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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

16/2/2025

Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 17 February 2025.

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

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER: I'M READY TO PUT TROOPS IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley-Smith / Joe Barnes

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's announcement puts pressure on European leaders at summit in Paris

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/16/keir-starmer-ready-to-put-british-troops-in-ukraine

The Times: "PM WILL ACT AS 'BRIDGE' TO TRUMP IN PEACE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Smyth / Oliver Moody

Europe scrambles to stop Kyiv being abandoned as the US President opens discussions with Russia on ending the war.

Daily Mail: "STARMER FLIES INTO A STORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Europe in turmoil.
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to urgently boost military spending amid a defence crisis in Europe.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14403795

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER FLIES INTO A STORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Europe in turmoil.
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to urgently boost military spending amid a defence crisis in Europe.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14403795

The Guardian: "TALKS LAY BARE TRANSATLANTIC RIFT OVER WAR IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Wintour / Jon Henley / Peter Walker

The sudden transatlantic chasm over Ukraine will be laid bare.
US officials start preliminary talks in Riydah.
Emmanuel Macron hosts European summit.

The Scotsman: "VICTIMS WAIT THREE YEARS FOR JUSTICE IN COURT BACKLOG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Work to drive down crippling delays in Britain's criminal justice system which have left victims of serious crimes waiting 3 years for a verdict.

Daily Star: "HERE COMES THE SUN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Thank God for Friday when a subtropical surge sends temperatures rocketing to 17C.
But first we have to endure Arctic Monday.
Typical British Weather!!!

Financial Times: "EUROPEAN LEADERS HOLD CRISIS MEETING ON UKRAINE AND WIDER DEFENCE PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Foy / Laura Pitel / Anne-Sylvaine Chassany / Max Seddon

Bloc focuses on troops.
Stage set for Trump-Putin summit.
Sir Keir Starmer eyes 'transatantic bridge' role.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/10834f55-5b2a-4d97-9156-e714ce938269

Metro (England): "PUTIN'S WAR OF FIRE AND ICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Drone strike breaks seal at Chernobyl Nuclear Plant with blazes raging inside dome.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/16/nuclear-expert-issues-chernobyl-update-emerges-fires-still-burning-22567966

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

12/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 13 February 2025.

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "TRUMP: NEGOTIATIONS TO END UKRAINE WAR START 'IMMEDIATELY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Jamieson

President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin are to begin talks on ending Ukraine war 'immediately'.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/donald-trump-ukraine-vladimir-putin-peace-talks-nato-b2697125.html

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "'CONTRIBUTION TO TOWN WAS MASSIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

Touching tributes have been paid to a much-loved community champion David Lanham after he died earlier this year.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/24926074.Tributes-David-Lanham-passed-away-St-Lukes-Hospice

Morning Star: "'TOUGH BORDER' BILL A DARK DAY FOR THIS ISLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Immigration rule changes blocking refugees from gaining citizenship are counterproductive and a dark moment in British history.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/a-dark-moment-in-british-history-as-government-blocks-refugees-from-gaining-citizenship

The Bolton News: "HOMEOWNER LOSES APPEAL OVER FENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Homeowner Anupam Das built a fence for 'safety and security' has lost his bid to keep it.
Planning Inspectorate threw out his appeal.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24906968.lostock-homeowner-faces-ripping-safety-fence

Metro (England): "A GAME OF NO HALVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva

Football fans will be banned from drinking alcohol in Saudi Arabia during the 2034 FIFA World Cup – without any exceptions.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/12/no-alcohol-allowed-saudi-world-cup-2034-including-in-stadiums-hotels-22545145

The Oldham Times: "TEEN CHARGED OVER FIREARM AND DRUGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A teenager has been arrested after two Oldham properties on Harvey Street were raided by police, with a gun and drugs recovered.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/24917395.teen-arrested-gun-drugs-seized-oldham-addresses

The National: "'FLYNN IS NOT WHY I'M GOING TO STAND DOWN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Pollock

Audrey Nicoll has addressed suspicions she will not run again for Holyrood due to pressure from Stephen Flynn.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/24930782.audrey-nicoll-says-stephen-flynn-not-reason-will-stand

Royston Crow: "CALL TO SOLVE WASTEWATER SITE FLOODING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

The Barrington Wastewater Plant Action Group has accused Anglian Water of failing to address serious flooding issues at the plant.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/24927016.barrington-campaigners-condemn-shocking-flood-response

Daily Express: "KEMI: WE NEED TO PUT OUR NATIONAL INTEREST FIRST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Michael Knowles

Kemi Badenoch has told Keir Starmer to put Britain’s "national interests" first instead of kowtowing to the ECHR.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2013663

Glasgow Times: "'POSITIVE HIV RESULT NEARLY DESTROYED ME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kirsty Feerick

36-year-old Emma McAnally was unknowingly infected with HIV is now calling for more testing.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/24930281.mum-hiv-calling-testing-scotland

The Guardian: "TRUMP SAYS HE HAS OPENED TALKS WITH PUTIN TO END WAR IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth / Dan Sabbagh / Pjotr Sauer

US Secretary Of Defence Pete Hegseth says Ukraine would have to cede territory, alarming Kyiv and European allies.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/12/trump-putin-ukraine-ceasefire

St. Helens Star: "DATE SET FOR DEMOLITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Demolition work to make way for St. Helens' multi-million-pound transformation will begin next month, St. Helens Council confirm.

