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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 08 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

7/1/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 08 January 2026.

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.

The Times: "UK JOINS IN THE PURSUIT OF PUTIN'S SHADOW FLEET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Oliver Wright

United Kingdom will scale up action against President Vladimir Putin's shadow fleet, having helped the United States to seize an Oil Tanker bound for Russia after a weeks-long pursuit.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/russia-sanctioned-oil-tankers-26hlmclw3

The Guardian: "US SEIZES RUSSIAN-FLAGGED TANKER IN HIGH-STAKES ATLANTIC OPERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pjotr Sauer

The United States seized a Russian-flagged Oil Tanker in the Atlantic Ocean in a high-stakes operation that could risk confrontation with The Kremlin.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/07/russia-submarine-escort-shadow-fleet-tanker-us-sanctions

Bury Times: "MAN ON MURDER CHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A suspect will face trial over accusations he murdered a twentysomething man in Bury on New Year's Eve.
Anthony Junior Murray was arrested and charged with murdering Joe Burton.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25740150.trial-date-set-alleged-bury-new-years-eve-murder

Financial Times: "US SEIZES TANKER AND AIMS TO CONTROL VENEZUELAN CRUDE SALES INDEFINITELY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Jamie Smyth / Joe Daniels

The United States will seek to control Venezuelan oil sales "indefinitely", funnel proceeds to American banks and open the country to US oil services firms, as Washington steps up its efforts to shape the resource-rich nation.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/5b8af100-ca3c-41fb-a2ca-5eb04d504438

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "UAE PLANS MANDATORY SCREENING FOR CANCER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Haneen Dajani

Ahmed Al Sayegh announced UAE's nationwide mandatory early cancer screening tied to insurance.
Builds on IFHAS Programme from age 18 and 'Itmi’nan' initiative.
Genome programme enables personalised prevention with AI and liquid biopsies.

FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/uae-moves-towards-nationwide-mandatory-early-cancer-screening-says-minister

Daily Mail: "YOU NEED TO BE ON FAT JABS FOR LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zoe Hardy

Millions of Britons taking Weight Loss jabs may need to stay on them, experts warn.
A landmark study found that most users regain the weight inside two years of stopping the treatment.

Glasgow Times: "FRESH HOPE FOR TIRED COMMUNITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Campaigners say they have been given fresh hope in a near three-year battle to reopen a once thriving Community Hub.
Carmyle Community Centre was locked up in 2022 after it fell into a state of disrepair, with two holes in the roof among the required repairs to bring it back into use.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25747236.carmyle-community-centre-returned-campaigners

Daily Mirror: "'JESY TESTS' NOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot

Daily Mirror are launching a campaign with former Little Mix performer Jesy Nelson to demand no more babies are left needlessly paralysed by a devastating muscle wasting disease.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/health/jesy-nelsons-twins-deserved-better-36514268

Melton Times: "'WE WILL FIGHT FOR OUR WAY OF LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The Belvoir Hunt gave a defiant response to the Government's plans to ban Trail Hunting when members gathered in Melton Mowbray for the town's traditional New Year Hunt Meet.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/we-will-fight-to-continue-our-rural-way-of-life-5463864

The National: "US SEIZES 'RUSSIAN' OIL TAKER OFF COAST OF SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Pollock / Hamish Morrison

The United States military has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic between Iceland and Scotland as UK aircraft flew overhead.
The Marinera was boarded by American forces on Wednesday after a weeks-long chase through the high seas.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25747206.uk-aircraft-involved-us-military-russian-oil-tanker-chase

Lancashire Telegraph: "TRAFFIC LIGHTS CAUSE DRIVERS FRUSTRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A set of malfunctioning Traffic Lights have been causing drivers unnecessary delays on one of Blackburn's busiest roads.
The pelican crossing, on Buncer Lane just opposite St. Mark's Church, have been switching to red for no apparent reason.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25743669.drivers-seeing-red-phantom-traffic-lights

Morning Star: "HUMILIATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Britain's so-called special relationship with the United States was branded a "humilation" as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer cosied up to President Donald Trump's aggression over Venezuela and Greenland.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/when-us-says-jump-britain-asks-how-high

Messenger Newspapers: "OFFICER PRAISED FOR SAVING TEEN'S LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

PC Jack Doyle, a Trafford Neighbourhood Police Officer in Greater Manchester has been praised after helping a vulnerable 15-year-old girl.
He and a colleague were acting on reports that a teenage girl was heading towards a bridge.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25734937.trafford-police-officer-praised-helping-15-year-old-girl

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW SNP FEELS THE HEAT OVER COLD SNAP CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Elliot

A 'vacuum' of leadership resulted in rural and island communities being cut off for days by heavy snow, it was claimed.
Opposition politicians said inaction from John Swinney's Government contributed to households becoming trapped as relentless snowfall blocked roads and brought Public Transport to a near standstill.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15443251

State Times (India): "CM INAUGURATES, LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF PROJECTS WORTH RS 11.58 CR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Omar Abdullah launched RS 11.58 crore projects in Kathua: Bamboo Centre, showroom, Agarbatti Facility, Poultry Unit, School Rooms.
Omar Abdullah reviewed progress, urged improvements in infrastructure, agriculture, education, health, jobs; addressed roads, labs, fairs.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.in/cm-inaugurates-lays-foundation-stone-of-projects-worth-rs-11-58-cr

Daily Express: "DON'T RUN DOWN CLOCK ON 'SAFE' RIGHT TO DIE LAW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Peers must pass Assisted Dying legislation through House Of Lords or risk causing "significant harm" to the reputation if time runs out, campaigners claim.
Lord Falconer will ask House Of Lords to agree to provide further time for debates.

The Oldham Times: "LOCALS GET ROYAL SEAL OF APPROVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

Three inspirational figures from Oldham have been recognised in The King's New Year's Honours List.
Julia Heap has earned an OBE.
Peter Fitzpatrick has received an MBE.
Reverend David Stephen Ireland has been awarded The British Empire Medal.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25727067.new-years-honours-list-2026-recognises-two-oldham-people

Metro (South Edition): "SPLASH & GRAB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva

An Oil Tanker making its way to Russia, which is linked to both Venezuela and Hezbollah has been seized by US forces in a daring mission in the Atlantic.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2026/01/07/us-forces-attempting-seize-russian-flagged-tanker-marinera-atlantic-26130727

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "WANTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Aidarus Al-Zubaidi skipped meeting in Riyadh with Al-Alimi, fled after arming groups in Aden to spark unrest.
Council expelled him for treason, declared wanted, dismissed two ministers.
Actions aid extremists and Houthis; Saudi pushes dialogue for unity.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2628578

Daily Star: "YOU CAN TAKE OUR GREENS BUT NOT OUR LAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Iain Grant

Two farmers from the UK's Greenland have warned Donald Trump not to try to grab their smallholdings.
One, said: "Hopefully, they’ll get lost on the way".

