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

23/9/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 24 September 2025.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "U.N. SIM-FARM PLOT SMASHED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

A plot to cripple the Phone Network in New York - where Donald Trump has lambasted Global Leaders at the United Nations - has been foiled by Secret Service agents.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/23/huge-plot-bring-new-yorks-phone-network-points-towards-russia-china-iran-24240743

Lancashire Telegraph: "WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Residents say a Blackburn back alley has become a 'huge fly-tip' with more and more rubbish piled up every day, including excrement.
The back alley behind St. Ives Road and Margaret Street in Intack is strewn with rubbish and household furniture.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25480736.resident-speak-dirtiest-alleyway-blackburn

The Guardian: "'YOUR COUNTRIES ARE GOING TO HELL,' TRUMP TELLS EUROPEAN LEADERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth

Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly hall for the first time in six years to launch a full-on assault on the world body, which he described as a feckless, corrupt and pernicious global force that should follow the example of his own leadership.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/23/trump-un-general-assembly-speech

Glasgow Times: "'WE WANT PEOPLE OFF THE STREETS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

A lawyer has gone from volunteering, serving meals at a Soup Kitchen, to helping force the council to accommodate homeless people.
Nigel Scullion, of Ross Harper law firm, has partnered with Glasgow charity, Homeless Project Scotland, in a bid to get people off the streets.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25489752.meet-glasgow-lawyer-getting-homeless-people-off-streets

Wicklow People (Ireland): "TERMINALLY ILL MOTHER WANTS TO HELP OTHERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin Mac Raghnaill

Karen O'Reilly - a terminally ill Arklow woman (originally from Coolgreany) has shared the story of her cancer battle in hopes that others might detect early symptoms, while thanking communities.

The National: "SNP MEMBERS TO DEBATE ALTERNATE INDY STRATEGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbi Garton-Crosbie

Conference agenda sets stage for bid to amend First Minister's plan in favour of maintaining Scottish National Party's previous approach.
John Swinney's Scottish Independence strategy is facing a wrecking amendment from rebel members, the Scottish National Party's conference agenda has confirmed.
The Scottish First Minister of Scotland is set to put his plan for Scottish Independence to party members at the SNP conference in Aberdeen in October.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25489665.john-swinney-independence-plan-faces-wrecking-attempt-rebel-members

The Yorkshire Post: "DICKIE BIRD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Warren

Chris Warren of Yorkshire Post leads tributes to the late cricket umpiring legend known the world over was 'Barnsley through and through'.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/sport/cricket/farewell-dickie-bird-legendary-umpire-and-national-treasure-chris-waters-5330305

The I Paper: "REEVES FACING £30BN HOLE AS PRESSURE GROWS FOR TAX HIKES IN HER BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Rachel Reeves is under pressure to make significant tax hikes in the Budget that could breach her manifesto pledges as she faces a £30bn black hole amid gloomy economic forecasts.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/reeves-tax-pledge-30bn-gap-inflation-surge-warning-3934934

The Guardian (Australia Edition): "ELON MUSK'S FATHER ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING HIS CHILDREN AND STEPCHILDREN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Edward Helmore

Errol Musk, the 79-year-old father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, the New York Times reported on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/23/errol-elon-musk-father-sexual-abuse-accusations

Edinburgh Evening News: "LET THERE BE LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn

Edinburgh Castle will shine brighter than ever this winter as the United Kingdom's largest annual projection show, Castle Of Light, returns for a sixth year.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-castle-set-to-welcome-back-the-uks-largest-annual-projection-show-castle-of-light-5329800

Daily Star: "A GREAT INNINGS DICKIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson

Popular umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird has died aged 92.
He had a wicket sense of humour and never wed as he was "married to the game".

Wirral Globe: "STAYING POWER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes

No Wirral libraries will close following a major decision by councillors to reject plans to cut services.
Top councillors in both Labour Party and The Conservative Party promised to never again make cuts to the library service as part of the budget.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25479109.it-never-got-this---no-libraries-will-close-wirral

Daily Express: "500,000 OAPS TO LOSE WINTER PAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Half a million retiree could lose their Winter Fuel Payments in the next four years, according to bombshell analysis.
Pensioners will be hit by Rachel Reeves’s freeze on how much income is exempt from tax and changes to the benefit.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2112396

The Irish World: "'PEOPLE SHOULD WORK UP TO THEIR SEVENTIES,' SAYS IRELAND'S CENTRAL BANK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Ireland will soon have one of the oldest populations in Europe and people will have to keep working up to their seventies to maintain any standard of living, the country's Central Bank told the OECD in Paris, France.

The Irish World (Sport/Back Page): "SKY'S THE LIMIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Records tumble as Kate O'Connor claims a World Silver.
Kate O'Connor says she's "only getting started" after winning a Silver Medal in the Heptathlon during World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

IW2 (The Irish World): "MILLER TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

United States singer-songwriter Miller Campbell on her debut album, Irish roots, and the legacy of her legendary Country Music cousin Glen Campbell.

