEN' MICHAEL TELLS OF INSECT INFESTATION HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Michael Jones, a pensioner from the Tile Hill area of Coventry, has spoken of his distress after his home was infested for months.

Glasgow Times: "CASH INJECTION WILL LIGHT UP BRIDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

The South Portland Street Suspension Bridge which links Clyde Street and Calton Place across River Clyde in Glasgow will receive new lighting as a result of almost half a million pounds of funding.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25807172.glasgows-south-portland-street-suspension-bridge-get-upgrade

The West Australian (Australia): "LEADERSHIP LOTTO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene

The battle to unseat Sussan Ley from Liberal Leadership has hit a stalemate after secret talks in Melbourne, Australia failed to produce a sole candidate for her job.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/liberal-leadership-crisis-sussan-ley-likely-to-stay-as-angus-taylor-andrew-hastie-battle-for-succession-c-21468751

Daily Star: "GREAT BALL OF CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Arsenal Football Club fan, and Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer gave China President Xi Jinping, a Manchester United Football Club supporter, the match ball from The Red Devils' 3-2 win against The Gunners.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/keir-starmers-turnip-say-arsenal-36637752

Droitwich Standard: "COMMUNITY SHOCKED BY £500 CHARITY SHOP RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The Droitwich community has been shocked after a burglary at the town’s much-loved Salvation Army Charity Shop that saw hundreds of pounds taken.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-salvation-army-charity-shop-burglary-over-500-taken

The Scotsman: "MINISTERS HAVE 'ADDED TO PAIN' SAYS MOTHER OF HOSPITAL VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Grant / David Bol

Kimberly Darroch, the mother of a 10-year-old girl who was killed by a hospital infection, has accused SNP ministers of having "added to our pain and anguish" after an official meeting note revealed political pressure was being felt to open the Medical Facility in Britain before it was ready.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/bereaved-mother-accuses-ministers-of-adding-to-pain-over-scandal-hit-hospital-revelation-5495071

State Times (India): "SC PUTS NEW UGC REGULATIONS ON HOLD, SAYS WE CAN HAVE 'VERY SWEEPING CONSEQUENCES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

The Supreme Court in India stayed the UGC's 2026 Equity Regulations, deeming them vague, prone to misuse and potentially divisive with "very sweeping consequences".

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/sc-puts-new-ugc-regulations-on-hold-says-can-have-very-sweeping-consequences

Daily Mirror: "I'VE LOST MY BROTHERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to his two friends killed during a Car Accident in Lagos, Nigeria. that he miraculously survived.
Anthony Joshua, says: "They’re my brothers, my friends".

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/sport/boxing/breaking-anthony-joshua-car-crash-36639514

Evesham Observer: "COUNCIL FIRMS UP ITS REDEVELOPMENT PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Wychavon District Council has announced that they are on track to buy Evesham’s Riverside Shopping Centre within a matter of weeks.
Ownership of Evesham's beleaguered Riverside Shopping Centre should be back in public hands by April.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wychavon-confirms-it-expects-to-buy-riverside-shopping-centre

Daily Express: "SOPHIE'S PLEA: DON'T SNATCH HOPE AWAY FROM US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Sophie Blake, who is terminally ill with Breast Cancer, has issued a desperate plea to seven peers blocking the Assisted Dying Bill in the House Of Lords.
The 52-year-old fears a change in the law will come too late for her.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2140084

Kidderminster Standard: "CLOUD HANGS OVER FATE OF CENTURY-OLD CARNIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The group behind the iconic Stourport Carnival has been dissolved after 100 years.
A statement, posted on Facebook by organisers, confirmed that following the Stourport Carnival Society’s annual general meeting, it was agreed the group would be dissolved.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/stourport-carnival-future-in-doubt-after-organisers-dissolve-society

The Times Scotland: "IRANIAN GUARD CORPS TO BE TREATED AS TERRORISTS BY UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Larisa Brown

Ministers will introduce a landmark law that will allow them to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as pressure grows to respond to the group's bloody suppression of anti-government protests.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/article/eu-irgc-terrorist-iran-news-cfngbn3fc

Leamington Observer: "WORK SET TO START ON TOWER BLOCK DEMOLITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes

A landmark Tower Block in Leamington is soon set to be reduced to rubble.
Work is expected to start shortly on taking down Christine Ledger Square off Brunsick Street.

FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/landmark-tower-block-to-vanish-from-the-leamington-skyline-59957

The Guardian: "STARMER OPENS DOOR TO UK VISIT BY XI AS CHINA RELATIONSHIP IS 'RESET'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Rowena Mason

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken a big step towards rapprochement with China, opening the door to a United Kingdom visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping in a move that drew immediate anger from British critics of Beijing.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/jan/29/keir-starmer-opens-door-to-uk-visit-by-xi-jinping-after-bilateral-talks

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "PUTIN THANKS UAE FOR ITS MEDIATION EFFORTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emirates News Agency

Vladimir Putin (President Of Russia) has thanked Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (President Of United Arab Emirates) for his continued mediation efforts, which have led to successful prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.

FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/sheikh-mohamed-putin-uae-russia-ties-moscow

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY ON THE RACK OVER NHS BUG DEATH BOMBSHELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Anas Sarwar has produced a bombshell document which proves NHS bosses were pressured into taking patients at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) before the 2015 General Election.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15510843

Malvern Observer: "WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS CHANCE TO MARK 'MIRACLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Bendigo Davies - a man who had an emergency wedding in a local Medical Facility in the Worcestershire area after being given days to live with a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) - is celebrating the second Wedding Anniversary, with his wife Arlaine Davies, after surprising medical personnel with a miraculous recovery.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/tenbury-wells-man-given-days-to-live-celebrates-second-wedding-anniversary-after-miraculous-recovery-60076

The Times: "IRANIAN GUARD CORPS TO BE TREATED AS TERRORISTS BY UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Larisa Brown

Ministers will introduce a landmark law that will allow them to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as pressure grows to respond to the group's bloody suppression of anti-government protests.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/article/eu-irgc-terrorist-iran-news-cfngbn3fc

Bromsgrove Standard: "HELP PUPILS HAVE THEIR OUTSIDE PLAYTIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

An appeal has been launched to raise £270,000 so the playground at Chadsgrove School in Bromsgrove can be revamped and the children can play outside again.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-chadsgrove-school-launches-270000-appeal-for-new-playground

Daily Mail: "IS THAT IT?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Sophie Church

After flying over 5,000 miles, United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will leave China virtually empty-handed, despite his promise of "history-making" talks with Xi Jinping (President Of China).

