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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

27/2/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 28 February 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Droitwich Standard: "'TOWN MUST HAVE VOICE IN UNITARY PLAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Droitwich Spa Town Council has vowed to ensure residents' voices are heard by making a case for full involvement.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-town-council-wants-a-seat-at-the-countys-unitary-authority-table

Glasgow Times: "ANGER OVER PLANS TO CLOSE ELITE SPORT SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Parents and pupils have reacted angrily to proposals to close Glasgow's elite School Of Sport.
Petition launched to save Glasgow School Of Sport.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24965854.petition-launched-save-threatened-glasgow-school-sport

Morning Star: "BRITAIN'S BIGGEST SOURCE OF SHAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Figures show rough sleeping rises by a fifth in the South in 12 months.
Homelessness was branded Britain's "biggest source of shame" after figures showed rough sleeping in the South rose by a fifth in 1 year.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unacceptable-homelessness-continues-to-rise-but-government-has-power-to-end-it

Lancashire Telegraph: "FLASHER NEAR BOWLING GREEN SHOCK FOR GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

A pervert indecently exposed himself in front of two teenage girls beside a Blackburn bowling green.
Quick-thinking witness took photo evidence.

The National: "FALSE PROMISES OF GB ENERGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

Labour pledged £8.3BN for this flagship election policy.
That funding has been cast into doubt.
Labour pledged an Aberdeen HQ.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/24968179.labour-pledge-invest-8-3-billion-gb-energy-doubt

Coventry Observer: "FRESH MOVE TO KEEP OUT BULLDOZERS AT CITY SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Council powers which have not been used in 20 years have been flexed to prevent unauthorised demolition work taking place.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/council-flexes-powers-not-used-in-20-years-to-prevent-further-demolition-of-historic-earlsdon-building

Daily Star: "PEPPA PIGLET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

Peppa Pig's Mummy revealed she's pregnant by showing off her scan on telly.
Now the nation's parents are also expecting - some very ticky questions.

Daily Express: "TRUMP BACKS 'GREAT TRADE DEAL' FOR BREXIT BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

President Donald Trump hailed "wonderful" Britain and praised Brexit as he promised a prosperous new era for transatlantic relations.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2020506

The Scotsman: "TRUMP SAYS YES TO SECOND UK STATE VISIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation for an unprecedented second state visit to United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/donald-trump-invited-for-unprecedented-second-state-visit-in-starmer-charm-offensive-5011157

The Bolton News: "CAR PARK NEAR TOWN'S MARKET IN FINES SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

More than 8,000 parking fines have been dished out to motorists on the Bolton Market, Ashburner Street car park.
8,196 Penalty Charge notices issued.

Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT AN UNLIKELY BROMANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer struck up an unlikely bromance in The Oval Office.
The two leaders were all smiles.

Malvern Observer: "RAIL PLANS 'COULD BE BIG BOOST TO THE CITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lydia Gee

Worcester could get 140 extra trains per week for residents, businesses under Midlands Rail Hub plans.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/major-boost-to-train-frequency-at-worcester-rail-stations-expected-with-midlands-rail-hub-54492

Edinburgh Evening News: "DON'T EVICT ARMY VETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Campaigners ask Council to buy MOD houses in Dreghorn so that tenants can stay in their homes.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-urged-to-buy-ex-mod-houses-to-protect-tenants-from-eviction-5008897

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

26/2/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 27 February 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "STARMER 'SET TO BLOW' DEFENCE BILLIONS ON CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line

Sir Keir Starmer 'all but confessed' Labour's defence cash boost would be used to fund Chagos Islands giveaway.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14440387

St. Helens Star: "TRIBUTE TO 'TRUE FAMILY MAN MIKE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Hundreds of tributes paid to much-loved co-owner of Cottams Tiles.
A man who clearly touched the lives of many is dad-of-three Mike Cottam.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/24966894.hundreds-tributes-paid-much-loved-co-owner-cottams-tiles

Lancashire Telegraph: "'HOT' TAKEAWAY COULD BE AXED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

The Philadelphia Fried Chicken which saw hundreds of customers queue for hours to claim a free meal offer faces closure.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24966094.bastwell-takeaway-caused-free-chicken-frenzy-plans-hitch

Warrington Guardian: "HORROR DOG ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

