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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

18/9/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 19 September 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 United Kingdom, and around the world.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "KEIR GIVEN SOME HOME TRUTHS BY DONALD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Michael Knowles

Keir Starmer was humiliated as Donald Trump told him to use troops to halt Small Boat crossings, before a migration crisis destroys the UK "from within".

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2110397

Glasgow Times: "TOTAL CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Football 'ultras' descend onto pitch and attack elderly staff.
Incident caused £1.5K of damage as police hunt culprits.
CEO refusing to make workers go until safety improves.

Financial Times: "'CALL OUT THE MILITARY' TO STOP ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, TRUMP URGES STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / James Politi / David Sheppard

Donald Trump has told Sir Keir Starmer he should "call out the military" to stop illegal migration to Britain, as the US president ended a state visit with a warning that the problem could destroy the country.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/570e5f44-b6dd-4c26-86e9-6a0c330a6c25

Coventry Observer: "MISS COVENTRY WILL REPRESENT CITY WITH PRIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

An 'honoured' law graduate and Good Citizen Award recipient, has been crowned the new Miss. Coventry.
Sharandeep Sahota, who is 21, was presented with the Miss. Coventry crown and sash after approximately 25,000 people chose her in a national Public Vote.
The Miss. World hopeful says she will represent the city with "pride and dedication".

The Scotsman: "ROSS DEMANDS SNP MINISTER IS SACKED OVER HOLYROOD 'ASSAULT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has claimed he was "physically assaulted and verbally abused" by an SNP minister at the Scottish Parliament.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/douglas-ross-snp-minister-jamie-hepburn-5323803

The Times: "IMMIGRATION IS DESTROYING UK, TRUMP TELLS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Matt Dathan

President Trump has told Sir Keir Starmer that Illegal Immigration is destroying Britain "from within" and advised him to consider using the military to stop small boat crossings.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/trump-state-visit-keir-starmer-immigration-channel-crossings-x0gjkjwl0

Daily Star: "PUTIN'S LET ME DOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Orange Manbaby Donald Trump says Mad Vlad "has let me down".
The US Pres admitted he thought it would be easy to end the war in Ukraine.
But has now warned: "We could end up in WW3".

Evesham Observer: "SAM WANTS TO CHANGE LIVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A former British Army soldier from Badsey has launched a new venture to combat the growing mental health crisis affecting young people.
Afghanistan war veteran Sam Coton, who served in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers has formed the Better Me, Better You CIC to help young people facing the pressures of modern life by helping them build resilience and positive mindset.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/vale-veteran-on-a-mission-to-improve-young-peoples-mental-health

Scottish Daily Mail: "TORY MSP: I WAS ASSAULTED BY SNP MINISTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has accused an SNP minister of attacking and verbally abusing him in parliament.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15111329

Metro (South Edition): "CHEQUERS MATES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and United States President Donald Trump put on a show of unity at Chequers to demonstrate Britain and America's unique bond - smiling even as huge differences in policy appeared.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/18/inside-room-happened-donald-trump-keir-starmer-24201270

Bromsgrove Standard: "DRIVER JAILED AFTER CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A dangerous driver who killed a mother and seriously injured the deceased’s daughter in a collision in Hagley has been jailed for almost nine years.
Anayat Ur-Rehman - age 26 - of Holcombe Road, Birmingham, pled guilty to causing death and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/nearly-nine-years-in-jail-for-dangerous-driver-who-killed-mother-and-catastrophically-injured-daughter-in-hagley-57961

Daily Mail: "TRUMP SHOWS PM WHO'S BOSS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Donald Trump told Keir Starmer to call in the military to stop the boats - or risk Britain being 'destroyed from within' by Illegal Immigration.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15112465

FE Week: "MCFADDEN'S SKILLS TAKEOVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Mellor

Skills England will become part of the Department For Work And Pensions (DWP), Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed.
In a written ministerial statement, Sir Keir Starmer said apprenticeships, adult further education, skills, training and careers, and the newly created agency Skills England will all now be controlled by DWP.

FULL REPORT: FEWeek.co.uk/confirmed-skills-england-moves-to-dwp-from-today

The Times Scotland: "IMMIGRATION IS DESTROYING UK, TRUMP TELLS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Matt Dathan

President Trump has told Sir Keir Starmer that Illegal Immigration is destroying Britain "from within" and advised him to consider using the military to stop small boat crossings.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/trump-state-visit-keir-starmer-immigration-channel-crossings-x0gjkjwl0

The West Australian (Australia): "OUR LIFE UNDER NET ZERO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhianna Mitchell / Katina Curtis

Electric cars dominating the roads, charging stations on every corner and not a gas cook-top to be found in Australian kitchens.
This is what life could look like 10 years from now under The Federal Government's roadmap to reaching their ambitious emissions reduction target.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/energy/net-zero-plan-what-the-push-towards-electric-means-for-australian-households-c-20060519

Kidderminster Standard: "RALLYING CALL TO SAVE POPULAR PADDLING POOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

has been launched in a bid to raise funds to save the much-loved Paddling Pool at Kidderminster's St. George’s Park.
Kidderminster Town Council is due to make its decision about the future of the pool on Wednesday 22 October 2025.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/appeal-to-save-kidderminsters-st-georges-park-paddling-pool-amidst-220000-repair-bill

The Guardian: "USE THE MILITARY TO STOP CHANNEL CROSSINGS, TRUMP TELLS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Patrick Wintour / Robert Booth

Donald Trump has told Britain it should "call out the military" to control its borders during a tightly controlled summit in which Keir Starmer ducked major flashpoints with the US President.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/18/trump-tells-britain-to-call-out-the-military-to-control-its-borders

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "BANNED FOR ASB SPREE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A Redditch woman who was convicted of Criminal Damage at a McDonald's restaurant has been handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which bans her from the premises.
Kaitlin Wilkins, 20, of Four Oaks Close, Redditch, was found guilty at Worcester Magistrates Court (on Tuesday 16 September 2025) of entering the Clews Road branch of McDonald's which is located in the Coldfield Drive area (on Saturday 19 July 2025) when she had been drinking vodka.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/woman-handed-criminal-behaviour-order-banning-her-from-redditch-mcdonalds-after-wreaking-havoc-there

Morning Star: "BRITAIN GUILTY OF FUELLING ISRAEL'S MASS ATROCITIES, WARNS AMNESTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Britain's involvement in the Gaza genocide was condemned in a new report by Amnesty International UK, which highlighted 15 companies profiting from fuelling Israel's mass atrocities.
The United Kingdom Government is enabling mass atrocities through Defence Contracts.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/we-cannot-allow-immense-unfathomable-suffering-palestinian-people-be-ignored-minute-longer

Morning Star [Sport/Back Page]: "HODGKINSON POWERS INTO 800M SEMI-FINALS IN JAPAN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Keely Hodgkinson was relieved to purge the boredom from her system after qualifying comfortably for the World 800 metres Semi Finals as the winner of her heat in Tokyo's World Athletics Championships.
Hunter Bell also claimed a win on sixth night of competition.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/hodgkinson-cruises-800m-semi-finals-world-championships

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "REOPENING OF CLOSE TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN KASHMIR WILL BE TAKEN UP WITH HM: OMAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ssured tourism stakeholders and players that he will take up their concerns with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and request for opening up of several closed tourist destinations in Kashmir.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/reopening-of-closed-tourist-destinations-in-kashmir-will-be-taken-up-with-hm-omar

The Yorkshire Post: "PUTIN LET ME DOWN SAYS ANGRY PRESIDENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Donald Trump hit out at Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine at his Press Conference with Sir Keir Starmer, saying he had been let down

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/donald-trump-uk-putin-has-really-let-me-down-over-ukraine-5324584

Droitwich Standard: "SON TAKES ON SEVERN CHALLENGE IN HOSPICE FUNDRAISER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A Droitwich man is set to run hundreds of miles along the River Severn over a few days to raise funds for a local hospice who cared for his father with 'incredible compassion' in his final days.
Joe Hemming will be running 220 miles from Llanidloes in Wales to Bristol in memory of his dad, Armed Forces veteran Rob Hemming, who died in the care of St. Richard's Hospice.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-man-to-run-220-miles-for-st-richards-hospice-in-memory-of-father

The Guardian (Australia Edition): "BOWEN SAYS CUTTING EMISSIONS BY MORE THAN 70% 'NOT ACHIEVABLE' AS 2035 TARGET CRITICISED FROM ALL SIDES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Jervis-Bardy

The Albanese Government insists their new 2035 emissions reduction target of 62% to 70% represents the "maximum level of ambition", as climate campaigners warn it falls short of what Australia should be doing to combat global heating.
Anthony Albanese says 62% to 70% range represents 'the sweet spot' as Coalition rejects 'economy wrecking' target while Greens label it a 'betrayal'.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/18/albanese-unveils-responsible-new-climate-target-to-slash-emissions-over-next-decade

Daily Mirror: "THANK GOODNESS THAT'S OVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mikey Smith / Lizzy Buchan

Donald Trump clashed with Keir Starmer on issues such as Gaza, but resisted his usual tantrumps during disagreements.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-swerves-donald-trump-35927462

Metro (South Edition) [Sport/Back Page]: "CHRIS CAN LIKE IT OR LUMP IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison

Stephen Robinson has hit back at former Celtic Football Club stiker Chris Sutton over his comment describing St. Mirren as a 'lump it' team.

