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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 06 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

5/11/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 06 November 2025.

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

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "POLICE WARN OF A LABOUR SOFT JUSTICE CRIMEWAVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

The Labour Party's soft-justice reforms will unleash a crimewave on the streets, police chiefs warn.
As prison releases two inmates by mistake, Chief Constables issue an unprecedented alert.

Warrington Guardian: "RAID UNCOVERS BOUNTY OF CIGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

27,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized from two shops.
It comes after Cheshire Police executed enforcement visits at retailers on Orford Lane in Warrington.

FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25587937.police-op-sees-27-000-illegal-cigarettes-seized-warrington-shops

Daily Mirror: "NOT AGAIN..."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Sophie Huskisson / Tom Pettifor

David Lammy blasted the "failing" Justice System after another two prisoners were wrongly freed.
Sex Offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif and fraudster William Smith were released by mistake.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/crisis-after-two-prisoners-released-36197610

Glasgow Times: "'POLICE DO NOTHING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

A City Centre shop owner in Glasgow says shoplifters are plaguing his business, while "the police do nothing".
News Plus on Sauchiehall Street opened last year.

Daily Express: "'SHOCKING' RELEASE OF ALGERIAN SEX ATTACK CONVICT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Michael Knowles

The Labour Party were told to get a grip of the prison fiasco after a second migrant Sex Offender was mistakenly released.
A major manhunt is continuing.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2130249

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "CLLR LEAVES PLANNING POSITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

The only councillor who voted against the "cruise liner" warehouses now taking shape in Tyldesley, dwarfing hundreds of nearby houses, has quit the council's planning committee.
And Councillor James Fish fired a broadside at former colleagues on the committee who have since admitted "privately" that they wish they had voted against the plans.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25586857.lone-voice-cruise-liner-warehouses-quits-planning-committee

Daily Star: "CALL OF DUTY.."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan

British Armed Forces overseas will get free Mobile Phone usage thanks to a Remembrance Day tribute from Vodafone.

Lancashire Telegraph: "DARWEN'S IN LINE FOR £20M WINDFALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Darwen's Town Centre, parks open spaces, and Young People, could all benefit from almost £20 million of new Government funding over the next 10 years, Blackburn With Darwen Council have revealed.

The Guardian: "LAMMY UNDER PRESSURE AFTER TWO MORE PRISONERS MISTAKENLY FREED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal / Pippa Crerar / Peter Walker

David Lammy, United Kingdom Justice Secretary, is under mounting pressure after two more prisoners, including a convicted foreign Sex Offender, were mistakenly freed, days after he introduced stringent checks for jails.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/nov/05/police-urgently-looking-for-prisoner-freed-by-mistake-in-london

Messenger Newspaper: "BUSINESSMAN'S £16K COVID LOAN DECEPTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A man fraudulently claimed more than £16,000 in Covid Support Grants by claiming a luxury kitchen showroom in Altrincham had been forced to close.
On Monday, October 20, Adam Aindow appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to attempting to gain CoronaVirus Support Grants and a Town Centre Loan from Trafford Council.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25581606.man-fraudulently-claimed-16-000-covid-grants

The Daily Telegraph: "PAY PER MILE TAX TO HIT DRIVERS IN BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal / Pippa Crerar / Peter Walker

Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers will be hit with a new pay-per-mile tax in the Budget, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.
Under current plans, to be announced by the Chancellor on 26 November 2025, drivers of Electric Cars will be charged 3P per mile on top of other Road Taxes.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/05/reeves-to-hit-drivers-with-pay-per-mile-tax-in-budget

Bury Times: "THREE MEN DENY KILLING TEENAGER ISA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Three men have denied murdering a teenager in Bury earlier this year and are set to face a trial.
Mohammed Afzal, known to his loved ones as Isa, died at the age of 19 after an incident at a car park off Market Street on Friday 01 August 2025.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25580819.bolton-bury-failsworth-men-face-murder-trial

Scottish Daily Mail: "KEMI: GET BRITAIN DRILLING AGAIN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Scotland is facing an 'oil and gas emergency' due to 'Net Zero fanaticism', Kemi Badenoch, leader of The Conservative Party has warned.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15262349

St. Helens Star: "TRIBUTES TO WAR VETERAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Kilmurray / Niamh Green

Tributes have flooded into the Facebook Page of St. Helens Star following the death of much-loved St Helens war veteran, Gerald Anders.
The 103-year-old was one of St Helens oldest surviving veterans, having served as a gunner in the Second World War both in Europe and across North Africa.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25586330.st-helens-community-pays-tribute-much-loved-war-veteran

The Scotsman: "POLICE CHIEF FEARS LOSING 1,000 OFFICERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Policing in the North of Britain is at a "crossroads", with the force facing the prospect of shedding almost 1,000 officers if it only receivesaflat cash funding deal in the upcoming Budget, the nation’s most senior officer has warned.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/watershed-moment-as-holyrood-backs-new-land-reform-bill-5390392

The Yorkshire Post: "MANHUNT FOR CONVICT RELEASED IN ERROR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Police have launched a manhunt after another foreign prisoner was mistakenly released from jail, with Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy saying he is "absolutely outraged".

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/crime/brahim-kaddour-cherif-police-manhunt-after-another-foreign-prisoner-mistakenly-released-5390141

Knutsford Guardian: "COMIC'S 'VOICE FOR DEPRIVED CHILDREN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Comedian Jason Manford has criticised villagers who objected to a retrospective planning application for a riding school which helps deprived children saying they 'should know better'.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25587360.jason-manford-supports-riding-school-cheshire-east-planning-meeting

Morning Star: "DISABILITY BENEFITS BACK ON THE FIRING LINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unions raised fears over Disabled People facing Benefit cuts for not taking so-called "personal responsibility" to return to work.
The Public And Commercial Services (PCS) Union has serious concerns over the proposals that would impose conditionality on workers for health issues.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/disability-benefits-back-firing-line

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "CHARITY BASE FACES FIGHT TO STAY OPEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Simpson

Northwich base of a charity supporting people with Down syndrome and their families could be forced to close if it can not find enough money to keep it going.
Around 90 per cent of the support activity carried out by Down Syndrome Cheshire takes place at its Denton Drive hub, which is described as a 'lifeline' for those who use it.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25592739.syndrome-cheshires-northwich-hub-risk-closure

The Times: "LAMMY SNARED BY LATEST MIGRANT RELEASE BLUNDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Geraline Scott / Ben Ellery

The Prison Service was unaware for six days that they had accidentally released a second migrant Sex Offender who was due to be deported.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/manhunt-wandsworth-prisoner-escape-release-news-zj99n3v76

The Bolton News: "ROAD CHAOS AFTER CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

An injured person was taken to a local Medical Facility after what Greater Manchester Police say was a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
The crash is believed to have happened on Bolton Road in Harwood close to the junction with Bradshaw Road and Lea Gate near the Crofters Pub on the evening of Tuesday 04 November 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25598412.crash-involving-car-pedestrian-bolton-road-harwood

The Oldham Times: "PUB SHUTS AFTER CLASH LEAVES OFFICER INJURED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A man has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) following an assault in Oldham on Friday night (31 October 2025).
According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), the incident saw an officer injured while they tried to de-escalate an altercation on Oldham Road.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25590032.man-charged-gbh-assault-leaves-officer-injured

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

29/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 30 October 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 Times: "PROSTATE TEST FROM AGE '50 WOULD SAVE THOUSANDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Prostate Cancer screening for all men aged over 50 would save thousands of lives in Britain, a trial has found.
A study involving 162,000 men in Europe found that offering regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Blood Tests reduced deaths by 13 per cent over two decades

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/prostate-cancer-screening-over-50s-cuts-deaths-gcbx5557r

The Oldham Times: "JAILED: MAN INHALED GAS BEFORE CRASHING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Declan Shorrocks seriously injured three passengers by crashing his car after inhaling Nitrous Oxide from a balloon while behind the wheel while on a night out.

Daily Mirror: "MPS PILE PRESSURE ON KING OVER ANDREW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Jennifer Newton

King Charles was under yet more pressure over Prince Andrew as MPs questioned the Duke Of York's rent-free deal at Royal Lodge.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-andrew-answers-royal-lodge-36154199

Glasgow Times: "'SACK THE BOARD BACK THE TEAM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Thousands of Celtic Football Club fans chanted sack the board as they rallied together for a protest outside the stadium ahead of the club's Premiership match with Falkirk.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/sport/25582340.thousands-celtic-fans-protest-outside-glasgow-stadium

Metro (South Edition): "NOW JAIL FARCE MIGRANT PAID TO GO QUIETLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Coleman

The migrant Sex Offender wrongly released from jail, then recaptured, was given £500 when he threatened to disrupt his deportation to Ethiopia.

The Bolton News: "POLICE IN VISIT TO 'CASH-RICH' BARBERSHOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Barbershops across Bolton were visited by Greater Manchester Police, Immigration Officials and Council Officers as part of a wide-ranging operation looking at "cash-rich" businesses.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25578201.barbershops-across-bolton-visited-operation-machinize

The Times Scotland: "PROSTATE TEST FROM AGE '50 WOULD SAVE THOUSANDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Prostate Cancer screening for all men aged over 50 would save thousands of lives in Britain, a trial has found.
A study involving 162,000 men in Europe found that offering regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Blood Tests reduced deaths by 13 per cent over two decades

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/prostate-cancer-screening-over-50s-cuts-deaths-gcbx5557r

The Messenger: "GIRL DENIED TRANSPLANT ON THE NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

A girl from Altrincham has been told that the liver transplant she desperately needs will not be possible on the NHS.
Now her parents have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help raise money for treatment aboad.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25562583.altrincham-family-fight-cancer-treatment-daughter

Daily Mail: "REEVES ILLEGALLY RENTED OUT HER OWN FAMILY HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Miles Dilworth

Rachel Reeves has broken housing regulations by unlawfully renting out her family home without a licence after entering Downing Street, the Daily Mail can reveal.
The Chancellor tonight referred herself to the independent ethics adviser and had to admit her error to the Prime Minister after inquiries by Daily Mail.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15239797

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "'MASSIVE' BOUGH CRASHES INTO CAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A massive tree bough came crashing down onto a moving car in Hartford, injuring a couple travelling to work.
Karl Brooks was driving his wife, Kirsty, up Burrows Hill in Hartford en route to Greenbank School, just before 8am Wednesday, October 8, when the bough dropped with next to no warning.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25566398.tree-crashes-car-hartford-couple-drive-work

The Scotsman: "MATERNITY UNIT HAT 'CULTURE OF MISTRUST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

NHS Lothian will face increased intervention from the Scottish Government, the Health Secretary has said, after a damning review found a "culture of mistrust" had led to patients being harmed at one of Scotland's busiest Maternity Units.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/culture-of-mistrust-led-to-patient-harm-at-edinburgh-royal-infirmary-maternity-unit-report-finds-5379459

St. Helens Star: "TESCO OBJECTS TO ALDI'S PLAN FOR NEW STORE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Supermarket giant Tesco has lodged an objection to Aldi's plans for a new foodstore in St. Helens - stating it would have a negative impact on the Town Centre.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25563311.tesco-objects-plans-new-aldi-supermarket-st-helens

Daily Express: "SEX ATTACKER MIGRANT WAS GIVEN £500 TO LEAVE BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Christian Calgie

A migrant sex offender mistakenly released from prison has claimed he tried to hand himself in to police whilst on the run.
Ethiopian Hadush Kebatu claimed someone bought him an £18 train ticket after he waited for immigration enforcement officers for three hours outside HMP Chelmsford.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2127541

Knutsford Guardian: "ROGUE FITTER'S ILLEGAL WORK CAUSED LEAK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An unregistered engineer has been prosecuted for causing a gas leak at a house near Knutsford.
The rogue tradesman carried out illegal gas installations at two properties.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25576622.rogue-engineer-admits-causing-gas-leak-knutsford-house

Scottish Daily Mail: "REEVES ILLEGALLY RENTED OUT HER OWN FAMILY HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Miles Dilworth

Rachel Reeves has broken housing regulations by unlawfully renting out her family home without a licence after entering Downing Street, Scottish Daily Mail can reveal.
The Chancellor tonight referred herself to the independent ethics adviser and had to admit her error to the Prime Minister after inquiries by Scottish Daily Mail.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15239797

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR A 'PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Tributes have been paid to Trevor Barton MBE, a former senior Police Officer at Greater Manchester Police, following his death at age 82.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25562189.leigh-tributes-paid-pillar-community-trevor-barton-mbe

