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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

13/11/2025

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "AFGHAN HEROES STILL AT RISK FROM MOD DATA BREACH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft

A devastating Ministry Of Defence (MOD) data breach that exposed the details of thousands of Afghans seeking sanctuary in the UK from The Taliban - potentially putting 100,000 lives at risk - could happen again, MPs have warned.

The Bolton News: "HOME EXTENSION FACING DEMOLITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

A homeowner faces having to demolish their dormer extension after losing an appeal.
A man had applied for retrospective permission to build a side dormer extension to the property at Oak Lodge at Morris Farm on Nook Road.

The Scotsman: "SPIKE IN FLU CASES SPARK VACCINE PLEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Official figures show a sharp increase in new positive flu cases in Scotland
Health Secretary Neil Gray has issued a plea for eligible Scots to take up their flu vaccine after an early spike in cases.

FULL REPORT: http://Scotsman.com/news/politics/flu-vaccine-plea-issued-as-nhs-braces-for-particularly-difficult-season-5401519

Malvern Observer: "DECISION OVER SCHOOL SPARKS ANGRY RESPONSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Scrapping work on a new Secondary School for Worcester has been labelled a 'high-risk retreat'.
Councillor Mel Allcott has raised serious concerns over Worcestershire County Council's decision.

Metro (South Edition): "84 IN... 113 OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

The Home Secretary has hailed the 'milestone' of more than 100 migrants being returned under the Government's One In, One Out deal.
Shabana Mahmood said 113 people who arrived by small boat have been deported in two months, with 84 arriving here by legal routes in return so far.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/13/100-migrants-now-sent-back-france-one-one-out-scheme-24698468

Glasgow Times: "WOMAN TELLS FM SHE WAS ABUSED BY GROOMING GANG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Scottish First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has been urged to call an Inquiry into Grooming Gangs by a woman who told him she was abused and exploited as a child by a group of ten Pakistani men in the City of Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25619317.woman-tells-john-swinney-abuse-glasgow-grooming-gang

The Guardian: "BBC APOLOGISES TO TRUMP OVER PANORAMA, BUT REJECTS $1BN CLAIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tara Conlan / Michael Savage

The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of a Panorama documentary that led to the resignation of its director general, Tim Davie, and the BBC News chief, Deborah Turness.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/media/2025/nov/13/bbc-apologises-to-donald-trump-over-edit-of-speech-for-panorama

Lancashire Telegraph: "LEADERS' CALL TO SCRAP ELECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

The Labour Party leaderships of Blackburn With Darwen Council and Hyndburn Council have called for May's Local Elections to be scrapped because of Lancashire devolution.
Both authorities will hold special meetings.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25618051.bwd-hyndburn-labour-bosses-scrap-may-elections-bid

The Times: "FIVE DAYS OF NHS STRIKES OPPOSED BY MOST DOCTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Most Junior Doctors do not support today's Doctors Strike, a poll has revealed as Wes Streeting attacked the British Medical Association for going "against the wishes" of their members.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/junior-doctors-strike-bma-news-rlngc2b6q

Kidderminster Standard: "HELP FIND A FUTURE FOR TREASURED SCOUT CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The Kinver Scout Camp, which has hosted hundreds of thousands of children and young people for the past 104 years, will be closing in January.
The tough decision surrounding the site, owned by Scouting Hereford and Worcester, has been taken in a bid to safeguard the long-term future of the site and Scouting in the two counties.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/appeal-for-help-in-finding-a-future-for-kinver-scout-camp-as-closure-is-announced

Morning Star: "GET A GRIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Beleaguered Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to hold on to his divisive Chief Of Staff Morgan McSweeney amid growing calls for his dismissal.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/sack-mcsweeney-starmer-urged

Bromsgrove Standard: "BRAVE LEO URGES MORE TO JOIN LIFE-SAVING REGISTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A teenager from Bromsgrove with leukaemia and desperately needs a Stem Cell transplant to give him a second chance at life.
After his devastating diagnosis, the family of Leo Spronson have been working with blood cancer charity DKMS to get more people on the stem cell donor register

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/stem-cell-search-launched-for-bromsgrove-16-year-old-leo-who-has-leukaemia

The Daily Telegraph: "SECOND TRUMP CLIP DOCTORED BY BBC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Camilla Tominey / Tim Stanley / John Cadigan / Rob Crilly

BBC Newsnight also doctored footage of a Donald Trump speech and ignored concerns that were raised about it, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.
Spliced footage of the speech, which aired in an episode in 2022, made it appear that Mr. Trump was encouraging his supporters to riot.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/13/bbc-doctored-trump-speech-second-time-newsnight

Edinburgh Evening News: "KILLER ADMITS PUB SHOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum McCormack

A gunman has admitted murdering Edinburgh gangster Marc Webley, who was shot dead outside a pub in the City on Hogmanay 2023.
Grant Hunter was due to stand trial accused of the 38-year-old's murder and the attempted murder of a 39-year-old man at Edinburgh High Court.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/crime/gunman-hogmanay-shooting-edinburgh-5401193

Daily Mail: "FEAR OF BEING SEEN AS A RACIST CONTRIBUTED TO FAILURES THAT DOOMED TRAGIC SARA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Schoolgirl Sara Sharif was tortured to death by her father after a catalogue of blunders by those scared of 'causing offence', a devastating report revealed.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15289461

Droitwich Standard: "JAILED OVER SEX CRIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

A Droitwich paedophile who raped and sexually abused a boy has been jailed for 25 years.
Jason Lane, 44, of Old Coach Road, Droitwich, had previously been found guilty of 16 offences against his victim in June at Redditch Crown Court.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/dangerous-droitwich-paedophile-who-raped-and-sexually-abused-boy-jailed

The Times Scotland: "REFORMS TO DRIVE AWAY 'ASYLUM SHOPPERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

Shabana Mahmood will announce the most radical asylum reforms since the Second World War next week to end Britain's "excessive generosity" towards migrants.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/shabana-mahmood-asylum-reform-g6wm6lz6n

