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

17/7/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 18 July 2025.

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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.

Financial Times: "REEVES UNDER FIRE AS BRITAIN SHEDS JOBS FOR A FIFTH MONTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Delphine Strauss

Payroll employment in the UK fell for the fifth month in a row in June and wage growth slowed.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/18fae11a-fdf1-4cbe-bc5c-7d9b291f8a3f

Evesham Observer: "'WE MUST INVEST MORE ENERGY INTO SITE PLAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A Vale Parish Councillor is calling for a rethink on proposals to build a large-scale housing development in Throckmorton.

Metro (South Edition): "STARMER'S NEW GENERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Young people aged 16 and 17 will be allowed to vote in the next General Election as Keir Starmer promises to "modernise our democracy".

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/17/voting-age-lowered-age-16-next-general-election-23684526

Eastern Eye: "'ENGINES LOST FUEL MID-AIR'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vivek Mishra

The probe into last month's crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad is far from over and it is unwise to jump to conclusions.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/air-india-crash-probe

The I Paper: "UK GIVES THE VOTE TO TEENS AGED 16 - WITH REFORM AND CORBYN LIKELY TO BENEFIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Chloe Chaplain

Nigel Farage is to step up efforts to win over young people after the Government gave the go-ahead for 16 and 17-year-olds to have the vote.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/farage-corbynt-winners-votes-16-17-year-olds-3812157

Glasgow Times: "£14K OF NHS LAPTOPS CONTAINING PATIENT INFORMATION STOLEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Whistleblower: Management is putting blame on staff instead of fixing the problem.
A whistleblower has reported that £14,000 worth of NHS laptops containing sensitive patient information were stolen, and that management is blaming staff instead of addressing the underlying security issues.

Daily Mail: "POLICE TO USE FACIAL RECOGNITION CAMERAS AT NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Facial Recognition cameras will be used at this year's Notting Hill Carnival for the first time in an unprecedented crackdown on violence.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-14916619

Kidderminster Standard: "APPEAL TO FIND A NEW HOME FOR VITAL CHARITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A charity which serves the people of Wyre Forest has launched an appeal to find a new base after having to leave its current home in Kidderminster.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminsters-simply-limitless-charity-launches-appeal-to-find-new-home-after-being-told-to-move

The Daily Telegraph: "VOTES AT 16 AS STARMER PANICS OVER REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Jack Maidment / Amy Gibbons

Sir Keir Starmer has accelerated plans to lower the voting age to 16 in all UK General Elections after a surge in the popularity of Reform Party.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/17/starmer-rushes-through-votes-for-16-year-olds-fight-reform

The Bolton News: "'IDEAL' ARRIVAL TO BOOST TOWN SHOPPING DRAW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

The opening of a major new store in the heart of Bolton will be a much-needed boost to the Town Centre economy.
Ideal Home & Food Hall will open at former Wilko and PoundLand in Deansgate.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25313018.ideal-home-food-hall-set-open-deansgate-bolton

The Scotsman: "SCOTLAND WILL BE AT HEART OF 'GREAT AI LEAP'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

AI to unlock 'billions of pounds of investment and thousands of new jobs' in Scotland.
Scotland to be epicentre of 'next great industrial leap', UK Government says, as AI Growth Zone confirmed.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/scotland-ai-growth-zone-supercomputer-5230220

Droitwich Standard: "BOYS IN BLUE DROP BY TO MAKE JEAN'S SPECIAL DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A Droitwich resident Jean Mulcaster's birthday wish has came true this week when the retired for West Mercia Police officer got the chance to be an officer again for the day.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/dream-come-true-for-droitwichs-jean-who-relived-a-day-in-her-previous-life-as-a-police-officer

Morning Star: "UNEMPLOYMENT UP AND WAGES SLOW IN BLOW FOR REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Rising unemployment and slowing wage rises are hitting workers as The Labour Party struggle with their economic strategy.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unemployment-hits-four-year-high-earnings-stagnate

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "CLAIMS ARE MADE OVER SEND PROVISION FUNDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A row has broken out between former County Councillor Emma Marshall and Councillor Steven Foster regarding the SEND provision in Worcestershire.

The Times: "AFGHAN DATA LEAK NAMED BRITISH SPIES AND SOLDIERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown

The Times has analysed the data which is also understood to have revealed the whereabouts of Afghans seeking sanctuary in the UK.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/injunction-government-afghan-data-leak-npsdns3pg

Coventry Observer: "REACHING UP TO THE HEAVENS TO HELP RAISE FOOD CHARITY CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lola Griffin

Daredevil fundraisers are preparing to abseil 90 feet down Coventry Cathedral for Feed The Hungry UK and Coventry Foodbank.

Daily Record: "YOUR EX HAS £100K FOR A HITMAN TO TAKE YOU OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Iona Young

Pub landlady Audrey Hunter was tipped off about her husband's threat to have her killed during a stormy divorce.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/pub-landlord-told-punters-wanted-35574266

Lancashire Telegraph: "SHOCK AS CHILD HIT BY CAR ON ROAD CROSSING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A spokesperson from Al Islah Girls High School (AIGHS) in Audley Range, Blackburn has said staff are saddened by a pupil being hit by a car on a Zebra Crossing.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25321388.child-zebra-crossing-next-school-struck-car

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW BAN POLICE FROM JOINING MARCHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant

Police in Scotland should be banned from taking part in Pride marches while on duty following a landmark High Court ruling, rank-and-file officers said last night.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14916363

Bromsgrove Standard: "TOWN ROADWORKS ARE IMPACTING BUS ROUTES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Gordon

A bus company terminating late running services is urging passengers to get in touch so they can be offered assistance.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/operator-offers-help-as-roadworks-impact-bromsgrove-bus-services

The Independent: "NOW MI6 SPIES AND SAS ARE EXPOSED BY MOD DATA BREACH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft

British spies and Special Forces soldiers were among the tens of thousands of people potentially put at risk by the catastrophic Afghan data leak, The Independent understands.

FULL REPORT: http://Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/afghan-data-leak-john-healey-special-forces-b2790980.html

Malvern Observer: "NINE JAILED FOR PARTS IN DRUG DEALING OPERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Nine people involved in operating a drugs network from Luton to Worcester have been jailed.
The organised crime group ran the 'Nico' line, facilitating the supply of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin into Worcester.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/nine-people-jailed-for-operating-a-drugs-network-from-luton-to-worcester

The Guardian: "DIANE ABBOTT SUSPENDED BY LABOUR FOR SECOND TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Aletha Adu / Eleni Courea

Diane Abbott has been suspended from The Labour Party for a second time after saying she did not regret her past remarks on racism, as Keir Starmer once again attempted to reassert his grip over his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: http://TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/17/labour-suspends-diane-abbott-for-second-time-over-racism-comments

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

10/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 10 July 2025.