The Guardian: "GROOMING VICTIMS ACCUSE FARAGE OF 'DEGRADING' REMARKS OVER ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine McKelvie

Five women have asked for an apology from Nigel Farage after he suggested they were not victims of Grooming Gangs.
They described the comments by the Reform leader as “degrading and humiliating”, and accused him of "ignorance" of the issues.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/29/female-survivors-of-grooming-gangs-demand-apology-from-nigel-farage

Bury Times: "SICK DUO DRUGGED AND THEN RAPED TEENAGE GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping

Two cousins who groomed teenage girls with alcohol and drugs in the 1990s before raping and sexually assaulting them have been convicted of their crimes more than 25 years later.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25575452.bury-cousins-raped-teenage-girls-1990s-convicted

The Independent: "LAMMY: I WAS SPAT ON FOR BEING BLACK BUT UK IS NOT RACIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

David Lammy has insisted that despite experiencing horrendous prejudice while growing up, he does not believe Britain is a racist country and hit out at those who "would have us believe that we are more divided than we really are".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-lammy-racism-reform-black-history-month-b2854392.html

Lancashire Telegraph: "PUBLIC RUSHED IN TO HELP AFTER SEIZURE IN CAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Caleb Cottam - a father from Lower Darwen - has thanked the community that helped his daughter after she had a seizure in her car seat.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25577377.lower-darwen-dads-horror-1-year-old-seizure-car-seat

The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES EYES 2P INCOME TAX RISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Amy Gibbons

Rachel Reeves is considering a 2p rise in Income Tax in a move that would breach The Labour Party's manifesto.
The Telegraph understands that the measure is being explored by the Treasury after Sir Keir Starmer refused on Wednesday to repeat that Labour would not increase income tax, National Insurance or VAT.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/10/29/keir-starmer-opens-door-to-income-tax-increase

Warrington Guardian: "LORRY DRIVER CHARGED OVER PILOTS' DEATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A suspect has been named by police after being charged with causing the deaths of two pilots in a horror M62 crash by dangerous driving.
The fatal collision occurred on the westbound carriageway between junctions eight for Burtonwood and seven for Rainhill Stoops.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25566816.man-charged-causing-deaths-ryanair-pilots-m62-crash

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

22/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 23 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.

The Independent: "SMALL BOATS FARCE: ONE IN, ONE OUT... AND BACK IN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin

A migrant who was deported to France under the flagship One I, One Out deal has returned to the United Kingdom in a Small Boat, marking a humiliating blow for Sir Keir Starmer and his pledge to take back control of Britain's borders.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/migrant-crisis-one-in-one-out-france-b2850065.html

Warrington Guardian: "WOMAN DIES DAYS AFTER STABBING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A woman who died following a reported stabbing in Woolston has now been named by police.
Michele Kennedy was taken to Aintree Hospital by Air Ambulance, where she remained for almost a week in a critical condition.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25563679.woolston-murder-probe-police-name-woman-died-stabbing

Morning Star: "ICJ TELLS ISRAEL: LET UN INTO GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre / Ceren Sagir

Israel must allow United Nations aid agency into Gaza to provide critical humanitarian assistance to the war-torn territory, the International Court Of Justice (ICJ) have ruled.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/international-court-justice-demands-israel-allow-un-aid-agency-gaza

Fife Free Press: "GET ON WITH IT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

Network Rail has been told to make a study into tackling long-running accessibility issues at Burntisland Station a priority.
The call came from Melanie Ward MP who spoke in the House of Commons about the problems facing passengers.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/burntisland-station-access-study-must-be-priority-network-rail-told-5368613

Daily Express: "IT'S ONE IN, ONE OUT AND BACK IN AGAIN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

A migrant deported to France has already returned to the United Kingdom on a Small Boat, making a mockery of Sir Keir Starmer's One In, One Out deal with Emmanuel Macron in France.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2124763

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "BACK IN FOR A NEW TERM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Three existing councillors have been re-elected to the Shire of Narrogin Council.
Roxanne McNab, Murray Fisher, and Clive Barron have reclaimed their seats.

The Scotsman: "DEFENCE FIRM FORCED TO HIRE FROM ABROAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

A leading defence company has had to hire 300 welders from the Philippines because of a lack of skills among Scottish workers in Britain.
Babcock International, based at Rosyth, has been forced to resort to hiring workers from overseas.

The Bolton News: "'I HAD 48 HOURS TO LIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Heather Bluer, a Lawyer from Bolton in Greater Manchester who has Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, has spoken to Isobel Forbes and The Bolton News about being one of the 8,000 people in the United Kingdom waiting for an Organ Transplant to help raise awareness.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25558729.bolton-mums-gift-life-thanks-organ-donation

Daily Star: "TRAITOR AT THE BEEB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

BBC bosses were last night fretting after the finale result of The Celebrity Traitors was leaked by an insider within showbiz circles.
The person, who is involved with the BBC series, blabbed just days after the series was filmed.
They let it slip despite signing a contract ordering them to stay quiet.

FULL STORY: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/the-traitors-bbc-series-leak-36116049

Glasgow Times: "'SOMEONE WILL DIE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Union bosses have warned it is 'a matter of time before someone is killed' after a fire broke out for the fifth time within Glasgow Council's new £5 million cleansing fleet.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25564174.dumping-vape-batteries-going-cost-life-says-gmb-chief

The Daily Telegraph: "ONE IN, ONE OUT... AND BACK IN AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas

An English Channel migrant deported to France under the One In, One Out scheme has returned to the UK on a small boat.
The unnamed Iranian arrived on a dinghy on 6 August and was deported on 19 September.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/22/one-in-one-out-migrant-back-in

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "FREE BUSES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

Next month, in November, hundreds of thousands of people can benefit from round-the-clock free bus travel, Transport For Greater Manchester (TFGM) have confirmed.
A 'hugely successful' pilot scheme that provided free travel for the elderly and disabled throughout August will be trialed again throughout November.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25547790.free-bus-pass-trial-extended-november-older-disabled

The Guardian: "FRESH TURMOIL AS CANDIDATE FOR CHAIR QUITS 'TOXIC' GROOMING GANG INQUIRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal

Keir Starmer's Grooming Gangs Inquiry has descended into fresh turmoil after the only remaining candidate to be its chair blamed "political opportunism" and "a lack of trust" for his withdrawal as an applicant.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/22/chair-uk-grooming-gangs-inquiry-lack-of-trust-panel-resign-adviser-louise-casey

The Oldham Times: "COUNCIL ON BRINK AS £23M BUDGET GAP DEEPENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

Oldham Council, one of Oldham's biggest employers, has announced a 'recruitment freeze' as they grapple with a predicted £23 million black hole in their finances.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25559562.oldham-council-recruitment-freeze-serious-concern-finances

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "COMMUNITY FAVOURITES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Katanning's shire president was the first councillor to retain her seat in the 2025 Local Government election, with the three successful candidates being announced.
Shire President Kristy D'Aprile won by a landslide margin and will be joined by former councillor Danny McGrath and newcomer Gemma Lee Trolove around the table.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/kristy-daprile-danny-mcgrath-and-gemma-lee-trolove-elected-to-shire-of-katanning-council-after-election-c-20418930

Scottish Daily Mail: "CYNICAL SNP 'ARE AT IT' OVER TRUMP POLICE COST ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Scottish National Party (SNP) ministers have been accused of being ‘at it’ after a furious cross border row erupted over who should pay the policing bill for Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance's trips to Scotland in the North of Britain.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15217721

St. Helens Star: "ROWLEY WILL LEAD NEW ERA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Critchley

New Saints boss Paul Rowley has entered his first week in the job and is just in the process of getting to know the club and the people around it.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/sport/25562183.q-saints-coach-paul-rowleys-early-thoughts-new-job

Daily Mail: "LE FARCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

The Labour Party's One On, One Out scheme was falling apart after a migrant deported to France returned to Britain on a small boat.
The Iranian man's second dinghy crossing took place just 29 days after he was kicked out of the country under Sir Keir Starmer's flagship borders policy.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15218153

State Times (India): "J&K POLICE NEED TO BE ALWAYS READY TO ELIMINATE TERRORIST THREATS: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha paid homage to the Jammu and Kashmir Police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the Police Memorial in Zewan, Srinagar.

FULL REPORT: http://StateTimes.in/jk-police-need-to-be-always-ready-to-eliminate-terrorist-threats-lg

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "'VIGILANTE' TRIO JAILED FOR RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

A group of four wannabe vigilantes have been sentenced for their respective roles in an armed break-in at the address of an alleged paedophile.
Luke Faulkner-Ellis, Mark Jones, Harvey Smallwood and Caitlin Thomas all had their part to play in a break-in at Naylor Court, Northwich.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25556212.vigilantes-sentenced-armed-break-in-address-northwich

Daily Mirror: "UNMASKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton

Mohammed Umar Khan (age 15) has been unmasked as the killer of schoolboy Harvey Willgoose who was killed in an attack at school.
Schoolboy Harvey Willgoose's 15-year-old killer, Mohammed Umar Khan, has been locked up for life with a minimum term of 16 years.
Harvey was fatally stabbed in the heart by Khan in front of horrified children just five minutes into their lunch break.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-harvey-willgoose-killer-named-32461850

Bury Times: "'WE DON'T FEEL SAFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Residents at Mosses House, an independent living facility managed by Bury Council, near to the Town Centre of Bury, have shared fresh fears around their safety after a female neighbour was found dead in her flat.
The resident was found, after she passeed away, in her bathroom following her discovery by two people who broke in to see if she was alright.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25540947.residents-fears-around-lack-support-council-complex

The Messenger: "TORIES BUCK TREND IN BY-ELECTION WIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

The Conservative Party are celebrating after bucking the party's dismal showing in the national Opinion Polls by winning the vacant Broadheath Council ward seat in Trafford.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25557060.tories-buck-national-trend-retake-trafford-council-seat

Melton Times: "THANKS A MILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

A free community advice service which has supported thousands of people in the Melton area with millions of pounds worth of debt has marked its 10th anniversary with a special event at St. Mary's Church.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/melton-debt-service-marks-10-year-anniversary-with-special-event-5369959

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "FRESH HOPE FOR AIRLINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Albany leaders have said they are encouraged by the news that an American buyer has been found for the failing Rex Airlines, following the company's collapse into administration.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-mayor-greg-stocks-hopeful-about-the-purchase-of-rex-airlines-purchase-by-us-aviation-company-air-t-c-20411746

Knutsford Guardian: "BEAUTY QUEEN IS TARGETED BY TROLLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

A Beauty Queen from Knutsford has called in the police after being harassed by online trolls who created fake 'topless' photos of her to promote a 'sexy fun' chat line.
Tabitha Bennett says she was left in tears after discovering web scammers had set up fake profiles in her name after stealing her photos on Instagram.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25548101.knutsford-beauty-queen-calls-police-online-harassment

The Times: "GROOMING VICTIMS SAY MINISTER SHOULD QUIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Sean O'Neill / Aubrey Allegretti

Jim Gamble = the frontrunner expected to lead the Grooming Gang Inquiry - has quit becoming the second senior figure to withdraw from chairing the Inquiry.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/louise-casey-jim-gamble-grooming-gangs-inquiry-05vgw5f7v

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

15/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 16 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.

The Independent: "REVEALED: TERRIBLE REVENGE OF TALIBAN THAT SHAMES BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft / Jessica Purkiss / Fahim Abed / May Bulman

Afghan security forces who fought alongside British and United States troops are still being hunted down, tortured and executed by the Taliban while the United Kingdom drags its heels over bringing at-risk Afghans to safety,

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/taliban-afghanistan-special-forces-uk-data-breach-b2845838.html

Glasgow Times: "HEARTBREAK AS VAN DRIVES 'OVER GRAVES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

A heartbroken family in Glasgow have told of their devastations after a von allegedly drove over their loved one's graves.
Anthony Martin said his is "traumatised" after discovering his parents grave site had been damaged.

