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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

15/5/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 14 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, a link will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "TALKS WITH UP TO NINE NATIONS FOR ASYLUM DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Matt Dathan

Britain is poised to enter formal talks with as many as nine countries about plans to deport failed Asylum Seekers after being spurned by Albania.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/failed-asylum-seekers-detention-centres-abroad-tk26fmghl

Evesham Observer: "COUNCIL'S RIVERSIDE DEAL MOVES A KEY STEP CLOSER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A controversial retail development in Evesham could be back in public ownership by next spring if an anticipated deal reaches fruition.
Wychavon District Council has announced it has an 'agreement in principle' from a funder to enable it to buy the Riverside Centre before the end of the year with completion in March 2026.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/deal-to-bring-evesham-shopping-centre-into-public-control-a-step-closer

The Daily Telegraph: "CHILDREN TO BE TAUGHT TO SHOW SOME GRIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Poppy Wood

The Daily Telegraph reveals that children will be taught the value of "grit" to tackle a growing Mental Health crisis in schools.

Daily Mail: "STARMER LEFT SQUIRMING BY ALBANIA FARCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Plan to send Asylum Seekers to Balkans implodes on live TV.
Keir Starmer faced humiliation over his latest attempt at a migrant crackdown.

FULL REPORT: Dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14715023

Coventry Observer: "OBJECTION PLEA LAUNCHED AS DEVELOPER APPEALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A developer who began tearing down a historic Edwardian building in a Coventry conservation area without permission is appealing a legal order.

Daily Mirror: "A SMIRK BUT NO REPLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Fricker

Fiend Christian Brueckner flashes a chilling smirk as he is grilled by Daily Mirror about Madeleine McCann.
The suspect was confronted after a court case in Lehrte, Germany.
Daily Mirror confronted the paedophile as he left court after being convicted of insulting guards at the prison where he's serving his sentence - he remains the Prime Suspect in the disappearance.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/christian-brueckner-chilling-reaction-asked-35230325

Bromsgrove Standard: "RUNNING TO BUILD BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A Bromsgrove tradesman is taking on a mammoth running challenge this month to raise awareness of the silent mental health crisis gripping the construction industry.
Joe Baker, who himself is opening up about attempting suicide and battling addiction, is now running 5km every day in May to raise awareness and funds of the disproportionate Mental Health impacts on tradespeople.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-joe-on-daily-mission-to-shed-light-on-construction-industrys-battle-with-mental-health

Malvern Observer: "BEE INFESTATION SPARKS CATALOGUE OF COMPLAINTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Urgent action is being called for over a hive infestation involving up to one million bees plaguing residents in Worcester.

Daily Star: "HER MAJ YAPPY & GLORIOUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sian Hewitt

Queen Elizabeth talks to Fergie from beyond the grave through her corgis.
Fergie, says: "They go woof woof. I'm sure it's her".

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "NEW HOMES PLAN FOR COMMUNITY HUB SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Plans have been submitted to built up to 13 new homes on the site of the former Community House on Easemore Road in Redditch.
The proposal would also see the demolition of existing buildings, including offices, at the site to make way for the new homes.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/plans-submitted-to-build-13-homes-on-site-of-redditchs-community-house

The National: "SURGE IN MILITARY EXPORTS TO ISRAEL UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

Labour licensed exports of more military equipment to Israel in the final three months of 2024 than the Tories did for all of 2020-2023, new figures have revealed.
Analysis of strategic export control licensing statistics published on Thursday showed that £127.6 million of military equipment was sent to Israel between October and December 2024.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25165991.labour-see-massive-increase-uk-military-equipment-sent-israel

Kidderminster Standard: "JOY AS RARE RHINO IS BORN AT SAFARI PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A rare rhinoceros calf has been born at the West Midlands Safari Park in Bewdley.
The female baby is only the second successful Indian rhino birth at the park in its 52-year history, following the calf's half-brother who arrived in 2020.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/pictures-and-video-joy-as-rare-baby-rhino-is-born-at-west-midlands-safari-park-in-bewdley

The I Paper: "UK SCRAMBLES FOR NEW MIGRANT DEAL IN BALKANS AFTER ALBANIA SNUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is scrambling to rescue his plan to return failed Asylum Seekers to third countries after an extraordinary public snub by Albania.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/starmer-scrambles-for-balkan-migrant-deal-after-albania-snub-3696696

Droitwich Standard: "FIRST GLIMPSE OF HOW NEW WATER PARK WILL SHAPE UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

New images have revealed what Droitwich Spa's new water play area will look like when completed as work began on the project this month.

FULL REPORT: http://DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/work-underway-as-droitwichs-new-look-water-play-area-revealed

Eastern Eye: "'NO NUCLEAR BLACKMAIL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to respond forcefully to any future "terrorist attack" after days of escalating tensions with Pakistan.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.BIZ/modi-india-pakistan-nuclear-threat

Metro (South Edition): "'STAGGERING' COST OF BENEFIT FRAUD AND CLAIM CLANGERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aine Fox

More than £9Billion of taxpayers' money has been overpaid in benefits - mostly through fraud, official figures show.

Morning Star: "UNIONS TO TAKE TO STREETS TO END AUSTERITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Chacko

Unions will confront Labour's cuts agenda next month with a national demonstration demanding the party change course.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unions-demand-labour-changes-course-national-demonstration

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 09 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 09 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.

Bromsgrove Standard: "REGULATIONS BREACHED AS RESIDENTS MOVE IN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A developer in Bromsgrove has come under fire after breaching planning regulations by moving awaiting tenants of a Town Centre development into their new homes before meeting certain developmental obligations.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/over-a-dozen-whitford-heights-homes-are-occupied-in-breach-of-planning-regulations

The I Paper: "UK WINS GLOBAL RACE TO SHAKE OFF WORST TRUMP TRADE TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Kitty Donaldson / Hugo Gye / Arj Singh / Richard Vaughan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump signed a "historic" deal to cut United States Tariffs on British-made steel, aluminium and cars and increase trade on farming, aerospace and tech – with the Prime Minister claiming it would protect thousands of jobs in the United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-wins-race-to-shake-off-worst-of-trump-trade-tariffs-but-no10-wants-more-3684296

Droitwich Standard: "PRAISE FOR PANTRY AS IT MAKES VOLUNTEER PLEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Droitwich Community Pantry has received a High Sheriff's award for their outstanding contribution to the local community.

Daily Mirror: "HONOUR THEIR LEGACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Russell Myers

The King spoke movingly on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day of the debt owed to the wartime generation.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/ve-day-king-charles-echoes-35194714

Coventry Observer: "FOUR TEENS ARRESTED AFTER ARSON ATTACK ON OLD COLLEGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

More teenagers have been arrested by police investigating a fire at a disused college building in Coventry.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/two-teenagers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson-following-huge-fire-at-former-henley-college-building

Financial Times: "STARMER SEALS FIRST US TRADE DEAL SINCE START OF TRUMP WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Politi / Aime Williams / George Parker / Peter Foster

Concessions on car and steel exports.
Flat 10% tariff remains on most goods.

