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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

23/10/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 24 October 2025.

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "WE ARE STRICTLY DONE DANCING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fran Winston

Strictly Come Dancing presenters Tess Daily and Claudia Winkleman are quitting the BBC show in a shock exit that has left fans reeling.
They announced the news on a joint Instagram post.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/celebrity-news/2124965

Malvern Observer: "MP WANTS RE-THINK OVER ROAD WORK CONCERNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

West Worcestershire MP, Dame Harriett Baldwin, has urged the County Council to carry out a swift U-turn to help save Malvern businesses from losses through Winter trading period.

The Scotsman: "£40M LIFELINE TO SAVE CONCERT HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alison Campsie

The Scottish First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, has pledged an extra £20 million for the first new concert hall for Edinburgh in 100 years - as the cost of the project more than triples original estimates.

The Yorkshire Post: "YORKSHIRE WATER GIVEN RED RATING FOR POLLUTION INCIDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Yorkshire Water has once again been given a red rating by the Environment Agency for serious pollution incidents over the last year.
These almost tripled in 2024, with previous figures showing the firm has one of the worst records in the country.

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW END THE WITCH HUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Keogh / Mark Nicol

A group of furious veterans demanded that The Labour Party halts the witch hunts against them after a paratrooper was cleared of Bloody Sunday shootings.

Coventry Observer: "CITY CHOSEN TO TEST OUT NEW HEALTHCARE SCHEME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Healthcare in Coventry will be delivered closer to home after the city was selected for the first phase of a new Government programme.

Daily Star: "STRICTLY BALLROOM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

Zoe Ball is expected to waltz into a new job presenting BBC Strictly Come Dancing after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly aannounced they were both tan-going.

Droitwich Standard: "CROWDFUNDER TO BRING ZENSORY CAFE TO TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Harley Frost a mum from Droitwich whose daughter Heidi Rose is on the pathway to an Autism diagnosis has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a calm, inclusive, sensory-friendly cafe in the town.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-mum-launches-crowdfunder-for-zensory-cafe-for-families-with-neurodivergent-children

The National: "LABOUR GIVING POCKET CHANGE TO SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

Scottish MPs from Scottish National Party, The Conservative Party, Liberal Democrats, and The Labour Party have united to oppose United Kingdom's Government plans to hand the English fishing industry more than £300 million while giving the North of Britain "pocket change".

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25566235.labour-mp-joins-snp-anger-scotlands-pocket-change-fish-fund

Kidderminster Standard: "PLEA AS RESCUE CENTRE FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

A plea for help has been made by workers at Greatfield Small Animal Rescue in Kidderminster, Worcestershire as rising costs and ever-growing waiting lists threaten the charity's future.

FULL REPORT: Kidderminsterstandard.co.uk/news/plea-as-rising-costs-and-waiting-lists-threaten-kidderminster-rabbit-rescues-future

The Independent: "STREETING BLASTS BMA: DOCTORS' STRIKE IS 'SLAP IN THE FACE' FOR NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Whittaker / Rebecca Thomas / Caitlin Doherty

Wes Streeting has hit out at the Doctors' Union after it announced a fresh round of strikes, warning it is a "slap in the face" for NHS staff and will play directly into the hands of Nigel Farage.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/doctors-strike-nhs-wes-streeting-november-b2851081.html

Bromsgrove Standard: "WALKING TO NUMBER TEN TO RAISE ROB'S TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The friends of Bromsgrove soldier Rob Homans who took his own life are walking to 10 Downing Street to raise awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), the condition thought to have caused his death.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/robs-army-heading-to-downing-street-to-highlight-bromsgrove-soldiers-plight

Morning Star: "LITANY OF FAILURE FOR WATER FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Embattled water companies have recorded their worst ever environmental performance in Britain, with serious pollution incidents up 60 per cent last year.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/new-data-exposes-bankruptcy-britains-privatised-water-model

Evesham Observer: "'ELECTION RESULT STANDS' SAYS HIGH COURT JUDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Elizabeth Williams - a Reform UK candidate who took the district council to the High Court over a contested Election result - has had her case struck out on a technicality.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/worcestershire-reform-candidate-billed-19k-after-legal-challenge-dismissed

Daily Mail: "NOW END THE WITCH HUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Keogh / Mark Nicol

A group of furious veterans have demanded that The Labour Party halts the witch hunts against them after a paratrooper was cleared of Bloody Sunday shootings.

Solihull Observer: "COUNCILLORS' CALLS FOR MORE TREE PROTECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Two councillors have called on Solihull planners examine how trees and hedges on green belt land could be protected from destruction by developers, after an influx of planning applications in the borough.
Blythe ward councillors, Keith Green and Ken Hawkins have written to Mark Andrews, Solihull’s Head of Planning Design and Engagement.

FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/solihull-councillors-call-on-planners-to-ensure-trees-are-protected-after-an-increase-in-planning-applications

The Guardian: "REEVES 'DISCUSSING AN INCREASE TO INCOME TAX' IN NOVEMBER BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot / Heather Stewart

Rachel Reeves is considering raising Income Tax at next month's budget to help reduce a multibillion pound shortfall.
Chancellor is in active discussions over breaking one of The Labour Party's main manifesto pledges as she looks for ways to clear an estimated shortfall of more than £30 billion.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/money/2025/oct/23/rachel-reeves-is-considering-raising-income-tax-to-reduce-deficit-sources-say

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "COUPLE SHOCKED OVER HOMOPHOBIC ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A couple from Redditch have hit out at the amount of homophobic abuse they are being subjected to in the town.
Scott Bird and Dan Harper contacted The Redditch & Alcester Standard after a series of incidents in the Town Centre and in Batchley.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-couple-hit-out-after-suffering-sustained-homophobic-abuse-from-town-teenagers

The Daily Telegraph: "'STOP THE SHOW TRIALS FOR VETERANS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnston / Albert Tait

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been told to stop "show trials" of troubles veterans after a former paratrooper was cleared of murdering civilians on Bloody Sunday.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/23/bloody-sunday-troubles-veteran-murder-trial-verdict

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "EXTRA CASH IS GOOD NEWS FOR COUNTY'S FAMILY HUBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Family Hubs will return to Warwickshire following the announcement of new Government grants.
The United Kingdom Government at Westminster has allocated £216,158 to the county to begin detailed planning on ensuring every community has a Best Start Family Hub.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/transformative-family-hubs-to-return-to-warwickshire-58534

Metro (South Edition): "QUITTERBALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pierra Willix

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has paid emotional tribute to hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman after the pair announced they were stepping down.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/23/heartbroken-strictly-star-shirley-ballas-leads-judges-honouring-tess-daly-claudia-winkleman-24507334

Leamington Observer: "LONG WAIT FOR NEW STREET LIGHTS COULD SOON BE OVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Bamboozled residents have been left in the dark over why four new street lights in Leamington are yet to be turned on – two years after they were installed.
The lights were mounted into the pavement in early October 2023 near the junction of Radford Road and St. Mary's Road to replace old lights.

FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/residents-left-in-the-dark-over-leamington-street-lights

Stratford Observer: "DONATIONS SENT IN AFTER HALL'S CROFT IS DAMAGED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A driver damaged one of Shakespeare's family homes in Stratford after accidentally reversing into it.
Grade I-listed Hall’s Croft, once home to William Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her husband John Hall, was already undergoing a significant conservation project to preserve it before the incident

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/shakespeare-property-damaged-after-driver-accidentally-reverses-into-it

Daily Mirror: "HAND OF HISTORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton / Russell Myers

King Charles put family drama aside as he took part in a historic moment with The Pope today on a visit to the Vatican.
The King became the first British monarch to pray with the leader of the Catholic Church since the Reformation, nearly 500 years ago, during a special service in the Sistine Chapel.

FULL REPORT: http://Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-meets-pope-live-36118408

Worcester Observer: "MP WANTS RE-THINK OVER ROAD WORK CONCERNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

West Worcestershire MP, Dame Harriett Baldwin, has urged the County Council to carry out a swift U-turn to help save Malvern businesses from losses through Winter trading period.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

20/10/2025

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

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "SOMETHING WENT WRONG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton

A huge glitch at web giant Amazon caused online havoc across the globe - stopping millions using banking apps, Government services, and other sites sparking Cyber Security fears.

The Guardian: "PRINCE TRIED TO HIRE 'TROLLS' TO TARGET GIUFFRE, BOOK CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Davies

Prince Andrew’s team tried to hire "internet trolls to hassle" his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, while he hid behind the "well-guarded" gates of Balmoral Castle to avoid being served court papers, according to allegations in her posthumous memoir.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/20/prince-andrew-internet-trolls-virginia-giuffre-book-nobodys-girl

The Monitor (Botswana): "KGATLENG: LAND BOARD FROM HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlsted

Bakgatla want Land Board staff removed.
Board officials allegedly receiving bribes.
Forensic Audit looks into dealings.
Kenny Morolong MP is not happy with Land Board as issue reaches Botswana Parliament.

The Yorkshire Post: "'REEVES'S RULES PRICE YOUNG OUT OF WORK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond

Government Ministers should abandon plans to equalise the minimum wage as the number of young people out of work or education threatens to reach 1 million, a Think Tank has said.

Daily Express: "FOR THE SAFETY AND DIGNITY OF EVERY WOMAN AND GIRL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

These are the brave NHS nurses waging a historic fight for female-only spaces.
Seen together for the first time, the Magnificent Seven – as they have become known – are set for a showdown with bosses who let "unlawful workplace policies" continue despite the Supreme Court ruling in favour of biological sex over gender.

The Independent: "POWELL'S ATTACK ON STARMER: WE MUST TURN LABOUR AROUND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Lucy Powell has issued a major challenge to Sir Keir Starmer’s authority, insisting she will push the Prime Minister to reconsider the direction of the Party in a bid to rescue Labour from their dismal poll ratings.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lucy-powell-labour-deputy-leadership-keir-starmer-b2848692.html

The West Australian (Australia): "SNIPER'S SECRET 'SPOOK' MISSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Crawford

The sniper who killed Bikie boss Nick Martin confessed the murder to his then girlfriend, claiming the job was part of a secret Government mission.
The ex-girlfriend told the Court the shooter had taken her to a location where he dug up money stuffed inside a tube.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/court-justice/david-james-pye-the-hitman-who-murdered-bikie-boss-nick-martin-confessed-to-murder-to-his-girlfriend-c-20405640

Glasgow Times: "MAN STABBED DAD TO DEATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A killer on bail for a knife crime has been jailed for life for the brutal murder of a much-loved father.
Brandon McLachlan stabbed to death Jamie Lucas near to a nightclub in Airdrie, Lanarkshire days before Christmas 2024.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25556661.airdrie-father-repeatedly-stabbed-man-not-know

Morning Star: "'KICK HIM OUT OF HOME & HIT HIM WHERE IT HURTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Prince Andrew's team tried to hire internet trolls to hassle his accuser Virginia Giuffre, according to her posthumous memoirs.
The fresh allegations came as more MPs backed calls to introduce a law to officially strip the disgraced Royal of his Dukedom, while campaigners are demanding the abolition of the monarchy altogether.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/royal-privilege-has-long-buffered-prince-andrew-consequences-his-actions

Showtime Monitor (Botswana): "KABELO TRIO'S LIVE CONCERT SHOWCASES BOTSWANAN'S RICH TALENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Grand Aria Stadium was abuzz with excitement as local superstar, Kabelo Trio, also known as Scavenger, took to the stage for a live concert showcasing the best of Botswana's music talent.

City AM: "CITY SPOOKED BY CHINA EMBASSY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

The Labour Party Government has been urged to shut down China's application for its new embassy at the Royal Mint Court site amid fears the country poses a threat to National Security in United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: http://CityAM.com/labour-urged-to-block-chinese-embassy-amid-spy-row

The Times: "ANDREW HAS NOT PAID RENT SINCE 2003"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Witherow / George Greenwood / Emanuele Midolo

Prince Andrew has not paid rent on his grace-and-favour mansion on the Windsor Castle Estate for two decades.
A copy of the leasehold agreement for Royal Lodge, obtained by The Times, reveals the terms under which the prince lives on the 30-room estate.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-andrew-rent-free-windsor-mansion-rbrgfjkrr

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "TAKING SHAPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Rebecca Stephens and Tom Brough have emerged as front-runners in the race for a spot on Albany's new Council, leading the Primary Vote tally.
The high-profile political pair previously went head-to-head in the State Election back in March, both touted as favourites for the Albany seat that ended up in the hands of underdog Nationals candidate Scott Leary.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/rebecca-stephens-and-tom-brough-lead-race-for-albany-council-in-primary-votes-as-counting-continues-c-20407422

The Times Scotland: "ANDREW HAS NOT PAID RENT SINCE 2003"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Witherow / George Greenwood / Emanuele Midolo

Prince Andrew has not paid rent on his grace-and-favour mansion on the Windsor Castle Estate for two decades.
A copy of the leasehold agreement for Royal Lodge, obtained by The Times, reveals the terms under which the prince lives on the 30-room estate.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-andrew-rent-free-windsor-mansion-rbrgfjkrr

The Daily Telegraph: "GROOMING INQUIRY 'SABOTAGED BY LABOUR'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Will Bolton