Daily Express: "KEMI: IT STINKS OF A CHINA COVER UP BY PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Christgian Calgie

Kemi Badenoch said the China spy scandal "stinks of a cover-up" as she branded Sir Keir Starmer too weak to stand up to Beijing.
The Conservative Party leader also accused the Prime Minister of a "shameful" dereliction.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2121654

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "RESCUE-DEAL RELIEF FOR ROBERTS BAKERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Roberts Bakery has been pulled back from the brink of collapse by a rescue deal with a West Midlands billionaire known as the 'Chicken King'.
Boparan Private Office (BPO), owned by food processing entrepreneur Ranjit Boparan, has announced an investment to secure the future of the historic Rudheath bakery business.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25543903.roberts-bakery-rescue-deal-saves-433-jobs-northwich

Daily Star: "KATIE NAMES TV STAR 'RAPIST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan / Bekka Barnard

Katie Price stunned fans at a stage show by naming a well-known British TV star who she claims raped her.
Katie Price's fans were reportedly left speechless at a recent live show.
The reality TV star made the claim during her live show An Evening With Katie Price And Kerry Katona,

FULL REPORT: http://DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/katie-price-fans-gasped-fell-36074041

Melton Times: "NEW SURGERY PLAN STALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Melton Mowbray’s only GP surgery is expanding its services to patients and says it is ‘confident’ it can meet the needs of the increasing population in the town.
It was announced last week that Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB) was pausing its quest to set up a second doctors’ practice in the town until 2027.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/health/new-town-centre-site-to-be-opened-as-part-of-gp-surgerys-expansion-plans-5360333

Daily Mirror: "£145M OWED... NOT A PENNY PAID BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Nick Sommerlad

Wes Streeting says he will fight to get back the £145 million owed for dodgy COVID-19 kit.
The Health Secretary vows to pursue the company linked to Michelle Mone for faulty PPE equipment.

Lancashire Telegraph: "PERVERT PAID GIRL, 12, TO SAY HER AGE WAS 16"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Aqueel Hussain paid his 12 year old victim after engaging in sexual activity with her in the back of his car in Blackburn.
The pair met after a series of exchanges on Social Networking platform SnapChat.

City AM: "BANK BONUS BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt

Bankers will be able to collect their bonuses much sooner under a relaxation of remuneration rules unveiled by the United Kingdom’s prudential regulator.
The new rules will allow part-payment of bonuses for the most senior bankers from year one, rather than year three under previous rules.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/bankers-to-get-bonuses-much-sooner-as-pra-relaxes-rules

The Oldham Times: "CURTAIN CALL FOR COMEBACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

The new look for a much-loved Oldham theatre has been revealed as a huge renovation project finally takes a step forward.
Plans reveal a new entrance to the Oldham Coliseum – the 135-year-old performance space on Fairbottom Street in the Town Centre.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25543283.oldham-coliseum-new-look-revealed-refurb-moves-forward

Edinburgh Evening News: "DISGRACE OF CITY POVERTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan

The level of poverty in the Capital has been slammed as an 'absolute disgrace' by the city’s council leader as she detailed plans to open new neighbourhood centres to fight the crisis.
It comes as around 80,000 people in Edinburgh – including one in five children – face relative poverty.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-leader-calls-level-of-poverty-in-the-capital-an-absolute-disgrace-5359908

Warrington Guardian: "HORROR ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell / Ella Wilcox

A woman is fighting for her life following a Knife Attack.
She was rushed to a local Medical Facility after being stabbed at a property on Manchester Road.
Gavin Shaw has been charged with her Attempted Murder.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25543726.woolston-stabbing-man-named-charged-attempted-murder

The Scotsman: "BUSINESS PLEA TO REEVES OVER TAX HIKE FEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Rachel Reeves has been urged to "show restraint" in her Budget next month amid growing fears Brits will face paying even more tax.

The Messenger: "NEW 'SURE START-STYLE' SERVICES TO GET ROLL-OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor / James McNeil

A new government investment is set to bring family support services to Trafford, with more than £148,000 in funding on the way.
Seven local authorities across the North West of England have been given the major investment which will see Sure Start-style services returning to the region.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25541709.trafford-receive-148k-sure-start-style-services

Daily Record: "WE ARE COMING FOR THE £145M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum Parke / Gemma Ryder

The United Kingdom Government has vowed to chase down every penny owed by a dodgy PPE company linked to Michelle Mone.
PPE MedPro missed a deadline to pay a bill whicbh has risen with interest to £145 million.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/michelle-mone-linked-company-fails-36075798

Knutsford Guardian: "ELECTROCUTION TRAGEDY FIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

A widow is suing electricity distribution company SP Energy Networks after her husband, who was a gardener, got electrocuted while he pruned hedges.
Tina Campbell, from Mobberley, said her life had been 'completely shattered' following her husband Blair Campbell's death.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25524923.mobberley-widow-suing-sp-energy-networks-husbands-death

Metro (South Edition): "'JAILED 27 YEARS... BY HER PARENTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden / Brooke Davies / Sam Corbishley

A woman last seen aged 15 before vanishing without trace has been found 27 years later - and was allegedly locked up by her parents all along.
Neighbours who asked the couple about Mirrella were told she had been kidnapped.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/15/teenager-missing-27-years-had-locked-bedroom-parents-24430572

Bury Times: "PARENTS ARE JAILED AFTER DOG ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping

A Radcliffe mother and father have been jailed after their three-year-old son was mauled to death by a dog.
Daniel Twigg died after the attack on Carr Farm in Tunshill Lane, Milnrow, in May 2022, after an attack which was believed to involve a Cane Corso.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25537729.radcliffe-parents-jailed-dog-kills-3-year-old-son

Scottish Daily Mail: "CHINESE STOLE SECRETS FROM NO.10 FOR YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Rebecca Camber /

It has emerged that China stole Britain's state secrets for years using a back door into sensitive Whitehall computer systems.
Scottish Daily Mail understands that in a catastrophic blunder, the Chinese were allowed to buy a company that controlled a data hub used by government departments to exchange information, including details on highly classified projects.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15195121

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "REVAMP WORKS SET TO START IN WEEKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

An ambitious project to revamp part of the Town Centre of Leigh has taken another significant step forward, with planned work just weeks away.
At a cabinet meeting councillors approved a recommendation for Bethell Group PLC to complete improvement works at Civic Square and Market Place.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25535170.works-revamp-area-leigh-town-centre-just-weeks-away

Daily Mail: "CHINESE STOLE SECRETS FROM NO.10 FOR YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Rebecca Camber / James Tapsfield

It has emerged that China stole Britain's state secrets for years using a back door into sensitive Whitehall computer systems.
Daily Mail understands that in a catastrophic blunder, the Chinese were allowed to buy a company that controlled a data hub used by government departments to exchange information, including details on highly classified projects.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15195121

The Bolton News: "BUTCHERS SHOP TO CLOSE AFTER EIGHTY YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

A much-loved Westhoughton Butchers is set to close its doors for the final time, bringing to an end eight decades of family tradition and service to the community.
Hibbert's Butchers, a staple on the local high street since 1945, will serve its final customers on Saturday 01 November 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25534262.beloved-westhoughton-butcher-close-80-years

St. Helens Star: "PROJECT HALO IS SET TO SHINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A major employment development near to Glass Futures has been given the go-ahead.
St. Helens Borough Council granted consent for Project Halo at the St. Helens Manufacturing and Innovation Campus.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25526435.full-planning-permission-granted-project-halo-st-helens

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 09 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/10/2025

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

Lancashire Telegraph: "DAD AND SON SENTENCED FOR DRUG DEALING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

A Blackburn man who was part of a drug dealing operation with his father has been jailed for nearly seven years.
Lewis Walker, and Gary Walker were involved in a conpiracy to supply cannabis around Lancashire.

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "HOPEFULS MAKE COUNCIL PITCHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

With Local Elections looming, voters in the City of Albany, Shire of Denmark and Shire of Plantagenet, have little over a week to cast their ballots to decide the staffing structure of their region's Council offices.

The Yorkshire Post: "'GIVE MAYORS POWERS OVER TRAMS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Yorkshire Mayors should be handed powers to approve tram and light rail projects to save money and improve trust in politics, an influential Labour think-tank has said.
Labour Together - which spearheaded Sir Keir Starmer's push for power - has called for a raft of increased powers for Metro Mayors to turn them from "campaigners" into builders.

Andytown News (Northern Ireland): "WORK FINALLY UNDER WAY TO 'TRANSFORM' CASTLE STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

A major step forward in the regeneration of the Castle Street area has been taken this week with demolition work commencing on the derelict Norwich Union House building.

The Independent: "BADENOCH BETS THE HOUSE ON PROMISE TO END STAMP DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

Kemi Badenoch has vowed to abolish stamp duty if the Conservatives win the next election, as she unveiled a raft of tax cuts in a bid to claw back voters and boost the party’s ratings.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/stamp-duty-kemi-badenoch-tory-conference-speech-b2841706.html

Glasgow Times: "TIKTOKER GUILTY OF KILLING OAP IN HORROR CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A man who often posed as a road traffic lawyer on TikTok has been convicted of killing a pensioner in a horror crash. Leigh Sutherland was speeding in an aging Ford Mondeo with dodgy brakes at the time of the crash at the Condorrat Ring Road near Cumbernauld.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25527339.scottish-tik-tok-creator-leigh-sutherland-convicted

The I Paper: "BADENOCH'S MOVE TO AXE STAMP DUTY PILES PRESSURE ON REEVES BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh

Kemi Badenoch boosted The Conservative Party faithful – and her own of survival – with a surprise £9 billion giveaway pledge to abolish Stamp Duty, piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next month's Budget.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/badenoch-reeves-cut-stamp-duty-budget-3966208

St. Helens Star: "DRUG DEALERS BEHIND BARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Two drug dealers sent selfies which incriminated themselves in a million-pound cocaine, heroin and cannabis operation.
Anthony James Dean from St. Helens, and William James Swann from Maghull, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply 13 kilos of cocaine, 13.5 kilos of heroin, and 62 kilos of cannabis, plus conspiracy to fraudulently evade a prohibition by bringing into the United Kingdom a Controlled Drug (Class B), as well as Money Laundering offences.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25515447.st-helens-drug-dealer-jailed-sending-encrochat-selfie

Scottish Daily Mail: "KEMI FIRES UP TORIES WITH PLEDGE TO SCRAP HATED PROPERTY TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Kemi Badenoch vowed to abolish Stamp Duty as she took the fight to Labour Party and Reform UK on the economy.
The Conservative Party leader electrified her party's annual conference in Manchester by announcing plans on Wednesday for an audacious £9 billion tax cut funded by a crackdown on welfare and waste.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15174701

Warrington Guardian: "RAIDS TARGET ILLEGAL GOODS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

An illegal worker has been arrested and a huge haul of illicit products has been seized following raids across Warrington.
Cheshire Police joined Immigration Officers in targeting stores around Warrington.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25521090.immigration-illegal-product-raids-shops-units-warrington

The Daily Telegraph: "CASE CHALLENGES STARMER OVER CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Charles Hymas

Sir Keir Starmer's former top Civil Servant has challenged the official explanation as to why a prosecution of alleged Chinese spies collapsed.
Prime Minister insisted that the Government was unable to state that China had been a national security threat at the time of the arrest of two alleged spies in 2023.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/08/simon-case-challenges-keir-starmer-over-china

Bury Times: "'HIGH-VISIBILITY PRESENCE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Police have stepped up patrols at places of worship across the Borough following the Terrorist Attack on a Crumpsall synagogue.
Greater Manchester Police are providing a high-visability presence within Jewish Communities.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/national/25517585.police-step-patrols-manchester-synagogues-terror-attack

The Guardian: "MINISTERS COMMIT TO OVERHAUL OF LICENSING LAWS IN PUSH FOR GROWTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Denis Campbell

Pubs, clubs and restaurants will be able to open into the early hours as part of The Labour Party's drive for economic growth, a move which critics say will lead to more drunken disorder.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/oct/08/pub-opening-hours-in-england-and-wales-could-be-extended

The Messenger: "COUNCIL STAFF ABUSE AND ASSAULTS ON RISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Lythgoe

Almost 6,000 Council Workers have reported assaults and abuse in the last three years across Greater Manchester - with more than 400 incidents taking place in Trafford.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25526644.number-assaults-council-workers-reported-trafford-3-years

Daily Express: "I'LL AXE STAMP DUTY TO HELP MILLIONS BUY A HOUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

Resurgent Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch vowed to unleash the "dream of home ownership" for millions - by scrapping Stamp Duty.
Hundreds of Tory members cheered and gave a standing ovation as she revealed the surprise move at The Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2118744

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ARE YOUTHS OUT OF CONTROL?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Anti Social Behaviour and teenagers causing disorder has led to huge challenges for residents and Police.
In Hindley, a Dispersal Order was put in place following multiple incidents, including alcohol-related disturbances and youths throwing items at cars.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25517106.girls-fighting-street-youth-disorder---solution

Morning Star: "BRITS SNATCHED BY ISRAEL IN NEW FLOTILLA RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Families of British Nationals kidnapped by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza called on the Foreign Office to secure their release and halt complicity in the genocide.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-urged-end-its-complicity-gaza-genocide-and-protect-its-own-people-after-israel

