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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 09 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/12/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 09 December 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, and around the world.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "BRITAIN UNDER ATTACK FROM PUTIN'S CYBER ARMY, SAYS COOPER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Britain and Europe must united against rising attacks by Russia and other hostile states, Yvette Cooper will warn.
Just 24 hours after Sir Keir Starmer hosted a Summit in an attempt to boost Ukraine's position in any peace talks with Russia.

Glasgow Times: "MUM DENIED CHRISTMAS DYING WISH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Joanne Innes has been denied her dying wish to spend a final Christmas with her family after losing her courageous battle with a rare form of cancer.
Joanna Innes' final hope had been to get home from hospital to share one last festive season with her sons and grandchildren.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25681732.netherburn-mum-fighting-cancer-wanted-one-christmas

City AM: "PLOT TWIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saskia Koopman

Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), throwing the film titan's recent deal with Netflix into uncertainty.
Paramound said its all-cash tender offer of $30 (£22.50) per share provides shareholders $18 billion more than Netflix's $27.75 per share offer.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/paramount-launches-counter-offer-for-warner-bros

Metro (North Edition): "NHS BOARD 'HARASSED NURSE IN TRANS ROW'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Ward

A nurse who objected to sharing a Female Changing Room with a Transgender Doctor has won a claim for harassment in her Employment Tribunal case against a Health Board.
Sandie Peggie was suspended by NHS Fife after complaining about having to share a Changing Room with Dr. Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy.

The Yorkshire Post: "TORY PLEA ON GROOMING GANG PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond

A nationwide inquiry into Grooming Gangs must "leave no stone unturned", Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch insisted, as she called on the Government to do more to support victims and their families.

The I Paper: "PENSION POT HIT WILL DELAY UK RETIREMENT AGE, EXPERTS WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell / Grace Gausden, Emily Braeger / Callum Mason

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax raid on savers risks disincentivising workers to put money in their pension pots and forcing them to wait longer for retirement, experts have warned.
Policies such as capping pension salary sacrifice schemes and slashing the tax-free limit for cash Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) will worsen the issue of Britons.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/pensions-crisis-coming-experts-fear-reevess-tax-raid-4071023

State Times (India): "NEHRU ECHOED JINNAH, BETRAYED VANDE MATARAM: MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Press Trust Of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru betrayed Vande Mataram by echoing Muhammad Ali Jinnah's communal concerns and fragmenting the national song that put India on the path of politics of appeasement, leading to its Partition.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/nehru-echoed-jinnah-betrayed-vande-mataram-modi

Metro (South Edition): "TOUR DE FORCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dunne

Police are using powerful E-Bikes on city streets in the race to take down gangs on similar 60MPH vehicles who snatch bags, watches, and phones from victims.
Criminals using the virtually silent two-wheelers now face a rival that can pursue them where cars cannot go.

Daily Star: "SIR KEIR TIKTOKING RUBBISH!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

We're only here for Sir Keir Starmer – said nobody, ever.
He's the first Prime Minister to join TikTok despite huge fears over the Chinese app.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/keir-starmer-being-mocked-launching-36371265

The Bolton News: "COUNCIL TAX SET FOR 4.99PC RISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Bolton Council has put forward plans to increase Council Tax by almost 5 per cent in the New Year.
A consultation on a proposed rise of 4.99 per cent for 2026 and 2027 will begin later this month.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25680623.bolton-council-puts-forward-proposals-hike-council-tax

Daily Mirror: "TOGETHER WE PULL LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Warburton

The parents of the Southport attack victims have told of the extraordinary bond they now share – offering comfort in the face of impossible grief.
Releasing images to the BBC of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice Da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King as babies, the families said their new friendship allowed them "to pull the light out" of the darkness.

FULL REPORT: http://Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/southport-stabbing-families-shared-grief-36367545

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "HOLIDAY HOOPLA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Towers

Albany's Main Street was buzzing as the Christmas Pageant offered a burst of colour, music and festive cheer.
Hundreds of people lined York Street to watch the parade and get a wave from Father Christmas.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/excitement-is-rising-for-the-christmas-festival-and-pageant-this-saturday-in-the-city-of-albany-cbd--c-20890088

The Times: "DEAL TO UNLOCK £100BN FOR UKRAINE 'WITHIN DAYS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright

A deal to release £100 billion of frozen Russian assets in Europe to aid Ukraine is only days away.
Keir Starmer says that negotiations to end the war has reached a "critical stage".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-praise-trumps-efforts-russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-tskf5hc0r

Daily Express: "'LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED' FOR GROOMING GANGS PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Kemi Badenoch has said there must be "no stone unturned" in a National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.
The Conservative Party leader insisted that convicted offenders with dual nationality should be stripped of their citizenship and deported.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2143405

Morning Star: "A GAUNTLET OF VIOLENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Horrifying levels of state violence funded by British taxpayers' money at the French Border was exposed in a new report.
The United Kingdom Government has pledged £476 million to France (€541 million) in 2023 to "secure" the border, in a deal which The Labour Party have since extended to 2027.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/british-taxpayers-funding-horrifying-levels-violence-against-refugees-french-border-report

The Scotsman: "CALLS FOR HEADS TO ROLL IN WAKE OF PEGGIE CASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Sandi Peggie - the nurse at the centre of the UK's most controversial employment tribunal - has said she is "beyond relieved" to have won a claim that has sparked calls for resignations at a Health Board.
NHS Fife has been found to have harassed Sandie Peggie.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/courts/sandie-peggie-relieved-at-ruling-against-nhs-fife-as-calls-for-resignations-and-apologies-follow-5434748

Daily Mail: "HEAD OF NAVY'S BROADSIDE AT REEVES OVER DEFENCE CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

The head of the Royal Navy has launched an extraordinary broadside at Rachel Reeves over a failure to fund defence.
The First Sea Lord's salvo took aim at the Chancellor and pleaded for ministers to match the cash being spent by Britain's enemies before it is too late.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15365101

Financial Times: "PARAMOUNT GATECRASHES NETFLIX DEAL FOR WARNER BROS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Barnes / James Fontanella-Khan / Daniel Thomas

Paramount has launched a $108 billion hostile bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery, partnering with Middle East sovereign wealth funds and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner to derail Netflix's agreed deal.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/7981af0e-ad93-4c11-8c1c-09b0167bf4d6

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "SAUDI CROWN PRINCE, QATAR EMIR HOLD KEY TALKS IN RIYADH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Arabia and Qatar signed an agreement to build a high-speed rail link, the first of its kind between the two Gulf states.
The announcement came after a meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2624743

Scottish Daily Mail: "NHS CHIEFS DID HARASS NURSE IN TRANS MEDIC ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker

Nurse Sandie Peggie has won her landmark battle against NHS Fife after it suspended her when she complained about having to share a women's-only changing room with a trans doctor.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15363833

Lancashire Telegraph: "MEDICS BRACED FOR BUSIEST FLU SEASON IN YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

NHS bosses fear this is the worst Flu Season in the region of Lancashire in recent years, as cases and hospitalisations rise.
Their warning comes days after Royal Blackburn Hospital apologised for long queues at their Accident & Emergency.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25677126.nhs-flu-season-warning-blackburn-e-queues-lengthen

The Guardian: "A CRITICAL MOMENT EUROPEAN LEADERS RALLY BEHIND UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleni Courea / Jennifer Rankin / Peter Beaumont

European leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid hopes they might finally achieve a breakthrough to allow Ukraine access to billions of pounds of frozen Russian assets.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/dec/08/european-leaders-rally-behind-ukraine-in-downing-street-talks

The Daily Telegraph: "BOAT MIGRANTS SMUGGLE IN HEROIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steve Bird / Akhtar Makoii

