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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 10 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

9/7/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 10 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Lancashire Telegraph: "SAFEGUARDING SHORTCOMINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Blackburn Cathedral have been told "urgent" improvements are needed following a safeguarding audit report.

Wokingham Today: "HELP FOR ASYLUM ACCOMMODATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Asylum Seekers not in competition with locals for Council Housing, says Council leader.

The Yorkshire Post: "VICTIMS STILL SUFFER AS PAYOUTS DELAYED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The compensation scheme for the Infected Blood Scandal has "perpetuated" the harm of victims with key decisions made "behind closed doors".

Financial Times: "US TECH BOOM PROPELS AI CHIPMAKER NVIDIA TO BECOME FIRST $4TN COMPANY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tim Bradshaw

Nvidia has become the first company to hit a $4TN market capitalisation in the Wall Street technology markets.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/23e2518b-db26-4091-888e-01438f3c89eb

The Messenger: "RESIDENTS COMPLAIN OF 'INVASION OF FLIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Residents and businesses in the Davyhulme area of Urmston are suffering from an invasion of flies.
Multiple posts from people on the Wimpey Housing Estate and the Barton Road Retail Park have appeared on the Social Media site Facebook.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25287628.invasion-fungus-gnats-plaguing-urmston-residents

Daily Express: "FURY AT JUNIOR DOCTORS' STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Steph Spyro

Sir Keir Starmer was branded "weak" with doctors as they plan to strike again this month.
200,000 hospital appointments will be hindered.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2079481

Knutsford Guardian: "COUNCIL DECIDES NOT TO OBJECT TO HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Knutsford Town Council won’t be objecting to plans to build up to 163 homes at Booths Park despite opposition from residents.
Bruntwood has submitted three planning applications to Cheshire East Council.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25296897.knutsford-town-council-not-objecting-163-home-booths-park-plan

Glasgow Times: "PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS SPECTATOR KICKED OFF IN HYDRO TOILETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

A Premier League Darts spectator who kicked off in the Hydro toilets was sentenced.
David Nelson was at the event where Luke Littler won.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25301992.premier-league-darts-spectator-kicked-off-hydro-toilet

Metro (South Edition): "GERI'S F1 HUSBAND SHUNTED OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Goldman

Christian Horner was in tears during his goodbye speech to Red Bull staff following his sacking.
The husband of former Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, survived in his role as team principal last year after he was cleared of Coercive Behaviour towards his colleague.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/09/christian-horner-sacked-red-bull-one-year-sexting-scandal-23618185

Fife Free Press: "WE NEED OUR SAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa May Young

This isn't a competition where only some voices count.
Everyone in Kirkcaldy wins when more people speak up.
Kirkcaldy's future is here.
Make sure you're a part of it.
Fife Free Press discuss the importance of community engagement in shaping Kirkcaldy's future, emphasising inclusive dialogue to ensure everyone in the area's voice is heard.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/kirkcaldys-future-everyones-voice-matters-so-meet-people-where-they-are-5205981

Daily Star: "RED BULL GIVES YOU THE BOOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Christian Horner has been sacked as F1 Red Bull boss just months after Geri Halliwell stood by him despite his "sex texts" scandal.

Bury Times: "SCHOOL'S GRAFFITI SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Staff at a primary and nursery school arrived at work last week to discover "racial slurs" had been graffitied in a child's play area.
Heaton Park Primary and Nursery School in Cuckoo Lane, Whitefield, was targeted by vandals.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25278284.heaton-park-school-fundraiser-appealing-wonderwall-spirit

The Guardian: "ANGLO-FRENCH MIGRATION DEAL HANGS IN THE BALANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Jon Henley

Anglo-French talks over a migration deal were deadlocked on Wednesday night with negotiators haggling over how much Britain will pay towards the cost of policing small boat crossings.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/09/anglo-french-talks-over-migration-deal-hanging-in-balance

St. Helens Star: "GANG ATTACK TAXI DRIVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A Taxi driver was left with facial injuries after being targeted in a terrifying robbery.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and footage following the incident in Carr Mill.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25286865.taxi-driver-left-facial-injuries-robbery-st-helens

Daily Mail: "PROOF WORK DOESN'T PAY UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

It has been revealed living on Sickness Benefits will soon pay £2,500 a year more than a Minimum Wage job.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14890241

Melton Times: "HELP OUR HOSPICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

A £2Million shortfall in income has prompted major cuts to be made to services at Leicestershire's LOROS Hospice.
The charity had previously announced that a perfect storm of increasing running costs, reduced income coupled with greater demand for services from an ageing population was forcing it to restructure its services.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/ps2m-funding-shortfall-prompts-major-cuts-to-services-at-loros-hospice-5211341

The Independent: "STREETING: DOCTORS' STRIKE FOR 29% RISE RISKS BREAKING NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas / Jabed Ahmed

Doctors strike over 29% pay rise risks breaking NHS, Streeting warns.
Wes Streeting urged doctors to call off the strikes as action is likely to see tens of thousands of operations and appointments cancelled.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/doctors-strike-cancelled-appointments-bma-nhs-england-b2785775.html

Reading Today: "SCHOOL CELEBRATES LANDMARK WITH COMMUNITY CARNIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

Reading School marked nine centuries of teaching with a community carnival last week.
The event attracted more than 5,000 attendees, including Reading Central MP Matt Rodda, The Mayor Of Reading, Councillor Alive Mpofu-Coles, a number of other councillors, and representatives from grassroots organisations.

