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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (THURSDAY'S PAPERS): THURSDAY 07 MAY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

6/5/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 07 May 2026.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "STARMER'S PLEA FOR VOTES AS LABOUR BRACES FOR DISASTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has issued a final plea for voters in today's Local Elections to choose unity over division as Labour braces for disaster.
A YouGov poll predicts Reform will push The Labour Party into second place in England and third in Scotland.

The West Australian (Australia): "RITA'S STAMP OF APPROVALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Page

Western Australia's 2026 state budget includes a stamp duty package aimed at outpacing the price boom, with first-home buyers offered up to $100,000 relief.
The measures seek to support housing affordability.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/state-politics/2026-state-budget-stamp-duty-package-aiming-to-outpace-price-boom-as-first-home-buyers-given-100k-relief-c-22241084

Metro (North Edition): "IT'S POLL TO PLAY FOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katrine Bussey

Scotland goes to the polls today in the Holyrood Election 2026.
First Minister John Swinney's dream of an overall majority is on a knife-edge, according to polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice.

The Tablet (United States): "CALLING IT A DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paula Katinas

A Brooklyn street sign has been unveiled to honour Dorothy Day.
The tribute recognises the social activist and co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement in New York.

FULL REPORT: TheTablet.ORG/brooklyn-street-sign-honors-dorothy-day

The Daily Telegraph: "UNIONS WILL TELL STARMER TO GO AFTER POLL ROUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley-Smith / Tony Diver / Daniel Martin

Union bosses have turned on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ahead of an expected Local Election bloodbath, citing his failure to deliver the change he promised.

The Oldham Times: "MAN DIED AFTER 'CARE FAILINGS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

A 69-year-old father in Oldham discovered his house in multiple occupation infested with maggots.
The conditions were reported in the property where he was living in Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/26064598.oldham-dad-69-found-hmo-with-maggots-legs

Daily Express: "TAXI FOR STARMER TIME, SURELY!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Kemi Badenoch has said that The Labour Party's expected Local Elections humiliation today may be the end of the road for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Voters across Scotland, England and Wales are going to the polls in what is the biggest set of ballots for two years.

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "SALUTE TO A BRAVE VOLLIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Georgia Campion

Ravensthorpe farmer Mark Mudie has been memorialised for International Firefighters Day in recognition of his service.
The tribute highlights his contributions to the firefighting community in Great Southern region of Western Australia.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/countryman/news/ravensthorpe-farmer-mark-mudie-memorialised-for-international-firefighters-day-for-his-service-c-22229961

Morning Star: "LOOKS LIKE YOUR NUMBER'S UP, PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

The Labour Party are facing potential election challenges described as a doomsday scenario in the latest analysis.
The report examines the party's current political standing and future prospects.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-facing-election-doomsday

Westmeath Independent (Ireland): "'SHE'D HAVE LOVED TO BE HERE TODAY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebekah O'Reilly

The official naming ceremony for the Mary O'Rourke bridge in Athlone took place on Friday.
Family members said "She'd have loved to be here today" as the late politician was honoured at the riverside event attended by the Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District and other dignitaries.

Metro (South Edition): "S.O.S. SAVE OUR SUMMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Operation S.O.S. Save Our Summer brings hope for holiday flights as oil prices dip over a potential United States peace deal in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump has warned Iran to make a deal or strikes will resume at an even higher level.

Bury Times: "FORMER TEACHER ON 'UPSKIRTING' CHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson

A former supply teacher in Bury has been charged with sex offences.
The case involves allegations relating to the individual’s previous role in the Greater Manchester area.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/26071000.bury-former-supply-teacher-charged-sex-offences

Daily Mirror: "NO CARE NO CLUE NO THANKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Murphy

Daily Mirror has exposed several Reform UK candidates in the Local Elections as an "Oswald Mosley fan", a retiree who branded Muslims "scum", and others with BNP links or racist posts.
Nigel Farage's party faces fresh questions over vetting ahead of Thursday’s polls.

Melton Times: "CLUB NETS BIG AWARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

A Football Club in Melton is preparing for a special day to celebrate their journey from humble beginnings to royal recognition.
The event will honour the club's achievements and community role.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/from-humble-beginnings-to-royal-recognition-football-club-prepares-for-special-day-8478248

The Times: "DEAL OR WE'LL BOMB YOU TO HELL, TRUMP WARNS IRAN
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Grylls / Haroon Janjua

President Donald Trump has said there is a "very good chance" of the Iran War ending after he offered Tehran concessions, including allowing an eventual return of uranium enrichment to the same levels as under the deal negotiated by President Barack Obama, according to a leaked memo.

State Times (India): "BORDER VILLAGES NO LONGER LAST, NOW INDIA'S FIRST VILLAGES: LG CREDITS MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Border villages in India are no longer the last but now the first villages, according to the Lieutenant Governor who credited Prime Minister Modi for the transformation.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/border-villages-no-longer-last-now-indias-first-villages-lg-credits-pm-modi

Daily Star: "RAT BUG VICTIMS IN UK..."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abigail Hunt

Two people who were passengers on the HantaVirus stricken cruise ship have returned to United Kingdom and are now self-isolating.
It is believed the rat bug was picked up by a pair of Dutch twitchers after they visited a tip.

The Spalding & South Holland Voice: "ANGER OVER HOME RESPITE CLOSURE BID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Rush

Anger has erupted over Lincolnshire County Council plans to close a Spalding respite home for adults with specialist needs.
Staff and users of Cedar House voiced shock at the decision to move attendees to private Care Homes.

FULL REPORT: SpaldingVoice.co.uk/spalding-respite-centre-set-to-close

The Scotsman: "SNP'S ELECTION LEAD TIGHTENS AS SCOTLAND HEADS TO POLLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant / Andrew Quinn

John Swinney's hopes of winning a majority at the Holyrood Election are fading as British people cast their votes today with a series of polls suggesting The SNP’s lead is tightening.

Messenger Newspapers: "IT'S TIME TO DECIDE AS ELECTION DAY IS HERE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Richardson

Frustration has grown over Trafford's complicated Local Elections process.
Local residents and officials have raised concerns about the administrative challenges affecting the borough in Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/26075429.frustration-boils-traffords-complicated-election

The Times Scotland: "LINDEN 'SHOULD APOLOGISE' TO SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Marc Horne / Tim Bugler

John Swinney has urged a former SNP council leader to apologise to his victims after he was jailed for 18 months for multiple sexual offences against teenagers and young men.

The Yorkshire Post: "REEVES IS URGED 'CUT FUEL DUTY OVER WAR'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Rachel Reeves should introduce a temporary 10p fuel duty cut and lower Speed Limits to combat rising oil prices linked to the war in Iran, according to a think-tank close to the Labour government.
The Institute for Public Policy Research report warns of up to £8 billion annual costs to The Treasury and suggests measures including an energy price cap at £2,000,

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY'S DAY OF RECKONING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Scottish Daily Mail Editorial

Voters go to the polls today in a high-stakes Holyrood Election that could shape Scotland's future and deliver a reckoning for The SNP after 19 years in power.
Scottish Daily Mail urges tactical voting for the strongest pro-Union candidate to deny John Swinney a majority and block plans for a second Independence Referendum.

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "HYDRO HALTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Shiel

The Health Minister has confirmed that the hydrotherapy pool space at Albany Health Campus will be repurposed and will not reopen.
The facility will be adapted for other health services at Western Australian campus.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/hydrotherapy-pool-space-at-albany-health-campus-to-be-repurposed-health-minister-confirms-it-wont-reopen--c-22241406

The National: "YES, SCOTLAND NEEDS CHANGE... TO VOTE FOR INDEPENDENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

A final Survation MRP poll predicts the SNP will fall short of an outright majority with 59 seats at tomorrow's Holyrood Election.
However, a pro-independence majority remains almost certain with the Scottish Greens projected to win 16 seats.

Lancashire Telegraph: "FATAL ATTACK WAS IN SELF-DEFENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

In the Luke Harden murder trial, the accused has denied kicking or stamping during the incident.
The case is continuing at court in Lancashire.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26084041.luke-harden-trial---murder-accused-never-kicked-stamped

The I Paper: "STARMER SET TO SIGNAL THAT UK IS ON PATH TO A SOFTER BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Caroline Wheeler

Sir Keir Starmer is poised to make a major intervention on the European Union within weeks, signalling a path to an even softer Brexit.

