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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

12/6/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 13 June 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 Express: "MIRACLE OF MAN IN SEAT 11A WHO WALKED AWAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

The British sole survivor of the Air India jet disaster that killed 241 passengers and crew has been called The Miracle Man Of Seat 11A.

The Yorkshire Post: "DEFENCE DEAL TO BE REVIEWED BY THE US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The United States are to review a major defence deal with The United Kingdom and Australia, which includes a multi-million pound contract for Sheffield Forgemasters.
Aukus pact would see major contract for Sheffield Forgemasters.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/us-to-review-defence-deal-involving-sheffield-forgemasters-5174932

Glasgow Times: "NEW CITY BRIDGE IS A NO-GO FOR BUS FIRM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

Public Transport operator blames crossing closures for no services.
FirstBus has said they are unable to run services across the first-ever opening road bridge on the River Clyde.

Daily Star: "MIRACLE OF SEAT 11A"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

A Brit miraculously escaped an airline crash which left 241 people dead.
Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor, was in Seat 11A of the Air India jet.

The Redditch And Alcester Standard: "SURPRISE CALL LEAVES ERIC WITH £50K REVAMP PRIZE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A Redditch man who dedicates his time to keeping the local area clean and graffiti-free has won a £50,000 home makeover.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-community-hero-eric-bryan-wins-50000-towards-a-home-makeover

Eastern Eye: "'STARMER WILL SIGN FTA ON INDIA VISIT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rithika Siddhartha

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's upcoming visit to India paves the road for a very exciting new era.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/david-lammy-pakistan-visit

Malvern Observer: "NO DATE SET FOR RETURN AFTER FLATS ARE CLEARED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Stunned residents were forced to leave their homes in Worcester at short notice after a fire inspection revealed dangerous cladding.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/residents-evacuated-from-their-homes-in-worcester-out-of-the-blue

The Times: "CRASH LEAVES SOLE SURVIVOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Clatworthy / Hannah Gardner / Shahid Tantray / Sian Bradley

More than 240 people were killed, including 52 Britons, when an Air India flight heading to London crashed moments after take-off from Ahmedabad.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/transport/article/air-india-plane-crash-latest-news-8drj6bp3m

The Bolton News: "ALDI'S TWO-PRONGED BID TO RESURRECT STORE PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee

Supermarket chain Aldi has launched a bid to overturn a council's rejection of its £10million plan for a new store at Paragon Business Park on Chorley New Road in Horwich.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25230279.aldi-fight-2-fronts-bid-build-store-near-beehive-roundabout

The Guardian: "AT LEAST 260 DIE AS PLANE ON WAY TO UK CRASHES IN INDIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emine Sinmaz / Hannah Ellis-Petersen

More than 260 people have been killed after a London-bound Air India flight crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad, with a British man being the sole survivor.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/jun/12/london-bound-air-india-flight-ai171-plane-crash-people-onboard-ahmedabad

Kidderminster Standard: "GEARING UP TO CELEBRATE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF CARNIVAL FUN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The organisers of Stourport Carnival are gearing up to celebrate the event's centenary this year.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/stourport-gearing-up-to-celebrate-100-years-of-carnival-as-appeal-for-previous-queens-is-launched

Morning Star: "MOD SHAMED OVER TRAINING IDF TROOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

The Ministry Of Defence has admitted that Israeli troops are currently being trained in Britain, as UK Government are accused of "active participation" in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/fury-minister-admits-britain-still-training-israeli-troops-amid-gaza-genocide

Coventry Observer: "NEW REHAB SERVICE SET TO CHANGE CITY LIVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

An ambitious new five-year plan for Adult Social Care in Coventry has been revealed.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/council-unveils-new-plan-for-adult-social-care-in-coventry

Daily Mail: "I DON'T KNOW HOW I'M ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Inderdeep Bains / Andy Dolan

A British man has miraculously survived after a London bound Air India flight crashed into a ball of flames, moments after take off.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14805359

The Scottish Farmer: "NO CUTS TO CATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Barclay

Scottish farm emissions fall to record low between 2023 and 2024.
Agriculture minister Jim Fairlie has moved to reassure farmers there are no plans to reduce livestock numbers, as new figures show agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Scotland have fallen to their lowest levels on record.