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP: WEST GOING TO HELL OVER MIGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Susie Coen / Bob Crilly

Donald Trump told the United Nations (UN) that European countries were "going to hell" because of unchecked immigration.
In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United States President attacked Europe several times over its immigration and green energy policies.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/09/23/trump-un-speech-countries-migration

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "AYUSHMAN BHARAT EFFECTED REVOLUTION IN PUBLIC HEALTHCARE: MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Ayushman Bharat has effected a revolution in public healthcare, ensuring financial protection and dignity for its beneficiaries.
The Medical Insurance scheme provides annual health cover of Rs 5 lakh and covers the poor and all Senior Citizens above the age of 70.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/ayushman-bharat-effected-revolution-in-public-healthcare-modi

Morning Star: "LIFT THE BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

The Labour Party's annual conference faces mass arrest, with over 100 protesters expected to hold signs opposing the banning of Palestine Action outside the venue in Liverpool.
Defend Our Juries campaign group's warning came as more than 30 motions about Palestine were blocked from being debated at Party Conference

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/mass-arrests-start-labor-conference-would-be-shameful

The Scotsman: "PRISONS CHIEF: SCOTS JAILS ARE SIMMERING ON BRINK OF CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

The head of Scotland's Prison Service has warned that it is "simmering on the brink of a crisis".
Teresa Medhurst also said it is asking "too much" of staff who are facing increased risks of violence and burnout.

The West Australian (Australia): "ALBO IN THE DOGHOUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Latika M. Bourke

United States President Donald Trump has once again embarrassed Anthony Albanese, refusing one-on-one private talks with the Prime Minister but happy to meet other nations such as Argentina and Indonesia.

Bray People (Ireland): "FINAL CLIFF WALK REPORT REVEALS SCALE OF WORK NEEDED TO RE-OPEN TRAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Galvin

The scale of the work needed to re-open the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk has been laid bare in the final report from the engineering firm charged with surveying the prominent public trail, which has been closed now for almost five years.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wicklow/bray-news/final-report-on-bray-to-greystones-cliff-walk-is-a-wake-up-call-with-the-scale-of-the-mammoth-task-ahead-revealed/a1559854961.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "DESPERATE SWINNEY OPENS DOOR TO REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

John Swinney will ask Reform UK to back his final budget before the Holyrood election - despite repeatedly vilifying Nigel Farage’s party.
The First Minister confirmed he will invite Reform MSP Graham Simpson to crunch talks about the SNP's tax and spending plans, stating: ‘We will hear everyone's views'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15127149

The Bolton News: "BOTTLE 'THROWN AT FANS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A Wigan Athletic first-team staff member appeared to throw a bottle at Bolton Wanderers fans after last Saturday’s derby fixture.
The game ended 4-1 to Bolton Wanderers with Thierry Gale, Marcus Forss and Mason Burstow all on the scoresheet.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25486059.wigan-athletic-man-throws-bottle-bolton-wanderers-fans

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 12 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

11/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 12 August 2025.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Metro (South Edition): "11 ATTACKS A DAY ON A&E NURSES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden

Nurses say they are being punched, kicked and even threatened with guns in an epidemic of "utterly abhorrent violence".

Glasgow Times: "'MY CAR HAS EVEN BEEN VANDALISED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Dennistoun councillor for Glasgow CIty Council Elaine McDougall says that more needs to be done to protect women in Public Office after having paint-stripper poured over her car.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25339366.glasgow-dennistoun-councillor-says-action-needed-protect-females

Daily Star: "LOOK WHO'S STUCK IN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Shaw

Parents are being told to keep their kids indoors as tempretures rise to 35°C and boffs issue amber danger-to-life warnings.

The Irish Post: "...IT'S OVER TO YOU, BELFAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The biggest gathering of Irish traditional musicians in the world is headed for Belfast.
This year's Fleadh Cheoil ended in Wexford last weekend.

Daily Express: "50,000 MIGRANT BOAT ARRIVALS UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was blasted after English Channel migrant arrivals under The Labour Party surged past 50,000 in record time.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2093995

The Yorkshire Post: "WORKERS APPEAL TO PM OVER JOB THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Workers at the United Kingdom's biggest Bioethanol Plant at Saltend Chemicals Park in Hull have written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying the industry and their jobs are at risk without urgent government support.

Daily Mirror: "NONE FOR THE ROAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson / Ashley Cowburn

Motorists in England and Wales face stricter drink-driving limits as part of a major effort to reduce the death toll on our roads.
A major overhaul of road safety laws could see the drink-driving limit slashed and older motorists forced to take mandatory eye tests.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/major-driving-laws-licences-overhaul-35712483

IW2 (The Irish World): "WHAT'S THE STORY LAUREN McCRORY?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The 2017 Glór Tíre winner on why she had to take a break from Country Music - and why Lauren McCrory is now firing on all cylinders.

The Scotsman: "'STILL NO APOLOGY' BUT STURGEON AT LAST ADMITS RAPIST BRYSON IS MALE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

The former First Minister called Bryson 'a biological male' during an interview with ITV to promote her new memoir.
Nicola Sturgeon has admitted she "lost the dressing room" when she refused to say whether double rapist Isla Bryson was a man or a woman.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-admits-she-lost-the-dressing-room-on-isla-bryson-5266837

Daily Mail: "A&E WAIT FUEL 4,000 ATTACKS ON NHS STAFF A YEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller

NHS staff are facing 'utterly abhorrent' levels of violence - including threats with a gun - in Emergency Departments.
One worker attacked every two hours.

Daily Record: "NICOLA: MY BABY LOSS AGONY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall / Gemma Ryder

Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has opened up about her miscarriage and about how she was "deeply conflicted" about becoming a mother.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/nicola-sturgeon-opens-up-harrowing-35701027

The Times: "TRUMP: I WILL TRY TO GET UKRAINE SOME LAND BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Grylls / Seren Hughes

United States President Donald Trump has said Volodymyr Zelenskyy (President of Ukraine) must accept redrawing of its border to achieve peace.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/us/news-today/article/trump-conference-live-washington-dc-homeless-latest-news-bfp7rnh0j

Scottish Daily Mail: "STURGEON: THE QUEEN QUIZZED ME ON SALMOND SEX CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon / Michael Blackley

Memoirs of Scotland's former First Minister claims Queen Elizabeth asked Nicola Sturgeon for 'gossip' about the sex claims surrounding Alex Salmond.

