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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (WEDNESDAY'S PAPERS): WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

14/4/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 15 April 2026.

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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.

Financial Times: "WALL ST BANK EARNINGS SHATTER RECORDS AS TRADERS THRIVE ON IRAN WAR VOLATILITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joshua Franklin / Akila Quinio

The biggest banks of Wall Street have smashed records with first quarter earnings that monestised the market volatility sparked by the Iran War.
JPMorgan Chase reported the highest ever revenue from their trading business and Net Income second only to 2024.

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "FEARS RAISED THAT FATAL FIRE WAS DELIBERATELY SET OUTSIDE HOUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Seán McCárthaigh

An Inquest has heard family concerns that a fire which killed Sheree Murray in New Ross, County Wexford, may have been deliberately started outside her home.
The blaze broke out on Sunday 04 August 2024; she died from burn injuries two months later in Dublin.
A forensic expert said the fire originated inside the property, though the exact cause remains unestablished.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.IE/irish-news/courts/family-concerned-fire-that-killed-mother-of-five-may-have-been-started-deliberately-outside-the-property-inquest-hears/a268321329.html

Daily Star: "YES YES YES MINISTER!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Randall

Samantha Niblett, an MP for The Labour Party in South Derbyshire, is to lead a debate in the House Of Commons on Sex Education.
The self-confessed porn fan is planning on bringing "love toys" to Westminster.
That should create a buzz among Members.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'HE'D MAKE YOU SMILE EVEN ON DARKEST OF DAYS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Tributes have been paid to a father-of-four who died following a crash in Blackburn.
The incident - which involved two vehicles - happened at 00:25 during Thursday 02 April 2026 on Livesey Branch Road.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26019263.family-pay-tributes-caring-soul-died-crash

Edinburgh Evening News: "BED CUTS BACKLASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Fergusson

Several hundred residents in Midlothian have signed a petition urging the council to halt plans to move patients at an "exceptional" Palliative Care ward at Midlothian Community Hospital.

Daily Express: "'WAKE UP' PM AND HONOUR HEROES HURT IN LINE OF DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Toms

A former Police Officer stabbed on duty in 1988 has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to "wake up" and introduce a medal for emergency workers injured in the line of duty.
Stan Spry, who was left with lifelong injuries and PTSD after the attack in Minehead, backs Daily Express campaign to honour forgotten heroes who lost careers and pensions but received no recognition

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/uk/2193548

Glasgow Times: "COUNCIL CUT CAUSES PAIN FOR BEREAVED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Moore

Ian Falconer from Clydebank has slammed a decision, made by Dunbartonshire Council, to close the Memorial Hall in the town during the weekend.
He has written to Dunbartonshire Council imposing them to rethink their plans which would deny him access to the Hall Of Remembrance from 01 May 2026.

Metro (South Edition): "CHEERS, TIMMY!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Danni Scott

Royal Ballet and Opera chief Sir Alex Beard has thanked Timothée Chalamet for boosting UK ticket sales after the actor dismissed ballet and opera as a "dying art" that "nobody cares" about.
A cheeky Social Media response went viral with 2.5 million engagements and 500,000 shares, sparking an immediate surge in interest, especially among 20-30-year-olds.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/04/14/timothee-chalamet-thanked-boosting-ballet-opera-ticket-sales-uk-27973723

The Times: "REEVES DASHES HOPES OF BOOST TO DEFENCE FUNDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Larisa Brown

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has proposed increasing defence spending by less than £10 billion over the next four years, despite stark warnings that Britain's National Security and safety are in peril.

The West Australian (Australia): "ASSUME THE BRACE POSITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cheyanne Enciso

Australia has been warned to prepare for a big income shock off the back of the nation's reliance on diesel as consumer confidence crashes under the weight of out-of-control inflation, rising Interest Rates and fuel shortages.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/australians-set-for-massive-economic-shock-as-consumer-confidence-plummets-to-covid-era-low--c-22138103

The Yorkshire Post: "'NAVY WILL PATROL IRAN STRAIT AFTER WAR ENDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The Royal Navy are ready to patrol Strait Of Hormuz once the Iran/United States war ends, Defence Minister Luke Pollard has said.
The claim comes as ex-NATO chief Lord George Robertson slammed the United Kingdom military's unreadiness due to underfunding and complacency.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/royal-navy-ready-to-protect-strait-of-hormuz-minister-says-6574786

Morning Star: "BACK WELFARE NOT WARFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Socialists cannot back warfare over welfare, MPs and campaigners warned after former NATO boss George Robertson demanded the government axe social spending to finance their arms drive.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/guns-butter

The Bolton News: "TRIBUTE PLAQUES ARE STOLEN FROM CREMATORIUM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Callous thieves stole more than 100 tribute plaques over the weekend in the latest spate of thefts targeting Bolton's crematorium.
The thefts have brought the total of plaques stolen from the Memorial Gardens at Overdale Crematorium in Heaton to more than 900.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26019156.thieves-target-overdale-crematorium-stealing-memorial-plaques

The Times Scotland: "REEVES DASHES HOPES OF BOOST TO DEFENCE FUNDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Larisa Brown

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has proposed increasing defence spending by less than £10 billion over the next four years, despite stark warnings that Britain's National Security and safety are in peril.

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "136-BED COURTOWN HOTEL GETS GREEN LIGHT DESPITE OBJECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

A 136-bed hotel in Courtown, County Wexford, has been given the Green Light by An Coimisiún Pleanála despite numerous local objections and a planning inspector's recommendation that permission be refused.
The development by Bayview Limited includes a gym, spa, bar, restaurant and extensive parking.

Scottish Daily Mail: "BATTLE FOR HOLYROOD EXPLODES OVER RACE HATE CLAIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

A fiery TV debate for the Scottish Holyrood election turned explosive when Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar accused Reform UK's Malcolm Offord of backing a candidate who wants to deport his children.
Anas Sarwar condemned the remarks as racist, while Malcolm Offord hit back, denying the claims and alleging Anas Sarwar had privately sought a pact to oust the SNP.

State Times (India): "CM CALLS FOR STRONG BANKING PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE J&K'S GROWTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for stronger partnerships with the banking sector to accelerate economic growth in the Union Territory.
Addressing the Axis Bank Senior Management Confluence in Srinagar, he urged greater support for startups, MSMEs, youth entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and tourism development.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/cm-calls-for-stronger-banking-partnerships-to-drive-jks-growth

The Scotsman: "'ABERDEEN SHOULD BE BOOMING' SAYS TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Wilson

Donald Trump said "Aberdeen should be booming" as he branded ministers "absolutely crazy" for not boosting oil and gas extraction in the North Sea amid conflict in the Middle East.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/aberdeen-should-be-booming-says-trump-as-he-pushes-for-more-north-sea-oil-6575258

Financial Times (USA Edition): "WALL ST BANK EARNINGS SHATTER RECORDS AS TRADERS THRIVE ON IRAN WAR VOLATILITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joshua Franklin / Akila Quinio

The biggest banks of Wall Street have smashed records with first quarter earnings that monestised the market volatility sparked by the Iran War.
JPMorgan Chase reported the highest ever revenue from their trading business and Net Income second only to 2024.

