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

10/7/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 10 July 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.

Evesham Observer: "FRESH DOUBTS OVER PLAN FOR HOUSING LAND SUPPLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Planning Inspectors have cast doubt over a new development plan’s ability to deliver a five-year housing land supply across South Worcestershire.
Although initial inspections of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDP) indicate it will be sound and legally compliant, inspectors' early reviews of the plan have raised various concerns.

Metro (North Edition) [Sport]: "MILLER CHASE HOTS UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison

Motherwell Football Club manager Jens Berthel Askou has reported 'increasing' interest in highly-rated midfielder Lennon Miller.

Daily Record: "THAT'S ALL FOLKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Tributes are being paid to Cartoon Cavalcade legend Glen Michael after his death at age 99.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "'WELFARE NEEDS REFORM BUT NOT LIKE THIS' - MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Redditch MP Chris Bloore was one of the 47 Members Of Parliament who voted against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill.

The Yorkshire Post: "CALL FOR ACTION ON SHUTTERED SHOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Almost one in five shops are empty in some Yorkshire cities.
The stark divide in the state of High Streets in United Kingdom.
Vacancy rates in Bradford are more than twice as high as London and Cambridge.

Malvern Observer: "MORGAN DRIVE IS DREAM COME TRUE FOR MARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A Worcester man has fulfilled one of his lifelong ambitions to spend an afternoon driving around Malvern Hills in a classic Sports Car.

Kidderminster Standard: "TOWNS SET TO BENEFIT FROM ON DEMAND BUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Stourport, Bewdley and Hartlebury are among the next stops for the rollout of Worcestershire County Council's On Demand Bus Service.

Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT A JOKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / David Churchill

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's big plan to solve the English Channel crisis was threatening to unravel.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14894123

Scottish Daily Mail (Sport): "I'M BACK IN THE GROOVE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Callum Crowe

Rory McIlroy is confident he's back in the groove after a rescue mission at The Renaissance in the opening round of the Genesis Scottish Open.
The Masters champion looked like he was toiling midway through his first round, with a bogey on the 15th hole dropping him back to one-over par.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/sport/golf/article-14894765

Metro (South Edition): "IT'S ONE IN, ONE DOUBT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Illegal arrivals straight back to France.
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed a 'one in, one out' pilot scheme to return 50 English Channel migrants.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/10/government-wants-tackle-illegal-migration-france-23626385

Eastern Eye: "'DRIVEN TO DEATH BY POST OFFICE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

A Public Inquiry has found that up to 13 people may have taken their own lives after being wrongly accused of financial misconduct by the Post Office, in what is now described as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/post-office-scandal-inquiry-13

Morning Star: "STOP THE DEATHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

British and French leaders will have "blood on their hands" if they allow more police attacks on small boat crossings.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron have agreed on a new migration deal in London following a three-day state visit.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-and-macrons-migration-deal-has-potential-be-labours-rwanda

Morning Star (Sport): "FARRELL AMONG REPLACEMENTS FOR LIONS' FINAL TOUR FIXUTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Owen Farrell is among the replacements for tomorrow's British And Irish Lions clash with an Australia and New Zealand Invitational XV after being drafted into the squad.
The 33-year-old Saracens and England fly-half only arrived in the Southern Hemisphere - last Friday - following the arm fracture which ended Elliot Daly's tour prematurely.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/farrell-among-replacements-lions-final-tour-match

The Bolton News: "BOROUGH'S CLEAN SWEEP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

New street sweepers will be part of a range of measures including more bin pickups about to be rolled out to clean up Bolton's roads.
The council decided back in June that it will be investing around £300,000 into new staff and equipment to work on street cleansing and other clean up tasks around the borough.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25297677.bolton-council-unveils-new-street-sweeping-bin-emptying

Daily Mirror: "YOU'LL NEVER CHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicola Methven

Gregg Wallace struggles to grasp the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, BBC bosses claim.
And in a letter sacking him from his MasterChef job, the corporation insisted he is unlikely to change amid accusations that include groping, flashing and making sexual comments that go back years.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-bans-gregg-wallace-tells-35536864

Droitwich Standard: "EXTRA BABY BANK FUNDING WILL BE A REAL GAME-CHANGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A much-loved baby bank supporting families across Droitwich has received a funding boost from a local housing association.
Wychbold and Droitwich Baby Bank has successfully applied to Platform Housing's Community Chest – a funding pot for Platform customers and local charities.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-baby-bank-gets-crucial-funding-support-for-next-12-months

The Daily Telegraph: "MACRON: 'BREXIT LIES' TO BLAME FOR CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / James Crisp / Ben Riley Smith

Emannuel Macron blames Brexit for migration crisis as English Channel deal unravels.
British people have been sold a lie, claims French president, as hundreds of migrants arrive on the day of Keir Starmer seals ‘one in, one out’ deal.
Emmanuel Macron has blamed Brexit for the English Channel migrant crisis as he said the British people had been "sold a lie".