Daily Record: "SNP WERE WARNED ABOUT PAEDO AND DID NOTHING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

The SNP have been accused of ignoring warnings about Jordan Linden, a sex pest Council Leader, who was jailed yesterday.
Jordan Linden sexually assaulted five males (including a 15-year-old) and sent filthy photographs of himself.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (THURSDAY'S PAPERS): THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

29/4/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 30 April 2026.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mirror: "TERROR ON OUR STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Lines

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing two Jewish men, one in Golders Green, North London.
The incident, treated as a terrorist event with possible antisemitic motives, was stopped by heroic Shomrim volunteers who confronted and helped restrain the knifeman.
Counter Terror Police are investigating.

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

Reform UK Scotland leader Malcolm Offord has been accused of owning six homes, five cars and six boats.
First Minister John Swinney called him "tone deaf and out of touch", while The Green Party promised an "Offord Tax" on the super-wealthy.
Malcolm Offord said he has paid £45 million in tax.

The Bolton News: "'DANGER DRIVER' SENT TO PRISON FOR 27 MONTHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Dougherty

A Bolton motorist has been jailed for 27 months after causing life-changing injuries to a pedestrian in a high-speed crash.
Killian Smith was driving nearly double the 30MPH Speed Limit when he hit Jawar Khan on Bradford Street.
He was also sentenced concurrently for coercive and controlling behaviour towards his ex-partner.

The Daily Telegraph: "JEW HATE OUT OF CONTROL IN UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Evans / Patrick Sawer / Fiona Parker / Samuel Montgomery

Anti-semitic attacks are out of control in United Kingdom, Israel has said, after two Jewish men were stabbed in a Terror Attack in Golders Green.

Daily Star: "TERROR ON BRIT STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abigail Hunt

A knifeman stalked and stabbed two Jews within four minutes in a bloody rampage near a London synagogue.
A suspect was in Police Custody.

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "A PAUSE FOR THE BRAVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Towers

Hundreds of people gathered at Katanning's war memorial in the early hours of Anzac Day, with a strong community turnout honouring those who have served in the Armed Forces.

Scottish Daily Mail: "ANTI-SEMITISM IS OUT OF CONTROL IN UK WARNS ISRAEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Kamal Sultan / Rebecca Camber

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was warned Anti-Semitism is a 'National Emergency' after another Terror Attack in the heart of Britain’s Jewish Community.

The Times: "UK ANTISEMITISM 'OUT OF CONTROL' AFTER JEWS KNIFED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Woode / Matt Dathan / Fiona Hamilton / Jessica Sharkey / Lara Wildenberg

Antisemitism is the "biggest National Emergency since COVID", Britain's terrorism watchdog has said after two Jewish men were stabbed in the daytime in Northwest London.

Messenger Newspapers: "'MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

The timeline for Manchester United’s new 100,000-seater stadium remains "slightly uncertain" but the £2 billion Old Trafford regeneration project is "moving in the right direction", according to Lord Sebastian Coe, chair of the Mayoral Development Corporation.
Land acquisition continues to prove complicated.

Daily Express: "'THESE ATTACKS ARE AN ATTACK ON BRITAIN ITSELF'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Keir Starmer has been warned the Golders Green stabbing of two Jewish men is a "National Emergency" amid an epidemic of antisemitic violence.
The suspected Terrorist Attack has sparked fury and calls to ban pro-Palestine marches, with Boris Johnson, Kemi Badenoch, Chief Rabbi and Metropolitan Police's Sir Mark Rowley demanding urgent action to protect Britain's Jewish community.

The Scotsman: "DRONES AND SUSPECT SHIPS TARGET NORTH SEA PLATFORMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alison Campsie

Unexplained drones and suspected "reconnaisance" ships have been reported around North Sea installations as calls have been made for greater focus on the security risk posed to the offshore sector.

State Times (India): "LG CALLS FOR SYNCHRONIZED SECURITY GRID TO COUNTER EMERGING THREATS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level security review meeting, directing seamless coordination among police, civil administration and security forces to create a robust, impenetrable security grid against emerging threats.

The Times Scotland: "UK ANTISEMITISM 'OUT OF CONTROL' AFTER JEWS KNIFED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Woode / Matt Dathan / Fiona Hamilton / Jessica Sharkey / Lara Wildenberg

Antisemitism is the "biggest National Emergency since COVIC", Britain's terrorism watchdog has said after two Jewish men were stabbed in the daytime in Northwest London.

Jewish News: "BULL$#@# BINGO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Annabel Sinclair / Lee Harpin / Hen Mazzig

Jewish News leads with "Bulls#@# Bingo" Front Page mocking clichéd responses to the Golders Green terror stabbing of two Jewish men.
Columnist Hen Mazzig insists British Jews need more than just words amid a surge in antisemitism.

Melton Times: "NEW LEADER ELECTED AFTER VOTE DRAMA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Councillor Ronan Browne has been elected the new leader of Melton Borough Council after a tied 14-14 vote, with The Conservative Party regaining control.
He pledged to work collaboratively with all politicians and the community to represent residents during upcoming local government reforms.

Daily Mail: "ANTI-SEMITISM IS OUT OF CONTROL IN UK WARNS ISRAEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Kamal Sultan / Rebecca Camber

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was warned Anti-Semitism is a 'National Emergency' after another Terror Attack in the heart of Britain’s Jewish Community.

The National: "BOATS BOAST BACKFIRES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Jackson

The Scottish Greens have pledged to introduce an "Offord tax" after Reform UK's Scottish leader "boasted" about owning six homes, five cars and six boats in a live TV debate.

Bury Times: "7 YEARS FOR ROLE IN TEEN'S DEATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson

A teenager has been sentenced to seven years in a young offender institution for the manslaughter of 19-year-old Mohammed Afzal in a Bury stabbing.
Abbas Hussain stabbed him seven times outside Power League on Market Street last August.
The victim’s family spoke of their lifelong grief.

Metro (South Edition): "BITTERSWEET... BUT MY THEO SAVED 4 LIVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

A mother has made a bittersweet organ donation appeal after her eight-year-old son Theo's death saved four lives.
Theo's kidneys, pancreas and liver went to three people, including a father.
His mum said the legacy helped others despite her grief.

The Guardian: "POLICE DECLARE TERRORIST ATTACK AFTER TWO JEWISH MEN STABBED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vikram Dodd / Aamna Mohdin

Metropolitan Police are declaring the stabbing of two men in London as terrorism, with the suspect described as hunting for anyone "visibly Jewish" to attack.

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "CITY MAKES COOK'S CUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Albany has been named among seven regional cities "critical" to West Australia's future economic growth, with the region to be bolstered with 26 new homes for frontline workers by 2030.

The Oldham Times: "KILLED IN PATH OF AN 80MPH POLICE PURSUIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

An Oldham mother who died after a police car in a high-speed pursuit crashed into her vehicle had "no reason" to expect it travelling at 80MPH, a court has heard.
Police Officer Mark Burrows is on trial for causing death by dangerous driving in Royton in 2022.

Lancashire Telegraph: "MAN BIT CHUNKS OUT OF GIRLFRIEND'S FACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

Burnley man Matthew Nadin has been given a life sentence with a minimum term of six-and-a-half years for a brutal knife attack on his girlfriend in which he bit chunks from her face and ears.
He also assaulted an emergency worker during the incident.

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

4/3/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 05 March 2026.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Daily Telegraph: "MILIBAND LED REVOLT TO TRUMP'S IRAN WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

Ed Miliband led Cabinet opposition to United States military action in Iran and the use of Britain's bases.
Ed Miliband, Rachel Reeves and Yvette Cooper are understood to have strongly opposed United Kingdom support for any pre-emptive military action, which they believe would be illegal.

Glasgow Times: "'SHOCK' OVER KNIFE HAUL AT COURT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

Hundreds of knives and blades were seized by Security Guards at Glasgow Sheriff Court last year, concerning new figures have revealed.

Daily Star: "THE 'SPY' WHO LOVED MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steve Hughes

The husband of Labour Party MP Joani Reid and the partner of a former colleague are among three people arrested by cops over alleged spying for China.
Reid said: "I never saw anything to suspect he had broken any law".

The Bolton News: "MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE - MAN ON TRIAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A rapist assaulted a woman more than 20 years ago, making an innocent man a victim of "a terrible miscarriage of justice", a court heard.
Paul Quinn is accused of raping the woman at a remote embankment near the M61 motorway bridge between Little Hulton and Farnworth back in 2003.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25907010.man-trial-accused-andrew-malkinson-rape-case

Daily Mirror: "MP: I'VE NEVER SUSPECTED MY HUSBAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke

A Member Of Parliament has defended her husband after he was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

Messenger Newspapers: "TIKI BAR CLOSED DOWN AFTER BLOODY VIOLENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Cunningham

A bar in Altrincham has been shut down following a string of violent incidents.
Traders Tiki Bar was closed by Trafford Council after a pattern of disorder inside and outside the premises, with serious incidents recorded as recently as February 2026.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25904449.altrinchams-traders-tiki-bar-bar-closed-trafford-council

Daily Express: "WEAK, WEAK, WEAK!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

In an Exclusive Report: Kemi Badenoch tore into Sir Keir Starmer's handling of the Middle East conflict, branding him "weak, weak, weak".