The Bolton News: "NINE HELD IN SWOOPS AFTER GROUP'S 'PARTY FOR HITLER'S BIRTHDAY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Nine arrested as police investigate alleged Adolf Hitler party at Oldham pub.
A nonet of people have been arrested as police investigate an alleged gathering at Duke Of Edinburgh (in Royton) to celebrate the birthday of the former Führer Of Germany.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25146228.nine-arrested-police-investigate-alleged-hitler-party-oldham-pub

The Scotsman: "HISTORY MADE AS LEO XIV IS FIRST US POPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Watson

The 267th Pope elected after 24 hours of cardinals meeting in conclave inside the Sistine Chapel.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/world/new-pope-leo-makes-first-public-appearance-to-jubilant-scenes-in-rome-5120086

Kidderminster Standard: "HARRIERS SACK BROWN AFTER PROMOTION PAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Kidderminster Harriers have parted company with Manager Phil Brown following the club's failure to achieve promotion from the National League.

Scottish Daily Mail: "U.S. TRADE DEAL MADE BY BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford / Jessica Clark

Keir Starmer struck an emergency trade deal with Donald Trump in a bid to save the British Car Industry.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14692523

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'KIND AND THOUGHTFUL' LAYTON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Family and friends of the teenager killed in a motorbike crash in Redditch have paid tribute to him, with an outpouring of love on Social Media.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-redditch-teenager-layton-who-died-in-crash

Metro (South Edition): "HOLY SMOKE... THAT WAS QUICK!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jasper King

A new Pope has been elected in record time - and became the first American Pontiff in history.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/08/new-pope-elected-papal-conclave-white-smoke-seen-second-day-23051139

The Times: "PM HAILS 'HISTORIC' DEAL WITH US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Chris Smyth

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer has secured the first deal with President of United States Donald Trump since he embarked on his Global Trade War, sealing cuts to tariffs on car and steel exports that threatened thousands of jobs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-us-trade-deal-keir-starmer-trump-gjxt9h3hf

Evesham Observer: "VICTORIOUS ROBINS ON THE RISE AFTER PLAY-OFF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Evesham United achieved promotion from the Southern League Division One South following a 1-0 victory against local rivals Malvern Town in the play-off final..

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/sport/in-pictures-evesham-uniteds-play-off-final-victory-against-malvern

The Yorkshire Post: "TRUMP HIGHLIGHTS FARMING IN 'GREAT' UK-US TRADE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

United States President Donald Trump says agreement 'dramatically increases access for American beef and virtually all products' from United States farmers.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/uk-us-trade-deal-donald-trump-promises-exciting-day-ahead-of-announcement-5119373

Daily Express: "UK 'SHAFTED' BY STARMER'S US TRADE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Katie Harris

UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has been accused of allowing Britain to be "shafted" by United States President, Donald Trump, after securing a trade deal with the United States.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2052602

Malvern Observer: "CITY CHILD RAPIST STARTS 20 YEARS BEHIND BARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A man from Worcester has been jailed for 20 years for Child Sex Offences, including rape.

The Daily Telegraph: "PM HANDS US 'VETO' ON CHINA DEALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

United Kingdom Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has given United States President Donald Trump a "veto" over Chinese investment in Great Britain.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/08/starmer-hands-trump-veto-on-chinese-investment-in-uk

Glasgow Times: "'THEY NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

A business owner in Britain says Celtic Football Club have a "responsibility" to speak out on fans gathering for an unofficial title party.
Cristoforo Corvi, who owns Guido's Coronation Restaurant, says it is "bizarre" that "nobody seems to be talking about it", despite knowing thousands of fans will likely gather on Trongate on Saturday, 17 May 2025 to celebrate their team winning the Scottish Premiership.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25147591.glasgow-business-owner-says-celtic-responsibility-party

The Guardian: "'EVIL WILL NOT PREVAIL': FIRST US POPE VOWS TO BUILD BRIDGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Angela Giuffrida / Harriet Sherwood / Sam Jones

Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV as cardinals elect first US Pontiff.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/08/white-smoke-signals-election-of-new-roman-catholic-pope

Lancashire Telegraph: "REFORM NEW BOY'S HITLER POST FURORE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott / Bill Jacobs

A Labour MP has called for Reform UK to suspend one of their new Lancashire County Councillors over a Social Media post on illegal immigration featuring Adolf Hitler and the Nazi high command.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25145625.accrington-councillor-suspended-hitler-post-says-mp

Daily Star: "THE FUTURE'S ORANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Britain has agreed a trade agreement with the tariff-mad Orange Manbaby.
Starmer and Trump both say they are winners.
Wonder what Lammy - who famously warned against any Don deal - would say now.

Daily Mail: "U.S. TRADE DEAL MADE BY BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford / Jessica Clark

Keir Starmer struck an emergency trade deal with Donald Trump in a bid to save the British Car Industry.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14692523

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 02 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

1/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 02 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: "BANKS FORECAST FASTEST FALL IN INTEREST RATES SINCE 2009"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett / George Nixon

Interest rates are on track to fall at their fastest rate since the financial crisis of 2008, economists have forecast.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/business-money/economics/article/interest-rates-uk-fall-forecast-bank-of-england-remove-vxpzqsk65

Kidderminster Standard: "BAT HOUSE IS HIT BY VANDALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Heartless vandals have damaged a bat house at Hurcott Pools and Wood.
The site is near Kidderminster and Blakedown and has scientific interest.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/thieves-smash-window-of-car-and-steal-handbag-at-kidderminster-nature-reserve

Daily Star: "THE BEAST OF BALMORAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson

Big Foot meets Big Mouth.
Prince Philip was always opening his mouth and putting his foot in it - and now we know why: He'd met Big Foot.

Malvern Observer: "CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF HELPING HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Homeless charity Maggs Day Centre, based in Worcester, are marking their 40th anniversary with a plea for community support to help continue services.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/worcestershire-homeless-charity-issues-plea-for-community-support-on-its-40th-anniversary-55537

The National: "FARAGE SAYS NO FUNDING FROM TAXES FOR THE NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage has said that the NHS should not be fully publicly funded.
The comment comes as voters go to the polls for the Local Elections in the South of Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25130234.nigel-farage-doesnt-want-nhs-publicly-funded

The Bolton News: "DRAMA IN THE STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Bolton road closed off for hours due to 'concern for welfare' incident.
Police Officers were in attendance at Blenheim Road in Breightmet.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25131503.bolton-road-closed-off-hours-due-concern-welfare-incident

Daily Mail: "NHS FAT JABS AT THE PHARMACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard

Patients to get weight-loss drugs on prescription from chemists without seeing a doctor.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the National Health Service.

Evesham Observer: "MAN GIVEN 3-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR 'HORRIFIC' SEX CRIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Joshua Newell, from Drakes Broughton, has been jailed for more than three years for raping and sexually assaulting a girl.

Scottish Daily Mail: "NHS FAT JABS AT THE PHARMACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard

Patients to get weight-loss drugs on prescription from chemists without seeing a doctor.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the National Health Service.

The Daily Telegraph: "CHEMISTS TO GIVE OUT WEIGHT-LOSS INJECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Donnelly

NHS patients will be prescribed weight-loss jabs at pharmacies as part of Britain's war on obestity.