The Labour Party have been accused of sabotaging the national Grooming Gangs inquiry by victims and campaigners.
Sir Keir Starmer told Police Officers to scrap the investigation and start again after victims claimed they were being silenced.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/20/labour-sabotaging-grooming-gangs-inquiry

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 20 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

19/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 20 October 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Guardian: "SCRAMBLE TO SHORE UP CEASEFIRE AS ISRAEL HITS GAZA WITH DEADLY RAIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: William Christou / Jason Burke

Israel launched waves of lethal airstrikes and cut off all aid into Gaza "until further notice", after a reported attack by Hamas.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/oct/19/palestinians-in-gaza-fear-ceasefire-could-collapse-at-any-moment

The West Australian (Australia): "BEST. EVER."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhianna Mitchell

Jubilation as Telethon smashes record with a total of $90 million Australian Dollars.
The people of Western Australia have shown why Telethon is the biggest and most impactful live TV fundraising event in the world, reaching an astonishing new record of $90,160,275 (Australian Dollars).

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/telethon/telethon-2025-record-breaking-90160275-raised-wa-community-rallies-to-help-sick-children-c-20397926

Morning Star: "ROYAL SLEAZE: WE NEED FULL INQUIRY NOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Campaigners have called for an investigation into the entire Royal Family following fresh revelations about Prince Andrew over the weekend.
The King's brother, who continues to live comfortably in the lavish 30-bedroom Royal Lodge mansion, announced on Friday that he will give up his Duke Of York title and honours to avoid distracting from the work of The Royal Family.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/campaigners-call-investigation-entire-royal-family

Scottish Daily Mail: "KING'S THREAT TO SHAME ANDREW BY STRIPPING TITLES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English / Eleanor Dye

King Charles threatened to have Prince Andrew officially stripped of his titles unless he 'saw sense'.
Charles made clear he would not hesitate to take decisive 'further action' if his brother refused to give up his dukedom and other honours after he lied about cutting ties with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, it can be revealed.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/femail/article-15206565

Limerick Leader (Ireland): "MOTHER IN IPAS STAND-OFF OVER MOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rabbitts

A mum-of-three living in IPAS accommodation has vowed to stay in her Limerick home, despite facing a compulsory relocation to Dongal.
Fatimah Ayodele was left "devastated, shattered" and "full of tears" when she received a letter informing her she would have to uproot her young family.

FULL REPORT: LimerickLeader.IE/news/breaking-news/1920367/im-going-to-stay-mother-in-limerick-fights-against-forced-relocation-of-200-ipas-residents.html

Daily Mirror: "SCANDAL WITH NO END"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Russell Myers / Jeremy Armstrong

Police are examining claims that Prince Andrew tried to dig up dirt on his teenage sex accuser Virginia Giuffre.
Prince Andrew gave up his titles after failing to give the King guarantees there would be no more damaging claims in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, according to a royal source.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-andrew-could-not-guarantee-36094248

State Times (India): "LG CALLS FOR BUILDING WORLD FULL OF KINDNESS, FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The Indian Delegation led by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha departed Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia with the holy relics of Lord Buddha.
The holy relics, recognized as a National Treasure of India, were brought to Kalmykia for a week-long exposition from 11th-18th October 2025.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/lg-calls-for-building-world-full-of-kindness-free-from-discrimination

The Scotsman: "ONE IN THREE AMBULANCES 'LEFT TO QUEUE AT HOSPITALS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

Scottish Government ministers are being accused of "dangerous incompetence" it was revealed over a third of ambulances are left waiting outside hospitals for over an hour.

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP TELLS KYIV: TAKE DEAL OR BE DESTROYED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Memphis Barker

Donald Trump demanded that Ukraine submit to Vladimir Putin's peace terms or face destruction in an angry meeting at the White House last week, it has emerged.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/19/trump-tells-ukraine-accept-putin-demands-or-be-destroyed

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

13/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 14 October 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "HOSTAGES FREED AT LAST AS TRUMP BASKS IN PRAISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bel Trew / Alex Croft / Andrew Feinberg / Bryony Gooch / Jane Dalton

As President Donald Trump claims 'Holy Land is finally at peace' in bombastic Knesset speech, Bel Trew winesses very different emotional homecomings - for Israeli captives and Palestinian detainees.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/trump-israel-hostages-released-gaza-knesset-latest-news-b2844360.html

Glasgow Times: "CCTV VANS 'QUIETLY SCRAPPED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

A flagship Community Safety project introduced to crack down on vandalism and Public Disorder has been secretly scrapped.
Glasgow Times can reveal that the Mobile Van CCTV scheme has been "quietly retired" as part of budget cuts.

Daily Star: "HUG OF LOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Gali Berman and Ziv Berman embrace after being locked up separately as the final 20 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were freed.
Israel released almost 2,000 Palestinian detainees as part of the peace deal set by Donald Trump.

The Yorkshire Post: "EMOTIONAL SCENES AS HOSTAGES FREED FROM GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond

All remaining living hostages being held in Gaza have been released by Hamas, marking a pause in the vicious conflict which flattened the territory and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.

The Scotsman: "'HISTORIC DAY' HAILED AFTER GAZA PEACE PLAN IS SIGNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Wilson

Sir Keir Starmer hailed a "historic day" as key countries agreed president Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan and said United Kingdom could play a key role in monitoring the ceasefire.

The West Australian (Australia): "HOME AT LAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhianna Mitchell

Nightmare ends.
737 days.
250 hostages.
One moment of joy in Israel.
Donald Trump has hailed the 'historic dawn of a new Middle East' in an address to the Israeli Parliament to mark the ceasefire deal in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/middle-east/donald-trump-hails-historic-dawn-of-a-new-middle-east-in-address-to-the-israeli-parliament-c-20334231

Daily Express: "'THE LONG, PAINFUL NIGHTMARE IS OVER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Becquart / James Knuckey / Giles Sheldrick / Lotti O'Brien

Hostages back with their families after President Donald Trump secures peace in Gaza.
Alon Ohel smiles as he arrives at a Medical Facility with his family in Petah Tikva, Israel.