FULL REPORT: http://StHelensStar.co.uk/news/24927398.date-set-demolition-works-ahead-st-helens-regeneration-project

Daily Mirror: "TRUMP: PUTIN'S READY FOR PEACE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

United States President Donald Trump has vowed to open peace talks immediately to end the war in Ukraine.

The Yorkshire Post: "'DISEASE ALLOWED TO CROSS UK BORDER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

"Alarming" evidence has found meat and dairy products at risk of Foot-And-Mouth Disease could have potenially crossed UK border after an outbreak in Germany was identified.

The Scotsman: "EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY WARNS 'NOTHING IS OFF TABLE' FOR CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Calum Ross

Staff at Edinburgh University have been left in a state of "alarm and anxiety" after bosses warned schools or programmes could be closed.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/nothing-is-off-the-table-in-cost-cutting-drive-staff-told-amid-urgent-gap-in-finances-at-scottish-university-4986857

Knutsford Guardian: "HOMES OF FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Knutsford have been chosen by The Crown Estate to undergo a pioneering £32million project to create sustainable homes for the future.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/24912236.knutsford-chosen-pioneering-32m-eco-homes-demonstration-project

Daily Mail: "TRUMP'S SHOCK CALL WITH PUTIN TO END THE WAR - BUT WILL PEACE DEAL BETRAY UKRAINE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

United States President Donald Trump says he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia.

Melton Times: "HOTEL ON TV"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Melton's Harboro Hotel is to feature on popular Channel 4 programme "Four In A Bed", next week.
Liam Patel and Patrycja Ksiazek will represent their Burton Street guest house.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/Melton-Hotel-to-feature-on-TVs-4-In-A-Bed-show-4977179

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "DEVASTATION AT DOUBLE TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

A heartbroken family is "engulfed in devastation" after Mellodie-Ocean Jarman and her newborn baby died in tragic circumstances.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/24909236.atherton-family-devastated-pregnant-mum-baby-pass-away

Daily Star: "GROWN UP SPOTTED IN WHITE HOUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

The four-year-old nose-picking son of Car Salesman Elon Musk has brought some much needed dignity and gravitas to Donald Trump's mad as a box of frogs Government.

The Messenger: "PLAN FOR 147 HOMES ON BROWNFIELD SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

A plan for a 147 home development on a Brownfield site in Old Trafford where three large tower blocks once were looks set for approval.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/24916840.plan-147-homes-old-trafford-set-green-light

Scottish Daily Mail: "TRUMP'S SHOCK CALL WITH PUTIN TO END THE WAR - BUT WILL PEACE DEAL BETRAY UKRAINE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

United States President Donald Trump says he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia.

Bury Times: "VACCINE FIGHT BY THE MOTHER OF TRAGIC TEEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Marrissa Mullans is urging people to sign a petition after Alfie Mullans' death to help people recieve a meningitis vaccine.

PETITION: Change.org/p/meningitis-b-vaccine-for-all-16-to-23-year-olds-not-just-those-born-after-september-2015

Lancashire Telegraph: "SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICE BLASTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Faulkner

Children and young people in Lancashire who have special educational needs and disabilities are facing "unacceptable" delays in getting the support they and their families require.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24930831.lancashires-special-needs-education-services-blasted-OfSted

Warrington Guardian: "'GORGEOUS' LUCY WAS FULL OF LOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

A heartbroken family has paid tribute to 'beautiful, gorgeous' Lucy Harrison from the Great Sankey area who died after an incident at her dad's home in Prosper, Texas.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/24929700.tributes-paid-lucy-harrison-23-tragic-us-death

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

11/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 12 February 2025.

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "MET CHIEF'S ANGER: I CAN'T SACK ROGUE POLICE OFFICERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy-Clare Martin

Policing in a 'hopeless position', Met chief warns after court rules officers cannot be sacked through vetting.
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said it is 'absolutely absurd that we cannot lawfully sack' officers subject to serious allegations.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/met-police-vetting-rogue-officers-b2696017.html

The Bolton News: "GROOMING GANG GUILTY OF ABUSING UNDERAGE GIRL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Eight members of a Bolton grooming gang have been convicted of serious sex offences involving abusing an under-age girl over two years.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24926929.gang-groomed-abused-girl-blackrod-found-guilty

Metro (England): "ABSURD WE CANNOT SACK ROGUE COPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies

Metropolitan Police are in a 'hopeless position'.
Hundreds of officers accused serious crime could be allowed to remain.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/11/met-police-in-hopeless-position-court-rules-crackdown-officers-22536403

The Yorkshire Post: "REEVES 'CHANGES PICTURE' ON AIRPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Burn

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Rachel Reeves' support can 'change the picture' on reopening, says Oliver Coppard.
Government cash may help fund efforts to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport as Rachel Reeves' support could "change the picture" for the project.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/business/doncaster-sheffield-airport-rachel-reeves-support-can-change-the-picture-on-reopening-says-oliver-coppard-4986450

Morning Star: "CARERS FORCED INTO 'SHOCKING EXPLOITATION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Campaigners demanded reform after a report described conditions facing migrant workers propping up Britain's care system.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/workers-are-being-employed-as-indentured-labour

Glasgow Times: "PHARMACY WORKER RAN TWO-YEAR DRUG RACKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A senior pharmacy worker who ran a two-year drug racket at the chemist where she was employed was jailed for 15 months.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24928133.glasgow-pharmacy-worker-ran-two-year-drug-racket-chemist

Daily Express: "MPS MUST BACK 'CRUCIAL' RIGHT TO DIE LAW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

Dame Esther Rantzen has told MPs the Right To Die Law will have the "correct precautions" in place - and so they should back it.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2012949