FULL REPORT: http://Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/01/weight-loss-jabs-at-pharmacies-for-nhs-patients

Bromsgrove Standard: "MP CALLS FOR COUNCIL TO SORT OUT A38 ISSUES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A Row has broken out over controversial plans for a stretch of the Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove amidst safety fears.
Adrian Kriss, standing as a Conservative candidate for Bromsgrove Central in the forthcoming Worcestershire County Council elections, believes the proposals for the stretch of the A38 from the M42 island to Artrix need looking at again.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/council-candidates-clash-over-controversial-plans-for-bromsgroves-birmingham-road-between-the-m42-and-artrix

Daily Record: "I'M NO HARD MAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn

Rangers legend Duncan Ferguson has spoken in an exclusive interview about his tough guy image - but insists he's no hard man.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-legend-duncan-ferguson-insists-35154837

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "JOAN IS MADE UP AFTER GOING VIRAL ON TIKTOK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

103-year-old Joan Partridge, from Redditch, has taken TikTok by storm by sharing her make-up routine, becoming a Brand Ambassador.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/103-year-old-joan-becomes-make-up-influencer-after-tiktok-goes-viral

Metro (South Edition): "HOTTEST MAY OF THE YEARS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies

Britain has had its hottest ever start to May - amid safety warnings as the tempreture hit 28°C with higher to come.

FULL STORY: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/01/wildfires-break-spread-uk-countryside-hottest-day-year-23005374

Lancashire Telegraph: "PRIMARY PERFECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

The Headteacher at a Blackburn Primary School says exceptional recognition form OfSted reflects staff's "unwavering dedication".

The Scotsman: "CONGESTION CHARGE 'OUGHT TO BE REVISITED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Dalton

Charging motorists to drive in Edinburgh should be considered again, 20 years after it was resoundingly defeated, Transport Chief Stephen Jenkinson said..

Droitwich Standard: "MONUMENTAL BOOST TO FOCUS ON TOWN'S PAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

An American clergyman with ancestral connections to a prominent 16th-century Droitwich family has penned a book about their legacy in the town which is still visible today.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/us-clergyman-pens-book-on-his-16th-century-droitwich-ancestors

The I: "UK CARE WORKER VISA CRACKDOWN AS LABOUR TRIES TO STOP 'VANISHING MIGRATION SCAM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is considering a crackdown on health and care worker visas as part of her drive to cut net migration amid warnings that thousands have entered the country only to be exploited.

FULL STORY: INews.co.uk/news/politics/care-worker-visa-crackdown-as-labour-tries-to-stop-vanishing-migrant-scam-3671719

Glasgow Times: "'SHE SAVED MY LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Djennah Benaouicha will forever be grateful to her sister for accompanying her to a hospital visit.
The physiotherapist is in remission from cancer but she knows things could have turned out very differently.

Morning Star: "MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM SLAMMED AS BEING 'NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Britain's military justice system has serious systemic failings, with shockingly low conviction rates for rape and sexual assault, a damning report has found.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/justice-delayed-justice-denied

Coventry Observer: "NEW MOVE TO FINALLY GET BEES STADIUM ON TRACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Campaigners trying to bring Motor Racing back to Coventry Stadium in Brandon have confirmed they are working with a consortium to achieve their goal.

FULL REPORT: http://CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/campaigners-working-with-consortium-to-save-coventry-stadium-55549

Daily Express: "OUR HEROES CAN HONOUR FALLEN FRIENDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

War veterans who went into battle with ministers over a broken travel cash promise have sealed a stunning victory - with hours to spare.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2049223

That's all the papers.

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

24/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 25 April 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 Independent: "VLADIMIR, STOP!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Feinberg

US President Donald Trump issued a rare, pointed criticism of Russian leader Vladimir Putin after Moscow unleashed an Air Strike on Kyiv.

FULL REPORT: http://Independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-russia-ukraine-airstrike-response-b2738787.html

Droitwich Standard: "PROJECT UNDERWAY TO SAVE CHURCH MOSAICS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mia Whitehouse

Work has started on the renowned mosaics at the historic Church Of The Sacred Heart and St. Catherine Of Alexandria in Droitwich Spa.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/near-200000-grant-fund-set-to-restore-droitwich-church-mosaics

Morning Star: "PM TOLD TO RESIST FOSSIL FUEL LOBBY OR RISK FAR-RIGHT SURGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Hundreds of protesters rallied outside a global energy summit in London.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged to rebuff energy fat cats and Reform in bid for just transition.

The Yorkshire Post: "WARNING OF HUGE WATER SHORTAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

The UK has no co-ordinated national plan for addressing a shortfall of nearly five billion litres of water per day by 2050.
Urgent investment needed.

Metro (England): "LOST CHANCE TO STOP TECH FIRMS KILLING OUR KIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Social Media giants will be fined unless they bring in tougher systems to stop children accessing harmful content.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/24/dad-teenager-took-life-dismayed-new-online-safety-rules-22966002

Evesham Observer: "ALL HAIL THE VALE GRAS AS NEW SEASON STARTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

The official start of the British asparagus season will be marked with much merriment next week at the historic Fleece Inn in Bretforton.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/85054

Glasgow Times: "HOMELESS HOTEL OWNERS SEE MASSIVE JUMP IN CASH FROM COUNCIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

The owners of hotels used to house homeless people in Glasgow have seen a huge increase of income from the Council.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/24906927.hotel-bill-house-homeless-people-glasgow-rockets

Daily Star: "POO ARE YA?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Footie bosses are investigating after a lower league match had to be abandoned because the ref found a turd in one of his shoes.
That deserves a Red Card.

Kidderminster Standard: "CAN YOU HELP GIVE DOTTIE HER VOICE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A rallying call has been issued for the community to get behind a fundraiser for specialist equipment to help a two-year-old non-verbal girl find her voice.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/community-urged-to-come-together-to-help-give-non-verbal-stourport-youngster-dottie-her-voice

Daily Express: "'OUR DAUGHTERS WILL BE WITH US ALWAYS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

Two heartbroken dads whose daughters were murdered in the Southport atrocity say the girls "will be with us always" as they run the London Marathon in tribute.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2045914

Malvern Observer: "EMMA'S DOGGED EFFORT WILL HELP KEY CHARITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Endurance athlete Emma Chetwynd Jarvis in Malvern is set to take on one her toughest challenges yet to raise vital funds for sight loss charity Guide Dogs.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malverns-emma-set-for-barking-mad-marathon-in-aid-of-guide-dogs

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER CHALLENGES TRUMP PEACE PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Barnes / Ben Riley Smith

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that Ukraine must be allowed to decide the terms of any peace deal with Russia in a challenge to proposals by Donald Trump.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/04/24/starmer-challenges-donald-trump-over-ukraine-peace-plan

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "FAMILY'S PLEA FOR HELP IN BRAVE REMY'S BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

An appeal has been launched to help a Redditch family who are struggling after their son was struck down with an unexplained illness.