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

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Evesham Observer: "FRESH DOUBTS OVER PLAN FOR HOUSING LAND SUPPLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Planning Inspectors have cast doubt over a new development plan’s ability to deliver a five-year housing land supply across South Worcestershire.
Although initial inspections of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDP) indicate it will be sound and legally compliant, inspectors' early reviews of the plan have raised various concerns.

Metro (North Edition) [Sport]: "MILLER CHASE HOTS UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison

Motherwell Football Club manager Jens Berthel Askou has reported 'increasing' interest in highly-rated midfielder Lennon Miller.

Daily Record: "THAT'S ALL FOLKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Tributes are being paid to Cartoon Cavalcade legend Glen Michael after his death at age 99.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "'WELFARE NEEDS REFORM BUT NOT LIKE THIS' - MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Redditch MP Chris Bloore was one of the 47 Members Of Parliament who voted against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill.

The Yorkshire Post: "CALL FOR ACTION ON SHUTTERED SHOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Almost one in five shops are empty in some Yorkshire cities.
The stark divide in the state of High Streets in United Kingdom.
Vacancy rates in Bradford are more than twice as high as London and Cambridge.

Malvern Observer: "MORGAN DRIVE IS DREAM COME TRUE FOR MARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A Worcester man has fulfilled one of his lifelong ambitions to spend an afternoon driving around Malvern Hills in a classic Sports Car.

Kidderminster Standard: "TOWNS SET TO BENEFIT FROM ON DEMAND BUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Stourport, Bewdley and Hartlebury are among the next stops for the rollout of Worcestershire County Council's On Demand Bus Service.

Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT A JOKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / David Churchill

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's big plan to solve the English Channel crisis was threatening to unravel.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14894123

Scottish Daily Mail (Sport): "I'M BACK IN THE GROOVE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Callum Crowe

Rory McIlroy is confident he's back in the groove after a rescue mission at The Renaissance in the opening round of the Genesis Scottish Open.
The Masters champion looked like he was toiling midway through his first round, with a bogey on the 15th hole dropping him back to one-over par.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/sport/golf/article-14894765

Metro (South Edition): "IT'S ONE IN, ONE DOUBT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Illegal arrivals straight back to France.
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed a 'one in, one out' pilot scheme to return 50 English Channel migrants.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/10/government-wants-tackle-illegal-migration-france-23626385

Eastern Eye: "'DRIVEN TO DEATH BY POST OFFICE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

A Public Inquiry has found that up to 13 people may have taken their own lives after being wrongly accused of financial misconduct by the Post Office, in what is now described as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/post-office-scandal-inquiry-13

Morning Star: "STOP THE DEATHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

British and French leaders will have "blood on their hands" if they allow more police attacks on small boat crossings.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron have agreed on a new migration deal in London following a three-day state visit.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-and-macrons-migration-deal-has-potential-be-labours-rwanda

Morning Star (Sport): "FARRELL AMONG REPLACEMENTS FOR LIONS' FINAL TOUR FIXUTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Owen Farrell is among the replacements for tomorrow's British And Irish Lions clash with an Australia and New Zealand Invitational XV after being drafted into the squad.
The 33-year-old Saracens and England fly-half only arrived in the Southern Hemisphere - last Friday - following the arm fracture which ended Elliot Daly's tour prematurely.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/farrell-among-replacements-lions-final-tour-match

The Bolton News: "BOROUGH'S CLEAN SWEEP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

New street sweepers will be part of a range of measures including more bin pickups about to be rolled out to clean up Bolton's roads.
The council decided back in June that it will be investing around £300,000 into new staff and equipment to work on street cleansing and other clean up tasks around the borough.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25297677.bolton-council-unveils-new-street-sweeping-bin-emptying

Daily Mirror: "YOU'LL NEVER CHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicola Methven

Gregg Wallace struggles to grasp the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, BBC bosses claim.
And in a letter sacking him from his MasterChef job, the corporation insisted he is unlikely to change amid accusations that include groping, flashing and making sexual comments that go back years.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-bans-gregg-wallace-tells-35536864

Droitwich Standard: "EXTRA BABY BANK FUNDING WILL BE A REAL GAME-CHANGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A much-loved baby bank supporting families across Droitwich has received a funding boost from a local housing association.
Wychbold and Droitwich Baby Bank has successfully applied to Platform Housing's Community Chest – a funding pot for Platform customers and local charities.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-baby-bank-gets-crucial-funding-support-for-next-12-months

The Daily Telegraph: "MACRON: 'BREXIT LIES' TO BLAME FOR CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / James Crisp / Ben Riley Smith

Emannuel Macron blames Brexit for migration crisis as English Channel deal unravels.
British people have been sold a lie, claims French president, as hundreds of migrants arrive on the day of Keir Starmer seals ‘one in, one out’ deal.
Emmanuel Macron has blamed Brexit for the English Channel migrant crisis as he said the British people had been "sold a lie".

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/10/macron-blames-brexit-for-migration-as-channel-deal-unravels

Coventry Observer: "THOUSANDS SIGN UP TO BACK CITY MP IN NEW PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana has announced she is forming a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn.
Ms. Sultana, who was suspended from the Labour Party a year ago, announced her resignation from the party.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/zarah-sultana-to-form-new-political-party-with-jeremy-corbyn

Daily Mail: "WHAT A JOKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / David Churchill

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's big plan to solve the English Channel crisis was threatening to unravel.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14894123

Lancashire Telegraph: "EX-TORY MP BERRY DEFECTS TO REFORM UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

A former East Lancashire MP and ex-leading Conservative has announced he is defecting to Reform UK.
Sir Jake Berry, who was the MP for Rossendale and Darwen between 2010 and 2024, and who served as Tory chair in Liz Truss' short-lived government, said his former party had "lost their way".