Wirral Globe: "HORROR CRASH DRIVER JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

Drink driver Gabrielle Dures has been jailed after leaving a woman with life-changing injuries and five others with injuries after a horror crash in Wallasey.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/24913737.wirral-woman-jailed-horror-crash-left-several-injured

The Daily Telegraph: "COURT GIVES GAZANS RIGHT TO SETTLE IN UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Sam Ashworth-Hayes / Tim Sigsworth

Refugees successful use of Ukraine settlement scheme will open 'floodgates', Home Office warns.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/11/court-gives-gazans-right-settle-uk-palestine-ukraine

Daily Star: "JFK: THE SECRET FILES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Those silly old sausages at The FBI have only gone and found 2,400 never-before-seen secret files about the assassination of JFK after Donald Trump demanded the truth to be revealed.

Financial Times: "'TRUMP TRADES' BACKFIRE AS GREENBACK WEAKENS AND BOND YIELDS COME DOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Clarfelt / Joseph Cotterill / Ian Smith

Inflation expectations ease.
Focus turns to potential economy blow.
Bets against renminbi sour.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S NEW BORDER WATCHDOG WILL WFH... IN FINLAND!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

Labour's choice for the next borders watchdog has hinted he plans to work part of the time from home in Finland.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14386715

The Scotsman: "WARNING OVER CHANGE ON GENDER NEUTRAL SCHOOL TOILETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Calum Ross

The Government has been warned they will face "strong opposition" to any attempt to change the law on Gender Neutral toilets in schools.

The Guardian: "ZELENSKYY: EUROPE CANNOT PROTECT UKRAINE WITHOUT TRUMP'S SUPPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Walker

If Donald Trump withdraws US support for Ukraine, Europe alone will be unable to fill the gap, Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/feb/11/zelenskyy-europe-cannot-guarantee-ukraines-security-without-america

Daily Mirror: "LEFT TO ROT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot

Almost a quarter of kids aged five have had tooth decay amid the deepening oral hygiene crisis.
Ministers bid to help service.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/childrens-teeth-neglected-point-rot-34656225

Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S NEW BORDER WATCHDOG WILL WFH... IN FINLAND!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

Labour's choice for the next borders watchdog has hinted he plans to work part of the time from home in Finland.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14386715

The Times: "JUDGE TWEAK HITS SUPPORT FOR ASSISTED DYING BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Aubrey Allegretti / Max Kendix / Chris Smyth

Kim Leadbeater is set to amend Assisted Dying legislation to replace judge's role with a panel of experts.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/assisted-dying-bill-will-drop-high-court-judge-requirement-brj772rtq

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

10/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 11 February 2025.

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Daily Telegraph: "FARAGE DEAL IS FOR THE BIRDS, SAYS BADENOCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch dismisses an election pact from Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/10/kemi-badenoch-tories-reform-deal-for-the-birds

Scottish Daily Mail: "ANDREW: THE 'SECURITY RISK' FINANCIER AND AN £8BILLION VENTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Keogh

Prince Andrew is assisting a multi-billion-pound Middle East business venture with a former ambassador to Russia.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14382319

Morning Star: "WAY OUT OF TOUCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unions warned ministers against putting vested interests above working people after a major TUC poll revealed no-one opposed bill.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/‘ignore-noise-and-listen-voters’

Glasgow Times: "ANGER AFTER RAIL FIRM DEMOLISHES FOOTBRIDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

Residents say they want their bridge back after Network Rail demolished it.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23238135.glasgow-locals-react-historic-footbridge-dismantled
Digital article by Eszter Tárnai

Daily Star: "REVENGE OF THE PSYCHO SCUMBAG CHATBOTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Evil psycho scumbag chatbots are "very likely" to wipe out entire populations, says an expert specialising in evil psycho scumbag chatbots.

Lancashire Telegraph: "HUGE BEDSITS BID UNVEILED AT FORMER SHELTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A former Homeless Shelter in Blackburn Town Centre has been earmarked for a huge bedsit complex aimed at students.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24923514.blackburn-town-centre-ex-homeless-hub-set-52-student-bedsits

The National: "'DISGUSTING': FURY AS LABOUR ARMS SALES COVER-UP CLAIMS EMERGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

Labour Government has been accused of "standing in the way" of International Law after series of bombshell allegations.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/24923921.uk-ministers-stand-way-international-law-israel-arms-sales

Daily Express: "'STOP THE TAX SO I CAN BE A FARMER LIKE MY MUMMY AND DADDY!'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

Five-year-old Bert Church has spoken for the nation's farmers, urging Rachel Reeves to "stop the tax" so he can join the profession like his parents.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2012551

The Irish World: "LOW UPTAKE ON RESTITUTION FOR FEAR OF LOSING UK CARE BENEFITS"

Mother and Baby Homes redress.
Thousands of survivors of Ireland's notorious Mother & Baby Homes and County Homes living in Britain face losing their care and benefits.

Metro (England): "MY ANGER AT LET-OFF FOR POOL PERV"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Elsa Baudart who was spied on by a voyeur in a changing room was furious to discover he'd been let off with just a caution.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/10/a-man-stared-a-vent-changed-given-a-caution-22527905

The Scotsman: "IMMIGRATION ARRESTS SURGE IN CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL WORKING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

The Home Office has overseen a surge in the number of immigration raids and arrests across the north of Britain as part of a UK crackdown.

