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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (THURSDAY'S PAPERS): THURSDAY 28 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

27/5/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 28 May 2026.

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

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

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

Daily Express: "TIME TO SCRAP ED'S NET ZERO 'FANTASY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has attacked Ed Miliband's Net Zero “fantasy” as households are warned of a huge hike in Energy Bills.
The former Prime Minister turned his fire on the Energy Secretary's drive to hit Net Zero, despite United Kingdom being responsible for less than 1% of yearly global emissions of greenhouse gases.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2210398

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "PALACE IN WONDER LAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'OUR BLUE-EYED BOY - YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

The family of a young boy who died after getting into difficulty in River Ribble has paid tribute to him.
Emergency Services were called to Ribchester at just after 14:00 on Tuesday to a report of a concern for safety after a boy had gone into the river and had got into difficulty while swimming with friends.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26143777.familys-heartbreaking-tribute-clayton-le-woods-12-year-old

The Scotsman: "STURGEON'S LAWYER HITS OUT AT 'ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES' CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Aamer Anwar said Ms Sturgeon was unaware of her estranged husband's Nicola Sturgeon's lawyer has criticised “armchair detectives” as questions continued to be raised over Peter Murrell embezzlement case.
Aamer Anwar said Ms. Sturgeon was unaware of her estranged husband's criminal conduct.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/nicola-sturgeons-lawyer-hits-out-at-armchair-detectives-over-peter-murrell-case-8643766

The West Australia [Australia]: "GIANT LEAP FOR WA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Sadler

Katherine Bennett-Pegg, Australia's first astronaut, has declared West Australia is uniquely placed to play a pivotal role in space exploration.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-wa-is-leading-the-nations-space-ambitions-c-22344911

Daily Mirror: "BE SAFE IN WATER.. OR MORE WILL DIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

Outdoor swimmers are being urged to take care after nine drownings in four days during the May 2026 heatwave.
Seven young people and two adults have lost their lives in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the sea as people take the plunge to cool off in the 35°C heat.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/heatwave-deaths-swimming-warning-weather-37213506

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BEST MATE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.

Melton Times: "CELEBRATIONS AS SPORTS CLUB SAVED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The future of the historic Holwell Sports site has been safeguarded after a deal was struck to buy the land just hours before it was due to be auctioned off.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/11th-hour-bid-secures-future-of-historic-holwell-sports-site-8637484

Daily Star: "GAME OF DRONES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

England's FIFA World Cup base will be guarded by security chiefs armed with “hunter-catcher” drones to stop rival teams spying on training at their tournament HQ in Kansas City.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/englands-world-cup-base-patrolled-37213297

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "GREAT MATE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.

Glasgow Times: "THUG JAILED OVER MACHETE ATTACK ON PENSIONER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A 28-year-old man, Robert Craig, has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years for his role in a gang machete attack on a 67-year-old pensioner in his Glasgow flat.
The trio forced entry late at night, striking the victim with a machete and causing serious arm, head and lip injuries.
Robert Craig pleaded guilty to Attempted Murder.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26141147.man-jailed-gang-machete-attack-pensioner-glasgow

The Daily Telegraph: "MANDELSON TOLD CABINET HOW TO DO THEIR JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Janet Eastham

Lord Peter Mandelson advised numerous Cabinet ministers during his time as ambassador to Washington DC in United States, messages to be released next week are expected to reveal.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "BARCELONA'S £70M DEAL FOR GORDON"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike McGrath / John Percy

Anthony Gordon is set to join Barcelona in an €80 million (£70 million) deal, marking the first major move of this Summer's Transfer Window.

Messenger Newspapers: "GANG MEMBERS JAILED FOR 'HIGH-VALUE' THEFTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A gang of criminals has been put behind bars for robbing high-value goods across Cheshire and Manchester by “violently stealing” belongings from people and businesses.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/26139757.gang-behind-terrifying-high-value-robberies-put-behind-bars

The Times: "MINISTERS RAISE HEAT ON PM OVER NORTH SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Ben Clatworthy / Stefan Boscia

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from his Cabinet Ministers to rethink The Labour Party's Net Zero agenda.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "BARCELONA TO LAND GORDON IN £70M DEAL"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martin Hardy / Paul Joyce

Anthony Gordon is expected to complete a near-£70 million transfer to Barcelona and the deal could be announced today.

The Spalding & South Holland Voice: "FAMILY LOOKS TO GIVE TYMI BEST LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Rush

A Spalding family is raising funds to send their six-year-old son Tymi, who has rare Sturge-Weber Syndrome, for specialist rehabilitation in Poland.
The lively boy functions like a one-year-old, cannot speak or self-feed, and needs 24/7 care due to seizures, strokes, and mobility issues.
Past therapy brought improvements, but setbacks reversed them.
A local group held a sponsored walk for the £3,000 goal.

FULL REPORT: SpaldingVoice.co.uk/family-looks-to-give-tymi-best-life

The Times Scotland: "PRESSURE BUILDS ON 'STOOGE FOR STURGEON'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson

The position of Scottish National Party's new Minister For Victims And Community Safety of Scotland has been branded “untenable” after former party officials corroborated claims she had acted as a “stooge” for Nicola Sturgeon and the former First Minister of Scotgland;'s disgraced husband, Peter Murrell.

The Times Scotland (Sport & Back Page) - BARCELONA TO LAND GORDON IN £70M DEAL
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Hardy / Paul Joyce

Anthony Gordon is expected to complete a near-£70 million transfer to Barcelona and the deal could be announced today.

The Oldham Times: "NO MAYOR OR LEADER AS COUNCIL HITS DEADLOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

The first Oldham Council meeting since the Local Elections fell at the first hurdle after failing to vote in a mayor.
The Annual Meeting is where the council’s leadership roles are elected and the Mayor Making ceremony takes place.

FULL STORY: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/26141271.oldham-council-deadlock-cost-taxpayers

The Yorkshire Post: "ENERGY BILLS SET TO SOAR £221 FROM JULY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

OFGEM's price cap is to rise by, on average, £221 a year from 1 July, due to the energy shock from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/ofgem-price-cap-middle-east-war-8642747

Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO HIDE, MR SWINNEY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

First Minister John Swinney has been blasted for trying to ‘dodgem scrutiny’ after ruling out any further probe into Scottish National Party's financial scandal involving Peter Murrell.

Bury Times: "MAN IS SHOT 'AFTER HE DROVE AT POLICE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A firearm and drugs have beenfound at a property in Radcliffe following an incident last Friday where police shot a man who drove at Police Officers.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/26133463.man-shot-police-car-drove-directly-officers

Morning Star: "WORKERS PAY TO BANKROLL TRUMP'S WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Campaigners have stated that households must not bear the brunt of United States President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran.
Energy Bills are set to rise by 13 per cent.

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "YAPP TAKES CHARGE OF LANDMARK LIONS TOUR"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

It has been announced that Jo Yapp has been appointed Head Coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team for their inaugural tour to New Zealand in 2027.

The National: "SNP: SCOTLAND NEEDS CONTROL OVER ENERGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Ferguson

Westminster cannot be trusted with Scotland's energy, Scottish National Party have said after it was revealed the energy price cap will be increased in July.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26141382.energy-must-scotlands-hands-snp-say-uk-energy-price-cap/

State Times [India]: "LG DIRECTS DGP TO BOLSTER ANTI-NARCOTICS TASK FORCE WITH ADDITIONAL MANPOWER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed Jammu & Kashmir Police and UT Administration to further intensify the crackdown against the narco-terror ecosystem operating within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/lg-directs-dgp-to-bolster-anti-narcotics-task-force-with-additional-manpower

Daily Mail: "LABOUR RISKING A 'LOST GENERATION' OF JOBLESS YOUTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Sophie Church / Claire Ellicott

The Labour Party are to be warned that they must reform welfare or condemn a 'lost generation' of young people to a life on the dole.

The Bolton News: "WOMAN, AGED 92, SCAMMED OUT OF £8,000"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Regent

A 92-year-old woman has been left too frightened to trust anyone after fraudsters posing as Police Officers convinced her to hand over more than £8,000 in cash.

Daily Record: "EVIL VILE LIAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Suter

Abuse victims have hit back after Patricia Robertson, their sadistic former teacher, accused them of lying about her.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (WEDNESDAY'S PAPERS): WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

26/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 27 May 2026.

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

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

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

The Times: "LURCH TO LEFT PUTS BRITAIN AT RISK, BLAIR TELLS LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott

Sir Tony Blair has said The Labour Party risks consigning United Kingdom to “relegation from the Premier League of nations” and warned against a leftward shift in the race to succeed Sir Keir Starmer.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ENGLAND'S DRONE DEFENCE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Ziegler

England’s FIFA World Cup base will be protected by anti-drone experts armed with “hunter-catcher” drones aimed at preventing security threats and spying missions.

