INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 26 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN25/5/2025  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 26 May 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Star: "TOP GUNS BUZZED BY UFOS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton RAF pilots have been buzzed by UFOs but are scared to speak out in case they are grounded, says a documentary maker.  Daily Mail: "SCANDAL OF FAT CATS ON FIRST EVER NHS RICH LIST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill / Graham Grant Hundred of NHS bosses are pocketing more than £100,000 a year, despite failing to reduce waiting lists.  Scottish Daily Mail: "SCANDAL OF FAT CATS ON FIRST EVER NHS RICH LIST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill / Graham Grant Hundred of NHS bosses are pocketing more than £100,000 a year, despite failing to reduce waiting lists.  The Guardian: "DECADES OF FAILURE TO ACT ON RACISM INQUIRIES LEAVES UK IN 'DOOM LOOP'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aamna Mohdin / Chris Osuh / Raphael Boyd Study finds a majority of report recommendations were never implemented. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/25/only-a-third-of-recommendations-to-tackle-endemic-racism-in-uk-implemented  The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP PRESSURES PM OVER CONNOLLY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer / Charles Hymas The White House has said they are "monitoring" the case of Lucy Connolly in an escalation of free speech tensions with Sir Keir Starmer. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/05/25/white-house-monitoring-lucy-connolly-case-free-speech  The Times: "MINISTERS WEIGH DELAY TO SOFTEN WELFARE CUTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott Disability Benefit claimants could get more time to seek new support before Keir Starmer's £3.4 billion welfare cuts hit.  The Scotsman: "CALL FOR MORE POLICE POWERS TO TACKLE RISE IN KNIFE CRIME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol SNP Ministers have been urged to expand police stop-and-search powers to tackle the North of Britain's youth violence "epidemic". FULL STORY: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-told-to-take-tougher-approach-to-tackle-youth-knife-crime-after-sickening-rise-5142477  The Independent: "U-TURNS WON'T WIN BACK VOTERS, STARMER WARNED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that announcing U-turns on controversial policies may not be enough to turn around his dwindling approval ratings or win back lost voters. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-labour-winter-fuel-child-benefit-rayner-b2757549.html  The Journal: "'COALITION' DENIED US POWER - REFORM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Robinson Reform UK have accused parties of 'propping up' The Conservative Party in Northumberland as coalition rumours denied. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/reform-accuse-parties-propping-up-31703269  Morning Star: "CAUTIOUS HOPE FOR A NEW ERA ON THE TRACKS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short Campaigners have warned that the Government has yet to get "public ownership right" following the renationalisation of South Western Railway. FULL REPORT: MorningStaronline.co.uk/article/cautious-hope-new-era-tracks  The Yorkshire Post: "REFORM MAYOR TO WORK WITH LABOUR LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Burn Reform Mayor Luke Campbell is to sign an agreement to work in partnership on 'championing Yorkshire' with his three Labour counterparts.  
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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 08 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN7/5/2025 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 08 May 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Mail: "IRANIANS 'PLOTTED TO ATTACK ISRAELI EMBASSY IN LONDON'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber A gang of suspected Iranian Terrorists were planning a deadly attack on the Israeli Embassy in London, police believe. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14688879  The Bolton News: "DANGER DRIVER IS JAILED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Anne Collins A dangerous driver who after fatally injuring a cyclist 'continued to drive on' claiming he 'hit a bird' has been jailed for 11-years. Robert Heyes was using his phone when his vehicle hit cyclist Keith Brady on Chorley New Road on 17 October 2022. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25140881.chorley-new-road-hit-run-driver-sentenced-11-years  Warrington Guardian: "THANKS A MILLION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams Memories of VE Day celebrations in Warrington in 1945. To remember the anniversary of VE Day, we are sharing many stories of what happened 80 years ago. Today, Ray Edwards and Yvonne Edwards recall the events of that incredible Tuesday. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25144029.memories-ve-day-celebrations-warrington-1945  Bury Times: "TRIBUTES PAID TO CARING STUDENT, 22" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood Tributes have flooded in following the death of a Bury student who has been described as "the purest soul". Mudassir Ali Hassan, 22, died suddenly at his family home in Bridgefield Drive on Saturday 26 April 2025. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25142129.tributes-flood-following-death-bury-student  Melton Times: "RESIDENTS PARTY LIKE IT'S 1945" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Hundreds enjoy VE Day street party in Melton. Town prepares to host 1940s weekend. Families, couples and friends enjoyed food and drink on lines of tables in scenes of reminiscent of what happened across the town in May 1945 as victory was confirmed in Europe during the Second World War. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/melton-mowbray-party-rekindles-the-spirit-of-1945-5114000  Knutsford Guardian: "A-MAY-ZING!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan / David Gillespie Huge record crowds turned out to celebrate Knutsford Royal May Day. Pavements were jam-packed as the giant colourful procession filled the streets with pride and joy. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25140294.knutsford-royal-may-day-festival-attracts-record-crowds  Jewish News: "SPURRED BY LOVE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jenni Frazer Former hostage and massive football fan to thank supporters outside stadium before kick-off against Crystal Palace. A crowd of hundreds of well-wishers is set to greet avid Tottenham Hotspur fan Emily Damari on her first return to the stadium since being freed by Hamas. FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/heroes-welcome-planned-for-emily-damari-on-her-return-to-spurs  The Independent: "PAKISTAN: INDIA HAS IGNITED AN INFERNO AND WE'LL RETALIATE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mohammad Dawood / Shweta Sharma / Alastair Jamieson Pakistan accused India of "igniting an inferno" over Kashmir and vowed to retaliate after missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people – including women and children – and raised fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/asia/india/india-operation-sindoor-pakistan-missile-strikes-war-b2746412.html  The Messenger: "BANNED FOR LIFE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson A man has been banned from keeping animals for life after being involved in a Puppy Farming fraud. Luke Gillman, from Helsby Road, Sale, was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to 55 dogs and puppies. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25130119.sale-man-banned-keeping-animals-puppy-farm-fraud  Scottish Daily Mail: "VOTE FARAGE, GET SWINNEY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley Nigel Farage is on course to help hand John Swinney another five years in government - with Reform UK as the biggest opposition party. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14689073  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TRIBUTES TO DAD AFTER COLLISION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham Tyldesley family pay tribute to dad after hit and run crash in Leeds. The family of a cyclist killed in a hit and run collision have issued a heartbreaking tribute to the "one of a kind" dad. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25133191.tyldesley-family-pay-tribute-dad-hit-run-crash-leeds  The Scotsman: "THANK YOU" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA 80 years on from VE Day, nation pays tribute to heroes. How The Scotsman covered histroic events: 16-page pullout inside. Silence, hymns and a candle of peace at Westminster Abbey.  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "PUPILS' TRIBUTE TO LATE TEACHER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Simpson Children at the school have created a lasting legacy to beloved teacher Jean Cowell. Pupils from Kingsley St. John's Primary School have worked together in creating a tribute to a much respected member of staff. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25129200.kingsley-st-johns-primary-pupils-honour-beloved-teacher  The Daily Telegraph: "£4M A DAY: TRUE COST OF HOUSING MIGRANTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Tony Diver The cost of housing migrants has tripled to £4 million a day as Channel crossings continue to soar. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/07/true-cost-of-asylum-hotels-migration-channel-labour  The Oldham Times: "'UNSOPHISTICATED' DRUGS RING JAILED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor Group of mates jailed for running Oldham drugs operation. A man turned to some of his friends to create a "not particularly sophisticated" Class A drugs line in Greater Manchester. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25130908.group-mates-jailed-running-oldham-drugs-line  The Guardian: "PAKISTAN VOWS TO STRIKE BACK AFTER INDIAN MISSILE ATTACKS KILL DOZENS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Ellis-Petersen / Shah Meer Baloch / Aakash Hassan Pakistan has authorised its military to take "corresponding" retaliatory action against India after overnight missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people, raising fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/07/pakistan-authorises-corresponding-retaliation-after-india-missile-strike-punjab-kashmir  The Journal: "TYNESIDE TO HOST MERCURY PRIZE CEREMONY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland Newcastle to host Mercury Prize 2025 as Album Of The Year award moves out of London for first time. Newcastle has been announced as the new host city for the Mercury Prize, with the celebration of new British and Irish music to be held at the Utilita Arena on 16 October. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-host-mercury-prize-2025-31587879  Daily Mirror: "HERE YOU ARE! DON'T LOSE IT AGAIN!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA As world remembers end of WWII in Europe, veterans call for peace in our war-torn times - echoing Mirror's cartoon from this day in 1945.  St. Helens Star: "WOMAN FACING MURDER CHARGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan Liam Collier died after the incident in Haydock on Friday night. Woman charged with murder of Liam Collier faces court. Kayleigh Smart has been charged with murdering Liam Collier has made her first court appearance. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25140275.haydock-woman-charged-murder-liam-collier-faces-court  Metro (South Edition): "LIAM LEAVES £24MILLION 'TO SON BEAR,8'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rishma Dosani Singer Liam Payne left a fortune of almost £10Million - and his young son Bear is likely to inherit the bulk of it, it has been revealed. FULL REPORT: http://Metro.co.uk/2025/05/07/liam-paynes-24-000-000-legacy-revealed-one-direction-star-died-without-a-will-23042963  Royston Crow: "ELECTION JOY FOR LIB DEM CANDIDATES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak Liberal Democrats celebrated a resounding victory across Royston and South Cambridgeshire in the County Council Elections last week. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25142307.liberal-democrats-resounding-victory-royston  Daily Star: "NEVER FORGET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary.  Daily Star - NEVER FORGET LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary. Glasgow Times: "MORE THAN £500K TO FIX POND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte The cost of relining a "leaky" city pond has been revealed as investigations into the issue continue years after it was first discovered.  Morning Star: "BAN? WHAT BAN?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short British firms have exported over 160,000 military items to Israel since October 2023, a new report reveals.  Lancashire Telegraph: "FIFTEEN HELD IN KETAMINE RAIDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad Fifteen people have been arrested over ketamine supply in Burnley and Padiham following a large police operation. As part of Operation Shore, Lancashire Police's response to ketamine misuse in the borough, a number of arrests were made at properties in Burnley, Padiham, Nelson, Ramsbottom and Huddersfield last week. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25144037.fifteen-arrested-ketamine-supply-burnley-padiham  Daily Express: "'HOMES WERE RUINED, PEOPLE HAD DIED BUT THERE WAS A SENSE OF HOPE IN OUR SMALL COMMUNITY: PEOPLE KNEW THERE WERE BETTER DAYS AHEAD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Maureen Jenkins, now 81, recalls proudly waving the Union Jack with friend Jeannie Lebby amid the London rubble during the nation's celebrations on 8 May 1945.  That's all the papers. INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 01 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN30/4/2025  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 01 May 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Warrington Guardian: "DRUG FARMER TO BE DEPORTED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell Albanian jailed after huge Warrington town centre cannabis farm raid. An illegal immigrant jumped from the top floor of a huge cannabis factory – in a building that was recently damaged in a huge fire. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25113745.albanian-jailed-huge-warrington-town-centre-cannabis-farm-raid  Wokingham Today: "MPS DEBATE DELIVERY OF NEW RBH IN PARLIAMENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Aldridge Labour MPs in Berkshire vote against speeding up delivery of the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The Labour MPs in Berkshire have been criticised for voting against an effort to speed up the delivery of a new Royal Berkshire Hospital. FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/labour-mps-in-berkshire-vote-against-speeding-up-delivery-of-the-royal-berkshire-hospital  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "'STRONGER TOGETHER'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham Repeat offenders are being hit with arrests and Criminal Behaviour Orders as the police receive more intelligence because of "improved relationships". Police in a 'much better position' after targeted work in Leigh. This follows a spell in special measures between 2020 and 2022. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25109586.police-much-better-position-targeted-work-leigh  Melton Times: "£1M FOR CLAIRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Campaign to boost Claire Lomas fundraising effort to £1Million. A campaign is underway to boost the remarkable fundraising of Claire Lomas up to £1Million following her tragic death last summer. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/campaign-to-boost-claire-lomas-fundraising-effort-to-ps1m-5096335  The Bolton News: "FREE BREAKFAST BONANZA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dina Volovic Six Bolton schools have led the way in offering students free breakfast clubs as part of a Government pilot programme – and a Heaton school has found it's 'bringing the community together'. Devonshire Road Primary School rolls out free breakfast clubs. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25116066.devonshire-road-primary-school-among-rolls-free-breakfast-clubs  Knutsford Guardian: "BUILDING WILL BE REVIVED AS VENUE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan Marshall House in Knutsford to become wedding venue. Councillors have approved plans to convert a former auctioneers in Knutsford into a venue for weddings saying it will bring a historic town centre building back into public use. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25122117.marshall-house-knutsford-become-wedding-venue  The Oldham Times: "FAR-RIGHT GROUP'S 'BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR HITLER' IN PUB" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko Members of a far-right group met at an 'Oldham boozer' to celebrate the birthday of Adolf Hitler over Easter weekend. Far-right group British Movement holds Hitler birthday party at an Oldham Pub. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25120013.far-right-group-hosts-hitler-birthday-party-royton-pub  The Messenger: "LOOKING TO THE FUTURE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Thousands of new homes, opportunities for jobs and a commitment to make Trafford 'accessible and equal for all' are part of a blueprint for the borough until 2042. New homes, job opportunities, and a commitment to accessibility and equality for all are part of Trafford's blueprint until 2042.  Lancashire Telegraph: "LAST GOOD TURN FOR ROTARY CLUB" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee Blackburn Rotary Club are set to host their final meeting after helping the community for more than 100 years. Dwindling numbers signal end for outfit. The last meeting is set to happen in June 2025.  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "MOTHER AND SON DETAINED INTRUDER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding A masked burglar who was dragged off his bike by a woman whose house he was fleeing has been jailed. 'Prolific' Northwich burglar Jonathan Maddock jailed. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25124906.prolific-northwich-burglar-jonathan-maddock-jailed  Financial Times: "TRUMP TRADE WAR DISTORTS US ECONOMY AS BANKS WIN AND CONSUMER MOOD DIMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Jones / Gregory Meyer / Simon Foy Import surge rocks GDP. Starbucks sales slip. Travel groups see slowdown. Wall Street volatility boost.  St. Helens Star: "10 MARATHONS IN 10 DAYS 'JOB DONE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham A man who is no stranger to a physical challenge is set to embark on his toughest test yet. St. Helens man Dan Hodges to run 10 marathons in 10 days after addiction struggle. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25092613.st-helens-man-run-10-marathons-10-days-addiction-struggle  The Daily Telegraph: "DON'T GIVE UP ON OIL, NORWAY WARNS UK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Leake Norway will never turn its back on the North Sea as Britain has done, its energy minister has said in a rebuke to Labour's Net Zero pledges. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/30/dont-give-up-on-oil-norway-warns-britain  The Yorkshire Post: "'REGIONAL ELECTIONS MATTER IN OWN RIGHT'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Voters must ignore "arrogance in Westminster" about today's slate of Local Election and understand they "matter in their own right". People will go to the polls to elect Hull and East Yorkshire's first ever Metro Mayor.  Daily Express: "KING'S GRATITUDE FOR 'COMMUNITY OF CARE' DEFYING CANCER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson The King has shared a new heartfelt message at a Buckingham Palace reception. King Charles has issued a new heartfelt message to thank everyone who works tirelessly to support those who are living with cancer. The statement comes as the King and Queen, together with the Duchess of Gloucester, host a reception at Buckingham Palace in celebration of community-based initiatives raising awareness about cancer. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2048882  Royston Crow: "MPS' 'BLUE FLAG' STATUS VOTE BLOCKED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak South Cambs MP votes for new 'Blue Flag' status for rivers. South Cambridgeshire MP Pippa Heylings joined other Liberal Democrats in voting for a new 'Blue Flag' status for rivers and chalk streams. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25124290.south-cambs-mp-votes-new-blue-flag-status-rivers  Morning Star: "KABA OFFICER FACES GROSS MISCONDUCT PROBE OVER KILLING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short The Firearms Officer who killed Chris Kaba must face a gross misconduct hearing, a police watchdog announced today. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/cop-who-killed-chris-kaba-must-face-gross-misconduct-hearing-police-watchdog-says  Glasgow Times: "ABUSER SLAMMED OVER BRUTAL MURDER OF MUM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Waddell / Grant McCabe Vile abuser slammed after brutally murdering mum in Glasgow. A vile domestic abuser has been slammed after brutally murdering his partner in Glasgow. Brute Mark Keel killed Maxine Clark at her home in Riddrie. The 33-year-old left the mum with more than 50 injuries. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25128374.vile-abuser-slammed-brutally-murdering-mum-glasgow  The Independent: "UKRAINE AND US ON THE BRINK OF SIGNING VITAL MINERALS DEAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Kiley Ukraine was expected to sign a mineral and profit-sharing deal with the United States on Wednesday evening in Washington following two months of testy negotiations. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-minerals-deal-trump-us-russia-b2742374.html  The Journal: "SYCAMORE GAP JURY SEE TREE BEING FELLED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Kennedy Sycamore Gap jury see footage of tree felling and hear alleged 'revelling' at reaction to it. Jurors in the trial of Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers began hearing evidence on the second day of the trial at Newcastle Crown Court. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sycamore-gap-trial-newcastle-tree-31543684  The National: "NO CHANGE!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn Labour under fire for busing in Highland Holyrood candidate. London councillor to stand in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross. 'The people of the Highlands deserve real local champions - not more of the Prime Minister's cronies'. AN SNP minister has hit out at Scottish Labour for "shipping in" a London councillor to stand against her in the Holyrood election. Labour have selected Eva Kestner to contest the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat next year despite her living around 650 miles away in Lewisham, where she works as a councillor. FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25128706.minister-pans-labour-shipping-in-london-councillor-run  Reading Today: "EAST READING FESTIVAL TO RETURN IN JUNE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier East Reading Festival to return to Palmer Park in June. Organisers of the annual East Reading Festival have announced that the event is set to return this summer. FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/east-reading-festival-to-return-to-palmer-park-in-june  Daily Star: "I'M TOP OF THE POPES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven Gissa job, God! Trump wants to be Pope. But the bookies are not so sure - his odds are 500-1. No-one wants an orange Pontiff.  