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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

11/12/2025

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

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Financial Times: "CHINA LEADS RESISTANCE TO US CARVE-OUT ON OECD GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX REGIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Agyemang / Paola Tamma / Stephen Foley

Beijing and European Union countries object.
Fears of Donald Trump's revenge levies.
China and a clutch of European Union countries have objected to planned exemptions for United States multinationals from global tax obligations, rasing the risk of Donald Trump resurrecting a "revenge tax" on backers of the proposed regime.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/318daa72-8629-45e2-9179-51721e03739d

Worcester Observer: "WILDLIFE MAKES FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Olivia Hennessey, a former Assistant Head Teacher from Worcester who is receiving ongoing treatment for Liposarcoma has enjoyed a special day out thanks to The Willow charity.

Metro (North Edition): "WORST CRASH OF MY LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he suffered a broken leg in a mountain bike accident he described as the "worst crash I've ever had".
The six-time Olympic Champion has continued to ride his bike while undergoing treatment for Prostate Cancer.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "NIGHTSTOP IN PLEA FOR HOST HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A Redditch homelessness charity has called for more volunteer hosts amid rising demand for their services.
Redditch NightStop said 47 per cent of young people feared homelessness or found themselves nowhere safe to stay.

Daily Mirror: "WORLD CUP OF GREED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Lines

Football fans across the globe have reacted with fury after the official ticket prices for next year's World Cup were announced.
The cheapest ticket for any Scotland or England supporter should their side reach the final will be a staggering £3,120.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/england-fans-fuming-cheapest-fifa-36388144

Glasgow Times: "£40M HELPING HAND FOR THREE AREAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Beth Oliver

A new £25 million fund has been launched in Clydebank to boost the shift to cleaner heating solutions.
The Scottish Government has launched the Heat Decarbonisation Fund as part of the £40 million Clyde Mission programme, focused on the River Clyde corridor.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25689743.25m-heat-decarbonisation-fund-launched-clydebank

Daily Star: "RUNAWAY IN A MANGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney

A migrant on the run from cops hid in a Nativity scene pretending to be a Wise Man.
The Mayor walked past and spotted him.

The West Australian (Australia): "NAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Evensen

A special investigation by The West Australian exclusively reveals that a staggering 31,855 infringements were issued in the first four weeks since new Artificial Intelligence technology was introduced to monitor Western Australia's roads.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/wa/wa-ai-road-cameras-31000-motorists-fined-for-flouting-law-including-applying-nail-polish-clipping-nails-c-20970215

Daily Express: "STOP 'RECKLESS' STRIKES AS NHS FIGHTS SUPER FLU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler / Steph Spyro

Doctors are under mounting pressure to abandon their "reckless" strikes as the NHS faces a "worst-case scenario" with rocketing flu cases.
The number of patients hospitalised with so-called “Super Flu" soared to 2,660 last week.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2145348

Kidderminster Standard: "PLEA TO SAVE HISTORIC MILL AND CRAFT CENTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

An appeal has been launched to raise £30,000n to save Kidderminster's Jelleymans Heritage Arts Charity Centre and historic Victorian mill from closure.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/appeal-to-raise-30k-to-save-kidderminsters-historic-jelleymans-mill-and-craft-centre

Scottish Daily Mail: "MINISTER: BRITAIN'S ON A WAR FOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Britain was told to prepare for armed conflict with Russia.
Armed Forces minister Al Carns said the country was on a 'war footing' and warned that the 'shadow of war was atEurope's door'.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'WE NEED TO CRACK ON WITH MAYOR': LEADERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Faulkner

The government has told Lancashire an elected Mayor would give local leaders "the tools" they need to boost the county's economy.
That was one of the main messages in response to a request from the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) for details.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25688449.lancashire-leaders-urge-progress-county-mayor-decision

The Scotsman: "PEGGIE IN VOW TO FIGHT ON AS LAWYERS SET TO APPEAL RULING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Sandie Peggie has said she "won't be giving up this fight" and her legal team has announced they will appeal against the ruling in her employment tribunal.
Solicitor Margaret Gribbon described the judgement as "hugely problematic" and said work to overturn the ruling is already well under way.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/sandie-peggie-vows-to-fight-on-as-legal-team-say-they-will-appeal-employment-tribunal-judgment-5439328

Malvern Observer: "WILDLIFE MAKES FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Olivia Hennessy from Worcester who is receiving ongoing treatment for Liposarcoma has enjoyed a special day out thanks to The Willow Charity.

Daily Mail: "MINISTER: BRITAIN'S ON A WAR FOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Britain was told to prepare for armed conflict with Russia.
Armed Forces minister Al Carns said the country was on a 'war footing' and warned that the 'shadow of war was atEurope's door'.

The Yorkshire Post: "'FLU-NAMI' FEARS WITH 82PC RISE IN PATIENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The number of people in Medical Facilities in Yorkshire with flu has almost doubled in the last couple of weeks, with health leaders warning of a “flu-nami” hitting the NHS amid Doctor Strikes.
Wes Streeting (Health Secretary) says "there is a tidal wave of flu tearing through our hospitals".

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/health/flu-nami-2025-huge-rise-in-people-hospitalised-with-flu-in-yorkshire-amid-unprecedented-outbreak-5438857

Daily Record: "TRANS ROW NURSE: I WON'T WHEESHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall

Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie vowed: "I won't wheesht" as she appeals the bungled judgement in her case.
The mum sued National Health Service bosses over their handling of her complaint about a trans woman doctor in female Changing Rooms.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/sandie-peggie-vows-fight-on-36387251

Bromsgrove Standard: "CHURCH RECOGNISED AS NATIONAL TREASURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

St. Chad's Church has become the first building in the village of Rubery to be listed.
The team are delighted Historic England has added the church – which opened in 1959 – to its list of buildings of special architectural and historic interest.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/st-chads-church-becomes-first-building-in-rubery-to-be-listed-by-historic-england

The Economist: "EUROPE'S POPULIST RIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

In a week which saw Kier Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz gathered in Downing Street, The Economist's journalistic team have a special briefing analysing the populist parties that are surging in Britain, France and Germany, countries whose embattled leaders warn of a catastrophe if those parties win power.

FULL REPORT: Economist.com/leaders/2025/12/11/can-anyone-stop-europes-populist-right

Coventry Observer: "RSPCA RAISE WORRIES OVER ROAD CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A charity in Coventry fears it will come under increasing pressure due to a road closure during one of its busiest times of the year.
The RSPCA Coventry and District Branch says roadworks in Coundon Wedge Drive could reduce the number of adopters, donors, volunteers and suppliers driving to its site.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/animal-charity-fears-roadworks-could-bring-increased-pressure-at-busiest-time-of-year

Morning Star: "LAMMY DISMISSES HUNGER STRIKER MEETING PLEAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

David Lammy sparked outrage with a refusal to meet MPs worried their constituents on Hunger Strike in prison may come to serious harm.
The Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister was asked my Jeremy Corbyn for a meeting.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/lammy-refuses-meet-mps-worried-about-constituents-hunger-strike-prison

Droitwich Standard: "A LIFE LESS ORDINARY: MENTOR TELLS HIS STORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A Army stalwart who has helped turn around the lives of young people who fell victim to addiction, had criminal records and got involved in gang culture has written his life story.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-community-champion-richard-writes-his-life-story

The Daily Telegraph: "BRITAIN 'MUST NOT RELY ON US FOR DEFENCE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dominic Nicholls / Tom Cotterill

Britain must stop relying on United States for defence, the Armed Forces minister has said.
Al Carns says Britain has been dependent on United States security guarantees "for the last 60 years".

The Bolton News: "TRAVEL DIRECTOR 'IN IRAN PEOPLE SMUGGLING PLOT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A travel firm director from Bolton was part of an "international Organised Crime group" that illegally smuggled Iranians into the United Kingdom.
Usman Asim and Reza Enayati are both on trial at Bolton Crown Court, accused of playing parts in a conspiracy to illegally bring people into Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25688636.bolton-travel-firm-director-people-smuggling-jury-told

Financial Times (USA Edition): "CHINA LEADS RESISTANCE TO US CARVE-OUT ON OECD GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX REGIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Agyemang / Paola Tamma / Stephen Foley

Beijing and European Union countries object.
Fears of Donald Trump's revenge levies.
China and a clutch of European Union countries have objected to planned exemptions for United States multinationals from global tax obligations, rasing the risk of Donald Trump resurrecting a "revenge tax" on backers of the proposed regime.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/318daa72-8629-45e2-9179-51721e03739d

Evesham Observer: "PRINCESS' CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT IN TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Evesham had the honour of being selected as one of the eight places in United Kingdom to hold a Together At Christmas Carol Service, as supported by The Royal Foundation.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-honoured-by-royal-carol-service

State Times (India): "TERROR VICTIM FAMILIES NOW BEING RECOGNIZED, RESPECTED REHABILITATED: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letters to families of terrorism victims in Jammu and Kashmir, providing jobs to recognise, respect, and rehabilitate them after years of neglect.
He highlighted the government's efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and warned against misinformation from remaining terror elements.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/terror-victim-families-now-being-recognized-respected-rehabilitated-lg

Leamington Observer: "AFGHAN DUO SENTENCED FOR COUNTRY-PARK RAPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes

Two Asylum Seekers have been given custodial sentences after admitting raping a teenager in a Leamington park.
A 15-year-old girl and a group of friends were in the town on May 10 when they met and started chatting with two 17-year-old boys.

FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/teenage-asylum-seekers-jailed-following-rape-at-leamington-country-park-59422

Metro (South Edition): "RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARCHIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Police are desperately searching for more than 600 'high-value' artefacts stolen from a historic British Empire collection.
The artefacts were taken from a building housing Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection on 25 September, earlier this year.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/11/manhunt-launched-600-significant-british-artefacts-stolen-city-museum-25379859

Solihull Observer: "MP TO FIGHT HOMES PLAN ON GREEN BELT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti has opposed plans to build 133 homes on Green Belt land in Balsall Common.
Mr. Bhatti has written to Solihull Council objecting to plans at a local farm.

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "GAZA WINTER STORM ADDS TO MISERY OF THE HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

Heavy rain from Storm Byron swept across the Palestinian territory, flooding tents and makeshift shelters, bringing yet more hardship to Gaza's residents.
Wearing only sandals and cotton sweaters to protect themselves from the Winter rain, Palestinians dug trenches into the muddy ground around their tents.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2625863

Stratford Observer: "SCHOOLS TOP OF THE CLASS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Schools in the district are among the best in the country and that's official.
Students and staff at three schools are celebrating after being listed in the The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, considered the definitive guide to the UK's top-performing schools.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/stratford-district-schools-reign-high-in-the-sunday-times-parent-power-guide

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "COUNCIL BID TO GET EMPTY HOMES IN USE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

"Houses should be lived in" – that is the thinking behind new Council Tax premiums which will be charged on hundreds of empty homes in Rugby.
Rugby Borough Council will increase council tax on properties which have been empty for a year, to incentivise owners to bring them back into use.

