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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 01 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

31/7/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 01 August 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Independent: "NOW NURSES AND GPS THREATEN STRIKE AS NHS BRACES FOR WINTER CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas

NHS patients face months of Winter strikes as nurses and GPs are the latest to threaten walkouts if their pay demands are not met.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/nurses-doctors-strike-streeting-nhs-bma-b2799470.html

Lancashire Telegraph: "ROW OVER COMPLEX NAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A new row has erupted over a controversial £12.6 million health and fitness project - this time over what it should be called.
It comes after a senior Hyndburn Conservative said the Leisure Centre at Wilson Sports Village should have been named after one of the European Championships-winning Lionesses, not a former Labour councillor.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25354960.hyndburn-hub-naming-row-tory-says-call-lioness

Financial Times: "MICROSOFT MARKET VALUE TOUCHES $4TN AS US TECH STOCKS SURGE TO FRESH HIGHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Herbert / Ian Smith / George Steer

Microsoft hit $4TN in Stock Market captitalisation as a United States tech share surge that also pushed Meta's stock up 12 per cent.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/884cb7a1-7bf6-4726-a91b-c0a14fcc1edf

The I Paper: "NO NEGOTIATION WITH TERRORISTS: STARMER DEFENDS ULTIMATUM TO ISRAEL - BUT WON'T ISSUE ONE TO HAMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick

Benjamin Netanyahu is unlikely to cut off sharing of Israeli intelligence with the United Kingdom despite the major diplomatic row over Keir Starmer’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state.

FULL REPORT: http://INews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-wont-lose-israeli-intelligence-despite-netanyahu-fury-gaza-3834796

The I Paper (Sport): "WOAKES WORRY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Chris Stocks

The sight of a distraught Chris Woakes crumpled in a heap on the boundary edge after he appeared to dislocate his left shoulder late on the opening day of this final Test against India was the last thing England needed.
England's mixed bag of bowlers are in big trouble against India.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-india-mixed-bag-bowlers-big-trouble-3837306

Leicester Mercury: "MAN, 76, IS HELD OVER SUSPECTED POISONING AT SUMMER CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dylan Hayward

A pensioner has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison after multiple children fell ill at a Summer Camp in Stathern, near the Melton area of Leicestershire.
A major investigation has been launched in connection with the incident.

FULL REPORT: LeicesterMercury.co.uk/news/local-news/poisoning-arrest-made-after-leicestershire-10388797

Metro (North Edition): "PARA TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT GAMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

A record number of Paralympic Sport medals will be up for grabs at next Summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
There are set to be 63 medals of each colour handed out.

The Guardian: "THE MATHEMATICS OF STARVATION - HOW ISRAEL CAUSED A FAMINE IN GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Graham-Harrison

The mathematics of famine are simple in Gaza.
Palestinians cannot leave.
Israel knows how much food is needed.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/jul/31/the-mathematics-of-starvation-how-israel-caused-a-famine-in-gaza

The Yorkshire Post: "NURSES SET TO VOTE ON STRIKES FOR BETTER PAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Waites

Patients could face wide scale disruption across the NHS after a vote paved the way for nurses to be balloted over Industrial Action.

Morning Star: "WE STAND HERE NOT AS ACCUSED BUT AS ACCUSERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Supporters gathered outside the Westminster Magistrates' Court as Palestine protest organisers pleaded not guilty to charges, highlighting that they are "the accusers, not the accused".

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/we-stand-here-today-accuser-not-accused

Morning Star (Sport): "PAQUETA CLEARED OF SPOT-FIXING CHARGES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

West Ham confirm Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of misconduct charges related to breaches of FA betting rules.
The Brazilian was charged by The FA.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/west-hams-paqueta-cleared-spot-fixing

The Bolton News: "EARLY BUS BAN LIFTED FOR FREE PASS HOLDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari

Pensioners will be able to use their free Bus Pass whenever they like as changes come into force.
This will affect passengers of Bolton's Bee Network, amongst other Public Transport providers in Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25338200.free-bus-pass-60s-update-following-petition

The Times: "1 IN 8 OF ALL PRISONERS WERE BORN OVERSEAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

The number of foreigners in prisons for serious violent, sexual, and theft offences has surged over the past year.

The Times (Sport): "ENGLAND'S FEARS FOR WOAKES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Ammon

Chris Woakes' participation in cricket for the rest of the series-deciding final Test against India is in serious doubt.

Metro (South Edition): "'POISONED' AT THE SUMMER CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley / Barney Davis

A pensioner has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at a Summer Camp after eight were taken to a local Medical Facility.
A 76-year-old man was arrested at a pub nearby on suspicion of poisoning children at the Summer Camp in Stathern, Leicestershire.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/31/eight-children-rushed-hospital-summer-camp-poisoning-man-76-arrested-23799455

The Scotsman: "ANGER AS HUGE WINDFARM GETS THE GO-AHEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

An offshore wind farm which developers say could be the world's biggest has been approved by the Scottish Government.
Scottish ministers had been urged to reject plans for Berwick Bank - an offshore wind farm that conservationists have predicted would kill tens of thousands of seabirds.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/one-of-worlds-biggest-wind-farms-with-307-turbines-approved-near-edinburgh-by-snp-ministers-5250851

Daily Express: "RECORD NUMBER OF FOREIGN SEX OFFENDERS IN BRITISH PRISONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Record numbers of foreign thieves, thugs and Sex Offenders are languishing in United Kingdom prisons.
It costs £360million a year to keep a total of 6,673 convicted overseas nationals behind bars.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2089608

Daily Express (Sport): "PAQUETA CLEARED"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Alan Smith / Simon Mullock

Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of betting breaches by The Football Association following a two-year investigation into allegations he deliberately received yellow cards in four fixtures.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/sport/football/2089502

Scottish Daily Mail: "ANGER AS SNP BACKS BIGGEST WIND FARM ON PLANET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

The ‘largest’ offshore Wind Farm in the world could be built in the north of Britain after The SNP Government granted planning permission.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14960335

Daily Star: "ROO ARE YOU?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Furious Wayne Rooney fans slammed Tom Brady – the best US quarterback of all time – after he questioned Match Of The Day pundit Roo’s “work ethic” as Birmingham manager.

Daily Star (Sport): "STRIKERS"

Daily Mail: "PROOF STARMER'S SMASH THE GANGS CAMPAIGN'S A JOKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rory Tingle / Harriet Line

Keir Starmer's pledge to 'smash the gangs' was in tatters on Thursday night after a new record was set for Channel crossings.
More than 25,000 migrants have now arrived in the United Kingdom in small boats this year, the earliest the milestone has been hit.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14960425

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 31 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

30/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 31 July 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Daily Star: "SHARON'S TEARS FOR HER OZZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Ozzy Osbourne's heartbroken widow Sharon Osbourne is supported by Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne at Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham surrounded by fans chanting his name.

Daily Star (Sport): "TOXIC WASTE DUMP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Luke Shaw says Ruben Amorim's hardline stance on his placer is what is needed to cure the 'toxic' atmosphere at Old Trafford and take Manchester United back to the top.

Warrington Guardian: "CAMPUS IS SET FOR 400 HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A planning application has been formally submitted detailing the plans to redevelop the University of Chester’s former Padgate campus.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25338488.plans-submitted-build-400-homes-closed-padgate-university-campus

The Independent: "ARAB NATIONS URGE HAMAS TO DISARM AND END GAZA RULE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

Arab nations have taken the unprecedented step of asking Hamas to lay down its arms and surrender control of Gaza.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt called for the terrorist group to "disarm" and disband. It is the first time these countries have condemned Hamas and demanded it play no part in the future of Palestine.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/world/palestine-israel-hamas-qatar-egypt-saudi-arabia-b2798929.html

Fife Free Press: "REMARKABLE GIFT FOR GALLERIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A woman's love of childhood visits to a Fife museum and art gallery and her lifelong wish that it continues to benefit the people of her town led her to leave it almost £250,000 in her will.
Jean Treleavan Hubbard's generous bequest will help Kirkcaldy Galleries' centenary celebrations.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/how-a-womans-love-of-art-led-to-ps250000-bequest-to-fife-gallery-and-museum-5241962

Daily Express: "NEW CLUES TO LOCATION OF MOORS MURDER VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

Pages thought to be missing from Moors killer Ian Brady's memoir may reveal where he buried Keith Bennett.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2088755

Daily Express (Sport): "RISE FOR THE ASHES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike Walters

Ben Stokes promised England he will be fit for The Ashes this Winter after being ruled out on medical grounds.

