Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 18 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.
Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.
This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
Metro (South Edition): "STARMER IN £2.5BN CHELSEA TRANSFER DEMAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
Keir Starmer says Britain will sue former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich unless he gives Ukraine the £2 billion he sold the club for nearly three years ago.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/video/pm-announces-2-5-billion-sale-chelsea-fc-supporting-ukraine-3571869
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
Keir Starmer says Britain will sue former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich unless he gives Ukraine the £2 billion he sold the club for nearly three years ago.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/video/pm-announces-2-5-billion-sale-chelsea-fc-supporting-ukraine-3571869
Lancashire Telegraph: "FEARS OF FLY-TIPPING AS TIP SET FOR MOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan
A petition has launched to save a Recycling Centre in Blackburn, with claims the location for a new larger tip will be 'less accessible to residents'.
The call to keep the George Street West location open is because people will be less likely to travel further and would run the risk of Fly Tipping in the area.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan
A petition has launched to save a Recycling Centre in Blackburn, with claims the location for a new larger tip will be 'less accessible to residents'.
The call to keep the George Street West location open is because people will be less likely to travel further and would run the risk of Fly Tipping in the area.
Morning Star: "SHOW SOME COMPASSION, MR LAMMY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
A 20-year-old Palestine Action hunger striker was hospitalised after 46 days without food in HMP Bronzefield while on remand, prompting protests and calls for intervention from supporters.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/show-some-humanity-it-too-late-lammy-told-palestine-action-hunger-striker-rushed-hospital
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
A 20-year-old Palestine Action hunger striker was hospitalised after 46 days without food in HMP Bronzefield while on remand, prompting protests and calls for intervention from supporters.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/show-some-humanity-it-too-late-lammy-told-palestine-action-hunger-striker-rushed-hospital
The Yorkshire Post: "TRAMS ON HOLD UNTIL LATE NEXT DECADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The slated opening of West Yorkshire’s long-awaited Tram Network has been delayed until the late 2030s, Tracy Brabin has said, with the Mayor saying "it takes too long to deliver infrastructure in this country".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The slated opening of West Yorkshire’s long-awaited Tram Network has been delayed until the late 2030s, Tracy Brabin has said, with the Mayor saying "it takes too long to deliver infrastructure in this country".
Daily Express: "STAND UP TO THE UNIONS ...BAN DOCTORS STRIKES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown
Kemi Badenoch has called on the Prime Minister to "show some backbone" and ban doctors from striking.
The leader of The Conservative Party has condemned the Government for "failing patients".
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2147638
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown
Kemi Badenoch has called on the Prime Minister to "show some backbone" and ban doctors from striking.
The leader of The Conservative Party has condemned the Government for "failing patients".
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2147638
Great Southern Herald (Australia): "PRAISE FOR FIRE HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
A suspicious house fire in Gnowangerup, Australia, on 25 November destroyed one home but spared neighbours thanks to swift community fire unit response; the resident faces arson charges.
FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/shire-of-gnowangerup-thanks-community-fire-units-swift-response-to-suspicious-house-fire-saving-neighbours-c-21012686
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
A suspicious house fire in Gnowangerup, Australia, on 25 November destroyed one home but spared neighbours thanks to swift community fire unit response; the resident faces arson charges.
FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/shire-of-gnowangerup-thanks-community-fire-units-swift-response-to-suspicious-house-fire-saving-neighbours-c-21012686
Daily Mirror: "COVID HEROES JOIN FLU FIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot
Scientists who helped find the first drug to fight COVID-19 are setting their sights on the Super Flu which is piling pressure on the NHS.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/health/super-flu-verdict-britains-top-36399422
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot
Scientists who helped find the first drug to fight COVID-19 are setting their sights on the Super Flu which is piling pressure on the NHS.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/health/super-flu-verdict-britains-top-36399422
St. Helens Star: "INSPIRING STORY OF BRAVE BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Niamh Green
St. Helens nurse Chloe Stirling, who overcame rare Stomach Cancer through surgery and treatment, featured in a Channel 4 Stand Up To Cancer film that aired on 12 December.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25693403.st-helens-nurse-features-channel-4-stand-cancer-film
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Niamh Green
St. Helens nurse Chloe Stirling, who overcame rare Stomach Cancer through surgery and treatment, featured in a Channel 4 Stand Up To Cancer film that aired on 12 December.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25693403.st-helens-nurse-features-channel-4-stand-cancer-film
The Daily Telegraph: "£8 BILLION COST OF EU STUDENT EXCHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert White
Britain faces an £8.75billion bill after Sir Keir Starmer agreed to rejoin the European Union's Student Exchange programme.
It was announced by Ministers, yesterday, that United Kingdom would rejoin Erasmus.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/17/labour-opens-door-to-unlimited-numbers-of-eu-students
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert White
Britain faces an £8.75billion bill after Sir Keir Starmer agreed to rejoin the European Union's Student Exchange programme.