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/10/macron-blames-brexit-for-migration-as-channel-deal-unravels

Coventry Observer: "THOUSANDS SIGN UP TO BACK CITY MP IN NEW PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana has announced she is forming a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn.
Ms. Sultana, who was suspended from the Labour Party a year ago, announced her resignation from the party.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/zarah-sultana-to-form-new-political-party-with-jeremy-corbyn

Daily Mail: "WHAT A JOKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / David Churchill

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's big plan to solve the English Channel crisis was threatening to unravel.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14894123

Lancashire Telegraph: "EX-TORY MP BERRY DEFECTS TO REFORM UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

A former East Lancashire MP and ex-leading Conservative has announced he is defecting to Reform UK.
Sir Jake Berry, who was the MP for Rossendale and Darwen between 2010 and 2024, and who served as Tory chair in Liz Truss' short-lived government, said his former party had "lost their way".

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25302707.ex-rossendale-darwen-mp-sir-jake-berry-defects-reform

The Guardian: "UK AND FRANCE IN 'ONE IN, ONE OUT' DEAL TO CUT ILLEGAL BOAT CROSSINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot

People arriving in the United Kingdom via small boats will be returned to France as part of what Keir Starmer called a groundbreaking agreement which the government hopes will make a major dent in the number of people crossing the English Channel illegally.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/10/starmer-one-in-one-out-deal-allow-uk-return-small-boat-migrants-france

Bromsgrove Standard: "DEAL PAVES THE WAY FOR AFFORDABLE HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Over 200 affordable homes are set to be developed in Bromsgrove thanks to a deal between a developer and a housing association at the town's Perryfields development.
Housing association Bromford has completed a deal with Taylor Wimpey to create more than 200 affordable properties.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/deal-struck-for-200-new-affordable-homes-at-bromsgrove-perryfields-site

The Times: "CRACKDOWN TO CURE UK OF SICK NOTE EPIDEMIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

GPs will be told to stop issuing millions of "sick notes" that sign people off work and instead send them to Job Coaches or the gym.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/sicknote-job-coach-gym-wes-streeting-nhs-gps-vz9zptq0w

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

26/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 27 June 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.

The I Paper: "LABOUR REBELS FORCE STARMER TO WATER DOWN BENEFITS CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Sir Keir Starmer has edged closer to heading off a major Labour revolt over his controversial welfare reforms after offering major concessions on benefits cuts to rebel MPs.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/labour/labour-rebel-fury-starmer-plan-ram-through-benefits-reforms-3773154

Daily Mirror: "NEW HOPE ON PIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn

Prime Minister Keir Starmer was close to striking a deal with Labour Party rebels over his welfare cuts.

Evesham Observer: "PARKING SCAM PROMPTS A WARNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Residents in Wychavon are being warned about a rise in parking scams across the district.
Several people in the region have been tricked by a scam text message.

Daily Star: "IT'S ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Boffins hope to create artificial human parts to tackle desease.
But experts fear we could end up with hybrid creatures.

The Yorkshire Post: "MINISTER'S MISSION TO PROTECT UK STEEL FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is making it his "personal" mission to protect the British Steel Industry.

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP PLANS NEW TAX RAID ON YOUR HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Tens of thousands of families face higher bills as Council Tax 'losers' amid a revaluation plan by ministers in The SNP.

Kidderminster Standard: "£7M COUNCIL TAX DEBT LEADS TO CALLS FOR HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Wyre Forest District Council are owed £6.99Million in unpaid Council Tax bills, according to data collected by Ministry Of Housing.
The debt is accured by residents of Kidderminster, Stouport and Bewdley.

The Times: "PM PLEDGES PROTECTIONS FOR DISABLED TO RESCUE BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Chris Smyth / Max Kendix

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives in to welfare rebels by offering to water down cuts.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-welfare-benefits-concessions-zv3dgd7hf

The Bolton News: "WE'RE STILL IN THE DARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

"Frustration" is mounting at Bolton Council about an investigation into around £900,000 that went missing from their budget.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25266410.frustration-900k-bolton-council-fraud-investigation

Daily Mail: "STARMER CAVES IN TO REBELS ON BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill / Jason Groves

Keir Starmer was forced into a humiliating climbdown by Labour Party's army of welfare rebels.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14851671

Glasgow Times: "CARE HOME WORKER MOLESTED OAPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

Pervert Care Home worker David Hillhouse molested three vulnerable residents in Glasgow and is facing a lengthy jail-term.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25270441.glasgow-care-home-worker-molested-vulnerable-oaps

