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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SATURDAY'S PAPERS): SATURDAY 31 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

30/1/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Saturday 31 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 Saturday: "EPSTEIN INVITED TO PALACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Mansey / Tom Ball / Josie Ensor / Lara Wildenberg / Charlotte Alt

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Jeffrey Epstein to visit him at Buckingham Palace a month after the paedophile financier was released from house arrest, and offered him an investment opportunity in Afghanistan, according to new documents released by the United States Department Of Justice.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/us/news-today/article/what-is-in-the-epstein-files-new-today-kknnnzh69

Scottish Daily Mail: "ANDREW INVITED PAEDOPHILE TO PALACE A MONTH AFTER HIS RELEASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill / Daniel Bates / George Odling

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Jeffrey Epstein to dinner at Buckingham Palace days after his House Arrest ended.
The former prince promised 'lots of privacy' to the convicted paedophile shortly after he was granted his freedom.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15513941

Lancashire Telegraph: "THREE FOUND GUILTY OF 'TWISTED' MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Three people have been found guilty of a 2025 murder.
Liam Donlin, Joanne Maxwell and Amie Clegg have been found guilty, at Preston Crown Court, for the murder of Paul Scott last year inside a property in the Blackburn area.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25811872.family-statement-paul-scott-murder-convictions

Glasgow Times: "THUG CONVICTED OF 'REVENGE ATTACK' MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A thug has been convicted of the broad daylight murder of a man in an apparent revenge attack.
Kevin Shanley stabbed to death Brian Gough in the doorway of a Possilpark shop in Glasgow on Saturday 18 May 2024.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25812766.verdict-thug-murdered-brian-gough-glasgow

Daily Star: "GATES 'CAUGHT STD FROM EPSTEIN SEX GIRLS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates caught a Sexually Transmitted Disease from Russian girls, according to to outrageous new claims in The Jeffrey Epstein Files.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-bill-gates-caught-sexually-36645315

The Scotsman On Saturday: "'SUPPORT ARTS NOW' PLEA AS SNP PLEDGES FUTURE BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Bradley

Scotland's National Performing Companies have insisted increased support is required immediately, not in the future, as it was revealed the Scottish Government has pledged to both boost funding and issue grants on a multi-year basis in the next Scottish Budget.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/arts-and-culture/culture-secretary-accused-of-raid-on-arts-over-funds-for-performing-companies-5483776

The Yorkshire Post: "CHEF HITS OUT AT 'ABSURD' RATES MOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Tommy Banks, one of Yorkshire's leading chefs, has described it as "absurd" that Labour has not rolled out the extra business rates support for pubs to hotels, restaurants and cafés.

FULL STORY: YorkshirePost.co.uk/country-and-farming/tommy-banks-there-wont-be-a-hospitality-industry-in-a-few-years-5470115

The Times Scotland: "EPSTEIN INVITED TO PALACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Mansey / Tom Ball / Josie Ensor / Lara Wildenberg / Charlotte Alt

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Jeffrey Epstein to visit him at Buckingham Palace a month after the paedophile financier was released from house arrest, and offered him an investment opportunity in Afghanistan, according to new documents released by the United States Department Of Justice.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/us/news-today/article/what-is-in-the-epstein-files-new-today-kknnnzh69

Morning Star: "'WE MARCH AGAIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Thousands of people are set to march in the first national demonstration for Palestine of the year, with protesters (also carrying the message 'No To War In Iran'), despite a planned Far Right action.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/thousands-set-march-national-demonstration-palestine

Daily Mirror: "TRUMP HIT BY UNDERAGE SEX CLAIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

The now United States President Donald Trump performed a sex act with a girl aged 13 or 14 and it took place 35 years ago, according to new claims in the Jeffrey Epstein Files.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/donald-trump-accused-abusing-underage-36645787

The West Australian (Australia): "HOW DOES IT COME TO THIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caleb Runciman / John Flint

Parents from Mosman Park in Australia murdered their teenage boys and three pets before killing themselves before leaving a shocking letter on the front door of their property.
Western Australia Police Force responded to 'highly distressing' scenes following the shock discovery of parents and two autistic teenage sons found dead in a suspected Murder/Suicide.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/police/mosman-park-double-murder-suicide-horror-as-devastation-hits-mott-close-with-family-of-four-found-dead-c-21474350

The Guardian: "EPSTEIN 'SENT MONEY TO MANDELSON'S HUSBAND'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emine Sinmaz / Joseph Gedeon

Jeffrey Epstein sent thousands of pounds in Bank Transfers after his release from prison in 2009 to Peter Mandelson's husband, according to E-Mails published by the US Department of Justice.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/jan/30/jeffrey-esptein-sent-money-peter-mandelson-husband-after-prison-release-emails-reveal

Daily Express: "NOW YOU MUST GIVE BRITAIN A PROPER BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Christian Calgie / Martyn Brown

Brexit heavyweights Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson, Kemi Badenoch and Jacob Rees-Mogg have warned that The Labour Party are "betraying" the opportunities on offer from exiting the European Union.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2164590

The Bolton News: "ROYAL BOLTON TEAM SECURES A WORLD FIRST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari

Royal Bolton Hospital researchers have achieved a world first by using Artificial Intelligence to improve the accuracy of a test that identifies if a baby has a high chance of being born with Down's Syndrome.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25805179.royal-bolton-hospital-pioneers-ai-downs-syndrome-screening

The Independent: "INSIDE THE CITY UNDER SIEGE FROM TRUMP'S ICE AGENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bel Trew

A Special Report into residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota who are tracking the every move of Donald Trump's officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/world/americas/trump-ice-agents-minneapolis-protest-minnesota-b2910626.html

Daily Mail: "ANDREW INVITED PAEDOPHILE TO PALACE A MONTH AFTER HIS RELEASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill / Daniel Bates / George Odling

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Jeffrey Epstein to dinner at Buckingham Palace days after his House Arrest ended.
The former prince promised 'lots of privacy' to the convicted paedophile shortly after he was granted his freedom.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15513941

Edinburgh Evening News: "I SOBBED WITH JOY AS I HELPED TO DELIVER MY BABY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Forbes

Leila El Alti, a West Lothian woman, has described how she was left "sobbing with joy" after giving birth to her daughter by maternal-assisted Caesarean.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.SCOTSMAN.com/news/people/west-lothian-mum-left-sobbing-with-joy-after-helping-to-deliver-her-daughter-via-c-section-5495790

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "NEW DEAL TO INTEGRATE KURDS INTO SYRIAN STATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

Authorities in Damascus and Kurdish fighters signed a landmark agreement to integrate The Kurds military and civilian institutions into the Syrian State.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2631157

The Grocer: "CAN CAFFEINE POUCHES CRACK THE UK MARKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Weinbren

Caffeine Pouches, offering discreet energy boosts, are expanding in the United Kingdom with WH Smith listing, amid projected global growth to £79 million by 2032, but face low awareness and addiction concerns.

FULL REPORT: TheGrocer.co.uk/analysis-and-features/can-caffeine-pouches-crack-the-uk/714665.article

The Daily Telegraph: "EPSTEIN EMAIL TO ANDREW: I HAVE RUSSIAN FRIEND FOR YOU. SHE'S 26"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Janet Eastham / Martin Evans / Alexander Butler

Jeffrey Epstein offered to introduce Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to a "beautiful" 26-year-old Russian woman, emails released by the US Justice Department reveal.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/01/30/andrew-ghislaine-maxwell-epstein-files

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

29/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 30 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 Independent: "BETRAYAL OF 3.8M WOMEN DENIED PENSION PAYOUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Kate Devlin

Millions of WASPI women 'betrayed' as government refuses to grant compensation over State Pension age changes.
Women affected by changes to the State Pension age have accused the government of treating them with "utter contempt".

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/waspi-women-state-pension-age-compensation-b2910096.html

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "PAUL'S TAKING STEPS TO BRING MEN TOGETHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Paul Hall, a Redditch man, is bringing others together - one step at a time - through a new male Walking Group designed to bring connection, wellbeing and conversation.

Metro (North Edition): "REFORM SURGE PAST SARWAR IN SHOCK POLL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton

Reform UK have leapt clear of Scottish Labour in second place ahead of May's Holyrood Election.
Nigel Farage's party have a five-point lead over The Labour Party.