Daily Mirror: "NO EXIT PLAN NO IDEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has criticised United States President Donald Trump's Iran war as a "folly" lacking any clear exit plan, saying it has driven up United Kingdom's gas prices and is hitting British families.
She expressed frustration at the United States action, backed United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's decision to keep Britain out of the conflict, and called for de-escalation to protect household bills.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/reeves-trump-iran-war-prices-37008831

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "RESTAURANT FORCED TO CLOSE AMID HYGIENE CONCERNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

Wexford County Council has refused planning permission for a new oriental takeaway at The Shannon, Enniscorthy, after local residents raised serious concerns over road safety and increased traffic.
The decision follows objections highlighting potential hazards at the proposed site.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.IE/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/planning-for-oriental-takeaway-in-wexford-refused-after-residents-raise-concerns-about-road-safety/a468723936.html

The Daily Telegraph: "LABOUR SET TO LOSE CONTROL IN WALES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

The Labour Party are on course to lose control in Wales for the first time since devolution, an exclusive poll for The Daily Telegraph reveals.
Plaid Cymru is set to emerge as the largest party in Wales, with The Labour Party pushed into third place behind Reform UK.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/04/14/labour-set-to-lose-control-of-wales-for-first-time-poll

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 07 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

6/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 07 January 2026.

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.

Daily Express: "BRITAIN TO BE HIT BY MAJOR SNOW STORM BLAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

The big freeze is set to take a stormy turn with blizzards bringing chaos across the United Kingdom.
Met Office forecasters warned of a rare "multi-hazard" event lashing the nation.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/weather/2154363

Glasgow Times: "20MPH ZONES COULD SAVE LIVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

A default 20MPH Speed Limit will be introduced in Glasgow as the council looks to eliminate road deaths.
The rollout of the zones on around 3700 streets will begin in early 2026 and is expected to be finished by Autumn this year.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25526542.glasgow-city-councils-roll-new-20mph-zones-2026

Daily Star: "KALEB'S TRUE GRIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper is still driving his tractor... clearing snow from the roads as Britain is blasted by the big freeze.
What an ice bloke!

Wexford People (Ireland): "REFUGEES SET TO BE RELOCATED AFTER OLD HOTEL SOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

Refugees from Ukraine accommodated within the old Hotel Rosslare building in Rosslare Harbour are facing a major upheaval after it emerged the hotel has been sold and they are to be relocated elsewhere with the Department Of Justice not renewing the contract.

The Scotsman: "FRESH CALLS FOR MILITARY AID AS MAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Dalton

Hundreds of schools will be closed for a third day amid "one of the biggest snow events of the last 20 years" as one Local Authority declared a Major Incident and fresh calls were made for military assistance to support communities worst affected by the deep wintry conditions.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/major-incident-declared-with-communities-warned-they-could-be-cut-off-as-heavy-snow-continues-5465298

Lancashire Telegraph: "ON-STREET CHARGING TAKES STEP FORWARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Blackburn With Darwen Council plans to spend a £160,000 grant to provide 160 households with cross-pavement charging for Electric Vehicles.
Blackburn With Darwen Council will pay for the full cost of installing the cabling required to allow residents to power the eco-friendly cars outside their terraced homes.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25743067.blackburn-darwen-home-ev-charging-moves-step-closer

The Times: "UK AGREES TO BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Tom Ball

Britain and France have committed to deploying troops in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal after President Trump agreed to defend Kyiv in the event of a future attack by Russia.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/uk-france-peace-deal-starmer-macron-k3k35wcgh

Metro (South Edition): "GROKY HORROR SHOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Two Cabinet Ministers have become victims of DeepFake sexualised images (showing them in a bikini) created by Grok, an Artificial Intelligence tool created by XAI on Elon Musk's Social Media platform X.
The two Cabinet Ministers are not being named by Metro.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2026/01/06/two-cabinet-ministers-stripped-a-bikini-grok-ai-26105597

Daily Mail: "POLICE BLUNDER TO DEFY BELIEF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Tozer / Lettice Bromovsky

Bungling police told the parents of a teenager he had died in a car crasd days before Christmas - when he was actually alive in a local Medical Facility.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15435675

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "BOY SAVAGED BY XL BULLY TO SUE OWNERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Molloy

Alejandro Mizsan who suffered life-changing injuries in an attack by an XL Bully dog has issued High Court proceedings against the owners and Tuath Housing.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/young-boy-attacked-by-xl-bully-sues-dogs-owners-and-housing-body-over-incident/a2116637299.html

Daily Mirror: "DRIVE TO SAFETY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson

Motorists will face tougher rules on drink-driving, eye tests and seatbelts in Britain's biggest shake-up to road safety in decades.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is to unveil radical plans.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/major-driving-changes-could-ban-36504480

The Yorkshire Post: "PM DEFIES TRUMP OVER GREENLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Sir Keir Starmer (Prime Minister - United Kingdom) and his counterparts in Europe have said they will "not stop defending" Greenland's territorial integrity in the face of continued threats from from Donald Trump (President - United States) to annex it.

Scottish Daily Mail: "DEEP FREEZE TO GET WORSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Elliot

The Scottish First Minister Of Scotland John Swinney has been urged to call in the Armed Forces to help snowbound people after deep-freeze weather warnings were extended across Britain for a sixth day.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15436535

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "FLOODING AT AHARE RIVER MUST BE PROPERLY ADDRESSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

Following calls to find a solution to stop a road in Castletown near Gorey, County Wexford from flooding, a councillor from Wexford believes the solution is "simple".

The Times Scotland: "UK AGREES TO BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Tom Ball

Britain and France have committed to deploying troops in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal after President Trump agreed to defend Kyiv in the
event of a future attack by Russia.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/uk-france-peace-deal-starmer-macron-k3k35wcgh

Wirral Globe: "BLAZE CAUSED BY FIREWORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

The cause of a fire that broke out at a Wirral bistro on New Year’s day has been confirmed.
A fire broke out at Jay's Bistro on Chester Road in Bebington, which damaged the premises.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25741534.fire-service-confirm-cause-fire-jays-bistro

The Daily Telegraph: "DRINK-DRIVE CHANGES TO KILL OFF RURAL PUBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Szu Ping Chan / Tom Haynes

Pubs face a new assault under Labour’s plans to cut the drink-driving limit.
Ministers are considering toughening the rules in England and Wales, and could align them with Scotland where one drink can put a driver over the limit.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/06/pubs-under-threat-from-labours-drink-driving-plans

Edinburgh Evening News: "EPIC CYCLE TO HONOUR VET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Julie Douglas

An East Lothian vet is preparing for an epic charity challenge in honour of a much-loved colleague who is receiving palliative care.
Chris Monk, Clinical Director at Dunedin Vets in East Lothian, is undertaking the Strathpuffer 2026 Mountain Bike race.

Morning Star: "ONE YEAR ON AND BIN STRIKERS STAND FIRM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Bin workers from Birmingham remained defiant as they marked a year of strikes.
The Labour Party's failure to settle this has cost the taxpayer £18 million.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/birminghams-bin-workers-mark-one-year-strikes

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "MOTORIST WHO INJURED NURSE ESCAPES JAIL TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

A nurse from Ireland had to retire from work after her kneecap and ankle was fractured in a collision described as 'significant'.

The National: "DEEP CONCERNS AS US MILITARY PLANES ARRIVE AT UK BASES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

The arrival of a fleet of United States military planes at several United Kingdom bases since the attack on Venezuela has been branded "deeply concerning".