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US SEIZES TANKER AND AIMS TO CONTROL VENEZUELAN CRUDE SALES INDEFINITELY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Jamie Smyth / Joe Daniels

The United States Of America will seek to control Venezuelan oil sales "indefinitely", funnel proceeds to American banks and open the country to American Oil Services firms, as Washington steps up efforts to shape the resource-rich nation.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/5b8af100-ca3c-41fb-a2ca-5eb04d504438

The Scotsman: "SCOTTISH AIRPORTS USED AS US SEIZES ROGUE RUSSIAN TANKER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Armed Forces from United States have seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, with a flurry of military activity at Scotland’s most northerly airports as the UK provided support for the operation.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scottish-airports-used-as-us-seizes-rogue-russian-tanker-5466538

The Bolton News: "'WORRY' OVER THE CANCELLED OPERATIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

Councillor Andy Morgan who's attached to Heaton, Lostock and Chew Moor has said it is 'worrying' that Bolton patients are having their operations cancelled after the NHS locally 'paused' funding.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25736325.distressing-nhs-funding-pause-leading-operations-cancelled

The Times Scotland: "UK JOINS IN THE PURSUIT OF PUTIN'S SHADOW FLEET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Oliver Wright

United Kingdom will scale up action against President Vladimir Putin's shadow fleet, having helped the United States to seize an Oil Tanker bound for Russia after a weeks-long pursuit.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/russia-sanctioned-oil-tankers-26hlmclw3

Edinburgh Evening News: "CELINE'S PLEDGE AFTER HONOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Julie Douglas

Celine Sinclair who helped to transform a rundown city play centre into a pioneering charity for disabled children and their families has been honoured by The King.

The Daily Telegraph: "BADENOCH BLUEPRINT TO SAVE OUR PUBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Gibbons / Patrick Sawer

Kemi Badenoch has pledged to abolish Business Rates for thousands of pubs as she backed The Daily Telegraph's campaign to save Britain's locals.
The Conservative Party leader has also vowed to slash the average pub's Energy Bills.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/07/kemi-badenoch-blueprint-save-britains-pubs

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

23/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 24 December 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: "FIGHT GOES ON TO COMPLETELY SCRAP FARM RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Christian Calgie

Farmers and MPs have warned the "fight is not finished" following Keir Starmer's climbdown on The Labour Party's "cruel and immoral" Inheritance Tax raid.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2149717

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "WOMAN IS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF MONEY LAUNDERING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalfe

Klaudia Kunce from MacMurrough Close in New Ross has pleaded Not Guilty in response to a Money Laundering charge.
She suspiciously had €19,000 (£16,000) in her Bank Account.

Daily Star: "LOATHE ACTUALLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Actually legend Richard Curtis and wife Emma Freud loathe the idea of a 30-pitch campsite in their swanky village.
The rom-com king has been embroiled in his own drama over plans to build 30 pitches in celeb-crammed Walberswick.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/love-actually-legend-richard-curtis-36446987

Fife Free Press: "MOVIE MAGIC BACK ON HIGH STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A little piece of Kirkcaldy's cinematic history has returned to the High Street.
The front of the old ABC Cinema, which has sat empty for over 20 years, has been given a makeover which will spark memories of visits there for generations of folk across the Lang Toun.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/recreating-kirkcaldy-abc-cinemas-history-sparks-memories-and-raises-smiles-5452570

Financial Times: "LABOUR CLIMBDOWN SHRINKS SHARE OF FARMERS FACING INHERITANCE TAX TO 15%"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mari Novik / Jim Pickard

Fewer farmers will start paying Inheritance Tax from April after Ministers were forced into a £130 million climbdown by a fierce backlash against the policy from rural communities and some MPs from The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/cb5dbf7e-aee7-4a53-99fe-73d21c5dc8a8

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "PLANNING SOUGHT FOR NEW ECO HOLIDAY PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The park on Seafield Estate will have 99 Mobile Home bays on a 6.6 hectare site if it gets the Green Light.

The National: "'BALMORAL ROYAL FAMILY SUMMER CAMP' EPSTEIN FILES EMAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

An email from "The Invisible Man" sent to Ghislaine Maxwell referencing a Summer Camp at Balmoral Castle has been released in the latest tranche of Epstein files.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25720325.epstein-files-unearth-royal-family-summer-camp-balmoral

The West Australian (Australia): "SWEAT THE HALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tahnee Graham

Perth in Australia is set for the warmest Christmas morning in more than 110 years.
Overnight minimum temperatures expected to stay above 26°C and daytime highs tipped to soar to dangerous levels.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/weather/perth-christmas-weather-city-set-for-a-scorcher-with-its-warmest-christmas-morning-in-110-years-c-21081820

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US ECONOMY DEFIES EXPECTATIONS WITH STRONG PERFORMANCE IN THIRD QUARTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Katie Duguid

The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 4.3 per cent in the Third Quarter, accordting to official data.
That has far surpassed economists' expectations as was well ahead of previous quarters.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/fea44f00-6e54-4bd0-b722-6b029ad4411c

Daily Mail: "STARMER'S HUMILIATING U-TURN ON FARM TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will water down the family farm tax in yet another humiliating capitulation to his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15410473

Lancashire Telegraph: "TRAIL HUNT BAN 'OUTRAGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

The Holcolmbe Hunt has spoken out about a potential 'outrage' as the Government looks to ban Trail Hunting as part of a new Animal Welfare strategy.
Trail Hunting mimics a traditional hunt, with dogs following a pre-laid, animal-based scent such as fox urine, while a group of hunters follows the pack on horseback.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25716266.trail-hunting-ban-holcombe-hunt-club-speaks

The Times: "FARMERS WIN TAX CLIMBDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Alice Wright

Keir Starmer has abandoned controversial plans to impose death duties on family farms worth more than £1 million after a revolt by Labour MPs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-farmers-inheritance-tax-t708wlc0v

Morning Star: "ANOTHER DARK DAY FOR JUSTICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Greta Thunberg was arrested in London at a demonstration in support of hunger-striking prisoners in what campaigners called "another dark day for Keir Starmer's genocide-supporting Government".
The Climate Activist from Sweden was taken by Metropolitan Police in front of the offices of an Insurance Company.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/education-union-leaders-call-immediate-release-hunger-striking-prisoners

The Yorkshire Post: "CLIMBDOWN OVER 'FAMILY FARM TAX'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

The United Kingdom Government in Westminster will raise the Inheritance Tax relief for farmers to £2.5 million per farmer, after more than a year of bitter rancour and furious protest.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/country-and-farming/son-of-farmer-who-took-own-life-says-tax-climbdown-is-best-christmas-present-5454490

The Daily Telegraph: "'FIND ME INAPPROPRIATE FRIENDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Parker / India McTaggart

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked the convicted Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to find him some "inappropriate friends", the latest release of The Epstein Files has revealed.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/23/epstein-files-balmoral-maxwell-inappropriate-friends

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "REENACTED BUDGET LOOMS AS REVIEW SET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexis Romero / Helen Flores

A week-long reenactment of the 2025 national budget won’t affect government operations, Ralph Recto of Malacañang Palace says.