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

11/9/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 12 September 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 United Kingdom, and around the world.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Independent: "STARMER IN CRISIS AS HE'S FORCED TO SACK YET ANOTHER KEY ALLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Concerns have been raised that sacked United States ambassador Peter Mandelson did not clear vetting for the role - yet the Prime Minister went ahead with the former Lord's appointment.
MI6 failed to clear The Labour Party peer, sources have told THE INDEPENDENT.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mandelson-sacked-epstein-starmer-judgment-b2824618.html

Malvern Observer: "CATHEDRAL SPACE OFFERS A CHANCE FOR REFLECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A reflective space has been installed at Worcester Cathedral to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.
The safe space in The Dean's Chapel is in memory who've lost their battle with Mental Health illnesses.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/reflective-space-opens-at-Worcester-Cathedral-to-mark-World-Suicide-Prevention-Day

Metro (South Edition): "MANDY: IT ALL ENDS IN KEIRS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Keir Starmer has suffered his second political blow in a week after fring Lord Mandelson as Britain's ambassador in United States over excruciating emails with billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/11/mandelson-sacked-us-ambassador-links-best-pal-jeffrey-epstein-24134930

St. Andrews Citizen: "LET'S GET STARTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

Phase III of St. Andrews West development is unveiled - now it's all down to councillors who have the final say.
Two new planning applications have been submitted for the next phase of the St. Andrews West development.
The mixed use development has pledged to "create a sustainable new community" comprising of 900 homes alongside retail, education, and a business hub.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/politics/council/phase-iii-of-st-andrews-west-unveiled-to-add-over-110-new-homes-5304023

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER IGNORED STRING OF WARNINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Downing Street ignored warnings about Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein when it appointed him as ambassador to Washington.
The senior Labour Party peer Maurice Glasman privately warned Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff Morgan McSweeney against the appointment in January.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15086451

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "FREE-HOUSES FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED DURING OP SINDOOR, FLOODS, NOKS OF TERROR VICTIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir for building houses damaged during Operation Sindoor.
HRDS India to build 1500 free houses, 3-bedroom houses will incorporate modern features for comfort and safety for those affected by Operation Sindoor.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/free-houses-for-families-affected-during-op-sindoor-floods-noks-of-terror-victims

Bromsgrove Standard: "OPENING DOORS TO YOUTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A leading young people's charity in Bromsgrove has taken another step on their path to transform youth provision across the district after it celebrated the grand opening of its very own dedicated space this week.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/new-home-marks-next-chapter-in-the-hubs-leading-youth-provision-across-bromsgrove

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER FACES MPS' FURY OVER MANDELSON SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley-Smith / Genevieve Holl-Allen / Connor Stringer

Labour Party figures question United Kingdom Prime Minister’s judgement after ambassador sacked over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a Labour revolt over his handling of the Lord Mandelson scandal.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/11/starmer-faces-labour-fury-over-mandelson-scandal-epstein

Glasgow Times: "KILLER WHO STABBED CITY MAN IN HEART UNMASKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

Gavin Gallagher has been found guilty of the murder of Stephen Gray after the attack on Southcroft Street in Glasgow which happened in November 2023.
The 34-year-old faces life in prison for the Govan killing.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25460251.killer-stabbed-govan-man-heart-unmasked

Morning Star: "MPS' FURY AS MANDELSON TUMBLES FROM GRACE (AGAIN)"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Labour Party MPs demanded an urgent probe into Sir Keir Starmer's appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as ambassador in Washington DC after the Prime Minister was forced to fire the disgraced envoy.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/mps-call-urgent-probe-starmers-appointment-mandelson-us-ambassador

Droitwich Standard: "TOWN'S STORY HAS A NEW CHAPTER WITH ARTWORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Modern and classic artforms have been brought together in Droitwich to transform the fascade of a building.
A new mural in the town, inspired by classic oil paintings, has given the side of Emms Haberdasher in Droitwich a new lease of life.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/old-and-new-artistic-expressions-merge-in-droitwichs-latest-mural

Financial Times: "MANDELSON DISMISSED AS BRITAIN'S US AMBASSADOR OVER EPSTEIN LINKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Jim Pickard / Mari Movik / Lauren Fedor

Lord Peter Mandelson has been sacked as United Kingdom's ambassador to the United States after days of criticism over his links to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's judgement in appointing him in the first place.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/b5c30c05-8000-4326-b7d3-dde7f7731f3c

The Scottish Farmer: "TRAILER OF TRUTH HITS ROAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Barclay

Farmers and rural campaigners across Britain are preparing to take their message to the roads this September.
The 'Trailer Of Truth' will embark on a nationwide protest tour demanding urgent government action on rural issues.

FULL REPORT: http://TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25456827.Scottish-farmers-join-trailer-truth-campaign

Daily Mirror: "HOME IN DISGRACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson

Despite backing him earlier this week, Lord Mandelson has finally been axed over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after Keir Starmer ditched his support.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/lord-mandelson-admits-best-pal-35878666

Evesham Observer: "COMMUNITY URGED TO BACK CHURCH WORK BID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A Grade I listed 'jewel' of a church in Wickhamford needs £700,000 of urgent repairs to safeguard it for future generations.
The 14th Century, St. John The Baptist, needs a completely new roof, repair work to the stairs to a wooden choir gallery and drainage beneath the tower also needs urgent attention.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/help-required-to-save-historic-grade-i-listed-church-near-broadway

Daily Express: "'WEAK' STARMER UNDER FIRE FOR MANDELSON FIASCO'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie

Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, was branded "weak" last night after finally sacking Peter Mandelson and plunging The Labour Party into further disarray.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2107491

The West Australian (Australia): "GHOULS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Vile amateur experts - including Australian comedians and Left Wing online activists - celebrated the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, a young American conservative widely seen as a future President Of The United States.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "GETTING BACK TO NATURE INSPIRES NEW PARK PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Plans have been unveiled to transform Matchborough Pond into a much-needed park or Nature Reserve for the local community.
The proposals and what will feature there has been inspired by a recent camping trip organised by Bound Together CIC.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/camping-trip-inspires-plans-to-transform-redditchs-matchborough-pond-into-new-nature-reserve

Daily Mail: "STARMER IGNORED STRING OF WARNINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Downing Street ignored warnings about Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein when it appointed him as ambassador to Washington.
The senior Labour peer Maurice Glasman privately warned Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff Morgan McSweeney against the appointment in January.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15086451

Fife Herald: "FLOOD FUND BIDS VETO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Clare Buchanan

Householders in Fife in danger of having their homes impacted by flooding are being invited to apply for funding to help tackle the issue.
Fife Council has revealed that just 74 people have successfully applied for a Property Flood Resilience Grant this year from a total of 206 applicants.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/politics/council/fife-flood-funding-won-by-just-21-of-applicants-and-this-why-5300674

Daily Star: "LINEKER: "I'M NEVER GOING BACK TO THE BBC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

Gary Lineker says he’s unlikely to work with the BBC again.
But he loves the new Match Of The Day and neve misses it on telly.