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25744393.concerns-fleet-us-military-planes-arriving-uk-bases

The Guardian: "UK AND FRANCE SEAL 'COALITION' DEAL TO SEND TROOPS TO POSTWAR UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Walker

Britain and France have declared they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine in the aftermath of a peace deal, a major new commitment that has been under discussion for months, although one which Russia is likely to block forcefully.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/06/uk-france-ready-to-deploy-troops-to-ukraine-after-ceasefire

The Bolton News: "CLOSE UP VIEW OF US STRIKES ON VENEZUELA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Paul Heslop - a former Councillor from Kearsley in Bolton - found himself just a mile from the Venezuelan border just as the world was stunned by America's military strikes.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25740298.former-bolton-councillor-just-hour-venezuela

Daily Record: "DAD BLAMED HEADERS FOR HIS DEMENTIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Armstrong

Scotland football legend Gordon McQueen blamed heading balls for his dementia, his daughter Hayley McQueen has revealed.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/gordon-mcqueen-attributed-dementia-heading-36506205

The Independent: "BRITAIN SIGNS DEAL TO DEPLOY TROOPS INSIDE UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Bel Trew

Britain and France have signed an agreement committing to boots on the ground in Ukraine should any ceasefire with Russia come into place.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ukraine-uk-france-troops-coalition-willing-b2895647.html

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

23/12/2025

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

Daily Express: "FIGHT GOES ON TO COMPLETELY SCRAP FARM RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Christian Calgie

Farmers and MPs have warned the "fight is not finished" following Keir Starmer's climbdown on The Labour Party's "cruel and immoral" Inheritance Tax raid.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2149717

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "WOMAN IS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF MONEY LAUNDERING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalfe

Klaudia Kunce from MacMurrough Close in New Ross has pleaded Not Guilty in response to a Money Laundering charge.
She suspiciously had €19,000 (£16,000) in her Bank Account.

Daily Star: "LOATHE ACTUALLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Actually legend Richard Curtis and wife Emma Freud loathe the idea of a 30-pitch campsite in their swanky village.
The rom-com king has been embroiled in his own drama over plans to build 30 pitches in celeb-crammed Walberswick.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/love-actually-legend-richard-curtis-36446987

Fife Free Press: "MOVIE MAGIC BACK ON HIGH STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A little piece of Kirkcaldy's cinematic history has returned to the High Street.
The front of the old ABC Cinema, which has sat empty for over 20 years, has been given a makeover which will spark memories of visits there for generations of folk across the Lang Toun.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/recreating-kirkcaldy-abc-cinemas-history-sparks-memories-and-raises-smiles-5452570

Financial Times: "LABOUR CLIMBDOWN SHRINKS SHARE OF FARMERS FACING INHERITANCE TAX TO 15%"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mari Novik / Jim Pickard

Fewer farmers will start paying Inheritance Tax from April after Ministers were forced into a £130 million climbdown by a fierce backlash against the policy from rural communities and some MPs from The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/cb5dbf7e-aee7-4a53-99fe-73d21c5dc8a8

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "PLANNING SOUGHT FOR NEW ECO HOLIDAY PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The park on Seafield Estate will have 99 Mobile Home bays on a 6.6 hectare site if it gets the Green Light.

The National: "'BALMORAL ROYAL FAMILY SUMMER CAMP' EPSTEIN FILES EMAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

An email from "The Invisible Man" sent to Ghislaine Maxwell referencing a Summer Camp at Balmoral Castle has been released in the latest tranche of Epstein files.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25720325.epstein-files-unearth-royal-family-summer-camp-balmoral

The West Australian (Australia): "SWEAT THE HALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tahnee Graham

Perth in Australia is set for the warmest Christmas morning in more than 110 years.
Overnight minimum temperatures expected to stay above 26°C and daytime highs tipped to soar to dangerous levels.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/weather/perth-christmas-weather-city-set-for-a-scorcher-with-its-warmest-christmas-morning-in-110-years-c-21081820

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US ECONOMY DEFIES EXPECTATIONS WITH STRONG PERFORMANCE IN THIRD QUARTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Katie Duguid

The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 4.3 per cent in the Third Quarter, accordting to official data.
That has far surpassed economists' expectations as was well ahead of previous quarters.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/fea44f00-6e54-4bd0-b722-6b029ad4411c

Daily Mail: "STARMER'S HUMILIATING U-TURN ON FARM TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will water down the family farm tax in yet another humiliating capitulation to his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15410473

Lancashire Telegraph: "TRAIL HUNT BAN 'OUTRAGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

The Holcolmbe Hunt has spoken out about a potential 'outrage' as the Government looks to ban Trail Hunting as part of a new Animal Welfare strategy.
Trail Hunting mimics a traditional hunt, with dogs following a pre-laid, animal-based scent such as fox urine, while a group of hunters follows the pack on horseback.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25716266.trail-hunting-ban-holcombe-hunt-club-speaks

The Times: "FARMERS WIN TAX CLIMBDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Alice Wright

Keir Starmer has abandoned controversial plans to impose death duties on family farms worth more than £1 million after a revolt by Labour MPs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-farmers-inheritance-tax-t708wlc0v

Morning Star: "ANOTHER DARK DAY FOR JUSTICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Greta Thunberg was arrested in London at a demonstration in support of hunger-striking prisoners in what campaigners called "another dark day for Keir Starmer's genocide-supporting Government".
The Climate Activist from Sweden was taken by Metropolitan Police in front of the offices of an Insurance Company.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/education-union-leaders-call-immediate-release-hunger-striking-prisoners

The Yorkshire Post: "CLIMBDOWN OVER 'FAMILY FARM TAX'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

The United Kingdom Government in Westminster will raise the Inheritance Tax relief for farmers to £2.5 million per farmer, after more than a year of bitter rancour and furious protest.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/country-and-farming/son-of-farmer-who-took-own-life-says-tax-climbdown-is-best-christmas-present-5454490

The Daily Telegraph: "'FIND ME INAPPROPRIATE FRIENDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Parker / India McTaggart

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked the convicted Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to find him some "inappropriate friends", the latest release of The Epstein Files has revealed.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/23/epstein-files-balmoral-maxwell-inappropriate-friends

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "REENACTED BUDGET LOOMS AS REVIEW SET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexis Romero / Helen Flores

A week-long reenactment of the 2025 national budget won’t affect government operations, Ralph Recto of Malacañang Palace says.

FULL STORY: PhilStar.com/headlines/2025/12/24/2496498

Daily Record: "£3.5BILLION XMAS SHOPPING BONANZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Britain's shoppers have given hard-pressed retailers a £3.5 billion Christmas boost, Daily Record reveals.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/christmas-shoppers-splash-261m-weekend-36434971

Wirral Globe: "PARADE CARNAGE HERO GETS PM PRAISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

Prime Minister has hailed the former Wirral soldier who stopped the Liverpool parade crash driver’s car as a "hero".
Dan Barr, from Birkenhead, stopped Paul Doyle from continuing to drive through the crowds on Water Street in the City Centre of Liverpool.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25704076.prime-minister-hails-wirral-hero-stopped-liverpool-parade-driver

The Guardian: "ANDREW FACES NEW PRESSURE AFTER EPSTEIN FILES REVEAL 'GIRLS' EMAILS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Quinn / Jamie Grierson

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffery Epstein's fixer, to arrange mettings with "inappropriate friends".

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/23/latest-epstein-files-andrew-asking-ghislaine-maxwell-inappropriate-friends

The Bolton News: "TRIBUTES TO CRASH VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

The family of Vicki Attenborough, who died following a Road Traffic Accident in Smithills, have paid a beautiful tribute to her.
Vicki suffered fatal injuries after a driver collided with her as she walked down the road in Smithills.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25721494.family-pays-tribute-vicki-attenborough-fatal-bolton-crash

Daily Mirror: "FIND ME SOME 'FRIENDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Pressure grew on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as emails emerged from "A" of Balmoral Castle asking Ghislaine Maxwell to find "inappropriate friends".