FULL REPORT: TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25232418.scottish-farm-emissions-fall-record-low-2023-24

The Daily Telegraph: "THE MIRACLE OF SEAT 11A"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hayley Dixon / Victoria Ward / Albert Tait / Sagar Patel

A British passenger was the sole survivor of a plane crash in India that is feared to have killed 240 people.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh walks away from fireball that killed 241 passengers, including 52 Britons.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh staggered barefoot through the wreckage of the doomed Air India plane, bloodied and dazed.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/12/the-british-father-who-became-miracle-sole-survivor-of-plan

Droitwich Standard: "NATIONAL ACCLAIM FOR PANTRY'S VOLUNTEERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A team of volunteers in Droitwich have been named Community Champions as part of a national project by Aldi to celebrate unsung heroes across the UK.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-volunteers-crowned-aldi-community-champions

The Independent: "HOW DID HE SURVIVE? BRITISH MAN RESCUED FROM AIR INDIA CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Croft

A British national has survived a plane crash disaster.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh has no memory of escaping the crash on an Air India flight in India.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/asia/india/air-india-crash-british-survivor-seat-11a-b2768925.html

Bromsgrove Standard: "NO MORE DELAYS - DEALER GETS 22-YEAR PRISON TERM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A drug dealer from Rubery found guilty of supplying class A drugs – namely cocaine – across Worcestershire and beyond has been jailed for 22 years and eight months.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/rubery-class-a-drug-dealer-jailed-for-22-years-eight-months-56268

Financial Times: "MORE THAN 240 DIE AS AIR INDIA FLIGHT CRASHES IN GUJARAT FOLLOWING TAKE-OFF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Kay / Krishin Kaushik / Andres Schipani

Deadliest airline disaster since 2014.
Dreamliner jet bound for UK.
New pressure piled on Boeing.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/0f1196c5-c656-4804-b84d-cc5225b4939f

Scottish Daily Mail: "I DON'T KNOW HOW I'M ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Inderdeep Bains / Andy Dolan

A British man has miraculously survived after a London bound Air India flight crashed into a ball of flames, moments after take off.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14805359

Lancashire Telegraph: "SWOOP ON FOUR FIRMS IN VAPES AND CIGS BLITZ"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Raids by police and trading standards officers, aided by a detection dog, on four Blackburn businesses have seized more than £50,000 worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25230713.blackburn-illegal-fag-vape-raids-seize-50k-contraband

Metro (South Edition): "BRIT IS ONLY SURVIVOR OF FLIGHT 171"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper / Jasper King

A British man is believed to be the only survivor of a jet crash which killed 250 people when an Air India flight, from India to London, fell out of the sky.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/12/british-man-sat-front-plane-believed-survivor-air-india-crash-23393895

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 06 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

5/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 06 June 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.

Metro (South Edition): "WE'VE NEVER FELT HURT LIKE THIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Family of dog walker Bhum tell of pain yet teen attacker gets just seven years and friend spared detention over 'wicked' act.

Bromsgrove Standard: "1,450-HOME PROPOSAL WILL 'BLUR BOUNDARIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A rallying call has been issued for people to have their say on a controversial proposal to build 1,450 properties in Cofton Hackett.

The Daily Telegraph: "REFORM CIVIL WAR OVER BURKA BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Tony Diver / Robert Mendick

Zia Yusuf has resigned as chairman of Reform UK after a row about banning burkas ignited a new civil war in the party.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/05/reform-chairman-zia-yusuf-resigns-eve-hamilton-by-election

Droitwich Standard: "'RIK MAYALL FESTIVAL HAS A FANTASTIC FUTURE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Organisers of Droitwich's inaugural Rik Mayall Comedy Festival say they have been 'blown away' by the response to the event, adding it had gone 'way beyond their expectations'.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-rik-mayall-comedy-festival-en-route-to-edinburgh

Malvern Observer: "HERO BEN'S FUNDRAISING LEGACY 'WILL CONTINUE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Kate Lindon has vowed to continue former Malvern Observer journalist Ben Lindon's fundraising legacy following his recent passing after a long and tireless battle with an aggressive brain tumor.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-widow-vows-to-continue-late-husbands-fundraising-legacy-56195

Scottish Daily Mail: "RUSSIA BLAMES UK FOR DRONE ATTACK ON JETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Russia has blamed Britain for Ukraine's devastating drone attacks on its airfields.
And it claimed that this country's alleged role in the strike that destroyed as many as 40 Russian aircraft could lead to 'World War Three'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14785357

The Bolton News: "ATTACK XL BULLY SHOT DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison / Eoin McCaul

An XL Bully dog was shot after attacking a woman in Horwich.
Police said that they were called to reports of a dog "dangerously out of control" at around 16:00 on Wednesday 4 June 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25216056.xl-bully-killed-horrific-attack-woman-horwich

Daily Mail: "RUSSIA BLAMES UK FOR DRONE ATTACK ON JETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Russia has blamed Britain for Ukraine's devastating drone attacks on its airfields.
And it claimed that this country's alleged role in the strike that destroyed as many as 40 Russian aircraft could lead to 'World War Three'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14785357