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15510999

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "SC JUNKS HOUSE APPEAL ON SARA IMPEACHMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daphine Galvez

The Supreme Court in Philippines has upheld their ruling declaring Articles Of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional for violating the one-year bar rule, denying with finality the motion for reconsideration of the House of Representatives.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/01/30/2504435/sc-junks-house-appeal-sara-impeachment

The National: "SWINNEY TO 'CONSIDER' CALLS TO KICK THE US OUT OF PRESTWICK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Lyon

First Minister, and Scottish National Party leader, John Swinney has said he will "consider" calls from The Green Party to evict American troops from Prestwick Airport.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25807821.msp-ross-greer-calls-us-troop-eviction-prestwick

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "STATS SHOW AMBULANCE CREWS CUTTING TIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Ambulances from West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust are reaching emergency shouts in the Warwickshire area more quickly than they were a year ago, new figures show.
Ambulances in the county are responding to Category 2 incidents like Heart Attacks and strokes in 25 minutes on average – down from 39 minutes last year.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/ambulance-wait-times-in-warwickshire-down-35-per-cent-on-previous-year

The Daily Telegraph: "REVOLT OVER CANCELLED ELECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pieter Snepvangers / Albert Tait

Councillors have launched a revolt after The Labour Party Government cancelled Local Elections for 4.6 million people.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/29/councils-face-revolt-over-cancelled-elections

Edinburgh Evening News: "ANGER AT ONGOING BIN HUB MISERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Residents in Edinburgh, campaigning against Bin Hubs right outside their homes, say the misery goes on despite Council promises of action.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.SCOTSMAN.COM/news/edinburgh-bin-hubs-residents-campaigning-for-bins-to-be-relocated-dismayed-at-lack-of-action-5493940

Financial Times: "COMPANIES SCOOP $22BN IN CONTRACTS FROM TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AGENCIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Andringa / Clara Murray / Stephen Foley / Rafe Rosner-Udden

Companies including Palantir and Deloitte have reaped more than $22 billion (United States Dollars) from contracts with agencies at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c74170d3-237d-459c-8642-bfd71530897d

Solihull Observer: "BRIDGE CLOSURE 'OPTION' STIRS FEARS FOR FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Views are being sough on long-term options for Barston Bridge which carries Barston Lane over River Blythe in the Barston area of Solihull.
The bridge was constructed in 1859 and carries Barston Lane over the River Blythe in Barston, providing a route for approximately 1,050 vehicles per day.

FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/views-sought-on-future-of-barston-bridge

Financial Times (USA Edition): "COMPANIES SCOOP $22BN IN CONTRACTS FROM TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AGENCIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Andringa / Clara Murray / Stephen Foley / Rafe Rosner-Udden

Companies including Palantir and Deloitte have reaped more than $22 billion (United States Dollars) from contracts with agencies at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c74170d3-237d-459c-8642-bfd71530897d

The Bolton News: "CLEAN-UP TEAM TACKLES GRAVES AND CEMETERIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari

Lost memorials and the headstones of several former Mayors of Bolton have been rediscovered after council teams carried out a year-long clean-up programme.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25801937.lost-memorials-headstones-tonge-cemetery-rediscovered

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "PALESTINE'S UN ENVOY CONDEMNS GAZA 'HUMANITARIAN CATASTROPHE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ephrem Kossalfy

The core principles upon which United Nations was founded are under grave threat in the occupied territories of Palestine.
Riyah Mansour condemned Israel's punitive targeting of humanitarian organisations.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2631003

Worcester Observer: "WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS CHANCE TO MARK 'MIRACLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Bendigo Davies, who had an emergency wedding in Worcestershire Royal Hospital after being given just days to live following a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), is now celebrating the second wedding anniversary with his wife Arlaine Davies, having surprised medical staff with a miraculous recovery.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/tenbury-wells-man-given-days-to-live-celebrates-second-wedding-anniversary-after-miraculous-recovery-60076

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (THURSDAY'S PAPERS): THURSDAY 29 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

28/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 29 January 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "KEMI: MY PARTY IS FOR SERIOUS PEOPLE AND NOT DRAMA QUEENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson

Kemi Badenoch has blasted "drama queen" Conservative Party defectors to Reform UK as "not serious people".
The Conservative Party leader suggests those joining Nigel Farage's ranks were motivated by sour grapes.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2163886

Edinburgh Evening News: "NURSERY CHILD LOST IN GRIT BIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnston

A two-year-old boy was found "limp and disorientated" inside a closed Grit Bin at Maybury Primary School in Edinburgh.

The Times: "PM SHELVES FRESH PLAN TO OVERHAUL BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix

Sir Keir Starmer has vetoed plans for a new attempt to reform the Welfare System as 10 Downing Street seeks to avoid another confrontation with Labour Party MPs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-welfare-system-wont-overhaul-another-year-fr57fhhmm

The Yorkshire Post: "STEEL FIRM 'MUST BE A PRIORITY', PM TOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The unresolved ownership of British Steel "must be a priority" for Sir Keir Starmer on his historic trip to China, industry leaders have said.

The Independent: "HANDCUFFS, DRUGS AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE: LIFE INSIDE BRITAIN'S WORST DETENTION CENTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft

An in-depth report into Drug Abuse and Attempted Suicide amongst other serious incidents which are daily occurrences at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre near Gatwick Airport in West Sussex.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/home-news/immigration-migrants-brook-house-detention-deportation-drugs-b2901343.html

Glasgow Times: "PATIENTS 'FROZEN' AT CITY HOSPITAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

Patients in Glasgow say they are "frozen" at a Medical Facility, operated by NHS, after heating issues have forced family members to bring blankets to wards to keep them warm.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25805646.patients-frozen-cold-glasgow-royal-infirmary-wards

City AM: "BANK MOCKED FOR 'WOKE' CONTRACTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar

Bank Of England are facing backlash over their plans to make a new banknote printer comply with ESG and Diversity Standards under a "pass or fail" regime.

Melton Times: "'NAME OUR NEW BYPASS AFTER HERO MARCIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Support is growing to name Melton Mowbray's new bypass after Marcin Wojtak, a much-loved local soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/support-growing-to-name-melton-bypass-after-local-war-hero-5490862

Morning Star: "BY-ELECTION 'FIGHT FOR BRITAIN'S SOUL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Manchester does not want you, Lucy Powell (Deputy Leader of Labour Party) told Reform UK's By Election candidate Matthew Goodwin.

FULL REPORT: http://MorningStaronline.co.uk/article/manchester-election-battle-soul-our-country

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "FILLING A MUSICAL GAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Iconic Albany location The Gap was alive with the sound of music at the launch of Kinjarling Keys, a project which will take a renovated piano to all parts of Albany for people to play.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albanys-adam-cook-brings-kinjarling-keys-project-to-life-playing-jazz-numbers-on-restored-piano-at-the-gap-c-21400496

Daily Star: "SPEND IT LIKE BECKHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

Plonkers Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham show off a posh "£80K" wine bottle as part of the War Of The Posers.

The Oldham Times: "GANG JAILED FOR BRUTAL KIDNAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A woman was kidnapped and repeatedly hurt by a group led by a money lender during a "disturbing and cruel" ordeal in Oldham.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25802169.oldham-group-carried-utterly-inhumane-abuse-woman

Metro (South Edition): "LOTTO WINNER SET UP £228M DRUGS EMPIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

John Spiby, a National Lottery winner who used his £2.4 million fortune to build a £288 million drug empire from stables at his luxury home, has been jailed.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/28/millionaire-lottery-winner-set-fake-prescription-drug-labs-son-26572773

The West Australian (Australia): "INFLATION ZOMBIE IS BACK FROM THE DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Richardson / Stephen Johnson

The Big Four banks in Australia are now unanimously tipping a rate rise after inflation soared even further above the Reserve Bank's target band.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/inflation-increases-38-percent-making-reserve-bank-of-australia-interest-rate-rise-likely-on-february-3-c-21447590

The Guardian: "TIME IS RUNNING OUT, TRUMP SAYS AS US ARMADA HEADS TOWARDS IRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth / Patrick Wintour

The threat of a United States and Iran war appeared to loom closer when Donald Trump warned that time is running out for Tehran.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/28/trump-threat-us-iran-war-armada-nuclear-programme

Lancashire Telegraph: "'PLEASE DON'T JAIL MAN WHO LEFT ME DISABLED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

A man who suffered life changing injuries when he was knocked off his motorbike has pleaded with the Magistrates Court in Blackburn to be lenient when sentencing the driver.