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/epstein-files-what-know-inappropriate-36447784

Wexford People (Ireland): "TODDLER ALFIE'S CHRISTMAS JOY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

A Christmas miracle has been hailed after 2-year-old Alfie Hearne, from Wexford, in heart failure defies the odds after receiving specalist care in Newcastle.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/christmas-miracle-as-wexford-toddler-in-heart-failure-defies-the-odds-its-the-best-present-we-could-have-asked-for/a1125214804.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER'S HUMILIATING U-TURN ON FARM TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will water down the family farm tax in yet another humiliating capitulation to his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15410473

State Times (India): "JOINT SECURITY EXERCISE HELD IN SRINAGAR TO BOLSTER SECURITY GRID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Security forces in Srinagar carried out anti-sabotage operations around vital installations in India with the aim to strengthen security measures and counter any potential threats.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/joint-security-exercise-held-in-srinagar-to-bolster-security-grid-counter-potential-threats

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "TWO MEN ARRESTED OVER €4M COCAINE SEIZURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robin Schiller

A former Sinn Féin representative charged over €4 million (£3.6 million approximately) in cocaine seizure at stables in Kildare allegedly tried to run from Gardai and hide in a barn.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/former-sinn-fein-representative-arrested-over-4m-cocaine-seizure-tried-to-run-from-gardai-and-hid-in-barn-court-told/a2145497742.html

The Independent: "FARMERS CHEER AS STARMER U-TURNS ON TRACTOR TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Ross / David Maddox

Farmers across the country are celebrating after Sir Keir Starmer caved in following months of pressure from farmers and watered down his Inheritance Tax plans.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/inheritance-tax-farmers-labour-starmer-b2889532.html

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "ISRAELI MINISTER'S PLEDGE TO NEVER LEAVE GAGA 'DANGEROUS ESCALATION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP / AP

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed that Israel would remain in Gaza and pledged to establish outposts there, but his office swiftly downplayed the remarks.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2627226

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

16/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 17 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.

Daily Record: "DADDY! I'M HERE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind

A dying dad has been reunited with his little girl after a Visa wrangle threatened to prevent a "last Christmas" together.

Financial Times: "LABOUR HAILS SWEEPING WORKERS' RIGHTS SHIFT AS FLAGSHIP BILL CLEARS FINAL HURDLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / Delphine Strauss

Legislation paving the way for the biggest overhaul of Workers' Rights in a generation is set to become law within days after clearing its final hurdle in House Of Lords.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/60f5cdde-7b60-4d88-9033-32812ead2da0

Wexford People (Ireland): "WEXFORD 'ABANDONED' IN LATEST RAIL STRATEGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

Wexford County Council (WCC) has outlined their vision for the next three years as they prepare to spend over €700m on projects ranging from motorways and flood schemes to new Community Centres and libraries.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/wexford-county-council-to-spend-700m-on-193-projects-between-2026-28-with-almost-400m-for-housing/a602191439.html

The Times: "RETURN OF UK STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH EUROPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Bruno Waterfield

British students will be able to study abroad at European Universities under a high-profile European Union scheme for the first time since Brexit.
British Government Ministers will announce the United Kingdom is rejoining the Erasmus Exchange Programme from 2027.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-rejoining-erasmus-european-universities-year-abroad-brexit-j07k7wc92

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA ANNOUNCES £45 TICKETS FOR THE LUCKY FEW"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton / Martyn Ziegler

FIFA have responded to the backlash over extortionate World Cup ticket prices by releasing new "supporter entry tier" tickets costing just £45 for every game in the tournament.
Gianni Infantino, faced huge criticism.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/world-cup/article/fifa-world-cup-tickets-dynamic-pricing-england-scotland-vnd32hm2k

The Bolton News: "FIRST CLASS YOUNGSTERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari

When it comes to mastering the 3Rs, Bolton's youngsters are first class.
Pupils in Greater Manchester performed above the national average in their Key Stage 2 SATs tests held in the Summer.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25698565.bolton-primary-school-league-tables-published-2025

Daily Express: "RECOGNISE THE BRAVE HEROES INJURED IN LINE OF DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Ashmore

Former Police Constable Pam White, hit by the IRA Harrods bomb that killed three colleagues 42 years ago today, wants ministers to at last honour injured 999 heroes.
Three civilians also died as the blast ripped through crowds.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "BOSSES WANTED ME TO LEAVE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker

Bruno Fernandes says he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford last Summer.

Glasgow Times: "DAD RACED FROM COPS AFTER SEX TOY INCIDENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A married dad raced off from police officers after he was caught using a sex toy in the back of his car.
Mehboob Mohammed was initially spotted by witnesses in Glasgow's Castlemilk on 23 August 2023.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25701675.east-kilbride-man-caught-using-sex-toy-car-glasgow

Metro (South Edition): "CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR AN NHS ANGEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Winter

Sarah Alcock - a nurse who has dedicated her life to save prematurely born babies - will spend another Christmas Day away from her family to help those most in need.
Sarah Alcock's sacrifice bears a significant poignancy - as it's her first Christmas as a mother.

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "LAST MINUTE REPRIEVE FOR MEALS ON WHEELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

A Meals On Wheels service in Wexford has been saved from closure after HSE confirmed the service would receive funding for 2026.
In October 2025, Gorey Courtown Meals On Wheels service was left with no choice but to cease operations following funding cuts from the HSE.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/gorey-news/the-best-christmas-present-for-our-community-how-a-vital-meals-on-wheels-service-in-wexford-was-saved-from-closure/a1308342714.html

Morning Star: "STREETING TURNS NASTY IN BID TO INTIMIDATE DOCS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Government Ministers have declared "open season" on Doctors within an NHS Trust, threatening medics with intimidatory "Welfare Checks" ahead of their five-day strike.
The government is behind a campaign of harassment against resident doctor members of the British Medical Association (BMA) by Hospital Trusts in London, NHS campaigners believe.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-has-given-green-light-harass-striking-doctors-campaigners-warn

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "BURN SUFFERS INJURY BLOW AHEAD OF CUP GAME"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Newcastle United's manager Eddie Howe has revealed Dan Burn is set to be sidelined for the next "four to six weeks".
Sunday's Wear-Tyne Derby defeat was soured further for Howe when Burn was taken to a local Medical Facility.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/burn-suffers-injury-blow-ahead-league-cup-clash

Edinburgh Evening News: "PORTY PARKING PLAN DROPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Plans for a controlled Parking Zone in Portobello have been thrown out by councillors after more than 2,000 residents objected to the move.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-parking-plan-for-portobello-controlled-parking-zone-is-thrown-out-5444540

The Daily Telegraph: "FREE TV LICENCES FOR BENEFIT CLAIMANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin

Benefit claimants could receive free Television Licences under sweeping BBC reforms being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/16/adverts-could-be-shown-on-bbc

The National: "MPS LAUGH AS MEETING WITH HUNGER STRIKE FAMILIES IS REJECTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison

MPs laughed as a minister rejected a request to meet with the families of imprisoned Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers.
Jeremy Corbyn MP said there were "deep concerns" about the wellbeing of the prisoners.

FULL REPORT: http://TheNational.Scot/news/25701679.mps-laugh-minister-rejects-call-meet-hunger-strikers

The Guardian: "UK TO REJOIN EU ERASMUS PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the European Union's Student Exchange Programme – is expected to be announced as part of the United Kingdom Government's drive towards closer relations with Brussels.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/dec/16/uk-to-rejoin-eu-erasmus-student-exchange-programme

Wirral Globe: "HOYLAKE BEACH COMPROMISE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

An agreement has been reached to remove "some vegetation" from Hoylake Beach.
The amount of vegetation that can be removed is at a level that is sufficient for the safe, ongoing operation of the RNLI lifeboats but which will not cause significant damage to the environmentally protected area, Wirral Council has said.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25686239.agreement-reached-remove-vegetation-hoylake-beach

Daily Star: "THE WORLD CUT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Footie fans were celebrating after FIFA slashed ticket prices for next year’s World Cup Finals.
A thrilling victory for common sense!