Armed Police descended on a residential street in Warrington after a man was seriously injured in a reported 'dog attack'.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/24960445.armed-police-bardsley-avenue-bewsey-xl-bully-dog-attack

Royston Crow: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'INSPIRING' HEADTEACHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

A headteacher who poured his "heart and soul" into his school has died.
Roger Harcourt was 85.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/24959969.tribute-former-Freman-College-head-Roger-Harcourt
Digital article by David Lambert

Knutsford Guardian: "BIKERS' GOODBYE TO HARLEY LOVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An incredible cavalcade of 100 bikers turned out to accompany a Harley-Davidson enthusiast on his final journey.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/24959040.harley-davidson-rider-honoured-incredible-cavalcade-100-bikes

Wokingham Today: "READING FC: TAKEOVER SAGA NEARS CONCLUSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

Reading Football Club has confirmed that it has committed a 'letter of intent' with a potential purchaser of the club.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/reading-fc-takeover-club-agrees-exclusivity-and-expect-quick-completion-of-deal

The Messenger: "HOUSING FOR HOMELESS IS 'PRIORITY ONLY' SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Accommodation just for emergencies.
Homeless people in Trafford will only receive emergency accommodation in accordance with Council's legal obligations.

The Yorkshire Post: "UKRAINE AND US IN DEAL OVER MINERALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Wood

United States President Donald Trump has said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit The White House to sign a critical minerals deal.
Agreement coincides with Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Washington.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "INVESTIGATION AS MAN DIES IN BLAZE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Man confirmed dead as fire breaks out in property along Railway Road.
A man died following a fire in Leigh.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/24957790.large-emergency-service-presence-fire-breaks-early-hours

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER 'SET TO BLOW' DEFENCE BILLIONS ON CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line

Sir Keir Starmer 'all but confessed' Labour's defence cash boost would be used to fund Chagos Islands giveaway.
Sir Keir Starmer 'set to blow defence billions on Chagos Islands surrender' as Labour repeatedly fails to deny that a significant chunk of its increase in military spending will fund airbase sell-out.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14440387

Melton Times: "COUNCILS GO INTO BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Local Labour group opposes county council devolution plan.
District Councils draw up new devolution plan in opposition to County Councils.
New proposal would see Leicestershire divided into two separate authorities.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/politics/council/local-Labour-Group-opposes-County-Council-devolution-plan-4996655

The Scotsman: "SNP 'FAILED TO PLAN' FOR ASN POLICY IMPACT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Calum Ross

A watchdog has called for a review of school funding as staffing after accusing The Government of failing to properly plan.

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "JAILED MP TOLD: IT'S TIME TO GO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth / Nathan Okell

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper wants to see jailed MP Mike Amesbury resign.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/national/24961250.cooper-says-jailed-ex-labour-mp-amesbury-resign-face-recall-petition

Jewish News: "A MINYAN OF MILLIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jenni Frazer

People around the world mourn.
A heartbroken Yarden Bibas speaks at funerals of Shiri Bibas and their sons Ariel Bibas & Kfir Bibas.

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/shiri-im-sorry-i-couldnt-protect-you-all

Bury Times: "BAR BOSS IS ANGRY AT YOUNG INTRUDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

The owner of a bar in Bury has shared his frustration following a spate of Anti-Social Behaviour incidents by a gang of youths.

The Independent: "STARMER FACES UP TO TRUMP OVER UKRAINE ROLE IN PEACE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that he intends to stand up to Donald Trump over Ukraine as he flew to Washington DC.

The Oldham Times: "DOCTOR PUT HIS HANDS DOWN MINOR'S PANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

A tribunal has found that Dr. Daman Sharma, based in Oldham, committed dozens of misconduct incidents - including Child Abuse.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/24956739.oldham-doctors-dozens-misconduct-incidents

Metro (England): "DEAL OR NO DEAL?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

A deal that would see Ukraine hand over billions of its mineral wealth to the United States appears to be going ahead.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/26/everything-know-ukraine-us-minerals-deal-22626401

Daily Star: "TRUMPYLAND GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven

Yes, Orange Manbaby Donald Trump did put out these AI images of his vision for Gaza.
And yes, the maniac is still President of the USA.

