Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 05 December 2025.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
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If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.
This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
The Times: "DEAL TO GIVE FROZEN £8BN FROM RUSSIA TO UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford / Charlie Parker
Ministers are prepared to hand over £8 billion of Russian assets frozen in Britain to support Ukraine, as they warn that President Putin is an active threat to the UK's citizens, security and prosperity.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/frozen-russian-assets-britain-q5k22km0r
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford / Charlie Parker
Ministers are prepared to hand over £8 billion of Russian assets frozen in Britain to support Ukraine, as they warn that President Putin is an active threat to the UK's citizens, security and prosperity.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/frozen-russian-assets-britain-q5k22km0r
Evesham Observer: "'GOVT MUST DO MORE TO HELP YOUNGSTERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
The Government are being urged to fix a flaw in the Welfare System that penalises young people in Supported Accomodation for finding work.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
The Government are being urged to fix a flaw in the Welfare System that penalises young people in Supported Accomodation for finding work.
The Scotsman: "STARMER BRANDS FARAGE 'TOXIC' IN GLASGOW SCHOOL PUPILS ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol
Sir Keir Starmer has branded Nigel Farage a "toxic, divisive disgrace" after the Reform UK leader became embroiled in a row over diversity in Glasgow schools.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol
Sir Keir Starmer has branded Nigel Farage a "toxic, divisive disgrace" after the Reform UK leader became embroiled in a row over diversity in Glasgow schools.
Kidderminster Standard: "'ACTION NEEDED BEFORE MORE DEATHS ON ROAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Calls have been made for urgent action be taken to prevent anymore crashes on a road in Kidderminster before seriously injured or killed.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Calls have been made for urgent action be taken to prevent anymore crashes on a road in Kidderminster before seriously injured or killed.
Daily Star: "NOT OUT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson
Joe Root’s Ashes century spared Aussie Matthew Hayden’s blushes – and his daughter's.
Hayden said he would streak if Root didn’t get a ton.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson
Joe Root’s Ashes century spared Aussie Matthew Hayden’s blushes – and his daughter's.
Hayden said he would streak if Root didn’t get a ton.
Droitwich Standard: "100 AFFORDABLE HOMES PLAN GETS GREEN LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Plans for 100 new affordable homes in Droitwich have been given the go-ahead.
Bromford Housing Association, which bought the site earlier this year, have had their application for the layout, appearance, scale and landscaping for the site, on a field off Tagwell Road, approved by Wychavon District Council.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/plans-for-100-affordable-homes-in-droitwich-given-go-ahead
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Plans for 100 new affordable homes in Droitwich have been given the go-ahead.
Bromford Housing Association, which bought the site earlier this year, have had their application for the layout, appearance, scale and landscaping for the site, on a field off Tagwell Road, approved by Wychavon District Council.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/plans-for-100-affordable-homes-in-droitwich-given-go-ahead
Scottish Daily Mail: "DOCTOR'S WARNING AS SCOTLAND HIT BY DEADLY FLU CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Elliot / Dan Barker
Scotland is in the grip of its worst Flu Crisis in years as hospitalisations and infections surge with a mutant strain sweeping the North of Britain.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15346641
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Elliot / Dan Barker
Scotland is in the grip of its worst Flu Crisis in years as hospitalisations and infections surge with a mutant strain sweeping the North of Britain.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15346641
Worcester Observer: "MP URGES SWIFT PROGRESS ON FLOOD MEASURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called on Government Ministers to encourage the Environment Agency to speed up work to deliver flood schemes for Severn Stoke and Tenbury Wells.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called on Government Ministers to encourage the Environment Agency to speed up work to deliver flood schemes for Severn Stoke and Tenbury Wells.
Morning Star: "REFORM TRIES TO SHRUG OFF RACE ROW AS IT GETS RECORD £9M 'GIFT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
Reform UK boss Nigel Farage is wallowing in cash as his Hard Right party secured a record-breaking donation designed to buy the next General Election.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/reform-uk-receive-record-breaking-ps9m-donation-crypto-boss
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
Reform UK boss Nigel Farage is wallowing in cash as his Hard Right party secured a record-breaking donation designed to buy the next General Election.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/reform-uk-receive-record-breaking-ps9m-donation-crypto-boss
Bromsgrove Standard: "COUNCILLORS CLASH OVER MARKET HALL SITE COSTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Concerns have been raised about Bromsgrove's Nailers Yard redevelopment with one Councillor saying it 'may be turning into Bromsgrove's on HS2'.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Concerns have been raised about Bromsgrove's Nailers Yard redevelopment with one Councillor saying it 'may be turning into Bromsgrove's on HS2'.