The Daily Telegraph: "BLAIR: STARMER HAS NO PLAN FOR BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Gutteridge / Dominic Penna

Sir Tony Blair has said that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has no plan to fix Britain as he launched an unprecedented attack on The Labour leader's record in office.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "MITCHELL A DOUBT FOR BOKS CLASH"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Charles Richardson

Alex Mitchell is a serious doubt for Nations Championship Tests after suffering a hamstring injury during England's mini-camp last week.

The National: "'THIS IS NOT DEMOCRACY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliars

Scotland's newly elected Parliament in Holyrood has called for Westminster to devolve the powers which would allow it to hold a second Scottish Independence Referendum.

Metro (South Edition): "MY BRO'S 7 MONTHS IN DUBAI HELLHOLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

The family of a British dad who claims he has been tortured in a Dubai jail are begging United Kingdom's Government to find out why Ryan Pepper was arrested.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/26/british-dad-tortured-hellhole-dubai-jail-family-begging-proof-safe-28523185

Metro [North Edition] (Sport/Back Page): "TIME LEFT TO WIN PLACE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison

Steven Naismith insists starting places are still up for grabs in Scotland's FIFA World Cup opener against Haiti.
Steve Clarke's squad gathered ahead of their first Training Session.

Daily Star: "LADYBOYS IN BLUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Easton

Undiecover cops masqueraded as ladyboys in frocks at a Street Dance Festival.
It's Police Force's latest crime-fighting strategy after dressing as builders, lion dancers and even a dragon.

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "A GREAL LIFELINE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Incoming Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to hand a lifeline to outcast Jack Grealish.

Scottish Daily Mail: "DO US ALL A FAVOUR AND JUST PARK IT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

First Minister John Swinney faced ridicule after launching another push for Scottish Independence based on ‘security and prosperity’ amid Scottish National Party's recent fraud scandal.

The West Australian [Australia]: "BRIDAL PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul

Drama erupted as six ISIS brides and their 13 children arrived back in Australia.
Two women and seven children flew into Melbourne.
Four brides and six children arrived in Sydney.
The group was escorted through a back door at the international airport where footage shows a scuffle breaking out.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/second-isis-brides-group-set-to-touchdown-within-hours--c-22337700

Glasgow Times: "'COLD FEET' HITMAN JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Finlay

James Richards, a hitman who agreed to murder a British gangster, was jailed for seven and a half years today after he pulled out of the planned shooting and returned to Liverpool.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26138465.hitman-james-richards-jailed-plot-murder-glasgows-ryan-carvill

Daily Express: "STEP UP KEIR TO STOP KIDS DYING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris

A grieving mum has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act now on Social Medcia restrictions for under 16s to stop more deaths.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "COME BACK JACK"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Incoming Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to hand a lifeline to outcast Jack Grealish.

The Bolton News: "WARNING OVER PARK FIRES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Hot weather has sparked a warning after a park was left with burn damage and scorched grass.
Earlier this month park-goers raised complaints after more than 14 fire sites were found strewn across Moses Gate Country Park in Farnworth.

Daily Mirror: "THE RIGHT DECISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Tom Pettifor

Top judges will review a controversial decision not to lock up two teenage rapists.
The boys were spared custodial sentences for attacking two girls aged 14 and 15 in a decision which caused public outrage.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BE BOLD EAGLES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Oliver Glasner insists Crystal Palace can soar to Conference League glory tonight – and then win the Europa League next season as well.

The Times Scotland: "SNP CULTURE 'ALLOWED CORRUPTION TO FLOURISH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / Tom Boothman

The SNP enabled a culture which allowed “corruption to flourish”, a former member of its ruling body has claimed, after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband, Peter Murrell,
pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 of party funds.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "SHANKLAND'S TROPHY PLEDGE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gavin McCafferty

Lawrence Shankland has targeted regular silverware with Rangers after securing his “dream” move to Ibrox.

Morning Star: "COURTS DEGRADING BRITONS' RIGHT TO PROTEST - REPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Courts are "degrading the right to protest" with 256 Palestine and climate protesters jailed for 136 years since 2019, an expert report has revealed.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/britains-political-prisoners-courts-degrading-protest-rights-new-study-shows

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "PALACE TARGET PERFECT ENDING UNDER GLASNER"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Captain Dean Henderson has challenged Crystal Palace to "finish the movie" when their Conference League final brings the curtain on Oliver Glasner's glittering spell in South London.

The I Paper: "'BRITAIN AT RISK OF BECOMING IRRELEVANT' - BLAIR TURNS ON LABOUR RIVALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell

Sir Tony Blair has launched a broadside against Sir Keir Starmer and his jostling leadership rivals by saying Labour has “no coherent plan” and that Britain risks becoming “marooned on an island of irrelevance”.

The Yorkshire Post: "MOTHER'S WARNING AS BOYS DIE IN WATER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Finan

Young people have been warned not to risk their lives by going into open water during hot weather, after two teenagers died in the Yorkshire area over the Bank Holiday weekend.

The Guardian: "RUSSIA RELENTLESSLY TARGETING UK INFRASTRUCTURE, SPY CHIEF WARNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Sabbagh

Russia is relentlessly targeting Britain's infrastructure and democracy while there is only a narrowing technological window to stay ahead of first-developing China.

Daily Record: "BRING NIC TO BOOK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

Pressure was growing on Nicola Sturgeon as her critics demanded a Holyrood Inquiry into Peter Murrell's shameful fraud.
People want to see her give evidence about SNP's missing funds.

Lancashire Telegraph: "DEALERS' 'LAVISH LIFESTYLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Ten members of a drugs gang that distributed and supplied cocaine across East Lancashire have been jailed for more than 52 years combined.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26140664.10-burnley-drugs-gang-jailed-52-years

Edinburgh Evening News: "'SPEECHLESS' AT PALS' £10K HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Fergusson

John Laidlaw from Danderhall was left paralysed from the waist down.
He's recovering in Glasgow.
His friend Colin Darling is raising cash for an accessible home.

The Independent: "WHY LABOUR MUST RETURN TO THE RADICAL CENTRE TO REVERSE BRITAIN'S DECLINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Sir Tony Blair

Sir Tony Blair warns The Labour Party are "playing with fire" over United Kingdom's future and too weak to rejoin European Uunion in a major essay slamming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government.
He urges a radical centre policy reset amid leadership speculation.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/tony-blair-labour-leadership-starmer-brexit-b2983713.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (TUESDAY'S PAPERS): TUESDAY 26 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

25/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 26 May 2026.

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

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

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

Financial Times: "IRAN ENERGY SHOCK STARTS TO SQUEEZE REAL WAGES IN WORLD'S RICH COUNTRIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Delphine Strauss / Claire Jones

Pay packets of workers are shrinking in relation to prices in a growing number of rich countries as the energy shock unleashed by the Iran War chokes off a mascent recovery in real wages.
Real wages are shrinking in more rich countries as the Iran War’s energy shock halts their recovery.

Daily Express: "'MIGRANTS WILL GET HALF OF ALL NEW HOMES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Newbury

Almost half of the new homes built since Labour took power have been cancelled out by the housing demand created by net migration, damning new figures show.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2209277

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "DE ZERBI OR DISASTER"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Conor Gallagher says Roberto De Zerbi save his Tottenham Hotspur career - and his Football Club - from disaster.
The midfielder for Spurs "thanks God" Zerbi came in when he did.

The Scotsman: "GUILTY: MURRELL BEHIND BARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol / Alistair Grant / Catriona Stewart

Senior SNP figures are facing mounting questions after former Chief Executive Peter Murrell admitted embezzling hundreds of thousands of pounds from the party.

Metro (South Edition): "BANK HOTTEST DAY MONDAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Millions have enjoyed - or endured - a record-breaking Bank Holiday Monday, with a scorching 34.8°C making it the hottest day ever recorded in the month of May.

Scottish Daily Mail: "HOW ON EARTH DID STURGEON NOT KNOW?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon / Dan Barker

Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell was locked up yesterday after admitting embezzling thousands of pounds from SNP.
Scottish Daily Mail asked the four hundred thousand pound question: How did Nicola Sturgeon not know?

Daily Star: "ENGLAND KIT HITS THE FAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

A new app can detect if a replica football shirt is real or fake.
KitLegit will help fans after Britain was flooded with dodgy strips ahead of the World Cup.

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "THANK GOD SQUAD"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Conor Gallagher says Roberto De Zerbi save his Tottenham Hotspur career - and his Football Club - from disaster.
The midfielder for Spurs "thanks God" Zerbi came in when he did.

The Times Scotland: "MURRELL FACING YEARS IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / Marc Horne / John Boothman

Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband Peter Murrell is facing years behind bars after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from SNP to bankroll a "lavish lifestyle he could not afford".

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "SAUDI BOXING CHIEF WANTS TO BUY DERBY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kershaw / Matt Lawton

The man behind Saudi Arabia's takeover of boxing wants to buy Derby County.
It is understood that the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) are aware of Turki Al-Sheikh's interest in the Championship club, but both organisations declined to comment when approached by The Times.