Coventry Observer: "COUNCIL DEFENDS £500K CONTRACT WITH AI FIRM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

'Indefensible' – that is how a councillor has described Coventry City Council's decision to sign a one-year £500,000 artificial intelligence contract with a controversial US data technology company.
The council has appointed Palantir to provide its Artificial Intelligence (AI) services in a number of areas.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/councils-500k-contract-with-controversial-us-data-company-described-as-indefensible

The Scotsman: "GALLERIES FACE CLOSURE AS MAINTENENCE BILL HITS £20M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Bradley

Scotland's galleries could close or have wings shuttered because maintenance costs have rocketed to more than £20 million, the head of the organisation in charge of the buildings has warned.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 05 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

4/9/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 05 September 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Guardian: "PM MUST NOT MEET ISRAELI PRESIDENT DURING UK VISIT, SAY LABOUR MPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Rowena Mason

Isaac Herzog will make trip just weeks before UK is planning to recognise statehood of Palestine.
The President Of Israel will travel to London next week for a controversially timed trip amid outcry from Labour MPs who have urged Keir Starmer not to meet with the visiting delegation.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/04/israel-president-visit-london-talks-ministers-isaac-herzog

Glasgow Times: "'LEAVE OUR LAND ALONE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Furious residents have called plans to build houses on a recreation area in East Kilbride "a disgrace".
The pitches and green space at Westwood Hill have been earmarked by South Lanarkshire Council as a potential site for 99 houses.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25440452.fury-plans-build-houses-east-kilbride-pitches

The I Paper: "JUDGEMENT DAY FOR RAYNER - WITH STARMER PREPARED TO SACK DEPUTY PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Richard Vaughan / Jane Merrick / Will Hazell

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested he is ready to sack Angela Rayner if an ethics probe finds against her over underpaid Property Tax – but is facing warnings of a Labour Party Civil War if the Deputy Prime Minister has to go.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/starmer-sack-rayner-civil-war-3900117

Coventry Observer: "STREETLIGHTS BACK ON AFTER SAVINGS MADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Let there be light – streetlights will be back on overnight in Coventry this month.
Coventry City Council has announced all streetlights across the city will be back on throughout the night thanks to energy reduction savings and a fall in electricity prices.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/streetlights-to-go-back-on-in-coventry-after-savings-made

Metro (South Edition): "MIND-MENDING CHEMICALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton

Taking small amounts of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) can keep severe anxiety at bay for weeks - a trial has revealed - with excited experts hailing "a true turning point in the history of psychiaty".

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/04/hopes-microdosing-lsd-can-cure-anxiety-crisis-24076707

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "OMAR VISITS FLOOD-HIT AREAS OF SRINAGAR, BUDGAM; INSPECTS IMPACT OF JHELUM BREACH AT SHALINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah carried out an extensive visit to the flood-affected areas of Srinagar & Budgam districts, reaching interior localities by boat to take stock of the situation following breach in embankment of River Jhelum at Shalina near Lasjan.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/omar-thanks-delhi-haryana-cms-for-flood-relief-support

The Independent: "RAYNER CLINGS ON AS VANDALS TARGET HER SECOND HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

Sir Keir Starmer has refused to back Angela Rayner staying in post until the next General Election in the first sign he could be distancing himself from the Deputy Prime Minister.
Sir Keir Starmer condemns 'appalling' graffiti attack outside Rayner's Hove flat – as the House Of Commons watchdog prepares to give their verdict on whether she broke Ministerial Code.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-keir-starmer-tax-hove-flat-b2820215.html

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "WALKING TO HELP LEE'S LOVED ONES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A twilight walk will take place at Arrow Valley Lake at 19:00 on Thursday 11 September 2025 to raise funds for the family of a Redditch man who lost his brave battle with leukaemia.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/ring-of-light-at-redditchs-arrow-valley-park-to-raise-funds-for-family-after-lee-lost-his-leukaemia-battle

Daily Record: "MSP SENT ME NASTY SEX PICS ON GAY DATING APP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark McGivern

Daily Record can reveal the senior politician used the gay dating app Grindr to connect with Holyrood staff.
The Scottish Parliament faces a new sleaze storm over claims no action was taken after an MSP sent sexual pictures of himself to a young assistant in the Holyrood building.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/parliament-new-sleaze-storm-over-35850728

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "POPE INSISTS ON TWO-STATE SOLUTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Associated Press / Reuters / Agence France-Presse

Pope Leo XIV and his top diplomats told Israel's president that a two-state solution was the "only way out of the war".

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2614167

Daily Star: "WRITING'S ON THE WALL FOR RAYNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Hall

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's property lawyers say they did NOT give her tax advice on her second home and complain of being "scapegoated" – as her home was graffitied.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/politics/writing-wall-angela-rayner-after-35850978

The West Australian (Australia): "LEAD BACK IN THE WATER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso / Matt McKenzie

The drinking water at Perth Children's Hospital was contaminated with lead, as recently as last year, yet the shock test results were kept quiet - until now.
The drinking water had traces of toxic metal in it while staff and patients were kept in dark.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/health/perth-childrens-hospital-drinking-water-contaminated-with-toxic-metal-while-staff-and-patients-kept-in-dark-c-19906360

Financial Times: "LLOYDS WARNS WEAKEST STAFF TO IMPROVE OR FACE THE SACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laith Al-Khalaf

Thousands of staff at Lloyds Banking Group are at risk of losing their jobs as the bank plans to inform its lowest performers they must improve their work or be dismissed.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/0c7e3ea1-7352-4f60-9e1f-6ab5b9f9ab8f

Daily Mail: "NADINE DORRIES QUITS TORIES TO JOIN REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen

Nadine Dorries has sensationally
defected to Reform UK and declared: "The Tory Party is dead".
After months of secret negotiations, the former Conservative Culture Secretary is joining forces with the Reform leader as he plots a path to Downing Street.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15065465

Evesham Observer: "ACTION CALLS OVER SCRAWLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A proliferation of graffiti is 'ruining' Evesham, claims a resident.
RAF veteran, Peter Stewart, who has lived in the town for nearly 50 years, is upset that the residential area around Davies Road is being blighted by tags – the stylised signature of a graffiti writer.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wanted-identity-of-graffiti-tagger-blighting-evesham-street

Daily Express: "'INSULT' NOT TO SACK RAYNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lotti O'Brien

Farmers have declared it will be an "insult" if Angela Rayner is not fired over her tax scandal.
They hit out after she didn't pay enough Stamp Duty on an East Sussex property.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2104324

Bromsgrove Standard: "IMMIGRATION ROW AFTER MP BACKS CALL FOR ACTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A ROW has broken out over immigration between the Bromsgrove MP and a refugee support group.
Bradley Thomas MP publicly backed and signed the Early Day Motion 1142, which expresses grave concern about illegal migrants in the UK and calls for ‘decisive and consistent’ enforcement of immigration laws.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-refugee-support-groups-slams-town-mp-for-backing-deport-all-illegal-migrants-motion

Scottish Daily Mail: "NADINE DORRIES QUITS TORIES TO JOIN REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen

Nadine Dorries has sensationally defected to Reform UK and declared: "The Tory Party is dead".
After months of secret negotiations, the former Conservative Culture Secretary is joining forces with the Reform leader as he plots a path to Downing Street.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15065465

The Guardian Australia (Australia): "TRUMP'S SECOND PRESIDENCY IS 'MOST DANGEROUS PERIOD' SINCE SECOND WORLD WAR, MITCH MCCONNELL SAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Luscombe

Former Senate leader likens administration's fixation with tariffs to isolationist policies of the US in the 1930s.
The world during Donald Trump's second presidency has entered a period of danger with "certain similarities to the 30s", according to Mitch McConnell, the veteran Republican former Senate leader.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/04/trump-dangerous-period-mitch-mcconnell

Daily Mirror: "CRISIS POINT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn / Lizzy Buchan

Angela Rayner's Stamp Duty row has deepened after experts denied claims they gave the Deputy Prime Minister bad tax advice.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-stamp-duty-tax-35845060

Kidderminster Standard: "RAISING AWARENESS AND REMEMBERING LILY-MAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A Kidderminster mum, whose daughter was killed in a car crash at the age of 17, has completed her 20th climb up The Wrekin to mark what would have been Lily-May’s 20th birthday.
Leanne Vaughan walked the Shropshire landmark for the final time in her year-long challenge to honour Lily-May.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-road-safety-campaigner-remembers-lily-may-with-20-walks-for-her-20th-birthday

Morning Star: "MINISTERS MAY BE 'COMPLICIT IN ISRAEL'S WAR CRIMES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Ministers could face prosecution for War Crimes as the Gaza tribunal heard that the Israeli military deliberately mutilated boy's genitals for target practice.
Francesca Albanese - a United Nations specialist - has spoken out, as Gaza tribunal unravels more atrocities in Palestine.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ministers-may-be-complicit-israels-war-crimes

Malvern Observer: "SCHOOL PLANS REMAIN ON TRACK DESPITE CONCERNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A new free school for autistic children in Malvern will still go ahead, despite recent concerns it could be shelved, West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has confirmed.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/plans-for-malvern-autism-school-confirmed-after-funding-fears

The Times: "LAWYERS FOR RAYNER DENY GIVING HER TAX ADVICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford / Geraldine Scott

Sir Keir Starmer has put Angela Rayner on notice that he is prepared to sack her if she has breached the Ministerial Code.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/angela-rayner-judgment-day-stamp-duty-w7cszhz0d

Droitwich Standard: "TAKING UP THE CHALLENGE DESPITE CANCER DIAGNOSIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Richard Guest = a Droitwich man - is set to take on a national cycling challenge for a cancer charity after his friend and himself have both received diagnosis’ in recent years.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-richard-set-to-pedal-for-cancer-charity-after-his-own-diagnosis

The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER'S LAWYER REBUTS HER TAX CLAIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hayley Dixon / Patrick Sawer /Robert Mendick

Angela Rayner's lawyers claim they did not give her tax advice and have been made "scapegoats", The Daily Telegraph can disclose.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/04/rayner-small-family-firm-stamp-duty

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 22 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

21/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 22 August 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Independent: "MIGRATION UK: "HOW THE NUMBERS REALLY ADD UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft / Alicja Hagopian

Record number of Asylum Seeker claims in Labour Party's first year but real progress has been made to slash the backlog.
The number of Asylum Seekers housed in government hotels has risen in the first year under The Labour Party, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to get a grip on the growing number of people making dangerous English Channel crossings.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-migration-asylum-numbers-map-data-b2811621.html

Evesham Observer: "'RED TAPE HOLDING UP GREENWAY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

An 'ambitious and exciting' project to connect Evesham to Stratford through archive travel routes is being held up by bureaucracy, Craig Reeves (Councillor for Harvington and Norton) has said.