The Oldham Times: "PREDATOR JAILED FOR GROOMING TEENAGE GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A "dangerous predator" who tried to lure teenage girls to hotels and coerced some into sending Indecent Images has been jailed.
Omar Saif appeared at Manchester Crown Court on Monday 23 February 2026 to face a number of Sexual Offences against children.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25886487.man-coerced-teenage-girls-tried-lure-hotels

Morning Star: "MPS MAKE BID TO BLOCK WAR DRIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Members Of Parliament have launched a bid to block the drive towards war by introducing a Bill, supported by Jeremy Corbyn, to prohibit the use of British bases.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/left-mps-move-block-drive-another-middle-east-war

Bury Times: "BARS ARE EMPTIED IN 'CHEMICAL' ALERT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

Dramatic scenes unfolded in the early hours after hundreds of people were evacuated from bars following a "possible chemical incident".
Eyewitnesses say that hundreds, if not over a thousand, people spilled out onto the street from bars on Silver Street in the Town Centre of Bury.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25896200.silver-street-bury-bars-evacuated-possible-chemical-incident

Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR ENSNARED IN CHINA SPY PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber / Martin Beckford / Guy Adams

The Labour Party were plunged into a fresh China spying crisis after a British Member Of Parliament's husband was arrested.

Lancashire Telegraph: "GANG BURST INTO HOUSE TO 'SMASH' IT UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

A drunken mother joined three men in storming a woman's home and smashing up her belongings while young children slept upstairs.
Preston Crown Court heard that Abigail Walmsley drove three masked men (Dylan Muir / Brandon Howarth / Andrew Wilson) to Amy Parkinson's home on 29 September 2025.

The Scotsman: "LABOUR MP'S HUSBAND HELD ON SUSPICION OF CHINA SPYING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew J. Quinn

A British Labour Party MP has denied any involvement in her husband's business activities.

The Guardian: "AT LEAST 87 DEAD AS US SINKS IRANIAN SHIP NEAR SRI LANKA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth / Hannah Ellis-Petersen / Aanya Wipulasena

A torpedo fired by a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the South Coast of Sri Lanka, in an escalation of Washington's war on Iran.

Daily Record: "CHINA 'SPY' PROBE: COPS HOLD MP JOANI'S HUSBAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall

A British Labour Party MP's husband has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
Joani Reid has insisted she's not involved.

The Times: "ALLIES ROUND ON 'WEAK' UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Larisa Brown / Oliver Wright

Britain's allies in the Gulf and Cyprus have accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing to do enough to protect the region and UK citizens from Iranian missile strikes.

Edinburgh Evening News: "'FEAR OF DEATH CONSUMES ME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison

An Edinburgh mother who was given six weeks to live when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer nine years ago has made a plea to MSPs.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR ENSNARED IN CHINA SPY PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber / Martin Beckford / Guy Adams

The Labour Party were plunged into a fresh China spying crisis after a British Member Of Parliament's husband was arrested.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (THURSDAY'S PAPERS): THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

14/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 15 January 2026.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Financial Times: "REEVES' SIGNAL ON EXTENDING PUBS U-TURN CHEERS HOTELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Ashley Armstrong / Stephanie Stacey

Rachel Reeves (Chancellor Of The Exchequer - United Kingdom) has opened the door to epanding her Business Rates U-Turn beyone pubs to other hospitality businesses, in the latest big policy reverse by The Labour Party Government.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d1d1974c-c1cf-4864-8ecb-55bc885d7537

Glasgow Times: "'WE'LL HAVE TO LEAVE OUR HOMES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

Lifelong residents of Calton, Glasgow say that if the Thistle safer drug consumption room stays open, they'll have to leave.

The Daily Telegraph: "4 MILLION DENIED THE RIGHT TO VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Gordon Rayner / Pieter Snepvangers

Four million people are to be denied the vote in May's Local Elections in a "disgraceful attack on democracy" by The Labour Party.
The Government is expected to cancel at least 27 Council Elections, meaning hundreds of councillors will avoid the risk of being voted out.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/14/may-elections-council-cancelled-local-government-act

The Bolton News: "SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

Grace Williams leads The Bolton News as they rally the Egerton community to support Christ Church Walmsley which needs refurbishment following a corroded boiler leaked which led to its Boiler House being flooded back in December of 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25700472.egerton-christ-church-walmsley-historic-building-fundraiser

The Guardian: "TRUMP STILL INTENT ON 'CONQUERING' GREENLAND, SAY DANES AFTER TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jon Henley / Andrew Roth

Donald Trump remains intent on "conquering" Greenland, the Danish Foreign Minister has said, as crucial talks with United States officials failed to solve a "fundamental disagreement" that has led to unprecedented tensions between Washington and a NATO ally.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/14/greenland-us-trump-talks-denmark

Melton Times: "NURSERIES CLOSURE THREAT A DISGRACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Plans have been unveiled to close Leicestershire's four specialist pre-school nurseries, including the Oasis Retreat in Melton Mowbray.
The county council wants instead to fund more places for young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream nurseries.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/education/future-of-melton-send-nursery-under-threat-due-to-new-council-proposals-5472802

Daily Express: "LET'S HONOUR NATION'S INJURED 999 HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Toms

A former Police Constable shot in the face by a robber has backed Daily Express' Honour Our Injured 999 Heroes crusade.
Billy Burns, right, is frustrated at the lack of progress on creating a medal for staff forced to stop work.

Tipperary Star (Ireland): "HOOLIE IN THE HILLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tipperary Star Editorial

Upperchurch-Drombane, fresh All-Ireland intermediate hurling champions, celebrated their historic win by partying in Cork with fellow black-and-amber winners Kilbrittain supporters.
The Tipperary club's success boosts them for the 2026 Dan Breen campaign, with homecoming events planned.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.ie/news/local-news/1988945/brilliant-you-wont-believe-who-upperchurch-drombane-celebrated-with-after-their-all-ireland-win.html

The Times: "FAN ROW POLICE CHIEF WON'T QUIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Fiona Hamilton / Ben Ellery

The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police feels unfairly treated and is resisting pressure to resign despite losing the confidence of the Home Secretary.
Craig Guildford is said to be "lawyering up".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/police-chief-west-midlands-ai-false-maccabi-tel-aviv-fan-ban-0vxk9lrbg

The Oldham Times: "'GET OFF MY MUMMY' - THUG JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

Ryan Kearny from Oldham has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for attacking his ex-girlfriend with a weapon in front of her young child.
He's also been handed a 10-year restraining order.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25753142.man-climbed-sleeping-exs-bedroom-window-attack

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP'S 'TALENT TAX' FORCING WORKERS TO FLEE SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Workers are being forced out of Scotland by a 'talent tax' imposed by SNP ministers, business leaders have warned as it was revealed nearly one million people in Britain are set to pay the higher rates.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15464457

The Yorkshire Post: "CHANCELLOR IN PLEDGE ON KEY RAIL PROJECT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Rachel Reeves (Chancellor Of The Exchequer - United Kingdom) has said that Yorkshire commuters will get the benefits of Northern Powerhouse Rail in the early part of the next decade, pledging there will be "no more failed promises".