FULL REPORT: Rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/council-tax-to-be-doubled-on-empty-rugby-homes

The Times: "STREETING STRIKES MAY FORCE NHS TO COLLAPSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Doctors' Strikes could cause the National Health Service to collapse over Christmas as a "tidal wave of flu tears through our hospitals", Wes Streeting (Health Secretary) has warned.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/doctors-strikes-bma-pnvrc7fpj

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 09 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 09 December 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "BRITAIN UNDER ATTACK FROM PUTIN'S CYBER ARMY, SAYS COOPER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Britain and Europe must united against rising attacks by Russia and other hostile states, Yvette Cooper will warn.
Just 24 hours after Sir Keir Starmer hosted a Summit in an attempt to boost Ukraine's position in any peace talks with Russia.

Glasgow Times: "MUM DENIED CHRISTMAS DYING WISH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Joanne Innes has been denied her dying wish to spend a final Christmas with her family after losing her courageous battle with a rare form of cancer.
Joanna Innes' final hope had been to get home from hospital to share one last festive season with her sons and grandchildren.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25681732.netherburn-mum-fighting-cancer-wanted-one-christmas

City AM: "PLOT TWIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saskia Koopman

Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), throwing the film titan's recent deal with Netflix into uncertainty.
Paramound said its all-cash tender offer of $30 (£22.50) per share provides shareholders $18 billion more than Netflix's $27.75 per share offer.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/paramount-launches-counter-offer-for-warner-bros

Metro (North Edition): "NHS BOARD 'HARASSED NURSE IN TRANS ROW'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Ward

A nurse who objected to sharing a Female Changing Room with a Transgender Doctor has won a claim for harassment in her Employment Tribunal case against a Health Board.
Sandie Peggie was suspended by NHS Fife after complaining about having to share a Changing Room with Dr. Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy.

The Yorkshire Post: "TORY PLEA ON GROOMING GANG PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond

A nationwide inquiry into Grooming Gangs must "leave no stone unturned", Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch insisted, as she called on the Government to do more to support victims and their families.

The I Paper: "PENSION POT HIT WILL DELAY UK RETIREMENT AGE, EXPERTS WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell / Grace Gausden, Emily Braeger / Callum Mason

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax raid on savers risks disincentivising workers to put money in their pension pots and forcing them to wait longer for retirement, experts have warned.
Policies such as capping pension salary sacrifice schemes and slashing the tax-free limit for cash Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) will worsen the issue of Britons.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/pensions-crisis-coming-experts-fear-reevess-tax-raid-4071023

State Times (India): "NEHRU ECHOED JINNAH, BETRAYED VANDE MATARAM: MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Press Trust Of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru betrayed Vande Mataram by echoing Muhammad Ali Jinnah's communal concerns and fragmenting the national song that put India on the path of politics of appeasement, leading to its Partition.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/nehru-echoed-jinnah-betrayed-vande-mataram-modi

Metro (South Edition): "TOUR DE FORCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dunne

Police are using powerful E-Bikes on city streets in the race to take down gangs on similar 60MPH vehicles who snatch bags, watches, and phones from victims.
Criminals using the virtually silent two-wheelers now face a rival that can pursue them where cars cannot go.

Daily Star: "SIR KEIR TIKTOKING RUBBISH!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

We're only here for Sir Keir Starmer – said nobody, ever.
He's the first Prime Minister to join TikTok despite huge fears over the Chinese app.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/keir-starmer-being-mocked-launching-36371265

The Bolton News: "COUNCIL TAX SET FOR 4.99PC RISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Bolton Council has put forward plans to increase Council Tax by almost 5 per cent in the New Year.
A consultation on a proposed rise of 4.99 per cent for 2026 and 2027 will begin later this month.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25680623.bolton-council-puts-forward-proposals-hike-council-tax

Daily Mirror: "TOGETHER WE PULL LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Warburton

The parents of the Southport attack victims have told of the extraordinary bond they now share – offering comfort in the face of impossible grief.
Releasing images to the BBC of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice Da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King as babies, the families said their new friendship allowed them "to pull the light out" of the darkness.

FULL REPORT: http://Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/southport-stabbing-families-shared-grief-36367545

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "HOLIDAY HOOPLA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Towers

Albany's Main Street was buzzing as the Christmas Pageant offered a burst of colour, music and festive cheer.
Hundreds of people lined York Street to watch the parade and get a wave from Father Christmas.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/excitement-is-rising-for-the-christmas-festival-and-pageant-this-saturday-in-the-city-of-albany-cbd--c-20890088

The Times: "DEAL TO UNLOCK £100BN FOR UKRAINE 'WITHIN DAYS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright

A deal to release £100 billion of frozen Russian assets in Europe to aid Ukraine is only days away.
Keir Starmer says that negotiations to end the war has reached a "critical stage".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-praise-trumps-efforts-russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-tskf5hc0r

Daily Express: "'LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED' FOR GROOMING GANGS PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Kemi Badenoch has said there must be "no stone unturned" in a National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.
The Conservative Party leader insisted that convicted offenders with dual nationality should be stripped of their citizenship and deported.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2143405

Morning Star: "A GAUNTLET OF VIOLENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Horrifying levels of state violence funded by British taxpayers' money at the French Border was exposed in a new report.
The United Kingdom Government has pledged £476 million to France (€541 million) in 2023 to "secure" the border, in a deal which The Labour Party have since extended to 2027.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/british-taxpayers-funding-horrifying-levels-violence-against-refugees-french-border-report

The Scotsman: "CALLS FOR HEADS TO ROLL IN WAKE OF PEGGIE CASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Sandi Peggie - the nurse at the centre of the UK's most controversial employment tribunal - has said she is "beyond relieved" to have won a claim that has sparked calls for resignations at a Health Board.
NHS Fife has been found to have harassed Sandie Peggie.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/courts/sandie-peggie-relieved-at-ruling-against-nhs-fife-as-calls-for-resignations-and-apologies-follow-5434748

Daily Mail: "HEAD OF NAVY'S BROADSIDE AT REEVES OVER DEFENCE CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

The head of the Royal Navy has launched an extraordinary broadside at Rachel Reeves over a failure to fund defence.
The First Sea Lord's salvo took aim at the Chancellor and pleaded for ministers to match the cash being spent by Britain's enemies before it is too late.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15365101

Financial Times: "PARAMOUNT GATECRASHES NETFLIX DEAL FOR WARNER BROS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Barnes / James Fontanella-Khan / Daniel Thomas

Paramount has launched a $108 billion hostile bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery, partnering with Middle East sovereign wealth funds and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner to derail Netflix's agreed deal.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/7981af0e-ad93-4c11-8c1c-09b0167bf4d6

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "SAUDI CROWN PRINCE, QATAR EMIR HOLD KEY TALKS IN RIYADH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Arabia and Qatar signed an agreement to build a high-speed rail link, the first of its kind between the two Gulf states.
The announcement came after a meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2624743

Scottish Daily Mail: "NHS CHIEFS DID HARASS NURSE IN TRANS MEDIC ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker

Nurse Sandie Peggie has won her landmark battle against NHS Fife after it suspended her when she complained about having to share a women's-only changing room with a trans doctor.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15363833

Lancashire Telegraph: "MEDICS BRACED FOR BUSIEST FLU SEASON IN YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

NHS bosses fear this is the worst Flu Season in the region of Lancashire in recent years, as cases and hospitalisations rise.
Their warning comes days after Royal Blackburn Hospital apologised for long queues at their Accident & Emergency.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25677126.nhs-flu-season-warning-blackburn-e-queues-lengthen

The Guardian: "A CRITICAL MOMENT EUROPEAN LEADERS RALLY BEHIND UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleni Courea / Jennifer Rankin / Peter Beaumont

European leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid hopes they might finally achieve a breakthrough to allow Ukraine access to billions of pounds of frozen Russian assets.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/dec/08/european-leaders-rally-behind-ukraine-in-downing-street-talks

The Daily Telegraph: "BOAT MIGRANTS SMUGGLE IN HEROIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steve Bird / Akhtar Makoii

Asylum Seekers crossing English Channel in Small Boats are bringing heroin into Britain on behalf of people smugglers, a Telegraph investigation has found.
The investigation began after a security source claimed some drug gangs were now working with People Smugglers to establish a new revenue stream.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/08/people-smugglers-use-channel-migrants-bring-heroin-britain

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 03 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

2/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 03 December 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "LAMMY: THE JURY'S OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley / Craig Munro

Justice Secretary David Lammy faced a double whammy of anger as he announced the end of Jury Trials for thousands of defendants and admitted 12 more convicts have walked free on his watch.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/02/radical-reforms-jury-trials-announced-everything-need-know-25062171

Wexford People (Ireland): "TRIBUTES TO MOTORCYCLE CRASH VICTIM WILLIAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

A motorcyclist who lost his life in an early morning road crash in County Wexford has been named locally.
William Astley of Castle View, Taghmon, was travelling along the R738 between Taghmon and Larkin's Cross.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/motorcyclist-31-who-died-in-fatal-wexford-road-crash-is-named-as-newlywed-construction-worker/a212694490.html

Glasgow Times: "THUG DRAGGED MAN INTO LANE FOR JD BAG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A thug dragged a man into a lane for his sports bag in an apparent botched TikTok video.
John Wardrope terrified Nathan Voy in Glasgow's City Centre on June 22 2024.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25666481.man-dragged-glasgow-city-centre-lane-jd-sports-bag

Daily Express: "'NO BETTER TIME TO ACT THAN NOW AS THERE ARE LIVES AT STAKE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Alice Scarsi

More lives are at risk unless urgent action is taken to stop violent sexual attacks on women and girls, a damning report has warned.
The alert comes at the latest stage of an Inquiry set up in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2141245

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "TON IN A MILLION"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross / Simon Bajkowski

Erling Haaland wrote his name into the record books on a night of high drama at Craven Cottage.
Erling Haaland scored his 100th Premier League goal but Manchester City had to survive an incredible Fulham fightback to get within two points of Arsenal FC.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/sport/football/2141512

Lancashire Telegraph: "CONTROVERSIAL CEMETERY GETS COUNTER PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Campaigners opposed to the billionaire Mohsin Issa and Zuber Issa's charitable arm bid to build a controversial new cemetery on land between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn have proposed using the site for a new Nature Reserve instead.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25666265.issa-cemetery-opponents-proposed-nature-reserve-alternative

Metro (North Edition): "WINTER FLU SURGE AS NHS IN 'FREEFALL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

Flu cases have increased by 45 per cent in a week across the North of Britain - amid the worst A&E waiting times since January.
Figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) showed laboratory-confirmed cases rose from 555 to 805 in the week ending 23 November.