FULL REPORT: http://Express.co.uk/news/world/2120440

The Bolton News: "BIKE RIDER KILLED IN CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

A man in his 60s has died following a serious crash on the M60.
Officers were called to reports of a collision between three cars and a motorbike on the clockwise carriageway of the M60, between junctions 15, M61, and 16, Kearsley

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25537802.m60-crash-man-60s-dies-horror-collision

Morning Star: "GAZA'S HOSTAGES RELEASED AT LAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza today, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
The exchanges are part of the ceasefire deal that many hope has brought to an end the fighting that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and all but demolished the territory.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/gazas-hostages-released-last

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP: LET'S END UKRAINE WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Barnes / Benedict Smith

Donald Trump is preparing to arm Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles as he turns his attention to ending their war with Russia.
The US president was lavished with praise for bringing peace to the Middle East during a jubilant visit to Israel.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/13/trump-threatens-putin-sending-tomahawks

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "GOVT FOCUSSING ON ENSURING ALL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY PARTICIPATE FULLY IN J&K'S DEV JOURNEY: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha vows inclusive growth as the cornerstone of the union territory's development, urging full participation from all societal members, especially those with special abilities, to counter external threats to India's progress.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/govt-focussing-on-ensuring-all-members-of-society-participate-fully-in-jks-dev-journey-lg

The Guardian: "TRUCE BRINGS JOY AS ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS ARE FREED"
CORRESPONDENT: Julian Borger / Seham Tantesh / Daniel Boffey

United Nations warns Gaza still needs 'lifesaving aid' as world leaders gather in Sharm El-Sheikh to discuss 20-point proposal.
There was a rare moment of joy among Israelis and Palestinians as Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza as part of a swap deal for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/oct/13/israelis-and-palestinians-celebrate-truce-as-trump-promises-new-era-of-peace

Daily Mail: "NOA'S HERO IS HOME"
CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Natalie Lisbona

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani was tonight seen reunited with her sweetheart Avinatan Or - as it was revealed that he is a special forces hero in the 'Israeli SAS'.
Emotional pictures show the couple dubbed 'Romeo and Juliet' together at last over two years after they were cruelly ripped apart from each other on October 7.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15188313

Lancashire Telegraph: "DEALER JAILED FOR SEX CHAT WITH GIRL, 14"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

A dealer who sold drugs to children and started a sexual online chat with a girl has been jailed.
Justin Cooper pretended to be 16 when talking to the 14-year-old online.

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "'DAWN OF A NEW MIDDLE EAST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Associated Press / Agence France-Presse / Reuters

The Gaza ceasefire had ushered in the "historic dawn of a new Middle East", Donald Trump told the Israeli Parliament, during a speech in which he thanked Arab and Muslim nations for helping with the truce.
The United States President said Israel must now work toward peace in the region as he received a rapturous reception from Israeli MPs.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2618762

Daily Mirror: "DAY WE THOUGHT WE'D NEVER SEE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Hughes

Making a sign of the heart, freed Israeli hostage Avinatan Or has a message of love for The World.
Hostage Square burst into song as the names of the freed Israeli hostages rang out over tannoy systems.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/israeli-hostages-release-brings-tears-36061583

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "HUSBAND TO FACE COURT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cameron Newbold

Police have charged a man more than two months after the horror crash that killed much-loved Great Southern mother Cailee Mansell, when her car was hit by a train at a level crossing near Albany.
The 29-year-old died in July.

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOA'S HERO IS HOME"
CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Natalie Lisbona

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani was tonight seen reunited with her sweetheart Avinatan Or - as it was revealed that he is a special forces hero in the 'Israeli SAS'.
Emotional pictures show the couple dubbed 'Romeo and Juliet' together at last over two years after they were cruelly ripped apart from each other on October 7.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15188313

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 13 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

12/10/2025

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Guardian: "HOSTAGES SET FOR FREEDOM IN KEY STEP TO END GAZA WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: William Christou

The Israeli government says they expects all living hostages held in Gaza to be released and that it is preparing for the release of about 2,000 Palestinian detainees, the crucial next phase of the ceasefire deal that could end the two-year war in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/oct/12/israel-and-gaza-prepare-for-release-of-hostages-and-prisoners

Morning Star: "'A FREE PALESTINE IS OUR FINAL GOAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

Hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets of central London on Saturday to mark two years since the start of the Israeli invasion of Gaza

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/we-want-war-criminals-brought-justice

Limerick Leader (Ireland): "RETAILERS WANT NEW MARKET TO BE MOVED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Rabbitts

A leading traders group has called for a Christmas Market planned for Limerick's Georgian Quarter to be moved just metres away.

FULL REPORT: LimerickLeader.IE/news/christmas-in-limerick/1914338/council-confirms-closure-plan-for-limerick-s-main-thoroughfare-at-christmas.html

The National: "HOW GENOCIDE HAPPENED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

As Israel continues to deny genocide in Gaza after the ceasefire, The National publish the damning word - from the country's own Prime Minister, press and more - that show how atrocity came to pass.

The West Australian (Australia): "COPPER AND ROBBERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Thieves steal millions in copper wires from traffic and street lights across Australia as metal prices surge.
Australia is in the grip of a national copper heist as thieves cash in on the surging price of a metal which is in hot demand as the world electrifies.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/crime/thieves-steal-millions-in-cooper-wires-from-traffic-and-street-lights-across-australia-as-metal-prices-surge-c-20295624

Financial Times: "WALL ST INVESTMENT BANK REVENUES SET TO TOP $9BN AS TRUMP EFFECT BEARS FRUIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joshua Franklin

Investment banking revenues at Wall Street's biggest lenders are expected to top $9billion in the first quarter for the first time since 2017.

Daily Express: "ULTRA FAST SCAN CAN BOOST DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS RATES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

A dementia scan breakthrough could boost diagnosis rates by doubling NHS capacity for crucial tests, pioneering research has found.
Scientists have developed a method for producing "ultra-fast" MRI scans, slashing the time patients need to spend in the machine from 20-30 minutes to less than seven minutes.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2120359

The Daily Telegraph: "CHINESE DEBT TRAP THREAT TO BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Szu Ping Chan / Hans Van Leeuwen / Daniel Martin

Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that Britain is at risk of falling into a Chinese debt trap because of its dependence on borrowing from Beijing.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/12/britain-at-risk-of-falling-into-chinese-debt-trap

Scottish Daily Mail: "HOSTAGES - AND WORLD - AWAIT DAY OF DESTINY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Natalie Lisbona

With the eyes of the world on Gaza, 20 Israeli men who have survived two years as Hamas captives were expected to be freed.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15185573

Daily Mail: "HOSTAGES - AND WORLD - AWAIT DAY OF DESTINY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Natalie Lisbona

With the eyes of the world on Gaza, 20 Israeli men who have survived two years as Hamas captives were expected to be freed.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15185573

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

9/10/2025

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Kidderminster Standard: "VIEWS ARE SOUGHT ON LOCAL PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Plans to protect Bewdley's historic character from future developments have been revealed - and those living in the town are now being urged to have their say on its future.

The Scotsman: "'EVERLASTING' PEACE HOPE IN CEASEFIRE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners – a breakthrough greeted with joy and relief but also caution.