Daily Star: "HIS ROYAL SKY-NESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Workers have been installing top-of-the-range Sky at the new home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The reclusive ex-Royal is prepping for a quiet future in Sandringham.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/weird-news/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-gets-vip-36551550

Messenger Newspapers: "COUNCIL'S £20M LOAN PLEA TO GOVERNMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Richardson

Only a £20 million emergency loan from the Government will help Trafford Council avoid effectively going bankrupt.
The cash plea comes after the authority was revealed as one of the losers under Government plans to change the way councils are funded, facing grant reductions of around £24 million over the next three years.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25763003.trafford-council-need--20m-emergency-loan-government

The Times Scotland: "HOSPITAL BED CLEANING WARNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Helen Puttick

Bed cleaning between patients at Scotland's largest Medical Facility has not been carried out properly since it opened, it has been claimed.
NHS Trust promises action at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after domestic staff said they had an impossible task to ensure hygiene on the wards.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/bed-cleaning-glasgow-super-hospital-never-done-properly-x7htptn9h

State Times (India): "UNION HOME SECY CHAIRS HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY REVIEW MEETING IN JAMMU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level security review meeting in Jammu, assessing Republic Day arrangements, ongoing anti-terror operations, drone incursions along borders, and potential infiltrations under fog cover, with top IB, BSF, CRPF, and Jammu & Kashmir police officials in attendance.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/union-home-secy-chairs-high-level-security-review-meeting-in-jammu

Daily Mirror: "WORLD ON THE BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Chris Hughes

From the Arctic Circle to the Persian Gulf, the world stands on the edge of a devastating descent into conflict.
United Kingdom and United States personnel were evacuated from Middle East bases in anticipation of US strikes on Iran, and possible retaliation.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/world-news/britain-evacuate-key-personnel-middle-36551772

Bury Times: "TRIBUTES PAID AFTER DEATH OF DAD, 31"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved dad, football coach and sports enthusiast following his sudden death, days after Christmas.
Michael Craig Erik Ball, aged 31, died unexpectedly in the early hours of 28 December 2025.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25749870.heartfelt-tributes-tomichael-craig-erik-ball-died-aged-31

Morning Star: "MAHMOOD'S BID TO SEIZE COP CONTROL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Shabana Mahmood (Home Secretary - United Kingdom) has been accused of a "cynical authoritarian intervention" after announcing she had lost confidence in West Midlands Police's Chief Constable over his force's ban on Maxccabi Tel Aviv fans.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/cynical-and-authoritarian

Metro (South Edition): "ONE SMALL STEP ...TO RECEPTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

A space entrepreneur backed by Elon Musk has unveiled plans for the first hotel on the moon - opening in 2032.
Four wealthy tourists will each pay £7,500,000 for five nights in rooms with millions of stars for a view.
That is what the average holiday could look like as soon as 2032.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/14/inside-plans-first-hotel-moon-2032-will-cost-7-500-000-get-26281664

The Scotsman: "OFFICERS WARN BUDGET CASH NOT ENOUGH TO PROTECT PUBLIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

Scotland's Police and Fire Brigade Unions have warned "tough decisions" will have to be made because the Scottish Government has not handed them enough money to protect communities effectively.

The Nationalist (Ireland): "DEMOLITION GREEN LIGHT FOR 'EYESORE' OF OLD B&B"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Darren Hassett

Planning has been granted for the demolition of a derelict B&B building on the N24 in Tipperary.
Maurice Regan made the application to Tipperary County County for the development at Newtownanner, Killaloan Lower, Clonmel, county Tipperary.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/clonmel/1984979/breaking-planning-green-light-for-demolition-of-b-b-in-tipperary.html

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "PALESTINIAN GROUP TO RUN DAILY LIFE IN POST WAR GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

All members of a 15-person Technocratic Committee from Palestine have been tasked with administering post war Gaza, as agreed upon by all parties.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2629340

Lancashire Telegraph: "COUNCILS JOIN CALLS TO SCRAP ELECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Two more East Lancashire councils are to ask the government to scrap this year's Local Elections.
Burnley Council bosses decided to 'reluctantly' ask ministers to postpone next May’s borough polls.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25764751.burnley-pendle-councils-call-scrapping-may-polls

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 08 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

7/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 08 January 2026.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "UK JOINS IN THE PURSUIT OF PUTIN'S SHADOW FLEET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Oliver Wright

United Kingdom will scale up action against President Vladimir Putin's shadow fleet, having helped the United States to seize an Oil Tanker bound for Russia after a weeks-long pursuit.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/russia-sanctioned-oil-tankers-26hlmclw3

The Guardian: "US SEIZES RUSSIAN-FLAGGED TANKER IN HIGH-STAKES ATLANTIC OPERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pjotr Sauer

The United States seized a Russian-flagged Oil Tanker in the Atlantic Ocean in a high-stakes operation that could risk confrontation with The Kremlin.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/07/russia-submarine-escort-shadow-fleet-tanker-us-sanctions

Bury Times: "MAN ON MURDER CHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A suspect will face trial over accusations he murdered a twentysomething man in Bury on New Year's Eve.
Anthony Junior Murray was arrested and charged with murdering Joe Burton.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25740150.trial-date-set-alleged-bury-new-years-eve-murder

Financial Times: "US SEIZES TANKER AND AIMS TO CONTROL VENEZUELAN CRUDE SALES INDEFINITELY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Jamie Smyth / Joe Daniels

The United States will seek to control Venezuelan oil sales "indefinitely", funnel proceeds to American banks and open the country to US oil services firms, as Washington steps up its efforts to shape the resource-rich nation.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/5b8af100-ca3c-41fb-a2ca-5eb04d504438

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "UAE PLANS MANDATORY SCREENING FOR CANCER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Haneen Dajani

Ahmed Al Sayegh announced UAE's nationwide mandatory early cancer screening tied to insurance.
Builds on IFHAS Programme from age 18 and 'Itmi’nan' initiative.
Genome programme enables personalised prevention with AI and liquid biopsies.

FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/uae-moves-towards-nationwide-mandatory-early-cancer-screening-says-minister

Daily Mail: "YOU NEED TO BE ON FAT JABS FOR LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zoe Hardy

Millions of Britons taking Weight Loss jabs may need to stay on them, experts warn.
A landmark study found that most users regain the weight inside two years of stopping the treatment.

Glasgow Times: "FRESH HOPE FOR TIRED COMMUNITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Campaigners say they have been given fresh hope in a near three-year battle to reopen a once thriving Community Hub.
Carmyle Community Centre was locked up in 2022 after it fell into a state of disrepair, with two holes in the roof among the required repairs to bring it back into use.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25747236.carmyle-community-centre-returned-campaigners

Daily Mirror: "'JESY TESTS' NOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot

Daily Mirror are launching a campaign with former Little Mix performer Jesy Nelson to demand no more babies are left needlessly paralysed by a devastating muscle wasting disease.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/health/jesy-nelsons-twins-deserved-better-36514268

Melton Times: "'WE WILL FIGHT FOR OUR WAY OF LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The Belvoir Hunt gave a defiant response to the Government's plans to ban Trail Hunting when members gathered in Melton Mowbray for the town's traditional New Year Hunt Meet.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/we-will-fight-to-continue-our-rural-way-of-life-5463864

The National: "US SEIZES 'RUSSIAN' OIL TAKER OFF COAST OF SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Pollock / Hamish Morrison

The United States military has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic between Iceland and Scotland as UK aircraft flew overhead.
The Marinera was boarded by American forces on Wednesday after a weeks-long chase through the high seas.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25747206.uk-aircraft-involved-us-military-russian-oil-tanker-chase

Lancashire Telegraph: "TRAFFIC LIGHTS CAUSE DRIVERS FRUSTRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A set of malfunctioning Traffic Lights have been causing drivers unnecessary delays on one of Blackburn's busiest roads.
The pelican crossing, on Buncer Lane just opposite St. Mark's Church, have been switching to red for no apparent reason.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25743669.drivers-seeing-red-phantom-traffic-lights

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

Britain's so-called special relationship with the United States was branded a "humilation" as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer cosied up to President Donald Trump's aggression over Venezuela and Greenland.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/when-us-says-jump-britain-asks-how-high

Messenger Newspapers: "OFFICER PRAISED FOR SAVING TEEN'S LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

PC Jack Doyle, a Trafford Neighbourhood Police Officer in Greater Manchester has been praised after helping a vulnerable 15-year-old girl.
He and a colleague were acting on reports that a teenage girl was heading towards a bridge.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25734937.trafford-police-officer-praised-helping-15-year-old-girl

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW SNP FEELS THE HEAT OVER COLD SNAP CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Elliot

A 'vacuum' of leadership resulted in rural and island communities being cut off for days by heavy snow, it was claimed.
Opposition politicians said inaction from John Swinney's Government contributed to households becoming trapped as relentless snowfall blocked roads and brought Public Transport to a near standstill.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15443251

State Times (India): "CM INAUGURATES, LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF PROJECTS WORTH RS 11.58 CR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Omar Abdullah launched RS 11.58 crore projects in Kathua: Bamboo Centre, showroom, Agarbatti Facility, Poultry Unit, School Rooms.
Omar Abdullah reviewed progress, urged improvements in infrastructure, agriculture, education, health, jobs; addressed roads, labs, fairs.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.in/cm-inaugurates-lays-foundation-stone-of-projects-worth-rs-11-58-cr

Daily Express: "DON'T RUN DOWN CLOCK ON 'SAFE' RIGHT TO DIE LAW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Peers must pass Assisted Dying legislation through House Of Lords or risk causing "significant harm" to the reputation if time runs out, campaigners claim.
Lord Falconer will ask House Of Lords to agree to provide further time for debates.