FULL REPORT: RDG.TODAY/reading-school-marks-900th-year-with-community-carnival

The Daily Telegraph: "BENEFITS PAY MORE THAN BEING IN WORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Dominic Penna

Unemployed people on sickness benefits are to receive thousands of pounds more per year than some workers.
Unemployed people on sickness benefits will soon receive £2,500 more a year than a minimum wage worker, figures have revealed.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/09/proof-that-benefits-pay-more-than-a-full-time-job-uc

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "UP TO 250 JOBS ARE ON LINE AT BAKERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Roberts Bakery will axe up to 250 jobs at its iconic Northwich factory as demand for simple sliced white bread plummets.
On Thursday 3 July 2025, the 138-year-old bakery, one of the town’s biggest employers, announced a 45-day consultation period will shortly begin.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25286694.roberts-bakery-axe-250-jobs-factory-northwich

The Times: "50 MIGRANTS A WEEK WILL BE SENT BACK TO FRANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Charles Bremner

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer and President of France Emmanuel Macron met to discuss an agreement that would initially allow up to 50 small boat migrants to be sent back to France a week.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/france-small-boats-migrant-deal-0c6fhhc68

Scottish Daily Mail: "PROOF WORK DOESN'T PAY UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

It has been revealed living on Sickness Benefits will soon pay £2,500 a year more than a Minimum Wage job.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14890241

The Bolton News: "SOCIAL HOMES PLAN TO CUT WAITING LIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

More social homes could "make a significant dent" in Bolton’s waiting lists over the coming years after new targets were set by the Government.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25283772.government-targets-mean-new-social-homes-bolton

Morning Star: "GRAHAM: THIS IS FIRE AND REHIRE BY ANY OTHER NAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unite General secretary Sharon Graham accused The Labour Party of being "complicit in attacking workers" after talks over the Birmingham Bin Strikes broke down.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-accused-being-complicit-attacking-workers

The Oldham Times: "GO AHEAD FOR BOLD TOWN CENTRE REVAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Lythgoe / Sofia Fedeczko

The face of Oldham is set to change forever following the approval of six major developments.
Oldham Council has issued an update on the next stages of the Town Centre regeneration plans.
In a Facebook post this week, the council reported that the Curzon Street phase of the development is "progressing well" and "on track" to be complete by early August.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25297293.update-issued-oldham-town-centre-regeneration

Daily Mirror: "ASTONISHING BRAVERY OF SOUTHPORT CHILDREN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Fricker

Southport victim survivors' parents have recounted the horrors their small children experienced during the stabbings nearly a year ago, revealing their incredible bravery and devastating lasting consequences of Axel Rudakubana's crimes.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-shares-uncomfortable-truth-southport-35526637

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "£1BN INVESTMENT HAILED BY COUNCIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Investment for major projects in the Wigan area is predicted to hit nearly £1billion in the decade until 2028, according to a report to the town's council cabinet.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25288938.1bn-investment-wigan-borough-hailed-town-hall-leaders

The I Paper: "LABOUR WILL TARGET RICH BUT WON'T CALL IT A WEALTH TAX, SAYS MINISTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce a "stealth tax" and target taxes on the wealthy in a bid to both raise revenues and appease restless Labour Party backbenchers, after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refused to rule out a levy on the ultra-rich.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/target-wealthy-wealth-tax-public-minister-3797399

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 09 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/7/2025

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Lancashire Telegraph: "DAD'S ANGER AS 'VICIOUS ATTACK ON TEEN FILMED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

A furious dad is demanding action after his daughter was left with a broken nose in a Blackburn attack that was filmed.

Glasgow Times: "GUN AT CENTRE OF PROBE INTO BRUTAL MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Waddell

The gun involved in the Glasgow 'gangland' murder of Euan Johnston is at the centre of a new search by top detectives.
Officers are carrying out searches near Soroba Road area of Oban.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25297763.police-search-gun-involved-glasgow-murder-nine-years-ago

Wirral Globe: "LOCALS REJECT TOWN RANKING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

Business owners in New Brighton have hit back at a damning report ranking the area among the country's 20 worst seaside resorts.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25286711.new-brighton-anger-worst-seaside-resort-survey

Daily Star: "GREGG: 50 NEW 'VICTIMS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bekka Barnard

Gregg Wallace was sacked by the BBC as 50 more people came forward accusing him of misconduct, including groping.
He denies the claims and said "I won't be cancelled".

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/breaking-gregg-wallace-fired-bbc-35521518

The Yorkshire Post: "'50 PEOPLE THOUGHT OF TAKING OWN LIVES IN HORIZON SCANDAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

More than 50 former sub-postmasters and mistresses contemplated taking their own lives because of their experiences of the Post Office Horizon scandal.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/compensation-claims-for-victims-of-post-office-scandal-should-not-be-subjected-to-delays-5214449

The Independent: "MACRON: WE MUST SHOULDER BURDEN OF KEEPING EUROPE SAFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Emmanuel Macron urged Britain and France "to shoulder the burden of European security" together as he appealed for the two nations to work more closely on issues including defence and the migrant crisis.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/emmanuel-macron-state-visit-parliament-address-b2784811.html

Morning Star: "EXPOSED AT LAST: FATAL IMPACT OF HORIZON SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Kerr

The Post Office Horizon scandal may have led to more than 13 suicides and had a "disastrous" impact on victims, the Public Inquiry found today.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/post-office-horizon-scandal-lost-livelihoods-lost-freedom-lost-lives

The Times: "LABOUR RULES OUT PAYING DOCTORS MORE TO HALT STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Wes Streeting has warned Junior Doctors that the public will "not forgive them" for launching another wave of disruptive strikes, making clear a pay rise was off the table.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/junior-doctors-strike-bma-3kxdknmvf

Scottish Daily Mail: "POST OFFICE 'HAS BLOOD ON ITS HANDS' OVER TOLL OF 13 SUICIDES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard

More than a dozen people may have taken their own lives over the Horizon scandal and many more who were wrongly accused also contemplated suicide, an inquiry has found.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14885069

The Bolton News: "MISSING MONEY CHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Richard Shaw, a former employee, has been charged with alleged fraud and malpractice offences at Bolton Council.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/national/25297216.man-charged-fraud-relating-malpractice-borough-council

Metro (South Edition): "13 SUICIDES LINKED TO PO SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley

At least 13 people may have taken their own lives because of the Post Office Horizon Scandal, the official Public Inquiry has found.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/08/least-13-people-driven-suicide-post-office-horizon-scandal-inquiry-finds-23610228

Daily Record: "POST OFFICE SUICIDES SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind

The Post Office Horizon scandal was linked to at least 13 suicides.
The horrifying figure emerged through the Public Inquiry.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/13-people-feared-taken-lives-35519687.amp

The I Paper: "UK STATE PENSION TRIPLE LOCK - THE END IS IN SIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell / Grace Gausden

The UK’s finances are on an "unsustainable" track and the country "cannot afford" the spending promises which have been made to the public, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has said.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/end-of-state-pension-triple-lock-in-sight-as-uk-faces-running-out-of-cash-3795054

Daily Express: "13 LIVES LIKELY LOST DUE TO HORIZON SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker / Steph Spyro

It is a "real possibility" that 13 people took their own lives due to the "harrowing" impact of the Post Office Horizon Scandal.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2079167

The National: "RATS AND BLACK MOULD. NO FOOD. DIRTY CLOTHES..."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind

'Dickensian poverty and harrowing accounts of hardship' in England.
Children's Commissioner Rachel De Souza calls for benefits cap to end.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/national/25296032.near-dickensian-poverty-levels-children-england-warns-commissioner

Financial Times: "UK'S SOARING DEBT LOAD IS 'DAUNTING' THREAT TO PUBLIC FINANCES, OBR WARNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Fleming / Mary McDougall

The United Kingdom faces "daunting" risks to the public finances as its soaring debt load leads to "substantial erosion" of its capacity to respond to shocks.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/650576d0-408d-4dca-a8e8-88915d52bdca

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 08 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

7/7/2025

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Star: "THE HANGOVER CURED!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Boffs have come up with a wearable "drunk patch" which sends a stop-drinking phone alert.
Does it say "Get out of my pub"?

The Irish World: "HALF-PRICE CITIZENSHIP FOR IRISH LIVING HERE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

The British Government are offering a cut price citizenship route to Irish residents under new act.

IW2 (The Irish World): "SONGS OF BRIXTON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Northern Irish playwright Bronagh Lagan chats to The Irish World about Brixton Calling - her new musical - to the Southwark Playhouse.

Morning Star: "PEACE ACTIVIST 2 PREACH DEFIANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Protesters gathered outside Westminster Magistrates Court in London to show support for organisers of pro-Palestine demonstrations.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/attempts-shut-movement-down-are-backfiring

Metro (South Edition): "MUSHROOM MURDERER TARGETED ME FOUR TIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Erin Patterson has been accused of tampering with prison food and making an inmate sick while working in the jail kitchen.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/07/mushroom-killer-accused-tampering-prison-food-making-inmate-sick-23603283

Financial Times: "TRUMP GRANTS THREE-WEEK REPRIEVE ON RETURN OF 'RECIPROCAL' TRADE TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aime Williams

Donald Trump has renewed his threat to hit major trading partner with steep "reciprocal" tariffs even as he granted a three-week reprieve for countries to negotiate deals with United States.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/613678ac-2e61-436b-9d0f-2a8f85a20dee

The I Paper: "50,000 CHILDREN WILL BE LIFTED OUT OF POVERTY DUE TO REBELLION ON WELFARE REFORMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh

Controversial welfare reforms will now lift 50,000 children out of poverty after a Labour Party rebellion forced a humiliating Government U-turn – but the package will no longer save any money, official figures show.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/welfare-reforms-50000-children-out-poverty-money-3792401

Daily Express: "'HYPOCRISY' OF LABOUR'S HOMES PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner blasted for pushing through controversial housebuilding plans despite opposing similar developments in the past.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2078717

The Times: "PM SET TO PRESS MACRON FOR 'ONE IN, ONE OUT' DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Steven Swinford

Sir Keir Starmer will urge President Macron to agree a "one in, one out" migrant returns deal, amid warnings that announcing it early will lead to a surge in the crossings.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-to-push-macron-for-last-minute-migrant-return-deal-gwfn9pwbb

Scottish Daily Mail: "SPEND OUT £9BN WINDFALL FIXING BROKEN SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

John Swinney has been warned he must use a £9 billion boost from the UK Government to fix the problems created by his party.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14883367

The Guardian: "BOSSES FACE BAN ON NON-DISCLOSURE DEALS THAT SILENCE VICTIMS OF ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot / Anna Bawden

Bosses in the UK will be banned from using non-disclosure agreements to silence employees who have suffered harassment and discrimination in the workplace as part of the government’s overhaul of workers' rights.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/law/2025/jul/07/uk-bosses-to-be-banned-using-ndas-cover-up-misconduct-work

Daily Record: "WORST DAY OF MY LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dingwall

Lewis Capaldi has opened up for the first time about the mental health battle that forced him offstage and the therapy sessions that enabled his comeback.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/lewis-capaldi-opens-up-being-35512790

The Daily Telegraph: "NO BORDERS BETWEEN US, KING TO TELL MACRON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Furness / Charles Hymas

King Charles will tell Emmanuel Macron that there are no borders between Britain and France in their quest to solve "complex threats".