Coventry Observer: "WORKLOAD BLAMED AS TEACHERS BEGIN STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Teachers claiming to be 'at breaking point' at a Secondary School in Coventry have begun six days of strike action.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/teachers-at-coventry-secondary-school-begin-strike-action

Daily Record: "EXECUTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Mulholland / Ruth Suter

Assassin Grant Hunter was caught on camera as he executed Marc Welby outdie a pub in Scotland.
Grant Hunter pled guilty and faces life in prison.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/gallery/marc-webley-gangland-execution-pictures-36241600

Stratford Observer: "HOSPICE FUNDING GAP IS THREAT AS DEMAND RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A funding crisis at hospices nationwide is being felt here in south Warwickshire.
A damning National Audit Office report revealed nearly two-thirds of independent hospices in England reported a deficit in 2023-24.
Overall expenditure was £78 million more than income generated.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/nation-wide-hospice-funding-crisis-being-felt-in-south-warwickshire-58751

The Standard (Kenya): "TRUTH TO POWER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicholas Olambo

William Ruto, Kenya's fifth President, has always described himself as a "hustler".
Born into a humble family and rising through adversity, he has built a political career fueled by ambition, faith, and education.

FULL REPORT: NyakundiReport.com/william-ruto-education-journey-career-and-personal-life

Leamington Observer: "HOSPICE FUNDING GAP IS THREAT AS DEMAND RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philipa Mingins

A funding crisis at hospices nationwide is being felt here in south Warwickshire.
A damning National Audit Office report revealed nearly two-thirds of independent hospices in England reported a deficit in 2023-24.
Overall expenditure was £78 million more than income generated.

FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/nation-wide-hospice-funding-crisis-being-felt-in-south-warwickshire-58751

Scottish Daily Mail: "I'M PROOF THAT YOUNG GIRLS WERE ABUSED BY GROOMING GANGS IN SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Rodger / Tom Gordon

Fiona Goddard, a survivor of an Asian Grooming Gang who was trafficked across the Border, has told First Minister John Swinney he must hold an Inquiry into the scandal.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15289147

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "THANKS JOHN - FOR EVERYTHING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Tributes have been paid to John Williams, former BBC cameraman and founder of the Redditch charity Where Next?.
John Williams was one of the founding parents of Where Next? and, over the years, served as chairman, trustee and life president.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-where-next-founder-john-williams

Irish Daily Mail (Ireland): "FAR-RIGHT TERRORISM SUSPECT'S LINKS TO SF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brian Mahon

A Sinn Féin activist has been arrested in connection with a Far Right extremist plot to attack a Mosque.
The Party has said he was not a member.

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "SCHOOL IS LATEST TO GET LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A life-saving defibrillator has been installed at a Secondary School in Rugby, as a Rugby mum continues her campaign to bring the life-saving devices to the streets in memory of her son.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/rugby-mums-campaign-marches-on-as-school-installs-new-life-saving-equipment

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "NO MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR FLOOD CULPRITS - BBM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bella Cariaso

There would be no merry Christmas for officials and the others linked to corruption in flood control projects as they would be behind bars by then, President Ferdinand Marcos said.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2025/11/14/2487133/no-merry-christmas-flood-culprits-marcos-jr

Solihull Observer: "STAMP OF APPROVAL BRINGS POST BOX BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

The fight to bring back a Post Box to Hockley Heath has taken a step towards victory – as Royal Mail have committed to install a Post Box.
In the Summer members of the Women's Institute (WI) were left shocked when they discovered their topper was on the ground in Stratford Road and the Post Box was gone.

FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/fight-to-bring-back-hockley-heath-post-box-takes-step-closer-to-victory

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "ISRAELI SETTLERS TORCH, DESECRATE WEST BANK MOSQUE, TROOPS KILL 2"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP / AP

Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked a pair of Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to vehicles and other property before clashing with Israeli soldiers sent to halt the rampage, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2622256

Evesham Observer: "COUNCIL APOLOGISES AFTER CONDUCT BREACH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A Town Councillor in Evesham has apologised, six months after being found to have breached Wychavon's code of conduct numerous times.
At Monday's monthly town council meeting, Councillor Emma Nishigaki accepted she ‘caused extreme hurt and upset’ with her actions.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-town-councillor-apologises-for-breaching-code-of-conduct

State Times (India): "SOCIETY NEEDS TO STAND UP AGAINST TERROR SYMPATHISERS: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said that the Security Forces are determined to dismantle terror ecosystem but society too must join the fight and discharge its duties.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/society-needs-to-stand-up-against-terror-sympathisers-lg

Worcester Observer: "DECISION OVER SCHOOL SPARKS ANGRY RESPONSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Srapping work on a new Secondary School for Worcester has been labelled a "high-risk retreat".
Councillor Mel Allcott has raised serious concerns over Worcestershire County Council's decision to stop work on a long-planned school on Newtown Road. The cabinet instead agreed to further investigation into other options.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/plans-shelved-for-new-secondary-school-for-worcester

Daily Express: "SARA FAILED BY OFFICIALS 'AFRAID TO CAUSE OFFENCE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves / Martyn Brown

Sara Sharif was left at the mercy of her killer parents because safeguarding officials did not want to cause offence when raising questions over why she had suddenly started wearing a Muslim hijab to hide her bruises.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2133605

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

12/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 13 November 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 EMAILS REVEAL TRUMP SPENT HOURS WITH EPSTEIN VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhian Lubin

New emails released suggest Donald Trump "knew about the girls" allegedly procured by late Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein, but The White House accused opponents of leaking material to smear the United States President.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-epstein-email-live-updates-b2863766.html

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "GIANT TIP'S LINK TO CRIME GANG PROBED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A huge illegal rubbish dump in Northwich with possible links to serious Organised Crime gangs is being investigated.
The Environment Agency will not release the location of the site.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25601280.northwich-criminal-dump-site-shut-environment-agency

Morning Star: "OPEN WARFARE IN STARMER'S CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Dusk started falling on Sir Keir Starmer's premiership as his government was engulfed by an extraordinary outburst of right-on-right political brawling.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-crisis-war-breaks-out-labour-right

The Bolton News: "FAMILY'S SHOCK AS CAR PLOUGHS INTO HALLWAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

A woman has told of her shock after a car crashed into her house and ended up in the hallway.
Sarah Hargreaves was in her Vernon Street home when the vehicle drove into her house.