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25302707.ex-rossendale-darwen-mp-sir-jake-berry-defects-reform

The Guardian: "UK AND FRANCE IN 'ONE IN, ONE OUT' DEAL TO CUT ILLEGAL BOAT CROSSINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot

People arriving in the United Kingdom via small boats will be returned to France as part of what Keir Starmer called a groundbreaking agreement which the government hopes will make a major dent in the number of people crossing the English Channel illegally.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/10/starmer-one-in-one-out-deal-allow-uk-return-small-boat-migrants-france

Bromsgrove Standard: "DEAL PAVES THE WAY FOR AFFORDABLE HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Over 200 affordable homes are set to be developed in Bromsgrove thanks to a deal between a developer and a housing association at the town's Perryfields development.
Housing association Bromford has completed a deal with Taylor Wimpey to create more than 200 affordable properties.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/deal-struck-for-200-new-affordable-homes-at-bromsgrove-perryfields-site

The Times: "CRACKDOWN TO CURE UK OF SICK NOTE EPIDEMIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

GPs will be told to stop issuing millions of "sick notes" that sign people off work and instead send them to Job Coaches or the gym.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/sicknote-job-coach-gym-wes-streeting-nhs-gps-vz9zptq0w

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

26/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 27 June 2025.

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 I Paper: "LABOUR REBELS FORCE STARMER TO WATER DOWN BENEFITS CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Sir Keir Starmer has edged closer to heading off a major Labour revolt over his controversial welfare reforms after offering major concessions on benefits cuts to rebel MPs.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/labour/labour-rebel-fury-starmer-plan-ram-through-benefits-reforms-3773154

Daily Mirror: "NEW HOPE ON PIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn

Prime Minister Keir Starmer was close to striking a deal with Labour Party rebels over his welfare cuts.

Evesham Observer: "PARKING SCAM PROMPTS A WARNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Residents in Wychavon are being warned about a rise in parking scams across the district.
Several people in the region have been tricked by a scam text message.

Daily Star: "IT'S ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Boffins hope to create artificial human parts to tackle desease.
But experts fear we could end up with hybrid creatures.

The Yorkshire Post: "MINISTER'S MISSION TO PROTECT UK STEEL FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is making it his "personal" mission to protect the British Steel Industry.

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP PLANS NEW TAX RAID ON YOUR HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Tens of thousands of families face higher bills as Council Tax 'losers' amid a revaluation plan by ministers in The SNP.

Kidderminster Standard: "£7M COUNCIL TAX DEBT LEADS TO CALLS FOR HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Wyre Forest District Council are owed £6.99Million in unpaid Council Tax bills, according to data collected by Ministry Of Housing.
The debt is accured by residents of Kidderminster, Stouport and Bewdley.

The Times: "PM PLEDGES PROTECTIONS FOR DISABLED TO RESCUE BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Chris Smyth / Max Kendix

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives in to welfare rebels by offering to water down cuts.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-welfare-benefits-concessions-zv3dgd7hf

The Bolton News: "WE'RE STILL IN THE DARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

"Frustration" is mounting at Bolton Council about an investigation into around £900,000 that went missing from their budget.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25266410.frustration-900k-bolton-council-fraud-investigation

Daily Mail: "STARMER CAVES IN TO REBELS ON BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill / Jason Groves

Keir Starmer was forced into a humiliating climbdown by Labour Party's army of welfare rebels.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14851671

Glasgow Times: "CARE HOME WORKER MOLESTED OAPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

Pervert Care Home worker David Hillhouse molested three vulnerable residents in Glasgow and is facing a lengthy jail-term.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25270441.glasgow-care-home-worker-molested-vulnerable-oaps

The Guardian: "'MASSIVE CONCESSIONS' ON WELFARE BILL WIN OVER KEY LABOUR REBELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot

Keir Starmer has offered Labour Party MPs "massive concessions" on his controverial Welfare Bill.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jun/26/starmer-offers-massive-concessions-on-welfare-bill-to-labour-rebels

Malvern Observer: "SPOTLIGHT ON THOSE WHO HELP COMMUNITIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Heroes from across the Malvern Hills District were recently praised and celebrated at a recent community event.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-heroes-celebrated-at-community-event

The Scotsman: "RETURN £150K PAY-OFF, UNI CHIEF IS URGED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

John Swinney has claimed the disgraced former principal of Dundee's University should hand back his £150,000 pay-off.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/dundee-university-john-swinney-joins-calls-for-disgraced-former-boss-to-hand-back-ps150k-pay-off-5197331

Bromsgrove Standard: "NEW GROUP AIMS TO OFFER MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Kate Andres who lost her leg is setting up a support group for fellow amputees after finding there was not much help across Worcestershire for people in a similar position to her.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/calling-for-more-help-for-amputees-across-worcestershire-56597

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER CAVES IN TO REBELS ON BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Amy Gibbons / Daniel Martin

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has caved in to welfare rebels by agreeing that existing disability claimants can keep their benefits.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/26/keir-starmer-caves-in-to-rebels-on-benefits

Coventry Observer: "CITY MURDERER TOLD HE'LL SERVE AT LEAST 22 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A man who attacked and killed Astra Sirapina in Coventry has been sentenced to a minimum of 22-and-a-half years in prison for her murder.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/man-jailed-for-over-22-years-for-murder-of-astra-sirapina

Daily Express: "HOW DARE YOU SUGGEST SHE IS ON HER DEATH BED!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Rebecca Wilcox and her family blasts fake imagery shown online depicting veteran broadcaster Esther Rantzen on her deathbed.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2073912

Lancashire Telegraph: "£3.3M YOUTH CENTRE DREAM TAKING SHAPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

The steel frame for the new £3.3million Darwen Youth Centre has been lowered into place as works take a major step forward.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25268762.darwens-new-youth-hubs-steel-frame-craned-o-place

Metro (South Edition): "KEIR NOT FARING TO WELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is in talks with more than 120 Labour Party MPs threatening to rebel over welfare reforms.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/26/pip-rebels-mulling-confidence-vote-pm-say-dont-threaten-us-good-time-23510177

The Courier: "'I'M NOT CORRUPT... JUST INCOMPETENT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Clark

Ex-Dundee University principal Iain Gillespie says he’s incompetent – not corrupt.
Professor Iain Gillespie attempted to salvage his reputation in a three-hour session at Holyrood.