Asylum Seekers crossing English Channel in Small Boats are bringing heroin into Britain on behalf of people smugglers, a Telegraph investigation has found.
The investigation began after a security source claimed some drug gangs were now working with People Smugglers to establish a new revenue stream.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/08/people-smugglers-use-channel-migrants-bring-heroin-britain

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

18/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 19 November 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, and around the world.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "GOOGLE BOSS: A.I. CAN'T BE TRUSTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jen Mills

The top boss of Google has warned even his own company's AI models are prone to 'errors', and we should not 'blindly trust' it.
Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive of parent company Alphabet, said in a BBC interview that it was important to have a variety of information sources, and double check before relying on chatbots.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/18/google-boss-says-dont-blindly-trust-ai-search-said-tested-24739797

State Times (India): "DON'T VIEW EVERY KASHMIRI MUSLIM WITH SUSPICION: OMAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah advocated stringent punishment for all those involved in the "white collar" terror module and Delhi blast case, but urged that innocent civilians should not be harmed.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/dont-view-every-kashmiri-muslim-with-suspicion-omar

City AM: "DEPARTURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar / Ali Lyon

Fears that the United Kingdom is in the grips of a 'brain drain' escalated after fresh data revealed that three times as many British Nationals left Britain last year.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/brain-drain-latest-brits-quitting-uk-three-times-faster-than-thought

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "LANDMARK CHARLES ST BUILDING IS UP FOR SALE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf

Selling agent says former Post Office offers a unique commercial opportunity for potential buyers.
The New Ross Post Office was relocated in June 2025.

The Daily Telegraph: "BRITAIN NOT READY TO DEFEND INVASION"
CORRESPONDENT: Tom Cotterill

Britain is not ready to defend itself from a attack.
Following a year-long Inquiry, the House Of Commons Defence Committee said The Labour Party are moving at a "glacial" pace.

The Bolton News: "'IT'S LIKE A MOTORWAY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Residents in Farnworth have said new cycle lanes have made their road feel "like a motorway" from drivers using it as a through road.
The Streets For All programme has invested almost £5 million in installing new cycling lanes and pedestrian crossings on Market Street – but residents say it has increased traffic.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25628615.farnworth-motorists-avoiding-cycle-lanes-cause-rat-run

Financial Times: "UK WARNS CHINA AGAINST SPYING AFTER MI5 HIGHLIGHTS DRIVE TO INFLUENCE MPS"
CORRESPONDENT: David Sheppard / Robert Wright

The British Government has warned China that it will never accept attempts to "interfere in our sovereign affairs" after MI5 alerted MPs that Beijing's intelligence services are trying to recruit people who work in Parliament.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/bde58911-dfc2-4cc7-b69e-924ecc3b5da3

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "JOHN (52) DIED AFTER BECOMING ILL DURING IRONMAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

The community of Gorey has been devastated following the sudden death of John Brett, who died following a medical emergency during a triathlon in Turkey.

The Independent: "MI5 ISSUES ALERT TO MPS OVER CHINESE SPIES ON LINKEDIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / David Maddox

Chinese spies have been accused of posing as headhunters on LinkedIn to target MPs as part of a "widespread" operation to access information about the UK government, MI5 has warned.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/china-spies-mi5-mps-peers-espionage-b2867379.html

Wirral Globe: "GANG JAILED FOR 'ELABORATE RUSE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jamie Bowman

Three people have been jailed for more than 23 years after a brutal £40,000 drug heist in Wallasey left one man shot in the leg.
Charles Byers, Emma Edwards, and Andrew Struth worked together to lure a drugs gang from Sheffield to an alleyway with the promise of selling them a large quantity of cocaine.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25617166.three-jailed-23-years-man-shot-leg-wallasey

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "COUNCIL CONFIDENT OF SECURING FUNDS FOR TOWN PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

Fears that ambitious plans to regenerate and revive Enniscorthy will not be ready in time to receive government funding have been dismissed by a member of Wexford County Council.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/wexford-county-council-confident-of-receiving-government-funding-for-enniscorthy-town-centre-regeneration-plan/a818655669.html

Morning Star: "LABOUR ASYLUM PLANS 'WILL TEAR CHILDREN FROM THEIR HOMES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is seeking "to use children as a weapon" in her asylum plans, a Labour Party peer who came to Britain as a child refugee has warned.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-asylum-plans-will-tear-children-their-homes

Wexford People (Ireland): "WOMAN SUFFERED APPALLING ABUSE BY HER UNCLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf

Bernard Ennis of Piercestown, County Wexford has been jailed for three and a half years as Judge James McCourt praises victim's courage.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/courts/my-name-is-lisa-and-i-finally-have-a-voice-wexford-womans-harrowing-testimony-as-uncle-is-jailed-for-sexual-abuse/a1906485506.html

Lancashire Telegraph: "SAFETY BOSSES' BRANCH DEATH NOTICE ISSUED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Blackburn with Darwen Council has been served with an 'improvement notice' by the Health And Safety Executive over the death of mother-of-two Madia Kauser, who was hit by a falling tree branch in one of its parks in August.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25631530.witton-park-branch-death-council-issued-hse-notice

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

10/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 11 November 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, and around the world.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

City AM: "VOTERS WARN REEVES OVER TAX HIKE THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar

A majority of voters believe Rachel Reeves should resign as Chancellor if she breaks a key Labour Party manifesto commitment by raising Income Tax.

The Scotsman: "SARWAR BACKS OPENING UP THE NORTH SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Anas Sarwar has signalled his support for opening up the North Sea for more oil and gas drilling - putting him at odds with his UK Labour Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

The Yorkshire Post: "NO10'S BACKING FOR 'IMPARTIAL' BBC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

In an age of disinformation the argument for a "robust and impartial" BBC "is stronger than ever", Downing Street has said, despite the scandal engulfing the broadcaster.

The Independent: "BBC SAYS SORRY BUT TRUMP THREATENS TO SUE FOR $1BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Athena Stavrou

Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1billion (£759million) over their editing of his speech in a BBC Panorama episode, even as the broadcaster publicly apologised for the "error of judgement" that has already claimed the head of two senior executives.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/donald-trump-bbc-panorama-tim-davie-b2862284.html

Glasgow Times: "RAPIST LOCKED UP AFTER MULTIPLE INCIDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Myles

A rapist has been jailed after targeting three women in less than six weeks.
Mihai-Nicolae Patran, 34, was found guilty of rape, sexual assault and sexual exposure following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25609337.rapist-attacked-woman-glasgow-jailed-12-years

The Guardian: "BBC BOARD MEMBER WITH TORY LINK 'LED THE CHARGE' OVER CLAIMS OF BIAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Savage

A BBC board member with links to The Conservative Party "led the charge" in pressuring the corporation's leadership over claims of systemic bias in coverage of Donald Trump, Gaza and Transgender Rights, The Guardian has been told.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/media/2025/nov/10/bbc-board-member-tory-links-led-charge-systemic-bias-claims

Scottish Daily Mail: "TRUMP TELLS BBC: GROVEL OR I'LL SUE FOR YOU FOR $1 BILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Inderdeep Bains / Grant Tucker

Donald Trump threatened to sue The BBC for $1 billion unless he gets a grovelling apology within days.
The embattled National Broadcaster admitted to an "error of judgement".

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15277189

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP TO SUE BBC FOR $1BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Rob Crilly / Gordon Rayner

Donald Trump threatened to sue the BBC for $1billion (£760million), accusing the broadcaster of a "reckless disregard for the truth".