The Bolton News: "LIFE RETURNING TO MOORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Moorlands that have been ravaged by wildfires in recent years are set to be rejuvenated in Bolton.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonnews.co.uk/news/24965549.west-pennine-moors-restored-new-scheme

The Guardian: "STARMER TO PRESS TRUMP ON SECURITY GUARANTEES IN CRITICAL UKRAINE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Prime Minister faces major diplomatic effort to get the President on board after he said no plans for US 'backstop'.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/feb/26/putin-could-reinvade-ukraine-without-us-security-guarantees-starmer-warns

Daily Mirror: "HE'LL STRIKE AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Keir Starmer warned Donald Trump that Russia will invade Ukraine again if US doesn't provide them with security.

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER TO CONFRONT TRUMP ON UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Sir Keir Starmer will warn Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin will invade Ukraine again unless United States provides protection for a European peacekeeping force.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/26/us-must-protect-ukraine-peacekeepers-starmer-trump

That's all the papers.

Check back tomorrow for Friday's headlines.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

25/2/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 26 February 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "ZELENSKY TO SIGN DEAL WITH US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Dawber / Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Larisa Brown

Kyiv and Washington have agreed a deal on Ukraine's minerals that could be signed as early as Friday.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/us/american-politics/article/ukraine-and-us-agree-minerals-deal-as-zelensky-plans-visit-nlld7k52c

The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES CALLS ON EUROPE TO STEP UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has urged European allies to follow Britain and increase defence spending.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/25/rachel-reeves-europe-must-step-up-on-defence-spending

Edinburgh Evening News: "SHAME OVER PRINCES STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Edinburgh's Princes Street has been branded "an embarrassment" in a joint statement by Community Councils.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-princes-street-an-embarrassment-and-council-masterplan-offers-no-vision-5003639

Daily Express: "PLEASE DO NOT DESTROY OUR FAMILY FARMS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Christian Calgie

Children of farmers have urged Rachel Reeves to reverse her Inheritance Tax raid which will "destroy the future of family farms".

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2019348

Glasgow Times: "GLASGOW LAWYER SAVES PUP FROM DEATH ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

A Glasgow solicitor has saved a puppy from Death Row - and made Scottish legal history in the process.

The Scotsman: "PM DENIES DEFENCE SPENDING IS BEING DICTATED BY TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Caitlin Doherty

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has denied that President Donald Trump is setting UK Government policy.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/starmer-denies-trump-is-setting-uk-policy-as-defence-spending-is-increased-5006545

Metro (England): "50,000 BABIES EVERY YEAR CAUGHT IN THE TRAP OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Nearly 50,000 babies referred to children’s care with Domestic Abuse as a contributing factor each year.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/25/nearly-50-000-babies-referred-childrens-care-every-year-domestic-abuse-22622662

Daily Star: "LIAR SAYS LIAR IS A LIAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven

Lying Orange Manbaby Donald Trump told "flat out lies" by calling Ukraine's President Zelenskyy a "dictator", says ex-PM and notorious lying git Bozo.

Daily Star (Sport): "LOADSAMONEY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McKenna

Arne Slot admits superstar Mo Salah's dazzling displays could see Liverpool having to cough up more dosh.

The I: "BIGGEST RISE IN UK MILITARY SPENDING SINCE COLD WAR - WITH MISSILE SHIELD, SHIPS AND DRONES ON SHOPPING LIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Hugo Gye / Eleanor Langford

Missile system, combat ships and AI weaponry being considered.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/iron-dome-and-ai-drones-on-shopping-list-as-starmer-signals-new-era-of-defence-3554198

Lancashire Telegraph: "TIME TO RESTORE BEAUTIFUL MOORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Partners want to revive landscape.
Moorlands in East Lancashire ravaged by wildfires in recent years are set to be rejuvenated.

Morning Star: "'APOLOGISE NOW FOR YET ANOTHER HIKE IN FUEL BILLS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was told to apologise after OfGem approved a surprise 6.4 per cent rise in average energy bills.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/surprise-energy-bill-rise-set-to-hit-families-and-pensioners-the-hardest

The Yorkshire Post: "£1M CEO ADMITS TO FAILINGS AT WATER FIRM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Yorkshire Water CEO defended her £1million+ pay packet in a grilling from MPs.
Nicola Shaw tells MPs about sewage and bonus.