FULL REPORT: TheCourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5278105/dundee-university-iain-gillespie-incompetent

Financial Times: "STARMER YIELDS TO AVERT LABOUR 'CIVIL WAR' OVER CUTS TO WELFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / David Sheppard / Sam Fleming

Sir Keir Starmer was forced to make big concessions to rebel Labour Party MPs on planned welfare cuts.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d7504206-24b6-45ef-96ec-007726e95549

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "TOWN WORST IN COUNTY FOR UNPAID COUNCIL TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

New data has revealed that Redditch Borough Council is owed £11.1Million in unpaid Council Tax bills, the highest in the county.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/11-1million-in-council-tax-owed-across-redditch-borough

Morning Star: "COULD NEW LEFT PARTY ROCK THE POLITICAL BOAT?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

A new Political Party could secure 10 per cent of the vote, a move that could force a rethink of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's floundering political strategy.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/could-new-left-party-change-political-weather

Droitwich Standard: "POLICE SHOULD HAVE SPOKEN TO ALFIE SAYS CASE REVIEW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

At no point during West Mercia Police's 20 welfare visits to the home of Droitwich's late Alfie Steele did a Police Officer speak to him alone, a police watchdog investigation has revealed.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/officers-poorly-trained-in-indentifying-child-abuse-before-alfie-steeles-death

The Independent: "STARMER CRACKS: PM FORCED INTO WELFARE TALKS WITH REBEL MPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin / Archie Mitchell

Sir Keir Starmer is locked in last-minute talks with Labour Party rebels as he paves the way for a major climbdown on his planned benefit cuts.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-labour-welfare-benefit-cuts-rebellion-b2777237.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

19/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 20 June 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: "ROYAL ASCHOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

It was the hottest day of the year so far as temretures hit 32C - and the World's top tipsters Jason Heavey was in sizzling form.
Can Ascot get any bet-ter?

Evesham Observer: "MERLEEN MADE AN MBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Hospital volunteer staff member Merleen Watson has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

FULL REPORT: EveshamJournal.co.uk/news/25236099.dedicated-worcestershire-hospital-volunteer-receives-mbe

Lancashire Telegraph: "AMBER HEAT WARNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Health bosses have issued a warning as temperatures are set to hit 29°C in East Lancashire.
The warning is issued for the South of Britain.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25251177.mini-heatwave-amber-heat-health-alert-issued-lancashire

The Redditch And Alcester Standard: "BANNED FROM TEACHING OVER INDECENT IMAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A former Assistant Head Teacher at St Benedict's Catholic High School in Alcester has been banned from teaching and placed on the Sex Offenders Register after he was found keeping an explicit video.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/former-assistant-head-at-alcester-school-banned-from-teaching-after-sex-offences

Morning Star: "JUST SAY NO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been warned to not follow President Donald Trump into an illegal war with Israel on Iran.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/there-must-be-no-temptation-follow-us-illegal-war

Droitwich Standard: "PROJECT'S RECOGNITION IS A WIN-WIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A Public Health team on Worcestershire County Council are celebrating a major achievement after one of their projects in Droitwich won a prestigious local government award.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-we-are-westlands-community-project-scoops-award

Glasgow Times: "POET AND LECTURER TAGGED AFTER SEX ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

Glasgow Poet Jim Ferguson who carried out a sex attack on a woman in his Dennistoun home was tagged for 16 weeks.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25251419.poet-lecturer-jim-ferguson-given-home-curfew-sex-assault

Kidderminster Standard: "'WE'LL MAKE TOWN'S MARKETS GREAT AGAIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The new operator for Kidderminster Markets has vowed to return them to their former glory after being handed the contract to take it over from next month.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/we-will-restore-kidderminster-markets-to-their-former-glory-says-new-operator

The Independent: "PM URGES TRUMP: KEEP COOL - DON'T RAMP UP CONFLICT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Archie Mitchell / Alex Croft / Sam Kiley

Sir Keir Starmer has urged United States President Donald Trump to step back from the brink of a direct strike on Iran, warning against any action that would "ramp up the situation".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-starmer-iran-israel-strikes-us-warn-b2773126.html

Bromsgrove Standard: "EDDIE BUS DRIVING FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Bromsgrove's EDDIE Bus which is a lifeline for elderly residents celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-eddie-bus-a-lifeline-for-the-elderly-appeals-for-more-volunteer-drivers-as-it-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary

The Bolton News: "CONMAN BUILDER TRICKED WOMAN WITH DISABILITY OUT OF £14,000"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Fraudster builder John Drake took more than £14,000 from a vulnerable "profoundly deaf" woman by repeatedly overcharging her and not completing work.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25249669.fraudster-builder-took-1-000s-vulnerable-bolton-woman

Coventry Observer: "SENTENCED FOR A TRAIL OF TERROR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes

A man who deliberately drove at three pedestrians, killing two and seriously injuring another, has been sentenced.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/driver-sentenced-for-double-killing-in-coventry-city-centre

Daily Express: "ALLOW US THE CHOICE TO HAVE A GOOD DEATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

As MPs prepare for 'last chance for years' vote on Assisted Dying, incurable Breast Cancer sufferer Sophie Blake makes a final plea.

Metro (South Edition): "HAUNTED BY PHD RAPIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley

Chinese student Zhenhao Zou is believed to be one of the United Kingdom's worst Sex Offenders has been jailed for 24 years.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/19/predatory-phd-student-zhenhao-zou-drugged-women-filmed-raping-jailed-life-23453776

Malvern Observer: "PLAYING A KEY ROLE IN OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Advocacy group Play Worcester has welcomed the findings of the Raising The Nation Play Commission after an independent inquiry.

The Daily Telegraph: "LABOUR MPs TURN ON ASSISTED DYING BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Genevieve Holl-Allen / Janet Eastham / Ben Riley Smith

Labour MPs have turned against the Assisted Dying Bill and at the eleventh hour urged their colleagues to vote down the "drastically weakened" plans.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/19/labour-mps-turn-on-assisted-dying-bill

Daily Mirror: "GLITTER: I'M A DANGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Pettifor

Gary Glitter has had his appeal for release rejected by the Parole Board due to his continuing and "uncontrolled interest in children".

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-gary-glitter-release-rejected-35418927

Daily Mail: "JENRICK: I'LL VOTE NO TO ASSISTED DYING FOR MY NANA'S SAKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Robert Jenrick has made an emotional appeal against Assisted Dying, as MPs prepare for a momentous vote on whether to let the terminally ill end their own lives.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14829225

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

12/6/2025

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

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "MIRACLE OF MAN IN SEAT 11A WHO WALKED AWAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

The British sole survivor of the Air India jet disaster that killed 241 passengers and crew has been called The Miracle Man Of Seat 11A.