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 07 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

6/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 07 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "'12 MEGA FORCES' IN POLICING SHAKE-UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Britain's most senior police chief has called for the 43 regional forces covering England and Wales to be replaced with 12 super-sized ones.

Daily Star: "IT AIN'T HALF HOT MUM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Don't put away that sun lotion just yet, as we're set for a bumper 10-day frazzle from Wednesday, making the United Kingdom hotter than India.

The National: "NO SIGNAL FOUND"

The National reveals how TV broadcasters and newspapers are failing to report the truth about #UnitedKingdom's Spy Planes over Gaza.

The Yorkshire Post: "VICTIMS OF SCANDAL STILL WAIT FOR JUSTICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond

Lawyers representing victims of the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice say they have over 700 ongoing cases.

Financial Times: "CHINA REROUTES EXPORTS VIA SOUTH-EAST ASIA IN BID TO SKIRT TRUMP'S TARIFF WALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Foster / Amy Borrett / James Politi

Chinese businesses are sending increasing volumes of goods to the United States via South East Asia in a bid to evade Donald Trump's tariff wall.

The Independent: "DRUGS CRISIS IN PRISONS 'WORSE THAN EVER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Gregory

The drugs crisis in prisons is the worst it has ever been, experts have warned, with the prevalence of illicit substances rendering jails "almost impossible to run positively".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prisons-drugs-trade-seizures-addiction-b2760132.html

Morning Star: "FACE DOWN STARMER'S POLICE STATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Protesters will rally at Westminster magistrates' court to demand charges are dropped against Palestine march leaders Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham following their attendance at the 18 January anti-genocide demonstration in Central London.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/protesters-rally-support-palestine-march-leaders

The I Paper: "UK WAS 10 YEARS FROM TURNING OFF THE TAPS: LABOUR VOWS TO AVERT NEW WATER CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Britain was less than 10 years away from having to implement water rationing, with the taps being turned off during the day, as a result of the mismanagement of the water system, Environment Secretary has said.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-turn-taps-off-water-supply-risks-running-dry-10-years-3790135

Daily Express: "STATE PENSION TAX WOULD BE 'INSULT TO ALL OAPS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

Campaigners have warned Sir Keir Starmer that a stealth tax raid on the state pension would be an "insult" to older people.
The Prime Minister has been accused of treating pensioners with contempt over the possibility of some who receive the new state pension paying Income Tax from next year.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2078182

The Daily Telegraph: "LABOUR 'WILLING TO EXPLORE' WEALTH TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Hannah Boland

Labour Party are "willing to explore" bringing in a new wealth tax, Lord Kinnock has suggested.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/06/lord-kinnock-urges-reeves-to-bring-in-wealth-tax

The Times: "PM FACING FRESH REVOLT OVER SPECIAL NEEDS HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Georgina Lambert / Max Kendix / Nicola Woolcock

Senior figures warn that the plans risk becoming 'welfare mark two', as the government insists the changes are not about saving money.

FULL REPORT: http://TheTimes.com/uk/education/article/labour-revolt-special-needs-support-rs5bvj72v

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 04 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

3/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 04 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Yorkshire Post: "'GIVE MAYORS TOURISM TAX POWERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Britons are in favour of visitor levies being introduced in parts of United Kingdom that are popular with tourists, a new poll has found.

Glasgow Times: "FATHER FORCED TO CARRY KID DOWN ESCALATOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

A man with a wheelchair-bound daughter was stranded as lift broke at a Glasgow-based TK Maxx store.

Daily Star: "'A FANTASTIC PLAYER, GREAT FRIEND AND A LOVING HUSBAND & FATHER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cameron Winstanley

Jurgen Klopp has paid tribute to his former Liverpool star Diogo Jota after the Reds hero tragically died in car accident at the age of 28 on Thursday morning

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-klopp-tribute-diogo-jota-35494868

Daily Star (Sport): "YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Arne Slot led the tributes after the football world was left in mourning following the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.

The Scottish Farmer: "BORDER BTV-3 BLOCKADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Harrison

Livestock movements into Scotland and Wales from England now require a licence under new Bluetongue regulations.
The Scottish Government have been urged to reconsider policies regarding the movement of livestock into the North of Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25283750.bluetongue-tracker-tool-guides-farmers-livestock-movement

The Times: "NHS APP TO GIVE PATIENTS A 'DOCTOR IN YOUR POCKET'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Smyth / Poppy Koronka

As the Government makes consumer technology a focus of the ten-year plan for the health service, the Prime Minister promised patients a 'doctor in your pocket'.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/nhs-app-news-jc9qp6gd2

Liverpool Echo: "FOREVER OUR NUMBER 20"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jess Molyneux / Ryan Paton

Liverpool fans say 'forever our number 20' as Diogo Jota tributes mount at Anfield.
Flowers and messages of tribute to footballer Diogo Jota continue to be laid at Anfield Stadium today after if was announced that the Liverpool FC player had died in a car accident.

FULL REPORT: LiverpoolEcho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/diogo-jota-forever-number-20-31985294

Morning Star: "CLINGING ON FOR DEAR LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to save his political future as polls and parliamentarians alike give his precarious premiership the thumbs down on the first anniversary of Labour Party's General election win, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-party-will-get-trouncing-next-election

FE Week: "BURNLEY COLLEGE BUSTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anviksha Patel

Burnley College principal resigns amid investigation.
Burnley College's principal Karen Buchanan has resigned – months after she was mysteriously suspended, FE Week can reveal.

