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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 05 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

4/1/2026

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "WE ARE NOT AT WAR, US INSISTS AS IT CLAIMS CONTROL OF VENEZUELA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Whittaker

America is at war with Drug Cartels, not with Venezuela, Marco Rubio (United States Secretary Of State) has insisted, as military leaders in Caracas demand the release of Nicolas Maduro.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/trump-maduro-america-war-drug-cartels-venezuela-b2894280.html

Glasgow Times: "NEW 20MPH LIMIT ON 3700 ROADS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

A default 20MPH Speed Limit will be introduced in Glasgow as the City's Council looks to eliminate road deaths.
The rollout of the zones on around 3,700 streets will begin soon.

Morning Star: "TRUMP'S WAR ON THE WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Britain's peace movement called an emergency picket in solidarity with Venezuela following the shocking abduction of President Nicolás Maduro.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/blatant-breach-international-law

Limerick Leader (Ireland): "EX-GARDA STATION FACES BIG REBUILD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rabbitts

A former Garda barracks, which The Mayor bought to use as a Fashion Hub, will need to be dismantled and put back together brick by brick.

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP SETS SIGHTS ON GREENLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cameron Henderson Kieran Kelly / Susie Coen

Donald Trump has set his sights on a United States takeover of Greenland after capturing Nicolás Maduro and saying he would run Venezuela.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2026/01/04/trump-sets-sights-on-greenland

Financial Times: "TRUMP PLIES FRESH PRESSURE ON VENEZUELA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Politi / Joe Daniels / Michael Stott

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Venezuela's interim leaders after launching the most brazen Foreign Policy gambit of is second Presidency by capturing President Nicolás Maduro.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/fed60da2-4e43-400f-9635-5f2ed8dca452

State Times (India): "INDIA VOICES DEEP CONCERN OVER US MILITARY ACTION ON VENEZUELA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The Government in India voiced "deep concern" over America's capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a Military Operation.
The Government in India has called for a peaceful resolution.

FULL REPORT: http://StateTimes.IN/india-voices-deep-concern-over-us-military-action-on-venezuela

Daily Star: "AJ'S PAIN FOR LOST 'BROTHERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Recovering boxer Anthony Joshua paid a touching tribute to two friends killed in his horror crash as their funeral was held.

The West Australian (Australia): "SNATCHED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Watson

Donald Trump says Venezuela is under effective United States control after orchestrating an audacious raid where commandos dragged President Nicolás Maduro from his bed in the dead of night.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/world/what-we-know-about-the-united-states-operation-in-venezuela-c-21208256

The Times: "TRUMP ISSUES WARNING TO VENEZUELA'S NEW LEADER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Charter / Stephen Gibbs / Steven Swinford

President Donald Trump warned Venezuela's new leader that she would "pay a very big price" if she "doesn't do what's right" as questions mounted over his claim that the United States would run the country after seizing its leader, Nicolás Maduro.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/us/news-today/article/venezuela-president-maduro-trump-us-attack-latest-news-2g8f5wh3j

Edinburgh Evening News: "DRINK SPIKING VICTIMS CALL FOR CHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ena Saracevic

Two women from Edinburgh are calling for urgent changes to how Police handle drink spiking cases after feeling let down by authorities.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scotland/edinburgh-police-scotland-spiking-5439665

Daily Mirror: "JESY'S TWINS AGONY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Needham

Singer Jesy Nelson has revealed her twin girls have a severe genetic condition.
Her children Ocean and Story have Spinal Muscular Atrophy which means they may never be able to walk.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-style/breaking-jesy-nelson-shares-heartbreaking-36494407

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "TEENAGER AMONG THREE PALESTINIANS KILLED IN GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Reuters / AP

Armed Forces from Israel shot and killed at least three people from Palestine in separate incidents in the Southern Gaza Strip.
These incidents occurred in Khan Younis.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2628228

The Scotsman: "HEAVY SNOW LEADS TO TRAVEL CHAOS AND SCHOOL CLOSURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Police Scotland have warned of a "high risk" of disruption and hazardous driving conditions amid new weather warnings for snow covering swathes of Scotland.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/snow-causes-disruption-to-schools-and-travel-as-new-amber-weather-warning-issued-5461985

Daily Mail: "PM FACES REVOLT BY LABOUR'S MADURO APOLOGISTS".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

The Labour Party were tearing themselves apart as Members Of Parliament demanded the Prime Minister condemn the United States attack on Venezuela.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15432791

Scottish Daily Mail: "PM FACES REVOLT BY LABOUR'S MADURO APOLOGISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

The Labour Party were tearing themselves apart as Members Of Parliament demanded the Prime Minister condemn the United States attack on Venezuela.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15432791

Daily Express: "FEARS STARMER IS PLOTTING 'FULL BLOWN BREXIT BETRAYAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of betraying Brexit by edging closer to the European Union single market.
Members Of Parliament are angry.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2153299

Daily Record: "JESY: MY TWINS MAY NEVER WALK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Needham

Singer Jesy Nelson has revealed her twin girls have a severe genetic condition.
Her children Ocean and Story have Spinal Muscular Atrophy which means they may never be able to walk.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/entertainment/jesy-nelson-given-heartbreaking-news-36494514

The Guardian: "TRUMP WARNS OF 'BIG PRICE TO PAY' IF CARACAS FAILS TO TOE LINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patricia Torres / Tom Phillips / Rory Carroll

The prospect of United States seizing direct control of Venezuela appeared to recede after the shocking seizure of President Nicolás Maduro.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/04/us-running-venezuela-now-seems-less-likely-but-second-intervention-possible

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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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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

23/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 24 December 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "FIGHT GOES ON TO COMPLETELY SCRAP FARM RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Christian Calgie

Farmers and MPs have warned the "fight is not finished" following Keir Starmer's climbdown on The Labour Party's "cruel and immoral" Inheritance Tax raid.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2149717

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "WOMAN IS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF MONEY LAUNDERING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalfe

Klaudia Kunce from MacMurrough Close in New Ross has pleaded Not Guilty in response to a Money Laundering charge.
She suspiciously had €19,000 (£16,000) in her Bank Account.

Daily Star: "LOATHE ACTUALLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Actually legend Richard Curtis and wife Emma Freud loathe the idea of a 30-pitch campsite in their swanky village.
The rom-com king has been embroiled in his own drama over plans to build 30 pitches in celeb-crammed Walberswick.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/love-actually-legend-richard-curtis-36446987

Fife Free Press: "MOVIE MAGIC BACK ON HIGH STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A little piece of Kirkcaldy's cinematic history has returned to the High Street.
The front of the old ABC Cinema, which has sat empty for over 20 years, has been given a makeover which will spark memories of visits there for generations of folk across the Lang Toun.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/recreating-kirkcaldy-abc-cinemas-history-sparks-memories-and-raises-smiles-5452570

Financial Times: "LABOUR CLIMBDOWN SHRINKS SHARE OF FARMERS FACING INHERITANCE TAX TO 15%"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mari Novik / Jim Pickard

Fewer farmers will start paying Inheritance Tax from April after Ministers were forced into a £130 million climbdown by a fierce backlash against the policy from rural communities and some MPs from The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/cb5dbf7e-aee7-4a53-99fe-73d21c5dc8a8

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "PLANNING SOUGHT FOR NEW ECO HOLIDAY PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The park on Seafield Estate will have 99 Mobile Home bays on a 6.6 hectare site if it gets the Green Light.