Daily Mirror: "DAWN'S BLOOD ON HIS HANDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill
Vladimir Putin is "morally responsible" for the death of Dawn Sturgess (a mum-of-three) poisoned by Novichok left on British streets by Russian agents, an inquiry into her death has ruled.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-watch-live-dawn-sturgess-36349716
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill
Vladimir Putin is "morally responsible" for the death of Dawn Sturgess (a mum-of-three) poisoned by Novichok left on British streets by Russian agents, an inquiry into her death has ruled.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-watch-live-dawn-sturgess-36349716
Coventry Observer: "NEW CENTRE SET TO BOOST DELIVERY OF LIFE-SAVING HEALTH TESTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
A new Diagnostic Centre under construction in the City Centre of Coventry is set to 'revolutionise patient access and speed up life-saving tests', the local NHS Trust has said.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/new-diagnostic-centre-to-revolutionise-patient-access-and-speed-up-life-saving-tests
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
A new Diagnostic Centre under construction in the City Centre of Coventry is set to 'revolutionise patient access and speed up life-saving tests', the local NHS Trust has said.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/new-diagnostic-centre-to-revolutionise-patient-access-and-speed-up-life-saving-tests
Daily Mail: "FARAGE'S 'IT AIN'T HALF HOT MUM' ATTACK ON BBC DOUBLE STANDARDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves
Nigel Farage turned the tables on the BBC today in a furious row about racism.
The Reform UK leader has been dogged by questions from the corporation about alleged schoolboy racism, which he denies.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15354019
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves
Nigel Farage turned the tables on the BBC today in a furious row about racism.
The Reform UK leader has been dogged by questions from the corporation about alleged schoolboy racism, which he denies.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15354019
Leamington Observer: "COUNCILS STILL FAR APART ON HOW FUTURE WILL LOOK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
Division remains in Warwickshire over Local Government reorganisation after two different proposals were officially submitted to the Government.
A two-unitary proposal has been submitted by Stratford District Council, Warwick District Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council.
FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/division-remains-in-warwickshire-over-local-government-reorganisation-59241
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
Division remains in Warwickshire over Local Government reorganisation after two different proposals were officially submitted to the Government.
A two-unitary proposal has been submitted by Stratford District Council, Warwick District Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council.
FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/division-remains-in-warwickshire-over-local-government-reorganisation-59241
The National: "'A CEASEFIRE IN NAME ONLY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
The National publish a timeline of the ongoing violence in Gaza since a 'ceasefire' was agreed - as Netanyahu's brutal, aparthied regime's genocide continues to claim lives.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
The National publish a timeline of the ongoing violence in Gaza since a 'ceasefire' was agreed - as Netanyahu's brutal, aparthied regime's genocide continues to claim lives.
Malvern Observer: "MP URGES SWIFT PROGRESS ON FLOOD MEASURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called on Government Ministers to encourage the Environment Agency to speed up work to deliver flood schemes for Severn Stoke and Tenbury Wells.
FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/west-worcestershire-mp-presses-for-progress-on-local-flood-schemes
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called on Government Ministers to encourage the Environment Agency to speed up work to deliver flood schemes for Severn Stoke and Tenbury Wells.
FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/west-worcestershire-mp-presses-for-progress-on-local-flood-schemes
The Guardian: "FARAGE HITS OUT AS FRESH CLAIMS OF 'VINDICTIVE' TEENAGE RACISM EMERGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Boffey / Henry Dyer / Rowena Mason
Nigel Farage has turned on broadcasters for questioning him about his alleged teenage racism and antisemitism as the number of school contemporaries who recalled such behaviour to the Guardian reached 28.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/dec/04/farage-turns-on-broadcasters-racism-allegations-bbc
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Boffey / Henry Dyer / Rowena Mason
Nigel Farage has turned on broadcasters for questioning him about his alleged teenage racism and antisemitism as the number of school contemporaries who recalled such behaviour to the Guardian reached 28.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/dec/04/farage-turns-on-broadcasters-racism-allegations-bbc
The Yorkshire Post: "FEARS OF 'WATERING DOWN' OF RAIL PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The prospective plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) could be watered down if the Government allows the legal protections for the HS2 leg to Crewe to lapse, experts have said.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The prospective plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) could be watered down if the Government allows the legal protections for the HS2 leg to Crewe to lapse, experts have said.
The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "FONDLY REMEMBERING AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Tribute have been paid to renowned Redditch author, Anne Bradford who has died at the age of 91.
Anne had written numerous books drawing upon local history and personal accounts to create ghost stories.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-much-loved-redditch-author-and-historian-anne-bradford
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Tribute have been paid to renowned Redditch author, Anne Bradford who has died at the age of 91.
Anne had written numerous books drawing upon local history and personal accounts to create ghost stories.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-much-loved-redditch-author-and-historian-anne-bradford
Daily Record: "YOU RATS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Billy Gaddi
Two men who killed a mum in a crash as they raced each other at speeds of up to 111MPH were, last night, branded "rats".
Shona McKinlay's devastated son, Callum, hit out after "cowards" Rory Nimmo and John Clark were found guilty at The High Court in Glasgow.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/two-drivers-killed-much-loved-36345749
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Billy Gaddi
Two men who killed a mum in a crash as they raced each other at speeds of up to 111MPH were, last night, branded "rats".