The Scotsman: "FETTES APOLOGISES FOR FAILING TO PROTECT PUPILS FROM ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

One of Britain's leading private schools "wholly failed" to protect children from "appalling" sexual and physical abuse over the course of at least four decades, according to a landmark inquiry.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/scottish-news/top-private-school-failed-to-protect-pupils-from-sexual-and-physical-abuse-5493501

Messenger Newspapers: "MASTERPLAN TAKES BIG STEP FORWARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

A multi-billion-pound plan for Trafford, aiming to deliver new jobs, homes and a 100,000 seat stadium around Old Trafford has reached its next stage.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25792206.7bn-regeneration-scheme-approved-old-trafford

Daily Mirror: "TRUMP'S WAR THREAT TO IRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Donald Trump has warned Iran that his massive armada of United States warships will launch a devastating attack unless they come to the table for nuclear talks.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/world-news/breaking-donald-trump-issues-chilling-36618678

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "RAISED TO HELP OTHERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Loshni Mercuri, a devoted Charity Worker in Australia's Narrogin, has claimed the shire’s highest honour for her charity work and selfless nature towards supporting the community.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/loshni-mercuri-named-narrogins-community-citizen-of-the-year-for-her-charity-work-and-generous-sponsorship-c-21429284

Scottish Daily Mail: "COUNTDOWN TO CONFLAGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

United States President Donald Trump has issued a chilling threat to Iran: Make a nuclear deal or face an overwhelming military onslaught.

The Bolton News: "WARNING OVER 'PILL DEATH' OF TRAGIC TEENAGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Áine Rose Hurst died from a Blood Clot in her brain due to a side effect of the Contraceptive Pill.
Her family are fighting to make sure others do not miss the warning signs.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25790596.family-aine-rose-hurst-raise-awareness-pill-side-effects

Daily Record: "SURGE IN CAMPUS SEX ATTACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind

Sex attack and harassment cases have soared at British universities with more than 600 reports in five years.
Survivors accuse education chiefs for failing to tackle the offences.

Bury Times: "SHOCK AFTER MAN 'EXPOSED HIMSELF'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Pupils at a Bury school were left "visibly distressed" after a man "exposed himself" in public.
A small group of pupils from Elton High School witnessed the incident on Bolton Road in Bury and contacted Greater Manchester Police.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25800560.police-attend-elton-high-school-man-exposed-himself

The National: "IN THE DARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

The Scottish Government has responded after it was claimed that the United States "abducted" two people from Britain despite a Court Order that they were not to leave the jurisdiction.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25806219.john-swinney-makes-statement-alleged-us-abductions-scotland

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "PROTECTING OUR LANDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Towers

A dedicated Great Southern environmentalist Peter Robertson has been named on the Australia Day honours list, receiving a Medal Of The Order of Australia 2026 for his service to conservation and the environment.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/peter-robertson-awarded-2026-medal-of-the-order-of-australia-for-services-to-conservation-and-environment-c-21401346

Daily Mail: "COUNTDOWN TO CONFLAGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

United States President Donald Trump has issued a chilling threat to Iran: Make a nuclear deal or face an overwhelming military onslaught.

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "UN PULLS OUT OF HODEIDAH OVER 'HOUTHI OBSTRUCTION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

The United Nations will pull out their mission to enforce a ceasefire in the Port City of Hodeidah in Yemen by the end of March because of what they called "Houthi obstructionism".

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2630874

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER: USE ECHR TO INVESTIGATE BRITISH TROOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Tony Diver

Sir Keir Starmer called for European Human Rights laws to be used to investigate British troops in Iraq, in a book edited by Phil Shiner - a disgraced lawyer.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/28/starmer-use-the-echr-to-prosecute-british-troops

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (WEDNESDAY'S PAPERS): WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

27/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "QUELLE TOTALE FARCE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Keir Starmer's flagship migrant policy was called a "total farce" as Shabana Mahmood admitted Labour has taken in more people from France than were sent back.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2163366

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "WORKS LEAVE HARBOUR IN 'UNWORKABLE' STATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gorey Guardian Editorial

Fishermen in Ireland say narrow entrance is creating a dangerous swell for boats.

The Scotsman: "GRIEVING FAMILY 'VINDICATED' BY SCATHING UNIVERSITY PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

The mother of a student who took his own life after being wrongly told he could not graduate has said she has been vindicated by an independent report.

Daily Star: "AWAY AT THE RACES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Racing punters can now fly to Benidorm on the world's first Cheltenham themed betting and beers package holiday.

Wexford People (Ireland): "WEXFORD BOXER IS THE TARGET OF RACIST ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

Angison Rivet, a boxer from Wexford in Ireland who was subjected to a tirade of racist abuse, calls for White Collar Boxing to stamp out such behaviour.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.IE/regionals/wexford/news/wexford-boxer-at-the-centre-of-racism-storm-as-calls-made-for-irish-white-collar-boxing-to-stamp-out-abuse/a132207124.html

Daily Mirror: "HALF MEASURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Hiscott / Ashley Cowburn / Lucy Thornton

Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed her long-awaited aid package for pubs... but landlords said it did not go far enough.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/pubs-rescue-package-small-beer-36625704

The Bolton News: "BIG DEVELOPER CHOSEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A developer behind huge projects in Manchester and Leeds has been chosen for Bolton's £200 million scheme to remake a Shopping Centre in Crompton Place.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25790412.developer-mepc-chosen-crompton-place-bolton-scheme

Glasgow Times: "'UNLAWFUL' CAR PARK GETS THE BOOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

A Car Park in the City Centre of Glasgow has been operating without authorisation and the owner has been ordered to stop.
The Car Park on the corner of Clyde Street and Fox Street has been charging motorists up to £21 a day to park on what is wasteland.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25801716.unlawful-car-park-glasgow--owners-told-shut

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "PLANS ARE UNVEILED FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eavan Murray

Proposed 45-turbine Wind Farm off the coasts of Fethard and Duncannon in Ireland could power almost one million homes.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.IE/irish-news/new-national-strategy-on-wind-energy-proposes-transforming-ireland-into-one-of-europes-first-true-electrostates/a1032399097.html

Morning Star: "CALL FOR INQUIRY AS GAZA PROTESTERS END HUNGER STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Members Of Parliament have called for an Inquiry into the Hunger Strikes in relation to Palestine Action as the last one ended his strike after being given hours to live.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/mps-call-inquiry-palestine-action-hunger-strikers

Edinburgh Evening News: "MASKED YOUTHS TRASH CHARITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone

A group of masked teenagers trashed an Edinburgh charity building before setting fire to and destroying a garden tunnel.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/masked-youths-trash-edinburgh-charity-building-and-set-fire-to-garden-tunnel-5490749

State Times (India): "J&K'S NATURAL WEALTH, HUMAN POTENTIAL CAN POWER NATIONAL ADVANCEMENT: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Jammu & Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha stated that the region's abundant natural resources, human capabilities, and cultural heritage, if wisely utilised, can drive both local dreams and India's national progress.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/jks-natural-wealth-human-potential-can-power-national-advancement-lg

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Galvin / Myles Buchanan / Eoin Mac Raghnaill

Enniscorthy Guardian asks how many more flooding disasters must Enniscorthy in Ireland endure before the long-awaited Flood Relief scheme is implemented.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.IE/regionals/wicklow/news/emergency-centres-set-up-for-wicklow-residents-as-storm-chandra-clean-up-begins/a661469331.html

The Times: "FAKE JOBS FOR SALE TO CHEAT SYSTEM ON MIGRANT VISAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shanti Das / Balakrishnan Balagopal / James Beal

Fake jobs that allow migrants to stay in Britain unlawfully are being sold for up to £20,000 as part of fraudulent schemes to obtain work visas, secret filming reveals.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/law/article/skilled-visas-for-sale-no-work-required-9pjhc3xfw

The Yorkshire Post: "OUTDATED FUNDING 'FAILS RURAL POLICING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

A hopelessly outdated" Home Office police funding formula has failed to provide rural forces with the support they need, a report from Members Of Parliament has found.