The National: "'BALMORAL ROYAL FAMILY SUMMER CAMP' EPSTEIN FILES EMAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

An email from "The Invisible Man" sent to Ghislaine Maxwell referencing a Summer Camp at Balmoral Castle has been released in the latest tranche of Epstein files.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25720325.epstein-files-unearth-royal-family-summer-camp-balmoral

The West Australian (Australia): "SWEAT THE HALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tahnee Graham

Perth in Australia is set for the warmest Christmas morning in more than 110 years.
Overnight minimum temperatures expected to stay above 26°C and daytime highs tipped to soar to dangerous levels.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/weather/perth-christmas-weather-city-set-for-a-scorcher-with-its-warmest-christmas-morning-in-110-years-c-21081820

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US ECONOMY DEFIES EXPECTATIONS WITH STRONG PERFORMANCE IN THIRD QUARTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Katie Duguid

The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 4.3 per cent in the Third Quarter, accordting to official data.
That has far surpassed economists' expectations as was well ahead of previous quarters.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/fea44f00-6e54-4bd0-b722-6b029ad4411c

Daily Mail: "STARMER'S HUMILIATING U-TURN ON FARM TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will water down the family farm tax in yet another humiliating capitulation to his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15410473

Lancashire Telegraph: "TRAIL HUNT BAN 'OUTRAGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

The Holcolmbe Hunt has spoken out about a potential 'outrage' as the Government looks to ban Trail Hunting as part of a new Animal Welfare strategy.
Trail Hunting mimics a traditional hunt, with dogs following a pre-laid, animal-based scent such as fox urine, while a group of hunters follows the pack on horseback.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25716266.trail-hunting-ban-holcombe-hunt-club-speaks

The Times: "FARMERS WIN TAX CLIMBDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Alice Wright

Keir Starmer has abandoned controversial plans to impose death duties on family farms worth more than £1 million after a revolt by Labour MPs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-farmers-inheritance-tax-t708wlc0v

Morning Star: "ANOTHER DARK DAY FOR JUSTICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Greta Thunberg was arrested in London at a demonstration in support of hunger-striking prisoners in what campaigners called "another dark day for Keir Starmer's genocide-supporting Government".
The Climate Activist from Sweden was taken by Metropolitan Police in front of the offices of an Insurance Company.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/education-union-leaders-call-immediate-release-hunger-striking-prisoners

The Yorkshire Post: "CLIMBDOWN OVER 'FAMILY FARM TAX'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

The United Kingdom Government in Westminster will raise the Inheritance Tax relief for farmers to £2.5 million per farmer, after more than a year of bitter rancour and furious protest.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/country-and-farming/son-of-farmer-who-took-own-life-says-tax-climbdown-is-best-christmas-present-5454490

The Daily Telegraph: "'FIND ME INAPPROPRIATE FRIENDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Parker / India McTaggart

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked the convicted Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to find him some "inappropriate friends", the latest release of The Epstein Files has revealed.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/23/epstein-files-balmoral-maxwell-inappropriate-friends

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "REENACTED BUDGET LOOMS AS REVIEW SET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexis Romero / Helen Flores

A week-long reenactment of the 2025 national budget won’t affect government operations, Ralph Recto of Malacañang Palace says.

FULL STORY: PhilStar.com/headlines/2025/12/24/2496498

Daily Record: "£3.5BILLION XMAS SHOPPING BONANZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Britain's shoppers have given hard-pressed retailers a £3.5 billion Christmas boost, Daily Record reveals.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/christmas-shoppers-splash-261m-weekend-36434971

Wirral Globe: "PARADE CARNAGE HERO GETS PM PRAISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

Prime Minister has hailed the former Wirral soldier who stopped the Liverpool parade crash driver’s car as a "hero".
Dan Barr, from Birkenhead, stopped Paul Doyle from continuing to drive through the crowds on Water Street in the City Centre of Liverpool.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25704076.prime-minister-hails-wirral-hero-stopped-liverpool-parade-driver

The Guardian: "ANDREW FACES NEW PRESSURE AFTER EPSTEIN FILES REVEAL 'GIRLS' EMAILS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Quinn / Jamie Grierson

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffery Epstein's fixer, to arrange mettings with "inappropriate friends".

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/23/latest-epstein-files-andrew-asking-ghislaine-maxwell-inappropriate-friends

The Bolton News: "TRIBUTES TO CRASH VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

The family of Vicki Attenborough, who died following a Road Traffic Accident in Smithills, have paid a beautiful tribute to her.
Vicki suffered fatal injuries after a driver collided with her as she walked down the road in Smithills.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25721494.family-pays-tribute-vicki-attenborough-fatal-bolton-crash

Daily Mirror: "FIND ME SOME 'FRIENDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Pressure grew on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as emails emerged from "A" of Balmoral Castle asking Ghislaine Maxwell to find "inappropriate friends".

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/epstein-files-what-know-inappropriate-36447784

Wexford People (Ireland): "TODDLER ALFIE'S CHRISTMAS JOY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

A Christmas miracle has been hailed after 2-year-old Alfie Hearne, from Wexford, in heart failure defies the odds after receiving specalist care in Newcastle.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/christmas-miracle-as-wexford-toddler-in-heart-failure-defies-the-odds-its-the-best-present-we-could-have-asked-for/a1125214804.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER'S HUMILIATING U-TURN ON FARM TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will water down the family farm tax in yet another humiliating capitulation to his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15410473

State Times (India): "JOINT SECURITY EXERCISE HELD IN SRINAGAR TO BOLSTER SECURITY GRID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Security forces in Srinagar carried out anti-sabotage operations around vital installations in India with the aim to strengthen security measures and counter any potential threats.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/joint-security-exercise-held-in-srinagar-to-bolster-security-grid-counter-potential-threats

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "TWO MEN ARRESTED OVER €4M COCAINE SEIZURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robin Schiller

A former Sinn Féin representative charged over €4 million (£3.6 million approximately) in cocaine seizure at stables in Kildare allegedly tried to run from Gardai and hide in a barn.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/former-sinn-fein-representative-arrested-over-4m-cocaine-seizure-tried-to-run-from-gardai-and-hid-in-barn-court-told/a2145497742.html

The Independent: "FARMERS CHEER AS STARMER U-TURNS ON TRACTOR TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Ross / David Maddox

Farmers across the country are celebrating after Sir Keir Starmer caved in following months of pressure from farmers and watered down his Inheritance Tax plans.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/inheritance-tax-farmers-labour-starmer-b2889532.html

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "ISRAELI MINISTER'S PLEDGE TO NEVER LEAVE GAGA 'DANGEROUS ESCALATION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP / AP

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed that Israel would remain in Gaza and pledged to establish outposts there, but his office swiftly downplayed the remarks.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2627226

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

18/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 19 December 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "BE STRONG TO 'FACE DOWN' RUSSIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor Wilson

Kemi Badenoch has warned the government that they must prepare for war if they hope to avoid conflict with Russia.
The Conservative Party leader was speaking on a tour of a Drone Factory in United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2148062

Worcester (& Malvern) Observer: "POST CONCERNS PROMPT QUESTIONS FROM MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called for an urgent review of the county Royal Mail delivery service after receiving a series of reports about missing mail.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-residents-hit-out-after-consistently-missing-mail

Financial Times: "BOE RESPONDS TO COOLING INFLATION BY CUTTING RATES A QUARTER POINT TO 3.75%"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Fleming / Ian Smith

Bank Of England has cut Interest Rates by a quarter point to 3.75 per cent, responding to signs of cooling inflation but cautioning that decisions on future cuts were likely to be a "closer call".

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/717c3ac9-c750-41bc-b74a-163ae1c5b103

Glasgow Times: "HUNT FOR KILLER AFTER MAN SHOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aidan Maxwell

Police Scotland are investigating the murder of Jordan Gray, who was shot dead in his flat on Shields Court in Motherwell.
His body was discovered on Monday 15 December after he died between Sunday night and early Monday morning.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25710065.police-scotland-invcestigate-murder-jordan-gray

The Times: "VOTERS FACE LONGER WAIT TO KICK OUT COUNCILLORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix

Nearly ten million voters face having their Local Elections delayed until 2027, prompting claims that The Labour Party and The Conservative Party are colluding to stop Reform UK getting into power.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/local-elections-delayed-labour-news-t9c7766d9

Evesham Observer: "FIRE CREW HEROES STEP IN TO SAVE SANTA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A popular family attraction in Honeybourne is grateful for the fast-acting responses of emergency services that saved its Father Christmas.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/santa-saved-for-christmas-by-quick-thinking-pebworth-fire-crew

The Scotsman: "CALLS FOR PROBE AFTER FEMALE SNP MSP HAS OFFICE 'BUGGED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Politicians have called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an MSP's office being "bugged" by her staff member.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/jaw-dropping-snp-msps-office-was-bugged-by-male-staff-member-is-still-involved-in-party-5446958

The West Australian (Australia): "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shannon Hampton

Heavily armed Counter Terrorism Police have detained a group of men on their way to Bondi Beach in dramatic scenes in Sydney after receiving information a 'violent act was possibly being planned'.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/crime/heavily-armed-police-arrest-group-after-tip-off-about-violent-act-possibly-being-planned-at-bondi-bach-c-21048327

Daily Star: "BULLZZZEYE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Oche star David Munyua killed the Ally Pally's "lucky wasp" after it settled on his cheek... but still won.
Double swat!

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/darts/breaking-ally-pally-wasp-dead-36424271

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "ROYAL INVITATION LEADS TO A CHRISTMAS TREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Natalie Smith, an inspirational woman from Redditch, was invited by The Princess Of Wales to attend this year's Together At Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.

