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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (FRIDAY'S PAPERS): FRIDAY 05 JUNE 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

4/6/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages and Back Pages for Friday 05 May 2026.

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The Independent: "EUROPE THE WAY BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geordie Greig

Ten years after the Brexit Referendum, The Independent are launching a major editorial campaign to rebuild Britain's relationship with Europe.
It aims to foster debate on closer cooperation in trade, security, defence and more, through news, analysis, a new newsletter and events.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/voices/brexit-europe-eu-b2988796.html

Daily Express: "KATE SHARES IN MUM'S JOY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson

The Princess Of Wales claps with joy as young mum Claire Lorente “rings the bell” at the end of cancer treatment.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "BOURNE TO BE WILD"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Darren Wells

Andoni Iraola believes there is “no better place” to match his passion than “crazy” Anfield as he was announced as Liverpool FC’s new Head Coach.

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "PETITION CALLS FOR ACTION IN HOSPITAL PARKING ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for University Hospital Coventry to end car parking charges which have been likened to ‘a tax on the sick'.
The petition, presented to University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust and Coventry City Council by Adam Harmsworth of Coventry Socialist Party, has now passed 16,000 signatures.

Daily Mirror: "WHAT A CHEEK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton

Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lived virtually rent-free while letting out cottages on Royal Lodge estate and keeping the cash, it has emerged.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "THIS IS ANDFIELD"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Darren Wells

Andoni Iraola believes there is “no better place” to match his passion than “crazy” Anfield as he was announced as Liverpool FC’s new Head Coach.

The Bolton News: "ABUSE CAUSE OF 400 EXCLUSIONS OR SUSPENSIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

More than 400 school suspensions and exclusions in Bolton have been linked to racist, homophobic, transphobic and disablist abuse over the past five years, new figures show.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26149962.400-suspensions-bolton-schools-linked-abuse

Daily Star: "GRAND OLD BRUISE OF YORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Kerching!
Andy Windsor sports a shiner as it’s revealed he made a fortune renting out Royal Lodge cottages while paying a low rent.
Cops are investigating his links to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Malvern Observer: "WINNERS MADE TO WAIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Worcester Warriors marked their first season back in professional rugby by lifting the Champ Rugby title but promotion to the Top Tier will have to wait.

Financial Times: "AI REVENUES MUST SURGE 100-FOLD FOR SPACEX TO ACHIEVE $1.78TN VALUATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Steer / James Fontanell / Stephen Morris

SpaceX's pitch to achieve a $1.78TN valuation in its initial public offering hinges on revenues at its AI division surging by around 100 times by 2030.

Edinburgh Evening News: "FAMILY GIVEN 'A LIFE SENTENCE OF GRIEF'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Heather Carrick

The mother of murdered man John McNab says “no sentence will be long enough” after the teenager
who killed her son was handed a life sentence behind bars.

Solihull Observer: "FINANCIAL PRESSURES BEHIND SCHOOL'S DECISION TO CLOSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Ruckleigh School, an independent Solihull school, is set to close its doors for the final time at the end of the term.

Morning Star: "STARMER CONDEMNS MUSK FOR TRYING TO 'WHIP UP DIVISION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told 𝕏 owner Elon Musk to stop trying to divide Britain and get out of British politics in a long-overdue pushback against the pro-fascist billionaire.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-accuses-musk-trying-whip-division-wake-henry-nowaks-murder

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "CONFLICT LOOMS OVER IRAN'S WORLD CUP BID"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Khalil Hamra

Iran are heading to FIFA World Cup while the country is at war with the primary host nation, a situation that's unique in the tournament's history.

FULL REPORT: http://MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/iran-heads-world-cup-amid-ongoing-conflict-primary-host-nation

Stratford Observer: "CONCERNS OVER PLANNING BLUEPRINT TO CAUSE DELAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Councillors have recommended sending the revised draft (proposing nearly 55,000 new homes across Stratford, Warwick, Leamington, Kenilworth, Southam by 2050) back for further work over infrastructure, transport, affordable housing, and biodiversity concerns before public consultation.

The Times Scotland: "ANDREW CASHED IN WITH WINDSOR COTTAGE SUB-LETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Greenwood / Kate Mansey

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged his staff to live at his Windsor Estate despite only paying a “peppercorn rent” himself, a report by National Audit Office has revealed.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "CLARKE HINTS CURTIS WILL BE HIS WINGER"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant

Steve Clarke has hinted that Findlay Curtis has moved ahead of Ben Gannon-Doak, if he decided to play only one of his young wingers in FIFA World Cup opener against Haiti.

Evesham Observer: "MPS VOICE FEARS ABOUT YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne / Tristan Harris

Concern has been raised about the future of young people in Evesham and Pershore, in the wake of the latest employment figures.
Young people in Malvern and Pershore are at risk of ‘being dumped on the benefits scrap heap’ says West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/young-people-at-risk-says-west-worcestershire-mp-after-ons-unemployment-figures-released-61962

Metro [South Edition]: "FIFA SUCKING FANS DRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley

FIFA World Cup bosses have been accused of putting fans' health at risk for a money-grabbing ruse by banning reusable water bottles in stadiums.

Metro [North Edition] (Sport/Back Page): "MILLER'S EURO DREAM"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Bryan Young

Calvin Miller hopes to 'make a name' for himself in European Football after completing his move to Heart Of Midlothian from Falkirk FC.

Kidderminster Standard: "CAMPAIGN AIMS TO RAISE THE ROOF AT TOWN STATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

A major new fundraising appeal has been launched to raise £1 million to add the 'missing piece’ to Kidderminster Town Railway Station (which is owned by Severn Valley Railway) by constructing a heritage platform canopy.
The 'Raise The Roof' campaign will help complete the original vision for Kidderminster Town Railway Station's award-winning southern terminus.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/bid-to-build-missing-piece-to-kidderminster-town-station

The Guardian: "BURNHAM: I WON'T FLINCH FROM NEED TO FIX THE BROKEN SOCIAL CARE SYSTEM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Andy Burnham has signalled he would begin transforming England's broken Social Care system if he became Prime Minister, accusing Westminster of "flinching away" from tackling difficult policy problems.

Coventry Observer: "PETITION CALLS FOR ACTION IN HOSPITAL PARKING ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for University Hospital Coventry to end car parking charges which have been likened to ‘a tax on the sick'.
The petition, presented to University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust and Coventry City Council by Adam Harmsworth of Coventry Socialist Party, has now passed 16,000 signatures.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/thousands-sign-petition-to-end-parking-charges-at-university-hospital-coventry-61888

The Times: "ANDREW CASHED IN WITH WINDSOR COTTAGE SUB-LETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Greenwood / Kate Mansey

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged his staff to live at his Windsor Estate despite only paying a “peppercorn rent” himself, a report by National Audit Office has revealed.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ROBINSON'S REMARKABLE RETURN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike Atherton

Ollie Robinson claimed three New Zealand wickets in the first over of his Test comeback and ended the first day at Lord’s with impressive figures of four for ten.

Bromsgrove Standard: "WHY WAS COLLEGE LEFT DERELICT FOR SO LONG?""
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Calls have been made, echoed by Bradley Thomas MP, for a full investigation into the devastating fire which ripped into the former Hunters Hill College in Blackwell.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-mp-calls-for-full-investigation-into-cause-of-fire-at-hunters-hill-college-in-blackwell

The Daily Telegraph: "ANDREW CASHED IN WITH SECRET RENT DEALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Ward

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor made money from his Windsor Estate despite paying a peppercorn rent for two decades.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "IRAOLA: I'M READY FOR CHALLENGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dominic King

Andoni Iraola has vowed to prove to Liverpool FC supporters he is good enough to lead the club after he was conrmed as their new Head Coach.

Leamington Observer: "CONCERNS OVER PLANNING BLUEPRINT TO CAUSE DELAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Councillors have recommended sending the revised draft (proposing nearly 55,000 new homes across Stratford, Warwick, Leamington, Kenilworth, Southam by 2050) back for further work over infrastructure, transport, affordable housing, and biodiversity concerns before public consultation.

FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/back-to-the-drawing-board-for-south-warwickshire-local-plan-61918

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW SNP FACE GRILLING FROM THE TAXMAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Scottish National Party could face a tax investigation into whether they reclaimed VAT on bogus purchases made by Peter Murrell.
First Minister John Swinney confirmed SNP had 'already opened up discussions’ with HM Revenue & Customs.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'RECOVERY HAS NOT ERASED THE PAIN OF MY PAST, BUT IT HAS GIVEN ME A FUTURE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Joanna Warner, a woman from Lancashire who says just seven years ago she was ‘preparing to die’, is now teaching others about the dangers of drug addiction.

The Yorkshire Post: "BUS COSTS 'A TAX ON RURAL EDUCATION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen

Controversial access cuts to free School Buses in North Yorkshire have been condemned as a “tax” on rural education amid warnings it could spell a death knell to struggling schools.