Glasgow Times: "'THIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

The future of a Glasgow business is uncertain after as ongoing Scottish Water works have forced it to temporarily close.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25353202.glasgow-business-forces-close-due-scottish-water-works

The Daily Telegraph: "HEATHROW CHAOS TO BRING DAYS OF DELAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gareth Corfield / Tim Sigsworth / Christopher Jasper

Hundreds of thousands of passengers across the United Kingdom are suffering travel chaos after an Air Traffic Control failure grounded planes in the middle of the school Summer Holidays.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/30/london-airspace-shuts-heathrow-gatwick-failure

The Yorkshire Post: "TASKFORCE SET TO FIGHT CRISIS IN EDUCATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

A new task force has been launched to improve how people with a Learning Disability are supported.
The IPPR Inclusion Taskforce will being together leading experts in education.

Morning Star: "STARMER'S PALESTINE PLEDGE SLAMMED AS TOOTHLESS GESTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's conditional recognition of the Palestinian statehood was dismissed as "gesture politics" that won't stop Israel's starvation of Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/empty-gestures-fool-no-one

Morning Star (Sport): "STOKES CONFIDENT FOR ASHES DESPITE INJURY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

England captain Ben Stokes insists he will be fit to lead his side's Ashes charge, despite being ruled out of the series decider against India yesterday with a serious shoulder injury.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/stokes-confident-ashes-despite-injury

The Oldham Times: "TENTS REMOVED FROM TOWN HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

Oldham homeless camp dispersed and council building blocked off.
A homeless camp on the doorstep of Oldham’s town hall has been moved on and the area blocked off by council staff.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25341271.oldham-homeless-camp-dispersed-council-building-blocked-off

Metro (South Edition): "SHARON'S TEARS FOR HER OZZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pierra Willix

Sharon Osbourne was emotional while greeting fans of her husband, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, at his funeral procession.
The musician was laid to rest in Birmingham today, with thousands of mourners lining the streets of his hometown.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/30/mourners-line-streets-birmingham-ahead-ozzy-osbournes-funeral-23787890

Metro (North Edition) [Sport]: "RODGERS DEMANDS 'QUALITY' SIGNINGS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Brendan Rodgers admitted Celtic need 'quality' reinforcements - and revealed he hopes new signings before they open their Premiership defence against St. Mirren on Sunday.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/search/?q=brendan+rodgers#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=BRENDAN%20RODGERS%20%2F%20CELTIC%20%2F%20NEW%20SIGNINGS&gsc.sort=date

Reading Today: "BEACH BOYS PERFORM AT ENGLEFIELD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Hillman

In Review: A huge crowd at Englefield House for The Beach Boys' only show in United Kingdom of 2025.
A special occassion following Brian Wilson's death earlier this year.

FULL REPORT: RDG.TODAY/in-review-a-huge-crowd-at-englefield-house-for-the-beach-boys-only-uk-show-of-the-year

The Times: "PALESTINE VOW BREAKS LAW, CLAIM TOP LAWYERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Ali Mitib / Geraldine Scott

Some of Britain's most prominent lawyers have warned Sir Keir Starmer that the government's pledge to recognise Palestine State risks breaking International Law.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/palestine-pledge-could-break-the-law-top-lawyers-warn-starmer-3lx0mv6lk

The Times (Sport): "I COULDN'T RISK ASHES PLACE, SAYS STOKES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Ammon

Ben Stokes will miss the final Test Match against India after tearing a muscle in his right shoulder.
Ollie Pope will be drafted in as Acting Captain for the first time since December.
England have made some changes to their overall team.

Lancashire Telegraph: "FOUR LOCKED UP FOR 'COWARDLY' ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Four men from a gang of seven who inflicted a violent homophobic attack on two men outside Blackburn Train Station have been jailed.

Daily Mail: "SHAME ON YOU, STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natalie Lisbona / Andy Jehring

Victims of the October 7 atrocities told Keir Starmer there can be no recognition of a Palestine State until every hostage is free.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14953869

Melton Times: "OUR GLORY GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The founder of a thriving village Football Club for women and girls is expecting another surge in interest in the game following Sunday's latest stunning success for the England Lionesses.
Asfordby Amateurs Ladies Girls and Inclusive FC already has 18 teams.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/girls-football-club-ready-for-new-surge-of-interest-after-lionesses-latest-glory-5246685

Scottish Daily Mail: "SCOTS MP'S SICKENING INSULT TO ISRAEL HOSTAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

A Scottish MP has been condemned for 'despicable' comments justifying Hamas holding innocent Israelis hostage as it’s ‘the only bargaining power’ the terror group has left.
Angus MacDonald provoked outrage after claiming if the terror group released the hostages they seized in 2023 then Israel would 'obliterate' Palestine.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14955941

Knutsford Guardian: "STILL HOLDING HANDS AFTER 78 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Knutsford couple celebrate incredible 78th wedding anniversary.
A devoted Audrey Geary and John Geary still hold hands after being married for an incredible 78 years.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25332455.knutsford-couple-celebrate-incredible-78th-wedding-anniversary

Andersonstown News: "CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

100,000 expected as Féile An Phobail gets under way.
Féile announce a free concert will take place on Sunday 3 August in Falls Park.
FakerMaker, Made Of Stone, Creedance Clearwater Review, Black Rose and Euphoria have been confirmed to perform.

FULL REPORT: BelfastMedia.com/feile-rocks-free-rock-concert-set-for-falls-park-on-sunday

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "VANDALS STEAL CHURCH PAVING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A church that is due to celebrate its 200th anniversary this year was hit by vandalism with thousands of pounds worth of sandstone stolen from its grounds.
St. George's Church, in Tyldesley, which dates back to 1825 and is a Grade II listed building, was targeted in the shocking incident in the early hours of Thursday 24 July.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25349583.st-georges-church-tyldesley-devastated-vandalism

Jewish News: "RECOGNISE REALITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted that he was "unequivocal" about the need for a Palestinian state, but stressed that it needed to be part of a "wider plan which ultimately results in a two-state solution and lasting security for Palestinians and Israelis".

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/voice-of-the-jewish-news-performative-geopolitical-gestures-will-not-bring-about-the-two-state-solution

Bury Times: "FOOTBALLER'S DEATH WAS 'NATURAL RULING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

An inquest into the death of Emily Rachel Wilcock has concluded that the Bury football player's sudden death at the age of 27 was due to natural causes.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25346968.bury-footballers-death-27-due-natural-causes

The Scotsman: "SCOTS OIL FIRM WARNS STAFF OVER CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

A company "at the forefront of decommissioning oil and gas facilities in Scotland has told staff it faces closure.

St. Helens Star: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'LION' AND 'GIANT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Everyone at Liverpool St. Helens FC, a Rugby Union club, are currently in mourning following the passing of their Club President Ray French who died at the age of 85 on Saturday 26 July 2025.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/sport/25350553.ray-french-liverpool-st-helens-rugby-club-pays-tribute

The Bolton News: "GREEN FOR GO AS TOWN GETS A CASH BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeil

Bolton has received a cash injection of more than half a million pounds to help transform the way people of Greater Manchester travel.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25341150.bolton-pilot-new-ways-getting-people-electric-cars

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "SOLAR FARM FIRM'S VICTORY ON APPEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A Solar Farm developer has overturned a ban on dumping 1.34 million cubic metres of builders' spoil in Winnington after planning permission was refused.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25342533.winnington-solar-farm-developer-wins-appeal-cwac

The Messenger: "FIRMS FACE CHARGES FOR ROADWORKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Companies carrying out roadworks could face daily charges for disrupting busy roads during peak hours.
Under the proposed "lane rental" plans, businesses will be incentivised to carry out works outside peak times.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25336232.bolton-roadworks-face-charges-lane-closures

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 30 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

29/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 30 July 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER 'REWARDING HAMAS ON PALESTINE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Amy Gibbons

The United States and Israel accused Sir Keir Starmer of rewarding Hamas after he announced a plan to recognise Palestine as a state.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/29/us-joins-israel-accusing-starmer-rewarding-hamas

Glasgow Times: "MUM AND BABY APPEAR AT HOMELESS SHELTER NEEDING HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

A mother with her months-old baby had to seek help at a charity-run homeless shelter in Glasgow this week.
The young woman turned up at the Homeless Project Scotland shelter in Merchant City with another child in her pram.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25350832.mother-baby-turned-homeless-shelter-glasgow

Daily Express: "BANK WARNED TO CUT RATES TWICE TO BOOST ECONOMY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Interest Rates should be cut twice more this year to help Britain's sluggish economy, IMF chiefs have insisted.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'WE DESERVE TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT STEVIE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Milton

Plea from a family of a man who died in Police Custody.
The family of a man who died in Police Custody have made a 'heartfelt appeal to the public' to come forward if they saw Stevie Brown in the hours before his death.