Metro (South Edition): "FAITHFUL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro / Noora Mykkanen

Wes Streeting has mocked claims he is plotting to oust Keir Starmer as Prime Minister - calling it the worst attack on a faithful since Joe Marler in the Celebrity Traitors final.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/12/keir-starmer-will-fight-attempts-replace-allies-say-24683559

The Yorkshire Post: "STREETING DENIES HE WANTS TO OUST PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Wes Streeting has categorically denied orchestrating a plot to oust the Prime Minister, and called for Sir Keir Starmer to sack the people behind the "silly" and "juvenile" rumours about a Labour leadership challenge.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-firmly-denies-orchestrating-plot-to-oust-prime-minister-5399083

The Guardian: "'HE KNEW ABOUT THE GIRLS': EPSTEIN MESSAGES PILE PRESSURE ON TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Luscombe

Damning new emails that suggest Donald Trump knew about the conduct of the late Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein were released, including one in which Epstein said "of course [Trump] knew about the girls".

Messenger Newspaper: "TRUST APOLOGY AS 'CARE FALLS SHORT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

A Pathologist died at Wythenshawe Hospital, under the NHS Trust he worked for, after he was given an overdose of the wrong medicine, a coroner has ruled.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25610146.pathologist-died-wythenshawe-hospital-gave-wrong-drug

The Scotsman: "'RIGHT TO FAIR TRIAL' IN RAPE CASES AT RISK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Scotland's courts are being too "restrictive" in how they apply laws designed to protect the victims of rape, according to a ruling from the United Kingdom's most senior judges, which could lead to multiple appeals from those convicted of Sexual Offences.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/use-of-rape-shield-laws-may-risk-right-to-fair-trials-supreme-court-warns-5399684

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "PARENTS REACT TO SHOCK CHARGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Two Great Southern childcare centres were temporarily shut down over safety concerns for staff after a senior employee’s husband was charged with producing child abuse material.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/court-justice/ravensthorpe-and-hopetoun-reed-centres-closed-due-to-safety-concerns-for-staff-following-community-response-c-20648694

The Daily Telegraph: "STREETING GOES TO WAR WITH NO 10"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Daniel Martin / Tony Diver

Wes Streeting has branded Downing Street “toxic” and "juvenile" amid a briefing war over threats to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/12/streeting-goes-to-war-with-number-10-over-toxic-briefings

St. Helens Star: "'TIME TO HONOUR INJURED TROOPS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

A campaign calling for formal recognition for British Soldiers injured in combat is being led by war veteran Andy Reid and David Baines, MP for St. Helens North.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25607351.andy-reid-calls-special-war-medals-injured-british-soldiers

Scottish Daily Mail: "OUSTING PM WILL TRIGGER AN ELECTION, STARMER'S ALLIES WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Allies of Keir Starmer warned Labour Party plotters they could trigger a General Election if they oust him.
As rumours of a leadership challenge swirled at Westminster.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15283649

Melton Times: "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The people of Melton Mowbray once again did our Armed Forces proud as crowds lined the streets to support the annual Remembrance Sunday parade.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/fantastic-turnout-for-meltons-annual-remembrance-sunday-parade-5395749

Daily Star: "BOLDPLAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Carbooter

Megastarts Coldplay, Dua Lipa, and Radiohead want the Government to cap ticket sale prices and give music back to the fans.

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "LIFE CHANGED IN AN INSTANT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A farmer from Popanyinning and a burns survivor Tim Haslam was brought to tears during the re-telling of his family's harvest fire.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/fiona-wood-foundation-launches-farming-collective-fundraising-initiative-led-by-burns-survivor-tim-haslam-c-20633090

The Times Scotland: "PM TOLD TO FIRE TOP AIDE AS CIVIL WAR HITS LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Maguire / Steven Swinford

Cabinet Ministers have demanded the sacking of Sir Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff as the Labour Party was plunged into civil war after a day of vicious briefing against the Health Secretary.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-faces-calls-to-sack-chief-of-staff-amid-no-10-briefing-war-6z6kf6jbq

Knutsford Guardian: "STALKER TERRIFIED DOCTOR AND HER FAMILY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An obsessive and volatile man has been handed one of the country's longest jail sentences for stalking after leaving his former GP living in fear.
David Taylor, previously of Tarbolton Crescent, Hale, launched his eight-month stalking campaign in 2024, after he was barred from her practice.

(Story available on sister news outlet Northwich & Winsford Guardian's website)
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25605705.stalker-jailed-leaving-knutsford-gp-living-fear

Daily Mail: "OUSTING PM WILL TRIGGER AN ELECTION, STARMER'S ALLIES WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Allies of Keir Starmer warned Labour Party plotters they could trigger a General Election if they oust him.
As rumours of a leadership challenge swirled at Westminster.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15283649

Bury Times: "COUNCIL DEFENDS £12K CANNES TRIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee

A council has defended the £12,000 cost of sending a delegate to an international conference on the French Riviera.
Bury Council said representatives from all ten Greater Manchester councils attended the annual three-day MIPIM Real Estate Conference in Cannes.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25609778.bury-council-spent-12k-sending-worker-france-conference

The Times: "PM TOLD TO FIRE TOP AIDE AS CIVIL WAR HITS LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Maguire / Steven Swinford

Cabinet Ministers have demanded the sacking of Sir Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff as the Labour Party was plunged into civil war after a day of vicious briefing against the health secretary.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-faces-calls-to-sack-chief-of-staff-amid-no-10-briefing-war-6z6kf6jbq

Warrington Guardian: "LEISURE CENTRE IS IN HOT WATER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

A plagued Leisure Centre is set to be permanently closed as the council faces repair costs of £3 million.
Warrington Borough Council has announced they will be holding a six-week public consultation on the future of Woolston Neighbourhood Hub.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25613626.woolston-neighbourhood-hub-faces-closure-due-3m-repair-costs

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TOOL-THEFT GANG JAILED FOR SPREE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A camera on a police helicopter captured the moment officers carried out a dramatic stop on the M6.
Three men have now been jailed after they pleaded guilty to a series of thefts from motor vehicles across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25602039.three-men-jailed-crime-wave-across-cheshire-manchester

Lancashire Telegraph: "15K CONTRABAND CIGS AND VAPES HIDDEN IN SHOP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Almost 15,000 illicit cigarettes and dozens of illegal vapes were discovered when a Town Centre shop in Blackburn was raided as part of a nationwide crackdown on the criminal exploitation of high street businesses.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25615965.blackburn-shop-raided-uk-wide-high-street-crime-crackdown

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "FARM SAFETY IN SPOTLIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cameron Newbold

A WorkSafe WA investigation is under way after a farming incident in Gairdner, about 150KM East of Albany, where a man died after becoming trapped under a trailer.