Droitwich Standard: "JOE HITS THE ROAD IN FATHER'S NAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Joe Hemming - a runner from Droitwich - is set to undertake a 220-mile challenge to raise funds for St. Richard's Hospice which cared for his dad before he died.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-joe-to-take-on-220-mile-run-for-st-richards-hospice-in-memory-of-his-dad

The Scotsman: "SNP MAY HAVE CLAIMED BACK TAX ON MURRELL'S PURCHASES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol / Alistair Grant

Scottish National Party are in talks with the taxman to establish whether VAT was illegally reclaimed on purchases made by disgraced former Chief Executive Peter Murrell as he embezzled more than £400,000.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "FAMILY LEAD TRIBUTES TO MUCH-MISSED SEBASTIAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

The family of Sebastian Daelman have paid tribute to the “kind-hearted” Redditch man with the “brightest smile”, who was stabbed in Martley Close on 28 April and died in a local Medical Facility.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/family-pays-tribute-to-redditch-man-who-was-stabbed-in-martley-close

Worcester Observer: "WINNERS MADE TO WAIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Worcester Warriors marked their first season back in professional rugby by lifting the Champ Rugby title but promotion to the Top Tier will have to wait.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/sport/rugby-union-worcester-warriors-beat-bedford-blues-in-champ-rugby-play-off-final

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (THURSDAY'S PAPERS): THURSDAY 04 JUNE 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

3/6/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 04 May 2026.

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

Financial Times: "VANGUARD ETF HITS $1TN AS INVESTORS QUEUE UP FOR BLOCKBUSTER AI LISTINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steve Johnson / Emily Herbert

Vanguard's S&P 500 tracker became the first exchange traded find to hit $1TN in assets, reflecting the weight of passive money ready to buy into SpaceX and Anthropic.

Metro [South Edition]: "YUSUF, YOU WAZZOCK!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf has been mocked for an apparent race clanger amid the political storm about alleged 'two-tier' policing over the ordeal of teenage murder victim Henry Nowak.

The National: "'A MERE PUPPET' QUESTIONS OVER ALEXANDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Pollock

Scottish National Party have demanded the Prime Minister's independent ethics adviser investigate whether Douglas Alexander has broken the Ministerial Code.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26164376.snp-demand-probe-whether-douglas-alexander-broke-ministerial-code

The Bolton News: "FREE BUSES FOR CHILDREN HAILED 'A REAL BOOST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Children in Greater Manchester will enjoy free bus travel during the Summer Holidays to help families save money.
A funding boost which will enable children to travel for free on some buses has been welcomed by Bolton's transport boss.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26154470.bolton-children-travel-free-buses-summer

Morning Star: "UNFORGIVABLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was slammed for an "unforgivable” snub to the grieving family of teen murder victim Henry Nowak after Far-Right riots left 11 Police Officers injured in Southampton.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unforgivable

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "'NO CIA PLOT BEHIND BANKSEY POISONING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Morning Star's Sport/Back Page debunks any CIA involvement in 'Banksey's poisoning', featuring an interview with football legend Sir Geoff Hurst on his 1970 World Cup memorabilia auction and the infamous incident.

South Wales Argus: "HERO DAD SAVES SON FROM 'GUN THREAT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chloe Atkinson

A father tackled a teenager to protect his 11-year-old son after an Armed Robbery attempt at a Skate Park.
Robin Willis rushed to the scene after his son Ben said a boy had pointed a gun at him and demanded his bike.

FULL REPORT: SouthWalesArgus.co.uk/news/26159770.dad-wrestles-teenage-gunman-held-cwmbran-son-gunpoint

Daily Record: "MARKED MAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Scottish National Party fraudster Peter Murrell has been warned he will be a "marked man" in jail.
A soft target for bullies and gangland extortion demands.
A lawyer says he risks attacks if he seeks protection.

Daily Mail: "TORIES CALL FOR HENRY POLICE TO BE INVESTIGATED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

The police watchdog was under mounting pressure to investigate the Police Officers who handcuffed stabbed student Henry Nowak as he lay dying.

Bury Times: "WOMAN CHARGED OVER INCIDENTS AT CAR PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson

A woman, who is not being named for safeguarding purposes, has been charged with four counts of public nuisances following repeated incidents at The Rock car park in Bury.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/26153607.woman-charged-repeated-incidents-rock-bury

Daily Express: "POLICE CHIEF APOLOGY FOR HENRY NOWAK TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

The head of the Police Force that handcuffed dying Henry Nowak said he is “genuinely sorry” but denied that it was two-tier policing.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "JOE LICENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rory Dollard

Ben Stokes has warned that stars like Jofra Archer could quit international cricket if England play hard-ball over the Indian Premier League.

The Times Scotland: "MURRELL 'PROTECTED STURGEON IN PLEA DEAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson

Prosecutors agreed to drop a series of allegations against Peter Murrell that would have heaped further embarrassment on former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in exchange for the former Scottish National Party Chief Executive’s guilty plea, it has emerged.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "CLARKE 'WON'T REMEMBER' NEW RULES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant

Scotland National Team players, and their Head Coach Steve Clarke, were given a crash course on new FIFA World Cup rules and regulations before their tournament opener on 14 June 2026.

Narrogin Observer [Australia]: "TAKEN TOO SOON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jacki Elezovich / Taylor Renouf

A young British woman who travelled to Western Australia to start a new life with her boyfriend has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash.
Annie Evans-Lewis had just entered her 20s when she made the big move from her home in Carmarthen, Wales, all the way to Perth to be with partner Cai James.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/wa/young-wales-woman-annie-evans-lewis-dies-in-horror-crash-after-starting-new-life-in-western-australia-c-22349784

Daily Star: "THREE LIONS WILL ROAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

1966 World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst believes our hero Three Lions will return home with the trophy this Summer.

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "FORKIN' HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

England are braced for huge World Cup weather disruption.
United States authorities have strict safety rules during thunderstorms, with players often ordered off the pitch.

The Yorkshire Post: "GROOMING GANG MEMBER FACE TOTAL OF 188 YEARS IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen

A Grooming Gang is to face a total of 188 years in jail, it can now be revealed, as a judge lifts reporting restrictions on a series of court cases in Bradford.
Some 15 men have been sentenced for their role in the historic rape and sexual offending against a child in the district, dating back to 2007.

The Times: "STAB VICTIM ARREST FORCE 'PRESSURED' BY RACISM COURSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Curtis / Matt Dathan

A number of Police Officers in the Police Force responsible for the arrest of Henry Nowak felt “controlled and pressured to feel certain ways” after receiving mandatory diversity training, a survey has revealed.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA ACCUSED OF COLLUSION OVER TICKETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton / Martyn Ziegler

FIFA have been accused of working with unofficial resale platforms in an effort to sell tickets for low-demand FIFA World Cup games to avoid compensation claims from supporters who have already paid face value for matches.

The Scotsman: "UNTAPPED NEW SHETLAND COULD KEEP OIL INDUSTRY ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

An untapped North Sea zone including the controversial Rosebank Project should have its own dedicated fiscal and regulatory framework to prolong Scotland’s oil and gas sector, a new report argues.

Messenger Newspapers: "'DISHONEST' TEACHER LIED ABOUT INCIDENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

A Primary School teacher has admitted he acted 'dishonestly' after he lied about causing a bump to a child's head.
Daniel Whitley was teaching at Beaver Road Primary School when he caught his foot on a chair, which then struck a child in the back of their head.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/26138733.teacher-admits-lied-parents-causing-bump-childs-head

Daily Mirror: "THIS SHOWS EXACTLY WHO HE IS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Sophie Huskisson

Reform UK leader Nigal Farage has been accused of exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak – before sloping off to a posh private members' club.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "TUCHEL WEATHER BOMB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

England are braced for huge World Cup weather disruption.
United States authorities have strict safety rules during thunderstorms, with players often ordered off the pitch.

State Times [India]: "NC SAYS ITS MLAS WILL PROTEST IN DELHI FOR J&K STATEHOOD
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu & Kashmir have decided that their MLAs will protest in Delhi on the first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session, demanding restoration of full statehood and pre-2019 constitutional guarantees. The move follows a marathon legislature party meeting chaired by CM Omar Abdullah.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/nc-says-its-mlas-will-protest-in-delhi-for-jk-statehood

The Daily Telegraph: "OFFICERS 'PRESSURED' BY DIVERSITY COURSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Charles Hymas

Police Officers in the Police Force that failed Henry Nowak felt “controlled and pressured” during diversity training, it has emerged.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "STOKES FIRES WARNING TO ROBINSON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will MacPherson

England captain Ben Stokes has sent a crystal-clear message to his strike bowler Ollie Robinson: Welcome back, congratulations on your recall, but the hard work starts now.

