 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 01 June 2026. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. Financial Times: "WALL STREET'S BULLS BET US STOCKS RALLY HAS FURTHER TO GO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Duguid / Harriet Clarfelt Wall Street bulls are betting that the rally in United States stocks has further to run, shrugging off concerns that huge gains for shares linked to Artificial Intelligence are a sign that Stock Markets are overheating.  Metro (North Edition): "STURGEON: 25FT MOTORHOME? I DIDN'T SPOT IT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she never saw the £125,000 motorhome her husband bought with stolen money from Scottish National Party as it was parked at the back of her in-law's house. FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/31/nicola-sturgeon-says-husband-hid-100-000-motorhome-beside-parents-home-28589229  The Guardian: "MANDELSON FILES SHOW NO MITIGATION OF SECURITY CONCERNS OVER TOP US JOB" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Henry Dyer / Pippa Crerar A tranche of government documents about Peter Mandelson contains no record of any measures taken to mitigate serious security concerns over his appointment as Washington DC ambassador. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/may/31/mandelson-files-no-mitigation-of-security-concerns-us-ambassador  Glasgow Times: "FLEET FURY OVER £34M BIN LORRY BILL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan Anger is growing over Glasgow City Council’s soaring spending on cleansing Public Transport vehicles after a Glasgow Times investigation revealed almost £34 million has been spent on leasing, hire, maintenance and repairs over the past five years.  Daily Star: "SAVE 3 LIONS!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Daily Star are backing Three Lions as England National Team's football song – despite claims the "It’s Coming Home" anthem is arrogant.  Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "MORGAN AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Mikel Arteta has Morgan Rogers in his sights as he forms his Summer plan to build on this season’s success for Arsenal Football Club.  The National: "WORLD CUP HERE WE COME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Ferguson Scotland's National Team has flown out from Glasgow Airport to a Florida training base ahead of their first FIFA World Cup since 1998. Steve Clarke's men have departed two weeks before facing Haiti in Boston, with teen Tyler Fletcher called up after Billy Gilmour's injury. FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/sport/26153225.5-photos-show-scotland-squad-ahead-flight-world-cup-america  The Times: "REFORM VOTE IN UNIONS AT SAME LEVEL AS LABOUR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Maguire Trade Union members are now as likely to support Reform UK as The Labour Party, according to "damning" polling that their leaders say proves “the working class have abandoned” Sir Keir Starmer's party.  The Times (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA'S WARNING TO ENGLAND" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Ziegler A FIFA clampdown on players wrestling before a corner or free kick is taken could impact on England at the World Cup after tactics used by Thomas Tuchel's team were highlighted as an example of those that would be targeted at the tournament.  Edinburgh Evening News: "LISTED STATUS HALTS FLAT PLAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson Residents of a problem block of flats which could be saved from demolition by a move to give it listed status have voiced their anger at City Of Edinburgh Council's decision to halt its plans to buy the affected homes.  Daily Express: "CANCER HOPE FOR MILLIONS AS DRUG DOUBLES SURVIVAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler A new daily pill has been hailed as the Holy Grail in fighting Pancreatic Cancer. The drug, Daraxonrasib, targets the mutated KRAS gene, which is found in more than nine in 10 pancreatic tumours.  Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "ARTETA WANTS MOR" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Mikel Arteta has Morgan Rogers in his sights as he forms his Summer plan to build on this season’s success for Arsenal Football Club.  Scottish Daily Mail: "AND STILL SHE WON'T SAY SORRY!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Howarth Nicola Sturgeon has refused to apologise to SNP donors over the embezzlement scandal. The former First Minister, and leader of Scottish National Party has also said she will not help the party, currently running Scottish Parliament, recoup the missing £400,000 by handing back gifts bought by her estranged husband Peter Murrell.  The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES LOOKS AT PFI TO FUND NEW TOWNS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a return to Tony Blair-style Private Sector deals to fund major building projects, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.  The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "FERGUSON JIBE AT ARSENAL" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jason Burt Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised Arsenal Football Club's defensive tactics in losing Champions League finals to Paris Saint-Germain.  The Scotsman: "MCCONNELL IN CALL FOR BOTH PARLIAMENTS TO PROBE SNP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn There should be a joint Inquiry between Holyrood and Westminster into Peter Murrell's embezzlement of Scottish National Party funds, a former First Minister has said.  Daily Mail: "YOU'VE NOT WON ANYTHING YET, ANDY!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie Andy Burnham was accused of behaving like a 'Prime Minister in waiting'. The self-styled 'King Of The North' posed for photos at Great Manchester Run.  Daily Mirror: "PRECIOUS GIFT OF TIME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler A new daily pill has been hailed as the Holy Grail in fighting Pancreatic Cancer. The drug, Daraxonrasib, targets the mutated KRAS gene, which is found in more than nine in 10 pancreatic tumours.  Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "MORGUN ROGERS" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Mikel Arteta has Morgan Rogers in his sights as he forms his Summer plan to build on this season’s success for Arsenal Football Club.  The Times Scotland: "STURGEON I'M SUFFERING FOR A CRIME I DIDN'T COMMIT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Watson Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she felt like she was “serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit” after her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.  The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "CLARKE CALLS UP FLETCHER FOR SCOTLAND" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ronnie Esplin Scotland boss Steve Clarke has revealed why he bypassed his FIFA World Cup standby list to replace injured Billy Gilmour with 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher.  Metro (South Edition): "STURGEON: 25FT MOTORHOME? I DIDN'T SPOT IT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she never saw the £125,000 motorhome her husband bought with stolen money from Scottish National Party as it was parked at the back of her in-law's house.  
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 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Sunday 31 May 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. The Observer: "LABOUR RIPS ITSELF APART" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Observer Editorial Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair launches a scathing attack on The Labour Party in a major essay, accusing it of “self-delusion” and lacking a coherent plan on AI. It carries responses from Andrew Rawnsley, Rachel Sylvester and Andy Burnham.  The Sunday Times: "STREETING AND HUNT INTERVENE ON GROWTH CRISIS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Glancy / Lara Spirit In an exclusive interview, Wes Streeting (former Health Secretary) has suggested cutting employer National Insurance contributions to encourage businesses to hire more young people.  Sunday National: "'MY DAUGHTER WAS STITCHED UP IN TRIAL'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The National Editorial Clare Hinchcliffe, the mother of Palestine Action activist Zoe Rogers, claims her daughter was unfairly convicted ahead of controversial sentencing.  Sunday People: "ANDREW EMAILS 'SENT TO PALACE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas / Saskia Rowlands Pressure is mounting on Buckingham Palace over a claim they received emails which showed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential information while a Trade Envoy.  Sunday People (Sport/Back Page): "PARIS STUN GUNNERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor Arsenal FC's hearts were broken in Budapest last night. The Gunners were dramatically beaten by Paris Saint-Germain on enalties in Champions League.  The Herald On Sunday: "SENIOR ACADEMIC THROWS THE BOOK AT CURRICULUM IN SCOTTISH SCHOOLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McEnacey Lindsay Paterson, Emeritus Professor Of Education at University Of Edinburgh, has been analysing education in Scotland noting disappointment over the last 20 to 30 years.  The Mail On Sunday: "BBC BIAS ROW AFTER DESERT ISLAND DISCS 'BANS FARAGE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen BBC have been hit with new allegations of bias following claims Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been 'banned' from appearing on Desert Island Discs.  Sunday Mirror: "KIDS' SOCIAL MEDIA BAN 'WITHIN WEEKS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan A Social Media ban for under-16s could be announced within weeks. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said a move that would block millions of youngsters from apps such as TikTok, SnapChat and Instagram.  Sunday Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "DREAM HAS GUNN" / "SLOT KOPS IT" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Joshua Peck / John Cross Arsenal FC's hearts were broken in Budapest last night. Arne Slot was left stunned yesterday after being sacked by Liverpool FC.  The Sunday Post: "FRESH START" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Sunday Post's Editorial The Sunday Post are joining forces with Press & Journal and The Courier to help High Streets in Scotland become once again the beating heart of the City Centre.  Sunday Express: "'KEIR'S EU RESET WILL KEEP FOOD INFLATION HIGH'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's flagship European Union trade deal threatens to make soaring checkout prices even worse, food and drink manufacturers have warned.  