Daily Mirror: "1.8M ALONE AT CHRISTMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

Some 1.8 million people will spend Christmas Day alone, a poll has revealed.
It has led ministers to urge Brits to look out for their lonely neighbours.

The Yorkshire Post: "'CHANGE TO TAX A KEY ISSUE FOR FARMERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Former National Farmers Union boss has called for a 'new deal for profitable farming'.
Inheritance Tax changes were raised as the "single biggest issue" to farming viability, Baroness Minette Batters said, even though the changes were not part of the scope of her farm profitability review.

Morning Star: "RACISM IN THE WORKPLACE ON THE RISE, FINDS NEW SHOCK POLL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Migrant Workers experience appalling levels of racism and bigotry, a damaging new Union study has found as Sir Keir Starmer (United Kingdom's Prime Minister) was slammed for sticking to draconian plans to make Indefinite Leave To Remain (ILR) harder to obtain.

FULL REPORT: http://MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/racism-workplace-rise-finds-new-poll

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "CELTIC TURMOIL GIVES HEARTS TITLE CHANCE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Steve Douglas

Celtic Football Club are embroiled in chaos in what is shaping up to be the most turbulent campaign in Scotland in a generation.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/celtic-turmoil-gives-hearts-title-chance

Bromsgrove/Droitwich Standard: "CELL MATCH IS REAL GIFT FOR BRAVE LEO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The family of a Bromsgrove teenager with leukaemia, and desperately needed a stem cell transplant, have received a dream Christmas present as a match has been found in the United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-teen-leo-with-leukaemia-finds-match-in-stem-cell-search

The Times Scotland: "WATER BILLS SET FOR 42% RISE IN NEXT SIX YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Woode / Lara Wildenberg

British residents face being hit with another huge increase in household bills after Scotland's publicly-owned Water Company outlined plans to Increase Rates by over 40 per cent.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/scottish-water-customers-face-42-percent-rise-in-bills-over-next-six-years-txnjk7ptg

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "CELTIC FANS 'RIGHT' TO VENT FURY AT SLUMP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mark Palmer

Luke McCowan believes Celtic Football Club's supporters are justified in showing anger as the club stumbles through its worst losing run in almost half a century.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/article/wilfried-nancy-martin-oneill-celtic-analysis-ww8h0tfhc

Financial Times (USA Edition): "DATA LOST DURING US SHUTDOWN STOKES DOUBTS OVER SHARP DECLINE IN INFLATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Kate Duguid

Wall Street economists have warned November's United States inflation report, which showed a sharp decline in price growth, was flawed because of missing data in the wake of the recent Government shutdown.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/bee83769-fa41-4d18-9dc2-4a46130c72a8

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP ROCKED AFTER MSP'S OFFICE WAS BUGGED BY OWN STAFF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

A Nationalist MSP was bugged by a member of her own staff at her office in the Scottish Parliament.
The former worker is alleged to have placed listening devices in the office of the unnamed politician but remains an office bearer in a local SNP branch.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15397023

Coventry Standard: "NEW TECH HUB WILL SEE AIRPORT CLOSE NEXT YEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Coventry Airport will close next year to make way for a proposed battery manufacturing and technology hub.
Operators The Rigby Group announced the site in Bagington would close in June to allow the next phase of work on Greenpower Park.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/coventry-airport-to-close-next-year-to-make-way-for-battery-manufacturing-and-technology-hub-59494

Metro (South Edition): "STARS BACK QUEST FOR A SAFER WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley

The Labour Party's strategy to tackle a National Emergency and halve violence against women and girls has been revealed - with the backing of celebrities Olivia Colman and Georgia Harrison.

Solihull Observer: "DISAPPOINTMENT AS NEW SCHOOL PLAN IS SCUPPERED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Solihull Council will not receive capital funding from the government to create the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school on Tanworth Lane for those aged 11 to 19.

FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/council-leader-reacts-to-changes-to-capital-funding-for-send-provision

The Advertiser (Australia): "WALTZING WITH ANGELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Jenkins / Eliza Barr

Lina Chernyk, the auntie of the youngest victim killed at the Bondai Beach Shooting has told mourners her niece, Matilda, is now "walzing with the angels" as she was laid to rest.

FULL REPORT: AdelaideNow.com.au/news/nsw/youngest-victim-of-bondi-terror-attack-farewelled-in-woollahra/news-story/1463a731e8c08288d4874b6a9d5e77fa

Kidderminster Standard: "RAISING VITAL CASH TO HELP FAMILY SUPPORT BRAVE FREYA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A fundraiser has been launched for the family of five-year-old Freya Davis from Kidderminster who was diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive brain cancer and is undergoing special therapy over Christmas.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/fundraiser-to-help-kidderminster-family-amidst-five-year-old-freyas-brain-cancer-treatment

The Daily Telegraph: "PHILLIPSON BLOCKS SAFE SPACES FOR WOMEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner

Bridget Phillipson is blocking the publication of transgender guidance that would force business and public bodies to protect women-only spaces.
The Women and Equalities Secretary has given a statement to The High Court.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/18/bridget-phillipson-trans-guidance-block-ehrc-supreme-court

Leamington Observer: "PARADE REVAMP PLANS GAINING PUBLIC SUPPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A masterplan to revitalise Leamington Parade has received support from residents and Town Centre businesses.

State Times (India): "DRAW LESSONS FROM OP SINDOOR, STAY READY FOR CHALLENGES: RAJNATH TO IAF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged Indian Air Force commanders to learn from Operation Sindoor, a swift high-impact military action that destroyed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and POK in May.
He praised the IAF's courage, precision, and handling of Pakistan's response, stressing the need to stay vigilant amid evolving warfare.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/draw-lessons-from-op-sindoor-stay-ready-for-challenges-rajnath-to-iaf

Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S RUNNING SCARED OF VOTERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Keir Starmer was tonight accused of 'running scared of the voters' as he paved the way to cancel Local Elections across the country.
In an extraordinary move, Labour invited 63 councils to postpone next year's local elections, which are widely seen as a litmus test for Sir Keir's faltering leadership.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15397505

Stratford Observer: "NEW TOWN WOULD BRING FLOODS SAY CAMPAIGNERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Campaigners fear a proposed new town of some 10,000 homes could dramatically worsen flooding across South Warwickshire.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/campaigners-warn-proposed-south-warwickshire-new-town-is-a-major-flood-risk-59436

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "GAZA OPERATIONS AT RISK FROM ISRAELI IMPEDIMENTS, SAYS UN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Reuters / AFP

United Nations and aid groups have all warned that humanitarian operations in Palestine territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a "vague, arbitrary, and highly politicised" registration process.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2626656

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "HEARTBROKEN - BUSINESSES STUNNED BY VANDALISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

The owner of a children's stay-and-play group in Rugby has had to temporarily close her business after 'malicious' vandals trashed her outdoor play area.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/playgroup-owner-heartbroken-after-malicious-vandals-trash-childrens-equipment-and-toys

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

15/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 16 December 2025.

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "DOCTORS STRIKE DESPITE FLU FEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Sir Keir Starmer has urged doctors to "push back" against the British Medical Association over a strike this week described as "self-indulgent, irresponsible and dangerous".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/junior-doctors-strike-bma-nhs-j6gl9vml9

The Yorkshire Post: "CASE FOR REVAMP OF NORTHERN RAIL 'WEAK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The Government's "hesitancy" around Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) is due to a "weak business case" and the ongoing Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a new report has said.

Daily Star: "GET OUT OF THE F**KING WAY...!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton / Kelly Williams / Simon Hamalienko

Raging ex-Royal Marine Paul Doyle was heard screaming "move fucking pricks" on dashcam audio played to a Judge.
More than 100 fans were hurt at Liverpool Football Club's Victory Parade.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/paul-doyle-live-liverpool-parade-36402203

Glasgow TImes: "'DON'T SPOIL CHRISTMAS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

A top Police Officer has revealed who is the most stopped on the roads for Drink Driving as Police Scotland prepare to come down hard on offenders around Christmas.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25684028.police-scotland-officer-speaks-drink-driving-glasgow

Daily Express: "FARMERS WILL TAKE OWN LIVES TO AVOID 'CRUEL TAX'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris

Sir Keir Starmer was attacked for refusing to drop his "cruel" tax raid on farmers despite warnings that some may kill themselves.
Reports claim some elderly and terminally ill farm owners are considering taking their own lives.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2146506

Edinburgh Evening News: "NEW TECH HELPS BLIND CATCH BUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stuart Sommerville

West Lothian is the first area in Scotland to use cutting edge technology to help blind and partially-sighted people to access public transport.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/west-lothian-shows-how-technology-helps-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-catch-the-bus-5441750

Daily Mirror: "WORST DAY OF MY LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

A 12 year old boy spoke of his terror as he was mown down by parade rampage driver Paul Doyle.
The former Royal Marine is set to be jailed for driving into crowds of Liverpool FC fans.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/paul-doyle-liverpool-parade-live-36401668

NT News (Australia): "DON'T LET HATE DIVIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fia Walsh

At the steps of Northern Territory Parliament House, Justine Davis lays a stone in a ring of lights to commemorate the 15 innocent lives lost in the Bondi Beach Terror Attacks.
Northern Territory leaders have expressed their heartbreak at the Antisemitic attacks, as Territorians are invited to join a Jewish tradition and lay a stone at a memorial commemorating the innocent lives lost.