The Oldham Times: "KILLER IS JAILED FOR SECOND STRANGLING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Just weeks before Christmas last year, two men who would drink together regularly were involved in an altercation which saw a 55-year-old father lose his life.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/26159611.dark-past-killer-strangled-two-friends-death

Glasgow Times: "RAPIST PREYED ON VULNERABLE TEENAGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Moore

A rapist who preyed on a vulnerable 19-year-old as she made her way home from a night out has been jailed.
Thomas McCann was sentenced to 12 years in prison at High Court in Glasgow.

Lancashire Telegraph: "A QUARTER OF KIDS 'HAVE VAPED DRUGS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: William Morgan

More than a quarter of children across Blackburn and Darwen have used a drug-laced vape, according to a survey carried out by public health experts.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26163839.blackburn-school-kids-admit-widespread-thc-vape-usage

Scottish Daily Mail: "HOW CAN ANYONE TRUST A WORD THE SNP SAYS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon / Graham Grant

Scottish National Party have been accused of ‘hoodwinking’ their own members after First Minister John Swinney admitted a £667,000 ‘ring-fenced’ referendum fund was for election spending.

Financial Times [USA Edition]: "VANGUARD ETF HITS $1TN AS INVESTORS QUEUE UP FOR BLOCKBUSTER AI LISTINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steve Johnson / Emily Herbert

Vanguard's S&P 500 tracker became the first exchange traded find to hit $1TN in assets, reflecting the weight of passive money ready to buy into SpaceX and Anthropic.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (TUESDAY'S PAPERS): TUESDAY 02 JUNE 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

1/6/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 02 June 2026.

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

Financial Times: "ANTHROPIC TEST WALL ST APPETITE FOR AI LABS BY FILING FOR $1TN-PLUS LISTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Hammond

Anthropic has filed for a $1TN-plus public offering, setting up a three way race with OpenAI and SpaceX that will test Wall Street's appetite for cash-burning AI labs.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/4f82f41c-24e7-4323-899a-17a04badd29e

Daily Record: "PLANE CRAZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Arrests at Scotland's busiest airport have doubled - sparking calls for a clampdown on pre-flight boozing as early morning fliers can drink in the Departure Lounge.

The Guardian: "MANDELSON FILES REVEAL SECURITY BRIEFINGS BEFORE VETTING PASSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Henry Dyer

Peter Mandelson was receiving sensitive security briefings about the Foreign Office’s work, and was in discussions with the head of MI6, before he had completed the developed vetting process, newly released documents reveal.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/jun/01/mandelson-received-sensitive-foreign-office-briefings-before-vetting-finished

Metro (South Edition): "MANDY: HIRE ME, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

More than 1,000 pages of Peter Mandelson Files (including private WhatsApp messages and texts) are to be released today, covering his controversial appointment as United States Ambassador.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/06/01/more-1000-pages-mandelson-files-released-today-28599796

Metro [North Edition] (Sport/Back Page): "THIS IS OUR TIME"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison

Scott McKenna is enjoying Scotland's National Team being centre of FIFA World Cup attention rather than the supporting act.

The Yorkshire Post: "EX ENVOY'S MESSAGES CRITICISED MINISTERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Lord Peter Mandelson said the Government would "never regret" appointing him as Britain's ambassador to United States, a note published alongside thousands of documents about the posting has revealed.

Daily Express: "'EVERY MEETING I HAVE IS: WHO CAN BE TAXED TO PAY BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

The Labour Party's obsession with raising taxes to pay for benefits has been exposed in black and white by senior Cabinet minister Pat McFadden.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "LIMBO CHANCERS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Manchester United fear Marcus Rashford’s future might not get resolved until after FIFA World Cup.

Edinburgh Evening News: "LET'S GET MOTORING WITH FLYOVER PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

New Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has been urged to put the long-delayed Sheriffhall Flyover upgrade at the top of his to-do list.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/new-transport-secretary-stephen-flynn-told-edinburghs-sheriffhall-flyover-must-be-at-top-of-to-do-list-8647804

The Independent: "MANDELSON'S VERDICT ON STARMER: 'BEREFT AND BELEAGUERED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / David Maddox

The Prime Minister is facing fresh humiliation after the latest tranche of Peter Mandelson Files was published, revealing both in-fighting among ministers and profound criticism of Sir Keir Starmer's administration.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/mandelson-files-starmer-labour-whatsapp-b2987378.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S POISONOUS PUPPET MASTER AND A £1MILLION COVER-UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Claire Ellicott / Martin Beckford

The Peter Mandelson Files have exposed the toxic infighting at the heart of The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.com/news/article-15865905

Daily Star: "KEEGAN: I KNEW I WOULDN'T BE WALKING ALONE..."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Kevin Keegan says he is pleased the doctor treating his cancer is a Liverpool Football Club fan - as the former Anfield striker is a hero at the club.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-kevin-keegan-fighting-stage-37230941

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "KIBOSH AND BECKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Pep Guardiola will snub an approach from Sir David Beckham to become the new Inter Miami manager.

The Times Scotland: "LABOUR 'ONLY ASKS WHO CAN BE TAXED TO PAY BENEFITS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

The Labour Party only care about who they can tax to “pay benefits to others”, a senior Cabinet Minister complained to Lord Peter Mandelson.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/peter-mandelson-appointment-files-latest-news-q6qks56h0

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "HORNE IN LINE TO FACE BULLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Palmer

George Horne will be given every chance to prove his fitness for Glasgow's crunch URC Semi Final against The Bulls.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/scottish/article/george-horne-glasgow-warriors-bulls-urc-semi-final-bmc50hwsn

The Daily Telegraph: "'EVERY MEETING I HAVE IS: WHO CAN WE TAX TO PAY BENEFITS TO OTHERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin

The Labour Party cares only about who they can tax in order to pay more in benefits, a senior Cabinet Minister complained to Lord Peter Mandelson.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/06/01/pat-mcfadden-all-labour-does-is-ask-who-can-we-tax

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "SOUTHAMPTON HIT BACK OVER SPYGATE PANEL'S 'BORO LINKS'"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Percy

Southampton have argued they were subjected to an unfair disciplinary process after finally breaking their silence on the “spygate” saga.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/football/2026/06/01/southampton-hit-out-at-spygate-panels-middlesbrough-links

Glasgow Times: "'STOP WITH THE SELF-INTEREST OVER BARLINNIE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Opposition to plans to make HMP Barlinnie a listed building have been branded as being out of “self-interest”.
The dispute centers on a Historic Environment Scotland decision to grant Category A listed status to the 1880s British prison in Glasgow.

Daily Mirror: "WHAT IS LEFT TO HIDE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Dave Burke

Peter Mandelson was urged to hand his private phone to officials after a vast trove of files laid bare the shamed peer’s skulduggery within government.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "PEP TO SNUB BECKS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Pep Guardiola will snub an approach from Sir David Beckham to become the new Inter Miami manager.

The Scotsman: "UNIVERSITIES FACING A 'CLIFF EDGE' FROM VISA CHANGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Scottish universities in Britain are being “driven towards a cliff edge” by new student visa changes, the sector has claimed.

Lancashire Telegraph: "ACCUSED PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO KILLING MAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

A man accused of murdering another man in Accrington has pleaded not guilty in court.
Muhammad Haarith appeared at Preston Crown Court charged with murder and manslaughter as an alternative count.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26154531.accrington-murder-accused-pleads-not-guilty-court

Morning Star: "MANDELSON FILES LATEST DEEPENS STARMER'S SHAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Thousands of documents and messages detailing Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment and activities as United States Ambassador have been publised by the Government.

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "CITY CLINCH HISTORIC DOUBLE AT WEMBLEY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Andree Jeglertz challenged Manchester City to maintain an insatiable appetite for success after they sealed a maiden domestic double in his first season in charge.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/manchester-city-seal-historic-double-wembley

The Times: "LABOUR 'ONLY ASKS WHO CAN BE TAXED TO PAY BENEFITS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

The Labour Party only care about who they can tax to “pay benefits to others”, a senior Cabinet Minister complained to Lord Peter Mandelson.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ARSENAL TARGET VALUED AT £80M"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gary Jacob

Manchester United Football Club and Arsenal Football Club have been told by West Ham United Football Club that it would cost them up to £80 million to sign Mateus Fernandes.

The Bolton News: "TRAFFIC LIGHTS HAVE CHANGED TO END MISERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Regent

Traffic light sequences at a major Bolton roadworks scheme have been changed after complaints about long delays and congestion.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26150378.bolton-topp-way-traffic-lights-changed-congestion-complaints

Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S POISONOUS PUPPET MASTER AND A £1MILLION COVER-UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Claire Ellicott / Martin Beckford

The Peter Mandelson Files have exposed the toxic infighting at the heart of The Labour Party.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (MONDAY'S PAPERS): MONDAY 01 JUNE 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

31/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 01 June 2026.