Kidderminster Standard: "RACE AGAINST TIME TO SAVE MAYPOLE PIECE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Rallying call has been issued by a community group set up safeguard the long-term future of much-loved land in Bewdley.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/group-in-race-against-time-to-save-bewdleys-beautiful-maypole-piece

The Times: "MIGRATION COULD FORCE REFORM OF RIGHTS TREATY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bruno Waterfield / Oliver Moody

The European Convention On Human Rights must adapt in the face of a growing political backlash against migration.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/europe/article/echr-migration-news-snk5nzjqx

Evesham Observer: "'TOWN DESERVES BETTER FROM REPRESENTATIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Helena Stephenson who had her complaint against an Evesham town councillor upheld by Wychavon District Council has come forward to say she would like a public apology for all the pain and hurt her family has suffered.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/town-deserves-better-complainant-speaks-out-on-evesham-councillors-appalling-conduct-breaches

The Guardian: "LABOUR BANS BONUSES FOR 10 WATER BOSSES AMID WORSENING POLLUTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sandra Laville

Sanctions, including for Thames Water CEO, announced as part of new government powers under Water Act.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/jun/05/bonuses-banned-for-10-english-water-bosses-over-sewage-pollution

The Scottish Farmer: "IDIOTIC TAG PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Sleigh

After over 25 years of dithering, The UK is heading for two different electronic ID systems for cattle, which could spell disaster for cross-border trade.

FULL REPORT: TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25215691.cattle-eid-decision-splits-uk-farming-industry

Daily Star: "BLAST ORDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stian Alexander

Anyone fancy a bottle of Nukey Brown?
Most of us say we're off down the pub if there's a Nuclear War.
It'll all blow over...

Glasgow Times: "'I AM DETERMINED TO BRING SUCCESS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

At a Press Conference at Ibrox Stadium, Rangers FC unveiled Russell Martin as their new Manager going forward.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/sport/25217671.rangers-fans-divided-underwhelming-russell-martin

Morning Star: "FAMILIES PLEAD FOR LOVED ONES IN HELLISH GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

British Palestinians called on the Government and the public to take urgent action to stop Israel's starvation of their families in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/british-public-must-urge-government-stop-genocide

Lancashire Telegraph: "BENEFITS CHEAT CLAIMED £85K OVER 10 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

Billie Jean Crowther carried out an £85,000 benefit fraud over a 10 year period.
She claimed to be single while living with her working husband.

The Independent: "REEVES HITS BACK: MY SPENDING PLANS ARE THE RIGHT CHOICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Rachel Reeves has hit back against her critics in Labour in a passionate defence of her economic policy as she fends off a cabinet backlash over her spending review.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-spending-review-cuts-taxes-rayner-b2764496.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 30 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

29/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 30 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: "KEMI BLASTS 'RACE TO THE BOTTOM' ON WELFARE HANDOUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line

Kemi Badenoch has blasted Nigel Farage and Keir Starmer for being in a 'race to the bottom' over welfare handouts.

Bromsgrove Standard: "PRAISE FOR TEENAGERS AFTER DRAMATIC RESCUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A group of teenagers have restored a Rubery pensioner's 'faith in humanity' after they whisked her to safety when she fell and broke her femur on a dog walk.
Beacon View resident, 88-year-old Evelyn Jones, was walking her dog near Lickey Hills Golf Course on the evening of April 30 when her foot was caught in the trailing lead of another pooch who had approached her.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/rubery-pensioner-who-broke-leg-up-lickeys-praises-random-youngsters-for-carrying-her-to-safety

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP'S £9BN BENEFITS BILL... AND GUESS WHO WILL PAY!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Ministers will have to look at tax rises and spending cuts to fund a soaring £9billion benefits bill in Britain.

The Times: "LAW CHIEF IN NAZI JIBE AT TORIES AND REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Matt Dathan / Geraldine Scott

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief Legal Officer has likened Tory and Reform politicians who want to pull Britain out of international courts to Nazis.

Coventry Observer: "SCHOOLCHILDREN AMONG FIRST TO STEP INTO HISTORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Excited school children officially reopened the 14th century Coventry Charterhouse – which is now the city’s first National Trust property.
Pupils from Years 3-6 at All Saints COfE Primary School were invited to look round the medieval property and take part in a blossom trail and craft activities.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/coventry-charterhouse-reopening-marks-start-of-memorable-new-chapter

Metro (South Edition): "THE END OF THE WORLD IS NIGE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

Embattled Keir Starmer has launched a surprise onslaught against Nigel Farage, saying he would splurge billions of pounds and wreck the economy if he were ever handed power.

Daily Star: "FACE OF KOP PARADE SUSPECT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Former Royal Marine Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with seven offences including GBH and dangerous driving after the Liverpool FC parade crash which injured at least 79 people.

