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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

15/5/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 14 May 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, a link will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "TALKS WITH UP TO NINE NATIONS FOR ASYLUM DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Matt Dathan

Britain is poised to enter formal talks with as many as nine countries about plans to deport failed Asylum Seekers after being spurned by Albania.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/failed-asylum-seekers-detention-centres-abroad-tk26fmghl

Evesham Observer: "COUNCIL'S RIVERSIDE DEAL MOVES A KEY STEP CLOSER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A controversial retail development in Evesham could be back in public ownership by next spring if an anticipated deal reaches fruition.
Wychavon District Council has announced it has an 'agreement in principle' from a funder to enable it to buy the Riverside Centre before the end of the year with completion in March 2026.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/deal-to-bring-evesham-shopping-centre-into-public-control-a-step-closer

The Daily Telegraph: "CHILDREN TO BE TAUGHT TO SHOW SOME GRIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Poppy Wood

The Daily Telegraph reveals that children will be taught the value of "grit" to tackle a growing Mental Health crisis in schools.

Daily Mail: "STARMER LEFT SQUIRMING BY ALBANIA FARCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Plan to send Asylum Seekers to Balkans implodes on live TV.
Keir Starmer faced humiliation over his latest attempt at a migrant crackdown.

FULL REPORT: Dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14715023

Coventry Observer: "OBJECTION PLEA LAUNCHED AS DEVELOPER APPEALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A developer who began tearing down a historic Edwardian building in a Coventry conservation area without permission is appealing a legal order.

Daily Mirror: "A SMIRK BUT NO REPLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Fricker

Fiend Christian Brueckner flashes a chilling smirk as he is grilled by Daily Mirror about Madeleine McCann.
The suspect was confronted after a court case in Lehrte, Germany.
Daily Mirror confronted the paedophile as he left court after being convicted of insulting guards at the prison where he's serving his sentence - he remains the Prime Suspect in the disappearance.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/christian-brueckner-chilling-reaction-asked-35230325

Bromsgrove Standard: "RUNNING TO BUILD BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A Bromsgrove tradesman is taking on a mammoth running challenge this month to raise awareness of the silent mental health crisis gripping the construction industry.
Joe Baker, who himself is opening up about attempting suicide and battling addiction, is now running 5km every day in May to raise awareness and funds of the disproportionate Mental Health impacts on tradespeople.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-joe-on-daily-mission-to-shed-light-on-construction-industrys-battle-with-mental-health

Malvern Observer: "BEE INFESTATION SPARKS CATALOGUE OF COMPLAINTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Urgent action is being called for over a hive infestation involving up to one million bees plaguing residents in Worcester.

Daily Star: "HER MAJ YAPPY & GLORIOUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sian Hewitt

Queen Elizabeth talks to Fergie from beyond the grave through her corgis.
Fergie, says: "They go woof woof. I'm sure it's her".

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "NEW HOMES PLAN FOR COMMUNITY HUB SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Plans have been submitted to built up to 13 new homes on the site of the former Community House on Easemore Road in Redditch.
The proposal would also see the demolition of existing buildings, including offices, at the site to make way for the new homes.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/plans-submitted-to-build-13-homes-on-site-of-redditchs-community-house

The National: "SURGE IN MILITARY EXPORTS TO ISRAEL UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

Labour licensed exports of more military equipment to Israel in the final three months of 2024 than the Tories did for all of 2020-2023, new figures have revealed.
Analysis of strategic export control licensing statistics published on Thursday showed that £127.6 million of military equipment was sent to Israel between October and December 2024.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25165991.labour-see-massive-increase-uk-military-equipment-sent-israel

Kidderminster Standard: "JOY AS RARE RHINO IS BORN AT SAFARI PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A rare rhinoceros calf has been born at the West Midlands Safari Park in Bewdley.
The female baby is only the second successful Indian rhino birth at the park in its 52-year history, following the calf's half-brother who arrived in 2020.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/pictures-and-video-joy-as-rare-baby-rhino-is-born-at-west-midlands-safari-park-in-bewdley

The I Paper: "UK SCRAMBLES FOR NEW MIGRANT DEAL IN BALKANS AFTER ALBANIA SNUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is scrambling to rescue his plan to return failed Asylum Seekers to third countries after an extraordinary public snub by Albania.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/starmer-scrambles-for-balkan-migrant-deal-after-albania-snub-3696696

Droitwich Standard: "FIRST GLIMPSE OF HOW NEW WATER PARK WILL SHAPE UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

New images have revealed what Droitwich Spa's new water play area will look like when completed as work began on the project this month.

FULL REPORT: http://DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/work-underway-as-droitwichs-new-look-water-play-area-revealed

Eastern Eye: "'NO NUCLEAR BLACKMAIL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to respond forcefully to any future "terrorist attack" after days of escalating tensions with Pakistan.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.BIZ/modi-india-pakistan-nuclear-threat

Metro (South Edition): "'STAGGERING' COST OF BENEFIT FRAUD AND CLAIM CLANGERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aine Fox

More than £9Billion of taxpayers' money has been overpaid in benefits - mostly through fraud, official figures show.

Morning Star: "UNIONS TO TAKE TO STREETS TO END AUSTERITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Chacko

Unions will confront Labour's cuts agenda next month with a national demonstration demanding the party change course.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unions-demand-labour-changes-course-national-demonstration

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 15 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

14/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 15 May 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, a link will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "EARLY RELEASE FOR SEXUAL OFFENDERS AS JAILS ON BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Daisy Eastlake

Domestic Abusers and Sexual Offenders recalled to prison after breaching their licence condition will be allowed out again after 28 days to free up some space.

The Messenger: "HELP FOR THE HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

New scheme launched in the borough.
A new Housing Scheme has been launched in Trafford for homeless people.
The fully-furnished apartments have been built on a former Car Park.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25154318.launch-new-flats-homeless-created-urmston

The Scotsman: "ASSISTED DYING BILL IS 'NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE' SAYS GPS' BODY
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

GPs have called for an opt-in system for doctors rather than medics having to actively object to participate in Assisted Dying procedures.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ROYAL HONOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Keely Hodgkinson receives MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle.
Prince Of Wales told Keely Hodgkinson that Princess Charlotte is a keen runner as she was honoured at Windsor Castle in London.
Keely Hodgkinson was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) after winning gold in the 800M at the Olympics in Paris, France and being named BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, in 2024.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25159647.keely-hodgkinson-receives-mbe-prince-william-windsor-castle

The Oldham Times: "GUN AND MACHETE CLASH END IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

'Disgraceful explosion of violence' in street is slammed by a Greater Manchester judge.
A "disgraceful explosion of violence" in Oldham left one man with serious stab wounds and another with gunshot wounds, both of whom have been jailed.
At Manchester Crown Court on Friday (9 May), McCauley Brooker and Stephen Wilson were jailed on the second day of a two-day sentencing.