(Story available on sister news outlet Albany Advertiser's website)
FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/worker-dies-at-farm-in-great-southern-after-becoming-trapped-under-trailer-worksafe-launches-investigation-c-20584278

The Oldham Times: "TOWN REVAMP TO COST EXTRA £7M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

Oldham Council will be spending almost an additional £7 million on its town centre regeneration project, reports have revealed.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25611031.changes-oldham-regeneration-project-will-cost-extra-7m

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

11/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 12 November 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: "DEFIANT BBC BOSS: WE MUST FIGHT FOR OUR JOURNALISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin

The departing boss of the BBC has warned staff against the "weaponisation" of criticisms of the corporation as they face a $1 billion (£760 million) legal threat from Donald Trump.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/bbc-trump-tim-davie-speech-b2863078.html

Wexford People (Ireland): "MOTHER CAUGHT WITH CANNABIS WORTH €42K"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf

A package delivered to a South Wexford home proved to contain cannabis worth €42,000 (£35,111), the Circuit Court was told.
Christina Delaney amitted possession of 2.179 kilos of marijuana.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/courts/wexford-mother-caught-with-cannabis-worth-42000-avoids-prison-sentence/a175499913.html

Metro (North Edition): "HEARTBROKEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

The number of heart patients waiting for treatment has rocketed.
Inpatient lists have almost tripled in five years.

Lancashire Telegraph: "3.5K FINES FOR USING ELECTRIC CAR SPACES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

Lancashire County Council has issued nearly 3,500 fines over the past five years to drivers parking in Electric Vehicle bays without charging.
This number includes 81 repeat offenders.
In Blackburn 41 fines have been issued.

Glasgow Times: "'THEY WILL BE ARRESTED FOR RIOTING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Moore

A top Police Officer has spoken out after "large-scale unrest" as groups of youngsters took part in rioting on Bonfire Night.
The incident happened on Dumbarton Road in Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25601656.children-car-firework-smashes-window-clydebank

The Nationalist (Ireland): "SCHOOL BUS TRIAL BEGINS IN DUBLIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fionnuala Walsh

Five bus and taxi operators from Tipperary are on trial accused of anti-competition practices in the provision of school transport services across five counties.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/crime---court/1937328/tipperary-school-bus-trial-not-stuff-of-hollywood-but-affects-everyone-says-prosecution.html

The Yorkshire Post: "'FARMING MISTAKES MADE BY MINISTERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

"Mistakes were made" by the Government with the abrupt closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, Emma Reynolds, the new Environment Secretary, has admitted.

The West Australian (Australia): "AMBUSH OF ALDO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene

Recently retired RSL President Greg Melick has delivered a blistering critique of Australia's preparedness for future conflicts during a Remembrance Day speech at the Australian War Memorial.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/former-rsl-boss-major-general-greg-melick-blasts-australias-low-defence-spending-in-war-memorial-speech-c-20640656

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "YOUNG MUM DIES IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

A Wexford woman has died in the Dominican Republic following a tragic accident.
Claire Cullen of Riverchapel in Gorey, Co Wexford, is understood to have been in the Dominican Republic attending a wedding when she was involved in a fatal accident involving a car.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/gorey-news/tributes-pour-in-for-wexford-woman-who-died-in-fatal-accident-in-the-dominican-republic-she-was-the-heartbeat-of-two-families/a273661791.html

Metro (South Edition): "£5BN CRYPTO QUEEN JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper / John Dunne

Zhimin Qian (alias Yadi Zhang) - Chinese criminal - masterminded a £5.5billion CryptoCurrency Scam as she lived it up in a £17,000-a-month rented mansion in Britain - while planning to buy her own kingdom.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/11/two-jailed-5-500-000-000-000-bitcoin-fraud-case-24663869

Morning Star: "TELL TRUMP TO BACK OFF BBC ROW, PM TOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Stand up to Donald Trump and his British acolytes, the UK Government was told as the row over BBC escalated.
The United States President announced, via lawyers in Florida, that he is to sue the broadcaster for 1 billion dollars.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-urged-stand-trump-bbc-row-escalates

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "MAN (29) THREATENED TO KILL HIS EX-PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The accused is currently serving a jail sentence for a Drug Offence and had suffered a double bereavement.

The Daily Telegraph: "'WE ARE THE VERY BEST OF SOCIETY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Anita Singh

Tim Davie has blamed "enemies" of the BBC for stoking the bias scandal engulfing the corporation, declaring the broadcaster "the very best of society".

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/11/tim-davie-im-very-proud-of-bbc-journalists

State Times (India): "CONSPIRATORS BEHIND DELHI BLAST WILL NOT BE SPARED: MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The conspirators behind the Delhi car blast will not be spared as the probe agencies investigating it will get to the bottom of the case to bring those responsible for it to justice, says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/conspirators-behind-delhi-blast-will-not-be-spared-modi

Daily Record: "BATTERED IN THE LINE OF DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Police Officers in the North of Britain suffered a record number of attacks while on duty last year.
Police Scotland figures showed assaults topped 8,000 to reach a 10-year high.