Metro (North Edition) [Sport/Back Page]: "CHRISTMAS LIST"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Bryan Young

Danny Rohl has revealed he is planning to strike early in the January Transfer Window as he seeks to rebuild his squad at Rangers Football Club.
A goalless home draw with Falkirk Football Club left Rangers fourth place in the William Hill Premier League.

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "NEW AMBULANCE SERVICE GETS THE GREEN LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Mongan

Plans are progressing for a new ambulance base in Mallow.
State-of-the-art new building is expected to cost €1 million and could be completed by the end of next year.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/cork/news/plans-for-a-new-cork-ambulance-base-continue-as-tendering-process-to-start-soon/a1857045265.html

The West Australian (Australia): "ABC'S TIME TO PARTY, HARD!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) spent $45,000 (Australian Dollars) of Australia's taxpayer money hosting an Office Party to farewell former Managing Director David Anderson.
Hugh Marks - who took over from Mr. Anderson in March - defended the party as a "reasonably appropriate even", when questioned.

FULL REPORT: THEWEST.COM.AU/politics/federal-politics/abc-spends-45000-in-taxpayer-funds-on-office-farewell-for-ex-managing-director-david-anderson-c-20868985

The West Australian (Australia) [Sport/Back Page]: "NO TURNING BACK NOW"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Kirkby

Usman Khawaja's cricket future hangs in the balance after he was ruled out of the second Ashes Test with the back spasms that plagued the opener in Perth.
Travis Head is now firming to replace him at the top of the order for the match in Brisbane from Thursday after his match winning innings in Perth.

FULL REPORT: THEWEST.COM.AU/sport/the-ashes/the-ashes-australian-opener-usman-khawaja-ruled-out-of-second-test-as-josh-inglis-and-beau-webster-brought-in-c-20867902

Wirral Globe: "'LOVING' PENSIONER DIES AFTER CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

Harry Murphy from Seacombe was the front seat passenger in a silver Toyota Yaris which was in collision with a silver Ford Focus on Bidston Link Road at approximately 11:30AM on Wednesday 29 October 2025.
Harry Murphy was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25659418.wirral-pensioner-dies-involved-car-crash

Daily Star: "HOLLY BROKE RIDER'S NECK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney / Bekka Barnard

Holly Willoughby pleaded guilty to knocking a rider off his scooter – fracturing his neck – in her £25,000 Mini Cooper.
Former This Morning host Holly Willoughby has pleaded guilty to knocking a scooter rider off his bike while driving near her West London home.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/breaking-holly-willoughby-pleads-guilty-36338441

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "SPECIAL TON"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Goal machine Erling Haaland wrote his name into the record books on a night of high drama at Craven Cottage.
Erling Haaland scored his 100th UEFA Premier League goal but Manchester City Football Club had to survive an amazing Fulham Football Club fightback to move within two points of leaders Arsenal Football Club.
The Manchester City football player took just 111 games to reach this milestone.

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "JOURNALIST AMONG 4 KILLED IN ISRAELI ATTACKS IN GAZA, WEST BANK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AP / AFP

Israeli Forces killed a journalist and a man near a Refugee Camp in Gaza, Health Workers said, and shot dead two Palestinians in West Bank.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2624216

The Times: "ECONOMISTS WARN OF LOW GROWTH AND HIGHER BILLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett

Rachel Reeves' decision to raise taxes to the highest level on record will constrain economic growth for years and deter people from saving, earning more money and taking the risk of becoming entrepreneurs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/comment/the-times-view/article/hopes-for-growth-fade-into-a-bleak-horizon-dx27hsvn7

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ROBIN SMITH DIES AGED 62"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Simon Wilde

Robin Smith - the former England and Hampshire player who was one of the finest batsmen in the world in the late 1980s and early 1990s - has died at the age of 62.
He was born in South Africa and died in Australia.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/cricket/article/robin-smith-dies-england-batsman-6kfpwrl8d

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "TEEN HONOURED AFTER HE HELPED SAVE MAN'S LIFE IN ASHDOWN PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

A Wexford teen - Calem Murphy Kenny - was honoured by Gorey First Responders following his crucial role in saving a man's life while he was at work in a local hotel.

Morning Star: "DON'T AXE JURY TRIALS, LAMMY IS WARNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Ditch plans to axe jury trials, Labour MPs told David Lammy, as the Justice Secretary prepared his plans to attack ancient liberties.
The dangers were highlighted by 17 MPs from The Labour Party

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ditch-plans-axe-juries-mps-tell-lammy

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "ENGLAND TO TURN TO JACKS FOR SECOND ASHES TEST"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Wildcard Will Jacks has been catapulted into England's team for the second Ashes Test, with the all-rounder preferred to Shoaib Bashir in Brisbane.
Will Jacks has made two Test appearances.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/jacks-recalled-england-prioritise-batting-depth-brisbane

State Times (India): "OPERATION SINDOOR BEFITTING REPLY TO THOSE NOT UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE OF PEACE: RAJNATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Operation Sindoor is proof that India gives a befitting reply to those who do not understand the language of peace and goodwill, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said as he likened the action against terrorism to the strong will and leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/operation-sindoor-befitting-reply-to-those-not-understanding-language-of-peace-rajnath

Daily Mirror: "NO JUSTICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

Families of the 97 Hillsborough victims say nothing has changed after a report slammed police – but said no action could be taken.
The families of those killed in the Hillsborough blasted the probe into an Independent Office for Police Conduct, saying we will "never know the full extent of South Yorkshire Police's deception".

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/hillsborough-victims-will-never-justice-36340977

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "TONBELIEVABLE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross / Scott Trotter

Erling Haaland wrote his name into the record books on a night of high drama.
Erling Haaland scored his 100th UEFA Premier League goal.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-erling-haaland-premier-league-36291155

The Yorkshire Post: "'UNIQUE' RUNWAY IS 'KEY' FOR AIRPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The size of Doncaster Sheffield Airport's runway is "unique" amongst its regional competitors and was key to persuading Munich Airport International to get on board with the reopening project, the firm's Managing Director has said.

The Scotsman: "ONE IN FOUR SCOT DOCTORS SAY SERVICES ARE 'NORMALLY UNSAFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

One in four doctors believe services in their department are "normally unsafe", according to damning research by the British Medical Association.

The Guardian (Australia Edition): "BID BY GINA RINEHART'S COMPANY TO BUILD HELIPAD SET TO BE BLOCKED BY CITY OF PERTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luca Ittimani

Gina Rinehart's company has claimed helicopter pads are a necessity of modern business as it fights to install one at its new headquarters in West Perth.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/dec/02/gina-rinehart-helipad-company-headquarters-perth-council-vote-ntwnfb

The Times Scotland: "ECONOMISTS WARN OF LOW GROWTH AND HIGHER BILLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett

Rachel Reeves' decision to raise taxes to the highest level on record will constrain economic growth for years and deter people from saving, earning more money and taking the risk of becoming entrepreneurs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/comment/the-times-view/article/hopes-for-growth-fade-into-a-bleak-horizon-dx27hsvn7

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "RÖHL IN TALKS FOR TRANSFERS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ronnie Esplin

Danny Röhl is in discussions with Rangers Football Club chairman Andrew Cavenagh about bolstering his ailing squad in January.
The German coach took over from Russell Martin in October following a disastrous start to the season for the Ibrox club which also saw Kevin Thelwell (Sporting Director) and Patrick Stewart (Chief Executive) depart last week.

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "ENNISCORTHY LAGGING BEHIND REST OF COUNTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

With new housing developments continuing to be announced for Gorey and Wexford town, councillors in Enniscorthy have asked why their district appears to be lagging behind.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/wexford-council-urged-to-actively-search-for-land-for-houses-as-enniscorthy-continues-to-lag-behind-other-towns/a644964449.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "CUT-PRICE ROYAL RENTS UNDER FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill

An Official Inquiry has been launched into the Royal Family's Crown Estate properties following the scandal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent scandal triggered a probe dragging in other senior royals.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15345087

The Bolton News: "TEEN'S THREAT TO SET HIMSELF ON FIRE AT TOWN HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A homeless teenager threatened to set himself on fire at Bolton Town Hall to "get the attention of the council", a court heard.
Mohammed Abu Bakr Ibrahim went into One Stop Shop in the Town Hall at approximately 11:40AM on 05 September.

The Daily Telegraph: "TREASURY MANDARIN DRAGGED IN TO OBR ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Szu Ping Chan

The Treasury’s top Civil Servant has been dragged into the row over whether Rachel Reeves misled the public about the state of the country's finances before the Budget.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/02/top-treasury-civil-servant-dragged-into-budget-fiasco

Edinburgh Evening News: "'CASTLE OUR LAST SCOTTISH SHOW'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone

Iconic alternative rock band Garbage has announced a special performance at Edinburgh Castle next Summer.
Edinburgh’s own Shirley Manson, the band's lead singer, is set to come home for the performance at Edinburgh Castle on Saturday 11 July 2026.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/garbage-announces-summer-gig-at-edinburgh-castle-5425265

Daily Mail: "CUT-PRICE ROYAL RENTS UNDER FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent scandal triggered a probe dragging in other senior royals.
An Official Inquiry has been launched into the Royal Family's Crown Estate properties following the scandal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15345087

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

11/11/2025

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "DEFIANT BBC BOSS: WE MUST FIGHT FOR OUR JOURNALISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin

The departing boss of the BBC has warned staff against the "weaponisation" of criticisms of the corporation as they face a $1 billion (£760 million) legal threat from Donald Trump.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/bbc-trump-tim-davie-speech-b2863078.html

Wexford People (Ireland): "MOTHER CAUGHT WITH CANNABIS WORTH €42K"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf

A package delivered to a South Wexford home proved to contain cannabis worth €42,000 (£35,111), the Circuit Court was told.
Christina Delaney amitted possession of 2.179 kilos of marijuana.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/courts/wexford-mother-caught-with-cannabis-worth-42000-avoids-prison-sentence/a175499913.html

Metro (North Edition): "HEARTBROKEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

The number of heart patients waiting for treatment has rocketed.
Inpatient lists have almost tripled in five years.

Lancashire Telegraph: "3.5K FINES FOR USING ELECTRIC CAR SPACES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

Lancashire County Council has issued nearly 3,500 fines over the past five years to drivers parking in Electric Vehicle bays without charging.
This number includes 81 repeat offenders.
In Blackburn 41 fines have been issued.

