 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 18 December 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world. All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Metro (South Edition): "STARMER IN £2.5BN CHELSEA TRANSFER DEMAND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro Keir Starmer says Britain will sue former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich unless he gives Ukraine the £2 billion he sold the club for nearly three years ago. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/video/pm-announces-2-5-billion-sale-chelsea-fc-supporting-ukraine-3571869  Lancashire Telegraph: "FEARS OF FLY-TIPPING AS TIP SET FOR MOVE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan A petition has launched to save a Recycling Centre in Blackburn, with claims the location for a new larger tip will be 'less accessible to residents'. The call to keep the George Street West location open is because people will be less likely to travel further and would run the risk of Fly Tipping in the area.  Morning Star: "SHOW SOME COMPASSION, MR LAMMY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre A 20-year-old Palestine Action hunger striker was hospitalised after 46 days without food in HMP Bronzefield while on remand, prompting protests and calls for intervention from supporters. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/show-some-humanity-it-too-late-lammy-told-palestine-action-hunger-striker-rushed-hospital  The Yorkshire Post: "TRAMS ON HOLD UNTIL LATE NEXT DECADE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn The slated opening of West Yorkshire’s long-awaited Tram Network has been delayed until the late 2030s, Tracy Brabin has said, with the Mayor saying "it takes too long to deliver infrastructure in this country".  Daily Express: "STAND UP TO THE UNIONS ...BAN DOCTORS STRIKES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown Kemi Badenoch has called on the Prime Minister to "show some backbone" and ban doctors from striking. The leader of The Conservative Party has condemned the Government for "failing patients". FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2147638  Great Southern Herald (Australia): "PRAISE FOR FIRE HEROES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead A suspicious house fire in Gnowangerup, Australia, on 25 November destroyed one home but spared neighbours thanks to swift community fire unit response; the resident faces arson charges. FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/shire-of-gnowangerup-thanks-community-fire-units-swift-response-to-suspicious-house-fire-saving-neighbours-c-21012686  Daily Mirror: "COVID HEROES JOIN FLU FIGHT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot Scientists who helped find the first drug to fight COVID-19 are setting their sights on the Super Flu which is piling pressure on the NHS. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/health/super-flu-verdict-britains-top-36399422  St. Helens Star: "INSPIRING STORY OF BRAVE BATTLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Niamh Green St. Helens nurse Chloe Stirling, who overcame rare Stomach Cancer through surgery and treatment, featured in a Channel 4 Stand Up To Cancer film that aired on 12 December. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25693403.st-helens-nurse-features-channel-4-stand-cancer-film  The Daily Telegraph: "£8 BILLION COST OF EU STUDENT EXCHANGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert White Britain faces an £8.75billion bill after Sir Keir Starmer agreed to rejoin the European Union's Student Exchange programme. It was announced by Ministers, yesterday, that United Kingdom would rejoin Erasmus. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/17/labour-opens-door-to-unlimited-numbers-of-eu-students  Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "NEW AGE CUT-OFF FOR KG, GRADE 1 ADMISSIONS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laraib Anwer The UAE has set a new 31 December age cut-off for KG and Grade 1 admissions starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, replacing the previous 31 August date, to align with international standards. FULL REPORT: http://KhaleejTimes.com/uae/education/uae-announces-new-age-cut-off-for-kg-grade-1-school-admissions-from-next-academic-year  Daily Star: "HERR WE THROW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton German darts fans plan to take over Ally Pally next year when the World Championship moves to a bigger arena in the famous building. Oche ace Max Hopp, said: "It's a cult". FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/darts/ally-pally-world-championship-germany-36417962  Warrington Guardian: "SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES APPROVED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aran Dhillon Warrington councillors have approved plans to transform Bruche Primary School into the borough's first all-through school for pupils aged 2 to 16. This involves demolishing some existing buildings, adding new wings and a secondary block to create 300 additional places, with the first Year 7 pupils expected in September 2026. FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25694740.bruche-primary-school-plans-all-through-school-approved  Scottish Daily Mail: "JUST HOW LONG CAN SQUIRMING MINISTER CLING ON?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley Pressure is growing on The Scottish National Party's Justice Secretary after Angela Constance admitted a second possible breach of the Ministerial Code when she apologised to a child abuse expert she misrepresented. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15393501  Việt Nam News (Vietnam): "HOUSING DRIVE!