Sunday Express (Sport/Back Page): "GUNNERS MISS POT SHOT" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Arsenal FC suffered Champions League heartache again last night as Paris Saint-Germain defended their crown in Budapest.  The Sunday Telegraph: "BENEFIT CHECKS 'WATERED DOWN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Camilla Turner Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is "watering down" checks on benefits claimants to prevent the Welfare System from collapsing under a record backlog of Mental Health cases.  The Sunday Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "GABRIEL HEARTBREAK" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: The Sunday Telegraph Editorial In the 2026 Champions League Final, Arsenal FC player Gabriel Magalhães missed the decisive penalty as Paris Saint-Germain won 5-4 on penalties in Budapest, Hungary.  Daily Star Sunday: "I DIDN'T CHEAT ON MAYA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Ward Manchester City star Ruben Dias confirmed he has split from Love Island presenter Maya Jama – and insisted he was not unfaithful during their romance.  Daily Star Sunday (Sport/Back Page): "GUNNER STING" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Arsenal FC suffered Champions League heartache again last night as Paris Saint-Germain defended their crown in Budapest.  Scottish The Mail On Sunday: "STURGEON QUITS SCOTLAND... TO LIVE IN ENGLAND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Rodger Nicola Sturgeon has fled Scotland amid the political storm over her husband Peter Murrell's embezzlement of £400,000 from SNP – and has now set up home in London.  The Independent: "THE PRIDE LIST 2026" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Independent Editorial The Independent's Pride List 2026 celebrates UK LGBT changemakers making an impact amid rising challenges for Transgender Rights and Community Spaces. Top honourees include Alan Carr, Meg Jones, Stephanie Lynnette, Bimini, Zack Polanski, and Leah Williamson.   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 29 May 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. The Economist: "THE NEW SHAPE OF WAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial Industrial transformation in East Asia. Don't invade Cuba. How to mint millionaires. Marilyn Monore and dead celebrities.  Metro (South Edition): "BEHIND SPAS!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Connolly Ten members of a cocaine gang who splashed their profits on lavish lifestyles will swap wellness spas for prison bars - after being jailed for a total of 52 years.  Evesham Observer: "TOWN HOTEL HAS HOSTED ITS FINAL ASYLUM SEEKER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans The Evesham Hotel has finally closed their doors to refugees after four and a quarter years of providing contingency accommodation for Asylum Seekers. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/end-of-evesham-asylum-hotel  Daily Mail: "DECISION THAT WILL 'CONDEMN THOUSANDS TO DEATH'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller Thousands of men risk being 'condemned into an avoidable death' after government advisers rejected calls for a major Prostate Cancer screening programme.  The Bolton News: "SUPPLY TEACHER TOOK 'UPSKIRT' PICTURES OF SCHOOLGIRLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson An ex-Supply Teacher from Greater Manchester has pleaded guilty to child sex offences, including upskirting and voyeurism, following a police investigation. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26145738.ex-supply-teacher-guilty-upskirting-bury-bolton-schools  The National: "FM: I WON'T LET WESTMINSTER OFF THE HOOK ON INDYREF" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn First Minister John Swinney has said he is looking at a "range of tactics" to "make it impossible" for the United Kingdom's Government to refuse handing Scotland the powers to hold an independence referendum. FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26146212.john-swinney-next-independence-uk-government-snub  Solihull Observer: "PARTNERSHIP MEANS IT'S LOOKING GOOD FOR THE PROM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason Glamorous outfits were hung with care to make sure Prom Night dreams come true for 100 Year 11 pupils. Ninestiles, an academy, joined forces with non-profit comany Madrina to ensure no young person missed Prom Night due to the expense of an outfit.  Morning Star: "GENERATION LOST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir More than a million young people are not in work or education, a major report found, warning of a "lost generation". Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn warned that a "whole-system failure" has led to nearly one in seven 16 to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training, known as Neets. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/more-million-young-people-not-work-or-education-major-report-finds  Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "SINNER'S FRENCH OPEN ENDS IN SHOCK DEFEAT" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial Title favourite Jannik Sinner dramatically succumbed to the Paris heat as his hopes of a first French Open title ended.  Kidderminster Standard: "CAMPAIGNS AIM TO SAVE TOWN POST OFFICE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith A petition has been launched to save the Post Office in Bewdley after it was announced that plans are in place for the service to close alongside the town's Morrisons. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/bewdley-post-office-petition-to-save-critical-service  Daily Record: "SCOT JAILED IN PLOT TO SMUGGLE 3YR-OLD MIGRANT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Suter / Mark McGivern A British man was behind a plot to smuggle a three-year-old girl and four other migrants on a Small Boat from France.  Malvern Observer: "STATUES CELEBRATE LIVES OF TWO KEY PERSONALITIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Two statues have been installed in Malvern to celebrate the achievements of Jenny Lind and Florence Nightingale. Jenny Lind was a world renowned Swedish soprano and Florence Nightingale founded modern nursing.  Scottish Daily Mail: "STURGEON: LIES AT HEART OF MY MARRIAGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Muiris Ó Cearbhaill Former First Minister Of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon yesterday broke cover for the first time since her now estranged husband pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.  Bromsgrove Standard: "FRANKLEY PAEDOPHILE GETS 15 YEARS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Luke Edmonds, a man from Frankley who sexually groomed underage girls online across United Kingdom and then met them for sex has been jailed. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/frankley-paedophile-met-underage-girls-across-uk-for-sex  The Times Scotland: "STURGEON: THIS IS THE WORST WEEK OF MY LIFE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson Nicola Sturgeon said she was having “probably the worst week of my life”and claimed the attacks on her after her estranged husband’s admission that he embezzled £400,000 from Scottish National Party were motivated by sexism.  The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): SFA: CLARKE DEAL NO GAMBLE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant Scottish FA's Chief Executive Ian Maxwell dismissed the notion that there was any element of risk attached to giving Steve Clarke a four-year contract as Head Coach on the eve of FIFA World Cup.  The Yorkshire Post: "JOBS CRISIS FOR YOUNG 'MAY COST UK £125BN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn The lack of opportunities for young people is “the most significant challenge facing the country today”, new Labour grandee Alan Milburn has warned. His report finding the crisis is costing United Kingdom £125 billion a year.  The Times: "BURNHAM BACKS STATE CONTROL IN BLAST AT BLAIR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott Andy Burnham has called for sweeping state intervention, laying out his plans for The Labour Party in a riposte to Sir Tony Blair.  The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ARSENAL WILL STRENGTHEN, SAYS KROENKE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gary Jacob Arsenal Football Club are ready to build a dynasty with Mikel Arteta at the helm after nthey meet Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League final tomorrow.  Coventry Observer: "HOUSING PROVIDER SAYS TOWERS WILL COME DOWN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Hundreds of residents in three ageing Coventry towerblocks are to be rehoused, after a housing association announced they would be demolished. Hillfields House, Douglas House and Paul Stacey House will be dismantled over the next three years. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/hundreds-of-residents-to-be-rehoused-as-ageing-towerblocks-earmarked-for-demolition  The Daily Telegraph: "PROSTATE SCREENING SET TO BE RATIONED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Donnelly Prostate Cancer screening is set to be restricted to a small number of men despite growing calls for a wider rollout. Charities said the recommendation was “condemning thousands to preventable deaths” and would entrench health inequalities for a generation.  The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "WILLIAMS IN QUEEN'S COMEBACK" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Simon Briggs Serena Williams is planning a sensational comeback on the grass courts of Queen’s Club next week. The 23-time grand-slam singles champion, generally agreed to be the greatest player of the Modern Age, has been out of the game since an emotional departure at the 2022 US Open.  Droitwich Standard: "TOWN BRACED FOR NINE DAYS OF FUN AND LAUGHTER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris Droitwich will be filled with laughter for the next nine days when the annual Rik Mayall Comedy Festival (RMCF) returns. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/rik-mayall-comedy-festival-2026-all-you-need-to-know  Daily Star: "TOP BOFF'S WORLD CUP EBOLA ALERT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton England's FIFA World Cup base has been hit with an Ebola public health alert England's HQ in Kansas City also plays host to Argentina, source of the deadly HantaVirus outbreak.  Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "ART OF GOLD" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal Football Club boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".  Leamington Observer: "POLITICAL STORM AS NET ZERO PLAN IS SCRAPPED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC). WCC’s new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'.  