Metro (South Edition): "'LABOUR'S LOW BLOW'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Reform Party UK leader demands an apology for rival's remarks he says are "absolutely disgusting".
Nigel Farage has demanded a Cabinet Minister apologises for accusing him of siding with Sex Offenders such as the late BBC presenter Jimmy Savile.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/29/tech-secretary-suggests-nigel-farage-side-jimmy-savile-online-law-23777924

The Independent: "STARMER TELLS ISRAEL UK WILL RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Maroosha Muzaffar / Steffie Banatvala / Kate Devlin

UK Prime Minister reaffirms the government's long-standing position to recognise a Palestinian State as part of a two-state solution.
Sir Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom will recognise Palestine before the United Nations General Assembly in September unless Israel ends the "appalling situation" in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/gaza-palestine-starmer-cabinet-meeting-trump-israel-latest-updates-b2798167.html

Wirral Globe: "TRIBUTES AFTER IBIZA TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

A Wirral man who passed away while on holiday in Ibiza has been described as a "kind-hearted soul" in a tribute from his family.
Stan-Lee Connor, 20, from Birkenhead, died on 3 July 2025, after he had been on a night out with friends while staying on the Spanish island.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25339591.family-seeking-answers-tragic-death-wirral-man-ibiza

Financial Times: "REEVES' IMPATIENCE FOR FULL REVOLUT APPROVAL TRIGGERS CLASH WITH BAILEY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Murphy / George Parker / Laith Al-Khalaf / Ashley Armstrong / Caroline Binham

Bank Of England's Andrew Bailey intervened to stop a meeting that Rachel Reeves tried to secure.

The Yorkshire Post: "ONE IN FIVE PUPILS FAIL TO GET KEY CANCER JAB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

More and more children are leaving school in Yorkshire without getting an important Cancer Vaccine.
Experts say is due to vaccine hesitancy and fatigue from CoronaVirus Pandemic.

Morning Star: "PROTESTERS PUT DITHERING PM TO SHAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre / Ceren Sagir

Hundreds of activists held a "pots and pans" protest outside the emergency Cabinet Meeting in Downing Street as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that Britain would recognise a Palestinian state, unless Israel meets certain conditions.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/hundreds-hold-pots-and-pans-protest-against-gaza-genocide-outside-downing-street

The National: "PALESTINIAN STATE PLAN 'AN INSULT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison

Keir Starmer has bowed to pressure and has pledged to recognise State Of Palestine in September.
The United Kingdom Prime Minister told an emergency Cabinet Meeting that Britain would follow France's lead.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25350702.keir-starmer-commits-recognising-palestinian-state-pressure

The Guardian: "UK TO RECOGNISE STATE OF PALESTINE UNLESS ISRAEL COMMITS TO CEASEFIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

The United Kingdom will formally recognise the state of Palestine this September as a result of the "increasingly intolerable" situation on the ground in Gaza, unless Israel abides by a ceasefire and commits to a two-state solution in the Middle East.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/29/uk-to-recognise-state-of-palestine-in-september-unless-israel-holds-to-a-ceasefire

The Bolton News: "SEX OFFENDERS 'NEED LONGER JAIL SENTENCES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Milton

The Court Of Appeal has been told that recently-convicted Sex Offenders from Blackrod should have their sentences increased.
Nine men were jailed for their participation in performing Sex Abuse on a teenage girl.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/national/25350296.nine-men-abused-girl-sentences-increased-court-appeal-told

Daily Record: "DRAM YANKEE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall

John Swinney has urged Donald Trump to roll back tariffs on Scotch Whisky as they met over breakfast.
The Scottish First Minister of Scotland spent an hour with the American President from United States.

The Times: "ISRAEL BLASTS STARMER OVER RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Richard Spencer / Chris Smyth

Sir Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will join France in formally recognising Palestine State unless Israel takes action to end the "appalling" situation in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-uk-recognise-palestine-tf59wpv3f

Daily Mail: "STARMER'S 'REWARD FOR HAMAS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Israel has accused Keir Starmer of rewarding Hamas's 'monstrous terrorism' after he bowed to Labour pressure to recognise a Palestinian state.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14952423

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER'S 'REWARD FOR HAMAS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Israel has accused Keir Starmer of rewarding Hamas's 'monstrous terrorism' after he bowed to Labour pressure to recognise a Palestinian state.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14952423

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: tuesday 29 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

28/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 29 July 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Daily Star: "THE BEAUTIFUL DAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Football came home yesterday... and headed straight for 10 Downing Street for party.
And Daily Star are leading calls for Sarina Wiegman to be made a Dame, for the entire squad to get gongs - and for team mascot Reggie to get a juicy bone.

The Irish World: "IRELAND AMONG MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRIES IN EUROPE FOR FOOD AND DRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

If you're back in Ireland for holiday this Summer doing the food shopping and you get a nasty shock at the checkout - you're not imagining it.

Metro (North Edition): "TRUMP VOWS 'SCOTLAND WILL THRIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

United States President Donald Trump has said he will help Scotland thrive as held trade talks with the country's leader Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

The Yorkshire Post: "PLANNING PLEA OVER UK'S WATER 'SCANDAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stuart Minting

Environment Secretary Steve Reed has underlined the need for sweeping changes in planning rules if the mounting issues consumers and farmers are facing over water quality and quantity are to be tackled.
Steve Reed stresses urgent planning rule reforms to tackle water issues for consumers and farmers, requiring sweeping regulatory changes.

Morning Star: "'COMPLETE FRAUD' - ISRAEL AID CLAIMS A LIE, SAY OBSERVERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie / Berny Torre

The crisis in Gaza continued to worsen as Israel maintained its blockage on desperately-needed Humanitarian Aid reaching starving Palestinians.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/they-want-kill-us-and-make-us-kill-each-other

Financial Times: "EU MARKETS REEL AS BLOC'S BIG NATIONS CAST DOUBT ON WASHINGTON TRADE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: FT Reporters

Germany and France hit out at the European Union's long-awaited trade deal with the United States.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d974c264-a3ac-4fdc-a9e1-8f95b49e8bf0

Metro (South Edition): "IT'S COME HOME AGAIN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Goldman

England's triumphant Women's Division were greeted by jubilant fans as they arrived back in the United Kingdom after their historic Euros win over Spain.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/27/will-a-bank-holiday-trophy-parade-england-win-womens-euro-2025-23763401

Glasgow Times: "HOMELESS TEEN PUT IN HOSTEL DORM 'FULL OF MEN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Women are not safe in some of the hotels used to accommodate homeless people.
A brave woman shares her experiences of a Homeless Hotel in the Glasgow area.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25300385.women-not-safe-hotels-calls-single-sex-spaces

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP: "CUT TAXES AND STOP THE BOATS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Crilly / Dominic Penna / Genevieve Holl-Allen

United States President Donald Trump has told United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that he should cut taxes and stamp out illegal immigration to beat Nigel Farage during an hour long Press Conference.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/28/trump-starmer-meeting-scotland

Daily Express: "TRUMP'S 'PRETTY SIMPLE' ADVICE FOR PM..."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Donald Trump told Keir Starmer to cut taxes and crime, protect farmer and slash illegal immigration if he is to have a chance of beating Nigel Farage.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2088056

Daily Mirror: "FOR MY BROTHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Aspinall

Tears flowed at the graduation ceremonies held for murdered Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar.
Charlie Webber collected his brother's Honorary Degree.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nottingham-victim-barnaby-webber-awarded-35632755

The Guardian: "TRUMP URGES ISRAEL TO LET FOOD AID INTO GAZA TO TACKLE 'REAL STARVATION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleni Courea / Libby Brooks

Donald Trump told Israel to allow "every ounce of food" into Gaza as he acknowledged for the first time that there is "real starvation" in the region.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/28/trump-acknowledges-real-starvation-in-gaza-and-tells-israel-to-let-in-every-ounce-of-food

The Scotsman: "'I WANT TO SEE SCOTLAND THRIVE' SAYS TRUMP AMID TARIFF HOPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

United States President Donald Trump said he will "take a look" at Whisky Tariffs ahead of a meeting with United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at his Turnberry Golf Resort in Ayrshire, where he spoke about his love for Scotland and his desire to see the country "thrive".