FULL REPORT: http://TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25150336.man-shot-attacker-armed-machete-ambush

Knutsford Guardian: "MEDICAL CENTRE MEETING SECURED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Long-awaited plans for a proposed new Health Centre in Knutsford have received a ray of hope.
Tatton MP Esther McVey has secured a meeting with Health Ministers to discuss the issue at the 'highest level'.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25144136.urgently-needed-new-knutsford-health-centre-receives-ray-hope

The Yorkshire Post: "LIFE CHANCES IN LONDON 'WAY AHEAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen

Charity finds growing inequality hitting young people in regions as capital continues to pull ahead.
Too many areas are trailing in the wake of the country's capital, charity leaders warn.

Bury Times: "POLICE RACE PROBE RAPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Police Officers face misconduct claims after Bury racial discrimination probe.
Police chiefs have confirmed nine Bury officers "have a case to answer for gross misconduct" after an alleged racial discrimination incident against a fellow member of the force.

FULL REPORT: http://BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25149207.officers-face-misconduct-claims-bury-racial-discrimination-probe

Daily Express: "NEW DEMAND TO REVERSE 'CRUEL' WINTER FUEL CUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris

Labour faces new calls to restore Winter Fuel Payments after it was revealed most OAPs cannot live on the State Pension alone.

Wokingham Today: "CHILD KILLED IN MINIBUS CRASH ON M4"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

A child has died following a crash on the M4 between Reading and Bracknell involving a minibus.
Emergency Services were called to a slip road between Junction 11 and Junction 8, at approximately 14:30 on Sunday 11 May 2025.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/child-killed-in-minibus-crash-on-m4-between-reading-and-bracknell

The Guardian: "MINISTER ACCUSED OVER SURGE IN MEETINGS WITH US BIG TECH FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Dan Milmo

A senior Cabinet Minister has been accused of being too close to big tech after analysis showed a surge in his department's meetings with companies such as Google, Amazon, Apple and Meta since Labour came to power.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/may/14/minister-accused-of-being-too-close-to-big-tech-after-analysis-of-meetings

Daily Star: "BIG FAT GYPSY THEME PARK BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Thompson

Gypsy King Paddy Doherty has warned Universal Studios bosses they face a "battle" with travellers living by a planned mega Theme Park who fear they're being forced out.

Warrington Guardian: "WEMBLEY CALLING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Turner

Wire dream of cub glory after Semi Final drama.
Thousands of Warrington Wolves fans will head to Wembley Stadium next month, dreaming of another Challenge Cup win.
Fans react as Warrington Wolves reach Wembley final.

FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/sport/25151498.fans-react-warrington-wolves-reach-wembley-final

Scottish Daily Mail: "IS RIGHT-TO-DIE BILL DOOMED?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Plans to legalise Assisted Dying in the North of Britain face being dragged through the courts after experts warned nearly every aspect of the Holyrood Bill is 'deeply flawed and ill-conceived'.

Daily Mirror: "DREAM HOL TO JAIL HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

A British teenager who vanished in Thailand is being held in an Eastern European jail on drug charges.
Bella May Culley is accused of smuggling cannabis.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-say-brit-teen-terrifying-35226188

Glasgow Times: "COUPLE KEPT KIDS IN FLAT COVERED IN ANIMAL WASTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A couple kept two children in a dirty flat strewn with animal waste and insects on bedding.
Christopher Beevers, 33, and Morgan Neil, 26, cared for the six and three-year-old boys at their property in Glasgow's Shettleston.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25164043.glasgow-couple-kept-children-flat-covered-animal-waste

The Daily Telegraph: "NHS OFFERS TREATMENT TO 'TRANS TODDLERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Searles

The NHS are treating nursery-age children who believe they are transgender after watering down their own guidance, The Telegraph reveals.

Royston Crow: "DEVELOPER TO APPEAL AFTER PLANS REFUSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Brown

Backlash against plans for homes.
A developer has hit back at criticisms of their plans to build 22 new homes on the edge of Meldreth.
Warehouse could be demolished for 22 homes.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25156289.backlash-plans-homes-edge-meldreth

Financial Times: "POST-BREXIT 'RESET' TALKS WITH BRUSSELS STALL OVER FISHING AND YOUTH MOBILITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Bounds / Peter Foster / George Parker

EU states seek new concessions.
Five days to go before key summit.
Tory alarm over 'rule-taking'.

St. Helens Star: "BUS HUB ALL SET TO OPEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Public transport is set to see major changes as St. Helens Bus Station closes amid multi-million-pound regeneration plans.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25142256.board-bus-closure-st-helens-bus-station

The I Paper: "UK FOOD AND DRINK PRICES SET TO RISE IN BLOW TO STARMER'S COST OF LIVING PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hugo Gye

Rising food prices and persistently high energy bills threaten Labour's pledge to boost living standards and hold off the political challenge from Reform UK, ministers have been warned.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/butter-chocolate-coffee-potato-food-inflation-3694197

Melton Times: "FORTIES FEVER!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Organisers estimate around 15,000 enjoyed this year's 1940s Melton Mowbray event over the weekend.
Nostalgia-lovers came from far and wide to sample a range of activities and displays celebrating the fashions, music and culture of wartime Britain.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/meltons-1940s-event-attracts-15000-nostalgia-lovers-5123299

Morning Star: "END THE NAKBA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie / Andrew Murray / Ceren Sagir

Workers united in call for end to 77 years of Gaza catastrophe.
Workers across Britain are taking part in a day of action for Palestine, demanding an end to 77 years of the Nakba or "catastrophe" that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians expelled from their homes during the founding of The State Of Israel.
Workers across Britain to take part in day of action for Palestine.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/workers-across-britain-take-part-day-action-palestine

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "NEW MARKET VISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

People are being urged to have their say on new indoor centre.
Shoppers in Northwich are being given the chance to shape the town's new indoor market.
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) are planning to open the new, modern market in Barons Quay Shopping Centre at some point next year.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25144873.northwich-market-survey-launched-ahead-2026-opening

Metro (South Edition): "YOU KILLED OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY ...WE'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden

Reece Galbraith jailed for 14 years for cannabis lab explosion in Benwell.
A drug dealer whose illegal cannabis sweet factory in a block of flats blew up killing a seven-year-old boy has been jailed for 14 years.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/14/reece-galbraith-jailed-14-years-cannabis-lab-explosion-killed-boy-7-23082936

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 13 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

12/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 13 May 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "STARMER HOUSE FIRES MYSTERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Woode / Steven Swinford / Shayma Bakht / Peter Chappell

Police investigate fires at properties and car linked to Keir Starmer.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/keir-starmer-fire-north-london-home-nsc7vk7sj

Daily Mirror: "TERROR COPS PROBE BLAZE AT PM HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson

A mystery blaze at Keir Starmer's home is being investigated by counter-terrorism police.
Neighbours were woken by loud noises.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-home-fire-live-35212822

The Scotsman: "IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN 'A GUILLOTINE ON THE CARE SECTOR'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

Labour’s new immigration controls are a "guillotine" on the Care Sector that will see homes close, the industry has warned.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/immigration-crackdown-a-guillotine-on-care-sector-that-will-see-homes-close-industry-warns-5124864

Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S TAKING US ALL FOR FOOLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / David Barrett

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was accused of 'taking the public for fools' as he proposed an immigration crackdown - after years of backing open borders.

