 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 01 September 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 Guardian: "DRUG 'BETTER THAN ASPIRIN' AT PREVENTING HEART ATTACKS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Gregory Doctors have found a drug that is better than aspirin at preventing Heart Attacks and strokes, in a discovery that could transform health guidelines worldwide. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/aug/31/doctors-find-drug-that-is-better-than-aspirin-at-preventing-heart-attacks-clopidogrel  Daily Express: "POLICE TOLD: END SHOP THEFT SPREES NOW!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves Daily Express are demanding action to halt the shoplifting crisis that is costing stores more than £2.2billion a year.  Morning Star: "BRITAIN'S SHAME: LABOUR TOLD TO SCRAP CRUEL CAP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre The Labour Party was slammed for dithering on Child Poverty as Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insisted she was "ashamed" after 38 faith leaders demanded ministers scrap the Two-Child Benefit Cap.  Limerick Leader (Ireland): "TOURIST HOSTEL PLANNED FOR CITY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rabbitts Developers are planning to construct a backpackers' hostel in the heart of Limerick's Georgian Quarter. The hostel is to be located on Glentworth Street.  Metro (North Edition): "'HISTORIC' RAIL REVOLUTION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton Rail commuters in Scotland received a cash boost after peak fares were scrapped in what First Minister John Swinney described as a 'historic moment'.  State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "CM VISITS RAMBAN, UDHAMPUR; INSPECTS RESTORATION OF JAMMU-SRINAGAR NH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday travelled by road to the winter capital to inspect the ongoing restoration work along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/cm-undertakes-road-trip-to-oversee-srinagar-jammu-national-highway-restoration-work  The Yorkshire Post: "'LET REGION BECOME A EUROPEAN RAIL HUB'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stuart Minting Yorkshire should be connected with direct rail services to the continent, with York and Leeds acting as central hubs in a new European Rail Corridor, a Labour MP will tell the House Of Commons.  Daily Star: "LOOK.. NESSIE!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan Nessie's back! Our fave monster has been missing since May. A new sighting is the "best in 30 years" and has been officially recorded.  The Independent: LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza reporting on Israel's war, there will be soon none left to keep you informed. #ProtectJournalistsInGaza #LetReportersIntoGaza FULL STORY: Independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/gaza-journalism-reporters-without-borders-campaign-israel-b2816516.html  
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 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 29 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. Daily Express: "FRENCH POLICE 'WON'T GO IN SEA' TO STOP BOATS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles French police sparked fury after revealing officers don't "really want to go into the water" to stop record numbers of migrants. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2101565  Coventry Observer: "HOME AT LAST - SKY BLUES CELEBRATE STADIUM DEAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe "This is our home" - Coventry City have completed the purchase of the Coventry Building Society Arena in a landmark moment for the club. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/sport/football-coventry-city-complete-purchase-of-coventry-building-society-arena  Daily Star: "X MARKS THE BOT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone MPs are using robots to write speeches and letters. They'll be lucky to be back at the next General Election. Hasta la vista, MPs!!!  Glasgow Times: "'SHOCKING AND UNACCEPTABLE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan Darcey Tazzar files complaint after her mum was left on a hospital trolley for more than 12 hours. AN NHS nurse was left in agony on a trolley for more than 12 hours at the hospital where she works, in what her family is calling a "shocking and unacceptable" failure of care. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25423569.nurse-left-agony-trolley-12-hours-glasgow-hospital/  The Guardian: "RUSSIAN ENVOYS SUMMONED AS UK AND EU OFFICES HIT IN KYIV" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aletha Adu, Jessica Elgot, Jennifer Rankin in Brussels and Dan Sabbagh The United Kingdom and European Union have summoned their Russian envoys after overnight missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least 21 people and damaged the city's British Council and EU offices, in the deadliest aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital since the Alaska summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/aug/28/uk-summons-russian-ambassador-over-british-council-missile-damage-in-kyiv  Evesham Observer: "PROTEST PASSES WITHOUT INCIDENT AS FEW TURN OUT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans A protest against illegal migration at Evesham Hotel on Coopers Lane in Evesham has passed peacefully, despite some heated exchanges between protesters and counter-protesters. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-anti-migrant-demo-met-with-counter-protesters-outside-asylum-seeker-hotel  Daily Record: "MSP 'PUT SECRET CAMERA IN PARTY TOILET'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon / Mark McGivern Colin Smyth - an MSP for The Labour Party - has been charged over allegations that a secret camera was placed in the Scottish Parliament toilets. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/labour-msp-colin-smyth-put-35810787  State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "RESCUE WORK UNDERWAY POST FLOODS IN JAMMU; 4 MORE BODIES FOUND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted A multiple agency operation has been underway in Jammu and Samba to rescue and rehabilitate the people whose properties were devastated in the floods. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/dc-reviews-flood-relief-restoration-measures-in-jammu-city  Droitwich Standard: "'HOSPITAL'S TREATMENT WAS A SIGHT TO BEHOLD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham A Medical Facility in Droitwich has been credited with restoring Louise Hatch's eyesight after years of her struggling with vision. FULL REPORT: (Link to a sister news organisation) BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-woman-rejoices-as-her-sight-is-restored-following-surgery-57551  The Scotsman: "JOB CUTS LOOPS AS UNIVERSITY CASH WOES HIT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart Scotland's crisis-hit university sector is facing fresh blows after two institutions announced more proposed job cuts. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/staff-at-edinburgh-napier-university-facing-up-to-70-job-cuts-5292205  Metro (North Edition): "PROBE AFTER HOSPITAL BUG PATIENT DIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucinda Cameron Prosecutors are investigating the death of Molly Cuddihy, seven years after she become seriously ill with a hospital aquired infection as a teenager.  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "VOW TO REBUILD AFTER SCULPTURE VANDALISM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne A living sculpture created by Redditch people which was used as a memorial to lost loved ones has been vandalised. FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/community-pledge-to-rebuild-memorial-in-matchborough-after-heartless-vandalism  Daily Mirror: "HARRY 'TO MEET CHARLES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin Prince Harry is poised to see his father, King Charles, for the first time in 20 months when he returns to Britain in two weeks - although Prince William has rejected any reconciliation with his brother. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-harry-set-meet-king-35809391  The Gleaner (Jamaica): "'TSUNAMI' WARNING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sahana Small Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is calling on Caribbean media to play a greater role in nation-building by promoting content that deepens public understanding of regional culture and values. FULL REPORT: Jamaica-Gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20250822/tsunami-warning  Kidderminister Standard: "TIMMY'S A TOTAL SUCCESS WHEN IT COMES TO MATHS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris Nine-year-old Lezhi "Timmy" Xie from Kidderminster has not only taken a GCSE maths exam but achieved a grade 9 – the highest possible mark. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/marvellous-mathematician-timmy-from-kidderminster-gets-top-gcse-grade-9-at-the-age-of-nine  The Times: "ALL BABIES TO BE OFFERED CHICKENPOX VACCINATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward / Rhys Blakely The NHS will begin vaccinating all babies against Chicken Pox next year, in the biggest expansion of the childhood immunisation programme for a decade.  The Yorkshire Post: "CALL FOR THATCHER-STYLE TAX ON BANKS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Rachel Reeves should introduce a Margaret Thatcher-style Windfall Tax on banks to recover taxpayer money spent on compensating losses from Bank Of England quantitative easing programme, an influential think tank has said.  Malvern Observer: "PAINTING'S NEW HOME PART OF A LONG-TERM MOVE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne A painting created in 1920 to commemorate the Battle of Gheluvelt is the first major artwork to be moved to a new location as Worcestershire Soldier Gallery counts down to closure.  The West Australian (Australia): "AND IRAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul Banished diplomat says he loves Australians as he waves 'bye bye'. Iran's exiled ambassador to Australia was seen boarding a flight in Sydney. Less than 24 hours before his deadline to leave the country, Ahmad Sadeghi was Canberra in a Lexus.  