Shona McKinlay's devastated son, Callum, hit out after "cowards" Rory Nimmo and John Clark were found guilty at The High Court in Glasgow.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/two-drivers-killed-much-loved-36345749
Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "COUNCIL MAY STEP IN OVER DECLINING SHOPPING SITES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Rugby Central Shopping Centre and other key sites could be taken over by Rugby Borough Council (RBC) as part of its plan to revitalise the Town Centre.
The council aims to either buy the centre outright, work as part of a joint venture, or use its new rental auction powers and compulsory purchase procedures to take control of the Shopping Centre.
FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/council-eyeing-up-shopping-centre-purchase-to-help-revitalise-town-centre
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Rugby Central Shopping Centre and other key sites could be taken over by Rugby Borough Council (RBC) as part of its plan to revitalise the Town Centre.
The council aims to either buy the centre outright, work as part of a joint venture, or use its new rental auction powers and compulsory purchase procedures to take control of the Shopping Centre.
FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/council-eyeing-up-shopping-centre-purchase-to-help-revitalise-town-centre
Daily Express: "FEARS OF WORST FLU WAVE TO STRIKE NHS THIS WINTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler
After an early start to the flu season, experts warn that the National Health Service (NHS) faces their worst "tidal wave of flu" as cases hit a record Winter high.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2142238
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler
After an early start to the flu season, experts warn that the National Health Service (NHS) faces their worst "tidal wave of flu" as cases hit a record Winter high.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2142238
Solihull Observer: "INSPIRED TO BACK HEART CHARITY APPEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason
Neena Chauhan - a Solihull influencer whose life was 'brought to a standstill' in her 20s after suffering a Heart Attack - is backing British Heart Foundation's Christmas campaign.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason
Neena Chauhan - a Solihull influencer whose life was 'brought to a standstill' in her 20s after suffering a Heart Attack - is backing British Heart Foundation's Christmas campaign.
The Daily Telegraph: "LAMMY BREAKS RANKS ON BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver
David Lammy has suggested that rejoining EU Customs Union would boost economic growth amid mounting calls from within Downing Street to undo Brexit.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/04/lammy-breaks-ranks-on-brexit
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver
David Lammy has suggested that rejoining EU Customs Union would boost economic growth amid mounting calls from within Downing Street to undo Brexit.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/04/lammy-breaks-ranks-on-brexit
Edinburgh Evening News: "TATTOO'S £157K FOR HOSPICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Julie Douglas
Ticket sales from this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo have raised more than £157,000 to support Hospice Services across Edinburgh and The Lothians.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Julie Douglas
Ticket sales from this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo have raised more than £157,000 to support Hospice Services across Edinburgh and The Lothians.
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "ISRAEL BOMBS TOWNS ACROSS SOUTHERN LEBANON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Najia Houssari
The Israeli army targeted several buildings in towns across Southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation warnings, including maps, to residents.
The strikes came as the Army Commander briefed the Israeli President and Prime Minister of Israel on the latest developments regarding placing weapons under state control.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2624990
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Najia Houssari
The Israeli army targeted several buildings in towns across Southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation warnings, including maps, to residents.
The strikes came as the Army Commander briefed the Israeli President and Prime Minister of Israel on the latest developments regarding placing weapons under state control.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2624990
Stratford Observer: "COUNCILS STILL FAR APART ON HOW FUTURE WILL LOOK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
Division remains in Warwickshire over Local Government reorganisation after two different proposals were officially submitted to the Government.
A two-unitary proposal has been submitted by Stratford District Council, Warwick District Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council.
FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/division-remains-in-warwickshire-over-local-government-reorganisation-59241
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
Division remains in Warwickshire over Local Government reorganisation after two different proposals were officially submitted to the Government.
A two-unitary proposal has been submitted by Stratford District Council, Warwick District Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council.
FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/division-remains-in-warwickshire-over-local-government-reorganisation-59241
Financial Times: "EXPAT ENTREPRENEUR'S RECORD £9MN GIFT THRUSTS REFORM INTO FUNDRAISING LEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anna Gross / Chris Cook / Mari Novik
Christopher Harborne's big boost to Nigel Farage.
Quarterly donations top £10 million.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK received a record £9 million. donation from businessman Christopher Harborne, pushing the party's fundraising far ahead of The Labour Party and The Conservative Party.
Tories and Labour left trailing.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/db73535f-7d9d-4586-b53a-a690d3b0e36d
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anna Gross / Chris Cook / Mari Novik
Christopher Harborne's big boost to Nigel Farage.
Quarterly donations top £10 million.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK received a record £9 million. donation from businessman Christopher Harborne, pushing the party's fundraising far ahead of The Labour Party and The Conservative Party.
Tories and Labour left trailing.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/db73535f-7d9d-4586-b53a-a690d3b0e36d
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