Daily Mirror: "KEIR: WE MUST SAVE PUBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer threw his weight behind Daily Mirror's campaign to save Britain's struggling boozers.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-backs-mirror-campaign-34652330

The Bolton News: "EX-COUNCILLOR WINS AIRLINE AIR MILES CASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Former Bolton councillor Paul Heslop has won his case after saying he was "wronged" by an international airline.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24915642.turkish-airlines-taken-court-former-bolton-councillor

The Guardian: "COURT SIGNOFF IN ASSISTED DYING BILL TO BE SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot

MPs are to scrap the requirement for a High Court judge to decide on Assisted Dying cases amid growing concerns over the legislation.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/feb/10/mps-to-drop-requirement-for-high-court-judge-role-in-assisted-dying-cases

The Times: "STARMER SET TO SIDESTEP EU'S TARIFF WAR WITH US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Mark Sellman

President Donald Trump angers Brussels by targeting steel imports.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/trump-steel-tariffs-news-2l8n3rdks

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 07 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

6/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 07 February 2025.

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The Independent: "GOOD NEWS: INTEREST RATE DOWN. BAD NEWS: SO IS GROWTH FORECAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Kate Devlin

The Bank Of England has cut interest rates by 0.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent but downgraded forecasts on growth.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/interest-rate-cut-bank-rachel-reeves-b2693451.html

Evesham Observer: "CAMPAIGNERS OUTRAGED AT HOMES PLAN GO-AHEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Campaigners in Pershore are 'devasted' at the decision to allow a housing development to be built near to ancient woodland.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/devastation-as-homes-allowed-to-be-built-near-ancient-woodland-at-pershore

Daily Express: "REEVES 'WAKE UP CALL' ON 'PUTRID' FIGURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves has been put on notice after "putrid" economic growth predictions were slashed in half.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2010983

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "HOMELESS HELP GETS £50K BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Redditch Borough Council has agreed provide a £50,000 cash pot to help tenants facing financial hardship.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/a-50000-fund-to-prevent-homelessness-is-agreed-by-redditch-council

Lancashire Telegraph: "PM: I HEAR YOUR FRUSTRATIONS AT NHS CASH CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he heard East Lancashire residents' frustrations and anger over the state of hospitals and trains when he visited the county.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24916669.pm-hears-east-lancs-frustrations-even-anger-nhs-trains

Bromsgrove Standard: "AWARDS FOR PAIR WHO PREVENTED M5 DISASTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Award for two Bromsgrove-based life-saving Police Officers who put themselves on the line to avert M5 disaster.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/award-for-two-bromsgrove-based-life-saving-police-officers-who-put-themselves-on-the-line-to-avert-m5-disaster

Glasgow Times: "SCHOOL IS TOP CLASS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Hyndland Secondary School has become the first High School in the North of Britain in almost a decade to achieve an "excellent" rating for learning, teaching and assessment.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/24914766.glasgow-school-achieves-excellent-inspection-scottish-first

Coventry Observer: "CITY SCHEME ENJOYING A GROWING REPUTATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlin Valle

A 'So To Grow' scheme launched by Coventry Foodbank has been recognised as one of The Big Issue's Top 100 Changemakers of 2025.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/coventry-foodbanks-sow-to-grow-makes-the-big-issues-top-100-changemakers-of-2025

Morning Star: "PM SLAMMED AS HE SQUIRMS ON GAZA CLEANSING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting cross-party pressure to condemn United States President Donald Trump's plan to drive Palestinians out of Gaza.

The National: "POLL POINTS TO A HAMMERING FOR STARMER IN SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

The Labour Party would lose nearly half their votes and 25 seats.
Resurgence see Scottish National Party climb back up to 37 from nine.

Malvern Observer: "CITY HOPEFUL FACES BATTLE TO TAKE ON THE WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Worcester athlete by the name of Sally Gleaves is calling on the community to help to raise cash to represent England in ITF Taekwondo European Championship.

The Guardian: "FEARS OVER STAGFLATION AS REEVES GROWTH PLAN SUFFERS DOUBLE BLOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Partington / Heather Stewart

Economy in United Kingdom is expected to grow by just 0.75% this year, in fresh blow to Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves' attempts to raise confidence.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/feb/06/stagflation-warnings-as-bank-of-england-cuts-growth-forecast-and-warns-of-price-rises

The Yorkshire Post: "'RISK' WARNING ON CARBON CAPTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The United Kingdom Government's £22bn backing of "unproven" technology to capture and store Carbon Emmisions is high risk.
Technology may not deliver.

Daily Mail: "NEW ERA OF STAGFLATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Ford Rojas

Britain faces a new era of stagflation in the wake of Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves' disastrous Budget, Bank Of England forecasts.

The Bolton News: "BRIDGE WORK 'PRIORITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Highway chiefs in pledge after tragic incidents.
Highways bosses are to prioritise work on a Bolton motorway bridge in Over Hulton.

Daily Star: "BOFFINS: LAZY GITS LIVE LONGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Relaxing on the sofa, having a good sleepo and not overdoing it at work could help you live an extra 10 years, say wonderful boffins.

Droitwich Standard: "AWARDS FOR PAIR WHO PREVENTED M5 DISASTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Award for two Bromsgrove-based life-saving Police Officers who put themselves on the line to avert M5 disaster.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/award-for-two-life-saving-police-officers-who-put-themselves-on-the-line-to-avert-m5-disaster-between-droitwich-and-worcester-54262

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY DEFENDS SNP'S 1BN 'FIVE STAR' PRISON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

A rattled First Minister of Scotland, and leader of Scottish National Party, John Swinney tried to defend spending £1billion on a 'five-star prison' as he was accused of building a 'luxury resort' for rapists and murderers.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14369683

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 05 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

4/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 05 February 2025.