Lancashire Telegraph: "HEARTBREAK AS GIRL SWEPT OUT TO SEA IN MOROCCO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Seven-year-old Inaayah Makda from Blackburn was swept out to sea whilst on holiday in Morocco near the coast of Casablanca.
The family of Inaayah Makda plea for support to help locate her.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25807546.tragedy-girl-7-blackburn-swept-sea

The Economist: "THE ICE TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zanny Minton Beddoes / Edward Carr / Charlotte Howard / Steve Coll / Robert Guest

An analysis of how Renée Nicole Macklin Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti's killings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota will shape democracy in United States Of America.

FULL REPORT: ECONOMIST.COM/insider/the-insider/the-ice-test-how-the-killing-of-two-citizens-in-minneapolis-will-shape-american-democracy

Stratford Observer: "PUPILS KEEN TO PUT THE COST OF TRAFFIC BACK ON MOTORISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A Congestion Charge for Stratford has been mooted by a group of award-winning students.
The proposal came out of a competition run by The Office For National Statistics which saw a team of King Edward VI pupils come away with the top prize.

Metro (South Edition): "BUS SNATCH HERO SACKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies

Mark Hehir, a Bus Driver, has been sacked after chasing down and punching a thief who snatched a necklace from a female passenger on a MetroLine Bus between Wembley and Maida Vale in London.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/29/london-bus-driver-sacked-after-chasing-and-punching-thief-who-stole-from-passenger-26588438

Coventry Observer: "'FORGOTTEN' MICHAEL TELLS OF INSECT INFESTATION HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Michael Jones, a pensioner from the Tile Hill area of Coventry, has spoken of his distress after his home was infested for months.

Glasgow Times: "CASH INJECTION WILL LIGHT UP BRIDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

The South Portland Street Suspension Bridge which links Clyde Street and Calton Place across River Clyde in Glasgow will receive new lighting as a result of almost half a million pounds of funding.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25807172.glasgows-south-portland-street-suspension-bridge-get-upgrade

The West Australian (Australia): "LEADERSHIP LOTTO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene

The battle to unseat Sussan Ley from Liberal Leadership has hit a stalemate after secret talks in Melbourne, Australia failed to produce a sole candidate for her job.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/liberal-leadership-crisis-sussan-ley-likely-to-stay-as-angus-taylor-andrew-hastie-battle-for-succession-c-21468751

Daily Star: "GREAT BALL OF CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Arsenal Football Club fan, and Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer gave China President Xi Jinping, a Manchester United Football Club supporter, the match ball from The Red Devils' 3-2 win against The Gunners.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/keir-starmers-turnip-say-arsenal-36637752

Droitwich Standard: "COMMUNITY SHOCKED BY £500 CHARITY SHOP RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The Droitwich community has been shocked after a burglary at the town’s much-loved Salvation Army Charity Shop that saw hundreds of pounds taken.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-salvation-army-charity-shop-burglary-over-500-taken

The Scotsman: "MINISTERS HAVE 'ADDED TO PAIN' SAYS MOTHER OF HOSPITAL VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Grant / David Bol

Kimberly Darroch, the mother of a 10-year-old girl who was killed by a hospital infection, has accused SNP ministers of having "added to our pain and anguish" after an official meeting note revealed political pressure was being felt to open the Medical Facility in Britain before it was ready.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/bereaved-mother-accuses-ministers-of-adding-to-pain-over-scandal-hit-hospital-revelation-5495071

State Times (India): "SC PUTS NEW UGC REGULATIONS ON HOLD, SAYS WE CAN HAVE 'VERY SWEEPING CONSEQUENCES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

The Supreme Court in India stayed the UGC's 2026 Equity Regulations, deeming them vague, prone to misuse and potentially divisive with "very sweeping consequences".

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/sc-puts-new-ugc-regulations-on-hold-says-can-have-very-sweeping-consequences

Daily Mirror: "I'VE LOST MY BROTHERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to his two friends killed during a Car Accident in Lagos, Nigeria. that he miraculously survived.
Anthony Joshua, says: "They’re my brothers, my friends".

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/sport/boxing/breaking-anthony-joshua-car-crash-36639514

Evesham Observer: "COUNCIL FIRMS UP ITS REDEVELOPMENT PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Wychavon District Council has announced that they are on track to buy Evesham’s Riverside Shopping Centre within a matter of weeks.
Ownership of Evesham's beleaguered Riverside Shopping Centre should be back in public hands by April.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wychavon-confirms-it-expects-to-buy-riverside-shopping-centre

Daily Express: "SOPHIE'S PLEA: DON'T SNATCH HOPE AWAY FROM US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Sophie Blake, who is terminally ill with Breast Cancer, has issued a desperate plea to seven peers blocking the Assisted Dying Bill in the House Of Lords.
The 52-year-old fears a change in the law will come too late for her.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2140084

Kidderminster Standard: "CLOUD HANGS OVER FATE OF CENTURY-OLD CARNIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The group behind the iconic Stourport Carnival has been dissolved after 100 years.
A statement, posted on Facebook by organisers, confirmed that following the Stourport Carnival Society’s annual general meeting, it was agreed the group would be dissolved.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/stourport-carnival-future-in-doubt-after-organisers-dissolve-society

The Times Scotland: "IRANIAN GUARD CORPS TO BE TREATED AS TERRORISTS BY UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Larisa Brown

Ministers will introduce a landmark law that will allow them to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as pressure grows to respond to the group's bloody suppression of anti-government protests.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/article/eu-irgc-terrorist-iran-news-cfngbn3fc

Leamington Observer: "WORK SET TO START ON TOWER BLOCK DEMOLITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes

A landmark Tower Block in Leamington is soon set to be reduced to rubble.
Work is expected to start shortly on taking down Christine Ledger Square off Brunsick Street.

FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/landmark-tower-block-to-vanish-from-the-leamington-skyline-59957

The Guardian: "STARMER OPENS DOOR TO UK VISIT BY XI AS CHINA RELATIONSHIP IS 'RESET'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Rowena Mason

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken a big step towards rapprochement with China, opening the door to a United Kingdom visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping in a move that drew immediate anger from British critics of Beijing.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/jan/29/keir-starmer-opens-door-to-uk-visit-by-xi-jinping-after-bilateral-talks

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "PUTIN THANKS UAE FOR ITS MEDIATION EFFORTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emirates News Agency

Vladimir Putin (President Of Russia) has thanked Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (President Of United Arab Emirates) for his continued mediation efforts, which have led to successful prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.

FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/sheikh-mohamed-putin-uae-russia-ties-moscow

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY ON THE RACK OVER NHS BUG DEATH BOMBSHELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Anas Sarwar has produced a bombshell document which proves NHS bosses were pressured into taking patients at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) before the 2015 General Election.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15510843

Malvern Observer: "WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS CHANCE TO MARK 'MIRACLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Bendigo Davies - a man who had an emergency wedding in a local Medical Facility in the Worcestershire area after being given days to live with a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) - is celebrating the second Wedding Anniversary, with his wife Arlaine Davies, after surprising medical personnel with a miraculous recovery.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/tenbury-wells-man-given-days-to-live-celebrates-second-wedding-anniversary-after-miraculous-recovery-60076

The Times: "IRANIAN GUARD CORPS TO BE TREATED AS TERRORISTS BY UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Larisa Brown

Ministers will introduce a landmark law that will allow them to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as pressure grows to respond to the group's bloody suppression of anti-government protests.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/article/eu-irgc-terrorist-iran-news-cfngbn3fc

Bromsgrove Standard: "HELP PUPILS HAVE THEIR OUTSIDE PLAYTIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

An appeal has been launched to raise £270,000 so the playground at Chadsgrove School in Bromsgrove can be revamped and the children can play outside again.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-chadsgrove-school-launches-270000-appeal-for-new-playground

Daily Mail: "IS THAT IT?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Sophie Church

After flying over 5,000 miles, United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will leave China virtually empty-handed, despite his promise of "history-making" talks with Xi Jinping (President Of China).