FULL STORY: PhilStar.com/headlines/2025/12/24/2496498

Daily Record: "£3.5BILLION XMAS SHOPPING BONANZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Britain's shoppers have given hard-pressed retailers a £3.5 billion Christmas boost, Daily Record reveals.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/christmas-shoppers-splash-261m-weekend-36434971

Wirral Globe: "PARADE CARNAGE HERO GETS PM PRAISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

Prime Minister has hailed the former Wirral soldier who stopped the Liverpool parade crash driver’s car as a "hero".
Dan Barr, from Birkenhead, stopped Paul Doyle from continuing to drive through the crowds on Water Street in the City Centre of Liverpool.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25704076.prime-minister-hails-wirral-hero-stopped-liverpool-parade-driver

The Guardian: "ANDREW FACES NEW PRESSURE AFTER EPSTEIN FILES REVEAL 'GIRLS' EMAILS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Quinn / Jamie Grierson

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffery Epstein's fixer, to arrange mettings with "inappropriate friends".

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/23/latest-epstein-files-andrew-asking-ghislaine-maxwell-inappropriate-friends

The Bolton News: "TRIBUTES TO CRASH VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

The family of Vicki Attenborough, who died following a Road Traffic Accident in Smithills, have paid a beautiful tribute to her.
Vicki suffered fatal injuries after a driver collided with her as she walked down the road in Smithills.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25721494.family-pays-tribute-vicki-attenborough-fatal-bolton-crash

Daily Mirror: "FIND ME SOME 'FRIENDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Pressure grew on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as emails emerged from "A" of Balmoral Castle asking Ghislaine Maxwell to find "inappropriate friends".

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/epstein-files-what-know-inappropriate-36447784

Wexford People (Ireland): "TODDLER ALFIE'S CHRISTMAS JOY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

A Christmas miracle has been hailed after 2-year-old Alfie Hearne, from Wexford, in heart failure defies the odds after receiving specalist care in Newcastle.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/christmas-miracle-as-wexford-toddler-in-heart-failure-defies-the-odds-its-the-best-present-we-could-have-asked-for/a1125214804.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER'S HUMILIATING U-TURN ON FARM TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will water down the family farm tax in yet another humiliating capitulation to his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15410473

State Times (India): "JOINT SECURITY EXERCISE HELD IN SRINAGAR TO BOLSTER SECURITY GRID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Security forces in Srinagar carried out anti-sabotage operations around vital installations in India with the aim to strengthen security measures and counter any potential threats.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/joint-security-exercise-held-in-srinagar-to-bolster-security-grid-counter-potential-threats

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "TWO MEN ARRESTED OVER €4M COCAINE SEIZURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robin Schiller

A former Sinn Féin representative charged over €4 million (£3.6 million approximately) in cocaine seizure at stables in Kildare allegedly tried to run from Gardai and hide in a barn.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/former-sinn-fein-representative-arrested-over-4m-cocaine-seizure-tried-to-run-from-gardai-and-hid-in-barn-court-told/a2145497742.html

The Independent: "FARMERS CHEER AS STARMER U-TURNS ON TRACTOR TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Ross / David Maddox

Farmers across the country are celebrating after Sir Keir Starmer caved in following months of pressure from farmers and watered down his Inheritance Tax plans.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/inheritance-tax-farmers-labour-starmer-b2889532.html

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "ISRAELI MINISTER'S PLEDGE TO NEVER LEAVE GAGA 'DANGEROUS ESCALATION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP / AP

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed that Israel would remain in Gaza and pledged to establish outposts there, but his office swiftly downplayed the remarks.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2627226

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

18/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 19 December 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: "BE STRONG TO 'FACE DOWN' RUSSIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor Wilson

Kemi Badenoch has warned the government that they must prepare for war if they hope to avoid conflict with Russia.
The Conservative Party leader was speaking on a tour of a Drone Factory in United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2148062

Worcester (& Malvern) Observer: "POST CONCERNS PROMPT QUESTIONS FROM MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called for an urgent review of the county Royal Mail delivery service after receiving a series of reports about missing mail.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-residents-hit-out-after-consistently-missing-mail

Financial Times: "BOE RESPONDS TO COOLING INFLATION BY CUTTING RATES A QUARTER POINT TO 3.75%"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Fleming / Ian Smith

Bank Of England has cut Interest Rates by a quarter point to 3.75 per cent, responding to signs of cooling inflation but cautioning that decisions on future cuts were likely to be a "closer call".

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/717c3ac9-c750-41bc-b74a-163ae1c5b103

Glasgow Times: "HUNT FOR KILLER AFTER MAN SHOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aidan Maxwell

Police Scotland are investigating the murder of Jordan Gray, who was shot dead in his flat on Shields Court in Motherwell.
His body was discovered on Monday 15 December after he died between Sunday night and early Monday morning.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25710065.police-scotland-invcestigate-murder-jordan-gray

The Times: "VOTERS FACE LONGER WAIT TO KICK OUT COUNCILLORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix

Nearly ten million voters face having their Local Elections delayed until 2027, prompting claims that The Labour Party and The Conservative Party are colluding to stop Reform UK getting into power.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/local-elections-delayed-labour-news-t9c7766d9

Evesham Observer: "FIRE CREW HEROES STEP IN TO SAVE SANTA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A popular family attraction in Honeybourne is grateful for the fast-acting responses of emergency services that saved its Father Christmas.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/santa-saved-for-christmas-by-quick-thinking-pebworth-fire-crew

The Scotsman: "CALLS FOR PROBE AFTER FEMALE SNP MSP HAS OFFICE 'BUGGED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Politicians have called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an MSP's office being "bugged" by her staff member.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/jaw-dropping-snp-msps-office-was-bugged-by-male-staff-member-is-still-involved-in-party-5446958

The West Australian (Australia): "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shannon Hampton

Heavily armed Counter Terrorism Police have detained a group of men on their way to Bondi Beach in dramatic scenes in Sydney after receiving information a 'violent act was possibly being planned'.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/crime/heavily-armed-police-arrest-group-after-tip-off-about-violent-act-possibly-being-planned-at-bondi-bach-c-21048327

Daily Star: "BULLZZZEYE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Oche star David Munyua killed the Ally Pally's "lucky wasp" after it settled on his cheek... but still won.
Double swat!