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-ticket-prices-england-36410841

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "BRU HOO"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker / Luke Thrower / Amie Wilson

Bruno Fernandes insists he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford in the Summer.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-transfer-36409142

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "HUNDREDS OF FARMERS ATTEND RALLY AHEAD OF EUROPEAN PROTEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

Hundreds gathered in Enniscorthy Market to show support and solidarity with the farmers delegation travelling to Brussels for a Europe-wide protest.

The Times Scotland: "RETURN OF UK STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH EUROPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Bruno Waterfield

British students will be able to study abroad at European Universities under a high-profile European Union scheme for the first time since Brexit.
British Government Ministers will announce the United Kingdom is rejoining the Erasmus Exchange Programme from 2027.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-rejoining-erasmus-european-universities-year-abroad-brexit-j07k7wc92

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA ANNOUNCES £45 TICKETS FOR THE LUCKY FEW"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton / Martyn Ziegler

FIFA have responded to the backlash over extortionate World Cup ticket prices by releasing new "supporter entry tier" tickets costing just £45 for every game in the tournament.
Gianni Infantino, faced huge criticism.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/world-cup/article/fifa-world-cup-tickets-dynamic-pricing-england-scotland-vnd32hm2k

Lancashire Telegraph: "'WE WILL TAKE ACTION AGAINST SHOPLIFTERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Police have issued a warning to shoplifters ahead of the busy festive shopping period as they step up their campaign to tackle theft.
As part of Operation Vulture, officers will be carrying out high visibility patrols in busy Town Centres.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25701350.police-issue-warning-shoplifters-ahead-christmas

Daily Mirror: "BBC COMES OUT FIGHTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

The BBC are fighting back against Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit.
Lawyers are said to be mulling an aggressive defence to the United States President's claim over footage of his speech before the Capitol Riot.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BRUNO NO, NO!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker

Bruno Fernandes says that he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford in the Summer.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-united-bruno-fernandes-transfer-36411540

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US JOBLESS RATE HITS FOUR-YEAR HIGH IN FRESH SIGN OF LABOUR MARKET WEAKNESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Kate Duguid

The United States unemployment rate rose to 4.6 per cent in November, the highest level in more than four years, in a further sign of Labour Party market fragility.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/17a1674d-0e6b-4e9b-9c0d-82de5887be15

The I Paper: "SILICOSIS SCANDAL BAN KILLER KITCHEN DUST TO SAVE LIVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Duggan

The first cases in The United Kingdom of a deadly Lung Disease in tradespeople working with a stone popular in kitchen worktops were revealed by The I Paper in February 2024.
A new campaign calls for a clampdown on toxic Silica Dust - blamed for causing incurable Lung Disease - as death toll and weight of medical evidence grows.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/silicosis-mps-officials-unions-ban-kitchen-stone-3629809

Scottish Daily Mail: "FREE BBC IF YOU LIVE ON BENEFITS ST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant Tucker / Gemma Parry

Middle-class families face paying more to watch the BBC to help fund free licences for benefit claimants in plans unveiled yesterday.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15379999

Scottish Daily Mail (Sport/Back Page): "NANCY: I DON'T HAVE TO PROVE ANYTHING!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Callum Crowe

Celtic FC boss Wilfried Nancy claims he has 'nothing to prove' despite overseeing the worst start of any manager in the Football Club's history.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15389649

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "'I FIGHT EVERY DAY JUST TO SURVIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin Reynolds

"I wish I had never let him back into our lives" – Aisha Al Katib tells how her daughter Malika Al Katib died trying to save her from Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi.
Aisha Al Katib told a court in Ireland of her daughter Malika Al Katib's final moments at the hands of Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/i-wish-i-had-never-let-him-back-into-our-lives-mother-tells-how-daughter-8-died-trying-to-save-her-from-father/a982054889.html

Daily Mail: "FREE BBC IF YOU LIVE ON BENEFITS ST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant Tucker / Gemma Parry

Middle-class families face paying more to watch the BBC to help fund free licences for benefit claimants in plans unveiled yesterday.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15379999

The Scotsman: "£120M FROM UK GOVERNMENT TO SAVE CHEMICAL PLANT JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Britain's biggest Chemical Plant has been saved from closure after the owner secured a £120 million support package to protect 500 jobs at Grangemouth.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/first-new-grangemouth-project-receives-uk-government-funding-after-refinery-closure-5438114

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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 19 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

18/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 19 November 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): "GOOGLE BOSS: A.I. CAN'T BE TRUSTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jen Mills

The top boss of Google has warned even his own company's AI models are prone to 'errors', and we should not 'blindly trust' it.
Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive of parent company Alphabet, said in a BBC interview that it was important to have a variety of information sources, and double check before relying on chatbots.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/18/google-boss-says-dont-blindly-trust-ai-search-said-tested-24739797

State Times (India): "DON'T VIEW EVERY KASHMIRI MUSLIM WITH SUSPICION: OMAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah advocated stringent punishment for all those involved in the "white collar" terror module and Delhi blast case, but urged that innocent civilians should not be harmed.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/dont-view-every-kashmiri-muslim-with-suspicion-omar

City AM: "DEPARTURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar / Ali Lyon

Fears that the United Kingdom is in the grips of a 'brain drain' escalated after fresh data revealed that three times as many British Nationals left Britain last year.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/brain-drain-latest-brits-quitting-uk-three-times-faster-than-thought

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "LANDMARK CHARLES ST BUILDING IS UP FOR SALE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf

Selling agent says former Post Office offers a unique commercial opportunity for potential buyers.
The New Ross Post Office was relocated in June 2025.

The Daily Telegraph: "BRITAIN NOT READY TO DEFEND INVASION"
CORRESPONDENT: Tom Cotterill

Britain is not ready to defend itself from a attack.
Following a year-long Inquiry, the House Of Commons Defence Committee said The Labour Party are moving at a "glacial" pace.

The Bolton News: "'IT'S LIKE A MOTORWAY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Residents in Farnworth have said new cycle lanes have made their road feel "like a motorway" from drivers using it as a through road.
The Streets For All programme has invested almost £5 million in installing new cycling lanes and pedestrian crossings on Market Street – but residents say it has increased traffic.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25628615.farnworth-motorists-avoiding-cycle-lanes-cause-rat-run

Financial Times: "UK WARNS CHINA AGAINST SPYING AFTER MI5 HIGHLIGHTS DRIVE TO INFLUENCE MPS"
CORRESPONDENT: David Sheppard / Robert Wright

The British Government has warned China that it will never accept attempts to "interfere in our sovereign affairs" after MI5 alerted MPs that Beijing's intelligence services are trying to recruit people who work in Parliament.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/bde58911-dfc2-4cc7-b69e-924ecc3b5da3

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "JOHN (52) DIED AFTER BECOMING ILL DURING IRONMAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

The community of Gorey has been devastated following the sudden death of John Brett, who died following a medical emergency during a triathlon in Turkey.