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/11/10/trump-threatens-sue-bbc-one-billion

Edinburgh Evening News: "TRIBUTES AS MUM OF SEVEN DIES SUDDENLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison

The heartbroken daughter of Emma McGinty - a West Lothian woman - who died suddenly at the age of just 43 has paid tribute to her 'absolutely amazing' mum.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/tribute-to-absolutely-amazing-mother-of-seven-after-sudden-death-5396285

Daily Mail: "TRUMP TELLS BBC: GROVEL OR I'LL SUE FOR YOU FOR $1 BILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Inderdeep Bains / Grant Tucker

Donald Trump threatened to sue The BBC for $1 billion unless he gets a grovelling apology within days.
The embattled National Broadcaster admitted to an "error of judgement".

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15277189

Daily Star: "ONE BILLION DOLLARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

SHHHH!
Orange Manbaby Donald Trump says he may sue the BBC for $1Billion over the BBC Panorama editing row.

Daily Express: "YOU WILL 'PAY THE PRICE' FOR 'VICIOUS' OAP TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Rachel Reeves must spare pensioners from punishing tax rises in the Budget or Labour Party will "pay the price" at the Ballot Box.
Fears are mounting that the Chancellor will clobber OAPs with a double-whammy by hiking Income Tax and extending the freeze on the lower tax threshold.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2132137

The Times: "BBC IS TOLD: SAY SORRY OR TRUMP WILL SUE FOR $1BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Farber / Josie Ensor / Steven Swinford

President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion over a "doctored" speech as senior figures within the corporation remained defiant over the crisis.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/bbc-chairman-samir-shah-apology-trump-speech-edit-documentary-lkk2qsp77

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

4/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 05 November 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, and around the world.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

City AM: "2P OR NOT 2P"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar

Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out hiking taxes on millions of Brits as she said everybody will have to "contribute" to fix the UK economy.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/rachel-reeves-hints-at-sweeping-tax-hikes-for-millions-of-brits

Wexford People (Ireland): "HALLOWEEN HORROR IN TAGHMON AS YOUTHS RUN RIOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

While tensions have been running high in Taghmon in the build-up to Halloween, with one woman stating that errant fireworks nearly set her house ablaze, there were chaotic scenes in the village on Friday night as masked youths vandalised cars and aimed fireworks at passing vehicles and people.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/car-destroyed-and-items-thrown-at-garda-car-as-masked-youths-cause-halloween-havoc-in-wexford-village/a1499307181.html

The Daily Telegraph: "HEADS 'SHOULD ROLL OVER BBC BIAS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Daniel Martin / Henry Bodkin

The BBC is facing calls to sack their Director-General and other Senior Executives following accusations of "serious and systemic" editorial bias.
The Daily Telegraph has published revelations from a leaked dossier written by a whistleblower and sent to BBC board members that details numerous instances of apparent bias at the broadcaster.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/04/bbc-doctored-trump-video-samir-shah-donald-white-house

The Bolton News: "PLEA TO HELP THERAPY GROUP TO CHRISTMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A Bolton Charity offering free therapy to anyone in need are appealing for public support to keep their doors open this Christmas and beyond.
The Simeon Centre Counselling Service provides help to around 100 people every month an Victoria Hall in the Town Centre of Knowsley.

Daily Star: "REEVES GETS A ROCKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Wet lettuce 2.0 Rachel Reeves gave the first pre-Budget speech for 50 years - hinting at huge tax rises.
The Chancer Of The Exchequer blamed Liz Truss, the pandemic... next it'll be Guy Fawkes.

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "WOMAN WHO FAKED HER OWN DEATH IS JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natasha Reid / Eimear Dodd

A woman who faked her own death in a "deliberate scheme" to avoid a Circuit Criminal Court trial has been jailed for three years.
Amy McAuley had been due to stand trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in January 2023 on theft and attempted deception charges, after she used altered documents to take out a €10,000 loan from KBC Bank.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/woman-who-faked-her-own-death-to-avoid-theft-and-deception-trial-is-jailed-for-three-years/a1947357292.html

Daily Express: "REEVES IS JUST 'BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE FOR CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the country "watched in horror" as Rachel Reeves sought to blame everyone else for her Budget tax raid.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2129728

The Yorkshire Post: "DEVOLUTION CITY LINKS 'COULD PULL IN BILLIONS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

Hundreds of thousands of people in Yorkshire could be better connected to their nearest City Centre – generating billions in revenue for the economy – if regional Mayors take full advantage of new devolved powers, a study has found.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR DUMBS DOWN SCHOOLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Harding

Ministers of The Labour Party were accused of educational vandalism after tearing up the school curriculum.

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "PLANNING PERMISSION FOR ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE IS REFUSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

A planning application for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Enniscorthy, which received a large number of objections by the community, has been refused permission by Wexford County Council.

Lancashire Telegraph: "THUG KICKED AND STAMPED ON PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

A Blackburn thug who smashed the windows to his mother's house and also attacked his girlfriend, brutally beating her to the ground, has been jailed.
James McInerney of Park Lee Road appeared before Preston Crown Court.

Glasgow Times: "MAN SENTENCED FOR CAUSING EVACUATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A man considered making potentially deadly "booby traps" after a series of thefts at his home.
Shazad Khan, 52, sparked a large-scale evacuation of his street in Glasgow's West End after suspicious items were found in his four-bedroom flat.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25596047.cops-evacuated-glasgow-street-royal-mail-intercepted-parcel

Morning Star: "REEVES TOLD TO TAX THE RICH NOT THE POOR AT BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Tax the rich and the banks, The Labour Party movement told Rachel Reeves as the Chancellor prepared the ground for Budget tax rises, possibly in breach of Labour’s manifesto commitments.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/tax-rich-not-workers-unions-tell-reeves

The Independent: "REEVES PUTS BRITAIN ON NOTICE OF BUDGET INCOME TAX RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

Rachel Reeves has put the country on notice that sweeping tax rises are coming in her Budget, warning "we will all have to contribute" to building a new future for Britain.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-tax-rises-budget-b2858120.html

Wirral Globe: "GUILTY OF MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

A man and a woman have been found guilty of murdering their baby last November.
Klevi Pirjani and Nivalda Santos of Percy Road in Seacombe were charged with murder and causing, or allowing, the death of a child.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25582003.wirral-parents-guilty-murder-baby-boy

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

20/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 21 October 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, and around the world.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "SOMETHING WENT WRONG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton

A huge glitch at web giant Amazon caused online havoc across the globe - stopping millions using banking apps, Government services, and other sites sparking Cyber Security fears.

The Guardian: "PRINCE TRIED TO HIRE 'TROLLS' TO TARGET GIUFFRE, BOOK CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Davies

Prince Andrew’s team tried to hire "internet trolls to hassle" his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, while he hid behind the "well-guarded" gates of Balmoral Castle to avoid being served court papers, according to allegations in her posthumous memoir.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/20/prince-andrew-internet-trolls-virginia-giuffre-book-nobodys-girl

The Monitor (Botswana): "KGATLENG: LAND BOARD FROM HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlsted

Bakgatla want Land Board staff removed.
Board officials allegedly receiving bribes.
Forensic Audit looks into dealings.
Kenny Morolong MP is not happy with Land Board as issue reaches Botswana Parliament.

The Yorkshire Post: "'REEVES'S RULES PRICE YOUNG OUT OF WORK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond

Government Ministers should abandon plans to equalise the minimum wage as the number of young people out of work or education threatens to reach 1 million, a Think Tank has said.

Daily Express: "FOR THE SAFETY AND DIGNITY OF EVERY WOMAN AND GIRL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

These are the brave NHS nurses waging a historic fight for female-only spaces.
Seen together for the first time, the Magnificent Seven – as they have become known – are set for a showdown with bosses who let "unlawful workplace policies" continue despite the Supreme Court ruling in favour of biological sex over gender.