The Guardian: "'MASSIVE CONCESSIONS' ON WELFARE BILL WIN OVER KEY LABOUR REBELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot

Keir Starmer has offered Labour Party MPs "massive concessions" on his controverial Welfare Bill.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jun/26/starmer-offers-massive-concessions-on-welfare-bill-to-labour-rebels

Malvern Observer: "SPOTLIGHT ON THOSE WHO HELP COMMUNITIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Heroes from across the Malvern Hills District were recently praised and celebrated at a recent community event.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-heroes-celebrated-at-community-event

The Scotsman: "RETURN £150K PAY-OFF, UNI CHIEF IS URGED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

John Swinney has claimed the disgraced former principal of Dundee's University should hand back his £150,000 pay-off.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/dundee-university-john-swinney-joins-calls-for-disgraced-former-boss-to-hand-back-ps150k-pay-off-5197331

Bromsgrove Standard: "NEW GROUP AIMS TO OFFER MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Kate Andres who lost her leg is setting up a support group for fellow amputees after finding there was not much help across Worcestershire for people in a similar position to her.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/calling-for-more-help-for-amputees-across-worcestershire-56597

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER CAVES IN TO REBELS ON BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Amy Gibbons / Daniel Martin

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has caved in to welfare rebels by agreeing that existing disability claimants can keep their benefits.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/26/keir-starmer-caves-in-to-rebels-on-benefits

Coventry Observer: "CITY MURDERER TOLD HE'LL SERVE AT LEAST 22 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A man who attacked and killed Astra Sirapina in Coventry has been sentenced to a minimum of 22-and-a-half years in prison for her murder.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/man-jailed-for-over-22-years-for-murder-of-astra-sirapina

Daily Express: "HOW DARE YOU SUGGEST SHE IS ON HER DEATH BED!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Rebecca Wilcox and her family blasts fake imagery shown online depicting veteran broadcaster Esther Rantzen on her deathbed.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2073912

Lancashire Telegraph: "£3.3M YOUTH CENTRE DREAM TAKING SHAPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

The steel frame for the new £3.3million Darwen Youth Centre has been lowered into place as works take a major step forward.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25268762.darwens-new-youth-hubs-steel-frame-craned-o-place

Metro (South Edition): "KEIR NOT FARING TO WELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is in talks with more than 120 Labour Party MPs threatening to rebel over welfare reforms.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/26/pip-rebels-mulling-confidence-vote-pm-say-dont-threaten-us-good-time-23510177

The Courier: "'I'M NOT CORRUPT... JUST INCOMPETENT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Clark

Ex-Dundee University principal Iain Gillespie says he’s incompetent – not corrupt.
Professor Iain Gillespie attempted to salvage his reputation in a three-hour session at Holyrood.

FULL REPORT: TheCourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5278105/dundee-university-iain-gillespie-incompetent

Financial Times: "STARMER YIELDS TO AVERT LABOUR 'CIVIL WAR' OVER CUTS TO WELFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / David Sheppard / Sam Fleming

Sir Keir Starmer was forced to make big concessions to rebel Labour Party MPs on planned welfare cuts.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d7504206-24b6-45ef-96ec-007726e95549

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "TOWN WORST IN COUNTY FOR UNPAID COUNCIL TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

New data has revealed that Redditch Borough Council is owed £11.1Million in unpaid Council Tax bills, the highest in the county.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/11-1million-in-council-tax-owed-across-redditch-borough

Morning Star: "COULD NEW LEFT PARTY ROCK THE POLITICAL BOAT?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

A new Political Party could secure 10 per cent of the vote, a move that could force a rethink of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's floundering political strategy.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/could-new-left-party-change-political-weather

Droitwich Standard: "POLICE SHOULD HAVE SPOKEN TO ALFIE SAYS CASE REVIEW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

At no point during West Mercia Police's 20 welfare visits to the home of Droitwich's late Alfie Steele did a Police Officer speak to him alone, a police watchdog investigation has revealed.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/officers-poorly-trained-in-indentifying-child-abuse-before-alfie-steeles-death

The Independent: "STARMER CRACKS: PM FORCED INTO WELFARE TALKS WITH REBEL MPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin / Archie Mitchell

Sir Keir Starmer is locked in last-minute talks with Labour Party rebels as he paves the way for a major climbdown on his planned benefit cuts.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-labour-welfare-benefit-cuts-rebellion-b2777237.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

19/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 20 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 Star: "ROYAL ASCHOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

It was the hottest day of the year so far as temretures hit 32C - and the World's top tipsters Jason Heavey was in sizzling form.
Can Ascot get any bet-ter?