The Yorkshire Post: "DEFENCE DEAL TO BE REVIEWED BY THE US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The United States are to review a major defence deal with The United Kingdom and Australia, which includes a multi-million pound contract for Sheffield Forgemasters.
Aukus pact would see major contract for Sheffield Forgemasters.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/us-to-review-defence-deal-involving-sheffield-forgemasters-5174932

Glasgow Times: "NEW CITY BRIDGE IS A NO-GO FOR BUS FIRM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

Public Transport operator blames crossing closures for no services.
FirstBus has said they are unable to run services across the first-ever opening road bridge on the River Clyde.

Daily Star: "MIRACLE OF SEAT 11A"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

A Brit miraculously escaped an airline crash which left 241 people dead.
Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor, was in Seat 11A of the Air India jet.

The Redditch And Alcester Standard: "SURPRISE CALL LEAVES ERIC WITH £50K REVAMP PRIZE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A Redditch man who dedicates his time to keeping the local area clean and graffiti-free has won a £50,000 home makeover.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-community-hero-eric-bryan-wins-50000-towards-a-home-makeover

Eastern Eye: "'STARMER WILL SIGN FTA ON INDIA VISIT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rithika Siddhartha

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's upcoming visit to India paves the road for a very exciting new era.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/david-lammy-pakistan-visit

Malvern Observer: "NO DATE SET FOR RETURN AFTER FLATS ARE CLEARED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Stunned residents were forced to leave their homes in Worcester at short notice after a fire inspection revealed dangerous cladding.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/residents-evacuated-from-their-homes-in-worcester-out-of-the-blue

The Times: "CRASH LEAVES SOLE SURVIVOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Clatworthy / Hannah Gardner / Shahid Tantray / Sian Bradley

More than 240 people were killed, including 52 Britons, when an Air India flight heading to London crashed moments after take-off from Ahmedabad.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/transport/article/air-india-plane-crash-latest-news-8drj6bp3m

The Bolton News: "ALDI'S TWO-PRONGED BID TO RESURRECT STORE PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee

Supermarket chain Aldi has launched a bid to overturn a council's rejection of its £10million plan for a new store at Paragon Business Park on Chorley New Road in Horwich.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25230279.aldi-fight-2-fronts-bid-build-store-near-beehive-roundabout

The Guardian: "AT LEAST 260 DIE AS PLANE ON WAY TO UK CRASHES IN INDIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emine Sinmaz / Hannah Ellis-Petersen

More than 260 people have been killed after a London-bound Air India flight crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad, with a British man being the sole survivor.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/jun/12/london-bound-air-india-flight-ai171-plane-crash-people-onboard-ahmedabad

Kidderminster Standard: "GEARING UP TO CELEBRATE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF CARNIVAL FUN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The organisers of Stourport Carnival are gearing up to celebrate the event's centenary this year.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/stourport-gearing-up-to-celebrate-100-years-of-carnival-as-appeal-for-previous-queens-is-launched

Morning Star: "MOD SHAMED OVER TRAINING IDF TROOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

The Ministry Of Defence has admitted that Israeli troops are currently being trained in Britain, as UK Government are accused of "active participation" in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/fury-minister-admits-britain-still-training-israeli-troops-amid-gaza-genocide

Coventry Observer: "NEW REHAB SERVICE SET TO CHANGE CITY LIVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

An ambitious new five-year plan for Adult Social Care in Coventry has been revealed.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/council-unveils-new-plan-for-adult-social-care-in-coventry

Daily Mail: "I DON'T KNOW HOW I'M ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Inderdeep Bains / Andy Dolan

A British man has miraculously survived after a London bound Air India flight crashed into a ball of flames, moments after take off.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14805359

The Scottish Farmer: "NO CUTS TO CATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Barclay

Scottish farm emissions fall to record low between 2023 and 2024.
Agriculture minister Jim Fairlie has moved to reassure farmers there are no plans to reduce livestock numbers, as new figures show agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Scotland have fallen to their lowest levels on record.

FULL REPORT: TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25232418.scottish-farm-emissions-fall-record-low-2023-24

The Daily Telegraph: "THE MIRACLE OF SEAT 11A"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hayley Dixon / Victoria Ward / Albert Tait / Sagar Patel

A British passenger was the sole survivor of a plane crash in India that is feared to have killed 240 people.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh walks away from fireball that killed 241 passengers, including 52 Britons.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh staggered barefoot through the wreckage of the doomed Air India plane, bloodied and dazed.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/12/the-british-father-who-became-miracle-sole-survivor-of-plan

Droitwich Standard: "NATIONAL ACCLAIM FOR PANTRY'S VOLUNTEERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A team of volunteers in Droitwich have been named Community Champions as part of a national project by Aldi to celebrate unsung heroes across the UK.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-volunteers-crowned-aldi-community-champions

The Independent: "HOW DID HE SURVIVE? BRITISH MAN RESCUED FROM AIR INDIA CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Croft

A British national has survived a plane crash disaster.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh has no memory of escaping the crash on an Air India flight in India.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/asia/india/air-india-crash-british-survivor-seat-11a-b2768925.html

Bromsgrove Standard: "NO MORE DELAYS - DEALER GETS 22-YEAR PRISON TERM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A drug dealer from Rubery found guilty of supplying class A drugs – namely cocaine – across Worcestershire and beyond has been jailed for 22 years and eight months.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/rubery-class-a-drug-dealer-jailed-for-22-years-eight-months-56268

Financial Times: "MORE THAN 240 DIE AS AIR INDIA FLIGHT CRASHES IN GUJARAT FOLLOWING TAKE-OFF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Kay / Krishin Kaushik / Andres Schipani

Deadliest airline disaster since 2014.
Dreamliner jet bound for UK.
New pressure piled on Boeing.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/0f1196c5-c656-4804-b84d-cc5225b4939f

Scottish Daily Mail: "I DON'T KNOW HOW I'M ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Inderdeep Bains / Andy Dolan

A British man has miraculously survived after a London bound Air India flight crashed into a ball of flames, moments after take off.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14805359

Lancashire Telegraph: "SWOOP ON FOUR FIRMS IN VAPES AND CIGS BLITZ"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Raids by police and trading standards officers, aided by a detection dog, on four Blackburn businesses have seized more than £50,000 worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25230713.blackburn-illegal-fag-vape-raids-seize-50k-contraband

Metro (South Edition): "BRIT IS ONLY SURVIVOR OF FLIGHT 171"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper / Jasper King

A British man is believed to be the only survivor of a jet crash which killed 250 people when an Air India flight, from India to London, fell out of the sky.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/12/british-man-sat-front-plane-believed-survivor-air-india-crash-23393895

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 06 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

5/6/2025

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

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "WE'VE NEVER FELT HURT LIKE THIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Family of dog walker Bhum tell of pain yet teen attacker gets just seven years and friend spared detention over 'wicked' act.