Knutsford Guardian: "MASTERPLAN AIMS TO EASE TRAFFIC ISSUES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An ambitious project to resolve the long-standing conflict between traffic and pedestrians in the Town Centre of Knutsford has been launched.
A timetable has been published to develop a masterplan by December, 2026.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25519720.masterplan-aims-resolve-traffic-issues-knutsford-town-centre

The Times: "BADENOCH BUILDS CASE TO ABOLISH STAMP DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright

Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "abolish" Stamp Duty as she seeks to galvanise her leadership and revive The Conservative Party’s political fortunes.
The Tory leader received a standing ovation at her Party's conference in Manchester as she announced plans to
scrap the "bad tax" for main properties.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-stamp-duty-tory-conference-speech-jxvpthz93

The Oldham Times: "MUM-OF-8 JAILED FOR GLASS ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A woman who left a man with lifelong facial scars after a "completely unprovoked" attack with a glass bottle during a night out in Oldham has been jailed.
Katherine Pye appeared at Manchester Crown Court and pleaded guilty to causing wounding.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25516228.woman-attacked-man-glass-bottle-following-night

Metro (South Edition): "MY MADDIE HOAX AGONY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden

Madeleine McCann's mother, Kate McCann, has told a court how her family was stalked by Julia Wandelt - a Polish National - who was claiming to be the missing British girl.
Julia Wandelt is on trial at Leicester Crown Court accused of stalking Kate McCann and Gerry McCann as well as their other children.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/08/madeleine-mccanns-mum-says-stalker-contacting-daughter-the-final-straw-24371228

The Bolton News: "MOTHER'S PLEA AFTER 'LAUGHING GAS' TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

A Bolton mum has issued a plea for change after her 'bubbly and kind' 20-year-old daughter died following her use of Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as Laughing Gas.
Amy Louise Leonard, affectionately known as Amy-lou, suffered a Cardiac Arrest caused by blood clots on her heart and lungs that doctors believe were linked to the gas.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25523987.bubbly-kind-bolton-woman-dies-nitrous-oxide-use

The Times Scotland: "BADENOCH BUILDS CASE TO ABOLISH STAMP DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright

Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "abolish" Stamp Duty as she seeks to galvanise her leadership and revive The Conservative Party's political fortunes.
The Tory Leader received a standing ovation at her Party’s conference in Manchester as she announced plans to
scrap the "bad tax" for main properties.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-stamp-duty-tory-conference-speech-jxvpthz93

Melton Times: "LAST CHANCE TO SAVE COLLEGE AND THEATRE SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Potential new owners or investors in the Melton Mowbray college campus and theatre site are now officially being sought as part of a consultation exercise launched.
The future of the Asfordby Road site has been uncertain since the former SMB College Group merged with Loughborough College earlier this year.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/education/new-owners-or-investors-sought-for-meltons-college-and-theatre-site-5345491

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "KSA SLAMS ISRAELI MINISTER FOR STORMING OF AL-AQSA COMPOUND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Saudi Arabia's Ministry Of Foreign Affairs condemned what they described as the storming of the courtyards of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli officials and settlers, saying the incursions took place "under the protection of the occupation forces" and violated the sanctity of one of Islam's holiest sites.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2618170

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BAKERY ON BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Roberts Bakery is on the brink of administration with hundreds of jobs at risk.
One of the Northwich's biggest employers is preparing to appoint administrators after facing 'unprecedented challenges'.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25525835.roberts-bakery-brink-administration-jobs-risk

Daily Mail: "KEMI FIRES UP TORIES WITH PLEDGE TO SCRAP HATED PROPERTY TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Kemi Badenoch vowed to abolish Stamp Duty as she took the fight to Labour Party and Reform UK on the economy.
The Conservative Party leader electrified her party's annual conference in Manchester by announcing plans on Wednesday for an audacious £9 billion tax cut funded by a crackdown on welfare and waste.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15174701

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 02 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

1/10/2025

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

Metro (South Edition): "MONE MONE MONE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Layton

Underwear tycoon Baroness Michelle Mone claims she has been 'scapegoated' after her husband's firm was order to repay the Government £122 million over a CoronaVirus Pandemic gowns deal she lied about.

The Yorkshire Post: "'SEND BUNCH OF FRACKERS PACKING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Ed Miliband has vowed to permanently ban fracking, as campaigners warned that dozens of Yorkshire constituencies could be affected if Reform UK lifted the moratorium.

The Daily Telegraph: "BADENOCH: I'LL RIP UP LAWS ON NET ZERO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Kemi Badenoch promises to scrap Britain's flagship Climate Change law if The Conservative Party regain power.
The Tory Leader vows to repeal the "failed" Climate Change Act 2008.

Daily Star: "LETTUCE..? ONION HAS A RING TO IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Labour Party bigwig Wes Streeting says he'd rather be an onion than a lettuce like ex-PM Liz Truss.
What would Keir Starmer be?
Rhubarb, maybe!

*The West Australian (Australia): "HOME SWEET HOAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stephen Johnson / Kim MacDonald

The Albanese Government's decision to slash home deposits for first time buyers is expected to fuel property price hikes by 5 per cent.

Daily Express: "'LET DOWN BY THOSE WHOSE JOB IT WAS TO PROTECT THEM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves

Two Rochdale Grooming Gang victims were "let down by those whose job it was to protect them", a judge said.
Seven men were locked up for a total of 174 years.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2115926

Lancashire Telegraph: "COUNCIL WINS CASE AGAINST GYPSY CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A Gypsy family has lost their appeal against a council's decision to refuse backdated planning permission for a controversial caravan encampment near a Darwen park.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25508100.controversial-darwen-gypsy-camp-planning-appeal-dismissed

Glasgow Times: "GARAGE OWNER CAUGHT DEALING FIREARMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

A garage owner was caught dealing in drugs and deadly firearms - after claiming he was trying to stay "off the radar" from Police Scotland.
Kristopher Kinnaird was involved in the trafficking of at least £660,000 of cocaine and cannabis as well as being a "middleman" in sourcing weapons including a submachine gun.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25510692.glasgow-garage-owner-involved-drugs-guns-snared-encrochat

The Guardian: "PPE FIRM WITH LINK TO MONE ORDERED TO REPAY £122M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Conn

The Government has won their legal claim against a company linked to the Conservative Party peer Michelle Mone for the return of millions of pounds paid for Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/oct/01/uk-government-wins-122m-pandemic-case-against-michelle-mone-linked-firm-over-faulty-ppe

St. Helens Star: "12 ARRESTED IN DRUG SWOOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Kilmurray

A major two-day operation targeting suspected County Lines drugs activity in St. Helens has led to 12 arrests, the seizure of weapons and the protection of vulnerable people.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25498742.12-arrests-county-lines-operation-st-helens-smashed

The Times: "AUTOMATIC RIGHTS FOR REFUGEES TO BE SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to end a "golden ticket” for Asylum Seekers by requiring refugees to earn their right to bring family to Britain and scrapping automatic settlement.

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "DAY CARE TO FILL THE GAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A new Early Learning Centre has been endorsed by Wheatbelt Council to address the region's dearth of early childhood education.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/zaydon-groups-barra-early-learning-centre-to-answer-narrogins-lack-of-child-after-school-care--c-20150357

Morning Star: "MINISTER 'MET ELBIT INSURER BEFORE PA BAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Kerr

Ministers faced fresh allegations of corruption over banning Palestine Action as more than 1,500 people prepare to defy the proscription.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ministers-accused-putting-profit-halting-genocide

The Messenger: "RESTAURANT FINED FOR USING ILLEGAL WORKERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Cibo on Victoria Road, a popular restaurant in Hale, has been ordered to pay tens of thousands of pounds after men were found to be working illegally in the kitchen.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25505637.italian-restaurant-hale-fined-hiring-illegal-workers

Daily Record: "SHE'S NO LADY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall

Disgraced Michelle Mone should be kicked out of the House Of Lords after a firm linked to her was ordered to pay back £122 million over dodgy PPE, relatives of those who died from CoronaVirus have demanded.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/michelle-mone-must-removed-house-35996526

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "MAN FINED OVER BLAZE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Elderly man has been handed a fine for accidentally sparking a bushfire that razed 200HA of Walpole-Nornalup.

FULL REPORT : AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/elderly-man-handed-a-fine-for-accidentally-sparking-january-bushfire-that-razed-200ha-of-walpole-nornalup-bush-c-20174851

Warrington Guardian: "GUN GANGSTERS IN £200K SALE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox

A 'dangerous gangland boss' and his ‘right-hand man' were sentenced to a total of 38 years imprisonment for supplying deadly 'military grade weapons' and conspiring to organise an Acid Attack.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25498965.duo-jailed-38-years-supply-military-grade-weapons

The Times Scotland: "AUTOMATIC RIGHTS FOR REFUGEES TO BE SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to end a "golden ticket” for Asylum Seekers by requiring refugees to earn their right to bring family to Britain and scrapping automatic settlement.

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "CRASH TAKES GIRL'S LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A young girl died in a horror crash at an intersection in Woodhamling in Great Southern Australia.
Police confirmed a 12-year-old girl died at the crash scene, north of Katanning, involving two cars.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/woodanilling-fatal-crash-a-12-year-old-girl-dies-in-horror-two-car-collision-four-others-seriously-injured-c-20148298

Bury Times: "'JUST LIKE STALINGRAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping

The demolition work to bring down a Radcliffe mill partly destroyed by a fire has been described as "like a scene from Stalingrad" as parts of the structure are pulled down.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25505961.demolition-pioneer-mill-building-radcliffe-begins

The Independent: "PM'S MAJOR U-TURN ON HUMAN RIGHTS TO STOP 'FARAGE BOATS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a dramatic U-turn over international human rights laws that have been criticised for making it harder to deport asylum seekers.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-labour-conference-echr-immigration-b2837053.html

Knutsford Guardian: "'DINO EVENT IS NOT TAKING PLACE HERE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Tatton Park has issued a warning over a 'Lost Kingdom' event, stressing that it is not taking place on the historic estate.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25492770.tatton-park-issues-warning-lost-kingdom-event

Daily Mirror: "STRIP HER OF THE TITLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Murphy

Baroness Michelle Mone faced called to be axed as a peer after a firm she is linked to was ordered to pay back £122 million of CoronaVirus Pandemic cash.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-michelle-mone-linked-covid-35994566

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ROAR THEM ON TO GRAND FINAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Trevor Baxter

Champions Wigan again stand between Leigh and a maiden BetFred Super League Grand Final appearance after Leopards passed their first play-off test with flying colours beating Wakefield Trinity 26-10.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25499365.leigh-leopards-beat-wakefield-trinity-reach-semi-final

Scottish Daily Mail: "BARONESS BRA TOLD: HAND BACK OUR £122M... AND PEERAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Sears

Shamed peer Baroness Michelle Mone was under pressure to pay back £122 million the taxpayer wasted on useless Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15153703

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "STEAM SHIP LOSES CASH IN 'LOCK-OUT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Vintage steam ship The Daniel Adamson is facing a 'significant financial loss' after being forced to cancel cruises and a gig at the Labour Party conference due to a lock failure on The River Weaver.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25502449.danny-faces-significant-financial-loss-amid-lock-failure

The Oldham Times: "POLICE MAKE 160 ARRESTS IN SWEEP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

It has been six months since Greater Manchester Police launched Operation Vulcan in Derker.
In that time, around 160 arrests have been made, 144 vehicles have been seized, which include 25 off-road and e-bikes.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25497755.gmps-operation-vulcan-marks-6-months-work-derker

The Bolton News: "WALL COLLAPSE SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

A main road in Bolton was closed when the wall of a former cycle shop came down.
The incident happened on St. Helens Road in Daubhill.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25509308.recap-st-helens-road-bolton-closed-wall-collapses

Daily Mail: "BARONESS BRA TOLD: AND BACK OUR £122M... AND PEERAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Sears

Shamed peer Baroness Michelle Mone was under pressure to pay back £122 million the taxpayer wasted on useless Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15153703

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 04 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

3/9/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 04 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, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Times: "RAYNER ON BRINK AFTER STAMP DUTY ADMISSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Geraldine Scott / Aubrey Allegretti

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has fought bitterly to shield her relationships from scrutiny, but her conduct may yet derail her seemingly unstoppable rise.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/how-angela-rayners-private-life-finally-brought-her-to-the-brink-52rj0zdks

Knutsford Guardian: "FOOD HALL PLAN FOR LISTED SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

New plans have been submitted to convert the historic Marshall House in Knutsford into a hybrid-style food hall and bar.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25434541.new-food-hall-bar-plans-marshall-house-knutsford

The National: "SCOTLAND VOTES TO BOYCOTT ISRAEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

Israel and companies complicit in genocide will face package of actions.
MSPS have voted for a full boycott of the state of Israel and companies complicit in genocide following a debate in the Scottish Parliament.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25439517.msps-vote-full-boycott-israel

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "CO-OP FINED OVER DEATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jacki Elezovich

The Western Australian Meat Marketing Co-Operative has been fined more than half a million dollars after the death of a worker at its Katanning abattoir in 2022.

