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

12/5/2025

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: WEDNESDAY 07 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

6/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 07 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 Guardian: "ISRAELI MINISTER SAYS GAZA WILL BE DESTROYED AND PEOPLE DRIVEN OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Burke / Julian Borger

Bezalel Smotrich says Palestinians will 'leave in great numbers to third countries', raising fears of Ethnic Cleansing.

FULL REPORT: http://TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/06/hamas-israel-hunger-war-in-gaza

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY'S 'FLIMSY BID TO CLEAR UP HIS OWN MESS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley / Tom Gordon

John Swinney has been accused of 'desperately trying to clear up his own mess' with a 'flimsy' set of pledges following years of failings from Scottish National Party.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14684655

The Daily Telegraph: "'TWO-TIER' TAX DEAL FOR INDIAN MIGRANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of implementing a two-tier tax system after signing a trade deal that exempts Indian migrants from paying National Insurance.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/06/keir-starmer-accused-of-two-tier-taxes-for-indian-migrants

Edinburgh Evening News: "SCHOOLS PILOT PHONE BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Schools in the Portobello and Queensferry area are to introduce lockable pouches to store pupils' mobiles during the day.

Daily Express: "REVERSE FUEL PAY CUT FOR ALL OAPS NOW!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Labour turmoil over cuts to the winter fuel allowance for pensioners intensified as Sir Keir Starmer defiantly ruled out a U-turn.

FULL REPORT: http://Express.co.uk/news/politics/2051494

The Bolton News: "CRACKED TOOTH ACCIDENT LED TO SEPSIS BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood / Emma Dunn

A woman nearly died after a cracked tooth left her fighting sepsis. Courtney Bailey accidentally cracked a tooth after biting her tongue piercing.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25138959.bolton-womans-cracked-tooth-led-fighting-sepsis

Metro (South Edition): "SUPERBIKE GIRLFRIEND TRAGEDY NO. 2"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley

The girlfriend of a superbike rider who was killed in a 'chain reaction' pile up also lost a previous partner in a motorcycle crash, it has emerged.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/06/girlfriend-british-superbikes-rider-also-lost-previous-boyfriend-crash-23033875

Wirral Globe: "'YOU WERE MY WORLD... MY EVERYTHING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

Emotional tributes have been paid to a "wonderful" teenage boy Zack Sim who died following an incident at Eastham Docks.
He's believe to have fallen into the water.

The Independent: "UK WINS BIGGEST POST-BREXIT TRADE DEAL WITH INDIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Archie Mitchell / Kate Devlin / David Maddox

Sir Keir Starmer has struck Britain's biggest post-Brexit trade deal, hailing a "landmark" agreement with India that will boost trade with the country by £25.5bn.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/uk-india-trade-deal-starmer-modi-b2745651.html

Glasgow Times: "MURDER PROBE AFTER YOUNG MAN FOUND DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell / Ben Waddell

A police probe is underway after a man was found dead inside a Glasgow home on Caldwell Avenue in Knightswood.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25141973.police-probe-man-found-dead-inside-glasgow-home

Morning Star: "INEQUALITY KILLING ON A GLOBAL SCALE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Inequality continues to kill people on a "grand scale" across Britain and the world, experts have warned, with poor housing and a lack of education and jobs affecting their health.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/inequality-continues-kill-grand-scale

Lancashire Telegraph: "HUGE BEDSITS HUB PROPOSAL EARNS REJECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

52 room bedsit plan for Blackburn homeless shelter refused.
A controversial proposal to turn a prominent Blackburn Town Centre building into a large house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been refused by council planners.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25140271.blackburn-52-bedsit-plan-prominent-town-building-rejected

The Yorkshire Post: "THE REGION'S NUCLEAR LEGACY IS 'AT RISK', NEW REPORT WARNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The IPPR says that there will be no operational plants by 2030 unless factory is given quick approval.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S TAX BREAK FOR INDIAN WORKERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Keir Starmer was accused of undercutting British workers to seal a £5billion trade deal with India.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14683447

That's all the papers.