Bromsgrove Standard: "1,450-HOME PROPOSAL WILL 'BLUR BOUNDARIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A rallying call has been issued for people to have their say on a controversial proposal to build 1,450 properties in Cofton Hackett.

The Daily Telegraph: "REFORM CIVIL WAR OVER BURKA BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Tony Diver / Robert Mendick

Zia Yusuf has resigned as chairman of Reform UK after a row about banning burkas ignited a new civil war in the party.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/05/reform-chairman-zia-yusuf-resigns-eve-hamilton-by-election

Droitwich Standard: "'RIK MAYALL FESTIVAL HAS A FANTASTIC FUTURE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Organisers of Droitwich's inaugural Rik Mayall Comedy Festival say they have been 'blown away' by the response to the event, adding it had gone 'way beyond their expectations'.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-rik-mayall-comedy-festival-en-route-to-edinburgh

Malvern Observer: "HERO BEN'S FUNDRAISING LEGACY 'WILL CONTINUE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Kate Lindon has vowed to continue former Malvern Observer journalist Ben Lindon's fundraising legacy following his recent passing after a long and tireless battle with an aggressive brain tumor.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-widow-vows-to-continue-late-husbands-fundraising-legacy-56195

Scottish Daily Mail: "RUSSIA BLAMES UK FOR DRONE ATTACK ON JETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Russia has blamed Britain for Ukraine's devastating drone attacks on its airfields.
And it claimed that this country's alleged role in the strike that destroyed as many as 40 Russian aircraft could lead to 'World War Three'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14785357

The Bolton News: "ATTACK XL BULLY SHOT DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison / Eoin McCaul

An XL Bully dog was shot after attacking a woman in Horwich.
Police said that they were called to reports of a dog "dangerously out of control" at around 16:00 on Wednesday 4 June 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25216056.xl-bully-killed-horrific-attack-woman-horwich

Daily Mail: "RUSSIA BLAMES UK FOR DRONE ATTACK ON JETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Russia has blamed Britain for Ukraine's devastating drone attacks on its airfields.
And it claimed that this country's alleged role in the strike that destroyed as many as 40 Russian aircraft could lead to 'World War Three'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14785357

Kidderminster Standard: "RACE AGAINST TIME TO SAVE MAYPOLE PIECE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Rallying call has been issued by a community group set up safeguard the long-term future of much-loved land in Bewdley.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/group-in-race-against-time-to-save-bewdleys-beautiful-maypole-piece

The Times: "MIGRATION COULD FORCE REFORM OF RIGHTS TREATY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bruno Waterfield / Oliver Moody

The European Convention On Human Rights must adapt in the face of a growing political backlash against migration.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/europe/article/echr-migration-news-snk5nzjqx

Evesham Observer: "'TOWN DESERVES BETTER FROM REPRESENTATIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Helena Stephenson who had her complaint against an Evesham town councillor upheld by Wychavon District Council has come forward to say she would like a public apology for all the pain and hurt her family has suffered.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/town-deserves-better-complainant-speaks-out-on-evesham-councillors-appalling-conduct-breaches

The Guardian: "LABOUR BANS BONUSES FOR 10 WATER BOSSES AMID WORSENING POLLUTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sandra Laville

Sanctions, including for Thames Water CEO, announced as part of new government powers under Water Act.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/jun/05/bonuses-banned-for-10-english-water-bosses-over-sewage-pollution

The Scottish Farmer: "IDIOTIC TAG PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Sleigh

After over 25 years of dithering, The UK is heading for two different electronic ID systems for cattle, which could spell disaster for cross-border trade.

FULL REPORT: TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25215691.cattle-eid-decision-splits-uk-farming-industry

Daily Star: "BLAST ORDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stian Alexander

Anyone fancy a bottle of Nukey Brown?
Most of us say we're off down the pub if there's a Nuclear War.
It'll all blow over...

Glasgow Times: "'I AM DETERMINED TO BRING SUCCESS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

At a Press Conference at Ibrox Stadium, Rangers FC unveiled Russell Martin as their new Manager going forward.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/sport/25217671.rangers-fans-divided-underwhelming-russell-martin

Morning Star: "FAMILIES PLEAD FOR LOVED ONES IN HELLISH GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

British Palestinians called on the Government and the public to take urgent action to stop Israel's starvation of their families in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/british-public-must-urge-government-stop-genocide

Lancashire Telegraph: "BENEFITS CHEAT CLAIMED £85K OVER 10 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

Billie Jean Crowther carried out an £85,000 benefit fraud over a 10 year period.
She claimed to be single while living with her working husband.

The Independent: "REEVES HITS BACK: MY SPENDING PLANS ARE THE RIGHT CHOICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Rachel Reeves has hit back against her critics in Labour in a passionate defence of her economic policy as she fends off a cabinet backlash over her spending review.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-spending-review-cuts-taxes-rayner-b2764496.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 30 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

29/5/2025

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

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Daily Mail: "KEMI BLASTS 'RACE TO THE BOTTOM' ON WELFARE HANDOUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line

Kemi Badenoch has blasted Nigel Farage and Keir Starmer for being in a 'race to the bottom' over welfare handouts.

Bromsgrove Standard: "PRAISE FOR TEENAGERS AFTER DRAMATIC RESCUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A group of teenagers have restored a Rubery pensioner's 'faith in humanity' after they whisked her to safety when she fell and broke her femur on a dog walk.
Beacon View resident, 88-year-old Evelyn Jones, was walking her dog near Lickey Hills Golf Course on the evening of April 30 when her foot was caught in the trailing lead of another pooch who had approached her.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/rubery-pensioner-who-broke-leg-up-lickeys-praises-random-youngsters-for-carrying-her-to-safety

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP'S £9BN BENEFITS BILL... AND GUESS WHO WILL PAY!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Ministers will have to look at tax rises and spending cuts to fund a soaring £9billion benefits bill in Britain.