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "DISTRAUGHT MOTHER OF LETBY VICTIM HITS OUT AT 'DISRESPECTFUL' CAMPAIGN TO FREE HER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liz Hull

A mother whose baby boy Lucy Letby tried to murder hit back last night at the 'upsetting' and 'disrespectful' attempts to free her.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14360957

Daily Record: "EXPERTS CLAIM BABY KILLER LETBY IS INNOCENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Murphy

Panel's report finds no evidence.
A panel of medical experts have claimed Lucy Letby's victims were not murdered.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/lucy-letby-new-evidence-bombshells-34616404

Daily Express: "'EVIDENCE DOESN'T SUPPORT MURDER OF ANY BABIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves

Experts in the care of newborn babies have presented what they say is 'significant new medical evidence' in the case involving former nurse Lucy Letby.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2009519

Lancashire Telegraph: "JAILED FOR JUMPING ON A POLICE CAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

A man was found jumping on the roof of a police car shouting that aliens were coming to abduct him.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24793146.accrington-man-jumped-roof-police-car-shouting-aliens

Financial Times: "CHINA SEEKS AMMUNITION FOR TRUMP TALKS BY REVIVING US BIG TECH PROBES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zijing Wu / Cheng Leng / Ryan McMorrow / Tim Bradshaw

Beijing hopes to negotiate deal.
Google, Nvidia and Intel in line of fire.
Responce to tariffs muted.

Daily Star: "THE GREAT BEAVER SNATCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

A furious actor has accused a neighbour of kidnapping his two beavers, Sigourney and Jean-Claude, along with their three babies in Cornwall.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/son-famous-explorer-accused-neighbours-34616172

The Yorkshire Post: "£2.65BN TO BE SPENT ON FLOOD DEFENCES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

More than £2.6BN is set to be pumped into around 1,000 flood defences across the country, including Yorkshire projects.

Glasgow Times: "DAD SLAMS ULTRAS AFTER SON ATTACKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

A worried dad condemned the growing aggression of "football ultras" after his teenage son was attacked at a Partick Thistle game.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24909582.worried-dad-slams-football-ultras-teen-son-attacked-glasgow

City AM: "HOSPITALITY PUSHED TO THE EDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jon Robinson

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been told to take urgent action to prevent the collapse of thousands of hospitality businesses across the UK.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/rachel-reeves-you-must-do-better-chancellor-urged-to-act-before-hospitalitys-collapse

Wirral Globe: "THREE ARRESTS AS BODY FOUND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

Three people have been released on bail as part of an ongoing investigation into the unexplained death of a woman in Rock Ferry.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/24905284.three-arrested-woman-found-dead-house-rock-ferry

Racing Post (Ireland): "HALFORD BRINGS 'GREAT JOURNEY' TO A CLOSE AS HE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Forristal

"It's been a great journey and I wouldn't have swapped it for anything" - Group 1 winning trainer Mick Halford announces retirement.

FULL REPORT: RacingPost.com/news/ireland/group-1-and-royal-ascot-winning-trainer-mick-halford-announces-retirement-aaUro0D7rqS0

Metro (England): "'THERE WERE NO MURDERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Sanders

There is 'no evidence' to prove that Lucy Letby murdered any babies, a panel of the world’s top neonatal experts has claimed.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/04/lucy-letbys-lawyers-unveil-new-evidence-which-will-clear-her-2-22490877

The Daily Telegraph: "LETBY DID NOT KILL A SINGLE BABY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Knapton

Growing calls for a retrial as panel provides medical explanations for every death.
Lucy Letby did not murder a single baby, experts say.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/04/lucy-letby-new-medical-evidence-live

The Scotsman: "NHS WAITING LIST FOR HEART APPOINTMENTS AT RECORD HIGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Watson

Figures show 24,000 in queue.
Waiting times for heart appointments in Britain are at their highest level on record, figures show.

The Bolton News: "COUNCIL'S DEVELOPER SPLIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

Bolton Council has split with their development partner on a key site aimed at building 160 new homes at gateway to the Town Centre.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24906614.bolton-council-splits-capital-centric-key-scheme

The Guardian: "LABOUR MPS TELL STARMER TO GET TOUGHER ON IMMIGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey

Pressure group set up by Members Of Parliament's from seats where Reform UK came second amid concern about party's rise.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/feb/04/group-of-labour-mps-urge-no-10-to-be-tougher-on-migration-to-fend-off-threat-from-reform

Scottish Daily Mail: "DISTRAUGHT MOTHER OF LETBY VICTIM HITS OUT AT 'DISRESPECTFUL' CAMPAIGN TO FREE HER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liz Hull

A mother whose baby boy Lucy Letby tried to murder hit back last night at the 'upsetting' and 'disrespectful' attempts to free her.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14360957

Daily Mirror: "BABY KILLER... OR VICTIM?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Murphy

Leading experts cast doubt on convictions.
Medical experts claim Lucy Letby's victims were not murdered.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/lucy-letby-appeal-news-live-34609772

The National: "WE DID NOT CALL FOR A BAN ON CATS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

First Minister Of Scotland John Swinney has ruled out banning or restricting cats in the north of Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/24905935.john-swinney-responds-media-claim-snp-considering-cat-ban

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

3/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 04 February 2025.

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Guardian: "STARMER FACES LABOUR REVOLT OVER BACKING FOR OILFIELD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Kiran Stacey / Helena Horton

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing internal backlash over the potential approval of a giant new oilfield.