The Guardian: "LABOUR PLANS WELFARE SHAKE-UP AS SCALE OF YOUTH JOBS CRISIS REVEALED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Partington / Peter Walker The Labour Party are poised for a fresh attempt at welfare reform after a major government backed report said youth worklessness was costing Britain more than £125 billion a year.  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "COUNCIL SHAKE-UP SEES CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Redditch Borough Council has had a shake up after the annual general meeting, with Reform UK doing a deal with The Conservative Party to oust The Labour Party from power. Conservative Party member Matt Dormer is now back as Leader, after losing the role in 2023. Craig Warhurst has been appointed Deputy Leader. FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/shake-up-at-redditch-council-as-conservatives-make-deal-with-reform-to-oust-labour  Daily Express: "JEWISH PEOPLE DON'T FEEL SAFE ON BRITISH STREETS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Ashmore Two shock incidents of antisemitic intimidation were last night blamed for the “erasure of Jews and Jewish culture from Britain’s public space”.  Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "I'LL GET ART DEAL DONE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "POLITICAL STORM AS NET ZERO PLAN IS SCRAPPED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC). WCC's new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/warwickshire-county-council-abandons-net-zero-commitments-61754  Daily Mirror: "FLAGS GROUP 'FOUNDER' CHARGED WITH MURDER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy Billy Allison, a founder of the Raise The Colours group filling streets with England flags has been charged with murder  Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "PRICELESS ART" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal Football Club boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".  Stratford Observer: "POLITICAL STORM AS NET ZERO PLAN IS SCRAPPED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC). WCC's new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'. FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/warwickshire-county-council-abandons-net-zero-commitments-61754  The Scotsman: "'THIS HAS PROBABLY BEEN THE WORST WEEK OF MY LIFE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant / Abigail Hayden Nicola Sturgeon said she had been “betrayed” and was having “probably the worst week of my life” after her estranged husband Peter Murrell admitted in court to embezzling more than than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.  Worcester Observer: "STATUES CELEBRATE LIVES OF TWO KEY PERSONALITIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Two statues have been installed in Malvern to celebrate the achievements of Jenny Lind and Florence Nightingale. Jenny Lind was a world renowned Swedish soprano. Florence Nightingale founded modern nursing.   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 28 May 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. Daily Express: "TIME TO SCRAP ED'S NET ZERO 'FANTASY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has attacked Ed Miliband's Net Zero “fantasy” as households are warned of a huge hike in Energy Bills. The former Prime Minister turned his fire on the Energy Secretary's drive to hit Net Zero, despite United Kingdom being responsible for less than 1% of yearly global emissions of greenhouse gases. FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2210398  Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "PALACE IN WONDER LAND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.  Lancashire Telegraph: "'OUR BLUE-EYED BOY - YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan The family of a young boy who died after getting into difficulty in River Ribble has paid tribute to him. Emergency Services were called to Ribchester at just after 14:00 on Tuesday to a report of a concern for safety after a boy had gone into the river and had got into difficulty while swimming with friends. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26143777.familys-heartbreaking-tribute-clayton-le-woods-12-year-old  The Scotsman: "STURGEON'S LAWYER HITS OUT AT 'ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES' CLAIMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant Aamer Anwar said Ms Sturgeon was unaware of her estranged husband's Nicola Sturgeon's lawyer has criticised “armchair detectives” as questions continued to be raised over Peter Murrell embezzlement case. Aamer Anwar said Ms. Sturgeon was unaware of her estranged husband's criminal conduct. FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/nicola-sturgeons-lawyer-hits-out-at-armchair-detectives-over-peter-murrell-case-8643766  The West Australia [Australia]: "GIANT LEAP FOR WA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Sadler Katherine Bennett-Pegg, Australia's first astronaut, has declared West Australia is uniquely placed to play a pivotal role in space exploration. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-wa-is-leading-the-nations-space-ambitions-c-22344911  Daily Mirror: "BE SAFE IN WATER.. OR MORE WILL DIE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy Outdoor swimmers are being urged to take care after nine drownings in four days during the May 2026 heatwave. Seven young people and two adults have lost their lives in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the sea as people take the plunge to cool off in the 35°C heat. FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/heatwave-deaths-swimming-warning-weather-37213506  Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BEST MATE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.  Melton Times: "CELEBRATIONS AS SPORTS CLUB SAVED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie The future of the historic Holwell Sports site has been safeguarded after a deal was struck to buy the land just hours before it was due to be auctioned off. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/11th-hour-bid-secures-future-of-historic-holwell-sports-site-8637484  Daily Star: "GAME OF DRONES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton England's FIFA World Cup base will be guarded by security chiefs armed with “hunter-catcher” drones to stop rival teams spying on training at their tournament HQ in Kansas City. FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/englands-world-cup-base-patrolled-37213297  Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "GREAT MATE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.  Glasgow Times: "THUG JAILED OVER MACHETE ATTACK ON PENSIONER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe A 28-year-old man, Robert Craig, has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years for his role in a gang machete attack on a 67-year-old pensioner in his Glasgow flat. The trio forced entry late at night, striking the victim with a machete and causing serious arm, head and lip injuries. Robert Craig pleaded guilty to Attempted Murder. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26141147.man-jailed-gang-machete-attack-pensioner-glasgow  The Daily Telegraph: "MANDELSON TOLD CABINET HOW TO DO THEIR JOBS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Janet Eastham Lord Peter Mandelson advised numerous Cabinet ministers during his time as ambassador to Washington DC in United States, messages to be released next week are expected to reveal.  The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "BARCELONA'S £70M DEAL FOR GORDON" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike McGrath / John Percy Anthony Gordon is set to join Barcelona in an €80 million (£70 million) deal, marking the first major move of this Summer's Transfer Window.  Messenger Newspapers: "GANG MEMBERS JAILED FOR 'HIGH-VALUE' THEFTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor A gang of criminals has been put behind bars for robbing high-value goods across Cheshire and Manchester by “violently stealing” belongings from people and businesses. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/26139757.gang-behind-terrifying-high-value-robberies-put-behind-bars  The Times: "MINISTERS RAISE HEAT ON PM OVER NORTH SEA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Ben Clatworthy / Stefan Boscia United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from his Cabinet Ministers to rethink The Labour Party's Net Zero agenda.  The Times (Sport/Back Page): "BARCELONA TO LAND GORDON IN £70M DEAL" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martin Hardy / Paul Joyce Anthony Gordon is expected to complete a near-£70 million transfer to Barcelona and the deal could be announced today.  The Spalding & South Holland Voice: "FAMILY LOOKS TO GIVE TYMI BEST LIFE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Rush A Spalding family is raising funds to send their six-year-old son Tymi, who has rare Sturge-Weber Syndrome, for specialist rehabilitation in Poland. The lively boy functions like a one-year-old, cannot speak or self-feed, and needs 24/7 care due to seizures, strokes, and mobility issues. Past therapy brought improvements, but setbacks reversed them. A local group held a sponsored walk for the £3,000 goal. FULL REPORT: SpaldingVoice.co.uk/family-looks-to-give-tymi-best-life  The Times Scotland: "PRESSURE BUILDS ON 'STOOGE FOR STURGEON'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson The position of Scottish National Party's new Minister For Victims And Community Safety of Scotland has been branded “untenable” after former party officials corroborated claims she had acted as a “stooge” for Nicola Sturgeon and the former First Minister of Scotgland;'s disgraced husband, Peter Murrell.  The Times Scotland (Sport & Back Page) - BARCELONA TO LAND GORDON IN £70M DEAL LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Hardy / Paul Joyce Anthony Gordon is expected to complete a near-£70 million transfer to Barcelona and the deal could be announced today. The Oldham Times: "NO MAYOR OR LEADER AS COUNCIL HITS DEADLOCK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko The first Oldham Council meeting since the Local Elections fell at the first hurdle after failing to vote in a mayor. The Annual Meeting is where the council’s leadership roles are elected and the Mayor Making ceremony takes place. FULL STORY: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/26141271.oldham-council-deadlock-cost-taxpayers  The Yorkshire Post: "ENERGY BILLS SET TO SOAR £221 FROM JULY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn OFGEM's price cap is to rise by, on average, £221 a year from 1 July, due to the energy shock from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/ofgem-price-cap-middle-east-war-8642747  Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO HIDE, MR SWINNEY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon First Minister John Swinney has been blasted for trying to ‘dodgem scrutiny’ after ruling out any further probe into Scottish National Party's financial scandal involving Peter Murrell.  