FULL REPORT: FEWeek.co.uk/burnley-college-principal-resigns-amid-investigation

The National: "BROKEN PROMISES. U-TURNS. SCANDALS. FAILURES."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Sir Keir Starmer is facing Labour dissent, economic uncertainty and spiralling conflict abroad as he marks a year in Number 10.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/national/25285364.starmer-faces-labour-turmoil-global-volatility-marks-year-number-10

The Guardian: "HUNDREDS KILLED AS ISRAEL STEPS UP GAZA STRIKES DESPITE CEASEFIRE HOPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Burke

Israel has escalated its offensive in Gaza before imminent talks about a ceasefire, with warships and artillery launching one of the deadliest and most intense bombardments in the devastated Palestinian territory for many months.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/jul/03/israel-bombardment-offensive-gaza-hamas-ceasefire-talks

The Independent: "CRISIS, WHAT CRISIS? 'I WAS HAVING A TOUGH DAY,' INSISTS REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves hugged each other as they launched their new plan for the NHS and put behind them a troubled week which saw markets panic over the Chancellor's future.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-keir-starmer-unity-nhs-plan-b2782126.html

Metro (South Edition): "DEVASTATING TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anthony Morgan

Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother have died after a car crash in Spain.
Tributes have flooded in for Liverpool striker Diogo Jota who was killed in a car accident.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/03/diogo-jota-dies-car-crash-liverpool-brother-live-23567539

Daily Record: "HOLIDAY STRIKE CHAOS THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Suter

Holidaymakers in United Kingdom could be hit by flights chaos as hundreds of key Airport Workers prepare to strike.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/ryanair-axes-170-flights-air-35491512

Daily Express: "'OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN'... FANS SHOCK OVER DEATH OF KOP STAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

Stunned Liverpool Football Club fans flocked to Anfield after Diogo Jota was killed in a horror car crash in Spain.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/sport/football/2077066

Daily Express (Sport): "FOOTBALL MOURNS JOTA"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Football is in mourning following the death of Liverpool Football Club's forward Diogo Jota in a car crash.

Financial Times: "BIG ASSET MANAGERS PILED IN TO GILTS AS MARKETS DIPPED DURING REEVES CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Smith / Jim Pickard / Emily Herbert

BlackRock and Fidelity seize moment.
Bets placed on sell-off passing.
Keir Starmer bolsters Rachel Reeves.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/20493a21-bd13-40a1-b021-7408c409214c

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 03 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

2/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 03 July 2025.

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Financial Times: "GILTS AND POUND SLUMP AFTER REEVES' TEARS TRIGGERS FEARS FOR FISCAL VIGILANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / David Sheppard / Ian Smith / Jim Pickard

Government bonds and the pound fell sharply after Sir Keir Starmer declined to back a tearful Rachel Reeves.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/b323d385-6fac-4745-be1b-ac4512813bcc

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "ASYLUM SEEKER FEAR OVER FLATS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Flats in Weaverham could house asylum seekers after social tenants were given their marching orders have sparked 'frustration, concern, and upset'.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25269231.fears-weaverham-social-homes-house-asylum-seekers

Metro (South Edition): "TEARS & JEERS FOR STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Rachel Reeves broke down in tears in front of Parliament's cameras this afternoon after facing scrutiny over the Government's Welfare Bill.

FULL REPORT: http://Metro.co.uk/2025/07/02/rachel-reeves-wipes-tears-cheeks-pmqs-welfare-bill-u-turn-23560466

Wokingham Today: "BERKS TAKE OVER AT CANTLEY PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Batt

The Berks and Bucks Football Association is set to take over the running of the football activities at Cantley Park.
The news that a 10-year agreement is set to be signed in the coming weeks was revealed at the second Cantley Park stakeholders meeting.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/fa-set-to-run-cantley-park

The I Paper: "REEVES FUTURE IN DOUBT AFTER TEARFUL PMQS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chloe Chaplain / Arj Singh / Kitty Donaldson

A tearful Rachel Reeves bore the brunt of Labour anger over the handling of the latest welfare vote as MPs called for a reshuffle, suggesting the Chancellor could be in the firing line.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/reevess-tears-treasury-labour-blame-game-reshuffle-3783881

Fife Free Press: "A ROYAL WELCOME
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

Kirkcaldy in Fife welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday, and their visit drew large crowds to the town’s war memorial.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/king-charles-in-kirkcaldy-applause-as-king-unveils-unique-cairn-in-lang-toun-5205228

The Independent: "WOUNDED PM REFUSES TO BACK TEARFUL REEVES - OR RULE OUT TAX RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

A distressed Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves shed tears in the House Of Commons on Wednesday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer dodged a question over her future on a day when the government appeared to be spiralling out of control.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-tears-keir-starmer-welfare-rebellion-b2781336.html

The Oldham Times: "HUNTED DOWN AND LEFT TO DIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Habibur Masum, who stabbed Kulsuma Akter to death as she pushed their baby in a pram after tracking her to a Woman's Refuge, has been found guilty of murder.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25271884.man-guilty-murdering-wife-pushed-baby-pram

Daily Star: "FREAK SHOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Hall

Prosecutors demanded the maximum 20-year jail sentence for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs after he was found guilty of prostitution charges.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/us-showbiz/p-diddy-supporter-strips-dances-35490351

Lancashire Telegraph: "FAMILY'S 'HUGE VOID' LEFT BY STORE TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

The family of a 68-year-old Santosh Dwivedi killed in a supermarket car park crash have told of the "huge void" left in their lives by her death.
Santosh Dwivedi was described as "the best mum in the universe" and someone who could "light up a room with her infectious smile".