Daily Mail: "ALL-TIME HIGH FOR ASYLUM CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

The Labour Party was accused of losing control of Britain's borders as Asylum Seeker claims soared to an all-time high.
A record 111,000 migrants have sought asylum since Keir Starmer won power.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15020521

Malvern Observer: "YOUNG MUSICIANS HAVE PLENTY TO SING ABOUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Children from two Primary Schools in Worcester have realised their dream of releasing their own music after being featured on Smash Hit Songwriting Schools latest Greatest Hits album.

The Guardian: "REVEALED: 83% OF GAZA WAR DEAD ARE CIVILIANS, ISRAELI DATA SUGGESTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Graham-Harrison / Yuval Abraham

Figures from a classified Israeli military intelligence database indicate five out of six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza have been civilians, an extreme rate of slaughter rarely matched in recent decades of warfare.
Figures from classified IDF database listed 8,900 named fighters as dead or probably dead in May, as overall death toll reached 53,000.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/aug/21/revealed-israeli-militarys-own-data-indicates-civilian-death-rate-of-83-in-gaza-war

Glasgow Times: "'WE WILL WALK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

Glasgow district nurses are willing to walk over pay fued.
Glasgow district nurses say they are doing the work of GPs without the additional pay - and they are willing to walk.
They were joined with members of GMB Scotland, Unite, The Royal College Of Nurses, and Unison to rally outside JB Russell House at the Gartnavel Hospital Campus this afternoon while an NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde board meeting took place.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25408136.glasgow-district-nurses-willing-walk-pay-fued

Morning Star: "FAR RIGHT PLANS 20 PROTESTS IN SUMMER OF HATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

At least 20 Far Right protests are planned outside hotels on Friday as fascists seek to repeat last Summer's Race Riots, anti-racist campaigners have warned.
Approximately 20 Far Right protests planned outside hotels housing Asylum Seekers over the weekend.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/dangerous-moment

Kidderminster Standard: "CHARITY RECOGNITION FOR BATTLE ON BLOOD CANCER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The owners of Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster have been recognised by Blood Cancer UK charity after supporting the cause continuously for 20 years.
James Binnian and Wendy Binnian say they have seen what progress in Blood Cancer means.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminsters-bodenham-arboretum-owners-hailed-for-raising-20000-for-blood-cancer-uk

Daily Express: "'WEAK' LABOUR'S 'DAY OF SHAME' ON MIGRANT FIGURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Katie Harris

Record numbers are claiming asylum under The Labour Party yet fewer illegal arrivals are being deported, shocking figures have revealed.
On a "day of shame" for Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party, it also emerged more migrants are living in taxpayer-funded hotels.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2098591

The Bolton News: "RECORD-BREAKING PUPILS ON CLOUD 9"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari / Leah Collins

Schools in Bolton are celebrating a record-breaking GCSE year.
Delighted teenagers are now looking to the future after getting the results they needed.
The success of this year's students is hailed by Bolton City Council.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25407352.gcse-results-day-canon-slade-students-achieve-top-results

The Times: "HOTELS FOR MIGRANTS FACE A WAVE OF PROTESTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlie Parker / Constance Kampfner / Lara Wildenberg / Aubery Allegretti

Asylum Seeker hotels across the country will be hit with a wave of anti-immigration protests.
Dozens of demonstrations were being planned as it emerged 111,000 people had claimed asylum under Keir Starmer's Government.
Anti-racism groups are scrambling to co-ordinate counter protests, warning that towns and cities could experience the worst disorder since the riots last Summer.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/protests-london-this-weekend-3sbtl52sv

Coventry Observer: "POP-UP SHOP OFFERS FREE SCHOOL UNIFORMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Free school uniforms are on offer to struggling families in Coventry.
Clothing Coventry, a charity dedicated to addressing clothing poverty in the city, has opened its summer pop-up shop to help over 1,000 students receive new school uniform ahead of September.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/free-school-uniforms-on-offer-to-struggling-families-in-coventry

Daily Star: "WE'VE BOT NO CHANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Godfather of Artificial Intelligence, Geoffery Hinton, has warned the tech he developed cannot now be stopped and will take over the world.

The West Australian (Australia): "IT'S NOT A HOUSE, IT'S A HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kim MacDonald

A humble family home in Perth's Eastern Suburbs could emerge as one of the greatest property investments of all time.
A stunning $5.95 windfall for family set to reap 1150 per cent profit.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/property/perth-property-stunning-595-windfall-for-family-set-to-reap-1150-per-cent-profit-with-sale-of-humble-home--c-19755148

Daily Mirror: "STRICTLY ROCKED... ALREADY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Janine Yaqoob

Kristian Nairn has quit BBC Strictly Come Dancing a week into rehearsals due to health struggles.
Kristian Nairn has told how quitting BBC Strictly Come Dancing was a major blow, but hopes he may get another crack at the show.
The Game Of Thrones star pulled out just one week into rehearsals, blaming difficulties including stress and grief.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/kristian-nairn-statement-full-strictly-35773437

Bromsgrove Standard: "HOPING TO REINSTATE CHRISTMAS SWITCH-ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The leader of Bromsgrove District Council, Coun Karen May, is calling for an urgent review of the authority's decision to cancel the town's Christmas lights switch-on and says she is determined of finding a way of making it happen.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/update-council-leader-determined-to-get-this-years-bromsgroves-christmas-lights-switch-on-reinstated

Financial Times: "STATE TO TAKE OVER LINCHPIN OF GUPTA'S UK STEEL BUSINESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Smith / Laith Al-Khalaf

The British Government are set to take over a major part of Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel business, after one of the United Kingdom's largest steelworks was declared insolvent in the High Court.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/85eb61e8-641a-4c0c-99ad-383c182ca812

The Chronicle: "PLEASE CAN WE HAVE SOME MOOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Helen Dalby

Newcastle has embraced the Come Together festival on the Town Moor with another night still to go.
The Chronicle has watched with excitement over the past couple of weeks as a huge stage and festival village were built on the Town Moor and the final preparations completed for Newcastle's first outdoor Music Festival in a long while.

FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/come-together-newcastle-city-needs-32321936

Droitwich Standard: "NO JAIL FOR MAN DESPITE INDECENT SHOTS OF CHILDREN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A Droitwich man has avoided jail despite being convicted of a string of offences relating to making indecent images of children and possessing extreme animal pornography.
Kirt Tabberer, 35, of Little Hill, Droitwich will be on electronic tag for three months.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-man-avoids-jail-despite-extensive-convictions-for-possession-of-indecent-images

Lancashire Telegraph: "'I FEEL COMPLETELY LOST WITHOUT HER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad / Sarah McGee

An Inquest has opened into the death of Madia Kauser, a mother from Blackburn, who was killed by a falling tree branch at Witton Park.
The 32-year-old, and mother of two, died at the scene after Emergency Services couldn't revive her.
Madia's husband, Wasim Khan, described his late wife, as: "the most beautiful woman in the world", and added that he feels 'completely lost' without her.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25403451.witness-appeal-blackburn-woman-dies-witton-park

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "NEW PERFORMANCE HUB WILL BE 'CULTURAL BOOST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A campaign has been launched to raise £150,000 to fund a new community and live performance hub in the former Farmfoods building in the Kingfisher Centre.
‘The Cave’ will be aimed at supporting cultural provision in Redditch and further afield by providing a permanent professional performance, recording and rehearsal space.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/the-cave-crowdfunder-launched-for-new-performance-hub-for-redditch-to-boost-towns-cultural-offering

That's all the papers.
News In Brief follows.