The Guardian: "'THE TRUTH HAS DIED': GLOBAL FURY AS ISRAELI STRIKE KILLS JOURNALISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Malak A. Tantesh / Lorenzo Tondo

The death of prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif in an Israeli Air Strike that also killed four of his colleagues prompted global condemnation.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/aug/11/funeral-held-for-anas-al-sharif-and-other-journalists-killed-in-israeli-strike

The Daily Telegraph: "KYIV READY TO GIVE UP LAND FOR PEACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Barnes

Ukraine could agree to stop fighting and cede territory already held by Russia as part of a European-backed plan for peace.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/11/ukraine-prepared-freeze-war-current-frontline-summit

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

NEWS IN BRIEF: Tuesday 12 August 2025

Bioethanol Jobs at Risk

Workers at the United Kingdom's largest Bioethanol Plant in Hull have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to provide urgent government support, warning that the industry and their jobs are in jeopardy without
intervention.
Vandalism Against Female Councillor

Glasgow City Councillor Elaine McDougall has called for better protections for women in Public Office after her car was vandalised with paint-stripper, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Violence Against NHS Staff

A&E nurses and NHS workers face an "epidemic" of violence, with 11 attacks per day including punches, kicks, and gun threats, equating to one assault every two hours, amid calls for action to curb the "utterly abhorrent" abuse.
Heatwave Warnings Issued

With temperatures soaring to 35°C, experts have issued amber "danger-to-life" alerts, advising parents to keep children indoors to avoid health risks.
Stricter Drink-Driving Laws Proposed

England and Wales could see reduced drink-driving limits as part of road safety reforms, alongside mandatory eye tests for older motorists to cut fatalities.
Sturgeon on Rapist Admission

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has acknowledged double rapist Isla Bryson as "a biological male" in a memoir-promoting interview, admitting she "lost the dressing room" by previously refusing to clarify, though offering no apology.
Sturgeon's Miscarriage Revelation

Nicola Sturgeon shared her "agony" over a miscarriage and feeling "deeply conflicted" about motherhood in her new memoir.
Sturgeon on Queen's Enquiry:

In her memoirs, Nicola Sturgeon claims Queen Elizabeth quizzed her for "gossip" on sex claims involving Alex Salmond.
Migrant Arrivals Surge

Channel migrant boat crossings have exceeded 50,000 under Labour's watch in record time, drawing criticism toward Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Irish Music Festival Moves North

Following its conclusion in Wexford, the world's largest gathering of Irish traditional musicians, Fleadh Cheoil, is set to take place in Belfast next year.
Country Singer's Comeback

2017 Glór Tíre winner Lauren McCrory discusses her hiatus from Country Music and her renewed energy in the industry.
Trump on Ukraine Borders

United States President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must accept border redrawing to secure peace, vowing to help Ukraine reclaim some land.
Ukraine Open to Ceding Territory

Kyiv may agree to halt fighting and relinquish Russian-held land under a European-backed peace plan.
Outrage Over Journalist Deaths

Global condemnation followed an Israeli Air Strike that killed prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif and four others, with critics declaring "the truth has died".

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 15 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

14/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 15 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 Express: "NEXT TAX RAID WILL 'PICK THE POCKETS' OF THE GRAFTERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Rachel Reeves was accused of trying to "pick the pockets" of Middle Class workers.
The Conservative Party accuse Rachel Reevesa of planning blitz on hard-working Middle Classes in next Budget.

Daily Star: "WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Robins

Chump Donald Trump did a "John Terry" by gatecrashing Chelsea's Club World Cup celebrations - baffling stars Cole Palmer and Reece James.
He even keeps the trophy while they get a replica.

The Scotsman: "ALARM AS MORE FIRMS BRACED FOR DECLINE INSTEAD OF GROWTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Business leaders have demanded "decisive action" from Scotland;s two governments after new research found that traders' expectations of economic growth has plummeted.

The Irish Times: "A BETTER BELFAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Hennessy

Now in its 7th edition since its inception, Belfast Tradfest is back with more than 500 musicians and Ireland's fastest-growing Summer school of traditional music.

The Irish World (Sport): "DONEGAL DELIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

The 2025 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final, will be a Donegal and Kerry affair at Croke Park.

IW2 (The Irish World): "D:REAM TEAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

D:Ream talk to The Irish World about their new album, and learning their lesson about letting their hit song Things Can Only Get Better be politicised.

Glasgow Times: "MAN ATTACKED BOY WITH KNIFE ON WAY HOME FROM MOSQUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A teenage thug who brutally attacked a 13-year-old boy in a murder bid has been locked up.
Junior Cameron struck his victim with a knife at Queen's Park in Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25312980.glasgow-man-attacked-boy-13-knife-way-home-mosque

Metro (South Edition): "ARROGANCE OF MONSTER PARENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley / Sara Odeen-Isbister

A wealthy aristocrat and her partner have been found guilty of manslaughter after their newborn daughter died while they camped out in the freezing cold while on the run.
Constance Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, took the newborn, named Victoria, to live off-grid in a 'flimsy' tent on the South Downs in Hampshire in the middle of winter in 2023.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/14/aristocrat-partner-guilty-manslaughter-baby-died-went-run-23658944