The Times: "LAW CHIEF IN NAZI JIBE AT TORIES AND REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Matt Dathan / Geraldine Scott

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief Legal Officer has likened Tory and Reform politicians who want to pull Britain out of international courts to Nazis.

Coventry Observer: "SCHOOLCHILDREN AMONG FIRST TO STEP INTO HISTORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Excited school children officially reopened the 14th century Coventry Charterhouse – which is now the city’s first National Trust property.
Pupils from Years 3-6 at All Saints COfE Primary School were invited to look round the medieval property and take part in a blossom trail and craft activities.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/coventry-charterhouse-reopening-marks-start-of-memorable-new-chapter

Metro (South Edition): "THE END OF THE WORLD IS NIGE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

Embattled Keir Starmer has launched a surprise onslaught against Nigel Farage, saying he would splurge billions of pounds and wreck the economy if he were ever handed power.

Daily Star: "FACE OF KOP PARADE SUSPECT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Former Royal Marine Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with seven offences including GBH and dangerous driving after the Liverpool FC parade crash which injured at least 79 people.

Kidderminster Standard: "HELP THE VETERANS AND YOU WILL BE A HERO TOO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

An army veteran from Kidderminster is appealing for people in the country to volunteer to help provide vital support for the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.

The Guardian: "PROTESTS AS MINISTERS PREPARE TO SIGN 'VALUES-FREE' GULF STATES DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot

Trade unions and Human Rights organisations fear environment and human rights being pushed aside.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/may/29/uk-gulf-trade-deal-worth-16bn-lacks-human-rights-provisions-groups-warn

Glasgow Times: "FAMILY LEAVES TEMPORARY HOUSING AFTER 16 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

A Glasgow man has told of his delight at finally moving his family into a new home after 16 years in temporary accommodation.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25201052.new-home-delight-16-years-temporary-accommodation

Daily Mirror: "SEVEN CHARGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bone / Martin Fricker

A former Royal Marines commando faces seven charges over the Liverpool Premier League victory parade nightmare.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-paul-doyle-liverpool-parade-35303651

Droitwich Standard: "FEARS OVER NEW HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Major concerns have been raised by residents and councillors regarding the proposed development of dozens more homes on an existing housing estate in Copcut.
Plans submitted to Wychavon for the development of 40 extra houses on the existing 740 home Copcut Rise estate have raised eyebrows.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/new-copcut-development-sparks-concern-as-existing-estate-is-still-incomplete

Daily Express: "NHS ROLLS OUT WORLD-FIRST CANCER TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

A "revolutionary" cancer blood test is being rolled out on the NHS in a world-first that will see thousands of patients receive personalised treatment sooner.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2061379

The Scottish Farmer: "NO GYS FOR SCOTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kelly Henaughen

The Great Yorkshire Show will have no cattle or sheep entries from Scotland or Wales following updated Bluetongue guidance.

FULL REPORT: TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25198285.bluetongue-rules-cut-livestock-entries-great-yorkshire-show

The I Paper: "PIP DISABILITY CLAIMANTS IN KEY LABOUR AREAS 'AT GREATEST RISK OF WELFARE CUTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chloe Chaplain

Disability Benefit claimants in Labour heartlands like the Midlands and Wales look set to be hit hardest by plans to restrict welfare.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/pip-losing-benefits-mapped-reform-3720862

Malvern Observer: "BUSINESS OWNER CALLS FOR END TO ASYLUM SEEKER BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Restaurant owners in Malvern are backing calls to allow Asylum Seekers the right to work in the UK as their claims are being processed.
Bar Limon on Church Street backs the Lift The Ban campaign which urges the government to rethink the ban on people seeking asylum from working while they wait months or years for a claim decision.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-tapas-bar-backs-calls-to-allow-asylum-seekers-to-work-during-claims

Financial Times: "TRUMP VOWS TO FIGHT ON IN TRADE WAR AFTER COURT RULES TARIFF BLITZ IS ILLEGAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lauren Fedor / James Politi / Kaye Wiggins

The White House has pledged to fight a court ruling that Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariff scheme is illegal.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/bd6479b2-b7e5-42c2-ae17-779e57b02637

Eastern Eye: "'TELLING OUR STORIES IS VITAL FOR SURVIVAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rithika Siddhartha

Veteran Asians in the arts and creative industries have urged the next generation of aspiring artists to stick with their passion and not give up in challenging times as "we need storytelling to survive".

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/actas-2025-awards-asian-artists

The Scotsman: "SPENDING CUTS AND TAX RISES LOOM AS WELFARE BILL TO HIT £9BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Wilson

Ministers will have to ramp up taxes or make spending cuts to fund Britain's burgeoning Welfare Bill and generous public sector pay deals, economic experts have warned.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/spending-cuts-and-tax-rises-loom-in-challenging-period-for-ministers-with-welfare-bill-set-to-top-ps9bn-5152826

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "ROW BREAKS OUT OVER LATEST PLANS FOR HMO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Homeowners on a street in Redditch have hit out about plans to turn a semi-detached house into a home of multiple occupancy (HMO).
Those living in the same street, and surrounding area, have voiced opposition to the project which would see 23 Foxlydiate Crescent be turned into a home for eight people.

The Independent: "TRUMP FURY OVER SHOCK US COURT BID TO BLOCK TRADE TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

President Donald Trump's fury over United States court bid to block tariffs – as experts warn uncertainty could hit economy.
A cloud hangs over the global economy, experts have warned, after a bombshell court ruling blocked Donald Trump's tariffs, creating more "confusion and uncertainty".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-tariffs-court-ruling-uk-us-trade-deal-b2760194.html

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

22/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 23 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 Independent: "WARNINGS OF DIRE WORKER SHORTAGE AS MIGRATION FALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Archie Mitchell

David Maddox & Archie Mitchell lead The Independent, tomorrow, detailing net migration to the United Kingdom almost halved last year.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/net-migration-immigration-starmer-ons-b2755812.html

Malvern Observer: "CAMPAIGN SEES EXTRA TRAINS STOP AT PARKWAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A campaign led by Dame Harriett Baldwin MP has been successful and more Train Services will be added at Worcestershire Parkway Station. Ashleigh Osborne has you covered for tomorrow's Malvern Observer.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/mp-welcomes-news-of-more-trains-arriving-at-worcestershire-parkway-55990

Financial Times: "US LAWMAKERS PASS TRUMP'S SHOWPIECE TAX BILL BY ONE VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Rogers / James Politi

James Politi and Alex Rogers have Financial Times lead, tomorrow, reporting US House Of Representatives has passed Donald Trump's showpiece tax bill by a single vote.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/84a07f19-5cab-4ea8-96c4-127f2ccf736d

Eastern Eye: "'ONE-SIZE CANCER CARE FAILS ASIANS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pramod Thomas

Pramod Thomas is reports that doctors should listen to patients and take their feelings into consideration, the lead for tomorrow's Eastern Eye.