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Financial Times: "WALL STREET'S BULLS BET US STOCKS RALLY HAS FURTHER TO GO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Duguid / Harriet Clarfelt

Wall Street bulls are betting that the rally in United States stocks has further to run, shrugging off concerns that huge gains for shares linked to Artificial Intelligence are a sign that Stock Markets are overheating.

Metro (North Edition): "STURGEON: 25FT MOTORHOME? I DIDN'T SPOT IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she never saw the £125,000 motorhome her husband bought with stolen money from Scottish National Party as it was parked at the back of her in-law's house.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/31/nicola-sturgeon-says-husband-hid-100-000-motorhome-beside-parents-home-28589229

The Guardian: "MANDELSON FILES SHOW NO MITIGATION OF SECURITY CONCERNS OVER TOP US JOB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Henry Dyer / Pippa Crerar

A tranche of government documents about Peter Mandelson contains no record of any measures taken to mitigate serious security concerns over his appointment as Washington DC ambassador.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/may/31/mandelson-files-no-mitigation-of-security-concerns-us-ambassador

Glasgow Times: "FLEET FURY OVER £34M BIN LORRY BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Anger is growing over Glasgow City Council’s soaring spending on cleansing Public Transport vehicles after a Glasgow Times investigation revealed almost £34 million has been spent on leasing, hire, maintenance and repairs over the past five years.

Daily Star: "SAVE 3 LIONS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Daily Star are backing Three Lions as England National Team's football song – despite claims the "It’s Coming Home" anthem is arrogant.

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "MORGAN AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Mikel Arteta has Morgan Rogers in his sights as he forms his Summer plan to build on this season’s success for Arsenal Football Club.

The National: "WORLD CUP HERE WE COME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Ferguson

Scotland's National Team has flown out from Glasgow Airport to a Florida training base ahead of their first FIFA World Cup since 1998.
Steve Clarke's men have departed two weeks before facing Haiti in Boston, with teen Tyler Fletcher called up after Billy Gilmour's injury.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/sport/26153225.5-photos-show-scotland-squad-ahead-flight-world-cup-america

The Times: "REFORM VOTE IN UNIONS AT SAME LEVEL AS LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Maguire

Trade Union members are now as likely to support Reform UK as The Labour Party, according to "damning" polling that their leaders say proves “the working class have abandoned” Sir Keir Starmer's party.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA'S WARNING TO ENGLAND"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Ziegler

A FIFA clampdown on players wrestling before a corner or free kick is taken could impact on England at the World Cup after tactics used by Thomas Tuchel's team were highlighted as an example of those that would be targeted at the tournament.

Edinburgh Evening News: "LISTED STATUS HALTS FLAT PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Residents of a problem block of flats which could be saved from demolition by a move to give it listed status have voiced their anger at City Of Edinburgh Council's decision to halt its plans to buy the affected homes.

Daily Express: "CANCER HOPE FOR MILLIONS AS DRUG DOUBLES SURVIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

A new daily pill has been hailed as the Holy Grail in fighting Pancreatic Cancer.
The drug, Daraxonrasib, targets the mutated KRAS gene, which is found in more than nine in 10 pancreatic tumours.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "ARTETA WANTS MOR"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Mikel Arteta has Morgan Rogers in his sights as he forms his Summer plan to build on this season’s success for Arsenal Football Club.

Scottish Daily Mail: "AND STILL SHE WON'T SAY SORRY!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Howarth

Nicola Sturgeon has refused to apologise to SNP donors over the embezzlement scandal.
The former First Minister, and leader of Scottish National Party has also said she will not help the party, currently running Scottish Parliament, recoup the missing £400,000 by handing back gifts bought by her estranged husband Peter Murrell.

The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES LOOKS AT PFI TO FUND NEW TOWNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a return to Tony Blair-style Private Sector deals to fund major building projects, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "FERGUSON JIBE AT ARSENAL"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jason Burt

Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised Arsenal Football Club's defensive tactics in losing Champions League finals to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Scotsman: "MCCONNELL IN CALL FOR BOTH PARLIAMENTS TO PROBE SNP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

There should be a joint Inquiry between Holyrood and Westminster into Peter Murrell's embezzlement of Scottish National Party funds, a former First Minister has said.

Daily Mail: "YOU'VE NOT WON ANYTHING YET, ANDY!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie

Andy Burnham was accused of behaving like a 'Prime Minister in waiting'.
The self-styled 'King Of The North' posed for photos at Great Manchester Run.

Daily Mirror: "PRECIOUS GIFT OF TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

A new daily pill has been hailed as the Holy Grail in fighting Pancreatic Cancer.
The drug, Daraxonrasib, targets the mutated KRAS gene, which is found in more than nine in 10 pancreatic tumours.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "MORGUN ROGERS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Mikel Arteta has Morgan Rogers in his sights as he forms his Summer plan to build on this season’s success for Arsenal Football Club.

The Times Scotland: "STURGEON I'M SUFFERING FOR A CRIME I DIDN'T COMMIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Watson

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she felt like she was “serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit” after her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "CLARKE CALLS UP FLETCHER FOR SCOTLAND"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ronnie Esplin

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has revealed why he bypassed his FIFA World Cup standby list to replace injured Billy Gilmour with 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher.

Metro (South Edition): "STURGEON: 25FT MOTORHOME? I DIDN'T SPOT IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she never saw the £125,000 motorhome her husband bought with stolen money from Scottish National Party as it was parked at the back of her in-law's house.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SUNDAY'S PAPERS): SUNDAY 31 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

31/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Sunday 31 May 2026.

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

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

The Observer: "LABOUR RIPS ITSELF APART"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Observer Editorial

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair launches a scathing attack on The Labour Party in a major essay, accusing it of “self-delusion” and lacking a coherent plan on AI.
It carries responses from Andrew Rawnsley, Rachel Sylvester and Andy Burnham.

The Sunday Times: "STREETING AND HUNT INTERVENE ON GROWTH CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Glancy / Lara Spirit

In an exclusive interview, Wes Streeting (former Health Secretary) has suggested cutting employer National Insurance contributions to encourage businesses to hire more young people.

Sunday National: "'MY DAUGHTER WAS STITCHED UP IN TRIAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The National Editorial

Clare Hinchcliffe, the mother of Palestine Action activist Zoe Rogers, claims her daughter was unfairly convicted ahead of controversial sentencing.

Sunday People: "ANDREW EMAILS 'SENT TO PALACE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas / Saskia Rowlands

Pressure is mounting on Buckingham Palace over a claim they received emails which showed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential information while a Trade Envoy.

Sunday People (Sport/Back Page): "PARIS STUN GUNNERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Arsenal FC's hearts were broken in Budapest last night.
The Gunners were dramatically beaten by Paris Saint-Germain on enalties in Champions League.

The Herald On Sunday: "SENIOR ACADEMIC THROWS THE BOOK AT CURRICULUM IN SCOTTISH SCHOOLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McEnacey

Lindsay Paterson, Emeritus Professor Of Education at University Of Edinburgh, has been analysing education in Scotland noting disappointment over the last 20 to 30 years.

The Mail On Sunday: "BBC BIAS ROW AFTER DESERT ISLAND DISCS 'BANS FARAGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen

BBC have been hit with new allegations of bias following claims Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been 'banned' from appearing on Desert Island Discs.

Sunday Mirror: "KIDS' SOCIAL MEDIA BAN 'WITHIN WEEKS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

A Social Media ban for under-16s could be announced within weeks.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said a move that would block millions of youngsters from apps such as TikTok, SnapChat and Instagram.

Sunday Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "DREAM HAS GUNN" / "SLOT KOPS IT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Joshua Peck / John Cross

Arsenal FC's hearts were broken in Budapest last night.
Arne Slot was left stunned yesterday after being sacked by Liverpool FC.

The Sunday Post: "FRESH START"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Sunday Post's Editorial

The Sunday Post are joining forces with Press & Journal and The Courier to help High Streets in Scotland become once again the beating heart of the City Centre.

Sunday Express: "'KEIR'S EU RESET WILL KEEP FOOD INFLATION HIGH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's flagship European Union trade deal threatens to make soaring checkout prices even worse, food and drink manufacturers have warned.

Sunday Express (Sport/Back Page): "GUNNERS MISS POT SHOT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Arsenal FC suffered Champions League heartache again last night as Paris Saint-Germain defended their crown in Budapest.

The Sunday Telegraph: "BENEFIT CHECKS 'WATERED DOWN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Camilla Turner

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is "watering down" checks on benefits claimants to prevent the Welfare System from collapsing under a record backlog of Mental Health cases.

The Sunday Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "GABRIEL HEARTBREAK"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: The Sunday Telegraph Editorial

In the 2026 Champions League Final, Arsenal FC player Gabriel Magalhães missed the decisive penalty as Paris Saint-Germain won 5-4 on penalties in Budapest, Hungary.

Daily Star Sunday: "I DIDN'T CHEAT ON MAYA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Ward

Manchester City star Ruben Dias confirmed he has split from Love Island presenter Maya Jama – and insisted he was not unfaithful during their romance.