Scottish Daily Mail: "REVEALED: WHY DAUGHTER OF PRIVILEGE HAD FOUR CHILDREN TAKEN INTO CARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Runaway aristocrat Constance Marten and her lover Mark Gordon were convicted today of killing their baby.
The couple shook their heads in the dock of the Old Bailey as they were found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence of their daughter Victoria after going on the run to stop her being taken into care.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14850373

The Bolton News: "BOOST FOR TRANSPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced that transport links to a major employment site and to Middlebrook Retail Estate are set to be improved.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25303273.andy-burnhams-gm-vision-announcement-means-bolton

Morning Star: "CRUNCH SUMMIT ON GAZA CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

More than 30 nations gather in Bogota, Colombia today for an "Emergency Conference" to bring a halt to the Israeli genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/palestinian-genocide-threatens-our-entire-multilateral-system

Morning Star (Sport): "WRU COULD CUT 'ONE OR TWO' TEAMS BY 2027"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

The Welsh Rugby Union are considering halving the number of teams in Wales competing in the men's division.
WRU are considering cut to two or three regional teams in 'radical' restructure.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/wru-considering-cut-two-or-three-regional-teams-radical-restructure

Financial Times: "TRUMP THREATENS 100% TRADE LEVIES IF RUSSIA DOES NOT END WAR IN 50 DAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steff Chávez / Christopher Miller

Donald Trump has threatened Russia with 100 per cent "secondary tariffs" if the Ukraine war does not end within 50 days.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/21ad6900-546c-420e-a181-3454d0e8f3c0

Lancashire Telegraph: "WOMAN FACES SENTENCE OVER FATAL STABBING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

A woman is to be sentenced for the unlawful killing of another woman at a property in Church.
Janet Connor pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Zoe Crowther.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25312032.church-woman-sentenced-killing-zoe-crowther

The Independent: "GUILTY: ARISTOCRAT AND HER LOVER WHO KILLED NEWBORN ON THE RUN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Clare Martin

Aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon have been found guilty of killing their newborn baby after going on the run in a bid to stop the child being taken into care.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/constance-marten-guilty-manslaughter-baby-death-mark-gordon-b2519574.html

The Guardian: "TRUMP ISSUES WARNING TO PUTIN AS HE DOES DEALS WITH NATO TO ARM KYIV"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Julian Borger / Pjotr Sauer / Luke Harding

Donald Trump said that he had sealed a deal with NATO allies that would lead to a large-scale arms delivery to Ukraine.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/jul/14/trump-does-deal-with-nato-allies-to-arm-ukraine-and-warns-russia-of-severe-sanctions

The Guardian (Sport): "CAPTAIN GOES TO 'DARK PLACES' AS HE INSPIRES EPIC ENGLAND WIN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Simon Burnton

Ben Stokes said he expended every last ounce of his energy in pursuit of victory after England brought an end to a day of slow-building drama and mounting tension by beating India.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/sport/2025/jul/14/ben-stokes-left-drained-after-pushing-through-dark-places-in-england-win

Daily Mail: "REVEALED: WHY DAUGHTER OF PRIVILEGE HAD FOUR CHILDREN TAKEN INTO CARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Runaway aristocrat Constance Marten and her lover Mark Gordon were convicted today of killing their baby.
The couple shook their heads in the dock of the Old Bailey as they were found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence of their daughter Victoria after going on the run to stop her being taken into care.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14850373

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP THREATENS CHINA OVER RUSSIAN OIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer / Joe Barnes

Donald Trump threatened to punish Russia’s main trading partners with 100 per cent tariffs if Vladimir Putin does not sign a peace deal to end the war in 50 days.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/07/14/trump-tells-putin-sign-peace-deal-50-days-face-100pc-tariff

The Times: "NEW GRANT TO PUSH SALES OF ELECTRIC CARS FOR NET ZERO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Clatworthy / Will Dron

Motorists will be given up to £3,750 to switch to electric cars as ministers seek to boost demand to meet net zero targets.
New Electric Vehicles with a price of under £37,000 eligible for the discount, which will be tiered with the most 'environmentally sustainable' models getting biggest grants.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/transport/article/drivers-electric-cars-3750-pounds-discount-net-zero-t8qjzq6ld

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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: TUESDAY 13 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

12/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 13 May 2025.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "STARMER HOUSE FIRES MYSTERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Woode / Steven Swinford / Shayma Bakht / Peter Chappell

Police investigate fires at properties and car linked to Keir Starmer.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/keir-starmer-fire-north-london-home-nsc7vk7sj

Daily Mirror: "TERROR COPS PROBE BLAZE AT PM HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson

A mystery blaze at Keir Starmer's home is being investigated by counter-terrorism police.
Neighbours were woken by loud noises.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-home-fire-live-35212822

The Scotsman: "IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN 'A GUILLOTINE ON THE CARE SECTOR'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

Labour’s new immigration controls are a "guillotine" on the Care Sector that will see homes close, the industry has warned.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/immigration-crackdown-a-guillotine-on-care-sector-that-will-see-homes-close-industry-warns-5124864

Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S TAKING US ALL FOR FOOLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / David Barrett

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was accused of 'taking the public for fools' as he proposed an immigration crackdown - after years of backing open borders.