The Scotsman: "CRISIS DEEPENS AS 350 JOBS GO AT UNIVERSITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Barnes / Ben Riley Smith

The funding model for Scotland's universities has been branded "no longer fit for purpose" after Edinburgh University announced the loss of hundreds of jobs.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/university-funding-model-no-longer-fit-for-purpose-amid-edinburgh-job-losses-5098108

Coventry Observer: "EXCELLENT TOTAL RAISED IN MEMORY OF HEADTEACHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Bereaved staff and pupils of a beloved Head Teacher in Coventry have paid tribute to him by raising over £4,000.

Daily Mail: "NEW ONLINE SAFETY RULES 'WILL LEAVE CHILDREN IN DANGER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Francine Wolfisz

New Online Safety rules put the profits of Big Tech firms ahead of children's safety, campaigners warned.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14641625

Bromsgrove Standard: "CANDIDATES CLASH OVER PLANS FOR TOWN'S A38"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A row has broken out over controversial plans for a stretch of the Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove amidst safety fears.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/council-candidates-clash-over-controversial-plans-for-bromsgroves-birmingham-road-between-the-m42-and-artrix

Daily Mirror: "JUSTICE FOR JILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Young / Tom Pettifor

Police are being urged to launch a review after Daily Mirror found evidence linking a ruthless Serbian assassin to the Jill Dando murder case.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jill-dando-murder-bombshell-second-35112167

Scottish Daily Mail: "NEW ONLINE SAFETY RULES 'WILL LEAVE CHILDREN IN DANGER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Francine Wolfisz

New Online Safety rules put the profits of Big Tech firms ahead of children's safety, campaigners warned.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14641625

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

17/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 18 April 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 Daily Telegraph: "UK'S BIGGEST BANK VOWS 'SOLIDARITY' WITH TRANS WORKERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Samuel Montgomery / Janet Eastham

Lloyds executives vow to support colleagues after 'unsettling day' at the Supreme Court.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/17/britains-biggest-bank-pledges-solidarity-with-trans-staff

The Times: "'THIRD SPACES' COULD BE NEEDED FOR TRANS PEOPLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Sanchez Manning / Aubrey Allegretti

Proposal after equalities watchdog inundated with calls about definition of a woman ruling.

Droitwich Standard: "MAX AIMS TO GET THE MOST FROM HIS LATEST CHALLENGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A young rugby player in Droitwich is set to take on another sporting challenge to raise funds for his club after the success of his previous athletic feat a year ago.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-sporting-ace-max-set-for-100-mile-cycle-in-aid-of-his-rugby-club

The Guardian: "MINISTERS SCRAMBLE TO STOP LABOUR REBELLION ON DISABILITY BENEFIT CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aletha Adu / Kiran Stacey

Ministers are scrambling to avoid a damaging rebellion this summer when MPs vote on controversial cuts to disability benefit payments.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/apr/17/ministers-avoid-labour-rebellion-disability-cuts

Glasgow Times: "PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER TRIED TO KILL MAN OUTSIDE COURT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grand McCabe

A Private Hire driver tried to kill a man outside court on the day he was due to give evidence against him.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25098159.taxi-driver-tried-kill-man-outside-glasgow-sheriff-court

Daily Mirror: "IT'S TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton

A widow has described her heartbreaking final moments with her husband before he took his own life at Dignitas.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/wife-who-assisted-husbands-dignitas-35071111

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "'DROP THE KNIFE' HAS SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Residents, volunteers and campaigners got together on Sunday to celebrate the first anniversary of the Drop The Knife scheme at its headquarters in The Old Needleworks.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-community-celebrates-one-year-of-the-drop-the-knife-campaign

The Scotsman: "FALLOUT OVER GENDER POLICY INTENSIFIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

SNP ministers have requested an emergency meeting with the UK Government as they come under increasing pressure to drop self-ID policies.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-government-told-to-urgently-update-its-self-id-gender-guidance-on-single-sex-spaces-5089278

Malvern Observer: "FLOOD DEFENCE SCHEME 'REMAINS ON THE LIST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Tenbury Wells permanent flood defence scheme remains on the list of future Government projects, a meeting between environment chiefs and the region's MP has confirmed.

FULL REPORT: http://MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/constructive-meetings-say-tenburys-flood-defence-scheme-not-forgotten

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW GET MEN OUT OF WOMEN'S JAILS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker

Prison bosses are under pressure to immediately remove male-born trans inmates from female jails.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14623563

Kidderminster Standard: "PADDLING POOL WILL STAY SHUT THIS SUMMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The Paddling Pool at Riverside Meadows will not be opening this year, Stourport-On-Severn Town Council has revealed.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/stourports-popular-riverside-paddling-pool-will-not-open-until-next-year

The Independent: "CRUEL COST OF TRUMP'S CUTS: 4 MILLION PEOPLE WILL DIE FROM AIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bel Trew

A brutal reduction in United States foreign aid has led to suspension of global HIV programmes and the withdrawal of lifesaving medicines.

FULL REPORT: http://Independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/trump-usaid-hiv-aids-africa-b2734448.html

Evesham Observer: "ACTION IS TAKEN OVER 'ROTTING' TOWN HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

The chair of an Evesham voluntary body that champions civic pride has called for the owners of the historic Town Hall to take immediate action to restore the building.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/civic-group-calls-for-action-on-town-hall

Morning Star: "BOSSES IN FRESH BID TO HOBBLE WORK RIGHTS BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Ministers warned not to water down workers' rights at behest of big business.
Ministers were told not to listen to tired arguments from vested interests after Britain's biggest business groups wrote to the Government lobbying for changes to Employment Rights Bill.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ministers-warned-not-water-down-workers-rights-behest-big-business

Morning Star (Sport): "VAN DIJK COMMITS HIS FUTURE TO THE REDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Liverpool Captain Virgil Van Dijk has committed his future to the club by signing a new two-year contract.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/van-dijk-follows-salahs-lead-and-signs-new-liverpool-deal

Daily Star: "NOT NOW SEAGULLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Psycho seagulls can't resist muscling in on raider rats during the Birmingham Bin Strike.
Don't say we didn't warn you!!!

Coventry Observer: "PARENTS CALL FOR URGENT ACTION ON 'DANGER' ROAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Worried parents call for safety improvements to 'dangerous' road in Mount Nod.
Residents who 'take their lives in their hands' taking their children to school are calling for safety improvements to a 'dangerous' road in Mount Nod.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/worried-parents-call-for-safety-improvements-to-dangerous-road-in-mount-nod

Daily Express: "REVOLUTIONARY WEIGHT LOSS PILL ON WAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

A potentially revolutionary daily weight loss pill could eliminate the need for jabs in patients with type 2 diabetes.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2043062

The National: "AXE TRUMP INVITE TO UK, MAJORITY OF SCOTS SAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison

Readers of The National have voted in a poll saying President Donald Trump's UK visit must be cancelled.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25099311.scots-say-donald-trumps-uk-visit-must-cancelled-poll-finds

Bromsgrove Standard: "REMEMBERING MOTOR HERITAGE 20 YEARS ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A rallying call has been issued to make this year's Pride Of Longbridge the best one ever.
The event happens next Saturday.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR TURMOIL ON TRANS RULING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Harriet Line

Labour's stance on Women's Rights descended into farce as a minister failed to back Single-Sex Spaces.
Party faces pressure to end Gender Laws.