Bury Times: "MAN IS SHOT 'AFTER HE DROVE AT POLICE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor A firearm and drugs have beenfound at a property in Radcliffe following an incident last Friday where police shot a man who drove at Police Officers. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/26133463.man-shot-police-car-drove-directly-officers  Morning Star: "WORKERS PAY TO BANKROLL TRUMP'S WAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir Campaigners have stated that households must not bear the brunt of United States President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran. Energy Bills are set to rise by 13 per cent.  Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "YAPP TAKES CHARGE OF LANDMARK LIONS TOUR" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial It has been announced that Jo Yapp has been appointed Head Coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team for their inaugural tour to New Zealand in 2027.  The National: "SNP: SCOTLAND NEEDS CONTROL OVER ENERGY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Ferguson Westminster cannot be trusted with Scotland's energy, Scottish National Party have said after it was revealed the energy price cap will be increased in July. FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26141382.energy-must-scotlands-hands-snp-say-uk-energy-price-cap/  State Times [India]: "LG DIRECTS DGP TO BOLSTER ANTI-NARCOTICS TASK FORCE WITH ADDITIONAL MANPOWER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed Jammu & Kashmir Police and UT Administration to further intensify the crackdown against the narco-terror ecosystem operating within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/lg-directs-dgp-to-bolster-anti-narcotics-task-force-with-additional-manpower  Daily Mail: "LABOUR RISKING A 'LOST GENERATION' OF JOBLESS YOUTH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Sophie Church / Claire Ellicott The Labour Party are to be warned that they must reform welfare or condemn a 'lost generation' of young people to a life on the dole.  The Bolton News: "WOMAN, AGED 92, SCAMMED OUT OF £8,000" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Regent A 92-year-old woman has been left too frightened to trust anyone after fraudsters posing as Police Officers convinced her to hand over more than £8,000 in cash.  Daily Record: "EVIL VILE LIAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Suter Abuse victims have hit back after Patricia Robertson, their sadistic former teacher, accused them of lying about her.   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 27 May 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. The Times: "LURCH TO LEFT PUTS BRITAIN AT RISK, BLAIR TELLS LABOUR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott Sir Tony Blair has said The Labour Party risks consigning United Kingdom to “relegation from the Premier League of nations” and warned against a leftward shift in the race to succeed Sir Keir Starmer.  The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ENGLAND'S DRONE DEFENCE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Ziegler England’s FIFA World Cup base will be protected by anti-drone experts armed with “hunter-catcher” drones aimed at preventing security threats and spying missions.  The Daily Telegraph: "BLAIR: STARMER HAS NO PLAN FOR BRITAIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Gutteridge / Dominic Penna Sir Tony Blair has said that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has no plan to fix Britain as he launched an unprecedented attack on The Labour leader's record in office.  The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "MITCHELL A DOUBT FOR BOKS CLASH" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Charles Richardson Alex Mitchell is a serious doubt for Nations Championship Tests after suffering a hamstring injury during England's mini-camp last week.  The National: "'THIS IS NOT DEMOCRACY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliars Scotland's newly elected Parliament in Holyrood has called for Westminster to devolve the powers which would allow it to hold a second Scottish Independence Referendum.  Metro (South Edition): "MY BRO'S 7 MONTHS IN DUBAI HELLHOLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford The family of a British dad who claims he has been tortured in a Dubai jail are begging United Kingdom's Government to find out why Ryan Pepper was arrested. FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/26/british-dad-tortured-hellhole-dubai-jail-family-begging-proof-safe-28523185  Metro [North Edition] (Sport/Back Page): "TIME LEFT TO WIN PLACE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison Steven Naismith insists starting places are still up for grabs in Scotland's FIFA World Cup opener against Haiti. Steve Clarke's squad gathered ahead of their first Training Session.  Daily Star: "LADYBOYS IN BLUE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Easton Undiecover cops masqueraded as ladyboys in frocks at a Street Dance Festival. It's Police Force's latest crime-fighting strategy after dressing as builders, lion dancers and even a dragon.  Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "A GREAL LIFELINE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross Incoming Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to hand a lifeline to outcast Jack Grealish.  Scottish Daily Mail: "DO US ALL A FAVOUR AND JUST PARK IT!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon First Minister John Swinney faced ridicule after launching another push for Scottish Independence based on ‘security and prosperity’ amid Scottish National Party's recent fraud scandal.  The West Australian [Australia]: "BRIDAL PARTY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul Drama erupted as six ISIS brides and their 13 children arrived back in Australia. Two women and seven children flew into Melbourne. Four brides and six children arrived in Sydney. The group was escorted through a back door at the international airport where footage shows a scuffle breaking out. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/second-isis-brides-group-set-to-touchdown-within-hours--c-22337700  Glasgow Times: "'COLD FEET' HITMAN JAILED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Finlay James Richards, a hitman who agreed to murder a British gangster, was jailed for seven and a half years today after he pulled out of the planned shooting and returned to Liverpool. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26138465.hitman-james-richards-jailed-plot-murder-glasgows-ryan-carvill  Daily Express: "STEP UP KEIR TO STOP KIDS DYING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris A grieving mum has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act now on Social Medcia restrictions for under 16s to stop more deaths.  Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "COME BACK JACK" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross Incoming Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to hand a lifeline to outcast Jack Grealish.  The Bolton News: "WARNING OVER PARK FIRES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan Hot weather has sparked a warning after a park was left with burn damage and scorched grass. Earlier this month park-goers raised complaints after more than 14 fire sites were found strewn across Moses Gate Country Park in Farnworth.  Daily Mirror: "THE RIGHT DECISION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Tom Pettifor Top judges will review a controversial decision not to lock up two teenage rapists. The boys were spared custodial sentences for attacking two girls aged 14 and 15 in a decision which caused public outrage.  Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BE BOLD EAGLES" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor Oliver Glasner insists Crystal Palace can soar to Conference League glory tonight – and then win the Europa League next season as well.  The Times Scotland: "SNP CULTURE 'ALLOWED CORRUPTION TO FLOURISH'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / Tom Boothman The SNP enabled a culture which allowed “corruption to flourish”, a former member of its ruling body has claimed, after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband, Peter Murrell, pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 of party funds.  The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "SHANKLAND'S TROPHY PLEDGE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gavin McCafferty Lawrence Shankland has targeted regular silverware with Rangers after securing his “dream” move to Ibrox.  Morning Star: "COURTS DEGRADING BRITONS' RIGHT TO PROTEST - REPORT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Courts are "degrading the right to protest" with 256 Palestine and climate protesters jailed for 136 years since 2019, an expert report has revealed. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/britains-political-prisoners-courts-degrading-protest-rights-new-study-shows  Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "PALACE TARGET PERFECT ENDING UNDER GLASNER" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial Captain Dean Henderson has challenged Crystal Palace to "finish the movie" when their Conference League final brings the curtain on Oliver Glasner's glittering spell in South London.  The I Paper: "'BRITAIN AT RISK OF BECOMING IRRELEVANT' - BLAIR TURNS ON LABOUR RIVALS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell Sir Tony Blair has launched a broadside against Sir Keir Starmer and his jostling leadership rivals by saying Labour has “no coherent plan” and that Britain risks becoming “marooned on an island of irrelevance”.  The Yorkshire Post: "MOTHER'S WARNING AS BOYS DIE IN WATER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Finan Young people have been warned not to risk their lives by going into open water during hot weather, after two teenagers died in the Yorkshire area over the Bank Holiday weekend.  The Guardian: "RUSSIA RELENTLESSLY TARGETING UK INFRASTRUCTURE, SPY CHIEF WARNS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Sabbagh Russia is relentlessly targeting Britain's infrastructure and democracy while there is only a narrowing technological window to stay ahead of first-developing China.  Daily Record: "BRING NIC TO BOOK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon Pressure was growing on Nicola Sturgeon as her critics demanded a Holyrood Inquiry into Peter Murrell's shameful fraud. People want to see her give evidence about SNP's missing funds.  