FULL REPORT: NTNews.com.au/news/northern-territory/full-support-and-solidarity-nt-leaders-react-to-bondi-horror/news-story/d6767a3f3ff6abbc0c283d496b7917c5

The Guardian: "TEARS, FLOWERS AND SILENCE: SYDNEY UNITES IN GRIEF AFTER BONDI HORROR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luca Ittimani

As the sun rose, it revealed thousands of Australians' abandoned belongings strewn across Bondi Beach, left behind 10 hours earlier in the rush to escape the slaughter.

FULL REPORT: http://TheGuardian.com/australia-news/bondi-beach-shooting-sydney-australia

State Times (India): "OMAR UNVEILS OFFICIAL LOGO OF JAMMU MARATHON TO BE HELD ON MARCH 29"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed hope that the maiden edition of the Jammu Marathon, scheduled to be held on 29 March 2026, will emerge as one of the iconic events on the Indian running calendar.
He was speaking at the official launch of the Jammu Marathon at a ceremony held at Hari Niwas Palace.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/omar-unveils-official-logo-of-jammu-marathon-to-be-held-on-march-29

Morning Star: "HUGE MANDATE FOR FIVE-DAY DOCTORS' STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Medical Facilities face nearly half the workforce going out on strike during the busy Winter period after Resident Doctors in England overwhelmingly rejected the Government's latest offer on jobs.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/too-little-too-late-0

The Independent: "STREETING'S FURY AT 'SELF-INDULGENT' FIVE DAY DOCTORS' STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin

Wes Streeting has called doctors "self-indulgent" and "dangerous" after they voted to push ahead with a five day strike in the run up to Christmas.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/doctors-strike-nhs-flu-starmer-streeting-bma-b2884893.html

The West Australian (Australia): "THE LIVES LOST TO EVIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhianna Mitchell / Amy Lee

A tribute to the 15 innocent lives that were mercilessly stolen by an act of terror on Bondi Beach as The World mourns victims of Australia's worst Terror Attack in history.

FULL REPORT: http://TheWest.com.au/news/australia/bondi-beach-shooting-remembering-the-15-innocent-lives-that-were-mercilessly-stolen-by-an-act-of-terror-c-21006945

Metro (South Edition): "'SIMPLE SELFISH RAGE' SPARKED PARADE TERROR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jen Mills

Former Royal Marine Paul Doyle ploughed his car through a parade of Liverpool FC fans, yelling 'get out of the fucking way', in a simple fit of rage, a Court has heard.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/15/liverpool-parade-attacker-drove-crowd-screaming-get-f-way-25499004

The Scotsman: "MINISTERS TOLD TO ACT NOW TO SAVE SCOTTISH HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Business groups have joined forces to issue ministers with a stark warning on the state of the Scottish High Street ahead of next month’s Budget.

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP KICKS OFF BBC COURT BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Crilly

Donald Trump is to file a lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of defamation.
The United States President said his lawyers were preparing to file court papers in Florida over a doctored speech which made it appear he encouraged the Capitol Hill riot.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/15/trump-set-to-files-lawsuit-against-bbc

Scottish Daily Mail: "SCOTTISH JEWS 'LIVING IN FEAR' OF HATE ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlin Leng

Scotland's Jewish Community are 'living in fear' after the anti-Semitic Terror Attack in Australia which left at least 15 dead and dozens wounded.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15386261

Daily Mail: "DRIVERS WRONGLY FINED IN SPEED CAMERA SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Thousands of innocent motorists have been clocked for speeding due to a fault with every Speed Camera on smart motorways across the United Kingdom, Daily Mail can reveal.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15386377

Daily Record: "SCOTS TIKTOK STAR'S BONDI BEACH AGONY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Billy Gaddi

Lily Anderson, a Scottish tourist, has told how she heard screams as she narrowly missed the Bondi Beach massacre.
She was visiting Abbi Taylor, her Best Friend, in Sydney.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-man-helped-stampede-bondi-36404203

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

11/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 12 December 2025.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Financial Times: "CHINA LEADS RESISTANCE TO US CARVE-OUT ON OECD GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX REGIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Agyemang / Paola Tamma / Stephen Foley

Beijing and European Union countries object.
Fears of Donald Trump's revenge levies.
China and a clutch of European Union countries have objected to planned exemptions for United States multinationals from global tax obligations, rasing the risk of Donald Trump resurrecting a "revenge tax" on backers of the proposed regime.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/318daa72-8629-45e2-9179-51721e03739d

Worcester Observer: "WILDLIFE MAKES FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Olivia Hennessey, a former Assistant Head Teacher from Worcester who is receiving ongoing treatment for Liposarcoma has enjoyed a special day out thanks to The Willow charity.

Metro (North Edition): "WORST CRASH OF MY LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he suffered a broken leg in a mountain bike accident he described as the "worst crash I've ever had".
The six-time Olympic Champion has continued to ride his bike while undergoing treatment for Prostate Cancer.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "NIGHTSTOP IN PLEA FOR HOST HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A Redditch homelessness charity has called for more volunteer hosts amid rising demand for their services.
Redditch NightStop said 47 per cent of young people feared homelessness or found themselves nowhere safe to stay.

Daily Mirror: "WORLD CUP OF GREED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Lines

Football fans across the globe have reacted with fury after the official ticket prices for next year's World Cup were announced.
The cheapest ticket for any Scotland or England supporter should their side reach the final will be a staggering £3,120.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/england-fans-fuming-cheapest-fifa-36388144

Glasgow Times: "£40M HELPING HAND FOR THREE AREAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Beth Oliver

A new £25 million fund has been launched in Clydebank to boost the shift to cleaner heating solutions.
The Scottish Government has launched the Heat Decarbonisation Fund as part of the £40 million Clyde Mission programme, focused on the River Clyde corridor.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25689743.25m-heat-decarbonisation-fund-launched-clydebank

Daily Star: "RUNAWAY IN A MANGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney

A migrant on the run from cops hid in a Nativity scene pretending to be a Wise Man.
The Mayor walked past and spotted him.

The West Australian (Australia): "NAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Evensen

A special investigation by The West Australian exclusively reveals that a staggering 31,855 infringements were issued in the first four weeks since new Artificial Intelligence technology was introduced to monitor Western Australia's roads.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/wa/wa-ai-road-cameras-31000-motorists-fined-for-flouting-law-including-applying-nail-polish-clipping-nails-c-20970215

Daily Express: "STOP 'RECKLESS' STRIKES AS NHS FIGHTS SUPER FLU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler / Steph Spyro

Doctors are under mounting pressure to abandon their "reckless" strikes as the NHS faces a "worst-case scenario" with rocketing flu cases.
The number of patients hospitalised with so-called “Super Flu" soared to 2,660 last week.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2145348

Kidderminster Standard: "PLEA TO SAVE HISTORIC MILL AND CRAFT CENTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

An appeal has been launched to raise £30,000n to save Kidderminster's Jelleymans Heritage Arts Charity Centre and historic Victorian mill from closure.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/appeal-to-raise-30k-to-save-kidderminsters-historic-jelleymans-mill-and-craft-centre

Scottish Daily Mail: "MINISTER: BRITAIN'S ON A WAR FOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Britain was told to prepare for armed conflict with Russia.
Armed Forces minister Al Carns said the country was on a 'war footing' and warned that the 'shadow of war was atEurope's door'.