The Independent: "IT'S LIVE! NEW LIFELINE FOR 2,000 CHILDREN MISSING EVERY YEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriette Boucher / Kate Devlin

Thanks to The Independent's readers, the charity Missing People has launched its new SafeCall service, a national lifeline designed to support the 72,000 children who go missing in the UK every year.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/home-news/missing-people-safecall-campaign-children-b2906645.html

The West Australian (Australia): "I HAD SEX WITH 12YO STUDENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Fenner

Naomi Tekea Craig, a Mandurah teacher from Australia who became pregnant after sexually assaulting a 12-year-old student, has pleaded guilty to all 15 charges.

FULL REPORT: http://TheWest.com.au/news/crime/naomi-tekea-craig-mandurah-teacher-pleads-guilty-to-all-charges-in-first-court-appearance-c-21436574

The Times Scotland: "FAKE JOBS FOR SALE TO CHEAT SYSTEM ON MIGRANT VISAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shanti Das / Balakrishnan Balagopal / James Beal

Fake jobs that allow migrants to stay in Britain unlawfully are being sold for up to £20,000 as part of fraudulent schemes to obtain work visas, secret filming reveals.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/law/article/skilled-visas-for-sale-no-work-required-9pjhc3xfw

Lancashire Telegraph: "WARNING ISSUED OVER E-BIKE THEFTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Lancashire Constabulary have issued a warning following a series of E-Bike thefts across Burnley and Rossendale over the past two months.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25794649.e-bike-thefts-reported-across-burnley-rossendale

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP LEAVES PUBS IN LAST CHANCE SALOON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Rapid action is needed to save Britain's pubs from mass closures, SNP ministers have been warned after a relief package was unveiled south of the Border.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15503157

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "IRAN WELCOMES ANY PROCESS TO PREVENT WAR, PRESIDENT TELLS MBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed ‌Bin ‌Salman has told President Of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian that Saudi Arabia will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military actions against Iran.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2630829

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER LED 'WITCH HUNT' AGAINST IRAN VETERANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer led a legal case that opened the door to hundreds of British soldiers being pursued for alledged War Crimes.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/01/27/starmer-unleashed-witch-hunt-british-soldiers-iraq

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (TUESDAY'S PAPERS): TUESDAY 27 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

26/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Guardian: "TORIES FACE BACKLASH AFTER 'MENTAL HEALTH' JIBE OVER BRAVERMAN'S EXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Quinn / Priya Bharadia / Peter Walker

The Conservative Party are facing a backlash for claiming Suella Braverman had defected to Reform UK following Mental Health issues.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/jan/26/former-home-secretary-suella-braverman-defects-to-reform-uk

Metro (North Edition): "LOVE OF FOOTBALL KILLED OUR DAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart / Luke Alsford

Heading a football 'likely' contributed to the Brain Injury which was a factor in the death of Scotland player Gordon McQueen, a coroner has found.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/26/manchester-united-star-gordon-mcqueens-brain-injury-likely-caused-heading-footballs-26530573

Daily Star: "YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

The Beckhams put on an almighty show of unity in Paris days after wantaway son Brooklyn's family meltdown.
Victoria Beckham wrote a gushing tribute to David Beckham as she became a Knight Of The Order Of Arts And Letters.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/breaking-victoria-beckham-honoured-reunites-36619209

Glasgow Times: "CREEP SNAPPED SHOTS OF SCHOOLGIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emylie Howie

David Young has admitted taking pictures of schoolgirls in public, claiming it was for "artistic purposes".
He took photos on his Mobile Phone in the Clarkston area of Glasgow and in St. Enoch's Centre.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25780540.paisley-man-ryan-bonner-caught-images-child-sex-abuse

Daily Express: "NOW STOP THE HATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

Despite being born to her skeletal mother Anka in a Concentration Camp and having 15 of her family murdered by the Nazis, Eva Clarke, 80, is still hopeful for a better future if we stand up to prejudice and tackle rising anti semitism.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/uk/2161255

The Times: "LABOUR FEARS STUMBLING TO THIRD IN BY-ELECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Oliver Wright / Daisy Eastlake

Senior Labour party figures have privately conceded that they expect to lose a vital By-Election after Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.
Some fear The Labour Party could be pushed into third place behind Reform UK and The Green Party.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-expects-lose-gorton-denton-byelection-andy-burnham-blocked-p380kv0ck

The Bolton News: "WINTER VOMITING BUG HITS HOSPITAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

The number of people in a local Medical Facilty in Bolton with the winter vomiting bug is among the highest in the country, new figures show.
The Royal Bolton Hospital has recorded the fifth-highest numberof patients with norovirus in the South of Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25790648.royal-bolton-hospital-records-highest-norovirus-cases

Daily Mirror: "REFORM'S GREATEST CON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke

Nigel Farage has welcomed another Conservative Party has-been into his ranks as Suella Braverman joined the exodus to Reform UK.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/nigel-farage-live-reform-leader-36614868

Financial Times: "DOLLAR SLUMPS TO FOUR-MONTH LOW AND YEN RISES AS GOLD BREAKS $5,100 BARRIER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Smith / Leslie Hook / Leo Lewis / David Keohane

Japanese currency climbs sharply on speculation of joint United States and Japan market intervention, adding to pressure on greenback.
Tokyo to respond 'appropriately'.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/76fd82ae-8546-49ef-9774-cef6397f131f

The Minnesota Star Tribune (United States Of America): "STATE SEEKS 'INVASION' RELIEF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hildebrandt / Josie Albertson-Grove

Ravi Pradham and Fiona Pradham, residents of Whittier in Minneapolis, Minnesota lead the clean up crew after mass protests follwing ICE Agents killing Alex Pretti.
The south Minneapolis neighbourhood was filled with visitors and residents attending vigils on Sunday.

FULL REPORT: StarTribune.com/whittier-south-minneapolis-community-reacts-to-alex-pretti-killing-ice/601570728

The Times Scotland: "LABOUR FEARS STUMBLING TO THIRD IN BY-ELECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Oliver Wright / Daisy Eastlake

Senior Labour party figures have privately conceded that they expect to lose a vital By-Election after Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.
Some fear The Labour Party could be pushed into third place behind Reform UK and The Green Party.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-expects-lose-gorton-denton-byelection-andy-burnham-blocked-p380kv0ck

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "SALUTING THE BEST OF THE BEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Towers

From quiet volunteers to community leaders, the amazing people who help shape the Albany community were recognised at the annual Citizen Of The Year awards.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albanys-dedicated-and-inspiring-locals-recognised-at-2026-citizen-of-the-year-awards-at-binalup-festival-c-21426705

The Daily Telegraph: "CHINA HACKED PHONES IN NO10"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rozina Sabur / Gordon Rayner

China hacked the Mobile Phones of senior officials in Downing Street for several years.
The spying operation is undersood to have compromised senior members of The Government.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/01/26/china-hacked-downing-street-phones-for-years

The Yorkshire Post: "CALL FOR MORE ACTION OVER POVERTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Finan

Progress on tackling poverty is likely to stall after April if the Government's key move to axe the Two-Child Benefit limit is not followed up with more action, campaigners have warned.