It was announced by Ministers, yesterday, that United Kingdom would rejoin Erasmus.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/17/labour-opens-door-to-unlimited-numbers-of-eu-students
Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "NEW AGE CUT-OFF FOR KG, GRADE 1 ADMISSIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laraib Anwer
The UAE has set a new 31 December age cut-off for KG and Grade 1 admissions starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, replacing the previous 31 August date, to align with international standards.
FULL REPORT: http://KhaleejTimes.com/uae/education/uae-announces-new-age-cut-off-for-kg-grade-1-school-admissions-from-next-academic-year
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laraib Anwer
The UAE has set a new 31 December age cut-off for KG and Grade 1 admissions starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, replacing the previous 31 August date, to align with international standards.
FULL REPORT: http://KhaleejTimes.com/uae/education/uae-announces-new-age-cut-off-for-kg-grade-1-school-admissions-from-next-academic-year
Daily Star: "HERR WE THROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
German darts fans plan to take over Ally Pally next year when the World Championship moves to a bigger arena in the famous building.
Oche ace Max Hopp, said: "It's a cult".
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/darts/ally-pally-world-championship-germany-36417962
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
German darts fans plan to take over Ally Pally next year when the World Championship moves to a bigger arena in the famous building.
Oche ace Max Hopp, said: "It's a cult".
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/darts/ally-pally-world-championship-germany-36417962
Warrington Guardian: "SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES APPROVED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aran Dhillon
Warrington councillors have approved plans to transform Bruche Primary School into the borough's first all-through school for pupils aged 2 to 16.
This involves demolishing some existing buildings, adding new wings and a secondary block to create 300 additional places, with the first Year 7 pupils expected in September 2026.
FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25694740.bruche-primary-school-plans-all-through-school-approved
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aran Dhillon
Warrington councillors have approved plans to transform Bruche Primary School into the borough's first all-through school for pupils aged 2 to 16.
This involves demolishing some existing buildings, adding new wings and a secondary block to create 300 additional places, with the first Year 7 pupils expected in September 2026.
FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25694740.bruche-primary-school-plans-all-through-school-approved
Scottish Daily Mail: "JUST HOW LONG CAN SQUIRMING MINISTER CLING ON?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Pressure is growing on The Scottish National Party's Justice Secretary after Angela Constance admitted a second possible breach of the Ministerial Code when she apologised to a child abuse expert she misrepresented.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15393501
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Pressure is growing on The Scottish National Party's Justice Secretary after Angela Constance admitted a second possible breach of the Ministerial Code when she apologised to a child abuse expert she misrepresented.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15393501
Việt Nam News (Vietnam): "HOUSING DRIVE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: VNS
A new government directive seeks to strengthen transparency and oversight in Social Housing programmes in Vietnam amid concerns over application processes, pricing and eligibility checks.
FULL REPORT: VietnamNews.VN/politics-laws/1731782/pm-calls-for-tighter-oversight-of-social-housing-allocation-and-sales.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: VNS
A new government directive seeks to strengthen transparency and oversight in Social Housing programmes in Vietnam amid concerns over application processes, pricing and eligibility checks.
FULL REPORT: VietnamNews.VN/politics-laws/1731782/pm-calls-for-tighter-oversight-of-social-housing-allocation-and-sales.html
The Scotsman: "REEVES DENIES POLICY LINK TO THOUSANDS OF OIL JOBS LOSSES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant
Chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused by opponents of reaching a "new low" after she dismissed claims 1,000 North Sea jobs are being lost each month because of United Kingdom Government policy.
FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/reeves-dismisses-claim-1000-jobs-lost-a-month-in-north-sea-due-to-windfall-tax-5446722
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant
Chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused by opponents of reaching a "new low" after she dismissed claims 1,000 North Sea jobs are being lost each month because of United Kingdom Government policy.
FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/reeves-dismisses-claim-1000-jobs-lost-a-month-in-north-sea-due-to-windfall-tax-5446722
Bury Times: "NEW CANOPIES ARE INSTALLED AT MARKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
New weather-protective canopies have been installed at Bury Market, 10 weeks ahead of schedule as part of a £33 million regeneration project, with the full scheme (including a flexi hall) set to complete by mid-2026.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25683113.bury-market-canopies-installed-10-weeks-ahead-schedule
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
New weather-protective canopies have been installed at Bury Market, 10 weeks ahead of schedule as part of a £33 million regeneration project, with the full scheme (including a flexi hall) set to complete by mid-2026.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25683113.bury-market-canopies-installed-10-weeks-ahead-schedule
Daily Mail: "£6BN COST OF STARMER'S NEW BID TO SUCK UP TO BRUSSELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of 'throwing billions away' to reverse Brexit after he signed Britain up to rejoin European Union's Student Exchange programme Erasmus.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15393003
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of 'throwing billions away' to reverse Brexit after he signed Britain up to rejoin European Union's Student Exchange programme Erasmus.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15393003
Knutsford Guardian: "FOOD POISONING 'WAS NOT DOWN TO BUFFET'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
An investigation into illness affecting around 16 people after a 7 November prize giving at High Legh Bowling Club ruled out Food Poisoning, concluding norovirus was the likely cause.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25693334.food-poisoning-not-blame-high-legh-sickness-outbreak
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
An investigation into illness affecting around 16 people after a 7 November prize giving at High Legh Bowling Club ruled out Food Poisoning, concluding norovirus was the likely cause.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25693334.food-poisoning-not-blame-high-legh-sickness-outbreak
Financial Times (USA Edition): "WARNER BROS BOARD SCORNS ILLUSORY BID BY PARAMOUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Grimes / Daniel Thomas / James Fontanella-Khan / Oliver Barnes
Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged their shareholders to regect Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the Hollywood Studios.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/35621088-51bd-48af-b11a-b3ee2eecc21e
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Grimes / Daniel Thomas / James Fontanella-Khan / Oliver Barnes
Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged their shareholders to regect Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the Hollywood Studios.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/35621088-51bd-48af-b11a-b3ee2eecc21e
Edinburgh Evening News: "GUNMAN JAILED FOR 26 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ena Saracevic
Grant Hunter, a gunman who carried out a gangland hit on a man outside a pub on Hogmanay, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/paid-assassin-to-be-sentenced-for-hogmanay-murder-of-suspected-gangster-5445733
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ena Saracevic
Grant Hunter, a gunman who carried out a gangland hit on a man outside a pub on Hogmanay, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/paid-assassin-to-be-sentenced-for-hogmanay-murder-of-suspected-gangster-5445733
Messenger Newspapers: "VISION OF FUTURE FOR WATERFRONT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
Peel Waters has submitted plans for up to 2,600 new homes plus extensive green spaces, a hotel, retail, and leisure facilities on Pomona Island in Trafford as part of the Manchester Waters scheme.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25692994.2-600-new-homes-planned-pomona-island-regeneration
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
Peel Waters has submitted plans for up to 2,600 new homes plus extensive green spaces, a hotel, retail, and leisure facilities on Pomona Island in Trafford as part of the Manchester Waters scheme.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25692994.2-600-new-homes-planned-pomona-island-regeneration
Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "RESIDENTS FACE FLOODING ORDEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
Residents in Tyldesley and Astley are now facing flooding from construction at the approved Astley Business Park warehouses, impacting a school pathway and home gardens, with Wigan Council planning drainage fixes.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25689220.now-residents-battling-cruise-liner-warehouses-fighting-floods
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
Residents in Tyldesley and Astley are now facing flooding from construction at the approved Astley Business Park warehouses, impacting a school pathway and home gardens, with Wigan Council planning drainage fixes.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25689220.now-residents-battling-cruise-liner-warehouses-fighting-floods
The Oldham Times: "ELITE-BACKED COLLEGE GETS GREEN LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall
The Department for Education has approved a new Eton Star Academy sixth form in Oldham (on the former Tommyfield Market site), aimed at disadvantaged students, with plans to relocate market traders.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25692048.eton-star-academy-sixth-form-give-go-ahead-oldham
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall
The Department for Education has approved a new Eton Star Academy sixth form in Oldham (on the former Tommyfield Market site), aimed at disadvantaged students, with plans to relocate market traders.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25692048.eton-star-academy-sixth-form-give-go-ahead-oldham
Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "WHEELCHAIR USER DENIED BUS ENTRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
A wheelchair user in Weaverham was wrongly denied boarding a D&G Bus on 7 October due to a driver's incorrect permit demand, causing distress; the company apologised and is retraining drivers.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25689220.now-residents-battling-cruise-liner-warehouses-fighting-floods
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
A wheelchair user in Weaverham was wrongly denied boarding a D&G Bus on 7 October due to a driver's incorrect permit demand, causing distress; the company apologised and is retraining drivers.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25689220.now-residents-battling-cruise-liner-warehouses-fighting-floods
Financial Times: "WARNER BROS BOARD SCORNS ILLUSORY BID BY PARAMOUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Grimes / Daniel Thomas / James Fontanella-Khan / Oliver Barnes
Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged their shareholders to regect Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the Hollywood Studios.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/35621088-51bd-48af-b11a-b3ee2eecc21e
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Grimes / Daniel Thomas / James Fontanella-Khan / Oliver Barnes
Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged their shareholders to regect Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the Hollywood Studios.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/35621088-51bd-48af-b11a-b3ee2eecc21e
The Bolton News: "BOXING BOSS ASIF DENIES SEX CHARGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul
Asif Vali, ex-manager of boxer Amir Khan, pleaded not guilty at Bolton Crown Court to sexual assault and penetration charges relating to an alleged incident in Bolton in February 2013.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25702494.amir-khans-former-manager-accused-sexual-assault
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul
Asif Vali, ex-manager of boxer Amir Khan, pleaded not guilty at Bolton Crown Court to sexual assault and penetration charges relating to an alleged incident in Bolton in February 2013.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25702494.amir-khans-former-manager-accused-sexual-assault
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