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/donald-trump-makes-scotch-whisky-didnt-know-comment-as-he-meets-sir-keir-starmer-at-turnberry-5245021

Daily Mail: "TRUMP TELLS STARMER HOW TO SEE OFF FARAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Donald Trump told Keir Starmer to cut taxes and stop the boats if he wants to beat Nigel Farage in the next General Election.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/video/news/video-3483895

Daily Record: "WAIT 50 YEARS FOR INDYREF2"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

Donald Trump claimed Scotland shouldn't hold an Independence Referendum for half a century.
He said in Ayrshire that people in the North of Britain should be 50 or 75 years until the next vote.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/donald-trump-speaks-scottish-independence-35631698

The Times: "TRUMP: CUT TAX TO BEAT FARAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth

President Donald Trump has told Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer to cut taxes and Stop The Boats if he is to beat Nigel Farage in the next General Election.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/donald-trump-keir-starmer-scotland-nigel-farage-taxes-immigration-5fm928gzr

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 25 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

24/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 25 July 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Daily Telegraph: "FARMERS CLOSE AT RECORD RATE AFTER IHT RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tim Wallace

A record number of farms were forced to close for good this year after Rachel Reeves' Inheritance Tax raid made the future of thousands of rural businesses unviable.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/07/24/record-number-of-farms-shut-in-wake-of-inheritance-tax-raid

Coventry Observer: "CITY CHOSEN TO TRIAL NEW BACK-TO-WORK STRATEGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A groundbreaking move to reduce pressure on GPs and help local people back to work will be trialled in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Daily Star: "INCREDIBLE HULK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died aged 71 after suffering a "Cardiac Arrest".
The flamboyant WWE brawler was found dead in his Florida mansionn.
He had been plagued with health problems in recent years.

The Yorkshire Post: "FEARS OF A 'LOST LEARNING' GENERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The COVID-19 Pandemic is still casting a long shadow over millions of children and creating a generation lost to learning.

The National: "CONVICTED US FELON TO ARRIVE IN SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James L. Walker

Flight restrictions have given an indication of when Donald Trump will arrive in Scotland.
Air Traffic Control provider NATS have revealed a number of flying restrictions across the North of Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25339736.timings-donald-trump-visit-scotland-revealed

Lancashire Telegraph: "PAEDO USES VAPES TO GROOM VICTIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Paedophile, Joseph Chapman from Colne, who groomed children as young as 13 with vapes before engaging in Sexual Activity has been jailed for more than a decade.

Daily Mail: "I WON'T CAVE IN TO MILITANT DOCTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller

Wes Streeting took aim at the leaders of today's striking doctors whose five-day walkout is set to inflict 'untold misery' on patients.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14930035

Edinburgh Evening News: "RETAIL CRIME CRACKDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn

More than 40 people have been arrested in connection with retail crime offences in Edinburgh during the first three months of the Retail Crime Taskforce.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/crime/more-than-40-edinburgh-arrests-in-three-months-of-retail-crime-taskforce-with-several-banned-from-city-centre-5235087

The Independent: "NEITHER DEAD NOR ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bel Trew / Alex Croft

Starving Palestinians have described the unfolding horror in Gaza as catastrophic levels of hunger forces them to risk death for aid and trade their personal gold for flour.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/palestinians-gaza-israel-hunger-gaza-starvation-b2794614.html

Droitwich Standard: "EMILIA STRIKES GOLD FOR GB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Emelia Hughes who honed her craft in Droitwich has struck gold for Great Britain in her very first senior appearance at an international archery tournament.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-archer-lands-bullseye-at-first-senior-international-tournament

Financial Times: "TESLA SHARES TUMBLE AFTER MUSK WARNS TRUMP'S ANTI-EV AGENDA WILL HIT PROFIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stephen Morris / Zehra Munir / Joe Miller

Stock dives 37% since December.
Lucrative emissions trade ends.
US President backs carmaker.
Tesla shares fell sharply after the company warned of a "rough" ride from Donald Trump's policies.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/f6a0d9b2-f697-4132-bfe8-f7e688055cee

Bromsgrove Standard: "LEE'S LOSS LEAVES FAMILY DEVASTATED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Heartbroken family members of a Lee Baker who was killed in Rednal have paid tribute to their 'loving son, father, brother and nephew'.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-to-lee-pour-in-after-alleged-murder-in-rednal

Morning Star: "NEW LEFT PARTY 'TO CHALLENGE A RIGGED SYSTEM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana had reaffirmed their intention to launch a new Political Party of the socialist left to challenge a system rigged against working people.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/new-kind-political-party

Evesham Observer: "ANTI-SOCIAL NIGHTMARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Ongoing Anti Social Behaviour and drug-related activity along the riverside parks in Evesham has residents fearful for their lives.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/appeal-following-anti-social-behaviour-following-attack-on-swan-and-duck

Daily Express: "DOCTORS' 5-DAY STRIKE IS A 'THREAT TO LIVES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Hanna Geissler

Striking doctors were accused of threatening patients' lives as they start a five-day walk-out over pay.
Shadow Health Secretary Stuart Andrew has blasted the Industrial Action.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/comment/expresscomment/2086499/striking-doctors-labour-bma

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "LONG JAIL TERM FOR MAN WHO KILLED EX PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Chris Hemming who killed his ex-partner Cheryl Mckenna to death in a brutal attack at their home in Redditch has pled guilty to her murder.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/man-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-ex-partner-in-redditch

The I Paper: "UK READY TO RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATE IN PEACE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald MacIntyre

Recognising the state of Palestine is now the only option for the United Kingdom.
If not now, when?

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/opinion/recognising-the-state-of-palestine-is-now-the-only-option-for-the-uk-3821666

Malvern Observer: "ACTION URGED ON MENACE OF DANGEROUS DRIVERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Frustrated councillors are calling for Warndon Villages to be included in a clampdown on speeding and car racing.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/calls-for-warndon-villages-to-be-included-in-clampdown-on-speeding

The Scotsman: "SCOTLAND 'WILL BE HEARD' ON TRUMP VISIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maryn McLaughlin

Scotland will have "a platform to make its voice heard on the issues that matter" during Donald Trump's high profile visit to the North of Britain.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/donald-trump-will-get-warm-welcome-from-uk-government-in-scotland-says-minister-5239791

The Bolton News: "HEALTH CHIEFS' PLAN FOR DOCTORS STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

Health bosses have released advice on the best ways residents can access Healthcare Services during the Doctors Strike.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/national/25330907.nhs-england-approach-doctors-strike-seriously-risky-bma-warns

Kidderminster Standard: "BRIDGE SET TO LIGHT THE WAY WITH NEW LANTERNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The lights on the historic and iconic Stourport Bridge will shine once again, now that a full set of beautifully crafted heritage lanterns.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/set-to-shine-again-lanterns-on-the-historic-stourport-bridge-are-set-to-be-replaced

Scottish Daily Mail: "'WE CAN'T WAIT TO BE BACK IN SCOTLAND!'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Donald Trump's family have spoken of their pride and excitement over his return to Scotland, hours before Air Force One is due to land.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/donald_trump/index.html

Metro's front page from their South Edition is too heavily biased to comment on.