NEWS IN BRIEF: Friday 22 August 2025

UK Migration Crisis Escalates

Record 111,000 asylum claims in Labour's first year, with increased hotel use and fewer deportations spark border control criticism. Anti-immigration protests planned at Asylum Seeker hotels this weekend, with anti-racism counter-demonstrations amid fears of riots like last Summer. (The Independent / Daily Mail / Daily Express / The Times)
Evesham Greenway Project Stalled

Bureaucracy delays an ambitious plan to connect Evesham and Stratford via historic travel routes, described as 'exciting' by Councillor Craig Reeves. (Evesham Observer)
Worcester Pupils Hit the Charts

Children from two Worcester Primary Schools feature on Smash Hit Songwriting Schools' Greatest Hits album, fulfilling their dream of releasing music. (Malvern Observer)
Gaza Civilian Toll Revealed

Israeli data indicates 83% of Gaza war deaths are civilians, with 8,900 fighters dead against a 53,000 total toll by May, a rare high civilian casualty rate. (The Guardian)
Glasgow Nurses Threaten Walkout

District nurses, backed by unions like GMB Scotland, Unite, RCN, and Unison, rally over pay disputes, claiming GP-level work without fair pay, threatening to strike. (Glasgow Times)
Far-Right Protests Loom

Anti-racist groups warn of 20 far-right protests outside asylum seeker hotels this Friday, aiming to repeat last summer's race riots. (Morning Star)
Kidderminster Arboretum Honoured

Bodenham Arboretum owners James and Wendy Binnian recognised by Blood Cancer UK for 20 years of support, highlighting treatment progress. (Kidderminster Standard)
Bolton GCSE Success

Bolton schools celebrate a record-breaking GCSE year, with pupils securing results for bright futures, praised by the city council. (The Bolton News)
AI Warning from Pioneer

Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer, warns the unstoppable technology he developed will dominate the world, leaving humanity powerless to halt it. (Daily Star)
Perth Property Windfall

A Perth family home is set for a 1,150% profit at $5.95 million, potentially one of Australia’s greatest property investments. (The West Australian)
BBC Strictly Come Dancing Setback

Game Of Thrones star Kristian Nairn quits BBC Strictly Come Dancing after one week of rehearsals due to health issues, including stress and grief, but hopes for a future chance. (Daily Mirror)
Bromsgrove Christmas Lights Push

Council leader Karen May seeks to reverse the cancellation of Bromsgrove's Christmas lights switch-on, determined to make it happen. (Bromsgrove Standard)
UK Steel Nationalisation

The government will take over a key part of Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel after one of Britain's largest steelworks was declared insolvent. (Financial Times)
Newcastle Festival Thrives

Newcastle's Come Together festival on the Town Moor gains local enthusiasm, with excitement for the final night of the city's first major outdoor music event in years. (The Chronicle)
Droitwich Man Avoids Prison

Kirt Tabberer, 35, from Droitwich, escapes jail for offences involving indecent images of children and extreme animal pornography, receiving a three-month Electronic Tag. (Droitwich Standard)
Blackburn Mother's Tragic Death

Inquest opens into the death of Madia Kauser, 32, killed by a falling tree branch at Witton Park; her husband Wasim Khan describes her as 'the most beautiful woman in the world' and feels 'completely lost'. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Redditch Performance Hub Campaign

A £150,000 campaign aims to transform Redditch's former Farmfoods building into 'The Cave', a community hub for performances, recordings, and rehearsals. (Redditch & Alcester Standard)
Coventry Uniform Giveaway

Charity Clothing Coventry's summer pop-up shop provides free school uniforms to over 1,000 families, easing clothing poverty ahead of the new term. (Coventry Observer)

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

14/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 15 August 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 United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Metro (South Edition): "COST OF FAT JABS TO TRIPLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden

The manufacturers of a new weight-loss drug recently rolled out by the NHS are upping their prices by 170%.
Eli Lilly is increasing the price of Mounjaro, which is also used to treat type 2 diabetes, in the UK from September.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/08/14/cost-mounjaro-weight-loss-drug-go-170-uk-within-weeks-23914217

Evesham Observer: "'DECADE OF WORK AND INVESTMENT DESTROYED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A suspected Arson Attack last weekend has ripped through an Industrial Estate destroying businesses and acres of farmland in Bretforton.
The blaze happened on Weston Road.
Emergency Services from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were supported by Warwickshire and Gloucestershire Fire Service.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/87020

Daily Express: "OUR VJ DAY HEROES 'GAVE US MORE THAN FREEDOM... THEY LEFT US THE EXAMPLE OF HOW IT CAN AND MUST BE PROTECTED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson / Giles Sheldrick

King Charles will pay a deeply personal tribute to those who continued to serve as Europe celebrated the end of the Second World War.
King Charles will say "forgotten" VJ Day warriors showed the world how freedom “can and must be protected”. The monarch will pay a deeply personal tribute to those who continued to serve as Europe celebrated the end of the Second World War.

FULL REPORT: http://Express.co.uk/news/royal/2095437

Daily Express (Sport): "ABUSE WILL STOP STARS TAKING PENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Sports charity organisation, Kick It Out, fear black players will think twice about stepping up to the spot after Mathys Tel became the latest star to be subjected to racial abuse.
Tel and his Tottenham Hotspur teammate Micky Van De Ven missed penalties in the UEFA Super Cup defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.

Glasgow Times: "WOMAN CAUSED EVACUATION OVER BLOW UP THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

A woman threatened to blow up her house with oxygen tanks while she sang Sophie Ellis Bextor's hit Murder On The Dancefloor.
Laura Russell, 47, claimed she would ignite the 12 cylinders with a lighter at the property in Glasgow's Baillieston on Friday 6 June 2025.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25390485.glasgow-woman-caused-evacuation-blow-house-threat

The Independent: "THE HUG THAT TELLS TRUMP: WE'VE GOT ZELENSKY'S BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Sam Kiley / Holly Evans

Donald Trump has said that Vladimir Putin is "not going to mess around with me", ahead of his crunch meeting with the Russian leader in Alaska.
During a Press Conference at The White House, the President of the United States also floated the idea that European leaders could be invited to participate in a second meeting, which would include Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/trump-putin-summit-alaska-ukraine-russia-zelensky-live-b2807467.html

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "LATEST BOOK TELLS OF TOWN'S WAR GENERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Redditch author releases book to honour those who died in the Second World War.
An author and ex-detective from Redditch has put pen to paper to honour the men who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Second World War.
Tony Aston grew up in the town and attended Redditch County High School – now Trinity High School – in the mid to late 1960s.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-author-releases-book-to-honour-those-who-died-in-the-second-world-war

Daily Star: "HOW DARE ROO, TOM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Wayne Rooney has bitten back at National Football League (NFL) hero Tom Brady after the Birmingham City owner slated his "work ethic" in a television programme.

Daily Star (Sport): "CROWN DUELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McKenna

Arne Slot believes winning the Premier League will be tougher than ever this season as Liverpool Football Club prepare to kick off their title
defence.

The West Australian (Australia): "FROM THE RIVER TO THE ALP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul

Anthony Albanese has rejected claims he has emblodened terrorists with his recognition of a Palestinian statehood.
Hamas praise nothing but proaganda, says Australian Prime Minister, insisting the terror group actually hates his plan.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/opinion/michaelia-cash-anthony-albaneses-palestinian-statehood-push-is-a-reward-for-terror-c-19683036

The Oxford Mail: "GREEN LIGHT FOR STADIUM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Rice

Oxford United's proposals for a new stadium have been granted planning permission following a lengthy council meeting.
The application for a 16,000-capacity ground at The Triangle, south of Kidlington Roundabout, was discussed by Cherwell District Council's planning committee.

FULL REPORT: OxfordMail.co.uk/sport/25391597.oxford-united-given-planning-approval-new-stadium

The National: "ONE-FIFTH OF WEALTH IN HANDS OF RICHEST 2%"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Jackson

The wealthiest households in Scotland have on average £1.7 million in total wealth, while in comparison the least wealthy had just £7600, a new report has revealed.
With the figures showing the wealthiest 2% of households have almost a fifth (18%) of wealth in the North of Britain, campaigners said the data highlighted "the vast scale of unfairness in Scotland today".

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25391546.top-2-percent-households-fifth-wealth-scotland

Morning Star: "'IT'S TIME TO END RACKET OF RAIL OUTSOURCING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) held a mass meeting in Manchester as part of their national campaign to end outsourcing on Britain's railways.
The meeting heard from Eddie Dempsey (RMT's General Secretary), Steve Shaw (Regional Organiser), Salford Labour MP Rebecca Long Bailey (MP for Salford and member of The Labour Party) and Jay McKenna (Trades Union Congress Secretary).