The Independent: "MI5 ISSUES ALERT TO MPS OVER CHINESE SPIES ON LINKEDIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / David Maddox

Chinese spies have been accused of posing as headhunters on LinkedIn to target MPs as part of a "widespread" operation to access information about the UK government, MI5 has warned.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/china-spies-mi5-mps-peers-espionage-b2867379.html

Wirral Globe: "GANG JAILED FOR 'ELABORATE RUSE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jamie Bowman

Three people have been jailed for more than 23 years after a brutal £40,000 drug heist in Wallasey left one man shot in the leg.
Charles Byers, Emma Edwards, and Andrew Struth worked together to lure a drugs gang from Sheffield to an alleyway with the promise of selling them a large quantity of cocaine.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25617166.three-jailed-23-years-man-shot-leg-wallasey

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "COUNCIL CONFIDENT OF SECURING FUNDS FOR TOWN PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

Fears that ambitious plans to regenerate and revive Enniscorthy will not be ready in time to receive government funding have been dismissed by a member of Wexford County Council.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/wexford-county-council-confident-of-receiving-government-funding-for-enniscorthy-town-centre-regeneration-plan/a818655669.html

Morning Star: "LABOUR ASYLUM PLANS 'WILL TEAR CHILDREN FROM THEIR HOMES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is seeking "to use children as a weapon" in her asylum plans, a Labour Party peer who came to Britain as a child refugee has warned.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-asylum-plans-will-tear-children-their-homes

Wexford People (Ireland): "WOMAN SUFFERED APPALLING ABUSE BY HER UNCLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf

Bernard Ennis of Piercestown, County Wexford has been jailed for three and a half years as Judge James McCourt praises victim's courage.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/courts/my-name-is-lisa-and-i-finally-have-a-voice-wexford-womans-harrowing-testimony-as-uncle-is-jailed-for-sexual-abuse/a1906485506.html

Lancashire Telegraph: "SAFETY BOSSES' BRANCH DEATH NOTICE ISSUED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Blackburn with Darwen Council has been served with an 'improvement notice' by the Health And Safety Executive over the death of mother-of-two Madia Kauser, who was hit by a falling tree branch in one of its parks in August.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25631530.witton-park-branch-death-council-issued-hse-notice

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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: WEDNESDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

4/11/2025

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City AM: "2P OR NOT 2P"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar

Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out hiking taxes on millions of Brits as she said everybody will have to "contribute" to fix the UK economy.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/rachel-reeves-hints-at-sweeping-tax-hikes-for-millions-of-brits

Wexford People (Ireland): "HALLOWEEN HORROR IN TAGHMON AS YOUTHS RUN RIOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

While tensions have been running high in Taghmon in the build-up to Halloween, with one woman stating that errant fireworks nearly set her house ablaze, there were chaotic scenes in the village on Friday night as masked youths vandalised cars and aimed fireworks at passing vehicles and people.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/car-destroyed-and-items-thrown-at-garda-car-as-masked-youths-cause-halloween-havoc-in-wexford-village/a1499307181.html

The Daily Telegraph: "HEADS 'SHOULD ROLL OVER BBC BIAS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Daniel Martin / Henry Bodkin

The BBC is facing calls to sack their Director-General and other Senior Executives following accusations of "serious and systemic" editorial bias.
The Daily Telegraph has published revelations from a leaked dossier written by a whistleblower and sent to BBC board members that details numerous instances of apparent bias at the broadcaster.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/04/bbc-doctored-trump-video-samir-shah-donald-white-house

The Bolton News: "PLEA TO HELP THERAPY GROUP TO CHRISTMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A Bolton Charity offering free therapy to anyone in need are appealing for public support to keep their doors open this Christmas and beyond.
The Simeon Centre Counselling Service provides help to around 100 people every month an Victoria Hall in the Town Centre of Knowsley.

Daily Star: "REEVES GETS A ROCKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Wet lettuce 2.0 Rachel Reeves gave the first pre-Budget speech for 50 years - hinting at huge tax rises.
The Chancer Of The Exchequer blamed Liz Truss, the pandemic... next it'll be Guy Fawkes.

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "WOMAN WHO FAKED HER OWN DEATH IS JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natasha Reid / Eimear Dodd

A woman who faked her own death in a "deliberate scheme" to avoid a Circuit Criminal Court trial has been jailed for three years.
Amy McAuley had been due to stand trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in January 2023 on theft and attempted deception charges, after she used altered documents to take out a €10,000 loan from KBC Bank.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/woman-who-faked-her-own-death-to-avoid-theft-and-deception-trial-is-jailed-for-three-years/a1947357292.html

Daily Express: "REEVES IS JUST 'BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE FOR CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the country "watched in horror" as Rachel Reeves sought to blame everyone else for her Budget tax raid.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2129728

The Yorkshire Post: "DEVOLUTION CITY LINKS 'COULD PULL IN BILLIONS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

Hundreds of thousands of people in Yorkshire could be better connected to their nearest City Centre – generating billions in revenue for the economy – if regional Mayors take full advantage of new devolved powers, a study has found.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR DUMBS DOWN SCHOOLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Harding

Ministers of The Labour Party were accused of educational vandalism after tearing up the school curriculum.

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "PLANNING PERMISSION FOR ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE IS REFUSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

A planning application for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Enniscorthy, which received a large number of objections by the community, has been refused permission by Wexford County Council.

Lancashire Telegraph: "THUG KICKED AND STAMPED ON PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

A Blackburn thug who smashed the windows to his mother's house and also attacked his girlfriend, brutally beating her to the ground, has been jailed.
James McInerney of Park Lee Road appeared before Preston Crown Court.

Glasgow Times: "MAN SENTENCED FOR CAUSING EVACUATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A man considered making potentially deadly "booby traps" after a series of thefts at his home.
Shazad Khan, 52, sparked a large-scale evacuation of his street in Glasgow's West End after suspicious items were found in his four-bedroom flat.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25596047.cops-evacuated-glasgow-street-royal-mail-intercepted-parcel

Morning Star: "REEVES TOLD TO TAX THE RICH NOT THE POOR AT BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Tax the rich and the banks, The Labour Party movement told Rachel Reeves as the Chancellor prepared the ground for Budget tax rises, possibly in breach of Labour’s manifesto commitments.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/tax-rich-not-workers-unions-tell-reeves

The Independent: "REEVES PUTS BRITAIN ON NOTICE OF BUDGET INCOME TAX RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

Rachel Reeves has put the country on notice that sweeping tax rises are coming in her Budget, warning "we will all have to contribute" to building a new future for Britain.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-tax-rises-budget-b2858120.html

Wirral Globe: "GUILTY OF MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

A man and a woman have been found guilty of murdering their baby last November.
Klevi Pirjani and Nivalda Santos of Percy Road in Seacombe were charged with murder and causing, or allowing, the death of a child.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25582003.wirral-parents-guilty-murder-baby-boy

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

28/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 29 October 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.

Daily Mail: "AFGHAN HELD OVER MURDER OF DOG WALKER CAME TO THE UK IN A LORRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vivek Chaudhary / Katherine Lawton / Elizabeth Haigh / Ciaran Foreman

An Afghan National who was arrested after a triple stabbing which left a dog walker dead had arrived in the UK in a lorry in 2020 before being later granted asylum.
The 22-year-old is being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after three people were attacked on Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, in Northwest London.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15235865

Wexford People (Ireland): "22 JOBS CREATED AT NEW PHARMACY SUPERSTORE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

A new 7,600 square foot "mega pharmacy" has opened its doors in Wexford ahead of an official grand opening event.
The opening of Chemist Warehouse in Wexford Retail Park marks the global chain's 16th store in Ireland and has created 22 new jobs locally, including three full-time pharmacists and three managerial roles.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/new-7600-sqft-chemist-warehouse-opens-in-wexford-creating-22-local-jobs/a1345069784.html

Daily Star: "LETTUCE.. WHAT LETTUCE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steve Hughes

Liz Truss says she didn’t read papers when she was outlasted by a lettuce, she was too good as Prime Minister and we invented America.
Oh, and only rude lefties disagree.