Bury Times: "FATAL CRASH DAD'S FAMILY IN COURT FURY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine Family of Gavin Andrews considering appeal over length of sentences. The family of a dad who died after being hit by a dangerous driver are considering appealing against the "insulting" lengths of court sentences handed out. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25122998.family-gavin-andrews-considering-appeal-length-sentences  Metro (England): "KING'S CANCER MESSAGE OF HOPE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton The King has said his cancer experience has brought 'the very best of humanity' into focus as he thanked carers and charities for their selfless work. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/30/king-charles-opens-frightening-cancer-can-23003409  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 30 April 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Mail: "NOTORIOUS HACKERS 'BEHIND M&S CYBER RAID'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Hawkins Scotland Yard detectives are probing the devastating IT meltdown at M&S thought to be caused by teenage hackers.  Daily Mirror: "OUR CHILDREN ARE STARVING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Hughes At least 65,000 of Gaza's starving children have been taken to a local Medical Facility suffering with severe malnutrition, local health chiefs claim. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/gazas-starving-kids-forced-eat-35140418  The Daily Telegraph: "NET ZERO IS DOOMED, BLAIR TELLS STARMER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has attacked current Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Net Zero policies. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/04/29/tony-blair-starmer-net-zero-plans  Daily Star: "GIVE US SUN DAYS OFF BOSS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson Scorchio! Give us a siesta 'cos we'll all need a kip in this 30C head, boss. If not we'll call in sick, or, ahem, work from home.  Scottish Daily Mail: "NOTORIOUS HACKERS 'BEHIND M&S CYBER RAID'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Hawkins Scotland Yard detectives are probing the devastating IT meltdown at M&S thought to be caused by teenage hackers.  The Times: "NET ZERO IS DOOMED TO FAIL, WARNS TONY BLAIR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Adam Vaughan Sir Tony Blair has warned that there needs to be a radical reset of "irrational" Net Zero policies. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/tony-blair-net-zero-climate-change-fossil-fuels-bgh2833qt  The Bolton News: "'MONSTERS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan More Blackrod Grooming Gang men brought for sentencing. Six members of a Grooming Gang that sexually abused a girl in a "den of iniquity" riven with cocaine and alcohol have been dealt with. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25124509.blackrod-grooming-gang-men-brought-sentencing  The Guardian: "TRUMP MAKES TRADE DEAL WITH UK SECOND-ORDER PRIORITY, OFFICIALS SAY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Eleni Courea United States President Donald Trump has made a trade deal with the UK a second-order priority, sources have told The Guardian. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/apr/29/trump-makes-trade-deal-with-uk-second-order-priority-in-blow-to-ministers  The Scotsman: "BAYOH PROBE TURMOIL AMID POLICE UNION 'FAIRNESS' FEAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin The long-running Public Inquiry into the events surrounding the death of a father in Police Custody has been plunged into uncertainty. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/sheku-bayoh-public-inquiry-plunged-into-doubt-amid-police-union-claims-of-bias-5105517  The Independent: "TONY BLAIR AT WAR WITH ED MILIBAND OVER NET ZERO PLANS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox Ed Miliband has hit back over Sir Tony Blair's assault on his Net Zero policies as the former Prime Minister went to war with Sir Keir Starmer's Government over climate change. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tony-blair-ed-miliband-net-zero-b2741510.html  Wirral Globe: "WHAT'S NEXT FOR ROVERS?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ethan Hoijord Tranmere Rovers have danced with the devil - a relegation from the EFL - throughout the 2024/25 season. Former academy manager hopes Tranmere's new owners bring back facility. FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/sport/25125438.former-academy-manager-hopes-tranmeres-new-owners-bring-back-facility  The National: "'DARK DAY FOR SCOTLAND'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gregor Young Scottish Labour MSPs have rejected proposals to give Grangemouth oil refinery equal protections to Scunthorpe's British Steel works. Earlier this month, British Steel was taken into government ownership to protect it from the damaging effects of United States President Donald Trump's tariffs. FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25125888.labour-msps-vote-giving-grangemouth-scunthorpe-equal-support  The Journal: "SYCAMORE GAP TREE ACCUSED 'REVELLED IN INFAMY' COURT TOLD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Kennedy Two men who allegedly carried out a "moronic mission" to fell the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree appeared to have been "revelling" in the infamy of their "mindless vandalism" and recorded it on a phone, a court heard. Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are alleged to have travelled from Cumbria to cut down the Sycamore Gap tree, which had stood for more than a century. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sycamore-gap-accused-revelled-infamy-31532122  The Yorkshire Post: "£1BN PLEA FOR REGION TO CREATE NEW TRAMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Mayor Tracy Brabin is urgin the Government to give West Yorkshire £1BN in the Summer's Spending Review to get work started on the regions long-awaited tram system.  Glasgow Times: "BOY ATE PAINT FROM CEILING AMID ABUSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon A young boy was fed paint front a ceiling after he was forced to go to bed hungry. The victim suffered at the hands of Yvonne Keenan in her Maryhill home. The boy - aged between five and eight - was also made to eat cat food while in the care of Keenan. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25123224.boy-fed-paint-ceiling-going-bed-hungry-glasgow  Metro (England): "SYCAMORE PAIR 'ON A MORONIC MISSION'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley Two friends filmed themselves using a chainsaw to chop down the famous Sycamore Gap tree in an act of 'mindless vandalism' before 'revelling in their infamy' when the crime made global headlines, a court has heard. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/29/sycamore-gap-tree-chopped-two-pals-moronic-mission-court-told-22993023  Lancashire Telegraph: "THIEF'S SPREE WITH CANCER VICTIM'S CASH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard A woman betrayed the trust of her elderly neighbour by stealing her bank card and using it to make contactless purchases. Lauren Davidson pleaded guilty to theft and fraud.  Morning Star: "NEVER FORGET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Kerr Devastated workers have warned the governments of Westminster and Holyrood that their actions will not be "forgotten or forgiven" as more than a century of oil refining at Grangemouth drew to a close. FULL STORY: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/grangemouth-workers-wont-forgive-or-forget  That's all the papers. Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 29 April 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Star: "BAD HOLS VIBES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson A massive power cut which has sparked chaos across Europe's holiday hotspots has been blamed on Spanish "atmospheric vibrations". Daily Star (Sport): "ALL GUNS BLAZING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal fans to turn up in full kit and play their part in making club history.