Kidderminster Standard: "HELP THE VETERANS AND YOU WILL BE A HERO TOO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

An army veteran from Kidderminster is appealing for people in the country to volunteer to help provide vital support for the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.

The Guardian: "PROTESTS AS MINISTERS PREPARE TO SIGN 'VALUES-FREE' GULF STATES DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot

Trade unions and Human Rights organisations fear environment and human rights being pushed aside.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/may/29/uk-gulf-trade-deal-worth-16bn-lacks-human-rights-provisions-groups-warn

Glasgow Times: "FAMILY LEAVES TEMPORARY HOUSING AFTER 16 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

A Glasgow man has told of his delight at finally moving his family into a new home after 16 years in temporary accommodation.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25201052.new-home-delight-16-years-temporary-accommodation

Daily Mirror: "SEVEN CHARGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bone / Martin Fricker

A former Royal Marines commando faces seven charges over the Liverpool Premier League victory parade nightmare.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-paul-doyle-liverpool-parade-35303651

Droitwich Standard: "FEARS OVER NEW HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Major concerns have been raised by residents and councillors regarding the proposed development of dozens more homes on an existing housing estate in Copcut.
Plans submitted to Wychavon for the development of 40 extra houses on the existing 740 home Copcut Rise estate have raised eyebrows.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/new-copcut-development-sparks-concern-as-existing-estate-is-still-incomplete

Daily Express: "NHS ROLLS OUT WORLD-FIRST CANCER TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

A "revolutionary" cancer blood test is being rolled out on the NHS in a world-first that will see thousands of patients receive personalised treatment sooner.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2061379

The Scottish Farmer: "NO GYS FOR SCOTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kelly Henaughen

The Great Yorkshire Show will have no cattle or sheep entries from Scotland or Wales following updated Bluetongue guidance.

FULL REPORT: TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25198285.bluetongue-rules-cut-livestock-entries-great-yorkshire-show

The I Paper: "PIP DISABILITY CLAIMANTS IN KEY LABOUR AREAS 'AT GREATEST RISK OF WELFARE CUTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chloe Chaplain

Disability Benefit claimants in Labour heartlands like the Midlands and Wales look set to be hit hardest by plans to restrict welfare.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/pip-losing-benefits-mapped-reform-3720862

Malvern Observer: "BUSINESS OWNER CALLS FOR END TO ASYLUM SEEKER BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Restaurant owners in Malvern are backing calls to allow Asylum Seekers the right to work in the UK as their claims are being processed.
Bar Limon on Church Street backs the Lift The Ban campaign which urges the government to rethink the ban on people seeking asylum from working while they wait months or years for a claim decision.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-tapas-bar-backs-calls-to-allow-asylum-seekers-to-work-during-claims

Financial Times: "TRUMP VOWS TO FIGHT ON IN TRADE WAR AFTER COURT RULES TARIFF BLITZ IS ILLEGAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lauren Fedor / James Politi / Kaye Wiggins

The White House has pledged to fight a court ruling that Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariff scheme is illegal.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/bd6479b2-b7e5-42c2-ae17-779e57b02637

Eastern Eye: "'TELLING OUR STORIES IS VITAL FOR SURVIVAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rithika Siddhartha

Veteran Asians in the arts and creative industries have urged the next generation of aspiring artists to stick with their passion and not give up in challenging times as "we need storytelling to survive".

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/actas-2025-awards-asian-artists

The Scotsman: "SPENDING CUTS AND TAX RISES LOOM AS WELFARE BILL TO HIT £9BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Wilson

Ministers will have to ramp up taxes or make spending cuts to fund Britain's burgeoning Welfare Bill and generous public sector pay deals, economic experts have warned.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/spending-cuts-and-tax-rises-loom-in-challenging-period-for-ministers-with-welfare-bill-set-to-top-ps9bn-5152826

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "ROW BREAKS OUT OVER LATEST PLANS FOR HMO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Homeowners on a street in Redditch have hit out about plans to turn a semi-detached house into a home of multiple occupancy (HMO).
Those living in the same street, and surrounding area, have voiced opposition to the project which would see 23 Foxlydiate Crescent be turned into a home for eight people.