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/darts/breaking-ally-pally-wasp-dead-36424271

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "ROYAL INVITATION LEADS TO A CHRISTMAS TREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Natalie Smith, an inspirational woman from Redditch, was invited by The Princess Of Wales to attend this year's Together At Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.

Daily Mirror: "1.8M ALONE AT CHRISTMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

Some 1.8 million people will spend Christmas Day alone, a poll has revealed.
It has led ministers to urge Brits to look out for their lonely neighbours.

The Yorkshire Post: "'CHANGE TO TAX A KEY ISSUE FOR FARMERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Former National Farmers Union boss has called for a 'new deal for profitable farming'.
Inheritance Tax changes were raised as the "single biggest issue" to farming viability, Baroness Minette Batters said, even though the changes were not part of the scope of her farm profitability review.

Morning Star: "RACISM IN THE WORKPLACE ON THE RISE, FINDS NEW SHOCK POLL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Migrant Workers experience appalling levels of racism and bigotry, a damaging new Union study has found as Sir Keir Starmer (United Kingdom's Prime Minister) was slammed for sticking to draconian plans to make Indefinite Leave To Remain (ILR) harder to obtain.

FULL REPORT: http://MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/racism-workplace-rise-finds-new-poll

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "CELTIC TURMOIL GIVES HEARTS TITLE CHANCE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Steve Douglas

Celtic Football Club are embroiled in chaos in what is shaping up to be the most turbulent campaign in Scotland in a generation.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/celtic-turmoil-gives-hearts-title-chance

Bromsgrove/Droitwich Standard: "CELL MATCH IS REAL GIFT FOR BRAVE LEO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The family of a Bromsgrove teenager with leukaemia, and desperately needed a stem cell transplant, have received a dream Christmas present as a match has been found in the United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-teen-leo-with-leukaemia-finds-match-in-stem-cell-search

The Times Scotland: "WATER BILLS SET FOR 42% RISE IN NEXT SIX YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Woode / Lara Wildenberg

British residents face being hit with another huge increase in household bills after Scotland's publicly-owned Water Company outlined plans to Increase Rates by over 40 per cent.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/scottish-water-customers-face-42-percent-rise-in-bills-over-next-six-years-txnjk7ptg

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "CELTIC FANS 'RIGHT' TO VENT FURY AT SLUMP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mark Palmer

Luke McCowan believes Celtic Football Club's supporters are justified in showing anger as the club stumbles through its worst losing run in almost half a century.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/article/wilfried-nancy-martin-oneill-celtic-analysis-ww8h0tfhc

Financial Times (USA Edition): "DATA LOST DURING US SHUTDOWN STOKES DOUBTS OVER SHARP DECLINE IN INFLATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Kate Duguid

Wall Street economists have warned November's United States inflation report, which showed a sharp decline in price growth, was flawed because of missing data in the wake of the recent Government shutdown.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/bee83769-fa41-4d18-9dc2-4a46130c72a8

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP ROCKED AFTER MSP'S OFFICE WAS BUGGED BY OWN STAFF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

A Nationalist MSP was bugged by a member of her own staff at her office in the Scottish Parliament.
The former worker is alleged to have placed listening devices in the office of the unnamed politician but remains an office bearer in a local SNP branch.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15397023

Coventry Standard: "NEW TECH HUB WILL SEE AIRPORT CLOSE NEXT YEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Coventry Airport will close next year to make way for a proposed battery manufacturing and technology hub.
Operators The Rigby Group announced the site in Bagington would close in June to allow the next phase of work on Greenpower Park.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/coventry-airport-to-close-next-year-to-make-way-for-battery-manufacturing-and-technology-hub-59494

Metro (South Edition): "STARS BACK QUEST FOR A SAFER WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley

The Labour Party's strategy to tackle a National Emergency and halve violence against women and girls has been revealed - with the backing of celebrities Olivia Colman and Georgia Harrison.

Solihull Observer: "DISAPPOINTMENT AS NEW SCHOOL PLAN IS SCUPPERED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Solihull Council will not receive capital funding from the government to create the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school on Tanworth Lane for those aged 11 to 19.

FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/council-leader-reacts-to-changes-to-capital-funding-for-send-provision

The Advertiser (Australia): "WALTZING WITH ANGELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Jenkins / Eliza Barr

Lina Chernyk, the auntie of the youngest victim killed at the Bondai Beach Shooting has told mourners her niece, Matilda, is now "walzing with the angels" as she was laid to rest.

FULL REPORT: AdelaideNow.com.au/news/nsw/youngest-victim-of-bondi-terror-attack-farewelled-in-woollahra/news-story/1463a731e8c08288d4874b6a9d5e77fa

Kidderminster Standard: "RAISING VITAL CASH TO HELP FAMILY SUPPORT BRAVE FREYA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A fundraiser has been launched for the family of five-year-old Freya Davis from Kidderminster who was diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive brain cancer and is undergoing special therapy over Christmas.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/fundraiser-to-help-kidderminster-family-amidst-five-year-old-freyas-brain-cancer-treatment

The Daily Telegraph: "PHILLIPSON BLOCKS SAFE SPACES FOR WOMEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner

Bridget Phillipson is blocking the publication of transgender guidance that would force business and public bodies to protect women-only spaces.
The Women and Equalities Secretary has given a statement to The High Court.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/18/bridget-phillipson-trans-guidance-block-ehrc-supreme-court

Leamington Observer: "PARADE REVAMP PLANS GAINING PUBLIC SUPPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A masterplan to revitalise Leamington Parade has received support from residents and Town Centre businesses.

State Times (India): "DRAW LESSONS FROM OP SINDOOR, STAY READY FOR CHALLENGES: RAJNATH TO IAF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged Indian Air Force commanders to learn from Operation Sindoor, a swift high-impact military action that destroyed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and POK in May.
He praised the IAF's courage, precision, and handling of Pakistan's response, stressing the need to stay vigilant amid evolving warfare.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/draw-lessons-from-op-sindoor-stay-ready-for-challenges-rajnath-to-iaf

Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S RUNNING SCARED OF VOTERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Keir Starmer was tonight accused of 'running scared of the voters' as he paved the way to cancel Local Elections across the country.
In an extraordinary move, Labour invited 63 councils to postpone next year's local elections, which are widely seen as a litmus test for Sir Keir's faltering leadership.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15397505

Stratford Observer: "NEW TOWN WOULD BRING FLOODS SAY CAMPAIGNERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Campaigners fear a proposed new town of some 10,000 homes could dramatically worsen flooding across South Warwickshire.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/campaigners-warn-proposed-south-warwickshire-new-town-is-a-major-flood-risk-59436

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "GAZA OPERATIONS AT RISK FROM ISRAELI IMPEDIMENTS, SAYS UN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Reuters / AFP

United Nations and aid groups have all warned that humanitarian operations in Palestine territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a "vague, arbitrary, and highly politicised" registration process.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2626656

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "HEARTBROKEN - BUSINESSES STUNNED BY VANDALISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

The owner of a children's stay-and-play group in Rugby has had to temporarily close her business after 'malicious' vandals trashed her outdoor play area.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/playgroup-owner-heartbroken-after-malicious-vandals-trash-childrens-equipment-and-toys

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

17/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 18 December 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.