The Oldham Times: "LOCALS GET ROYAL SEAL OF APPROVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

Three inspirational figures from Oldham have been recognised in The King's New Year's Honours List.
Julia Heap has earned an OBE.
Peter Fitzpatrick has received an MBE.
Reverend David Stephen Ireland has been awarded The British Empire Medal.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25727067.new-years-honours-list-2026-recognises-two-oldham-people

Metro (South Edition): "SPLASH & GRAB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva

An Oil Tanker making its way to Russia, which is linked to both Venezuela and Hezbollah has been seized by US forces in a daring mission in the Atlantic.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2026/01/07/us-forces-attempting-seize-russian-flagged-tanker-marinera-atlantic-26130727

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "WANTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Aidarus Al-Zubaidi skipped meeting in Riyadh with Al-Alimi, fled after arming groups in Aden to spark unrest.
Council expelled him for treason, declared wanted, dismissed two ministers.
Actions aid extremists and Houthis; Saudi pushes dialogue for unity.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2628578

Daily Star: "YOU CAN TAKE OUR GREENS BUT NOT OUR LAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Iain Grant

Two farmers from the UK's Greenland have warned Donald Trump not to try to grab their smallholdings.
One, said: "Hopefully, they’ll get lost on the way".

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US SEIZES TANKER AND AIMS TO CONTROL VENEZUELAN CRUDE SALES INDEFINITELY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Jamie Smyth / Joe Daniels

The United States Of America will seek to control Venezuelan oil sales "indefinitely", funnel proceeds to American banks and open the country to American Oil Services firms, as Washington steps up efforts to shape the resource-rich nation.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/5b8af100-ca3c-41fb-a2ca-5eb04d504438

The Scotsman: "SCOTTISH AIRPORTS USED AS US SEIZES ROGUE RUSSIAN TANKER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Armed Forces from United States have seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, with a flurry of military activity at Scotland’s most northerly airports as the UK provided support for the operation.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scottish-airports-used-as-us-seizes-rogue-russian-tanker-5466538

The Bolton News: "'WORRY' OVER THE CANCELLED OPERATIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

Councillor Andy Morgan who's attached to Heaton, Lostock and Chew Moor has said it is 'worrying' that Bolton patients are having their operations cancelled after the NHS locally 'paused' funding.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25736325.distressing-nhs-funding-pause-leading-operations-cancelled

The Times Scotland: "UK JOINS IN THE PURSUIT OF PUTIN'S SHADOW FLEET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Oliver Wright

United Kingdom will scale up action against President Vladimir Putin's shadow fleet, having helped the United States to seize an Oil Tanker bound for Russia after a weeks-long pursuit.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/russia-sanctioned-oil-tankers-26hlmclw3

Edinburgh Evening News: "CELINE'S PLEDGE AFTER HONOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Julie Douglas

Celine Sinclair who helped to transform a rundown city play centre into a pioneering charity for disabled children and their families has been honoured by The King.

The Daily Telegraph: "BADENOCH BLUEPRINT TO SAVE OUR PUBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Gibbons / Patrick Sawer

Kemi Badenoch has pledged to abolish Business Rates for thousands of pubs as she backed The Daily Telegraph's campaign to save Britain's locals.
The Conservative Party leader has also vowed to slash the average pub's Energy Bills.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/07/kemi-badenoch-blueprint-save-britains-pubs

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

17/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 18 December 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "STARMER IN £2.5BN CHELSEA TRANSFER DEMAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Keir Starmer says Britain will sue former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich unless he gives Ukraine the £2 billion he sold the club for nearly three years ago.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/video/pm-announces-2-5-billion-sale-chelsea-fc-supporting-ukraine-3571869

Lancashire Telegraph: "FEARS OF FLY-TIPPING AS TIP SET FOR MOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A petition has launched to save a Recycling Centre in Blackburn, with claims the location for a new larger tip will be 'less accessible to residents'.
The call to keep the George Street West location open is because people will be less likely to travel further and would run the risk of Fly Tipping in the area.

Morning Star: "SHOW SOME COMPASSION, MR LAMMY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

A 20-year-old Palestine Action hunger striker was hospitalised after 46 days without food in HMP Bronzefield while on remand, prompting protests and calls for intervention from supporters.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/show-some-humanity-it-too-late-lammy-told-palestine-action-hunger-striker-rushed-hospital

The Yorkshire Post: "TRAMS ON HOLD UNTIL LATE NEXT DECADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The slated opening of West Yorkshire’s long-awaited Tram Network has been delayed until the late 2030s, Tracy Brabin has said, with the Mayor saying "it takes too long to deliver infrastructure in this country".

Daily Express: "STAND UP TO THE UNIONS ...BAN DOCTORS STRIKES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Kemi Badenoch has called on the Prime Minister to "show some backbone" and ban doctors from striking.
The leader of The Conservative Party has condemned the Government for "failing patients".

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2147638

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "PRAISE FOR FIRE HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A suspicious house fire in Gnowangerup, Australia, on 25 November destroyed one home but spared neighbours thanks to swift community fire unit response; the resident faces arson charges.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/shire-of-gnowangerup-thanks-community-fire-units-swift-response-to-suspicious-house-fire-saving-neighbours-c-21012686

Daily Mirror: "COVID HEROES JOIN FLU FIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot

Scientists who helped find the first drug to fight COVID-19 are setting their sights on the Super Flu which is piling pressure on the NHS.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/health/super-flu-verdict-britains-top-36399422

St. Helens Star: "INSPIRING STORY OF BRAVE BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Niamh Green

St. Helens nurse Chloe Stirling, who overcame rare Stomach Cancer through surgery and treatment, featured in a Channel 4 Stand Up To Cancer film that aired on 12 December.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25693403.st-helens-nurse-features-channel-4-stand-cancer-film

The Daily Telegraph: "£8 BILLION COST OF EU STUDENT EXCHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert White

Britain faces an £8.75billion bill after Sir Keir Starmer agreed to rejoin the European Union's Student Exchange programme.
It was announced by Ministers, yesterday, that United Kingdom would rejoin Erasmus.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/17/labour-opens-door-to-unlimited-numbers-of-eu-students

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "NEW AGE CUT-OFF FOR KG, GRADE 1 ADMISSIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laraib Anwer

The UAE has set a new 31 December age cut-off for KG and Grade 1 admissions starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, replacing the previous 31 August date, to align with international standards.

FULL REPORT: http://KhaleejTimes.com/uae/education/uae-announces-new-age-cut-off-for-kg-grade-1-school-admissions-from-next-academic-year

Daily Star: "HERR WE THROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

German darts fans plan to take over Ally Pally next year when the World Championship moves to a bigger arena in the famous building.
Oche ace Max Hopp, said: "It's a cult".

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/darts/ally-pally-world-championship-germany-36417962

Warrington Guardian: "SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES APPROVED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aran Dhillon

Warrington councillors have approved plans to transform Bruche Primary School into the borough's first all-through school for pupils aged 2 to 16.
This involves demolishing some existing buildings, adding new wings and a secondary block to create 300 additional places, with the first Year 7 pupils expected in September 2026.

FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25694740.bruche-primary-school-plans-all-through-school-approved

Scottish Daily Mail: "JUST HOW LONG CAN SQUIRMING MINISTER CLING ON?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Pressure is growing on The Scottish National Party's Justice Secretary after Angela Constance admitted a second possible breach of the Ministerial Code when she apologised to a child abuse expert she misrepresented.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15393501

Việt Nam News (Vietnam): "HOUSING DRIVE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: VNS

A new government directive seeks to strengthen transparency and oversight in Social Housing programmes in Vietnam amid concerns over application processes, pricing and eligibility checks.