Daily Star: "ANGELA BLAMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's political future is in doubt after she admitted she did not pay enough tax on her second home.

The Bolton News: "BUSINESS HUB IS OPEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A key regeneration site in the heart of the Town Centre has opened for business after having been expected to fully open around a year ago.
The Wellsprings, just opposite the Town Hall, has been renovated since The Bolton News left the offices in the Summer of 2022, moving to nearby Knowsley House.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25431714.wellsprings-bolton-town-centre-opens-business

Daily Express: "'IF PM HAD BACKBONE HE WOULD SACK HER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to sack Angela Rayner after she confessed to not paying enough tax on her second home.
The Deputy Prime Minister's political career is hanging by a thread.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "LET'S IMPROVE OUR TOWN CENTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

A group of passionate people from Leigh have teamed up to improve the Town Centre.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25423142.leigh-businesses-team-improve-town-centre

Daily Mirror: "ANDREW ACCUSER'S FAMILY: WE'LL KEEP FIGHTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Prince Andrew's Sex Abuse accuser will not be silencecd, her brother warned.
Sky Roberts, whose sister Virginia Giuffre died in April called for files on Jeffrey Epstein to be released.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/epstein-files-live-prince-andrew-35841666

Glasgow Times: "DATING SITE RAPIST UNMASKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A dating site rapist who staged his own death, then fled the country, has been convicted of attacks on two women.
James Clacher preyed on his victims in their own homes during the crimes in 2019 and 2020.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25439120.dating-site-rapist-staged-death-unmasked

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP'S 'GESTURE POLITICS' ON GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

John Swinney was yesterday accused of ignoring Scotland's problems in favour of virtue signalling about Gaza.
The First Minister said he could not ignore warnings that Benjamin Netanyahu's Government was behind a genocide in the region.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15062817

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BOY, 12, DIES IN PLAY PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan / Jack Tooth

A teenage boy has been arrested after a 12-year-old boy died in a tragic incident at a Winsford play park.
Logan Carter died on Friday, August 29, following a fall from a playground roundabout at Wharton Recreation Ground.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25433484.boy-13-arrested-logan-carter-tragically-died-wharton-park

Daily Mail: "IS STARMER SO SPINELESS THAT HE WON'T SACK HIS DEPUTY PM (AND HOUSING SECRETARY!) WHO DODGED £40,000 IN STAMP DUTY?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Angela Rayner is fighting to save her political career after confessing to dodging up to £40,000 in tax.
Kemi Badenoch urged Keir Starmer to grow a 'backbone' and sack his deputy after she finally admitted failing to pay the full Stamp Duty due on a luxury £800,000 second home in Hove.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15063159

Fife Free Press: "RECORD BREAKER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A Kirkcaldy singer's biggest ever gig in his home town has smashed Box Office records.
Every single ticket for Billy Reekie's show at the Adam Smith Theatre next month was snapped up little more than eight minutes.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/second-date-added-as-billy-reekies-kirkcaldy-gig-sets-box-office-record-5289372

The Daily Telegraph: "I DIDN'T PAY THE RIGHT TAX, BUT IT'S STILL NOT MY FAULT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna

Angela Rayner has admitted that she did not pay enough tax on her second home.
Deputy Prime Minister says she made a 'mistake' and has referred herself to the Standards Commissioner.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/03/angela-rayner-admits-to-tax-dodge-on-second-homes

The Oldham Times: "TENSIONS RISE AT REFUGEE PROTEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

Protestors gathered outside a hotel in Oldham, where they were met by counter protestors from the campaign group Stand Up To Racism.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25428737.protestors-counter-protestors-meet-oldham-refugee-hotel

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "COLOURFUL COMMUNITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A community effort led by large-scale artist Jerome Davenport transformed the Arts Narrogin eastern wall with a colourful mural over three days.
The mural painting workshop extended from Davenport’s esteemed 300sqm Narrogin Regional Leisure Centre painting that was unveiled on 14 December last year.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/mural-painting-workshop-with-infamous-large-scale-artist-jerome-davenport-arts-narrogin-wall-transformation-c-19864662

Melton Times: "'PLEASE SAVE ST. MARY'S'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Tears were shed and powerful speeches delivered on Saturday (30 August 2025) as hundreds of people turned out to show just what Melton Mowbray's baby unit means to the community.
Campaigners were joined by families who have had generations of babies born at St. Mary's Birth Centre in a march through the Town Centre followed by a passionate rally at a park in Leicestershire.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/hundreds-attend-emotional-campaign-event-to-keep-meltons-baby-unit-open-5296440

St. Helens Star: "OUR 'DEFINING MOMENT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

St. Helens' landmark Town Centre regeneration scheme has taken another huge step forward following the granting of reserved matters planning consent for phase one development proposals – which pave the way for construction work to begin on an ambitious transformation.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25436754.st-helens-town-centre-redevelopment-takes-another-step-forward

The Guardian: "RAYNER IN PERIL AFTER ADMITTING SHE UNDERPAID STAMP DUTY ON FLAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Angela Rayner has admitted she underpaid Stamp Duty on her £800,000 seaside flat, after coming under intense pressure to be more transparent about her property arrangements.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/03/angela-rayner-admits-underpaying-stamp-duty-on-800000-seaside-flat

The Yorkshire Post: "REEVES TO KEEP TIGHT GRIP ON UK SPENDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond

Rachel Reeves has acknowledged the economy is "not working well enough" and promised a "tight grip" on spending in her Autumn Budget, which she will deliver on 26 November.

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "CM REVIEWS RAIN SITUATION IN J&K, DIRECTS ADMIN TO INTENSIFY GROUND RESPONSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday convened an emergency meeting to review the situation arising from incessant rains across Jammu and Kashmir.
Schools shut in Jammu & Kashmir.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/cm-reviews-rain-situation-in-jk-directs-admin-to-intensify-ground-response

Lancashire Telegraph: "ASYLUM SEEKER HOME RUMOURS ARE DISMISSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Rumours that 150 Asylum Seekers were moving into a building in Blackburn are unfounded after concerns were raised.

The Scotsman: "SWINNEY CUTS CASH FOR ARMS FIRMS WHICH SUPPLY ISRAEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Grant

Funding for arms companies supplying Israel will be halted, John Swinney announced, as he lifted a long-standing ban on taxpayer support for munitions.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-halts-cash-for-arms-firms-supplying-israel-as-munitions-ban-lifted-5301828

Warrington Guardian: "'SCHOOL PHONE BAN WILL SAVE LIVES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

The mother of murdered schoolgirl Brianna Ghey has launched a campaign for a satutory phone ban in schools.
Esther Ghey says school phone ban 'would have really helped' daughter Brianna.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/national/25436557.esther-ghey-says-school-phone-ban-would-really-helped-daughter-brianna

The Independent: "SO WILL SHE RESIGN? RAYNER ADMITS: I DID NOT PAY ENOUGH TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Archie Mitchell / Millie Cooke / David Maddox

Angela Rayner is fighting for her political future after admitting she failed to pay £40,000 in tax when purchasing a property.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-stamp-duty-flat-b2819194.html

The Messenger: "BUILDING THE FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

A developer behind the £2billion Trafford Waters scheme that will ultimately deliver 3,000 new homes says construction has begun on the first phase of 113 properties.
X1 Developments has announced that 79 of the homes off Trafford Way amid the site of the huge regneration project have been sold.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25432927.construction-begins-giant-trafford-waters-development

Daily Record: "RAYNER: IT'S ALL FOR MY KIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Angela Rayner has blamed her tax underpayment on an honest mistake as she tried to help her disabled son.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-admits-not-pay-35840380

The West Australian (Australia): "USEFUL IDIOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katina Curtis

Former Labor premier Daniel Andrews took centre stage with the world's most notorious dictators - Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un - at China's military parade.

Bury Times: "MAN TELLS OF HIS 'TERRIFYING' BLAZE ORDEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Rick Cullen has spoken of the terrifying ordeal when the hotel he and his family were staying at in Spain caught fire.
It was the BelleVue Bonita and Club Resort in Majorca.

Metro (South Edition): "A NO RAYNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

The Conservative Party have said that Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's excuse that she underpaid Stamp Duty on her second home after taking incorrect legal advice doesn't stand up to scrutiny.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/03/angela-rayner-admits-underpaid-stamp-duty-800-000-flat-24064989

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "WEST BANK ANNEXATION A 'RED LINE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Agence France-Presse / Associated Press / Reuters

Israel's Far-Right finance minister said on Wednesday that maps were being drawn up for annexing territory in the occupied West Bank, land the Palestinians seek for a state, although it was unclear if he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's support.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2614044

Edinburgh Evening News: "PHONE BAN IN PRIMARIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan

Mobile Phones are to be banned in Primary Schools across the Northern Capital as a teacher described trying to teach with them around as like being in "a casino full of cocaine".

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/mobile-phones-ban-to-come-into-force-in-edinburghs-primary-schools-following-consultation-5302014

Financial Times: "RAYNER FIGHTS FOR POLITICAL SURVIVAL AFTER ADMITTING TO STAMP DUTY UNDERPAYMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / George Parker / Martin Arnold

Days of denials reversed.
Keir Starmer is 'proud' of his deputy.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is battling for her political survival after admitting she underpaid Stamp Duty on the purchase of an £800,000 seaside property following days of denial.
Lower tax raid levied.
Ethics aid to probe.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c67f9ec0-51f8-44d8-9075-0bfe13e49cb5

Morning Star: "TAX BANKS SAYS TUC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Various Unions have urged The Labour Party's Government to show their promises are more than a slogan with 35 per cent backing profit tax that would wipe away Great Britain's financial black hole by raising £50 billion over four years.
Paul Nowak (General Secretary for TUC) called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to impose the Windfall Tax alongside increased levies on online gambling sites and assets above £10 million in the upcoming Autumn Budget, later this year.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/UNIONS-URGE-LABOUR-SHOW-ITS-PROMISES-ARE-MORE-SLOGAN

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

NEWS IN BRIEF: Thursday 04 September 2025

Rayner Faces Crisis Over Tax Admission

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is on the brink after admitting to a stamp duty underpayment on her second home, amid scrutiny over her relationships and conduct. (The Times)
Knutsford’s Historic Site Set For Food Hall Revamp

New plans have been submitted to convert the historic Marshall House in Knutsford into a hybrid food hall and bar. (Knutsford Guardian)
Scotland Votes For Israel Boycott

MSPs have voted for a full boycott of Israel and companies complicit in genocide, imposing a package of actions following a parliamentary debate. (The National)
Australian Co-Op Fined After Worker’s Death

The Western Australian Meat Marketing Co-Operative has been fined over half a million dollars following the death of a worker at its Katanning abattoir in 2022. (Great Southern Herald)
Rayner's Political Future in Doubt

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's political future is in doubt after admitting she did not pay enough tax on her second home. (Daily Star)
Bolton's Wellsprings Hub Opens After Delay

The Wellsprings business hub in Bolton's Town Centre has opened after renovations, delayed from its expected launch a year ago, following the departure of The Bolton News in summer 2022. (The Bolton News)
Pressure Mounts On Starmer To Sack Rayner

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to sack Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner after she confessed to not paying enough tax on her second home, leaving her career hanging by a thread. (Daily Express)
Leigh Residents Rally To Revive Town Centre

A group of passionate residents from Leigh have teamed up to improve the Town Centre. (Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal)
Giuffre's Family Vows To Fight On

The family of Prince Andrew's sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre, who died in April, vows to continue fighting and calls for the release of The Jeffrey Epstein Files. (Daily Mirror)
Dating Site Rapist Convicted After Faking Death

Dating site rapist James Clacher, who staged his own death and fled the country, has been convicted of attacks on two women in their homes in 2019 and 2020. (Glasgow Times)
Swinney Criticised For Gaza 'Gesture Politics': John Swinney has been accused of 'gesture politics' on Gaza, ignoring Scotland's problems while claiming he cannot overlook warnings of genocide by Benjamin Netanyahu's government. (Scottish Daily Mail)
Teen Arrested After Boy's Death In Play Park