And that was the very last Informing Britain Press Preview from me as a thirtysomething-year-old.

I'll see you in my next decade.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 24 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

23/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 24 July 2025.

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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR SAVING MY LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Gina Poulter, an NHS worker from Clayton-Le-Moors, performed lifesaving CPR on Karl Parrington who became 'unresponsive' lying on the ground.

Daily Star: "IT'S COMBING HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

It's all gone quiet over there.
Keir Starmer previously said the England Women should get a Bank Holiday if they won 2023 World Cup Final.
But now he's PM, he's gone silent.

Daily Star (Sport): "RASHTA LA VISTA"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on load with a pop at Manchester United, saying "I feel at home".

The Yorkshire Post: "PENSIONER POVERTY IS WORST IN THE NORTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

New figures paint a "bleak picture" of Pensioner Poverty.
Members of Parliament have urged the UK Government to launch a cross-departmental strategy for our aging society.

The Independent: "'NO ONE IS SPARED': CHILDREN ARE STARVING AND EVEN AID WORKKERS ARE FAINT FROM HUNGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bel Trew / Nedal Hamdouna

Israel blocking Aid Support into Palestine has caused Gaza mothers being so starved they cannot produce Breast Milk to feed their newborn babies.
In Gaza, a severe food crisis has led to children dying from malnutrition, with over 1,000 Palestinians killed since May while seeking aid, as reported by The Independent.
More than 100 human rights groups and charities are demanding increased aid access to address the deepening humanitarian disaster.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/gaza-israel-malnutrition-palestine-famine-b2793933.html

St. Helens Star: "MAN HELD OVER 'DOUBLE MURDER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Detectives investigating the Arson Attack which led to the deaths of Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson on South John Street in Fingerpost have arrested a second man on suspicion of murder.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25335545.st-helens-second-man-arrested-suspicion-murder-arson

Daily Express: "40 YEARS ON... SIR BOB GELDOF'S NEW PLEA TO THE WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

Band Aid pioneer Sir Bob Geldof begs The World to end the suffering in Gaza.
40-years after Live Aid jolted the world into action over famine in Ethiopia, rock star and campaigner Sir Bob Geldof issues a desperate new plea in support of starving Palestinians in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/world/2085862

Daily Express (Sport): "HOME RUN FOR MARCUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on a season long load and made a dig at Manchester United by saying "I feel at home, here".

Warrington Guardian: "CRIME RING FALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

Gang members Nathan Simpson, Nathan Davies, John Lally, Dominic Bourdet, Connor Lawton, Steven Dodd, and Daniel Roberts all from Warrington have been jailed for a multi-kilo drug supply conspiracy.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25325445.warrington-gang-jailed-drug-conspiracy-gun-threats

The I Paper: "CANCER PATIENTS FACE 'CRUSHING' TREATMENT DELAYS DUE TO DOCTORS STRIKE TOMORROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Gallagher

Tens of thousands of cancer appointments will probably be delayed due to the latest round of Industrial Action by striking doctors, charities fear.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/cancer-appointments-risk-delay-doctors-strike-3818911

Bury Times: "CALLS MADE TO IMPROVE A KEY M60 LINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee

Calls for an underpass at Haweswater along the M60 to be improved to maintain links between the Besses O' Th' Barn area of Whitefield and Prestwich in Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25331934.calls-improve-key-link-north-south-m60

Daily Record: "IT'S NOT JUST A LITTLE PRICK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gemma Ryder

Men seeking Penis Boosting treatment are risking their lives.
Growing numbers are seeking NHS help after botched Botox injections down below.

The Messenger: "FURY OVER £5 GREEN BIN SURCHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Town Hall bosses in Trafford have come under fire for charging people £5 extra to have their green bins emptied if they don’t subscribe to the service online.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25319699.trafford-green-bins-5-sign-phone

Financial Times: "BADENOCH PLEDGE TO MODEL LEADERSHIP ON STATE-SLASHING ARGENTINE PRESIDENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Robert Shrimsley

The Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch says she is Britain’s chainsaw-wielding Javier Milei.
Kemi Badenoch has said she wants to be Britain's Javier Milei as she held up Argentina's state-slashing President.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/710839ef-32dd-4570-9ecf-f1c8416eedff

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "TRIBUTES AS TOWN MOURNS FOR MUM RACHEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

The death of Rachel Booth from Northwich has left the community shocked.
She went missing from her home in the Barnton area of Cheshire.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25330423.tributes-paid-northwich-mum-rachel-booth-found-lake

The Daily Telegraph: "POLICE NOT READY FOR SUMMER OF UNREST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Boulton / Charles Hymas

Police have said that they are not ready for a summer of unrest as they warn they will have to divert officers away from neighbourhood duties to tackle protests over migrants.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/23/police-not-ready-for-summer-of-unrest-migrant-protests

The Bolton News: "FLY-TIPPERS ARE WARNED: 'WE WILL FIND YOU'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul / Leah Collins

Police in Greater Manchester have warned they will take action against Fly Tippers in Bolton.
Phil Brickell MP leads the campaign against Fly Tipping.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25319561.bolton-west-mp-phil-brickell-launches-fly-tipping-campaign

Morning Star: "STOP STARVING GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

More than 100 Aid Groups called out the mass starvation of the Palestinians in Gaza by the Israelis.
Groups include Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders, and OxFam.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/parents-are-boiling-tree-leaves-feed-their-children

Morning Star (Sport): "LIONESSES ROAR THEIR WAY INTO EUROS FINAL"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Sarina Wiegman predicted much more to come from Michelle Agyemang after she saved England from being eliminated from Euro 2025.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/lionesses-roar-euro-2025-final

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "SHOP OWNER HAD £60K OF ILLEGAL PRODUCTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

A shop owner found to be in possession of more than £60,000 of unlawful cigarettes has been given a suspended prison sentence.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25319252.leigh-shop-owner-sentenced-illicit-cigarettes-vapes-possession

Daily Mirror: "MONSTER OF ROCK... AND PROUD GRANDPA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Jefferies / Martin Fricker

Ozzy Osbourne confided in his rock star pals in Black Sabbath as he wanted to spend his final days dedicated to his family.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/ozzy-osbourne-told-pals-dreams-35607339

Melton Times: "NEW CONCERNS OVER ACCIDENT BLACKSPOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

After seven cars left the road within just 48 hours at a notorious accident blackspot near Melton Mowbray, local Police Officers have flagged up the continuing dangers to the Highways Agency.
The incidents happened at the A6006 Shoby Bends after heavy rain fell following the recent heatwave across the area.
After seven cars crashed within 48 hours at the A6006 Shoby Bends near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Police warned the Highways Agency of ongoing dangers.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/police-flag-up-dangers-of-shoby-bends-after-seven-cars-leave-the-road-in-48-hours-5235229

Scottish Daily Mail: "ASYLUM SEEKERS GAMBLING AWAY TAXPAYER CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Asylum Seekers are using taxpayer handouts to fund their gambling habits.
Pre-paid cards given out to pay for basics are being used in gambling venues.

Knutsford Guardian: "STALKER'S BAN FROM TOWN AND TATTON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Gareth Oldfield from the Greenall Road area of Cheshire has been banned from entering Knutsford and Tatton Park after 'excessively' contacting a woman attempting to intimidate her so much she retracts the Witness Statement against him.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25320493.northwich-man-avoids-jail-despite-stalking-intimidating-woman

The Scotsman: "TEACHERS FACE SOARING ABUSE AND SEXISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

The number of incidents of "abusive or sexist" comments made towards teachers in Edinburgh has risen dramatically in recent years.

The Oldham Times: "COUPLE WED EARLY AFTER HEALTH BLOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

Two months before she was due to get married, Rebecca Shaw life was changed forever by a Cervical Cancer diagnosis.
Along with her family, and new husband Graham Shaw, she is campaigning in the Royton area.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25318074.fundraiser-launched-royton-mum-stage-4-cancer

Daily Mail: "ASYLUM SEEKERS GAMBLING AWAY TAXPAYER CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Asylum Seekers are using taxpayer handouts to fund their gambling habits.
Pre-paid cards given out to pay for basics are being used in gambling venues.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 23 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

22/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 23 July 2025.