The Scotsman: "LABOUR 'HOODWINKING PUBLIC' OVER LOWER ENERGY BILL CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

John Swinney accuses Labour of 'hoodwinking' people of Britain over GB Energy as boss makes 20-year admission.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/boss-of-gb-energy-admits-it-could-take-20-years-to-create-1000-jobs-4971923

The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER TO SET RULES ON ISLAM AND FREE SPEECH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas

Angela Rayner is planning to create a council on Islamophobia and is lining up a former Tory minister to lead it.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/03/angela-rayner-set-rules-islam-free-speech-dominic-grieve

Daily Star: "MISSING BRAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

A worldwide hunt has been launched for Donald Trump's tiny brain after it escaped from his head and made him say some scary stuff about tariffs.

Metro (England): "DANGEROUS FOOL WHO PUT LIVES AT RISK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Iran spy Daniel Khalife branded a 'dangerous fool' as he is jailed for 14 years.
He was paid in cash for the secret information.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/03/daniel-khalife-jailed-spying-iran-escaping-hmp-wandsworth-22483702

The Independent: "STARMER TO WALK TRUMP TIGHTROPE IN US TRADE WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Keir Starmer is "walking a tightrope" between the United States and European Union on trade, experts said.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-trump-eu-us-trade-war-b2691412.html

The Yorkshire Post: "BOY, 15, STABBED IN CITY SCHOOL DIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond

Police launch an investigation.
A 15-year-old boy has died after he was stabbed at a school in Sheffield.

Financial Times: "MARKETS REBOUND AFTER SHEINBAUM'S TALK WITH TRUMP BRINGS TARIFFS PAUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christine Murray / Michael Stott / Aime Williams / Harriet Clarfelt

Mexico vows border action.
Levies held for a month.
Shares pare losses.
Canada awaits fate.

Morning Star: "ASDA STAFF ON COURSE FOR EQUAL PAY WIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Tens of thousands of ASDA workers, mostly women, could be on track to receive a historic payout after a decade-long battle.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/tens-thousands-asda-workers-track-receive-historic-payout

Daily Express: "15-YEAR-OLD BOY KNIFED TO DEATH IN SCHOOL ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves

A 15-year-old schoolboy has died after being fatally stabbed at a school in Sheffield after violence flared at lunch break.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2009321

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

2/2/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 03 February 2025.

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "INSIDE KYIV'S NIGHTLY BATTLE AGAINST PUTIN'S DRONE BOMBARDMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Kiley

Swarms of Iranian-made Russian Shahed unmanned drones target Ukraine almost every night – it is up to these men and their World War Two-style machine guns to shoot the UAVs out of the sky.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-drones-shahed-kyiv-b2689201.html

Daily Record: "SKY FIRM BOSS SLOPES OFF LEAVING TRAIL OF DEBT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark McGivern

A tycoon used a dodgy scheme to close his snow sports business and avoid giving staff payoffs.

Financial Times: "TRUMP FACES BACKLASH FROM BUSINESS AS TRADE WAR SOUNDS INFLATION ALARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aime Williams / Joshua Franklin

Consumers face rising costs.
Tariffs to deal 'huge shock to economy'.
Risk of supply chain chaos.

Metro (England): "RED CARD FOR OFSTED REFORMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Busby

The sister of Head Teacher Ruth Perry fears plans for traffic light-style school ratings will be a rehash of the dangerous old system.

Morning Star: "UNITED TO DEFY THE RACIST LIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Thousands of people took to the streets of London in a counter-demonstration against far-right supporters of Tommy Robinson.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/united-to-defy-the-racist-lies

Scottish Daily Mail: "CHILDREN AGED TWO TREATED FOR OBESITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Stainer

Thousands of overweight children in Britain, including those young as two-years-old have been referred for specialist help.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14352761

The Daily Telegraph: "EU WARNS TRUMP WE WILL NOT BE BULLIED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Amy Gibbons

The European Union has warned President Donald Trump they are ready to retaliate against "hurtful" tariffs.

The I: "UK 'IRON DOME NEEDED TO GUARD AGAINST RUSSIAN ATTACK, DEFENCE REVIEW SET TO WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick

The Strategic Defence Review was commissioned by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

FULL STORY: INews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-iron-dome-needed-guard-against-russian-attack-defence-review-3512317

Daily Express: "'I'D RATHER BE DEAD THAN PUT IN A HOME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

Actor Ruthie Henshall says care quality is now so poor she would rather be dead than dumped in a home.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2008608

Daily Star: "SQUEAKY BLINDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brendan McFadden

Gangs of rats are invading our cities - by order of the Squeaky Blinders!
The scary blighters are on the move thanks to rising temperatures.

Back pages of Daily Express and Daily Star for the sports sections.

The Guardian: "TRUMP TARIFFS SPARK FEARS OF GLOBAL TRADE WAR AS MARKETS BRACE FOR FALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Pilkington / Graeme Wearden

Fears grow for global trade, with major indices likely to plunge as US trading partners quickly retaliate, raising chance China and EU will follow suit.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/feb/02/trump-tariffs-markets-brace-for-falls-mexico-canada-hit-back

Daily Mail: "STRUGGLING BUSINESSES TO 'PAY PRICE' OF STARMER'S BREXIT RESET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Struggling businesses are facing higher costs as Keir Starmer seeks to link Britain to the EU's green scheme.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14352819

Daily Mirror: "1,600 'CRIMES' LINKED TO ONLY FANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Sommerlad

Police files obtained by a Mirror investigation reveal more than a thousand crime reports linked to OnlyFans in five years.