Daily Star Sunday (Sport/Back Page): "GUNNER STING"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Arsenal FC suffered Champions League heartache again last night as Paris Saint-Germain defended their crown in Budapest.

Scottish The Mail On Sunday: "STURGEON QUITS SCOTLAND... TO LIVE IN ENGLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Rodger

Nicola Sturgeon has fled Scotland amid the political storm over her husband Peter Murrell's embezzlement of £400,000 from SNP – and has now set up home in London.

The Independent: "THE PRIDE LIST 2026"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Independent Editorial

The Independent's Pride List 2026 celebrates UK LGBT changemakers making an impact amid rising challenges for Transgender Rights and Community Spaces.
Top honourees include Alan Carr, Meg Jones, Stephanie Lynnette, Bimini, Zack Polanski, and Leah Williamson.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (FRIDAY'S PAPERS): FRIDAY 29 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

28/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 29 May 2026.

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

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

The Economist: "THE NEW SHAPE OF WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial

Industrial transformation in East Asia.
Don't invade Cuba.
How to mint millionaires.
Marilyn Monore and dead celebrities.

Metro (South Edition): "BEHIND SPAS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Connolly

Ten members of a cocaine gang who splashed their profits on lavish lifestyles will swap wellness spas for prison bars - after being jailed for a total of 52 years.

Evesham Observer: "TOWN HOTEL HAS HOSTED ITS FINAL ASYLUM SEEKER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

The Evesham Hotel has finally closed their doors to refugees after four and a quarter years of providing contingency accommodation for Asylum Seekers.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/end-of-evesham-asylum-hotel

Daily Mail: "DECISION THAT WILL 'CONDEMN THOUSANDS TO DEATH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller

Thousands of men risk being 'condemned into an avoidable death' after government advisers rejected calls for a major Prostate Cancer screening programme.

The Bolton News: "SUPPLY TEACHER TOOK 'UPSKIRT' PICTURES OF SCHOOLGIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson

An ex-Supply Teacher from Greater Manchester has pleaded guilty to child sex offences, including upskirting and voyeurism, following a police investigation.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26145738.ex-supply-teacher-guilty-upskirting-bury-bolton-schools

The National: "FM: I WON'T LET WESTMINSTER OFF THE HOOK ON INDYREF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

First Minister John Swinney has said he is looking at a "range of tactics" to "make it impossible" for the United Kingdom's Government to refuse handing Scotland the powers to hold an independence referendum.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26146212.john-swinney-next-independence-uk-government-snub

Solihull Observer: "PARTNERSHIP MEANS IT'S LOOKING GOOD FOR THE PROM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Glamorous outfits were hung with care to make sure Prom Night dreams come true for 100 Year 11 pupils.
Ninestiles, an academy, joined forces with non-profit comany Madrina to ensure no young person missed Prom Night due to the expense of an outfit.

Morning Star: "GENERATION LOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

More than a million young people are not in work or education, a major report found, warning of a "lost generation".
Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn warned that a "whole-system failure" has led to nearly one in seven 16 to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training, known as Neets.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/more-million-young-people-not-work-or-education-major-report-finds

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "SINNER'S FRENCH OPEN ENDS IN SHOCK DEFEAT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Title favourite Jannik Sinner dramatically succumbed to the Paris heat as his hopes of a first French Open title ended.

Kidderminster Standard: "CAMPAIGNS AIM TO SAVE TOWN POST OFFICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

A petition has been launched to save the Post Office in Bewdley after it was announced that plans are in place for the service to close alongside the town's Morrisons.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/bewdley-post-office-petition-to-save-critical-service

Daily Record: "SCOT JAILED IN PLOT TO SMUGGLE 3YR-OLD MIGRANT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Suter / Mark McGivern

A British man was behind a plot to smuggle a three-year-old girl and four other migrants on a Small Boat from France.

Malvern Observer: "STATUES CELEBRATE LIVES OF TWO KEY PERSONALITIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Two statues have been installed in Malvern to celebrate the achievements of Jenny Lind and Florence Nightingale.
Jenny Lind was a world renowned Swedish soprano and Florence Nightingale founded modern nursing.

Scottish Daily Mail: "STURGEON: LIES AT HEART OF MY MARRIAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Muiris Ó Cearbhaill

Former First Minister Of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon yesterday broke cover for the first time since her now estranged husband pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.

Bromsgrove Standard: "FRANKLEY PAEDOPHILE GETS 15 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

Luke Edmonds, a man from Frankley who sexually groomed underage girls online across United Kingdom and then met them for sex has been jailed.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/frankley-paedophile-met-underage-girls-across-uk-for-sex

The Times Scotland: "STURGEON: THIS IS THE WORST WEEK OF MY LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson

Nicola Sturgeon said she was having “probably the worst week of my life”and claimed the attacks on her after her estranged husband’s admission that he embezzled £400,000 from Scottish National Party were motivated by sexism.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): SFA: CLARKE DEAL NO GAMBLE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant

Scottish FA's Chief Executive Ian Maxwell dismissed the notion that there was any element of risk attached to giving Steve Clarke a four-year contract as Head Coach on the eve of FIFA World Cup.

The Yorkshire Post: "JOBS CRISIS FOR YOUNG 'MAY COST UK £125BN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The lack of opportunities for young people is “the most significant challenge facing the country today”, new Labour grandee Alan Milburn has warned.
His report finding the crisis is costing United Kingdom £125 billion a year.

The Times: "BURNHAM BACKS STATE CONTROL IN BLAST AT BLAIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott

Andy Burnham has called for sweeping state intervention, laying out his plans for The Labour Party in a riposte to Sir Tony Blair.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ARSENAL WILL STRENGTHEN, SAYS KROENKE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gary Jacob

Arsenal Football Club are ready to build a dynasty with Mikel Arteta at the helm after nthey meet Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League final tomorrow.

Coventry Observer: "HOUSING PROVIDER SAYS TOWERS WILL COME DOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Hundreds of residents in three ageing Coventry towerblocks are to be rehoused, after a housing association announced they would be demolished.
Hillfields House, Douglas House and Paul Stacey House will be dismantled over the next three years.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/hundreds-of-residents-to-be-rehoused-as-ageing-towerblocks-earmarked-for-demolition

The Daily Telegraph: "PROSTATE SCREENING SET TO BE RATIONED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Donnelly

Prostate Cancer screening is set to be restricted to a small number of men despite growing calls for a wider rollout.
Charities said the recommendation was “condemning thousands to preventable deaths” and would entrench health inequalities for a generation.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "WILLIAMS IN QUEEN'S COMEBACK"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Simon Briggs

Serena Williams is planning a sensational comeback on the grass courts of Queen’s Club next week.
The 23-time grand-slam singles champion, generally agreed to be the greatest player of the Modern Age, has been out of the game since an emotional departure at the 2022 US Open.

Droitwich Standard: "TOWN BRACED FOR NINE DAYS OF FUN AND LAUGHTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Droitwich will be filled with laughter for the next nine days when the annual Rik Mayall Comedy Festival (RMCF) returns.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/rik-mayall-comedy-festival-2026-all-you-need-to-know

Daily Star: "TOP BOFF'S WORLD CUP EBOLA ALERT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

England's FIFA World Cup base has been hit with an Ebola public health alert England's HQ in Kansas City also plays host to Argentina, source of the deadly HantaVirus outbreak.

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "ART OF GOLD"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal Football Club boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".

Leamington Observer: "POLITICAL STORM AS NET ZERO PLAN IS SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).
WCC’s new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'.

The Guardian: "LABOUR PLANS WELFARE SHAKE-UP AS SCALE OF YOUTH JOBS CRISIS REVEALED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Partington / Peter Walker

The Labour Party are poised for a fresh attempt at welfare reform after a major government backed report said youth worklessness was costing Britain more than £125 billion a year.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "COUNCIL SHAKE-UP SEES CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Redditch Borough Council has had a shake up after the annual general meeting, with Reform UK doing a deal with The Conservative Party to oust The Labour Party from power.
Conservative Party member Matt Dormer is now back as Leader, after losing the role in 2023.
Craig Warhurst has been appointed Deputy Leader.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/shake-up-at-redditch-council-as-conservatives-make-deal-with-reform-to-oust-labour

Daily Express: "JEWISH PEOPLE DON'T FEEL SAFE ON BRITISH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Ashmore

Two shock incidents of antisemitic intimidation were last night blamed for the “erasure of Jews and Jewish culture from Britain’s public space”.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "I'LL GET ART DEAL DONE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "POLITICAL STORM AS NET ZERO PLAN IS SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).
WCC's new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/warwickshire-county-council-abandons-net-zero-commitments-61754

Daily Mirror: "FLAGS GROUP 'FOUNDER' CHARGED WITH MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

Billy Allison, a founder of the Raise The Colours group filling streets with England flags has been charged with murder

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "PRICELESS ART"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Josh Kronenke says tying down Arsenal Football Club boss Mikel Arteta to a new contract is an "utmost priority".