Lancashire Telegraph: "'WE NEED TO CRACK ON WITH MAYOR': LEADERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Faulkner

The government has told Lancashire an elected Mayor would give local leaders "the tools" they need to boost the county's economy.
That was one of the main messages in response to a request from the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) for details.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25688449.lancashire-leaders-urge-progress-county-mayor-decision

The Scotsman: "PEGGIE IN VOW TO FIGHT ON AS LAWYERS SET TO APPEAL RULING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Sandie Peggie has said she "won't be giving up this fight" and her legal team has announced they will appeal against the ruling in her employment tribunal.
Solicitor Margaret Gribbon described the judgement as "hugely problematic" and said work to overturn the ruling is already well under way.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/sandie-peggie-vows-to-fight-on-as-legal-team-say-they-will-appeal-employment-tribunal-judgment-5439328

Malvern Observer: "WILDLIFE MAKES FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Olivia Hennessy from Worcester who is receiving ongoing treatment for Liposarcoma has enjoyed a special day out thanks to The Willow Charity.

Daily Mail: "MINISTER: BRITAIN'S ON A WAR FOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Britain was told to prepare for armed conflict with Russia.
Armed Forces minister Al Carns said the country was on a 'war footing' and warned that the 'shadow of war was atEurope's door'.

The Yorkshire Post: "'FLU-NAMI' FEARS WITH 82PC RISE IN PATIENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The number of people in Medical Facilities in Yorkshire with flu has almost doubled in the last couple of weeks, with health leaders warning of a “flu-nami” hitting the NHS amid Doctor Strikes.
Wes Streeting (Health Secretary) says "there is a tidal wave of flu tearing through our hospitals".

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/health/flu-nami-2025-huge-rise-in-people-hospitalised-with-flu-in-yorkshire-amid-unprecedented-outbreak-5438857

Daily Record: "TRANS ROW NURSE: I WON'T WHEESHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall

Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie vowed: "I won't wheesht" as she appeals the bungled judgement in her case.
The mum sued National Health Service bosses over their handling of her complaint about a trans woman doctor in female Changing Rooms.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/sandie-peggie-vows-fight-on-36387251

Bromsgrove Standard: "CHURCH RECOGNISED AS NATIONAL TREASURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

St. Chad's Church has become the first building in the village of Rubery to be listed.
The team are delighted Historic England has added the church – which opened in 1959 – to its list of buildings of special architectural and historic interest.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/st-chads-church-becomes-first-building-in-rubery-to-be-listed-by-historic-england

The Economist: "EUROPE'S POPULIST RIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

In a week which saw Kier Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz gathered in Downing Street, The Economist's journalistic team have a special briefing analysing the populist parties that are surging in Britain, France and Germany, countries whose embattled leaders warn of a catastrophe if those parties win power.

FULL REPORT: Economist.com/leaders/2025/12/11/can-anyone-stop-europes-populist-right

Coventry Observer: "RSPCA RAISE WORRIES OVER ROAD CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A charity in Coventry fears it will come under increasing pressure due to a road closure during one of its busiest times of the year.
The RSPCA Coventry and District Branch says roadworks in Coundon Wedge Drive could reduce the number of adopters, donors, volunteers and suppliers driving to its site.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/animal-charity-fears-roadworks-could-bring-increased-pressure-at-busiest-time-of-year

Morning Star: "LAMMY DISMISSES HUNGER STRIKER MEETING PLEAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

David Lammy sparked outrage with a refusal to meet MPs worried their constituents on Hunger Strike in prison may come to serious harm.
The Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister was asked my Jeremy Corbyn for a meeting.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/lammy-refuses-meet-mps-worried-about-constituents-hunger-strike-prison

Droitwich Standard: "A LIFE LESS ORDINARY: MENTOR TELLS HIS STORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A Army stalwart who has helped turn around the lives of young people who fell victim to addiction, had criminal records and got involved in gang culture has written his life story.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-community-champion-richard-writes-his-life-story

The Daily Telegraph: "BRITAIN 'MUST NOT RELY ON US FOR DEFENCE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dominic Nicholls / Tom Cotterill

Britain must stop relying on United States for defence, the Armed Forces minister has said.
Al Carns says Britain has been dependent on United States security guarantees "for the last 60 years".

The Bolton News: "TRAVEL DIRECTOR 'IN IRAN PEOPLE SMUGGLING PLOT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A travel firm director from Bolton was part of an "international Organised Crime group" that illegally smuggled Iranians into the United Kingdom.
Usman Asim and Reza Enayati are both on trial at Bolton Crown Court, accused of playing parts in a conspiracy to illegally bring people into Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25688636.bolton-travel-firm-director-people-smuggling-jury-told

Financial Times (USA Edition): "CHINA LEADS RESISTANCE TO US CARVE-OUT ON OECD GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX REGIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Agyemang / Paola Tamma / Stephen Foley

Beijing and European Union countries object.
Fears of Donald Trump's revenge levies.
China and a clutch of European Union countries have objected to planned exemptions for United States multinationals from global tax obligations, rasing the risk of Donald Trump resurrecting a "revenge tax" on backers of the proposed regime.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/318daa72-8629-45e2-9179-51721e03739d

Evesham Observer: "PRINCESS' CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT IN TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Evesham had the honour of being selected as one of the eight places in United Kingdom to hold a Together At Christmas Carol Service, as supported by The Royal Foundation.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-honoured-by-royal-carol-service

State Times (India): "TERROR VICTIM FAMILIES NOW BEING RECOGNIZED, RESPECTED REHABILITATED: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letters to families of terrorism victims in Jammu and Kashmir, providing jobs to recognise, respect, and rehabilitate them after years of neglect.
He highlighted the government's efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and warned against misinformation from remaining terror elements.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/terror-victim-families-now-being-recognized-respected-rehabilitated-lg

Leamington Observer: "AFGHAN DUO SENTENCED FOR COUNTRY-PARK RAPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes

Two Asylum Seekers have been given custodial sentences after admitting raping a teenager in a Leamington park.
A 15-year-old girl and a group of friends were in the town on May 10 when they met and started chatting with two 17-year-old boys.

FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/teenage-asylum-seekers-jailed-following-rape-at-leamington-country-park-59422

Metro (South Edition): "RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARCHIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Police are desperately searching for more than 600 'high-value' artefacts stolen from a historic British Empire collection.
The artefacts were taken from a building housing Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection on 25 September, earlier this year.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/11/manhunt-launched-600-significant-british-artefacts-stolen-city-museum-25379859

Solihull Observer: "MP TO FIGHT HOMES PLAN ON GREEN BELT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti has opposed plans to build 133 homes on Green Belt land in Balsall Common.
Mr. Bhatti has written to Solihull Council objecting to plans at a local farm.

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "GAZA WINTER STORM ADDS TO MISERY OF THE HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

Heavy rain from Storm Byron swept across the Palestinian territory, flooding tents and makeshift shelters, bringing yet more hardship to Gaza's residents.
Wearing only sandals and cotton sweaters to protect themselves from the Winter rain, Palestinians dug trenches into the muddy ground around their tents.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2625863

Stratford Observer: "SCHOOLS TOP OF THE CLASS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Schools in the district are among the best in the country and that's official.
Students and staff at three schools are celebrating after being listed in the The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, considered the definitive guide to the UK's top-performing schools.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/stratford-district-schools-reign-high-in-the-sunday-times-parent-power-guide

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "COUNCIL BID TO GET EMPTY HOMES IN USE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

"Houses should be lived in" – that is the thinking behind new Council Tax premiums which will be charged on hundreds of empty homes in Rugby.
Rugby Borough Council will increase council tax on properties which have been empty for a year, to incentivise owners to bring them back into use.

FULL REPORT: Rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/council-tax-to-be-doubled-on-empty-rugby-homes

The Times: "STREETING STRIKES MAY FORCE NHS TO COLLAPSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Doctors' Strikes could cause the National Health Service to collapse over Christmas as a "tidal wave of flu tears through our hospitals", Wes Streeting (Health Secretary) has warned.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/doctors-strikes-bma-pnvrc7fpj

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

9/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 10 December 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "TRUMP LASHES OUT AT 'WEAK' EUROPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Donald Trump lambasted 'weak' European leaders as he hinted he is ready to withdraw US support for Ukrain in their war with Russia.
The US President said 'decaying' European Nations had failed to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war.