Glasgow Times: "'THEY WILL BE ARRESTED FOR RIOTING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Moore

A top Police Officer has spoken out after "large-scale unrest" as groups of youngsters took part in rioting on Bonfire Night.
The incident happened on Dumbarton Road in Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25601656.children-car-firework-smashes-window-clydebank

The Nationalist (Ireland): "SCHOOL BUS TRIAL BEGINS IN DUBLIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fionnuala Walsh

Five bus and taxi operators from Tipperary are on trial accused of anti-competition practices in the provision of school transport services across five counties.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/crime---court/1937328/tipperary-school-bus-trial-not-stuff-of-hollywood-but-affects-everyone-says-prosecution.html

The Yorkshire Post: "'FARMING MISTAKES MADE BY MINISTERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

"Mistakes were made" by the Government with the abrupt closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, Emma Reynolds, the new Environment Secretary, has admitted.

The West Australian (Australia): "AMBUSH OF ALDO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene

Recently retired RSL President Greg Melick has delivered a blistering critique of Australia's preparedness for future conflicts during a Remembrance Day speech at the Australian War Memorial.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/former-rsl-boss-major-general-greg-melick-blasts-australias-low-defence-spending-in-war-memorial-speech-c-20640656

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "YOUNG MUM DIES IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

A Wexford woman has died in the Dominican Republic following a tragic accident.
Claire Cullen of Riverchapel in Gorey, Co Wexford, is understood to have been in the Dominican Republic attending a wedding when she was involved in a fatal accident involving a car.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/gorey-news/tributes-pour-in-for-wexford-woman-who-died-in-fatal-accident-in-the-dominican-republic-she-was-the-heartbeat-of-two-families/a273661791.html

Metro (South Edition): "£5BN CRYPTO QUEEN JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper / John Dunne

Zhimin Qian (alias Yadi Zhang) - Chinese criminal - masterminded a £5.5billion CryptoCurrency Scam as she lived it up in a £17,000-a-month rented mansion in Britain - while planning to buy her own kingdom.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/11/two-jailed-5-500-000-000-000-bitcoin-fraud-case-24663869

Morning Star: "TELL TRUMP TO BACK OFF BBC ROW, PM TOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Stand up to Donald Trump and his British acolytes, the UK Government was told as the row over BBC escalated.
The United States President announced, via lawyers in Florida, that he is to sue the broadcaster for 1 billion dollars.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-urged-stand-trump-bbc-row-escalates

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "MAN (29) THREATENED TO KILL HIS EX-PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The accused is currently serving a jail sentence for a Drug Offence and had suffered a double bereavement.

The Daily Telegraph: "'WE ARE THE VERY BEST OF SOCIETY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Anita Singh

Tim Davie has blamed "enemies" of the BBC for stoking the bias scandal engulfing the corporation, declaring the broadcaster "the very best of society".

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/11/tim-davie-im-very-proud-of-bbc-journalists

State Times (India): "CONSPIRATORS BEHIND DELHI BLAST WILL NOT BE SPARED: MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The conspirators behind the Delhi car blast will not be spared as the probe agencies investigating it will get to the bottom of the case to bring those responsible for it to justice, says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/conspirators-behind-delhi-blast-will-not-be-spared-modi

Daily Record: "BATTERED IN THE LINE OF DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Police Officers in the North of Britain suffered a record number of attacks while on duty last year.
Police Scotland figures showed assaults topped 8,000 to reach a 10-year high.

Wirral Globe: "COUNCIL FACES £20M BUDGET BLACK HOLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes

Wirral Council faces an estimated £20 million black hole in their budget next year and could be forced to request another bailout from the Government.
Despite the challenges, Councillor Paula Basnett said she was working with all parties to deliver on a promise to fix the local authority.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25608316.wirral-council-facing-20m-black-hole-another-bail

The Guardian: "NO 10 ON ALERT AMID FEARS OF CHALLENGE TO LEADERSHIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Downing Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Keir Starmer amid fears among the Prime Minister's closest allies that he is vulnerable to a leadership challenge in the wake of the November 2025 Budget.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/nov/11/keir-starmer-allies-ousting-pm-would-be-reckless-fears-leadership-challenge

Tipperary Star (Ireland): "TERRIFYING!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Damian Moran

A major fire broke out overnight at a commercial premises in Roscrea.
Emergency Services attended the scene of a major fire at Bernie’s SuperValu on Main Street in Roscrea.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/roscrea/1940467/breaking-massive-fire-overnight-at-roscrea-supervalu-as-fire-service-battles-blaze.html

Daily Mirror: "I'LL MEET SON'S KILLER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton

The mum of Harvey Willgoose says since the trial hurtful TikTok and Social Media posts falsely claiming her son was a bully have been "killing" her.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/harvey-willgooses-mum-says-hurtful-36220025

The Bolton News: "TIP-OFF LEADS POLICE TO HUGE CANNABIS FARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Greater Manchester Police have uncovered a large-scale cannabis farm inside a Bolton mill after reports of a strong smell coming from the site.
Police Officers were called to Weston Mill Mowers in Great Lever after receiving intelligence from the public.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25612720.hundreds-cannabis-plants-found-inside-bolton-mill/

Scottish Daily Mail: "1,000 JOBS A DAY NOW LOST UNDER REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Ford Rojas

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been blamed for triggering a 'jobs bloodbath' – with workers being axed at a rate of 1,000 a day.
More than 180,000 people have been left on the workplace scrapheap in the United Kingdom in the past year, with 64,000 of those coming in the last two months, according to official figures.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15281693

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "JAILED FOR REPEATED RAPE OF WOMAN IN HIS HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Ferguson

A man who repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted a woman over several hours has been given a 12-year sentence with the final year suspended.
Gintaras Jankevicius told the woman he was going to keep her in his home until she was pregnant.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/courts/wexford-man-who-raped-a-woman-over-several-hours-is-jailed-for-12-years/a423699603.html

Daily Mail: "1,000 JOBS A DAY NOW LOST UNDER REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Ford Rojas

Rachel Reeves has been blamed for triggering a 'jobs bloodbath' – with workers being axed at a rate of 1,000 a day.
More than 180,000 people have been left on the workplace scrapheap in the UK in the past year, with 64,000 of those coming in the last two months, according to official figures.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15281693

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 01 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

31/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 01 September 2025.

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

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Guardian: "DRUG 'BETTER THAN ASPIRIN' AT PREVENTING HEART ATTACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Gregory

Doctors have found a drug that is better than aspirin at preventing Heart Attacks and strokes, in a discovery that could transform health guidelines worldwide.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/aug/31/doctors-find-drug-that-is-better-than-aspirin-at-preventing-heart-attacks-clopidogrel

Daily Express: "POLICE TOLD: END SHOP THEFT SPREES NOW!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves

Daily Express are demanding action to halt the shoplifting crisis that is costing stores more than £2.2billion a year.

Morning Star: "BRITAIN'S SHAME: LABOUR TOLD TO SCRAP CRUEL CAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

The Labour Party was slammed for dithering on Child Poverty as Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insisted she was "ashamed" after 38 faith leaders demanded ministers scrap the Two-Child Benefit Cap.

Limerick Leader (Ireland): "TOURIST HOSTEL PLANNED FOR CITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rabbitts

Developers are planning to construct a backpackers' hostel in the heart of Limerick's Georgian Quarter.
The hostel is to be located on Glentworth Street.

Metro (North Edition): "'HISTORIC' RAIL REVOLUTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton

Rail commuters in Scotland received a cash boost after peak fares were scrapped in what First Minister John Swinney described as a 'historic moment'.

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "CM VISITS RAMBAN, UDHAMPUR; INSPECTS RESTORATION OF JAMMU-SRINAGAR NH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday travelled by road to the winter capital to inspect the ongoing restoration work along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/cm-undertakes-road-trip-to-oversee-srinagar-jammu-national-highway-restoration-work

The Yorkshire Post: "'LET REGION BECOME A EUROPEAN RAIL HUB'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stuart Minting

Yorkshire should be connected with direct rail services to the continent, with York and Leeds acting as central hubs in a new European Rail Corridor, a Labour MP will tell the House Of Commons.

Daily Star: "LOOK.. NESSIE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan

Nessie's back!
Our fave monster has been missing since May.
A new sighting is the "best in 30 years" and has been officially recorded.

The Independent:
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza reporting on Israel's war, there will be soon none left to keep you informed.

#ProtectJournalistsInGaza
#LetReportersIntoGaza

FULL STORY: Independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/gaza-journalism-reporters-without-borders-campaign-israel-b2816516.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 28 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

27/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 28 August 2025.

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Financial Times: "CHINA PUSHES TO TRIPLE HIGH-END CHIP OUTPUT AS AI RACE WITH US INTENSIFIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zijing Wu

Three plants to open next year.
China's chipmakers are seeking to triple the country's total output of Artificial Intelligence.
Nvidia export ban spurs action.
DeepSeek bid to set standards.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d7a2ecb4-9829-4cfe-819f-cd9ba4dd2d96

Metro (South Edition): "FROM HERO TO KEIR LOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

The Labour Party has sunk to their lowest approval rating under Sir Keir Starmer, just 13 months after his landslide General Election win.
Only 20% would vote for The Labour Party.

Reading Today: "CHAPPELL ROAN STUNS FANS AT READING FESTIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

Reading Festival kicked off for the 2025 edition with a plethora of huge acts taking to the various stages.
Crowds were treated to the likes of The Kooks, Bloc Party and Alessi Rose on the main stage, while Still Woozy and Soft Play lit up the Chevron Stage.
Chappell Roan attracted a huge crowd as she co-headlined the main stage and had the crowd singing along to her pop hits before the night was rounded off by Hozier.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/picture-gallery-chappell-roan-the-kooks-soft-play-alessi-rose-bloc-party-at-reading-festival-2025

Metro (North Edition): "REFORM MSP BULLYING ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

Graham Simpson - a Conservative Party MSP who defected to Reform UK - was immediately caught up in a row with his former group after he was accused of bullying a young female member of staff.

The West Australian (Australia): "THE SENATOR STRIKES BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Lies, conspiracy and a pay-out.
Linda Reynolds has won her bitter and costly defamation action against Brittany Higgins.
The epic saga continues.

Fife Free Press: "PUT OUR STEEPLE BACK!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

Burntisland's missing steeple: the funding and frustrations trying to restore a town landmark.
A distinctive landmark has been missing from Burntisland's skyline for well over a decade - and the town wants its back.
The steeple was the focal point of the Burgh Chambers on the High Street.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/burntislands-missing-steeple-the-funding-and-frustrations-trying-to-restore-a-town-landmark-5289260

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "A TOAST TO LONGEVITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Nestled deep among the rolling farmland and trees of The Great Southern are a family who for three generations have been making wine in their quest to put their tiny town on the international viticulture map.