Stratford Observer: "POLITICAL STORM AS NET ZERO PLAN IS SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Carbon Net Zero commitments have been abandoned by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).
WCC's new Council Plan includes an amendment that the council 'will not be bound by the 2019 and 2025 declarations of Climate Emergencies'.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/warwickshire-county-council-abandons-net-zero-commitments-61754

The Scotsman: "'THIS HAS PROBABLY BEEN THE WORST WEEK OF MY LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant / Abigail Hayden

Nicola Sturgeon said she had been “betrayed” and was having “probably the worst week of my life” after her estranged husband Peter Murrell admitted in court to embezzling more than than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.

Worcester Observer: "STATUES CELEBRATE LIVES OF TWO KEY PERSONALITIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Two statues have been installed in Malvern to celebrate the achievements of Jenny Lind and Florence Nightingale.
Jenny Lind was a world renowned Swedish soprano.
Florence Nightingale founded modern nursing.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (THURSDAY'S PAPERS): THURSDAY 28 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

27/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 28 May 2026.

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

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

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

Daily Express: "TIME TO SCRAP ED'S NET ZERO 'FANTASY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has attacked Ed Miliband's Net Zero “fantasy” as households are warned of a huge hike in Energy Bills.
The former Prime Minister turned his fire on the Energy Secretary's drive to hit Net Zero, despite United Kingdom being responsible for less than 1% of yearly global emissions of greenhouse gases.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2210398

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "PALACE IN WONDER LAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'OUR BLUE-EYED BOY - YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

The family of a young boy who died after getting into difficulty in River Ribble has paid tribute to him.
Emergency Services were called to Ribchester at just after 14:00 on Tuesday to a report of a concern for safety after a boy had gone into the river and had got into difficulty while swimming with friends.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26143777.familys-heartbreaking-tribute-clayton-le-woods-12-year-old

The Scotsman: "STURGEON'S LAWYER HITS OUT AT 'ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES' CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Aamer Anwar said Ms Sturgeon was unaware of her estranged husband's Nicola Sturgeon's lawyer has criticised “armchair detectives” as questions continued to be raised over Peter Murrell embezzlement case.
Aamer Anwar said Ms. Sturgeon was unaware of her estranged husband's criminal conduct.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/nicola-sturgeons-lawyer-hits-out-at-armchair-detectives-over-peter-murrell-case-8643766

The West Australia [Australia]: "GIANT LEAP FOR WA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Sadler

Katherine Bennett-Pegg, Australia's first astronaut, has declared West Australia is uniquely placed to play a pivotal role in space exploration.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-wa-is-leading-the-nations-space-ambitions-c-22344911

Daily Mirror: "BE SAFE IN WATER.. OR MORE WILL DIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

Outdoor swimmers are being urged to take care after nine drownings in four days during the May 2026 heatwave.
Seven young people and two adults have lost their lives in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the sea as people take the plunge to cool off in the 35°C heat.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/heatwave-deaths-swimming-warning-weather-37213506

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BEST MATE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.

Melton Times: "CELEBRATIONS AS SPORTS CLUB SAVED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The future of the historic Holwell Sports site has been safeguarded after a deal was struck to buy the land just hours before it was due to be auctioned off.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/11th-hour-bid-secures-future-of-historic-holwell-sports-site-8637484

Daily Star: "GAME OF DRONES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

England's FIFA World Cup base will be guarded by security chiefs armed with “hunter-catcher” drones to stop rival teams spying on training at their tournament HQ in Kansas City.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/englands-world-cup-base-patrolled-37213297

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "GREAT MATE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.

Glasgow Times: "THUG JAILED OVER MACHETE ATTACK ON PENSIONER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A 28-year-old man, Robert Craig, has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years for his role in a gang machete attack on a 67-year-old pensioner in his Glasgow flat.
The trio forced entry late at night, striking the victim with a machete and causing serious arm, head and lip injuries.
Robert Craig pleaded guilty to Attempted Murder.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26141147.man-jailed-gang-machete-attack-pensioner-glasgow

The Daily Telegraph: "MANDELSON TOLD CABINET HOW TO DO THEIR JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Janet Eastham

Lord Peter Mandelson advised numerous Cabinet ministers during his time as ambassador to Washington DC in United States, messages to be released next week are expected to reveal.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "BARCELONA'S £70M DEAL FOR GORDON"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike McGrath / John Percy

Anthony Gordon is set to join Barcelona in an €80 million (£70 million) deal, marking the first major move of this Summer's Transfer Window.

Messenger Newspapers: "GANG MEMBERS JAILED FOR 'HIGH-VALUE' THEFTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A gang of criminals has been put behind bars for robbing high-value goods across Cheshire and Manchester by “violently stealing” belongings from people and businesses.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/26139757.gang-behind-terrifying-high-value-robberies-put-behind-bars

The Times: "MINISTERS RAISE HEAT ON PM OVER NORTH SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Ben Clatworthy / Stefan Boscia

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from his Cabinet Ministers to rethink The Labour Party's Net Zero agenda.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "BARCELONA TO LAND GORDON IN £70M DEAL"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martin Hardy / Paul Joyce

Anthony Gordon is expected to complete a near-£70 million transfer to Barcelona and the deal could be announced today.

The Spalding & South Holland Voice: "FAMILY LOOKS TO GIVE TYMI BEST LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Rush

A Spalding family is raising funds to send their six-year-old son Tymi, who has rare Sturge-Weber Syndrome, for specialist rehabilitation in Poland.
The lively boy functions like a one-year-old, cannot speak or self-feed, and needs 24/7 care due to seizures, strokes, and mobility issues.
Past therapy brought improvements, but setbacks reversed them.
A local group held a sponsored walk for the £3,000 goal.

FULL REPORT: SpaldingVoice.co.uk/family-looks-to-give-tymi-best-life

The Times Scotland: "PRESSURE BUILDS ON 'STOOGE FOR STURGEON'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson

The position of Scottish National Party's new Minister For Victims And Community Safety of Scotland has been branded “untenable” after former party officials corroborated claims she had acted as a “stooge” for Nicola Sturgeon and the former First Minister of Scotgland;'s disgraced husband, Peter Murrell.

The Times Scotland (Sport & Back Page) - BARCELONA TO LAND GORDON IN £70M DEAL
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Hardy / Paul Joyce

Anthony Gordon is expected to complete a near-£70 million transfer to Barcelona and the deal could be announced today.

The Oldham Times: "NO MAYOR OR LEADER AS COUNCIL HITS DEADLOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

The first Oldham Council meeting since the Local Elections fell at the first hurdle after failing to vote in a mayor.
The Annual Meeting is where the council’s leadership roles are elected and the Mayor Making ceremony takes place.

FULL STORY: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/26141271.oldham-council-deadlock-cost-taxpayers

The Yorkshire Post: "ENERGY BILLS SET TO SOAR £221 FROM JULY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

OFGEM's price cap is to rise by, on average, £221 a year from 1 July, due to the energy shock from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/ofgem-price-cap-middle-east-war-8642747

Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO HIDE, MR SWINNEY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

First Minister John Swinney has been blasted for trying to ‘dodgem scrutiny’ after ruling out any further probe into Scottish National Party's financial scandal involving Peter Murrell.

Bury Times: "MAN IS SHOT 'AFTER HE DROVE AT POLICE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A firearm and drugs have beenfound at a property in Radcliffe following an incident last Friday where police shot a man who drove at Police Officers.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/26133463.man-shot-police-car-drove-directly-officers

Morning Star: "WORKERS PAY TO BANKROLL TRUMP'S WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Campaigners have stated that households must not bear the brunt of United States President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran.
Energy Bills are set to rise by 13 per cent.

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "YAPP TAKES CHARGE OF LANDMARK LIONS TOUR"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

It has been announced that Jo Yapp has been appointed Head Coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team for their inaugural tour to New Zealand in 2027.

The National: "SNP: SCOTLAND NEEDS CONTROL OVER ENERGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Ferguson

Westminster cannot be trusted with Scotland's energy, Scottish National Party have said after it was revealed the energy price cap will be increased in July.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26141382.energy-must-scotlands-hands-snp-say-uk-energy-price-cap/

State Times [India]: "LG DIRECTS DGP TO BOLSTER ANTI-NARCOTICS TASK FORCE WITH ADDITIONAL MANPOWER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed Jammu & Kashmir Police and UT Administration to further intensify the crackdown against the narco-terror ecosystem operating within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/lg-directs-dgp-to-bolster-anti-narcotics-task-force-with-additional-manpower

Daily Mail: "LABOUR RISKING A 'LOST GENERATION' OF JOBLESS YOUTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Sophie Church / Claire Ellicott

The Labour Party are to be warned that they must reform welfare or condemn a 'lost generation' of young people to a life on the dole.