Bromsgrove Standard: "MORE TRANSPARENCY SOUGHT IN BATTLE OVER DUST CLOUD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham Worcestershire County councillor for Bromsgrove West, Nikolas Price, has blasted a developer for failures to prevent excess dust from damaging properties and creating health risks for homeowners at a large development in the town. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-residents-call-for-transparency-over-perryfields-developments-relentless-dust-clouds  Metro (South Edition): "THEY THINK ITCH ALL OVER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford A Chicken Pox vaccination offering an escape from itchy misery endured by generations of children is to be rolled out by NHS in England.  Financial Times: "CITY FEARS MOUNT OVER REEVES' TAX RAID ON BANKS TO HELP FILL £20BN FISCAL HOLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laith Al-Khalaf / Ashley Armstrong / Sam Fleming / George Parker Potential increase in corporate levy. Lenders' pre-emptive warning. Unease over Autumn budget. Fears are growing in the city of London that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will target banks to help shore up the public finances.  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 28 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. Financial Times: "CHINA PUSHES TO TRIPLE HIGH-END CHIP OUTPUT AS AI RACE WITH US INTENSIFIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zijing Wu Three plants to open next year. China's chipmakers are seeking to triple the country's total output of Artificial Intelligence. Nvidia export ban spurs action. DeepSeek bid to set standards. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d7a2ecb4-9829-4cfe-819f-cd9ba4dd2d96  Metro (South Edition): "FROM HERO TO KEIR LOW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro The Labour Party has sunk to their lowest approval rating under Sir Keir Starmer, just 13 months after his landslide General Election win. Only 20% would vote for The Labour Party.  Reading Today: "CHAPPELL ROAN STUNS FANS AT READING FESTIVAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston Reading Festival kicked off for the 2025 edition with a plethora of huge acts taking to the various stages. Crowds were treated to the likes of The Kooks, Bloc Party and Alessi Rose on the main stage, while Still Woozy and Soft Play lit up the Chevron Stage. Chappell Roan attracted a huge crowd as she co-headlined the main stage and had the crowd singing along to her pop hits before the night was rounded off by Hozier. FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/picture-gallery-chappell-roan-the-kooks-soft-play-alessi-rose-bloc-party-at-reading-festival-2025  Metro (North Edition): "REFORM MSP BULLYING ROW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart Graham Simpson - a Conservative Party MSP who defected to Reform UK - was immediately caught up in a row with his former group after he was accused of bullying a young female member of staff.  The West Australian (Australia): "THE SENATOR STRIKES BACK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Lies, conspiracy and a pay-out. Linda Reynolds has won her bitter and costly defamation action against Brittany Higgins. The epic saga continues.  Fife Free Press: "PUT OUR STEEPLE BACK!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow Burntisland's missing steeple: the funding and frustrations trying to restore a town landmark. A distinctive landmark has been missing from Burntisland's skyline for well over a decade - and the town wants its back. The steeple was the focal point of the Burgh Chambers on the High Street. FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/burntislands-missing-steeple-the-funding-and-frustrations-trying-to-restore-a-town-landmark-5289260  Albany Advertiser (Australia): "A TOAST TO LONGEVITY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Nestled deep among the rolling farmland and trees of The Great Southern are a family who for three generations have been making wine in their quest to put their tiny town on the international viticulture map.  Morning Star: "ENERGY BILLS TO RISE AGAIN IN SHOCK HIKE FOR MILLIONS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Labour was urged to reform energy pricing as Unions and campaigners warned that a surprise 2 per cent rise in bills will hit 12 million homes in fuel poverty. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/never-ending-cost-living-crisis  The Guardian (Australia): "IN IDYLLIC POREPUNKAH, A MANHUNT THIS HUGE FEELS 'SURREAL' - AND THE ALLEGED KILLER COULD BE ANYWHERE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catie McLeod A peaceful Victoria town has been rocked by the fatal shootings of two police officers, leaving locals shuttered indoors and police scouring bushland for the suspect FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d7a2ecb4-9829-4cfe-819f-cd9ba4dd2d96  The Daily Telegraph: "WEIGHT-LOSS JABS PULLED AHEAD OF PRICE SURGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Boland One of the world’s biggest drugmakers has halted the sale of weight-loss jabs to the United Kingdom as patients race to beat a looming 170pc price rise. Eli Lilly has introduced a temporary pause on orders of Mounjaro to cope with soaring demand, meaning pharmacies will not be able to buy more injections at the current lower price. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/08/27/drugmaker-pauses-uk-sales-of-weight-loss-jab-mounjaro  Glasgow Times: "'MY BUSINESS IS ON THE LINE AFTER COUNCIL CRASH'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte An award-winning business said their food truck will be off the road for a year after a Glasgow City Council lorry crashed into it. Planet G has been without an outlet since December.  Daily Mail: "WIND FARMS HIKE YOUR ENERGY BILL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Ford Rojas / Jason Groves Ed Miliband's Net Zero 'lunacy' was blamed for a shock rise in energy bills that will see millions of households pay more this Winter. Regulator Ofgem said 'policy costs' imposed by the energy secretary have contributed to the price cap rising at double the rate forecast by industry analysts. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15038097  The Guardian: "ONE-THIRD OF WOUNDED IN GAZA ARE CHILDREN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Burke A third of Out Patients treated for wounds at MSF’s Gaza hospitals in 2024 were children, figures show. Children under 15 years old made up almost a third of outpatients treated for wounds in field hospitals run by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Gaza last year, statistics published in The Lancet reveal. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/aug/27/children-make-up-third-of-outpatients-in-msf-hospitals-in-gaza-statistics-show  Daily Mirror: "FLIP FLOP FARAGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Lizzy Buchan Nigel Farage's deportation plans take puzzling twist after women and children remark. Nigel Farage's immigration plans were in tatters after he U-turned on sending women with kids back home. Nigel Farage claimed he was 'clear' that women and children would not be deported in the first five years of a Reform government - 24 hours after his sidekick said the opposite. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/nigel-farages-deportation-plans-take-35801030  The Scotsman: "FARAGE: TORIES FACE WIPE OUT IN SCOTLAND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant Nigel Farage has told The Conservative Party they face being wiped out in Scotland as he welcomed the first direct defection of the party's MSPs to Reform UK. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-tory-msp-graham-simpson-defects-to-nigel-farages-reform-in-huge-blow-for-russell-findlay-5290021  The Times: "REEVES EYES TAX RAID ON LANDLORDS TO RAISE £2BN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aubrey Allegretti The Treasury are considering a Tax increase for landlords in an attempt to boost revenue by targeting "unearned income" in Rachel Reeves' budget.  Daily Star: "I LOVE TAYLOR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Two-faced Taylor Swift hater Donald Trump has changed his tune. He says she's terrific - now she's set to wed Travis Kelce.  Scottish Daily Mail: "WIND FARMS HIKE YOUR ENERGY BILL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Ford Rojas / Jason Groves Ed Miliband's Net Zero 'lunacy' was blamed for a shock rise in energy bills that will see millions of households pay more this Winter. Regulator Ofgem said 'policy costs' imposed by the energy secretary have contributed to the price cap rising at double the rate forecast by industry analysts. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15038097  Daily Express: "OAPS PAY PRICE FOR SWITCH TO WIND FARMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Katie Elliott The Labour Party was accused of waging a new war on the elderly with their green agenda blamed for soring energy bills.  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 27 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. Daily Mirror: "BRITAIN IS BETTER THAN THIS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Routledge The Mirror's political columnist Paul Routledge reveals how the fight against bigotry is nothing new and gives politicians a chilling warning to 'look to their consciences before opening their mouths'. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/britain-better-plastic-patriots-like-35797820  Wexford People (Ireland): "'SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE' IN ROSSLARE EUROPORT PLANNING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cillian Boggan Preparations are under way for Rosslare Europort to lodge planning for the largest proposed maritime development in Ireland.  The Daily Telegraph: "TALIBAN TO GIVE FARAGE DEAL ON MIGRANTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Akhtar Makoii / Charles Hymas The Taliban has said they are "ready and willing" to work with Nigel Farage to accept Afghans who have been deported from the UK. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/26/taliban-ready-and-willing-work-with-nigel-farage-migrants  Glasgow Times: "POLICE SCOTLAND 'IS INSULTING TAXPAYERS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell Police Scotland has been accusing of 'insulting taxpayers' after they did not disclose the cost of policing Celtic fans' title party celebrations in Glasgow. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25417204.police-accused-insulting-taxpayers-glasgow-celtic-party  The Independent: "REVEALED: THE REAL COST OF FARAGE'S 'FAG PACKET' DEPORTATION SCHEME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alicja Hagopian / Millie Cooke Nigel Farage claims he would deport 600,000 asylum seekers in the first term of a Reform UK government and ramp up detentions of those who come here illegally. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/politics/farage-reform-asylum-seekers-deportation-migrants-echr-b2814218.html  Metro (North Edition): "'SHAMEFUL' 15% SURGE IN RAPE CASES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton Rape cases incresed by 15% last year in figures described as "shameful". Rape Crisis Scotland's Sandy Brindley says: "this should be a wake-up call".  Daily Star: "WEDDING TAY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. In a joint Instagram post, they said: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." Travis even designed Tay's diamond ring.  Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "IT'S MAGIC, IT'S WAY MORE THAN WE EXPECTED TO GET'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White Cahore Inshore are suiting up to swim in Wexford waters for 24 hours in their upcoming fundraising event. Crew members, Conor Burke and Tom O Connor will spend 24 hours immersed in the water at Cahore Harbour from Friday 22 August into Saturday 23 August, to raise funds to buy a needed lifeboat. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/gorey-news/wexford-lifeboat-volunteers-to-stay-afloat-for-24-hours-to-raise-funds-for-a-new-lifeboat/a691503080.html  The I Paper: "FARAGE'S PROMISE TO DEPORT '600,000' MIGRANTS INVOLVES DEALS WITH TALIBAN AND IRAN'S AYATOLLAH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Eleanor Langford / Will Hazell Deals with the Taliban and Iran's Ayatollah central to Nigel Farage's plan for Asylum Seekers. 10 Downing Street did not rule out a deal with Afghanistan when asked, but implied they would not deal with The Taliban FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/deals-taliban-irans-ayatollah-farage-asylum-3880901  Lancashire Telegraph: "'300 OUT OF 700 EG JOBS ARE SET TO STAY IN TOWN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs Around 300 jobs related to the EG business empire will remain in Blackburn, a senior councillor believes, after the firm announced it is moving its headquarters to America. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25417754.eg-group-set-halve-blackburn-staff-usa-hq-move  Metro (South Edition): "FARAGE: END THE SCOURGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has piled pressure on The Labour Party and Keir Starmer by promising to deport 600,000 Asylum Seekers if he becomes Prime Minister in the next General Election.  The Yorkshire Post: "AIRPORT 'NOT OPEN FOR FLIGHTS UNTIL 2028'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Burn A reopened Doncaster Sheffield Airport will not operate passenger flights until 2028 if the £150 million project gets the green light next month, South Yorkshire's Mayor Oliver Coppard has revealed. FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/business/doncaster-sheffield-airport-passenger-flights-wont-start-until-2028-oliver-coppard-reveals-5288942  The Guardian: "FARAGE ACCUSED OF 'UGLY' POPULISM OVER PLANS FOR MASS DEPORTATIONS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Haroon Siddique / Aletha Adu / Jessica Elgot / Kiran Stacey Nigel Farage has been accused of "ugly" and "destructive" rhetoric after announcing plans to deport hundreds of thousands of Asylum Seekers and pledging to pay despotic regimes such as The Taliban to take them back. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/aug/26/nigel-farage-plan-deport-asylum-seekers-scorn-from-legal-experts  New Ross Standard (Ireland): "GARDAÍ SEIZE €1.9M OF CANNABIS AND COCAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cate McCurry A man has been arrested after gardaí discovered €1.9 million of cocaine and cannabis at a premises in County Wexford. The search was carried out as part of Operation Tara, which led to gardaí seizing the drugs in New Ross, by members of Wexford Crime Unit. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/man-arrested-after-gardai-discover-19m-of-cocaine-and-cannabis-in-co-wexford/a1259132998.html  The West Australian (Australia): "IRAN'S ACT OF WAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Iran has coordinated two Terror Attacks - and likely more - on Australian soil, each disguised as criminal anti-Semitic bombings. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/opinion/editorial-irans-evil-fully-exposed-but-fear-campaign-lingers-c-19812280  Scottish Daily Mail: "FINALLY, A POLITICIAN WHO GETS IT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford Nigel Farage vowed to introduce United States-style raids to track down Illegal Immigrants living in Britain. It was part of a tough plan unveiled by the Reform UK leader to deport as many as 600,000 if he wins power. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15033555  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "KSA DEMANDS URGENT GLOBAL ACTION TO PROTECT PALESTINIANS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Protesters in Israel clamour for a ceasefire in Gaza. They also call for the release of hostages as Air Strikes kill 16 Palestinians. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2613081/saudi-arabia  Newry Reporter: "BATON OF HOPE COMES TO CITY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kieran Lynch The Baton Of Hope will comes to Newry next Wednesday, as part of the United Kingdom's biggest suicide prevention initiative. The route to Newry will travel through Crossmaglen, Cullyhanna, Keady, Rostrevor, Warrenpoint and Banbridge.  Morning Star: "SCAPEGOATING THE REFUGEES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Unions and charities condemned Reform UK's "divisive and reckless" plans to mass deport women and children. Nigel Farage vowed to strip Asylum Seekers of their Human Rights. The leader of the former Brexit Party touts plan to deport children as United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, refuses to condemn returns bid with countries riding roughshod over Human Rights. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/divisive-and-reckless-unions-and-charities-condemn-farages-mass-deportation-plans  Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "'A TRUE SON OF VINEGAR HILL' WHO LEAVES A LASTING LEGACY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill There is great sadness in the Kiltealy and wider Wexford community as they pay tribute to Mick Weafer, who passed away on Thursday 21 August 2025 in University Hospital Waterford following a short illness. The principal of Selskar College in Wexford Town was also a former guidance counsellor in St Mary's CBS Enniscorthy. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/new-ross-news/widespread-tributes-following-death-of-young-wexford-principal-our-captain-our-leader-our-warrior-our-friend/a905385214.html  The Scotsman: "DRUG ROOM PLAN FOR CITY CENTRE WILL 'HORRIFY LOCALS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton / Alistair Grant Two sites in Edinburgh's Old Town have been identified by council officials for the opening of a new drugs consumption room that critics believe will "horrify" locals.  The Bolton News: "'WICKED' ATTACK ON WORKER IN THE TOWN CENTRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan Kody Bates launched a "wicked and unprovoked" attack on a McDonald's member of staff on Knowsley Street in the Town Centre of Bolton. The victim feared she would be blind. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25404406.man-attacked-young-woman-bolton-town-centre-mcdonalds  Daily Express: "FARAGE: 'I WILL DEPORT 600,000 ILLEGAL MIGRANTS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles Nigel Farage has vowed to deport 600,000 Illegal Immigrants during his first term if he becomes Prime Minister. The Reform UK leader also pledged to set up a Deportation Command to find every illegal arrival living here - with five removal flights departing daily. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2100521  Edinburgh Evening News: "NEARLY £3BN FOR NEW LINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant A 12-week consultation has been launched into new routes to Granton and Royal Infirmary. Consultation on all aspects of the tram project begins, including route choice between Roseburn Path and Orchard Brae. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/details-of-planned-edinburgh-tram-expansion-costing-up-to-ps29bn-published-5287233  Financial Times: "US OFFERS AIR AND COMMAND BACK-UP FOR UKRAINE FORCE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Foy / Chrisopher Miller / Steff Chávez Support for Europe's postwar shield. Intelligence assets to protect troops. Washington prepared to contribute surveillance, command and control and air defence assets, say European officials. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/66ec25a0-4af8-467f-9fbe-cf42de890a7e  Daily Record: "WAR LORDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Clark The crime lords behind a vicious gangland turf war are unmasked. The War Council are instructing Mr. Big Ross McGill's Tamo Junto gang to target associates of arch enemy Mark Richardson. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/search/?q=Tamo+Juntoe  Daily Mail: "FINALLY, A POLITICIAN WHO GETS IT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford Nigel Farage vowed to introduce US-style raids to track down Illegal Immigrants living in Britain. It was part of a tough plan unveiled by the Reform UK leader to deport as many as 600,000 if he wins power. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15033555  That's all the papers. News In Brief follows.  NEWS IN BRIEF: Wednesday 27 August 2025
Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 26 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 Daily Telegraph: "STARMER 'SIDES WITH COURTS OVER THE PEOPLE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas Nigel Farage accused Sir Keir Starmer of siding with international courts against the British public as he unveiled his plans for mass deportations of illegal migrants. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/25/farage-starmer-sides-international-courts-british-people  Daily Mail: "STARMER UNVEILS PLAN FOR 'MASS DEPORTATIONS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford Nigel Farage will challenge Keir Starmer to ditch his support for Foreign Courts as he sets out plans for the mass deportation of Illegal Migrants. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15031175  The Times: "UK PREPARES TO SEND 100 SMALL BOATS ARRIVALS BACK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Yeomans / Steven Swinford More than 100 Asylum Seekers have been detained for deportation to France as Sir Keir Starmer steps up his plan to tackle the Small Boats Crisis. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/channel-migrants-france-deal-deterrent-ctf603drb  Daily Mirror: "SCHOOLS RACISM CRISIS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Armstrong The number of children being sent home from school due to racist behaviour has soared to record levels. Reception class children as young as four were included in 15,000 reports which led to pupils sent home in disgrace. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/children-young-four-being-sent-35790630  Daily Express: "ROBOTIC SURGERY REVOLUTION TO 'HELP CUT NHS WAITING TIMES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler Health chiefs are hailing a revolution in robotic surgery that should slash recovery times and help to cut NHS waiting lists. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2099857  Daily Star: "BACK TO HERR FUTURE LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan Boffins reckon they are close to cracking the secret of Time Travel. If possible can we go back to Friday afternoon please?  The Guardian: "GLOBAL CONDEMNATION AFTER ISRAEL BOMBS SAME GAZA HOSPITAL TWICE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: William Christou / Malak A. Tantesh Israel bombed the main Medical Facility in southern Gaza on Monday and then struck the same spot again as rescuers and journalists rushed to help the wounded, killing at least 20 people including five journalists, health officials said. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/aug/25/journalists-among-people-killed-by-israeli-strike-on-gaza-hospital  The Scotsman: "KIRK HIT BY RESIGNATIONS OVER PLANS FOR ISRAEL HOTEL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin The Church Of Scotland has been accused of "turning its back" on Palestinian Christians after a senior group of trustees unveiled proposals to hive off its luxury hotel in Northern Israel.  Financial Times: "WALL STREET CALLS FOR STABLECOIN RETHINK AS FRICTION WITH CRYPTO INDUSTRY BUILDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Akila Quinio Banks are pushing to chance new US StableCoin rules over fears they will spark trillions of dollars worth of outflows.  Glasgow Times: "'THEY ARE TAKING AWAY OUR FREEDOM'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte Residents at a Retirement Complex claim they have had some of their independence "taken away" following a dispute over a Common Room. Several tenants of 105 Hopehill Road received a letter stating all personally-owned items of furniture must be removed from the shared Common Room. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25414833.elderly-residents-hit-amid-dispute-common-room  Metro (South Edition): "CRACKDOWN ON HONOUR CRIME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Lithgow A crackdown on Honour Crimes is to be launched by the Government to combat growing abuse of women including murder, Forced Marriages and Female Genital Mutilation.  The Independent: "REMEMBER MARYAM, DEFENDER OF TRUTH AND FREE PRESS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bryony Gooch / Bel Trew / Katie Hawkinson Israel bombed a Medical Facility in Gaza, killing dozens including Maryam Abu Daqqa, a journalist for The Independent, who reported truth whatever the challenges. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-gaza-war-palestine-journalist-deaths-nasser-hospital-latest-b2813550.html  Morning Star: "BOMBED, THEN BOMBED AGAIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie Israel attacked Southern Gaza's main Medical Facility with a double Missile Strike today, killing at least 20 people including five journalists. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/how-much-more-must-be-witnessed-you-act-stop-carnage  The Yorkshire Post: "HS2 LINK MAY BRING FAST TRAINS TO REGION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Burn A new five-mile railway line in the Midlands could effectively connect Yorkshire onto HS2 and cut journey times between Sheffield and London by 30 minutes, a report has suggested.  The West Australian (Australia): "HEAVEN HELP HER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Beatty Shattered families confront mass killer as Judge considers sentence for 'horrendous' crimes. Hands shaking and voice faltering, the sole survivor of Erin Patterson's poisonus mushroom frenzy that killed three unsuspected lunch guests.  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 22 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: "MIGRATION UK: "HOW THE NUMBERS REALLY ADD UP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft / Alicja Hagopian Record number of Asylum Seeker claims in Labour Party's first year but real progress has been made to slash the backlog. The number of Asylum Seekers housed in government hotels has risen in the first year under The Labour Party, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to get a grip on the growing number of people making dangerous English Channel crossings. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-migration-asylum-numbers-map-data-b2811621.html  Evesham Observer: "'RED TAPE HOLDING UP GREENWAY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted An 'ambitious and exciting' project to connect Evesham to Stratford through archive travel routes is being held up by bureaucracy, Craig Reeves (Councillor for Harvington and Norton) has said.  Daily Mail: "ALL-TIME HIGH FOR ASYLUM CLAIMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett The Labour Party was accused of losing control of Britain's borders as Asylum Seeker claims soared to an all-time high. A record 111,000 migrants have sought asylum since Keir Starmer won power. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15020521  Malvern Observer: "YOUNG MUSICIANS HAVE PLENTY TO SING ABOUT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Children from two Primary Schools in Worcester have realised their dream of releasing their own music after being featured on Smash Hit Songwriting Schools latest Greatest Hits album.  The Guardian: "REVEALED: 83% OF GAZA WAR DEAD ARE CIVILIANS, ISRAELI DATA SUGGESTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Graham-Harrison / Yuval Abraham Figures from a classified Israeli military intelligence database indicate five out of six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza have been civilians, an extreme rate of slaughter rarely matched in recent decades of warfare. Figures from classified IDF database listed 8,900 named fighters as dead or probably dead in May, as overall death toll reached 53,000. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/aug/21/revealed-israeli-militarys-own-data-indicates-civilian-death-rate-of-83-in-gaza-war  Glasgow Times: "'WE WILL WALK'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael Glasgow district nurses are willing to walk over pay fued. Glasgow district nurses say they are doing the work of GPs without the additional pay - and they are willing to walk. They were joined with members of GMB Scotland, Unite, The Royal College Of Nurses, and Unison to rally outside JB Russell House at the Gartnavel Hospital Campus this afternoon while an NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde board meeting took place. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25408136.glasgow-district-nurses-willing-walk-pay-fued  Morning Star: "FAR RIGHT PLANS 20 PROTESTS IN SUMMER OF HATE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short At least 20 Far Right protests are planned outside hotels on Friday as fascists seek to repeat last Summer's Race Riots, anti-racist campaigners have warned. Approximately 20 Far Right protests planned outside hotels housing Asylum Seekers over the weekend. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/dangerous-moment  Kidderminster Standard: "CHARITY RECOGNITION FOR BATTLE ON BLOOD CANCER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris The owners of Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster have been recognised by Blood Cancer UK charity after supporting the cause continuously for 20 years. James Binnian and Wendy Binnian say they have seen what progress in Blood Cancer means. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminsters-bodenham-arboretum-owners-hailed-for-raising-20000-for-blood-cancer-uk  Daily Express: "'WEAK' LABOUR'S 'DAY OF SHAME' ON MIGRANT FIGURES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Katie Harris Record numbers are claiming asylum under The Labour Party yet fewer illegal arrivals are being deported, shocking figures have revealed. On a "day of shame" for Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party, it also emerged more migrants are living in taxpayer-funded hotels. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2098591  The Bolton News: "RECORD-BREAKING PUPILS ON CLOUD 9" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari / Leah Collins Schools in Bolton are celebrating a record-breaking GCSE year. Delighted teenagers are now looking to the future after getting the results they needed. The success of this year's students is hailed by Bolton City Council. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25407352.gcse-results-day-canon-slade-students-achieve-top-results  The Times: "HOTELS FOR MIGRANTS FACE A WAVE OF PROTESTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlie Parker / Constance Kampfner / Lara Wildenberg / Aubery Allegretti Asylum Seeker hotels across the country will be hit with a wave of anti-immigration protests. Dozens of demonstrations were being planned as it emerged 111,000 people had claimed asylum under Keir Starmer's Government. Anti-racism groups are scrambling to co-ordinate counter protests, warning that towns and cities could experience the worst disorder since the riots last Summer. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/protests-london-this-weekend-3sbtl52sv  Coventry Observer: "POP-UP SHOP OFFERS FREE SCHOOL UNIFORMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Free school uniforms are on offer to struggling families in Coventry. Clothing Coventry, a charity dedicated to addressing clothing poverty in the city, has opened its summer pop-up shop to help over 1,000 students receive new school uniform ahead of September. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/free-school-uniforms-on-offer-to-struggling-families-in-coventry  Daily Star: "WE'VE BOT NO CHANCE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Godfather of Artificial Intelligence, Geoffery Hinton, has warned the tech he developed cannot now be stopped and will take over the world.  The West Australian (Australia): "IT'S NOT A HOUSE, IT'S A HOME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kim MacDonald A humble family home in Perth's Eastern Suburbs could emerge as one of the greatest property investments of all time. A stunning $5.95 windfall for family set to reap 1150 per cent profit. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/property/perth-property-stunning-595-windfall-for-family-set-to-reap-1150-per-cent-profit-with-sale-of-humble-home--c-19755148  Daily Mirror: "STRICTLY ROCKED... ALREADY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Janine Yaqoob Kristian Nairn has quit BBC Strictly Come Dancing a week into rehearsals due to health struggles. Kristian Nairn has told how quitting BBC Strictly Come Dancing was a major blow, but hopes he may get another crack at the show. The Game Of Thrones star pulled out just one week into rehearsals, blaming difficulties including stress and grief. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/kristian-nairn-statement-full-strictly-35773437  Bromsgrove Standard: "HOPING TO REINSTATE CHRISTMAS SWITCH-ON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris The leader of Bromsgrove District Council, Coun Karen May, is calling for an urgent review of the authority's decision to cancel the town's Christmas lights switch-on and says she is determined of finding a way of making it happen. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/update-council-leader-determined-to-get-this-years-bromsgroves-christmas-lights-switch-on-reinstated  Financial Times: "STATE TO TAKE OVER LINCHPIN OF GUPTA'S UK STEEL BUSINESS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Smith / Laith Al-Khalaf The British Government are set to take over a major part of Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel business, after one of the United Kingdom's largest steelworks was declared insolvent in the High Court. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/85eb61e8-641a-4c0c-99ad-383c182ca812  The Chronicle: "PLEASE CAN WE HAVE SOME MOOR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Helen Dalby Newcastle has embraced the Come Together festival on the Town Moor with another night still to go. The Chronicle has watched with excitement over the past couple of weeks as a huge stage and festival village were built on the Town Moor and the final preparations completed for Newcastle's first outdoor Music Festival in a long while. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/come-together-newcastle-city-needs-32321936  Droitwich Standard: "NO JAIL FOR MAN DESPITE INDECENT SHOTS OF CHILDREN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham A Droitwich man has avoided jail despite being convicted of a string of offences relating to making indecent images of children and possessing extreme animal pornography. Kirt Tabberer, 35, of Little Hill, Droitwich will be on electronic tag for three months. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-man-avoids-jail-despite-extensive-convictions-for-possession-of-indecent-images  Lancashire Telegraph: "'I FEEL COMPLETELY LOST WITHOUT HER'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad / Sarah McGee An Inquest has opened into the death of Madia Kauser, a mother from Blackburn, who was killed by a falling tree branch at Witton Park. The 32-year-old, and mother of two, died at the scene after Emergency Services couldn't revive her. Madia's husband, Wasim Khan, described his late wife, as: "the most beautiful woman in the world", and added that he feels 'completely lost' without her. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25403451.witness-appeal-blackburn-woman-dies-witton-park  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "NEW PERFORMANCE HUB WILL BE 'CULTURAL BOOST'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris A campaign has been launched to raise £150,000 to fund a new community and live performance hub in the former Farmfoods building in the Kingfisher Centre. ‘The Cave’ will be aimed at supporting cultural provision in Redditch and further afield by providing a permanent professional performance, recording and rehearsal space. FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/the-cave-crowdfunder-launched-for-new-performance-hub-for-redditch-to-boost-towns-cultural-offering  That's all the papers. News In Brief follows. NEWS IN BRIEF: Friday 22 August 2025
Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 21 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. Metro (South Edition): "CULT PRIEST GUILTY OF 17 SEX CRIMES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ted Hennessy Christopher Brain - the former leader of a Religious Cult, backed by The Church Of England - has been found guilty of sexually assaulting nine women. The cult aimed at attracting young worshippers.  Knutsford Guardian: "TRADERS TO VOTE ON BUSINESS AREA PLAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan Traders in Knutsford are to be balloted on proposals for a Business Improvement District (BID) which could extend into Tatton Park. Business Improvment District idea is funded by a levy. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25382879.knutsford-businesses-balloted-town-centre-bid-proposal  The I Paper: "LABOUR COUNCILS THREATEN LEGAL ACTION OVER ASYLUM SEEKER HOTELS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan / Adam Forrest Home Office ministers and officials are scrambling to find different options to house asylum seekers as more councils - including at least two run by The Labour Party - said they may also take legal action to block the use of hotels in their areas. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/home-office-asylum-housing-labour-councils-3871060  Fife Free Press: "BAND'S BID TO RUN GLEBE CENTRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow A historic former school building in Kirkcaldy could be brought back into use if ambitious plans from a long-established community band come to fruition. Dysart Colliery Silver Band wants to make the Glebe Park Centre its permanent home, and is working with Fife Council on a Community Asset Transfer (CAT). FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/bands-ambitious-plans-to-take-over-historic-former-school-building-in-kirkcaldy-5275717  The Daily Telegraph: "STATE HAS FAILED WHITE WORKING CLASS PUPILS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Poppy Wood A failure to ensure that white working-class children succeed is holding back Britain, the Education Secretary has said. Ahead of GCSE results day, on Thursday, Bridget Phillipson warned that four-fifths of children from white working-class backgrounds were falling short in the English and maths skills required to get on in life. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/20/failure-white-working-class-children-holding-back-britain  The West Australian (Australia): "MEETING OF THE MINES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso The global bosses of West Australia's top companies - including Perth's Simon Trott (CEO of Rio Tinto) - have secured a face-to-face with United States President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister of Australia) still waits for an invitation.  Daily Star: "WONDERWAIL!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan Fans are suffering with the “Post Oasis Blues” as they mourn the emotional highs of Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher's epic reunion, say boffins.  Lancashire Telegraph: "CRASH 'COWARD LEFT ME FOR DEAD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard Tyler Smith - of Derwent Close, Farington - has admitted causing a head-on collision which left another motorist fearing he was going to die. The crash was on the A59 in Langho.  Financial Times: "UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION IN INFLATION WIDENS THE GAP WITH EUROZONE PEERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Fleming Accelerating UK inflation has left the gap with EuroZone price growth at its widest in nearly two years, new data showed and underscoring the stubborn price pressures of The Bank Of England. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/7a75942f-9b40-4c49-b87f-e0ed3bed83f8  Reading Today: "MOSH PIT TO MAIN STAGE: LOCAL LAD RETURNS TO READING FESTIVAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier One of the acts on the bill at Reading Festival this year has become the latest to make the transition from punter to performer. Wokingham's own Songer is set to return to the festival this weekend, but this time he’s taking to the Main Stage–a slot which is a dream for any performer. FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/from-mosh-pit-to-main-stage-local-lad-songer-on-performing-at-reading-festival  Morning Star: "LET MIGRANT KIDS HAVE SANCURY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Teaching unions have hit out at "shamefully cruel" far-right attempts to make migrant children feel unwelcome in school. More than 400 trade unionists slammed bigots for protesting outside of schools that work with the Schools Of Sanctuary scheme. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/education-must-remain-beacon-hope-dignity-and-solidarity  The Oldham Times: "'IT'S LIKE THE START OF WORLD WAR THREE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell Angry residents have shared their frustration over late-night fireworks causing a nuisance in Chadderton. A recent influx of Social Media posts has come from those kept up by the frequent disturbance, which has been a recurring problem across the borough for several years. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25402066.firework-complaints-sparked-return-late-night-nuisance  Daily Express: "MILLIONS FACE ENERGY BILLS 'RIP-OFF'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Elliott Millions of households will be "ripped off" this autumn as energy bills are expected to creep up again despite The Labour Party's pledge to bring them down, campaigners have warned. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2098006  Warrington Guardian: "ILLEGAL GOODS SEIZED IN RAID" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell More than £10,000 worth of illegal goods have been seized from a shop in Warrington. Cheshire Police officers visited the shop on Orford Lane as part of a joint investigation with Trading Standards teams, immigration officials, and HM Revenue and Customs. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25387952.10k-illegal-tobacco-cigs-vapes-seized-orford-shop  The Times: "LABOUR COUNCILS EXPLORE MIGRANT HOTEL LEGAL ACTION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlie Parker / Lara Wildenberg / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / George Willoughby Labour Party councils are among dozens throughout the country poised to begin legal action to shut Asylum Seeker hotels after a key High Court ruling. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/protest-outside-more-asylum-hotels-to-force-moves-says-reform-s0bt70n5b  Andytown News (Ireland): "KNEECLAPPED!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland A new mural in support of Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been unveiled in West Belfast ahead of his court appearance in London. Liam, who uses the stage name Mo Chara, is appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court to face terrorism charges. FULL REPORT: BelfastMedia.com/new-mural-unveiled-on-whiterock-road-ahead-of-kneecap-member-court-appearance  The Scotsman: "'STAMPEDE' OF OFFSHORE WIND CONDEMNED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Keenan / David Bol Fishing Industry leaders in Scotland have described offshore Wind Farm expansion as a "stampede" and a "gamble" as they demanded an immediate stop to further consents.  Melton Times: "BEST IN THE WORLD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso Scott Lansdowne celebrates biggest ever deadlift at Power In The Park. Scalford's Will Lee and Tim Lee help Great Britain to Tug Of War global glory. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/world-record-lift-celebrated-at-action-packed-power-in-the-park-5277138  Edinburgh Evening News: "MAN DIES IN SCAFFOLD FALL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison Man dies after 'fall from scaffolding' in Edinburgh's Dublin Street. A man has died in an Edinburgh city centre street after reportedly having fallen from scaffolding. Emergency services were called to Dublin Street, in the city’s New Town, at around 3pm on Tuesday, August 19, following reports of a man having fallen. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/emergency-incident/man-dies-in-edinburgh-street-after-fall-from-scaffolding-5280011  St. Helens Star: "FINAL JOURNEY OF TRUE GREAT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Critchley St. Helens Rugby Football Club's first squad gave a Guard Of Honour as Ray French - the Sports Team's former captain, dual code international, respected schoolmaster and the voice of rugby - was sent on his final journey. Mourners from all walks of life packed into St. Helens Parish Church to hear tributes to one of the town's favourite sporting sons. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25394305.saints-guard-honour-ray-french-makes-final-journey  Daily Mail: "LABOUR REVOLT ON MIGRANT HOTELS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Ryan Hooper / Liz Hull Keir Starmer was facing a Labour Party revolt as councils prepared to battle the Home Office over migrant hotels. Town Hall leaders across the country said they are already looking to follow Epping Forest District Council and take legal action to prevent small boat arrivals being placed in local hotels. FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15019157  Glasgow Times: "WOMAN IS 'LUCKY' AFTER ORGANS REMOVED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham Jennifer Ogilvie considers herself “one of the lucky ones” after being treated in Glasgow for advanced Ovarian Cancer. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25402630.surgeons-removed-five-organs-now-free-cancer  Albany Advertiser: "IT'S TOO HARD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil Coastal Creations And Co- an artisanal gifts store - is the latest Albany business to close up shop, with the owner citing high rents, slow foot traffic and a focus on major chains as reasons for the troubling trend. Coastal Creations and Co will close their doors, permanently, on Friday 31 October 2025. FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/coastal-creations-and-co-latest-albany-local-business-to-shut-down-in-brewing-small-business-crisis-c-19734520  The Guardian: "LABOUR COUNCILS JOIN REVOLT OVER ASYLUM HOTELS AFTER EPPING RULING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal / Vikram Dodd Councils that are run by The Labour Party are considering legal challenges to close hotels housing Asylum Seekers after a landmark ruling from The High Court. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/aug/20/labour-run-councils-consider-legal-challenges-to-close-hotels-housing-asylum-seekers  Bury Times: "REMEMBERING THEIR SACRIFICES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood Residents and the local Council of Bury paid respects to those who gave their lives in the Second World War with a poignant service on the 80th anniversary of Victory In Japan Day. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25391812.bury-will-commemorate-80th-anniversary-vj-day-today  The Messenger: "FURY OVER MAGGOTS IN UNCOLLECTED BINS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Fury has erupted in Timperley over missed collections of green bins, with householders complaining of maggots breeding among rotting food for weeks. The residents who have paid an extra £45 on top of their Council Tax for the bins to be emptied on a weekly basis say their green bins were not collected for up to a month – and now they want a refund. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25388141.maggot-complaints-green-bins-unemptied---despite-45-fee  Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR MSP IS CHARGED OVER INDECENT IMAGES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon Scottish Labour Party MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged with the possession of indecent images of children. The Scottish Labour party has suspended the former modern studies teacher, who served as Scottish Labour Pary's top official before entering Holyrood in 2016, and withdrawn the whip. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15019013  The Guardian (Australia): "AI DOOM, NATURE LAWS AND SOLVING THE HOUSING PROBLEM _ FIVE TAKEAWAYS FROM DAY TWO OF ECONOMIC REFORM ROUNDTABLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Commins / Tom McIlroy The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, presided over talks about growing the Australian economy on day two of the economic reform roundtable. The Guardian (Australia Edition) detail five key points of what occurred. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/aug/20/five-takeaways-day-two-economic-reform-roundtable  The Bolton News: "WEDDING IS ON CARDS FOR MILLIONAIRES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison A Bolton family are celebrating being millionaires after striking it lucky on The National Lottery. Darren McGuire and his partner Laura Thwaites got the shock of their lives on 23 July 2025, when their numbers came up on The Lotto. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25401157.1m-national-lottery-win-family-bolton  Daily Record: "IRVINE WELSH: NIC HURT INDY HOPES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dingwall Author Irvine Welsh says Nicola Sturgeon set back the cause of Scottish Independence by shoving her transgender beliefs down people's throats.  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "INFIRMARY GETS SHOT IN THE ARM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth The Victoria Infirmary Northwich no longer requires improvement after an inspection. The Winnington Lane site received a rating from a Health Inspector for the first time in more than five years last week. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25387911.victoria-infirmary-northwich-no-longer-requires-improvement  Daily Mirror: "WE DON'T WANT TO LIVE LIKE THIS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Shekhar Bhatia Khadar Mohamed - a resident of the Asylum Seeker hotel at the centre of angry anti-migrant protests - has pleaded for the demonstrations to end after the Home Office was ordered to curb their stay. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/asylum-seeker-living-fear-begs-35765974 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 20 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: "UK PREPARING TO SEND TROOPS TO UKRAINE IF PEACE DEAL IS STRUCK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke United Kingdom are preparing to send troops to Ukraine as part of a 'reassurance force' if a peace deal is struck. It comes after Donald Trump said he had spoken directly with Vladimir Putin to begin planning a meeting between the Russian leader and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ukraine-russia-war-uk-troops-starmer-b2810332.html  Metro (North Edition): "NHS SICK NOTE TOLL GROWS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katrine Bussey Sick Notes in Scotland's NHS have reached their highest level for ten years. Figures showed the sickness absence rate for 2024-2025 was 6.4% - up from 6.2% the previous year.  