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15510999

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "SC JUNKS HOUSE APPEAL ON SARA IMPEACHMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daphine Galvez

The Supreme Court in Philippines has upheld their ruling declaring Articles Of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional for violating the one-year bar rule, denying with finality the motion for reconsideration of the House of Representatives.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/01/30/2504435/sc-junks-house-appeal-sara-impeachment

The National: "SWINNEY TO 'CONSIDER' CALLS TO KICK THE US OUT OF PRESTWICK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Lyon

First Minister, and Scottish National Party leader, John Swinney has said he will "consider" calls from The Green Party to evict American troops from Prestwick Airport.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25807821.msp-ross-greer-calls-us-troop-eviction-prestwick

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "STATS SHOW AMBULANCE CREWS CUTTING TIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Ambulances from West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust are reaching emergency shouts in the Warwickshire area more quickly than they were a year ago, new figures show.
Ambulances in the county are responding to Category 2 incidents like Heart Attacks and strokes in 25 minutes on average – down from 39 minutes last year.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/ambulance-wait-times-in-warwickshire-down-35-per-cent-on-previous-year

The Daily Telegraph: "REVOLT OVER CANCELLED ELECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pieter Snepvangers / Albert Tait

Councillors have launched a revolt after The Labour Party Government cancelled Local Elections for 4.6 million people.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/29/councils-face-revolt-over-cancelled-elections

Edinburgh Evening News: "ANGER AT ONGOING BIN HUB MISERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Residents in Edinburgh, campaigning against Bin Hubs right outside their homes, say the misery goes on despite Council promises of action.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.SCOTSMAN.COM/news/edinburgh-bin-hubs-residents-campaigning-for-bins-to-be-relocated-dismayed-at-lack-of-action-5493940

Financial Times: "COMPANIES SCOOP $22BN IN CONTRACTS FROM TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AGENCIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Andringa / Clara Murray / Stephen Foley / Rafe Rosner-Udden

Companies including Palantir and Deloitte have reaped more than $22 billion (United States Dollars) from contracts with agencies at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c74170d3-237d-459c-8642-bfd71530897d

Solihull Observer: "BRIDGE CLOSURE 'OPTION' STIRS FEARS FOR FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Views are being sough on long-term options for Barston Bridge which carries Barston Lane over River Blythe in the Barston area of Solihull.
The bridge was constructed in 1859 and carries Barston Lane over the River Blythe in Barston, providing a route for approximately 1,050 vehicles per day.

FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/views-sought-on-future-of-barston-bridge

Financial Times (USA Edition): "COMPANIES SCOOP $22BN IN CONTRACTS FROM TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AGENCIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Andringa / Clara Murray / Stephen Foley / Rafe Rosner-Udden

Companies including Palantir and Deloitte have reaped more than $22 billion (United States Dollars) from contracts with agencies at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c74170d3-237d-459c-8642-bfd71530897d

The Bolton News: "CLEAN-UP TEAM TACKLES GRAVES AND CEMETERIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari

Lost memorials and the headstones of several former Mayors of Bolton have been rediscovered after council teams carried out a year-long clean-up programme.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25801937.lost-memorials-headstones-tonge-cemetery-rediscovered

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "PALESTINE'S UN ENVOY CONDEMNS GAZA 'HUMANITARIAN CATASTROPHE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ephrem Kossalfy

The core principles upon which United Nations was founded are under grave threat in the occupied territories of Palestine.
Riyah Mansour condemned Israel's punitive targeting of humanitarian organisations.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2631003

Worcester Observer: "WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS CHANCE TO MARK 'MIRACLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Bendigo Davies, who had an emergency wedding in Worcestershire Royal Hospital after being given just days to live following a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), is now celebrating the second wedding anniversary with his wife Arlaine Davies, having surprised medical staff with a miraculous recovery.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/tenbury-wells-man-given-days-to-live-celebrates-second-wedding-anniversary-after-miraculous-recovery-60076

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (SATURDAY'S PAPERS): SATURDAY 24 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

23/1/2026

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

Daily Mirror: "SAY SORRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke

United States President Donald Trump is facing mounting pressure to say sorry for insulting the British Armed Forces by claiming they stayed away from the Afghanistan front line.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/breaking-keir-starmer-says-donald-36602296

The Bolton News: "ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT PLAN TO CUT A&E WAITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee

Patients arriving at Bolton's busy Emergency Department will be given a GP appointment or told to visit a pharmacy instead of being treated there.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25786234.warning-patients-sent-away-royal-bolton-hospital-e

Daily Express: "'WHAT A BLOODY CHEEK!'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mieka Smiles / Lauren Welch

Prince Harry has given a furious response to controversial comments made by Donald Trump over the war in Afghanistan.
United States President Donald Trump has provoked fury after saying Armed Forces from NATO stayed 'off the front lines' in Afghanistan.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2161556

The Yorkshire Post: "KEY £160M FOR AIRPORT UNDER THREAT IN DISPUTE OVER LEASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Burn

The release of £160m of taxpayer funding to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport will not happen unless the terms of a controversial lease for the site are changed – with a deal yet to be agreed, The Yorkshire Post can
reveal.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/business/doncaster-sheffield-airport-ps160m-funding-wont-be-released-until-controversial-lease-is-changed-5488203

Morning Star: "UNIONS WARN: STARMER STOP THE STITCH-UPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unions and Members Of Parliament from The Labour Party have warned Sir Keir Starmer against trying another "stitch-up", amid reports the Prime Minister is trying to block Andy Burnham's potential return to Westminster.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/democratic-outrage

Lancashire Telegraph: "'I HAVE BOTTLED A GUY' ATTACKER TELLS POLICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alec Whitaker

A holidaymaker committed an 'impulsive and reckless' act by hitting a stranger over the head with a gin bottle, a court heard.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25784280.airbnb-holidaymaker-glassed-stranger-night

Daily Star: "CLAUDIA'S TRAITORS SECRET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

Claudia Winkleman has revealed her secret to the success of BBC's hit The Traitors as the nation came to a standstill for the Grand Finale.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/claudia-winkleman-reveals-orange-secret-36603956

Glasgow Times: "'CHILDREN ARE AT RISK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

Children are at risk due to dangerous roads around a Primary School in Glasgow.
Concerned locals, including Gordon McKee MP, gathered outside King's Park Primary School on Kingsbridge Drive.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25791393.glasgow-kings-park-primary-school-parents-say-children-risk

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER FORCED TO PULL CHAGOS BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Genevieve Holl-Allen

Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to pull his Chagos Islands bill in the wake of a United States backlash over the deal.
The legislation was expected to be debated in the House Of Lords.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UJK/politics/2026/01/23/starmer-pulls-chagos-deal-following-trump-backlash

The Scotsman: "NO PRESSURE TO OPEN HOSPITAL SAYS STURGEON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Nicola Sturgeon has denied putting pressure on NHS chiefs to open the SNP Government's flagship Glasgow Hospital after the mother of a 10-year-old who was killed after contracting an infection told her to “be honest” about what she knew about the scandal.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-qeuh-hospital-deaths-infections-snp-scandal-5488314

The Times Saturday: "ANXIETY 'TO CAUSE A LOST GENERATION ON BENEFITS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Max Kendix

Britain is "writing off" a generation of young people with "normal" Mental Health conditions such as anxiety and depression to a life on benefits, the Government's Work Tsar has warned.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/anxious-young-britons-risk-becoming-lost-generation-on-benefits-0870rsmh2

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW TRUMP DELAYS CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled his deal to surrender Chagos Islands.
Just days after United States President Donald Trump blasted the United Kingdom for 'an act of great stupidity'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15492909

The Guardian: "PM REBUKES TRUMP AMID ANGER AT NATO TROOP 'INSULT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Topping / Rowena Mason / Jamie Crierson

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued an unprecedented rebuke to President Donald Trump for his "insulting and frankly appalling" remarks about British troops in Afghanistan and suggested he should apologise.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/23/donald-trump-outrage-nato-troops-avoided-afghanistan-frontline

Edinburgh Evening News: "CARS TORCHED OUTSIDE HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone

Police Officers from Police Scotland in East Lothian have launched an investigation after a car was deliberately set on fire outside a property on Jackson Way in Tranent.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/police-investigating-potential-gang-feud-links-after-cars-torched-outside-east-lothian-home-5487547

Daily Mail: "NOW TRUMP DELAYS CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled his deal to surrender Chagos Islands.
This is after President Donald Trump blasted the UK for 'an act of great stupidity'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15492909

The Times Scotland: "STURGEON'S DENIAL OVER HOSPITAL 'PRESSURE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Boothman

Nicola Sturgeon has denied that she applied any pressure to rush the opening of the troubled Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, describing such accusations as "completely untrue".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/sturgeon-rejects-accusations-over-rush-to-open-queen-elizabeth-university-hospital-89cl03bh0