Daily Express: "'I WILL NOT LET LABOUR DESTROY RURAL WAY OF LIFE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch has vowed to reverse the hated Farm Tax and stop Labour Government destroying the rural way of life. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2047812 Daily Express (Sport): "HISTORY OF ART" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Mikel Arteta has urged his players to seize the opportunity of a lifetime and write their names into Arsenal folklore.
The Daily Telegraph: "NET ZERO BLAMED FOR BLACKOUT CHAOS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Oliver / James Crisp / Jonathan Leake A reliance on Net Zero energy left Spain and Portugal vulnerable to the mass blackouts engulfing the region, experts said. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/28/blackout-risk-made-worse-by-net-zero  Daily Mirror: "CULTURE OF THE UNTOUCHABLES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant / Nicola Methven The BBC has vowed to crack down on stars being allowed to behave badly by bosses who are accused of being too afraid to act. The BBC has vowed to crack down on the badly behaved "untouchables" still operating within their ranks. An explosive report, launched in the wake of the furore over disgraced former newsreader Huw Edwards, says there is "a minority of people" whose bad behaviour "is not addressed". FULL STORY: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-star-dubbed-untouchable-slammed-35134950  Daily Mail: "NOW LABOUR IS FACING A SUMMER OF DISCONTENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford Teachers, nurses, and Council Workers issued strike warnings after Rachel Reeves ruled out extra cash for Public Sector pay rises.  The Times: "MILKSHAKE TAX LOOMS IN BROADER SUGAR LEVY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Chris Smyth Milkshakes and lattes are set to be hit by a Sugar Tax for the first time as Labour moves to extend the levy to hundreds more soft drinks including San Pellengrino and Ribena. The Times (Sport): "MAYOR BACKS 2040 LONDON OLYMPIC BID" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton Mayor Of London Sadiq Khan wants London to bid for the 2040 Olympic Games as part of a sports events strategy aimed at raising hundreds of millions for the economy. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/olympics/article/sadiq-khan-london-olympics-bid-2040-interview-7lptrxpkw
The Journal: "SOLUTION FOUND TO FLAW THAT PUT NEW FLEET OUT OF ACTION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland A solution has been found to the door problem that has put the Tyne and Wear Metro's new fleet out of use, transport chiefs say. FULL REPORT: http://ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/tyne-wear-metro-finds-solution-31528814  Glasgow Times: "'SUFFERING OF BIRDS MUST COME TO AN END'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte Urgent calls are being made to end the 'death and suffering of birds' at a Royal Mail depot in Springburn, Glasgow. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25121720.urgent-calls-end-death-suffering-birds-glasgow  Morning Star: "UNIONS HIT OUT AS STARMER REFUSES TO FUND PUBLIC SERVICE PAY RISES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Unions threatened teacher, NHS, and Council strikes after 10 Downing Street insisted it would not fund Public-Sector pay rises. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unions-warn-teachers-councils-and-nhs-workers-may-go-out-strike-after-government-says-it  The Yorkshire Post: "LABOUR WARNED ON 'RED WALL' CITIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn If the Government fails to get major cities firing economically then populist parties like Reform UK will continue to gain support across the 'red wall'.  The Irish World: "REPORT SHOWS GOOD FRIDAY AGREEMENT HAS NOT LIVED UP TO FULL POTENTIAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA The Good Friday Agreement has been successful in fostering all-Ireland co-operation on tourism but has failed on education, health, agriculture and the environment. The Irish World (Sport): "MEATH STUN DUBS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Republic Of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will become the first Irish outfield player, male or female, to feature in a Champions Leage final since John O'Shea in 2009.