Wirral Globe: "'UNFAIRLY DISMISSED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes

Four Postal Workers at a Royal Mail delivery office were unfairly dismissed in a row over work breaks linked to pubs.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/24955834.wirral-posties-unfairly-dismissed-row-pub-breaks

Financial Times: "UKRAINE AGREES US MINERALS DEAL IN EFFORT TO MEND TIES WITH WASHINGTON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Miller / Alec Russell / Gideon Rachman

US drops $500BN revenue claim.
Kyiv hopes for security guarantees.
Key details yet to be agreed.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/1890d104-1395-4393-a71d-d299aed448e6

The Bolton News: "SURGERY HEAVILY CRITICISED AFTER INSPECTORS VISIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

A GP surgery has been placed in 'Special Measures' after inspectors visit.
Little Lever Health Centre 2 on Mytham Road was ruled inadequate.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

24/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 25 February 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Although links appear to be for the news source's website homepage, when clicked it will direct you straight to the leading article of that paper's front page.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Daily Telegraph: "FRANCE'S NUCLEAR SHIELD FOR EUROPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Rothwell / James Crisp / Colin Freeman

France is ready to use their nuclear deterrent to help protect Europe, The Telegraph understands.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/24/france-to-offer-nuclear-shield-for-europe

Daily Express: "REEVES URGED TO STOP STATE PENSION BEING AXED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris

Rachel Reeves must take "urgent action" to ensure the state pension is never taxed, campaigners have demanded.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2018645

The Scotsman: "DEMAND FOR 'NIGHT COURTS' TO CLEAR CRIMINAL JUSTICE BACKLOG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

The body representing Police Officers in the North of Britain has called for "night courts" to clear the backlog in the justice system.

Daily Mail: "TEEN KILLER WAS ON WAY TO SCHOOL MASSACRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber / Ryan Hooper

A teenager who shot his mother and two siblings to death at their family home has admitted their murders.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14430213

The Independent: "ZELENSKY OFFERS OLIVE BRANCH TO TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Kiley

Ukraine has offered an olive branch to Donald Trump by suggesting they are close to signing a minerals deal with the United States.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-mineral-deal-with-trump-b2703714.html

Daily Star: "WE'RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER NUKE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney

A huge asteroid bothering Earth will need to be diverted using Nuclear Weapons, says a boffin who knows a thing or two.

The Yorkshire Post: "CARE PROVIDERS TO STEP UP PROTESTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Adult Social Care providers are considering stepping up action.
Sector warns of further action if march on Westminster fails to yield Government reforms.

Lancashire Telegraph: "ROGUE DRIVER HIT 100MPH ON BUILT-UP STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

A man who drove through residential streets in Blackburn at speeds reaching 100MPH trying to evade police is now beginning a prison sentence.

Morning Star: "WASPI WOMEN THREATEN DWP WITH LAWSUIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

WASPI campaigners threaten legal challenge over Government's rejection of compensation.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/waspi-campaigners-threaten-legal-challenge-over-government-rejection-of-compensation

The Guardian: "TRUMP: PUTIN WILL ACCEPT EUROPE'S TROOPS IN UKRAINE AFTER CEASEFIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Smith

President Donald Trump has said President Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/24/trump-ukraine-putin-peacekeepers-macron

The Bolton News: "DAWN 'CUCKOOING' RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

Greater Manchester Police carried out a dawn raid at a property in Horwich as part of an investigation into drugs and suspected 'cuckooing'.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24957800.horwich-police-arrest-carry-dawn-raid-property

Metro (England): "NO HIDING PLACE FOR PREDATORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Sex Offenders will no longer be able to change their names to hide from the consequences of their crimes under new measures unveiled.

The Irish World: "SURGE IN BRITISH APPLICATIONS FOR IRISH CITIZENSHIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Irish Citizenship applications from Britain are at their highest since Brexit became an inconvenient and expensive reality.