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after 12-year-old Logan Carter died following a fall from a playground roundabout at Wharton Recreation Ground in Winsford. (Northwich & Winsford Guardian)
Rayner Slammed For £40,000 Tax Dodge

Angela Rayner is fighting to save her career after confessing to dodging up to £40,000 in Stamp Duty on an £800,000 second home in Hove, with Kemi Badenoch urging Keir Starmer to sack her. (Daily Mail)
Kirkcaldy Singer Breaks Box Office Records

Kirkcaldy singer Billy Reekie's upcoming hometown gig at the Adam Smith Theatre has broken Box Office records, with all tickets sold in just over eight minutes. (Fife Free Press)
Rayner Admits Tax Error, Refers To Commissioner

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted not paying enough tax on her second home, calling it a 'mistake' and referring herself to the Standards Commissioner. (The Daily Telegraph)
Oldham Refugee Protest Sparks Tensions

Tensions rose at a refugee protest outside a hotel in Oldham, where demonstrators were met by counter-protesters from Stand Up To Racism. (The Oldham Times)
Narrogin Wall Transformed by Community Mural

A community effort led by artist Jerome Davenport has transformed the Arts Narrogin eastern wall with a colourful mural, building on his previous 300sqm painting at the Leisure Centre. (Narrogin Observer)
St. Helens Regeneration Takes Major Step Forward

St. Helens' Town Centre regeneration scheme has advanced significantly with reserved matters planning consent granted for phase one, paving the way for construction. (St. Helens Star)
Rayner Under Fire For Stamp Duty Underpayment

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted underpaying Stamp Duty on her £800,000 seaside flat amid pressure for transparency on her property arrangements. (The Guardian)
Reeves Promises Tight Budget Control

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised a 'tight grip' on spending in her Autumn Budget on 26 November, acknowledging the economy is 'not working well enough'. (The Yorkshire Post)
J&K Chief Minister Tackles Rain Crisis

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the situation from incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir, directing intensified ground response and closing schools. (State Times)
Blackburn Asylum Seeker Rumours Quashed

Rumours of 150 Asylum Seekers moving into a Blackburn building have been dismissed as unfounded following local concerns. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Swinney Halts Funding For Israel Arms Firms

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced funding cuts for arms companies supplying Israel, while lifting a long-standing ban on taxpayer support for munitions. (The Scotsman)
Brianna Ghey's Mother Backs School Phone Ban

Esther Ghey, mother of murdered schoolgirl Brianna Ghey, has launched a campaign for a statutory phone ban in schools, stating it 'would have really helped' her daughter. (Warrington Guardian)
Rayner Fights for Political Survival Over Tax Row

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is fighting for her political future after admitting she failed to pay £40,000 in tax on a property purchase. (The Independent)
Trafford Waters Begins First Phase Construction

Construction has begun on the first phase of 113 homes at the £2bn Trafford Waters scheme, with 79 already sold, as part of a major regeneration delivering 3,000 new homes. (The Messenger)
Rayner Blames Tax Error On Son's Needs: Angela Rayner has blamed her tax underpayment on an honest mistake made while trying to help her disabled son. (Daily Record)
Andrews Joins Dictators At China Parade

Former Labor premier Daniel Andrews appeared alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at China's military parade, labelled a 'useful idiot'. (The West Australian)
Family's Terror In Majorca Hotel Fire

Rick Cullen described the terrifying ordeal when the BelleVue Bonita and Club Resort in Majorca, where he and his family were staying, caught fire. (Bury Times)
Tories Slam Rayner's Tax Excuse

The Conservatives claim Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's excuse for underpaying Stamp Duty on her second home, due to incorrect legal advice, does not hold up. (Metro)
Israel's West Bank Annexation Plans Escalate

Israel’s Far Right finance minister stated maps are being drawn for annexing West Bank territory, calling it a 'red line', though unclear if supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Arab News)
Edinburgh Bans Phones In Primary Schools

Mobile Phones are to be banned in primary schools across Edinburgh, with a teacher likening teaching with them to being in 'a casino full of cocaine'. (Edinburgh Evening News)
TUC Pushes for Bank Profit Tax

Unions, via TUC general secretary Paul Nowak, urge a 35% bank profit tax to raise £50bn over four years, plus levies on Online Gambling and assets over £10m, in the Autumn Budget. (Morning Star)
Rayner's Stamp Duty Scandal Threatens Career

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is battling for survival after admitting Stamp Duty underpayment on an £800,000 property, reversing denials, with Keir Starmer expressing pride in her. (Financial Times)
Melton Mowbray Rallies To Save Birth Centre

Hundreds marched in Melton Mowbray to save St. Mary’s Birth Centre, with emotional speeches highlighting its importance to families over generations. (Melton Times)

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 21 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

20/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 21 August 2025.

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Metro (South Edition): "CULT PRIEST GUILTY OF 17 SEX CRIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ted Hennessy

Christopher Brain - the former leader of a Religious Cult, backed by The Church Of England - has been found guilty of sexually assaulting nine women.
The cult aimed at attracting young worshippers.

Knutsford Guardian: "TRADERS TO VOTE ON BUSINESS AREA PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Traders in Knutsford are to be balloted on proposals for a Business Improvement District (BID) which could extend into Tatton Park.
Business Improvment District idea is funded by a levy.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25382879.knutsford-businesses-balloted-town-centre-bid-proposal

The I Paper: "LABOUR COUNCILS THREATEN LEGAL ACTION OVER ASYLUM SEEKER HOTELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan / Adam Forrest

Home Office ministers and officials are scrambling to find different options to house asylum seekers as more councils - including at least two run by The Labour Party - said they may also take legal action to block the use of hotels in their areas.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/home-office-asylum-housing-labour-councils-3871060

Fife Free Press: "BAND'S BID TO RUN GLEBE CENTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A historic former school building in Kirkcaldy could be brought back into use if ambitious plans from a long-established community band come to fruition.
Dysart Colliery Silver Band wants to make the Glebe Park Centre its permanent home, and is working with Fife Council on a Community Asset Transfer (CAT).

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/bands-ambitious-plans-to-take-over-historic-former-school-building-in-kirkcaldy-5275717

The Daily Telegraph: "STATE HAS FAILED WHITE WORKING CLASS PUPILS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Poppy Wood

A failure to ensure that white working-class children succeed is holding back Britain, the Education Secretary has said.
Ahead of GCSE results day, on Thursday, Bridget Phillipson warned that four-fifths of children from white working-class backgrounds were falling short in the English and maths skills required to get on in life.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/20/failure-white-working-class-children-holding-back-britain

The West Australian (Australia): "MEETING OF THE MINES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso

The global bosses of West Australia's top companies - including Perth's Simon Trott (CEO of Rio Tinto) - have secured a face-to-face with United States President Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister of Australia) still waits for an invitation.

Daily Star: "WONDERWAIL!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan

Fans are suffering with the “Post Oasis Blues” as they mourn the emotional highs of Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher's epic reunion, say boffins.

Lancashire Telegraph: "CRASH 'COWARD LEFT ME FOR DEAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

Tyler Smith - of Derwent Close, Farington - has admitted causing a head-on collision which left another motorist fearing he was going to die.
The crash was on the A59 in Langho.

Financial Times: "UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION IN INFLATION WIDENS THE GAP WITH EUROZONE PEERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Fleming

Accelerating UK inflation has left the gap with EuroZone price growth at its widest in nearly two years, new data showed and underscoring the stubborn price pressures of The Bank Of England.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/7a75942f-9b40-4c49-b87f-e0ed3bed83f8

Reading Today: "MOSH PIT TO MAIN STAGE: LOCAL LAD RETURNS TO READING FESTIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

One of the acts on the bill at Reading Festival this year has become the latest to make the transition from punter to performer.
Wokingham's own Songer is set to return to the festival this weekend, but this time he’s taking to the Main Stage–a slot which is a dream for any performer.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/from-mosh-pit-to-main-stage-local-lad-songer-on-performing-at-reading-festival

Morning Star: "LET MIGRANT KIDS HAVE SANCURY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Teaching unions have hit out at "shamefully cruel" far-right attempts to make migrant children feel unwelcome in school.
More than 400 trade unionists slammed bigots for protesting outside of schools that work with the Schools Of Sanctuary scheme.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/education-must-remain-beacon-hope-dignity-and-solidarity

The Oldham Times: "'IT'S LIKE THE START OF WORLD WAR THREE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

Angry residents have shared their frustration over late-night fireworks causing a nuisance in Chadderton.
A recent influx of Social Media posts has come from those kept up by the frequent disturbance, which has been a recurring problem across the borough for several years.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25402066.firework-complaints-sparked-return-late-night-nuisance

Daily Express: "MILLIONS FACE ENERGY BILLS 'RIP-OFF'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Elliott

Millions of households will be "ripped off" this autumn as energy bills are expected to creep up again despite The Labour Party's pledge to bring them down, campaigners have warned.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2098006

Warrington Guardian: "ILLEGAL GOODS SEIZED IN RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

More than £10,000 worth of illegal goods have been seized from a shop in Warrington.
Cheshire Police officers visited the shop on Orford Lane as part of a joint investigation with Trading Standards teams, immigration officials, and HM Revenue and Customs.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25387952.10k-illegal-tobacco-cigs-vapes-seized-orford-shop

The Times: "LABOUR COUNCILS EXPLORE MIGRANT HOTEL LEGAL ACTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlie Parker / Lara Wildenberg / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / George Willoughby

Labour Party councils are among dozens throughout the country poised to begin legal action to shut Asylum Seeker hotels after a key High Court ruling.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/protest-outside-more-asylum-hotels-to-force-moves-says-reform-s0bt70n5b

Andytown News (Ireland): "KNEECLAPPED!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

A new mural in support of Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been unveiled in West Belfast ahead of his court appearance in London.
Liam, who uses the stage name Mo Chara, is appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court to face terrorism charges.

FULL REPORT: BelfastMedia.com/new-mural-unveiled-on-whiterock-road-ahead-of-kneecap-member-court-appearance

The Scotsman: "'STAMPEDE' OF OFFSHORE WIND CONDEMNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Keenan / David Bol

Fishing Industry leaders in Scotland have described offshore Wind Farm expansion as a "stampede" and a "gamble" as they demanded an immediate stop to further consents.

Melton Times: "BEST IN THE WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso

Scott Lansdowne celebrates biggest ever deadlift at Power In The Park.
Scalford's Will Lee and Tim Lee help Great Britain to Tug Of War global glory.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/world-record-lift-celebrated-at-action-packed-power-in-the-park-5277138

Edinburgh Evening News: "MAN DIES IN SCAFFOLD FALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison

Man dies after 'fall from scaffolding' in Edinburgh's Dublin Street.
A man has died in an Edinburgh city centre street after reportedly having fallen from scaffolding.
Emergency services were called to Dublin Street, in the city’s New Town, at around 3pm on Tuesday, August 19, following reports of a man having fallen.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/emergency-incident/man-dies-in-edinburgh-street-after-fall-from-scaffolding-5280011

St. Helens Star: "FINAL JOURNEY OF TRUE GREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Critchley

St. Helens Rugby Football Club's first squad gave a Guard Of Honour as Ray French - the Sports Team's former captain, dual code international, respected schoolmaster and the voice of rugby - was sent on his final journey.
Mourners from all walks of life packed into St. Helens Parish Church to hear tributes to one of the town's favourite sporting sons.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25394305.saints-guard-honour-ray-french-makes-final-journey

Daily Mail: "LABOUR REVOLT ON MIGRANT HOTELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Ryan Hooper / Liz Hull

Keir Starmer was facing a Labour Party revolt as councils prepared to battle the Home Office over migrant hotels.
Town Hall leaders across the country said they are already looking to follow Epping Forest District Council and take legal action to prevent small boat arrivals being placed in local hotels.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15019157

Glasgow Times: "WOMAN IS 'LUCKY' AFTER ORGANS REMOVED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Jennifer Ogilvie considers herself “one of the lucky ones” after being treated in Glasgow for advanced Ovarian Cancer.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25402630.surgeons-removed-five-organs-now-free-cancer

Albany Advertiser: "IT'S TOO HARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Coastal Creations And Co- an artisanal gifts store - is the latest Albany business to close up shop, with the owner citing high rents, slow foot traffic and a focus on major chains as reasons for the troubling trend.
Coastal Creations and Co will close their doors, permanently, on Friday 31 October 2025.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/coastal-creations-and-co-latest-albany-local-business-to-shut-down-in-brewing-small-business-crisis-c-19734520

The Guardian: "LABOUR COUNCILS JOIN REVOLT OVER ASYLUM HOTELS AFTER EPPING RULING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal / Vikram Dodd