FULL REPORT: VietnamNews.VN/politics-laws/1731782/pm-calls-for-tighter-oversight-of-social-housing-allocation-and-sales.html

The Scotsman: "REEVES DENIES POLICY LINK TO THOUSANDS OF OIL JOBS LOSSES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused by opponents of reaching a "new low" after she dismissed claims 1,000 North Sea jobs are being lost each month because of United Kingdom Government policy.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/reeves-dismisses-claim-1000-jobs-lost-a-month-in-north-sea-due-to-windfall-tax-5446722

Bury Times: "NEW CANOPIES ARE INSTALLED AT MARKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

New weather-protective canopies have been installed at Bury Market, 10 weeks ahead of schedule as part of a £33 million regeneration project, with the full scheme (including a flexi hall) set to complete by mid-2026.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25683113.bury-market-canopies-installed-10-weeks-ahead-schedule

Daily Mail: "£6BN COST OF STARMER'S NEW BID TO SUCK UP TO BRUSSELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of 'throwing billions away' to reverse Brexit after he signed Britain up to rejoin European Union's Student Exchange programme Erasmus.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15393003

Knutsford Guardian: "FOOD POISONING 'WAS NOT DOWN TO BUFFET'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An investigation into illness affecting around 16 people after a 7 November prize giving at High Legh Bowling Club ruled out Food Poisoning, concluding norovirus was the likely cause.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25693334.food-poisoning-not-blame-high-legh-sickness-outbreak

Financial Times (USA Edition): "WARNER BROS BOARD SCORNS ILLUSORY BID BY PARAMOUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Grimes / Daniel Thomas / James Fontanella-Khan / Oliver Barnes

Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged their shareholders to regect Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the Hollywood Studios.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/35621088-51bd-48af-b11a-b3ee2eecc21e

Edinburgh Evening News: "GUNMAN JAILED FOR 26 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ena Saracevic

Grant Hunter, a gunman who carried out a gangland hit on a man outside a pub on Hogmanay, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/paid-assassin-to-be-sentenced-for-hogmanay-murder-of-suspected-gangster-5445733

Messenger Newspapers: "VISION OF FUTURE FOR WATERFRONT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

Peel Waters has submitted plans for up to 2,600 new homes plus extensive green spaces, a hotel, retail, and leisure facilities on Pomona Island in Trafford as part of the Manchester Waters scheme.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25692994.2-600-new-homes-planned-pomona-island-regeneration

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "RESIDENTS FACE FLOODING ORDEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Residents in Tyldesley and Astley are now facing flooding from construction at the approved Astley Business Park warehouses, impacting a school pathway and home gardens, with Wigan Council planning drainage fixes.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25689220.now-residents-battling-cruise-liner-warehouses-fighting-floods

The Oldham Times: "ELITE-BACKED COLLEGE GETS GREEN LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

The Department for Education has approved a new Eton Star Academy sixth form in Oldham (on the former Tommyfield Market site), aimed at disadvantaged students, with plans to relocate market traders.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25692048.eton-star-academy-sixth-form-give-go-ahead-oldham

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "WHEELCHAIR USER DENIED BUS ENTRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A wheelchair user in Weaverham was wrongly denied boarding a D&G Bus on 7 October due to a driver's incorrect permit demand, causing distress; the company apologised and is retraining drivers.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25689220.now-residents-battling-cruise-liner-warehouses-fighting-floods

Financial Times: "WARNER BROS BOARD SCORNS ILLUSORY BID BY PARAMOUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Grimes / Daniel Thomas / James Fontanella-Khan / Oliver Barnes

Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged their shareholders to regect Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the Hollywood Studios.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/35621088-51bd-48af-b11a-b3ee2eecc21e

The Bolton News: "BOXING BOSS ASIF DENIES SEX CHARGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Asif Vali, ex-manager of boxer Amir Khan, pleaded not guilty at Bolton Crown Court to sexual assault and penetration charges relating to an alleged incident in Bolton in February 2013.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25702494.amir-khans-former-manager-accused-sexual-assault

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 04 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

3/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 04 December 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: "STARMER'S 'MISSION TO CRUSH' OUR HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie

Kemi Badenoch claims Sir Keir Starmer is on a "mission to crush" High Street hospitality firms.
The Conservative Party leader warned he is "intent on killing High Streets" as business rates soar.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2141962

Lancashire Telegraph: "NEW RAILWAY STATION MOOTED FOR BOROUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A new Railway Station is being proposed for Blackburn and Darwen.
The residents could have a say on where it is to be located.

Daily Star: "KELLY: I HOPE WALLS AREN'T THIN.."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant / Steve Hughes / Carly Hacon

I'm A Celeb star Kelly Brook kissed hubby Jeremy Parisi and said: "I hope the hotel walls aren't thin. We haven't been apart in nearly 10 years".

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/kelly-brook-eyes-noisy-sex-36346258

Warrington Guardian: "COUNCIL TAX BOMBSHELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox

Debt-ridden Warrington Borough Council is set to raise council tax above the current limit of 5 per cent next year.
Councillors are also being recommended to ask for more money from Government in the form of exceptional financial support (EFS).

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25659671.warrington-council-set-raise-council-tax-5-per-cent

Scottish Daily Mail: "MEGHAN'S FATHER 'FIGHTING FOR LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Graham

The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle's father - Thomas Markle - is fighting for his life after emergency surgery in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle who has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, was rushed to a local Medical Facility.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15350373

Messenger Newspapers: "LOW CARBON SCHEME COULD BE WORTH £1.3BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

A major low-carbon energy project could soon bring heat networks to Trafford.
Trafford Council has launched a procurement process to find an energy partner for a scheme that could be worth up to £1.3 billion over more than a decade.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25657637.trafford-council-seeks-partner-major-energy-project

The Scotsman: "REPORT WARNS SCOTTISH NHS 'FINANCIALLY UNSUSTAINABLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Scotland's spending watchdog has issued a stark warning that the NHS remains "financially unsustainable" despite SNP ministers pumping an extra £3 billion into the Health Service.

St. Helens Star: "TRUE PRIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

A dance and drama teacher - who has been inspiring students for more than half and century - was crowned the Pride of St Helens on an uplifting awards ceremony on Friday evening.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25661468.winners-pride-st-helens-awards-2025

The Daily Telegraph: "POLICE PLAN FOR FACE ID IN EVERY TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas

Police will be given access to Britain's passport database to catch criminals under an expansion of Facial Recognition technology that could be deployed in every city, town, and village.

Edinburgh Evening News: "HELP US BRING KIT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn

The family of a young boy who was diagnosed with an aggressive Blood Cancer are hoping to give him a Christmas to remember after a 'tremendous' community fundraiser.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-dad-whose-10-year-old-son-is-in-hospital-with-cancer-thanks-community-for-support-5422755

Morning Star: "STREETING LAUNCHES A TIRADE AT STRIKING DOCTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Health Secretary Wes Streeting put himself on the warpath with the BMA Union, saying he has "had it" while acusing doctors of "juvenile delinquency" and being "moaning minnies" as they prepare Christmas strikes.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/were-ready-meet-him-any-time

The Oldham Times: "BID TO GET CHARITY WORKER BACK HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

The family of a 79-year-old man from Oldham who has died in The Gambia following an attack are raising funds to help bring his body home.
Jeff Cantwell had been living in Brusubi.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25651912.family-heartbroken-oldham-man-killed-gambia

Daily Mirror: "INSIDE EPSTEIN'S ISLAND LAIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Disturbing images from inside Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion have been released.
Never-before-seen images of Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean lair offer a chilling glimpse inside the house where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stayed during his alleged nine-girl orgy.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/jeffrey-epstein-photos-show-home-36347784

The Yorkshire Post: "'EXEMPT THE DYING FROM FARM TAX'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The National Farmers’ Union has urged the UK Government to remove terminally-ill people from the "eye of the storm" of the farming Inheritance Tax reforms, after a number of Labour Party MPs rebelled over the controversial policy.

The Times: "REVIEW WILL STUDY RISING DIAGNOSES OF ADHD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent review of the diagnosis of Mental Health conditions as part of Labour Party's attempts to cut Welfare Spending.

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BAKERY JOBS PUSH 'KICK IN THE TEETH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Roberts Bakery started recruiting new workers at its Rudheath bread plant just a month after scores of workers were given their marching orders.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25666153.roberts-bakery-jobs-advertised-month-mass-redundancies

Daily Mail: "MEGHAN'S FATHER 'FIGHTING FOR LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Graham

The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle's father - Thomas Markle - is fighting for his life after emergency surgery in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle who has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, was rushed to a local Medical Facility.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15350373

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "BEE NETWORK IS SET TO EXPAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson

A new travel hub is coming to Tyldesley.
The scheme aims to improve public transport access and reduce congestion by expanding park and ride capacity on the Bee Network.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25658064.new-travel-hub-built-tyldesley-greater-manchester

The Guardian: "'BULLYING CULTURE' HARMED PATIENT SAFETY AT SCANDAL-HIT NHS HOSPITAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amelia Gentleman

A culture of systemic bullying and harassment has been allowed to flourish among staff at one of Britain's most scandal-hit Medical Facilities.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/dec/03/culture-of-bullying-and-harassment-found-at-scandal-hit-blackpool-victoria-nhs-hospital

The Bolton News: "TRIBUTES TO BRAVE ALEX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

The family and friends of Alex Davies have paid tribute to the much loved father's life and legacy.
He was described, as: "One of the best guys you could ever meet".

The I Paper: "RUSSIAN SPIES SECRETLY ENTERING UK ON CARGO SHIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Holmes

Two suspected Russian spies slipped into the UK aboard commercial cargo vessels before visiting areas close to military bases and critical infrastructure, The I Paper can reveal.