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/outsourcing-our-railways-racket

Morning Star (Sport): "SPURS HIT OUT AT 'COWARDS' AFTER TEL RACIALLY ABUSED"

Anti discrimination charity Kick It Out says players may think twice about taking penalties in future after Tottenham Hotspur's Mathys Tel received racial online abuse.
Sarcelles, France's Mathys Tel is the latest player to be targeted on Social Media after he missed a spot kick in Wednesday night’s UEFA Super Cup penalty shoot-out defeat to Paris St. Germain.

FULL REPORT: http://MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/spurs-hit-out-cowards-after-tel-faces-racist-abuse-online

Eastern Eye: "US TARIFF THREAT HITS INDIA TRADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pramod Thomas

India faces severe economic challenges following the United States' decision to raise tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent.
This increase - set to take effect on Wednesday 27 August 2025 - is a response to India's continued purchase of Russian oil amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/india-us-tariff-job-loss

Malvern Observer: "MUSIC AND FAMILY FUN AS CROWDS FLOCK TO SHOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Thousands of visitors flocked to Pitchfork to enjoy a day of community celebration, live entertainment, and activities at The Worcester Show.

Financial Times: "RELIEF FOR REEVES AS NON-DOM TAX RETURNS QUELL FEARS OF MASS EXODUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Emma Agyemang / Sam Fleming / Josh Spero

Vindication for revenue raising reform.
One in four expected to leave.
Numbers in line with forecast.
Feara of a non dom mass exodus from the United Kingdom have been allayed by initial tax data that suggest the numbers leaving are in line - or even below - official forecasts.
Tax data allays fears of non-dom exodus from UK.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/14420f4a-06e0-40f6-b5b1-c4e0a36565f0

Kidderminster Standard: "YOUTH GROUP'S SHOCK AS MINIBUS IS STOLEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Thieves stole a Kidderminster Youth Club's minibus as the group was putting on its popular and packed summer programme.
Two raiders targeted the KDYT (Kidderminster and District Youth Trust) premises.
The pair broke into the vehicle which was parked on the Youth Club car park on Bromsgrove Street.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-youth-group-appeals-for-help-after-minibus-is-stolen-during-its-busy-summer-activities-programme

Daily Record: "STURGEON I FAILED POOR KIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall

Nicola Sturgeon has admitted she failed after vowing to close the rich/poor gulf in exams success.
The former First Minister Of Scotland has claimed the introduction of the baby box in Scotland will help reduce the poverty-related attainment gap.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-claims-baby-box-35731761

Coventry Observer: "CHILDREN'S HOME BLASTED OVER 'SERIOUS FAILURES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A city home for children who have experienced trauma has been slammed by inspectors for 'serious and widespread failures' - including an incident where two children were sexually abused when they went out nightclubbing. The home run by Dimensions Care has been rated 'inadequate' by OfSted.

Daily Mail: "FAT JAB PRICE SOARS AFTER TRUMP THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller

The cost of 'King Kong' fat jab Mounjaro will almost triple in Britain after Donald Trump sparked a global drugs price war.
Manufacturer Lilly has announced plans to hike the amount it charges private providers in the UK to bring it into line with 'other developed countries'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15000053

Droitwich Standard: "BATTLING TO SAVE PARTS OF SPA'S HISTORIC HOTEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Key elements of the original former Raven Hotel can be saved, according to Historic England who visited the site after the devastating fire which destroyed the building.
The blaze ripped through the centuries-old structure with fire crews spending hours overnight and into the next morning to extinguish the flames.
Two teenage girls, aged 13 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of arson and have since been released on bail.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/raven-hotel-latest-elements-of-the-building-can-be-saved-say-historic-england

Scottish Daily Mail: "MOD ADMITS NO NUCLEAR INCIDENT AT SCOTTISH SUB BASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Howarth

Ministers are under pressure to reveal the nature of a 'serious incident' that occurred at the Faslane Nuclear Submarine Base.
A serious nuclear incident took place at Britain's Trident submarine base in Scotland earlier this year, it has emerged.
There was a Category A event at HMNB Clyde on Gare Loch in Faslane between January and April.
Fears over 'serious nuclear incident' at Faslane naval base where Britain's Trident submarines are kept.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15000451

The Daily Telegraph: "'THE WEST MUST NOT BE COWED BY PUTIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer / Dominic Nicholls

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says NATO allies must be 'assertive' and cautions against submitting to Moscow's peace demands.
The West must not be cowed by Vladimir Putin, the head of Britain's Armed Forces has warned ahead of Donald Trump’s high-stakes meeting with the President of Russia.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/14/west-must-not-be-cowed-by-putin-warns-tony-radakin

Edinburgh Evening News: "FAN DIES HOURS BEFORE GIG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn

An Oasis fan who travelled from his hometown in Italy to see the band play at Murrayfield died in his hotel room just hours before the show.
Alessandro Croce tragically died on Saturday after falling unwell before the second of three sold-out Oasis shows at the home of Scottish Rugby.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/oasis-fan-dies-in-edinburgh-hotel-room-aged-30-just-hours-before-going-to-see-his-heroes-at-murrayfield-5272413

Bromsgrove Standard: "FACING JAIL FOR HIS ROLE IN £700 CRIME SPREE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A Bromsgrove man has been convicted for his part in a series of gang raids on cash machines at banks and shops across the country.
Noel Reilly, aged 46, of Appletrees Crescent, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle, handle stolen goods and possess criminal property.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-man-facing-jail-for-his-part-in-brazen-700000-cashpoint-raids-across-the-country

The Scotsman: "SCHOOL TRANS TOILET ADVICE IS NOT LAWFUL, SAYS COUNCIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Edinburgh Evening Council have become the first local authority to describe government guidance on single sex spaces as unlawful.
Following Supreme Court judgement.

The Times: "TRUMP EYES ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR PUTIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Charter / George Grylls

President Donald Trump raised the possibility of offering President Vladimir Putin "economic insentives".
The US president said it was a victory that his Russian counterpart was coming to Alaska, but a potential later meeting with Zelenskyy would be 'more important'.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/us/american-politics/article/trump-putin-summit-economic-incentives-8h0vgnnt5

That's all the papers.
News In Brief follows.

NEWS IN BRIEF: Friday 15 August 2025

Weight-Loss Drug Price Surge

The cost of the NHS-approved obesity jab Mounjaro is set to nearly triple in the UK from September 2025, with manufacturer Eli Lilly increasing prices by 170% to align with other developed nations. This follows US President Donald Trump's threats sparking a global drugs pricing row. (Metro, Daily Mail)
Arson Devastates Industrial Estate

A suspected Arson Attack destroyed businesses and farmland at Weston Road Industrial Estate in Bretforton, near Evesham. Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester, supported by Warwickshire and Gloucestershire services, battled the blaze last weekend. (Evesham Observer)
Racial Abuse Deters Penalty Takers

Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out warns that black footballers may hesitate to take penalties after Tottenham's Mathys Tel faced online racial abuse following a missed spot-kick in the UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Teammate Micky van de Ven also missed. (Daily Express / Morning Star Sport)
King's Tribute to VJ Day Heroes

King Charles will honour the "forgotten" warriors of Victory over Japan Day, emphasising how they exemplified protecting freedom, in a personal tribute as Europe marked WWII's end. Meanwhile, Redditch author Tony Aston has released a book commemorating the town's WWII fallen. (Daily Express / The Redditch & Alcester Standard)
Woman's Explosive Threat Causes Evacuation

Laura Russell, 47, threatened to detonate 12 oxygen cylinders with a lighter at her Glasgow home while singing "Murder On The Dancefloor", prompting an evacuation on 6 June 2025. (Glasgow Times)
Trump-Putin Summit Looms

US President Donald Trump vowed Vladimir Putin "won't mess around with me" ahead of their Alaska meeting, floating economic incentives for Russia and a potential follow-up involving Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. UK's defence chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin urged NATO not to be cowed by Moscow. (The Independent, The Daily Telegraph, The Times)
Rooney Claps Back At Brady

Wayne Rooney hit out at NFL legend Tom Brady after the Birmingham City owner criticised his work ethic on TV. (Daily Star)

Albanese Defends Palestine Recognition

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dismissed claims his recognition of Palestinian statehood emboldens terrorists, calling Hamas praise mere propaganda and insisting the group opposes his plan. (The West Australian)
Oxford United Stadium Approved

Cherwell District Council has granted planning permission for Oxford United's new 16,000-capacity stadium at The Triangle near Kidlington. (The Oxford Mail)
Scotland's Wealth Gap Exposed