Lancashire Telegraph: "DEALERS' 'LAVISH LIFESTYLE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad Ten members of a drugs gang that distributed and supplied cocaine across East Lancashire have been jailed for more than 52 years combined. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26140664.10-burnley-drugs-gang-jailed-52-years  Edinburgh Evening News: "'SPEECHLESS' AT PALS' £10K HELP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Fergusson John Laidlaw from Danderhall was left paralysed from the waist down. He's recovering in Glasgow. His friend Colin Darling is raising cash for an accessible home.  The Independent: "WHY LABOUR MUST RETURN TO THE RADICAL CENTRE TO REVERSE BRITAIN'S DECLINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Sir Tony Blair Sir Tony Blair warns The Labour Party are "playing with fire" over United Kingdom's future and too weak to rejoin European Uunion in a major essay slamming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government. He urges a radical centre policy reset amid leadership speculation. FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/tony-blair-labour-leadership-starmer-brexit-b2983713.html   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 26 May 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. Financial Times: "IRAN ENERGY SHOCK STARTS TO SQUEEZE REAL WAGES IN WORLD'S RICH COUNTRIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Delphine Strauss / Claire Jones Pay packets of workers are shrinking in relation to prices in a growing number of rich countries as the energy shock unleashed by the Iran War chokes off a mascent recovery in real wages. Real wages are shrinking in more rich countries as the Iran War’s energy shock halts their recovery.  Daily Express: "'MIGRANTS WILL GET HALF OF ALL NEW HOMES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Newbury Almost half of the new homes built since Labour took power have been cancelled out by the housing demand created by net migration, damning new figures show. FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2209277  Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "DE ZERBI OR DISASTER" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Conor Gallagher says Roberto De Zerbi save his Tottenham Hotspur career - and his Football Club - from disaster. The midfielder for Spurs "thanks God" Zerbi came in when he did.  The Scotsman: "GUILTY: MURRELL BEHIND BARS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol / Alistair Grant / Catriona Stewart Senior SNP figures are facing mounting questions after former Chief Executive Peter Murrell admitted embezzling hundreds of thousands of pounds from the party.  Metro (South Edition): "BANK HOTTEST DAY MONDAY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford Millions have enjoyed - or endured - a record-breaking Bank Holiday Monday, with a scorching 34.8°C making it the hottest day ever recorded in the month of May.  Scottish Daily Mail: "HOW ON EARTH DID STURGEON NOT KNOW?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon / Dan Barker Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell was locked up yesterday after admitting embezzling thousands of pounds from SNP. Scottish Daily Mail asked the four hundred thousand pound question: How did Nicola Sturgeon not know?  Daily Star: "ENGLAND KIT HITS THE FAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton A new app can detect if a replica football shirt is real or fake. KitLegit will help fans after Britain was flooded with dodgy strips ahead of the World Cup.  Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "THANK GOD SQUAD" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Conor Gallagher says Roberto De Zerbi save his Tottenham Hotspur career - and his Football Club - from disaster. The midfielder for Spurs "thanks God" Zerbi came in when he did.  The Times Scotland: "MURRELL FACING YEARS IN JAIL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / Marc Horne / John Boothman Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband Peter Murrell is facing years behind bars after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from SNP to bankroll a "lavish lifestyle he could not afford".  The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "SAUDI BOXING CHIEF WANTS TO BUY DERBY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kershaw / Matt Lawton The man behind Saudi Arabia's takeover of boxing wants to buy Derby County. It is understood that the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) are aware of Turki Al-Sheikh's interest in the Championship club, but both organisations declined to comment when approached by The Times.  The Independent: "DRUG DEATHS IN JAILS HAVE SOARED NO FIGURES REVEAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Clare Martin Drug Dealers are "operating with impunity" in Britain's prisons, a watchdog has warned, as new figures show drug-related deaths have soared to a record high. FULL REPORT: http://INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/crime/prison-drugs-crisis-deaths-soar-b2968322.html  Daily Record: "I KNOW NOTHING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon Nicola Sturgeon said she knew nothing as Peter Murrell was locked up after admitting embezzling £400,000 from Scottish National Party when he served as their Chief Executive.  Morning Star: "IT'S SPIRALLING OUT OF CONTROL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Record NHS spending on private firms to analyse diagnostic scans is "spiralling out of control" amid soaring demand and a lack of in-house capacity. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/record-nhs-spending-outsourcing-scan-analysis-spiralling-out-control  Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "GUARDIOLA LEAVES CITY WITH LOVE AND LEGACY" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editiorial Former football manager Pep Guardiola promised to call his successor as he prepares to hand over the managerial reins at Manchester City. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/guardiola-call-successor-after-leaving-man-city  The National: "'A TERRIBLE BREACH OF TRUST'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbi Garton-Crosbie Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.  The Daily Telegraph: "STURGEON 'MUST COME CLEAN' OVER HUSBAND'S £400K" THEFT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Johnson Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to "come clean” over what she knew about her husband embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.  The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "FERNANDES SLAMS KEANE 'LIES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Ducker Bruno Fernandes accused Roy Keane of peddling “lies” about him as the Manchester United captain tore into his arch critic.  Daily Mirror: "REVOLTING REPULSIVE REFORM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn Reform UK sparked fury by defending a By Election candidate who made vulgar remarks about Carol Vorderman. M P Danny Kruger claimed Robert Kenyon's comments were private.  Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "DEVINE INTERVENTION" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Conor Gallagher says Roberto De Zerbi save his Tottenham Hotspur career - and his Football Club - from disaster. The midfielder for Spurs "thanks God" Zerbi came in when he did.  The Times: "SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE NEW SMOKING, MEDICS WARN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward / Ben Clatworthy Social Media is the new smoking, medical leaders have declared, putting the Prime Minister under increasing pressure to commit himself to a ban for under-16s.  The Times (Sport/Back Page): "SAUDI BOXING CHIEF WANTS TO BUY DERBY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kershaw / Matt Lawton The man behind Saudi Arabia's takeover of boxing wants to buy Derby County. It is understood that the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) are aware of Turki Al-Sheikh's interest in the Championship club, but both organisations declined to comment when approached by The Times.   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 25 May 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. Daily Express: "CRIMINALS ARE TAKING OVER OUR HIGH STREETS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zak Garner-Purkis Violent criminal gangs are taking over High Streets using a number of "Turkish Barbers” and vape shops as brazen fronts for illegal activities, experts have warned.  Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "AGONY AND ECSTASY" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Darren Wells Tottenham Hotspur held their nerve on the final day of Premier League season to avoid relegation and send West Ham United down to the Championship.  The Scotsman: "COST-OF-LIVING OVERTAKES NHS AS BIGGEST CONCERN FOR SCOTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery The Cost Of Living Crisis is now the biggest issue for people in Scotland, overtaking National Health Service for the first time in three years.  The Times: "MONEY FOR PARENTS TO SPUR YOUNG INTO WORK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Geraldine Scott Families on benefits could be paid hundreds of pounds a month to stop them discouraging their teenage children from taking apprenticeships. Ministers are considering grants in cases where those aged 16 and 17 can cause their parents to lose money by leaving education.  The Times (Sport/Back Page): "RELEGATION FOR WEST HAM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Shepard Nuno Espírito Santo could offer no clarity on his future after West Ham United were relegated from Premier League.  Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP: WE'LL NEVER CUT BACK £7BN BILL FOR BENEFITS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon The SNP will never slash Scotland's runaway £7billion benefits bill, the Finance Secretary said yesterday.  Morning Star: "PM JOINS OUTCRY OVER BOYS SPARED CUSTODY FOR RAPING TWO GIRLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec A court ruling sparing two boys from jail time after they raped two girls was called "appalling" by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as campaigners condemned the decision and Attorney General opened a review of the sentences.  Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "BITTERSWEET WIN FOR IRONS FAILS TO SAVE THEM FROM RELEGATION" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial Despite West Ham giving it their all on a boiling hot Sunday and beating Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur's win over Everton kicked The Irons out of Premier League.  