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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.

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.

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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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 13 MARCH 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

12/3/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 13 March 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: "STARMER HINTS HE'LL HIT BACK AT TRUMP AS TRADE WAR INTENSIFIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Archie Mitchell

Sir Keir Starmer has said "all options are on the table" as Britain plans response to Donald Trump imposing global tariffs on steel and aluminium.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-steel-tariffs-uk-response-b2713488.html

The Scotsman: "STURGEON'S 'RELIEF' AS SHE REVEALS END OF AN ERA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant / Dale Miller

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as announced her decision to stand down from Parliament, next year.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-announces-her-resignation-from-scottish-politics-here-are-her-reasons-5029336

Daily Star: "THE COLD CUP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Betcha weren't expecting that!
The Cheltenham Festival has been hit by blizzards and the cold spell is set to continue until tomorrow's Gold Cup.

Reading Today: "PAN-TASTIC LAUNCHPAD RACE RETURNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

The annual Pancake Race held by Reading charity Launchpad returned to Broad Street for its latest outing on Tuesday 4 March.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/pan-demonium-pancake-race-returns-in-aid-of-launchpad

The Daily Telegraph: "I'LL TACKLE 'FLABBY' STATE, VOWS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns that British State has become "overcautious and flabby".
Record tax and spend has failed to improve frontline services.

Melton Times: "PIE SHOPPE HAT-TRICK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Staff at Melton's Ye Olde Pork Shoppe say they are 'beyond thrilled' to win three of the classes at last week's British Pie Awards.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/melton-pork-pie-shop-beyond-thrilled-to-scoop-three-national-pie-awards-5027260

Morning Star: "TAX THE RICH RATHER THAN HURT DISABLED, STARMER WARNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Tax the rich instead of cutting Welfare Benefits, Sir Keir Starmer was told in House Of Commons.
MP Richard Burgon challenged the Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/austerity-damaged-the-nation-health-we-must-not-make-tories-mistake-again

Glasgow Times: "KNIFE THUG JAILED FOR LIFE OVER TOLLCROSS MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

Man locked up at High Court for Glasgow Tollcross murder.
A knife thug who stabbed a man to death has been jailed for life.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25003797.man-locked-high-court-glasgow-tollcross-murder

The Yorkshire Post: "BLUNKETT SET TO LEAD REVIEW OF RAILWAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Region's Mayors sign historic White Rose co-operation deal.
Lord David Blunkett is set to carry out a review into Yorkshire's rail network.
The deal will help work towards business investment.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/the-white-rose-agreement-between-yorkshire-mayors-is-to-be-welcomed-5030576

The Guardian: "STARMER FACES MPS' ANGER OVER MAJOR CUTS TO WELFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Keir Starmer could face his biggest rebellion with Labour MPs angry at plans to cut billions from Welfare Bill.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/mar/12/keir-starmer-could-face-biggest-rebellion-over-disability-benefit-freeze

Wokingham Today: "WOKINGHAM GIRLS REACH NATIONAL FINAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

Wokingham DPSFA Girls to compete in National Final.
Wokingham District Primary Schools Girls booked their place in the National Final with an outstanding victory in the semi-finals.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/Wokingham-DPSFA-Girls-to-compete-in-National-Final

Daily Record: "STURGEON QUITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

Nicola Sturgeon signalled the end of an era for Scottish politics announcing she is to quit as an MSP.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-quit-msp-next-34799795

Metro (England): "DEAL OR NO STEEL?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has refused to join worldwide reprisals as President Donald Trump's brutal steel Tarrifs kick in.

