Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 27 June 2025.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.
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Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.
This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.
If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
The I Paper: "LABOUR REBELS FORCE STARMER TO WATER DOWN BENEFITS CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan
Sir Keir Starmer has edged closer to heading off a major Labour revolt over his controversial welfare reforms after offering major concessions on benefits cuts to rebel MPs.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/labour/labour-rebel-fury-starmer-plan-ram-through-benefits-reforms-3773154
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan
Sir Keir Starmer has edged closer to heading off a major Labour revolt over his controversial welfare reforms after offering major concessions on benefits cuts to rebel MPs.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/labour/labour-rebel-fury-starmer-plan-ram-through-benefits-reforms-3773154
Daily Mirror: "NEW HOPE ON PIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn
Prime Minister Keir Starmer was close to striking a deal with Labour Party rebels over his welfare cuts.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn
Prime Minister Keir Starmer was close to striking a deal with Labour Party rebels over his welfare cuts.
Evesham Observer: "PARKING SCAM PROMPTS A WARNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
Residents in Wychavon are being warned about a rise in parking scams across the district.
Several people in the region have been tricked by a scam text message.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
Residents in Wychavon are being warned about a rise in parking scams across the district.
Several people in the region have been tricked by a scam text message.
Daily Star: "IT'S ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
Boffins hope to create artificial human parts to tackle desease.
But experts fear we could end up with hybrid creatures.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
Boffins hope to create artificial human parts to tackle desease.
But experts fear we could end up with hybrid creatures.
The Yorkshire Post: "MINISTER'S MISSION TO PROTECT UK STEEL FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is making it his "personal" mission to protect the British Steel Industry.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is making it his "personal" mission to protect the British Steel Industry.
Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP PLANS NEW TAX RAID ON YOUR HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon
Tens of thousands of families face higher bills as Council Tax 'losers' amid a revaluation plan by ministers in The SNP.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon
Tens of thousands of families face higher bills as Council Tax 'losers' amid a revaluation plan by ministers in The SNP.
Kidderminster Standard: "£7M COUNCIL TAX DEBT LEADS TO CALLS FOR HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
Wyre Forest District Council are owed £6.99Million in unpaid Council Tax bills, according to data collected by Ministry Of Housing.
The debt is accured by residents of Kidderminster, Stouport and Bewdley.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
Wyre Forest District Council are owed £6.99Million in unpaid Council Tax bills, according to data collected by Ministry Of Housing.
The debt is accured by residents of Kidderminster, Stouport and Bewdley.
The Times: "PM PLEDGES PROTECTIONS FOR DISABLED TO RESCUE BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Chris Smyth / Max Kendix
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives in to welfare rebels by offering to water down cuts.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-welfare-benefits-concessions-zv3dgd7hf
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Chris Smyth / Max Kendix
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives in to welfare rebels by offering to water down cuts.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-welfare-benefits-concessions-zv3dgd7hf
The Bolton News: "WE'RE STILL IN THE DARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
"Frustration" is mounting at Bolton Council about an investigation into around £900,000 that went missing from their budget.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25266410.frustration-900k-bolton-council-fraud-investigation
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
"Frustration" is mounting at Bolton Council about an investigation into around £900,000 that went missing from their budget.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25266410.frustration-900k-bolton-council-fraud-investigation
Daily Mail: "STARMER CAVES IN TO REBELS ON BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill / Jason Groves
Keir Starmer was forced into a humiliating climbdown by Labour Party's army of welfare rebels.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14851671
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill / Jason Groves
Keir Starmer was forced into a humiliating climbdown by Labour Party's army of welfare rebels.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14851671
Glasgow Times: "CARE HOME WORKER MOLESTED OAPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon
Pervert Care Home worker David Hillhouse molested three vulnerable residents in Glasgow and is facing a lengthy jail-term.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25270441.glasgow-care-home-worker-molested-vulnerable-oaps
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon
Pervert Care Home worker David Hillhouse molested three vulnerable residents in Glasgow and is facing a lengthy jail-term.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25270441.glasgow-care-home-worker-molested-vulnerable-oaps
The Guardian: "'MASSIVE CONCESSIONS' ON WELFARE BILL WIN OVER KEY LABOUR REBELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot
Keir Starmer has offered Labour Party MPs "massive concessions" on his controverial Welfare Bill.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jun/26/starmer-offers-massive-concessions-on-welfare-bill-to-labour-rebels
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot
Keir Starmer has offered Labour Party MPs "massive concessions" on his controverial Welfare Bill.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jun/26/starmer-offers-massive-concessions-on-welfare-bill-to-labour-rebels
Malvern Observer: "SPOTLIGHT ON THOSE WHO HELP COMMUNITIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
Heroes from across the Malvern Hills District were recently praised and celebrated at a recent community event.
FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-heroes-celebrated-at-community-event
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
Heroes from across the Malvern Hills District were recently praised and celebrated at a recent community event.
FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-heroes-celebrated-at-community-event
The Scotsman: "RETURN £150K PAY-OFF, UNI CHIEF IS URGED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery
John Swinney has claimed the disgraced former principal of Dundee's University should hand back his £150,000 pay-off.
FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/dundee-university-john-swinney-joins-calls-for-disgraced-former-boss-to-hand-back-ps150k-pay-off-5197331
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery
John Swinney has claimed the disgraced former principal of Dundee's University should hand back his £150,000 pay-off.
FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/dundee-university-john-swinney-joins-calls-for-disgraced-former-boss-to-hand-back-ps150k-pay-off-5197331
Bromsgrove Standard: "NEW GROUP AIMS TO OFFER MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Kate Andres who lost her leg is setting up a support group for fellow amputees after finding there was not much help across Worcestershire for people in a similar position to her.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/calling-for-more-help-for-amputees-across-worcestershire-56597
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Kate Andres who lost her leg is setting up a support group for fellow amputees after finding there was not much help across Worcestershire for people in a similar position to her.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/calling-for-more-help-for-amputees-across-worcestershire-56597
The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER CAVES IN TO REBELS ON BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Amy Gibbons / Daniel Martin
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has caved in to welfare rebels by agreeing that existing disability claimants can keep their benefits.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/26/keir-starmer-caves-in-to-rebels-on-benefits
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Amy Gibbons / Daniel Martin
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has caved in to welfare rebels by agreeing that existing disability claimants can keep their benefits.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/26/keir-starmer-caves-in-to-rebels-on-benefits
Coventry Observer: "CITY MURDERER TOLD HE'LL SERVE AT LEAST 22 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
A man who attacked and killed Astra Sirapina in Coventry has been sentenced to a minimum of 22-and-a-half years in prison for her murder.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/man-jailed-for-over-22-years-for-murder-of-astra-sirapina
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
A man who attacked and killed Astra Sirapina in Coventry has been sentenced to a minimum of 22-and-a-half years in prison for her murder.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/man-jailed-for-over-22-years-for-murder-of-astra-sirapina
Daily Express: "HOW DARE YOU SUGGEST SHE IS ON HER DEATH BED!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler
Rebecca Wilcox and her family blasts fake imagery shown online depicting veteran broadcaster Esther Rantzen on her deathbed.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2073912
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler
Rebecca Wilcox and her family blasts fake imagery shown online depicting veteran broadcaster Esther Rantzen on her deathbed.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2073912
Lancashire Telegraph: "£3.3M YOUTH CENTRE DREAM TAKING SHAPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
The steel frame for the new £3.3million Darwen Youth Centre has been lowered into place as works take a major step forward.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25268762.darwens-new-youth-hubs-steel-frame-craned-o-place
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
The steel frame for the new £3.3million Darwen Youth Centre has been lowered into place as works take a major step forward.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25268762.darwens-new-youth-hubs-steel-frame-craned-o-place
Metro (South Edition): "KEIR NOT FARING TO WELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
Sir Keir Starmer has said he is in talks with more than 120 Labour Party MPs threatening to rebel over welfare reforms.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/26/pip-rebels-mulling-confidence-vote-pm-say-dont-threaten-us-good-time-23510177
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
Sir Keir Starmer has said he is in talks with more than 120 Labour Party MPs threatening to rebel over welfare reforms.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/26/pip-rebels-mulling-confidence-vote-pm-say-dont-threaten-us-good-time-23510177
The Courier: "'I'M NOT CORRUPT... JUST INCOMPETENT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Clark
Ex-Dundee University principal Iain Gillespie says he’s incompetent – not corrupt.
