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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.
City AM: "CITY CHIEFS SOUND THE ALARM ON TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt
The chiefs of two of Britain's biggest businesses sounded the alarm over rising costs, regulation, and economic uncertainty amid mounting concern that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will inflict further damage to United Kingdom's competitiveness at the forthcoming Budget.
FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/were-already-at-peak-government-inflicted-costs-bt-chief-warns-chancellor
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt
The chiefs of two of Britain's biggest businesses sounded the alarm over rising costs, regulation, and economic uncertainty amid mounting concern that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will inflict further damage to United Kingdom's competitiveness at the forthcoming Budget.
FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/were-already-at-peak-government-inflicted-costs-bt-chief-warns-chancellor
| Great Southern Herald (Australia): "FIRE CHAOS CHARGES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil The identity of a Great Southern man accused of driving a stolen car through fuel bowsers and sparking a fire at a Kojonup Petrol Station, has been revealed in his first court appearance. FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ryansbrook-man-accused-of-fuel-station-fireball-in-kojonup-after-hitting-bowers-in-stolen-ute-appears-in-court-c-20062324 | Great Southern Herald [SPORT & BACK PAGE] (Australia): "HAIDEN GOES OUT ON A HIGH" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mitchell Woodcock South Fremantle champion Haiden Schloithe is bowing out on top after revealing his retirement with immediate effect following a Grand Final triumph. FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/sport/wafl/wafl-2025-south-fremantles-haiden-schloithe-announces-retirement-after-grand-final-triumph-c-20096289 |
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Morning Star: "'RACIST, SEXIST, XENOPHOBIC'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
London Mayor Sadiq Khan slammed Donald Trump as "racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic" after the United States President's extraordinary claim that London was under Sharia Law.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/khan-slams-racist-sexist-misogynistic-and-islamophobic-trump
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
London Mayor Sadiq Khan slammed Donald Trump as "racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic" after the United States President's extraordinary claim that London was under Sharia Law.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/khan-slams-racist-sexist-misogynistic-and-islamophobic-trump
Andytown News (Ireland): "UNDER ATTACK AT SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland
Fra Hughes, an Ardoyne man who is part of the flotilla trying to break the humanitarian blockade of Gaza by sea, says he is determined to reach the besieged strip of land despite Israeli drone attack.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland
Fra Hughes, an Ardoyne man who is part of the flotilla trying to break the humanitarian blockade of Gaza by sea, says he is determined to reach the besieged strip of land despite Israeli drone attack.
Folkestone & Hythe Express: "ALL CHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Williams
Bus Station shuts to pave way for new park project but changes to layout branded 'confusing and ludicrous'.
A Bus Station in the Town Centre – which will be transformed into a new Public Park – will close this weekend ahead of renovation works.
Folkestone bus station in Bouverie Square is due to be returned to its former use as a community space, with new seating, lawns, walkways, a children's play area and trees part of the plans.
FULL REPORT: KentONLINE.co.uk/folkestone/news/bus-station-which-will-become-new-park-to-close-this-weekend-330008
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Williams
Bus Station shuts to pave way for new park project but changes to layout branded 'confusing and ludicrous'.
A Bus Station in the Town Centre – which will be transformed into a new Public Park – will close this weekend ahead of renovation works.
Folkestone bus station in Bouverie Square is due to be returned to its former use as a community space, with new seating, lawns, walkways, a children's play area and trees part of the plans.
FULL REPORT: KentONLINE.co.uk/folkestone/news/bus-station-which-will-become-new-park-to-close-this-weekend-330008
| Daily Express: "'THE COUNTRY IS SICK OF ACTIVIST JUDGES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles Britain's ability to deport dangerous criminals and failed Asylum Seekers risks being undermined by a wave of new pro-immigration judges, Robert Jenrick has warned. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2112997 | Daily Express (SPORT/BACK PAGE): "ROSES TRUMP CARD" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Neil McLeman Chelsea FC fan Justin Rose has invited Donald Trump to join the Ryder Cup victory presentation if Europe retain the trophy on Sunday – just as the President did for The Blues' FIFA Club World Cup win. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/sport/golf/2112987 |
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Albany Advertiser (Australia): "RECORD FOR THE TAKING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Middleton
Ultra Runner Aaron Young is aiming for better the fastest known time, set by Erika Lori, for running the 1,000KM of the Bibbulmun Track while raising funds for This Is A Conversation Starter, a Mental Health charity.