Lancashire Telegraph: "'GET THAT LITTLE CAT'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott A "sadistic" Padiham woman has been jailed after causing her dogs to attack and kill her neighbour's elderly cat in her back garden. Alexandra Jade Gregson, 35, of Alma Street, was sentenced at Burnley Crown Court following an RSPCA prosecution. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25398596.alexandra-jade-gregson-jailed-causing-dogs-kill-cat  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "31 KILLED AS ISRAELI BOMBARDMENT CONTINUES ACROSS GAZA STRIP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP News Agency Palestinian Civil Defence said Israeli Armed Forces opened fire on people waiting to enter a United States-backed food distribution centre killing 31 and wounding "about 200". FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2604127/middle-east  The National: "'UK IS TRYING TO COVER UP ITS ROLE IN GENOCIDE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards The Government in United Kingdom are being accused of trying to "cover up complicity in genocide" after refusing to publish documents linked to a secret meeting with a top Israel minister for a fourth time. FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25402629.labour-refuse-release-files-secret-meeting-gideon-saar  Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "COURTROOM WILL CREATE UP TO 200 JOBS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White Businessman Tom O'Loughlin said the hotel will bring a lot of football and help boost the economy.  Morning Star: "RENTAL COSTS NOW CONSUME OVER 1/3 OF AVERAGE SALARY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short Rip-off rents are devouring more than a third of tenants' incomes in England, leading to renewed demands from campaigners to introduce urgent controls. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/country-desperately-needs-rent-control  Scottish Daily Mail: "FURY OVER POLICE 'BETRAYAL' OF SHOT BANKER'S FAMILY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant The family of murdered banker Alistair Wilson voiced their ‘outrage’ last night after it emerged a senior officer who misled them is in line for a major promotion. Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Livingstone, who was found guilty of misconduct, has been selected for a prestigious training course – and is being groomed to fill a vacant slot as Assistant Chief Constable. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15015599  The Daily Telegraph: "MIGRANT HOTELS FACING CLOSURE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Fiona Parker Nigel Farage issues rallying cry after High Court throws future of asylum strategy into doubt. Asylum Seeker hotels across United Kingdom are at risk of closure after a High Court ruling threw the Government’s asylum plans into turmoil. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/19/epping-hotel-migrant-court-ruling  Daily Star: "TIPPING POINT!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney Drinkers are fuming at a new trend where "service charge" tips are automatically added when buying a pint at the bar.  Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S MIGRANT HOTELS POLICY IN DISARRAY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett The Labour Party's asylum policy was left in chaos after a judge ordered a controversial Asylum Seeker hotel in Essexs to be shut.  Wexford People (Ireland): "CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO IPAS DECISION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne Wexford County Council has given the green light for a former hotel to be converted into an accomodation for Asylum Seekers.  Financial Times: "TRUMP HINTS AT US AIR ROLE IN PUSH TO SEAL UKRAINE PEACE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Politi / Alice Hancock / David Sheppard / Max Seddon Drive for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting. Kremlin warned of 'rough situation'. Donald Trump said the United States could play a role "by air" in a postwar security guarantee for Ukraine. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/591a8788-c553-4886-858f-b7c7854cbcfd  Wirral Globe: "'VIVACIOUS' MUM, 41, DIES SUDDENLY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning The family of a Wirral mum has been left 'utterly bereft and heartbroken' following her sudden death, earlier this week. Rachael Kershaw, from Wallasey, passed away on Monday 11 August 2025 - aged 41 - and left behind her three young children. FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25393828.family-heartbroken-following-sudden-death-wallasey-mum  Daily Record: "WHY ARE WE WAITING?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind Peter Black - a grandfather - who is dying from cancer had to wait for 15 hours overnight in an Emergency Department and was only treated after a relative emailed the Health Board's boss. Nicola Black - his daughter wonders how much longer her dad would have had to wait if no-one got in touch with the Health Board.  The I Paper: "MIGRANT POLICY IN DISARRAY AS COURT RULES PROTEST HOTEL MUST EVICT ASYLUM SEEKERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan Asylum Seekers will be removed from Bell Hotel in Epping Forest within 24 days after Council granted temporary High Court injunction despite last-minute Government intervention. Legal action follows protests outside the site. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/home-office-protests-policing-asylum-hotel-ruling-3869170  Daily Express: "ASYLUM HOTEL CLOSURE IS 'A VICTORY FOR THE MUMS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Lotti OBrien / Rebecca Robinson / Ciaran McGrath The future of more than 200 hotels housing Asylum Seekers has been thrown into doubt after a landmark court ruling hailed as "a victory for the mums and dads". FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2097162  New Ross Standard (Ireland): "MUNITIONS PLAN FOR PORT COMES UNDER FIRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke Councillor John Dwyer is opposed to port being used to import 'explosive materials in certain conditions'.  Edinburgh Evening News: "RALLYING CRY FOR HOSPICE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Mechelle O'Hara thanks children's charity for offering her family a lifeline and asks others to support the CHAS Summer Solace Appeal.  The West Australian (Australia): "HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Evensen / Caitlin Vinci Heartache of the baby in the drain. Police have launched a homicide investigation as it's been determined the baby was put there recently. The child was discovered in a Stormwater Drain in Alexander Heights. Flowers laid in tribute at the scene where a dead baby was found in a drain in the Northern Suburbs of Perth. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/crime/alexander-heights-baby-in-drain-police-launch-homicide-case-as-revealed-body-put-in-drain-in-recent-days--c-19731176  The Bolton News: "WORK ON VITAL NEW LINK HITS A ROADBLOCK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee Work on the final part of a long overdue link road has stopped after a land deal expired. The two kilometre road, at the Rivington Chase development in Horwich promised to ease congestion at the chronically clogged Chorley New Road and Behive Roundabout.  The Guardian: "HIGH COURT RULES ASYLUM SEEKERS MUST BE MOVED FROM PROTEST HOTEL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Rawlinson / Rajeev Syal Sir Keir Starmer's Asylum Seeker plans have been plunged into turmoil after a High Court ruling blocked people seeking refuge from being housed at an Essex hotel in Epping Forest. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/19/high-court-judge-orders-closure-of-essex-asylum-hotel-after-far-right-protests  Metro (South Edition): "FURY AT REEVES £500K WEALTH TAX ON HOMES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Durrant TV property star Kirstie Allsopp hasled a backlash over reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning to make house sellers, not buyers, pay tax.  The Scotsman: "AMBULANCE SERVICE IN TOTAL BREAKDOWN, SAYS SURGEON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin A surgeon whose son was left with two fractured shoulders when he collapsed on the street following a seizure has condemned the "total breakdown" of one of Scotland's frontline Emergency Services.  Daily Mirror: "BRIT TROOPS 'TO KEEP THE PEACE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin Britain will send Armed Forces to Ukraine to keep the peace if a deal with Russia is completed, Donald Trump declared.  Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "MAN WHO ASSAULTED HIS PARTNER ESCAPES JAIL TIME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf Craig Grey who beat up his girlfriend on an Enniscorthy street brought €2,500 in cash to the Circuit Court as a token of his remorse.  The Times: "HIGH COURT PUTS ASYLUM HOTEL POLICY INTO TURMOIL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlie Parker / Steven Swinford The Government in United Kingdom's Asylum Seeker accommodation scheme was thrown into turmoil after the High Court ruled that migrants must be removed from an Essex hotel at the centre of the protests. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/council-wins-high-court-injunction-to-close-asylum-hotel-in-essex-vbt7p9pq5  That's all the papers. News In Brief follows. NEWS IN BRIEF: Wednesday 20 August 2025
Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 19 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: "ZELENSKY: WE ARE READY FOR TALKS WITH TRUMP AND PUTIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Kiley / Andrew Feinberg Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump met for a second time in The White House before meeting senior European leaders including Keir Starmer. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was prepared to meet Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at a joint summit to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/zelensky-trump-talks-putin-ukraine-russia-white-house-b2809789.html  Glasgow Times: "'WE'RE ALL SCUNNERED'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aidan MacDonald Locals have hit out at plans to build part of an electrical grid near a residential area in Bishopton. The proposal - which was put forward by Scottish Power Energy Networks on 30 January 2025 - would see the construction of a primary substation, with associated apparatus, fencing, demountable floodlights and an access track, on Glenluce Drive in Dargavel. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25399497.residents-hit-plans-build-electrical-grid-bishopton 