Lancashire Telegraph: "£8BN TYPHOON DEAL TAKES FLIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes

BAE Systems Lancashire military aircraft factories received a major boost today with an £8 billion deal to supply 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkiye.
The contract will guarantee 6,000 jobs at the defence giant's Samlesbury and Warton factories.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25575814.8-billion-eurofighter-deal-boost-bae-systems-lancs

The Independent: "REEVES MUST RAISE INCOME TAX TO FILL NEW GAP IN BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Caitlin Doherty

Raising Income Tax or slashing public spending is the only way Rachel Reeves can balance her Budget, top economists have warned, after grim news on a key economic indicator left her with an extra £20 billion in what was already a sizeable black hole.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-income-tax-budget-obr-productivity-b2853819.html

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "HOMES IN ESTATE ARE BESIEGED WITH PROBLEMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

Questions continue to be asked about who in Wexford County Council (WCC) signed off on a housing estate which, by the latest measure, has issues with sewerage, plastering, heating, and basic workmanship.
Ard na Bhile in New Ross was purchased by the council from a developer before its 46 units were allocated to social housing applicants.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/new-ross-news/tenants-at-new-wexford-housing-estate-reporting-issues-with-sewerage-heating-plastering-and-basic-workmanship/a941121011.html

Morning Star: "A MASS PROTEST FOR OUR RIGHTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Protests in 18 towns and cities and Britain's biggest Hunger Strike since the troubles were announced amid intensifying calls to reform United Kingdom's repressive Terror Laws behind the ban on Palestine Action.
Organisers say around 1,500 people could take part in the demonstrations.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/protests-18-cities-and-hunger-strikes-planned-reform-britains-repressive-terror-laws

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "I MAY HAVE MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE ME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

A Wexford woman who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease will host a charity 5km walk to raise funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA).
Catriona Dixon, a former Special Olympics coach from Gorey was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in December 2023.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/new-ross-news/tenants-at-new-wexford-housing-estate-reporting-issues-with-sewerage-heating-plastering-and-basic-workmanship/a941121011.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "AFGHAN HELD OVER MURDER OF DOG WALKER CAME TO THE UK IN A LORRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vivek Chaudhary / Katherine Lawton / Elizabeth Haigh / Ciaran Foreman

An Afghan National who was arrested after a triple stabbing which left a dog walker dead had arrived in the UK in a lorry in 2020 before being later granted asylum.
The 22-year-old is being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after three people were attacked on Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, in Northwest London.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15235865

Wirral Globe: "BONFIRE LIT TOO SOON SPARKS CONCERN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes

Julie McManus, Wirral Council's deputy leader, said the Local Authority needs to get to the bottom of why a community bonfire was set alight weeks earlier than planned.
The Councillor is attached to the Bidston and St. James region.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25572014.wirral-bonfire-night-organisers-speak-fires-lit-early

Metro (South Edition): "PURE FURY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva / Sarah Hooper

At least three people have already been killed in Jamaica during the most powerful storm on the planet in 2025.
For days, people have been bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa – a Category 5 storm – and the catastrophic damage it is set to cause.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/worlds-strongest-hurricane-2025-kills-several-people-worst-come-24544214

The West Australian (Australia): "GET KIDS OUT NOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Page

Former Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has warned crime in Kununurra will spike all over again, unless Government makes 'unpalatable' decisions and removes child offenders from unsafe homes.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/state-politics/kununurra-crime-wave-top-cops-blame-unsavoury-hours-and-unsafe-homes-for-kimberley-kids-running-amok--c-20497953

The Bolton News: "EIGHTY HOMES COULD BE BUILT 'ON GREEN BELT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A development of up to 80 new houses could be on the cards after an outline plan was put forward to build on grazing land.
According to a masterplan but forward by developers, the scheme could see the 80 new houses built on land off Arthur Lane in Harwood.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25560535.80-new-homes-built-off-arthur-lane-harwood

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

16/9/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 17 September 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "DON IN... NONE OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer will meet Donald Trump, the President Of United States, during a historic second State Visit to Britain - hoping events gloss over a poor start for his 'one in.. one out' migrant deal with France.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/16/lone-maga-fan-turns-up-at-windsor-castle-12-hours-before-trump-lands-for-state-visit-24175164

Glasgow Times: "'WE ARE REALLY DISAPPOINTED WITH COUNCIL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald A. Erskine

A restaurant in the Southside has slammed the council for "failing to clear a blocked drain" outside their premises for months.
The Battlefield Rest, near Queen's Park, has slated Glasgow City Council over the ponging drain, which left them having to put air fresheners on the trees outside the restaurant.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25453358.glasgow-restaurant-slams-council-drain-blocked-months

The Guardian: "TRUMP FANS THE FLAMES OF DIVISION, SAYS KHAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Walker

Donald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom on the night of Tuesday 16 September 2025 to a barrage of criticism from Sadiq Khan, the Mayor Of London, who has accused the US president of doing more than anyone else to encourage the intolerant far right across the globe.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/16/trump-has-fanned-the-flames-of-divisive-politics-around-the-world-says-sadiq-khan

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "YOUNG MUM TOLD SHE HAD BRAIN TUMOUR DAYS AFTER GIVING BIRTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

Caoimhe Coffey - who resides in Ballycanew, Wexford - was diagnosed with a Brain Tumour, days after she gave birth to her son.
She has had two craniotomies as part of her treatment.

Morning Star: "GAZA IS BURNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Williams

Sir Keir Starmer's Government faced fresh condemnation for their failure to oppose Israel's brutal war on the Palestinians as the country's military began a ground offensive into Gaza City and a United Nations commission of inquiry concluded that Israel is committing genocide.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/governments-position-was-already-morally-indefensible-it-now-politically-untenable

Daily Express: "4M TO PAY TAX ON STATE PENSION IN 2 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

More than four million people are set to pay tax on their State Pension for the first time in 2027, experts have warned.
Pensioners will be hit by Rachel Reeves’ freeze on how much income can be free of tax.
Two ex-pensions ministers fear a stealth raid by the Chancellor.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2109348

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "TWO KEY VACANT PROPERTIES ARE ON THE MARKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica O'Connor

Sale of Prendergast's pub and the former Dundrody Inn could lead to quay being transformed.
The quay has come under some criticism about the lack of investment.

The Yorkshire Post: "DALES HIT BY 16,000 HOURS OF SEWAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The Yorkshire Dales' waters are at risk of serious pollution, a new report has found, with more than 16,000 hours of sewage discharged into the National Park's rivers last year.
Campaign warns of serious pollution in National Park.

The West Australian (Australia): "ALBO AND HIS PACIFIC PUKPUK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene

Anthony Albanese has suffered another security deal setback in the Pacific after Papua New Guinea failed to approve a new defence treaty.
As officials from both sides scramble to finalise arrangements for the signing by Anthony Albanese and his PNG counterpart James Marape.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/historic-png-defence-treaty-to-block-china-but-doubts-linger-on-timing-c-20038040

Daily Star: "THE LION OF HOLLYWOOD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah / Jack Wetherill

Movie heart-throb Robert Redford – the man who put the super into superstar – has died aged 89.
Meryl Streep called him "the lion of Hollywood".

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/us-showbiz/breaking-hollywood-titan-robert-redford-35911306

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "KILTEALY VILLAGE WORKS FINALLY GET GREEN LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

The long-awaited infrastructure and development works for Kiltealy Village have at last received official approval to proceed, marking a significant milestone for the local community.