FULL REPORT: http://INews.co.uk/news/suspected-russian-spies-entered-uk-using-cargo-ships-4049755

Knutsford Guardian: "MARKETS A REAL CHRISTMAS CRACKER!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Knutsford's new look Christmas Markets have been hailed a huge success.
Thousands of visitors packed the quaint streets the two-day festive celebration at the weekend.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25665851.knutsfords-new-look-christmas-markets-hailed-huge-success

Daily Record: "THIS WITCH SHOULD'VE DIED IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Clark / Grant McCabe

A retired teacher guilty of the historical abuse of 18 girls at a former residential school has been spared a jail-term.
Patricia Robertson tormented youngsters during her time at Fornethy House in Angus.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/evil-teacher-who-tortured-little-36344773

Bury Times: "COUNCIL FACING £16M SHORTFALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

Bury Council is facing a £16 million budget shortfall in the upcoming financial year.
The gap between spending and income comes despite years of savings and spending cuts.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25655195.bury-council-faces-16-million-budget-shortfall-despite-cuts

The Independent: "HIDDEN SCANDAL OF NHS STAFF EXPOSED TO 'THE NEW ASBESTOS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas

Thousands of NHS staff are being exposed to high levels of formaldehyde, putting their health at risk, an investigation by The Independent concludes.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/asbestos-nhs-staff-toxic-chemical-cancer-formaldehyde-b2876240.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

26/11/2025

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

Daily Express: "'A BUDGET FOR BENEFIT STREET PAID FOR BY WORKING PEOPLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Conservative Party's leader Kemi Badenoch blasted a "Budget for Benefit Street" as Chancellor Rachel Reeves hit hard-working Britons with a £26billion tax bombshell.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2139147

Bury Times: "PLANS FOR RESUS UNIT AT HOSPITAL REVEALED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping

Plans for a dedicated Resuscitation Unit have been submitted for Fairfield Hospital as part of an ongoing expansion to the site's Accident & Emergency Department.

The Economist: "BRITAIN'S BODGE-IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Britain's Chancellor devoted much of her budget speech to lambasting the previous government.
"The Conservatives crashed the economy", thundered Rachel Reeves, accusing them of "time and time
again" ducking "necessary reforms".

FULL REPORT: Economist.com/britain/2025/11/26/britains-budget-prioritised-labours-political-survival

Knutsford Guardian: "ROAD DISRUPTION AS BRIDGE STRUCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Budworth Road has been closed after a bridge was struck by a lorry, leaving residents and businesses furious about the disruption and delays they now face.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25639703.fury-closure-budworth-road-wagon-struck-bridge

Glasgow Times: "MOTORCYCLIST KILLED OAP AFTER GOING TWICE SPEED LIMIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A motorcyclist killed a much-loved pensioner after going at double the speed limit on his off-road bike.
Joshua Findlay struck David Gow as he crossed the road making his way home.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25652257.motorcyclist-killed-glasgow-pensioner-double-speed-limit

St. Helens Star: "BRUTE IS JAILED FOR VILE ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Police have welcomed the jailing of a man who throttled his partner and threatened to kill her in an "appalling incident".

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25650012.st-helens-police-welcome-sentencing-appalling-attack

Morning Star: "REEVES DODGES TOUGH CHOICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Chancellor Rachel Reeves ducked the hard choices in a bob-and-weave Budget designed to keep the floundering Labour Party Government afloat.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/reeves-dodges-tough-budget-choices

Messenger Newspapers: "'MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH' FOR FLOOD CAMPAIGNERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Campaigners for better protection from Flash Flooding in Timperley are celebrating a 'major breakthrough' almost a year on from the storm which put huge areas of Greater Manchester under water.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25648553.timperley-flood-protection-welcomed-new-years-day-storm

Daily Star: "HOW THE RACH STOLE CHRISTMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Grinch Chancellor Rachel Thieves' budget is all tax, tax, tax and spend, spend, spend.
Is it because she is green?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a wave of tax rises in her Grim Reaper Budget of broken promises.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/grinch-rachel-reeves-announced-wave-36312874

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "STEP FORWARD FOR £20M VISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Town Hall bosses are to submitt plans to the Government on how they will spend £20 million to regenerate Leigh over the next 10 years.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25644597.10-year-masterplan-agreed-guide-leighs-regeneration

The Scotsman: "WILL THE LAST PERSON TO LEAVE THE OIL INDUSTRY PLEASE TURN OFF THE LIGHTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn / David Bol

The Oil Sector and Gas Sector has warned they will be "taxed to death inside five years" after Chancellor Rachel Reeves rejected to scrap Windfall Tax in her Budget.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/uk-budget-chancellor-rachel-reeves-spending-plans-scotland-5418938

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "ROAD DISRUPTION AS BRIDGE STRUCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Budworth Road has been closed after a bridge was struck by a lorry, leaving residents and businesses furious about the disruption and delays they now face.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25639703.fury-closure-budworth-road-wagon-struck-bridge

The Times: "HIGH WELFARE, HIGH TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Budget to raise taxes to the highest level in history and fund record amounts of benefit spending, hitting workers, savers and businesses.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/more-welfare-and-higher-taxes-keep-britain-in-laggards-lane-7fwcpqn7k

The Oldham Times: "£31.5M BOOST FOR NEW HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

Oldham has secured a landmark investment of £31.5 million to build more than 300 new homes in the Town Centre.
The investment has come from the £1 billion Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund, announced by Mayor Andy Burnham.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25636655.oldham-lands-31-5m-investment-build-hundreds-new-homes

The Guardian: "'I AM ASKING EVERYONE TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Heather Stewart / Jessica Elgot

Chancellor Rachel Reeves targeted Great Britain's wealthiest households with a £26 billion tax-raising Budget to fund scrapping the Two-Child Benefit policy and cutting Energy Bills.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/26/rachel-reeves-targets-uks-wealthiest-in-26bn-tax-raising-budget

Warrington Guardian: "GANG THREATENED TO SHOOT GUARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

Four men looted Fiddler's Ferry and threatened to shoot a Security Guard.
One man has been jailed after four men stole copper worth thousands of pounds.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25623764.men-court-looting-fiddlers-ferry-power-station

Scottish Daily Mail: "SPITEFUL RAIDS ON STRIVERS - TO LAVISH BILLIONS ON BENEFITS ST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves dropped a £30 billion tax bomb on Britain as she bowed to Left-Wing demands to boost benefit handouts.
The Chancellor shattered Labour Party's manifesto pledges on tax with a £13 billion freeze on Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds lasting three years.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15329873

The Bolton News: "STREET-BRAWL THUGS WIELDED WEAPONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Two men have been jailed after brandishing weapons in a street fight in front of a crowd, including children.
Corey Chadwick and Byron Chadwick appeared at Bolton Crown Court.

The Daily Telegraph: "A RED BOX OF BROKEN PROMISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Szu Ping Chan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has launched a £13billion tax raid on income despite Labour Party's manifesto pledge not to target working people.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/26/reeves-shatters-labours-promises

Lancashire Telegraph: "'BIGGER IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER': COUNCIL CHIEF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A special meeting of Burnley's full council has unanimously backed a five all-purpose authorities proposal for post-devolution Lancashire that would keep it separate from Blackburn and Darwen.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25651722.burnley-council-devo-bid-stay-blackburn-backed

The Times Scotland: "HIGH WELFARE, HIGH TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her budget to raise taxes to the highest level in history and fund record amounts of benefit spending, hitting workers, savers and businesses.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/more-welfare-and-higher-taxes-keep-britain-in-laggards-lane-7fwcpqn7k

Daily Mail: "SPITEFUL RAIDS ON STRIVERS - TO LAVISH BILLIONS ON BENEFITS ST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves dropped a £30 billion tax bomb on Britain as she bowed to Left-Wing demands to boost benefit handouts.
The Chancellor shattered Labour Party's manifesto pledges on tax with a £13 billion freeze on Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds lasting three years.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15329873

Daily Mirror: "BUDGET WITH A LABOUR HEART"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Rachel Reeves promised relief to hard-up households in the Budget with a raft of cost of living measures funded by a £26billion tax raid.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-unveils-budget-cost-36313152

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

19/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 20 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: "'WE'RE READY FOR YOU': UK'S STERN THREAT TO PUTIN OVER SPY SHIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin / Caitlin Doherty

The Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a stark warning to Vladimir Putin (President Of Russia) after a Russian Spy Ship operating on the edge of United Kingdom waters directed lasers at Royal Air Force pilots.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/military-attack-mps-warn-china-russia-john-healey-b2867956.html

Glasgow Times: "14K SPENT ON FENCED OFF PITCHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

A Community Council say they are 'shocked' after it was revealed that thousands of pounds have been spent on maintaining Football Pitches despite them having been closed for years.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25622565.thousands-spent-maintaining-closed-glasgow-sports-pitches

Metro (South Edition): "RUSSIANS HACK FERTILITY CLINIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Private details of thousands of British fertility clients have been stolen by Russian hackers.
Their data was taken from a prestigious Harley Street clinic.