Financial Times: "BRITAIN TO JOIN EU LEADERS FOR TALKS ON CONTINENT-WIDE DEFENCE FUNDING PUSH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paola Tamma / Henry Foy / George Parker / Sam Fleming

Reeves talks this week.
Merz win adds impetus.
US retreat fears spur action.
Fiscal rules hurdle.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/1a828a79-2bf1-4e3d-9136-83f110315645

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

23/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 24 February 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Although links appear to be for the news source's website homepage, when clicked it will direct you straight to the leading article of that paper's front page.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "WAS LICENCE FEE PAYERS' CASH GIVEN TO HAMAS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill

Kemi Badenoch has demanded to know if Licence Fee cash was given to Hamas terrorists during the making of a BBC documentary.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14427577

The Daily Telegraph: "ZELENSKY: I WILL QUIT IF IT BRINGS PEACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley-Smith / Kieran Kelly / Jamie Johnson

Ukrainian President says he is willing to stand down if his country gets NATO membership in first softening of position.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/23/volodomyr-zelensky-offer-step-down-president-ukraine-russia

Financial Times: "MERZ POISED TO BECOME NEXT GERMAN CHANCELLOR AS AFD ATTRACTS RECORD VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Sylvaine Chassany / Laura Pitel / Olaf Storbeck

CDU/CSU election win.
29% vote share in Exit Polls.
Far-Right jubilant.
Scholz party routed.

Daily Star: "BOTS BATTER BOFFS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Technology experts are seeing a massive drop in software jobs after the AI Psycho Chatbots they created replaced them.

The Yorkshire Post: "'URGENT RETHINK IS NEEDED ON FARM LAND'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Finan

Farm land is still being classified under a system from the 1940s.
The classification system fails to account for climate change.

Morning Star: "LABOUR MILIARIST DRIVE CONDEMNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Labour Government's "shameful" calls for Europe to ramp up military spending as the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ramping-up-military-spending-a-shameful-betrayal-of-workers-say-peace-campaigners

The Guardian: "CONSERVATIVES SET TO LEAD GERMAN COALITION AS FAR-RIGHT PARTY SURGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Deborah Cole

The Conservative opposition CDU/CSU has won the most votes in Germany's General Election.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/feb/23/conservatives-poised-to-win-german-election-but-far-right-afd-doubles-support

Daily Express: "WASPI WOMEN THREATEN LEGAL ACTION IN PAYOUTS ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jan Disley

WASPI women have threatened UK Government with legal action over their refusal to compensate millions hit by State Pension changes.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

20/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 21 February 2025.

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Morning Star: "WINDFALL TAX ON BIG BANKS COULD GIVE US £15 BILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Rachel Reeves' decision to protect fat cat bankers has lost the public £15 billion — money that could have saved freezing pensioners and hundreds of thousands of children from going hungry.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/%E2%80%98bankers-are-rolling-cash-children-and-pensioners-live-poverty

Daily Record: "SAN UNITED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Keith Jackson

Here's proof that Rangers' US takeover is serious - Paraag Marathe the man behind the deal taking a VIP seat.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-takeover-vip-given-ibrox-34719394

The Yorkshire Post: "PLAN FOR IMPROVED ACCESS TO DENTISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Almost 80,000 additional urgent NHS dental appointments will be available in Yorkshire from April 2025.
Industry says it's not enough.

The Independent: "BULLY BOY TRUMP TRIES TO GAG ZELENSKY: TONE IT DOWN - TAKE MY DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Butler

The United States has spent another day sending a barrage of insults at Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-trump-zelensky-dictator-putin-news-b2701322.html

Glasgow Times: "BIGGEST INCREASE IN COUNCIL TAX IN 'MORE THAN A DECADE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

A Budget deal has been agreed between Scottish National Party and Scottish Greens in Glasgow that will see a Council Tax rise of 7.5%.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/24949596.biggest-council-tax-rise-years-glasgow-deal-agreed

Daily Star: "SCORCHIO.. WITH A BIT OF SNOW!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven

Lucky gits living in the South will be parading around in their budgie smugglers while poor sods up North face a bit of snow.
How very, very British.

Daily Express: "'NO APOLOGY WILL EVER BRING OUR DAUGHTER BACK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

The family of proud Army squaddie Jaysley Beck tell PM Keir Starmer "things need to change" to better protect the young and vulnerable in our Forces.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2017284

The National: "'THIS IS AN ACT OF SABOTAGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Pollock

Scotch Whisky Industry slammed the UK Government after it unveiled plans for a legal definition of English single malt whisky.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/24951139.scots-share-anger-english-single-malt-whisky-definition-change

Daily Mail: "DON'T LET BIG TECH STEAL UK'S CREATIVE GENIUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Paul Revoir

Senior figures from the worlds of music, media, and film backed a major new Daily Mail campaign to protect Britain's creative industries.