FT Weekend: "GOLD PRICES SURGE AFTER TRUMP'S GREENLAND MOVES BATTER DOLLAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Smith / Leslie Hook / Rachel Rees

Gold recorded its best week in nearly 20 years and the US Dollar its worst since May, after the Greenland crisis sent investors looking for safe alternatives to the United States currency amid renewed concerns over erratic White House policymaking.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/6d7ab91c-fc2a-4766-8ebd-3108c5446946

Daily Record: "AN INSULT TO OUR WAR HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark McGivern

Gary Scorgie-Hart, a Soldier who saw British comrade Mark Wright killed in action, has slammed Donald Trump's "insult" to our heroes.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/starmers-fierce-response-donald-trump-36603496

The Independent: "STARMER BLASTS TRUMP: SAY SORRY FOR APPALLING SLUR ON OUR WAR DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin, Athena Stavrou & David Maddox

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has slammed President Donald Trump's false claims that NATO troops stayed away from the front line in the conflict in Afghanistan as "insulting and frankly appalling" and demanded an apology.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/donald-trump-afghanistan-nato-soldiers-b2906174.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (FRIDAY'S PAPERS): FRIDAY 23 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

22/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 22 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: "STARMER'S ALLIES TO BAR THE RETURN OF BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia

Sir Keir Starmer's allies will try to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster and mounting a leadership challenge.
Andrew Gwynne's resignation opens a path for Andy Burnham, the Mayor Of Greater Manchester, to return to House Of Commons

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andrew-gwynne-mp-andy-burnham-tqz7z0n03

Leamington Observer: "APPEAL FOR HELP TO GIVE AUDREY A BETTER FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Helen Richmond and John Richmond, a couple from South Warwickshire, had their lives changed forever when their two-year-old daughter Audrey Richmond had a catastrophic seizure - and are now raising cash to help with her future.

Daily Mirror: "SHAMEFUL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mikey Smith / Saskia Rowlands

The Mum of the youngest British soldier to die in Afghanistan says Donald Trump's insult to NATO forces was "extremely upsetting".
The United States President dismissed the sacrifice of more than 400 British members of the Armed Forces who served and died in Afghanistan.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/mums-outrage-trumps-vile-slur-36599519

Glasgow Times: "'STOP PENALISING CANCER PATIENTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Shelley Road in Glasgow, next to Gartnavel Hospital, used by patients and families using Beatson Cancer Centre has been named as the highest for Pavement Parking fines.
Pavement Parking on Shelley Road has saw 185 fines issued to road users between January and October 2025.

Morning Star: ""FURY AT TRUMP'S BOARD OF WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie / Andrew Murray

President Donald Trump's Board Of Peace was slammed as a "board of war" by campaigners as the United States President launched it at Davos 2026.
The Board Of Peace's first task is to impose a free market Property Development regime in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/people-gaza-deserve-better-trumps-gang-rogues

Droitwich Standard: "'NOT GOING ANYWHERE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The Fire Station in Droitwich is set to remain on its existing site located on Friar Street, despite mooted plans to build a new one.

Daily Express: "BRITAIN NEEDS BETTER CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Fisk / Hanna Geissler

Charities, campaigners and Daily Express are urging Government Ministers to ensure Mental Health is a key part of the long-awaited National Cancer Plan.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/uk/2161413

Worcester Observer: "INSPIRED BY HIS STORY TO URGE ALL TO GET TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maya Dabrowska

Duncan Sutcliffe, a business owner from Worcester who survived Prostate Cancer, is raising awareness of the disease and urging men over the age of 50-years-old to get tested regularly.

Scottish Daily Mail: "BUG DEATH HOSPITAL IS STILL A THREAT TO PATIENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker / Tom Gordon

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the Medical Facility at the centre of an infection scandal, still poses a risk to patients.
Families of those who caught bugs linked to ventilation and water at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital say they still 'don't believe it is safe'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15489691

Lancashire Telegraph: "NEW ROAD SAFETY CALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Councillors will debate a call to improve Road Safety in the wake of a crash, in which a Taxi Driver from Blackburn killed and three Bolton teenagers died.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25787781.blackburn-taxi-driver-death-sparks-call-licence-curbs

Daily Star: "BROOK WHO'S BACK!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Brooklyn Beckham put on a united front with wife Nicola Peltz after his mum Victoria Beckham topped The Official Charts, thanks to a fan campaign.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-brooklyn-beckham-nicola-peltz-36599913

Coventry Observer: "NEW DATA SHOWS BIG DROP IN WAITING LISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Waiting Lists at Medical Facilties in Coventry and Rugby have fallen by thousands since the 2024 General Election, according to new NHS data.
Waiting lists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have dropped by 3,632 since the General Election of 2024.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/new-figures-show-hospital-waiting-lists-in-coventry-and-rugby-have-fallen-by-thousands-since-last-general-election-59922

The Scotsman: "'FLAWS AT NEW HOSPITAL KILLED AND POISONED OUR LOVED ONES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Forbes / Lucinda Cameron

The families of those who died at scandal-hit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital have issued a damning statement as the Inquiry comes to a close.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/our-loved-ones-were-killed-and-poisoned-at-scandal-hit-hospital-5486720

Solihull Observer: "GAS PIPE WORK DELAYS TO LAST MONTHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Solihull is set to face up to three months of traffic disruptions as work to replace half-century-old Gas Pipes gets under way on Warwick Road.
The Engineers from Cadent are to start works on Monday 26 January until Friday 17 April.

The Guardian: "STAND UP FOR YOURSELVES, ZELENSKYY TELLS EUROPE IN FIERY DAVOS SPEECH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken aim at Europe in a fiery speech at Davos, accusing leaders of being in "Greenland mode" as they waited for leadership from President Donald Trump on Ukraine and other geopolitical crises rather than taking action themselves.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/22/zelenskyy-accuses-eu-leaders-waiting-direction-donald-trump-greenland

Kidderminster Standard: "CONTROVERSIAL GARAGE PLAN WINS APPROVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

Controversial plans for a new Petrol Station on a busy Kidderminster road have been greenlit, generating 20 new jobs - and plenty of concern.

FULL REPORT: /KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/controversial-plans-for-petrol-station-on-busy-kidderminster-road-approved

The Times Scotland: "STARMER'S ALLIES TO BAR THE RETURN OF BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia

Sir Keir Starmer's allies will try to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster and mounting a leadership challenge.
Andrew Gwynne's resignation opens a path for Andy Burnham, the Mayor Of Greater Manchester, to return to House Of Commons

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andrew-gwynne-mp-andy-burnham-tqz7z0n03

Stratford Observer: "NEW CAR PORTS COULD BE KEY TO GREENER ENERGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Parking the car in Stratford is set to become greener.
Stratford District Council's cabinet has this week given the go-ahead to Solar Car Ports in the Car Park of Stratford Leisure Centre.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/solar-carports-given-the-go-ahead-at-stratford-leisure-centre

Daily Record: "DRINKS SPIKING SHAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Police Scotland are catching just one in ten drink-spiking creeps as cases soar.
Only 85 cases out of 800 in five years - including use of Date Rape drugs - led police to a suspect.

Newry Reporter: "MICKEY A 'GIANT OF COMMUNITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kieran Lynch

Tributes have poured in for popular Sinn Féin politician Mickey Brady, following his passing.
Mickey Brady served as MP for Newry and Armagh between 2015 and 2024, was remembered as a gentleman, who 'loved the people of Newry and Armagh'.

FULL REPORT: NewryReporter.com/news/people/tributes-pour-in-for-former-newry-and-armagh-mp-mickey-brady-5479983

State Times (India): "ARMY VEHICLE CARRYING TROOPS FOR ANTI-TERROR OPS PLUNGES INTO GORGE IN DOAH' 10 MARTYRED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Ten soldiers were martyred and 11 injured when an armoured vehicle of the Army carrying troops for an anti-terror operation plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district.
The accident took place at the 9000-foot-high Khanni top along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/army-vehicle-carrying-troops-for-anti-terror-ops-plunges-into-gorge-in-doda-10-martyred

Bromsgrove Standard: "RESIDENTS SHARE TALES OF PROBLEMS WITH THE POST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Residents across Bromsgrove, Rubery and South Birmingham have expressed their frustration about Royal Mail's postal delivery services in their areas.