Lancashire Telegraph: "'YOU ROBBED MY DAD OF HIS RIGHT TO LIVE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad Dylan Green a teenage Drug Dealer, killed Bart O'Hare, a pensioner, by riding an Electric Motorbike into him as he crossed the road to the chippy. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25398268.teen-drug-dealer-killed-burnley-pensioner-e-bike-crash  Edinburgh Evening News: "SARAH FIGHTS STATION CLOSURE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson Plans to close an Edinburgh Fire Station ignore large new housing and industrial developments scheduled for the area, campaigners have claimed. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-fire-station-closure-plan-ignores-thousands-of-new-homes-and-reindustrialisation-of-leith-docks-5274754  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "EGYPT 'READY TO TAKE PART IN INTERNATIONAL FORCE FOR GAZA'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Associated Press / Reuters Egypt said on Monday they are ready to join a potential international force deployed to Gaza, provided it is backed by a United Nations Security Council resolution and accompanied by a "political horizon", as ceasefire efforts continue in Cairo. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2612205/middle-east  The National: "HOW CAN THIS GO ON?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Brown / Xander Elliards Scottish activists on terror charges have court dates axed. Author Sally Rooney vows to use BBC residuals to back Palestine Action. Man detained for anti-AI 'Plasticine Action' T-Shirt. Irish author Sally Rooney has said she will use the residual payments from BBC adaptations of her novels to continue supporting Palestine Action. Police Scotland have responded after a viral Social Media video showed Police Officers detaining a man for wearing a T-shirt in support of the stop-motion animated character Morph. FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot  Financial Times: "TRUMP FLOATS PROSPECT OF US SECURITY GUARANTEE IN BID TO END UKRAINE WAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Miller / Steff Chávez / Max Seddon Zelenskyy returns to The Oval Office. Push for meeting with Putin. Europeans add support for Kyiv. Donald Trump (President Of United States) has held out the prospect of United States security guarantees and a trilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin (President Of Russia) & Volodymyr Zelenskyy (President Of Ukraine) to end the war in Ukraine during a high-stakes summit in The Oval Office. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/eb9336ed-6c7f-4bee-979d-fd356d2e0802  The West Australian (Australia): "BABY IN A DRAIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caleb Runciman A baby has been found dead by tradesmen in Alexander Heights. A stormwater drain in Perth's Northern Suburbs was the scene of a gruesome discovery of a newborn baby's body. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/crime/baby-found-dead-by-tradesmen-in-alexander-heights--c-19723133 
The Bolton News: "7 YEAR STOPGAB PLANNED AFTER CENTRE IS RAZED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan The "meanwhile use" for the space left empty by demolishing the Shopping Centre in Crompton Place in Bolton is expected to last seven years.  The Daily Telegraph: "US MILITARY TO PROTECT UKRAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer The United States will provide military support to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, President Donald Trump has confirmed. At a White House meeting alongside Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, and a host of European leaders, Mr. Trump promised "very good protection, very good security". FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/18/us-forces-to-protect-ukraine-in-event-of-ceasefire 
The Scotsman: "ZELENSKY READY TO MEET PUTIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Durrant Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to hold talks with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in a bid to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. 
That's all the papers. News In Brief follows. NEWS IN BRIEF: Tuesday 19 August 2025
Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 18 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. Daily Express: "BRITAIN'S 10 MILLION JUNK FOOD ADDICTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick Ten million people in the UK are hooked on junk food. Experts want World Health Organization chiefs to include food addiction as a form of Substance Abuse.  Financial Times: "ZELENSKYY AND EUROPEAN ALLIES SEEK SECURITY GUARANTEES IN TRUMP TALKS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Politi / Christopher Miller / Andy Bounds / David Sheppard Bloc leaders fly to Washington. Rubio says 'concessions' needed. Fears of front line pressure. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders will urge United States President Donald Trump to spell out what security guarantees he will offer Ukraine. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/eb9336ed-6c7f-4bee-979d-fd356d2e0802  The Yorkshire Post: "CRUCIAL MEETING ON FUTURE OF UKRAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Sir Keir Starmer (Prime Minister Of United Kingdom) will fly to America to join Volodymyr Zelenskyy (President Of Ukraine) and European leaders for a meeting with Donald Trump (President Of United States) at The White House in Washington, DC.  Scottish Daily Mail: "D-DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / David Barrett Sir Keir Starmer will join European Union and NATO leaders to bolster Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his crunch White House meeting with Donald Trump.  The West Australian: "RIDE OR DIE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlton Hart Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister of Australia) has declared he wants to see a more productive, vibrant and dynamic Australian economy ahead of a critical Round Table with key business leaders, later this week. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-says-wa-is-front-and-centre-of-future-of-australias-economy-c-19708889 
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "ISRAELIS RALLY NATIONWIDE CALLING FOR END TO GAZA WAR, HOSTAGE DEAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Israeli police blasted crowds with Water Cannons and made dozens of arrests as protesters demanding a hostage deal escalated their campaign Sunday with a one-day nationwide strike that blocked roads and closed businesses. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2612077/middle-east  Daily Star: "AND IT'S OFF!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Horse Racing is going on strike next month with all meets axed for a day in protest at the tax hike betting plans of Rachel Reeves.  Business Mirror (Philippines): "HOUSE OPENS HEARINGS ON ₱6.8-T BUDGET OF '26" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jovee Marie N. De La Cruz The House Of Representatives Of The Philippines will begin its hearings on the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 with assurances that the public remains the top priority in an inclusive and transparent budget process. The hearings will begin on Monday 18 August 2025. FULL REPORT: BusinessMirror.com.ph/2025/08/18/house-opens-hearings-on-%e2%82%b16-8-t-budget-pf-26  The Guardian: "UK AND EU AT ZELENSKYY'S SIDE FOR TALKS WITH TRUMP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Harding / Peter Walker European leaders including Keir Starmer will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a White House meeting with Donald Trump. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/aug/17/european-leaders-to-join-zelenskyy-washington-meeting-trump-ukraine-russia  Limerick Leader (Ireland): "VICTIM HIT 109 TIMES BY 'FERAL' YOUTHS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donal O'Regan A vulnerable homeless man was 'violently and savagely set upon by three feral youths' who struck the victim 109 times in the city, Limerick Circuit Criminal Court heard.  Metro (South Edition): "'OUTRAGEOUS' RAIL FARES RISE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Daniel Rail fares set to climb 'outrageous' amount in 'rip-off' blow for commuters. More pain for rail passengers could be on the way, with fares set to climb another 5.5% next year - a rise campaigners have branded "outrageous" and a rip-off. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/08/17/rail-fares-set-soar-5-5-next-year-rip-off-blow-passengers-23934071  Daily Mail: "D-DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / David Barrett Sir Keir Starmer will join European Union and NATO leaders to bolster Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his crunch White House meeting with Donald Trump.  The Guardian (Australia): "TASMANIAN SALMON FARMING EXPANSION ON HOLD AS STATE LIBERALS ORDER REVIEW AHEAD OF PARLIAMENT SHOWDOWN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Morton The Tasmanian Liberal Party has promised a pause on salmon farm expansion and an independent review of the industry as it attempts to win support from crossbench MPs and survive a no-confidence motion in the State Parliament this week. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/australia-news/2025/aug/17/tasmanian-salmon-farming-expansion-on-hold-liberal-party-jeremy-rockcliff  Daily Mirror: "EUROPE TAKES A STAND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn Keir Starmer and European leaders will take a united stand with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy during crunch talks with Donald Trump at The White House. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-praises-zelenskys-desire-35746393  |
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