Glasgow Times: "LAMPPOST FELL ON TOP OF MAN OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A veteran suffered life changing injuries after a lamppost fell on top of him outside a school.
Colin Shaw was struck as he spoke to a colleague near Glasgow's Kelvinside Academy on 20 June 2023.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25685238.glasgow-city-council-guilty-health-safety-work-act-breach

The Guardian: "PM URGES EUROPE TO CURB HUMAN RIGHTS LAWS TO HALT RISE OF POPULISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Rajeev Syal

Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to urgently curb joint human rights laws so that member states can take tougher action to protect their borders and see off the rise of the populist right across the continent.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/law/2025/dec/09/starmer-urges-europe-leaders-update-echr-halt-rise-far-right

The Yorkshire Post: "'DIFFICULT TRUTHS' PLEDGE IN INQUIRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connie Daley

A former Children's Commissioner from Yorkshire who will chair the National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs has vowed to "not shy away" from difficult truths as she was appointed after months of delays.
Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the Inquiry over three years

Daily Express: "'HOW MANY MORE SEXUAL ASSAULTS WILL IT TAKE UNTIL THIS GOVERNMENT DOES SOMETHING TO STOP OUR WOMEN AND GIRLS BEING THROWN TO THE WOLVES?'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Carole Malone

Two Afghan teenage Asylum Seekers, who entered the United Kingdom illegally, were jailed for raping a 15-year-old girl and forcing her to perform oral sex, leaving her deeply traumatised.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2144183

The Advertiser (Australia): "* SEE U IN REALSIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Haneen Dajani

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is acting for all parents as Australia on Wednesday becomes the first country in the world to ban Social Media accounts for children under 16.

FULL REPORT: http://AdelaideNow.com.au/news/national/let-them-be-kids/australia-becomes-first-country-in-the-world-to-ban-social-media-for-under16s/news-story/b30c2abb53ba86762438cb0186a21786

Daily Mirror: "WE WILL NEVER GET OUR CASH BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Ashley Cowburn

Much of the £10.9billion lost to CoronaVirus fraud and error will never be recovered.
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak's lax Conservative Party left aid schemes open to risk, a report found.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/billions-pounds-lost-covid-fraud-36373067

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US GIVES ZELENSKYY 'DAYS' TO RESPOND TO PEACE DEAL DEMANDING LOSS OF TERRITORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Miller / Henry Foy

Donald Trump's enovoys have given Volodymyr Zelenzkyy days to respond to a proposed peace deal that requires Ukraine to accept territorial losses in exchange for unspecified US security guarantees.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/ea36e244-4b2d-486e-881d-af7e1c25094a

The Scotsman: "KEY EDUCATION PLEDGE 'WOULD TAKE 133 YEARS' AT PRESENT RATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Nicola Sturgeon's poverty-related attainment gap pledge is "irrevocably broken" as new figures suggest it could take more than 100 years to achieve.
The former First Minister said in 2016 that her government would eradicate the disparity between the poorest and most well off pupils by 2026.

The West Australian (Australia): "LET THEM EAT CAKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katrina Curtis / Andrew Greene

Anika Wells is facing mounting pressure over her travel expenses as it's revealed she used an Australian taxpayer-funded trip to Sydney to enjoy 40th birthday celebrations with friends, including Anthony Albanese.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/anika-wells-travel-expenses-audit-to-scrutinise-trip-to-her-own-birthday-party-c-20945705

Morning Star: "VICTIMS CALL FOR PROBE INTO NHS MATERNITY CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Victims of traumatic maternity care have demanded a probe with proper accountability and legal consequences after damning reports of women "bleeding out in bathrooms".

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/victims-traumatic-maternity-care-demand-accountability

State Times (India): "OMAR PUSHES FOR 100 PC SATURATION OF FHTCS IN ALL DISTRICTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level review meeting on the status of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects across Jammu and Kashmir at the Civil Secretariat, with a focus on accelerating implementation and ensuring universal access to safe drinking water.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.in/omar-pushes-for-100-pc-saturation-of-fhtcs-in-all-districts

Scottish Daily Mail: "ASYLUM FIASCO WITHOUT END"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

The Home Office has no idea how many Asylum Seekers have gone missing since arriving in this country.
A damning report today reveals yet more woeful failings in Britain's asylum process, with huge gaps in systems and key data that does not exist.

Herald Sun (Australia): "LET US BE KIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is acting for all parents as Australia on Wednesday becomes the first country in the world to ban social media accounts for children under 16.

FULL REPORT: HeraldSun.com.au/news/national/let-them-be-kids/australia-becomes-first-country-in-the-world-to-ban-social-media-for-under16s/news-story/b30c2abb53ba86762438cb0186a21786

The Daily Telegraph: "BARDELLA: I WILL STOP THE BOATS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Samuel

Britain will be allowed to push small boats carrying migrants back into French waters under immigration plans put forward by Jordan Bardella, the man tipped to become France's next President.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/09/jordan-bardella-i-will-stop-the-boats

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "'MY PIVOTS WERE NEVER ABOUT CHOICE, BUT ABOUT SURVIVAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Haneen Dajani

Priyanka Chopra said the biggest pivots of her 25-year career were driven not by ambition but by "survival", recalling a phase in the early 2000s when "six movies flopped back to back" and forced her to reinvent herself.

FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/priyanka-chopra-bridge-summit-abu-dhabi-career-shifts

Daily Star: "VLAD'S PUSSY GALORE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Vladimir Putin cronies claim Larry the Downing Street moggy is a Russki Octopussy - for snubbing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during yesterday's meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
It's called being a cat!!!

Financial Times: "US GIVES ZELENSKYY 'DAYS' TO RESPOND TO PEACE DEAL DEMANDING LOSS OF TERRITORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Miller / Henry Foy

Donald Trump's enovoys have given Volodymyr Zelenzkyy days to respond to a proposed peace deal that requires Ukraine to accept territorial losses in exchange for unspecified US security guarantees.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/ea36e244-4b2d-486e-881d-af7e1c25094a

The Times: "NUMBER OF POLICE FORCES CUT TO DOZEN UNDER PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Fiona Hamilton

The number of Police Forces in England and Wales could be reduced to as few as 12 under "generational" reforms being considered by Home Secretary.
Shabana Mahmood has delayed the publication of a long-awaited blueprint for police reform until the New Year.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/shabana-mahmood-police-reforms-sf35g220t

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "RSF: ISRAEL TOP KILLER OF JOURNALISTS WORLDWIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

Reporters Without Borders, or RSF, said that Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide, with 29 Palestinian reporters slain why its forces in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2625536

The National: "ENERGY SHAKE-UP WOULD 'RESHAPE THE FUTURE OF SCOTLAND'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

THE SNP's fresh focus on lowering energy bills with independence is "encouraging" but "lacks depth" and ambition, experts have said.
John Swinney started the week with a major speech in Glasgow pledging that independence would lower household energy by a third.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25685143.experts-think-snps-energy-campaign

Daily Mail: "ASYLUM FIASCO WITHOUT END"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

The Home Office has no idea how many Asylum Seekers have gone missing since arriving in this country.
A damning report today reveals yet more woeful failings in Britain's asylum process, with huge gaps in systems and key data that does not exist.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 03 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

2/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 03 December 2025.

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "LAMMY: THE JURY'S OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley / Craig Munro

Justice Secretary David Lammy faced a double whammy of anger as he announced the end of Jury Trials for thousands of defendants and admitted 12 more convicts have walked free on his watch.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/02/radical-reforms-jury-trials-announced-everything-need-know-25062171

Wexford People (Ireland): "TRIBUTES TO MOTORCYCLE CRASH VICTIM WILLIAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

A motorcyclist who lost his life in an early morning road crash in County Wexford has been named locally.
William Astley of Castle View, Taghmon, was travelling along the R738 between Taghmon and Larkin's Cross.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/motorcyclist-31-who-died-in-fatal-wexford-road-crash-is-named-as-newlywed-construction-worker/a212694490.html

Glasgow Times: "THUG DRAGGED MAN INTO LANE FOR JD BAG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A thug dragged a man into a lane for his sports bag in an apparent botched TikTok video.
John Wardrope terrified Nathan Voy in Glasgow's City Centre on June 22 2024.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25666481.man-dragged-glasgow-city-centre-lane-jd-sports-bag

Daily Express: "'NO BETTER TIME TO ACT THAN NOW AS THERE ARE LIVES AT STAKE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Alice Scarsi

More lives are at risk unless urgent action is taken to stop violent sexual attacks on women and girls, a damning report has warned.
The alert comes at the latest stage of an Inquiry set up in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2141245

Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "TON IN A MILLION"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross / Simon Bajkowski

Erling Haaland wrote his name into the record books on a night of high drama at Craven Cottage.
Erling Haaland scored his 100th Premier League goal but Manchester City had to survive an incredible Fulham fightback to get within two points of Arsenal FC.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/sport/football/2141512

Lancashire Telegraph: "CONTROVERSIAL CEMETERY GETS COUNTER PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Campaigners opposed to the billionaire Mohsin Issa and Zuber Issa's charitable arm bid to build a controversial new cemetery on land between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn have proposed using the site for a new Nature Reserve instead.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25666265.issa-cemetery-opponents-proposed-nature-reserve-alternative

Metro (North Edition): "WINTER FLU SURGE AS NHS IN 'FREEFALL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart

Flu cases have increased by 45 per cent in a week across the North of Britain - amid the worst A&E waiting times since January.
Figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) showed laboratory-confirmed cases rose from 555 to 805 in the week ending 23 November.