FULL STORY: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ultra-distance-runner-aaron-young-aims-to-run-the-bibbulmun-track-in-fastest-time-and-raise-funds-for-tiacs-c-20062795
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Middleton
Ultra Runner Aaron Young is aiming for better the fastest known time, set by Erika Lori, for running the 1,000KM of the Bibbulmun Track while raising funds for This Is A Conversation Starter, a Mental Health charity.
FULL STORY: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ultra-distance-runner-aaron-young-aims-to-run-the-bibbulmun-track-in-fastest-time-and-raise-funds-for-tiacs-c-20062795
The Yorkshire Post: "PM IN DRIVE TO REVIVE HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen / Ralph Blackbur
Communities are to be promised new powers today to protect their pubs and seize control of struggling High Streets.
The Prime Minister is set to pledge "record investment" for deprived areas as he announces The Labou Party's Pride In Place.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen / Ralph Blackbur
Communities are to be promised new powers today to protect their pubs and seize control of struggling High Streets.
The Prime Minister is set to pledge "record investment" for deprived areas as he announces The Labou Party's Pride In Place.
The Nationalist (Ireland): "TEENAGER DONATES BONE MARROW TO SICK SISTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aoife Sheehan
A young teen from Mullinahone, Tipperary has recently received an award for his selflessness from a charity in Ireland.
Dylan Quirke (who was born with congenital heart defects) is only 14-years-old and was nominated for the award after donating a litre of his bone marrow to his little sister Sophie.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.ie/news/your-community/1902211/tipperary-teenager-receives-award-for-selflessness-after-donating-bone-marrow-to-his-sister.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aoife Sheehan
A young teen from Mullinahone, Tipperary has recently received an award for his selflessness from a charity in Ireland.
Dylan Quirke (who was born with congenital heart defects) is only 14-years-old and was nominated for the award after donating a litre of his bone marrow to his little sister Sophie.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.ie/news/your-community/1902211/tipperary-teenager-receives-award-for-selflessness-after-donating-bone-marrow-to-his-sister.html
Reading Today: "BIKE HUB LAUNCHED IN TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Reading Bike Hub officially opened its doors on 7 September, offering not only cycling services but also a new sense of community and warmth in the heart of Reading.
Reading Bike Hub is located next to the George Hotel and The Oracle Shopping Centre.
FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/reading-bike-hub-launched-a-web-that-connects-the-town
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Reading Bike Hub officially opened its doors on 7 September, offering not only cycling services but also a new sense of community and warmth in the heart of Reading.
Reading Bike Hub is located next to the George Hotel and The Oracle Shopping Centre.
FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/reading-bike-hub-launched-a-web-that-connects-the-town
| The West Australian (Australia): "I <3 DONALD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon The Prime Minister has finally had his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump in New York with a further official White House visit between Anthony Albanese and the United States President locked in for next month. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-scores-presidential-selfie-with-donald-trump-locks-in-white-house-meeting-c-20131951 | The West Australian [SPORT/BACK PAGE] (Australia): "NOW STAT'S THE WAY TO FIX IT" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Roger Vaughan Brownlow Medal voting has been a hot topic again in the wake of Monday night's count, with the AFL open to umpires having access to statistics. Greg Swann is open to umpires having access to statistics. FULL STORY: TheWest.com.au/sport/afl/afl-football-boss-open-to-stats-for-brownlow-voting-c-20127326 |
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Glasgow Times: "'HANDS OFF OUR NURSERY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham
Council officials will meet parents to discuss the sudden closure of a Glasgow nursery after a row broke out over its future.
Glasgow Times reported that families at Penilee Nursery on the Southside of the city were told last week the building was no longer "fit for purpose" and children would be moved into Hillington Primary in around three weeks' time.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25492218.council-u-turn-glasgow-nursery-closure-consultation-row
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham
Council officials will meet parents to discuss the sudden closure of a Glasgow nursery after a row broke out over its future.
Glasgow Times reported that families at Penilee Nursery on the Southside of the city were told last week the building was no longer "fit for purpose" and children would be moved into Hillington Primary in around three weeks' time.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25492218.council-u-turn-glasgow-nursery-closure-consultation-row
The I Paper: "SUDDEN HOPE: BREAKTHROUGH GENE THERAPY CAN TREAT HUNTINGTON'S FOR FIRST TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Families given hope for a brighter future as scientists discover treatment that can slow march of devastating disease.