FULL REPORT: http://BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bemused-by-baffling-postal-deliveries-in-bromsgrove-rubery-and-south-birmingham

The Yorkshire Post: "MPS IN CALL FOR ENERGY UPGRADE SCHEME PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Greg Wright

The Serious Fraud Office should be called in to investigate a "catastrophic" Government energy efficiency installation scheme which left more than 30,000 homes with defects, according to Members Of Parliament.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "TOWN FIRM COUGHS UP £1M AFTER FISH DEATHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A company in Redditch has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018.
An investigation by the Environment Agency has ended in Mettis Aerospace making the payment under an Enforcement Undertaking.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/fish-kill-incident-costs-redditch-firm-mettis-aerospace-over-1million-in-clear-up

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "MACROS AFTER AILMENT DON'T GET TOO EXCITED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexis Romero

President Bongbong Marcos was taken to a Medical Facility in Philippines after experiencing "discomfort".
He has assured his nation that the ailment is not serious.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/01/23/2502872/marcos-after-ailment-dont-get-too-excited

Evesham Observer: "DRIVER JAILED AS VICTIM IS MOURNED BY FAMILY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

The wife of Andy Hirons, an Evesham man who died in a crash in Pershore, has paid tribute to him, calling him a 'strong, reliable and lovable man who was the life and soul of the family'.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wife-pays-tribute-to-soul-of-the-family-andy-hirons-who-died-in-pershore-crash

Daily Mail: "DOES ANDY BURNHAM HAVE THE BOTTLE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford

The Labour Party were descending into Civil War as Andy Burnham was offered a route map towards replacing Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15488847

Edinburgh Evening News: "'GROWING PAINS TURN OUT TO BE CANCER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison

Ava Ferguson, an Edinburgh schoolgirl who was dismissed by doctors as having 'growing pains' and sent home with painkillers, turned out to be suffering from a rare Blood Cancer.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-schoolgirl-battling-rare-cancer-which-doctors-said-was-growing-pains-5485748

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "NEW DATA SHOWS BIG DROP IN WAITING LISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Waiting Lists at Medical Facilties in Coventry and Rugby have fallen by thousands since the 2024 General Election, according to new NHS data.
Waiting lists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have dropped by 3,632 since the General Election of 2024.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/new-figures-show-hospital-waiting-lists-in-coventry-and-rugby-have-fallen-by-thousands-since-last-general-election-59922

Minnesota Star Tribune (United States Of America): "CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 5 DETAINED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allison Kite

A United States born Somali American said she was forcibly arrested and detained by ICE Immigration Officials for two days, amid the Donald Trump administration crackdown in Minnesota.

FULL REPORT: StarTribune.com/somali-american-us-citizen-arrested-by-immigration-agents-detained-for-two-days/601568086

The Bolton News: "CRASH THAT KILLED FOUR: TEEN DROVE AT EXCESS SPEED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Greater Manchester Police have said a teenager driving at "excess speed" had "lost control" before a crash which killed four people.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25785480.driver-lost-control-car-wigan-road-crash

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "'SOMETHING GREAT FOR THE WORLD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial

United States President Donald Trump formally launched the first charter of his Gaza “Board of Peace” in a signing ceremony during the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2630219

Malvern Observer: "INSPIRED BY HIS STORY TO URGE ALL TO GET TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maya Dabrowska

Duncan Sutcliffe, a business owner from Worcester who survived Prostate Cancer, is raising awareness of the disease and urging men over the age of 50-years-old to get tested regularly.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (FRIDAY'S PAPERS): FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

15/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 16 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 Independent: "JENRICK DEFECTS AS GLOATING FARAGE TAUNTS BADENOCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / David Maddox / Kate Devlin

Robert Jenrick joined Reform UK, just hours after being sacked from The Conservative Party's Front Bench by Kemi Badenoch when his plans to defect were uncovered.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/robert-jenrick-joins-reform-tories-farage-latest-news-b2901355.html

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "EXTRAORDINARY SCENES DURING HEATED DEBATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Redditch Borough Council are to ask Ministry Of Housing, Communities and Local Government to postpone the Local Election which is schedules for May 2026.
At an extraordinary meeting councillors met at Oakenshaw Community Centre to discuss the proposal.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/full-report-redditch-borough-council-vote-in-favour-of-postponing-may-election

Daily Mirror: "FARAGE'S PARTY OF TORY FAILURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Burke

Two-faced Conservative Party flop Robert Jenrick became the lastest defector to join Nigel Farage and Reform UK after being booted out of his own party.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/breaking-robert-jenrick-defects-reform-36558720

Daily Mirror (Sport Page/Back Page): "I WANT MATES IN THE STATES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Thomas Tuchel has warned players must have the right "social skills" to make his World Cup for England.

Glasgow Times: "'IT'S A STEALTH TAX ON LOCALS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

A community council from Dennistoun in Glasgow says they "cannot support" proposed traffic regulation orders (TROs) in their current form, saying they appear to be a "stealth tax" on local residents.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25762584.group-calls-parking-proposals-stealth-tax-dennistoun-residents

Daily Mail: "STOP FIGHTING EACH OTHER AND END THE LABOUR NIGHTMARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford

Robert Jenrick threw a hand grenade into the politics of the British Right as he defected to Reform UK after being outed as a Conservative Party turncoat.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15468547

Evesham Observer: "LOTTERY WIN WILL HELP GIVE THE PAST A FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Evesham's Almonry Museum's restoration project has received a welcome funding boost thanks to £393,219 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The development grant will enable two years of planning for the interpretation of its collections alongside the completion of urgent building repairs.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/celebrations-as-evesham-museum-secures-nearly-400k-in-lottery-grant

Morning Star: "LEFT TO DIE: CORRIDORS CRISIS IN NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Patients are dying in corridors and going undiscovered for hours, a damning new report by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) reveals.
Nurses have shared harrowing accounts of a "broken system" of corridor care that "tortures" patients, with people left in chairs for days and one patient choking to death, unnoticed.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/patients-dying-hospital-corridors-are-going-undiscovered-hours-rcn-report-reveals

Morning Star (Sport Page/Back Page): "WALES GEAR UP FOR TOUR DE FRANCE DEBUT IN 2027"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: David Nicholson

In July 2027, Wales will host the Tour De France for the first time ever.
Event organisers have confirmed the outline route and key details of what will be The World's most prestigious Cycling Race to be staged on Welsh roads.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/wales-set-tour-de-france-spectacular-2027

Stratford Observer: "ZAHAWI'S REFORM MOVE SLAMMED BY OPPONENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Former Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK from The Conservative Party where he previously served as Chancellor Of The Exchequer.
Nadhim Zahawi says Britain is "drinking at the last chance saloon" and "really does need Nigel Farage as Prime Minister".

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/former-stratford-mp-nadhim-zahawi-defects-to-reform-uk-59852

Metro (South Edition): "'THE SECRET TRAITOR'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Kemi Badenoch has booted her former leadership rival Robert Jenrick out of The Conservative Party on a day of drama likened to The Traitors - telling faithful followers she had 'irrefutable evidence' he was plotting against them.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/15/robert-jenrick-sacked-tory-shadow-cabinet-secret-plot-26306180

Financial Times: "JENRICK JOINS REFORM AFTER BADENOCH GIVES HIM SACK FOR PLOTTING TO DEFECT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Sheppard / Jim Pickard / Anna Gross / Mari Novik

Robert Jenrick has joined Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch as The Conservative Party's Shadow Justice Secretary, the highest-profile defection yet from The Tories to Nigel Farage's populist party.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/991213ae-dab4-44ad-86eb-48045f97de96

The Economist: "HORROR IN IRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial

Iranian protests against Ali Khamenei's regime met with brutal crackdowns, killing thousands; economic woes and foreign defeats weaken rulers.
President Donald Trump mulls strikes, risking escalation, chaos, or regime fragmentation for potential democracy.