Morning Star: "STOP CREATION OF 'BRITISH FBI'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Live Facial Recognition technology will be rolled out across United Kingdom under plans for the biggest overhaul in policing in nearly 200 years.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/live-facial-recognition-tech-be-rolled-out-across-britain

Lancashire Telegraph: "BROTHERS LEFT VICTIM 'TO DIE' IN THE STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

Two brothers carried out a brutal attack on another family member, in which the victim was stabbed several times, and left to die in the street.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25792735.great-harwood-brothers-jailed-brutal-accrington-attack

Daily Mail: "BURNHAM REBELLION GROWING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott / Eleanor Harding

Pressure on Keir Starmer intensified as the backlash to his decision in blocking Andy Burnham continued to grow.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15497871

The West Australian (Australia): "'BOMB' THROWN AT JAN 26 PROTEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Lane / Jessica Evensen

A suspected explosive device was launched into a crowd in the heart of Perth, Australia, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/perth/perth-invasion-day-rally-explosion-fears-force-evacuation-of-perths-forrest-place-c-21426304

Daily Record: "BARKING MAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark McGivern

A victim of a Puppy Farming racket has told of her fury after Stephen Hamilton and Hazel Hamilton, the millionare couple behind it, dodged jail.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/husband-wife-puppy-farmers-banned-36616927

Metro (South Edition): "MORE JANUARY TRANSFER DEALS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

The Labour Party and The Conservative Party have been warned they are in for a hammering at the polls, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a growing backlash for taking out rival Andy Burnham and Suella Braverman signed for Reform UK.

The Scotsman: "REFORM VOWS TO SLASH SCOTS TAX IN FIRST HOLYROOD PLEDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Reform UK will align Income Tax with England and then cut it by a further 1p immediately if they win the Holyrood Election despite a £2 billion price tag.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/reform-uk-income-tax-cuts-scotland-holyrood-election-indpendence-5490379

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "FERRY SINKS OFF BASILAN: 18 DEAD, 24 MISSING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roel Pareño

A passenger vessel sank off the coast of Basilan in Philippines, leaving 18 people dead and 24 others missing, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

FULL REPORT: http://PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/01/27/2503734/ferry-sinks-basilan-18-dead-24-missing

Scottish Daily Mail: "BURNHAM REBELLION GROWING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott / Eleanor Harding

Pressure on Keir Starmer intensified as the backlash to his decision in blocking Andy Burnham continued to grow.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15497871

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "HOUTHIS IN NEW THREAT TO SHIPPING IN RED SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AP

In a short video, the Houthi militia in Yemen threatened to launch new attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2630596

The I Paper: "TORIES WEAPONISE 'MENTAL HEALTH' CLAIM ON DEFECTOR BRAVERMAN - AS EXODUS GROWS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Kitty Donaldson

Nigel Farage claimed the The Conservative Party are "going to get nastier still" after an extraordinary attack from Kemi Badenoch's party on Suella Braverman.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/tories-weaponise-braverman-mental-health-defections-loom-4194665

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (MONDAY'S PAPERS): MONDAY 26 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

25/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 26 January 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "STARMER RISKS LABOUR CIVIL WAR BY BLOCKING BURNHAM RETURN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin

Sir Keir Starmer has blocked Andy Burnham's bid to return to Westminster in a political gamble that risks sparking Civil War within The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/andy-burnham-starmer-labour-mp-by-election-nec-b2907253.html

The Yorkshire Post: "POLANSKI CONDEMNS CITY'S PLAN FOR AIRPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The Green Party leader Zack Polanski has described plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport as "outrageous" in in the midst of a "climate crisis".

Financial Times: "REPUBLICANS BREAK RANKS AS TRUMP FACES RISING BACKLASH AFTER SHOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick

President Donald Trump faces a mounting backlash against his immigration crackdown after federal agents killed a second person in Minneapolis.
Immigration push under fire.
Democrats threaten shutdown.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/ceace997-eb6d-43ac-8a64-7a2c6a19e54b

Morning Star: "LABOUR IN CRISIS AFTER BURNHAM MP BID BLOCKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Sir Keir Starmer was slammed as a "weak leader" after The Labour Party blocked Andy Burnham to stand as a Parliamentary Candidate as Unions warned the Greater Manchester Mayor would be widely expected to mount a challenge against the Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-clique-blocks-burnham-running-parliament

Morning Star (Sport Page/Back Page): "SABALENKA THROUGH TO MELBOURNE'S LAST FOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Aryna Sabalenka fought off one teenage challenger but finds another in her path to the Semi Finals of The Australian Open.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/sabalenka-eclipses-mboko-reach-australian-open-quarters

State Times (India): "INDIA A MESSENGER OF PEACE IN CONFLICT RIDDEN WORLD: PREZ MURMU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Amidst geopolitical tensions escalating across multiple continents, President Droupadi Murmu said India is spreading the message of peace in The World which is crucial to secure the future of humanity.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/india-a-messenger-of-peace-in-conflict-ridden-world-prez-murmu

The Scotsman: "SWINNEY: NHS SCANDAL BOARD HAD 'CULTURAL PROBLEMS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

John Swinney has admitted there have been "cultural problems" and it "looks like" families were lied to at the scandal-hit Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/police-now-investigating-six-patient-deaths-at-scandal-hit-hospital-5488862

The Times: "LABOUR MPS REVOLT OVER BLOCKING OF BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

Keir Starmer is facing a revolt from Left-Wing ministers and Labour MPs after thwarting Andy Burnham's attempt to return to Westminster, as the prime minister tries to avoid a potential leadership challenge.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andy-burnham-gorton-denton-by-election-mp-stand-labour-fhhwrnjl2

The Times (Sport Page/BackPage): "ARTETA CALLS FOR MENTAL STRENGTH"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gary Jacob

Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal FC players to show mental strength after a home defeat by Manchester United made it seven dropped points from their past three matches.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/article/arteta-mental-strength-stuttering-arsenal-p98pckq5k

The I Paper: "STARMER TRIGGERS LABOUR CIVIL WAR AFTER BLOCKING BURNHAM RETURN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell

The Labour Party were facing Civil War within their ranks after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer dramatically blocked his leadership rival Andy Burnham from running for Parliament.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/starmer-labour-civil-war-blocking-burnham-streeting-bid-4193358

The West Australian (Australia): "FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jackson Barrett

The Scorchers are the Undisputed Champions of The Big Bash after absolutely trouncing their Sydney rivals in a legacy-cementing win.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/sport/perth-scorchers/big-bash-league-perth-scorchers-leave-out-joel-paris-and-will-bowl-first-in-final-with-sydney-sixers-c-21417899

The Daily Telegraph: "LABOUR IN REVOLT OVER BURNHAM 'STITCH-UP'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Genevieve Holl-Allen / Charles Hymas

Labour MPs are in open revolt against Sir Keir Starmer after he oversaw a "stitch-up" that blocked Andy Burnham from returning to Parliament.