FULL REPORT: http://Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/bombshell-onlyfans-probe-reveals-shocking-34599813

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

30/1/2025

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 31 January 2025.

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The Daily Telegraph: "TENTH OF FARMLAND AXED FOR NET ZERO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Gatten

Solar Farms and tree planting are set to replace food production in fresh blow to rural life.

Evesham Observer: "WARM TRIBUTES FOLLOW DEATH OF FORMER MAYOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Tributes have been paid to former Mayor and Councillor Alan Booth, whose death was announced on Monday.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/tributes-to-mr-evesham-who-would-do-anything-for-anybody

Morning Star: "PROTEST RIGHTS ARE YOUR RIGHTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Climate activists surround Court of Appeal in protest against harsh sentencing of environmentalists.
Just Stop Oil sentences have 'become symbolic and totemic of an increasingly oppressive', Chris Packham says.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/climate-activists-surround-court-of-appeal-in-protest-against-harsh-sentencing-of-environmentalists

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "COUNCIL'S £500K TEAM TO TACKLE DAMP HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

£500,000 investment to target damp and mould for Redditch tenants.
Investment in a new Damp And Mould Team which will focus on eradicating damp and mould in Redditch Borough Council properties.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/500000-investment-to-target-damp-and-mould-for-redditch-tenants

The Independent: "HORROR AS 67 KILLED IN PLANE AND HELICOPTER CRASH IN WASHINGTON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Bedigan / Kelly Rissman

No survivors after American Airlines flight collides with military aircraft.
Rescuers recover bodies from Potomac River near Reagan National Airport.
President Donald Trump blams incident on Democrats and Government diversity drive.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/plane-crash-washington-dc-helicopter-victims-updates-b2689282.html

Western Mail: "BACK THE BOYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Williams / Ben James

No-one can deny these are exceptionally difficult times for Welsh rugby.
Warren Gatland's men aim to turn it around in Six Nations.

FULL REPORT: WalesOnline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/todays-rugby-news-gatland-vows-30893651

Daily Mail: "NOW PROVE YOUR 'GROWTH AGENDA' ISN'T ALL HOT AIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was under pressure to 'get serious' about growth and sign off two North Sea oil fields controversially blocked by the courts.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14344179

Glasgow Times: "TRIO SET UPON MAN IN BRUTAL GYM BRAWL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

Three thugs scarred a man for life in a brutal gym brawl.
Andrew Reynolds, Callum Reynolds, and Louis Stuksis, pounced on Dean Miller outside JD Gyms in Glasgow's Southside.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24898709.man-struck-metal-bar-brutal-glasgow-gym-brawl

The Yorkshire Post: "WARNING OVER CHILD POVERTY IN THE REGION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The number of applications for support packages of essentials made to Yorkshire Children's Charity this Winter has doubled.

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW PROVE YOUR 'GROWTH AGENDA' ISN'T ALL HOT AIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was under pressure to 'get serious' about growth and sign off two North Sea oil fields controversially blocked by the courts.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14344179

Droitwich Standard: "SCOUTING SUPPORT FOR A MARATHON CHALLENGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Rebecca Twiselton is to run London Marathon to raise funds for the Scout Association in honour of her young son.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/wychbold-mom-preps-for-fundraising-marathon-to-thank-scouts-for-helping-her-son

Metro (England): "A NATION OF SHOPLIFTERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Flora Thompson

Nearly half a million offences in a year as staff warned against challenging shameless raiders.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'DREAMS' BID IN MEMORY OF CANCER BATTLER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

A family is looking at setting up a charity to make dreams come true for adults battling life-limiting conditions in memory of Kia Shaw.

Financial Times: "'HEADWINDS' AND STAGNATING GROWTH DRIVE ECB TO QUARTER-POINT RATE CUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Olaf Storbeck / Sam Fleming / Ian Smith

2.75% level lowest in 2 years.
Decrease follows Fed's move to hold.
Markets price in more reductions.

South Wales Evening Post: "TEEN RIOTER STABBED HIS NEIGHBOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Evans

Teen rioter Nathan Smith stabbed neighbour while on bail over mayhem on the streets of Mayhill.
Nathan Smith, aged 16, was waiting to be sentenced when he stabbed his neighbour in the back with a knife just 14 days before being locked up for taking part in the Mayhill riot.

FULL REPORT: WalesOnline.co.uk/news/wales-news/teen-rioter-stabbed-neighbour-bail-30868126

The Guardian: "WATCHDOG: WOMEN FACE AN EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Topping

An "epidemic of violence against women and girls" in the United Kingdom is getting worse, Whitehall watchdog warns.

Bromsgrove Standard: "MP JOINS FAMILY'S FIGHT TO GET JUSTICE FOR JOHN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A family in Bromsgrove's fight for justice continues after John Cross took his own life after suffering health complications following his COVID-19 vaccine.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-family-fight-for-justice-after-husbands-covid-vaccine-health-complications

The Scotsman: "SWINNEY URGES MINIMUM RISE IN COUNCIL TAX AS 10% IS 'TOO HIGH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

First Minister John Swinney has urged Local Authorities to keep Council Tax rises to a minimum as hikes of 10 per cent are too high.