FULL REPORT: ECONOMIST.COM/leaders/2026/01/15/what-the-collapse-of-irans-regime-would-mean

The Guardian: "SACKED JENRICK DEFECTS TO REFORM WITH FIERY ATTACK ON 'FAILED' TORIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Rowena Mason / Libby Brooks

Robert Jenrick has made a dramatic defection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, declaring The Conservative Party "rotten" and "failed" after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch for plotting against her.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/jan/15/robert-jenrick-defects-to-reform-uk-after-conservative-party-suspension

Kidderminster Standard: "JAIL TERM FOR INFECTING PERSON WITH HIV VIRUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A Kidderminster man has been jailed to four-and-a-half years for recklessly infecting another person with HIV.
Luke Davis was handed the term at Hereford Justice Centre following a trial in October where he was charged with unlawfully and maliciously inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-man-luke-davis-jailed-for-recklessly-infecting-another-man-with-hiv

Daily Express: "JENRICK JOINS REFORM WITH BLAST AT 'ROTTEN' TORIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie / Jonathan Walker / Katie Harris

Robert Jenrick has joined Reform UK and brands The Conservative Party "rotten" after a defiant Kemi Badenoch sacked him following evidence discovered which claimed he was plotting against her.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2158195

Daily Express (Sport Page/Back Page): "TALENT IS NOT ENOUGH"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Thomas Tuchel has warned players must have the right "social skills" to make his World Cup for England.

The Bolton News: "'GET A CHECK-UP... IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Mark Allen, a Bolton father, has shared his terminal cancer story in the hope of saving lives, after learning the disease he once beat has returned and is now incurable.
Mark Allen who has lived in Bolton for the past nine years, was first diagnosed with stage three Colorectal Cancer in 2023 after experiencing bowel problems that he initially ignored.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25759551.bolton-dad-terminal-cancer-shares-vital-warning

The I Paper: "DAY OF POISON AND BETRAYAL AS UK'S RIGHT WING FEUD DEEPENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kitty Donaldson

Kemi Badenoch (The Conservative Party Leader) sacks and exiles her rival Robert Jenrick, before he defects to Reform UK as a star signing.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/reform-pm-anonymity-whats-next-robert-jenrick-4172427

Coventry Observer: "SCHOOLS JOBS CUT PLAN PROMPTS STRIKE ACTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Staff at a Coventry secondary school are going on strike in a dispute over large-scale redundancies.
Over 830 members of the National Education Union (NEU) across the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) – which runs West Coventry Academy – have begun an initial nine days of strike action.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/school-staff-strike-under-threat-of-damaging-job-losses

Scottish Daily Mail: "STOP FIGHTING EACH OTHER AND END THE LABOUR NIGHTMARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford

Robert Jenrick threw a hand grenade into the politics of the British Right as he defected to Reform UK after being outed as a Conservative Party turncoat.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15468547

Scottish Daily Mail (Sport Page/Back Page): "TAVERNIER WANTED BY RAFA"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Simon Jones / Calum Crowe

James Tavernier, the Captain of Rangers Football Club, has emerged as a shock transfer target for Panathinaikos.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15467029

Bromsgrove Standard: "TRIBUTES TO FRED STANLEY CAMPAIGNER FOR THE COMMUNITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Tributes have been paid to a long-time Bromsgrove community campaigner who has died at the age of 82.
Over the years Fred Stanley campaigned on a number of issues in the town and raised thousands of pounds worth of funding for local charities.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-bromsgrove-community-campaigner-fred-stanley-who-has-died-aged-82

MThe Times Scotland: "JENRICK DEFECTS TO REFORM AFTER SACKING BY BADENOCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Aubrey Allegretti

Robert Jenrick has become the highest-profile defector to Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch.
The Conservative leader pre-emptively dismissed the Shadow Justice Secretary, who had secretly been negotiating with Nigel Farage for four months.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/robert-jenrick-reform-sacked-kemi-badenoch-wkr7vs38b

The Times Scotland (Sport Page/Back Page): "RÖHL PREDICTS FINAL-DAY EPIC"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ronnie Esplin

Danny Röhl believes the Premiership title race could go to a dramatic three team shoot-out on the final day of the season.

Malvern Observer: "MP UNHAPPY WITH LACK OF ACTION ON SLOW POST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Worcester MP Tom Collins alongside West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called for urgent action over serious Royal Mail delays in Warndon Villages and Malvern.
Councillor Sarah Murray, Worcester City Councillor wrote to Mr. Collins after being contacted by Warndon Villages residents who say they are often receiving only one postal delivery a week.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/mps-call-for-urgent-action-over-serious-postal-in-worcester-and-malvern-59880

The Scotsman: "FARAGE URGES DEFECTORS TO GET IN TOUCH 'WITHIN DAYS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Nigel Farage told potential Holyrood defectors to get in touch "within the next few days" if they want to jump ship as he announced a former Tory minister will be Reform’s leader in Scotland.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/farage-tells-potential-holyrood-defectors-to-get-in-touch-within-days-5476930

Droitwich Standard: "BUDGET PLANS TO SCRAP SCHOOL BUS THROWN OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

Plans to scrap a School Bus service for children on Droitwich's Newland Estate were voted down in dramatic fashion.
At a meeting councillors were asked to debate whether to approve the savings identified in Worcestershire County Council's draft Budget for 2026/27.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/budget-plan-to-scrap-droitwich-school-bus-service-is-thrown-out

Daily Star: "GREEDY NIGE'S VIDEO NASTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage was pranked into paying tribute to dead LostProphets paedophile Ian Watkins on video message site Cameo – being paid around £75 a time.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/bumbling-nigel-farage-praises-rock-36557600

Daily Star (Sport Page/Back Page): "UNITED GREATS OF AMERICA"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Thomas Tuchel has warned players must have the right "social skills" to make his World Cup for England.

Leamington Observer: "CAN MASTERPLAN FINALLY SOLVE OUR PROBLEM PAVEMENTS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leamington Observer Editorial

The shocking state of the pavements on Leamington Parade could finally be dealt with as part of a Town Centre masterplan.
Leamington Observer has been following this matter with regular reports on the uneven and cracked pavements in the area.

The Times: "JENRICK DEFECTS TO REFORM AFTER SACKING BY BADENOCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Aubrey Allegretti

Robert Jenrick has become the highest-profile defector to Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch.
The Conservative leader pre-emptively dismissed the Shadow Justice Secretary, who had secretly been negotiating with Nigel Farage for four months.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/robert-jenrick-reform-sacked-kemi-badenoch-wkr7vs38b

The Times (Sport Page/Back Page): "ENGLAND'S PROP INJURY CRISIS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Will Kelleher

England are facing an injury crisis at tight-head prop after Asher Opoku Fordjour was ruled out of the Six Nations with a shoulder injury.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/rugby-union/six-nations/article/prop-crisis-for-england-as-asher-opoku-fordjour-out-of-six-nations-jlfbk7nrv

Solihull Observer: "COUNCIL 'THRILLED' AT NEW GOOD RATING FOR SERVICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Children and young people’s services at Solihull Council has been rated Good for the first time in history.
OfSted published their report following the latest inspection which saw the authority judged as good in all areas apart from the experiences and progress of children in care, which was deemed as requires improvement to be good.

FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/solihull-councils-childrens-services-rated-good-first-time-in-history

Edinburgh Evening News: "BOTANICS COSTS THROUGH ROOF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden is looking at having to scale back their once-in-a-generation glasshouse project after costs more than doubled.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-royal-botanic-garden-looks-at-scaling-back-ambitious-glasshouse-project-as-costs-soar-5475866

Lancashire Telegraph: "THE TOUR DE LANCS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

The World's best cyclists will head through East Lancashire next Summer when the Tour De France's Grand Depart heads to the UK.
The Grand Tour’s opening stages are held outside of France regularly, and in 2027 will come to the UK for the first time since 2014, when it was held in Yorkshire.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25768900.tour-de-france-grand-departs-pass-blackburn

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "OPINIONS SPLIT ON MOVE TO POSTPONE ELECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Rugby Borough Council's (RBC) decision to request the postponement of Local Elections in May has been ‘misrepresented for political purposes’ by opponents, the council says.
The Council's Conservative Group has described the Labour administration's decision to ask the government to cancel the elections as 'an attack on local democracy'.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/council-says-decision-to-seek-election-postponement-misrepresented-for-political-purposes

The Daily Telegraph: "JENRICK: TORIES BROKE BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Tony Diver / Daniel Martin

Robert Jenrick has declared that The Conservative Party "broke Britain" in a highly personal attack on former colleagues as he defected to Reform UK.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/01/15/badenoch-sacks-jenrick-for-plotting-to-defect

Worcester Observer: "MP UNHAPPY WITH LACK OF ACTION ON SLOW POST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Worcester MP Tom Collins alongside West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called for urgent action over serious Royal Mail delays in Warndon Villages and Malvern.
Councillor Sarah Murray, Worcester City Councillor wrote to Mr. Collins after being contacted by Warndon Villages residents who say they are often receiving only one postal delivery a week.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/mps-call-for-urgent-action-over-serious-postal-in-worcester-and-malvern-59880

Financial Times (USA Edition): "DEALMAKING WAVE SPURS GOLDMAN AND MORGAN STANLEY TO BUMPER EARNINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joshua Franklin

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reported bumper earnings for the final quarter of 2025, capping Wall Street's best year for investment.
Goldman Sachs equities traders recapture Wall Street crown, Morgan Stanley's client assets top $9 trillion for the first time.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/265dd109-bbc6-4542-9f0a-3b5db7aa1784

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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 (MONDAY'S PAPERS): MONDAY 12 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

11/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 12 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: "EU DEMANDS 'FARAGE CLAUSE' IN TALKS OVER BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Foster / George Parker / Anna Gross / Andy Bounds

The European Union are demanding that any future British Government pays significant financial compensation if a post-Brexit "deal" is quitted as part of negotiations with Sir Keir Starmer (Prime Minister - United Kingdom).