Morning Star: "ENERGY BILLS TO RISE AGAIN IN SHOCK HIKE FOR MILLIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Labour was urged to reform energy pricing as Unions and campaigners warned that a surprise 2 per cent rise in bills will hit 12 million homes in fuel poverty.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/never-ending-cost-living-crisis

The Guardian (Australia): "IN IDYLLIC POREPUNKAH, A MANHUNT THIS HUGE FEELS 'SURREAL' - AND THE ALLEGED KILLER COULD BE ANYWHERE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catie McLeod

A peaceful Victoria town has been rocked by the fatal shootings of two police officers, leaving locals shuttered indoors and police scouring bushland for the suspect

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d7a2ecb4-9829-4cfe-819f-cd9ba4dd2d96

The Daily Telegraph: "WEIGHT-LOSS JABS PULLED AHEAD OF PRICE SURGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Boland

One of the world’s biggest drugmakers has halted the sale of weight-loss jabs to the United Kingdom as patients race to beat a looming 170pc price rise.
Eli Lilly has introduced a temporary pause on orders of Mounjaro to cope with soaring demand, meaning pharmacies will not be able to buy more injections at the current lower price.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/08/27/drugmaker-pauses-uk-sales-of-weight-loss-jab-mounjaro

Glasgow Times: "'MY BUSINESS IS ON THE LINE AFTER COUNCIL CRASH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

An award-winning business said their food truck will be off the road for a year after a Glasgow City Council lorry crashed into it.
Planet G has been without an outlet since December.

Daily Mail: "WIND FARMS HIKE YOUR ENERGY BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Ford Rojas / Jason Groves

Ed Miliband's Net Zero 'lunacy' was blamed for a shock rise in energy bills that will see millions of households pay more this Winter.
Regulator Ofgem said 'policy costs' imposed by the energy secretary have contributed to the price cap rising at double the rate forecast by industry analysts.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15038097

The Guardian: "ONE-THIRD OF WOUNDED IN GAZA ARE CHILDREN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Burke

A third of Out Patients treated for wounds at MSF’s Gaza hospitals in 2024 were children, figures show.
Children under 15 years old made up almost a third of outpatients treated for wounds in field hospitals run by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Gaza last year, statistics published in The Lancet reveal.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/aug/27/children-make-up-third-of-outpatients-in-msf-hospitals-in-gaza-statistics-show

Daily Mirror: "FLIP FLOP FARAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Lizzy Buchan

Nigel Farage's deportation plans take puzzling twist after women and children remark.
Nigel Farage's immigration plans were in tatters after he U-turned on sending women with kids back home.
Nigel Farage claimed he was 'clear' that women and children would not be deported in the first five years of a Reform government - 24 hours after his sidekick said the opposite.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/nigel-farages-deportation-plans-take-35801030

The Scotsman: "FARAGE: TORIES FACE WIPE OUT IN SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Nigel Farage has told The Conservative Party they face being wiped out in Scotland as he welcomed the first direct defection of the party's MSPs to Reform UK.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-tory-msp-graham-simpson-defects-to-nigel-farages-reform-in-huge-blow-for-russell-findlay-5290021

The Times: "REEVES EYES TAX RAID ON LANDLORDS TO RAISE £2BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aubrey Allegretti

The Treasury are considering a Tax increase for landlords in an attempt to boost revenue by targeting "unearned income" in Rachel Reeves' budget.

Daily Star: "I LOVE TAYLOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Two-faced Taylor Swift hater Donald Trump has changed his tune.
He says she's terrific - now she's set to wed Travis Kelce.

Scottish Daily Mail: "WIND FARMS HIKE YOUR ENERGY BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Ford Rojas / Jason Groves

Ed Miliband's Net Zero 'lunacy' was blamed for a shock rise in energy bills that will see millions of households pay more this Winter.
Regulator Ofgem said 'policy costs' imposed by the energy secretary have contributed to the price cap rising at double the rate forecast by industry analysts.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15038097

Daily Express: "OAPS PAY PRICE FOR SWITCH TO WIND FARMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Katie Elliott

The Labour Party was accused of waging a new war on the elderly with their green agenda blamed for soring energy bills.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

26/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 27 August 2025.

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Daily Mirror: "BRITAIN IS BETTER THAN THIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Routledge

The Mirror's political columnist Paul Routledge reveals how the fight against bigotry is nothing new and gives politicians a chilling warning to 'look to their consciences before opening their mouths'.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/britain-better-plastic-patriots-like-35797820

Wexford People (Ireland): "'SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE' IN ROSSLARE EUROPORT PLANNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cillian Boggan

Preparations are under way for Rosslare Europort to lodge planning for the largest proposed maritime development in Ireland.

The Daily Telegraph: "TALIBAN TO GIVE FARAGE DEAL ON MIGRANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Akhtar Makoii / Charles Hymas

The Taliban has said they are "ready and willing" to work with Nigel Farage to accept Afghans who have been deported from the UK.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/26/taliban-ready-and-willing-work-with-nigel-farage-migrants

Glasgow Times: "POLICE SCOTLAND 'IS INSULTING TAXPAYERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

Police Scotland has been accusing of 'insulting taxpayers' after they did not disclose the cost of policing Celtic fans' title party celebrations in Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25417204.police-accused-insulting-taxpayers-glasgow-celtic-party

The Independent: "REVEALED: THE REAL COST OF FARAGE'S 'FAG PACKET' DEPORTATION SCHEME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alicja Hagopian / Millie Cooke

Nigel Farage claims he would deport 600,000 asylum seekers in the first term of a Reform UK government and ramp up detentions of those who come here illegally.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/politics/farage-reform-asylum-seekers-deportation-migrants-echr-b2814218.html

Metro (North Edition): "'SHAMEFUL' 15% SURGE IN RAPE CASES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton

Rape cases incresed by 15% last year in figures described as "shameful".
Rape Crisis Scotland's Sandy Brindley says: "this should be a wake-up call".

Daily Star: "WEDDING TAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged.
In a joint Instagram post, they said: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."
Travis even designed Tay's diamond ring.

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "IT'S MAGIC, IT'S WAY MORE THAN WE EXPECTED TO GET'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

Cahore Inshore are suiting up to swim in Wexford waters for 24 hours in their upcoming fundraising event.
Crew members, Conor Burke and Tom O Connor will spend 24 hours immersed in the water at Cahore Harbour from Friday 22 August into Saturday 23 August, to raise funds to buy a needed lifeboat.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/gorey-news/wexford-lifeboat-volunteers-to-stay-afloat-for-24-hours-to-raise-funds-for-a-new-lifeboat/a691503080.html

The I Paper: "FARAGE'S PROMISE TO DEPORT '600,000' MIGRANTS INVOLVES DEALS WITH TALIBAN AND IRAN'S AYATOLLAH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Eleanor Langford / Will Hazell

Deals with the Taliban and Iran's Ayatollah central to Nigel Farage's plan for Asylum Seekers.
10 Downing Street did not rule out a deal with Afghanistan when asked, but implied they would not deal with The Taliban

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/deals-taliban-irans-ayatollah-farage-asylum-3880901

Lancashire Telegraph: "'300 OUT OF 700 EG JOBS ARE SET TO STAY IN TOWN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Around 300 jobs related to the EG business empire will remain in Blackburn, a senior councillor believes, after the firm announced it is moving its headquarters to America.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25417754.eg-group-set-halve-blackburn-staff-usa-hq-move

Metro (South Edition): "FARAGE: END THE SCOURGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has piled pressure on The Labour Party and Keir Starmer by promising to deport 600,000 Asylum Seekers if he becomes Prime Minister in the next General Election.

The Yorkshire Post: "AIRPORT 'NOT OPEN FOR FLIGHTS UNTIL 2028'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Burn

A reopened Doncaster Sheffield Airport will not operate passenger flights until 2028 if the £150 million project gets the green light next month, South Yorkshire's Mayor Oliver Coppard has revealed.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/business/doncaster-sheffield-airport-passenger-flights-wont-start-until-2028-oliver-coppard-reveals-5288942

The Guardian: "FARAGE ACCUSED OF 'UGLY' POPULISM OVER PLANS FOR MASS DEPORTATIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Haroon Siddique / Aletha Adu / Jessica Elgot / Kiran Stacey

Nigel Farage has been accused of "ugly" and "destructive" rhetoric after announcing plans to deport hundreds of thousands of Asylum Seekers and pledging to pay despotic regimes such as The Taliban to take them back.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/aug/26/nigel-farage-plan-deport-asylum-seekers-scorn-from-legal-experts

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "GARDAÍ SEIZE €1.9M OF CANNABIS AND COCAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cate McCurry

A man has been arrested after gardaí discovered €1.9 million of cocaine and cannabis at a premises in County Wexford.
The search was carried out as part of Operation Tara, which led to gardaí seizing the drugs in New Ross, by members of Wexford Crime Unit.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/man-arrested-after-gardai-discover-19m-of-cocaine-and-cannabis-in-co-wexford/a1259132998.html

The West Australian (Australia): "IRAN'S ACT OF WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Iran has coordinated two Terror Attacks - and likely more - on Australian soil, each disguised as criminal anti-Semitic bombings.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/opinion/editorial-irans-evil-fully-exposed-but-fear-campaign-lingers-c-19812280

Scottish Daily Mail: "FINALLY, A POLITICIAN WHO GETS IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Nigel Farage vowed to introduce United States-style raids to track down Illegal Immigrants living in Britain.
It was part of a tough plan unveiled by the Reform UK leader to deport as many as 600,000 if he wins power.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15033555

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "KSA DEMANDS URGENT GLOBAL ACTION TO PROTECT PALESTINIANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Protesters in Israel clamour for a ceasefire in Gaza.
They also call for the release of hostages as Air Strikes kill 16 Palestinians.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2613081/saudi-arabia

Newry Reporter: "BATON OF HOPE COMES TO CITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kieran Lynch

The Baton Of Hope will comes to Newry next Wednesday, as part of the United Kingdom's biggest suicide prevention initiative.
The route to Newry will travel through Crossmaglen, Cullyhanna, Keady, Rostrevor, Warrenpoint and Banbridge.