Metro (South Edition): "STARMER IN £2.5BN CHELSEA TRANSFER DEMAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Keir Starmer says Britain will sue former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich unless he gives Ukraine the £2 billion he sold the club for nearly three years ago.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/video/pm-announces-2-5-billion-sale-chelsea-fc-supporting-ukraine-3571869

Lancashire Telegraph: "FEARS OF FLY-TIPPING AS TIP SET FOR MOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A petition has launched to save a Recycling Centre in Blackburn, with claims the location for a new larger tip will be 'less accessible to residents'.
The call to keep the George Street West location open is because people will be less likely to travel further and would run the risk of Fly Tipping in the area.

Morning Star: "SHOW SOME COMPASSION, MR LAMMY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

A 20-year-old Palestine Action hunger striker was hospitalised after 46 days without food in HMP Bronzefield while on remand, prompting protests and calls for intervention from supporters.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/show-some-humanity-it-too-late-lammy-told-palestine-action-hunger-striker-rushed-hospital

The Yorkshire Post: "TRAMS ON HOLD UNTIL LATE NEXT DECADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The slated opening of West Yorkshire’s long-awaited Tram Network has been delayed until the late 2030s, Tracy Brabin has said, with the Mayor saying "it takes too long to deliver infrastructure in this country".

Daily Express: "STAND UP TO THE UNIONS ...BAN DOCTORS STRIKES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Kemi Badenoch has called on the Prime Minister to "show some backbone" and ban doctors from striking.
The leader of The Conservative Party has condemned the Government for "failing patients".

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2147638

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "PRAISE FOR FIRE HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A suspicious house fire in Gnowangerup, Australia, on 25 November destroyed one home but spared neighbours thanks to swift community fire unit response; the resident faces arson charges.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/shire-of-gnowangerup-thanks-community-fire-units-swift-response-to-suspicious-house-fire-saving-neighbours-c-21012686

Daily Mirror: "COVID HEROES JOIN FLU FIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot

Scientists who helped find the first drug to fight COVID-19 are setting their sights on the Super Flu which is piling pressure on the NHS.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/health/super-flu-verdict-britains-top-36399422

St. Helens Star: "INSPIRING STORY OF BRAVE BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Niamh Green

St. Helens nurse Chloe Stirling, who overcame rare Stomach Cancer through surgery and treatment, featured in a Channel 4 Stand Up To Cancer film that aired on 12 December.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25693403.st-helens-nurse-features-channel-4-stand-cancer-film

The Daily Telegraph: "£8 BILLION COST OF EU STUDENT EXCHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert White

Britain faces an £8.75billion bill after Sir Keir Starmer agreed to rejoin the European Union's Student Exchange programme.
It was announced by Ministers, yesterday, that United Kingdom would rejoin Erasmus.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/17/labour-opens-door-to-unlimited-numbers-of-eu-students

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "NEW AGE CUT-OFF FOR KG, GRADE 1 ADMISSIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laraib Anwer

The UAE has set a new 31 December age cut-off for KG and Grade 1 admissions starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, replacing the previous 31 August date, to align with international standards.

FULL REPORT: http://KhaleejTimes.com/uae/education/uae-announces-new-age-cut-off-for-kg-grade-1-school-admissions-from-next-academic-year

Daily Star: "HERR WE THROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

German darts fans plan to take over Ally Pally next year when the World Championship moves to a bigger arena in the famous building.
Oche ace Max Hopp, said: "It's a cult".

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/darts/ally-pally-world-championship-germany-36417962

Warrington Guardian: "SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES APPROVED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aran Dhillon

Warrington councillors have approved plans to transform Bruche Primary School into the borough's first all-through school for pupils aged 2 to 16.
This involves demolishing some existing buildings, adding new wings and a secondary block to create 300 additional places, with the first Year 7 pupils expected in September 2026.

FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25694740.bruche-primary-school-plans-all-through-school-approved

Scottish Daily Mail: "JUST HOW LONG CAN SQUIRMING MINISTER CLING ON?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Pressure is growing on The Scottish National Party's Justice Secretary after Angela Constance admitted a second possible breach of the Ministerial Code when she apologised to a child abuse expert she misrepresented.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15393501

Việt Nam News (Vietnam): "HOUSING DRIVE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: VNS

A new government directive seeks to strengthen transparency and oversight in Social Housing programmes in Vietnam amid concerns over application processes, pricing and eligibility checks.

FULL REPORT: VietnamNews.VN/politics-laws/1731782/pm-calls-for-tighter-oversight-of-social-housing-allocation-and-sales.html

The Scotsman: "REEVES DENIES POLICY LINK TO THOUSANDS OF OIL JOBS LOSSES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused by opponents of reaching a "new low" after she dismissed claims 1,000 North Sea jobs are being lost each month because of United Kingdom Government policy.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/reeves-dismisses-claim-1000-jobs-lost-a-month-in-north-sea-due-to-windfall-tax-5446722

Bury Times: "NEW CANOPIES ARE INSTALLED AT MARKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

New weather-protective canopies have been installed at Bury Market, 10 weeks ahead of schedule as part of a £33 million regeneration project, with the full scheme (including a flexi hall) set to complete by mid-2026.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25683113.bury-market-canopies-installed-10-weeks-ahead-schedule

Daily Mail: "£6BN COST OF STARMER'S NEW BID TO SUCK UP TO BRUSSELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of 'throwing billions away' to reverse Brexit after he signed Britain up to rejoin European Union's Student Exchange programme Erasmus.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15393003

Knutsford Guardian: "FOOD POISONING 'WAS NOT DOWN TO BUFFET'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An investigation into illness affecting around 16 people after a 7 November prize giving at High Legh Bowling Club ruled out Food Poisoning, concluding norovirus was the likely cause.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25693334.food-poisoning-not-blame-high-legh-sickness-outbreak

Financial Times (USA Edition): "WARNER BROS BOARD SCORNS ILLUSORY BID BY PARAMOUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Grimes / Daniel Thomas / James Fontanella-Khan / Oliver Barnes

Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged their shareholders to regect Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the Hollywood Studios.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/35621088-51bd-48af-b11a-b3ee2eecc21e