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: VNS A new government directive seeks to strengthen transparency and oversight in Social Housing programmes in Vietnam amid concerns over application processes, pricing and eligibility checks. FULL REPORT: VietnamNews.VN/politics-laws/1731782/pm-calls-for-tighter-oversight-of-social-housing-allocation-and-sales.html  The Scotsman: "REEVES DENIES POLICY LINK TO THOUSANDS OF OIL JOBS LOSSES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant Chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused by opponents of reaching a "new low" after she dismissed claims 1,000 North Sea jobs are being lost each month because of United Kingdom Government policy. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/reeves-dismisses-claim-1000-jobs-lost-a-month-in-north-sea-due-to-windfall-tax-5446722  Bury Times: "NEW CANOPIES ARE INSTALLED AT MARKET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill New weather-protective canopies have been installed at Bury Market, 10 weeks ahead of schedule as part of a £33 million regeneration project, with the full scheme (including a flexi hall) set to complete by mid-2026. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25683113.bury-market-canopies-installed-10-weeks-ahead-schedule  Daily Mail: "£6BN COST OF STARMER'S NEW BID TO SUCK UP TO BRUSSELS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of 'throwing billions away' to reverse Brexit after he signed Britain up to rejoin European Union's Student Exchange programme Erasmus. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15393003  Knutsford Guardian: "FOOD POISONING 'WAS NOT DOWN TO BUFFET'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan An investigation into illness affecting around 16 people after a 7 November prize giving at High Legh Bowling Club ruled out Food Poisoning, concluding norovirus was the likely cause. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25693334.food-poisoning-not-blame-high-legh-sickness-outbreak  Financial Times (USA Edition): "WARNER BROS BOARD SCORNS ILLUSORY BID BY PARAMOUNT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Grimes / Daniel Thomas / James Fontanella-Khan / Oliver Barnes Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged their shareholders to regect Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the Hollywood Studios. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/35621088-51bd-48af-b11a-b3ee2eecc21e  Edinburgh Evening News: "GUNMAN JAILED FOR 26 YEARS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ena Saracevic Grant Hunter, a gunman who carried out a gangland hit on a man outside a pub on Hogmanay, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/paid-assassin-to-be-sentenced-for-hogmanay-murder-of-suspected-gangster-5445733  Messenger Newspapers: "VISION OF FUTURE FOR WATERFRONT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill Peel Waters has submitted plans for up to 2,600 new homes plus extensive green spaces, a hotel, retail, and leisure facilities on Pomona Island in Trafford as part of the Manchester Waters scheme. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25692994.2-600-new-homes-planned-pomona-island-regeneration  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "RESIDENTS FACE FLOODING ORDEAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Residents in Tyldesley and Astley are now facing flooding from construction at the approved Astley Business Park warehouses, impacting a school pathway and home gardens, with Wigan Council planning drainage fixes. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25689220.now-residents-battling-cruise-liner-warehouses-fighting-floods  The Oldham Times: "ELITE-BACKED COLLEGE GETS GREEN LIGHT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall The Department for Education has approved a new Eton Star Academy sixth form in Oldham (on the former Tommyfield Market site), aimed at disadvantaged students, with plans to relocate market traders. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25692048.eton-star-academy-sixth-form-give-go-ahead-oldham  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "WHEELCHAIR USER DENIED BUS ENTRY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding A wheelchair user in Weaverham was wrongly denied boarding a D&G Bus on 7 October due to a driver's incorrect permit demand, causing distress; the company apologised and is retraining drivers. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25689220.now-residents-battling-cruise-liner-warehouses-fighting-floods  Financial Times: "WARNER BROS BOARD SCORNS ILLUSORY BID BY PARAMOUNT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Grimes / Daniel Thomas / James Fontanella-Khan / Oliver Barnes Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged their shareholders to regect Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the Hollywood Studios. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/35621088-51bd-48af-b11a-b3ee2eecc21e  The Bolton News: "BOXING BOSS ASIF DENIES SEX CHARGES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul Asif Vali, ex-manager of boxer Amir Khan, pleaded not guilty at Bolton Crown Court to sexual assault and penetration charges relating to an alleged incident in Bolton in February 2013. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25702494.amir-khans-former-manager-accused-sexual-assault  