The Yorkshire Post: "FEARS OF MORE CUTS IN £240M SHORTFALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen

Local Councils across Yorkshire face an almost £240million shortfall next year, analysis suggests, with local leaders warning over a widening black hole.

Malvern Observer: "FEARS HOMES BID WILL 'DESTROY' VILLAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

The first in a series of planning applications for a new 'super village' in Kempsey has been submitted.
The overall development will see 2,204 homes built on land between Bath Road and Norton Road, located South of Taylors lane.
It's been overseen by Welbeck Strategic Land.

The West Australian (Australia): "DON DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Patrick

A breakthrough moment United States President Donald Trump learnt his efforts to bring peace in the Middle East were coming to a head and that Israel & Hamas had a agreed to a ceasefire.

Daily Mail: "BLESSED IS THE PEACEMAKER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill / Natalie Lisbona / Andy Jehring

Donald Trump proclaimed 'everlasting peace' as he clinched a historic deal to bring home Israeli hostages and end the bombardment of Gaza.
The United States President's 'momentous breakthrough' was hailed by Israeli families.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15178361

Glasgow Times: "FURY AS PATIENTS HIT WITH FINES AT BEATSON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Health Board bosses are under fire after ramping up parking enforcement across the grounds of a lifeline Glasgow cancer treatment centre.
NHS wardens have been seen slapping hundreds of tickets on vehicles within streets around the Beatson, which for years have been used as an overspill by patients due to extremely limited parking on the hospital site.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25528217.anger-move-sees-beatson-cancer-patients-hit-100-fines

Daily Star: "MADDIE'S SISTER: MY STALKER HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton / Kelly Williams

Madeleine McCann's sister Amelie McCann has told a court how she was bombarded with messages from the woman accused of stalking the family – and claiming to be Maddie.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/madeleine-mccanns-sister-amelie-kept-36038202

The Jerusalem Post (Israel): "HE'S BRINGING THEM HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Corinne Baum / Amichai Stein

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to bring all hostages home early on Thursday morning, shortly before United States President Donald Trump announced that Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas had agreed to a deal to end the war in Gaza and release all remaining hostages.

FULL REPORT: JPost.com/middle-east/article-869839

Daily Express: "TRUMP'S PEACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Becquart / Toby Codd / Rebecca Robinson / Richard Ashmore

Donald Trump has hailed the success of his peace plan between Israel and Hamas but admitted there was one conflict still raging which he thought would be "the quickest of all" to solve.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to cease hostilities and implement the first stage of the process to end the war in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/world/2118010

Bromsgrove Standard: "HOSPITAL'S NEW £1.6M MIU OPENS ITS DOORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A new £1.6million Minor Injuries Unit (MIU), in Bromsgrove, officially opened its doors at 8am this morning.
The ribbon was cut by Dawn Shaw, the countywide Minor Injury Unit lead, and the first patients were welcomed through the door.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/pictures-and-video-bromsgroves-new-1-6million-minor-injuries-unit-opens-its-doors

The Guardian: "CELEBRATIONS AFTER ISRAEL AGREE FIRST PHASE OF DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Burke / Seham Tantesh / William Chrstou

Israelis and Palestinians celebrated as Hamas and Israel's Government began preparations to implement a ceasefire deal that promises a durable end to a bloody two-year conflict that has killed tens of thousands.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/oct/09/first-phase-of-ceasefire-deal-to-end-war-in-gaza-agreed-by-israel-and-hamas

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "DETER ANY ATTEMPT OF TERRORIST TO EXPLOIT SNOWFALL FOR INFILTRATION IN J&K: SHAH TO SFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Union Home Minister Amit Shah told top security officials to maintain heightened vigil in Jammu and Kashmir, warning that terrorists may attempt to exploit snowfall to infiltrate across the border.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/deter-any-attempt-of-terrorists-to-exploit-snowfall-for-infiltration-in-jk-shah-to-sfs

Coventry Observer: "CITY STAR DRIVER TOM STORMS TO TRACK TITLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Tom Ingram stormed to his second British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) title after beating rival Ash Sutton to the top prize at Brands Hatch.
Coventry driver Ingram went into the final weekend of the season with a 33-point lead at the top of the drivers’ standings.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/sport/btcc-coventrys-tom-ingram-storms-to-second-btcc-title-at-brands-hatch

Scottish Daily Mail: "BLESSED IS THE PEACEMAKER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill / Natalie Lisbona / Andy Jehring

Donald Trump proclaimed 'everlasting peace' as he clinched a historic deal to bring home Israeli hostages and end the bombardment of Gaza.
The United States President's 'momentous breakthrough' was hailed by Israeli families.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15178361

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "KINGDOM WELCOMES GAZA DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the agreement reached on Gaza and the start of implementing the first phase of United States President Donald Trump's proposal aimed at ending the war in the enclave and paving the way for a comprehensive and just peace.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2618274

The Bolton News: "RING ROAD CAMERAS TO TARGET SPEEDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

More cameras to catch speeding motorists will be installed in Bolton — this time on the A58 ring road — as part of a scheme which has seen persistent speeding offences reduced by 80 per cent in the borough.
The cameras will be installed along the road which covers, Wigan Road through to Westhoughton, as well as Astley Bridge at Moss Bank Way.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25527281.speed-cameras-installed-a58-ring-road-bolton

The Times: "TRUMP CELEBRATES ART OF THE 'EVERLASTING PEACE' DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catherine Philp / George Grylls

President Donald Trump said there would be "an everlasting peace" in Gaza last night as the Israeli cabinet met to ratify a ceasefire plan to bring home the last surviving hostages and bring about an end to the war.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-war/article/gaza-war-over-israel-accept-deal-hamas-trump-latest-news-sr7k7lzx9

Evesham Observer: "'GIVE KASON THE HOME HE DESPERATELY NEEDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

The family of a child with complex physical and Mental Health needs in Evesham has spoken out about feeling let down by the system, which is tasked with supporting them.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/lack-of-adapted-housing-has-evesham-family-fearing-for-sons-safety

Morning Star: "ISRAEL IS WARNED NOT TO 'BLOW UP' GAZA PEACE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

Hamas have accused Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today of seeking to "blow up" the ceasefire agreement even before the fledgling deal had a chance to get off the ground.
This followed an agreement reached by the two sides to pause fighting in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/hamas-accuses-netanyahu-seeking-blow-ceasefire-agreement

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "RADICAL ATTACK SPARKS 'UNITY' PLEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A Polish Jew who lives in Redditch and has launched a campaign to unite people of all different races and backgrounds has, himself, suffered a racially aggravated attack on his family’s home.
Miroslaw Gasowski, his wife Agnieszka and their son Jonathon, live in the town and were shocked by the latest attack on their family home.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/victim-calls-for-unity-after-shocking-racial-attack-in-redditch