Wirral Globe: "COUNCIL FACES £20M BUDGET BLACK HOLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes

Wirral Council faces an estimated £20 million black hole in their budget next year and could be forced to request another bailout from the Government.
Despite the challenges, Councillor Paula Basnett said she was working with all parties to deliver on a promise to fix the local authority.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25608316.wirral-council-facing-20m-black-hole-another-bail

The Guardian: "NO 10 ON ALERT AMID FEARS OF CHALLENGE TO LEADERSHIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Downing Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Keir Starmer amid fears among the Prime Minister's closest allies that he is vulnerable to a leadership challenge in the wake of the November 2025 Budget.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/nov/11/keir-starmer-allies-ousting-pm-would-be-reckless-fears-leadership-challenge

Tipperary Star (Ireland): "TERRIFYING!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Damian Moran

A major fire broke out overnight at a commercial premises in Roscrea.
Emergency Services attended the scene of a major fire at Bernie’s SuperValu on Main Street in Roscrea.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/roscrea/1940467/breaking-massive-fire-overnight-at-roscrea-supervalu-as-fire-service-battles-blaze.html

Daily Mirror: "I'LL MEET SON'S KILLER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton

The mum of Harvey Willgoose says since the trial hurtful TikTok and Social Media posts falsely claiming her son was a bully have been "killing" her.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/harvey-willgooses-mum-says-hurtful-36220025

The Bolton News: "TIP-OFF LEADS POLICE TO HUGE CANNABIS FARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Greater Manchester Police have uncovered a large-scale cannabis farm inside a Bolton mill after reports of a strong smell coming from the site.
Police Officers were called to Weston Mill Mowers in Great Lever after receiving intelligence from the public.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25612720.hundreds-cannabis-plants-found-inside-bolton-mill/

Scottish Daily Mail: "1,000 JOBS A DAY NOW LOST UNDER REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Ford Rojas

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been blamed for triggering a 'jobs bloodbath' – with workers being axed at a rate of 1,000 a day.
More than 180,000 people have been left on the workplace scrapheap in the United Kingdom in the past year, with 64,000 of those coming in the last two months, according to official figures.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15281693

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "JAILED FOR REPEATED RAPE OF WOMAN IN HIS HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Ferguson

A man who repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted a woman over several hours has been given a 12-year sentence with the final year suspended.
Gintaras Jankevicius told the woman he was going to keep her in his home until she was pregnant.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/courts/wexford-man-who-raped-a-woman-over-several-hours-is-jailed-for-12-years/a423699603.html

Daily Mail: "1,000 JOBS A DAY NOW LOST UNDER REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Ford Rojas

Rachel Reeves has been blamed for triggering a 'jobs bloodbath' – with workers being axed at a rate of 1,000 a day.
More than 180,000 people have been left on the workplace scrapheap in the UK in the past year, with 64,000 of those coming in the last two months, according to official figures.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15281693

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

10/11/2025

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

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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.

City AM: "VOTERS WARN REEVES OVER TAX HIKE THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar

A majority of voters believe Rachel Reeves should resign as Chancellor if she breaks a key Labour Party manifesto commitment by raising Income Tax.

The Scotsman: "SARWAR BACKS OPENING UP THE NORTH SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Anas Sarwar has signalled his support for opening up the North Sea for more oil and gas drilling - putting him at odds with his UK Labour Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

The Yorkshire Post: "NO10'S BACKING FOR 'IMPARTIAL' BBC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

In an age of disinformation the argument for a "robust and impartial" BBC "is stronger than ever", Downing Street has said, despite the scandal engulfing the broadcaster.

The Independent: "BBC SAYS SORRY BUT TRUMP THREATENS TO SUE FOR $1BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Athena Stavrou

Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1billion (£759million) over their editing of his speech in a BBC Panorama episode, even as the broadcaster publicly apologised for the "error of judgement" that has already claimed the head of two senior executives.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/donald-trump-bbc-panorama-tim-davie-b2862284.html

Glasgow Times: "RAPIST LOCKED UP AFTER MULTIPLE INCIDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Myles

A rapist has been jailed after targeting three women in less than six weeks.
Mihai-Nicolae Patran, 34, was found guilty of rape, sexual assault and sexual exposure following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25609337.rapist-attacked-woman-glasgow-jailed-12-years

The Guardian: "BBC BOARD MEMBER WITH TORY LINK 'LED THE CHARGE' OVER CLAIMS OF BIAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Savage

A BBC board member with links to The Conservative Party "led the charge" in pressuring the corporation's leadership over claims of systemic bias in coverage of Donald Trump, Gaza and Transgender Rights, The Guardian has been told.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/media/2025/nov/10/bbc-board-member-tory-links-led-charge-systemic-bias-claims

Scottish Daily Mail: "TRUMP TELLS BBC: GROVEL OR I'LL SUE FOR YOU FOR $1 BILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Inderdeep Bains / Grant Tucker

Donald Trump threatened to sue The BBC for $1 billion unless he gets a grovelling apology within days.
The embattled National Broadcaster admitted to an "error of judgement".

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15277189

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP TO SUE BBC FOR $1BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Rob Crilly / Gordon Rayner

Donald Trump threatened to sue the BBC for $1billion (£760million), accusing the broadcaster of a "reckless disregard for the truth".

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/11/10/trump-threatens-sue-bbc-one-billion

Edinburgh Evening News: "TRIBUTES AS MUM OF SEVEN DIES SUDDENLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison

The heartbroken daughter of Emma McGinty - a West Lothian woman - who died suddenly at the age of just 43 has paid tribute to her 'absolutely amazing' mum.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/tribute-to-absolutely-amazing-mother-of-seven-after-sudden-death-5396285

Daily Mail: "TRUMP TELLS BBC: GROVEL OR I'LL SUE FOR YOU FOR $1 BILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Inderdeep Bains / Grant Tucker

Donald Trump threatened to sue The BBC for $1 billion unless he gets a grovelling apology within days.
The embattled National Broadcaster admitted to an "error of judgement".

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15277189

Daily Star: "ONE BILLION DOLLARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

SHHHH!
Orange Manbaby Donald Trump says he may sue the BBC for $1Billion over the BBC Panorama editing row.