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/3733b2b0-5d1e-47ba-b39f-ac8b113cce65

Daily Record: "5 YEAR WAIT FOR HIP OPS ON NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daily Record Editorial

People in Briain are waiting half a decade for knee and hip operations, despite John Swinney (First Minister - Scotland) claiming the NHS has "turned a corner".

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/nhs-not-improve-until-politicians-36515315

The Daily Telegraph: "BAN THE IRGC, STARMER IS URGED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Gutteridge / Henry Bodkin

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) must be proscribed as a Terrorist Organisation, Sir Keir Starmer (Prime Minister - United Kingdom) has been told.
The Ayatollah's security force is playing a leading role in the brutal suppression of pro-democracy protests in Iran.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/11/ban-iran-islamic-revolutionary-guards-terrorists-starmer

State Times (India): "FORCES OPPOSING SOMNATH REBUILDING STILL ACTIVE, NEED TO DEFEAT THEM: MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the forces that had opposed the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple after independence are "still active among us", and India needs to be alert, united and strong to defeat them.
Addressing a large gathering as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Modi said attempts were made to disguise a religious motive behind the attacks.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/forces-opposing-somnath-rebuilding-still-active-need-to-defeat-them-modi

The Guardian: "IRAN WARNS US NOT TO ATTACK AS PROTESTER DEATH TOLL SOARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: William Christou / Deepa Parent / Lorenzo Tondo

A warning has been issued by Tehran after President Donald Trump says United States stands ready to help amid crackdown on demonstrations.
Iran has warned the United States not to attack over protests that have rocked the country, as Donald Trump weighed the options for a response.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/11/iran-arrests-protest-leaders-as-crackdown-intensifies-amid-threat-of-us-intervention

The Times Scotland: "MPS TO URGE SACKING OF POLICE CHIEF IN FANS BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daisy Eastlake / Geraldine Scott / David Woode

Senior MPs are preparing to tell the Home Secretary to sack the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police after concluding that he "misled parliament" over the decision to ban Israeli football fans from a match in Birmingham.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/mps-call-west-midlands-police-chief-sacked-ndz5t67p8

The Independent: "IRAN PLEDGES TO HIT US MILITARY TARGETS IF TRUMP STRIKES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / James C. Reynolds / Bel Trew

Iran has threatened to attack United States military if Donald Trump launches Military Strikes over the country's protests.
The United States President issued a warning to the Islamic Republic last week.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-protests-donald-trump-ayatollah-b2898374.html

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "3 MORE PALESTINIANS KILLED IN ISRAELI STRIKES AS TENSION RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Reuters

Israel fire killed at least three people from Palestine in two separate raids across the enclave, local health authorities said.
Tension rises over continued violence since an October ceasefiire.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.PK/node/2628972

Daily Star: "TRUMP: YOU'RE OFF!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Donald Trump (President - United States) may Red Card players from British Premier League teams like Amad Diallo (from Manchester United) and Iliman Ndiaye (who plays for Everton), under his FIFA World Cup travel ban.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/trump-could-ban-premier-league-36533977

Scottish Daily Mail: "SHOT DEAD, ROBINA, 23, A VICTIM OF THE MULLAHS' DEATH SQUADS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natalie Lisbona / Jason Groves

Robina Aminian, a student protester, was shot in the back of the head during the Iran regime's brutal crackdown on dissent.
The 23-year-old was killed at close range.

The Times: "MPS TO URGE SACKING OF POLICE CHIEF IN FANS BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daisy Eastlake / Geraldine Scott / David Woode

Senior MPs are preparing to tell the Home Secretary to sack the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police after concluding that he "misled parliament" over the decision to ban Israeli football fans from a match in Birmingham.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/mps-call-west-midlands-police-chief-sacked-ndz5t67p8

Metro (South Edition): "FIRE AND FURY AS IRAN REVOLTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford / Sara Odeen-Isbister

Iran has stepped up on the bloody crackdown on pretests against the rule of Ayatolla Ali Khamenal - including women using his burning image to light cigarettes on Social Media.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/09/iranian-women-light-cigarettes-burning-photo-supreme-leader-26174696

Limerick Leader (Ireland): "PADEL PLAY IS LIKE GUNSHOTS, SAYS LOCAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rabbitts

Residents fear new Padel Courts will cause an unmerciful 'racquet' in their neighbourhood, with one comparing the sound of a ball being hit to a "gunshot".

FULL REPORT: LimerickLeader.IE/news/planning/1964984/planning-permission-sought-for-new-padel-tennis-courts-at-prominent-hotel-near-limerick.html

Morning Star: "COMPLICITY IN US WAR DRIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Peace protesters joined demonstrations around the United Kingdom, calling for an end to Britain's complicity in the War Machine from United States.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/protesters-across-britain-demand-end-governments-complicity-us-war-machine

The National: "FOI 'CONTRADICTS' CLAIM SARWAR ASKED FOR MORE MONEY FOR SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The National Editorial

The Treasury has no record that backs up what Chancellor Rachel Reeves told the House Of Commons.

Daily Mail: "SHOT DEAD, ROBINA, 23, A VICTIM OF THE MULLAHS' DEATH SQUADS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natalie Lisbona / Jason Groves

Robina Aminian, a student protester, was shot in the back of the head during the Iran regime's brutal crackdown on dissent.
The 23-year-old was killed at close range.

Daily Mirror: "MANDELSON'S SORRY EXCUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke

Peter Mandelson said he did not know his old pal Jeffrey Epstein abused minors because he was "kept separate from the sexual side of his life".
Peter Mandelson, the former Lord from House Of Lords, was sacked as United States Ambassador for refusing to apologise to victims.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/fury-peter-mandelson-refuses-apologise-36532482

Daily Express: "PHARMACIES IN CRISIS AFTER LABOUR'S TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson / Giles Sheldrick

The tax grab on the High Street by The Labour Party's Government will hurt patients as more pharmacies are driven out of business, Rachel Reeves (Chancellor Of The Exchequer - United Kingdom) is warned.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/life-style/health/2156345

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: SATURDAY 10 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

9/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Saturday 10 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.

Daily Express: "KATE'S 'DEEPLY GRATEFUL' FOR NATURE'S HEALING POWER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson

The Princess Of Wales has revealed she is "deeply grateful" to nature, in a new video shared by Kensington Palace, as her cancer recovery continues.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2154037

Glasgow Times: "'MUM WAS ABSOLUTE HEART OF OUR FAMILY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

A son has spoken out after the man who killed his mother in a "tragic" crash was jailed for nine years.
John Allan was joined by members of his family as he spoke outside the High Court in Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25753529.son-margaret-allan-speaks-leigh-sutherland-jailed

The Times Saturday: "REGIME TEETERS IN TEHRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Charter / Gabrielle Weiniger / Haroon Tanjua / Steven Swinford

President Donald Trump has said the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khame-Nei, is looking to flee the country as protests against his rule continue to spread.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/article/iran-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-trump-protests-d9gtfmj8w

Scottish Daily Mail: "SLASH TAXES OR KILL OUR HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Town Centres in Britan face the threat of mass shop closures unless action is taken to cut their tax bills in next week’s Budget, SNP ministers have been warned.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15450285

Lancashire Telegraph: "TAXI TESTING PROTEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Dozens of Blackburn with Darwen taxi and Private Hire drivers packed the borough's Council Chamber to object to a proposal to keep the restriction on the MOT testing of their vehicles to a single local authority-run station.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25752673.blackburn-darwen-drivers-protest-taxi-test-system

The Scotsman: "LOOMING RISE IN RATES WILL PUSH FIRMS TO THE BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Business leaders have warned that a sharp rates increase due to come into effect in April will push British firms "dangerously close to the brink".