Morning Star: "SCAPEGOATING THE REFUGEES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unions and charities condemned Reform UK's "divisive and reckless" plans to mass deport women and children.
Nigel Farage vowed to strip Asylum Seekers of their Human Rights.
The leader of the former Brexit Party touts plan to deport children as United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, refuses to condemn returns bid with countries riding roughshod over Human Rights.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/divisive-and-reckless-unions-and-charities-condemn-farages-mass-deportation-plans

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "'A TRUE SON OF VINEGAR HILL' WHO LEAVES A LASTING LEGACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

There is great sadness in the Kiltealy and wider Wexford community as they pay tribute to Mick Weafer, who passed away on Thursday 21 August 2025 in University Hospital Waterford following a short illness.
The principal of Selskar College in Wexford Town was also a former guidance counsellor in St Mary's CBS Enniscorthy.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/new-ross-news/widespread-tributes-following-death-of-young-wexford-principal-our-captain-our-leader-our-warrior-our-friend/a905385214.html

The Scotsman: "DRUG ROOM PLAN FOR CITY CENTRE WILL 'HORRIFY LOCALS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton / Alistair Grant

Two sites in Edinburgh's Old Town have been identified by council officials for the opening of a new drugs consumption room that critics believe will "horrify" locals.

The Bolton News: "'WICKED' ATTACK ON WORKER IN THE TOWN CENTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Kody Bates launched a "wicked and unprovoked" attack on a McDonald's member of staff on Knowsley Street in the Town Centre of Bolton.
The victim feared she would be blind.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25404406.man-attacked-young-woman-bolton-town-centre-mcdonalds

Daily Express: "FARAGE: 'I WILL DEPORT 600,000 ILLEGAL MIGRANTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Nigel Farage has vowed to deport 600,000 Illegal Immigrants during his first term if he becomes Prime Minister.
The Reform UK leader also pledged to set up a Deportation Command to find every illegal arrival living here - with five removal flights departing daily.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2100521

Edinburgh Evening News: "NEARLY £3BN FOR NEW LINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

A 12-week consultation has been launched into new routes to Granton and Royal Infirmary.
Consultation on all aspects of the tram project begins, including route choice between Roseburn Path and Orchard Brae.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/details-of-planned-edinburgh-tram-expansion-costing-up-to-ps29bn-published-5287233

Financial Times: "US OFFERS AIR AND COMMAND BACK-UP FOR UKRAINE FORCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Foy / Chrisopher Miller / Steff Chávez

Support for Europe's postwar shield.
Intelligence assets to protect troops.
Washington prepared to contribute surveillance, command and control and air defence assets, say European officials.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/66ec25a0-4af8-467f-9fbe-cf42de890a7e

Daily Record: "WAR LORDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Clark

The crime lords behind a vicious gangland turf war are unmasked.
The War Council are instructing Mr. Big Ross McGill's Tamo Junto gang to target associates of arch enemy Mark Richardson.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/search/?q=Tamo+Juntoe

Daily Mail: "FINALLY, A POLITICIAN WHO GETS IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Nigel Farage vowed to introduce US-style raids to track down Illegal Immigrants living in Britain.
It was part of a tough plan unveiled by the Reform UK leader to deport as many as 600,000 if he wins power.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15033555

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

NEWS IN BRIEF: Wednesday 27 August 2025

Fight Against Bigotry Warning

Political columnist Paul Routledge highlights the longstanding battle against prejudice and urges politicians to examine their consciences before speaking out. (Daily Mirror)
Rosslare Europort Development Milestone

Preparations are advancing for Rosslare Europort to submit planning permission for Ireland's largest proposed maritime project. (Wexford People)
Taliban Offer To Farage On Migrants

The Taliban expresses readiness to collaborate with Nigel Farage on accepting deported Afghans from the United Kingdom. (The Daily Telegraph)
Police Scotland Accused Of Insulting Taxpayers

Police Scotland faces criticism for withholding the costs of policing Celtic Football Club's fans' championship celebrations in Glasgow's City Centre from 2022 to 2025, following a Freedom Of Information request. (Glasgow Times)
Cost Of Farage's Deportation Scheme Revealed

Nigel Farage proposes deporting 600,000 Asylum Seekers in his first term as Reform UK leader, with increased detentions for illegal arrivals. (The Independent)
Shameful Surge In Rape Cases

Rape cases rose by 15% last year, prompting Rape Crisis Scotland's Sandy Brindley to call it a wake-up call. (Metro - North Edition)
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Engaged

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement via Instagram, with Kelce designing the diamond ring. (Daily Star)
Cahore Inshore's 24-Hour Swim Fundraiser

Crew members Conor Burke and Tom O'Connor plan a 24-hour swim in Cahore Harbour from 22 to 23 August to fund a new lifeboat. (Gorey Guardian)
Farage's Deportation Deals With Taliban And Iran

Nigel Farage's Asylum Seeker plan includes deals with the Taliban and Iran's Ayatollah; 10 Downing Street does not rule out Afghan agreements but avoids Taliban involvement. (The I Paper)
EG Jobs To Remain In Blackburn

A senior councillor estimates 300 of 700 EG-related jobs will stay in Blackburn despite the firm's headquarters move to America. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Farage Pledges To End Migrant Scourge

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage vows to deport 600,000 Asylum Seekers if elected prime minister, pressuring The Labour Party and Keir Starmer. (Metro - South Edition)
Doncaster Sheffield Airport Reopening Delayed

Passenger flights at the reopened Doncaster Sheffield Airport are not expected until 2028, pending approval of a £150 million project. (The Yorkshire Post)
Farage Accused Of Ugly Populism

Nigel Farage faces criticism for "ugly" rhetoric over plans to deport hundreds of thousands of Asylum Seekers and pay regimes like The Taliban to accept them. (The Guardian)
Major Drug Seizure In Wexford

Gardaí arrest a man after seizing €1.9 million worth of cocaine and cannabis in New Ross as part of Operation Tara. (New Ross Standard)
Iran's Alleged Acts Of War In Australia

Iran is accused of coordinating at least two terror attacks on Australian soil, disguised as anti-Semitic criminal bombings. (The West Australian)
Farage's Tough Immigration Raids Plan

Nigel Farage promises US-style raids to locate Illegal Immigrants as part of his scheme to deport up to 600,000 if Reform UK gains power. (Scottish Daily Mail)
Saudi Call For Palestinian Protection

Saudi Arabia urges global action to safeguard Palestinians amid Israeli protests for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, following Air Strikes that killed 16. (Arab News)
Baton Of Hope Suicide Prevention Initiative

The Baton Of Hope arrives in Newry next Wednesday as part of the United Kingdom's largest suicide prevention effort, routing through several towns. (Newry Reporter)
Unions Condemn Farage's Refugee Plans

Unions and charities denounce Reform UK's "divisive" proposals to mass deport Asylum Seekers, including children, and strip Human Rights, as Keir Starmer declines to condemn deals with rights-abusing nations. (Morning Star)
Tribute To Educator Mick Weafer

The Wexford community mourns Mick Weafer, a former principal of Selskar College and guidance counsellor, who passed away on 21 August 2025. (Enniscorthy Guardian)
Edinburgh Drugs Consumption Room Concerns

Council officials identify two Old Town sites for a new drugs consumption room, which critics warn will horrify local residents. (The Scotsman)
Wicked Attack On Bolton McDonald's Worker

Kody Bates is convicted of a vicious, unprovoked assault on a McDonald's staff member in Bolton Town Centre, leaving the victim fearing blindness. (The Bolton News)
Farage Vows 600,000 Migrant Deportations

Nigel Farage pledges to deport 600,000 Illegal Immigrants in his first term if prime minister, establishing a Deportation Command with daily removal flights. (Daily Express)
Edinburgh Tram Extension Consultation

A 12-week consultation launches on nearly £3 billion tram routes to Granton and the Royal Infirmary, including options between Roseburn Path and Orchard Brae. (Edinburgh Evening News)
US Support For Ukraine Force

The United States offers air defence, command, control, and intelligence assets to back a European postwar shield for Ukraine, according to officials. (Financial Times)
Gangland Turf War Unmasked

Crime lords directing the Tamo Junto gang in a vicious feud are revealed, targeting associates of rival Mark Richardson. (Daily Record)
Farage's Immigration Raids Pledge

Nigel Farage commits to US-style raids on Illegal Immigrants as part of his Reform UK plan to deport up to 600,000 upon gaining power. (Daily Mail)

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

19/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 20 August 2025.

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Independent: "UK PREPARING TO SEND TROOPS TO UKRAINE IF PEACE DEAL IS STRUCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

United Kingdom are preparing to send troops to Ukraine as part of a 'reassurance force' if a peace deal is struck.
It comes after Donald Trump said he had spoken directly with Vladimir Putin to begin planning a meeting between the Russian leader and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ukraine-russia-war-uk-troops-starmer-b2810332.html

Metro (North Edition): "NHS SICK NOTE TOLL GROWS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katrine Bussey

Sick Notes in Scotland's NHS have reached their highest level for ten years.
Figures showed the sickness absence rate for 2024-2025 was 6.4% - up from 6.2% the previous year.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'GET THAT LITTLE CAT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

A "sadistic" Padiham woman has been jailed after causing her dogs to attack and kill her neighbour's elderly cat in her back garden.
Alexandra Jade Gregson, 35, of Alma Street, was sentenced at Burnley Crown Court following an RSPCA prosecution.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25398596.alexandra-jade-gregson-jailed-causing-dogs-kill-cat

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "31 KILLED AS ISRAELI BOMBARDMENT CONTINUES ACROSS GAZA STRIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP News Agency

Palestinian Civil Defence said Israeli Armed Forces opened fire on people waiting to enter a United States-backed food distribution centre killing 31 and wounding "about 200".

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2604127/middle-east

The National: "'UK IS TRYING TO COVER UP ITS ROLE IN GENOCIDE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

The Government in United Kingdom are being accused of trying to "cover up complicity in genocide" after refusing to publish documents linked to a secret meeting with a top Israel minister for a fourth time.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25402629.labour-refuse-release-files-secret-meeting-gideon-saar

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "COURTROOM WILL CREATE UP TO 200 JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

Businessman Tom O'Loughlin said the hotel will bring a lot of football and help boost the economy.

Morning Star: "RENTAL COSTS NOW CONSUME OVER 1/3 OF AVERAGE SALARY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Rip-off rents are devouring more than a third of tenants' incomes in England, leading to renewed demands from campaigners to introduce urgent controls.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/country-desperately-needs-rent-control

Scottish Daily Mail: "FURY OVER POLICE 'BETRAYAL' OF SHOT BANKER'S FAMILY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant

The family of murdered banker Alistair Wilson voiced their ‘outrage’ last night after it emerged a senior officer who misled them is in line for a major promotion.
Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Livingstone, who was found guilty of misconduct, has been selected for a prestigious training course – and is being groomed to fill a vacant slot as Assistant Chief Constable.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15015599

The Daily Telegraph: "MIGRANT HOTELS FACING CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Fiona Parker

Nigel Farage issues rallying cry after High Court throws future of asylum strategy into doubt.
Asylum Seeker hotels across United Kingdom are at risk of closure after a High Court ruling threw the Government’s asylum plans into turmoil.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/19/epping-hotel-migrant-court-ruling

Daily Star: "TIPPING POINT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney

Drinkers are fuming at a new trend where "service charge" tips are automatically added when buying a pint at the bar.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S MIGRANT HOTELS POLICY IN DISARRAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

The Labour Party's asylum policy was left in chaos after a judge ordered a controversial Asylum Seeker hotel in Essexs to be shut.