Metro (South Edition): "STARMER'S CHAGOS ISLANDS CAVE-IN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Helen Corbett

Helen Corbett for Metro UK (South Edition), tomorrow, is reporting Keir Starmer has confirmed Britain is handing over Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Droitwich Standard: "PLAYING A PART IN PUTTING FOCUS ON FUNERAL FLOWERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Droitwich Standard are leading, tomorrow, with Sonny Rackham covering local florist Anna Brian's love for funeral flowers.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/hanbury-florist-celebrates-first-showcase-of-funeral-flowers-at-rhs-chelsea-show-55955

Morning Star: "STRIKES CLOSER AS PUBLIC SECTOR PAY FALLS SHORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Morning Star, tomorrow, are leading with Ceren Sagir's report into doctors threatening strike action after it was announced Public Sector workers will get barely above-inflation pay rises.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/strikes-closer-public-sector-pay-offer-falls-short

Lancashire Telegraph: "SHOCK AS CEO WAGGOTT EXITS EWOOD PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elliott Jackson

Tomorrow's Lancashire Telegraph leads with Elliott Jackson reporting of uncertainty at Ewood Park following Steve Waggott's departure.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/sport/25184070.inside-waggott-exit-blackburn-rovers-power-struggle

Daily Express: "EARLY RELEASE FOR KILLERS AN 'INSULT TO ALL VICTIMS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Tomorrow's Daily Express headlines Michael Knowles' story detailing the parents of Sarah Everard blasting plans to free violent offenders halfway through their prison sentence.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2059073

Evesham Observer: "'TOWN'S HAPPY TITLE IS TESTAMENT TO PEOPLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Lise Evans leads tomorrow's Evesham Observer with news that Evesham has been named one of the Top 3 happiest places to live in United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-named-second-happiest-place-to-live-in-the-uk

Daily Star: "SOLD TRAFFORD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Jeremy Cross writes in tomorrow's Daily Star, Man Utd held a team BBQ last night - then vowed a squad fire sale after their hopes of Champions League football went up in smoke.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "LONG JAIL TERM FOR CRASH DRIVER WHO FLED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Tomorrow's Redditch & Alcester Standard leads with Tristan Harris covering the imprisonment of Khizer Ali after he was jailed for just under a year for his reckless driving that killed Valerie Ayres.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/learner-driver-who-killed-woman-in-head-on-redditch-crash-is-jailed

The Guardian: "FEARS OF FRESH NHS STRIKES AFTER DOCTORS DECRY 'DERISORY' PAY RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Denis Campbell / Richard Adams

Richard Adams and Denis Campbell echo voices of NHS doctors denouncing a 'derisory' pay rise in The Guardian, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/may/22/teachers-doctors-england-pay-rise-nhs

The Bolton News: "MISSILE FIRM JOB CLEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Anne Collins

Leah Anne Collins reports that missile manufacturers MBDA are to create hundreds of new jobs in the area after landing a £200M investment. The Bolton News, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25183056.mbda-create-700-jobs-multi-million-defence-investment

Daily Mail: "LABOUR TO RELEASE RAPISTS & KILLERS EARLIER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / Chris Pollard

Labour are set to free killers and rapists from prison earlier under new soft-justice masterplan, writes David Barrett & Chris Pollard in tomorrow's Daily Mail.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14736587

The Scotsman: "SWINNEY TOLD TO BE TOUGHER OVER YOUTH KNIFE CRIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

In The Scotsman, tomorrow, David Bol writes that First Minister John Swinney has been warned to take a tougher stance on Knife Crime.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-told-to-take-tougher-approach-to-tackle-youth-knife-crime-after-sickening-rise-5142477

Coventry Observer: "UNIVERSITY REVEALS NEW VISION FOR KEY CITY SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Andy Morris in tomorrow's Coventry Observer is reporting about Coventry University's massive redevelopment plan at a former Civic Centre.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/universitys-redevelopment-plan-could-bring-hotel-shops-and-new-homes-to-high-profile-city-centre-site

The Times: "STARMER HANDS OVER CHAGOS TO MAURITIUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford / Max Kendix

In The Times, tomorrow, Oliver Wright, Steven Swinford, and Max Kendix cover the story of Keir Starmer handing Chagos Islands back to Mauritius.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/chagos-islands-deal-go-ahead-high-court-5jv55zscq

Bromsgrove Standard: "RESIDENTS LEFT FUMING AS BUS SERVICE AXED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Sonny Rackham leads tomorrow's Bromsgrove Standard conveying the anger of Cofton Hackett residents at National Express West Midlands axing their 20A bus.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/cofton-hackett-residents-left-fuming-as-20a-bus-service-axed

Daily Mirror: "KEIR: WE GET IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn / Sophie Huskisson

Ashley Cowburn and Sophie Huskisson confirm in Daily Mirror, tomorrow, that Keir Starmer has announced a U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-confirms-winter-fuel-35266578

The Daily Telegraph: "£30BN COST OF CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Samaan Lateef

Keir Starmer is going to cost United Kingdom £30BN in Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, according to Tony Diver / Samaan Lateef in tomorrow's Daily Telegraph.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/22/starmer-chagos-deal-can-go-ahead-high-court

Kidderminster Standard: "DRIVER IGNORED RED LIGHT BEFORE FATAL COLLISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Craig Nunn of Stourport has been jailed for 14 years for causing the death of a baby while driving under the influence.
Tristan Harris for Kidderminster Standard, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/drug-driver-who-caused-death-of-three-week-old-baby-in-crash-between-stourport-and-kidderminster-is-jailed

The I Paper: "EX-MI6 CHIEF MILIBAND'S NET ZERO PLAN IS UK NATIONAL SECURITY ALERT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sanya Burgess

In The I Paper, tomorrow, Sanya Burgess reports that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's "ideological" Net Zero policies are a threat to National Security.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/miliband-net-zero-policy-threat-national-security-warns-ex-head-of-mi6-3708309

That's all the papers.

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

15/5/2025

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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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