The Independent: "TRUMP FURY OVER SHOCK US COURT BID TO BLOCK TRADE TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

President Donald Trump's fury over United States court bid to block tariffs – as experts warn uncertainty could hit economy.
A cloud hangs over the global economy, experts have warned, after a bombshell court ruling blocked Donald Trump's tariffs, creating more "confusion and uncertainty".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-tariffs-court-ruling-uk-us-trade-deal-b2760194.html

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

22/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 23 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 Independent: "WARNINGS OF DIRE WORKER SHORTAGE AS MIGRATION FALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Archie Mitchell

David Maddox & Archie Mitchell lead The Independent, tomorrow, detailing net migration to the United Kingdom almost halved last year.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/net-migration-immigration-starmer-ons-b2755812.html

Malvern Observer: "CAMPAIGN SEES EXTRA TRAINS STOP AT PARKWAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A campaign led by Dame Harriett Baldwin MP has been successful and more Train Services will be added at Worcestershire Parkway Station. Ashleigh Osborne has you covered for tomorrow's Malvern Observer.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/mp-welcomes-news-of-more-trains-arriving-at-worcestershire-parkway-55990

Financial Times: "US LAWMAKERS PASS TRUMP'S SHOWPIECE TAX BILL BY ONE VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Rogers / James Politi

James Politi and Alex Rogers have Financial Times lead, tomorrow, reporting US House Of Representatives has passed Donald Trump's showpiece tax bill by a single vote.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/84a07f19-5cab-4ea8-96c4-127f2ccf736d

Eastern Eye: "'ONE-SIZE CANCER CARE FAILS ASIANS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pramod Thomas

Pramod Thomas is reports that doctors should listen to patients and take their feelings into consideration, the lead for tomorrow's Eastern Eye.

Metro (South Edition): "STARMER'S CHAGOS ISLANDS CAVE-IN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Helen Corbett

Helen Corbett for Metro UK (South Edition), tomorrow, is reporting Keir Starmer has confirmed Britain is handing over Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Droitwich Standard: "PLAYING A PART IN PUTTING FOCUS ON FUNERAL FLOWERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Droitwich Standard are leading, tomorrow, with Sonny Rackham covering local florist Anna Brian's love for funeral flowers.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/hanbury-florist-celebrates-first-showcase-of-funeral-flowers-at-rhs-chelsea-show-55955

Morning Star: "STRIKES CLOSER AS PUBLIC SECTOR PAY FALLS SHORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Morning Star, tomorrow, are leading with Ceren Sagir's report into doctors threatening strike action after it was announced Public Sector workers will get barely above-inflation pay rises.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/strikes-closer-public-sector-pay-offer-falls-short

Lancashire Telegraph: "SHOCK AS CEO WAGGOTT EXITS EWOOD PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elliott Jackson

Tomorrow's Lancashire Telegraph leads with Elliott Jackson reporting of uncertainty at Ewood Park following Steve Waggott's departure.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/sport/25184070.inside-waggott-exit-blackburn-rovers-power-struggle

Daily Express: "EARLY RELEASE FOR KILLERS AN 'INSULT TO ALL VICTIMS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Tomorrow's Daily Express headlines Michael Knowles' story detailing the parents of Sarah Everard blasting plans to free violent offenders halfway through their prison sentence.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2059073

Evesham Observer: "'TOWN'S HAPPY TITLE IS TESTAMENT TO PEOPLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Lise Evans leads tomorrow's Evesham Observer with news that Evesham has been named one of the Top 3 happiest places to live in United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-named-second-happiest-place-to-live-in-the-uk

Daily Star: "SOLD TRAFFORD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Jeremy Cross writes in tomorrow's Daily Star, Man Utd held a team BBQ last night - then vowed a squad fire sale after their hopes of Champions League football went up in smoke.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "LONG JAIL TERM FOR CRASH DRIVER WHO FLED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Tomorrow's Redditch & Alcester Standard leads with Tristan Harris covering the imprisonment of Khizer Ali after he was jailed for just under a year for his reckless driving that killed Valerie Ayres.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/learner-driver-who-killed-woman-in-head-on-redditch-crash-is-jailed

The Guardian: "FEARS OF FRESH NHS STRIKES AFTER DOCTORS DECRY 'DERISORY' PAY RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Denis Campbell / Richard Adams

Richard Adams and Denis Campbell echo voices of NHS doctors denouncing a 'derisory' pay rise in The Guardian, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/may/22/teachers-doctors-england-pay-rise-nhs

The Bolton News: "MISSILE FIRM JOB CLEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Anne Collins

Leah Anne Collins reports that missile manufacturers MBDA are to create hundreds of new jobs in the area after landing a £200M investment. The Bolton News, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25183056.mbda-create-700-jobs-multi-million-defence-investment

Daily Mail: "LABOUR TO RELEASE RAPISTS & KILLERS EARLIER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / Chris Pollard

Labour are set to free killers and rapists from prison earlier under new soft-justice masterplan, writes David Barrett & Chris Pollard in tomorrow's Daily Mail.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14736587

The Scotsman: "SWINNEY TOLD TO BE TOUGHER OVER YOUTH KNIFE CRIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

In The Scotsman, tomorrow, David Bol writes that First Minister John Swinney has been warned to take a tougher stance on Knife Crime.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-told-to-take-tougher-approach-to-tackle-youth-knife-crime-after-sickening-rise-5142477