The Independent: "DRUG DEATHS IN JAILS HAVE SOARED NO FIGURES REVEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Clare Martin

Drug Dealers are "operating with impunity" in Britain's prisons, a watchdog has warned, as new figures show drug-related deaths have soared to a record high.

FULL REPORT: http://INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/crime/prison-drugs-crisis-deaths-soar-b2968322.html

Daily Record: "I KNOW NOTHING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

Nicola Sturgeon said she knew nothing as Peter Murrell was locked up after admitting embezzling £400,000 from Scottish National Party when he served as their Chief Executive.

Morning Star: "IT'S SPIRALLING OUT OF CONTROL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Record NHS spending on private firms to analyse diagnostic scans is "spiralling out of control" amid soaring demand and a lack of in-house capacity.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/record-nhs-spending-outsourcing-scan-analysis-spiralling-out-control

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "GUARDIOLA LEAVES CITY WITH LOVE AND LEGACY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editiorial

Former football manager Pep Guardiola promised to call his successor as he prepares to hand over the managerial reins at Manchester City.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/guardiola-call-successor-after-leaving-man-city

The National: "'A TERRIBLE BREACH OF TRUST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbi Garton-Crosbie

Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.

The Daily Telegraph: "STURGEON 'MUST COME CLEAN' OVER HUSBAND'S £400K" THEFT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Johnson

Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to "come clean” over what she knew about her husband embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "FERNANDES SLAMS KEANE 'LIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Ducker

Bruno Fernandes accused Roy Keane of peddling “lies” about him as the Manchester United captain tore into his arch critic.

Daily Mirror: "REVOLTING REPULSIVE REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn

Reform UK sparked fury by defending a By Election candidate who made vulgar remarks about Carol Vorderman.
M P Danny Kruger claimed Robert Kenyon's comments were private.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "DEVINE INTERVENTION"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Conor Gallagher says Roberto De Zerbi save his Tottenham Hotspur career - and his Football Club - from disaster.
The midfielder for Spurs "thanks God" Zerbi came in when he did.

The Times: "SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE NEW SMOKING, MEDICS WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward / Ben Clatworthy

Social Media is the new smoking, medical leaders have declared, putting the Prime Minister under increasing pressure to commit himself to a ban for under-16s.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "SAUDI BOXING CHIEF WANTS TO BUY DERBY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kershaw / Matt Lawton

The man behind Saudi Arabia's takeover of boxing wants to buy Derby County.
It is understood that the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) are aware of Turki Al-Sheikh's interest in the Championship club, but both organisations declined to comment when approached by The Times.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (MONDAY'S PAPERS): MONDAY 25 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

24/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 25 May 2026.

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

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

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

Daily Express: "CRIMINALS ARE TAKING OVER OUR HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zak Garner-Purkis

Violent criminal gangs are taking over High Streets using a number of "Turkish Barbers” and vape shops as brazen fronts for illegal activities, experts have warned.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "AGONY AND ECSTASY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Darren Wells

Tottenham Hotspur held their nerve on the final day of Premier League season to avoid relegation and send West Ham United down to the Championship.

The Scotsman: "COST-OF-LIVING OVERTAKES NHS AS BIGGEST CONCERN FOR SCOTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

The Cost Of Living Crisis is now the biggest issue for people in Scotland, overtaking National Health Service for the first time in three years.

The Times: "MONEY FOR PARENTS TO SPUR YOUNG INTO WORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Geraldine Scott

Families on benefits could be paid hundreds of pounds a month to stop them discouraging their teenage children from taking apprenticeships.
Ministers are considering grants in cases where those aged 16 and 17 can cause their parents to lose money by leaving education.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "RELEGATION FOR WEST HAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Shepard

Nuno Espírito Santo could offer no clarity on his future after West Ham United were relegated from Premier League.

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP: WE'LL NEVER CUT BACK £7BN BILL FOR BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

The SNP will never slash Scotland's runaway £7billion benefits bill, the Finance Secretary said yesterday.

Morning Star: "PM JOINS OUTCRY OVER BOYS SPARED CUSTODY FOR RAPING TWO GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

A court ruling sparing two boys from jail time after they raped two girls was called "appalling" by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as campaigners condemned the decision and Attorney General opened a review of the sentences.

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "BITTERSWEET WIN FOR IRONS FAILS TO SAVE THEM FROM RELEGATION"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Despite West Ham giving it their all on a boiling hot Sunday and beating Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur's win over Everton kicked The Irons out of Premier League.

Daily Star: "THE LONELIEST HOUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan Edwards

Alan Edwards and Daily Star are launching a "Sherlock Homes" campaign with Empty Property Hunters to end the scandal of 260,000 uninhabited properties that could help solve the nations's housing crisis.

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "DE GREAT HOUDINI"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Daily Star Editorial

Roberto De Zerbi hailed the “best day" of his career as Tottenham Hotspur held their nerve to avoid relegation and send West Ham down.

The Independent: "HOPES RISE FOR NEW PEACE DEAL TO END THE US-IRAN WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft

Donald Trump has warned that Tehran "must" understand it cannot have a Nuclear Weapon as the two sides edge towards a potential peace deal.
United States say they are close to reaching an agreement.

The Times Scotland: "MONEY FOR PARENTS TO SPUR YOUNG INTO WORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Geraldine Scott

Families on benefits could be paid hundreds of pounds a month to stop them discouraging their teenage children from taking apprenticeships.
Ministers are considering grants in cases where those aged 16 and 17 can cause their parents to lose money by leaving education.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "SHANKLAND TO MAKE SHOCK RANGERS MOVE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland has agreed a deal to join Rangers subject to a medical which will take place within days.

Daily Mirror: "RUSSIAN SPIES... FOR REAL, NIGE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Nigel Farage faces more questions over his finances after he claimed Russian spies hacked his Mobile Phone to expose a secret £5million "gift" from a CryptoCurrency billionaire.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "DE ZERBI GOES BANANAS!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Darren Wells

The Hammers secured a 3-0 win over Leeds but it was not enough as Spurs beat Everton 1-0 to stay up on a day boss Roberto De Zerbi described as "the best in my career".

The I Paper: "'EMBARRASSING' TEXT TO EXPOSE MINISTERS' COSY RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANDELSON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Wheeler

An "embarrassing" tranche of messages set to be released in the next fortnight will expose the "cosy relationship" between Government ministers and disgraced peer.

The Daily Telegraph: "IRAN TO GIVE UP URANIUM FOR PEACE, SAYS US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer

United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal that will reopen Strait Of Hormuz and see Tehran surrender a stockpile of highly enriched uranium, a United States official has said.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "DE ZERBI: THIS CAN'T HAPPEN AGAIN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Law / Jason Burt

Roberto De Zerbi warned Tottenham Hotspur's owners they must never let the Football Club's Premier League survival go down to the final day of the season again.

Daily Mail: "SOFT JUSTICE MAKES POLICE 'CARETAKERS FOR CRIMINALS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Police will be 'caretakers in the community for criminals' under The Labour Party's soft justice reforms, a policing leader has warned.

The Guardian: "US CLOSE TO PEACE DEAL WITH IRAN AS TRUMP FACES FURY FROM OWN PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Wintour

Donald Trump defended himself against criticism from fellow Republicans as he appeared on the verge of agreeing a deal with Iran to end the war.

Financial Times: "TRUMP WARNS US WILL NOT RUSH INTO PEACE DEAL WITH IRAN AS TALKS DRAG ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lauren Fedor / Bita Ghaffari / Neri Zilber / Andrew England

Donald Trump has told United States negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran that would lead to reopening Strait Of Hormuz.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SUNDAY'S PAPERS): SUNDAY 24 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

23/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Sunday 24 May 2026.

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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.

The Observer: "POLITICAL FOOTBALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gabriel Gatehouse

The Observer's Front Page explores a Conspiracy Theory: Did the CIA poison England goalkeeper Gordon Banks before the 1970 World Cup quarter-final to sabotage them against West Germany?

Sunday Mail: "DYING OAP HOUNDED OVER 38P BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Hyland

Robert Walsh, a terminally ill pensioner, has been threatened with court action by Scottish Power over an outstanding 38p bill.

The Independent: "EU MEMBERSHIP CAN BE FAST-TRACKED TOP OFFICIAL SAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

European Union could fast-track Britain's return to the bloc if it decided to rejoin, dispelling suggestions United Kingdom would be pushed to the back of the queue if it tried to reverse Brexit.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-rejoin-referendum-wes-streeting-b2981880.html

Scottish The Mail On Sunday: "MY PHONE WAS HACKED BY MOSCOW SAYS FARAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims Russian spies hacked his phone to obtain details of his controversial £5million gift from a crypto billionaire.

Scottish The Mail On Sunday (Sport/Back Page): "TIME TO DECIDE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gary Keown

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill will meet Dermot Desmond to discuss his future over the coming week after admitting the Football Club should go for a younger coach if their focus is on moving forward with a new, long-term project.