Financial Times: "CHINA AND US CALL TRUCE IN TRADE WAR WITH DEAL TO SLASH PUNISHING TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Leahy / Aime Williams / Demetri Sevastopulo / Mercedes Ruehl

Levies cut for 90 days.
Stocks and dollar rally.
Gold prices retreat.
Show of 'mutual respect'.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/92887b83-1b99-4d69-ba70-6bc812e23dbe

Edinburgh Evening News: "TRAMBUSTERS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Dalton

Runners will be challenged to race a tram across Edinburgh in an innovative event planned for next month.
Competitors will dash between St. Andrew Square or Newhaven and Edinburgh Park.
Race director Catriona Bruce, of Blast Running, said the event was inspired by her friend Richard Guthrie.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/transport/runners-to-race-a-tram-across-edinburgh-in-new-event-5121521

Daily Star: "TERROR COPS IN PM FIRE PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton / Claudia Trotman

Counter terror cops are probing a fire at PM Sir Keir Starmer's North London house.
It was previously targeted by protesters.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/keir-starmers-house-fire-suspicious-35214092

The I Paper: "'GRENADE IN THE ROOM': CARE HOMES WARN OF CLOSURE OVER HOME OFFICE MIGRANT VISA BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Joe Duggan

Social Care is facing a "catastrophe" because of the Government’s decision to scrap Visas for migrant carers, with unions claiming the sector was not consulted about the decision.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/care-homescatastrophe-migrant-visa-ban-3689591

Metro (South Edition): "50YRS FOR PUTIN'S 'MINIONS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley / Sam Courtney-Guy

Six members of a spy ring paid to plot the kidnap, murder or smearing of President Vladimir Putin's enemies in the UK have been jailed for a total of 50 years.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/12/spy-gang-working-putin-a-dingy-seaside-hotel-jailed-50-years-23042020

The Bolton News: "'USE WATER WISELY' CALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Bolton residents have been urged to to use water wisely following an unusual drop in reservoir levels.
Recent warm and dry weather – the driest start to the year since 1956 – has led to lower than usual reservoir levels across Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25150053.united-utilities-warns-public-reservoir-levels-drop

The Yorkshire Post: "FEARS FOR FUEL PLANT AFTER TRADE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Two bioethanol firms in Hull and Redcar have called for help from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, warning thousands of jobs are at risk over his trade deal with President Donald Trump.

The Irish World: "IRELAND WANTS EU TRADE DEAL WITH ISRAEL SUSPENDED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Harris said the country will press ahead with a call on the European Union to suspend their partnership agreement Israel because of Human Rights violations in Gaza.

IW2 (The Irish World): "KEEPING THE FAITH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Singer-Songwriter Ciara Lawless on why her new album Divine Intervention recalls for her a serious accident she survived when she was just six years old.

Morning Star: "FURY AS STARMER LURCHES TO RIGHT OVER MIGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Campaigners accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today of fanning the flames of the far-right after he claimed that Britain will become an "island of strangers" without tougher controls on migration.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/straight-out-reform-playbook

Lancashire Telegraph: "DARKER DAYS FOR PUBGOERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Campaign pub shuts and debts see another axed. Campaigners have been foiled in their fight to save much-loved East Lancashire pub Hare And Hounds in Clayton-Le Moors.

Glasgow Times: "COPS CLOSE CASE INTO TAPLIN MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

Police Scotland have closed the investigation into the murder of a 28-year-old man in Glasgow.
Josh Taplin, an ex-footie starlet, was found dead inside a house in the city's Knightswood area on Monday 05 May 2025.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25156746.update-murder-josh-taplin-glasgows-knightswood

The Independent: "DISMAY AT PM OVER 'ISLAND OF STRANGER' MIGRANT RHETORIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Archie Mitchell

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned that the United Kingdom risks becoming "an island of strangers" as he laid out some of the toughest rules in recent history to crack down on immigration.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-immigration-white-paper-b2749440.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 09 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 09 May 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Bromsgrove Standard: "REGULATIONS BREACHED AS RESIDENTS MOVE IN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A developer in Bromsgrove has come under fire after breaching planning regulations by moving awaiting tenants of a Town Centre development into their new homes before meeting certain developmental obligations.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/over-a-dozen-whitford-heights-homes-are-occupied-in-breach-of-planning-regulations

The I Paper: "UK WINS GLOBAL RACE TO SHAKE OFF WORST TRUMP TRADE TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Kitty Donaldson / Hugo Gye / Arj Singh / Richard Vaughan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump signed a "historic" deal to cut United States Tariffs on British-made steel, aluminium and cars and increase trade on farming, aerospace and tech – with the Prime Minister claiming it would protect thousands of jobs in the United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-wins-race-to-shake-off-worst-of-trump-trade-tariffs-but-no10-wants-more-3684296

Droitwich Standard: "PRAISE FOR PANTRY AS IT MAKES VOLUNTEER PLEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Droitwich Community Pantry has received a High Sheriff's award for their outstanding contribution to the local community.

Daily Mirror: "HONOUR THEIR LEGACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Russell Myers

The King spoke movingly on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day of the debt owed to the wartime generation.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/ve-day-king-charles-echoes-35194714

Coventry Observer: "FOUR TEENS ARRESTED AFTER ARSON ATTACK ON OLD COLLEGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

More teenagers have been arrested by police investigating a fire at a disused college building in Coventry.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/two-teenagers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson-following-huge-fire-at-former-henley-college-building

Financial Times: "STARMER SEALS FIRST US TRADE DEAL SINCE START OF TRUMP WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Politi / Aime Williams / George Parker / Peter Foster

Concessions on car and steel exports.
Flat 10% tariff remains on most goods.

The Bolton News: "NINE HELD IN SWOOPS AFTER GROUP'S 'PARTY FOR HITLER'S BIRTHDAY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Nine arrested as police investigate alleged Adolf Hitler party at Oldham pub.
A nonet of people have been arrested as police investigate an alleged gathering at Duke Of Edinburgh (in Royton) to celebrate the birthday of the former Führer Of Germany.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25146228.nine-arrested-police-investigate-alleged-hitler-party-oldham-pub

The Scotsman: "HISTORY MADE AS LEO XIV IS FIRST US POPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Watson

The 267th Pope elected after 24 hours of cardinals meeting in conclave inside the Sistine Chapel.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/world/new-pope-leo-makes-first-public-appearance-to-jubilant-scenes-in-rome-5120086

Kidderminster Standard: "HARRIERS SACK BROWN AFTER PROMOTION PAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Kidderminster Harriers have parted company with Manager Phil Brown following the club's failure to achieve promotion from the National League.