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The Bolton News: "MP WELCOMES NEW MEASURES ON WATER FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

Bolton MP Phil Brickell has welcomed the introduction for new measures to hold water companies to account following a review to answer public fury over pollution.

The National: "DIRTY POLITICS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

Climate Secretary fires back after UK Environment Minister claims Scottish Water is more polluted than England's.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25332487.scottish-water-hits-back-uk-minister-steve-reeds-pollution-comment

Metro (South Edition): "PANDEMIC AGED OUR BRAINS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Pickover

Britain's COVID-19 Pandemic aged all our brains - even in people never infected, a major study has found.

The I Paper: "BRITISH WORKERS WILL GET EMERGENCY ACCESS TO PENSION CASH UNDER PLAN TO BOOST SAVINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chloe Chaplain / Grace Gausden

Pension savers could get early access to their funds under plans being considered by The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/workers-access-emergency-savings-pensions-3819438

Lancashire Telegraph: "ROUNDABOUT HALTED BY OVERTURNED HGV"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

A major Blackburn roundabout was brought to a standstill after an HGV overturned.
A lorry had overturned at the junction with Brownhill Drive.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25333737.emergency-services-tackle-hgv-crash-blackburn

Glasgow Times: "CEILING CAVES IN AS PUNTERS DRINK IN BAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

A bar in Glasgow City Centre has been forced to close after the ceiling collapsed.
The Station Bar in Cowcaddens has been closed since Thursday 17 July 2025 after it was devastated by debris.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25330547.glasgow-city-centre-pub-forced-close-ceiling-collapses

Daily Express: "FOR PITY'S SAKE STOP THIS NOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

Right now, every day in Gaza is a desperate struggle to survive as food and clean water run out.
An estimated 70,000 in advanced stage of malnutrition.

The Daily Telegraph: "POLICE TAKE PRO-MIGRANT PROTESTERS TO ASYLUM HOTEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Bolton / David Shipley / Albert Tait / Charles Hymas / Daniel Martin

Police have admitted escorting pro-migrant protesters to an asylum hotel at the centre of days of volatile demonstrations.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/22/police-take-pro-migrant-protesters-to-asylum-hotel

Financial Times: "LYNCH'S ESTATE POISED FOR BANKRUPTCY AFTER £740MN HEWLETT-PACKARD RULING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Gray / Tim Bradshaw

The estate of tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, who died in a yacht accident last year, is set to be bankrupted after the High Court in London ruled it owes Hewlett Packard Enterprise hundreds of millions of pounds.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/ec61d44f-56c3-4c23-9364-5e33da8a6467

The Yorkshire Post: "MPS CALL FOR REFORM OF COUNCIL TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

"Unfair and regressive" Council Tax must be reformed and more fiscal powers such as visitor levies must be granted to Local Authorities.

Morning Star: "LAMMY DITHERS AS GAZA'S KIDS DIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

The British Government are facing a legal challenge over their failure to evacuate critically ill children from Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/british-government-faces-legal-challenge-over-failure-evacuate-critically-ill-children-gaza

Scottish Daily Mail: "POLICE RING OF STEEL TO PROTECT PRESIDENT TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant

Donald Trump's visit to Scotland will require a security operation as big as the arrangements for Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

Daily Star: "TRAILBLAZER & ROCK GOD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven

Right now, every day in Sir Elton John led tributes to Ozzy Osbourne following his death just weeks after his Farewell Gig.

Wirral Globe: "MEN 'THREATEN' AND 'GRAB' SHOP WORKER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

A Londis shop worker was "threatened" and "grabbed" after she found two men in the stockroom at the store Wellington Road in Oxton Village.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25318182.worker-threatened-grabbed-wirral-shop-robbery

Daily Record: "ROCK GOD OZZY R.I.P."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Jefferies / Gemma Ryder

Music legend Ozzy Osbourne has died just weeks after an emotional farewell gig.
The Black Sabbath frontman was as at the forefront of the Heavy Metal scene for decades.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/ozzy-osbourne-dies-aged-76-35599997

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 22 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

21/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 22 July 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Daily Star: "COMB ON ENGLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

We'll be roaring on the Lionesses tonight as they take on Italy in the Euros Semi Finals.
And we've got a great way to show your pride, with a cutout England ponytail.

Metro (South Edition): "COME ON ENGLAND!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Metro (South Edition) lacks diversity and impartial reporting on tomorrow's front page as the paper throws its weight behind the England women's football team.

The Bolton News: "HAVE SAY ON GREEN PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

People across Bolton are being invited to give their views on how to shape the borough's plans for green spaces.

The Irish World: "HOLYHEAD PORT BACK TO BUSINESS AS USUAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Holyhead Port has reopened for business as usual just in time for the Summer rush to and from Ireland.

The Irish World (Sport): "TIPP ON TOP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Larry Cooney

Jubilant Tipperary hurling fans welcomed All-Ireland senior hurling champions back home to Thurles following their team's sensational triumph.

The Times Scotland: "NOT ENOUGH OFFICES FOR TRUMP VISIT, WARN POLICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Police Officers are to consider legal action over the plans for President Donald Trump's trip to Scotland which begins later this week.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/not-enough-officers-for-donald-trump-visit-warns-police-union-7dkfs7lmx

The Independent: "RETIREMENT AGE AT RISK IN TSUNAMI OF PENSIONER POVERTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

The Work and Pensions Secretary has warned that triple lock guarantee on the state pension costs £31 billion a year.
Liz Kendall has warned Britain faces a "tsunami of pensioner poverty" without major reform to the system as she launched a new pension commission.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/state-pension-age-review-b2792798.html

Glasgow Times: "HOMELESS 'WILL GO HUNGRY' AFTER BLOW TO CHARITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Hundreds of homeless people will be left struggling to find food after a lifeline charity in the Glasgow area lost out on vital funding.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25330178.marie-trust-glasgows-albion-street-loses-tender

The Yorkshire Post: "A 'GREAT STINK' IN THE WATER SECTOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Finan

The beleaguered Water Sector is to be overhauled after a damning report compared the status quo to the notorious Great Stink.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/cunliffe-review-into-water-industry-doesnt-tell-us-anything-new-and-simply-abolishing-ofwat-wont-provide-the-fix-5233803

Daily Record: "TRUMP'S A HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

Cops claim Donald Trump's Scottish visit is putting their safety at risk.
The Police Officers' Union are threatening to sue.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/scots-police-federation-consider-legal-35592577

City AM: "CLASH OF THE WISE GUYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt

A plan to move Wise's primary listing from London to New York has been thrown into doubt after a co-founder has urged shareholders to vote against the move.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/wise-co-founders-clash-over-new-york-listing-plans

Morning Star: "BUSINESS AS USUAL (... IF YOU'RE A WATER FAT CAT)"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Britain faces years of rising Water Bills after the Government announced that regulator OfWat will be abolished as part of an overhaul.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/after-three-decades-privatisation-there-no-evidence-it-can-work

Morning Star (Sport): "WIMBLEDON EXPANSION CAN GO AHEAD, HIGH COURT RULES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Plans to almost triple the size of the Wimbledon site are set to proceed after a campaign group's legal challenge against the decision was dismissed by a High Court judge.

The Times: "PATIENTS AT RISK DURING WALKOUTS, WARNS BMA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

The British Medical Association has warned that patients will not be safe in NHS hospitals during a five-day strike beginning on Friday.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/bma-warns-nhs-patients-junior-doctor-strikes-6rsbgjrgn

Daily Express: "FARAGE: THREE STRIKES AND IT'S LIFE IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker

Nigel Farage plans a three strikes and you’re out policy for repeat offenders as part of a radical plan to cut crime in half and make Reform UK "the toughest party on law and order and on crime that this country has ever seen".