That's all the papers.

If all being well, check back here on Sunday for Monday's headlines.

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

10/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 11 April 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.

Financial Times: "BRUSSELS OPEN TO TAXING BIG TECH IF TRUMP TALKS FAIL, VONDER LEYEN SAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roula Khalaf / Henry Foy / Andy Bounds

European Union seeks 'balanced' deal.
'Turning point' in ties.
Market rally reverses.
China reacts to United States tariffs.

Droitwich Standard: "TOWN SCHEME TO BRING MORE AFFORDABLE HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A proposed development of 100 homes in Droitwich is set to become entirely affordable after the site was bought by a housing association.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-set-for-100-affordable-homes-as-land-with-permissions-secured

Daily Star: "ONE GIANT HEAP FOR MANKIND.."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson

The Moon is so full of astronauts' waste that NASA are offering a shedload of cash to whoever can clear it up.
Close Encounters Of The Turd Kind, maybe!

Edinburgh Evening News: "JOB LOSSES AT DOG AND CAT HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced job losses and a cut in opening times due to "unprecedented challenges".

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-dog-and-cat-home-announces-redundancies-and-a-cut-in-opening-hours-due-to-rising-costs-5075640

Metro (England): "THIS MEMES WAR!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

China has unleashed a series of memes mocking Donald Trump's Trade War - including one of him and his allies working in a Shoe Factory.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/10/democrats-propose-renaming-earth-trump-mock-gulf-mexico-plans-22885928

Lancashire Telegraph: "HISTORIC HALL SAVED FOR THE GREATER GOOD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

New owners have been announced for Waddow Hall, the historic outdoor activity centre in the Ribble Valley.
Lancashire based GT Foundation said it aims to protect Waddow Hall's legacy and 'unlock its full potential as a place where children and young people can grow, explore, and thrive'.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25078498.waddow-hall-new-owners-announced-historic-venue

Daily Express: "'CONCRETE' PROOF BRITONS WANT A RIGHT TO DIE CHOICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Record numbers of Britons are now members of Dignitas.
Shocking new figures show just how many Brits are joining Dignitas.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2040048

Glasgow Times: "'I THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

A resident has hit out after planters were removed from a Dennistoun street just months after they were put in place.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25076691.frustration-planters-removed-glasgows-duke-street

Daily Mirror: "THE PUNDIT PRINCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Darren Lewis / Russell Myers

Prince William has sparked a TV stampede for his services as a football pundit - after his viral star turn on Wednesday night.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/prince-william-aston-villa-psg-35033651

Coventry Observer: "INSPIRED BY HER MUM TO STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A determined Marie Rushworth, who resides in Coventry and was diagnosed with Breast Cancer after losing her mum to the disease is putting her best foot forward for the Breast Cancer Now charity.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/determined-coventry-woman-puts-best-foot-forward-in-face-of-cancer-diagnosis

The Scotsman: "PM VOWS TO 'TURBOCHARGE' ECONOMY IN FACE OF US TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Paul Wilson

India trade deal believed to be close as Government seeks out new markets to mitigate against impact.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/prime-minister-says-tariffs-here-to-stay-as-he-vows-to-turbocharge-economy-5078006

Daily Record: "FIRE ALARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Vevers

Scotland was on a wildfire Red Alert after experts said the threat from deadly blazes could soon be as bad as Spain and Greece.

Bromsgrove Standard: "'ADDICTION SCHEME IS UNSUITABLE FOR HOME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Residents in Rubery have expressed concerns about plans for a supported living scheme for people with alcohol and drug addiction issues and mental health problems which would be based in a semi-detached house.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/rubery-residents-angered-by-plans-for-alcohol-and-drug-rehab-hmo-in-semi-detached-house

The Guardian: "FURTHER MARKET TURMOIL AS WHITE HOUSE SAYS CHINA TARIFFS ARE 145%"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anna Betts / Lauren Aratani / Rowena Mason

Markets suffered another day of volitality amid confusion over Donald Trump's tariffs.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/live/2025/apr/10/trump-tariffs-us-china-eu-trade-war-markets-latest-news-updates

Kidderminster Standard: "U3A ON TRACK FOR STATION ACCOLADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

WYRE Forest U3A group is celebrating after being shortlisted in the Community Rail Partnership Awards in recognition of its work at Kidderminster Station.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/praise-for-wyre-forest-u3a-for-helping-transform-kidderminster-station

Daily Mail: "HARRY'S SECRET TRIP TO UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katherine Lawton

Prince Harry met with war victims in a surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine - after spending two days in the London High Court.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14596835

Evesham Observer: "SEVEN DRONES DOWNED IN POLICE'S PRISON STING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Seven drones have been seized and 18 people arrested in a sting on organised drone drops of contraband into HMP Long Lartin.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/watch-police-target-drone-drops-over-hmp-long-lartin-as-18-arrested

The Times: "US DEAL WILL NOT LESSEN 10% TARIFFS, BRITAIN TOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Josie Ensor

Britain facing permanent tariffs of 10 per cent on exports to the United States even if UK Government secures economic deal.

Malvern Observer: "SHARING TALES OF THOSE WHO HELPED OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A new project has been launched by a Worcester University academic collecting people's stories of bystander intervention.

The Bolton News: "DANGER-DRIVER LEFT COLLEAGUE WITH HORRIFIC CRASH INJURIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

A driver has been sentenced to two years in prison for causing serious injury to his work colleague by dangerous driving.
John Howcroft was sentenced to two years in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25073950.man-sentenced-serious-injury-dangerous-driving

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "MP CALLS FOR CLARITY OVER POST OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Post Office has announced plans to offload 108 of its directly owned branches.
Chris Bloore MP and The Redditch & Alcester Standard have co-launched a campaign to save one of the branches due to shut.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-to-keep-post-office-but-location-unconfirmed

That's all the papers.

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

3/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 04 April 2025.

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

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (England): "HARRY: IT'S ALL LIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aine Fox

Prince Harry has accused his charity's boss of 'blatant lies' as an intestigation begins into her claims he covered up bullying.

Droitwich Standard: "SALTMEN SAVOUR THAT CHAMPIONS FEELING!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Droitwich Spa secured a historic first-ever promotion to Step Five after clinching the Hellenic League Division One title.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/sport/football-droitwich-spa-win-league-title-to-secure-historic-promotion

The I: "BRITAIN THREATENS AMERICA WITH NEW 'TESLA TAX' AS SHOCK MARKETS TUMBLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Will Hazell / Richard Vaughan

UK Government is considering retaliatory tariffs against Donald Trump which could hit Elon Musk's electric car giant Tesla.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/musks-tesla-tariffs-along-jack-daniels-levis-3623133

Glasgow Times: "POSTIE PROBLEM 'PUTTING LIVES IN DANGER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

Residents have missed hospital appointments due to letter delays.
Letters for hospital appointments, Jury Duty, bank statements and fines are among those people living in Garnethill say they have not received in a timely manner in recent months.