FULL REPORT: http://TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/01/25/andy-burnham-by-election-keir-starmer

Edinburgh Evening News: "£60M HOUSING UNDERSPEND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan

Edinburgh City Council are facing criticism after forecasting a £60 million underspend in their Housing Budget despite a declared housing emergency.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-ps60-million-housing-underspend-labelled-scandalous-by-opposition-councillor-5488251

Daily Mirror: "STRONG STARM TACTICS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

The Labour Party were plunged into open warfare after Keir Starmer torpedoed Andy Burnham's comeback to House Of Commons.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/keir-starmer-only-bad-options-36612463

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY BLAMES NHS FOR BUG DEATH SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

John Swinney has been accused of 'evasions and excuses' after blaming former NHS bosses for the water contamination scandal at a flagship SuperHospital backed by SNP.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15496739

Daily Express: "LABOUR WAR AS STARMER BLOCKS BURNHAM BID TO BE MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie

Keir Starmer faces his biggest Civil War within The Labour Party, after he blocked Andy Burnham from trying to become an MP.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2162215

The Times Scotland: "LABOUR MPS REVOLT OVER BLOCKING OF BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

Keir Starmer is facing a revolt from Left-Wing ministers and Labour MPs after thwarting Andy Burnham's attempt to return to Westminster, as the prime minister tries to avoid a potential leadership challenge.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andy-burnham-gorton-denton-by-election-mp-stand-labour-fhhwrnjl2

The Times Scotland (Sport Page/Back Page): "O'NEILL: TRUSTY SHOULD NOT HAVE GOT RED"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant

Martin O’Neill argued that defender Auston Trusty should not have been sent off after Celtic received their first Red Card in a domestic game since March, 2024.

Daily Mail: "LAME DUCK STARMER HAS ONLY HASTENED HIS DEMISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Keir Starmer was warned that the By-Election block on Andy Burnham has made it more likely he will face a leadership challenge.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15495279

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SUNDAY'S PAPERS): SUNDAY 25 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

24/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Sunday 25 January 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "BURNHAM TAKES THE FIGHT TO STARMER WITH BID TO BECOME MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin

Andy Burnham has confirmed he is seeking to stand for The Labour Party in the Gorton and Denton By-Election, paving the way for a return to parliament and a potential leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/burnham-starmer-labour-leadership-by-election-gorton-denton-b2906932.html

The Sunday Times (Australia): "A MATTER OF HASTIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Spagnolo

Disenchanted Liberal Party supporters are hoping for Sussan Ley to resign as Party Leader as Andrew Hastie firms as her replacement.
The support for Andew Hastie gains momentum as calls for Sussan Ley to step down intensifies.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/state-politics/liberal-leadership-andrew-hastie-support-gains-momentum-as-calls-for-sussan-ley-to-step-down-grow-c-21407693

Sunday Mail: "XL BULLY ATE MY SON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Hyland

An illegal XL Bully has eaten Scott Samson in a horrific attack at his home after his remains were discovered in a blood-soaked Living Room inside his Glasgow home.
Morag Samson, Scott's mother, is furious that the dog hasn't been put down.

Sunday Mirror: "DISGRACEFUL HYPOCRISY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Murphy

Laila Cunningham, London Mayor wannabe from Reform UK, is accused of hypocrisy by pitching a tough stance on tackling crime after campaigning with a disgraced member of The Conservative Party exposed for "cocaine" antics.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/reform-anti-crime-london-mayor-36608790

The Herald On Sunday: "ART ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brian Ferguson

Dozens of leading British cultural figures from Scotland throw their weight behind a new campaign to secure more support for the arts in the next term of the Scottish Parliament.

FULL REPORT: HeraldScotland.com/news/25766766.snp-accused-eroding-culture-inexplicable-funding-blow

The Sunday Times: "BURNHAM THROWS DOWN GAUNTLET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Wheeler / David Collins

Andy Burnham has declared his intentions in returning to Westminster as a Member Of Parliament for The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andy-burnham-challenge-keir-starmer-0b3rg0xmp

Scottish The Mail On Sunday: "POLICE PROBE SIX DEATHS AT BUG HOSPITAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Rodger

Police Scotland are now investigating the deaths of six patients who contracted infections while being treated at Britain's scandal-hit £1 billion Super-Hospital, Scottish The Mail On Sunday can reveal.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15494885

Sunday Express: "RUSSIAN SPIES WILL 'STEP UP' ATTACK ON UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Russian Spies will step up attacks against the United Kingdom this year as part of an "undeclared war" on the West, Sir Richard Dearlove, a former spy chief, has warned.

The Sunday Post: "CARRY ON SWINGING: PLANNING ROW SAVES SEX CLUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Russell Blackstock

A notorious Swingers Club in Britain has been inadvertently saved from demolition after a campaign led by Paul Sweeney MSP to protect a historic former sawmill building in Glasgow.

Sunday People: "BRITAIN TO HAVE ITS OWN FBI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is to announce a new state-of-the-art shake up of Police Forces in Britain by creating a new National Crime taskforce, similar to FBI in United States.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/biggest-policing-shake-up-200-36602155

The Mail On Sunday: "STARMER IS CORNERED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Hookham / Brendan Carlin

The Labour Party plunged deeper towards a Civil War as Andy Burnham announced his bid to become a Member Of Parliament.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15495279

Daily Star Sunday: "ROD: HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY THAT I HATE YOU?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Donald Trump has issued a grovelling apology to British NATO troops who served in Afghanistan.
Sir Rod Stewart brands the United States President as a "draft dodger".

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/us-news/furious-rod-stewart-slams-draft-36607806

The Minnesota Star Tribune (United States Of America): "2ND MPLS. KILLING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kim Hyatt / Sofia Barnett

A man was shot and killed by Immigration Agents in the Whittler neighbourhood of South Minneapolis, triggering hours of confrontation between protesters and Law Enforcement.
The victim reportedly had a weapon.
Shooting prompted a clash with more than 100 protesters.

FULL REPORT: StarTribune.com/man-fatally-shot-by-federal-agents-in-south-minneapolis/601570050

The Sunday Telegraph: "STARMER FACES CIVIL WAR OVER BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Camilla Turner / Sabrina Miller / Robert White

Sir Keir Starmer is facing a growing mutiny after Andy Burnham declared his intention to return to Westminster.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/24/let-andy-burnham-stand-or-face-revolt-keir-starmer-told

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SATURDAY'S PAPERS): SATURDAY 24 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

23/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Saturday 24 January 2026.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mirror: "SAY SORRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke

United States President Donald Trump is facing mounting pressure to say sorry for insulting the British Armed Forces by claiming they stayed away from the Afghanistan front line.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/breaking-keir-starmer-says-donald-36602296

The Bolton News: "ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT PLAN TO CUT A&E WAITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee

Patients arriving at Bolton's busy Emergency Department will be given a GP appointment or told to visit a pharmacy instead of being treated there.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25786234.warning-patients-sent-away-royal-bolton-hospital-e

Daily Express: "'WHAT A BLOODY CHEEK!'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mieka Smiles / Lauren Welch

Prince Harry has given a furious response to controversial comments made by Donald Trump over the war in Afghanistan.
United States President Donald Trump has provoked fury after saying Armed Forces from NATO stayed 'off the front lines' in Afghanistan.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2161556

The Yorkshire Post: "KEY £160M FOR AIRPORT UNDER THREAT IN DISPUTE OVER LEASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Burn

The release of £160m of taxpayer funding to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport will not happen unless the terms of a controversial lease for the site are changed – with a deal yet to be agreed, The Yorkshire Post can
reveal.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/business/doncaster-sheffield-airport-ps160m-funding-wont-be-released-until-controversial-lease-is-changed-5488203

Morning Star: "UNIONS WARN: STARMER STOP THE STITCH-UPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unions and Members Of Parliament from The Labour Party have warned Sir Keir Starmer against trying another "stitch-up", amid reports the Prime Minister is trying to block Andy Burnham's potential return to Westminster.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/democratic-outrage