Lancashire Telegraph: "PROGRESS IN SIGHT ON ROAD SHUT BY LANDSLIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

An updated schedule of works to repair a key route linking Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire has been revealed almost a year after a landslide closed it.

Morning Star: "HELP US TO KEEP OUR LIGHTS ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Campaigners and Trade Union leaders urged the UK Government today to tackle high electricity prices and boost insulation in next week's Budget.
The Energy Crisis Commission brings together representatives from Energy UK, Confederation Of British Industry, Citizens Advice and National Energy Action (NEA).

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/worsening-terrible-norm

Morning Star (Back/Sports Page): "WONDER GOALS SEND SCOTS TO WORLD CUP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Stunning goals by substitutes Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean in added time gave Scotland a momentous 4-2 win over Denmark to book the Brits their place at the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/scotland-triumph-over-denmark-reach-first-world-cup-27-years

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "'WE WON'T STOP'"
CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Residents protesting over the "cruise line" warehouses towering over their Tyldesley homes claim they have new evidence that should call a halt to construction.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25621166.we-wont-give----giant-warehouse-protesters-head-town-hall

The I Paper: "10% COUNCIL TAX HIKE FOR MILLIONS TO TRANSFER MONEY TO NORTH AND MIDLANDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Ministers are drawing up plans to allow local authorities in London to raise Council Tax above the 5 per cent cap without a public vote to help cover losses from major funding reforms, The I Paper understands.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/council-tax-hikes-millions-transfer-money-north-4049347

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "A WALK TO REMEMBER"
CORRESPONDENT: Claire Sadler

Myles Fleay will be walking alongside his family in Perth, Western Australia for the Walk4BrainCancer in a bid to fund research so he can see his children grow up.
Myles has been battling cancer for six years.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/health/walk4braincancer-perth-family-get-to-walk-alongside-their-dad-after-defying-the-odds--c-20668739

Great Southern Herald [Back/Sport Page] (Australia): "ORIGIN PRIDE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Cameron Newbold

Katanning-born Shai Bolton has been announced among the first wave of players to feature in February's AFL Origin match.
It begins in 2026.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/katannings-shai-bolton-part-of-wa-side-in-origin-return-tambellups-tylah-williams-chasing-afl-draft-dream-c-20713268

The National: "LABOUR PLOTTING TO SLASH ELECTRICITY COSTS FOR AI FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison

The Labour Party are planning to cut electricity prices for tech companies while energy bills continue to leave families struggling, The National can reveal.
The UK Government has set out plans to slash costs for Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres –saving companies as much as £80 million per year.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25635678.labour-plot-slash-electricity-prices-ai-companies

Warrington Guardian: "VITAL APPEAL TO HELP MUM"
CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

More than £100,000 has been raised to fund potentially life-saving treatment for a mum diagnosed with incurable cancer.
The staggering amount has been raised for Nicola Finch, an 'incredible woman', in less than three days.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25633068.100-000-raised-warrington-mum-nicola-finchs-cancer-treatment

Daily Mail: "ZERO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Public confidence in the economy has fallen to rock bottom under The Labour Party.
A shock poll ahead of next week's Budget has found that zero per cent of Britons now believe the economy is in a 'very good state'.

The Oldham Times: "PAIR GUILTY OF KILLING MAN IN 'VILE' ATTACK"
CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A man and woman from Oldham been convicted of the manslaughter of a man following a "vile" assault, two years ago.
Jemma Marshall and Jason Wadsworth were both found guilty.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25620305.pair-exploited-killed-vulnerable-man-oldham

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW DITCH YOUR GAS BOILER OR FACE £15,000 FINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Families who fail to replace their gas boilers could face fines of up to £15,000 if The Scottish National Party wins May's Holyrood General Election.

Melton Times: "CULTURAL HUB PLAN UNVEILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

A cultural hub is to be created at Melton Mowbray’s Stockyard to act as a venue for theatre performances and performing arts courses.
The project will be a collaboration between Melton Borough Council and Loughborough College Group.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/new-theatre-and-performing-arts-hub-to-be-created-in-melton-mowbray-5399626

Daily Express: "PROOF PENSION TRIPLE LOCK MUST STAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson

Millions more Britons will suffer Pension Poverty if the Triple Lock is scrapped, according to shocking analysis based on government forecasts.

St. Helens Star: "BEAUTIFUL SOUL - TRIBUTES TO BECKY"
CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

The family of a young woman who was the "most beautiful soul inside and out" have paid a touching tribute to her.
Rebecca 'Becky' Hall died after being knocked down by a car in a collision on Clock Face Road.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25619681.st-heelns-familys-touching-tribute-becky-hall

The Times: "TRANS GUIDE TO PROTECT WOMEN IN LIMBO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott

Transgender people could be banned from single sex spaces based on how they look, according to new equalities guidance seen by The Times.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/trans-guidance-bridget-phillipson-9jjp775bt

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "FOUR JAILED FOR TOWN DRUG PLOT"
CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Three men and a woman have been jailed for a combined total of more than 12 years for their roles in a county lines drug gang operating in Northwich.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25632055.northwich-county-lines-drug-gang-jailed-12-years

The Guardian: "STARMER CALLS ON FARAGE TO ADDRESS RACISM CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Boffey / Pippa Crerar / Henry Dyer

Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to urgently address multiple and detailed allegations of racist behaviour during his teenage years, as the Reform UK leader attempted to dismiss the claims as "one person's word against another".

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/nov/19/farages-wholesale-denial-of-detailed-racism-claims-is-troubling-says-former-extremism-adviser

Bury Times: "TEENAGER DIES IN CRASH"
CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A teenager has died after a crash at a motorway junction following a police pursuit "at speed", officers say.
The 19-year-old is believed to have collided with a vehicle travelling southbound on the M66 as it meets the M60 at Simister Island.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25628527.tragedy-teen-19-dies-m66-m60-junction-crash

Daily Star: "PEATY SLAMS HIS FAMILY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Huntley

Adam Peaty has spoken out about the family feud ahead of his wedding to Holly Ramsey, saying it has been "deeply hurtful".

Messenger Newspapers: "249 HOMES PLANNED FOR FORMER MALL SITE"
CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Plans to build 249 'high quality' homes on the site of the soon-to-be-demolished Stretford Mall have been unveiled.
Development partners Trafford Council and property company Bruntwood will submit the scheme to planners for approval in the New Year.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25631255.249-homes-set-built-stretford-mall-bulldozed

Knutsford Guardian: "BUSINESS DISTRICT COMES STEP CLOSER"
CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Cheshire East Council is backing Knutsford’s plans for a Business Improvement District (BID).
A BID is an area where business rate payers have voted in a ballot to pay a levy into a fund for a fixed period, usually five years, for projects to benefit the BID area.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25614402.cheshire-east-council-backing-knutsford-bid-proposal

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "RSL REVIVED & HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

The revived club is without a home, after the Shire of Narrogin acquired the 1925-built Soldiers Memorial Hall after the sub-branch's collapse.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/revived-narrogin-rsl-sub-branch-competes-to-get-back-1925-soldiers-memorial-hall-to-resume-legacy-c-20656467

Narrogin Observer [Back and Sport Page] (Australia): "HAPPY HOLLY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michelle Jenvey

Holly Nottle, an apprentice jockey from Western Australia, won the 2025 Carbine Club of WA Apprentices Cup on Saturday 8 November 2025 at Ascot Racecourse, riding Royal Law to victory in the 2200m handicap race.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/sport/horse-racing

The Bolton News: "BOULDERS IN PARK TO STOP ENCAMPMENTS"
CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

Councillors are calling for boulders to be placed at a popular park to prevent Travellers getting onto it.
A group of Travellers set up camp on Moss Bank Park in August this year.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25628422.moss-bank-pboulders-brought-moss-bank-park-bolton

The Daily Telegraph: "'CASH FOR LAND' DEAL TO END WAR IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer / Joe Barnes / Kieran Kelly

Ukraine could be forced to lease part of its territory to Russia under a United States plan to end the war.
Russia would keep control of Donbas region in exchange for rental fee under US plan.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/19/us-russia-secret-28-point-peace-plan-gaza-model

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

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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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