Global clinical trial of one-off treatment slows progression of symtomns by 75%.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Families given hope for a brighter future as scientists discover treatment that can slow march of devastating disease.
Global clinical trial of one-off treatment slows progression of symtomns by 75%.
Tipperary Star (Ireland): "BLIND GOLFER PUTTING THURLES ON THE MAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Grace
It’s been a hectic but rewarding season on the greens for Thurles native and avid golfer Darragh Stakelum, whose recent British Open win was quickly followed by a trip to Ontario, Canada, to play back-to-back tournaments.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/thurles/1901501/long-read-thurles-golfer-darragh-stakelum-follows-british-open-title-with-canada-jaunt.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Grace
It’s been a hectic but rewarding season on the greens for Thurles native and avid golfer Darragh Stakelum, whose recent British Open win was quickly followed by a trip to Ontario, Canada, to play back-to-back tournaments.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/thurles/1901501/long-read-thurles-golfer-darragh-stakelum-follows-british-open-title-with-canada-jaunt.html
Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER'S TOP AIDE WAS TOLD BY ELECTORAL WATCHDOG THAT DONATIONS HAD TO BE DECLARED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Dan Hodges
A top Labour Party lawyer advised Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff to describe £740,000 in 'hidden' donations as an 'admin error', a leaked email reveals.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15126587
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Dan Hodges
A top Labour Party lawyer advised Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff to describe £740,000 in 'hidden' donations as an 'admin error', a leaked email reveals.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15126587
| Narrogin Observer (Australia): "POPPY TAKES TITLE AGAIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil Poppy Blohm from AFGRI Equipment was named parts technician of the year for 2025 at the awards gala in Brisbane on 18 September. Also named winner of the Parts Apprentice Of The Year award in 2023, it was Ms. Blohm's strong work ethic and exceptional Customer Service skills that secured her a second title. FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/afgri-equipment-narrogins-poppy-blohm-named-parts-technician-of-the-year-in-john-deere-awards-c-20107960 | Narrogin Observer [SPORT/BACK PAGE] (Australia): "WARRIORS WIN" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead Sweet three-peat. Warriors secured a women's A-grade premiership three-peat after they trumped All Blacks with a last-gasp goal on Saturday in the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association Grand Finals. Amy Oats proved the hero for The Warriors, netting both of their goals. FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/ugsha-2025-warriors-trump-all-blacks-with-final-minute-winning-goal-c-20105590 |
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The Independent: "BURNHAM LAUNCHES BLISTERING ATTACK ON 'DIVISIVE' STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke
Andy Burnham has issued his biggest challenge yet to Sir Keir Starmer, warning the Prime Minister he risks handing Nigel Farage the keys to 10 Downing Street without a change of course.
The Greater Manchester Mayor appropaches The Labour Party conference this weekend.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/starmer-andy-burnham-labour-leader-b2832869.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke
Andy Burnham has issued his biggest challenge yet to Sir Keir Starmer, warning the Prime Minister he risks handing Nigel Farage the keys to 10 Downing Street without a change of course.
The Greater Manchester Mayor appropaches The Labour Party conference this weekend.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/starmer-andy-burnham-labour-leader-b2832869.html
State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "ELECTIONS FOR 4 J&K RAJYA SABHA SEATS ON OCTOBER 24: EC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Biennial elections to fill four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, which have been lying vacant since 2021, will be held on 24 October 2025, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.
Separately, Rajya Sabha bypoll to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of AAP member from Punjab Sanjeev Arora will also be held on 24 October 2025.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/elections-for-4-jk-rajya-sabha-seats-on-october-24-ec
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Biennial elections to fill four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, which have been lying vacant since 2021, will be held on 24 October 2025, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.
Separately, Rajya Sabha bypoll to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of AAP member from Punjab Sanjeev Arora will also be held on 24 October 2025.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/elections-for-4-jk-rajya-sabha-seats-on-october-24-ec
Metro (South Edition): "KHAN: TRUMP MUST HAVE A CRUSH ON ME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen
Sadiq Khan has spoken out about Donald Trump after the pair clashed over the US President’s 'bigoted comments' at the United Nations General Assembly.
During his speech at the UN headquarters in New York City, Donald Trump falsely claimed that Sir Sadiq wants to institute Sharia law in London.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/24/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-says-donald-trump-has-a-crush-me-24248642
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen
Sadiq Khan has spoken out about Donald Trump after the pair clashed over the US President’s 'bigoted comments' at the United Nations General Assembly.