The Independent: "POWELL'S ATTACK ON STARMER: WE MUST TURN LABOUR AROUND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Lucy Powell has issued a major challenge to Sir Keir Starmer’s authority, insisting she will push the Prime Minister to reconsider the direction of the Party in a bid to rescue Labour from their dismal poll ratings.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lucy-powell-labour-deputy-leadership-keir-starmer-b2848692.html

The West Australian (Australia): "SNIPER'S SECRET 'SPOOK' MISSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Crawford

The sniper who killed Bikie boss Nick Martin confessed the murder to his then girlfriend, claiming the job was part of a secret Government mission.
The ex-girlfriend told the Court the shooter had taken her to a location where he dug up money stuffed inside a tube.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/court-justice/david-james-pye-the-hitman-who-murdered-bikie-boss-nick-martin-confessed-to-murder-to-his-girlfriend-c-20405640

Glasgow Times: "MAN STABBED DAD TO DEATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A killer on bail for a knife crime has been jailed for life for the brutal murder of a much-loved father.
Brandon McLachlan stabbed to death Jamie Lucas near to a nightclub in Airdrie, Lanarkshire days before Christmas 2024.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25556661.airdrie-father-repeatedly-stabbed-man-not-know

Morning Star: "'KICK HIM OUT OF HOME & HIT HIM WHERE IT HURTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Prince Andrew's team tried to hire internet trolls to hassle his accuser Virginia Giuffre, according to her posthumous memoirs.
The fresh allegations came as more MPs backed calls to introduce a law to officially strip the disgraced Royal of his Dukedom, while campaigners are demanding the abolition of the monarchy altogether.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/royal-privilege-has-long-buffered-prince-andrew-consequences-his-actions

Showtime Monitor (Botswana): "KABELO TRIO'S LIVE CONCERT SHOWCASES BOTSWANAN'S RICH TALENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Grand Aria Stadium was abuzz with excitement as local superstar, Kabelo Trio, also known as Scavenger, took to the stage for a live concert showcasing the best of Botswana's music talent.

City AM: "CITY SPOOKED BY CHINA EMBASSY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

The Labour Party Government has been urged to shut down China's application for its new embassy at the Royal Mint Court site amid fears the country poses a threat to National Security in United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: http://CityAM.com/labour-urged-to-block-chinese-embassy-amid-spy-row

The Times: "ANDREW HAS NOT PAID RENT SINCE 2003"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Witherow / George Greenwood / Emanuele Midolo

Prince Andrew has not paid rent on his grace-and-favour mansion on the Windsor Castle Estate for two decades.
A copy of the leasehold agreement for Royal Lodge, obtained by The Times, reveals the terms under which the prince lives on the 30-room estate.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-andrew-rent-free-windsor-mansion-rbrgfjkrr

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "TAKING SHAPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Rebecca Stephens and Tom Brough have emerged as front-runners in the race for a spot on Albany's new Council, leading the Primary Vote tally.
The high-profile political pair previously went head-to-head in the State Election back in March, both touted as favourites for the Albany seat that ended up in the hands of underdog Nationals candidate Scott Leary.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/rebecca-stephens-and-tom-brough-lead-race-for-albany-council-in-primary-votes-as-counting-continues-c-20407422

The Times Scotland: "ANDREW HAS NOT PAID RENT SINCE 2003"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Witherow / George Greenwood / Emanuele Midolo

Prince Andrew has not paid rent on his grace-and-favour mansion on the Windsor Castle Estate for two decades.
A copy of the leasehold agreement for Royal Lodge, obtained by The Times, reveals the terms under which the prince lives on the 30-room estate.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-andrew-rent-free-windsor-mansion-rbrgfjkrr

The Daily Telegraph: "GROOMING INQUIRY 'SABOTAGED BY LABOUR'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Will Bolton

The Labour Party have been accused of sabotaging the national Grooming Gangs inquiry by victims and campaigners.
Sir Keir Starmer told Police Officers to scrap the investigation and start again after victims claimed they were being silenced.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/20/labour-sabotaging-grooming-gangs-inquiry

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

15/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 16 October 2025.

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "REVEALED: TERRIBLE REVENGE OF TALIBAN THAT SHAMES BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft / Jessica Purkiss / Fahim Abed / May Bulman

Afghan security forces who fought alongside British and United States troops are still being hunted down, tortured and executed by the Taliban while the United Kingdom drags its heels over bringing at-risk Afghans to safety,

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/taliban-afghanistan-special-forces-uk-data-breach-b2845838.html

Glasgow Times: "HEARTBREAK AS VAN DRIVES 'OVER GRAVES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

A heartbroken family in Glasgow have told of their devastations after a von allegedly drove over their loved one's graves.
Anthony Martin said his is "traumatised" after discovering his parents grave site had been damaged.

Daily Express: "KEMI: IT STINKS OF A CHINA COVER UP BY PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Christgian Calgie

Kemi Badenoch said the China spy scandal "stinks of a cover-up" as she branded Sir Keir Starmer too weak to stand up to Beijing.
The Conservative Party leader also accused the Prime Minister of a "shameful" dereliction.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2121654

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "RESCUE-DEAL RELIEF FOR ROBERTS BAKERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Roberts Bakery has been pulled back from the brink of collapse by a rescue deal with a West Midlands billionaire known as the 'Chicken King'.
Boparan Private Office (BPO), owned by food processing entrepreneur Ranjit Boparan, has announced an investment to secure the future of the historic Rudheath bakery business.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25543903.roberts-bakery-rescue-deal-saves-433-jobs-northwich

Daily Star: "KATIE NAMES TV STAR 'RAPIST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan / Bekka Barnard

Katie Price stunned fans at a stage show by naming a well-known British TV star who she claims raped her.
Katie Price's fans were reportedly left speechless at a recent live show.
The reality TV star made the claim during her live show An Evening With Katie Price And Kerry Katona,

FULL REPORT: http://DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/katie-price-fans-gasped-fell-36074041

Melton Times: "NEW SURGERY PLAN STALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Melton Mowbray’s only GP surgery is expanding its services to patients and says it is ‘confident’ it can meet the needs of the increasing population in the town.
It was announced last week that Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB) was pausing its quest to set up a second doctors’ practice in the town until 2027.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/health/new-town-centre-site-to-be-opened-as-part-of-gp-surgerys-expansion-plans-5360333

Daily Mirror: "£145M OWED... NOT A PENNY PAID BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Nick Sommerlad

Wes Streeting says he will fight to get back the £145 million owed for dodgy COVID-19 kit.
The Health Secretary vows to pursue the company linked to Michelle Mone for faulty PPE equipment.

Lancashire Telegraph: "PERVERT PAID GIRL, 12, TO SAY HER AGE WAS 16"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Aqueel Hussain paid his 12 year old victim after engaging in sexual activity with her in the back of his car in Blackburn.
The pair met after a series of exchanges on Social Networking platform SnapChat.

City AM: "BANK BONUS BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt

Bankers will be able to collect their bonuses much sooner under a relaxation of remuneration rules unveiled by the United Kingdom’s prudential regulator.
The new rules will allow part-payment of bonuses for the most senior bankers from year one, rather than year three under previous rules.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/bankers-to-get-bonuses-much-sooner-as-pra-relaxes-rules

The Oldham Times: "CURTAIN CALL FOR COMEBACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

The new look for a much-loved Oldham theatre has been revealed as a huge renovation project finally takes a step forward.
Plans reveal a new entrance to the Oldham Coliseum – the 135-year-old performance space on Fairbottom Street in the Town Centre.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25543283.oldham-coliseum-new-look-revealed-refurb-moves-forward

Edinburgh Evening News: "DISGRACE OF CITY POVERTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan

The level of poverty in the Capital has been slammed as an 'absolute disgrace' by the city’s council leader as she detailed plans to open new neighbourhood centres to fight the crisis.
It comes as around 80,000 people in Edinburgh – including one in five children – face relative poverty.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-leader-calls-level-of-poverty-in-the-capital-an-absolute-disgrace-5359908

Warrington Guardian: "HORROR ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell / Ella Wilcox

A woman is fighting for her life following a Knife Attack.
She was rushed to a local Medical Facility after being stabbed at a property on Manchester Road.
Gavin Shaw has been charged with her Attempted Murder.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25543726.woolston-stabbing-man-named-charged-attempted-murder

The Scotsman: "BUSINESS PLEA TO REEVES OVER TAX HIKE FEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Rachel Reeves has been urged to "show restraint" in her Budget next month amid growing fears Brits will face paying even more tax.