FULL STORY: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25058680.locals-say-royal-mail-putting-lives-risk-glasgow-post-delays

Morning Star: "SHOW SOME BACKBONE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Campaigners warn that British Government must stop surrendering our rights and protections to appease President Donald Trump.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-has-shown-no-backbone-to-trump-we-demand-he-change-course

The Yorkshire Post: KEY US PRODUCTS MAY FACE UK TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

United Kingdom Government has drawn up a list of products that could be slapped with import taxes in retaliation against United States President Donald Trump's tariffs.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/government-draws-up-list-of-potential-products-to-include-in-tariff-retaliation-5066620

Daily Express: "'HEARTBREAKING TO WITNESS SUCH BLATANT LIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson

Heartbroken Prince Harry hit out at "blatant lies" about his charity Sentebale as a watchdog probe has started.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2036643

Coventry Observer: "SURFACE WORK A VICTORY FOR PATIENT CAMPAIGNERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Councillors in Coventry have welcomed news that long-awaited plans to resurface crater-ridden routes, likened to the lunar surface, will go ahead after years of campaigning.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/over-the-moon-councillors-welcome-long-awaited-resurfacing-of-crater-ridden-routes

The Scotsman: "STOCK MARKET PLUNGE AS UK MULLS TRUMP RETALIATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

British businesses describe "major blow" as markets gripped by turmoil in wake of White House announcement.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/stock-markets-plunge-as-uk-mulls-retaliation-over-trump-tariffs-5065745

Daily Mirror: "HARRY CHARITY PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton

Prince Harry has revealed his heartbreak and hit out at "blatant lies" after an investigation has been launched into the charity he founded but dramatically quit amid a bitter row.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-prince-harry-breaks-silence-34987946

The Times: "TRILLIONS LOST AS TRUMP TARIFFS HIT GLOBAL STOCKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Alex Ralph / Jack Barnett / Helen Cahill

Tariffs wipe $2.5trillion off US Stock Market as UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told not to retaliate.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/retaliatory-tariffs-us-stock-market-rp5kplgzb

Evesham Observer: "RAISING FUNDS IN LEE'S MEMORY TO HELP OTHERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

The family of Lee Horton has thanked the public 'from the bottom of their hearts' for all the efforts in helping to 'bring him home'.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/family-of-lee-horton-to-raise-funds-to-help-others

Daily Record: "SCOTS JAIL BRACED FOR GANGLAND BLOODBATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Prison Officers fear a crime gang war is about to erupt behind bars.
Staff warn 'it's only a matter of time' before violence flares.
Iceman 'under protection'.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "CAMPAIGNERS' JOY AS MAST PLAN WITHDRAWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

The plans for the controversial 30-metre mast in Headless Cross have been withdrawn.
The company committed to looking at alternative sites.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/controversial-plans-to-build-a-30metre-mast-in-headless-cross-have-been-withdrawn

Scottish Daily Mail: "MELTDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Clark

Global Stock Markets plunge.
Stock Markets took a £2trillion hit after Donald Trump pushed The World to the brink of a Trade War.

Malvern Observer: "WARRIORS SET TO RETURN TO BATTLE AFTER OWNERS' HUGE INVESTMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Worcester Warriors are returning to professional rugby more than two years after the club entered administration.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/sport/rugby-union-worcester-warriors-to-return-to-professional-rugby-in-new-tier-2-league-next-season

Daily Mail: "MELTDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Clark

Global Stock Markets plunge.
Stock Markets took a £2trillion hit after Donald Trump pushed The World to the brink of a Trade War.

Bromsgrove Standard: "TRIBUTES TO CODEBREAKER BETTY, A TRUE INSPIRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Tributes for Bletchley Park codebreaker - Betty Webb MBE - who has died at the age of 101.
News confirmed by Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC).

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-wythalls-bletchley-park-veteran-who-has-died-at-the-age-of-101-55103

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

27/3/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 27 March 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 Independent: "RATTLED REEVES HEADING FOR NEW AUTUMN TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / David Maddox

Pensioners and the wealthy could face a tax raid by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Autumn Budget.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-pensions-tax-ifs-spring-statement-b2722616.html

Coventry Observer: "PROBE OVER CLAIMS OF UNNECESSARY TREATMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Claims cancer patients were allegedly given unnecessary chemotherapy treatments at University Hospital Coventry are under investigation.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/allegations-of-unnecessary-chemotherapy-treatments-at-university-hospital-coventry-under-investigation

The Bolton News: "'WE REMAIN FORGOTTEN BY TRAM SYSTEM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

MetroLink are expanding.
Bolton "remains forgotten" as the tram system expands across the region, a debate has heard.

Daily Star: "BE A BOG ROLL BANDIT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

World Leaders are warning us to stock up on loo rolls and tinned grup in case we have to hide at home due to a catastrophe.
Cheery!

Bromsgrove Standard: "ATTACKED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A woman in her 70s has been violently attacked at the Lickey Hills Country Park prompting a police appeal to help locate the suspect.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/woman-receives-hospital-treatment-after-vicious-attack-on-lickey-hills

Glasgow Times: "'HE MIGHT DIE IF WE STAY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Michelle Ure fears her two year-old boy Leighton Ure could die because of the mould in their home.
Council has been warned.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25043858.mum-fears-two-year-old-son-die-mould-home

Malvern Observer: "ANGRY CRITICS TURN ON HOUSING COMPANY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A social housing organisation is being held to account for causing "untold misery" to their Worcester tenants.

Scottish Daily Mail: "CHARLES IS FORCED TO CANCEL FULL DAY OF VISITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English

The King has been forced to cancel a string of engagements after being admitted to a local medical facility.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14544879

The Journal: "CRISIS IN SCHOOL DEEPENS BY THE DAY, SAY EXPERTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graeme Whitfield

The body representing schools in England has said "the crisis is deepening by the day".
Government not investing more in the region.

FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/north-east-schools-suffering-crisis-31296878

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "CHANNELING ENERGY TO THANK CHARITY FOR HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A Redditch nurse is training for a London to Paris cycle challenge with the aim to turn pedal power into pounds.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-nurse-in-training-to-turn-pedal-power-into-pounds-charity

Metro (England): "COALITION COURSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gregana Krasteva

Britain and France will send military chiefs to Ukraine within days.
Generals will work closely with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/03/27/britain-france-sending-military-teams-ukraine-next-days-22804156

Droitwich Standard: "INSPIRED MY MILLIE TO TAKE ON CHALLENGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

A Droitwich mum is making a marathon effort to raise cash for a baby loss charity which is close to her heart.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-mum-jade-to-run-london-marathon-in-memory-of-millie-and-to-raise-funds-for-tommys-55000

The Yorkshire Post: "2,700 JOBS COULD GO AT STEEL PLANT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

British Steel's decision is to consult on closing the blast furnaces at their Scunthorpe plant, putting 2,700 jobs at risk.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/business/british-steel-to-consult-on-closure-of-scunthorpe-blast-furnace-5053984

Evesham Observer: "'COLLEGE CLOSURE IS DISAPPOINTING' - MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A shock announcement revealing Evesham New College will close from September has been met with 'disappointment' from MP Nigel Huddleston.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-mp-weighs-in-on-disappointing-college-closure-news

Lancashire Telegraph: "PRIVATE SCHOOL AXES 'SENIORS' IN SHOCK MOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott / Shuiab Khan

Staff and pupils at a private East Lancashire school have been told its Senior Division will be closing today.