Sunday People: "FREE KICKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kieran Horn

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sent a letter to TNT Sport urging Champions League broadcaster to make the final between Arsenal Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain free-to-air.

Sunday People (Sport;/Back Page): "HELLO! / GOODBYE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: James Whaling / Alex James

Oli McBurnie fired Hull back to the Premier League with a dramatic late winner at Wembley.
Pep Guardiola bows out of English football this afternoon after taking charge of his beloved Manchester City for the final time.

The Herald On Sunday: "'A CULTURE OF DEREGULATION' CITY BLAZE VAPE SHOP HAD NEVER BEEN INSPECTED FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kathleen Nutt

No health and safety inspections were carried out at a Vape Shop in Glasgow where a devastating fire broke out earlier this year.
Leading architect Alan Dunlop blames 'underfunding and near abandonment of health and safety enforcement by local authorities'.

Daily Star Sunday: "3 LIONS ON MY SSSSHIRT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Stadiums at FIFA World Cup are to get quiet rooms – for supporters who hate cheering.
Fans overwhelmed at matches will be able to use a sound-proof studio showing anything but the actual football.

Daily Star Sunday (Sport/Back Page): "LION IN WAITING"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Alex James

Pep Guardiola has refused to rule out one day taking the England National Team job or returning to Manchester City.

The Sunday Telegraph: "FARAGE I'LL SCRAP TAX PAID ON OVERTIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Camilla Turner

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has pledged to axe Income Tax on overtime as he vowed to "make work pay".
If Reform UK wins the next General Election, people who earn less than £75,000 and work overtime above a 40-hour week would pay no Income Tax on their extra hours.

The Sunday Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "GUARIOLA: I TRUST CITY WILL BE CLEARED OVER 115 CHARGES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: James Ducker

Pep Guardiola says he retains complete "trust" in Manchester City hierarchy when they say the Football Club will be exonerated in their land-mark “115 charges” court battle with Premier League.

The Sunday Post: "THE WOMAN WHO DIED TWICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katherine Sutherland

Shelagh Warwick-Illius faked her own death and vanished from an English Channel ferry 42 years ago.
Despite searches, no trace was found and she was declared dead.
However she lived under a new identity for over two decades.

Sunday Express: "'WE'LL AXE TAX ON OVERTIME!'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson

Nigel Farage last night made a bold bid for the support of working Britons with a promise to scrap tax on overtime when in government.
People who earn less than £75,000 and have worked a 40-hour week will not pay tax on further hours worked under his plans for power.

Sunday Express (Sport/Back Page): "DAY OF RECKONING"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Joshua Peck

Tottenham or West Ham will wave goodbye to the Premier League this afternoon.

The Sunday Times: "ANDREW FACES ALLEGATION OVER 'ASCOT INCIDENT WITH WOMAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dipesh Gadher

Police investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are examining an allegation that he behaved inappropriately towards a woman at Royal Ascot.

Sunday Mirror: "FARAGE'S HAVEN US ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Simon Murphy

Nigel Farage's Reform UK pockets a fortune from people or companies with offshore links, analysis reveals.

Sunday Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "THANKS, PEP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex James

Pep Guardiola waves goodbye to Premier League and Manchester City today.... but we may not have seen the last of him.

The Mail On Sunday: "MY PHONE WAS HACKED BY MOSCOW SAYS FARAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims Russian spies hacked his phone to obtain details of his controversial £5million gift from a crypto billionaire.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SATURDAY'S PAPERS): SATURDAY 23 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

22/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Saturday 23 May 2026.

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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.

Daily Express: "'PEOPLE NEED TO EXPLAIN WHY THEY DID NOT ACT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves

A rape gang victim abused from the age of 12 wants the police and care staff who failed her to face a criminal probe.
"Girl One" said that otherwise the Grooming Gangs Inquiry was “pointless”, adding: "People need to explain why they didn’t act".

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "HAULED OVER THE COLE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Cole Palmer has been branded a 'failure' after missing out on England's squad for the FIFA World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel ruthlessly axed Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.

Edinburgh Evening News: "DEMOLITION HALTED OVER LISTED STATUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Plans by City Of Edinburgh Council to demolish a problem block of flats in the city's Gorgie area have been thrown into chaos after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) said the building was likely to be listed.

Lancashire Telegraph: "FOUR HOSPITALISED AFTER HORROR CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Four people, including two children, were taken to a local Medical Facility following a multi-vehicle crash on a major Ribble Valley road.
Emergency Services were called just before 16:00 yesterday to the A59 at Gisburn, close to the junction with Strawberry Fields, following a report of a crash.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26130526.a59-gisburn---four-seriously-injured-following-crash

Scottish Daily Mail: "'SCARED' SNP RISK OIL JOBS DISASTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Glackin

The Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has accused First Minister John Swinney of 'running scared' from The Green Party over Scottish National Party's failure to back two controversial oil and gas developments.

Scottish Daily Mail (Sport/Back Page): "PUNCHER'S CHANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Calum Crowe

Neil Lennon insists his Dunfermline team will show no fear as they bid to defy the odds and cause a huge Scottish Cup shock against Celtic at Hampden this afternoon.

Daily Star: "WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE JUDITH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bekka Barnard

Travel show pioneer Judith Chalmers has died aged 90.
Her family, said: "After 60 years of broadcasting with countless adventures... she's left a suitcase full of memories".

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "ICE-COLD TUCHEL"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Cole Palmer has been branded a 'failure' after missing out on England's squad for the FIFA World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel ruthlessly axed Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.

The Times Scotland: "REWIND FOR ECONOMIC RUIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Britain faces an "economic catastrophe" as young adults "rewired" by Smart Phones are trapped in worklessness, a government review has found.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "LENNON LET'S WRITE OUR OWN HISTORY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Anthony Brown

Neil Lennon has challenged his Dunfermline players to write themselves into the history books alongside Scottish
football greats like Jock Stein and Alex Ferguson.

The Guardian: "UK SEEKING SINGLE MARKET FOR GOODS - BUT EU SAYS NO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Rankin / Rowena Mason

Ministers have pitched to create a single market for good with European Union at the cornerstone of an ambitious attempt to reintegrate British trade into Europe.

The National: "TYCOON IN FALSE CLAIM THAT 60% OF SCOTS INCOME TAX IS PAID BY SUPER-RICH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

Multi-millionaire Tom Hunter has been urged to correct his "highly misleading claim" that just 250 super-rich individuals pay 60% of all Scottish Income Tax.

The Bolton News: "WHITES FANS IN WEMBLEY TRIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Regent

Thousands of Bolton Wanderers fans heading to Wembley this weekend can now plan where to eat, drink and travel before the League One play-off final against Stockport County.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/sport/26129458.bolton-wanderers-wembley-pubs-coach-guide-weekend

The Scotsman: "SNP GIVEN 100 DAYS TO REVEAL PLAN TO SAVE NORTH SEA JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

Britain's Oil And Gas Industry has demanded the new SNP government sets out its “full-throated support” for the sector in the coming days.

Daily Mail: "BURNHAM PLOTS NEW TAX RAID ON MIDDLE ENGLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Church / James Tapsfield / Claire Ellicott

Andy Burnham paved the way for a new tax grab on Middle England.
Millions of families could face soaring bills as The Labour Party leadership hopeful vowed to overhaul Council Tax.

Daily Record: "NEVER FORGET HEROES OF IRAQ"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton

Mac McLaren, an Iraq War hero, has promised never to forget about comrades still haunted by it 15 years on.

Daily Mirror: "THE BOYS OF '26"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Lines

England Coach Thomas Tuchel put the team first in choosing his FIFA World Cup squad – just like Sir Alf Ramsey did 60 years ago, says an expert.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "TUCHEL BURNS COLE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Cole Palmer has been branded a 'failure' after missing out on England's squad for the FIFA World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel ruthlessly axed Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.

Morning Star: "BURNHAM: I WILL BRING BACK THE LABOUR OF OLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Andy Burnham has promised voters that he will restore The Labour Party to the party "they used to know" as he officially launched his campaign to make his return in Westminster.

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "SABALENKA LAUNCHES PROTEST AGAINST OPEN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Aryna Sabalenka cut short her Press Conference at French Open as leading players protested against the tournament.
She, along with Jannik Sinner and 18 others are pushing for a higher percentage of revenue.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/sabalenka-cuts-press-conference-short-protest-against-french-open

The Times Saturday: "REWIND FOR ECONOMIC RUIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Britain faces an "economic catastrophe" as young adults "rewired" by Smart Phones are trapped in worklessness, a government review has found.

The Times Saturday (Sport & Back Page): "TUCHEL: PALMER FAILED TO PROVE IT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Hamzah Khalique-Loonat / Paul Joyce

Thomas Tuchel has said that he refuses to select players just because they are big names after omitting Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden from his FIFA World Cup squad.