The Times Scotland: "TRUMP CELEBRATES ART OF THE 'EVERLASTING PEACE' DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catherine Philp / George Grylls

United States President Donald Trump said there would be "an everlasting peace" in Gaza last night as the Israeli cabinet met to ratify a ceasefire plan to bring home the last surviving hostages and bring about an end to the war.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-war/article/gaza-war-over-israel-accept-deal-hamas-trump-latest-news-sr7k7lzx9

Droitwich Standard: "CAMPAIGN IN APPEAL FOR HELP TO SAVE HOTEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A group set up to help save the listed part of the former Raven Hotel building has issued a rallying call for people to join the campaign.
Raven Heartbeat is working with Droitwich Spa Civic Society, local councillors and Wychavon District Council to give the historic parts of the building a future for the community.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/raven-heartbeat-group-calls-for-help-in-saving-one-of-droitwichs-oldest-buildings

The Daily Telegraph: "'WE HAVE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Crilly / Memphis Barker / Henry Bodkin

Donald Trump has declared “peace in the Middle East” and announced that hostages would be freed early next week after Israel and Hamas.
United States President told a meeting of his cabinet at The White House that he hoped to attend a signing ceremony in Egypt, joining Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, his two top negotiators.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/09/trump-declares-peace-in-the-middle-east

Lancashire Telegraph: "HIGH COURT THROWS OUT GRAND DESIGNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A proposal to build a luxury new country house in protected East Lancashire countryside has been sent back to the drawing board by the High Court.
In August of 2025, a government planning inspector overruled Ribble Valley Borough Council’s rejection.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25530835.ribble-valley-country-villa-approval-quashed-high-court

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 06 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

5/10/2025

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

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The Times: "MAHMOOD: POLICE COULD GET POWER TO BAN PROTESTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

Police could be given powers to ban protests outright, Shabana Mahmood has said, accepting that Jews are "justified in asking for more" from ministers.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/police-to-get-greater-powers-to-crack-down-on-repeated-protests-5pgfshx8p

Morning Star: "NEW ATTACK ON RIGHT TO RALLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Campaigners have condemned the government’s mounting authoritarianism after it was announced yesterday that police will be granted new powers to crack down on protests.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/dangerous-step-towards-authoritarianism

The Times Scotland: "MAHMOOD: POLICE COULD GET POWER TO BAN PROTESTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

Police could be given powers to ban protests outright, Shabana Mahmood has said, accepting that Jews are "justified in asking for more" from ministers.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/police-to-get-greater-powers-to-crack-down-on-repeated-protests-5pgfshx8p

Daily Express: "TORIES PLEDGE TO SLASH £300BN COST OF WELFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Mel Stride will promise to take a chainsaw to Britain's spiralling Welfare Bill as part of a £47billion Tory savings drive.

Daily Star: "CRACKED! BUILDER'S BUM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Marc Walker

Bottoms up!
It’s the end of Builder's Bum thanks to new elastic waisted kecks which cover up the, er, offending flesh.

The Independent: "BADENOCH TOLD SHE HAS 'DEATH WISH' FOR CONSERVATIVE PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Kemi Badenoch has been warned she has a death wish for The Conservative Party with her new Hard Right policies of mass deportations and withdrawing from European Union on Human Rights.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/kemi-badenoch-immigration-tory-conference-speech-b2839686.html

Limerick Leader (Ireland): "MAYOR IS SILENT ON CHRISTMAS PLAN FURY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sandra Quinn / Nick Rabbitts

There is silence from Mayor John Moran amid fears council in fighting could derail Christmas in Limerick.
Councillor Daniel Butler, has hit out at Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, for handing over "all powers and responsibilities relating to Limerick's Christmas programme to the Director General of Limerick City and County Council".

FULL REPORT: Ieland-Live.IE/news/limerick-live/1908459/limerick-councillors-hit-out-at-mayors-act-of-political-cowardice.html

The Guardian: "ALARM OVER MINISTER'S PLAN TO GIVE POLICE ANTI-PROTEST POWERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Walker / Ben Quinn / Rajeev Syal

Civil Liberty groups have expressed concern over government plans to hand police greater powers to restrict protests as organisers of mass demonstrations against the banning of Palestine Action pledged a "major escalation" of their campaign.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/05/police-to-get-new-powers-to-crack-down-on-repeated-protests-says-home-office

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY HECKLED AT VIGIL FOR HAMAS VICTIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paula Murray

A furious crowd booed John Swinney as he addressed a vigil for the second anniversary
of the 7 October Hamas Attacks on Israel.
The First Minister's words were drowned out at Holyrood yesterday by heckling from members of Scotland's Jewish community as he tried to defend his stance on recognising a Palestinian state.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-15164347

The Daily Telegraph: "PM MUST 'COME CLEAN' OVER CHINA SAY TORIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Genevieve Holl-Allen / Daniel Martin

Sir Keir Starmer must "come clean" over the collapse of the China spy case, the Conservative Party have demanded.
It emerged over the weekend that Jonathan Powell, one of the Prime Minister's closest allies, told a Whitehall meeting the Government could not call China an "enemy" in court.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/10/05/mahmood-very-disappointed-china-spy-trial-collapsed

Daily Mail: "PM'S SECURITY CHIEF FACES MPS' GRILLING OVER CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Keir Starmer's National Security adviser could be hauled before MPs to answer questions about the collapse of the Chinese spying case.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15163741

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

1/10/2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 01 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

30/9/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 01 October 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "STARMER: WE'LL NEVER SURRENDER BRITAIN TO 'ENEMY' FARAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke / Archie Mitchell

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has vowed Labour will never surrender Britain to Reform UK as he came out fighting to defend his Government's record and attack Nigel Farage’s fake patriotism.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-labour-conference-speech-nigel-farage-reform-b2836675.html

Glasgow Times: "STUDENTS 'LEFT WITH NOTHING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Moore

Furious students at a college have been left with nothing to show for a year's work after the education facility, in Glasgow, cancelled the course.
A class of adults at West College Scotland has been forced to walk away empty handed.