Scottish Daily Mail: "U.S. TRADE DEAL MADE BY BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford / Jessica Clark

Keir Starmer struck an emergency trade deal with Donald Trump in a bid to save the British Car Industry.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14692523

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'KIND AND THOUGHTFUL' LAYTON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Family and friends of the teenager killed in a motorbike crash in Redditch have paid tribute to him, with an outpouring of love on Social Media.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-redditch-teenager-layton-who-died-in-crash

Metro (South Edition): "HOLY SMOKE... THAT WAS QUICK!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jasper King

A new Pope has been elected in record time - and became the first American Pontiff in history.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/08/new-pope-elected-papal-conclave-white-smoke-seen-second-day-23051139

The Times: "PM HAILS 'HISTORIC' DEAL WITH US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Chris Smyth

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer has secured the first deal with President of United States Donald Trump since he embarked on his Global Trade War, sealing cuts to tariffs on car and steel exports that threatened thousands of jobs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-us-trade-deal-keir-starmer-trump-gjxt9h3hf

Evesham Observer: "VICTORIOUS ROBINS ON THE RISE AFTER PLAY-OFF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Evesham United achieved promotion from the Southern League Division One South following a 1-0 victory against local rivals Malvern Town in the play-off final..

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/sport/in-pictures-evesham-uniteds-play-off-final-victory-against-malvern

The Yorkshire Post: "TRUMP HIGHLIGHTS FARMING IN 'GREAT' UK-US TRADE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

United States President Donald Trump says agreement 'dramatically increases access for American beef and virtually all products' from United States farmers.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/uk-us-trade-deal-donald-trump-promises-exciting-day-ahead-of-announcement-5119373

Daily Express: "UK 'SHAFTED' BY STARMER'S US TRADE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Katie Harris

UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has been accused of allowing Britain to be "shafted" by United States President, Donald Trump, after securing a trade deal with the United States.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2052602

Malvern Observer: "CITY CHILD RAPIST STARTS 20 YEARS BEHIND BARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A man from Worcester has been jailed for 20 years for Child Sex Offences, including rape.

The Daily Telegraph: "PM HANDS US 'VETO' ON CHINA DEALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

United Kingdom Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has given United States President Donald Trump a "veto" over Chinese investment in Great Britain.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/08/starmer-hands-trump-veto-on-chinese-investment-in-uk

Glasgow Times: "'THEY NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

A business owner in Britain says Celtic Football Club have a "responsibility" to speak out on fans gathering for an unofficial title party.
Cristoforo Corvi, who owns Guido's Coronation Restaurant, says it is "bizarre" that "nobody seems to be talking about it", despite knowing thousands of fans will likely gather on Trongate on Saturday, 17 May 2025 to celebrate their team winning the Scottish Premiership.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25147591.glasgow-business-owner-says-celtic-responsibility-party

The Guardian: "'EVIL WILL NOT PREVAIL': FIRST US POPE VOWS TO BUILD BRIDGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Angela Giuffrida / Harriet Sherwood / Sam Jones

Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV as cardinals elect first US Pontiff.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/08/white-smoke-signals-election-of-new-roman-catholic-pope

Lancashire Telegraph: "REFORM NEW BOY'S HITLER POST FURORE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott / Bill Jacobs

A Labour MP has called for Reform UK to suspend one of their new Lancashire County Councillors over a Social Media post on illegal immigration featuring Adolf Hitler and the Nazi high command.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25145625.accrington-councillor-suspended-hitler-post-says-mp

Daily Star: "THE FUTURE'S ORANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Britain has agreed a trade agreement with the tariff-mad Orange Manbaby.
Starmer and Trump both say they are winners.
Wonder what Lammy - who famously warned against any Don deal - would say now.

Daily Mail: "U.S. TRADE DEAL MADE BY BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford / Jessica Clark

Keir Starmer struck an emergency trade deal with Donald Trump in a bid to save the British Car Industry.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14692523

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 08 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

7/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 08 May 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "IRANIANS 'PLOTTED TO ATTACK ISRAELI EMBASSY IN LONDON'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

A gang of suspected Iranian Terrorists were planning a deadly attack on the Israeli Embassy in London, police believe.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14688879

The Bolton News: "DANGER DRIVER IS JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Anne Collins

A dangerous driver who after fatally injuring a cyclist 'continued to drive on' claiming he 'hit a bird' has been jailed for 11-years.
Robert Heyes was using his phone when his vehicle hit cyclist Keith Brady on Chorley New Road on 17 October 2022.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25140881.chorley-new-road-hit-run-driver-sentenced-11-years

Warrington Guardian: "THANKS A MILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

Memories of VE Day celebrations in Warrington in 1945.
To remember the anniversary of VE Day, we are sharing many stories of what happened 80 years ago.
Today, Ray Edwards and Yvonne Edwards recall the events of that incredible Tuesday.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25144029.memories-ve-day-celebrations-warrington-1945

Bury Times: "TRIBUTES PAID TO CARING STUDENT, 22"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood

Tributes have flooded in following the death of a Bury student who has been described as "the purest soul".
Mudassir Ali Hassan, 22, died suddenly at his family home in Bridgefield Drive on Saturday 26 April 2025.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25142129.tributes-flood-following-death-bury-student

Melton Times: "RESIDENTS PARTY LIKE IT'S 1945"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Hundreds enjoy VE Day street party in Melton.
Town prepares to host 1940s weekend.
Families, couples and friends enjoyed food and drink on lines of tables in scenes of reminiscent of what happened across the town in May 1945 as victory was confirmed in Europe during the Second World War.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/melton-mowbray-party-rekindles-the-spirit-of-1945-5114000

Knutsford Guardian: "A-MAY-ZING!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan / David Gillespie

Huge record crowds turned out to celebrate Knutsford Royal May Day.
Pavements were jam-packed as the giant colourful procession filled the streets with pride and joy.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25140294.knutsford-royal-may-day-festival-attracts-record-crowds

Jewish News: "SPURRED BY LOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jenni Frazer

Former hostage and massive football fan to thank supporters outside stadium before kick-off against Crystal Palace.
A crowd of hundreds of well-wishers is set to greet avid Tottenham Hotspur fan Emily Damari on her first return to the stadium since being freed by Hamas.

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/heroes-welcome-planned-for-emily-damari-on-her-return-to-spurs

The Independent: "PAKISTAN: INDIA HAS IGNITED AN INFERNO AND WE'LL RETALIATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mohammad Dawood / Shweta Sharma / Alastair Jamieson

Pakistan accused India of "igniting an inferno" over Kashmir and vowed to retaliate after missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people – including women and children – and raised fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/asia/india/india-operation-sindoor-pakistan-missile-strikes-war-b2746412.html

The Messenger: "BANNED FOR LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson

A man has been banned from keeping animals for life after being involved in a Puppy Farming fraud.
Luke Gillman, from Helsby Road, Sale, was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to 55 dogs and puppies.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25130119.sale-man-banned-keeping-animals-puppy-farm-fraud

Scottish Daily Mail: "VOTE FARAGE, GET SWINNEY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Nigel Farage is on course to help hand John Swinney another five years in government - with Reform UK as the biggest opposition party.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14689073

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TRIBUTES TO DAD AFTER COLLISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Tyldesley family pay tribute to dad after hit and run crash in Leeds.
The family of a cyclist killed in a hit and run collision have issued a heartbreaking tribute to the "one of a kind" dad.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25133191.tyldesley-family-pay-tribute-dad-hit-run-crash-leeds

The Scotsman: "THANK YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

80 years on from VE Day, nation pays tribute to heroes.
How The Scotsman covered histroic events: 16-page pullout inside.
Silence, hymns and a candle of peace at Westminster Abbey.