Councils that are run by The Labour Party are considering legal challenges to close hotels housing Asylum Seekers after a landmark ruling from The High Court.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/aug/20/labour-run-councils-consider-legal-challenges-to-close-hotels-housing-asylum-seekers

Bury Times: "REMEMBERING THEIR SACRIFICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood

Residents and the local Council of Bury paid respects to those who gave their lives in the Second World War with a poignant service on the 80th anniversary of Victory In Japan Day.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25391812.bury-will-commemorate-80th-anniversary-vj-day-today

The Messenger: "FURY OVER MAGGOTS IN UNCOLLECTED BINS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Fury has erupted in Timperley over missed collections of green bins, with householders complaining of maggots breeding among rotting food for weeks.
The residents who have paid an extra £45 on top of their Council Tax for the bins to be emptied on a weekly basis say their green bins were not collected for up to a month – and now they want a refund.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25388141.maggot-complaints-green-bins-unemptied---despite-45-fee

Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR MSP IS CHARGED OVER INDECENT IMAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Scottish Labour Party MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged with the possession of indecent images of children.
The Scottish Labour party has suspended the former modern studies teacher, who served as Scottish Labour Pary's top official before entering Holyrood in 2016, and withdrawn the whip.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15019013

The Guardian (Australia): "AI DOOM, NATURE LAWS AND SOLVING THE HOUSING PROBLEM _ FIVE TAKEAWAYS FROM DAY TWO OF ECONOMIC REFORM ROUNDTABLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Commins / Tom McIlroy

The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, presided over talks about growing the Australian economy on day two of the economic reform roundtable.
The Guardian (Australia Edition) detail five key points of what occurred.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/aug/20/five-takeaways-day-two-economic-reform-roundtable

The Bolton News: "WEDDING IS ON CARDS FOR MILLIONAIRES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

A Bolton family are celebrating being millionaires after striking it lucky on The National Lottery.
Darren McGuire and his partner Laura Thwaites got the shock of their lives on 23 July 2025, when their numbers came up on The Lotto.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25401157.1m-national-lottery-win-family-bolton

Daily Record: "IRVINE WELSH: NIC HURT INDY HOPES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dingwall

Author Irvine Welsh says Nicola Sturgeon set back the cause of Scottish Independence by shoving her transgender beliefs down people's throats.

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "INFIRMARY GETS SHOT IN THE ARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

The Victoria Infirmary Northwich no longer requires improvement after an inspection.
The Winnington Lane site received a rating from a Health Inspector for the first time in more than five years last week.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25387911.victoria-infirmary-northwich-no-longer-requires-improvement

Daily Mirror: "WE DON'T WANT TO LIVE LIKE THIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Shekhar Bhatia

Khadar Mohamed - a resident of the Asylum Seeker hotel at the centre of angry anti-migrant protests - has pleaded for the demonstrations to end after the Home Office was ordered to curb their stay.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/asylum-seeker-living-fear-begs-35765974

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 07 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

6/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 07 August 2025.

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Daily Star: "FARCE-TERCHEF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

MasterChef's new series has been branded a shambles due to heavy editing after the sackings of Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
One critic said: "It's an absolute mess".

The Messenger: "RESIDENTS' FEARS OF IMPENDING 'CHAOS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Residents of a narrow Altrincham road close to the Town Centre are urging Town Hall bosses to act so New Street doesn't have parking chaos.

The Scotsman: "MILLIONS SPENT TO LURE FOREIGN UNI STUDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catroina Stewart

Universities in the North of Britain are spending soaring sums of money on overseas recruiting agents to attract wealthy foreign students.

The Yorkshire Post: "'REGION A BIG WINNER IN FUNDING SHAKE UP'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber are set to be some of the biggest winners in the Governments shake-up of Local Government funding.

The Independent: "STARMER OPENS DOOR TO PLEDGE-BUSTING INCOME TAX RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke

Sir Keir Starmer - Prime Minister of The United Kingdom - has opened the door to increasing Income Tax this Autumn as he faces growing pressure to fill a £50billion shortfall in the public finances.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-income-tax-budget-rachel-reeves-b2802954.html

Fife Free Press: "NEW PUSH FOR HARBOUR ACCESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A community campaign to reinstate historic access to the breakwater at the town’s harbour is set to step up this weekend with a march and rally ahead of a key meeting.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/burntisland-harbour-march-and-rally-ahead-of-key-report-on-row-over-access-5255943

Daily Express: "LABOUR'S TAX WAR IS HARMING ECONOMY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie

The Labour Party have been accused of setting young people up for "failure" as Rachel Reeves' jobs tax hammers the employment market.
Some 60% of youngsters fear it will be harder to find well-paid jobs.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2092075

St. Helens Star: "'SAVE OUR MUSEUM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Kilmurray

Johnny Vegas has made an impassioned plea to the community to back a campaign to save the town's World Of Glass museum.
As reported in June, the cultural landmark, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, has launched a CrowdFunding campaign in a bid to safeguard its future.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25368007.johnny-vegas---need-save-world-glass

The National: "SCOTLAND CONSIDERS BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Ferguson

The Government has been challenged to explain their relationship with Israel after they called the country a "critical friend" in a secret meeting last year.

FULL REPORT: http://TheNational.Scot/news/25353262.scottish-government-challenged-explain-israel-relationship

The Bolton News: "ASYLUM SEEKER BED RUMOURS ARE DISMISSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan / Leah Collins

There are no plans for more bed spaces to be provided for Asylum Seekers across Bolton.
This comes after rumours that Armed Forces veterans were being evicted from Constellation House in Farnworth.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25350342.constellation-house-statement-rumours-asylum-seekers

Daily Mail: "HMRC STAFF HOLD CLASS ON 'GUILT OF BEING BRITISH'
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Hooper / Charlotte Gill

Civil Servants working for the taxman has come under fire after holding a seminar on the 'Guilt of Being British'.
Staff at HM Revenue and Customs were able to log-in remotely and attend the session.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14976357

Glasgow Times: "HERO OFFICERS SAVE BAR-L INMATE'S LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Támal

Heroic Prison Officers saved a man's life after he cut his own throat in HMP Barlinnie.
Four members of staff rushed to a cell in early 2024 after reports.

The I Paper: "LABOUR'S MINISTER FOR HOMELESSNESS EJECTS HER TENANTS - AND HIKES RENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vicky Spratt

Labour homelessness minister Rushanara Ali threw four tenants out of her east London townhouse before relisting the property for £700 a month more in rent, The i Paper can reveal.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/homelessness-minister-threw-out-tenants-increased-rent-3846449

Reading Today: "LAUNCHPAD CELEBRATES REFURBISHMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

LaunchPad, a charity tackling homelessness in Reading, has unveiled its newly-refurbished drop-in centre in the heart of the town.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/refreshed-and-reinvigorated-launchpad-unveils-refurbished-building-in-central-reading

Daily Mirror: "COSMETIC COWBOYS CRACKDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton

A major crackdown on 'wild west' cowboy cosmetics has finally been announced by the Government - leaving mums who nearly died "relieved and ecstatic".

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cosmetic-cowboys-banned-huge-victory-35686170

Warrington Guardian: "NEIGHBOURS' HMO ANGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

Residents have been 'vehemently' objecting to plans for a third HMO along Alexandra Street in Fairfield.
It would see large homes turned into bedsits.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25345496.50-object-plan-third-hmo-alexandra-street

Scottish Daily Mail: "HMRC STAFF HOLD CLASS ON 'GUILT OF BEING BRITISH'
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Hooper / Charlotte Gill

Civil Servants working for the taxman has come under fire after holding a seminar on the 'Guilt of Being British'.
Staff at HM Revenue and Customs were able to log-in remotely and attend the session.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14976357

The Oldham Times: "'DANGEROUS' DUO JAILED FOR 14 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

Anton Grant and Daniel Eastmond, who took part in a gun fight in which 15 shots were fired on a quiet Oldham street, have been jailed.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25367440.men-jailed-15-shots-fired-quiet-street

Morning Star: "POLICE 'COULD FACE LAWSUITS' IF BAN ON PA IS REVERSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Police face being sued for carrying out hundreds of unlawful arrests and trespass if the proscription of Palestine Action is overturned.
Demonstrators are being detained under the Terrorism Act.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/cops-could-be-sued-if-palestine-action-proscription-overturned-organiser-warns

Knutsford Guardian: "SADNESS AS ANIMAL SHELTER WILL CLOSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Dedicated animal lovers are reluctantly closing their charity 'with the heaviest of hearts'.
Cash-strapped Knutsford Animal Rescue made the announcement on Social Media earlier this week.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25363207.knutsford-animal-rescue-closes-with-heaviest-hearts

Daily Record: "WOOF!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dingwall

Veteran sports presenters including Dougie Donnelly and Archie MacPherson are set to reunite for a special 50th anniversary special of the BBC's Sportscene.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/tv/legendary-football-pundits-present-50thanniversary-35685785

Bury Times: "THREE MEN ARE CHARGED WITH MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Three men have been charged with the murder of Mohammed Afzal.
The suspects stabbed the teenager at a Car Park near to Market Street in Bury, earlier this month.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25368579.bolton-failsworth-longsight-men-charged-bury-murder

Lancashire Telegraph: "RISE IN ABUSE OF TIP WORKERS IN BOROUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

There were 21 incidents where staff at Blackburn and Darwen's Recycling Centres faced aggression from people using the sites in the last five years.
The figure was revealed by operator SUEZ Recycling And Recovery UK as it launched a new campaign called 'We Refuse Abuse' calling for end to violence and anger against waste staff.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25370161.blackburn-darwen-tip-staffs-assault-figures-revealed

Melton Times: "SPORTS CLUB UNDER THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The future of Holwell Sports and Social Club, which has served the community for over a century, is uncertain after a bid to buy the site failed.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/community/future-of-historic-holwell-sports-and-social-club-site-under-threat-5256769

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER'S PLEDGE ON TAX THROWN INTO CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Tim Wallace / Genevieve Holl-Allen / Eir Nolsøe

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer has thrown The Labour Party's pledges on tax into chaos after he apparently refused to rule out a raid on working people to plug a £51 billion black hole.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/06/starmer-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-50bn-black-hole

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "FAMILY CALLED TO JOIN BRAWL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

A family of three avoided prison for their respective roles in a fight outside an Off Licence in Northwich.
Parents Stephen Keri and Sadie Vernon and son Jason Keri were in a fight with two others in November 2022.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25352976.northwich-family-avoids-prison-fight-outside-off-licence

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "NUISANCE BIKES TAKEN OFF ROAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Police have seized an off road bike in Atherton following a number of reported offences.
On Wednesday 30 July 2025, Greater Manchester Police reported that an off road bike was being ridden on Devonshire Road causing Anti Social Behaviour.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25353101.atherton-off-road-bike-seized-reported-driving-offences

The Times: "WEALTHIER AREAS FACE BIG RISES IN COUNCIL TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

Deputy Prime Minister of United Kingdom, and a minister in The Labour Party, Angela Rayner has proposed redirecting cash to deprived authorities but the 5% cap on increases could leave some regions with real-terms cuts in funding.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/wealthier-areas-council-tax-rises-angela-rayner-nbh00x2hz

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

NEWS IN BRIEF:

Altrincham Parking Fears

Residents on New Street in Altrincham, near the Town Centre, are pressing Town Hall officials to prevent looming parking chaos on their narrow road.
Universities Boost Overseas Recruitment

Universities in Northern Britain are ramping up spending on overseas agents to lure wealthy foreign students, with costs soaring into the millions.
Yorkshire Councils Gain from Funding Revamp

Councils across Yorkshire and The Humber are set to reap significant benefits from the Government's recent shake-up of local authority funding.
Starmer Signals Income Tax Hike

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted at raising income tax this autumn to tackle a £50 billion gap in public finances, stirring debate over tax pledges.
Fife Breakwater Campaign Intensifies

A Fife community is stepping up its fight to restore historic access to the town's harbour breakwater, planning a march and rally ahead of a pivotal meeting.
Labour's Jobs Tax Slammed

Critics accuse The Labour Party of harming the economy with a new jobs tax, with 60% of young people fearing it will hinder access to well-paid jobs.
Johnny Vegas Champions Museum Rescue

Comedian Johnny Vegas is rallying support for a crowdfunding effort to save St. Helens' World Of Glass museum as it marks its 25th anniversary.
Scotland Weighs Israel Boycott

The Scottish Government faces calls to clarify its stance on Israel, dubbed a "critical friend" in a secret meeting last year, amid boycott discussions.
Bolton Rejects Asylum Bed Rumours