The Messenger: "NEW 'SURE START-STYLE' SERVICES TO GET ROLL-OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor / James McNeil

A new government investment is set to bring family support services to Trafford, with more than £148,000 in funding on the way.
Seven local authorities across the North West of England have been given the major investment which will see Sure Start-style services returning to the region.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25541709.trafford-receive-148k-sure-start-style-services

Daily Record: "WE ARE COMING FOR THE £145M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum Parke / Gemma Ryder

The United Kingdom Government has vowed to chase down every penny owed by a dodgy PPE company linked to Michelle Mone.
PPE MedPro missed a deadline to pay a bill whicbh has risen with interest to £145 million.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/michelle-mone-linked-company-fails-36075798

Knutsford Guardian: "ELECTROCUTION TRAGEDY FIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

A widow is suing electricity distribution company SP Energy Networks after her husband, who was a gardener, got electrocuted while he pruned hedges.
Tina Campbell, from Mobberley, said her life had been 'completely shattered' following her husband Blair Campbell's death.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25524923.mobberley-widow-suing-sp-energy-networks-husbands-death

Metro (South Edition): "'JAILED 27 YEARS... BY HER PARENTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden / Brooke Davies / Sam Corbishley

A woman last seen aged 15 before vanishing without trace has been found 27 years later - and was allegedly locked up by her parents all along.
Neighbours who asked the couple about Mirrella were told she had been kidnapped.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/15/teenager-missing-27-years-had-locked-bedroom-parents-24430572

Bury Times: "PARENTS ARE JAILED AFTER DOG ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping

A Radcliffe mother and father have been jailed after their three-year-old son was mauled to death by a dog.
Daniel Twigg died after the attack on Carr Farm in Tunshill Lane, Milnrow, in May 2022, after an attack which was believed to involve a Cane Corso.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25537729.radcliffe-parents-jailed-dog-kills-3-year-old-son

Scottish Daily Mail: "CHINESE STOLE SECRETS FROM NO.10 FOR YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Rebecca Camber /

It has emerged that China stole Britain's state secrets for years using a back door into sensitive Whitehall computer systems.
Scottish Daily Mail understands that in a catastrophic blunder, the Chinese were allowed to buy a company that controlled a data hub used by government departments to exchange information, including details on highly classified projects.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15195121

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "REVAMP WORKS SET TO START IN WEEKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

An ambitious project to revamp part of the Town Centre of Leigh has taken another significant step forward, with planned work just weeks away.
At a cabinet meeting councillors approved a recommendation for Bethell Group PLC to complete improvement works at Civic Square and Market Place.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25535170.works-revamp-area-leigh-town-centre-just-weeks-away

Daily Mail: "CHINESE STOLE SECRETS FROM NO.10 FOR YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Rebecca Camber / James Tapsfield

It has emerged that China stole Britain's state secrets for years using a back door into sensitive Whitehall computer systems.
Daily Mail understands that in a catastrophic blunder, the Chinese were allowed to buy a company that controlled a data hub used by government departments to exchange information, including details on highly classified projects.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15195121

The Bolton News: "BUTCHERS SHOP TO CLOSE AFTER EIGHTY YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

A much-loved Westhoughton Butchers is set to close its doors for the final time, bringing to an end eight decades of family tradition and service to the community.
Hibbert's Butchers, a staple on the local high street since 1945, will serve its final customers on Saturday 01 November 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25534262.beloved-westhoughton-butcher-close-80-years

St. Helens Star: "PROJECT HALO IS SET TO SHINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A major employment development near to Glass Futures has been given the go-ahead.
St. Helens Borough Council granted consent for Project Halo at the St. Helens Manufacturing and Innovation Campus.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25526435.full-planning-permission-granted-project-halo-st-helens

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

14/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 15 October 2025.

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "REEVES BLOW AS PRICES RISE AND GROWTH STALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker / Martyn Brown

Rachel Reeves faced fresh humiliation after Britain's growth prospects were downgraded and unemployment soared to a four year high.
Critics accused the Chancellor of "killing growth and crushing jobs" as the International Monetary Fund cut their forecast for United Kingdom growth next year.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2121321

Glasgow Times: "DOCTOR RAPED IN CITY CENTRE STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A sex predator has been convicted of raping a doctor in a late-night attack.
Mihai Nicolae Patran pounced on the 27-year-old stranger as she walked in Glasgow's Mitchell Street in the early hours of 26 November 2023.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25541973.man-raped-woman-glasgow-street-also-performed-sex-act-court

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "COUNTRIES WILLING TO HELP FUND GAZA'S $70BN RECONSTRUCTION: UN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tamara Aboalsaud / Reuters

European and Arab nations, Canada, and the United States appear willing to contribute to the estimated $70 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, a United Nations official said.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2618824

The Scotsman: "FIRMS WARN OF SQUEEZE FROM INFLATION SPIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Scottish businesses have warned of an even tighter squeeze on household finances as United Kingdom inflation is projected to surge in the G7 until 2026.

City AM: "UK SET TO SUFFER HIGHEST INFLATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar

Inflation in the Unied Kingdom is set to surge above all G7 countries in the next two years while growth per capita will lag behind the average across advanced economies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/imf-uk-inflation-to-be-highest-in-g7

The Bolton News: "NEARLY £1M FOR HOMELESS IN THE TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Nearly £1million is set to be spent on tackling homelessness in Bolton as the Winter months loom.
The funding boost worth £917,565 comes from national fund worth £84million.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25534752.bolton-gets-nearly-1m-homelessness-prevention

Metro (South Edition): "HOTEL WORKER 'STABBED BY MIGRANT 23 TIMES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies / Katie Boyden

An Asylum Seeker stabbed a Hotel Worker 23 times with a screwdriver and left her for dead, a court has heard.
Rhiannon Skye Whyte, 27, worked at the Park Inn hotel in Wolverhampton which was being used to house Asylum Seekers.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/14/asylum-seeker-followed-migrant-hotel-worker-home-stabbed-death-24424086

Daily Star: "GAVIN & NUMPTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

It only took them five years to admit they messed up.
Tory toff Gavin Williamson admit his plan to shut our schools during CoronaVirus Lockdown was decided in just 24 hours.