Daily Express: "I CAN CLEAN UP THE ALMIGHTY MESS AS NEXT PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Lister

Kemi Badenoch insisted she is the only politician with the "backbone" to be honest with voters in an explosive attack on her opponents.
The Conservative leader warned Sir Keir Starmer’s "dangerous" Labour Party will leave an "almighty mess" after years of endless tax hikes.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2115421

The Bolton News: "BRAVE ALFIE BACK IN CLASS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

A 'hero' five-year-old Alfie Ganley is back at his Hunger Hill school just months after recovering from Open Heart Surgery.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25480564.st-bernards-rc-pupil-returns-school-heart-surgery

The Scotsman: "REFORM AND SNP 'WANT BRITAIN TO FAIL' SAYS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Sir Keir Starmer said both The SNP and Reform "actually want Britain to fail" during his Labour Party conference speech.
The Prime Minister grouped the Nationalists and right-wing party together as he spoke at the hall in Liverpool.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/keir-starmer-lumps-snp-in-with-reform-claiming-both-want-britain-to-fail-5340328

Morning Star: "FLAGGING PM DOUBLES DOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Flags, fiscal rules, and fighting Nigel Farage were front and centre as Sir Keir Starmer came out swinging to save his floundering leadership.
The Prime Minister used the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool to repeatedly pledge national renewal.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-pledges-renewal-without-change

The Times Scotland: "FARAGE DOES NOT BELIEVE IN BRITAIN, SAYS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Chris Smyth

Sir Keir Starmer accused Nigel Farage of being a "snake oil merchant" who did not like Britain as he sought to unite the Labour Party against a common enemy and end questions over his leadership.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-party-conference-2025-latest-news-liverpool-pb5t5tj0r

The Guardian: "'DECENCY OR DIVISION': BRITAIN FACES AN ERA-DEFINING CHOICE, SAYS PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Eleni Courea

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned that Britain faces an era-defining choice between The Labour Party and the populist right, as he launched a scathing attack on Nigel Farage, saying the Reform UK leader neither "liked or believed in Britain".

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/30/keir-starmer-conference-speech-sets-up-choice-between-labour-and-reform-uk

Scottish Daily Mail: "THE DAY LABOUR DRAGGED POLITICS INTO THE GUTTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Chris Smyth

Keir Starmer has been accused of 'descending into the gutter' after claiming Nigel Farage was an 'enemy' of Britain.
The Prime Minister triggered a bitter war of words when he used his speech at The Labour Party conference to repeatedly attack the Reform UK leader, questioning his patriotism just days after branding his immigration policies 'racist'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15150251

City AM: "LONDON SINKS IN IPO LEAGUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt

The pace with which London is losing its status as a global Financial Markets hub has been laid bare after the capital fell to as low as 23rd in a Global Ranking of IPO destinations.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/its-a-desert-out-there-london-sinks-to-23rd-in-ipo-venue-rankings

Daily Star: "KEIR'S SNAKES AND LEADERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

PM Keir Starmer has hit out at Nigel Farage and Andy Burnham.
He said: "We can all see these snake oil merchants, on the right, on the left".

Lancashire Telegraph: "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH SAYS BLACKBURN MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain said he was forced to delete a picture of his newborn baby daughter posted on social media following 'vile racist abuse'.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25504062.mps-defiant-response-following-vile-racism-hate

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

Authorities have turned back 10 People Smuggling boats this year but secrecy surrounds how many were swapped on to better quality vessels.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/sussan-ley-slams-unacceptable-rise-in-people-smuggling-ventures-amid-revelations-abf-is-buying-cray-boats--c-20186114

The I Paper: "TWO-CHILD BENEFIT CAP WILL BE LIFTED IN REEVES BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Eleanor Langford / Richard Vaughan / Will Hazell

The Two-Child Benefit cap is set to be lifted at the Budget but will be accompanied by "tough" decisions such as tax rises or welfare reform to help pay for it, Sir Keir Starmer has indicated.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/two-child-benefit-cap-lifted-reevess-budget-3948683

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "STRICTEST POSSIBLE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST THOSE INSULTING SACRIFICES OF MARTYRS: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Eleanor Langford / Richard Vaughan / Will Hazell

"Those who speak the language of separatists and terrorists insult the sacrifices of our martyrs and hurt their soul and strictest possible action as per law of the land will be taken against such elements", Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha warned that strict legal action will be taken against those who disrespect India's sovereignty and the sacrifices of J&K Police, Army, and CAPF martyrs.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/strictest-possible-action-will-be-taken-against-those-insulting-sacrifices-of-martyrs-lg

Wirral Globe: "£10BN SHIPBUILDING DEAL BOOSTS REGION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jamie Bowman

Hundreds of skilled shipbuilding jobs in Merseyside will be supported over the coming years thanks to the Labour Party Government's historic £10 billion deal to export Type 26 frigates to Norway.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25500945.huge-job-boost-cammell-laird-government-sign-10b-norway-deal

The Daily Telegraph: "'I WON'T SURRENDER OUR FLAG'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Labour will "never surrender" the country's flag, Sir Keir Starmer has declared in an appeal to working-class voters to turn away from Reform UK.
Speaking on the third day of The Labour Party conference in Liverpool, the Prime Minister pledged that the party would renew Britain "with the flag in our hands".
Facing flag-waving conference delegates and Cabinet members, he vowed to "unite the country".

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/30/starmer-labour-will-never-surrender-our-flag

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

25/9/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 26 September 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "NEW DIGITAL ID CARD TO BE COMPULSORY FOR ALL UK WORKERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin

Every working adult in Great Britain will be required to have a new Government-issued Digital Identity Card as part of a fresh attempt to crack down on illegal migration.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce his backing for the "Brit Card" scheme, which would verify an individual's right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: http://Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/digital-id-starmer-migration-brit-card-b2833633.html

Lancashire Telegraph: "JAY'S MUM HITS OUT AT 'ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

The mum of Oswaldtwistle's Jay Slater, whose death sparked a huge police and Social Media response says 'armchair detectives' accused her of murdering her own son.
Debbie Duncan is now calling for tougher regulations about what can be posted online during Missing Person searches.

Financial Times: "BURNHAM BORROWING SPREE WOULD ROCK GILTS AND HURT STERLING, INVESTORS WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Smith / George Parker / Jim Pickard / Jennifer Williams

Labour Mayor 'financially naïve'.
£40BN debt policy stirs alarm.
Starmer allies see 'over-reach'.
Bond investors have warned that a Labour Party government led by Andy Burnham would spark a fresh sell-off in gilts and the pound if it launched a borrowing spree against a backdrop of fragile markets.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c18f8a1a-2cce-4e37-8a6c-a2a463ca72aa

Kashmir Despatch (JAMMU & KASHMIR): "PM MODI'S VISION DRIVING INNOVATION IN J&K: LG SINHA AT ATL SARTHI LAUNCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is transforming India into a society driven by innovation.
Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said India is a Global Leader in Artificial Intelligence.

Barnsley Chronicle: "A DAMN GOOD INNINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Timlin

Tributes have been paid across the town to Barnsley's own Dickie Bird who has died, aged 92.
The Barnsley man played cricket for both Yorkshire and Leicestershire before retiring aged 31.
"A global sporting icon, a wonderful ambassador for Barnsley and a friend to anyone he met", says Mayor Dave Leech.