Daily Star: "THE LONELIEST HOUSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan Edwards Alan Edwards and Daily Star are launching a "Sherlock Homes" campaign with Empty Property Hunters to end the scandal of 260,000 uninhabited properties that could help solve the nations's housing crisis.  Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "DE GREAT HOUDINI" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Daily Star Editorial Roberto De Zerbi hailed the “best day" of his career as Tottenham Hotspur held their nerve to avoid relegation and send West Ham down.  The Independent: "HOPES RISE FOR NEW PEACE DEAL TO END THE US-IRAN WAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft Donald Trump has warned that Tehran "must" understand it cannot have a Nuclear Weapon as the two sides edge towards a potential peace deal. United States say they are close to reaching an agreement.  The Times Scotland: "MONEY FOR PARENTS TO SPUR YOUNG INTO WORK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Geraldine Scott Families on benefits could be paid hundreds of pounds a month to stop them discouraging their teenage children from taking apprenticeships. Ministers are considering grants in cases where those aged 16 and 17 can cause their parents to lose money by leaving education.  The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "SHANKLAND TO MAKE SHOCK RANGERS MOVE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland has agreed a deal to join Rangers subject to a medical which will take place within days.  Daily Mirror: "RUSSIAN SPIES... FOR REAL, NIGE?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan Nigel Farage faces more questions over his finances after he claimed Russian spies hacked his Mobile Phone to expose a secret £5million "gift" from a CryptoCurrency billionaire.  Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "DE ZERBI GOES BANANAS!" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Darren Wells The Hammers secured a 3-0 win over Leeds but it was not enough as Spurs beat Everton 1-0 to stay up on a day boss Roberto De Zerbi described as "the best in my career".  The I Paper: "'EMBARRASSING' TEXT TO EXPOSE MINISTERS' COSY RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANDELSON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Wheeler An "embarrassing" tranche of messages set to be released in the next fortnight will expose the "cosy relationship" between Government ministers and disgraced peer.  The Daily Telegraph: "IRAN TO GIVE UP URANIUM FOR PEACE, SAYS US" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal that will reopen Strait Of Hormuz and see Tehran surrender a stockpile of highly enriched uranium, a United States official has said.  The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "DE ZERBI: THIS CAN'T HAPPEN AGAIN" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Law / Jason Burt Roberto De Zerbi warned Tottenham Hotspur's owners they must never let the Football Club's Premier League survival go down to the final day of the season again.  Daily Mail: "SOFT JUSTICE MAKES POLICE 'CARETAKERS FOR CRIMINALS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber Police will be 'caretakers in the community for criminals' under The Labour Party's soft justice reforms, a policing leader has warned.  The Guardian: "US CLOSE TO PEACE DEAL WITH IRAN AS TRUMP FACES FURY FROM OWN PARTY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Wintour Donald Trump defended himself against criticism from fellow Republicans as he appeared on the verge of agreeing a deal with Iran to end the war.  Financial Times: "TRUMP WARNS US WILL NOT RUSH INTO PEACE DEAL WITH IRAN AS TALKS DRAG ON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lauren Fedor / Bita Ghaffari / Neri Zilber / Andrew England Donald Trump has told United States negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran that would lead to reopening Strait Of Hormuz.  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Sunday 24 May 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. The Observer: "POLITICAL FOOTBALL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gabriel Gatehouse The Observer's Front Page explores a Conspiracy Theory: Did the CIA poison England goalkeeper Gordon Banks before the 1970 World Cup quarter-final to sabotage them against West Germany?  Sunday Mail: "DYING OAP HOUNDED OVER 38P BILL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Hyland Robert Walsh, a terminally ill pensioner, has been threatened with court action by Scottish Power over an outstanding 38p bill.  The Independent: "EU MEMBERSHIP CAN BE FAST-TRACKED TOP OFFICIAL SAYS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke European Union could fast-track Britain's return to the bloc if it decided to rejoin, dispelling suggestions United Kingdom would be pushed to the back of the queue if it tried to reverse Brexit. FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-rejoin-referendum-wes-streeting-b2981880.html  Scottish The Mail On Sunday: "MY PHONE WAS HACKED BY MOSCOW SAYS FARAGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims Russian spies hacked his phone to obtain details of his controversial £5million gift from a crypto billionaire.  Scottish The Mail On Sunday (Sport/Back Page): "TIME TO DECIDE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gary Keown Celtic manager Martin O'Neill will meet Dermot Desmond to discuss his future over the coming week after admitting the Football Club should go for a younger coach if their focus is on moving forward with a new, long-term project.  Sunday People: "FREE KICKS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kieran Horn United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sent a letter to TNT Sport urging Champions League broadcaster to make the final between Arsenal Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain free-to-air.  Sunday People (Sport;/Back Page): "HELLO! / GOODBYE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: James Whaling / Alex James Oli McBurnie fired Hull back to the Premier League with a dramatic late winner at Wembley. Pep Guardiola bows out of English football this afternoon after taking charge of his beloved Manchester City for the final time.  The Herald On Sunday: "'A CULTURE OF DEREGULATION' CITY BLAZE VAPE SHOP HAD NEVER BEEN INSPECTED FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kathleen Nutt No health and safety inspections were carried out at a Vape Shop in Glasgow where a devastating fire broke out earlier this year. Leading architect Alan Dunlop blames 'underfunding and near abandonment of health and safety enforcement by local authorities'.  Daily Star Sunday: "3 LIONS ON MY SSSSHIRT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Stadiums at FIFA World Cup are to get quiet rooms – for supporters who hate cheering. Fans overwhelmed at matches will be able to use a sound-proof studio showing anything but the actual football.  Daily Star Sunday (Sport/Back Page): "LION IN WAITING" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Alex James Pep Guardiola has refused to rule out one day taking the England National Team job or returning to Manchester City.  The Sunday Telegraph: "FARAGE I'LL SCRAP TAX PAID ON OVERTIME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Camilla Turner Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has pledged to axe Income Tax on overtime as he vowed to "make work pay". If Reform UK wins the next General Election, people who earn less than £75,000 and work overtime above a 40-hour week would pay no Income Tax on their extra hours.  The Sunday Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "GUARIOLA: I TRUST CITY WILL BE CLEARED OVER 115 CHARGES" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: James Ducker Pep Guardiola says he retains complete "trust" in Manchester City hierarchy when they say the Football Club will be exonerated in their land-mark “115 charges” court battle with Premier League.  The Sunday Post: "THE WOMAN WHO DIED TWICE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katherine Sutherland Shelagh Warwick-Illius faked her own death and vanished from an English Channel ferry 42 years ago. Despite searches, no trace was found and she was declared dead. However she lived under a new identity for over two decades.  Sunday Express: "'WE'LL AXE TAX ON OVERTIME!'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson Nigel Farage last night made a bold bid for the support of working Britons with a promise to scrap tax on overtime when in government. People who earn less than £75,000 and have worked a 40-hour week will not pay tax on further hours worked under his plans for power.  Sunday Express (Sport/Back Page): "DAY OF RECKONING" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Joshua Peck Tottenham or West Ham will wave goodbye to the Premier League this afternoon.  The Sunday Times: "ANDREW FACES ALLEGATION OVER 'ASCOT INCIDENT WITH WOMAN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dipesh Gadher Police investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are examining an allegation that he behaved inappropriately towards a woman at Royal Ascot.  Sunday Mirror: "FARAGE'S HAVEN US ON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Simon Murphy Nigel Farage's Reform UK pockets a fortune from people or companies with offshore links, analysis reveals.  Sunday Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "THANKS, PEP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex James Pep Guardiola waves goodbye to Premier League and Manchester City today.... but we may not have seen the last of him.  The Mail On Sunday: "MY PHONE WAS HACKED BY MOSCOW SAYS FARAGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims Russian spies hacked his phone to obtain details of his controversial £5million gift from a crypto billionaire.   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Saturday 23 May 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. Daily Express: "'PEOPLE NEED TO EXPLAIN WHY THEY DID NOT ACT'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves A rape gang victim abused from the age of 12 wants the police and care staff who failed her to face a criminal probe. "Girl One" said that otherwise the Grooming Gangs Inquiry was “pointless”, adding: "People need to explain why they didn’t act".  Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "HAULED OVER THE COLE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Cole Palmer has been branded a 'failure' after missing out on England's squad for the FIFA World Cup. Thomas Tuchel ruthlessly axed Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.  