The Daily Telegraph: "£300 TAX ON YOUR SUMMER STAYCATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Brennan / Ollie Corfe

Families visiting Britain's best-loved tourist spots face a holiday tax of as much as £300 under a Labour Party "cash grab" to prop up struggling councils.

The Daily Telegrah (Sport/Back Page): "TUCHEL TAKES AIM AT ENGLAND EXILES
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Law / Rob Bagchi / Mike McGrath

Cole Palmer: "Not good enough".
Phil Foden: "Where does he play?"
Harry Maguire: "‘Criticism was unnecessary".

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (FRIDAY'S PAPERS): FRIDAY 22 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

21/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 22 May 2026.

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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.

The Economist: "A STARSHIP ENTERPRISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial

This weeks edition calculates the tax from Donald Trump's second term as United States President.
A look into the current Premier League chaos.
And alternatives in dealing with ongoing conflicts in Middle East.

Metro [South Edition]: "IMMIGRATION: IT'S TIT FOR STAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

The number of extra people living in United Kingdom has fallen to its lowest level this century.
Official figures show that there are 171,000 more people arriving than leaving.

Malvern Observer: "THREAT TO JURY TRIALS BRINGS OUT PROTESTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

The Jury Alliance and Defend Our Juries protested outside Worcester Crown Court, claiming the Government are dismantling the cornerstone of British constitution.

Daily Mirror: "ANDREW COPS IN SEX CRIME PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Pettifor

Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over potential misconduct in a public office are assessing claims of sexual offences.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "TUCHEL'S HAD HIS PHIL"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Ivan Toney has received a sensational FIFA World Cup call-up – but Manchester City star Phil Foden has been axed.
England boss Thomas Tuchel will include Toney in his 26-man squad which he names today.

Bromsgrove Standard: "DEVELOPMENT PLANS PROMPT RESIDENT FEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

Traffic, congestion, fears over a loss of greenbelt land, and concerns over the potential loss of the town's Golf Club have been among your responses to the Local Plan consultation in Bromsgrove.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/housing-traffic-and-golf-club-future-fears-your-bromsgrove-local-plan-views

Morning Star: "BE A BIT BRAVER ON PRICE CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Ministers must be bolder in tackling the Cost Of Living Crisis, Paul Nowak (TUC General Secretary) has warned.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a package of measures to ease the impact of spiralling prices.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/be-bolder-tackling-cost-living-crisis-tuc-tells-labour

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "SPURS BOARD FACES FAR REVOLT AS DROP LOOMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Fan group Change For Tottenham plan to protest after Sunday's final match of the season with Everton regardless of whether relegation is avoided.

Coventry Observer: "CARE BOARD REOPENS ADULT ADHD TESTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

ADHD referrals for over-25s are once again available in Coventry and Warwickshire.
NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has reopened referral routes for ADHD and autism patients of all ages.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/adult-adhd-referrals-reopen-in-coventry-and-warwicksire-61577

The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER IN ELECTION FRAUD ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Gordon Rayner / Genevieve Holl-Allen

Angela Rayner has become embroiled in a row linked to alleged electoral fraud at her local council.
Four men and a woman, all aged between 23 and 47, were arrested yesterday morning on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud, Greater Manchester Police said.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "PALMER, MAGUIRE AND FODEN FACE WORLD CUP HEARTBREAK"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike McGrath / Matt Law / Jason Burt

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are expected to miss out on a place in England's National squad for the World Cup in the United States, while Thomas Tuchel's decision to drop Harry Maguire has brought an angry response from the Manches-ter United centre-back and his mother.

Hull Daily Mail: "ACUN'S PRIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barry Cooper

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali reflects on what will be a bittersweet occasion for him at Wembley (as the team prepares for the playoff final against Middlesbrough).

FULL REPORT: HullDailyMail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hull-city-owner-acun-ilicali-10969180

Hull Daily Mail (Sport/Back Page): "GOOD LUCK LADS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Smailes

Hull City head to Wembley as the forgotten party in Spygate.
While the Spying Scandal has engulfed Middlesbrough and Southampton, The Tigers have stayed focused and low-key as they prepare for Saturday's play-off final.

Financial Times: "SPACEX, OPENAI AND ANTHROPIC IPOS TO TRIGGER WALL STREET TRADING FRENZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Steer / Harriet Clarfelt / Stephen Morris / Emily Herbert

The blockbuster listings of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are set to prompt an unprecedented wave of Stock Market trading.

Stratford Observer: "VILLAGERS BLOCK PLANS FOR 10,000 NEW HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

People power has won the day after the scrapping of plans for some 10,000 new homes near Stratford.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/campaigners-celebrate-the-scrapping-of-plans-for-a-new-town-in-south-warwickshire

Daily Express: "STOP RUNNING AWAY FROM THE BREXIT QUESTION ANDY!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Labour Party leader hopeful Andy Burnham legged it when asked about Brexit - as his stance on European Union haunts his bid for 10 Downing Street and become Prime Minister of United Kingdom.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "DIALLING TONE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Ivan Toney has received a sensational FIFA World Cup call-up – but Manchester City star Phil Foden has been axed.
England boss Thomas Tuchel will include Toney in his 26-man squad which he names today.

The Yorkshire Post: "CALLS INCREASE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Teachers and parents are struggling with the "fallout" of excessive Social Media use, education leaders warn.
Calls intensify over a ban for children aged under 16.

The I Paper (Sport/Back Page): "'GUTTED' MAGUIRE LEFT OUT OF WORLD CUP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Peach

Harry Maguire says he is "shocked and gutted" to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's FIFA World Cup squad.
Reports detailed that Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have also missed out.

Droitwich Standard: "COUNTY'S SIGNALS INTENT TO IMPROVE A38 LIGHTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

Campaigners are celebrating after improvements are set to be carried out to improve traffic at the A38 Copcut junction.
Concerns centred around the lights at the junction, which currently operate on a fixed timer, leading to long delays along the A38.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/a38-copcut-junction-improvements-to-help-improve-traffic

The Scotsman: "SWINNEY FACES 'RACE AGAINST TIME' TO GROW THE ECONOMY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Business leaders have warnedn First Minister John Swinney that he faces a “race against time” to make growing Scotland’s economy the "defining priority" of his new government.

The Bolton Times: "LABOUR MEMBER IS NEW COUNCIL LEADER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Dougherty

Akhtar Zaman, a Councillor from The Labour Party, has been elected Bolton Council leader for 2026 and 2027.
Bolton Councillors elected Akhtar Zaman to be their new leader yesterday (May 20), after the recent Local Elections left Bolton leaderless.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26126162.bolton-council-elects-labour-cllr-zaman-new-town-leader

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "NO MAGUIRE OR PALMER AT WORLD CUP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Paul Joyce / Matt Lawton / Paul Hirst / Jonathan Northcroft

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire are the high-profile omissions from Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup next month, with Ivan Toney set to be handed a surprise recall after a year in the international wilderness.

Arab News [Saudi Arabia]: "WE'LL NEVER GIVE UP OUR URANIUM, IRAN SAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial

Iran's controversial stockpile of highly enriched uranium will never allowed to leave the country, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said.

Arab News (Sport/Back Page) [Saudi Arabia]: "CHAMPIONS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial

Al Nassr have been crowned champions of the Roshn Saudi League for the 2025/2026 season.
The victory marks another domestic title for the Cristiano Ronaldo-led side.

Daily Record: "LOUTLANDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind

Outlander star Caitriona Balfe has been blasted for branding a town an "armpit".
The actor spoke amid claims neds terrorised the crew in Shotts.

Leamington Observer: "DEVELOPER WANTS TO BUILD 1,100 NEW HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Plans are in the pipeline to build more than 1,000 new homes on the outskirts of Leamington.
The properties are being proposed to be built on land near Kenilworth Road.

The Guardian: "LONDON MAYOR BLOCKS MET'S AI DEAL WITH CONTROVERSIAL TECH FIRM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Booth

A £50 million Metropolitan Police Deal with the controversial United States technology company Palantir has been blocked by Sadiq Khan, sparking a bitter row between the offices of Scotland Yard and London's Mayor.

The West Australian [Australia]: "ASPIRATION KILLER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has lashed out at critics of his broken-promises Budget for running a "campaign build on lies".
One of West Australia's top business leaders warned the tax charges "punish aspiration" and adds to existing policy uncertainty in energy and industry relations.

The West Australian (Sport/Back Page) [Australia]: "HARLEY'S PARTY" / "SUCCESSION"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Xavier Ellis / Craig O'Donoghue

The West Australian are offering readers a choice of back pages tomorrow, pitting West Australia's AFL rivals against each other.
One celebrates Fremantle’s surging form ahead of the clash with St. Kilda at Optus Stadium, entitled "SUCCESSION".
The other throws a colourful “HARLEY’S PARTY” for West Coast star Harley Reid's 50th game.