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25279954.driver-sentenced-death-mum-blackburn-morrisons-car-park

The Guardian: "TEARS AND TURMOIL AS PM FORCED TO DEFEND REEVES AFTER WELFARE FIASCO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot / Rowena Mason

Keir Starmer was forced to defend his Chancellor after the bitter recriminations over The Labour Party's Welfare Bill fiasco left Rachel Reeves in tears.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/02/starmer-tearful-chancellor-rachel-reeves-pmqs

The Yorkshire Post: "REEVES ROCKED BY U-TURN ON WELFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Government has been caught up in crisis yet again with Downing Street forced to defend Rachel Reeves.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-backed-as-chancellor-by-no10-after-tearful-pmqs-5205916

Glasgow Times: "'IT'S OUTRAGEOUS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Residents have called for parking reinforcement in a part of Glasgow to be beefed up amid claims of work vans being allowed to break the rules.

Daily Express: "DAY OF DRAMA LEAVES REEVES ON BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Jonathan Walker

Sir Keir Starmer is desperately stumbling to contain a growing crisis after Rachel Reeves cried at Prime Minister's Questions.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2076051

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "MAN MURDERED MUM'S EX PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Jack Naylor who killed his mother's ex-partner Thomas Gomm on Irvine Avenue in Boothstown the day before the victim's birthday will learn his fate next month.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25273565.atherton-man-sentenced-murder-tyldesley-man

The Daily Telegraph: "POUND FALLS AFTER REEVES'S TEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Szu Ping Chan / Tony Diver

Panic sell-off wipes £3 billion off markets as Prime Minister Keir Starmer raises doubts over Chancellor Rachel Reeves' future.
Rachel Reeves triggered a £3 billion market sell-off on Wednesday after crying at Prime Minister's Questions.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/02/reeves-cries-pmq-starmer-cannot-guarantee-stay-job

Melton Times: "'DON'T CLOSE OUR BABY UNIT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Melton's Member Of Parliament, Edward Argar, has demanded that NHS bosses come up with a plan to ensure St. Mary's Birth Centre reopens after the recently-announced six-month pausing of births in a face-to-face meeting with the leader of the local health trust.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/mp-fights-for-future-of-birth-centre-in-meeting-with-nhs-boss-5196234

Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT - OR WHO - CAUSED THE TEARS THAT SPARKED TURMOIL IN THE MARKETS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves sent markets tumbling today after a tearful breakdown in the Commons fuelled speculation she is on her way out.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14869671

The Messenger: "MILESTONE IN HUGE HOMES MASTERPLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

The first phase of an ambitious development which will eventually see 3,000 homes built between the Manchester Ship Canal and the Trafford Centre has reached its highest point of the build.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25281256.phase-one-trafford-waters-reaches-highest-point

The Times: "REEVES BATTLES DOUBTERS AFTER PM SPOOKS MARKETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Geraldine Scott / Robert Lea

Keir Starmer fails to back Rachel Reeves in House Of Commons.
Tears on the Front Bench were 'a personal matter'.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-rachel-reeves-pmqs-cnjkl25c2

Knutsford Guardian: "104 HOMES BID ON FARM LAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Plans have been submitted for a 104-home estate on a field at Chelford.
Barratt & David Wilson Homes want to build the homes on 4.96 hectares of agricultural land east of Chelford Railway Station.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25264436.plans-104-home-estate-agricultural-land-chelford

Daily Mail: "WHAT - OR WHO - CAUSED THE TEARS THAT SPARKED TURMOIL IN THE MARKETS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves sent markets tumbling today after a tearful breakdown in the Commons fuelled speculation she is on her way out.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14869671

Bury Times: "TEEN DETAINED FOR METROLINK KNIFE ATTACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A teenager stabbed a man with a "significant kitchen blade" just months after stabbing several other men in "excessive self defence" at a tram stop.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25279285.teen-stabbed-man-radcliffe-months-bury-incident

The Bolton News: "E-CIG WARNING AFTER 3 YOUNG PEOPLE FALL ILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

Police Officers in Greater Manchester have issued a warning about illicit vapes after three young people were taken to local Medical Facility following an incident at Dome Park, off Milnthorpe Road.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25284483.breightmet-officers-issue-warning-dome-park-incident

St. Helens Star: "THE WORK OF GLASS AT RISK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

The World Of Glass museum is facing the threat of imminent closure unless £50,000 can be raised in the next three months.
The cultural landmark, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, has launched a CrowdFunding campaign in a bid to save its future.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25278340.world-glass-faces-threat-closure-st-helens

Warrington Guardian: "'MONSTROUS' BULLY JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A woman thought she would be killed by her bullying boyfriend Peter Melia and 'played dead' to stop him from strangling her.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25269239.bullying-monster-boyfriend-jailed-years-domestic-abuse

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 02 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

1/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 02 July 2025.

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Daily Star: "SEND IN THE CLOWNS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Clowns are back in favour with theatre crowds after ditching the freaky red-nosed Pennywise image for a modern makeover.

The Yorkshire Post: "YORKSHIRE FACTORIES LEAD WAY FOR THE UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

The productivity of Rotherham's economy has grown faster than almost anywhere else in the country over the past two decades.

The Scotsman: "GENDER CRITICAL ACADEMICS 'HARASSED AT UNIVERSITIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Universities have allowed the suppression of Free Speech and enabled violence and harassment of Gender Critical academics.