The Times: "BACK PEACE OR I'LL RUIN YOU, TRUMP TELLS PUTIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown

President Donald Trump has threatened to devastate Russian economy if The Kremlin does not sign a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/trump-putin-russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-deal-9rhwf5hpt

Daily Express: "CARING QUEEN'S SUPPORT FOR RAPE SURVIVOR GISELE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson

Queen Camilla wrote to French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot to express support and praise after following the rape trial last year.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2025989

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

11/3/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 10 March 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: "UKRAINE AGREES CEASEFIRE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Mark Nicol

Russian President Vladimir Putin is under pressure to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy backed a United States peace plan.

Edinburgh Evening News: "£650K TO KEEP WHEELS TURNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan

Councillors will consider paying £650,000 in subsidies to Lothian Buses to continue running services.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-ps650k-bus-subsidy-5026640

Lancashire Telegraph: "TOWN HALL'S 'DANGER TREE' FACES THE AXE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A dangerous giant tree overshadowing Darwen Town Hall is to be chopped down.
Due to safety concerns, an Emergency Order was submitted.

Daily Star: "GOLD TRAFFORD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Manchester United's new £2Billion wonder-stadium has been revealed... but critics are asking how many billions the taxpayer will have to pay to develop the area around it.

The Yorkshire Post: "MAN HELD AFTER NORTH SEA TANKER COLLISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Wood

A man has been arrested on suspicion of Gross Negligence Manslaughter following the devastating collision between a Cargo Ship and an Oil Tanker in the North Sea.

The Guardian: "US SAYS 'BALL IN RUSSIA'S COURT' AS UKRAINE AGREES 30-DAY CEASEFIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth / Shaun Walker / Oliver Holmes

Ukraine Government agrees to 30-day ceasefire as United States prepares to lift military aid restrictions.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/mar/11/ukraine-agrees-to-30-day-ceasefire-as-us-prepares-to-lift-military-aid-restrictions

Wirral Globe: "DRIVER 'FORTUNATE' AFTER CRASH DRAMA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

A motorist taken to hospital after his car hit a parked van in Wallasey and overturned after he blacked out has thanked those who came to his aid.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/24997344.motorist-hospital-car-hits-parked-van-wallasey

Daily Express: "'I AM SO PROUD OF ALL MY GIRLS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves

Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford was told "the screams of hell" await him as he was sentenced to die behind bars after murdering the family of BBC Sport commentator John Hunt.

The Bolton News: "'DANGER' BUS LANE CHANGED AFTER CRASHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A bus lane that had been said to be causing concerns about accidents on a notorious main road has been shortened.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24989934.st-helens-road-bolton-bus-lane-shortened-confusion

The Scotsman: "'DEVASTATING' CUTS AS ONE IN FIVE STAFF AXED AT UNIVERSITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

Dundee University's decision to axe 632 jobs has been branded "devastating".
An investigation has been launched.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/more-than-600-jobs-to-be-axed-at-crisis-hit-scottish-university-5028156

The Daily Telegraph: "PUTIN TOLD TO AGREE UKRAINE CEASEFIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Memphis Barker / Joe Barnes

Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'ready for peace' as United States agrees to restart intelligence-sharing and weapons deliveries.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/11/donald-trump-challenges-putin-agree-ukraine-ceasefire

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 11 MARCH 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

10/3/2025

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The Daily Telegraph: "FARMERS HIT AGAIN IN RAYNER LAND GRAB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Gatten

Farmers to be forced to sell fields at lower value under Rayner land grab.
Owners will be forced to give up fields to councils in latest attack on rural Britain.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/10/farmers-sell-fields-to-councils-lower-value

Edinburgh Evening News: "186-MILE CYCLE TO SAY THANKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone

Tree Surgeon Nico Ogilvie-Hayes will cycle 186 miles across Outer Hebridean Islands to raise money for Parkinson's UK.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/im-leaving-edinburgh-to-cycle-186-miles-across-10-island-after-my-mum-was-diagnosed-with-parkinsons-5023100

Daily Star: "AI KILLS THE NET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

AI bots will soon take control of the Internet and fill it with so much techie gobbledygook that simple humans will no longer be able to understand it, says boffs.