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2084936

The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER DEMANDS TAX ON TOURISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

Angela Rayner is pushing for councils to be given new powers to tax tourists, despite opposition from Rachel Reeves.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/21/rayner-demands-tourist-tax-in-clash-with-reeves

Financial Times: "BRITAIN TO BE CHARGED BY BRUSSELS FOR SALES WON VIA €150BN WEAPONS FUND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Bounds / Peter Foster

Boost to British businesses from contracts won through Safe Project will require London to make financial contribution, diplomats say

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/198271dd-9a89-4279-a28f-6e0cdfeb0912

The I Paper: "RISE IN STATE PENSION AGE BEYOND 68 IS 'INEVITABLE', WARNS FARAGE - AS FUTURE OF TRIPLE LOCK IN DOUBT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell / Chloe Chaplain

The UK state pension age is "inevitably" going to have to rise, Nigel Farage has said – as the Labour Government cast further doubt over the future of the triple lock.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/state-pension-age-rise-inevitable-farage-triple-lock-in-doubt-3817596

Lancashire Telegraph: "MAN CHARGED AFTER MOSQUE STABBING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A man has been charged with wounding with intent after a series of incidents in Accrington, including a stabbing outside a mosque.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25328845.accrington-man-arrested-suspicion-attempted-murder

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW PREPARE TO COLLECT YOUR PENSION... AT 74"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

The Labour Party opened the door to another rise in the State Pension age, despite warnings.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14924469

The Guardian: "ISRAEL LAUNCHES OFFENSIVE ON GAZA AID HUB AMID FEARS OVER STARVATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Beaumont

Israel launched substantial Air Raids and a ground operation in Gaza, targeting Deir Al-Balah.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/video/2025/jul/21/david-lammy-calls-israeli-aid-system-for-gaza-inhumane-video

Daily Mail: "BRITAIN IS FACING SOCIETAL COLLAPSE, WARNS FARAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Britain is on the brink of 'societal collapse', Nigel Farage warned as he vowed to halve crime in five years if he becomes Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14924865

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 18 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

17/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 18 July 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Financial Times: "REEVES UNDER FIRE AS BRITAIN SHEDS JOBS FOR A FIFTH MONTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Delphine Strauss

Payroll employment in the UK fell for the fifth month in a row in June and wage growth slowed.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/18fae11a-fdf1-4cbe-bc5c-7d9b291f8a3f

Evesham Observer: "'WE MUST INVEST MORE ENERGY INTO SITE PLAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A Vale Parish Councillor is calling for a rethink on proposals to build a large-scale housing development in Throckmorton.

Metro (South Edition): "STARMER'S NEW GENERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Young people aged 16 and 17 will be allowed to vote in the next General Election as Keir Starmer promises to "modernise our democracy".

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/17/voting-age-lowered-age-16-next-general-election-23684526

Eastern Eye: "'ENGINES LOST FUEL MID-AIR'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vivek Mishra

The probe into last month's crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad is far from over and it is unwise to jump to conclusions.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/air-india-crash-probe

The I Paper: "UK GIVES THE VOTE TO TEENS AGED 16 - WITH REFORM AND CORBYN LIKELY TO BENEFIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Chloe Chaplain

Nigel Farage is to step up efforts to win over young people after the Government gave the go-ahead for 16 and 17-year-olds to have the vote.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/farage-corbynt-winners-votes-16-17-year-olds-3812157

Glasgow Times: "£14K OF NHS LAPTOPS CONTAINING PATIENT INFORMATION STOLEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Whistleblower: Management is putting blame on staff instead of fixing the problem.
A whistleblower has reported that £14,000 worth of NHS laptops containing sensitive patient information were stolen, and that management is blaming staff instead of addressing the underlying security issues.

Daily Mail: "POLICE TO USE FACIAL RECOGNITION CAMERAS AT NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Facial Recognition cameras will be used at this year's Notting Hill Carnival for the first time in an unprecedented crackdown on violence.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-14916619

Kidderminster Standard: "APPEAL TO FIND A NEW HOME FOR VITAL CHARITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A charity which serves the people of Wyre Forest has launched an appeal to find a new base after having to leave its current home in Kidderminster.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminsters-simply-limitless-charity-launches-appeal-to-find-new-home-after-being-told-to-move

The Daily Telegraph: "VOTES AT 16 AS STARMER PANICS OVER REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Jack Maidment / Amy Gibbons

Sir Keir Starmer has accelerated plans to lower the voting age to 16 in all UK General Elections after a surge in the popularity of Reform Party.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/17/starmer-rushes-through-votes-for-16-year-olds-fight-reform

The Bolton News: "'IDEAL' ARRIVAL TO BOOST TOWN SHOPPING DRAW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

The opening of a major new store in the heart of Bolton will be a much-needed boost to the Town Centre economy.
Ideal Home & Food Hall will open at former Wilko and PoundLand in Deansgate.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25313018.ideal-home-food-hall-set-open-deansgate-bolton

The Scotsman: "SCOTLAND WILL BE AT HEART OF 'GREAT AI LEAP'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

AI to unlock 'billions of pounds of investment and thousands of new jobs' in Scotland.
Scotland to be epicentre of 'next great industrial leap', UK Government says, as AI Growth Zone confirmed.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/scotland-ai-growth-zone-supercomputer-5230220

Droitwich Standard: "BOYS IN BLUE DROP BY TO MAKE JEAN'S SPECIAL DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A Droitwich resident Jean Mulcaster's birthday wish has came true this week when the retired for West Mercia Police officer got the chance to be an officer again for the day.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/dream-come-true-for-droitwichs-jean-who-relived-a-day-in-her-previous-life-as-a-police-officer

Morning Star: "UNEMPLOYMENT UP AND WAGES SLOW IN BLOW FOR REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Rising unemployment and slowing wage rises are hitting workers as The Labour Party struggle with their economic strategy.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unemployment-hits-four-year-high-earnings-stagnate

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "CLAIMS ARE MADE OVER SEND PROVISION FUNDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A row has broken out between former County Councillor Emma Marshall and Councillor Steven Foster regarding the SEND provision in Worcestershire.

The Times: "AFGHAN DATA LEAK NAMED BRITISH SPIES AND SOLDIERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown

The Times has analysed the data which is also understood to have revealed the whereabouts of Afghans seeking sanctuary in the UK.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/injunction-government-afghan-data-leak-npsdns3pg

Coventry Observer: "REACHING UP TO THE HEAVENS TO HELP RAISE FOOD CHARITY CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lola Griffin

Daredevil fundraisers are preparing to abseil 90 feet down Coventry Cathedral for Feed The Hungry UK and Coventry Foodbank.

Daily Record: "YOUR EX HAS £100K FOR A HITMAN TO TAKE YOU OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Iona Young

Pub landlady Audrey Hunter was tipped off about her husband's threat to have her killed during a stormy divorce.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/pub-landlord-told-punters-wanted-35574266

Lancashire Telegraph: "SHOCK AS CHILD HIT BY CAR ON ROAD CROSSING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A spokesperson from Al Islah Girls High School (AIGHS) in Audley Range, Blackburn has said staff are saddened by a pupil being hit by a car on a Zebra Crossing.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25321388.child-zebra-crossing-next-school-struck-car

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW BAN POLICE FROM JOINING MARCHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant

Police in Scotland should be banned from taking part in Pride marches while on duty following a landmark High Court ruling, rank-and-file officers said last night.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14916363

Bromsgrove Standard: "TOWN ROADWORKS ARE IMPACTING BUS ROUTES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Gordon

A bus company terminating late running services is urging passengers to get in touch so they can be offered assistance.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/operator-offers-help-as-roadworks-impact-bromsgrove-bus-services

The Independent: "NOW MI6 SPIES AND SAS ARE EXPOSED BY MOD DATA BREACH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft

British spies and Special Forces soldiers were among the tens of thousands of people potentially put at risk by the catastrophic Afghan data leak, The Independent understands.