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "PUPILS' TRIBUTE TO LATE TEACHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Simpson

Children at the school have created a lasting legacy to beloved teacher Jean Cowell.
Pupils from Kingsley St. John's Primary School have worked together in creating a tribute to a much respected member of staff.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25129200.kingsley-st-johns-primary-pupils-honour-beloved-teacher

The Daily Telegraph: "£4M A DAY: TRUE COST OF HOUSING MIGRANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Tony Diver

The cost of housing migrants has tripled to £4 million a day as Channel crossings continue to soar.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/07/true-cost-of-asylum-hotels-migration-channel-labour

The Oldham Times: "'UNSOPHISTICATED' DRUGS RING JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Group of mates jailed for running Oldham drugs operation.
A man turned to some of his friends to create a "not particularly sophisticated" Class A drugs line in Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25130908.group-mates-jailed-running-oldham-drugs-line

The Guardian: "PAKISTAN VOWS TO STRIKE BACK AFTER INDIAN MISSILE ATTACKS KILL DOZENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Ellis-Petersen / Shah Meer Baloch / Aakash Hassan

Pakistan has authorised its military to take "corresponding" retaliatory action against India after overnight missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people, raising fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/07/pakistan-authorises-corresponding-retaliation-after-india-missile-strike-punjab-kashmir

The Journal: "TYNESIDE TO HOST MERCURY PRIZE CEREMONY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland

Newcastle to host Mercury Prize 2025 as Album Of The Year award moves out of London for first time.
Newcastle has been announced as the new host city for the Mercury Prize, with the celebration of new British and Irish music to be held at the Utilita Arena on 16 October.

FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-host-mercury-prize-2025-31587879

Daily Mirror: "HERE YOU ARE! DON'T LOSE IT AGAIN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

As world remembers end of WWII in Europe, veterans call for peace in our war-torn times - echoing Mirror's cartoon from this day in 1945.

St. Helens Star: "WOMAN FACING MURDER CHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Liam Collier died after the incident in Haydock on Friday night.
Woman charged with murder of Liam Collier faces court.
Kayleigh Smart has been charged with murdering Liam Collier has made her first court appearance.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25140275.haydock-woman-charged-murder-liam-collier-faces-court

Metro (South Edition): "LIAM LEAVES £24MILLION 'TO SON BEAR,8'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rishma Dosani

Singer Liam Payne left a fortune of almost £10Million - and his young son Bear is likely to inherit the bulk of it, it has been revealed.

FULL REPORT: http://Metro.co.uk/2025/05/07/liam-paynes-24-000-000-legacy-revealed-one-direction-star-died-without-a-will-23042963

Royston Crow: "ELECTION JOY FOR LIB DEM CANDIDATES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

Liberal Democrats celebrated a resounding victory across Royston and South Cambridgeshire in the County Council Elections last week.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25142307.liberal-democrats-resounding-victory-royston

Daily Star: "NEVER FORGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary.

Daily Star - NEVER FORGET
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary.

Glasgow Times: "MORE THAN £500K TO FIX POND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

The cost of relining a "leaky" city pond has been revealed as investigations into the issue continue years after it was first discovered.

Morning Star: "BAN? WHAT BAN?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

British firms have exported over 160,000 military items to Israel since October 2023, a new report reveals.

Lancashire Telegraph: "FIFTEEN HELD IN KETAMINE RAIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Fifteen people have been arrested over ketamine supply in Burnley and Padiham following a large police operation.
As part of Operation Shore, Lancashire Police's response to ketamine misuse in the borough, a number of arrests were made at properties in Burnley, Padiham, Nelson, Ramsbottom and Huddersfield last week.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25144037.fifteen-arrested-ketamine-supply-burnley-padiham

Daily Express: "'HOMES WERE RUINED, PEOPLE HAD DIED BUT THERE WAS A SENSE OF HOPE IN OUR SMALL COMMUNITY: PEOPLE KNEW THERE WERE BETTER DAYS AHEAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Maureen Jenkins, now 81, recalls proudly waving the Union Jack with friend Jeannie Lebby amid the London rubble during the nation's celebrations on 8 May 1945.

That's all the papers.

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

29/4/2025

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "NOTORIOUS HACKERS 'BEHIND M&S CYBER RAID'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Hawkins

Scotland Yard detectives are probing the devastating IT meltdown at M&S thought to be caused by teenage hackers.

Daily Mirror: "OUR CHILDREN ARE STARVING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Hughes

At least 65,000 of Gaza's starving children have been taken to a local Medical Facility suffering with severe malnutrition, local health chiefs claim.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/gazas-starving-kids-forced-eat-35140418

The Daily Telegraph: "NET ZERO IS DOOMED, BLAIR TELLS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has attacked current Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Net Zero policies.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/04/29/tony-blair-starmer-net-zero-plans

Daily Star: "GIVE US SUN DAYS OFF BOSS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Scorchio!
Give us a siesta 'cos we'll all need a kip in this 30C head, boss.
If not we'll call in sick, or, ahem, work from home.

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOTORIOUS HACKERS 'BEHIND M&S CYBER RAID'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Hawkins

Scotland Yard detectives are probing the devastating IT meltdown at M&S thought to be caused by teenage hackers.

The Times: "NET ZERO IS DOOMED TO FAIL, WARNS TONY BLAIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Adam Vaughan

Sir Tony Blair has warned that there needs to be a radical reset of "irrational" Net Zero policies.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/tony-blair-net-zero-climate-change-fossil-fuels-bgh2833qt

The Bolton News: "'MONSTERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

More Blackrod Grooming Gang men brought for sentencing.
Six members of a Grooming Gang that sexually abused a girl in a "den of iniquity" riven with cocaine and alcohol have been dealt with.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25124509.blackrod-grooming-gang-men-brought-sentencing

The Guardian: "TRUMP MAKES TRADE DEAL WITH UK SECOND-ORDER PRIORITY, OFFICIALS SAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Eleni Courea

United States President Donald Trump has made a trade deal with the UK a second-order priority, sources have told The Guardian.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/apr/29/trump-makes-trade-deal-with-uk-second-order-priority-in-blow-to-ministers

The Scotsman: "BAYOH PROBE TURMOIL AMID POLICE UNION 'FAIRNESS' FEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

The long-running Public Inquiry into the events surrounding the death of a father in Police Custody has been plunged into uncertainty.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/sheku-bayoh-public-inquiry-plunged-into-doubt-amid-police-union-claims-of-bias-5105517

The Independent: "TONY BLAIR AT WAR WITH ED MILIBAND OVER NET ZERO PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Ed Miliband has hit back over Sir Tony Blair's assault on his Net Zero policies as the former Prime Minister went to war with Sir Keir Starmer's Government over climate change.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tony-blair-ed-miliband-net-zero-b2741510.html

Wirral Globe: "WHAT'S NEXT FOR ROVERS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ethan Hoijord

Tranmere Rovers have danced with the devil - a relegation from the EFL - throughout the 2024/25 season.
Former academy manager hopes Tranmere's new owners bring back facility.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/sport/25125438.former-academy-manager-hopes-tranmeres-new-owners-bring-back-facility

The National: "'DARK DAY FOR SCOTLAND'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gregor Young

Scottish Labour MSPs have rejected proposals to give Grangemouth oil refinery equal protections to Scunthorpe's British Steel works.
Earlier this month, British Steel was taken into government ownership to protect it from the damaging effects of United States President Donald Trump's tariffs.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25125888.labour-msps-vote-giving-grangemouth-scunthorpe-equal-support

The Journal: "SYCAMORE GAP TREE ACCUSED 'REVELLED IN INFAMY' COURT TOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Kennedy

Two men who allegedly carried out a "moronic mission" to fell the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree appeared to have been "revelling" in the infamy of their "mindless vandalism" and recorded it on a phone, a court heard.
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are alleged to have travelled from Cumbria to cut down the Sycamore Gap tree, which had stood for more than a century.

FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sycamore-gap-accused-revelled-infamy-31532122

The Yorkshire Post: "£1BN PLEA FOR REGION TO CREATE NEW TRAMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Mayor Tracy Brabin is urgin the Government to give West Yorkshire £1BN in the Summer's Spending Review to get work started on the regions long-awaited tram system.

Glasgow Times: "BOY ATE PAINT FROM CEILING AMID ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A young boy was fed paint front a ceiling after he was forced to go to bed hungry.
The victim suffered at the hands of Yvonne Keenan in her Maryhill home.
The boy - aged between five and eight - was also made to eat cat food while in the care of Keenan.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25123224.boy-fed-paint-ceiling-going-bed-hungry-glasgow

Metro (England): "SYCAMORE PAIR 'ON A MORONIC MISSION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley

Two friends filmed themselves using a chainsaw to chop down the famous Sycamore Gap tree in an act of 'mindless vandalism' before 'revelling in their infamy' when the crime made global headlines, a court has heard.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/29/sycamore-gap-tree-chopped-two-pals-moronic-mission-court-told-22993023

Lancashire Telegraph: "THIEF'S SPREE WITH CANCER VICTIM'S CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

A woman betrayed the trust of her elderly neighbour by stealing her bank card and using it to make contactless purchases.
Lauren Davidson pleaded guilty to theft and fraud.

Morning Star: "NEVER FORGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Kerr

Devastated workers have warned the governments of Westminster and Holyrood that their actions will not be "forgotten or forgiven" as more than a century of oil refining at Grangemouth drew to a close.

FULL STORY: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/grangemouth-workers-wont-forgive-or-forget

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 29 APRIL 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

28/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 29 April 2025.

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Star: "BAD HOLS VIBES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

A massive power cut which has sparked chaos across Europe's holiday hotspots has been blamed on Spanish "atmospheric vibrations".

Daily Star (Sport): "ALL GUNS BLAZING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal fans to turn up in full kit and play their part in making club history.

Daily Express: "'I WILL NOT LET LABOUR DESTROY RURAL WAY OF LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch has vowed to reverse the hated Farm Tax and stop Labour Government destroying the rural way of life.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2047812

Daily Express (Sport): "HISTORY OF ART"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Mikel Arteta has urged his players to seize the opportunity of a lifetime and write their names into Arsenal folklore.

The Daily Telegraph: "NET ZERO BLAMED FOR BLACKOUT CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Oliver / James Crisp / Jonathan Leake

A reliance on Net Zero energy left Spain and Portugal vulnerable to the mass blackouts engulfing the region, experts said.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/28/blackout-risk-made-worse-by-net-zero

Daily Mirror: "CULTURE OF THE UNTOUCHABLES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant / Nicola Methven

The BBC has vowed to crack down on stars being allowed to behave badly by bosses who are accused of being too afraid to act.
The BBC has vowed to crack down on the badly behaved "untouchables" still operating within their ranks.
An explosive report, launched in the wake of the furore over disgraced former newsreader Huw Edwards, says there is "a minority of people" whose bad behaviour "is not addressed".

FULL STORY: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-star-dubbed-untouchable-slammed-35134950

Daily Mail: "NOW LABOUR IS FACING A SUMMER OF DISCONTENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford

Teachers, nurses, and Council Workers issued strike warnings after Rachel Reeves ruled out extra cash for Public Sector pay rises.

The Times: "MILKSHAKE TAX LOOMS IN BROADER SUGAR LEVY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Chris Smyth

Milkshakes and lattes are set to be hit by a Sugar Tax for the first time as Labour moves to extend the levy to hundreds more soft drinks including San Pellengrino and Ribena.

The Times (Sport): "MAYOR BACKS 2040 LONDON OLYMPIC BID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton

Mayor Of London Sadiq Khan wants London to bid for the 2040 Olympic Games as part of a sports events strategy aimed at raising hundreds of millions for the economy.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/olympics/article/sadiq-khan-london-olympics-bid-2040-interview-7lptrxpkw

The Journal: "SOLUTION FOUND TO FLAW THAT PUT NEW FLEET OUT OF ACTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland

A solution has been found to the door problem that has put the Tyne and Wear Metro's new fleet out of use, transport chiefs say.

FULL REPORT: http://ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/tyne-wear-metro-finds-solution-31528814

Glasgow Times: "'SUFFERING OF BIRDS MUST COME TO AN END'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

Urgent calls are being made to end the 'death and suffering of birds' at a Royal Mail depot in Springburn, Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25121720.urgent-calls-end-death-suffering-birds-glasgow

Morning Star: "UNIONS HIT OUT AS STARMER REFUSES TO FUND PUBLIC SERVICE PAY RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unions threatened teacher, NHS, and Council strikes after 10 Downing Street insisted it would not fund Public-Sector pay rises.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unions-warn-teachers-councils-and-nhs-workers-may-go-out-strike-after-government-says-it

The Yorkshire Post: "LABOUR WARNED ON 'RED WALL' CITIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

If the Government fails to get major cities firing economically then populist parties like Reform UK will continue to gain support across the 'red wall'.

The Irish World: "REPORT SHOWS GOOD FRIDAY AGREEMENT HAS NOT LIVED UP TO FULL POTENTIAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

The Good Friday Agreement has been successful in fostering all-Ireland co-operation on tourism but has failed on education, health, agriculture and the environment.

The Irish World (Sport): "MEATH STUN DUBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Republic Of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will become the first Irish outfield player, male or female, to feature in a Champions Leage final since John O'Shea in 2009.

Metro (England): "PAIN IN SPAIN MAINLY OFF THE MAINS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jen Mills

Up to 50 million people were plunged into chaos as a power blackout brought huge swathes of Southern Europe to a halt.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/28/spain-portugal-hit-massive-power-outage-22986297

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

24/4/2025

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "VLADIMIR, STOP!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Feinberg

US President Donald Trump issued a rare, pointed criticism of Russian leader Vladimir Putin after Moscow unleashed an Air Strike on Kyiv.