The West Australian (Australia): "EMBRACING LIFE AFTER 737 DAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maayan Lubell

The Israeli hostage, whose desperate cries for help as she was driven away by Hamas terrorists on a motorbike haunted the world on 7 October 2023, has been reunited with her boyfriend Avinatan Or.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/conflict/israeli-hostage-couple-reunited-after-hamas-captivity-c-20341676

The Independent: "INFLATION WARNING DEALS 'GRIM' BUDGET BLOW TO REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Rachel Reeves has been delivered another major blow ahead of next month’s make-or-break Budget as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned inflation will surge to the highest in the G7 in 2025 and 2026.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-imf-economic-report-budget-b2845053.html

Wirral Globe: "FIREFIGHTERS UNDER ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jamie Bowman

Three firefighters were injured when they came under attack from youths throwing fireworks on a Wirral estate.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is now calling on parents and carers to speak to children urgently about their behaviour after the shocking incident in Beechwood also led a fire engine being damaged.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25534147.firefighters-attacked-youths-fireworks-beechwood

Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR ISN'T WORKING (AGAIN)"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Brummer / John-Paul Ford Rojas

Britain's economy faced aa rim quadruple whammy, piling more pressure on Rachel Reeves just weeks from the Budget.
A stark report from the International Monetary Fund warned that inflation in the United Kingdom will be the highest for any advanced economy this year, with Britain also facing the worst growth in living standards.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15188163

Lancashire Telegraph: "ONE-PUNCH ATTACK LEFT 'GRAVE' INJURIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A Blackburn man who left his victim with life-changing injuries due to an unprovoked attack has been jailed.
Nathan Williams assaulted his victim in George Street, Rishton, leaving him with a 'grave and life-threatening injury'.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25541951.blackburn-man-jailed-one-punch-attack-rishton

Morning Star: "TIME FOR ACTION TO FIGHT JOBS SLUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Unions demanded the UK Government deliver a coordinated industrial strategy, after unemployment climbed to its highest level in more than four years.
New figures released by the Office or National Statistics (ONS) showed that unemployment hit 4.8 per cent in the three months to August, rising by 297,000 over the year.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unions-demand-labour-deliver-co-ordinated-industrial-strategy

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 08 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

7/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 08 October 2025.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Lancashire Telegraph: "ESTATE'S SINKHOLE IS '100-FEET DEEP'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

A sinkhole that appeared on a new Housing Estate, in Darwen, last month is "not the result of historical coal mining", experts say.
The sinkhole opened in the driveway of Number 6 Greenfield, on the Tilia Homes development off Pole Lane.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25517750.mining-remediation-authority-issue-update-darwen-sinkhole

The Nationalist (Ireland): "LOOKING FOR ANSWERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The devastated parents of Bronagh English speak about the loss of their 18-year-old daughter after an accident at Kilmoyler Bridge.
The family hit out at the Council over condition of the road and lack of signage at a dangerous River Crossing.
Bronagh English's father, Michael English, visits the scene of the accident where his daughter lost her life in April of this year.

City AM: "SHOTS FIRED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt

Pubs up and down the country could be forced to serve up higher booze prices as Rachel Reeves has been urged to add fresh alcohol levies to her menu of Tax rises at next month's Budget.

The West Australian (Australia): "GEN Z GOING BOOZE FREE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Blair Jackson

Young Aussies are drinking far less alcohol than older generations as abstaining from booze becomes increasingly normal for Generation Z.

Glasgow Times: "CALL FOR ACTION OVER 'DANGEROUS ROAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gillian McPherson

A resident has raised concerns that it is "only a matter of time" before a serious accident occurs on a busy stretch of road.
Dr Emma Bolger is leading the call for improvements to be made on Parkhouse Road, leading on to Darnley Road in Barrhead, which she says is unsafe for pedestrians.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25524822.resident-fears-serious-accident-will-occur-road-near-barrhead

The Yorkshire Post: "EU THREAT TO FUTURE OF UK STEEL INDUSTRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The Steel Industry in Britain is facing an "existential crisis" after the European Union announced it would hit the United Kingdom with 50 per cent tariffs.
European Commission announced they were cutting the amount of tax-free steel that can be imported into the European Union.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/eu-tariffs-are-existential-threat-to-british-steel-industry-5350136

The Times Scotland: "MINISTERS 'REFUSED TO HELP' CHINA SPYING PROSECUTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Hamilton / Oliver Wright / Aburey Allegretti

Britain's chief prosecutor has blamed the government for the collapse of the China spying trial, claiming that it failed to provide crucial evidence despite "many months" of requests.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/china-spy-case-christopher-berry-chris-cash-h9f733q0n

Morning Star: "WE MUST MARCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Jewish campaigners have condemned Sir Keir Starmer's "insulting" claim that demonstrations against genocide were "unBritish".
Prime Minister’s remarks - made today - came ahead of several student protests on the anniversary of October 7, and the national march for Palestine this weekend.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/insulting-and-counterproductive

Scottish Daily Mail: "CHINA GIVEN A FREE PASS TO SPY ON BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Rebecca Camber

China has been handed ‘carte blanche’ to spy on Britain, ministers were warned.
This country’s most senior prosecutor sensationally blamed Labour Party's National Security advisers for the failure of a case against a Scot and another.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15171195

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "ADVANCE RS 171 CR INSTALMENT OF PM-KISAN SCHEME FOR FLOOD-HIT J&K FARMERS RELEASED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan for advance release of 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme for the farmers of UT of Jammu Kashmir.
Manoj Sinha thanked Narendra Modi and Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the advance release of the 21st PM-KISAN installment (₹171 crore to 8.55 lakh flood-affected farmers).

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/advance-rs-171-cr-instalment-of-pm-kisan-scheme-for-flood-hit-jk-farmers-released

The Independent: "JENRICK DEFIANT IN RACISM ROW OVER WHITE FACES REMARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Archie Mitchell / David Maddox

Senior Conservative Party member Robert Jenrick has been accused of stirring up division as he defended comments about not seeing "another white face" while visiting an area of Birmingham, insisting it "did look like a slum".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/robert-jenrick-birmingham-slum-tory-conference-badenoch-b2840938.html

Wirral Globe: "FAREWELL TO A STAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jamie Bowman

Tributes have been paid to Wirral-born actress Dame Patricia Routledge, best known for her role in BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances who has died at the age of 96.
She played the hilariously snobbish character on the BBC programme in the early 1990s, but also had a prolific career in the theatre.

FULL REPORT: http://WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25514871.wirral-born-actress-dame-patricia-routledge-dies-aged-93

The Times: "MINISTERS 'REFUSED TO HELP' CHINA SPYING PROSECUTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Hamilton / Oliver Wright / Aburey Allegretti

Britain's chief prosecutor has blamed the government for the collapse of the China spying trial, claiming that it failed to provide crucial evidence despite "many months" of requests.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/china-spy-case-christopher-berry-chris-cash-h9f733q0n

Daily Mail: "CHINA GIVEN A FREE PASS TO SPY ON BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Rebecca Camber

China has been handed 'carte blanche' to spy on Britain, ministers were warned.
This country's most senior prosecutor sensationally blamed Labour Party's National Security advisers for the failure of a case against a Scot and another

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15171195

Tipperary Star (Ireland): "TRIBUTES PAID AFTER PASSING OF DAN SMYTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Séan Ryan

A former Councillor from North Tipperary County has died.
Dan Smyth passed away peacefully last Friday (3 October 2025) surrounded by his family.
He was renowned within the Rosere community for his devotion to education.
In other ventures, he worked as a lifetime Biology Teacher, while serving as President of Cistercian College.

FULL STORY: TipperaryLive.IE/news/roscrea/1912030/funeral-details-announced-for-former-tipperary-county-councillor.html

The Bolton News: "HIGHER WASTE CHARGES AFTER BINS DECISION?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Residents of Bolton in Greater Manchester could be facing an increase in waste removal costs because of the decision not to bring in a charge to collect Green Bins.
In December last year Bolton Council announced that a proposal to bring in a £45 charge for 25 annual Green Bin pick ups was "dead and buried".

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25519831.bolton-council-face-higher-costs-green-bin-plans

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6/10/2025

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Guardian: "LABOUR'S NEW VISA RULES PUT NHS AT RISK, WARN NURSES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Halliday

The National Health Service and Social Care would cease to function under the Government's new rules to be imposed on foreign staff, nursing leaders have said, as hundreds of medics condemned the policy as "divisive and xenophobic".

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/06/nhs-social-care-labour-new-visa-rules-royal-college-of-nursing

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "BIKER KILLED IN COLLISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jacki Elezovich

A man has died in a motorcycle crash in Centennial Park in the early hours of Sunday morning as police investigate the circumstances around the incident, with a second rider leaving the scene before help arrived.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/police-investigating-albany-motorcycle-crash-after-29-year-old-man-dies-in-late-night-power-pole-collision-c-20254983

The Scotsman: "DO NOT LEAVE HISTORY TO ROT, SCOTS HERITAGE CHIEFS WARNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alison Campsie

Scotland's national heritage body has been told they must continue to protect lesser-visited historic properties and not leave them "to rot" amid concerns over a bold new plan which could lead to a lost of investment in some sites.