Edinburgh Evening News: "GUNMAN JAILED FOR 26 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ena Saracevic

Grant Hunter, a gunman who carried out a gangland hit on a man outside a pub on Hogmanay, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/paid-assassin-to-be-sentenced-for-hogmanay-murder-of-suspected-gangster-5445733

Messenger Newspapers: "VISION OF FUTURE FOR WATERFRONT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

Peel Waters has submitted plans for up to 2,600 new homes plus extensive green spaces, a hotel, retail, and leisure facilities on Pomona Island in Trafford as part of the Manchester Waters scheme.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25692994.2-600-new-homes-planned-pomona-island-regeneration

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "RESIDENTS FACE FLOODING ORDEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Residents in Tyldesley and Astley are now facing flooding from construction at the approved Astley Business Park warehouses, impacting a school pathway and home gardens, with Wigan Council planning drainage fixes.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25689220.now-residents-battling-cruise-liner-warehouses-fighting-floods

The Oldham Times: "ELITE-BACKED COLLEGE GETS GREEN LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

The Department for Education has approved a new Eton Star Academy sixth form in Oldham (on the former Tommyfield Market site), aimed at disadvantaged students, with plans to relocate market traders.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25692048.eton-star-academy-sixth-form-give-go-ahead-oldham

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "WHEELCHAIR USER DENIED BUS ENTRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A wheelchair user in Weaverham was wrongly denied boarding a D&G Bus on 7 October due to a driver's incorrect permit demand, causing distress; the company apologised and is retraining drivers.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25689220.now-residents-battling-cruise-liner-warehouses-fighting-floods

Financial Times: "WARNER BROS BOARD SCORNS ILLUSORY BID BY PARAMOUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Grimes / Daniel Thomas / James Fontanella-Khan / Oliver Barnes

Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged their shareholders to regect Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the Hollywood Studios.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/35621088-51bd-48af-b11a-b3ee2eecc21e

The Bolton News: "BOXING BOSS ASIF DENIES SEX CHARGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Asif Vali, ex-manager of boxer Amir Khan, pleaded not guilty at Bolton Crown Court to sexual assault and penetration charges relating to an alleged incident in Bolton in February 2013.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25702494.amir-khans-former-manager-accused-sexual-assault

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

16/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 17 December 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 Record: "DADDY! I'M HERE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind

A dying dad has been reunited with his little girl after a Visa wrangle threatened to prevent a "last Christmas" together.

Financial Times: "LABOUR HAILS SWEEPING WORKERS' RIGHTS SHIFT AS FLAGSHIP BILL CLEARS FINAL HURDLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / Delphine Strauss

Legislation paving the way for the biggest overhaul of Workers' Rights in a generation is set to become law within days after clearing its final hurdle in House Of Lords.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/60f5cdde-7b60-4d88-9033-32812ead2da0

Wexford People (Ireland): "WEXFORD 'ABANDONED' IN LATEST RAIL STRATEGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

Wexford County Council (WCC) has outlined their vision for the next three years as they prepare to spend over €700m on projects ranging from motorways and flood schemes to new Community Centres and libraries.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/wexford-county-council-to-spend-700m-on-193-projects-between-2026-28-with-almost-400m-for-housing/a602191439.html

The Times: "RETURN OF UK STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH EUROPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Bruno Waterfield

British students will be able to study abroad at European Universities under a high-profile European Union scheme for the first time since Brexit.
British Government Ministers will announce the United Kingdom is rejoining the Erasmus Exchange Programme from 2027.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-rejoining-erasmus-european-universities-year-abroad-brexit-j07k7wc92

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA ANNOUNCES £45 TICKETS FOR THE LUCKY FEW"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton / Martyn Ziegler

FIFA have responded to the backlash over extortionate World Cup ticket prices by releasing new "supporter entry tier" tickets costing just £45 for every game in the tournament.
Gianni Infantino, faced huge criticism.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/world-cup/article/fifa-world-cup-tickets-dynamic-pricing-england-scotland-vnd32hm2k

The Bolton News: "FIRST CLASS YOUNGSTERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari

When it comes to mastering the 3Rs, Bolton's youngsters are first class.
Pupils in Greater Manchester performed above the national average in their Key Stage 2 SATs tests held in the Summer.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25698565.bolton-primary-school-league-tables-published-2025

Daily Express: "RECOGNISE THE BRAVE HEROES INJURED IN LINE OF DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Ashmore

Former Police Constable Pam White, hit by the IRA Harrods bomb that killed three colleagues 42 years ago today, wants ministers to at last honour injured 999 heroes.
Three civilians also died as the blast ripped through crowds.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "BOSSES WANTED ME TO LEAVE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker

Bruno Fernandes says he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford last Summer.

Glasgow Times: "DAD RACED FROM COPS AFTER SEX TOY INCIDENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A married dad raced off from police officers after he was caught using a sex toy in the back of his car.
Mehboob Mohammed was initially spotted by witnesses in Glasgow's Castlemilk on 23 August 2023.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25701675.east-kilbride-man-caught-using-sex-toy-car-glasgow

Metro (South Edition): "CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR AN NHS ANGEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Winter

Sarah Alcock - a nurse who has dedicated her life to save prematurely born babies - will spend another Christmas Day away from her family to help those most in need.
Sarah Alcock's sacrifice bears a significant poignancy - as it's her first Christmas as a mother.

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "LAST MINUTE REPRIEVE FOR MEALS ON WHEELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

A Meals On Wheels service in Wexford has been saved from closure after HSE confirmed the service would receive funding for 2026.
In October 2025, Gorey Courtown Meals On Wheels service was left with no choice but to cease operations following funding cuts from the HSE.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/gorey-news/the-best-christmas-present-for-our-community-how-a-vital-meals-on-wheels-service-in-wexford-was-saved-from-closure/a1308342714.html

Morning Star: "STREETING TURNS NASTY IN BID TO INTIMIDATE DOCS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Government Ministers have declared "open season" on Doctors within an NHS Trust, threatening medics with intimidatory "Welfare Checks" ahead of their five-day strike.
The government is behind a campaign of harassment against resident doctor members of the British Medical Association (BMA) by Hospital Trusts in London, NHS campaigners believe.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-has-given-green-light-harass-striking-doctors-campaigners-warn

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "BURN SUFFERS INJURY BLOW AHEAD OF CUP GAME"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Newcastle United's manager Eddie Howe has revealed Dan Burn is set to be sidelined for the next "four to six weeks".
Sunday's Wear-Tyne Derby defeat was soured further for Howe when Burn was taken to a local Medical Facility.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/burn-suffers-injury-blow-ahead-league-cup-clash

Edinburgh Evening News: "PORTY PARKING PLAN DROPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Plans for a controlled Parking Zone in Portobello have been thrown out by councillors after more than 2,000 residents objected to the move.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-parking-plan-for-portobello-controlled-parking-zone-is-thrown-out-5444540

The Daily Telegraph: "FREE TV LICENCES FOR BENEFIT CLAIMANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin

Benefit claimants could receive free Television Licences under sweeping BBC reforms being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/16/adverts-could-be-shown-on-bbc

The National: "MPS LAUGH AS MEETING WITH HUNGER STRIKE FAMILIES IS REJECTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison

MPs laughed as a minister rejected a request to meet with the families of imprisoned Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers.
Jeremy Corbyn MP said there were "deep concerns" about the wellbeing of the prisoners.