Daily Express: "YOU WILL 'PAY THE PRICE' FOR 'VICIOUS' OAP TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Rachel Reeves must spare pensioners from punishing tax rises in the Budget or Labour Party will "pay the price" at the Ballot Box.
Fears are mounting that the Chancellor will clobber OAPs with a double-whammy by hiking Income Tax and extending the freeze on the lower tax threshold.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2132137

The Times: "BBC IS TOLD: SAY SORRY OR TRUMP WILL SUE FOR $1BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Farber / Josie Ensor / Steven Swinford

President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion over a "doctored" speech as senior figures within the corporation remained defiant over the crisis.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/bbc-chairman-samir-shah-apology-trump-speech-edit-documentary-lkk2qsp77

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

4/11/2025

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

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City AM: "2P OR NOT 2P"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar

Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out hiking taxes on millions of Brits as she said everybody will have to "contribute" to fix the UK economy.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/rachel-reeves-hints-at-sweeping-tax-hikes-for-millions-of-brits

Wexford People (Ireland): "HALLOWEEN HORROR IN TAGHMON AS YOUTHS RUN RIOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

While tensions have been running high in Taghmon in the build-up to Halloween, with one woman stating that errant fireworks nearly set her house ablaze, there were chaotic scenes in the village on Friday night as masked youths vandalised cars and aimed fireworks at passing vehicles and people.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/car-destroyed-and-items-thrown-at-garda-car-as-masked-youths-cause-halloween-havoc-in-wexford-village/a1499307181.html

The Daily Telegraph: "HEADS 'SHOULD ROLL OVER BBC BIAS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Daniel Martin / Henry Bodkin

The BBC is facing calls to sack their Director-General and other Senior Executives following accusations of "serious and systemic" editorial bias.
The Daily Telegraph has published revelations from a leaked dossier written by a whistleblower and sent to BBC board members that details numerous instances of apparent bias at the broadcaster.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/04/bbc-doctored-trump-video-samir-shah-donald-white-house

The Bolton News: "PLEA TO HELP THERAPY GROUP TO CHRISTMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A Bolton Charity offering free therapy to anyone in need are appealing for public support to keep their doors open this Christmas and beyond.
The Simeon Centre Counselling Service provides help to around 100 people every month an Victoria Hall in the Town Centre of Knowsley.

Daily Star: "REEVES GETS A ROCKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Wet lettuce 2.0 Rachel Reeves gave the first pre-Budget speech for 50 years - hinting at huge tax rises.
The Chancer Of The Exchequer blamed Liz Truss, the pandemic... next it'll be Guy Fawkes.

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "WOMAN WHO FAKED HER OWN DEATH IS JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natasha Reid / Eimear Dodd

A woman who faked her own death in a "deliberate scheme" to avoid a Circuit Criminal Court trial has been jailed for three years.
Amy McAuley had been due to stand trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in January 2023 on theft and attempted deception charges, after she used altered documents to take out a €10,000 loan from KBC Bank.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/woman-who-faked-her-own-death-to-avoid-theft-and-deception-trial-is-jailed-for-three-years/a1947357292.html

Daily Express: "REEVES IS JUST 'BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE FOR CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the country "watched in horror" as Rachel Reeves sought to blame everyone else for her Budget tax raid.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2129728

The Yorkshire Post: "DEVOLUTION CITY LINKS 'COULD PULL IN BILLIONS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

Hundreds of thousands of people in Yorkshire could be better connected to their nearest City Centre – generating billions in revenue for the economy – if regional Mayors take full advantage of new devolved powers, a study has found.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR DUMBS DOWN SCHOOLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Harding

Ministers of The Labour Party were accused of educational vandalism after tearing up the school curriculum.

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "PLANNING PERMISSION FOR ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE IS REFUSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

A planning application for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Enniscorthy, which received a large number of objections by the community, has been refused permission by Wexford County Council.

Lancashire Telegraph: "THUG KICKED AND STAMPED ON PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

A Blackburn thug who smashed the windows to his mother's house and also attacked his girlfriend, brutally beating her to the ground, has been jailed.
James McInerney of Park Lee Road appeared before Preston Crown Court.

Glasgow Times: "MAN SENTENCED FOR CAUSING EVACUATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A man considered making potentially deadly "booby traps" after a series of thefts at his home.
Shazad Khan, 52, sparked a large-scale evacuation of his street in Glasgow's West End after suspicious items were found in his four-bedroom flat.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25596047.cops-evacuated-glasgow-street-royal-mail-intercepted-parcel

Morning Star: "REEVES TOLD TO TAX THE RICH NOT THE POOR AT BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Tax the rich and the banks, The Labour Party movement told Rachel Reeves as the Chancellor prepared the ground for Budget tax rises, possibly in breach of Labour’s manifesto commitments.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/tax-rich-not-workers-unions-tell-reeves

The Independent: "REEVES PUTS BRITAIN ON NOTICE OF BUDGET INCOME TAX RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

Rachel Reeves has put the country on notice that sweeping tax rises are coming in her Budget, warning "we will all have to contribute" to building a new future for Britain.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-tax-rises-budget-b2858120.html

Wirral Globe: "GUILTY OF MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

A man and a woman have been found guilty of murdering their baby last November.
Klevi Pirjani and Nivalda Santos of Percy Road in Seacombe were charged with murder and causing, or allowing, the death of a child.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25582003.wirral-parents-guilty-murder-baby-boy

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 04 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

3/11/2025

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

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The Guardian: "REEVES PAVES WAY FOR TAX-RAISING BUDGET WITH 'TOUGH CHOICES' TALK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Pippa Crerar

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will lay the groundwork for a tax-raising Budget that may break The Labour Party's election promise on Income Tax.

Daily Star: "I GRABBED HIS KNIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kelly Williams

Hero football fan Stephen Crean, who grabbed a knife from the train attacker, said he was asked: "Do you want to die?".
Nottingham Forest supporter Stephen dismissed his act of bravery, saying: "It’s what anyone would do".

The Yorkshire Post: "CHANCELLOR GETS GOOD NEWS ON ECONOMY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves received rare economic good news, with figures showing the United Kingdom's manufacturing production had increased for the first time in a year last month, as business groups continue to mount pressure on her ahead of the Budget.