Financial Times: "CHINA AND US CALL TRUCE IN TRADE WAR WITH DEAL TO SLASH PUNISHING TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Leahy / Aime Williams / Demetri Sevastopulo / Mercedes Ruehl

Levies cut for 90 days.
Stocks and dollar rally.
Gold prices retreat.
Show of 'mutual respect'.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/92887b83-1b99-4d69-ba70-6bc812e23dbe

Edinburgh Evening News: "TRAMBUSTERS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Dalton

Runners will be challenged to race a tram across Edinburgh in an innovative event planned for next month.
Competitors will dash between St. Andrew Square or Newhaven and Edinburgh Park.
Race director Catriona Bruce, of Blast Running, said the event was inspired by her friend Richard Guthrie.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/transport/runners-to-race-a-tram-across-edinburgh-in-new-event-5121521

Daily Star: "TERROR COPS IN PM FIRE PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton / Claudia Trotman

Counter terror cops are probing a fire at PM Sir Keir Starmer's North London house.
It was previously targeted by protesters.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/keir-starmers-house-fire-suspicious-35214092

The I Paper: "'GRENADE IN THE ROOM': CARE HOMES WARN OF CLOSURE OVER HOME OFFICE MIGRANT VISA BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Joe Duggan

Social Care is facing a "catastrophe" because of the Government’s decision to scrap Visas for migrant carers, with unions claiming the sector was not consulted about the decision.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/care-homescatastrophe-migrant-visa-ban-3689591

Metro (South Edition): "50YRS FOR PUTIN'S 'MINIONS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley / Sam Courtney-Guy

Six members of a spy ring paid to plot the kidnap, murder or smearing of President Vladimir Putin's enemies in the UK have been jailed for a total of 50 years.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/12/spy-gang-working-putin-a-dingy-seaside-hotel-jailed-50-years-23042020

The Bolton News: "'USE WATER WISELY' CALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Bolton residents have been urged to to use water wisely following an unusual drop in reservoir levels.
Recent warm and dry weather – the driest start to the year since 1956 – has led to lower than usual reservoir levels across Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25150053.united-utilities-warns-public-reservoir-levels-drop

The Yorkshire Post: "FEARS FOR FUEL PLANT AFTER TRADE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Two bioethanol firms in Hull and Redcar have called for help from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, warning thousands of jobs are at risk over his trade deal with President Donald Trump.

The Irish World: "IRELAND WANTS EU TRADE DEAL WITH ISRAEL SUSPENDED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Harris said the country will press ahead with a call on the European Union to suspend their partnership agreement Israel because of Human Rights violations in Gaza.

IW2 (The Irish World): "KEEPING THE FAITH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Singer-Songwriter Ciara Lawless on why her new album Divine Intervention recalls for her a serious accident she survived when she was just six years old.

Morning Star: "FURY AS STARMER LURCHES TO RIGHT OVER MIGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Campaigners accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today of fanning the flames of the far-right after he claimed that Britain will become an "island of strangers" without tougher controls on migration.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/straight-out-reform-playbook

Lancashire Telegraph: "DARKER DAYS FOR PUBGOERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Campaign pub shuts and debts see another axed. Campaigners have been foiled in their fight to save much-loved East Lancashire pub Hare And Hounds in Clayton-Le Moors.

Glasgow Times: "COPS CLOSE CASE INTO TAPLIN MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

Police Scotland have closed the investigation into the murder of a 28-year-old man in Glasgow.
Josh Taplin, an ex-footie starlet, was found dead inside a house in the city's Knightswood area on Monday 05 May 2025.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25156746.update-murder-josh-taplin-glasgows-knightswood

The Independent: "DISMAY AT PM OVER 'ISLAND OF STRANGER' MIGRANT RHETORIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Archie Mitchell

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned that the United Kingdom risks becoming "an island of strangers" as he laid out some of the toughest rules in recent history to crack down on immigration.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-immigration-white-paper-b2749440.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 06 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

5/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 06 May 2025.

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This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Guardian: "NO 10 RETHINK FUEL PAYMENT CUT AS LOCAL ELECTION LOSSES ALARM MPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot

Downing Street is rethinking its controversial Winter Fuel Payment cut amid growing anxiety at the top of Government that the policy could wreak serious electoral damage, the Guardian has been told.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/may/05/no-10-reviewing-winter-fuel-payment-cut-after-labour-slump-in-local-elections

The Irish World: "MOST PEOPLE WANT ALL IRELAND FINALS BACK TO TRADITIONAL SEPTEMBER DATES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Hennessy

Most people want to see the GAA All-Ireland finals returned to the first and third Sundays of September.

The Irish World (Sport): "KINGS OF THE CASTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Calway showed character and class in equal measure to defeat Mayo, 1-17 to 1-15, on a wild and windy afternoon at MacHale Park in Castlebar, and claim a four provincial title on the spin for the first time since the 1960s.

IW2 (The Irish World): "CAUTION TO THE WIND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Rio McGuinness of Belfast music duo Dark Tropics talks to The Irish World about finally a song that will get her dad up on the dancefloor.

The Daily Telegraph: "PM PREPARES FOR ATTACK BY RUSSIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

UK Government are secretly preparing for a direct military attack by Russia amid fears that the country is not ready for war.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/05/starmer-prepares-for-attack-by-russia

The National: "SHAME ON YOU!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

The National reporter James Walker met with shopkeepers taking a stand against Donald Trump and spoke to the US President's cousins.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25135640.donald-trumps-family-business-ties-scotland

Daily Star: "DAFT VADER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Donald Chump posted a mock pic of himself with a Star Wars lightsaber... without realising it was evil Darth Vader's.
Then he vowed to reopen notorious Alcatraz to lock up bad guys.
Hmmm!

Metro (South Edition): "SEND US VICTORIOUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper / Luke Alsford

A special look at how The Royal Family led by King Charles, ushered in celebrations at the 2025 VE Day anniversary.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/05/times-prince-louis-stole-show-iconic-adorable-moments-23028115

Glasgow Times: "FURY OVER McVITIE'S FACTORY DEMOLITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

The demolition of the main office building at the former McVities factory in the East End has been called "a final insult to Glasgow".