Financial Times: "WASHINGTON OPPOSES PHRASE 'RUSSIAN AGGRESSION' IN G7 UKRAINE STATEMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Miller / Henry Foy

US delivers new snub to Kyiv.
Zelenskyy summit role in doubt.
Annual show of unity threatened.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/73809e7a-a772-403a-8755-41a329d6a45d

The Guardian: "'DON'T BE FOOLED BY PUTIN': LAMMY WARNING AS UKRAINE TENSIONS RISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rowena Mason / Richard Partington

Don’t be fooled by Vladimir Putin's 'imperialism dressed up as realpolitik', David Lammy warns.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/feb/20/dont-be-fooled-by-putins-imperialism-dressed-up-as-realpolitik-lammy-warns

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

19/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 20 February 2025.

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The Yorkshire Post: "'NEW ZONES COULD AID HOMES DRIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Giving Mayors powers in an US-style zoning planning system would help tackle the housing crisis and protect the Green Belt.

The Scotsman: "RAPE VICTIMS ASK TO DROP CASES AMID JUSTICE DELAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Lenthy delays in the justice system which force victims of serious sexual crimes to wait for cases to conclude result in women abandoning their pursuit of justice.

Metro (England): "YOU'RE HAVING A LAUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden

Trials of 'Comedy On Prescription' have begun to boost people's Mental Health.

Also on Page 1, Stephen Patterson & Calli Kitson take a look at EastEnders at 40.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/19/eastenders-legends-left-die-queen-vic-fire-40th-anniversary-chaos-continues-22588769

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP ATTACKS 'DICTATOR' ZELENSKY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Genevieve Holl-Allen / Ben Riley-Smith / Jack Maidment

Europe turns on US President Donald Trump after his criticism of Ukrainian counterpart.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/19/tories-demand-starmer-stands-up-trump-lies-over-ukraine

Financial Times: "TRUMP CALLS ZELENSKYY A 'DICTATOR' IN DEEPENING RANCOUR OVER RUSSIA TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Miller / Max Seddon / Steff Chavez

War of words with Kyiv escalates.
US leader living in 'bubble'.
Threat to seal deal in Moscow's favour.

Daily Star: "PUTIN'S POODLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Wingnut Manbaby Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for being invaded by Russia... much to Mad Vlad Putin's deight.

Daily Express: "'SHAMEFUL' TRUMP ATTACK STUNS WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Steph Spyro

United States President Donald Trump branding President Of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a dictator is one of the "most shameful remarks" made by any US President.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2016833

Scottish Daily Mail: "TRUMP APPALS WORLD WITH 'DICTATOR' BLAST AT ZELENSKY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill

Donald Trump branded Volodymyr Zelenskyy a 'dictator' as the rift between United States and Ukraine deepened.

Daily Mail: "TRUMP APPALS WORLD WITH 'DICTATOR' BLAST AT ZELENSKY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill

Donald Trump branded Volodymyr Zelenskyy a 'dictator' as the rift between United States and Ukraine deepened.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

18/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 19 February 2025.

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The Independent: "PUTIN: I WON'T ALLOW STARMER'S PLAN FOR TROOPS IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Jamieson

Russia and United States shook hands on an agreement to resume full diplomatic relations and establish Ukraine peace talks.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/vladimir-putin-i-won-t-allow-starmer-s-plan-for-troops-in-ukraine-b2700386.html

The Yorkshire Post: "FARMERS SLAM 'ARROGANT' TREASURY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Farming leaders have hit out at The Treasury.
Farming leaders left outraged after meeting with Ministers over changes to Inheritance Tax.