Metro (North Edition) [Sport/Back Page]: "CHRISTMAS LIST"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Bryan Young

Danny Rohl has revealed he is planning to strike early in the January Transfer Window as he seeks to rebuild his squad at Rangers Football Club.
A goalless home draw with Falkirk Football Club left Rangers fourth place in the William Hill Premier League.

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "NEW AMBULANCE SERVICE GETS THE GREEN LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Mongan

Plans are progressing for a new ambulance base in Mallow.
State-of-the-art new building is expected to cost €1 million and could be completed by the end of next year.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/cork/news/plans-for-a-new-cork-ambulance-base-continue-as-tendering-process-to-start-soon/a1857045265.html

The West Australian (Australia): "ABC'S TIME TO PARTY, HARD!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) spent $45,000 (Australian Dollars) of Australia's taxpayer money hosting an Office Party to farewell former Managing Director David Anderson.
Hugh Marks - who took over from Mr. Anderson in March - defended the party as a "reasonably appropriate even", when questioned.

FULL REPORT: THEWEST.COM.AU/politics/federal-politics/abc-spends-45000-in-taxpayer-funds-on-office-farewell-for-ex-managing-director-david-anderson-c-20868985

The West Australian (Australia) [Sport/Back Page]: "NO TURNING BACK NOW"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Kirkby

Usman Khawaja's cricket future hangs in the balance after he was ruled out of the second Ashes Test with the back spasms that plagued the opener in Perth.
Travis Head is now firming to replace him at the top of the order for the match in Brisbane from Thursday after his match winning innings in Perth.

FULL REPORT: THEWEST.COM.AU/sport/the-ashes/the-ashes-australian-opener-usman-khawaja-ruled-out-of-second-test-as-josh-inglis-and-beau-webster-brought-in-c-20867902

Wirral Globe: "'LOVING' PENSIONER DIES AFTER CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

Harry Murphy from Seacombe was the front seat passenger in a silver Toyota Yaris which was in collision with a silver Ford Focus on Bidston Link Road at approximately 11:30AM on Wednesday 29 October 2025.
Harry Murphy was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25659418.wirral-pensioner-dies-involved-car-crash

Daily Star: "HOLLY BROKE RIDER'S NECK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney / Bekka Barnard

Holly Willoughby pleaded guilty to knocking a rider off his scooter – fracturing his neck – in her £25,000 Mini Cooper.
Former This Morning host Holly Willoughby has pleaded guilty to knocking a scooter rider off his bike while driving near her West London home.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/breaking-holly-willoughby-pleads-guilty-36338441

Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "SPECIAL TON"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross

Goal machine Erling Haaland wrote his name into the record books on a night of high drama at Craven Cottage.
Erling Haaland scored his 100th UEFA Premier League goal but Manchester City Football Club had to survive an amazing Fulham Football Club fightback to move within two points of leaders Arsenal Football Club.
The Manchester City football player took just 111 games to reach this milestone.

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "JOURNALIST AMONG 4 KILLED IN ISRAELI ATTACKS IN GAZA, WEST BANK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AP / AFP

Israeli Forces killed a journalist and a man near a Refugee Camp in Gaza, Health Workers said, and shot dead two Palestinians in West Bank.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2624216

The Times: "ECONOMISTS WARN OF LOW GROWTH AND HIGHER BILLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett

Rachel Reeves' decision to raise taxes to the highest level on record will constrain economic growth for years and deter people from saving, earning more money and taking the risk of becoming entrepreneurs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/comment/the-times-view/article/hopes-for-growth-fade-into-a-bleak-horizon-dx27hsvn7

The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ROBIN SMITH DIES AGED 62"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Simon Wilde

Robin Smith - the former England and Hampshire player who was one of the finest batsmen in the world in the late 1980s and early 1990s - has died at the age of 62.
He was born in South Africa and died in Australia.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/cricket/article/robin-smith-dies-england-batsman-6kfpwrl8d

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "TEEN HONOURED AFTER HE HELPED SAVE MAN'S LIFE IN ASHDOWN PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

A Wexford teen - Calem Murphy Kenny - was honoured by Gorey First Responders following his crucial role in saving a man's life while he was at work in a local hotel.

Morning Star: "DON'T AXE JURY TRIALS, LAMMY IS WARNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Ditch plans to axe jury trials, Labour MPs told David Lammy, as the Justice Secretary prepared his plans to attack ancient liberties.
The dangers were highlighted by 17 MPs from The Labour Party

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ditch-plans-axe-juries-mps-tell-lammy

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "ENGLAND TO TURN TO JACKS FOR SECOND ASHES TEST"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Wildcard Will Jacks has been catapulted into England's team for the second Ashes Test, with the all-rounder preferred to Shoaib Bashir in Brisbane.
Will Jacks has made two Test appearances.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/jacks-recalled-england-prioritise-batting-depth-brisbane

State Times (India): "OPERATION SINDOOR BEFITTING REPLY TO THOSE NOT UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE OF PEACE: RAJNATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Operation Sindoor is proof that India gives a befitting reply to those who do not understand the language of peace and goodwill, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said as he likened the action against terrorism to the strong will and leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/operation-sindoor-befitting-reply-to-those-not-understanding-language-of-peace-rajnath

Daily Mirror: "NO JUSTICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

Families of the 97 Hillsborough victims say nothing has changed after a report slammed police – but said no action could be taken.
The families of those killed in the Hillsborough blasted the probe into an Independent Office for Police Conduct, saying we will "never know the full extent of South Yorkshire Police's deception".

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/hillsborough-victims-will-never-justice-36340977

Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "TONBELIEVABLE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross / Scott Trotter

Erling Haaland wrote his name into the record books on a night of high drama.
Erling Haaland scored his 100th UEFA Premier League goal.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-erling-haaland-premier-league-36291155

The Yorkshire Post: "'UNIQUE' RUNWAY IS 'KEY' FOR AIRPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The size of Doncaster Sheffield Airport's runway is "unique" amongst its regional competitors and was key to persuading Munich Airport International to get on board with the reopening project, the firm's Managing Director has said.

The Scotsman: "ONE IN FOUR SCOT DOCTORS SAY SERVICES ARE 'NORMALLY UNSAFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

One in four doctors believe services in their department are "normally unsafe", according to damning research by the British Medical Association.

The Guardian (Australia Edition): "BID BY GINA RINEHART'S COMPANY TO BUILD HELIPAD SET TO BE BLOCKED BY CITY OF PERTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luca Ittimani

Gina Rinehart's company has claimed helicopter pads are a necessity of modern business as it fights to install one at its new headquarters in West Perth.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/dec/02/gina-rinehart-helipad-company-headquarters-perth-council-vote-ntwnfb

The Times Scotland: "ECONOMISTS WARN OF LOW GROWTH AND HIGHER BILLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett

Rachel Reeves' decision to raise taxes to the highest level on record will constrain economic growth for years and deter people from saving, earning more money and taking the risk of becoming entrepreneurs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/comment/the-times-view/article/hopes-for-growth-fade-into-a-bleak-horizon-dx27hsvn7

The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "RÖHL IN TALKS FOR TRANSFERS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ronnie Esplin

Danny Röhl is in discussions with Rangers Football Club chairman Andrew Cavenagh about bolstering his ailing squad in January.
The German coach took over from Russell Martin in October following a disastrous start to the season for the Ibrox club which also saw Kevin Thelwell (Sporting Director) and Patrick Stewart (Chief Executive) depart last week.

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "ENNISCORTHY LAGGING BEHIND REST OF COUNTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

With new housing developments continuing to be announced for Gorey and Wexford town, councillors in Enniscorthy have asked why their district appears to be lagging behind.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/wexford-council-urged-to-actively-search-for-land-for-houses-as-enniscorthy-continues-to-lag-behind-other-towns/a644964449.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "CUT-PRICE ROYAL RENTS UNDER FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill

An Official Inquiry has been launched into the Royal Family's Crown Estate properties following the scandal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent scandal triggered a probe dragging in other senior royals.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15345087

The Bolton News: "TEEN'S THREAT TO SET HIMSELF ON FIRE AT TOWN HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A homeless teenager threatened to set himself on fire at Bolton Town Hall to "get the attention of the council", a court heard.
Mohammed Abu Bakr Ibrahim went into One Stop Shop in the Town Hall at approximately 11:40AM on 05 September.