Coventry Observer: "UNIVERSITY REVEALS NEW VISION FOR KEY CITY SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Andy Morris in tomorrow's Coventry Observer is reporting about Coventry University's massive redevelopment plan at a former Civic Centre.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/universitys-redevelopment-plan-could-bring-hotel-shops-and-new-homes-to-high-profile-city-centre-site

The Times: "STARMER HANDS OVER CHAGOS TO MAURITIUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford / Max Kendix

In The Times, tomorrow, Oliver Wright, Steven Swinford, and Max Kendix cover the story of Keir Starmer handing Chagos Islands back to Mauritius.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/chagos-islands-deal-go-ahead-high-court-5jv55zscq

Bromsgrove Standard: "RESIDENTS LEFT FUMING AS BUS SERVICE AXED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Sonny Rackham leads tomorrow's Bromsgrove Standard conveying the anger of Cofton Hackett residents at National Express West Midlands axing their 20A bus.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/cofton-hackett-residents-left-fuming-as-20a-bus-service-axed

Daily Mirror: "KEIR: WE GET IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn / Sophie Huskisson

Ashley Cowburn and Sophie Huskisson confirm in Daily Mirror, tomorrow, that Keir Starmer has announced a U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-confirms-winter-fuel-35266578

The Daily Telegraph: "£30BN COST OF CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Samaan Lateef

Keir Starmer is going to cost United Kingdom £30BN in Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, according to Tony Diver / Samaan Lateef in tomorrow's Daily Telegraph.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/22/starmer-chagos-deal-can-go-ahead-high-court

Kidderminster Standard: "DRIVER IGNORED RED LIGHT BEFORE FATAL COLLISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Craig Nunn of Stourport has been jailed for 14 years for causing the death of a baby while driving under the influence.
Tristan Harris for Kidderminster Standard, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/drug-driver-who-caused-death-of-three-week-old-baby-in-crash-between-stourport-and-kidderminster-is-jailed

The I Paper: "EX-MI6 CHIEF MILIBAND'S NET ZERO PLAN IS UK NATIONAL SECURITY ALERT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sanya Burgess

In The I Paper, tomorrow, Sanya Burgess reports that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's "ideological" Net Zero policies are a threat to National Security.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/miliband-net-zero-policy-threat-national-security-warns-ex-head-of-mi6-3708309

That's all the papers.

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

15/5/2025

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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: 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: FRIDAY 02 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

1/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 02 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: "BANKS FORECAST FASTEST FALL IN INTEREST RATES SINCE 2009"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett / George Nixon

Interest rates are on track to fall at their fastest rate since the financial crisis of 2008, economists have forecast.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/business-money/economics/article/interest-rates-uk-fall-forecast-bank-of-england-remove-vxpzqsk65

Kidderminster Standard: "BAT HOUSE IS HIT BY VANDALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Heartless vandals have damaged a bat house at Hurcott Pools and Wood.
The site is near Kidderminster and Blakedown and has scientific interest.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/thieves-smash-window-of-car-and-steal-handbag-at-kidderminster-nature-reserve

Daily Star: "THE BEAST OF BALMORAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson

Big Foot meets Big Mouth.
Prince Philip was always opening his mouth and putting his foot in it - and now we know why: He'd met Big Foot.

Malvern Observer: "CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF HELPING HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Homeless charity Maggs Day Centre, based in Worcester, are marking their 40th anniversary with a plea for community support to help continue services.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/worcestershire-homeless-charity-issues-plea-for-community-support-on-its-40th-anniversary-55537

The National: "FARAGE SAYS NO FUNDING FROM TAXES FOR THE NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage has said that the NHS should not be fully publicly funded.
The comment comes as voters go to the polls for the Local Elections in the South of Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25130234.nigel-farage-doesnt-want-nhs-publicly-funded

The Bolton News: "DRAMA IN THE STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Bolton road closed off for hours due to 'concern for welfare' incident.
Police Officers were in attendance at Blenheim Road in Breightmet.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25131503.bolton-road-closed-off-hours-due-concern-welfare-incident

Daily Mail: "NHS FAT JABS AT THE PHARMACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard

Patients to get weight-loss drugs on prescription from chemists without seeing a doctor.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the National Health Service.

Evesham Observer: "MAN GIVEN 3-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR 'HORRIFIC' SEX CRIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Joshua Newell, from Drakes Broughton, has been jailed for more than three years for raping and sexually assaulting a girl.

Scottish Daily Mail: "NHS FAT JABS AT THE PHARMACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard

Patients to get weight-loss drugs on prescription from chemists without seeing a doctor.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the National Health Service.