Lancashire Telegraph: "'I HAVE BOTTLED A GUY' ATTACKER TELLS POLICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alec Whitaker

A holidaymaker committed an 'impulsive and reckless' act by hitting a stranger over the head with a gin bottle, a court heard.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25784280.airbnb-holidaymaker-glassed-stranger-night

Daily Star: "CLAUDIA'S TRAITORS SECRET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

Claudia Winkleman has revealed her secret to the success of BBC's hit The Traitors as the nation came to a standstill for the Grand Finale.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/claudia-winkleman-reveals-orange-secret-36603956

Glasgow Times: "'CHILDREN ARE AT RISK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

Children are at risk due to dangerous roads around a Primary School in Glasgow.
Concerned locals, including Gordon McKee MP, gathered outside King's Park Primary School on Kingsbridge Drive.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25791393.glasgow-kings-park-primary-school-parents-say-children-risk

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER FORCED TO PULL CHAGOS BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Genevieve Holl-Allen

Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to pull his Chagos Islands bill in the wake of a United States backlash over the deal.
The legislation was expected to be debated in the House Of Lords.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UJK/politics/2026/01/23/starmer-pulls-chagos-deal-following-trump-backlash

The Scotsman: "NO PRESSURE TO OPEN HOSPITAL SAYS STURGEON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Nicola Sturgeon has denied putting pressure on NHS chiefs to open the SNP Government's flagship Glasgow Hospital after the mother of a 10-year-old who was killed after contracting an infection told her to “be honest” about what she knew about the scandal.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-qeuh-hospital-deaths-infections-snp-scandal-5488314

The Times Saturday: "ANXIETY 'TO CAUSE A LOST GENERATION ON BENEFITS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Max Kendix

Britain is "writing off" a generation of young people with "normal" Mental Health conditions such as anxiety and depression to a life on benefits, the Government's Work Tsar has warned.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/anxious-young-britons-risk-becoming-lost-generation-on-benefits-0870rsmh2

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW TRUMP DELAYS CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled his deal to surrender Chagos Islands.
Just days after United States President Donald Trump blasted the United Kingdom for 'an act of great stupidity'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15492909

The Guardian: "PM REBUKES TRUMP AMID ANGER AT NATO TROOP 'INSULT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Topping / Rowena Mason / Jamie Crierson

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued an unprecedented rebuke to President Donald Trump for his "insulting and frankly appalling" remarks about British troops in Afghanistan and suggested he should apologise.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/23/donald-trump-outrage-nato-troops-avoided-afghanistan-frontline

Edinburgh Evening News: "CARS TORCHED OUTSIDE HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone

Police Officers from Police Scotland in East Lothian have launched an investigation after a car was deliberately set on fire outside a property on Jackson Way in Tranent.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/police-investigating-potential-gang-feud-links-after-cars-torched-outside-east-lothian-home-5487547

Daily Mail: "NOW TRUMP DELAYS CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled his deal to surrender Chagos Islands.
This is after President Donald Trump blasted the UK for 'an act of great stupidity'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15492909

The Times Scotland: "STURGEON'S DENIAL OVER HOSPITAL 'PRESSURE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Boothman

Nicola Sturgeon has denied that she applied any pressure to rush the opening of the troubled Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, describing such accusations as "completely untrue".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/sturgeon-rejects-accusations-over-rush-to-open-queen-elizabeth-university-hospital-89cl03bh0

FT Weekend: "GOLD PRICES SURGE AFTER TRUMP'S GREENLAND MOVES BATTER DOLLAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Smith / Leslie Hook / Rachel Rees

Gold recorded its best week in nearly 20 years and the US Dollar its worst since May, after the Greenland crisis sent investors looking for safe alternatives to the United States currency amid renewed concerns over erratic White House policymaking.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/6d7ab91c-fc2a-4766-8ebd-3108c5446946

Daily Record: "AN INSULT TO OUR WAR HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark McGivern

Gary Scorgie-Hart, a Soldier who saw British comrade Mark Wright killed in action, has slammed Donald Trump's "insult" to our heroes.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/starmers-fierce-response-donald-trump-36603496

The Independent: "STARMER BLASTS TRUMP: SAY SORRY FOR APPALLING SLUR ON OUR WAR DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin, Athena Stavrou & David Maddox

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has slammed President Donald Trump's false claims that NATO troops stayed away from the front line in the conflict in Afghanistan as "insulting and frankly appalling" and demanded an apology.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/donald-trump-afghanistan-nato-soldiers-b2906174.html

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The Times: "STARMER'S ALLIES TO BAR THE RETURN OF BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia

Sir Keir Starmer's allies will try to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster and mounting a leadership challenge.
Andrew Gwynne's resignation opens a path for Andy Burnham, the Mayor Of Greater Manchester, to return to House Of Commons

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andrew-gwynne-mp-andy-burnham-tqz7z0n03

Leamington Observer: "APPEAL FOR HELP TO GIVE AUDREY A BETTER FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Helen Richmond and John Richmond, a couple from South Warwickshire, had their lives changed forever when their two-year-old daughter Audrey Richmond had a catastrophic seizure - and are now raising cash to help with her future.

Daily Mirror: "SHAMEFUL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mikey Smith / Saskia Rowlands

The Mum of the youngest British soldier to die in Afghanistan says Donald Trump's insult to NATO forces was "extremely upsetting".
The United States President dismissed the sacrifice of more than 400 British members of the Armed Forces who served and died in Afghanistan.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/mums-outrage-trumps-vile-slur-36599519

Glasgow Times: "'STOP PENALISING CANCER PATIENTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Shelley Road in Glasgow, next to Gartnavel Hospital, used by patients and families using Beatson Cancer Centre has been named as the highest for Pavement Parking fines.
Pavement Parking on Shelley Road has saw 185 fines issued to road users between January and October 2025.

Morning Star: ""FURY AT TRUMP'S BOARD OF WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie / Andrew Murray

President Donald Trump's Board Of Peace was slammed as a "board of war" by campaigners as the United States President launched it at Davos 2026.
The Board Of Peace's first task is to impose a free market Property Development regime in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/people-gaza-deserve-better-trumps-gang-rogues

Droitwich Standard: "'NOT GOING ANYWHERE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The Fire Station in Droitwich is set to remain on its existing site located on Friar Street, despite mooted plans to build a new one.

Daily Express: "BRITAIN NEEDS BETTER CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Fisk / Hanna Geissler

Charities, campaigners and Daily Express are urging Government Ministers to ensure Mental Health is a key part of the long-awaited National Cancer Plan.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/uk/2161413

Worcester Observer: "INSPIRED BY HIS STORY TO URGE ALL TO GET TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maya Dabrowska

Duncan Sutcliffe, a business owner from Worcester who survived Prostate Cancer, is raising awareness of the disease and urging men over the age of 50-years-old to get tested regularly.