The National: "CALL AS VOTE SET ON FM'S INDYREF MOTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbi Garton-Crosbie

First Minister John Swinney will bring a motion on Scottish Independence to a Holyrood vote on Tuesday inside Scotland's Parliament in United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26128282.first-minister-announces-date-holyrood-scottish-independence-vote

Kidderminster Standard: "TWINS TO SADDLE UP IN MEMORY OF THEIR DAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Twins from Kidderminster will take on a gruelling Ironman France challenge next month to raise funds for three charities which helped them when their dad died.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-twins-to-take-on-ironman-france-for-charities-which-helped-them-after-dads-death

Daily Mail: "POLLING FRAUD IN RAYNER CONSTITUENCY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Tozer / James Tapsfield

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that ive people have been arrested over allegations of Electoral Fraud in former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's constituency.

Evesham Observer: "MUM-OF-FOUR CALLS FOR CANCER-GENE TESTING AT YOUNGER AGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Ellie Sullivan from Honeybourne is campaigning for earlier access to genetic testing for Breast Cancer risk, after being diagnosed earlier this year with the disease.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/honeybourne-mum-of-four-in-campaign-for-earlier-testing-of-cancer-risk

Edinburgh Evening News: "'DAMNING' REPORT ON POLICE STATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum McCormack

A Police Station in Edinburgh has been urged to review its staffing levels after a "damning" inspection report found pressures led to compromised routine tasks.

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "CARE BOARD REOPENS ADULT ADHD TESTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

ADHD referrals for over-25s are once again available in Coventry and Warwickshire.
NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has reopened referral routes for ADHD and autism patients of all ages.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/adult-adhd-referrals-reopen-in-coventry-and-warwicksire-61577

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "IN NEED OF NEW SEATS? HAVE I GOT PEWS FOR YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A church in Redditch is preparing to give its Victorian pews a new lease of life, as part of plans to make Grade II listed building more flexible, welcoming and usable for worship and community activities.

Financial Times [USA Edition]: "SPACEX, OPENAI AND ANTHROPIC IPOS TO TRIGGER WALL STREET TRADING FRENZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Steer / Harriet Clarfelt / Stephen Morris / Emily Herbert

The blockbuster listings of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are set to prompt an unprecidented wave of Stock Market trading.

Solihull Observer: "MAYOR PLEDGES £20M FOR TOWN CENTRE PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

The redevelopment scheme to transform Mell Square has been given a £20million boost.
West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker made the announcement at the UKREIIF real estate show in Leeds as part of his on-going drive to secure vibrant futures for the region's Town and City Centres.

FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/mell-square-master-plan-given-20m-boost

Lancashire Telegraph: "COCAINE GANG JAILED FOR TOTAL OF 41 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Five members of a cocaine gang that operated across East Lancashire making almost £700,000 across more than 11,000 deals have been jailed.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26125606.blackburn-cocaine-gang-jailed-combined-37-years

Worcester Observer: "THREAT TO JURY TRIALS BRINGS OUT PROTESTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

The Jury Alliance and Defend Our Juries protested outside Worcester Crown Court, claiming the Government are dismantling the cornerstone of British constitution.

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 20 May 2026.

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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.

Daily Express: "NO THANK YOU TO ANOTHER PM WHO DOES NOT BACK WOMEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

Labour Party leader hopeful Andy Burnham has "serious questions to answer" over his views on Single Sex Spaces, MPs insist.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "TURKISH DELIGHT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Stunning strikes from Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendia helped Europa League king Unai Emery lead Aston Villa to glory in front of royalty in Istanbul.

Lancashire Telegraph: "CASH STASH FOUND IN PAIR OF BOXERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Three people were arrested in Accrington on 18 May 2026 during a Money Laundering investigation.
Police Officers stopped a black Volkswagen Golf on Blackburn Road at 21:50 and found a large quantity of cash in the underwear of a 29-year-old man.
A 32-year-old man and 55-year-old woman were also arrested at a residential address.
All have been released under investigation.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26124102.3-arrested-accrington-amid-money-laundering-investigation

Metro [North Edition]: "'LEAN' MACHINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katrine Bussey

First Minister John Swinney has appointed Ivan McKee to lead reforms in the Public Sector while rejecting claims that this involves cuts.

Metro (Sport Back Page) [North Edition]: "'DANGEROUS AND IRRESPONSIBLE'"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison

Heart Of Midlothian supporters have described comments by Martin O'Neill as dangerous and irresponsible following a pitch invasion.
They have urged authorities to address the matter seriously.

Great Southern Herald [Australia]: "TEACHER FOUND DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Towers

A man found dead on Marri Drive in Katanning has been identified as Luke Russell a School Teacher at Katanning Senior High School.
Local reports confirmed the identity of the individual discovered on the street.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/man-found-dead-on-street-in-early-hours-identified-as-katanning-senior-high-school-teacher-luke-russell--c-22298504

Great Southern Herald (Sport Back Page) [Australia]: "ROARING WIN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Cameron Newbold

Sport news is featured on the back page of tomorrow’s edition of the Great Southern Herald.
The newspaper serves the upper Great Southern region of Australia.

Daily Star: "IT'S KING CHARLES THE TURD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson

The seagull has landed!
King Charles laughed off a cheeky bird who pooped on his suit, while a bystander said: "It's good luck".

Daily Star [Sport/Back Page]: "EUREKA!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Stunning strikes from Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendia helped Europa League king Unai Emery lead Aston Villa to glory in front of Royalty in Instanbul.

Melton Times: "NEW BYPASS IS FINALLY OPEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Melton Mowbray's new bypass named Pork Pie Way will open fully to traffic on Monday.
The 4.4 mile single carriageway road with cycle lanes and six roundabouts was chosen by public vote and took three years to build.
It is Leicestershire County Council's largest road project and aims to support new jobs and homes.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/melton-mowbrays-pork-pie-way-bypass-to-open-fully-to-traffic-on-monday-8545351

The Times: "BANK CHIEF JOINS ATTACK ON FREEZING FOOD PRICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isabella Fish / Steven Swinford

The governor of the Bank Of England has warned ministers against "artificially moving prices" after HM Treasury held talks with supermarkets about freezing the cost of essential goods.

The Times [Sport & Back Page]: "PRINCES OF EUROPE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gregor Robertson

Aston Villa decorated their first European final since 1982 with two sublime individual goals that set them on course for a memorable triumph in Istanbul.

State Times [India]: "LG SOUNDS ALERT OVER EVOLVING TERROR, HIDDEN THREATS; CALLS FOR CONSTANT VIGIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

LG Manoj Sinha presented appointment letters to newly appointed constables of Jammu & Kashmir's Police Force.

The Scotsman: "NEW CABINET ROLE TO DRIVE £1BN PUBLIC SECTOR CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

First Minister John Swinney has created an entirely new Cabinet role to oversee Public Sector cuts of £1 billion as he unveiled what he described as a "leaner, more agile" top team.

Bury Times: "CONCERN FOR WELFARE TOWN CENTRE DRAMA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Dougherty

Emergency Services attended the Car Park at The Rock in Bury for around 12 hours after a concern for welfare report about a woman on the sixth floor.
The incident started at 04:45 and ended at 17:15 when the woman was safely brought down and taken to a local Medical Facility.
Derby Way was closed but Rochdale Road remained open.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/26121934.emergency-services-rock-12-hours-woman-taken-hospital

Metro [South Edition]: "BURNHAM RIVAL'S RANTS REVEALED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Robert F. Kenyon the Reform UK candidate for the by-election in Makerfield suggested King Charles should open Buckingham Palace and its grounds for Asylum Seekers.
The candidate's Social Media account was suspended after posting remarks about a two-tier policing system and an invasion of foreign criminals.
Reform UK are refusing to investigate.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/19/reforms-makerfield-candidate-said-king-open-buckingham-palace-asylum-seekers-28437342

The Spalding & South Holland Voice: "CYCLE CHALLENGE IN HONOUR OF DAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donna Semmens

A mother from South Holland is cycling 125 miles in May to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research in honour of her father who has glioblastoma.
Jeff Stancer aged 60 from Long Sutton had surgery to remove 80 per cent of the tumour but faces a six-month prognosis.
His daughter Ellie Merrison has raised 1 130 pounds so far.

FULL REPORT: SpaldingVoice.co.uk/280036-2

Scottish Daily Mail: "PUTIN JETS MENACE RAF PLANE WITH 'CRAZY IVAN' STUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Jets from Russia brazenly imperilled a Spy Plane from Royal Air Force in the closest confrontation yet between the two countries' Air Forces.