Metro (England): "DEBT-RIDDEN THAMES WATER'S £3BN BAILOUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jasper King

Thames Water has been given a £3Billion loan just weeks before it was due to run out of money.
Thames Water given £3,000,000,000 to stop it completely running out of money.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/18/thames-water-given-3-000-000-000-stop-completely-running-money-22578351

The National: "COUNCIL IS URGED TO ACT OVER PETERSON SHOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jon Colter

Glasgow City Council should explain why they're allowing Dr. Jordan Peterson to host a show at OVO Hydro, later this year.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/24946096.glasgow-city-council-urged-intervene-jordan-peterson-hydro-show

Morning Star: "OUTRAGE AT £3BN LIFELINE THROWN TO WATER BOSSES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Thames Water's £3 billion bailout was approved by The High Court.
Outrage from campaigners.
Thames Water 'rewarded for years of mismanagement' with £3BN emergency loan.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/thames-water-rewarded-for-years-of-mismanagement-with-ps3bn-emergency-loan

The Guardian: "US AND RUSSIA TO SEEK 'ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES' AFTER UKRAINE WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pjotr Sauer / Luke Harding

US and Russian officials agreed to explore the "economic and investment opportunities" that could arise for their countries.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/feb/18/us-russia-ukraine-talks-riyadh-saudi-arabia

Glasgow Times: "RUNNERS 'SENT WRONG WAY' IN 'ODD RACE INCIDENT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

Race organisers have hit out after an unknown person 'imitating a marshal' sent runners the wrong way during an event in Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/24945499.runners-sent-wrong-way-glasgow-trail-race

Daily Mirror: "WE WERE SO HAPPY, WE HAD EVERYTHING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Haslam / Zahra Khaliq

Alex Aguiar, a mum of one of the little girls stabbed to death in Southport last year, has spoken out for the first time.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-southport-victims-mum-says-34703253

Daily Mail: "TORY ANGER AT JUDGE WHO SAID CRITICISING OUR RULING WAS 'UNACCEPTABLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman

Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch hit back at a top judge as a row broke out over the right to criticise the judiciary.

Daily Star: "GENERATION JIMJAMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adela Whittingham

Millions of workers put on their pyjamas the moment they get home.
And half of us wear out jimjams all day when working from home.

The Times: "TYPHOONS MAY HELP TO KEEP PEACE IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown

Britain is prepared to send Typhoon fighter jets to police the skies over Ukraine to help secure peace, it is understood.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/britain-air-policing-typhoons-ukraine-peace-t23rxt3jw

Daily Express: "'OUR BLOOD WAS BOILING'... FARMERS ANGER AT TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie

Labour and Rachel Reeves has been accused of launching an all-out ideological war with farmers as fury over the tax grab boiled over.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2016072

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

17/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Morning Star: "FEARS RAISED OVER STARMER'S PLAN FOR TROOPS IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Anti-war campaigners rejected "complete rubbish" from Sir Keir Starmer has he demanded further European militarisation.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/fears-raised-over-starmers-plan-for-troops-in-ukraine

Glasgow Times: "MAN FACING LIFE FOR MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

Michael Day murdered a man and left another relegated to a wheelchair in Springburn, Glasgow.
The incident occurred in 2023.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24941831.killer-murdered-man-horror-hit-run-glasgow

DAILY EXPRESS: "3 OUT OF 4 OAPS LIVING IN COLD HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker

Up to nine million pensioners were left shivering at home after Labour Government cut their Winter Fuel Payments.

Including a look at the back page for the sports sections.

DAILY EXPRESS (Inside Look): Pages 2 and 3 of Daily Express for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

DAILY EXPRESS (Inside Look): Pages 4 and 5 of Daily Express for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

DAILY EXPRESS (Inside Look): Pages 6 and 7 of Daily Express for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

Lancashire Telegraph: "BAR CROSSBOW HORROR FRACAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Two men stormed a bar in Darwen armed with a crossbow and knives as they chased their victims.
Patrick Ward and Zack Kelly were captured on CCTV in several locations.

The Scotsman: "STARMER CALLS FOR US BACKSTOP TO DETER RUSSIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Nina Lloyd

Keir Starmer has called for the US to provide a "backstop" to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine.

Including a look at The Scotsman's sister paper, Edinburgh Evening News.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/uk-news/us-must-provide-backstop-to-deter-russia-pm-says-after-talks-on-ukraine-4995690

The Irish World: "IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Irish Olympian and Paralympian Kellie Harrington and Katie George Dunlevy will lead this year's London St. Patrick's Day Parade.

IW2 (The Irish World): "STRANGER IN OUR MIDST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Meet Callum Maxwell, the County Meath actor making his West End debut in the stage version of hit Netflix series Stranger Things.