FULL REPORT: BarnsleyChronicle.com/article/33202/club-plans-minutes-applause-for-dickie-as-tributes-pour-in

The Guardian (AUSTRALIA EDITION): "FIRST NEW QANTAS AIRBUS JETS COME WITH ONE TOILET FOR EVERY 90 ECONOMY PASSENGERS - WORSE THAN JETSTAR, SCOOT AND RYANAIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catie McLeod

The first three aircraft in Qanats' new fleet will arrive with a worse economy passenger-to-toilet ratio than on planes used by budget carriers Scoot, RyanAir and JetStar.
After ordering the AirBus 321XLR aircraft in 2022 to replace its ageing Boeing 737s, Qantas used the new planes on commercial flights for the first time on the Sydney to Melbourne and Sydney to Perth routes.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/sep/25/qantas-airbus-come-with-one-toilet-for-every-90-economy-passengers-worse-than-jetstar-scoot-and-ryanair

Morning Star: "BURNHAM TURNS UP THE HEAT ON AILING STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has turned up the heat on the Government as he made it clear he wants to replace Sir Keir Starmer as leader of The Labour Party.
After days of mounting speculation, Mr. Burnham used a series of media interviews to outline his alternative policy agenda and underline his ambitions, clearly "trailing his coat" in the words of one MP.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/burnhams-leadership-aspirations-turns-heat-starmers-government

Morning Star (SPORT/BACK PAGE): "UEFA PREPARE TO VOTE ON ISRAEL SUSPENSION"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Israel's Football Clubs and National Teams could be suspended by UEFA next week, Press Association reported.
As first reported by The Times, it is understood plans are being put in place to hold an extraordinary meeting next week of UEFA's Executive Committee to discuss this topic, though nothing has yet been firmly scheduled.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/uefa-moves-toward-vote-suspend-israel

Glasgow Times: "'IT IS NINE YEARS LATE'
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Pemberton

People in the East End of Glasgow have waited nine years for a supermarket, part of the promised 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy, that still has not been built, Councillor George Redmond has said.
Commonwealth Games looming on the horizon, calls are being made for the legacy of the previous games to be fully delivered before the event begins.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25496090.councillor-says-east-end-supermarket-nine-years-late

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER: LABOUR GOT IT WRONG ON MIGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Charles Hymas

Sir Keir Starmer admits that The Labour Party has previously got it wrong on migration, ahead of a speech countering Reform UK.
Writing in The Daily Telegraph, Prime Minister acknowledges that before his leadership, the party "did shy away" from voters' concerns on Illegal Immigration.

Daily Star: "KEIR'S CARD TRICK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Pemberton

Sir Keir Rodney Starmer has come up with a plan to crack down on Illegal Migrants working in the UK.
ID cards for every adult.
Opponents have branded him a plonker.

The Guardian: "MICROSOFT BLOCKS ISRAEL'S USE OF ITS TECHNOLOGY FOR MASS SURVEILLANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Davies / Yuval Abraham

Microsoft has terminated the Israeli military’s access to technology it used to operate a powerful surveillance system that collected millions of Palestinian civilian phone calls made each day in Gaza and the West Bank, The Guardian can reveal.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/sep/25/microsoft-blocks-israels-use-of-its-technology-in-mass-surveillance-of-palestinians

Daily Express: "SCHOOLS SHOULD BAN PHONES TO PROTECT NATION'S PUPILS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker

Schools must ban smartphones to protect children from "bullying, online abuse, pornography and other harmful content", Conservatives said.
Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott has written to school inspectors OfSted urging them to make it clear "that phones have no place in the classroom".

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2113516

The West Australian (AUSTRALIA): "ALBO'S HARD EARNED THIRST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Latika M. Bourke

Anthony Albanese has ended his New York trip by rolling into an Aussie-themed bar popular with celebrities after defying United States President Donald Trump in his first speech at United Nations.
A day after snapping a selfie with Donald Trump.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-un-speech-pm-champions-green-energy-after-donald-trumps-green-energy-scam-rant-c-20136400

Metro (SOUTH EDITION): "COMPULSORY DIGITAL ID CARDS ARE ON THE CARDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce that all working adults in the United Kingdom will be required to have a Government-issued Digital ID Card.
New plans, which Starmer will unveil are hoped to help tackle levels of Illegal Immigration and make it easier to identify if a person can live and work in the United Kingdom – whether a citizen or those on Visas.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/25/uk-citizens-will-soon-required-a-digital-brit-card-id-24261542

The National: "HOW LONG HAS KEIR GOT LEFT?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Jackson

Thousands of people are signing a petition to stop the rollout of compulsory Digital IDs.
It emerged The Labour Party plan for Digital IDs to be made law for all United Kingdom adults, marking the latest screeching U-turn in Keir Starmer's government.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25496309.thousands-sign-do-not-introduce-digital-id-cards-petition

Arab News (SAUDI ARABIA): "ABBAS BLASTS 'GREATER ISRAEL' PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called for an end to the war in Gaza and condemned Israel’s "expansionary plans", in a virtual address to the United Nations General Assembly.
He demanded “intervention” to stop Israel’s war in Gaza and settler violence in the West Bank, warning that plans for a "Greater Israel" would encroach upon the territory of other Arab states.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2616721

Daily Mirror: "PLAYING THE BRITCARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson

Keir Starmer is set to announce Digital ID cards - so-called "BritCards" - for adults in the UK in a bid to tackle illegal migration.
The Prime Minister, who is expected to confirm the move in a speech tomorrow, will allow the verification of a citizen's right to live and work in the UK.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-digital-id-cards-set-35966437

The Scotsman: "CHILDREN 'CAN SEE PORN' ON SCHOOL IPADS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Children as young as seven can view graphic sexual material on school-issued iPads, it has been claimed.
More than 82,000 pupils in two council areas have been given tablets that allow access to search engines that can act as a gateway to extreme images and pornography.

The Bolton News: "TENANT FARM COUPLE FACING LAND SELL-OFF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Farmland that was occupied by a couple with "300 years of history" is set to be sold by Bolton Council to "progress housing delivery".
David and Karen Yates had opposed their eviction from Earls Farm off Stitch-Mi-Lane in Harwood since they were first served notice in March 2022.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25491695.earls-farm-bolton-sold-housing-delivery

The Times: "PRESSURE ON PM TO LIFT TWO-CHILD BENEFIT CAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth

Keir Starmer will be told by a task force before the budget to make the change — but it will cost £3billion a year when Rachel Reeves is trying to plug a spending gap.
It bars families from claiming the £292.81-a-month child element of Universal Credit for third and subsequent children born after 6 April 2017.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/two-child-benefit-cap-keir-starmer-news-qngfl2xb8

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