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25138176.anger-demolition-former-glasgow-mcvities-factory-building

The Yorkshire Post: "£102M FUND TO HELP UPGRADE FAMILY DOCTORS' SURGERIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Wood

More than 1,000 GP surgeries will benefit.
GP representatives welcome cash from Government but far more money is needed for infrastructure.

Daily Record: "LONG-LOST DAD WAS A MAFIA RAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dingwall

A Scot has told of her shock at finding out her long-lost father was a mafia informant who had to flee into hiding after being targeted in a mob hit.

The Times: "VISA CURBS ON NATIONS SAID TO HIKE ASYLUM BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

The Home Office will restrict work and study visa applications from nationalities including Pakistanis, Nigerians, and Sri Lankans, who are most likely to overstay and claim asylum.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/crackdown-on-visa-route-to-asylum-claims-k6m7gv3rm

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 29 APRIL 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

28/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 29 April 2025.

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This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Star: "BAD HOLS VIBES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

A massive power cut which has sparked chaos across Europe's holiday hotspots has been blamed on Spanish "atmospheric vibrations".

Daily Star (Sport): "ALL GUNS BLAZING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal fans to turn up in full kit and play their part in making club history.

Daily Express: "'I WILL NOT LET LABOUR DESTROY RURAL WAY OF LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch has vowed to reverse the hated Farm Tax and stop Labour Government destroying the rural way of life.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2047812

Daily Express (Sport): "HISTORY OF ART"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Mikel Arteta has urged his players to seize the opportunity of a lifetime and write their names into Arsenal folklore.

The Daily Telegraph: "NET ZERO BLAMED FOR BLACKOUT CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Oliver / James Crisp / Jonathan Leake

A reliance on Net Zero energy left Spain and Portugal vulnerable to the mass blackouts engulfing the region, experts said.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/28/blackout-risk-made-worse-by-net-zero

Daily Mirror: "CULTURE OF THE UNTOUCHABLES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant / Nicola Methven

The BBC has vowed to crack down on stars being allowed to behave badly by bosses who are accused of being too afraid to act.
The BBC has vowed to crack down on the badly behaved "untouchables" still operating within their ranks.
An explosive report, launched in the wake of the furore over disgraced former newsreader Huw Edwards, says there is "a minority of people" whose bad behaviour "is not addressed".

FULL STORY: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-star-dubbed-untouchable-slammed-35134950

Daily Mail: "NOW LABOUR IS FACING A SUMMER OF DISCONTENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford

Teachers, nurses, and Council Workers issued strike warnings after Rachel Reeves ruled out extra cash for Public Sector pay rises.

The Times: "MILKSHAKE TAX LOOMS IN BROADER SUGAR LEVY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Chris Smyth

Milkshakes and lattes are set to be hit by a Sugar Tax for the first time as Labour moves to extend the levy to hundreds more soft drinks including San Pellengrino and Ribena.

The Times (Sport): "MAYOR BACKS 2040 LONDON OLYMPIC BID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton

Mayor Of London Sadiq Khan wants London to bid for the 2040 Olympic Games as part of a sports events strategy aimed at raising hundreds of millions for the economy.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/olympics/article/sadiq-khan-london-olympics-bid-2040-interview-7lptrxpkw

The Journal: "SOLUTION FOUND TO FLAW THAT PUT NEW FLEET OUT OF ACTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland

A solution has been found to the door problem that has put the Tyne and Wear Metro's new fleet out of use, transport chiefs say.

FULL REPORT: http://ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/tyne-wear-metro-finds-solution-31528814

Glasgow Times: "'SUFFERING OF BIRDS MUST COME TO AN END'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

Urgent calls are being made to end the 'death and suffering of birds' at a Royal Mail depot in Springburn, Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25121720.urgent-calls-end-death-suffering-birds-glasgow

Morning Star: "UNIONS HIT OUT AS STARMER REFUSES TO FUND PUBLIC SERVICE PAY RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unions threatened teacher, NHS, and Council strikes after 10 Downing Street insisted it would not fund Public-Sector pay rises.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unions-warn-teachers-councils-and-nhs-workers-may-go-out-strike-after-government-says-it

The Yorkshire Post: "LABOUR WARNED ON 'RED WALL' CITIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

If the Government fails to get major cities firing economically then populist parties like Reform UK will continue to gain support across the 'red wall'.

The Irish World: "REPORT SHOWS GOOD FRIDAY AGREEMENT HAS NOT LIVED UP TO FULL POTENTIAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

The Good Friday Agreement has been successful in fostering all-Ireland co-operation on tourism but has failed on education, health, agriculture and the environment.

The Irish World (Sport): "MEATH STUN DUBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Republic Of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will become the first Irish outfield player, male or female, to feature in a Champions Leage final since John O'Shea in 2009.

Metro (England): "PAIN IN SPAIN MAINLY OFF THE MAINS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jen Mills

Up to 50 million people were plunged into chaos as a power blackout brought huge swathes of Southern Europe to a halt.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/28/spain-portugal-hit-massive-power-outage-22986297

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 22 APRIL 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

21/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 22 April 2025.

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This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mirror: "PEOPLE'S POPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zahra Khaliq / Matthew Young

Pope Francis' final hours and how he defied doctors to the end as full death certificate revealed.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/pope-franciss-final-hours-before-35093215

Glasgow Times: "THIEF TO ANSWER FOR YEAR-LONG CRIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

Serial shoplifter Michelle McLachlan targeted top retailers such as H&M, Boots and River Island during a crime spree which lasted almost a year.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25104273.glasgow-shoplifter-nicked-goods-h-m-river-island-boots

The Irish World: "THE PEOPLE'S POPE"

Pope Francis has 'special place in the heartsw of the Irish people', says Taoiseach Micheal Martin.
Vatican in nine day mourning period as arrangements are made.