FULL REPORT: http://LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25042009.staff-pupils-told-moorland-senior-school-close

Morning Star: "REEVES URGED TO RETHINK AS 4.5M KIDS IN POVERTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Data from DWP reveals.
The number of children living in poverty in Britain has reached a record high of almost 4.5 million.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/child-poverty-hits-record-high

The Daily Telegraph: "KING IN HOSPITAL FOR CANCER SIDE EFFECTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Ward

The King was admitted to a local medical facility after experiencing adverse side effects connected to his cancer treatment.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/03/27/king-charles-cancels-engagements-taken-to-hospital

Daily Express: "KING SUFFERS 'BUMP IN ROAD' DURING CANCER CARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson

The King has pulled out of his public engagements due to side effects from cancer treatment.
He was admitted to a local medical facility.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2033571

Daily Mail: "CHARLES IS FORCED TO CANCEL FULL DAY OF VISITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English

The King has been forced to cancel a string of engagements after being admitted to a local medical facility.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14544879

The Scotsman: "SNP UNDER FIRE AFTER KEY CHILD POVERTY TARGET MISSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

A legally-binding child poverty target has been missed by ministers from Scottish National Party in Government.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-scottish-government-child-poverty-target-5054154

The Guardian: "FEARS REEVES MAY BE FORCED INTO FURTHER TAX INCREASES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Partington / Jessica Elgot

Rising costs and global uncertainty may force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to turn to pensioners and wealthier taxpayers.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/mar/27/reeves-may-have-to-find-further-cuts-and-tax-hikes-amid-economic-gloom

The Times: "KING HAS TO CANCEL VISITS AFTER RETURN TO HOSPITAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Mansey

The King has cancelled a series of engagements after being taken to a local medical facility suffering with side-effects from his ongoing cancer treatment.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/king-taken-to-hospital-in-connection-with-cancer-treatment-r7crz7bss

The National: "POLICE CALLED IN OVER LABOUR WHATSAPP LEAK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

Chaos at Glasgow Labour.
The Labour Party have called Police Scotland after confidential WhatsApp messages were leaked to The National.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25043537.glasgow-labour-call-police-whatsapps-leaked-national

Financial Times: "BILLIONAIRE MITTAL TO LEAVE BRITAIN AFTER TAX CRACKDOWN ON 'NON-DOM' RESIDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Agnew / Josh Spero / Sylvia Pfeifer

Steel tycoon joins exodus.
Labour ends 226-year-old regime.
Opponents decry loss of high earners.

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 21 MARCH 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

20/3/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 21 March 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.

Morning Star: "RIPPER REEVES PLANS FURTHER CUTS SAVAGERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a huge new programme of spending cuts as unemployment rises.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/reeves-plans-new-cuts-economy-sags

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "OUTDOOR MARKET SET FOR BIG LAUNCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A ribbon-cutting ceremony, complete with street entertainers and music, will see the Mayor of Redditch Council Juma Begum declare the market officially open on Saturday 29 March.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-outdoor-market-set-to-return-next-weekend

The Independent: "ZELENSKY DEFIES TRUMP: HANDS OFF MY NUCLEAR PLANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Dalton

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has insisted that "all nuclear power plants belong to the people of Ukraine".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-trump-nuclear-plants-zelensky-russia-b2718898.html

Malvern Observer: "ABUSE PROJECT FUNDING AXE SPARKS OUTRAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Worcester councillor Sarah Murray has hit out at West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner after funding for Domestic Abuse Support Worcestershire Project was withdrawn.

If you've been affected by issues raised in this article, please visit InformingBritain.com/Advice for support pages and organisations.

Financial Times: "STARMER HAS CHANGE OF HEART ON PLAN FOR 'BOOTS ON THE GROUND' IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Charles Clover / Henry Foy

Air and sea support favoured.
'Coalition of willing' discusses peace push.
Firm message to Kremlin.

Eastern Eye: "'KEEP FOCUS ON RACE EQUALITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barnie Choudhury / Pramod Thomas

Senior Doctor Chaand Nagpaul CBE has said the reorganisation of the NHS should have a "proper focus on racial equality and not as some sort of optional extra".

Metro (England) - POLICE TARGET TOP 100
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

Police have begun 'relentlessly' tracking the 100 most dangerous predators targeting women and girls - to put them behind bars to tackle the epidemic highlighted in Metro's This Is Not Right campaign.

Glasgow Times: "FAMILIES SLAM 'CRUEL' CHOICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Devastated families have blasted health and council chiefs for axing a lifeline service that helps elderly patients remain living at home.

Daily Express: "STARMER'S 5% COUNCIL TAX RISE SHAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson

Labour has been accused of hammering households in a "day of shame" as Council Tax soars by 5%.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2030225

Lancashire Telegraph: "BANK OF DAVE STAR COULD ENTER POLITICAL ARENA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Businessman turned TV star Dave Fishwick 'would consider' bidding to become Mayor Of Lancashire to bring real change for the public.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/23407985.bank-dave-documentary-coming-netflix-today

Daily Star: "TRIGGER'S BROOM: THE TRUTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven

Finally, after years of debate and conspiracy theories, we can reveal the truth about Trigger's broom in Only Fools And Horses.
Despite all the changes, it IS the same broom.

Bromsgrove Standard: "'ALL UNITARY OPTIONS NEED TO BE EXPLORED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Councillors in Bromsgrove have decided to keep their options open when exploring how to proceed with the Government's devolution changes.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/119753

The Daily Telegraph: "GROWTH FORECAST HALVED IN BLOW TO PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

The official economic growth forecast for 2025 will be halved next week in a blow to Sir Keir Starmer.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/20/growth-forecasts-halved-keir-starmer-labour

Evesham Observer: "PLEA FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IN FINDING MISSING LEE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

An appeal has been launched to find Lee Horton who has gone missing from Evesham.
Reported missing on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/concerns-for-missing-evesham-man-lee-horton-thought-to-be-in-bristol

If you've been affected by someone who's gone missing, or if you're thinking of going missing yourself, please contact the Missing People charity who can offer support.

PLEASE VISIT: MissingPeople.org.uk

The Guardian: "MILIBAND: TORIES 'BETRAYED' NEXT GENERATION ON ENERGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Minister hits out at Kemi Badenoch's Net Zero 'surrender'.
The Government is "up for the fight" over Net Zero, Ed Miliband has said.

The Bolton News: "TRIBUTE PAID TO 'TRUE GENT' AFTER CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

The family of a "true gentleman" who was "a rock for his close friends" have paid tribute after his death following a motorway crash.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25021333.tributes-bolton-man-died-tragic-m62-crash

Daily Mail: "COUNCIL TAX SOARS TO A RECORD HIGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Struggling families will pay record levels of Council Tax this year after millions were hit with inflation-busting bills.