Daily Star: "'AI CAN SOLVE MADDIE MYSTERY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

TV investigator Mark Williams-Thomas believes Artificial Intelligence can crack the Madeleine McCann case after 18 years.
RoboCop should take over the hunt for Madeleine McCann, says a top TV investigator.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/ai-would-crack-madeleine-mccann-36022848

Western Daily Press: "'A LEGEND IN HER OWN LIFETIME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Norris / Rosie Shead / Charlotte McLaughlin

Author Dame Jilly Cooper, who lived in Bisley, Gloucestershire, has died after a fall on Sunday morning.
She was 88.
Author Dame Jilly Cooper, dubbed "the queen of the bonkbuster", will be remembered for her racy reads and playful sense of humour after a career spanning decades.

FULL REPORT: GloucestershireLive.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/dame-jilly-cooper-queen-bonkbuster-10553457

The Times: "PM'S ANGER AT STUDENT PROTESTS ON OCTOBER 7"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Tom Witherow / Matt Dathan / Eleanor Hayward

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged students not to take part in "un-British” protests marking the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas massacre today and accused those who call for violence against Jews of a “total loss of empathy and humanity".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/university-protests-palestine-october-7-keir-starmer-cnm30bspg

City AM: "NEW POLL BLOW FOR STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar

Reform UK has extended their lead over Labour Party in the polls as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s approval ratings remained the worst of any top British political figure despite rallying calls for voters to back the government in defeating Nigel Farage.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/reform-extends-lead-as-starmer-approval-ratings-remain-worst-in-uk

The Times Scotland: "PM'S ANGER AT STUDENT PROTESTS ON OCTOBER 7"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Tom Witherow / Matt Dathan / Eleanor Hayward

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged students not to take part in "un-British” protests marking the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas massacre today and accused those who call for violence against Jews of a “total loss of empathy and humanity".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/university-protests-palestine-october-7-keir-starmer-cnm30bspg

Metro (South Edition): "TIME TO CALL YOUR LAWYER!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dunne

Police say they have smashed the international Smuggling Gang after the United Kingdom's biggest operation to tackle phone thefts.
The network was responsible for exporting 40% of all Mobile Phones stolen in London over the past year.

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "BYPOLLS IN NAGOTRA, BUDGAM ASSEMBLIES ON NOV 11: CEC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Jammu and Kashmir's Political Parties including the ruling National Conference (NC) and the opposition BJP welcomed the Election Commission of India announcing the schedule for bypolls to Budgam and Nagrota assembly seats.
Bypolls to both Budgam and Nagrota assembly constituencies will be held on 11 November 2025 while counting of votes will be undertaken on 14 November 2025.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/jk-parties-welcome-bypolls-in-budgam-nagrota-assembly-seats

Morning Star: "KIDNAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Kerr

Concerns are growing over British journalist Yvonne Ridley, kidnapped, along with 450 others when their Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mercy mission to Gaza was intercepted by Israel forces.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/kidnapped

Glasgow Times: "COUNCILLOR HITS OUT AT BEING AXED FROM BUDGET TALKS GROUP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

A councillor has hit out at being axed from a committee discussing key budget issues in Glasgow.
John Daly, Conservative councillor for Baillieston, said he has been excluded from the Political Oversight Group and, as a result, thousands of people who voted Tory will not have a voice in the crucial discussions.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25522170.glasgow-councillor-excluded-key-budget-group-hits

Daily Express: "TORIES PLEDGE BLITZ ON 'SCUMBAG STORE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

More career criminals will be jailed under Conservative Party plans to force police to build stronger cases against shoplifters.
Daily Express can reveal that officers will be told to run all CCTV.

The West Australian (Australia): "SECRET WAR ON THE WEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso

Australia's top National Security adviser has warned that their country's passive approach in dealing with geopolitical tension is being exploited by the likes of China and Iran.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/australias-restraint-being-exploited-china-and-other-adversaries-according-to-spy-chief-andrew-shearer-c-20259159

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

24/9/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 25 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, and around the world.

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

City AM: "CITY CHIEFS SOUND THE ALARM ON TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt

The chiefs of two of Britain's biggest businesses sounded the alarm over rising costs, regulation, and economic uncertainty amid mounting concern that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will inflict further damage to United Kingdom's competitiveness at the forthcoming Budget.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/were-already-at-peak-government-inflicted-costs-bt-chief-warns-chancellor

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "FIRE CHAOS CHARGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

The identity of a Great Southern man accused of driving a stolen car through fuel bowsers and sparking a fire at a Kojonup Petrol Station, has been revealed in his first court appearance.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ryansbrook-man-accused-of-fuel-station-fireball-in-kojonup-after-hitting-bowers-in-stolen-ute-appears-in-court-c-20062324

Great Southern Herald [SPORT & BACK PAGE] (Australia): "HAIDEN GOES OUT ON A HIGH"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle champion Haiden Schloithe is bowing out on top after revealing his retirement with immediate effect following a Grand Final triumph.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/sport/wafl/wafl-2025-south-fremantles-haiden-schloithe-announces-retirement-after-grand-final-triumph-c-20096289

Morning Star: "'RACIST, SEXIST, XENOPHOBIC'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

London Mayor Sadiq Khan slammed Donald Trump as "racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic" after the United States President's extraordinary claim that London was under Sharia Law.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/khan-slams-racist-sexist-misogynistic-and-islamophobic-trump

Andytown News (Ireland): "UNDER ATTACK AT SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

Fra Hughes, an Ardoyne man who is part of the flotilla trying to break the humanitarian blockade of Gaza by sea, says he is determined to reach the besieged strip of land despite Israeli drone attack.

Folkestone & Hythe Express: "ALL CHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Williams

Bus Station shuts to pave way for new park project but changes to layout branded 'confusing and ludicrous'.
A Bus Station in the Town Centre – which will be transformed into a new Public Park – will close this weekend ahead of renovation works.
Folkestone bus station in Bouverie Square is due to be returned to its former use as a community space, with new seating, lawns, walkways, a children's play area and trees part of the plans.

FULL REPORT: KentONLINE.co.uk/folkestone/news/bus-station-which-will-become-new-park-to-close-this-weekend-330008

Daily Express: "'THE COUNTRY IS SICK OF ACTIVIST JUDGES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Britain's ability to deport dangerous criminals and failed Asylum Seekers risks being undermined by a wave of new pro-immigration judges, Robert Jenrick has warned.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2112997

Daily Express (SPORT/BACK PAGE): "ROSES TRUMP CARD"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Neil McLeman

Chelsea FC fan Justin Rose has invited Donald Trump to join the Ryder Cup victory presentation if Europe retain the trophy on Sunday – just as the President did for The Blues' FIFA Club World Cup win.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/sport/golf/2112987

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "RECORD FOR THE TAKING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Middleton

Ultra Runner Aaron Young is aiming for better the fastest known time, set by Erika Lori, for running the 1,000KM of the Bibbulmun Track while raising funds for This Is A Conversation Starter, a Mental Health charity.

FULL STORY: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ultra-distance-runner-aaron-young-aims-to-run-the-bibbulmun-track-in-fastest-time-and-raise-funds-for-tiacs-c-20062795

The Yorkshire Post: "PM IN DRIVE TO REVIVE HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen / Ralph Blackbur

Communities are to be promised new powers today to protect their pubs and seize control of struggling High Streets.
The Prime Minister is set to pledge "record investment" for deprived areas as he announces The Labou Party's Pride In Place.