Professor Iain Gillespie attempted to salvage his reputation in a three-hour session at Holyrood.
FULL REPORT: TheCourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5278105/dundee-university-iain-gillespie-incompetent
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Clark
Ex-Dundee University principal Iain Gillespie says he’s incompetent – not corrupt.
Professor Iain Gillespie attempted to salvage his reputation in a three-hour session at Holyrood.
FULL REPORT: TheCourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5278105/dundee-university-iain-gillespie-incompetent
Financial Times: "STARMER YIELDS TO AVERT LABOUR 'CIVIL WAR' OVER CUTS TO WELFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / David Sheppard / Sam Fleming
Sir Keir Starmer was forced to make big concessions to rebel Labour Party MPs on planned welfare cuts.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d7504206-24b6-45ef-96ec-007726e95549
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / David Sheppard / Sam Fleming
Sir Keir Starmer was forced to make big concessions to rebel Labour Party MPs on planned welfare cuts.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d7504206-24b6-45ef-96ec-007726e95549
The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "TOWN WORST IN COUNTY FOR UNPAID COUNCIL TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
New data has revealed that Redditch Borough Council is owed £11.1Million in unpaid Council Tax bills, the highest in the county.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/11-1million-in-council-tax-owed-across-redditch-borough
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
New data has revealed that Redditch Borough Council is owed £11.1Million in unpaid Council Tax bills, the highest in the county.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/11-1million-in-council-tax-owed-across-redditch-borough
Morning Star: "COULD NEW LEFT PARTY ROCK THE POLITICAL BOAT?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
A new Political Party could secure 10 per cent of the vote, a move that could force a rethink of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's floundering political strategy.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/could-new-left-party-change-political-weather
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
A new Political Party could secure 10 per cent of the vote, a move that could force a rethink of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's floundering political strategy.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/could-new-left-party-change-political-weather
Droitwich Standard: "POLICE SHOULD HAVE SPOKEN TO ALFIE SAYS CASE REVIEW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
At no point during West Mercia Police's 20 welfare visits to the home of Droitwich's late Alfie Steele did a Police Officer speak to him alone, a police watchdog investigation has revealed.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/officers-poorly-trained-in-indentifying-child-abuse-before-alfie-steeles-death
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
At no point during West Mercia Police's 20 welfare visits to the home of Droitwich's late Alfie Steele did a Police Officer speak to him alone, a police watchdog investigation has revealed.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/officers-poorly-trained-in-indentifying-child-abuse-before-alfie-steeles-death
The Independent: "STARMER CRACKS: PM FORCED INTO WELFARE TALKS WITH REBEL MPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin / Archie Mitchell
Sir Keir Starmer is locked in last-minute talks with Labour Party rebels as he paves the way for a major climbdown on his planned benefit cuts.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-labour-welfare-benefit-cuts-rebellion-b2777237.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin / Archie Mitchell
Sir Keir Starmer is locked in last-minute talks with Labour Party rebels as he paves the way for a major climbdown on his planned benefit cuts.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-labour-welfare-benefit-cuts-rebellion-b2777237.html
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