The Bolton News: "GOLF PLAN 'ALIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A developer has been given the go-ahead to keep plans for a luxury golf course and more than 1000 houses 'alive'.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24898599.bolton-council-passes-bid-keep-hulton-park-plan-alive

Daily Express: "'WE NEED PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN BREXIT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Katie Harris

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says Britain needs a Government that believes in being outside the European Union.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2007757

Coventry Observer: "'WAKE-UP CALL' PETITION OVER DEMOLITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Unauthorised demolition of historic building described as 'wake-up call' to Coventry.
A Councillor has launched a petition.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/unauthorised-demolition-of-historic-building-described-as-wake-up-call-to-coventry

The Times: "LEGAL CHIEF 'IS FREEZING POLICY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott

The Attorney General is facing strong criticism from Cabinet Ministers over claims that changes he made to how the executive gets legal advice.

South Wales Echo: "FULL STEAM AHEAD!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sion Barry

Massive Cardiff Parkway Railway Station and business park project finally gets approved by Welsh Government.

FULL REPORT: WalesOnline.co.uk/news/wales-news/cardiff-parkway-train-station-approved-30898430

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Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 29 January 2025.

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

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Daily Express: "KING SAID 'NON' TO AGINCOURT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

King Charles personally ordered the renaming of Navy submarine HMS Agincourt to avoid upsetting the French.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2006658

Glasgow Times: "MUM SETTLES LEGAL CLAIM AFTER LOSING LEG IN HIT-AND-RUN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Waddell

Young mum Kerrie Lavery who lost her leg in a horror hit-and-run has settled a huge legal action claim against the driver.

The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES: I WILL FIGHT FOR GROWTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tim Wallace / Daniel Martin / Szu Ping Chan / Amy Gibbons

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' backing for airport expansions faces opposition from Cabinet and MPs.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/01/28/reeves-targets-private-sector-pensions-in-push-for-growth

Western Mail: "'SHELL-SHOCK- AT UNI PLAN TO CUT 400 JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbie Wightwick / Sion Barry / Eleanor Busby

Cardiff University announced plans to shed 400 jobs amid cuts to degree courses.
Hundreds of jobs are set to go.

FULL REPORT: http://WalesOnline.co.uk/news/education/cardiff-university-job-cuts-400-30882168

Daily Star: "NOW PSYCHO SCUMBAG CHATBOTS LEARN TO CLONE THEMSELVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Faretra

Dastardly chatbots have learned to replicate themselves without human help amid fears they will go rogue.
Yiiiikes!

Scottish Daily Mail: "ANOTHER DRAIN ON FAMILY FINANCES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Households face an 'eye-watering' 10 per cent hike in their Water Bills from April.
The change for a modest home will rise to £50 a month.

South Wales Evening Post: "'DEATH THREATS' SENT TO SWANS OFFICIALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Coleman

Swansea City officials receive death threats as urgent meeting called for.
Members of the club have received unacceptable abuse.

FULL REPORT: WalesOnline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/swansea-city-officials-receive-death-30881996

South Wales Evening Post (Sport): "SKY BLUES CONTINUE PURSUIT OF GRIMES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Tom Coleman

Coventry City submit third bid for Matt Grimes as Swansea City valuation emerges.

FULL REPORT: WalesOnline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/coventry-city-submit-third-bid-30881656

Metro (England): "ABRAMOVICH, SUPERYACHTS AND A TAX AVOIDING SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Lewis

Leaked emails reveal a tax dodge.
Roman Abramovich avoided paying millions of pounds of tax by leasing out his superyachts to himself.

Metro (England) [Sport]: "PEP'S COLD FRONT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ben Fleming

Pep Guardiola is demanding a cool clinical approach from his players with no room for emotion.

The Yorkshire Post: "A THIRD OF CHILDREN 'ARE IN POVERTY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

One in three children in Yorkshire and The Humber are in poverty, a major report has found.
Region among worst in United Kingdom.

Daily Mirror: "GO WYNNE GO WYNNE GONE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant

Wynne Evans has finally been axed from Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour for using a vulgar sexual term.
BBC bosses caved in to pressure.

Morning Star: "IN-WORK POVERTY AT 'SHOCKING HIGH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

The UK Poverty 2025 Report, published by Joseph Rowntree Foundation is released.
Work does not save you from poverty, TUC has warned.

South Wales Echo: "UNIVERSITY TO AXE 400 JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbie Wightwick

Union to ballot for strike over 'brutal and unnecessary' cuts to job and courses at Cardiff University.

FULL REPORT: WalesOnline.co.uk/news/education/cardiff-university-job-cuts-400-30882168

South Wales Echo (Sport): "BLUEBIRDS STRENGTHEN AS MANNSVERK DEAL IS DONE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Glen Williams

Cardiff City announce signing of Sivert Mannsverk as he reveals reason behind move.

FULL REPORT: Walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/cardiff-city-announce-signing-sivert-30880393

Daily Mail: "TEAR DOWN BARRIERS TO GROWTH YOU CREATED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

The Labour Party was urged to stop 'punishing' business with anti-growth measures as it launched its latest bid to revive the economy.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14335351

Oxford Mail: "GIVE NEW HOMES PLAN THE RED CARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Toby Oliver

East Oxford Football Club's plea as ground embarked for 120 properties project.
A grassroots Football Club which attract many children from across Oxford has said it would be "incredibly damaging" if a recreation ground would be used to build 120 new homes.

The Guardian: "REEVES PLEDGES TO CREATE 'EUROPE'S SILICON VALLEY' IN PUSH FOR GROWTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Heather Stewart

Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce plans to improve infrastructure in region to put it at forefront of science and tech advances.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/jan/28/reeves-plans-to-create-silicon-valley-between-oxford-and-cambridge

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