Officials in Bolton have quashed claims of extra bed spaces for Asylum Seekers, denying rumours of evictions at Constellation House in Farnworth.
HMRC Staff in 'Guilt' Seminar Row

HM Revenue and Customs staff have sparked controversy by attending a remote seminar on the 'Guilt of Being British', drawing sharp criticism.
Prison Officers' Heroic Act at Barlinnie

Four prison officers at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow saved an inmate’s life earlier this year after he attempted to cut his own throat.
Labour Minister Faces Tenant Backlash

Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali is under fire for evicting four tenants from her East London home and hiking the rent by £700 a month.
Reading Charity Revamps Centre

LaunchPad, a homelessness charity in Reading, has unveiled its newly refurbished drop-in centre to support the town's vulnerable residents.
Crackdown on Rogue Cosmetics

The Government has launched a major clampdown on unregulated 'cowboy' cosmetic procedures, addressing serious public health risks.
Warrington HMO Plans Spark Outrage

Residents on Alexandra Street in Fairfield, Warrington, are fiercely opposing plans for a third house in multiple occupation (HMO) on their road.
Oldham Gunmen Jailed

Anton Grant and Daniel Eastmond have been sentenced to 14 years each for a gun fight involving 15 shots on a quiet Oldham street.
Police Risk Lawsuits Over Protest Ban

Police could face lawsuits for hundreds of arrests if the ban on Palestine Action is lifted, with detainees currently held under the Terrorism Act.
Knutsford Shelter to Shut

Knutsford Animal Rescue will close due to financial struggles, leaving staff and animal lovers devastated.
BBC Sportscene Marks 50 Years

Veteran presenters Dougie Donnelly and Archie MacPherson will reunite for a BBC Sportscene 50th anniversary special.
Bury Murder Charges Filed

Three men face murder charges after teenager Mohammed Afzal was fatally stabbed in a Bury car park near Market Street this month.
Tip Worker Abuse Rises in Blackburn

A campaign, 'We Refuse Abuse', has launched after 21 incidents of aggression against Recycling Centre staff in Blackburn and Darwen over five years.
Melton Club at Risk

Holwell Sports and Social Club in Melton, a century-old community hub, faces closure after a failed bid to buy its site.
Starmer's Tax Plans Under Fire

Sir Keir Starmer’s tax commitments are questioned as he grapples with a £51 billion financial shortfall, potentially impacting working people.
Northwich Family Dodges Jail

A family of three from Northwich avoided prison for their roles in a November 2022 brawl outside an Off Licence.
BBC MasterChef Editing Slammed

The latest BBC MasterChef series has been branded a ‘shambles’ due to heavy editing following the exit of presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
Atherton Bike Seized

Police in Atherton confiscated an off-road bike on Devonshire Road after reports of Anti Social Behaviour on 30 July 2025.
Council Tax Hike Proposed

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's plan to redirect funds to deprived areas could see wealthier regions face steep Council Tax rises, despite a 5% cap.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 31 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 31 July 2025.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Daily Star: "SHARON'S TEARS FOR HER OZZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Ozzy Osbourne's heartbroken widow Sharon Osbourne is supported by Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne at Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham surrounded by fans chanting his name.

Daily Star (Sport): "TOXIC WASTE DUMP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Luke Shaw says Ruben Amorim's hardline stance on his placer is what is needed to cure the 'toxic' atmosphere at Old Trafford and take Manchester United back to the top.

Warrington Guardian: "CAMPUS IS SET FOR 400 HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A planning application has been formally submitted detailing the plans to redevelop the University of Chester’s former Padgate campus.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25338488.plans-submitted-build-400-homes-closed-padgate-university-campus

The Independent: "ARAB NATIONS URGE HAMAS TO DISARM AND END GAZA RULE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

Arab nations have taken the unprecedented step of asking Hamas to lay down its arms and surrender control of Gaza.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt called for the terrorist group to "disarm" and disband. It is the first time these countries have condemned Hamas and demanded it play no part in the future of Palestine.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/world/palestine-israel-hamas-qatar-egypt-saudi-arabia-b2798929.html

Fife Free Press: "REMARKABLE GIFT FOR GALLERIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A woman's love of childhood visits to a Fife museum and art gallery and her lifelong wish that it continues to benefit the people of her town led her to leave it almost £250,000 in her will.
Jean Treleavan Hubbard's generous bequest will help Kirkcaldy Galleries' centenary celebrations.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/how-a-womans-love-of-art-led-to-ps250000-bequest-to-fife-gallery-and-museum-5241962

Daily Express: "NEW CLUES TO LOCATION OF MOORS MURDER VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

Pages thought to be missing from Moors killer Ian Brady's memoir may reveal where he buried Keith Bennett.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2088755

Daily Express (Sport): "RISE FOR THE ASHES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike Walters

Ben Stokes promised England he will be fit for The Ashes this Winter after being ruled out on medical grounds.

Glasgow Times: "'THIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

The future of a Glasgow business is uncertain after as ongoing Scottish Water works have forced it to temporarily close.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25353202.glasgow-business-forces-close-due-scottish-water-works

The Daily Telegraph: "HEATHROW CHAOS TO BRING DAYS OF DELAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gareth Corfield / Tim Sigsworth / Christopher Jasper

Hundreds of thousands of passengers across the United Kingdom are suffering travel chaos after an Air Traffic Control failure grounded planes in the middle of the school Summer Holidays.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/30/london-airspace-shuts-heathrow-gatwick-failure

The Yorkshire Post: "TASKFORCE SET TO FIGHT CRISIS IN EDUCATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

A new task force has been launched to improve how people with a Learning Disability are supported.
The IPPR Inclusion Taskforce will being together leading experts in education.

Morning Star: "STARMER'S PALESTINE PLEDGE SLAMMED AS TOOTHLESS GESTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's conditional recognition of the Palestinian statehood was dismissed as "gesture politics" that won't stop Israel's starvation of Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/empty-gestures-fool-no-one

Morning Star (Sport): "STOKES CONFIDENT FOR ASHES DESPITE INJURY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

England captain Ben Stokes insists he will be fit to lead his side's Ashes charge, despite being ruled out of the series decider against India yesterday with a serious shoulder injury.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/stokes-confident-ashes-despite-injury

The Oldham Times: "TENTS REMOVED FROM TOWN HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

Oldham homeless camp dispersed and council building blocked off.
A homeless camp on the doorstep of Oldham’s town hall has been moved on and the area blocked off by council staff.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25341271.oldham-homeless-camp-dispersed-council-building-blocked-off

Metro (South Edition): "SHARON'S TEARS FOR HER OZZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pierra Willix

Sharon Osbourne was emotional while greeting fans of her husband, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, at his funeral procession.
The musician was laid to rest in Birmingham today, with thousands of mourners lining the streets of his hometown.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/30/mourners-line-streets-birmingham-ahead-ozzy-osbournes-funeral-23787890

Metro (North Edition) [Sport]: "RODGERS DEMANDS 'QUALITY' SIGNINGS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Brendan Rodgers admitted Celtic need 'quality' reinforcements - and revealed he hopes new signings before they open their Premiership defence against St. Mirren on Sunday.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/search/?q=brendan+rodgers#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=BRENDAN%20RODGERS%20%2F%20CELTIC%20%2F%20NEW%20SIGNINGS&gsc.sort=date

Reading Today: "BEACH BOYS PERFORM AT ENGLEFIELD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Hillman

In Review: A huge crowd at Englefield House for The Beach Boys' only show in United Kingdom of 2025.
A special occassion following Brian Wilson's death earlier this year.

FULL REPORT: RDG.TODAY/in-review-a-huge-crowd-at-englefield-house-for-the-beach-boys-only-uk-show-of-the-year

The Times: "PALESTINE VOW BREAKS LAW, CLAIM TOP LAWYERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Ali Mitib / Geraldine Scott

Some of Britain's most prominent lawyers have warned Sir Keir Starmer that the government's pledge to recognise Palestine State risks breaking International Law.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/palestine-pledge-could-break-the-law-top-lawyers-warn-starmer-3lx0mv6lk

The Times (Sport): "I COULDN'T RISK ASHES PLACE, SAYS STOKES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Ammon

Ben Stokes will miss the final Test Match against India after tearing a muscle in his right shoulder.
Ollie Pope will be drafted in as Acting Captain for the first time since December.
England have made some changes to their overall team.

Lancashire Telegraph: "FOUR LOCKED UP FOR 'COWARDLY' ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Four men from a gang of seven who inflicted a violent homophobic attack on two men outside Blackburn Train Station have been jailed.

Daily Mail: "SHAME ON YOU, STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natalie Lisbona / Andy Jehring

Victims of the October 7 atrocities told Keir Starmer there can be no recognition of a Palestine State until every hostage is free.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14953869

Melton Times: "OUR GLORY GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The founder of a thriving village Football Club for women and girls is expecting another surge in interest in the game following Sunday's latest stunning success for the England Lionesses.
Asfordby Amateurs Ladies Girls and Inclusive FC already has 18 teams.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/girls-football-club-ready-for-new-surge-of-interest-after-lionesses-latest-glory-5246685

Scottish Daily Mail: "SCOTS MP'S SICKENING INSULT TO ISRAEL HOSTAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

A Scottish MP has been condemned for 'despicable' comments justifying Hamas holding innocent Israelis hostage as it’s ‘the only bargaining power’ the terror group has left.
Angus MacDonald provoked outrage after claiming if the terror group released the hostages they seized in 2023 then Israel would 'obliterate' Palestine.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14955941

Knutsford Guardian: "STILL HOLDING HANDS AFTER 78 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Knutsford couple celebrate incredible 78th wedding anniversary.
A devoted Audrey Geary and John Geary still hold hands after being married for an incredible 78 years.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25332455.knutsford-couple-celebrate-incredible-78th-wedding-anniversary

Andersonstown News: "CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

100,000 expected as Féile An Phobail gets under way.
Féile announce a free concert will take place on Sunday 3 August in Falls Park.
FakerMaker, Made Of Stone, Creedance Clearwater Review, Black Rose and Euphoria have been confirmed to perform.

FULL REPORT: BelfastMedia.com/feile-rocks-free-rock-concert-set-for-falls-park-on-sunday

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "VANDALS STEAL CHURCH PAVING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A church that is due to celebrate its 200th anniversary this year was hit by vandalism with thousands of pounds worth of sandstone stolen from its grounds.
St. George's Church, in Tyldesley, which dates back to 1825 and is a Grade II listed building, was targeted in the shocking incident in the early hours of Thursday 24 July.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25349583.st-georges-church-tyldesley-devastated-vandalism

Jewish News: "RECOGNISE REALITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted that he was "unequivocal" about the need for a Palestinian state, but stressed that it needed to be part of a "wider plan which ultimately results in a two-state solution and lasting security for Palestinians and Israelis".

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/voice-of-the-jewish-news-performative-geopolitical-gestures-will-not-bring-about-the-two-state-solution

Bury Times: "FOOTBALLER'S DEATH WAS 'NATURAL RULING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

An inquest into the death of Emily Rachel Wilcock has concluded that the Bury football player's sudden death at the age of 27 was due to natural causes.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25346968.bury-footballers-death-27-due-natural-causes

The Scotsman: "SCOTS OIL FIRM WARNS STAFF OVER CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

A company "at the forefront of decommissioning oil and gas facilities in Scotland has told staff it faces closure.

St. Helens Star: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'LION' AND 'GIANT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Everyone at Liverpool St. Helens FC, a Rugby Union club, are currently in mourning following the passing of their Club President Ray French who died at the age of 85 on Saturday 26 July 2025.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/sport/25350553.ray-french-liverpool-st-helens-rugby-club-pays-tribute

The Bolton News: "GREEN FOR GO AS TOWN GETS A CASH BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeil

Bolton has received a cash injection of more than half a million pounds to help transform the way people of Greater Manchester travel.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25341150.bolton-pilot-new-ways-getting-people-electric-cars

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "SOLAR FARM FIRM'S VICTORY ON APPEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A Solar Farm developer has overturned a ban on dumping 1.34 million cubic metres of builders' spoil in Winnington after planning permission was refused.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25342533.winnington-solar-farm-developer-wins-appeal-cwac

The Messenger: "FIRMS FACE CHARGES FOR ROADWORKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Companies carrying out roadworks could face daily charges for disrupting busy roads during peak hours.
Under the proposed "lane rental" plans, businesses will be incentivised to carry out works outside peak times.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25336232.bolton-roadworks-face-charges-lane-closures

That's all the papers.

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