Lancashire Telegraph: "PARAMEDIC'S PILFERING HITS TOP FOOTY CLUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

Paramedic David McNally stole more than £75,000 from Manchester City while working at Etihad Stadium representing England's North West Ambulance Service.

The Guardian: "NUMBER OF JOBLESS 'INDEFENSIBLE', SAYS PM AMID CRITICISM OVER CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Patrick Butler

Prime Minister expected to announce billions in savings from personal independence payment.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/mar/10/starmer-decries-worst-of-all-worlds-benefits-systems-ahead-of-deep-cuts

The Irish Post: "A 'FRESH START' FOR BRITISH AND IRISH RELATIONS"

The United Kingdom and Irish Governments met in Liverpool for a much-vaunted summit short on substance but rich in symbolism and good will.

The Yorkshire Post: "CONCERNS FOR WILDLIFE AFTER SHIP COLLIDES WITH TAKER IN NORTH SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Wood

Concerns have been raised for wildlife after a Container Ship ploughed into an Oil Tanker in the North Sea.

Metro (England): "CATASTROPHIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Sanders

Pollution fear as jet fuel pours out of Yorkshire coast, but 37 survive North East inferno.
Smoke billows into the sky after a Shipping Container collided with an Oil Tanker.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/03/10/oil-tanker-on-fire-off-east-yorkshire-coast-crash-cargo-ship-22700165

The Times: "ECO-DISASTER FEARS AFTER SHIP COLLIDE IN NORTH SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Yeomans / Ben Clatworthy

Rescuers are battling to avert an Environmental Disaster after a Container Ship carrying Sodium Cyanide hit an Oil Tanker.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/transport/article/north-sea-ship-collision-cargo-tanker-latest-news-vndrz3q2d

The Scotsman: "OIL SPILL FEARS AFTER SHIP AND TANKER COLLIDE IN NORTH SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Wilson

A Cargo Ship carrying highly toxic Sodium Cyanide burst into flames after it crashed into an Oil Tanker that leaked jet fuel into North Sea.

The Bolton News: "STREET WHERE MOST PARKING FINES ISSUED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

The street in Bolton where motorists are most likely to be given a parking fine has been revealed.
Le Mans Crescent led the leaderboard for on-street fines.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24981029.le-mans-crescent-bolton-tops-list-on-street-parking-fines

Financial Times: "WALL ST PLUNGES AFTER TRUMP'S REFUSAL TO RULE OUT RECESSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mari Nøvik / Ian Smith / George Steer

Wall Street stocks tumbled.
Banks scrap bullish equities forecasts.
Tesla gives up gains amid tech tumble.
The S&P 500 dropped 2.8%.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/7f836a84-4fa5-4cd9-bcca-4e98d5a2e2a4

Morning Star: "IT'S A WAR CRIME! ISRAEL SLAMMED FOR CUTTING OFF POWER TO GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

Campaigners slammed Israel for following through on threat to cut electricity to the Palestinians in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/an-escalation-of-the-genocide

Glasgow Times: "'ABSOLUTE DISGRACE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Fed-up residents say they plan to set up a Neighbourhood Watch in a bid to tackle fly tippers who've turned their estate into a dumping ground.

Daily Express: "DEFENCE STAFF LOSE 4 PHONES EVERY DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Knuckey

MPs call for the MOD to provide answers after more than 260 phones were recorded as misplaced, lost or stolen in January.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2025257

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

27/2/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 28 February 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.