Metro (England): "PAIN IN SPAIN MAINLY OFF THE MAINS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jen Mills Up to 50 million people were plunged into chaos as a power blackout brought huge swathes of Southern Europe to a halt. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/28/spain-portugal-hit-massive-power-outage-22986297  INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 31 MARCH 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN30/3/2025 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 31 March 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Mail: "HARRY 'TRIED TO MAKE CHARITY BOSS DEFEND MEGHAN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Duffin Prince Harry tried to make charity boss Sophie Chandauka defend Meghan publicly after an embarrassing polo match spat. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14551771  The Guardian: "TRUMP LAUNCHES 'VERY ANGRY' OUTBURST AT PUTIN OVER UKRAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Sabbagh US president says his Russian counterpart’s questioning of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s credibility could delay ceasefire. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/30/donald-trump-angry-vladimir-putin-ukraine-nbc  Scottish Daily Mail: "HARRY 'TRIED TO MAKE CHARITY BOSS DEFEND MEGHAN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Duffin Prince Harry tried to make charity boss Sophie Chandauka defend Meghan publicly after an embarrassing polo match spat. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14551771  The Daily Telegraph: "ETHNIC MINORITIES PRIORITISED FOR BAIL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Danny Shaw Ethnic minority criminal suspects are being prioritised by judges considering bail under "two-tier" guidelines from Ministry Of Justice. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/30/ethnic-minority-suspects-given-priority-for-bail  Daily Express: "FAMILIES £1,100 WORSE OFF IN APRIL BILLS SURGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro Tories warn that Households could be battered by over £1,000 a year in extra costs because of bill rises under Labour Government next month. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2034543  Daily Star: "MED FOR IT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah Hang on to your sun hats! We're in for a fab fortnight of baking weather thanks to hot air from the Med. It's budgie smuggler time.  The Journal: "THANK YOU FOR LETTING US LIVE THE DREAM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Parade creates lifelong memories for hundreds of thousands of Newcastle United fans. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-trophy-parade  Morning Star: "A FAR-RIGHT DOGWHISTLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir Campaigns hit out as Yvette Cooper tub thumps on migrant family life with public threat to Human Rights Act. Labour Government was accused of adopting far-right policies demonising refugees. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/the-more-you-try-to%20appease-the-right-the-more-power-you-give-them  The Chronicle: "JUST WOW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Newcastle Football Club and the city lay on joyous cup win celebration that 300,000 fans will remember forever. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-trophy-parade  Metro (England): "HARRY'S 'CHARITY COVER-UP'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley Pressure is mounting on Prince Harry to explain his actions after he was accused of covering up a bullying investigation. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/03/29/prince-harry-accused-harassment-bullying-scale-charity-chief-22816538  INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN27/3/2025 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 27 March 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. The Independent: "RATTLED REEVES HEADING FOR NEW AUTUMN TAX RAID" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / David Maddox Pensioners and the wealthy could face a tax raid by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Autumn Budget. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-pensions-tax-ifs-spring-statement-b2722616.html  Coventry Observer: "PROBE OVER CLAIMS OF UNNECESSARY TREATMENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Claims cancer patients were allegedly given unnecessary chemotherapy treatments at University Hospital Coventry are under investigation. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/allegations-of-unnecessary-chemotherapy-treatments-at-university-hospital-coventry-under-investigation  The Bolton News: "'WE REMAIN FORGOTTEN BY TRAM SYSTEM'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan MetroLink are expanding. Bolton "remains forgotten" as the tram system expands across the region, a debate has heard.  Daily Star: "BE A BOG ROLL BANDIT!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson World Leaders are warning us to stock up on loo rolls and tinned grup in case we have to hide at home due to a catastrophe. Cheery!
Bromsgrove Standard: "ATTACKED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham A woman in her 70s has been violently attacked at the Lickey Hills Country Park prompting a police appeal to help locate the suspect. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/woman-receives-hospital-treatment-after-vicious-attack-on-lickey-hills  Glasgow Times: "'HE MIGHT DIE IF WE STAY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson Michelle Ure fears her two year-old boy Leighton Ure could die because of the mould in their home. Council has been warned. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25043858.mum-fears-two-year-old-son-die-mould-home  Malvern Observer: "ANGRY CRITICS TURN ON HOUSING COMPANY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham A social housing organisation is being held to account for causing "untold misery" to their Worcester tenants.  Scottish Daily Mail: "CHARLES IS FORCED TO CANCEL FULL DAY OF VISITS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English The King has been forced to cancel a string of engagements after being admitted to a local medical facility. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14544879  The Journal: "CRISIS IN SCHOOL DEEPENS BY THE DAY, SAY EXPERTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graeme Whitfield The body representing schools in England has said "the crisis is deepening by the day". Government not investing more in the region. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/north-east-schools-suffering-crisis-31296878  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "CHANNELING ENERGY TO THANK CHARITY FOR HELP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne A Redditch nurse is training for a London to Paris cycle challenge with the aim to turn pedal power into pounds. FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-nurse-in-training-to-turn-pedal-power-into-pounds-charity  Metro (England): "COALITION COURSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gregana Krasteva Britain and France will send military chiefs to Ukraine within days. Generals will work closely with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/03/27/britain-france-sending-military-teams-ukraine-next-days-22804156  Droitwich Standard: "INSPIRED MY MILLIE TO TAKE ON CHALLENGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA A Droitwich mum is making a marathon effort to raise cash for a baby loss charity which is close to her heart. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-mum-jade-to-run-london-marathon-in-memory-of-millie-and-to-raise-funds-for-tommys-55000  The Yorkshire Post: "2,700 JOBS COULD GO AT STEEL PLANT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn British Steel's decision is to consult on closing the blast furnaces at their Scunthorpe plant, putting 2,700 jobs at risk. FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/business/british-steel-to-consult-on-closure-of-scunthorpe-blast-furnace-5053984  Evesham Observer: "'COLLEGE CLOSURE IS DISAPPOINTING' - MP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans A shock announcement revealing Evesham New College will close from September has been met with 'disappointment' from MP Nigel Huddleston. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-mp-weighs-in-on-disappointing-college-closure-news  Lancashire Telegraph: "PRIVATE SCHOOL AXES 'SENIORS' IN SHOCK MOVE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott / Shuiab Khan Staff and pupils at a private East Lancashire school have been told its Senior Division will be closing today. FULL REPORT: http://LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25042009.staff-pupils-told-moorland-senior-school-close  Morning Star: "REEVES URGED TO RETHINK AS 4.5M KIDS IN POVERTY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir Data from DWP reveals. The number of children living in poverty in Britain has reached a record high of almost 4.5 million. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/child-poverty-hits-record-high  The Daily Telegraph: "KING IN HOSPITAL FOR CANCER SIDE EFFECTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Ward The King was admitted to a local medical facility after experiencing adverse side effects connected to his cancer treatment. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/03/27/king-charles-cancels-engagements-taken-to-hospital  Daily Express: "KING SUFFERS 'BUMP IN ROAD' DURING CANCER CARE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson The King has pulled out of his public engagements due to side effects from cancer treatment. He was admitted to a local medical facility. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2033571