Edinburgh Evening News: "DEMOLITION HALTED OVER LISTED STATUS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson Plans by City Of Edinburgh Council to demolish a problem block of flats in the city's Gorgie area have been thrown into chaos after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) said the building was likely to be listed. Lancashire Telegraph: "FOUR HOSPITALISED AFTER HORROR CRASH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan Four people, including two children, were taken to a local Medical Facility following a multi-vehicle crash on a major Ribble Valley road. Emergency Services were called just before 16:00 yesterday to the A59 at Gisburn, close to the junction with Strawberry Fields, following a report of a crash. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26130526.a59-gisburn---four-seriously-injured-following-crash  Scottish Daily Mail: "'SCARED' SNP RISK OIL JOBS DISASTER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Glackin The Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has accused First Minister John Swinney of 'running scared' from The Green Party over Scottish National Party's failure to back two controversial oil and gas developments.  Scottish Daily Mail (Sport/Back Page): "PUNCHER'S CHANCE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Calum Crowe Neil Lennon insists his Dunfermline team will show no fear as they bid to defy the odds and cause a huge Scottish Cup shock against Celtic at Hampden this afternoon.  Daily Star: "WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE JUDITH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bekka Barnard Travel show pioneer Judith Chalmers has died aged 90. Her family, said: "After 60 years of broadcasting with countless adventures... she's left a suitcase full of memories".  Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "ICE-COLD TUCHEL" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Cole Palmer has been branded a 'failure' after missing out on England's squad for the FIFA World Cup. Thomas Tuchel ruthlessly axed Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.  The Times Scotland: "REWIND FOR ECONOMIC RUIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward Britain faces an "economic catastrophe" as young adults "rewired" by Smart Phones are trapped in worklessness, a government review has found.  The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "LENNON LET'S WRITE OUR OWN HISTORY" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Anthony Brown Neil Lennon has challenged his Dunfermline players to write themselves into the history books alongside Scottish football greats like Jock Stein and Alex Ferguson.  The Guardian: "UK SEEKING SINGLE MARKET FOR GOODS - BUT EU SAYS NO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Rankin / Rowena Mason Ministers have pitched to create a single market for good with European Union at the cornerstone of an ambitious attempt to reintegrate British trade into Europe.  The National: "TYCOON IN FALSE CLAIM THAT 60% OF SCOTS INCOME TAX IS PAID BY SUPER-RICH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards Multi-millionaire Tom Hunter has been urged to correct his "highly misleading claim" that just 250 super-rich individuals pay 60% of all Scottish Income Tax.  The Bolton News: "WHITES FANS IN WEMBLEY TRIP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Regent Thousands of Bolton Wanderers fans heading to Wembley this weekend can now plan where to eat, drink and travel before the League One play-off final against Stockport County. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/sport/26129458.bolton-wanderers-wembley-pubs-coach-guide-weekend  The Scotsman: "SNP GIVEN 100 DAYS TO REVEAL PLAN TO SAVE NORTH SEA JOBS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery Britain's Oil And Gas Industry has demanded the new SNP government sets out its “full-throated support” for the sector in the coming days.  Daily Mail: "BURNHAM PLOTS NEW TAX RAID ON MIDDLE ENGLAND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Church / James Tapsfield / Claire Ellicott Andy Burnham paved the way for a new tax grab on Middle England. Millions of families could face soaring bills as The Labour Party leadership hopeful vowed to overhaul Council Tax.  Daily Record: "NEVER FORGET HEROES OF IRAQ" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton Mac McLaren, an Iraq War hero, has promised never to forget about comrades still haunted by it 15 years on.  Daily Mirror: "THE BOYS OF '26" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Lines England Coach Thomas Tuchel put the team first in choosing his FIFA World Cup squad – just like Sir Alf Ramsey did 60 years ago, says an expert.  Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "TUCHEL BURNS COLE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Cole Palmer has been branded a 'failure' after missing out on England's squad for the FIFA World Cup. Thomas Tuchel ruthlessly axed Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.  Morning Star: "BURNHAM: I WILL BRING BACK THE LABOUR OF OLD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec Andy Burnham has promised voters that he will restore The Labour Party to the party "they used to know" as he officially launched his campaign to make his return in Westminster.  Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "SABALENKA LAUNCHES PROTEST AGAINST OPEN" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial Aryna Sabalenka cut short her Press Conference at French Open as leading players protested against the tournament. She, along with Jannik Sinner and 18 others are pushing for a higher percentage of revenue. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/sabalenka-cuts-press-conference-short-protest-against-french-open  The Times Saturday: "REWIND FOR ECONOMIC RUIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward Britain faces an "economic catastrophe" as young adults "rewired" by Smart Phones are trapped in worklessness, a government review has found.  The Times Saturday (Sport & Back Page): "TUCHEL: PALMER FAILED TO PROVE IT" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Hamzah Khalique-Loonat / Paul Joyce Thomas Tuchel has said that he refuses to select players just because they are big names after omitting Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden from his FIFA World Cup squad.  The Daily Telegraph: "£300 TAX ON YOUR SUMMER STAYCATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Brennan / Ollie Corfe Families visiting Britain's best-loved tourist spots face a holiday tax of as much as £300 under a Labour Party "cash grab" to prop up struggling councils.  The Daily Telegrah (Sport/Back Page): "TUCHEL TAKES AIM AT ENGLAND EXILES LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Law / Rob Bagchi / Mike McGrath Cole Palmer: "Not good enough". Phil Foden: "Where does he play?" Harry Maguire: "‘Criticism was unnecessary". Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 22 May 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. The Economist: "A STARSHIP ENTERPRISE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial This weeks edition calculates the tax from Donald Trump's second term as United States President. A look into the current Premier League chaos. And alternatives in dealing with ongoing conflicts in Middle East.  Metro [South Edition]: "IMMIGRATION: IT'S TIT FOR STAT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro The number of extra people living in United Kingdom has fallen to its lowest level this century. Official figures show that there are 171,000 more people arriving than leaving.  Malvern Observer: "THREAT TO JURY TRIALS BRINGS OUT PROTESTORS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne The Jury Alliance and Defend Our Juries protested outside Worcester Crown Court, claiming the Government are dismantling the cornerstone of British constitution.  Daily Mirror: "ANDREW COPS IN SEX CRIME PROBE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Pettifor Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over potential misconduct in a public office are assessing claims of sexual offences.  Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "TUCHEL'S HAD HIS PHIL" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Ivan Toney has received a sensational FIFA World Cup call-up – but Manchester City star Phil Foden has been axed. England boss Thomas Tuchel will include Toney in his 26-man squad which he names today.  Bromsgrove Standard: "DEVELOPMENT PLANS PROMPT RESIDENT FEARS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Traffic, congestion, fears over a loss of greenbelt land, and concerns over the potential loss of the town's Golf Club have been among your responses to the Local Plan consultation in Bromsgrove. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/housing-traffic-and-golf-club-future-fears-your-bromsgrove-local-plan-views  Morning Star: "BE A BIT BRAVER ON PRICE CRISIS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray Ministers must be bolder in tackling the Cost Of Living Crisis, Paul Nowak (TUC General Secretary) has warned. Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a package of measures to ease the impact of spiralling prices. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/be-bolder-tackling-cost-living-crisis-tuc-tells-labour  Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "SPURS BOARD FACES FAR REVOLT AS DROP LOOMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial Fan group Change For Tottenham plan to protest after Sunday's final match of the season with Everton regardless of whether relegation is avoided.  Coventry Observer: "CARE BOARD REOPENS ADULT ADHD TESTING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris ADHD referrals for over-25s are once again available in Coventry and Warwickshire. NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has reopened referral routes for ADHD and autism patients of all ages. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/adult-adhd-referrals-reopen-in-coventry-and-warwicksire-61577  The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER IN ELECTION FRAUD ROW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Gordon Rayner / Genevieve Holl-Allen Angela Rayner has become embroiled in a row linked to alleged electoral fraud at her local council. Four men and a woman, all aged between 23 and 47, were arrested yesterday morning on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud, Greater Manchester Police said.  The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "PALMER, MAGUIRE AND FODEN FACE WORLD CUP HEARTBREAK" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike McGrath / Matt Law / Jason Burt Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are expected to miss out on a place in England's National squad for the World Cup in the United States, while Thomas Tuchel's decision to drop Harry Maguire has brought an angry response from the Manches-ter United centre-back and his mother.  