The Daily Telegraph: "CHEMISTS TO GIVE OUT WEIGHT-LOSS INJECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Donnelly

NHS patients will be prescribed weight-loss jabs at pharmacies as part of Britain's war on obestity.

FULL REPORT: http://Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/01/weight-loss-jabs-at-pharmacies-for-nhs-patients

Bromsgrove Standard: "MP CALLS FOR COUNCIL TO SORT OUT A38 ISSUES"
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.
Adrian Kriss, standing as a Conservative candidate for Bromsgrove Central in the forthcoming Worcestershire County Council elections, believes the proposals for the stretch of the A38 from the M42 island to Artrix need looking at again.

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

Daily Record: "I'M NO HARD MAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn

Rangers legend Duncan Ferguson has spoken in an exclusive interview about his tough guy image - but insists he's no hard man.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-legend-duncan-ferguson-insists-35154837

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "JOAN IS MADE UP AFTER GOING VIRAL ON TIKTOK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

103-year-old Joan Partridge, from Redditch, has taken TikTok by storm by sharing her make-up routine, becoming a Brand Ambassador.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/103-year-old-joan-becomes-make-up-influencer-after-tiktok-goes-viral

Metro (South Edition): "HOTTEST MAY OF THE YEARS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies

Britain has had its hottest ever start to May - amid safety warnings as the tempreture hit 28°C with higher to come.

FULL STORY: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/01/wildfires-break-spread-uk-countryside-hottest-day-year-23005374

Lancashire Telegraph: "PRIMARY PERFECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

The Headteacher at a Blackburn Primary School says exceptional recognition form OfSted reflects staff's "unwavering dedication".

The Scotsman: "CONGESTION CHARGE 'OUGHT TO BE REVISITED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Dalton

Charging motorists to drive in Edinburgh should be considered again, 20 years after it was resoundingly defeated, Transport Chief Stephen Jenkinson said..

Droitwich Standard: "MONUMENTAL BOOST TO FOCUS ON TOWN'S PAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

An American clergyman with ancestral connections to a prominent 16th-century Droitwich family has penned a book about their legacy in the town which is still visible today.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/us-clergyman-pens-book-on-his-16th-century-droitwich-ancestors

The I: "UK CARE WORKER VISA CRACKDOWN AS LABOUR TRIES TO STOP 'VANISHING MIGRATION SCAM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is considering a crackdown on health and care worker visas as part of her drive to cut net migration amid warnings that thousands have entered the country only to be exploited.

FULL STORY: INews.co.uk/news/politics/care-worker-visa-crackdown-as-labour-tries-to-stop-vanishing-migrant-scam-3671719

Glasgow Times: "'SHE SAVED MY LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Djennah Benaouicha will forever be grateful to her sister for accompanying her to a hospital visit.
The physiotherapist is in remission from cancer but she knows things could have turned out very differently.

Morning Star: "MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM SLAMMED AS BEING 'NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Britain's military justice system has serious systemic failings, with shockingly low conviction rates for rape and sexual assault, a damning report has found.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/justice-delayed-justice-denied

Coventry Observer: "NEW MOVE TO FINALLY GET BEES STADIUM ON TRACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Campaigners trying to bring Motor Racing back to Coventry Stadium in Brandon have confirmed they are working with a consortium to achieve their goal.

FULL REPORT: http://CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/campaigners-working-with-consortium-to-save-coventry-stadium-55549

Daily Express: "OUR HEROES CAN HONOUR FALLEN FRIENDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

War veterans who went into battle with ministers over a broken travel cash promise have sealed a stunning victory - with hours to spare.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2049223

That's all the papers.

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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: 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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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 11 APRIL 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

10/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 11 April 2025.

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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.

Financial Times: "BRUSSELS OPEN TO TAXING BIG TECH IF TRUMP TALKS FAIL, VONDER LEYEN SAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roula Khalaf / Henry Foy / Andy Bounds

European Union seeks 'balanced' deal.
'Turning point' in ties.
Market rally reverses.
China reacts to United States tariffs.

Droitwich Standard: "TOWN SCHEME TO BRING MORE AFFORDABLE HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A proposed development of 100 homes in Droitwich is set to become entirely affordable after the site was bought by a housing association.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-set-for-100-affordable-homes-as-land-with-permissions-secured

Daily Star: "ONE GIANT HEAP FOR MANKIND.."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson

The Moon is so full of astronauts' waste that NASA are offering a shedload of cash to whoever can clear it up.
Close Encounters Of The Turd Kind, maybe!

Edinburgh Evening News: "JOB LOSSES AT DOG AND CAT HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced job losses and a cut in opening times due to "unprecedented challenges".