Wexford People (Ireland): "CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO IPAS DECISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

Wexford County Council has given the green light for a former hotel to be converted into an accomodation for Asylum Seekers.

Financial Times: "TRUMP HINTS AT US AIR ROLE IN PUSH TO SEAL UKRAINE PEACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Politi / Alice Hancock / David Sheppard / Max Seddon

Drive for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting.
Kremlin warned of 'rough situation'.
Donald Trump said the United States could play a role "by air" in a postwar security guarantee for Ukraine.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/591a8788-c553-4886-858f-b7c7854cbcfd

Wirral Globe: "'VIVACIOUS' MUM, 41, DIES SUDDENLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

The family of a Wirral mum has been left 'utterly bereft and heartbroken' following her sudden death, earlier this week.
Rachael Kershaw, from Wallasey, passed away on Monday 11 August 2025 - aged 41 - and left behind her three young children.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25393828.family-heartbroken-following-sudden-death-wallasey-mum

Daily Record: "WHY ARE WE WAITING?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind

Peter Black - a grandfather - who is dying from cancer had to wait for 15 hours overnight in an Emergency Department and was only treated after a relative emailed the Health Board's boss.
Nicola Black - his daughter wonders how much longer her dad would have had to wait if no-one got in touch with the Health Board.

The I Paper: "MIGRANT POLICY IN DISARRAY AS COURT RULES PROTEST HOTEL MUST EVICT ASYLUM SEEKERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Asylum Seekers will be removed from Bell Hotel in Epping Forest within 24 days after Council granted temporary High Court injunction despite last-minute Government intervention.
Legal action follows protests outside the site.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/home-office-protests-policing-asylum-hotel-ruling-3869170

Daily Express: "ASYLUM HOTEL CLOSURE IS 'A VICTORY FOR THE MUMS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Lotti OBrien / Rebecca Robinson / Ciaran McGrath

The future of more than 200 hotels housing Asylum Seekers has been thrown into doubt after a landmark court ruling hailed as "a victory for the mums and dads".

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2097162

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "MUNITIONS PLAN FOR PORT COMES UNDER FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

Councillor John Dwyer is opposed to port being used to import 'explosive materials in certain conditions'.

Edinburgh Evening News: "RALLYING CRY FOR HOSPICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Mechelle O'Hara thanks children's charity for offering her family a lifeline and asks others to support the CHAS Summer Solace Appeal.

The West Australian (Australia): "HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Evensen / Caitlin Vinci

Heartache of the baby in the drain.
Police have launched a homicide investigation as it's been determined the baby was put there recently.
The child was discovered in a Stormwater Drain in Alexander Heights.
Flowers laid in tribute at the scene where a dead baby was found in a drain in the Northern Suburbs of Perth.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/crime/alexander-heights-baby-in-drain-police-launch-homicide-case-as-revealed-body-put-in-drain-in-recent-days--c-19731176

The Bolton News: "WORK ON VITAL NEW LINK HITS A ROADBLOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee

Work on the final part of a long overdue link road has stopped after a land deal expired.
The two kilometre road, at the Rivington Chase development in Horwich promised to ease congestion at the chronically clogged Chorley New Road and Behive Roundabout.

The Guardian: "HIGH COURT RULES ASYLUM SEEKERS MUST BE MOVED FROM PROTEST HOTEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Rawlinson / Rajeev Syal

Sir Keir Starmer's Asylum Seeker plans have been plunged into turmoil after a High Court ruling blocked people seeking refuge from being housed at an Essex hotel in Epping Forest.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/19/high-court-judge-orders-closure-of-essex-asylum-hotel-after-far-right-protests

Metro (South Edition): "FURY AT REEVES £500K WEALTH TAX ON HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Durrant

TV property star Kirstie Allsopp hasled a backlash over reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning to make house sellers, not buyers, pay tax.

The Scotsman: "AMBULANCE SERVICE IN TOTAL BREAKDOWN, SAYS SURGEON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

A surgeon whose son was left with two fractured shoulders when he collapsed on the street following a seizure has condemned the "total breakdown" of one of Scotland's frontline Emergency Services.

Daily Mirror: "BRIT TROOPS 'TO KEEP THE PEACE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Britain will send Armed Forces to Ukraine to keep the peace if a deal with Russia is completed, Donald Trump declared.

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "MAN WHO ASSAULTED HIS PARTNER ESCAPES JAIL TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf

Craig Grey who beat up his girlfriend on an Enniscorthy street brought €2,500 in cash to the Circuit Court as a token of his remorse.

The Times: "HIGH COURT PUTS ASYLUM HOTEL POLICY INTO TURMOIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlie Parker / Steven Swinford

The Government in United Kingdom's Asylum Seeker accommodation scheme was thrown into turmoil after the High Court ruled that migrants must be removed from an Essex hotel at the centre of the protests.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/council-wins-high-court-injunction-to-close-asylum-hotel-in-essex-vbt7p9pq5

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

NEWS IN BRIEF: Wednesday 20 August 2025

UK Troops To Ukraine?

The UK is preparing to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of a 'reassurance force' should a peace deal be reached, following Donald Trump's discussions with Vladimir Putin about a potential meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump also hinted at a US air role in postwar security guarantees.
(The Independent / Financial Times / Daily Mirror)
NHS Sick Notes Surge

Sick notes in Scotland's NHS have hit a ten-year high, with the sickness absence rate rising to 6.4% in 2024-2025.
(Metro - North Edition)
Woman Jailed For Cat Attack

A 35-year-old woman from Padiham has been imprisoned for encouraging her dogs to kill a neighbour's elderly cat in a 'sadistic' act, following an RSPCA prosecution at Burnley Crown Court.
(Lancashire Telegraph)
Gaza Bombardment Casualties

Israeli forces reportedly killed 31 Palestinians and wounded about 200 while firing on crowds at a US-backed food distribution centre in Gaza.
(Arab News)
UK Accused Of Genocide Cover-Up

The UK Government faces accusations of concealing complicity in genocide after repeatedly refusing to release documents from a secret meeting with a senior Israeli minister.
(The National)
Irish Hotel Conversion Boost

A new courtroom hotel in Ireland is expected to create up to 200 jobs and stimulate the local economy through increased tourism and events.
(Gorey Guardian)
Rents Swallow Third Of Incomes

Average rents in England now consume over a third of tenants' salaries, prompting calls for urgent rent controls from campaigners.
(Morning Star)

Police Promotion Outrage

The family of murdered banker Alistair Wilson has expressed fury over a senior Scottish Police Officer, found guilty of misconduct for misleading them, being lined up for promotion to Assistant Chief Constable.
(Scottish Daily Mail)
Calls for Probe Into Irish Asylum Centre Approval

Wexford County Council has approved converting a former hotel into asylum seeker accommodation, sparking demands for an investigation into the decision.
(Wexford People)
Asylum Hotels In Turmoil

A High Court ruling has thrown the UK's asylum accommodation plans into disarray, ordering the closure of a protested hotel in Essex and putting over 200 similar sites at risk. Nigel Farage hailed it as a 'victory', while councils in Ireland approve conversions amid calls for investigations.
(The Daily Telegraph / Daily Mail / The I Paper / Daily Express / The Guardian / The Times)
Pub Tipping Fury

Drinkers are outraged by a growing trend of automatically adding 'service charge' tips to pints bought at the bar
(Daily Star)
Tragic Mum's Sudden Death

A 41-year-old 'vivacious' mother from Wirral died suddenly, leaving her family heartbroken and three young children behind.
(Wirral Globe)
Cancer Patient's A&E Ordeal

A dying grandfather with cancer endured a 15-hour wait in a Scottish emergency department, only receiving treatment after a relative contacted Health Board executives.
(Daily Record)
Munitions Port Opposition

An Irish councillor has criticised plans to import explosive materials through a local port under certain conditions.
(New Ross Standard)
Hospice Appeal Rally

A grateful parent has urged support for a Scottish children's hospice charity's Summer Solace Appeal, crediting it with providing vital family support.
(Edinburgh Evening News)
Baby Found In Drain

Australian police have initiated a homicide investigation after a newborn's body was discovered in a stormwater drain in Perth's northern suburbs, with tributes left at the scene.
(The West Australian)
Link Road Project Stalled

Construction on the final section of a crucial link road in Bolton has halted due to an expired land deal, delaying relief for local traffic congestion.
(The Bolton News)
Backlash Over Proposed Wealth Tax On Homes

Property expert Kirstie Allsopp leads criticism of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' reported plan to shift a £500k tax burden from home buyers to sellers.
(Metro -South Edition)
Surgeon Slams Scottish Ambulance Delays

A surgeon has condemned the 'total breakdown' of Scotland's ambulance service after his son, suffering a seizure, waited excessively for help, resulting in fractures.
(The Scotsman)
Partner Assault Avoids Jail

An Irish man who assaulted his girlfriend on a public street avoided prison by presenting €2,500 in court as a gesture of remorse.
(Enniscorthy Guardian)

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 05 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

4/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 05 August 2025.

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Independent: "CARE WORKER WHO LEFT SUICIDAL TEEN ALONE 'HAD FAKE ID AND FLED UK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas

Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, died after she was left alone at Huntercombe Hospital despite requiring constant one-to-one observation.
An agency Care Worker who failed to supervise a suicidal teenage girl at a scandal-hit mental health hospital was working under a fake ID and fled the country shortly after she died, an inquest has heard.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/huntercombe-group-taplow-manor-inquest-b2801569.html

Metro (North Edtion): "STORM FLORIS MAKES ITS MARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

Rail, road and ferry travel were disrupted and festival events cancelled as Storm Floris swept across the North of Britain bringing heavy rain and 133MPH gusts.

The Irish World: "MOST TOURISTS TO IRELAND ARE FROM BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Ireland's tourism industry continues to be underpinned by visits from people living here in Britain.
Second to visitors from United States and Germany.

The Yorkshire Post: "PROBE INTO PAYMENT TO WATER FIRM BOSS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

OfWat are assessing whether an undisclosed payment of £660,000 to Yorkshire Water's CEO from the firm's offshore parent company has broken the Government's bonus ban.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/ofwat-assessing-ps660k-undisclosed-payment-to-yorkshire-water-ceo-5256536

Morning Star: "BRITISH JEWS TELL PM TO LIFT BAN ON PALESTINE ACTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Leading British Jews will deliver a letter to Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday condemning the proscription of Palestine Action as "legitimate and unethical".