Hull Daily Mail: "ACUN'S PRIDE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barry Cooper Hull City owner Acun Ilicali reflects on what will be a bittersweet occasion for him at Wembley (as the team prepares for the playoff final against Middlesbrough). FULL REPORT: HullDailyMail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hull-city-owner-acun-ilicali-10969180  Hull Daily Mail (Sport/Back Page): "GOOD LUCK LADS!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Smailes Hull City head to Wembley as the forgotten party in Spygate. While the Spying Scandal has engulfed Middlesbrough and Southampton, The Tigers have stayed focused and low-key as they prepare for Saturday's play-off final.  Financial Times: "SPACEX, OPENAI AND ANTHROPIC IPOS TO TRIGGER WALL STREET TRADING FRENZY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Steer / Harriet Clarfelt / Stephen Morris / Emily Herbert The blockbuster listings of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are set to prompt an unprecedented wave of Stock Market trading.  Stratford Observer: "VILLAGERS BLOCK PLANS FOR 10,000 NEW HOMES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins People power has won the day after the scrapping of plans for some 10,000 new homes near Stratford. FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/campaigners-celebrate-the-scrapping-of-plans-for-a-new-town-in-south-warwickshire  Daily Express: "STOP RUNNING AWAY FROM THE BREXIT QUESTION ANDY!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown Labour Party leader hopeful Andy Burnham legged it when asked about Brexit - as his stance on European Union haunts his bid for 10 Downing Street and become Prime Minister of United Kingdom.  Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "DIALLING TONE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Ivan Toney has received a sensational FIFA World Cup call-up – but Manchester City star Phil Foden has been axed. England boss Thomas Tuchel will include Toney in his 26-man squad which he names today.  The Yorkshire Post: "CALLS INCREASE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA BAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Teachers and parents are struggling with the "fallout" of excessive Social Media use, education leaders warn. Calls intensify over a ban for children aged under 16.  The I Paper (Sport/Back Page): "'GUTTED' MAGUIRE LEFT OUT OF WORLD CUP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Peach Harry Maguire says he is "shocked and gutted" to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's FIFA World Cup squad. Reports detailed that Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have also missed out.  Droitwich Standard: "COUNTY'S SIGNALS INTENT TO IMPROVE A38 LIGHTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Campaigners are celebrating after improvements are set to be carried out to improve traffic at the A38 Copcut junction. Concerns centred around the lights at the junction, which currently operate on a fixed timer, leading to long delays along the A38. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/a38-copcut-junction-improvements-to-help-improve-traffic  The Scotsman: "SWINNEY FACES 'RACE AGAINST TIME' TO GROW THE ECONOMY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn Business leaders have warnedn First Minister John Swinney that he faces a “race against time” to make growing Scotland’s economy the "defining priority" of his new government.  The Bolton Times: "LABOUR MEMBER IS NEW COUNCIL LEADER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Dougherty Akhtar Zaman, a Councillor from The Labour Party, has been elected Bolton Council leader for 2026 and 2027. Bolton Councillors elected Akhtar Zaman to be their new leader yesterday (May 20), after the recent Local Elections left Bolton leaderless. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26126162.bolton-council-elects-labour-cllr-zaman-new-town-leader  The Times (Sport/Back Page): "NO MAGUIRE OR PALMER AT WORLD CUP" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Paul Joyce / Matt Lawton / Paul Hirst / Jonathan Northcroft Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire are the high-profile omissions from Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup next month, with Ivan Toney set to be handed a surprise recall after a year in the international wilderness.  Arab News [Saudi Arabia]: "WE'LL NEVER GIVE UP OUR URANIUM, IRAN SAYS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial Iran's controversial stockpile of highly enriched uranium will never allowed to leave the country, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said.  Arab News (Sport/Back Page) [Saudi Arabia]: "CHAMPIONS" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial Al Nassr have been crowned champions of the Roshn Saudi League for the 2025/2026 season. The victory marks another domestic title for the Cristiano Ronaldo-led side.  Daily Record: "LOUTLANDER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind Outlander star Caitriona Balfe has been blasted for branding a town an "armpit". The actor spoke amid claims neds terrorised the crew in Shotts.  Leamington Observer: "DEVELOPER WANTS TO BUILD 1,100 NEW HOMES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Plans are in the pipeline to build more than 1,000 new homes on the outskirts of Leamington. The properties are being proposed to be built on land near Kenilworth Road.  The Guardian: "LONDON MAYOR BLOCKS MET'S AI DEAL WITH CONTROVERSIAL TECH FIRM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Booth A £50 million Metropolitan Police Deal with the controversial United States technology company Palantir has been blocked by Sadiq Khan, sparking a bitter row between the offices of Scotland Yard and London's Mayor.  The West Australian [Australia]: "ASPIRATION KILLER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has lashed out at critics of his broken-promises Budget for running a "campaign build on lies". One of West Australia's top business leaders warned the tax charges "punish aspiration" and adds to existing policy uncertainty in energy and industry relations.  The West Australian (Sport/Back Page) [Australia]: "HARLEY'S PARTY" / "SUCCESSION" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Xavier Ellis / Craig O'Donoghue The West Australian are offering readers a choice of back pages tomorrow, pitting West Australia's AFL rivals against each other. One celebrates Fremantle’s surging form ahead of the clash with St. Kilda at Optus Stadium, entitled "SUCCESSION". The other throws a colourful “HARLEY’S PARTY” for West Coast star Harley Reid's 50th game.
The National: "CALL AS VOTE SET ON FM'S INDYREF MOTION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbi Garton-Crosbie First Minister John Swinney will bring a motion on Scottish Independence to a Holyrood vote on Tuesday inside Scotland's Parliament in United Kingdom. FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26128282.first-minister-announces-date-holyrood-scottish-independence-vote  Kidderminster Standard: "TWINS TO SADDLE UP IN MEMORY OF THEIR DAD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris Twins from Kidderminster will take on a gruelling Ironman France challenge next month to raise funds for three charities which helped them when their dad died. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-twins-to-take-on-ironman-france-for-charities-which-helped-them-after-dads-death  Daily Mail: "POLLING FRAUD IN RAYNER CONSTITUENCY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Tozer / James Tapsfield Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that ive people have been arrested over allegations of Electoral Fraud in former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's constituency.  Evesham Observer: "MUM-OF-FOUR CALLS FOR CANCER-GENE TESTING AT YOUNGER AGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans Ellie Sullivan from Honeybourne is campaigning for earlier access to genetic testing for Breast Cancer risk, after being diagnosed earlier this year with the disease. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/honeybourne-mum-of-four-in-campaign-for-earlier-testing-of-cancer-risk  Edinburgh Evening News: "'DAMNING' REPORT ON POLICE STATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum McCormack A Police Station in Edinburgh has been urged to review its staffing levels after a "damning" inspection report found pressures led to compromised routine tasks.  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "CARE BOARD REOPENS ADULT ADHD TESTING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris ADHD referrals for over-25s are once again available in Coventry and Warwickshire. NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has reopened referral routes for ADHD and autism patients of all ages. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/adult-adhd-referrals-reopen-in-coventry-and-warwicksire-61577  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "IN NEED OF NEW SEATS? HAVE I GOT PEWS FOR YOU" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne A church in Redditch is preparing to give its Victorian pews a new lease of life, as part of plans to make Grade II listed building more flexible, welcoming and usable for worship and community activities.  Financial Times [USA Edition]: "SPACEX, OPENAI AND ANTHROPIC IPOS TO TRIGGER WALL STREET TRADING FRENZY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Steer / Harriet Clarfelt / Stephen Morris / Emily Herbert The blockbuster listings of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are set to prompt an unprecidented wave of Stock Market trading.  Solihull Observer: "MAYOR PLEDGES £20M FOR TOWN CENTRE PLAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason The redevelopment scheme to transform Mell Square has been given a £20million boost. West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker made the announcement at the UKREIIF real estate show in Leeds as part of his on-going drive to secure vibrant futures for the region's Town and City Centres. FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/mell-square-master-plan-given-20m-boost  Lancashire Telegraph: "COCAINE GANG JAILED FOR TOTAL OF 41 YEARS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad Five members of a cocaine gang that operated across East Lancashire making almost £700,000 across more than 11,000 deals have been jailed. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26125606.blackburn-cocaine-gang-jailed-combined-37-years  Worcester Observer: "THREAT TO JURY TRIALS BRINGS OUT PROTESTORS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne The Jury Alliance and Defend Our Juries protested outside Worcester Crown Court, claiming the Government are dismantling the cornerstone of British constitution.  |
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