Droitwich Standard: "'TOWN MUST HAVE VOICE IN UNITARY PLAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Droitwich Spa Town Council has vowed to ensure residents' voices are heard by making a case for full involvement.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-town-council-wants-a-seat-at-the-countys-unitary-authority-table

Glasgow Times: "ANGER OVER PLANS TO CLOSE ELITE SPORT SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Parents and pupils have reacted angrily to proposals to close Glasgow's elite School Of Sport.
Petition launched to save Glasgow School Of Sport.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24965854.petition-launched-save-threatened-glasgow-school-sport

Morning Star: "BRITAIN'S BIGGEST SOURCE OF SHAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Figures show rough sleeping rises by a fifth in the South in 12 months.
Homelessness was branded Britain's "biggest source of shame" after figures showed rough sleeping in the South rose by a fifth in 1 year.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unacceptable-homelessness-continues-to-rise-but-government-has-power-to-end-it

Lancashire Telegraph: "FLASHER NEAR BOWLING GREEN SHOCK FOR GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

A pervert indecently exposed himself in front of two teenage girls beside a Blackburn bowling green.
Quick-thinking witness took photo evidence.

The National: "FALSE PROMISES OF GB ENERGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

Labour pledged £8.3BN for this flagship election policy.
That funding has been cast into doubt.
Labour pledged an Aberdeen HQ.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/24968179.labour-pledge-invest-8-3-billion-gb-energy-doubt

Coventry Observer: "FRESH MOVE TO KEEP OUT BULLDOZERS AT CITY SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Council powers which have not been used in 20 years have been flexed to prevent unauthorised demolition work taking place.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/council-flexes-powers-not-used-in-20-years-to-prevent-further-demolition-of-historic-earlsdon-building

Daily Star: "PEPPA PIGLET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

Peppa Pig's Mummy revealed she's pregnant by showing off her scan on telly.
Now the nation's parents are also expecting - some very ticky questions.

Daily Express: "TRUMP BACKS 'GREAT TRADE DEAL' FOR BREXIT BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

President Donald Trump hailed "wonderful" Britain and praised Brexit as he promised a prosperous new era for transatlantic relations.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2020506

The Scotsman: "TRUMP SAYS YES TO SECOND UK STATE VISIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation for an unprecedented second state visit to United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/donald-trump-invited-for-unprecedented-second-state-visit-in-starmer-charm-offensive-5011157

The Bolton News: "CAR PARK NEAR TOWN'S MARKET IN FINES SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

More than 8,000 parking fines have been dished out to motorists on the Bolton Market, Ashburner Street car park.
8,196 Penalty Charge notices issued.

Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT AN UNLIKELY BROMANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer struck up an unlikely bromance in The Oval Office.
The two leaders were all smiles.

Malvern Observer: "RAIL PLANS 'COULD BE BIG BOOST TO THE CITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lydia Gee

Worcester could get 140 extra trains per week for residents, businesses under Midlands Rail Hub plans.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/major-boost-to-train-frequency-at-worcester-rail-stations-expected-with-midlands-rail-hub-54492

Edinburgh Evening News: "DON'T EVICT ARMY VETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Campaigners ask Council to buy MOD houses in Dreghorn so that tenants can stay in their homes.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-urged-to-buy-ex-mod-houses-to-protect-tenants-from-eviction-5008897

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

19/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 20 February 2025.

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This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Yorkshire Post: "'NEW ZONES COULD AID HOMES DRIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Giving Mayors powers in an US-style zoning planning system would help tackle the housing crisis and protect the Green Belt.

The Scotsman: "RAPE VICTIMS ASK TO DROP CASES AMID JUSTICE DELAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Lenthy delays in the justice system which force victims of serious sexual crimes to wait for cases to conclude result in women abandoning their pursuit of justice.

Metro (England): "YOU'RE HAVING A LAUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden

Trials of 'Comedy On Prescription' have begun to boost people's Mental Health.