The Bolton News: "WOMAN, AGED 92, SCAMMED OUT OF £8,000"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Regent

A 92-year-old woman has been left too frightened to trust anyone after fraudsters posing as Police Officers convinced her to hand over more than £8,000 in cash.

Daily Record: "EVIL VILE LIAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Suter

Abuse victims have hit back after Patricia Robertson, their sadistic former teacher, accused them of lying about her.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (WEDNESDAY'S PAPERS): WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

26/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 27 May 2026.

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

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

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

The Times: "LURCH TO LEFT PUTS BRITAIN AT RISK, BLAIR TELLS LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott

Sir Tony Blair has said The Labour Party risks consigning United Kingdom to “relegation from the Premier League of nations” and warned against a leftward shift in the race to succeed Sir Keir Starmer.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ENGLAND'S DRONE DEFENCE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Ziegler

England’s FIFA World Cup base will be protected by anti-drone experts armed with “hunter-catcher” drones aimed at preventing security threats and spying missions.

The Daily Telegraph: "BLAIR: STARMER HAS NO PLAN FOR BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Gutteridge / Dominic Penna

Sir Tony Blair has said that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has no plan to fix Britain as he launched an unprecedented attack on The Labour leader's record in office.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "MITCHELL A DOUBT FOR BOKS CLASH"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Charles Richardson

Alex Mitchell is a serious doubt for Nations Championship Tests after suffering a hamstring injury during England's mini-camp last week.

The National: "'THIS IS NOT DEMOCRACY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliars

Scotland's newly elected Parliament in Holyrood has called for Westminster to devolve the powers which would allow it to hold a second Scottish Independence Referendum.

Metro (South Edition): "MY BRO'S 7 MONTHS IN DUBAI HELLHOLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

The family of a British dad who claims he has been tortured in a Dubai jail are begging United Kingdom's Government to find out why Ryan Pepper was arrested.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/26/british-dad-tortured-hellhole-dubai-jail-family-begging-proof-safe-28523185

Metro [North Edition] (Sport/Back Page): "TIME LEFT TO WIN PLACE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison

Steven Naismith insists starting places are still up for grabs in Scotland's FIFA World Cup opener against Haiti.
Steve Clarke's squad gathered ahead of their first Training Session.

Daily Star: "LADYBOYS IN BLUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Easton

Undiecover cops masqueraded as ladyboys in frocks at a Street Dance Festival.
It's Police Force's latest crime-fighting strategy after dressing as builders, lion dancers and even a dragon.

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "A GREAL LIFELINE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Incoming Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to hand a lifeline to outcast Jack Grealish.

Scottish Daily Mail: "DO US ALL A FAVOUR AND JUST PARK IT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

First Minister John Swinney faced ridicule after launching another push for Scottish Independence based on ‘security and prosperity’ amid Scottish National Party's recent fraud scandal.

The West Australian [Australia]: "BRIDAL PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul

Drama erupted as six ISIS brides and their 13 children arrived back in Australia.
Two women and seven children flew into Melbourne.
Four brides and six children arrived in Sydney.
The group was escorted through a back door at the international airport where footage shows a scuffle breaking out.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/second-isis-brides-group-set-to-touchdown-within-hours--c-22337700

Glasgow Times: "'COLD FEET' HITMAN JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Finlay

James Richards, a hitman who agreed to murder a British gangster, was jailed for seven and a half years today after he pulled out of the planned shooting and returned to Liverpool.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26138465.hitman-james-richards-jailed-plot-murder-glasgows-ryan-carvill

Daily Express: "STEP UP KEIR TO STOP KIDS DYING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris

A grieving mum has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act now on Social Medcia restrictions for under 16s to stop more deaths.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "COME BACK JACK"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Incoming Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to hand a lifeline to outcast Jack Grealish.

The Bolton News: "WARNING OVER PARK FIRES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Hot weather has sparked a warning after a park was left with burn damage and scorched grass.
Earlier this month park-goers raised complaints after more than 14 fire sites were found strewn across Moses Gate Country Park in Farnworth.

Daily Mirror: "THE RIGHT DECISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Tom Pettifor

Top judges will review a controversial decision not to lock up two teenage rapists.
The boys were spared custodial sentences for attacking two girls aged 14 and 15 in a decision which caused public outrage.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BE BOLD EAGLES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Oliver Glasner insists Crystal Palace can soar to Conference League glory tonight – and then win the Europa League next season as well.

The Times Scotland: "SNP CULTURE 'ALLOWED CORRUPTION TO FLOURISH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / Tom Boothman

The SNP enabled a culture which allowed “corruption to flourish”, a former member of its ruling body has claimed, after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband, Peter Murrell,
pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 of party funds.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "SHANKLAND'S TROPHY PLEDGE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gavin McCafferty

Lawrence Shankland has targeted regular silverware with Rangers after securing his “dream” move to Ibrox.

Morning Star: "COURTS DEGRADING BRITONS' RIGHT TO PROTEST - REPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Courts are "degrading the right to protest" with 256 Palestine and climate protesters jailed for 136 years since 2019, an expert report has revealed.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/britains-political-prisoners-courts-degrading-protest-rights-new-study-shows

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "PALACE TARGET PERFECT ENDING UNDER GLASNER"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Captain Dean Henderson has challenged Crystal Palace to "finish the movie" when their Conference League final brings the curtain on Oliver Glasner's glittering spell in South London.

The I Paper: "'BRITAIN AT RISK OF BECOMING IRRELEVANT' - BLAIR TURNS ON LABOUR RIVALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell

Sir Tony Blair has launched a broadside against Sir Keir Starmer and his jostling leadership rivals by saying Labour has “no coherent plan” and that Britain risks becoming “marooned on an island of irrelevance”.

The Yorkshire Post: "MOTHER'S WARNING AS BOYS DIE IN WATER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Finan

Young people have been warned not to risk their lives by going into open water during hot weather, after two teenagers died in the Yorkshire area over the Bank Holiday weekend.

The Guardian: "RUSSIA RELENTLESSLY TARGETING UK INFRASTRUCTURE, SPY CHIEF WARNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Sabbagh

Russia is relentlessly targeting Britain's infrastructure and democracy while there is only a narrowing technological window to stay ahead of first-developing China.

Daily Record: "BRING NIC TO BOOK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

Pressure was growing on Nicola Sturgeon as her critics demanded a Holyrood Inquiry into Peter Murrell's shameful fraud.
People want to see her give evidence about SNP's missing funds.

Lancashire Telegraph: "DEALERS' 'LAVISH LIFESTYLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Ten members of a drugs gang that distributed and supplied cocaine across East Lancashire have been jailed for more than 52 years combined.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26140664.10-burnley-drugs-gang-jailed-52-years

Edinburgh Evening News: "'SPEECHLESS' AT PALS' £10K HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Fergusson

John Laidlaw from Danderhall was left paralysed from the waist down.
He's recovering in Glasgow.
His friend Colin Darling is raising cash for an accessible home.

The Independent: "WHY LABOUR MUST RETURN TO THE RADICAL CENTRE TO REVERSE BRITAIN'S DECLINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Sir Tony Blair

Sir Tony Blair warns The Labour Party are "playing with fire" over United Kingdom's future and too weak to rejoin European Uunion in a major essay slamming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government.
He urges a radical centre policy reset amid leadership speculation.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/tony-blair-labour-leadership-starmer-brexit-b2983713.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (TUESDAY'S PAPERS): TUESDAY 26 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

25/5/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 26 May 2026.

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

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

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

Financial Times: "IRAN ENERGY SHOCK STARTS TO SQUEEZE REAL WAGES IN WORLD'S RICH COUNTRIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Delphine Strauss / Claire Jones

Pay packets of workers are shrinking in relation to prices in a growing number of rich countries as the energy shock unleashed by the Iran War chokes off a mascent recovery in real wages.
Real wages are shrinking in more rich countries as the Iran War’s energy shock halts their recovery.

Daily Express: "'MIGRANTS WILL GET HALF OF ALL NEW HOMES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Newbury

Almost half of the new homes built since Labour took power have been cancelled out by the housing demand created by net migration, damning new figures show.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2209277

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "DE ZERBI OR DISASTER"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Conor Gallagher says Roberto De Zerbi save his Tottenham Hotspur career - and his Football Club - from disaster.
The midfielder for Spurs "thanks God" Zerbi came in when he did.

The Scotsman: "GUILTY: MURRELL BEHIND BARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol / Alistair Grant / Catriona Stewart

Senior SNP figures are facing mounting questions after former Chief Executive Peter Murrell admitted embezzling hundreds of thousands of pounds from the party.

Metro (South Edition): "BANK HOTTEST DAY MONDAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Millions have enjoyed - or endured - a record-breaking Bank Holiday Monday, with a scorching 34.8°C making it the hottest day ever recorded in the month of May.