The Scotsman: "STURGEON: THERE WAS NEVER A SCRAP OF EVIDENCE AGAINST ME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she feels "vindicated" and "relieved" to be cleared by Police Scotland.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/relived-nicola-sturgeon-says-never-a-scrap-of-evidence-against-her-in-police-scotland-snp-finances-probe-5043831

Droitwich Standard: "TOWN'S NEW HUB IS ONE YOU CAN BANK ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Droitwich is set to receive a Banking Hub to protect face-to-face Financial Services as the High Street's last remaining branch is set to close.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-recommended-to-receive-a-banking-hub-after-branch-closures

Daily Mirror: "CONFESSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Warburton / Tom Pettifor

Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris is set to confess for the first time that he was involved in the murder of the teenager as he makes a bid for freedom.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/stephen-lawrence-bombshell-david-norris-34902710

Coventry Observer: "CITY DAD STARTS DRIVE TO HELP SON KAYLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Coventry dad Tom O'Kane has launched a fundraising campaign to help his four-year-old son get new prosthetic legs.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/fundraiser-launched-for-kaylan-four-following-traumatic-illness-which-cost-him-his-legs

Scottish Daily Mail: "STURGEON CLEARED OVER SNP CASH PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant

Nicola Sturgeon declared she had done 'nothing wrong' as it emerged she will not face charges over a major fraud investigation.

The Times: "UK SENDS MESSAGE TO PUTIN ABOUT DETERRENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Bruno Waterfield

Britain has the power to do "untold damage" to adversaries such as Russia with its nuclear deterrent.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/britain-nuclear-power-damage-russia-cd8bv0dwn

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 14 MARCH 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

13/3/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 14 March 2025.

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

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (England): "STARMER'S SHOCK NHS TAKEOVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Prime Minister has announced NHS England will be abolished.
Sir Keir Starmer announced this during a speech in Hull.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/03/13/keir-starmer-scrap-nhs-england-bring-back-government-control-22719796

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "SERVICE TO REMEMBER FORMER MAYOR MADGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

An event to remember former Mayor of Redditch Madge Tillsley MBE will take place at St. Stephen's Church in the Town Centre at 15:00 on Saturday 15 March.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-and-love-for-former-redditch-mayor-aunty-madge-tillsley-flood-in-as-remembrance-event-is-announced

The Independent: "PM'S BONFIRE OF THE BUREAUCRATS NHS ENGLAND SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin

9,000 jobs at risk as Prime Minister seeks to abolish NHS England.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nhs-england-health-starmer-government-reform-b2714378.html
Digital article by Kate Devlin / Archie Mitchell / Millie Cooke

Malvern Observer: "LACK OF CASH PUTS FLOOD DEFENCE SCHEME ON HOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Plans to build a new flood defence scheme for Tenbury Wells have officially been paused due to a huge gap in available funding.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/flooding-woes-as-tenburys-defence-scheme-halted-due-to-funding-gap

Daily Star: "WHAT'S THE TIME MR PSYCHO SCUMBAG CHATBOT?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steve Hughes

There's hope for human civilisation after all... as boffins have revealed those dastardly bots can't even tell the time.
Dumbos.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'BOOK BURN' YOBS BLASTED FOR PITCH BLAZE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Councillors and footballers have slammed vandals who lit a fire in a popular playing area on Troy Street in Bastwell, Lancashire.

Financial Times: "STARMER AXES NHS ENGLAND IN BIG HEALTH SERVICE REVAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Fisher / Laura Hughes

Whitehall takes back direct control.
BMA and The Conservative Party support the shake-up.
Sir Keir Starmer has announced the abolishment of NHS England.

FULL REPORT: FT,COM/content/b95d07eb-f77c-4c42-aee6-c6757214897e

Droitwich Standard: "EMPTY HOMES APPEAL TO EASE HOUSING CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Wychavon is urging residents to report any empty homes in the area as it recently pledged to invest in bringing them back into use.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/wychavon-moves-to-bring-unoccupied-homes-in-droitwich-back-into-use

Morning Star: "CLOSURE OF NHS ENGLAND RISKS HUGE JOB CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

NHS England to be abolished.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stepped up his cuts programme with the abolition of NHS England.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-announces-abolition-of-nhs-england

Evesham Observer: "CAMPAIGNERS DISMAYED AS RIVAL BID IS ACCEPTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Campaigners battling to save their historic community pub have been dealt a brutal blow.
A rival bidder gazumped them at the 11th hour.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/cleeve-prior-villagers-left-in-shock-after-offer-to-buy-historic-pub-is-gazumped

Daily Express: "PUTIN: I WILL AGREE TRUCE BUT ONLY ON MY TERMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

President Vladimir Putin has appeared to agree to a short-term ceasefire with Ukraine - but only on his terms.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/world/2026484

Bromsgrove Standard: "BIBLE PAGE IN ATTIC IS MIRACULOUS DISCOVERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A page from a 600-year-old Gutenberg Bible, regarded as the first mass-printed book using mechanised movable type in Europe, has been found in Bromsgrove.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/page-from-570-year-old-gutenberg-bible-found-in-bromsgrove

The National: "'GRACELESS' TORY ATTACKS ON STURGEON CONDEMNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

John Swinney has panned The Conservatives over their "graceless" response to Nicola Sturgeon stepping down from Parliament.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25005253.fmqs-john-swinney-pans-tories-graceless-nicola-sturgeon-attacks

The Bolton News: "FED-UP TEACHERS TO STAGE STRIKE ACTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Teachers at a Halliwell Primary School are to walkout over issues surrounding performance-related pay and management.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25003065.st-matthews-ce-primary-halliwell-teachers-explain-strike-action

Daily Mail: "FINALLY! PATIENTS TO BE PUT BEFORE NHS BUREAUCRATS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller / Harriet Line

Thousands of jobs faced the axe after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced NHS England will be scrapped in a bid to slash red tape.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14496775

Coventry Observer: "UNIVERSITY DEFENDS VC ROLE IN FACE OF PROTEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A protest is taking place at Coventry University this weekend to oppose a 'vicious programme of cuts'.
An alternative open day is being held.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/protest-at-coventry-university-to-oppose-vicious-programme-of-cuts

Daily Mirror: "PUT THE KNIVES DOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Warburton

The tortured family of Elianne Andam have claimed they had been "abandoned" by the British justice system.

FULL REPORT: http://Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/elianne-andams-tortured-family-beg-34857884
Digital article by Dan Warburton / Serena Richards

Scottish Daily Mail: "'HYPOCRITE' SWINNEY ROLLS OUT THE TRUMP RED CARPET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

First Minister John Swinney has been branded a 'shameless hypocrite' after cosying up to the son of Donald Trump.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14496519

The Guardian: "STREETING SCRAPS NHS ENGLAND IN 'HIGH-STAKES' PUSH TO IMPROVE CARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rowena Mason / Denis Campbell

Changes proposed by Health Secretary Wes Streeting predicted to save as much as £500m but could be distraction for ministers.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/mar/13/wes-streetings-high-stakes-abolition-of-nhs-england-will-cut-10000-jobs

That's all the papers.

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