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-dog-and-cat-home-announces-redundancies-and-a-cut-in-opening-hours-due-to-rising-costs-5075640

Metro (England): "THIS MEMES WAR!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

China has unleashed a series of memes mocking Donald Trump's Trade War - including one of him and his allies working in a Shoe Factory.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/10/democrats-propose-renaming-earth-trump-mock-gulf-mexico-plans-22885928

Lancashire Telegraph: "HISTORIC HALL SAVED FOR THE GREATER GOOD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

New owners have been announced for Waddow Hall, the historic outdoor activity centre in the Ribble Valley.
Lancashire based GT Foundation said it aims to protect Waddow Hall's legacy and 'unlock its full potential as a place where children and young people can grow, explore, and thrive'.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25078498.waddow-hall-new-owners-announced-historic-venue

Daily Express: "'CONCRETE' PROOF BRITONS WANT A RIGHT TO DIE CHOICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Record numbers of Britons are now members of Dignitas.
Shocking new figures show just how many Brits are joining Dignitas.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2040048

Glasgow Times: "'I THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

A resident has hit out after planters were removed from a Dennistoun street just months after they were put in place.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25076691.frustration-planters-removed-glasgows-duke-street

Daily Mirror: "THE PUNDIT PRINCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Darren Lewis / Russell Myers

Prince William has sparked a TV stampede for his services as a football pundit - after his viral star turn on Wednesday night.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/prince-william-aston-villa-psg-35033651

Coventry Observer: "INSPIRED BY HER MUM TO STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A determined Marie Rushworth, who resides in Coventry and was diagnosed with Breast Cancer after losing her mum to the disease is putting her best foot forward for the Breast Cancer Now charity.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/determined-coventry-woman-puts-best-foot-forward-in-face-of-cancer-diagnosis

The Scotsman: "PM VOWS TO 'TURBOCHARGE' ECONOMY IN FACE OF US TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Paul Wilson

India trade deal believed to be close as Government seeks out new markets to mitigate against impact.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/prime-minister-says-tariffs-here-to-stay-as-he-vows-to-turbocharge-economy-5078006

Daily Record: "FIRE ALARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Vevers

Scotland was on a wildfire Red Alert after experts said the threat from deadly blazes could soon be as bad as Spain and Greece.

Bromsgrove Standard: "'ADDICTION SCHEME IS UNSUITABLE FOR HOME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Residents in Rubery have expressed concerns about plans for a supported living scheme for people with alcohol and drug addiction issues and mental health problems which would be based in a semi-detached house.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/rubery-residents-angered-by-plans-for-alcohol-and-drug-rehab-hmo-in-semi-detached-house

The Guardian: "FURTHER MARKET TURMOIL AS WHITE HOUSE SAYS CHINA TARIFFS ARE 145%"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anna Betts / Lauren Aratani / Rowena Mason

Markets suffered another day of volitality amid confusion over Donald Trump's tariffs.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/live/2025/apr/10/trump-tariffs-us-china-eu-trade-war-markets-latest-news-updates

Kidderminster Standard: "U3A ON TRACK FOR STATION ACCOLADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

WYRE Forest U3A group is celebrating after being shortlisted in the Community Rail Partnership Awards in recognition of its work at Kidderminster Station.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/praise-for-wyre-forest-u3a-for-helping-transform-kidderminster-station

Daily Mail: "HARRY'S SECRET TRIP TO UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katherine Lawton

Prince Harry met with war victims in a surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine - after spending two days in the London High Court.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14596835

Evesham Observer: "SEVEN DRONES DOWNED IN POLICE'S PRISON STING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Seven drones have been seized and 18 people arrested in a sting on organised drone drops of contraband into HMP Long Lartin.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/watch-police-target-drone-drops-over-hmp-long-lartin-as-18-arrested

The Times: "US DEAL WILL NOT LESSEN 10% TARIFFS, BRITAIN TOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Josie Ensor

Britain facing permanent tariffs of 10 per cent on exports to the United States even if UK Government secures economic deal.

Malvern Observer: "SHARING TALES OF THOSE WHO HELPED OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A new project has been launched by a Worcester University academic collecting people's stories of bystander intervention.

The Bolton News: "DANGER-DRIVER LEFT COLLEAGUE WITH HORRIFIC CRASH INJURIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

A driver has been sentenced to two years in prison for causing serious injury to his work colleague by dangerous driving.
John Howcroft was sentenced to two years in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25073950.man-sentenced-serious-injury-dangerous-driving

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "MP CALLS FOR CLARITY OVER POST OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Post Office has announced plans to offload 108 of its directly owned branches.
Chris Bloore MP and The Redditch & Alcester Standard have co-launched a campaign to save one of the branches due to shut.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-to-keep-post-office-but-location-unconfirmed

That's all the papers.

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