Scottish Daily Mail: "HOW ON EARTH DID STURGEON NOT KNOW?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon / Dan Barker

Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell was locked up yesterday after admitting embezzling thousands of pounds from SNP.
Scottish Daily Mail asked the four hundred thousand pound question: How did Nicola Sturgeon not know?

Daily Star: "ENGLAND KIT HITS THE FAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

A new app can detect if a replica football shirt is real or fake.
KitLegit will help fans after Britain was flooded with dodgy strips ahead of the World Cup.

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "THANK GOD SQUAD"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Conor Gallagher says Roberto De Zerbi save his Tottenham Hotspur career - and his Football Club - from disaster.
The midfielder for Spurs "thanks God" Zerbi came in when he did.

The Times Scotland: "MURRELL FACING YEARS IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / Marc Horne / John Boothman

Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband Peter Murrell is facing years behind bars after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from SNP to bankroll a "lavish lifestyle he could not afford".

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "SAUDI BOXING CHIEF WANTS TO BUY DERBY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kershaw / Matt Lawton

The man behind Saudi Arabia's takeover of boxing wants to buy Derby County.
It is understood that the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) are aware of Turki Al-Sheikh's interest in the Championship club, but both organisations declined to comment when approached by The Times.

The Independent: "DRUG DEATHS IN JAILS HAVE SOARED NO FIGURES REVEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Clare Martin

Drug Dealers are "operating with impunity" in Britain's prisons, a watchdog has warned, as new figures show drug-related deaths have soared to a record high.

FULL REPORT: http://INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/crime/prison-drugs-crisis-deaths-soar-b2968322.html

Daily Record: "I KNOW NOTHING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

Nicola Sturgeon said she knew nothing as Peter Murrell was locked up after admitting embezzling £400,000 from Scottish National Party when he served as their Chief Executive.

Morning Star: "IT'S SPIRALLING OUT OF CONTROL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Record NHS spending on private firms to analyse diagnostic scans is "spiralling out of control" amid soaring demand and a lack of in-house capacity.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/record-nhs-spending-outsourcing-scan-analysis-spiralling-out-control

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "GUARDIOLA LEAVES CITY WITH LOVE AND LEGACY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editiorial

Former football manager Pep Guardiola promised to call his successor as he prepares to hand over the managerial reins at Manchester City.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/guardiola-call-successor-after-leaving-man-city

The National: "'A TERRIBLE BREACH OF TRUST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbi Garton-Crosbie

Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from Scottish National Party.

The Daily Telegraph: "STURGEON 'MUST COME CLEAN' OVER HUSBAND'S £400K" THEFT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Johnson

Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to "come clean” over what she knew about her husband embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "FERNANDES SLAMS KEANE 'LIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Ducker

Bruno Fernandes accused Roy Keane of peddling “lies” about him as the Manchester United captain tore into his arch critic.

Daily Mirror: "REVOLTING REPULSIVE REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn

Reform UK sparked fury by defending a By Election candidate who made vulgar remarks about Carol Vorderman.
M P Danny Kruger claimed Robert Kenyon's comments were private.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "DEVINE INTERVENTION"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Conor Gallagher says Roberto De Zerbi save his Tottenham Hotspur career - and his Football Club - from disaster.
The midfielder for Spurs "thanks God" Zerbi came in when he did.

The Times: "SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE NEW SMOKING, MEDICS WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward / Ben Clatworthy

Social Media is the new smoking, medical leaders have declared, putting the Prime Minister under increasing pressure to commit himself to a ban for under-16s.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "SAUDI BOXING CHIEF WANTS TO BUY DERBY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kershaw / Matt Lawton

The man behind Saudi Arabia's takeover of boxing wants to buy Derby County.
It is understood that the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) are aware of Turki Al-Sheikh's interest in the Championship club, but both organisations declined to comment when approached by The Times.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (MONDAY'S PAPERS): MONDAY 25 MAY 2026 | 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 Monday 25 May 2026.

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

Daily Express: "CRIMINALS ARE TAKING OVER OUR HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zak Garner-Purkis

Violent criminal gangs are taking over High Streets using a number of "Turkish Barbers” and vape shops as brazen fronts for illegal activities, experts have warned.

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "AGONY AND ECSTASY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Darren Wells

Tottenham Hotspur held their nerve on the final day of Premier League season to avoid relegation and send West Ham United down to the Championship.

The Scotsman: "COST-OF-LIVING OVERTAKES NHS AS BIGGEST CONCERN FOR SCOTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

The Cost Of Living Crisis is now the biggest issue for people in Scotland, overtaking National Health Service for the first time in three years.

The Times: "MONEY FOR PARENTS TO SPUR YOUNG INTO WORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Geraldine Scott

Families on benefits could be paid hundreds of pounds a month to stop them discouraging their teenage children from taking apprenticeships.
Ministers are considering grants in cases where those aged 16 and 17 can cause their parents to lose money by leaving education.

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "RELEGATION FOR WEST HAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Shepard

Nuno Espírito Santo could offer no clarity on his future after West Ham United were relegated from Premier League.

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP: WE'LL NEVER CUT BACK £7BN BILL FOR BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

The SNP will never slash Scotland's runaway £7billion benefits bill, the Finance Secretary said yesterday.

Morning Star: "PM JOINS OUTCRY OVER BOYS SPARED CUSTODY FOR RAPING TWO GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

A court ruling sparing two boys from jail time after they raped two girls was called "appalling" by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as campaigners condemned the decision and Attorney General opened a review of the sentences.

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "BITTERSWEET WIN FOR IRONS FAILS TO SAVE THEM FROM RELEGATION"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial

Despite West Ham giving it their all on a boiling hot Sunday and beating Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur's win over Everton kicked The Irons out of Premier League.

Daily Star: "THE LONELIEST HOUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan Edwards

Alan Edwards and Daily Star are launching a "Sherlock Homes" campaign with Empty Property Hunters to end the scandal of 260,000 uninhabited properties that could help solve the nations's housing crisis.

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "DE GREAT HOUDINI"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Daily Star Editorial

Roberto De Zerbi hailed the “best day" of his career as Tottenham Hotspur held their nerve to avoid relegation and send West Ham down.

The Independent: "HOPES RISE FOR NEW PEACE DEAL TO END THE US-IRAN WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft

Donald Trump has warned that Tehran "must" understand it cannot have a Nuclear Weapon as the two sides edge towards a potential peace deal.
United States say they are close to reaching an agreement.

The Times Scotland: "MONEY FOR PARENTS TO SPUR YOUNG INTO WORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Geraldine Scott

Families on benefits could be paid hundreds of pounds a month to stop them discouraging their teenage children from taking apprenticeships.
Ministers are considering grants in cases where those aged 16 and 17 can cause their parents to lose money by leaving education.

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "SHANKLAND TO MAKE SHOCK RANGERS MOVE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland has agreed a deal to join Rangers subject to a medical which will take place within days.

Daily Mirror: "RUSSIAN SPIES... FOR REAL, NIGE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Nigel Farage faces more questions over his finances after he claimed Russian spies hacked his Mobile Phone to expose a secret £5million "gift" from a CryptoCurrency billionaire.

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "DE ZERBI GOES BANANAS!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Darren Wells

The Hammers secured a 3-0 win over Leeds but it was not enough as Spurs beat Everton 1-0 to stay up on a day boss Roberto De Zerbi described as "the best in my career".

The I Paper: "'EMBARRASSING' TEXT TO EXPOSE MINISTERS' COSY RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANDELSON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Wheeler

An "embarrassing" tranche of messages set to be released in the next fortnight will expose the "cosy relationship" between Government ministers and disgraced peer.

The Daily Telegraph: "IRAN TO GIVE UP URANIUM FOR PEACE, SAYS US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer

United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal that will reopen Strait Of Hormuz and see Tehran surrender a stockpile of highly enriched uranium, a United States official has said.

The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "DE ZERBI: THIS CAN'T HAPPEN AGAIN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Law / Jason Burt

Roberto De Zerbi warned Tottenham Hotspur's owners they must never let the Football Club's Premier League survival go down to the final day of the season again.

Daily Mail: "SOFT JUSTICE MAKES POLICE 'CARETAKERS FOR CRIMINALS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Police will be 'caretakers in the community for criminals' under The Labour Party's soft justice reforms, a policing leader has warned.

The Guardian: "US CLOSE TO PEACE DEAL WITH IRAN AS TRUMP FACES FURY FROM OWN PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Wintour

Donald Trump defended himself against criticism from fellow Republicans as he appeared on the verge of agreeing a deal with Iran to end the war.

Financial Times: "TRUMP WARNS US WILL NOT RUSH INTO PEACE DEAL WITH IRAN AS TALKS DRAG ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lauren Fedor / Bita Ghaffari / Neri Zilber / Andrew England

Donald Trump has told United States negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran that would lead to reopening Strait Of Hormuz.

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