Daily Mail: "CHARLES IS FORCED TO CANCEL FULL DAY OF VISITS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English The King has been forced to cancel a string of engagements after being admitted to a local medical facility. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14544879  The Scotsman: "SNP UNDER FIRE AFTER KEY CHILD POVERTY TARGET MISSED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol A legally-binding child poverty target has been missed by ministers from Scottish National Party in Government. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-scottish-government-child-poverty-target-5054154  The Guardian: "FEARS REEVES MAY BE FORCED INTO FURTHER TAX INCREASES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Partington / Jessica Elgot Rising costs and global uncertainty may force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to turn to pensioners and wealthier taxpayers. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/mar/27/reeves-may-have-to-find-further-cuts-and-tax-hikes-amid-economic-gloom  The Times: "KING HAS TO CANCEL VISITS AFTER RETURN TO HOSPITAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Mansey The King has cancelled a series of engagements after being taken to a local medical facility suffering with side-effects from his ongoing cancer treatment. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/king-taken-to-hospital-in-connection-with-cancer-treatment-r7crz7bss  The National: "POLICE CALLED IN OVER LABOUR WHATSAPP LEAK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker Chaos at Glasgow Labour. The Labour Party have called Police Scotland after confidential WhatsApp messages were leaked to The National. FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25043537.glasgow-labour-call-police-whatsapps-leaked-national  Financial Times: "BILLIONAIRE MITTAL TO LEAVE BRITAIN AFTER TAX CRACKDOWN ON 'NON-DOM' RESIDENTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Agnew / Josh Spero / Sylvia Pfeifer Steel tycoon joins exodus. Labour ends 226-year-old regime. Opponents decry loss of high earners.  That's all the papers. Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 25 March 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Scottish Daily Mail: "VICTIMS DEMAND END TO SECRECY OVER COURT DEALS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley Victims should no longer be 'kept in the dark' about secretive deals that can shorten the sentences of criminals.  The Independent: "UK SPENDS DOUBLE THE DEFENCE BUDGET ON WORKING AGE BENEFITS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alicja Hagopian / David Maddox / Albert Toth Analysis reveals the scale of Britain's welfare bill to the taxpayer. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/working-age-benefits-defence-spending-b2718939.html  The National: "SNP ARE 'BACK IN BUSINESS' AHEAD OF ELECTION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbi Garton-Crosbie THE SNP are "back in business" and "very optimistic" ahead of next year's Holyrood Elections, First Minister John Swinney has declared. FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25032413.john-swinney-snp-back-business  The Times: "BANK ADDS TO GROWING PAINS FOR CHANCELLOR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Barnett / Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face 'strong headwinds' against growth, according to Andrew Bailey. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/tariffs-and-ageing-population-threaten-economy-bank-chief-warns-hqlx8kndc  The Daily Telegraph: "THREAT TO TAKE REFORM DONOR'S OBE IGNITES FREE SPEECH ROW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Warrington / Daniel Martin A multimillionaire backer of Reform was threatened with being stripped of his OBE over a social media attack on Sir Sadiq Khan. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/24/reform-donor-charlie-mullins-labour-intimidation-obe  Daily Mail: "LABOUR TO BLOCK BID TO BAN SOLAR PANELS MADE BY SLAVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line Labour will be turning 'a blind eye to slavery' if they block a bid to ban ministers from buying Solar Panels feared to be made with Modern Slavery.  The Chronicle: "FANS WILL GET A BUS PARADE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lee Ryder Newcastle United have announced details for the Carabao Cup final victory preparations - and a bus parade will go ahead on Saturday. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-confirm-open-top-31269892  Metro (England): "PUTIN'S BRUTAL PEACE OFFERING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford Russia has bombed homes and a hospital in Ukraine, injuring 74 people including 14 children on the same day talks on a peace deal took place.  Daily Express: "'MR TRUMP, WAKE UP! UKRAINIANS ARE THE VICTIMS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Marone Horrific air raid attacks on Kyiv. President Donald Trump must wake up and realise one thing if he's to stop President Vladimir Putin and end Ukraine war. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/world/2031567  The Journal: "PLANS TO EXPAND AIRPORT REVEALED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland Newcastle International Airport wants to extend their terminal to house an improved baggage claim area and a bigger departure lounge. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-international-airport-extension-plans-31270728  Daily Star: "TITCH'S WISTERIA HYSTERIA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney Slug-slinger Alan Titchmarsh has a new nemesis - TVs Grantchester. Not content with making an enemy of North Korea, he says the vicar's fake wisteria is driving him nuts.  Glasgow Times: "TRUE COST OF TITLE PARTY DAMAGE REVEALED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai The damage caused to a historic Glasgow building during Title Party celebration by Celtic fans has cost Glasgow City Council £73,032. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25031876.clean-up-cost-revealed-celtic-fans-title-celebration-glasgow  The Irish World: "IRELAND FORCED TO DEFEND ITSELF AGAINST 'THREATS' FROM WHITE HOUSE" Less than a week after Irish Government celebrated what they believed a successful visit to The Oval Office, they had to defend from attacks from The White House.
IW2 (The Irish World): "THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY" Gavin Friday on his first UK show in 17 years, working with Sinead O'Connor, Shane MacGowan and U2 - and why Donald Trump makes him angrier than Margaret Thatcher.  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 17 March 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. The Guardian: "D-DAY FOR BENEFIT CUTS AS STARMER FACES GROWING TIDE OF OPPOSITION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Heather Stewart / Jessica Elgot Keir Starmer will unveil drastic cuts to Disability Benefits despite deep opposition from Labour MPs and poverty campaigners. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/mar/17/keir-starmer-to-unveil-drastic-disability-benefit-cuts-despite-opposition  Scottish Daily Mail: "WHY HAVE POLICE WRITTEN OFF 12,000 CRIMES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant Police have 'written off' the investigation of more than 12,000 crimes under a 'reckless' drive to save cash, Daily Mail reveals. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14508693  Daily Mirror: "DON'T PUNISH THE NEEDY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Ashley Cowburn Keir Starmer has been urged not to target the poor and disabled as Labour unveils their proposals to cut billions from benefits payments. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/dwps-liz-kendall-reveal-huge-34879463  The Scotsman: "CALL FOR 11TH HOUR U-TURN ON CUTBACKS TO BENEFITS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to perform an "11th hour U-turn" on reports that he plans to slash Welfare Budget.  The Journal: "UNITED NAME DATE FOR FAN CELEBRATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stuart Jamieson / Aaron Stokes Newcastle United will celebrate their 2025 Carabao Cup success with their legions of fans in Tyneside. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-uniteds-trophy-parade-confirmed-31217982  Daily Mail: "KEMI: NET ZERO BY 2050 IMPOSSIBLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line Tory Leader to break cross-party consensus. Kemi Badenoch is poised to ditch a legal commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050.  Daily Express: "£40BN TAX RAID 'DISASTER' IS KILLING GROWTH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown OECD slashed forecasts. Rachel Reeves was branded a "disaster" after the economy was downgraded again. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2028533
The Chronicle: "TOON ARMY READY FOR A PARADE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Stokes / Stuart Jamieson Eddie Howe's Magpies will celebrate their success on Tyneside after their success over Liverpool at Wembley. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-uniteds-trophy-parade-confirmed-31217982  Daily Star: "VERY VERY VERY VERY GRUMPY!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Protesters say there are "a lot of angry little people" over the use of CGI dwarves in the new Show White film - and a Disney demo is planned.