Daily Mail: "REEVES SOFTENS US UP FOR TAX BETRAYAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves will issue a fresh tax warning, amid growing speculation she is preparing to The Labour Party's manifesto by hiking Income Tax.

Metro (South Edition): "'THREE MISSED CHANCES TO STOP TRAIN KNIFE MAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton

An investigation has begun into whether police missed a series of chances to stop a knife-wielding attacker who slashed passengers trapped on a speeding train.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/03/heroic-train-worker-huntingdon-train-knife-attack-no-longer-critical-condition-24598279

The Independent: "TRAIN STAB SUSPECT COULD BE LINKED TO STRING OF ATTACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Athena Stavrou / Maroosha Muzaffar / Rebecca Whittaker

Police believe the man accused of trying to kill 10 people on an Express Train near Huntingdon could be linked to a string of earlier knife-related incidents.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/huntingdon-train-stabbing-latest-news-anthony-williams-london-attack-b2857291.html

The Times: "POLICE FAILED TO CATCH RAIL SUSPECT A DAY EARLIER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Ellery / Ali Mitib / David Brown / Lara Wildenberg / Jessica Sharkey

Police are facing questions after the Huntingdon Train Attack suspect was linked to a number of knife incidents in the 24 hours before the stabbings.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/anthony-williams-huntingdon-train-stabbing-suspect-q8qbg8t7t

The Times Scotland: "POLICE FAILED TO CATCH RAIL SUSPECT A DAY EARLIER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Ellery / Ali Mitib / David Brown / Lara Wildenberg / Jessica Sharkey

Police are facing questions after the Huntingdon Train Attack suspect was linked to a number of knife incidents in the 24 hours before the stabbings.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/anthony-williams-huntingdon-train-stabbing-suspect-q8qbg8t7t

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

29/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 30 October 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

28/10/2025

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

Daily Mail: "AFGHAN HELD OVER MURDER OF DOG WALKER CAME TO THE UK IN A LORRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vivek Chaudhary / Katherine Lawton / Elizabeth Haigh / Ciaran Foreman

An Afghan National who was arrested after a triple stabbing which left a dog walker dead had arrived in the UK in a lorry in 2020 before being later granted asylum.
The 22-year-old is being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after three people were attacked on Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, in Northwest London.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15235865

Wexford People (Ireland): "22 JOBS CREATED AT NEW PHARMACY SUPERSTORE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

A new 7,600 square foot "mega pharmacy" has opened its doors in Wexford ahead of an official grand opening event.
The opening of Chemist Warehouse in Wexford Retail Park marks the global chain's 16th store in Ireland and has created 22 new jobs locally, including three full-time pharmacists and three managerial roles.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/new-7600-sqft-chemist-warehouse-opens-in-wexford-creating-22-local-jobs/a1345069784.html

Daily Star: "LETTUCE.. WHAT LETTUCE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steve Hughes

Liz Truss says she didn’t read papers when she was outlasted by a lettuce, she was too good as Prime Minister and we invented America.
Oh, and only rude lefties disagree.

Lancashire Telegraph: "£8BN TYPHOON DEAL TAKES FLIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes

BAE Systems Lancashire military aircraft factories received a major boost today with an £8 billion deal to supply 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkiye.
The contract will guarantee 6,000 jobs at the defence giant's Samlesbury and Warton factories.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25575814.8-billion-eurofighter-deal-boost-bae-systems-lancs

The Independent: "REEVES MUST RAISE INCOME TAX TO FILL NEW GAP IN BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Caitlin Doherty

Raising Income Tax or slashing public spending is the only way Rachel Reeves can balance her Budget, top economists have warned, after grim news on a key economic indicator left her with an extra £20 billion in what was already a sizeable black hole.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-income-tax-budget-obr-productivity-b2853819.html

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "HOMES IN ESTATE ARE BESIEGED WITH PROBLEMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

Questions continue to be asked about who in Wexford County Council (WCC) signed off on a housing estate which, by the latest measure, has issues with sewerage, plastering, heating, and basic workmanship.
Ard na Bhile in New Ross was purchased by the council from a developer before its 46 units were allocated to social housing applicants.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/new-ross-news/tenants-at-new-wexford-housing-estate-reporting-issues-with-sewerage-heating-plastering-and-basic-workmanship/a941121011.html

Morning Star: "A MASS PROTEST FOR OUR RIGHTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Protests in 18 towns and cities and Britain's biggest Hunger Strike since the troubles were announced amid intensifying calls to reform United Kingdom's repressive Terror Laws behind the ban on Palestine Action.
Organisers say around 1,500 people could take part in the demonstrations.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/protests-18-cities-and-hunger-strikes-planned-reform-britains-repressive-terror-laws

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "I MAY HAVE MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE ME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

A Wexford woman who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease will host a charity 5km walk to raise funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA).
Catriona Dixon, a former Special Olympics coach from Gorey was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in December 2023.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/new-ross-news/tenants-at-new-wexford-housing-estate-reporting-issues-with-sewerage-heating-plastering-and-basic-workmanship/a941121011.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "AFGHAN HELD OVER MURDER OF DOG WALKER CAME TO THE UK IN A LORRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vivek Chaudhary / Katherine Lawton / Elizabeth Haigh / Ciaran Foreman

An Afghan National who was arrested after a triple stabbing which left a dog walker dead had arrived in the UK in a lorry in 2020 before being later granted asylum.
The 22-year-old is being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after three people were attacked on Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, in Northwest London.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15235865

Wirral Globe: "BONFIRE LIT TOO SOON SPARKS CONCERN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes

Julie McManus, Wirral Council's deputy leader, said the Local Authority needs to get to the bottom of why a community bonfire was set alight weeks earlier than planned.
The Councillor is attached to the Bidston and St. James region.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25572014.wirral-bonfire-night-organisers-speak-fires-lit-early

Metro (South Edition): "PURE FURY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva / Sarah Hooper

At least three people have already been killed in Jamaica during the most powerful storm on the planet in 2025.
For days, people have been bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa – a Category 5 storm – and the catastrophic damage it is set to cause.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/worlds-strongest-hurricane-2025-kills-several-people-worst-come-24544214

The West Australian (Australia): "GET KIDS OUT NOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Page