A report reveals Scotland's richest 2% hold 18% of total wealth, with top households averaging £1.7 million versus £7,600 for the poorest. Campaigners decry the "vast unfairness". Separately, ex-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted failing to close the poverty-related exam attainment gap, citing initiatives like the baby box. (The National / Daily Record)
Rail Union Demands End to Outsourcing

The RMT union rallied in Manchester to campaign against rail outsourcing, with speeches from general secretary Eddie Dempsey, regional organiser Steve Shaw, Labour MP Rebecca Long-Bailey, and TUC's Jay McKenna. (Morning Star)
US Tariffs Hammer India

India braces for economic fallout as US tariffs on its goods rise to 50% from 27 August 2025, retaliating against Delhi's Russian oil purchases amid the Ukraine war. (Eastern Eye)
Worcester Show Draws Crowds

Thousands enjoyed music, family fun, and community activities at the Worcester Show in Pitchfork. (Malvern Observer)
Non-Dom Tax Reforms Hold Firm

Initial UK tax data shows non-dom departures align with or below forecasts, with one in four expected to leave, easing fears of a mass exodus and vindicating Chancellor Rachel Reeves' revenue-raising changes. (Financial Times)
Premier League Title Race Intensifies

Liverpool Football Club's General Manager Arne Slot predicts the toughest-ever Premier League season as his side defends their crown. (Daily Star)
Youth Club Minibus Stolen

Thieves raided Kidderminster and District Youth Trust, stealing their minibus during a busy summer programme on Bromsgrove Street. (Kidderminster Standard)
Children's Home Rated Inadequate

A Coventry trauma care home run by Dimensions Care has been condemned by Ofsted for "serious failures", including an incident where two children suffered sexual abuse after unsupervised nightclubbing. (Coventry Observer)
Historic Hotel Fire Probe

Historic England believes key parts of Droitwich Spa's fire-ravaged Raven Hotel can be salvaged. Two teenage girls, 13 and 14, were arrested on arson suspicion and bailed. (Droitwich Standard)
Nuclear Incident at Faslane Denied

The MOD insists no nuclear event occurred at Scotland's Trident base despite a "Category A" incident between January and April 2025, amid calls for transparency. (Scottish Daily Mail)
Oasis Fan's Tragic Death

Italian fan Alessandro Croce died in his Edinburgh hotel hours before Oasis's Murrayfield gig, after falling ill ahead of the sold-out show. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Gang Member Faces Jail

Bromsgrove's Noel Reilly, 46, pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a £700,000 nationwide cash machine burglary spree. (Bromsgrove Standard)
Trans Toilet Guidance Deemed Unlawful

Edinburgh City Council has declared Scottish Government advice on single-sex school spaces unlawful, following a Supreme Court ruling. (The Scotsman)
Swift's Bold Image Overhaul

Taylor Swift unveiled a raunchy new look, sparking widespread coverage. (Daily Mail / Scottish Daily Mail / Daily Star / Daily Record / Metro)
Boys Top A-Levels for First Time

Boys achieved higher top A-level grades than girls since 2018, as results day highlights ongoing trends. (The Independent / The Scotsman / Oxford Mail / The Daily Telegraph / Morning Star)
VJ Day Heroes Honoured

80th anniversary commemorates WWII's end in the East, with tributes to veterans' sacrifices. (Daily Express / The Daily Telegraph / The Scotsman / The Redditch & Alcester Standard)
AI Tackles Superbugs

New antibiotics created using AI to combat resistant bacteria. (The Times)
Farage Urged On Reform Peers

Pressure mounts for Nigel Farage to name first Reform UK lords. (The Times)
Flag Ban Sparks Outrage

Council safety campaign targets St. George flags, prompting backlash. (The Daily Telegraph)
Prostate Cancer Lifelines

Survivors gain 'extra time' through advances in treatment. (The Daily Telegraph)
Israeli Building On Disputed Land

Plans advance to develop over potential Palestinian State territory. (The Daily Telegraph)
Scottish Migration Fuels Population Boost

Population hits record due to inward migration. (The Scotsman)
Sturgeon Book Launch Abuse

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon 'vilified and abused' at Edinburgh event for her memoir. (The Scotsman)
Commonwealth Untold War Stories

Untold stories of valour from Commonwealth forces highlighted. (Eastern Eye)
Indian Media Meets Netanyahu

Journalists discuss alliances with Israeli leader. (Eastern Eye)
Morecambe FC Sold

Agreement finalised for the League Two club's sale. (Morning Star)

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

24/7/2025

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Daily Telegraph: "FARMERS CLOSE AT RECORD RATE AFTER IHT RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tim Wallace

A record number of farms were forced to close for good this year after Rachel Reeves' Inheritance Tax raid made the future of thousands of rural businesses unviable.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/07/24/record-number-of-farms-shut-in-wake-of-inheritance-tax-raid

Coventry Observer: "CITY CHOSEN TO TRIAL NEW BACK-TO-WORK STRATEGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A groundbreaking move to reduce pressure on GPs and help local people back to work will be trialled in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Daily Star: "INCREDIBLE HULK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died aged 71 after suffering a "Cardiac Arrest".
The flamboyant WWE brawler was found dead in his Florida mansionn.
He had been plagued with health problems in recent years.

The Yorkshire Post: "FEARS OF A 'LOST LEARNING' GENERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The COVID-19 Pandemic is still casting a long shadow over millions of children and creating a generation lost to learning.

The National: "CONVICTED US FELON TO ARRIVE IN SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James L. Walker

Flight restrictions have given an indication of when Donald Trump will arrive in Scotland.
Air Traffic Control provider NATS have revealed a number of flying restrictions across the North of Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25339736.timings-donald-trump-visit-scotland-revealed

Lancashire Telegraph: "PAEDO USES VAPES TO GROOM VICTIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Paedophile, Joseph Chapman from Colne, who groomed children as young as 13 with vapes before engaging in Sexual Activity has been jailed for more than a decade.

Daily Mail: "I WON'T CAVE IN TO MILITANT DOCTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller

Wes Streeting took aim at the leaders of today's striking doctors whose five-day walkout is set to inflict 'untold misery' on patients.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14930035

Edinburgh Evening News: "RETAIL CRIME CRACKDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn

More than 40 people have been arrested in connection with retail crime offences in Edinburgh during the first three months of the Retail Crime Taskforce.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/crime/more-than-40-edinburgh-arrests-in-three-months-of-retail-crime-taskforce-with-several-banned-from-city-centre-5235087

The Independent: "NEITHER DEAD NOR ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bel Trew / Alex Croft

Starving Palestinians have described the unfolding horror in Gaza as catastrophic levels of hunger forces them to risk death for aid and trade their personal gold for flour.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/palestinians-gaza-israel-hunger-gaza-starvation-b2794614.html

Droitwich Standard: "EMILIA STRIKES GOLD FOR GB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Emelia Hughes who honed her craft in Droitwich has struck gold for Great Britain in her very first senior appearance at an international archery tournament.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-archer-lands-bullseye-at-first-senior-international-tournament

Financial Times: "TESLA SHARES TUMBLE AFTER MUSK WARNS TRUMP'S ANTI-EV AGENDA WILL HIT PROFIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stephen Morris / Zehra Munir / Joe Miller

Stock dives 37% since December.
Lucrative emissions trade ends.
US President backs carmaker.
Tesla shares fell sharply after the company warned of a "rough" ride from Donald Trump's policies.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/f6a0d9b2-f697-4132-bfe8-f7e688055cee

Bromsgrove Standard: "LEE'S LOSS LEAVES FAMILY DEVASTATED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Heartbroken family members of a Lee Baker who was killed in Rednal have paid tribute to their 'loving son, father, brother and nephew'.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-to-lee-pour-in-after-alleged-murder-in-rednal

Morning Star: "NEW LEFT PARTY 'TO CHALLENGE A RIGGED SYSTEM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana had reaffirmed their intention to launch a new Political Party of the socialist left to challenge a system rigged against working people.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/new-kind-political-party

Evesham Observer: "ANTI-SOCIAL NIGHTMARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Ongoing Anti Social Behaviour and drug-related activity along the riverside parks in Evesham has residents fearful for their lives.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/appeal-following-anti-social-behaviour-following-attack-on-swan-and-duck

Daily Express: "DOCTORS' 5-DAY STRIKE IS A 'THREAT TO LIVES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Hanna Geissler

Striking doctors were accused of threatening patients' lives as they start a five-day walk-out over pay.
Shadow Health Secretary Stuart Andrew has blasted the Industrial Action.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/comment/expresscomment/2086499/striking-doctors-labour-bma

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "LONG JAIL TERM FOR MAN WHO KILLED EX PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Chris Hemming who killed his ex-partner Cheryl Mckenna to death in a brutal attack at their home in Redditch has pled guilty to her murder.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/man-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-ex-partner-in-redditch

The I Paper: "UK READY TO RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATE IN PEACE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald MacIntyre

Recognising the state of Palestine is now the only option for the United Kingdom.
If not now, when?