FULL REPORT: http://Independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-russia-ukraine-airstrike-response-b2738787.html

Droitwich Standard: "PROJECT UNDERWAY TO SAVE CHURCH MOSAICS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mia Whitehouse

Work has started on the renowned mosaics at the historic Church Of The Sacred Heart and St. Catherine Of Alexandria in Droitwich Spa.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/near-200000-grant-fund-set-to-restore-droitwich-church-mosaics

Morning Star: "PM TOLD TO RESIST FOSSIL FUEL LOBBY OR RISK FAR-RIGHT SURGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Hundreds of protesters rallied outside a global energy summit in London.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged to rebuff energy fat cats and Reform in bid for just transition.

The Yorkshire Post: "WARNING OF HUGE WATER SHORTAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

The UK has no co-ordinated national plan for addressing a shortfall of nearly five billion litres of water per day by 2050.
Urgent investment needed.

Metro (England): "LOST CHANCE TO STOP TECH FIRMS KILLING OUR KIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Social Media giants will be fined unless they bring in tougher systems to stop children accessing harmful content.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/24/dad-teenager-took-life-dismayed-new-online-safety-rules-22966002

Evesham Observer: "ALL HAIL THE VALE GRAS AS NEW SEASON STARTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

The official start of the British asparagus season will be marked with much merriment next week at the historic Fleece Inn in Bretforton.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/85054

Glasgow Times: "HOMELESS HOTEL OWNERS SEE MASSIVE JUMP IN CASH FROM COUNCIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

The owners of hotels used to house homeless people in Glasgow have seen a huge increase of income from the Council.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/24906927.hotel-bill-house-homeless-people-glasgow-rockets

Daily Star: "POO ARE YA?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Footie bosses are investigating after a lower league match had to be abandoned because the ref found a turd in one of his shoes.
That deserves a Red Card.

Kidderminster Standard: "CAN YOU HELP GIVE DOTTIE HER VOICE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A rallying call has been issued for the community to get behind a fundraiser for specialist equipment to help a two-year-old non-verbal girl find her voice.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/community-urged-to-come-together-to-help-give-non-verbal-stourport-youngster-dottie-her-voice

Daily Express: "'OUR DAUGHTERS WILL BE WITH US ALWAYS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

Two heartbroken dads whose daughters were murdered in the Southport atrocity say the girls "will be with us always" as they run the London Marathon in tribute.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2045914

Malvern Observer: "EMMA'S DOGGED EFFORT WILL HELP KEY CHARITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Endurance athlete Emma Chetwynd Jarvis in Malvern is set to take on one her toughest challenges yet to raise vital funds for sight loss charity Guide Dogs.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malverns-emma-set-for-barking-mad-marathon-in-aid-of-guide-dogs

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER CHALLENGES TRUMP PEACE PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Barnes / Ben Riley Smith

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that Ukraine must be allowed to decide the terms of any peace deal with Russia in a challenge to proposals by Donald Trump.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/04/24/starmer-challenges-donald-trump-over-ukraine-peace-plan

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "FAMILY'S PLEA FOR HELP IN BRAVE REMY'S BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

An appeal has been launched to help a Redditch family who are struggling after their son was struck down with an unexplained illness.

The Scotsman: "CRISIS DEEPENS AS 350 JOBS GO AT UNIVERSITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Barnes / Ben Riley Smith

The funding model for Scotland's universities has been branded "no longer fit for purpose" after Edinburgh University announced the loss of hundreds of jobs.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/university-funding-model-no-longer-fit-for-purpose-amid-edinburgh-job-losses-5098108

Coventry Observer: "EXCELLENT TOTAL RAISED IN MEMORY OF HEADTEACHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Bereaved staff and pupils of a beloved Head Teacher in Coventry have paid tribute to him by raising over £4,000.

Daily Mail: "NEW ONLINE SAFETY RULES 'WILL LEAVE CHILDREN IN DANGER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Francine Wolfisz

New Online Safety rules put the profits of Big Tech firms ahead of children's safety, campaigners warned.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14641625

Bromsgrove Standard: "CANDIDATES CLASH OVER PLANS FOR TOWN'S A38"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A row has broken out over controversial plans for a stretch of the Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove amidst safety fears.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/council-candidates-clash-over-controversial-plans-for-bromsgroves-birmingham-road-between-the-m42-and-artrix

Daily Mirror: "JUSTICE FOR JILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Young / Tom Pettifor

Police are being urged to launch a review after Daily Mirror found evidence linking a ruthless Serbian assassin to the Jill Dando murder case.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jill-dando-murder-bombshell-second-35112167

Scottish Daily Mail: "NEW ONLINE SAFETY RULES 'WILL LEAVE CHILDREN IN DANGER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Francine Wolfisz

New Online Safety rules put the profits of Big Tech firms ahead of children's safety, campaigners warned.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14641625

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

21/4/2025

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mirror: "PEOPLE'S POPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zahra Khaliq / Matthew Young

Pope Francis' final hours and how he defied doctors to the end as full death certificate revealed.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/pope-franciss-final-hours-before-35093215

Glasgow Times: "THIEF TO ANSWER FOR YEAR-LONG CRIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

Serial shoplifter Michelle McLachlan targeted top retailers such as H&M, Boots and River Island during a crime spree which lasted almost a year.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25104273.glasgow-shoplifter-nicked-goods-h-m-river-island-boots

The Irish World: "THE PEOPLE'S POPE"

Pope Francis has 'special place in the heartsw of the Irish people', says Taoiseach Micheal Martin.
Vatican in nine day mourning period as arrangements are made.

IW2 (The Irish World): "A WING AND A PRAYER"

Kathleen Harris and Sean Ronayne on their film Birdsong and about Sean's mission to record all of Ireland's nearly 200 species of birds.

The Irish World (Sport): "WE'RE GOOD TO GO"

Masters champion Rory McIlroy will make his competitive return to golf following his Augusta National heroics.
He will be teaming up with Shane Lowry.

The Yorkshire Post: "'A POPE FOR THE POOR, THE FORGOTTEN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Brown

Pope Francis has been hailed by UK's religious leaders, King Charles and Sir Keir Starmer, as a voice for the marginalised.

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP IGNITES FRESH MARKET CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Bow / Hannah Boland

Donald Trump has thrown markets into fresh turmoil as Finance Ministers including Rachel Reeves prepare to fly to Washington for crisis talks.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/21/market-live-21-april

The Scotsman: "WORLD MOURNS DEATH OF THE 'PEOPLE'S POPE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

First Minister John Swinney and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have led tributes to Pope Francis after The Pontiff's death at the age of 88.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/a-voice-for-peace-the-tributes-to-pope-francis-after-his-death-john-swinney-keir-starmer-archbishops-5091928

Daily Star: "THE PEOPLE'S POPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven

Pontiff of the people Pope Francis has died age 88, just hours after greeting Easter crowds - and US Vice President JD Dunce.

Daily Star (Sport): "SH*TSHOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Moxley

Jamie Vardy has branded Leicester's relegation "a sh*tshow".
He took to Social Media to express his anger.