Messenger Newspapers: "SCHOOL'S OUT FOR TEACHERS
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Teachers at Flixton Girls School in Trafford staged strike action on 14 May 2026 over proposed curriculum and staffing changes.
The National Education Union organised further walkouts on 19 May 2026 and 20 May 2026.
Concerns include reduced social sciences teaching at key stage four and changes to modern foreign languages.
The union are in ACAS conciliation.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/26117715.staff-trafford-school-take-strike-action-curriculum

Daily Mirror: "LABOUR'S HAPPY SHOPPERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Shoppers could save on food staples like baked beans, crisps and margarine under government plans to help with the Cost Of Living.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "OUT OF THIS WORLDIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Stunning strikes from Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendia helped Europa League king Unai Emery lead Aston Villa to glory in front of Royalty in Istanbul

The Yorkshire Post: "FOOD FEARS AFTER 40C HEATWAVES FORECAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Farmers and businesses have urged the government to treat food security with the same urgency as energy security following a Climate Change Committee report.
The report predicts regular 40 degree Celsius heatwaves in Southern England by 2050 water shortages and the relocation of coastal communities.
It warns of 10 000 excess deaths without action.
The government has invested 2.65 billion pounds in flood defences.

The Daily Telegraph: "DON'T CAP FOOD PRICES, BANK WARNS REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Szu Ping Chan / Tim Wallace / Daniel Martin

Andrew Bailey, who is Bank Of England's governor, as warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves against capping supermarket food prices.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "HULL: SCRAP PLAY-OFF FINAL AND PROMOTE US INSTEAD"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Tom Morgan

Hull City are exploring a case to be promoted automatically to the Premier League after Southampton's "spygate" play-off final expulsion was confrmed at an appeal hearing.

Westmeath Independent [Ireland]: "THE SECOND COMING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kieran Galvin

Westmeath defeated Dublin in overtime to win the Leinster senior football championship final at Croke Park and lift the Delaney Cup.
Captain Ronan Wallace led the celebrations.
The team made one change to the starting lineup with Jack Duncan replacing Senan Baker and John Heslin named on the bench for the match.

The Guardian: "BURNHAM 'BACKS MAHMOOD'S PLANS TO TIGHTEN RULES ON IMMIGRATION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot

Andy Burnham is backing Shabana Mahmood's controversial changes to the immigration system, in a blow to those in The Labour Party who hope to soften them.

The Oldham Times: "DELIVERY DRIVER TOOK FAMILY CAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Erin Lyons

An delivery driver from Amazon in Oldham was caught on doorbell camera taking a pet cat from a garden in the Elland area.
Catalin Stancu aged 41 pleaded guilty to the new offence of taking a cat and received a suspended eight-week prison sentence 15 rehabilitation days a three-month curfew and 500 pounds compensation.
The three-year-old rescue cat was returned after three days missing.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/26107139.oldham-amazon-driver-caught-camera-taking-pet-cat

Morning Star: "BURNHAM BOUNCE CAN BEAT REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

A poll indicates The Labour Party could defeat Reform UK if Andy Burnham replaced Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
The survey shows The Labour Party gaining eight percentage points to reach 30 per cent.
The government has extended the fuel duty freeze until the end of the year and granted a 12-month road tax exemption for hauliers.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-could-see-reform-burnham-bounce

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "SOUTHAMPTON FIGHT PLAY-OFF EXPULSION"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Southampton has criticised their expulsion from the Championship play-offs due to Spygate spying charges and received a four-point deduction for next season.
Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw won the Football Writers Association women's footballer of the year award after scoring 21 goals.
Great Britain's Toby Samuel is one win from the French Open main draw.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/southampton-condemn-severity-spygate-sanction-after-play-expulsion

The Bolton News: "FAMILY'S TRIBUTE AFTER GIRL LOSES HER FIGHT FOR LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Tributes have been paid to 17-year-old Erica De Sousa Correia who died in a local Medical Facility in the early hours of 19 May 2026 after a crash on Walker Fold Road in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
It happened on 05 May 2026.
The collision followed a police pursuit.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remains on bail.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26123704.tributes-paid-bolton-teenager-dies-following-crash

Daily Mail: "PUTIN JETS MENACE RAF PLANE WITH 'CRAZY IVAN' STUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Jets from Russia brazenly imperilled a Spy Plane from Royal Air Force in the closest confrontation yet between the two countries' Air Forces.

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The Independent: "POLICE INVESTIGATE NEW CHILD SEX ABUSE CLAIMS LINKED TO EPSTEIN FILES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Evans

Surrey Police have opened an investigation into two historical child sex abuse claims following the release of Jeffrey Epstein Files by United States Department Of Justice.
The allegations date from the mid-1980s in west Surrey and the mid-1990s in Virginia Water.
No arrests have been made.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/home-news/epstein-files-investigation-surrey-police-b2979595.html

Glasgow Times: "MAN RISKS LIFE TO SAVE OAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

A 34-year-old man ran into a burning block of flats in Glasgow City Centre at around 19:00 on 18 May to alert residents.
He helped an elderly woman from the third floor to safety.
Five fire engines attended and no one was injured.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26121337.glasgow-man-ran-burning-flats-alert-residents

Daily Express: "ENERGY BILLS TO SOAR BY £200 IN 'ANOTHER FAILED PROMISE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

The opposition leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over rising Energy Bills described as a broken promise.
The price cap is forecast to rise by more than 200 pounds in July to 1,850 pounds a year amid fallout from the Middle East conflict.
Unemployment reached 5 per cent.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2207385

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "TOP GUNS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal heroes are Premier League champions after Manchester City surrendered the title.

The Bolton News: "FOUR IN A&E AS 'LIGHTNING' HITS HOSPITAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

Residents across Bolton heard a huge bang after a lightning strike hit Royal Bolton Hospital yesterday shortly before 12:00.
Fire crews responded to electrical issues on site.
Four people were assessed for suspected electric shocks and one was trapped in a lift.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26119369.huge-bang-heard-across-bolton-lightning-hits-hospital

Morning Star: "NO WORK NO HOURS NO HOPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unions have criticised an epidemic of insecure work as statistics show the economic fallout from the Iran War that began in late February.
Youth unemployment stands at 14.7 per cent for those aged 16 to 24. Zero-hours contracts have hit a record 1.23 million.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unions-hit-out-epidemic-insecure-work-economic-fallout-iran-war-revealed

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "WRIGHT HITS OUT AT SHIFT TO PAYWALLS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Ian Wright has called the paywall for the Champions League final scandalous as it will be subscription only for the first time in its 34-year history.
Arsenal Football Club are due to play Paris Saint Germain on 30 May.
Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano on 27 May.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/wright-labels-european-final-paywalls-scandalous

The I Paper: "CABINET MINISTERS WOO BURNHAM IN RACE FOR TOP JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kitty Donaldson

Andy Burnham is expected to offer a senior role in Number 10 to the MP who stood aside to allow him to stand in a By Election.
Josh Simons resigned his Makerfield seat last Thursday.
The Labour Party sources say Simons would become Head Of Policy if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: INEWS.CO.UK/news/politics/andy-burnham-reward-mp-stood-aside-10-job-4425221

Daily Mirror: "KYLIE: MY SECRET CANCER BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicola Methven

Kylie Minogue endured a private cancer battle, 16 years after she was first diagnosed with the disease.

FULL REPORT: http://MIRROR.CO.UK/3am/celebrity-news/kylie-minogue-remembers-michael-hutchence-37168523

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "GUN AND DONE IT!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal heroes are Premier League champions after Manchester City surrendered the title.

State Times (India): ""WE WILL HUNT YOU DOWN IN YOUR DEEPEST HIDEOUTS": LG WARNS NARCO-TERRORISTS, DRUG PEDDLERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha joined people's movement against drugs in Pulwama and addressed the citizens.
He urged the people to strike the final blow against drug abuse, so together we dismantle the narco-terror network and save our young generation from addiction.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/we-will-hunt-you-down-in-your-deepest-hideouts-lg-warns-narco-terrorists-drug-peddlers

The Guardian: "UK MUST GET USED TO BEING A HOT COUNTRY, CLIMATE ADVISERS WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Harvey

The Climate Change Committee has told the government that United Kingdom must prepare buildings and infrastructure for a 2 degrees Celsius rise in global temperatures.
Current adaptation plans are inadequate according to the committee.
New homes should be designed to withstand up to 4 degrees Celsius of warming by 2050.

The Times: "MILK, EGG AND BREAD PRICES COULD BE FROZEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Isabella Fish

Supermarkets may be asked to freeze the prices of essential goods such as eggs, bread and milk in an attempt to ease the impact of the Iran War.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ARSENAL ARE CHAMPIONS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gary Jacob

Arsenal have won their first Premier League title in 22 years after Mikel Arteta’s side were crowned champions thanks to Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.

Scottish Daily Mail: "FOR THE SAKE OF SCOTLAND... DROP IT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Scottish National Party leader John Swinney has been urged to drop his Scottish Independence plans 'for the sake of Scotland' after MSPs reappointed him First Minister.

Metro (South Edition): "IN HINDSIGHT, NO WONDER IT WENT WRONG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Milo Pope

Channel 4 have removed all episodes of Married At First Sight UK from their streaming platforms and paused the new season following rape claims against contributors.
A BBC Panorama report aired on 17 May 2026 led to the decision.
A review into participant welfare was commissioned in April 2026.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/18/channel-4-removes-married-first-uk-episodes-rape-claims-28422566

The Scotsman: "MPS ACCUSED OF VOTING TO 'SHUT DOWN NORTH SEA'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew J. Quinn

MPs have been accused of voting to "shut down the North Sea" after they rejected a bid to support the proposed Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields.