IW2 (The Irish World): "A WING AND A PRAYER"

Kathleen Harris and Sean Ronayne on their film Birdsong and about Sean's mission to record all of Ireland's nearly 200 species of birds.

The Irish World (Sport): "WE'RE GOOD TO GO"

Masters champion Rory McIlroy will make his competitive return to golf following his Augusta National heroics.
He will be teaming up with Shane Lowry.

The Yorkshire Post: "'A POPE FOR THE POOR, THE FORGOTTEN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Brown

Pope Francis has been hailed by UK's religious leaders, King Charles and Sir Keir Starmer, as a voice for the marginalised.

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP IGNITES FRESH MARKET CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Bow / Hannah Boland

Donald Trump has thrown markets into fresh turmoil as Finance Ministers including Rachel Reeves prepare to fly to Washington for crisis talks.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/21/market-live-21-april

The Scotsman: "WORLD MOURNS DEATH OF THE 'PEOPLE'S POPE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

First Minister John Swinney and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have led tributes to Pope Francis after The Pontiff's death at the age of 88.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/a-voice-for-peace-the-tributes-to-pope-francis-after-his-death-john-swinney-keir-starmer-archbishops-5091928

Daily Star: "THE PEOPLE'S POPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven

Pontiff of the people Pope Francis has died age 88, just hours after greeting Easter crowds - and US Vice President JD Dunce.

Daily Star (Sport): "SH*TSHOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Moxley

Jamie Vardy has branded Leicester's relegation "a sh*tshow".
He took to Social Media to express his anger.

Scottish Daily Mail: "HE'S RETURNED TO THE HOUSE OF THE FATHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Nick Pisa

The Catholic Church are facing a pivotal moment over their future after the death of Pope Francis.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14631767

Daily Express: "'HE TOUCHED THE LIVES OF SO MANY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick / Rebecca Russell

King Charles led global tributes to Pope Francis, describing him as a man who "touched the lives of so many".

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2044347

Daily Express (Sport): "SAD, ANGRY & ASHAMED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Moxley

Jamie Vardy has vented his "anger" and "embarrassment" in a no-holds-barred rant over Leicester's relegation on Social Media.

FULL REPORT: http://Express.co.uk/sport/football/2044626

Daily Record: "A POPE OF THE PEOPLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Armstrong

Pope Francis was hailed as The People's Pontiff.
The "humble" 88-year-old died of a stroke and heart failure.

The Times: "'OUTSIDER' WITH A MISSION TO CHANGE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kington / Kaya Burgess

The Vatican said that Pope Francis had "returned to the house of the Father" as they announced his death on Easter Monday.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/religion/article/pope-francis-legacy-catholic-church-l56q8ghwt

Daily Mail: "HE'S RETURNED TO THE HOUSE OF THE FATHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Nick Pisa

The Catholic Church are facing a pivotal moment over their future after the death of Pope Francis.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14631767

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 25 MARCH 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

24/3/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 25 March 2025.

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Scottish Daily Mail: "VICTIMS DEMAND END TO SECRECY OVER COURT DEALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Victims should no longer be 'kept in the dark' about secretive deals that can shorten the sentences of criminals.

The Independent: "UK SPENDS DOUBLE THE DEFENCE BUDGET ON WORKING AGE BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alicja Hagopian / David Maddox / Albert Toth

Analysis reveals the scale of Britain's welfare bill to the taxpayer.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/working-age-benefits-defence-spending-b2718939.html

The National: "SNP ARE 'BACK IN BUSINESS' AHEAD OF ELECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbi Garton-Crosbie

THE SNP are "back in business" and "very optimistic" ahead of next year's Holyrood Elections, First Minister John Swinney has declared.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25032413.john-swinney-snp-back-business

The Times: "BANK ADDS TO GROWING PAINS FOR CHANCELLOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Barnett / Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright

Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face 'strong headwinds' against growth, according to Andrew Bailey.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/tariffs-and-ageing-population-threaten-economy-bank-chief-warns-hqlx8kndc

The Daily Telegraph: "THREAT TO TAKE REFORM DONOR'S OBE IGNITES FREE SPEECH ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Warrington / Daniel Martin

A multimillionaire backer of Reform was threatened with being stripped of his OBE over a social media attack on Sir Sadiq Khan.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/24/reform-donor-charlie-mullins-labour-intimidation-obe

Daily Mail: "LABOUR TO BLOCK BID TO BAN SOLAR PANELS MADE BY SLAVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line

Labour will be turning 'a blind eye to slavery' if they block a bid to ban ministers from buying Solar Panels feared to be made with Modern Slavery.

The Chronicle: "FANS WILL GET A BUS PARADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lee Ryder

Newcastle United have announced details for the Carabao Cup final victory preparations - and a bus parade will go ahead on Saturday.

FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-confirm-open-top-31269892

Metro (England): "PUTIN'S BRUTAL PEACE OFFERING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Russia has bombed homes and a hospital in Ukraine, injuring 74 people including 14 children on the same day talks on a peace deal took place.

Daily Express: "'MR TRUMP, WAKE UP! UKRAINIANS ARE THE VICTIMS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Marone

Horrific air raid attacks on Kyiv.
President Donald Trump must wake up and realise one thing if he's to stop President Vladimir Putin and end Ukraine war.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/world/2031567

The Journal: "PLANS TO EXPAND AIRPORT REVEALED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland

Newcastle International Airport wants to extend their terminal to house an improved baggage claim area and a bigger departure lounge.

FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-international-airport-extension-plans-31270728

Daily Star: "TITCH'S WISTERIA HYSTERIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney

Slug-slinger Alan Titchmarsh has a new nemesis - TVs Grantchester.
Not content with making an enemy of North Korea, he says the vicar's fake wisteria is driving him nuts.

Glasgow Times: "TRUE COST OF TITLE PARTY DAMAGE REVEALED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

The damage caused to a historic Glasgow building during Title Party celebration by Celtic fans has cost Glasgow City Council £73,032.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25031876.clean-up-cost-revealed-celtic-fans-title-celebration-glasgow

The Irish World: "IRELAND FORCED TO DEFEND ITSELF AGAINST 'THREATS' FROM WHITE HOUSE"

Less than a week after Irish Government celebrated what they believed a successful visit to The Oval Office, they had to defend from attacks from The White House.

IW2 (The Irish World): "THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY"

Gavin Friday on his first UK show in 17 years, working with Sinead O'Connor, Shane MacGowan and U2 - and why Donald Trump makes him angrier than Margaret Thatcher.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

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This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Although links appear to be for the news source's website homepage, when clicked it will direct you straight to the leading article of that paper's front page.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Morning Star: "FEARS RAISED OVER STARMER'S PLAN FOR TROOPS IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Anti-war campaigners rejected "complete rubbish" from Sir Keir Starmer has he demanded further European militarisation.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/fears-raised-over-starmers-plan-for-troops-in-ukraine

Glasgow Times: "MAN FACING LIFE FOR MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

Michael Day murdered a man and left another relegated to a wheelchair in Springburn, Glasgow.
The incident occurred in 2023.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24941831.killer-murdered-man-horror-hit-run-glasgow

DAILY EXPRESS: "3 OUT OF 4 OAPS LIVING IN COLD HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker

Up to nine million pensioners were left shivering at home after Labour Government cut their Winter Fuel Payments.

Including a look at the back page for the sports sections.

DAILY EXPRESS (Inside Look): Pages 2 and 3 of Daily Express for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

DAILY EXPRESS (Inside Look): Pages 4 and 5 of Daily Express for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

DAILY EXPRESS (Inside Look): Pages 6 and 7 of Daily Express for Tuesday 18 February 2025.

Lancashire Telegraph: "BAR CROSSBOW HORROR FRACAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Two men stormed a bar in Darwen armed with a crossbow and knives as they chased their victims.
Patrick Ward and Zack Kelly were captured on CCTV in several locations.

The Scotsman: "STARMER CALLS FOR US BACKSTOP TO DETER RUSSIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Nina Lloyd

Keir Starmer has called for the US to provide a "backstop" to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine.

Including a look at The Scotsman's sister paper, Edinburgh Evening News.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/uk-news/us-must-provide-backstop-to-deter-russia-pm-says-after-talks-on-ukraine-4995690

The Irish World: "IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Irish Olympian and Paralympian Kellie Harrington and Katie George Dunlevy will lead this year's London St. Patrick's Day Parade.

IW2 (The Irish World): "STRANGER IN OUR MIDST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Meet Callum Maxwell, the County Meath actor making his West End debut in the stage version of hit Netflix series Stranger Things.

The Yorkshire Post: "STARMER SAYS UK AND EUROPE FACING 'GENERATIONAL CHANGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

Prime Minister calls for more defence spending after Donald Trump's talks with Vladimir Putin.
The UK and Europe are facing a 'generational change', says Sir Keir Starmer.

Metro (England): "THE STARM OFFENSIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Keir Starmer has launched a charm offensive to stand up for Ukraine as Russia and US prepare for peace talks.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/17/keir-starmer-heads-paris-ukraine-crisis-talks-trump-interventions-22572030

The Bolton News: "THE MONEY THE COUNCIL MAKES FROM BUS LANES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Bolton bus lane fines and the amount of cash brought in.
The number of motorists being fined for entering a bus lane in Bolton has soared in the last 12 months.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24929934.bolton-bus-lane-fines-amount-cash-brought

The Independent: "EUROPE SPLIT OVER STARMER'S TROOP PLEDGE ON UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

European Nations are split on whether to match Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's pledge to send troops to Ukraine.
The division became clear as European leaders attended an emergency summit on Ukraine in Paris.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/europe-split-over-starmer-pledge-to-send-troops-to-ukraine-b2699714.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "IT'S TIME FOR SNP TO CLEAR UP GENDER CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker

John Swinney has been urged to get a grip of guidance on Single-Sex Spaces to stop women being 'victimised' over the issue.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14406871

Financial Times: "ZELENSKYY 'WILL NOT RECOGNISE' TALK WITH MOSCOW THAT EXCLUDE UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Seddon / Felicia Schwartz / Christopher Miller

United States and Russian officials to meet.
Kyiv alarmed by omission.
United Kingdom troop plan rebuffed by Germany.

Daily Star: "THE AGE OF THE SAUSAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adela Whittingham

Gen Z is ditching vegan diets - and most likely their sandals as well - and eating more meat again as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.

Including a look at the back page for the sports sections.

The Daily Telegraph: "GERMANY REJECTS PM'S UKRAINE PEACE PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Barnes / Daniel Martin

Chancellor Olaf Scholz leaves leaders meeting as splits emerge over deploying European troops.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/17/germany-rejects-starmer-ukraine-peace-plan

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