Scottish Daily Mail: "BUG DEATH HOSPITAL IS STILL A THREAT TO PATIENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker / Tom Gordon

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the Medical Facility at the centre of an infection scandal, still poses a risk to patients.
Families of those who caught bugs linked to ventilation and water at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital say they still 'don't believe it is safe'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15489691

Lancashire Telegraph: "NEW ROAD SAFETY CALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Councillors will debate a call to improve Road Safety in the wake of a crash, in which a Taxi Driver from Blackburn killed and three Bolton teenagers died.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25787781.blackburn-taxi-driver-death-sparks-call-licence-curbs

Daily Star: "BROOK WHO'S BACK!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Brooklyn Beckham put on a united front with wife Nicola Peltz after his mum Victoria Beckham topped The Official Charts, thanks to a fan campaign.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-brooklyn-beckham-nicola-peltz-36599913

Coventry Observer: "NEW DATA SHOWS BIG DROP IN WAITING LISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Waiting Lists at Medical Facilties in Coventry and Rugby have fallen by thousands since the 2024 General Election, according to new NHS data.
Waiting lists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have dropped by 3,632 since the General Election of 2024.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/new-figures-show-hospital-waiting-lists-in-coventry-and-rugby-have-fallen-by-thousands-since-last-general-election-59922

The Scotsman: "'FLAWS AT NEW HOSPITAL KILLED AND POISONED OUR LOVED ONES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Forbes / Lucinda Cameron

The families of those who died at scandal-hit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital have issued a damning statement as the Inquiry comes to a close.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/our-loved-ones-were-killed-and-poisoned-at-scandal-hit-hospital-5486720

Solihull Observer: "GAS PIPE WORK DELAYS TO LAST MONTHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Solihull is set to face up to three months of traffic disruptions as work to replace half-century-old Gas Pipes gets under way on Warwick Road.
The Engineers from Cadent are to start works on Monday 26 January until Friday 17 April.

The Guardian: "STAND UP FOR YOURSELVES, ZELENSKYY TELLS EUROPE IN FIERY DAVOS SPEECH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken aim at Europe in a fiery speech at Davos, accusing leaders of being in "Greenland mode" as they waited for leadership from President Donald Trump on Ukraine and other geopolitical crises rather than taking action themselves.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/22/zelenskyy-accuses-eu-leaders-waiting-direction-donald-trump-greenland

Kidderminster Standard: "CONTROVERSIAL GARAGE PLAN WINS APPROVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

Controversial plans for a new Petrol Station on a busy Kidderminster road have been greenlit, generating 20 new jobs - and plenty of concern.

FULL REPORT: /KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/controversial-plans-for-petrol-station-on-busy-kidderminster-road-approved

The Times Scotland: "STARMER'S ALLIES TO BAR THE RETURN OF BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia

Sir Keir Starmer's allies will try to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster and mounting a leadership challenge.
Andrew Gwynne's resignation opens a path for Andy Burnham, the Mayor Of Greater Manchester, to return to House Of Commons

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andrew-gwynne-mp-andy-burnham-tqz7z0n03

Stratford Observer: "NEW CAR PORTS COULD BE KEY TO GREENER ENERGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Parking the car in Stratford is set to become greener.
Stratford District Council's cabinet has this week given the go-ahead to Solar Car Ports in the Car Park of Stratford Leisure Centre.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/solar-carports-given-the-go-ahead-at-stratford-leisure-centre

Daily Record: "DRINKS SPIKING SHAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Police Scotland are catching just one in ten drink-spiking creeps as cases soar.
Only 85 cases out of 800 in five years - including use of Date Rape drugs - led police to a suspect.

Newry Reporter: "MICKEY A 'GIANT OF COMMUNITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kieran Lynch

Tributes have poured in for popular Sinn Féin politician Mickey Brady, following his passing.
Mickey Brady served as MP for Newry and Armagh between 2015 and 2024, was remembered as a gentleman, who 'loved the people of Newry and Armagh'.

FULL REPORT: NewryReporter.com/news/people/tributes-pour-in-for-former-newry-and-armagh-mp-mickey-brady-5479983

State Times (India): "ARMY VEHICLE CARRYING TROOPS FOR ANTI-TERROR OPS PLUNGES INTO GORGE IN DOAH' 10 MARTYRED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Ten soldiers were martyred and 11 injured when an armoured vehicle of the Army carrying troops for an anti-terror operation plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district.
The accident took place at the 9000-foot-high Khanni top along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/army-vehicle-carrying-troops-for-anti-terror-ops-plunges-into-gorge-in-doda-10-martyred

Bromsgrove Standard: "RESIDENTS SHARE TALES OF PROBLEMS WITH THE POST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Residents across Bromsgrove, Rubery and South Birmingham have expressed their frustration about Royal Mail's postal delivery services in their areas.

FULL REPORT: http://BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bemused-by-baffling-postal-deliveries-in-bromsgrove-rubery-and-south-birmingham

The Yorkshire Post: "MPS IN CALL FOR ENERGY UPGRADE SCHEME PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Greg Wright

The Serious Fraud Office should be called in to investigate a "catastrophic" Government energy efficiency installation scheme which left more than 30,000 homes with defects, according to Members Of Parliament.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "TOWN FIRM COUGHS UP £1M AFTER FISH DEATHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A company in Redditch has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018.
An investigation by the Environment Agency has ended in Mettis Aerospace making the payment under an Enforcement Undertaking.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/fish-kill-incident-costs-redditch-firm-mettis-aerospace-over-1million-in-clear-up

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "MACROS AFTER AILMENT DON'T GET TOO EXCITED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexis Romero

President Bongbong Marcos was taken to a Medical Facility in Philippines after experiencing "discomfort".
He has assured his nation that the ailment is not serious.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/01/23/2502872/marcos-after-ailment-dont-get-too-excited

Evesham Observer: "DRIVER JAILED AS VICTIM IS MOURNED BY FAMILY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

The wife of Andy Hirons, an Evesham man who died in a crash in Pershore, has paid tribute to him, calling him a 'strong, reliable and lovable man who was the life and soul of the family'.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wife-pays-tribute-to-soul-of-the-family-andy-hirons-who-died-in-pershore-crash

Daily Mail: "DOES ANDY BURNHAM HAVE THE BOTTLE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford

The Labour Party were descending into Civil War as Andy Burnham was offered a route map towards replacing Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15488847

Edinburgh Evening News: "'GROWING PAINS TURN OUT TO BE CANCER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison

Ava Ferguson, an Edinburgh schoolgirl who was dismissed by doctors as having 'growing pains' and sent home with painkillers, turned out to be suffering from a rare Blood Cancer.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-schoolgirl-battling-rare-cancer-which-doctors-said-was-growing-pains-5485748

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "NEW DATA SHOWS BIG DROP IN WAITING LISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Waiting Lists at Medical Facilties in Coventry and Rugby have fallen by thousands since the 2024 General Election, according to new NHS data.
Waiting lists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have dropped by 3,632 since the General Election of 2024.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/new-figures-show-hospital-waiting-lists-in-coventry-and-rugby-have-fallen-by-thousands-since-last-general-election-59922

Minnesota Star Tribune (United States Of America): "CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 5 DETAINED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allison Kite

A United States born Somali American said she was forcibly arrested and detained by ICE Immigration Officials for two days, amid the Donald Trump administration crackdown in Minnesota.

FULL REPORT: StarTribune.com/somali-american-us-citizen-arrested-by-immigration-agents-detained-for-two-days/601568086

The Bolton News: "CRASH THAT KILLED FOUR: TEEN DROVE AT EXCESS SPEED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Greater Manchester Police have said a teenager driving at "excess speed" had "lost control" before a crash which killed four people.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25785480.driver-lost-control-car-wigan-road-crash

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "'SOMETHING GREAT FOR THE WORLD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial

United States President Donald Trump formally launched the first charter of his Gaza “Board of Peace” in a signing ceremony during the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2630219

Malvern Observer: "INSPIRED BY HIS STORY TO URGE ALL TO GET TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maya Dabrowska

Duncan Sutcliffe, a business owner from Worcester who survived Prostate Cancer, is raising awareness of the disease and urging men over the age of 50-years-old to get tested regularly.

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