Scottish Daily Mail: "HE'S RETURNED TO THE HOUSE OF THE FATHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Nick Pisa

The Catholic Church are facing a pivotal moment over their future after the death of Pope Francis.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14631767

Daily Express: "'HE TOUCHED THE LIVES OF SO MANY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick / Rebecca Russell

King Charles led global tributes to Pope Francis, describing him as a man who "touched the lives of so many".

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2044347

Daily Express (Sport): "SAD, ANGRY & ASHAMED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Moxley

Jamie Vardy has vented his "anger" and "embarrassment" in a no-holds-barred rant over Leicester's relegation on Social Media.

FULL REPORT: http://Express.co.uk/sport/football/2044626

Daily Record: "A POPE OF THE PEOPLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Armstrong

Pope Francis was hailed as The People's Pontiff.
The "humble" 88-year-old died of a stroke and heart failure.

The Times: "'OUTSIDER' WITH A MISSION TO CHANGE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kington / Kaya Burgess

The Vatican said that Pope Francis had "returned to the house of the Father" as they announced his death on Easter Monday.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/religion/article/pope-francis-legacy-catholic-church-l56q8ghwt

Daily Mail: "HE'S RETURNED TO THE HOUSE OF THE FATHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Nick Pisa

The Catholic Church are facing a pivotal moment over their future after the death of Pope Francis.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14631767

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

17/4/2025

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Daily Telegraph: "UK'S BIGGEST BANK VOWS 'SOLIDARITY' WITH TRANS WORKERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Samuel Montgomery / Janet Eastham

Lloyds executives vow to support colleagues after 'unsettling day' at the Supreme Court.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/17/britains-biggest-bank-pledges-solidarity-with-trans-staff

The Times: "'THIRD SPACES' COULD BE NEEDED FOR TRANS PEOPLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Sanchez Manning / Aubrey Allegretti

Proposal after equalities watchdog inundated with calls about definition of a woman ruling.

Droitwich Standard: "MAX AIMS TO GET THE MOST FROM HIS LATEST CHALLENGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A young rugby player in Droitwich is set to take on another sporting challenge to raise funds for his club after the success of his previous athletic feat a year ago.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-sporting-ace-max-set-for-100-mile-cycle-in-aid-of-his-rugby-club

The Guardian: "MINISTERS SCRAMBLE TO STOP LABOUR REBELLION ON DISABILITY BENEFIT CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aletha Adu / Kiran Stacey

Ministers are scrambling to avoid a damaging rebellion this summer when MPs vote on controversial cuts to disability benefit payments.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/apr/17/ministers-avoid-labour-rebellion-disability-cuts

Glasgow Times: "PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER TRIED TO KILL MAN OUTSIDE COURT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grand McCabe

A Private Hire driver tried to kill a man outside court on the day he was due to give evidence against him.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25098159.taxi-driver-tried-kill-man-outside-glasgow-sheriff-court

Daily Mirror: "IT'S TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton

A widow has described her heartbreaking final moments with her husband before he took his own life at Dignitas.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/wife-who-assisted-husbands-dignitas-35071111

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "'DROP THE KNIFE' HAS SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Residents, volunteers and campaigners got together on Sunday to celebrate the first anniversary of the Drop The Knife scheme at its headquarters in The Old Needleworks.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-community-celebrates-one-year-of-the-drop-the-knife-campaign

The Scotsman: "FALLOUT OVER GENDER POLICY INTENSIFIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

SNP ministers have requested an emergency meeting with the UK Government as they come under increasing pressure to drop self-ID policies.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-government-told-to-urgently-update-its-self-id-gender-guidance-on-single-sex-spaces-5089278

Malvern Observer: "FLOOD DEFENCE SCHEME 'REMAINS ON THE LIST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Tenbury Wells permanent flood defence scheme remains on the list of future Government projects, a meeting between environment chiefs and the region's MP has confirmed.

FULL REPORT: http://MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/constructive-meetings-say-tenburys-flood-defence-scheme-not-forgotten

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW GET MEN OUT OF WOMEN'S JAILS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker

Prison bosses are under pressure to immediately remove male-born trans inmates from female jails.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14623563

Kidderminster Standard: "PADDLING POOL WILL STAY SHUT THIS SUMMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The Paddling Pool at Riverside Meadows will not be opening this year, Stourport-On-Severn Town Council has revealed.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/stourports-popular-riverside-paddling-pool-will-not-open-until-next-year

The Independent: "CRUEL COST OF TRUMP'S CUTS: 4 MILLION PEOPLE WILL DIE FROM AIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bel Trew

A brutal reduction in United States foreign aid has led to suspension of global HIV programmes and the withdrawal of lifesaving medicines.

FULL REPORT: http://Independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/trump-usaid-hiv-aids-africa-b2734448.html

Evesham Observer: "ACTION IS TAKEN OVER 'ROTTING' TOWN HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

The chair of an Evesham voluntary body that champions civic pride has called for the owners of the historic Town Hall to take immediate action to restore the building.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/civic-group-calls-for-action-on-town-hall

Morning Star: "BOSSES IN FRESH BID TO HOBBLE WORK RIGHTS BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Ministers warned not to water down workers' rights at behest of big business.
Ministers were told not to listen to tired arguments from vested interests after Britain's biggest business groups wrote to the Government lobbying for changes to Employment Rights Bill.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ministers-warned-not-water-down-workers-rights-behest-big-business

Morning Star (Sport): "VAN DIJK COMMITS HIS FUTURE TO THE REDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Liverpool Captain Virgil Van Dijk has committed his future to the club by signing a new two-year contract.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/van-dijk-follows-salahs-lead-and-signs-new-liverpool-deal

Daily Star: "NOT NOW SEAGULLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Psycho seagulls can't resist muscling in on raider rats during the Birmingham Bin Strike.
Don't say we didn't warn you!!!

Coventry Observer: "PARENTS CALL FOR URGENT ACTION ON 'DANGER' ROAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Worried parents call for safety improvements to 'dangerous' road in Mount Nod.
Residents who 'take their lives in their hands' taking their children to school are calling for safety improvements to a 'dangerous' road in Mount Nod.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/worried-parents-call-for-safety-improvements-to-dangerous-road-in-mount-nod

Daily Express: "REVOLUTIONARY WEIGHT LOSS PILL ON WAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

A potentially revolutionary daily weight loss pill could eliminate the need for jabs in patients with type 2 diabetes.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2043062

The National: "AXE TRUMP INVITE TO UK, MAJORITY OF SCOTS SAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison

Readers of The National have voted in a poll saying President Donald Trump's UK visit must be cancelled.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25099311.scots-say-donald-trumps-uk-visit-must-cancelled-poll-finds

Bromsgrove Standard: "REMEMBERING MOTOR HERITAGE 20 YEARS ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A rallying call has been issued to make this year's Pride Of Longbridge the best one ever.
The event happens next Saturday.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR TURMOIL ON TRANS RULING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Harriet Line

Labour's stance on Women's Rights descended into farce as a minister failed to back Single-Sex Spaces.
Party faces pressure to end Gender Laws.

That's all the papers.

If all being well, check back here on Sunday for Monday's headlines.

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