During his speech at the UN headquarters in New York City, Donald Trump falsely claimed that Sir Sadiq wants to institute Sharia law in London.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/24/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-says-donald-trump-has-a-crush-me-24248642
The Guardian (Australia Edition): "CHILDCARE EXECUTIVES PAID SIX-FIGURE BONUSES DESPITE OUTRAGE OVER ALLEGED ABUSE AND SAFETY FAILURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Belot
Bosses at Australia's largest for-profit childcare providers received pay rises and bonuses worth up to $500,000 last year, despite multiple safety breaches and the employment of a man subsequently charged with multiple child sexual offences.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/24/childcare-executives-paid-six-figure-bonuses-despite-outrage-over-alleged-abuse-safety-failures
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Belot
Bosses at Australia's largest for-profit childcare providers received pay rises and bonuses worth up to $500,000 last year, despite multiple safety breaches and the employment of a man subsequently charged with multiple child sexual offences.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/24/childcare-executives-paid-six-figure-bonuses-despite-outrage-over-alleged-abuse-safety-failures
| Daily Star: "ROO: I'D BE DEAD WITHOUT COLEEN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson / Jeremy Cross Wayne Rooney admits he'd be "dead" without Coleen. He said that at his worst he’d drink for "two days straight" before turning up for training. FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/wayne-rooney-booze-bombshell-man-35959536 | Daily Star (SPORT/BACK PAGE): "ROSE AND CLOWN" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Neil McLeman Chelsea Football Club fan Justin Rose has invited Donald Trump to join the Ryder Cup victory presentation if Europe retain the trophy on Sunday. The President Of The United States remained on the stage after The Blues were handed the FIFA Club World Cup at the MetLife Stadium in July. |
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The Daily Telegraph: "BURNHAM: MPS WANT ME TO OUST STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver
Andy Burnham has said that MPs are privately urging him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership of The Labour Party.
Giving the clearest hint yet that he's considering a return to Westminster, the Greater Manchester Mayor has declined to rule out challenging the Prime Minister of United Kingdom.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/24/andy-burnham-mps-want-me-to-challenge-starmer/
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver
Andy Burnham has said that MPs are privately urging him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership of The Labour Party.
Giving the clearest hint yet that he's considering a return to Westminster, the Greater Manchester Mayor has declined to rule out challenging the Prime Minister of United Kingdom.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/24/andy-burnham-mps-want-me-to-challenge-starmer/
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "UN DEMANDS PROBE, ITALY DEPOLYS FRIGATE AFTER ATTACK ON GAZA FLOTILLA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Agence France-Presse
The United Nations called for an investigation into alleged drone "attacks" against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, saying anyone responsible for the "violations" should be held accountable.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2616557
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Agence France-Presse
The United Nations called for an investigation into alleged drone "attacks" against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, saying anyone responsible for the "violations" should be held accountable.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2616557
Daily Mirror: "STRICTLY STAR THOMAS & THE UNPAID £50K COVID LOAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant
BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner boasted about turning over millions of pounds in the pandemic yet has not paid back a £50,000 COVID-19 loan which he took out from the Government.
One of BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner's firms has not paid back a £50,000 COVID-19 bounce back loan - despite the star boasting about turning over "millions" during the pandemic.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/strictly-tom-skinners-firm-failed-35958344
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant
BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner boasted about turning over millions of pounds in the pandemic yet has not paid back a £50,000 COVID-19 loan which he took out from the Government.
One of BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner's firms has not paid back a £50,000 COVID-19 bounce back loan - despite the star boasting about turning over "millions" during the pandemic.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/strictly-tom-skinners-firm-failed-35958344
The Guardian: "PM GAMBLES ON NEW 'LEVELLING UP' FUNDING TO TACKLE RISE OF REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey
Deprived areas of the United Kingdom will be given tens of millions of pounds each from a new fund that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hopes will help Labour tackle the threat posed by Reform UK.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/24/starmer-gambles-on-levelling-up-style-initiative-to-tackle-reform-threat
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey
Deprived areas of the United Kingdom will be given tens of millions of pounds each from a new fund that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hopes will help Labour tackle the threat posed by Reform UK.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/24/starmer-gambles-on-levelling-up-style-initiative-to-tackle-reform-threat
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