FULL REPORT: http://TheNational.Scot/news/25701679.mps-laugh-minister-rejects-call-meet-hunger-strikers

The Guardian: "UK TO REJOIN EU ERASMUS PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the European Union's Student Exchange Programme – is expected to be announced as part of the United Kingdom Government's drive towards closer relations with Brussels.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/dec/16/uk-to-rejoin-eu-erasmus-student-exchange-programme

Wirral Globe: "HOYLAKE BEACH COMPROMISE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

An agreement has been reached to remove "some vegetation" from Hoylake Beach.
The amount of vegetation that can be removed is at a level that is sufficient for the safe, ongoing operation of the RNLI lifeboats but which will not cause significant damage to the environmentally protected area, Wirral Council has said.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25686239.agreement-reached-remove-vegetation-hoylake-beach

Daily Star: "THE WORLD CUT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Footie fans were celebrating after FIFA slashed ticket prices for next year’s World Cup Finals.
A thrilling victory for common sense!

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-ticket-prices-england-36410841

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "BRU HOO"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker / Luke Thrower / Amie Wilson

Bruno Fernandes insists he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford in the Summer.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-transfer-36409142

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "HUNDREDS OF FARMERS ATTEND RALLY AHEAD OF EUROPEAN PROTEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

Hundreds gathered in Enniscorthy Market to show support and solidarity with the farmers delegation travelling to Brussels for a Europe-wide protest.

The Times Scotland: "RETURN OF UK STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH EUROPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Bruno Waterfield

British students will be able to study abroad at European Universities under a high-profile European Union scheme for the first time since Brexit.
British Government Ministers will announce the United Kingdom is rejoining the Erasmus Exchange Programme from 2027.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-rejoining-erasmus-european-universities-year-abroad-brexit-j07k7wc92

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA ANNOUNCES £45 TICKETS FOR THE LUCKY FEW"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton / Martyn Ziegler

FIFA have responded to the backlash over extortionate World Cup ticket prices by releasing new "supporter entry tier" tickets costing just £45 for every game in the tournament.
Gianni Infantino, faced huge criticism.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/world-cup/article/fifa-world-cup-tickets-dynamic-pricing-england-scotland-vnd32hm2k

Lancashire Telegraph: "'WE WILL TAKE ACTION AGAINST SHOPLIFTERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Police have issued a warning to shoplifters ahead of the busy festive shopping period as they step up their campaign to tackle theft.
As part of Operation Vulture, officers will be carrying out high visibility patrols in busy Town Centres.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25701350.police-issue-warning-shoplifters-ahead-christmas

Daily Mirror: "BBC COMES OUT FIGHTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

The BBC are fighting back against Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit.
Lawyers are said to be mulling an aggressive defence to the United States President's claim over footage of his speech before the Capitol Riot.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BRUNO NO, NO!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker

Bruno Fernandes says that he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford in the Summer.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-united-bruno-fernandes-transfer-36411540

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US JOBLESS RATE HITS FOUR-YEAR HIGH IN FRESH SIGN OF LABOUR MARKET WEAKNESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Kate Duguid

The United States unemployment rate rose to 4.6 per cent in November, the highest level in more than four years, in a further sign of Labour Party market fragility.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/17a1674d-0e6b-4e9b-9c0d-82de5887be15

The I Paper: "SILICOSIS SCANDAL BAN KILLER KITCHEN DUST TO SAVE LIVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Duggan

The first cases in The United Kingdom of a deadly Lung Disease in tradespeople working with a stone popular in kitchen worktops were revealed by The I Paper in February 2024.
A new campaign calls for a clampdown on toxic Silica Dust - blamed for causing incurable Lung Disease - as death toll and weight of medical evidence grows.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/silicosis-mps-officials-unions-ban-kitchen-stone-3629809

Scottish Daily Mail: "FREE BBC IF YOU LIVE ON BENEFITS ST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant Tucker / Gemma Parry

Middle-class families face paying more to watch the BBC to help fund free licences for benefit claimants in plans unveiled yesterday.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15379999

Scottish Daily Mail (Sport/Back Page): "NANCY: I DON'T HAVE TO PROVE ANYTHING!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Callum Crowe

Celtic FC boss Wilfried Nancy claims he has 'nothing to prove' despite overseeing the worst start of any manager in the Football Club's history.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15389649

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "'I FIGHT EVERY DAY JUST TO SURVIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin Reynolds

"I wish I had never let him back into our lives" – Aisha Al Katib tells how her daughter Malika Al Katib died trying to save her from Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi.
Aisha Al Katib told a court in Ireland of her daughter Malika Al Katib's final moments at the hands of Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/i-wish-i-had-never-let-him-back-into-our-lives-mother-tells-how-daughter-8-died-trying-to-save-her-from-father/a982054889.html

Daily Mail: "FREE BBC IF YOU LIVE ON BENEFITS ST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant Tucker / Gemma Parry

Middle-class families face paying more to watch the BBC to help fund free licences for benefit claimants in plans unveiled yesterday.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15379999

The Scotsman: "£120M FROM UK GOVERNMENT TO SAVE CHEMICAL PLANT JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Britain's biggest Chemical Plant has been saved from closure after the owner secured a £120 million support package to protect 500 jobs at Grangemouth.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/first-new-grangemouth-project-receives-uk-government-funding-after-refinery-closure-5438114

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "TRUMP LASHES OUT AT 'WEAK' EUROPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Donald Trump lambasted 'weak' European leaders as he hinted he is ready to withdraw US support for Ukrain in their war with Russia.
The US President said 'decaying' European Nations had failed to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war.