Daily Mail: "HUMAN RIGHTS FANATIC PM SUNK... BY HUMAN RIGHTS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

Labour's 'One In, One Out' policy was plunged into chaos as the High Court blocked ministers from sending a Small Boat Asylum Seeker back to France.
An Eritrean man will not be deported to France under the Government's 'One In, One Out' policy after he won his bid to have the removal temporarily blocked.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15104337

The Guardian (Australia): "JD VANCE BACKS MASS 'DOXING' CAMPAIGN TO FIND AND HARASS CHARLIE KIRK CRITICS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Holmes

A mass "doxing" effort to track down, intimidate and harass people perceived not to have sufficiently mourned the killing of the rightwing activist Charlie Kirk was endorsed by JD Vance (Vice President Of The United States).
The United States Vice President guest hosted Charlie Kirk's podcast earlier in September 2025, and said that people who "see someone celebrating Charlie#s murder" should "call them out".

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/16/jd-vance-doxing-charlie-kirk-critics

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW BRACE YOURSELVES FOR MORE NET ZERO TAX HIKES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Climate change policies are set to cost £700 million a year in Scotland and pose a 'fiscal risk' to The Scottish National Party Government.
The huge annual average costs will be run up from next year until 2050 during the move to Net Zero, according to a new report by the Scottish Fiscal Commission.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15104639

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "GADKARI, OMAR REVIEW SRINAGAR-JAMMU HIGHWAY TRAFFIC RESTORATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari chaired a meeting to review the status of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which has remained closed for heavy vehicles following massive damage caused by heavy rains and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir last month.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/union-minister-gadkari-takes-stock-of-jammu-srinagar-highway-blockage

The Scotsman: "SCOTLAND TO BENEFIT FROM TECH DEAL AS TRUMP LANDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

A Scottish firm is set to benefit from a US-UK tech deal unveiled to coincide with President Donald Trump's historic second State Visit.
DataVita is partnering with American Artificial Intelligence (AI) cloud company CoreWeave to build one of Europe’s largest data centres.

Wexford People (Ireland): "COUPLE'S 300KM ORDEAL TO ATTEND FAMILY DOCTOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

The shortage of available places at local GP practices in Wexford has been brought sharply into focus once again, as it has emerged that one Wexford couple is forced to make a 300KM round trip to Dublin any time they require the services of a doctor.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/couple-forced-into-300km-round-trip-for-gp-due-to-lack-of-spaces-in-wexford-are-we-waiting-for-someone-to-die/a482858768.html

Daily Mirror: "THE EGO HAS LANDED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mikey Smith / Patrick Hill

Donald Trump faced a storm of furious protest as he landed in Britain for his second State Visit.
The United States President will be treated to pomp and pageantry, including a feast at Windsor Castle.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/donald-trump-state-visit-live-35909300

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "SAUDI ARABIA WELCOMES UN REPORT CONFIRMING ISRAELI GENOCIDE IN GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Saudi Arabia welcomed a report issued by United Nations investigators which concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry, which does not speak on behalf of the world body, found that “genocide is occurring in Gaza", commission chief Navi Pillay said.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2615552

The Daily Telegraph: "MIGRANT FLIGHT GROUNDED BY COURT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Albert Tait / Danny Shaw

Sir Keir Starmer's "One In, One Out" migrant deal was dealt a major blow after the High Court blocked the deportation of an Asylum Seeker to France.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/16/migrant-deportations-blocked-in-blow-to-starmers-deal

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

NEWS IN BRIEF: Wednesday 17 September 2025

Trump's UK Visit Sparks Protests And Diplomatic Talks

United States President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on 16 September 2025 for his second State Visit, facing sharp criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan for fanning far-right intolerance globally. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet Trump, hoping to overshadow setbacks in the UK's 'One In, One Out' migrant deal with France. The visit coincides with a US-UK tech deal benefiting Scottish firm DataVita, which will partner with American AI company CoreWeave to build one of Europe's largest data centres. (Metro / The Guardian / The Scotsman)
High Court Blocks Migrant Deportation Under New Policy

The Government's 'One In, One Out' asylum agreement with France suffered a major setback as the High Court halted the deportation of an Eritrean Asylum Seeker who arrived by small boat. Critics, including the Daily Mail, labelled it a chaotic failure influenced by human rights laws, plunging Labour's immigration plans into disarray. (Daily Mail / The Daily Telegraph)
UN Report Accuses Israel Of Genocide In Gaza

A United Nations commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza amid a ground offensive into Gaza City, drawing condemnation of Sir Keir Starmer's Government for not opposing the conflict. Saudi Arabia welcomed the findings, while the Morning Star highlighted ongoing criticism of UK policy towards Israel's actions against Palestinians. (Morning Star / Arab News)
Pensioners Face Tax Hit From Income Freeze

Over four million pensioners could pay tax on their State Pensions for the first time by 2027 due to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' freeze on tax-free income thresholds, experts warn. Former pensions ministers have raised fears of a stealth tax raid impacting retirees. (Daily Express)
Yorkshire Dales Rivers Polluted By Sewage Discharges

More than 16,000 hours of sewage were dumped into rivers in the Yorkshire Dales National Park last year, according to a new report, prompting warnings of serious pollution risks to the area's waters. (The Yorkshire Post)
Glasgow Restaurant Slams Council Over Blocked Drain

The Battlefield Rest in Glasgow's Southside has criticised Glasgow City Council for failing to clear a foul-smelling blocked drain outside the premises for months, forcing staff to hang air fresheners on nearby trees. (Glasgow Times)
Scottish Net Zero Policies To Cost £700million Annually

Climate change initiatives in Scotland are projected to cost an average of £700 million per year from next year until 2050, posing a fiscal risk to the Scottish National Party's Government, as per a Scottish Fiscal Commission report warning of potential tax hikes. (Scottish Daily Mail)
Hollywood Legend Robert Redford Dies At 89

Acclaimed actor Robert Redford, dubbed the "lion of Hollywood" by Meryl Streep, has passed away at the age of 89, marking the end of an era for the superstar known for films like The Sting and All the President's Men. (Daily Star)
Australian PM Faces Pacific Security Setback

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese encountered another diplomatic hurdle as Papua New Guinea delayed approval of a new defence treaty, with officials from both nations working urgently to finalise the agreement. (The West Australian)
US Vice President Backs 'Doxing' Campaign

JD Vance, US Vice President, endorsed a mass doxing effort to harass those not sufficiently mourning the death of Right-Wing activist Charlie Kirk, during a guest appearance on Kirk's podcast earlier in September 2025. (The Guardian Australia)
Irish Mum Diagnosed With Brain Tumour Post-Birth

Caoimhe Coffey from County Wexford, Ireland, was diagnosed with a brain tumour just days after giving birth to her son, undergoing two craniotomies as part of her treatment. (Gorey Guardian)
Key Wexford Properties Up For Sale

Two vacant sites in New Ross, Ireland, the former Prendergast's pub and Dundrody Inn, are on the market, potentially transforming the criticised quay area through new investment. (New Ross Standard)
Village Infrastructure Works Approved In Ireland

Long-delayed development works for Kiltealy Village in County Wexford, Ireland, have finally been green-lit, representing a key milestone for the community. (Enniscorthy Guardian)
Wexford Couple's 300KM Trek For GP Services

A couple in Wexford, Ireland, must endure a 300KM round trip to Dublin for medical appointments due to a severe shortage of local GP places, highlighting ongoing healthcare access issues. (Wexford People)
Jammu-Srinagar Highway Restoration Reviewed

India's Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assessed repairs to the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, closed to heavy vehicles after damage from heavy rains and floods last month. (State Times)

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