Metro (South Edition): "HARVEY: DAD, I'M SCARED TO GO TO SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley

A 15-year-old boy told his headteacher 'I'm not right in the head' after he stabbed a fellow pupil to death with a five-inch hunting knife during their school lunch break, a jury has been told.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/01/boy-15-stabbed-death-hunting-knife-fellow-pupil-lunch-break-23552223

Daily Mirror: "NO WINNERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn

Keir Starmer's Welfare Bill scraped through after he delayed PIP reforms to dodge a humiliating defeat.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/welfare-vote-live-labour-benefits-35473193

Wirral Globe: "HIGH SCHOOL 'INADEQUATE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

A Wirral school where pupils' behaviour was described as 'boisterous and chaotic' with some even struggling to read has been rated 'inadequate' in four of five keys areas.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25265981.oldershaw-school-rated-inadequate-four-areas-ofsted

The Independent: "RATTLED STARMER SCRAPES THROUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke

Sir Keir Starmer has suffered the biggest blow to his leadership since coming into power a year ago after he was forced to abandon a key plank of his controversial benefit cuts in order to get them through parliament.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-welfare-reform-bill-vote-result-labour-rebels-b2780523.html

Morning Star: "UN WARNS LABOUR NOT TO ABUSE TERROR LAWS WITH PA BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

United Nations experts urged Britain not to misuse terrorism laws to proscribe Palestine Action, branding the plans the "unjustified labelling of a political protest movement as 'terrorist'" ahead of an emergency protest outside Parliament tonight.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/un-experts-urge-government-not-label-palestine-action-terrorist-group

Daily Mail: "20,000 THIS YEAR AND COUNTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / Neil Sears

More than 20,000 small boat migrants have reached Britain since the start of the year, in a damning indictment of Labour Party's record on controlling our borders.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14864135

The I Paper: "LABOUR REBELS FORCE STARMER TO RETREAT ON BENEFITS CUTS AGAIN - AMID CHAOS IN THE COMMONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan / Eleanor Langford / Kitty Donaldson

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's flagship welfare reforms survive major Labour rebellion.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/benefits-reform-farce-leaves-mps-bitter-and-trouble-ahead-for-starmer-3781447

Daily Express: "NOW IT'S 'UTTER CAPITULATION' OVER PM'S WELFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Kemi Badenoch said Keir Starmer isn't fit to govern the country as she lashed out at his "utter capitulation" over welfare.
The Tory leader branded the reforms "pointless" after the Labour leader was hit by a major backbench rebellion.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2076041

Daily Record: "GANGLAND FUNERAL THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Douglas Walker

Mourners at the funerals of gangsters Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons JR. have been told - you're next.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/bodies-slain-gangsters-ross-monaghan-35475924

The Guardian: "WELFARE BILL PASSES AS BRUISED PM BACKTRACKS TO AVERT LABOUR REVOLT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Pippa Crerar / Peter Walker

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been forced to abandon the central plank of his Welfare Bill to get it past its first House Of Commons hurdle, with a dramatic climbdown that meant he had to drop Disability Benefit cuts to avert a major Labour rebellion.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/01/welfare-bill-passes-after-keir-starmer-offers-late-concession

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER'S BENEFITS BILL TURNS TO FARCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna

Sir Keir Starmer has rendered his flagship welfare cuts legislation "pointless" in a farcical climbdown to win the support of Labour Party rebels.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/01/starmers-benefits-bill-turns-to-farce

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP HAS LEFT NHS FIGHTING FOR ITS LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

The North of Britain's NHS is 'dangerously flatlining' despite SNP promises to improve performance with almost one in 10 planned operations still being cancelled.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14864135

Financial Times: "STARMER GUTS WELFARE REFORM TO AVERT DEFEAT IN COMMONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anna Gross / George Parker / David Sheppard / Jim Pickard

Sir Keir Starmer gutted his Welfare Bill, fending off a full-scale Labour Party rebellion.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/221b6745-27f9-4c67-ad46-e01085b25a71

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 01 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

30/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 01 July 2025.

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The Scotsman: "A THIRD OF SCOTS BELIEVE LOCAL CRIME IS UP AMID FEARS OVER POLICE RESOURCES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

More than a third of Brits in the North of Britain believe the crime rate has increased in their local community.

The Irish World: "700 YEARS OF IRISH DOCUMENTS NOW ON-LINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Ireland's Public Record Office, which had been located within the Four Courts in Dublin on The Liffey was destroyed by fire on 30 June 1922.

Daily Star: "YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING SWEAT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Snow / Nadeem Badshah

Sweltering Britain is going to face 40C heat as temperatures soar once again to record-breaking highs later this month, say forecasters.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-weather-warning-well-hotter-35477093

Daily Star (Sport): "SCORCHIO!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Walters

Student sensation Oliver Tarvet earned a dream shot at Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'FIRE-BOMBING' MOSQUE ATTACK IS CONDEMNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Mosque volunteers and councillors have called on all communities to unite after a 'cowardly' arson attack at a mosque in Blackburn.
The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday 28 June 2025 at the building in Emerald Street in the Roe Lee area.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25276804.condemnation-following-arson-attack-blackburn-mosque

Morning Star: "'OUR LIVES AT RISK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Sir Keir Starmer could face the biggest parliamentary revolt since the Iraq war as MPs vote on welfare cuts the Government's own figures say will push 150,000 into poverty by 20:30 tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: MorningStaronline.co.uk/article/labour-could-face-biggest-rebellion-iraq-war-mps-vote-welfare-cuts

The Bolton News: "CHEERS TO SERVICE STAFF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

Bolton veterans come together for Armed Forces Day 2025
Residents of Bolton celebrated the culmination of Armed Forces Week on Saturday 28 June 2025, bringing together representatives of veteran groups, cadets, charities and members of the public to celebrate the achievements of the British military past and present.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25274617.bolton-veterans-come-together-armed-forces-day-2025