Former Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has warned crime in Kununurra will spike all over again, unless Government makes 'unpalatable' decisions and removes child offenders from unsafe homes.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/state-politics/kununurra-crime-wave-top-cops-blame-unsavoury-hours-and-unsafe-homes-for-kimberley-kids-running-amok--c-20497953

The Bolton News: "EIGHTY HOMES COULD BE BUILT 'ON GREEN BELT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A development of up to 80 new houses could be on the cards after an outline plan was put forward to build on grazing land.
According to a masterplan but forward by developers, the scheme could see the 80 new houses built on land off Arthur Lane in Harwood.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25560535.80-new-homes-built-off-arthur-lane-harwood

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

27/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 28 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: "REEVES IS WARNED AGAINST BUDGET MANSION TAX PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlin Doherty / Millie Cooke

Rachel Reeves has been warned that her reported plans for a mansion tax would not fill the £50 billion Budget black hole – and that UK property taxes need a much wider overhaul.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mansion-tax-budget-rachel-reeves-property-b2853116.html

Glasgow Times: "CORNERSHOP CRACKDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

Thousands of dodgy cigarettes have been seized after police raided several shops believed to be connected to money laundering in Glasgow.
Premises were busted by officers in the city's East End after top detectives identified they may be linked to serious and Organised Crime.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25574418.suspected-money-laundering-shops-busted-glasgow-raids

The West Australian (Australia): "SORRY STATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Page / Caleb Runciman

West Australia Governor Chris Dawson will deliver an historic formal apology for the actions of his predecessor James Stirling almost 200 years after he led the Pinjarra Massacre.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/state-politics/official-apology-promises-truth-healing-growth-191-years-after-james-stirling-led-indigenous-massacre-c-20485095

Metro (South Edition): "NHS PRINTED ME A NEW FACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

A cyclist injured by a drunk driver is the first to benefit from a unique NHS body parts printing centre, which built him a new 3D face.
Dave Richards was 'lucky to survive' the crash, which damaged his back and pelvis and saw him break multiple ribs on one side of his body.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/27/cyclist-injured-drunk-driver-gets-new-face-nhs-prosthetic-centre-24536010

The Times: "SMALL BOAT MIGRANTS TO BE HOUSED IN BARRACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Ben Clatworthy

Small Boat migrants will be housed in two Army Barracks in Scotland and the South of England, from next month, as Sir Keir Starmer piles pressure on the Home Office to end the use of Asylum Seeker hotels within a year.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/military-bases-asylum-seekers-hotels-keir-starmer-zjtf26l7z

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "HAMAS HANDS OVER REMAINS OF 16TH GAZA HOSTAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Reuters

Hamas' armed wing said they would hand over the body of a deceased hostage they recovered in Gaza.
The recovery and handover of bodies of deceased hostages in Gaza has been one of the obstacles to United States President Donald Trump's plans for Gaza.
The Israeli military said that Red Cross had received a coffin containing the remains of a hostage held in Gaza, as part of a ceasefire deal.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2620473

Daily Mail: "THREAT OF A MANSION TAX SPARKS HOUSE MARKET HAVOC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Kristina Wemyss / Anne Ashworth

The Labour Party's plan to hammer homeowners with a new Mansion Tax is 'hanging like a sword of Damocles' over the Housing Market, experts warned.

The Daily Telegraph: "NHS TO OFFER SAME-DAY PROSTATE CANCER TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Donnelly

Men with suspected Prostate Cancer will be able to get a diagnosis on the NHS within a day, under "game-changing" new trials.
The one-day diagnosis service uses Artificial Intelligence to interpret MRI scans in seconds so those at a high risk of cancer are sent to a radiologist for priority review, followed by a biopsy on the spot.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/27/nhs-same-day-prostate-cancer-check-hailed-as-game-changer

State Times (India): "CM REITERATES COMMITMENT TO EQUITABLE RELIEF FOR FLOOD HIT PEOPLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Raj Daluja

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah intervened during Question Hour of the ongoing Autumn Session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, reiterating his Government’s stance on land allotment for the landless and the distribution of relief for recent damages across regions.
Chief Minister said that the Government is not bringing any fresh policy as the existing framework adequately addresses the issue.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/cm-reiterates-commitment-to-equitable-relief-for-flood-hit-people

Daily Star: "BOXING DAY FOOTIE RED CARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Premier League Grinches have been accused of stealing Christmas after it was revealed just one top flight game will go ahead on Boxing Day.

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP READY TO CLOBBER SCOTS WITH PUNISHING HOMES TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

The SNP government are proposing 'jaw dropping' Council Tax rises of up to 72 per cent under new reforms.
The most radical plan in the overhaul of the Property Tax since 1991.

Saudi Gazette (Saudi Arabia): "SAUDI CROWN PRINCE MEETS SEVERAL WORLD LEADERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with several World Leaders and their accompanying delegations on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, which began in Riyadh.

FULL REPORT: SaudiGazette.com.sa/article/656058

Daily Mirror: "£10M SLAP IN THE FACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Emmeline Saunders

CoronaVirus victims’ families have told of their fury after a firm linked to Michelle Mone's husband bought a £10million Florida flat.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/10m-luxury-flat-buy-linked-36140072

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "FISHY TALE ENDS IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Le May

Three drug runners who capsized a Small Boat loaded with more than $100 million Australian Dollars worth of cocaine in rough seas off Albany have all been handed hefty prison terms.
Mate Stipinovich, Aristides Avlonitis and Karl Whitburn have learned their fate over disastrous near-300KG Albany drug plot.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/court-justice/mate-stipinovich-aristides-avlonitis-and-karl-whitburn-learn-fate-over-disastrous-near-300kg-albany-drug-plot-c-20433960

Daily Express: "GROOMING GANG PROBE 'RIGGED FROM THE START'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Katie Harris

Grooming Gangs victim Ellie-Ann Reynolds blasted The Labour Party's attempt at a National Inquiry into the scandal saying it was "rigged from the start".
She slammed The Home Office for "gaslighting and manipulating" survivors in what was another day of shame for the Government.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2126630

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

23/10/2025

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

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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