The I: "DISABILITY BENEFIT CUTS: REEVES STILL SCRAMBLING TO WIN OVER CABINET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Hugo Gye Dozens of Labour MPs are concerned the plans will hit the most vulnerable. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/disability-benefit-cuts-starmer-cabinet-mutiny-3590042  The Yorkshire Post: "WARNING OF THE 'LOST LEARNING' GENERATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Finan Kids did not return to school after COVID-19. The crisis in children's school attendance since the pandemic need to be tackled to end a generation of "lost learning".  Glasgow Times: "CHARITIES BLOCKED FROM USING COUNCIL WASTE DEPOT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan Glasgow waste depots have been forced to remove free access for charities after issues with a major contractor.  Morning Star: "REBELLION BREWS OVER KENDALL PIP CUT THREAT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Disabled people and MPs are mobilising against "appalling" welfare cuts expected to be announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-mps-didnt-enter-politics-to-push-vulnerable-people-deeper-into-poverty  Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 05 November 2024. Follow #IBPapers on 𝕏 to keep up with today's previews. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. From Monday 12 August 2024, the category section will list the various newspapers featured in Informing Britain Paper, so if you want to see all posts featuring a specific title, click down the list on the right of this page. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in.  MORNING STAR: "PM TAKES AIM AT MIGRANT BOATS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray Illegal migration is a security threat equivalent to terrorism, the Prime Minister said as he aped Tory rhetoric. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-apes-tory-rhetoric-by-claiming-migration-is-security-threat-equivalent-to-terrorism  THE IRISH WORLD: "FAREWELL TO THE BECK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Hennessy The Curtain will come down for West London's popular local theatre and concert venue, The Beck Theatre in Hayes, on Monday 13 January.  IW2: "THE RED SHOES REIMAGINED" Playwright Nancy Harris mixes the darkness of fairy tales and her love of outsiders in her twist on Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale.  THE IRISH WORLD (Sport): "IT'S 'NOT ON MY RADAR'" Katie Taylor says she has no plans to hang up her gloves any time soon, even if she loses her much-anticipated rematch with Amanda Serrano.  METRO (England): "STARMER'S 180-DEGREE UNI U-TURN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Sanders Labour has increased annual tuition fees for millions of students - despite Keir Starmer's pledge to axe them when he ran to be Party Leader.  GLASGOW TIMES: "'THEY THINK WE'RE EASY TARGETS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell In a Glasgow Times exclusive as part of their investigation, shop owner Mohammed Rajak in Glasgow says the rise of thefts from his store is like "losing your pension".  THE JOURNAL: "HOLLY TRAGEDY TO BE EXAMINED BY HOME SECRETARY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Hall Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to look at age which law recognises Domestic Violence victims after Holly Newton murder. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/holly-newton-parents-domestic-abuse-30290678  FINANCIAL TIMES: "AMERICA VOTES AS POLLS SHOW DEAD HEAT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lauren Fedor / James Politi Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spent their final day on the campaign trail in Pennsylvania. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/defcece1-8ea5-43e5-8f99-10d08c161195  THE INDEPENDENT: "AMERICA ON A KNIFE EDGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Jamieson America on a knife edge as 2024 Presidential Election campaign between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris draws to close. FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/world/americas/us-politics/us-election-campaign-seven-swing-states-omaha-b2641233.html  THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: "FARAGE TELLS TRUMP: DO NOT FIGHT POLL RESULT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Tony Diver Nigel Farage: Donald Trump should accept result and 'go play golf' if Kamala Harris wins. FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/us/politics/2024/11/04/nigel-farage-donald-trump-play-golf-if-kamala-harris-wins  THE SCOTSMAN: "EARLY RELEASE PRISONER BACK BEHIND BARS IN 12 HOURS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant A row has erupted over the early release of prisoners after it was revealed a criminal was put back behind bars within 12 hours.  DAILY STAR: "RETURN OF THE CLOWNS LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson The clowns are back in No10!! Hot on the heels of nicking pensioners' heating allowance, Sir Krusty Keir is raising uni fees for our hard-up kids.  SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL: "DOMESTIC ABUSE SHAME OF SCOTS RUGBY STAR HOGG" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker Disgraced rugby star Stuart Hogg admitted a five-year campaign of Domestic Abuse against Gillian Hogg, his estranged wife.  THE GUARDIAN: "HARRIS OR TRUMP: US FACES ITS MOMENT OF RECKONING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Smith America's moment of reckoning has arrived. Today the nation will hold a Presidential Election like none before.  DAILY MAIL: "NOW THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL A U-TURN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Eleanor Harding Students face paying hundreds of pounds more a year after Sir Keir Starmer broke another promise. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14040195  DAILY RECORD: "SPEND £1BN ON NHS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon Keir Starmer has told The SNP it must tackle NHS waiting times after being handed a £1Billion Health Service budget boost.  DAILY EXPRESS: "LABOUR HAS TO U-TURN ON 'SPITEFUL' FARM TAX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Sam Stevenson Daily Express launches a crusade to save family farms from Labour's "spiteful" tax grab. FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/1971544 |
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