Glasgow Times: "LAMPPOST FELL ON TOP OF MAN OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A veteran suffered life changing injuries after a lamppost fell on top of him outside a school.
Colin Shaw was struck as he spoke to a colleague near Glasgow's Kelvinside Academy on 20 June 2023.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25685238.glasgow-city-council-guilty-health-safety-work-act-breach

The Guardian: "PM URGES EUROPE TO CURB HUMAN RIGHTS LAWS TO HALT RISE OF POPULISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Rajeev Syal

Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to urgently curb joint human rights laws so that member states can take tougher action to protect their borders and see off the rise of the populist right across the continent.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/law/2025/dec/09/starmer-urges-europe-leaders-update-echr-halt-rise-far-right

The Yorkshire Post: "'DIFFICULT TRUTHS' PLEDGE IN INQUIRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connie Daley

A former Children's Commissioner from Yorkshire who will chair the National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs has vowed to "not shy away" from difficult truths as she was appointed after months of delays.
Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the Inquiry over three years

Daily Express: "'HOW MANY MORE SEXUAL ASSAULTS WILL IT TAKE UNTIL THIS GOVERNMENT DOES SOMETHING TO STOP OUR WOMEN AND GIRLS BEING THROWN TO THE WOLVES?'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Carole Malone

Two Afghan teenage Asylum Seekers, who entered the United Kingdom illegally, were jailed for raping a 15-year-old girl and forcing her to perform oral sex, leaving her deeply traumatised.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2144183

The Advertiser (Australia): "* SEE U IN REALSIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Haneen Dajani

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is acting for all parents as Australia on Wednesday becomes the first country in the world to ban Social Media accounts for children under 16.

FULL REPORT: http://AdelaideNow.com.au/news/national/let-them-be-kids/australia-becomes-first-country-in-the-world-to-ban-social-media-for-under16s/news-story/b30c2abb53ba86762438cb0186a21786

Daily Mirror: "WE WILL NEVER GET OUR CASH BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Ashley Cowburn

Much of the £10.9billion lost to CoronaVirus fraud and error will never be recovered.
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak's lax Conservative Party left aid schemes open to risk, a report found.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/billions-pounds-lost-covid-fraud-36373067

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US GIVES ZELENSKYY 'DAYS' TO RESPOND TO PEACE DEAL DEMANDING LOSS OF TERRITORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Miller / Henry Foy

Donald Trump's enovoys have given Volodymyr Zelenzkyy days to respond to a proposed peace deal that requires Ukraine to accept territorial losses in exchange for unspecified US security guarantees.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/ea36e244-4b2d-486e-881d-af7e1c25094a

The Scotsman: "KEY EDUCATION PLEDGE 'WOULD TAKE 133 YEARS' AT PRESENT RATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Nicola Sturgeon's poverty-related attainment gap pledge is "irrevocably broken" as new figures suggest it could take more than 100 years to achieve.
The former First Minister said in 2016 that her government would eradicate the disparity between the poorest and most well off pupils by 2026.

The West Australian (Australia): "LET THEM EAT CAKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katrina Curtis / Andrew Greene

Anika Wells is facing mounting pressure over her travel expenses as it's revealed she used an Australian taxpayer-funded trip to Sydney to enjoy 40th birthday celebrations with friends, including Anthony Albanese.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/anika-wells-travel-expenses-audit-to-scrutinise-trip-to-her-own-birthday-party-c-20945705

Morning Star: "VICTIMS CALL FOR PROBE INTO NHS MATERNITY CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Victims of traumatic maternity care have demanded a probe with proper accountability and legal consequences after damning reports of women "bleeding out in bathrooms".

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/victims-traumatic-maternity-care-demand-accountability

State Times (India): "OMAR PUSHES FOR 100 PC SATURATION OF FHTCS IN ALL DISTRICTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level review meeting on the status of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects across Jammu and Kashmir at the Civil Secretariat, with a focus on accelerating implementation and ensuring universal access to safe drinking water.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.in/omar-pushes-for-100-pc-saturation-of-fhtcs-in-all-districts

Scottish Daily Mail: "ASYLUM FIASCO WITHOUT END"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

The Home Office has no idea how many Asylum Seekers have gone missing since arriving in this country.
A damning report today reveals yet more woeful failings in Britain's asylum process, with huge gaps in systems and key data that does not exist.

Herald Sun (Australia): "LET US BE KIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is acting for all parents as Australia on Wednesday becomes the first country in the world to ban social media accounts for children under 16.

FULL REPORT: HeraldSun.com.au/news/national/let-them-be-kids/australia-becomes-first-country-in-the-world-to-ban-social-media-for-under16s/news-story/b30c2abb53ba86762438cb0186a21786

The Daily Telegraph: "BARDELLA: I WILL STOP THE BOATS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Samuel

Britain will be allowed to push small boats carrying migrants back into French waters under immigration plans put forward by Jordan Bardella, the man tipped to become France's next President.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/09/jordan-bardella-i-will-stop-the-boats

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "'MY PIVOTS WERE NEVER ABOUT CHOICE, BUT ABOUT SURVIVAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Haneen Dajani

Priyanka Chopra said the biggest pivots of her 25-year career were driven not by ambition but by "survival", recalling a phase in the early 2000s when "six movies flopped back to back" and forced her to reinvent herself.

FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/priyanka-chopra-bridge-summit-abu-dhabi-career-shifts

Daily Star: "VLAD'S PUSSY GALORE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Vladimir Putin cronies claim Larry the Downing Street moggy is a Russki Octopussy - for snubbing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during yesterday's meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
It's called being a cat!!!

Financial Times: "US GIVES ZELENSKYY 'DAYS' TO RESPOND TO PEACE DEAL DEMANDING LOSS OF TERRITORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Miller / Henry Foy

Donald Trump's enovoys have given Volodymyr Zelenzkyy days to respond to a proposed peace deal that requires Ukraine to accept territorial losses in exchange for unspecified US security guarantees.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/ea36e244-4b2d-486e-881d-af7e1c25094a

The Times: "NUMBER OF POLICE FORCES CUT TO DOZEN UNDER PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Fiona Hamilton

The number of Police Forces in England and Wales could be reduced to as few as 12 under "generational" reforms being considered by Home Secretary.
Shabana Mahmood has delayed the publication of a long-awaited blueprint for police reform until the New Year.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/shabana-mahmood-police-reforms-sf35g220t

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "RSF: ISRAEL TOP KILLER OF JOURNALISTS WORLDWIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

Reporters Without Borders, or RSF, said that Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide, with 29 Palestinian reporters slain why its forces in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2625536

The National: "ENERGY SHAKE-UP WOULD 'RESHAPE THE FUTURE OF SCOTLAND'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

THE SNP's fresh focus on lowering energy bills with independence is "encouraging" but "lacks depth" and ambition, experts have said.
John Swinney started the week with a major speech in Glasgow pledging that independence would lower household energy by a third.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25685143.experts-think-snps-energy-campaign

Daily Mail: "ASYLUM FIASCO WITHOUT END"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

The Home Office has no idea how many Asylum Seekers have gone missing since arriving in this country.
A damning report today reveals yet more woeful failings in Britain's asylum process, with huge gaps in systems and key data that does not exist.

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