The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES TELLS SHOPS TO CAP FOOD PRICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tim Wallace / Hannah Boland / Szu Ping Chan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is pressuring supermarkets to cap food prices in an attempt to limit in ation unleashed by the Iran War.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "WE'RE THE GOLDEN GUNNS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Sam Dean

Players from Arsenal Football Club are united in wild celebrations after clinching their first Premier League title in 22 years.

Edinburgh Evening News: "TEEN HAILED FOR HEROIC RESCUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Fergusson

A 19-year-old man from Newtongrange has been praised for rescuing a disabled resident from a burning flat in Arrol Place on Sunday 18 May at around 17:53.
Kaiden McCann pulled the man to safety outside before returning inside to retrieve his wheelchair and extinguish two burning towels.
Three fire engines attended and the man was treated at the scene but not injured.

The Yorkshire Post: "CALL TO ACCELERATE PLAN FOR TRAMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Burn

Leeds United director Peter Lowy has called for plans to introduce trams to Elland Road to be accelerated.
He spoke at an event in Leeds following a memorandum of understanding with Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
The move is part of a 2.5 billion pound mass transit scheme.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/business/leeds-united-accelerate-plans-for-elland-road-trams-to-kick-off-mass-transit-momentum-club-director-urges-8554017

Daily Star: "WHAT CAME FIRST - CHICK OR 3D EGG?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Edward Easton

Scientists have hatched 26 live chicks from a 3D printed egg as part of efforts to resurrect the extinct 12-foot-tall giant Moa bird.
The technique developed by Colossal Biosciences involved pouring fertilised chicken eggs into the printed structure before incubation.
The giant moa became extinct 600 years ago in New Zealand.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/need-know-26-chicks-hatched-37178291

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "PARTY TIME!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal Football Club heroes are Premier League champions after Manchester City surrendered the title.

The National: "'APPALLING': RELATIVES OF SCOTS KIDNAPPED BY ISRAEL SLAM UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Jackson

The Foreign Office has been slated for their "lack of action" to secure the safe release of UK activists who were kidnapped by Israel while taking part in a flotilla to Gaza.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26120878.foreign-office-blasted-lack-action-gaza-flotilla

Lancashire Telegraph: "RESIDENTS' ANGER AT PARKING 'NIGHTMARE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Residents have expressed anger over parking problems near Ewood Park caused by Blackburn Rovers matches.
Overflow has affected nearby streets for more than five years with calls to extend permit schemes between King's Road and Green Lane.

Daily Record: "BULLIES CHOKE CODY, 7, WITH ROPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Clarke

Emily Stewart has told how school bullies choked her son, Cody, with a rope around his neck.
She and Grant Stewart (Cody's father) are accusing Head Teachers of ignoring their pleas to stop classmates tormenting their son.

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "TRUMP: 'I WAS ONE HOUR FROM HITTING IRAN AGAIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial

President Donald Trump has indicated United States may strike Iran again soon if talks fail.
He delayed an attack after a new proposal from Iran delivered through Pakistan.
The ceasefire in the US/Israeli conflict remains mostly in place after the war started in late February.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.PK/node/2644177

The Times Scotland: "MILK, EGG AND BREAD PRICES COULD BE FROZEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Isabella Fish

Supermarkets may be asked to freeze the prices of essential goods such as eggs, bread and milk in an attempt to ease the impact of the Iran War.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "CLARKE CLOSE TO EXTENDING SCOTLAND DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant

Steve Clarke is close to agreeing a new ndeal to remain as Scotland manager beyond the FIFA World Cup.
Talks are at an advanced stage about a contract extension to take him through to UEFA Euro 2028, which Scotland will co-host.

Daily Mail: "BURNHAM SAID THAT MEN WHO IDENTIFY AS WOMEN SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE FEMALE TOILETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Andy Burnham faced a backlash last night over his views on Single-Sex Spaces.
Biological males who identify as female should be allowed to use women's toilets, the Labour leadership hopeful told a meeting, in comments unearthed by Daily Mail.

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 19 May 2026.

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Daily Express: "BRITONS WANT TO KEEP PENSIONS TRIPLE LOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

The Labour Party face pressure over the State Pension Triple Lock policy after a survey showed two thirds of Britons support keeping the measure which guarantees annual increases based on the highest of inflation wage growth or two point five per cent.

Glasgow Times: "WOMAN ADMITS KILLING GRAN IN HORROR HAMMER ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A woman has pleaded guilty to the murder of her neighbour in Rutherglen.
Claire Kilduff attacked Ann Coll with a hammer and knife in the victims flat in December 2023 resulting in multiple head fractures and stab wounds.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26117146.woman-brutally-murdered-rutherglen-neighbour-horrific-hammer-attack

Metro (South Edition): "SEE-HOLE SURGERY!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Pickover

Surgeons have performed pioneering eye socket surgery to reach a grandad's brain in a United Kingdom first.
The procedure treated an aneurysm in a sixty one year old man from the Black Country.

Metro (Sport/Back Page) [North Edition]: "TALKING 'NONSENSE'"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Kenny McKee

Celtic Football Club manager Martin O'Neill has criticised claims made by Hearts about a pitch invasion during a title decider match.
The incident involved fans entering the playing surface and has raised questions over safety and crowd control at the stadium.

The Times: "BURNHAM 'FAR AHEAD OF STARMER' IN LABOUR VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford / Constance Kampfner

Andy Burnham would decisively beat Sir Keir Starmer in a head-to-head leadership contest, a poll of Labour Party members has found, as the Mayor of Greater Manchester set out a radical Left-Wing pitch to become Prime Minister of United Kingdom.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "GUARDIOLA EXPECTED TO LEAVE CITY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hirst / Matt Lawton

Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on his trophy-laden, ten-year spell in charge of the Football Club.

Daily Mirror: "I WON'T WALK AWAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Keir Starmer has rejected calls to resign as Labour Party leader and intends to fight the next General Election.
Rivals including Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham are positioning themselves amid internal party tensions following recent Local Elections results.

The Yorkshire Post: "NEW UNIT TO TARGET SHOPS RUN BY GANGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The government has announced a new specialist law enforcement unit to target criminal gangs operating from rogue shops on High Streets across the country.
Thirty million pounds will support raids closures cash seizures and recruitment of seventy five dedicated police officers.

Morning Star: "RACIST ATTACKS ON NHS NURSES: ONE EVERY HOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

New analysis has found that nurses experience Racial Abuse once every fifty one minutes following a substantial rise in discrimination levels in recent years across United Kingdom.
The findings highlight ongoing challenges within the health service environment.

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "TOP TIER UNDER PRESSURE OVER ALLEGED ISRAEL TIES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Campaigners have accused sponsors of Premier League clubs of links to companies involved in military operations in Gaza and the occupation of Palestinian territories.
A report claims at least fifteen clubs have connections through corporate partners.

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER SABOTAGES BURNHAM ON BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Dominic Penna / James Crisp

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has raised the prospect of Britain rejoining European Union in a move that threatens to undermine Andy Burnham’s bid for 10 Downing Street.

The Guardian: "BURNHAM: LABOUR MUST CHANGE TO REGAIN TRUST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Peter Walker

Andy Burnham drew the battle lines for the future of The Labour Party as he promised to "change Labour" and win back votes the party had lost.

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY DOUBLES DOWN AMID SINN FEIN OUTRAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

John Swinney has provoked fury by doubling down on his call for people to #move on' from Sinn Fein’s IRA links so he can join forces with the Irish Nationalists.

Scottish Daily Mail (Sport/Back Page): "WHAT A LOAD OF NONSENSE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan Douglas

Defiant Martin O'Neill has refused to condemn the fans who shamed Scottish Football by invading the pitch in Celtic FC's title decider against Heart Of Midlothian.

Daily Star: "JEZZA'S HEART OP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Cabooter

Jeremy Clarkson speaks for the first time about his health scare in the new Clarkson's Farm trailer, saying his heart wasn’t getting any blood.

The Times Scotland: "BURNHAM 'FAR AHEAD OF STARMER' IN LABOUR VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford / Constance Kampfner

Andy Burnham would decisively beat Sir Keir Starmer in a head-to-head leadership contest, a poll of Labour Party members has found, as the Mayor of Greater Manchester set out a radical Left-Wing pitch to become Prime Minister of United Kingdom.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "GUARDIOLA EXPECTED TO LEAVE CITY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hirst / Matt Lawton

Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on his trophy-laden, ten-year spell in charge of the Football Club.

Daily Mail: "SLIPPERY BURNHAM'S TWO U-TURNS IN ONE DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Andy Burnham did two major U-turns within hours amid growing concerns his Left-Wing agenda will wreck the economy.
In a major climbdown, Andy Burnham said he was no longer pushing for Britain to go back into European Union.

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