The Daily Telegraph: "TREASURY MANDARIN DRAGGED IN TO OBR ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Szu Ping Chan

The Treasury’s top Civil Servant has been dragged into the row over whether Rachel Reeves misled the public about the state of the country's finances before the Budget.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/02/top-treasury-civil-servant-dragged-into-budget-fiasco

Edinburgh Evening News: "'CASTLE OUR LAST SCOTTISH SHOW'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone

Iconic alternative rock band Garbage has announced a special performance at Edinburgh Castle next Summer.
Edinburgh’s own Shirley Manson, the band's lead singer, is set to come home for the performance at Edinburgh Castle on Saturday 11 July 2026.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/garbage-announces-summer-gig-at-edinburgh-castle-5425265

Daily Mail: "CUT-PRICE ROYAL RENTS UNDER FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent scandal triggered a probe dragging in other senior royals.
An Official Inquiry has been launched into the Royal Family's Crown Estate properties following the scandal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15345087

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

24/11/2025

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Guardian: "VICTORY FOR CARERS AFTER INQUIRY INTO DEBT SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Butler / Josh Halliday

Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable unpaid carers will have their cases reassessed after a damning official review concluded they had been left with huge debt because of Government failure and maladministration.

The West Australian (Australia): "BURQ-O"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene

Australia's Federal politicians and their staff have been urged to shut doors and blinds, and place their Mobile Phones and iPads in 'Lockdown Mode' during a visit to the Australian Parliament by a Chinese Communist Party official.

The Times: "REEVES TELLS LABOUR MPS TO UNITE FOR HER BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aubrey Allegretti / Daisy Eastlake / Jack Barnett

Rachel Reeves has insisted she will still be chancellor in two years' time as she hit out at "misogyny" in public life and urged Labour MPs to unite behind her tax-raising Budget.

Metro (South Edition): "1,000 ABUSE VICTIMS SAFER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

More than 1,000 abusers have been handed tough new Protection Orders in the year since they began, Metro (South Edition) reveals on the anniversary of their This Is Not Right campaign.

Glasgow Times: "MAN CRASHED AT 95MPH TRYING TO EVADE COPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tarnal

A man led cops on a high-speed chase while driving more than three times the Speed Limit in a residential area.
Hurnza Beg was spotted driving a BMW by Police Scotland.

Daily Star: "LUKE: ARISE SIR KEVIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Littler has stepped up to the oche and backed Daily Star's campaign to give Kevin Sinfield a Knighthood for his incredible charity work after rugby pal Rob Burrow was struck down with MND.

The Washington Times (United States Of America): "LAWMAKERS UNITE TO FORCE RELEASE OF EPSTEIN FILES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Susan Ferrechio / Mallory Wilson

Donald Trump's name appears frequently in the latest batch of The Epstein Files made public by Congress, but it was Democrats who befriended the disgraced financier and convicted Sex Offender, emails show.

The Yorkshire Post: "MORE DELAYS FOR POWERHOUSE RAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

No announcement is expected on Northern Powerhouse Rail in tomorrow's Budget, The Yorkshire Post understands, with the Government’s long-awaited plan to connect cities on both sides of the Pennines delayed again.

The Times Scotland: "REEVES TELLS LABOUR MPS TO UNITE FOR HER BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aubrey Allegretti / Daisy Eastlake / Jack Barnett

Rachel Reeves has insisted she will still be chancellor in two years' time as she hit out at "misogyny" in public life and urged Labour MPs to unite behind her tax-raising Budget.

State Times (India): "CM LAUNCHES E-AUCTION OF J&K'S LIMESTONE BLOCKS, THANKS UNION GOVT FOR ITS SUPPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his Government's commitment to ensuring transparency in the auctioning of mineral blocks in Jammu & Kashmir, stating that the new E-Auction mechanism will unlock economic potential in some of the most underserved regions of Jammu and Kashmir.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.in/cm-launches-e-auction-of-jks-limestone-blocks-thanks-union-govt-for-its-support

The Daily Telegraph: "BBC IN DISARRAY OVER BIAS CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Daniel Martin

The BBC chairman has insisted he will not resign despite deep divisions in the broadcaster's board being exposed at a Public Hearing before MPs.
Samir Shah's leadership came under intense scrutiny as a fellow director spoke of a "sharp difference of opinion" between board members.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/24/bbc-in-disarray-over-bias-claims

Gulf Today (United Arab Emirates): "PRESIDENT HAILS ADNOC'S ROLE AS A CATALYST FOR UAE'S GROWTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presided over the annual meeting of the ADNOC Board Of Directors at the Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi, a strategic hub for the company's onshore operations which includes one of the world’s largest gas processing facilities.

FULL REPORT: GulfToday.AE/news/2025/11/24/sheikh-mohamed-hails-adnocs-role-as-a-catalyst-for-uaes-growth-and-diversification

The Scotsman: "'EYE-WATERING' BILL FOR SCOTS PUBLIC INQUIRIES TOPS £250M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Between 2007 and September 2025, the overall bill for the cost stood at £258.8 million.
The SNP Government has been urged to "rein in the costs" after the bill for the North of Britain's Public Inquiries topped more than £250 million - a figure described as "eye-watering".

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-government-told-to-rein-in-costs-as-scotlands-public-inquiries-bill-tops-ps250m-5415609

Morning Star: "'DELUDED' REEVES PUNISHES POOR TO BALANCE BOOKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was branded "deluded" by disability campaigners after suggesting an extension to her Benefit Fraud crackdown will help balance the books in tomorrow's Budget.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/reeves-branded-deluded-disability-campaigners

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW REEVES HITS PRUDENT SAVERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Hugo Duncan

Rachel Reeves is set to slash tax-free saving pots in her Budget.
In a major blow to millions of hard-working savers, the Chancellor will significantly cut the annual £20,000 cash Isa tax-free allowance to £12,000, it emerged.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15322595

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "ACCUSED IN MINDORO FLOOD MESS NOW IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Marcelo

After their surrender and arrest, eight public works officials charged with graft and malversation of public funds intended for flood control projects have been ordered detained by the Sandiganbayan at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facilities in Quezon City.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2025/11/25/2489668/accused-mindoro-flood-mess-now-jail

The National: "WARNING OVER £1.2BN BENEFITS CRACKDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's impending crackdown on benefit fraud will increase stigma for claimants, most of whom have a "genuine need", an expert has said.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25646144.rachel-reeves-plans-benefit-fraud-crackdown---experts-give-verdict

Daily Express: "PENSIONERS IN BATTLE TO KEEP HOMES WARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris

Many older people will struggle to heat their homes without help with the cost of living, Rachel Reeveshas been warned.
Frozen Income Tax thresholds expected in the Budget will lead to frozen homes.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2137091

Daily Mirror: "ANY MORE VLAD APPLIES, NIGEL?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke

Nigel Farage is facing mounting pressure to investigate pro-Vladimir Putin links in Reform UK.
The party's leader was urged to act after an ex-colleague was jailed for taking £40,000 in Moscow bungs.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-blasted-over-russia-36295231

Edinburgh Evening News: "MOTHER AIMS TO HELP SAVE LIVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Lisa Petrie whose son died in an alleged stabbing in Leith two months ago is raising money to provide simple "bleed kits" – designed to deal with any severe bleeding – and make them as widely available as possible.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-mother-whose-son-died-in-alleged-stabbing-campaigns-for-bleed-kits-to-save-other-lives-5415197

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "TRUCE PROGRESS SLOWS DOWN AS ISRAELI KILLINGS CONTINUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Reuters / AFP

Israeli Armed Forces killed three Palestinians in Gaza near the line demarcating areas of Israeli control, underlining the struggle to broaden a fragile ceasefire deal approved over six weeks ago to Global acclaim.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2623830

The Independent: "REEVES WARNED OF GROWTH CRISIS ON EVE OF BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget has been plunged into another crisis just as she prepares to unveil it, with reports that efforts to grove the economy have stalled.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/budget-2025-rachel-reeves-obr-economic-growth-b2871104.html

Daily Mail: "NOW REEVES HITS PRUDENT SAVERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Hugo Duncan

Rachel Reeves is set to slash tax-free saving pots in her Budget.
In a major blow to millions of hard-working savers, the Chancellor will significantly cut the annual £20,000 cash Isa tax-free allowance to £12,000, it emerged.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15322595

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

11/11/2025

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "DEFIANT BBC BOSS: WE MUST FIGHT FOR OUR JOURNALISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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