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/opposing-genocide-gaza-not-antisemitic-or-terrorism

The National: "FORBES TO QUIT AT ELECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has announced that she will not stand in the 2026 Holyrood General Election.
The leading SNP figure, who also serves as the Gaelic and Economy Secretary in the Scottish Cabinet, said that the decision had come because she did not wish to miss out on more "precious early years of family life".
She gave birth to her daughter, Naomi, in the Summer of 2022.
Kate Forbes went public with her decision on the morning of Monday 04 July 2025, via Social Media.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25362533.kate-forbes-quit-holyrood-2026---read-statements-full

Metro (South Edition): "RAIL NETWORK CRUMBLING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Lancefield

A timetable into one of the country's busiest Train Stations has been cut because the soil is too dry.
SWR say parched embankments due to the lack of rain have disturbed the tracks.

Daily Star: "LETBY PARTIES ON BAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam McInerney

One of Lucy Letby's pals has shared pics of the convicted baby killer dancing as a guest at her wedding while out on police bail.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/baby-killer-lucy-letby-danced-35668451

Daily Express: "BRITISH STATE IS 'FAILING TO PROTECT' WOMEN AND GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Michael Knowles

Officials have been criticised after admitting they do not know how many sexual offences have been carried out by asylum seekers.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2091027

Financial Times: "TESLA AWARDS MUST $30BN OF STOCK TO KEEP BILLIONAIRE FOCUSED ON BUSINESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kana Inagaki / Stephen Morris

Tesla's Board Of Directors has approved the award of 96million shares worth about $30billion to Elon Musk as part of a new pay deal after the billionaire Chief Executive threatened to leave the electric-vehicle maker if he was not given more control.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/ae085ae9-3d15-4d68-a28f-39c88e8bf8c8

The Daily Telegraph: "PARENTS PAY £500M TO BEAT SCHOOL TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Poppy Wood / Meike Eijsberg

Parents at Great Britain's top Private Schools have defied The Labour Party's VAT raid by paying fees in advance.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/04/parents-pay-500m-to-beat-private-school-vat-raid

The Scotsman: "SNP 'DISASTER' AFTER FORBES SAYS SHE WILL QUIT HOLYROOD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Kate Forbes to stand down at next year's Scottish Parliament election over strain on family life.
A former SNP MP has warned the party faces a "disaster" after Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced she was standing down as an MSP at next year's Holyrood Election in a shock move.

FULL REPORT: http://Scotsman.com/news/politics/kate-forbes-to-stand-down-at-next-years-scottish-parliament-election-over-strain-on-family-life-5255240

The Guardian: "POLICE WARN OF MASS ARRESTS AT PALESTINE ACTION PROTEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Quinn / Rajeev Syal / Vikram Dodd

The controversy over the ban on Palestine Action deepened on Monday, with police warning of mass detentions if a weekend protest goes ahead.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/aug/04/police-warn-of-mass-arrests-if-palestine-action-protest-goes-ahead

Daily Record: "BATTERED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dingwall

Scotland was ravaged by 100MPH winds.
Storm Floris left chaos in its wake.
The hurricane force gusts left vehicles overturned on major roads.

Daily Mail: "IRAN 'ASKS TALIBAN FOR SPY KILL LIST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill

Iran are plotting with The Taliban to exploit a lost database that exposed details of MI6 spies and UK Special Forces.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14970319

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW FORBES FEES SNP'S SINKING SHIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

The SNP are in disarray after the Deputy First Minister announced she will quit at next year's General Election, sparking claims she is deserting a 'sinking ship'.
Kate Forbes announced her decision not to seek re-election as her daughter turned three, saying she does not want to 'miss any more of the precious early years of family life’.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14970127

Daily Mirror: "FANNING THE FLAMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson / Lizzy Buchan / Ashley Cowburn

Nigel Farage has been accused of fanning the flames of hatred across Britain in a repeat of the lead-up to the Southport riots.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-fanning-flames-hatred-35673672

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 01 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

31/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 01 August 2025.

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

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Independent: "NOW NURSES AND GPS THREATEN STRIKE AS NHS BRACES FOR WINTER CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas

NHS patients face months of Winter strikes as nurses and GPs are the latest to threaten walkouts if their pay demands are not met.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/nurses-doctors-strike-streeting-nhs-bma-b2799470.html

Lancashire Telegraph: "ROW OVER COMPLEX NAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A new row has erupted over a controversial £12.6 million health and fitness project - this time over what it should be called.
It comes after a senior Hyndburn Conservative said the Leisure Centre at Wilson Sports Village should have been named after one of the European Championships-winning Lionesses, not a former Labour councillor.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25354960.hyndburn-hub-naming-row-tory-says-call-lioness

Financial Times: "MICROSOFT MARKET VALUE TOUCHES $4TN AS US TECH STOCKS SURGE TO FRESH HIGHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Herbert / Ian Smith / George Steer

Microsoft hit $4TN in Stock Market captitalisation as a United States tech share surge that also pushed Meta's stock up 12 per cent.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/884cb7a1-7bf6-4726-a91b-c0a14fcc1edf

The I Paper: "NO NEGOTIATION WITH TERRORISTS: STARMER DEFENDS ULTIMATUM TO ISRAEL - BUT WON'T ISSUE ONE TO HAMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick

Benjamin Netanyahu is unlikely to cut off sharing of Israeli intelligence with the United Kingdom despite the major diplomatic row over Keir Starmer’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state.

FULL REPORT: http://INews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-wont-lose-israeli-intelligence-despite-netanyahu-fury-gaza-3834796

The I Paper (Sport): "WOAKES WORRY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Chris Stocks

The sight of a distraught Chris Woakes crumpled in a heap on the boundary edge after he appeared to dislocate his left shoulder late on the opening day of this final Test against India was the last thing England needed.
England's mixed bag of bowlers are in big trouble against India.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-india-mixed-bag-bowlers-big-trouble-3837306

Leicester Mercury: "MAN, 76, IS HELD OVER SUSPECTED POISONING AT SUMMER CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dylan Hayward

A pensioner has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison after multiple children fell ill at a Summer Camp in Stathern, near the Melton area of Leicestershire.
A major investigation has been launched in connection with the incident.

FULL REPORT: LeicesterMercury.co.uk/news/local-news/poisoning-arrest-made-after-leicestershire-10388797

Metro (North Edition): "PARA TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT GAMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

A record number of Paralympic Sport medals will be up for grabs at next Summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
There are set to be 63 medals of each colour handed out.

The Guardian: "THE MATHEMATICS OF STARVATION - HOW ISRAEL CAUSED A FAMINE IN GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Graham-Harrison

The mathematics of famine are simple in Gaza.
Palestinians cannot leave.
Israel knows how much food is needed.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/jul/31/the-mathematics-of-starvation-how-israel-caused-a-famine-in-gaza

The Yorkshire Post: "NURSES SET TO VOTE ON STRIKES FOR BETTER PAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Waites

Patients could face wide scale disruption across the NHS after a vote paved the way for nurses to be balloted over Industrial Action.

Morning Star: "WE STAND HERE NOT AS ACCUSED BUT AS ACCUSERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Supporters gathered outside the Westminster Magistrates' Court as Palestine protest organisers pleaded not guilty to charges, highlighting that they are "the accusers, not the accused".

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/we-stand-here-today-accuser-not-accused

Morning Star (Sport): "PAQUETA CLEARED OF SPOT-FIXING CHARGES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

West Ham confirm Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of misconduct charges related to breaches of FA betting rules.
The Brazilian was charged by The FA.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/west-hams-paqueta-cleared-spot-fixing

The Bolton News: "EARLY BUS BAN LIFTED FOR FREE PASS HOLDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari

Pensioners will be able to use their free Bus Pass whenever they like as changes come into force.
This will affect passengers of Bolton's Bee Network, amongst other Public Transport providers in Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25338200.free-bus-pass-60s-update-following-petition

The Times: "1 IN 8 OF ALL PRISONERS WERE BORN OVERSEAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

The number of foreigners in prisons for serious violent, sexual, and theft offences has surged over the past year.

The Times (Sport): "ENGLAND'S FEARS FOR WOAKES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Ammon

Chris Woakes' participation in cricket for the rest of the series-deciding final Test against India is in serious doubt.

Metro (South Edition): "'POISONED' AT THE SUMMER CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley / Barney Davis

A pensioner has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at a Summer Camp after eight were taken to a local Medical Facility.
A 76-year-old man was arrested at a pub nearby on suspicion of poisoning children at the Summer Camp in Stathern, Leicestershire.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/31/eight-children-rushed-hospital-summer-camp-poisoning-man-76-arrested-23799455

The Scotsman: "ANGER AS HUGE WINDFARM GETS THE GO-AHEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

An offshore wind farm which developers say could be the world's biggest has been approved by the Scottish Government.
Scottish ministers had been urged to reject plans for Berwick Bank - an offshore wind farm that conservationists have predicted would kill tens of thousands of seabirds.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/one-of-worlds-biggest-wind-farms-with-307-turbines-approved-near-edinburgh-by-snp-ministers-5250851

Daily Express: "RECORD NUMBER OF FOREIGN SEX OFFENDERS IN BRITISH PRISONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Record numbers of foreign thieves, thugs and Sex Offenders are languishing in United Kingdom prisons.
It costs £360million a year to keep a total of 6,673 convicted overseas nationals behind bars.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2089608

Daily Express (Sport): "PAQUETA CLEARED"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Alan Smith / Simon Mullock

Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of betting breaches by The Football Association following a two-year investigation into allegations he deliberately received yellow cards in four fixtures.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/sport/football/2089502

Scottish Daily Mail: "ANGER AS SNP BACKS BIGGEST WIND FARM ON PLANET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

The ‘largest’ offshore Wind Farm in the world could be built in the north of Britain after The SNP Government granted planning permission.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14960335

Daily Star: "ROO ARE YOU?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Furious Wayne Rooney fans slammed Tom Brady – the best US quarterback of all time – after he questioned Match Of The Day pundit Roo’s “work ethic” as Birmingham manager.

Daily Star (Sport): "STRIKERS"

Daily Mail: "PROOF STARMER'S SMASH THE GANGS CAMPAIGN'S A JOKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rory Tingle / Harriet Line

Keir Starmer's pledge to 'smash the gangs' was in tatters on Thursday night after a new record was set for Channel crossings.
More than 25,000 migrants have now arrived in the United Kingdom in small boats this year, the earliest the milestone has been hit.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14960425

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