The Nationalist (Ireland): "TEENAGER DONATES BONE MARROW TO SICK SISTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aoife Sheehan

A young teen from Mullinahone, Tipperary has recently received an award for his selflessness from a charity in Ireland.
Dylan Quirke (who was born with congenital heart defects) is only 14-years-old and was nominated for the award after donating a litre of his bone marrow to his little sister Sophie.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.ie/news/your-community/1902211/tipperary-teenager-receives-award-for-selflessness-after-donating-bone-marrow-to-his-sister.html

Reading Today: "BIKE HUB LAUNCHED IN TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Reading Bike Hub officially opened its doors on 7 September, offering not only cycling services but also a new sense of community and warmth in the heart of Reading.
Reading Bike Hub is located next to the George Hotel and The Oracle Shopping Centre.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/reading-bike-hub-launched-a-web-that-connects-the-town

The West Australian (Australia): "I <3 DONALD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

The Prime Minister has finally had his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump in New York with a further official White House visit between Anthony Albanese and the United States President locked in for next month.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-scores-presidential-selfie-with-donald-trump-locks-in-white-house-meeting-c-20131951

The West Australian [SPORT/BACK PAGE] (Australia): "NOW STAT'S THE WAY TO FIX IT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Roger Vaughan

Brownlow Medal voting has been a hot topic again in the wake of Monday night's count, with the AFL open to umpires having access to statistics.
Greg Swann is open to umpires having access to statistics.

FULL STORY: TheWest.com.au/sport/afl/afl-football-boss-open-to-stats-for-brownlow-voting-c-20127326

Glasgow Times: "'HANDS OFF OUR NURSERY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Council officials will meet parents to discuss the sudden closure of a Glasgow nursery after a row broke out over its future.
Glasgow Times reported that families at Penilee Nursery on the Southside of the city were told last week the building was no longer "fit for purpose" and children would be moved into Hillington Primary in around three weeks' time.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25492218.council-u-turn-glasgow-nursery-closure-consultation-row

The I Paper: "SUDDEN HOPE: BREAKTHROUGH GENE THERAPY CAN TREAT HUNTINGTON'S FOR FIRST TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Families given hope for a brighter future as scientists discover treatment that can slow march of devastating disease.
Global clinical trial of one-off treatment slows progression of symtomns by 75%.

Tipperary Star (Ireland): "BLIND GOLFER PUTTING THURLES ON THE MAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Grace

It’s been a hectic but rewarding season on the greens for Thurles native and avid golfer Darragh Stakelum, whose recent British Open win was quickly followed by a trip to Ontario, Canada, to play back-to-back tournaments.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/thurles/1901501/long-read-thurles-golfer-darragh-stakelum-follows-british-open-title-with-canada-jaunt.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER'S TOP AIDE WAS TOLD BY ELECTORAL WATCHDOG THAT DONATIONS HAD TO BE DECLARED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Dan Hodges

A top Labour Party lawyer advised Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff to describe £740,000 in 'hidden' donations as an 'admin error', a leaked email reveals.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15126587

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "POPPY TAKES TITLE AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Poppy Blohm from AFGRI Equipment was named parts technician of the year for 2025 at the awards gala in Brisbane on 18 September.
Also named winner of the Parts Apprentice Of The Year award in 2023, it was Ms. Blohm's strong work ethic and exceptional Customer Service skills that secured her a second title.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/afgri-equipment-narrogins-poppy-blohm-named-parts-technician-of-the-year-in-john-deere-awards-c-20107960

Narrogin Observer [SPORT/BACK PAGE] (Australia): "WARRIORS WIN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Sweet three-peat.
Warriors secured a women's A-grade premiership three-peat after they trumped All Blacks with a last-gasp goal on Saturday in the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association Grand Finals.
Amy Oats proved the hero for The Warriors, netting both of their goals.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/ugsha-2025-warriors-trump-all-blacks-with-final-minute-winning-goal-c-20105590

The Independent: "BURNHAM LAUNCHES BLISTERING ATTACK ON 'DIVISIVE' STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke

Andy Burnham has issued his biggest challenge yet to Sir Keir Starmer, warning the Prime Minister he risks handing Nigel Farage the keys to 10 Downing Street without a change of course.
The Greater Manchester Mayor appropaches The Labour Party conference this weekend.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/starmer-andy-burnham-labour-leader-b2832869.html

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "ELECTIONS FOR 4 J&K RAJYA SABHA SEATS ON OCTOBER 24: EC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Biennial elections to fill four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, which have been lying vacant since 2021, will be held on 24 October 2025, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.
Separately, Rajya Sabha bypoll to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of AAP member from Punjab Sanjeev Arora will also be held on 24 October 2025.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/elections-for-4-jk-rajya-sabha-seats-on-october-24-ec

Metro (South Edition): "KHAN: TRUMP MUST HAVE A CRUSH ON ME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

Sadiq Khan has spoken out about Donald Trump after the pair clashed over the US President’s 'bigoted comments' at the United Nations General Assembly.
During his speech at the UN headquarters in New York City, Donald Trump falsely claimed that Sir Sadiq wants to institute Sharia law in London.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/24/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-says-donald-trump-has-a-crush-me-24248642

The Guardian (Australia Edition): "CHILDCARE EXECUTIVES PAID SIX-FIGURE BONUSES DESPITE OUTRAGE OVER ALLEGED ABUSE AND SAFETY FAILURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Belot

Bosses at Australia's largest for-profit childcare providers received pay rises and bonuses worth up to $500,000 last year, despite multiple safety breaches and the employment of a man subsequently charged with multiple child sexual offences.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/24/childcare-executives-paid-six-figure-bonuses-despite-outrage-over-alleged-abuse-safety-failures

Daily Star: "ROO: I'D BE DEAD WITHOUT COLEEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson / Jeremy Cross

Wayne Rooney admits he'd be "dead" without Coleen.
He said that at his worst he’d drink for "two days straight" before turning up for training.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/wayne-rooney-booze-bombshell-man-35959536

Daily Star (SPORT/BACK PAGE): "ROSE AND CLOWN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Neil McLeman

Chelsea Football Club fan Justin Rose has invited Donald Trump to join the Ryder Cup victory presentation if Europe retain the trophy on Sunday.
The President Of The United States remained on the stage after The Blues were handed the FIFA Club World Cup at the MetLife Stadium in July.

The Daily Telegraph: "BURNHAM: MPS WANT ME TO OUST STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

Andy Burnham has said that MPs are privately urging him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership of The Labour Party.
Giving the clearest hint yet that he's considering a return to Westminster, the Greater Manchester Mayor has declined to rule out challenging the Prime Minister of United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/24/andy-burnham-mps-want-me-to-challenge-starmer/

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "UN DEMANDS PROBE, ITALY DEPOLYS FRIGATE AFTER ATTACK ON GAZA FLOTILLA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Agence France-Presse

The United Nations called for an investigation into alleged drone "attacks" against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, saying anyone responsible for the "violations" should be held accountable.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2616557

Daily Mirror: "STRICTLY STAR THOMAS & THE UNPAID £50K COVID LOAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant

BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner boasted about turning over millions of pounds in the pandemic yet has not paid back a £50,000 COVID-19 loan which he took out from the Government.
One of BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner's firms has not paid back a £50,000 COVID-19 bounce back loan - despite the star boasting about turning over "millions" during the pandemic.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/strictly-tom-skinners-firm-failed-35958344

The Guardian: "PM GAMBLES ON NEW 'LEVELLING UP' FUNDING TO TACKLE RISE OF REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey

Deprived areas of the United Kingdom will be given tens of millions of pounds each from a new fund that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hopes will help Labour tackle the threat posed by Reform UK.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/24/starmer-gambles-on-levelling-up-style-initiative-to-tackle-reform-threat

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