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/opinion/recognising-the-state-of-palestine-is-now-the-only-option-for-the-uk-3821666

Malvern Observer: "ACTION URGED ON MENACE OF DANGEROUS DRIVERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Frustrated councillors are calling for Warndon Villages to be included in a clampdown on speeding and car racing.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/calls-for-warndon-villages-to-be-included-in-clampdown-on-speeding

The Scotsman: "SCOTLAND 'WILL BE HEARD' ON TRUMP VISIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maryn McLaughlin

Scotland will have "a platform to make its voice heard on the issues that matter" during Donald Trump's high profile visit to the North of Britain.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/donald-trump-will-get-warm-welcome-from-uk-government-in-scotland-says-minister-5239791

The Bolton News: "HEALTH CHIEFS' PLAN FOR DOCTORS STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

Health bosses have released advice on the best ways residents can access Healthcare Services during the Doctors Strike.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/national/25330907.nhs-england-approach-doctors-strike-seriously-risky-bma-warns

Kidderminster Standard: "BRIDGE SET TO LIGHT THE WAY WITH NEW LANTERNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The lights on the historic and iconic Stourport Bridge will shine once again, now that a full set of beautifully crafted heritage lanterns.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/set-to-shine-again-lanterns-on-the-historic-stourport-bridge-are-set-to-be-replaced

Scottish Daily Mail: "'WE CAN'T WAIT TO BE BACK IN SCOTLAND!'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Donald Trump's family have spoken of their pride and excitement over his return to Scotland, hours before Air Force One is due to land.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/donald_trump/index.html

Metro's front page from their South Edition is too heavily biased to comment on.

And that was the very last Informing Britain Press Preview from me as a thirtysomething-year-old.

I'll see you in my next decade.

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

17/7/2025

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Financial Times: "REEVES UNDER FIRE AS BRITAIN SHEDS JOBS FOR A FIFTH MONTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Delphine Strauss

Payroll employment in the UK fell for the fifth month in a row in June and wage growth slowed.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/18fae11a-fdf1-4cbe-bc5c-7d9b291f8a3f

Evesham Observer: "'WE MUST INVEST MORE ENERGY INTO SITE PLAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A Vale Parish Councillor is calling for a rethink on proposals to build a large-scale housing development in Throckmorton.

Metro (South Edition): "STARMER'S NEW GENERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Young people aged 16 and 17 will be allowed to vote in the next General Election as Keir Starmer promises to "modernise our democracy".

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/17/voting-age-lowered-age-16-next-general-election-23684526

Eastern Eye: "'ENGINES LOST FUEL MID-AIR'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vivek Mishra

The probe into last month's crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad is far from over and it is unwise to jump to conclusions.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/air-india-crash-probe

The I Paper: "UK GIVES THE VOTE TO TEENS AGED 16 - WITH REFORM AND CORBYN LIKELY TO BENEFIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Chloe Chaplain

Nigel Farage is to step up efforts to win over young people after the Government gave the go-ahead for 16 and 17-year-olds to have the vote.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/farage-corbynt-winners-votes-16-17-year-olds-3812157

Glasgow Times: "£14K OF NHS LAPTOPS CONTAINING PATIENT INFORMATION STOLEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Whistleblower: Management is putting blame on staff instead of fixing the problem.
A whistleblower has reported that £14,000 worth of NHS laptops containing sensitive patient information were stolen, and that management is blaming staff instead of addressing the underlying security issues.

Daily Mail: "POLICE TO USE FACIAL RECOGNITION CAMERAS AT NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Facial Recognition cameras will be used at this year's Notting Hill Carnival for the first time in an unprecedented crackdown on violence.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-14916619

Kidderminster Standard: "APPEAL TO FIND A NEW HOME FOR VITAL CHARITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A charity which serves the people of Wyre Forest has launched an appeal to find a new base after having to leave its current home in Kidderminster.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminsters-simply-limitless-charity-launches-appeal-to-find-new-home-after-being-told-to-move

The Daily Telegraph: "VOTES AT 16 AS STARMER PANICS OVER REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Jack Maidment / Amy Gibbons

Sir Keir Starmer has accelerated plans to lower the voting age to 16 in all UK General Elections after a surge in the popularity of Reform Party.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/17/starmer-rushes-through-votes-for-16-year-olds-fight-reform

The Bolton News: "'IDEAL' ARRIVAL TO BOOST TOWN SHOPPING DRAW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

The opening of a major new store in the heart of Bolton will be a much-needed boost to the Town Centre economy.
Ideal Home & Food Hall will open at former Wilko and PoundLand in Deansgate.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25313018.ideal-home-food-hall-set-open-deansgate-bolton

The Scotsman: "SCOTLAND WILL BE AT HEART OF 'GREAT AI LEAP'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

AI to unlock 'billions of pounds of investment and thousands of new jobs' in Scotland.
Scotland to be epicentre of 'next great industrial leap', UK Government says, as AI Growth Zone confirmed.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/scotland-ai-growth-zone-supercomputer-5230220

Droitwich Standard: "BOYS IN BLUE DROP BY TO MAKE JEAN'S SPECIAL DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A Droitwich resident Jean Mulcaster's birthday wish has came true this week when the retired for West Mercia Police officer got the chance to be an officer again for the day.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/dream-come-true-for-droitwichs-jean-who-relived-a-day-in-her-previous-life-as-a-police-officer

Morning Star: "UNEMPLOYMENT UP AND WAGES SLOW IN BLOW FOR REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Rising unemployment and slowing wage rises are hitting workers as The Labour Party struggle with their economic strategy.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unemployment-hits-four-year-high-earnings-stagnate

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "CLAIMS ARE MADE OVER SEND PROVISION FUNDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A row has broken out between former County Councillor Emma Marshall and Councillor Steven Foster regarding the SEND provision in Worcestershire.

The Times: "AFGHAN DATA LEAK NAMED BRITISH SPIES AND SOLDIERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown

The Times has analysed the data which is also understood to have revealed the whereabouts of Afghans seeking sanctuary in the UK.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/injunction-government-afghan-data-leak-npsdns3pg

Coventry Observer: "REACHING UP TO THE HEAVENS TO HELP RAISE FOOD CHARITY CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lola Griffin

Daredevil fundraisers are preparing to abseil 90 feet down Coventry Cathedral for Feed The Hungry UK and Coventry Foodbank.

Daily Record: "YOUR EX HAS £100K FOR A HITMAN TO TAKE YOU OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Iona Young

Pub landlady Audrey Hunter was tipped off about her husband's threat to have her killed during a stormy divorce.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/pub-landlord-told-punters-wanted-35574266

Lancashire Telegraph: "SHOCK AS CHILD HIT BY CAR ON ROAD CROSSING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A spokesperson from Al Islah Girls High School (AIGHS) in Audley Range, Blackburn has said staff are saddened by a pupil being hit by a car on a Zebra Crossing.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25321388.child-zebra-crossing-next-school-struck-car

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW BAN POLICE FROM JOINING MARCHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant

Police in Scotland should be banned from taking part in Pride marches while on duty following a landmark High Court ruling, rank-and-file officers said last night.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14916363

Bromsgrove Standard: "TOWN ROADWORKS ARE IMPACTING BUS ROUTES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Gordon

A bus company terminating late running services is urging passengers to get in touch so they can be offered assistance.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/operator-offers-help-as-roadworks-impact-bromsgrove-bus-services

The Independent: "NOW MI6 SPIES AND SAS ARE EXPOSED BY MOD DATA BREACH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft

British spies and Special Forces soldiers were among the tens of thousands of people potentially put at risk by the catastrophic Afghan data leak, The Independent understands.

FULL REPORT: http://Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/afghan-data-leak-john-healey-special-forces-b2790980.html

Malvern Observer: "NINE JAILED FOR PARTS IN DRUG DEALING OPERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Nine people involved in operating a drugs network from Luton to Worcester have been jailed.
The organised crime group ran the 'Nico' line, facilitating the supply of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin into Worcester.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/nine-people-jailed-for-operating-a-drugs-network-from-luton-to-worcester

The Guardian: "DIANE ABBOTT SUSPENDED BY LABOUR FOR SECOND TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Aletha Adu / Eleni Courea

Diane Abbott has been suspended from The Labour Party for a second time after saying she did not regret her past remarks on racism, as Keir Starmer once again attempted to reassert his grip over his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: http://TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/17/labour-suspends-diane-abbott-for-second-time-over-racism-comments

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

10/7/2025

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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

That's all the papers.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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