Also on Page 1, Stephen Patterson & Calli Kitson take a look at EastEnders at 40.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/19/eastenders-legends-left-die-queen-vic-fire-40th-anniversary-chaos-continues-22588769

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP ATTACKS 'DICTATOR' ZELENSKY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Genevieve Holl-Allen / Ben Riley-Smith / Jack Maidment

Europe turns on US President Donald Trump after his criticism of Ukrainian counterpart.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/19/tories-demand-starmer-stands-up-trump-lies-over-ukraine

Financial Times: "TRUMP CALLS ZELENSKYY A 'DICTATOR' IN DEEPENING RANCOUR OVER RUSSIA TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Miller / Max Seddon / Steff Chavez

War of words with Kyiv escalates.
US leader living in 'bubble'.
Threat to seal deal in Moscow's favour.

Daily Star: "PUTIN'S POODLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Wingnut Manbaby Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for being invaded by Russia... much to Mad Vlad Putin's deight.

Daily Express: "'SHAMEFUL' TRUMP ATTACK STUNS WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Steph Spyro

United States President Donald Trump branding President Of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a dictator is one of the "most shameful remarks" made by any US President.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2016833

Scottish Daily Mail: "TRUMP APPALS WORLD WITH 'DICTATOR' BLAST AT ZELENSKY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill

Donald Trump branded Volodymyr Zelenskyy a 'dictator' as the rift between United States and Ukraine deepened.

Daily Mail: "TRUMP APPALS WORLD WITH 'DICTATOR' BLAST AT ZELENSKY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill

Donald Trump branded Volodymyr Zelenskyy a 'dictator' as the rift between United States and Ukraine deepened.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

17/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Morning Star: "FEARS RAISED OVER STARMER'S PLAN FOR TROOPS IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Anti-war campaigners rejected "complete rubbish" from Sir Keir Starmer has he demanded further European militarisation.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/fears-raised-over-starmers-plan-for-troops-in-ukraine

Glasgow Times: "MAN FACING LIFE FOR MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

Michael Day murdered a man and left another relegated to a wheelchair in Springburn, Glasgow.
The incident occurred in 2023.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24941831.killer-murdered-man-horror-hit-run-glasgow

DAILY EXPRESS: "3 OUT OF 4 OAPS LIVING IN COLD HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker

Up to nine million pensioners were left shivering at home after Labour Government cut their Winter Fuel Payments.

Including a look at the back page for the sports sections.

DAILY EXPRESS (Inside Look): Pages 2 and 3 of Daily Express for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

DAILY EXPRESS (Inside Look): Pages 4 and 5 of Daily Express for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

DAILY EXPRESS (Inside Look): Pages 6 and 7 of Daily Express for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

Lancashire Telegraph: "BAR CROSSBOW HORROR FRACAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Two men stormed a bar in Darwen armed with a crossbow and knives as they chased their victims.
Patrick Ward and Zack Kelly were captured on CCTV in several locations.

The Scotsman: "STARMER CALLS FOR US BACKSTOP TO DETER RUSSIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Nina Lloyd

Keir Starmer has called for the US to provide a "backstop" to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine.

Including a look at The Scotsman's sister paper, Edinburgh Evening News.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/uk-news/us-must-provide-backstop-to-deter-russia-pm-says-after-talks-on-ukraine-4995690

The Irish World: "IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Irish Olympian and Paralympian Kellie Harrington and Katie George Dunlevy will lead this year's London St. Patrick's Day Parade.

IW2 (The Irish World): "STRANGER IN OUR MIDST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Meet Callum Maxwell, the County Meath actor making his West End debut in the stage version of hit Netflix series Stranger Things.

The Yorkshire Post: "STARMER SAYS UK AND EUROPE FACING 'GENERATIONAL CHANGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

Prime Minister calls for more defence spending after Donald Trump's talks with Vladimir Putin.
The UK and Europe are facing a 'generational change', says Sir Keir Starmer.