The Independent: "LABOUR IN CHAOS AS REBELS DEMAND MORE WELFARE CONCESSIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Sir Keir Starmer still faces a damaging rebellion after ministers admitted that 150,000 people will still be pushed into poverty by benefit cuts.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-welfare-reforms-labour-rebellion-b2779758.html

Financial Times: "DILUTED WELFARE REFORM HALVES SAVINGS BUT STILL PUSHES 150,000 INTO POVERTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / David Sheppard / George Parker

Keir Starmer braced for revolt.
Dozens of rebels hold out.
Budget hole nears £4 billion.
Tax rise threat mounts.
Watering down the Government's welfare changes will cost taxpayers £2.5billion, Liz Kendall admits.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/de5e7c4d-b3e8-440b-aeef-437141fe2865

Metro (South Edition): "THE VIVIENNE'S TRAGIC LAST HOURS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair McGeorge

Drag Race star The Vivienne likely lay dead in a bath for two days before being discovered, an Inquest has heard.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/30/vivienne-inquest-confirms-star-found-neighbour-two-days-death-23541140

The Times: "NHS WILL PRIORITISE UK DOCTORS AND NURSES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anita Singh / Camilla Tominey / Dominic Penna

Government's ten-year plan pledges priority for UK-trained doctors amid warnings of underemployment and rising competition for specialist roles.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/uk-doctors-nurses-priority-jobs-gcxnmfmwc

The I Paper: "NO 10 IN FINAL PUSH TO WIN OVER REBEL MPS AHEAD OF WELFARE VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chloe Chaplain / Arg Singh / Eleanor Langford

Disability Benefit assessments look set to be overhauled so that the focus is no longer on a person's ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/disability-benefits-assessors-end-focus-claimants-washing-cooking-3779190

The I Paper (Sport): "RED HOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Hincks

Emma Raducanu, Sonay Kartal and Oliver Tarvet are among a record seven British winners at Wimbledon.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2025-womens-seeds-full-list-seeding-3776474

The Guardian: "LABOUR BID TO WOO REBELS DESCENDS INTO CHAOS ON EVE OF WELFARE VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Pippa Crerar

Downing Street's plans to see off a major Labour Party welfare rebellion were in chaos amid continued brinkmanship between MPs and the Government over the scale of the concessions.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jun/30/welfare-reforms-could-push-150000-into-poverty-despite-concessions-impact-report-shows

Scottish Daily Mail: "SCOTS LOSE TRUST IN SNP'S SOFT TOUCH JUSTICE SYSTEM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

One in three Scots are living in fear of rising crime levels amid plummeting police numbers, a damning new poll has found.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14862183

Daily Express: "BBC BOSS HAS 'TO ACT NOW OR RESIGN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

BBC Director General Tim Davie is facing mounting calls to resign over the broadcaster’s controversial Glastonbury coverage.
Israel's deputy foreign minister said heads must roll at the corporation.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2075401

Daily Express (Sport): "ALARAZ THE TARVET TARGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Walters

World No. 733 Oliver Tarvet was acclaimed as a "huge British wall" of talent after earning a fairytale tilt at defending Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz.,
If the 1,000-1 long shot from St Albans takes down the five-times Grand Slam winner in the second round, he won't just be getting away with mortar.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/sport/tennis/2075434

The Daily Telegraph: "BBC BOSS AT FESTIVAL FOR RAPPER'S HATE CHANT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anita Singh / Camilla Tominey / Dominic Penna

BBC boss was at festival when Bob Vylan shouted ‘death to the IDF’, with performance still on BBC iPlayer five hours later.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/30/ofcom-investigates-bbc-over-glastonbury-hate-chant

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 30 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

29/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 30 June 2025.

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The Guardian: "REBEL LABOUR WHIP CALLS FOR MORE WELFARE CONCESSIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Rowena Mason

The Labour whip who resigned in protest against Disability Benefits cuts said Keir Starmer's concessions do not go far enough to win her over.

The Yorkshire Post: "'UNLOCK GROWTH BY TARGETED £6BN FUND'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen

Experts call for innovation cash to free up money.
Targeted innovation funding for Yorkshire could unlock billions in potential.

The I Paper: "NHS WEIGHT-LOSS JABS FROM YOUR PHARMACY UNDER NEW OBESITY PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan / Hugo Gye

NHS weight-loss jabs are set to become available in pharmacies over the coming years as part of a plan to boost the nation’s health, which Wes Streeting will set out this week.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/get-nhs-weight-loss-jab-pharmacy-streeting-obesity-plan-3777366

Financial Times: "STARMER FACES BACKBENCH SHOWDOWN DESPITE ROWING BACK OVER WELFARE BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Sheppard

Keir Starmer's Government will mount a last ditch bid to woo rebellious Labour backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/4240a570-491f-41da-911f-f502710f7f5e

Morning Star: "REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

The BBC was accused of silencing acts at Glastonbury Festival for standing in solidarity with Palestine.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/clear-example-political-censorship

Metro (South Edition): "GET YOUR OWN HOUSE IN ORDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Israeli Embassy needs to take violence against Palestinians more seriously before talking about chants at Glastonbury.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/29/streeting-tells-israel-get-house-order-glastonbury-criticism-23533373

The Daily Telegraph: "HATE RAPPER 'MUST BE TREATED LIKE CONNOLLY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natasha Leake / Will Bolton / Neil Johnston

Police have been warned that failing to arrest a rapper over "appalling hate speech" at Glastonbury Festival would be a "clear example of two-tier justice".

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/29/streeting-israel-get-own-house-in-order-glastonbury-row

Daily Express: "WHY DID BBC NOT PULL PLUG ON VILE CHANTS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie

The BBC must give a full explanation of why they broadcast a shocking antisemitic outburst during their Glastonbury coverage

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2074761

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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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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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