Evesham Observer: "MERLEEN MADE AN MBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Hospital volunteer staff member Merleen Watson has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

FULL REPORT: EveshamJournal.co.uk/news/25236099.dedicated-worcestershire-hospital-volunteer-receives-mbe

Lancashire Telegraph: "AMBER HEAT WARNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Health bosses have issued a warning as temperatures are set to hit 29°C in East Lancashire.
The warning is issued for the South of Britain.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25251177.mini-heatwave-amber-heat-health-alert-issued-lancashire

The Redditch And Alcester Standard: "BANNED FROM TEACHING OVER INDECENT IMAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A former Assistant Head Teacher at St Benedict's Catholic High School in Alcester has been banned from teaching and placed on the Sex Offenders Register after he was found keeping an explicit video.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/former-assistant-head-at-alcester-school-banned-from-teaching-after-sex-offences

Morning Star: "JUST SAY NO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been warned to not follow President Donald Trump into an illegal war with Israel on Iran.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/there-must-be-no-temptation-follow-us-illegal-war

Droitwich Standard: "PROJECT'S RECOGNITION IS A WIN-WIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A Public Health team on Worcestershire County Council are celebrating a major achievement after one of their projects in Droitwich won a prestigious local government award.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-we-are-westlands-community-project-scoops-award

Glasgow Times: "POET AND LECTURER TAGGED AFTER SEX ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

Glasgow Poet Jim Ferguson who carried out a sex attack on a woman in his Dennistoun home was tagged for 16 weeks.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25251419.poet-lecturer-jim-ferguson-given-home-curfew-sex-assault

Kidderminster Standard: "'WE'LL MAKE TOWN'S MARKETS GREAT AGAIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The new operator for Kidderminster Markets has vowed to return them to their former glory after being handed the contract to take it over from next month.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/we-will-restore-kidderminster-markets-to-their-former-glory-says-new-operator

The Independent: "PM URGES TRUMP: KEEP COOL - DON'T RAMP UP CONFLICT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Archie Mitchell / Alex Croft / Sam Kiley

Sir Keir Starmer has urged United States President Donald Trump to step back from the brink of a direct strike on Iran, warning against any action that would "ramp up the situation".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-starmer-iran-israel-strikes-us-warn-b2773126.html

Bromsgrove Standard: "EDDIE BUS DRIVING FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Bromsgrove's EDDIE Bus which is a lifeline for elderly residents celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-eddie-bus-a-lifeline-for-the-elderly-appeals-for-more-volunteer-drivers-as-it-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary

The Bolton News: "CONMAN BUILDER TRICKED WOMAN WITH DISABILITY OUT OF £14,000"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Fraudster builder John Drake took more than £14,000 from a vulnerable "profoundly deaf" woman by repeatedly overcharging her and not completing work.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25249669.fraudster-builder-took-1-000s-vulnerable-bolton-woman

Coventry Observer: "SENTENCED FOR A TRAIL OF TERROR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes

A man who deliberately drove at three pedestrians, killing two and seriously injuring another, has been sentenced.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/driver-sentenced-for-double-killing-in-coventry-city-centre

Daily Express: "ALLOW US THE CHOICE TO HAVE A GOOD DEATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

As MPs prepare for 'last chance for years' vote on Assisted Dying, incurable Breast Cancer sufferer Sophie Blake makes a final plea.

Metro (South Edition): "HAUNTED BY PHD RAPIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley

Chinese student Zhenhao Zou is believed to be one of the United Kingdom's worst Sex Offenders has been jailed for 24 years.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/19/predatory-phd-student-zhenhao-zou-drugged-women-filmed-raping-jailed-life-23453776

Malvern Observer: "PLAYING A KEY ROLE IN OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Advocacy group Play Worcester has welcomed the findings of the Raising The Nation Play Commission after an independent inquiry.

The Daily Telegraph: "LABOUR MPs TURN ON ASSISTED DYING BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Genevieve Holl-Allen / Janet Eastham / Ben Riley Smith

Labour MPs have turned against the Assisted Dying Bill and at the eleventh hour urged their colleagues to vote down the "drastically weakened" plans.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/19/labour-mps-turn-on-assisted-dying-bill

Daily Mirror: "GLITTER: I'M A DANGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Pettifor

Gary Glitter has had his appeal for release rejected by the Parole Board due to his continuing and "uncontrolled interest in children".

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-gary-glitter-release-rejected-35418927

Daily Mail: "JENRICK: I'LL VOTE NO TO ASSISTED DYING FOR MY NANA'S SAKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Robert Jenrick has made an emotional appeal against Assisted Dying, as MPs prepare for a momentous vote on whether to let the terminally ill end their own lives.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14829225

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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 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.

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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.

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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