Daily Star: "LOOT LITTLER!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steve Hughes

Darts Champion Luke Littler has landed a record-breaking £20 million payday after he signed an historic 10-year deal wit his sponsors.

The Times Scotland: "REGIME TEETERS IN TEHRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Charter / Gabrielle Weiniger / Haroon Tanjua / Steven Swinford

President Donald Trump has said the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khame-Nei, is looking to flee the country as protests against his rule continue to spread.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/article/iran-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-trump-protests-d9gtfmj8w

Daily Mirror: "KATE: I'M SO DEEPLY GRATEFUL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Russell Myers

The Princess Of Wales has spoken of her gratitude for healing from cancer and continuing to immerse herself in nature as she marks her 44th birthday.
Today, Princess Catherine has released and appeared the final instalment of the Mother Nature video series – Winter.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-kate-middleton-shares-emotional-36523412

The Bolton News: "DOG SEIZED AFTER ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

A dog has been seized by police following a frightening attack on a woman in Halliwell.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed to The Bolton News that the dog involved has now been located and seized.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25751437.dog-seized-police-horror-attack-bolton-woman

Morning Star: "DROP LAWLESS TRUMP OR RISK GLOBAL OIL WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Peace campaigners have warned United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to break with United States President Donald Trump now before Britain is embroiled in a "full-scale conflict" over "oil and empire", as Britons join protests around the country.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/break-trump-world-embroiled-conflict-oil-and-empire

The Guardian: "IRAN PREPARES FOR VIOLENT CLASHES AS PROTESTS RAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: William Christou / Deepa Parent

Iran's Supreme Leader vowed yesterday that authorities would "not back down" in the face of rapidly growing protest movement, setting the stage for an intensified violent crackdown on the second day of a nationwide Internet shutdown.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/global-development/2026/jan/09/iran-supreme-leader-harsher-crackdown-protest-movement-swells

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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: SATURDAY 03 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

2/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Saturday 03 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.

Daily Express: "GET A GRIP ON SOCIAL CARE CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker

A crisis in Social Care meant more than 6,000 people died while waiting for a decision on whether to provide them with urgently-needed support.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2152880

The West Australian (Australia): "BAD LACH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig O'Donoghue

Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale has broken his silence and apologised for the actions which led to his marriage falling apart, while standing down as Captain.
He spent three seasons as Brisbane Lions Co-Captain, alongside Harris Andrews.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/sport/afl/brisbane-lions-star-lachie-neale-breaks-silence-amid-reports-of-marriage-problems-and-steps-down-as-captain-c-21184206

Daily Mirror: "HEARTBREAKING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill

Daily Mirror shines a light on the people missing in Crans-Montana, Switzerland after the Ski Resort disaster: Arthur Brodard, Alicia Gonset, Diana Gonset, Emilie Pralong, Giovanni Tamburi, Stiven Ivanovski.
These are still unaccounted for last night after the New Year fire, with their distraught parents desperate for news.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/swiss-ski-fire-missing-people-36488613

Glasgow Times: "HOMELESS HOTEL CRISIS CONTINUES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Glasgow's homelessness crisis has deepened throughout 2025, with a big jump in people needing temporary accommodation and those left living in hotels.
At the start of 2025, there were 8170 people in temporary accommodation homes, sourced by Glasgow City Council.

The Times: "EX-PUPIL AT UK SCHOOL AMONG SKI BAR MISSING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Chazan / James Imam / Ben Ellery

Charlotte Niddam, a former Hertfordshire schoolgirl from a Private School, is missing after the fire at Le Constellation bar that has killed at least 40 people and injured 119.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/europe/article/fire-swiss-ski-resort-crans-montana-qf2zfbrg9

The Yorkshire Post: "SOLAR AND WIND HELP POWER A UK RECORD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Renewable Energy in The United Kingdom set new records in 2025, a study has revealed, amid a raft of controversial wind and solar projects proposed for the Yorkshire region.

Morning Star: "KICKING OFF 2026 WITH A RENEWED FIGHT AGAINST GAZA OPPRESSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Palestine protesters kicked off the New Year by smashing up Israli-linked Weapon Factories, with Stop The War Coalition warning the Government of a "very large riposte" against its repression.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/anti-genocide-activists-ring-new-year-targetting-israeli-linked-weapons-factories

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "KSA, ARAB AND MUSLIM STATES RAISE CONCERN OVER GAZA CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Egypt expressed deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in The Gaza Strip.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2628088

Scottish Daily Mail: "GIRL FROM UK SCHOOL MISSING IN SWISS FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Imogen Garfinkel

Charlotte Niddam, a schoolgirl educated in Britain is among dozens missing following the Swiss ski bar inferno that killed at least 47.
15-year-old Charlotte babysat for Pocket Money in Crans-Montana but has not been heard from since the fire on New Year's Day.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15429617

Daily Star: "SEAT SWAP SAVED JOSHUA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Anthony Joshua cheated death when he swapped seats – moments before the fatal crash.
His driver had no valid Driving Licence and has been charged.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-swapped-seats-crash-36489064

State Times (India): "LG LAUDS SMVDSB'S EFFORTS IN PRESERVING TIMELESS SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled the 2026 Panchang Calendar in Jammu & Kashmir, India.
He praises SMVDSB's efforts in preserving timeless traditions while providing modern utility for Pilgrims worldwide.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/lg-lauds-smvdsbs-efforts-in-preserving-timeless-spiritual-traditions

The Scotsman: "INJURY CLAIMS BY SCHOOL STAFF COST £1M IN COMPENSATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Nearly £1 million in compensation has been paid to School Staff across Scotland in a situation blamed on an "inexcusable tide of violence".

The Independent: "TRUMP US 'LOCKED AND LOADED' TO BACK PROTESTERS IN IRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Owen Scott

Iran has threatened to target American interests across the Middle East after Donald Trump warned the United States Army is "locked and loaded" to intervene if Tehran kills protesters.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-iran-us-military-war-b2893391.html

Daily Record: "HEARTACHE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill

Teenagers as young as 14 are feared to have been killed in the New Year inferno at a Ski Resort in Switzerland.
Families of youngsters were posting photos online.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/teen-caught-up-swiss-fire-36489436

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP SET TO STEP IN OVER IRAN PROTESTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Akhtar Makoii

Iranian Security Forces opened fire on protesters despite a threat from Donald Trump to intervene in the rapidly spreading unrest.
Demonstrators came under attack in Tehran.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/02/iran-opens-fire-on-protesters-despite-trump-threat

The Times Scotland: "EX-PUPIL AT UK SCHOOL AMONG SKI BAR MISSING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Chazan / James Imam / Ben Ellery

Charlotte Niddam, a former Hertfordshire schoolgirl from a Private School, is missing after the fire at Le Constellation bar that has killed at least 40 people and injured 119.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/europe/article/fire-swiss-ski-resort-crans-montana-qf2zfbrg9

The Guardian: "SPARKLERS 'STARTED SWISS BAR FIRE THAT TOOK 40 LIVES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Angela Giuffrida / Jon Henley

Investigators believe fountain sparklers mounted on champagne bottles and held too close to the ceiling sparked the fire at a Ski Resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland that killed 40 people, and injured more than 100 individuals.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/global/2026/jan/02/visual-guide-crans-montana-bar-fire-switzerland

Edinburgh Evening News: "WANTED: HIRED GUNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Members of the public could be trained to use Speed Guns to catch motorists who are driving too fast, under a scheme advocated by councillors of The Green Party in Edinburgh.

Daily Mail: "GIRL FROM UK SCHOOL MISSING IN SWISS FIRE".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Imogen Garfinkel

Charlotte Niddam, a schoolgirl educated in Britain is among dozens missing following the Swiss ski bar inferno that killed at least 47.
15-year-old Charlotte babysat for Pocket Money in Crans-Montana but has not been heard from since the fire on New Year's Day.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15429617

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