The Yorkshire Post: "STARMER SAYS UK AND EUROPE FACING 'GENERATIONAL CHANGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

Prime Minister calls for more defence spending after Donald Trump's talks with Vladimir Putin.
The UK and Europe are facing a 'generational change', says Sir Keir Starmer.

Metro (England): "THE STARM OFFENSIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Keir Starmer has launched a charm offensive to stand up for Ukraine as Russia and US prepare for peace talks.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/17/keir-starmer-heads-paris-ukraine-crisis-talks-trump-interventions-22572030

The Bolton News: "THE MONEY THE COUNCIL MAKES FROM BUS LANES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Bolton bus lane fines and the amount of cash brought in.
The number of motorists being fined for entering a bus lane in Bolton has soared in the last 12 months.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24929934.bolton-bus-lane-fines-amount-cash-brought

The Independent: "EUROPE SPLIT OVER STARMER'S TROOP PLEDGE ON UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

European Nations are split on whether to match Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's pledge to send troops to Ukraine.
The division became clear as European leaders attended an emergency summit on Ukraine in Paris.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/europe-split-over-starmer-pledge-to-send-troops-to-ukraine-b2699714.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "IT'S TIME FOR SNP TO CLEAR UP GENDER CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker

John Swinney has been urged to get a grip of guidance on Single-Sex Spaces to stop women being 'victimised' over the issue.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14406871

Financial Times: "ZELENSKYY 'WILL NOT RECOGNISE' TALK WITH MOSCOW THAT EXCLUDE UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Seddon / Felicia Schwartz / Christopher Miller

United States and Russian officials to meet.
Kyiv alarmed by omission.
United Kingdom troop plan rebuffed by Germany.

Daily Star: "THE AGE OF THE SAUSAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adela Whittingham

Gen Z is ditching vegan diets - and most likely their sandals as well - and eating more meat again as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.

Including a look at the back page for the sports sections.

The Daily Telegraph: "GERMANY REJECTS PM'S UKRAINE PEACE PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Barnes / Daniel Martin

Chancellor Olaf Scholz leaves leaders meeting as splits emerge over deploying European troops.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/17/germany-rejects-starmer-ukraine-peace-plan

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

16/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 17 February 2025.

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The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER: I'M READY TO PUT TROOPS IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley-Smith / Joe Barnes

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's announcement puts pressure on European leaders at summit in Paris

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/16/keir-starmer-ready-to-put-british-troops-in-ukraine

The Times: "PM WILL ACT AS 'BRIDGE' TO TRUMP IN PEACE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Smyth / Oliver Moody

Europe scrambles to stop Kyiv being abandoned as the US President opens discussions with Russia on ending the war.

Daily Mail: "STARMER FLIES INTO A STORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Europe in turmoil.
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to urgently boost military spending amid a defence crisis in Europe.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14403795

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER FLIES INTO A STORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Europe in turmoil.
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to urgently boost military spending amid a defence crisis in Europe.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14403795

The Guardian: "TALKS LAY BARE TRANSATLANTIC RIFT OVER WAR IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Wintour / Jon Henley / Peter Walker

The sudden transatlantic chasm over Ukraine will be laid bare.
US officials start preliminary talks in Riydah.
Emmanuel Macron hosts European summit.

The Scotsman: "VICTIMS WAIT THREE YEARS FOR JUSTICE IN COURT BACKLOG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Work to drive down crippling delays in Britain's criminal justice system which have left victims of serious crimes waiting 3 years for a verdict.

Daily Star: "HERE COMES THE SUN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Thank God for Friday when a subtropical surge sends temperatures rocketing to 17C.
But first we have to endure Arctic Monday.
Typical British Weather!!!

Financial Times: "EUROPEAN LEADERS HOLD CRISIS MEETING ON UKRAINE AND WIDER DEFENCE PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Foy / Laura Pitel / Anne-Sylvaine Chassany / Max Seddon

Bloc focuses on troops.
Stage set for Trump-Putin summit.
Sir Keir Starmer eyes 'transatantic bridge' role.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/10834f55-5b2a-4d97-9156-e714ce938269

Metro (England): "PUTIN'S WAR OF FIRE AND ICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Drone strike breaks seal at Chernobyl Nuclear Plant with blazes raging inside dome.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/16/nuclear-expert-issues-chernobyl-update-emerges-fires-still-burning-22567966

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