FULL REPORT: http://Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/afghan-data-leak-john-healey-special-forces-b2790980.html

Malvern Observer: "NINE JAILED FOR PARTS IN DRUG DEALING OPERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Nine people involved in operating a drugs network from Luton to Worcester have been jailed.
The organised crime group ran the 'Nico' line, facilitating the supply of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin into Worcester.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/nine-people-jailed-for-operating-a-drugs-network-from-luton-to-worcester

The Guardian: "DIANE ABBOTT SUSPENDED BY LABOUR FOR SECOND TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Aletha Adu / Eleni Courea

Diane Abbott has been suspended from The Labour Party for a second time after saying she did not regret her past remarks on racism, as Keir Starmer once again attempted to reassert his grip over his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: http://TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/17/labour-suspends-diane-abbott-for-second-time-over-racism-comments

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 17 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

16/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 17 July 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Daily Telegraph: "CABINET BID TO HALT AFGHAN AIRLIFT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner

The Home Office tried to stop a £7billion plan to grant asylum to 24,000 Afghans because of fears over national security, The Telegraph has learnt.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/16/home-office-tried-blocking-afghan-airlift-national-security

Bury Times: "DOGS SEIZED AFTER 'ATTACK' IN THE TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

Four "suspected" XL Bully dogs have been seized by police as a man was taken to a local Medical Facility.
The incident took place on Rochdale Road.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25310297.4-xl-bully-dogs-seized-bury-man-taken-hospital

Morning Star: "THIN-SKINNED PM PURGES FOUR MPS IN CRACKDOWN BID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Sir Keir Starmer has suspended Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell from The Labour Party in a desperate attempt to restore his floundering and diminished authority.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-plunges-labour-crisis-he-axes-rebel-mps

Glasgow Times: "'IT COULD'VE HAPPENED TO ANYONE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

Pete MacDonald, the owner of one of the city flats which collapsed on Albert Drive, has said "it could happen to anyone".

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25318117.owner-glasgow-albert-drive-collapsed-building-speaks

The I Paper: "REEVES BLAMED FOR UK INFLATION HIKE, AS NI RISE HITS FOOD PRICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum Mason

Rachel Reeves' decision to hike employers' National Insurance is being blamed by some retailers and economists for the unexpected rise in inflation.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/reeves-inflation-bump-ni-rise-food-prices-3809682

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TOP TEAMWORK HELPS TO SAVE CLUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson

Shakerley Community Centre in Tyldesley has been saved from closure thanks to the dedication of volunteers and supporters.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25298142.shakerley-community-centre-saved-closure-volunteers

City AM: "GUINNESS MAKER LOSES ITS HEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saskia Hoopman / Amber Murray

Diageo will replace Debra Crew just over a year into her tenure as the drinks giant struggles to regain investor confidence following a turbulent period marked by falling sales and a sharp decline in its share price.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/ftse-100-giant-diageo-to-replace-ceo-debra-crew

The Scotsman: "NHS URGED TO SETTLE 'OUT OF HAND' TRIBUNAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Scottish Ministers have been accused of letting the situation surrounding a Health Board has got out of hand.

Melton Times: "£150K FOR NEW PARK BRIDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Councillors will decide this week whether to consider spending more than £100,000 on rebuilding the footbridge in Melton Country Park which was closed to the public following flood damage in January.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/decision-to-be-taken-on-replacing-flood-damaged-melton-country-park-bridge-5223938

The National: "PLAN TO END GAZA GENOCIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gregor Young

Twelve countries have agreed to take concrete action against Israel to stop its genocide against the Palestinian people.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25319771.12-countries-agree-concrete-steps-halt-gaza-genocide

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "10,000 SCREENED IN MEMORY OF AARON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Heidi Summerfield

Fourteen years ago, Aaron Dixon was at home with his family having been out the night before with his sister and his friends.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25303721.heart-screening-programme-reaches-10-000-memory-aaron-dixon

Metro (South Edition): "NEW MAXWELL APPEAL BID AS TRUMP FLIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

The family of sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell have begun a new appeal for her release as Donald Trump trashed his own followers.
President Donald Trump is facing a firestorm as his supporters turn against him because of his laissez-faire approach to the Jeffrey Epstein files.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/16/five-key-questions-answered-trump-administrations-epstein-files-chaos-23673922

St Helens Star: "'ARSON' ATTACK IN FINGERPOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

An elderly couple were rescued from a house fire in the early hours of 15 July, in what police believe was a suspected arson attack in Fingerpost.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25316280.ravenhead-elderly-couple-critical-condition-suspected-arson

Financial Times: "DIAGEO CHIEF STANDS DOWN AS FALLING ALCOHOL SALES TAKE TOLL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arash Massoudi / Madeleine Speed / Anjli Raval

Diaego's Chief Executive Debra Crew has quit with immediate effect and will be replaced on an interim bases.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/aef5c197-6353-4b60-9232-8e9f6f1695e5

Reading Today: "BAA-RILLIANT SCULPTURES INVADE READING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

12 giant Shaun The Sheep sculptures have flocked to Reading this Summer.
Residents and visitors are invited to join the fun trail and find Shaun The Sheep sculptures.

FULL REPORT: RDG.TODAY/shaun-the-sheep-sculptures-invade-reading-as-residents-join-fun-trail

The Guardian: "FOUR MPS LOSE LABOUR WHIP AS PM ATTEMPTS TO REASSERT GRIP ON PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleni Courea / Jessica Elgot

Keir Starmer has fired a warning shot to rebellious Labour MPs and moved to reassert his grip on his party by removing the whip from four backbenchers for repeatedly breaching discipline.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/16/keir-starmer-to-remove-labour-whip-from-at-least-three-persistent-rebel-mps

The Bolton News: "LARGE DROP IN NHS WAITING LISTS BOOSTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Waiting lists for the NHS in Bolton have fallen by more than 7,000 people, the biggest drop in five years.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25311801.bolton-nhs-waiting-lists-fall-7-000-people

Daily Mail: "THANKS FOR SAVING US, NOW WE'LL SUE YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol / David Williams / Sam Greenhill

Taxpayers face a potential £1billion bill as law firms race to cash in following the Afghan Data Breach disaster.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14912633

The Messenger: "THE BEST AND WORST GPS ACCORDING TO YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Erin Lyons / Anja Jungmayr

Trafford's best and worst rated GP surgeries for 2025 have been revealed in the latest patient survey results from NHS England.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25312376.trafford-best-worst-gp-practices---according-patients

Daily Express: "'THEY FAILED TO PROVIDE WHAT MIGHT HAVE HELPED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

Anti-terror scheme Prevent "failed to provide" help that may have stopped the killers of three girls in Southport and David Amess.

Andystown News: "CONNOLLY HOUSE HUNGER STRIKE MUSEUM: SPECULATION MOUNTING OVER A'TOWN SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Speculation is mounting that a prime site on Andersonstown Road has been purchased for the development of a museum.

Daily Mirror: "SUE CHEF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Janine Yaqoob / Mark Jefferies

Furious John Torode plans to sue the BBC over his axing from MasterChef for allegedly using racist language.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/john-torode-take-legal-action-35568265.amp

Knutsford Guardian: "PROPOSAL TO REVIVE LANDMARK BUILDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An iconic building in Knutsford could be revived under the latest plans.
A bar and restaurant could be developed at 60 King Street.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25307917.latest-60-king-street-plans-include-bar-restaurant-homes

Scottish Daily Mail: "CLEARED: TRANS ROW NURSE WHO WAS 'HUNG OUT TO DRY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker

The nurse at the centre of a landmark employment tribunal has been cleared of all gross misconduct allegations against her, her lawyer has said.

FULL REPORT: Dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14910317

Lancashire Telegraph: "KIDS AT RISK AS MMR VACCINE UPTAKE DIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad / Joe Harrigan

Health officials are calling on people in Blackburn and Darwen to ensure their children have been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine vaccination.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25315450.mmr-vaccine-rates-target-blackburn-darwen

Daily Star: "LEAKY BUM TIME!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Drippy Thames Water chief Chris Weston blames rain for an increase in leaks - just days after bringing in a Hosepipe Ban.

The Oldham Times: "'EXORCISM REVENGE LED TO KIDNAPPING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Azizur Rahman and Shohad Miah who kidnapped and violently assaulted an 87-year-old man in Oldham before leaving him naked in West Yorkshire have been jailed.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25315241.men-jailed-kidnapping-man-87-following-exorcism

Warrington Guardian: "A&E WAIT WORST IN THE COUNTRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

Patients at Warrington Hospital experienced the worst Accident & Emergency waits in the country, according to new Government league tables.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25312485.nhs-figures-reveal-extent-e-wait-times-warrington-hospital

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