Metro (England): "THE STARM OFFENSIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Keir Starmer has launched a charm offensive to stand up for Ukraine as Russia and US prepare for peace talks.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/17/keir-starmer-heads-paris-ukraine-crisis-talks-trump-interventions-22572030

The Bolton News: "THE MONEY THE COUNCIL MAKES FROM BUS LANES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Bolton bus lane fines and the amount of cash brought in.
The number of motorists being fined for entering a bus lane in Bolton has soared in the last 12 months.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24929934.bolton-bus-lane-fines-amount-cash-brought

The Independent: "EUROPE SPLIT OVER STARMER'S TROOP PLEDGE ON UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

European Nations are split on whether to match Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's pledge to send troops to Ukraine.
The division became clear as European leaders attended an emergency summit on Ukraine in Paris.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/europe-split-over-starmer-pledge-to-send-troops-to-ukraine-b2699714.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "IT'S TIME FOR SNP TO CLEAR UP GENDER CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker

John Swinney has been urged to get a grip of guidance on Single-Sex Spaces to stop women being 'victimised' over the issue.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14406871

Financial Times: "ZELENSKYY 'WILL NOT RECOGNISE' TALK WITH MOSCOW THAT EXCLUDE UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Seddon / Felicia Schwartz / Christopher Miller

United States and Russian officials to meet.
Kyiv alarmed by omission.
United Kingdom troop plan rebuffed by Germany.

Daily Star: "THE AGE OF THE SAUSAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adela Whittingham

Gen Z is ditching vegan diets - and most likely their sandals as well - and eating more meat again as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.

Including a look at the back page for the sports sections.

The Daily Telegraph: "GERMANY REJECTS PM'S UKRAINE PEACE PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Barnes / Daniel Martin

Chancellor Olaf Scholz leaves leaders meeting as splits emerge over deploying European troops.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/17/germany-rejects-starmer-ukraine-peace-plan

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

16/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 17 February 2025.

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The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER: I'M READY TO PUT TROOPS IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley-Smith / Joe Barnes

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's announcement puts pressure on European leaders at summit in Paris

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/16/keir-starmer-ready-to-put-british-troops-in-ukraine

The Times: "PM WILL ACT AS 'BRIDGE' TO TRUMP IN PEACE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Smyth / Oliver Moody

Europe scrambles to stop Kyiv being abandoned as the US President opens discussions with Russia on ending the war.

Daily Mail: "STARMER FLIES INTO A STORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Europe in turmoil.
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to urgently boost military spending amid a defence crisis in Europe.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14403795

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER FLIES INTO A STORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Europe in turmoil.
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to urgently boost military spending amid a defence crisis in Europe.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14403795

The Guardian: "TALKS LAY BARE TRANSATLANTIC RIFT OVER WAR IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Wintour / Jon Henley / Peter Walker

The sudden transatlantic chasm over Ukraine will be laid bare.
US officials start preliminary talks in Riydah.
Emmanuel Macron hosts European summit.

The Scotsman: "VICTIMS WAIT THREE YEARS FOR JUSTICE IN COURT BACKLOG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Work to drive down crippling delays in Britain's criminal justice system which have left victims of serious crimes waiting 3 years for a verdict.

Daily Star: "HERE COMES THE SUN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Thank God for Friday when a subtropical surge sends temperatures rocketing to 17C.
But first we have to endure Arctic Monday.
Typical British Weather!!!

Financial Times: "EUROPEAN LEADERS HOLD CRISIS MEETING ON UKRAINE AND WIDER DEFENCE PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Foy / Laura Pitel / Anne-Sylvaine Chassany / Max Seddon

Bloc focuses on troops.
Stage set for Trump-Putin summit.
Sir Keir Starmer eyes 'transatantic bridge' role.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/10834f55-5b2a-4d97-9156-e714ce938269

Metro (England): "PUTIN'S WAR OF FIRE AND ICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Drone strike breaks seal at Chernobyl Nuclear Plant with blazes raging inside dome.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/16/nuclear-expert-issues-chernobyl-update-emerges-fires-still-burning-22567966

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