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 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 04 December 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world. All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Express: "STARMER'S 'MISSION TO CRUSH' OUR HIGH STREETS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie Kemi Badenoch claims Sir Keir Starmer is on a "mission to crush" High Street hospitality firms. The Conservative Party leader warned he is "intent on killing High Streets" as business rates soar. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2141962  Lancashire Telegraph: "NEW RAILWAY STATION MOOTED FOR BOROUGH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs A new Railway Station is being proposed for Blackburn and Darwen. The residents could have a say on where it is to be located.  Daily Star: "KELLY: I HOPE WALLS AREN'T THIN.." LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant / Steve Hughes / Carly Hacon I'm A Celeb star Kelly Brook kissed hubby Jeremy Parisi and said: "I hope the hotel walls aren't thin. We haven't been apart in nearly 10 years". FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/kelly-brook-eyes-noisy-sex-36346258  Warrington Guardian: "COUNCIL TAX BOMBSHELL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox Debt-ridden Warrington Borough Council is set to raise council tax above the current limit of 5 per cent next year. Councillors are also being recommended to ask for more money from Government in the form of exceptional financial support (EFS). FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25659671.warrington-council-set-raise-council-tax-5-per-cent  Scottish Daily Mail: "MEGHAN'S FATHER 'FIGHTING FOR LIFE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Graham The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle's father - Thomas Markle - is fighting for his life after emergency surgery in the Philippines. Thomas Markle who has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, was rushed to a local Medical Facility. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15350373  Messenger Newspapers: "LOW CARBON SCHEME COULD BE WORTH £1.3BN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill A major low-carbon energy project could soon bring heat networks to Trafford. Trafford Council has launched a procurement process to find an energy partner for a scheme that could be worth up to £1.3 billion over more than a decade. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25657637.trafford-council-seeks-partner-major-energy-project  The Scotsman: "REPORT WARNS SCOTTISH NHS 'FINANCIALLY UNSUSTAINABLE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol Scotland's spending watchdog has issued a stark warning that the NHS remains "financially unsustainable" despite SNP ministers pumping an extra £3 billion into the Health Service.  St. Helens Star: "TRUE PRIDE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill A dance and drama teacher - who has been inspiring students for more than half and century - was crowned the Pride of St Helens on an uplifting awards ceremony on Friday evening. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25661468.winners-pride-st-helens-awards-2025  The Daily Telegraph: "POLICE PLAN FOR FACE ID IN EVERY TOWN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas Police will be given access to Britain's passport database to catch criminals under an expansion of Facial Recognition technology that could be deployed in every city, town, and village.  Edinburgh Evening News: "HELP US BRING KIT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn The family of a young boy who was diagnosed with an aggressive Blood Cancer are hoping to give him a Christmas to remember after a 'tremendous' community fundraiser. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-dad-whose-10-year-old-son-is-in-hospital-with-cancer-thanks-community-for-support-5422755  Morning Star: "STREETING LAUNCHES A TIRADE AT STRIKING DOCTORS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Health Secretary Wes Streeting put himself on the warpath with the BMA Union, saying he has "had it" while acusing doctors of "juvenile delinquency" and being "moaning minnies" as they prepare Christmas strikes. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/were-ready-meet-him-any-time  The Oldham Times: "BID TO GET CHARITY WORKER BACK HOME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko The family of a 79-year-old man from Oldham who has died in The Gambia following an attack are raising funds to help bring his body home. Jeff Cantwell had been living in Brusubi. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25651912.family-heartbroken-oldham-man-killed-gambia  Daily Mirror: "INSIDE EPSTEIN'S ISLAND LAIR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin Disturbing images from inside Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion have been released. Never-before-seen images of Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean lair offer a chilling glimpse inside the house where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stayed during his alleged nine-girl orgy. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/jeffrey-epstein-photos-show-home-36347784  The Yorkshire Post: "'EXEMPT THE DYING FROM FARM TAX'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn The National Farmers’ Union has urged the UK Government to remove terminally-ill people from the "eye of the storm" of the farming Inheritance Tax reforms, after a number of Labour Party MPs rebelled over the controversial policy.  The Times: "REVIEW WILL STUDY RISING DIAGNOSES OF ADHD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent review of the diagnosis of Mental Health conditions as part of Labour Party's attempts to cut Welfare Spending.  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BAKERY JOBS PUSH 'KICK IN THE TEETH'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding Roberts Bakery started recruiting new workers at its Rudheath bread plant just a month after scores of workers were given their marching orders. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25666153.roberts-bakery-jobs-advertised-month-mass-redundancies  Daily Mail: "MEGHAN'S FATHER 'FIGHTING FOR LIFE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Graham The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle's father - Thomas Markle - is fighting for his life after emergency surgery in the Philippines. Thomas Markle who has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, was rushed to a local Medical Facility. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15350373  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "BEE NETWORK IS SET TO EXPAND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson A new travel hub is coming to Tyldesley. The scheme aims to improve public transport access and reduce congestion by expanding park and ride capacity on the Bee Network. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25658064.new-travel-hub-built-tyldesley-greater-manchester  The Guardian: "'BULLYING CULTURE' HARMED PATIENT SAFETY AT SCANDAL-HIT NHS HOSPITAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amelia Gentleman A culture of systemic bullying and harassment has been allowed to flourish among staff at one of Britain's most scandal-hit Medical Facilities. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/dec/03/culture-of-bullying-and-harassment-found-at-scandal-hit-blackpool-victoria-nhs-hospital  The Bolton News: "TRIBUTES TO BRAVE ALEX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams The family and friends of Alex Davies have paid tribute to the much loved father's life and legacy. He was described, as: "One of the best guys you could ever meet".  The I Paper: "RUSSIAN SPIES SECRETLY ENTERING UK ON CARGO SHIPS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Holmes Two suspected Russian spies slipped into the UK aboard commercial cargo vessels before visiting areas close to military bases and critical infrastructure, The I Paper can reveal. FULL REPORT: http://INews.co.uk/news/suspected-russian-spies-entered-uk-using-cargo-ships-4049755  Knutsford Guardian: "MARKETS A REAL CHRISTMAS CRACKER!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan Knutsford's new look Christmas Markets have been hailed a huge success. Thousands of visitors packed the quaint streets the two-day festive celebration at the weekend. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25665851.knutsfords-new-look-christmas-markets-hailed-huge-success  Daily Record: "THIS WITCH SHOULD'VE DIED IN JAIL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Clark / Grant McCabe A retired teacher guilty of the historical abuse of 18 girls at a former residential school has been spared a jail-term. Patricia Robertson tormented youngsters during her time at Fornethy House in Angus. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/evil-teacher-who-tortured-little-36344773  Bury Times: "COUNCIL FACING £16M SHORTFALL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill Bury Council is facing a £16 million budget shortfall in the upcoming financial year. The gap between spending and income comes despite years of savings and spending cuts. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25655195.bury-council-faces-16-million-budget-shortfall-despite-cuts  The Independent: "HIDDEN SCANDAL OF NHS STAFF EXPOSED TO 'THE NEW ASBESTOS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas Thousands of NHS staff are being exposed to high levels of formaldehyde, putting their health at risk, an investigation by The Independent concludes. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/asbestos-nhs-staff-toxic-chemical-cancer-formaldehyde-b2876240.html  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 27 November 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world. All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Express: "'A BUDGET FOR BENEFIT STREET PAID FOR BY WORKING PEOPLE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown Conservative Party's leader Kemi Badenoch blasted a "Budget for Benefit Street" as Chancellor Rachel Reeves hit hard-working Britons with a £26billion tax bombshell. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2139147  Bury Times: "PLANS FOR RESUS UNIT AT HOSPITAL REVEALED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping Plans for a dedicated Resuscitation Unit have been submitted for Fairfield Hospital as part of an ongoing expansion to the site's Accident & Emergency Department.  The Economist: "BRITAIN'S BODGE-IT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Britain's Chancellor devoted much of her budget speech to lambasting the previous government. "The Conservatives crashed the economy", thundered Rachel Reeves, accusing them of "time and time again" ducking "necessary reforms". FULL REPORT: Economist.com/britain/2025/11/26/britains-budget-prioritised-labours-political-survival  Knutsford Guardian: "ROAD DISRUPTION AS BRIDGE STRUCK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan Budworth Road has been closed after a bridge was struck by a lorry, leaving residents and businesses furious about the disruption and delays they now face. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25639703.fury-closure-budworth-road-wagon-struck-bridge  Glasgow Times: "MOTORCYCLIST KILLED OAP AFTER GOING TWICE SPEED LIMIT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe A motorcyclist killed a much-loved pensioner after going at double the speed limit on his off-road bike. Joshua Findlay struck David Gow as he crossed the road making his way home. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25652257.motorcyclist-killed-glasgow-pensioner-double-speed-limit  St. Helens Star: "BRUTE IS JAILED FOR VILE ATTACK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan Police have welcomed the jailing of a man who throttled his partner and threatened to kill her in an "appalling incident". FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25650012.st-helens-police-welcome-sentencing-appalling-attack  Morning Star: "REEVES DODGES TOUGH CHOICES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray Chancellor Rachel Reeves ducked the hard choices in a bob-and-weave Budget designed to keep the floundering Labour Party Government afloat. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/reeves-dodges-tough-budget-choices  Messenger Newspapers: "'MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH' FOR FLOOD CAMPAIGNERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Campaigners for better protection from Flash Flooding in Timperley are celebrating a 'major breakthrough' almost a year on from the storm which put huge areas of Greater Manchester under water. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25648553.timperley-flood-protection-welcomed-new-years-day-storm  Daily Star: "HOW THE RACH STOLE CHRISTMAS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone Grinch Chancellor Rachel Thieves' budget is all tax, tax, tax and spend, spend, spend. Is it because she is green? Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a wave of tax rises in her Grim Reaper Budget of broken promises. FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/grinch-rachel-reeves-announced-wave-36312874  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "STEP FORWARD FOR £20M VISION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Town Hall bosses are to submitt plans to the Government on how they will spend £20 million to regenerate Leigh over the next 10 years. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25644597.10-year-masterplan-agreed-guide-leighs-regeneration  The Scotsman: "WILL THE LAST PERSON TO LEAVE THE OIL INDUSTRY PLEASE TURN OFF THE LIGHTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn / David Bol The Oil Sector and Gas Sector has warned they will be "taxed to death inside five years" after Chancellor Rachel Reeves rejected to scrap Windfall Tax in her Budget. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/uk-budget-chancellor-rachel-reeves-spending-plans-scotland-5418938  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "ROAD DISRUPTION AS BRIDGE STRUCK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan Budworth Road has been closed after a bridge was struck by a lorry, leaving residents and businesses furious about the disruption and delays they now face. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25639703.fury-closure-budworth-road-wagon-struck-bridge  The Times: "HIGH WELFARE, HIGH TAX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Budget to raise taxes to the highest level in history and fund record amounts of benefit spending, hitting workers, savers and businesses. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/more-welfare-and-higher-taxes-keep-britain-in-laggards-lane-7fwcpqn7k  The Oldham Times: "£31.5M BOOST FOR NEW HOMES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko Oldham has secured a landmark investment of £31.5 million to build more than 300 new homes in the Town Centre. The investment has come from the £1 billion Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund, announced by Mayor Andy Burnham. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25636655.oldham-lands-31-5m-investment-build-hundreds-new-homes  The Guardian: "'I AM ASKING EVERYONE TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Heather Stewart / Jessica Elgot Chancellor Rachel Reeves targeted Great Britain's wealthiest households with a £26 billion tax-raising Budget to fund scrapping the Two-Child Benefit policy and cutting Energy Bills. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/26/rachel-reeves-targets-uks-wealthiest-in-26bn-tax-raising-budget  Warrington Guardian: "GANG THREATENED TO SHOOT GUARD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean Four men looted Fiddler's Ferry and threatened to shoot a Security Guard. One man has been jailed after four men stole copper worth thousands of pounds. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25623764.men-court-looting-fiddlers-ferry-power-station  Scottish Daily Mail: "SPITEFUL RAIDS ON STRIVERS - TO LAVISH BILLIONS ON BENEFITS ST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves Rachel Reeves dropped a £30 billion tax bomb on Britain as she bowed to Left-Wing demands to boost benefit handouts. The Chancellor shattered Labour Party's manifesto pledges on tax with a £13 billion freeze on Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds lasting three years. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15329873  The Bolton News: "STREET-BRAWL THUGS WIELDED WEAPONS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul Two men have been jailed after brandishing weapons in a street fight in front of a crowd, including children. Corey Chadwick and Byron Chadwick appeared at Bolton Crown Court.  The Daily Telegraph: "A RED BOX OF BROKEN PROMISES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Szu Ping Chan Chancellor Rachel Reeves has launched a £13billion tax raid on income despite Labour Party's manifesto pledge not to target working people. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/26/reeves-shatters-labours-promises  Lancashire Telegraph: "'BIGGER IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER': COUNCIL CHIEF" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs A special meeting of Burnley's full council has unanimously backed a five all-purpose authorities proposal for post-devolution Lancashire that would keep it separate from Blackburn and Darwen. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25651722.burnley-council-devo-bid-stay-blackburn-backed  The Times Scotland: "HIGH WELFARE, HIGH TAX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her budget to raise taxes to the highest level in history and fund record amounts of benefit spending, hitting workers, savers and businesses. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/more-welfare-and-higher-taxes-keep-britain-in-laggards-lane-7fwcpqn7k  Daily Mail: "SPITEFUL RAIDS ON STRIVERS - TO LAVISH BILLIONS ON BENEFITS ST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves Rachel Reeves dropped a £30 billion tax bomb on Britain as she bowed to Left-Wing demands to boost benefit handouts. The Chancellor shattered Labour Party's manifesto pledges on tax with a £13 billion freeze on Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds lasting three years. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15329873  Daily Mirror: "BUDGET WITH A LABOUR HEART" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan Rachel Reeves promised relief to hard-up households in the Budget with a raft of cost of living measures funded by a £26billion tax raid. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-unveils-budget-cost-36313152  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 20 November 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world. All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. The Independent: "'WE'RE READY FOR YOU': UK'S STERN THREAT TO PUTIN OVER SPY SHIP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin / Caitlin Doherty The Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a stark warning to Vladimir Putin (President Of Russia) after a Russian Spy Ship operating on the edge of United Kingdom waters directed lasers at Royal Air Force pilots. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/military-attack-mps-warn-china-russia-john-healey-b2867956.html  Glasgow Times: "14K SPENT ON FENCED OFF PITCHES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte A Community Council say they are 'shocked' after it was revealed that thousands of pounds have been spent on maintaining Football Pitches despite them having been closed for years. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25622565.thousands-spent-maintaining-closed-glasgow-sports-pitches  Metro (South Edition): "RUSSIANS HACK FERTILITY CLINIC" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford Private details of thousands of British fertility clients have been stolen by Russian hackers. Their data was taken from a prestigious Harley Street clinic.  Lancashire Telegraph: "PROGRESS IN SIGHT ON ROAD SHUT BY LANDSLIP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee An updated schedule of works to repair a key route linking Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire has been revealed almost a year after a landslide closed it. 
Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "'WE WON'T STOP'" CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Residents protesting over the "cruise line" warehouses towering over their Tyldesley homes claim they have new evidence that should call a halt to construction. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25621166.we-wont-give----giant-warehouse-protesters-head-town-hall  The I Paper: "10% COUNCIL TAX HIKE FOR MILLIONS TO TRANSFER MONEY TO NORTH AND MIDLANDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan Ministers are drawing up plans to allow local authorities in London to raise Council Tax above the 5 per cent cap without a public vote to help cover losses from major funding reforms, The I Paper understands. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/council-tax-hikes-millions-transfer-money-north-4049347 
The National: "LABOUR PLOTTING TO SLASH ELECTRICITY COSTS FOR AI FIRMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison The Labour Party are planning to cut electricity prices for tech companies while energy bills continue to leave families struggling, The National can reveal. The UK Government has set out plans to slash costs for Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres –saving companies as much as £80 million per year. FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25635678.labour-plot-slash-electricity-prices-ai-companies  Warrington Guardian: "VITAL APPEAL TO HELP MUM" CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean More than £100,000 has been raised to fund potentially life-saving treatment for a mum diagnosed with incurable cancer. The staggering amount has been raised for Nicola Finch, an 'incredible woman', in less than three days. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25633068.100-000-raised-warrington-mum-nicola-finchs-cancer-treatment  Daily Mail: "ZERO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves Public confidence in the economy has fallen to rock bottom under The Labour Party. A shock poll ahead of next week's Budget has found that zero per cent of Britons now believe the economy is in a 'very good state'.  The Oldham Times: "PAIR GUILTY OF KILLING MAN IN 'VILE' ATTACK" CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor A man and woman from Oldham been convicted of the manslaughter of a man following a "vile" assault, two years ago. Jemma Marshall and Jason Wadsworth were both found guilty. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25620305.pair-exploited-killed-vulnerable-man-oldham  Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW DITCH YOUR GAS BOILER OR FACE £15,000 FINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley Families who fail to replace their gas boilers could face fines of up to £15,000 if The Scottish National Party wins May's Holyrood General Election.  Melton Times: "CULTURAL HUB PLAN UNVEILED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie A cultural hub is to be created at Melton Mowbray’s Stockyard to act as a venue for theatre performances and performing arts courses. The project will be a collaboration between Melton Borough Council and Loughborough College Group. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/new-theatre-and-performing-arts-hub-to-be-created-in-melton-mowbray-5399626  Daily Express: "PROOF PENSION TRIPLE LOCK MUST STAY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson Millions more Britons will suffer Pension Poverty if the Triple Lock is scrapped, according to shocking analysis based on government forecasts.  St. Helens Star: "BEAUTIFUL SOUL - TRIBUTES TO BECKY" CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan The family of a young woman who was the "most beautiful soul inside and out" have paid a touching tribute to her. Rebecca 'Becky' Hall died after being knocked down by a car in a collision on Clock Face Road. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25619681.st-heelns-familys-touching-tribute-becky-hall  The Times: "TRANS GUIDE TO PROTECT WOMEN IN LIMBO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott Transgender people could be banned from single sex spaces based on how they look, according to new equalities guidance seen by The Times. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/trans-guidance-bridget-phillipson-9jjp775bt  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "FOUR JAILED FOR TOWN DRUG PLOT" CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding Three men and a woman have been jailed for a combined total of more than 12 years for their roles in a county lines drug gang operating in Northwich. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25632055.northwich-county-lines-drug-gang-jailed-12-years  The Guardian: "STARMER CALLS ON FARAGE TO ADDRESS RACISM CLAIMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Boffey / Pippa Crerar / Henry Dyer Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to urgently address multiple and detailed allegations of racist behaviour during his teenage years, as the Reform UK leader attempted to dismiss the claims as "one person's word against another". FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/nov/19/farages-wholesale-denial-of-detailed-racism-claims-is-troubling-says-former-extremism-adviser  Bury Times: "TEENAGER DIES IN CRASH" CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan A teenager has died after a crash at a motorway junction following a police pursuit "at speed", officers say. The 19-year-old is believed to have collided with a vehicle travelling southbound on the M66 as it meets the M60 at Simister Island. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25628527.tragedy-teen-19-dies-m66-m60-junction-crash  Daily Star: "PEATY SLAMS HIS FAMILY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Huntley Adam Peaty has spoken out about the family feud ahead of his wedding to Holly Ramsey, saying it has been "deeply hurtful".  Messenger Newspapers: "249 HOMES PLANNED FOR FORMER MALL SITE" CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Plans to build 249 'high quality' homes on the site of the soon-to-be-demolished Stretford Mall have been unveiled. Development partners Trafford Council and property company Bruntwood will submit the scheme to planners for approval in the New Year. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25631255.249-homes-set-built-stretford-mall-bulldozed  Knutsford Guardian: "BUSINESS DISTRICT COMES STEP CLOSER" CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan Cheshire East Council is backing Knutsford’s plans for a Business Improvement District (BID). A BID is an area where business rate payers have voted in a ballot to pay a levy into a fund for a fixed period, usually five years, for projects to benefit the BID area. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25614402.cheshire-east-council-backing-knutsford-bid-proposal 
The Bolton News: "BOULDERS IN PARK TO STOP ENCAMPMENTS" CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison Councillors are calling for boulders to be placed at a popular park to prevent Travellers getting onto it. A group of Travellers set up camp on Moss Bank Park in August this year. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25628422.moss-bank-pboulders-brought-moss-bank-park-bolton  The Daily Telegraph: "'CASH FOR LAND' DEAL TO END WAR IN UKRAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer / Joe Barnes / Kieran Kelly Ukraine could be forced to lease part of its territory to Russia under a United States plan to end the war. Russia would keep control of Donbas region in exchange for rental fee under US plan. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/19/us-russia-secret-28-point-peace-plan-gaza-model  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 06 November 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world. All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Mail: "POLICE WARN OF A LABOUR SOFT JUSTICE CRIMEWAVE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber The Labour Party's soft-justice reforms will unleash a crimewave on the streets, police chiefs warn. As prison releases two inmates by mistake, Chief Constables issue an unprecedented alert.  Warrington Guardian: "RAID UNCOVERS BOUNTY OF CIGS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean 27,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized from two shops. It comes after Cheshire Police executed enforcement visits at retailers on Orford Lane in Warrington. FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25587937.police-op-sees-27-000-illegal-cigarettes-seized-warrington-shops  Daily Mirror: "NOT AGAIN..." LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Sophie Huskisson / Tom Pettifor David Lammy blasted the "failing" Justice System after another two prisoners were wrongly freed. Sex Offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif and fraudster William Smith were released by mistake. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/crisis-after-two-prisoners-released-36197610  Glasgow Times: "'POLICE DO NOTHING'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine A City Centre shop owner in Glasgow says shoplifters are plaguing his business, while "the police do nothing". News Plus on Sauchiehall Street opened last year.  Daily Express: "'SHOCKING' RELEASE OF ALGERIAN SEX ATTACK CONVICT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Michael Knowles The Labour Party were told to get a grip of the prison fiasco after a second migrant Sex Offender was mistakenly released. A major manhunt is continuing. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2130249  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "CLLR LEAVES PLANNING POSITION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson The only councillor who voted against the "cruise liner" warehouses now taking shape in Tyldesley, dwarfing hundreds of nearby houses, has quit the council's planning committee. And Councillor James Fish fired a broadside at former colleagues on the committee who have since admitted "privately" that they wish they had voted against the plans. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25586857.lone-voice-cruise-liner-warehouses-quits-planning-committee  Daily Star: "CALL OF DUTY.." LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan British Armed Forces overseas will get free Mobile Phone usage thanks to a Remembrance Day tribute from Vodafone.  Lancashire Telegraph: "DARWEN'S IN LINE FOR £20M WINDFALL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee Darwen's Town Centre, parks open spaces, and Young People, could all benefit from almost £20 million of new Government funding over the next 10 years, Blackburn With Darwen Council have revealed.  The Guardian: "LAMMY UNDER PRESSURE AFTER TWO MORE PRISONERS MISTAKENLY FREED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal / Pippa Crerar / Peter Walker David Lammy, United Kingdom Justice Secretary, is under mounting pressure after two more prisoners, including a convicted foreign Sex Offender, were mistakenly freed, days after he introduced stringent checks for jails. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/nov/05/police-urgently-looking-for-prisoner-freed-by-mistake-in-london  Messenger Newspaper: "BUSINESSMAN'S £16K COVID LOAN DECEPTION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor A man fraudulently claimed more than £16,000 in Covid Support Grants by claiming a luxury kitchen showroom in Altrincham had been forced to close. On Monday, October 20, Adam Aindow appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to attempting to gain CoronaVirus Support Grants and a Town Centre Loan from Trafford Council. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25581606.man-fraudulently-claimed-16-000-covid-grants  The Daily Telegraph: "PAY PER MILE TAX TO HIT DRIVERS IN BUDGET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal / Pippa Crerar / Peter Walker Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers will be hit with a new pay-per-mile tax in the Budget, The Daily Telegraph can reveal. Under current plans, to be announced by the Chancellor on 26 November 2025, drivers of Electric Cars will be charged 3P per mile on top of other Road Taxes. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/05/reeves-to-hit-drivers-with-pay-per-mile-tax-in-budget  Bury Times: "THREE MEN DENY KILLING TEENAGER ISA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan Three men have denied murdering a teenager in Bury earlier this year and are set to face a trial. Mohammed Afzal, known to his loved ones as Isa, died at the age of 19 after an incident at a car park off Market Street on Friday 01 August 2025. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25580819.bolton-bury-failsworth-men-face-murder-trial  Scottish Daily Mail: "KEMI: GET BRITAIN DRILLING AGAIN!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon Scotland is facing an 'oil and gas emergency' due to 'Net Zero fanaticism', Kemi Badenoch, leader of The Conservative Party has warned. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15262349  St. Helens Star: "TRIBUTES TO WAR VETERAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Kilmurray / Niamh Green Tributes have flooded into the Facebook Page of St. Helens Star following the death of much-loved St Helens war veteran, Gerald Anders. The 103-year-old was one of St Helens oldest surviving veterans, having served as a gunner in the Second World War both in Europe and across North Africa. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25586330.st-helens-community-pays-tribute-much-loved-war-veteran  The Scotsman: "POLICE CHIEF FEARS LOSING 1,000 OFFICERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin Policing in the North of Britain is at a "crossroads", with the force facing the prospect of shedding almost 1,000 officers if it only receivesaflat cash funding deal in the upcoming Budget, the nation’s most senior officer has warned. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/watershed-moment-as-holyrood-backs-new-land-reform-bill-5390392  The Yorkshire Post: "MANHUNT FOR CONVICT RELEASED IN ERROR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Police have launched a manhunt after another foreign prisoner was mistakenly released from jail, with Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy saying he is "absolutely outraged". FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/crime/brahim-kaddour-cherif-police-manhunt-after-another-foreign-prisoner-mistakenly-released-5390141  Knutsford Guardian: "COMIC'S 'VOICE FOR DEPRIVED CHILDREN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan Comedian Jason Manford has criticised villagers who objected to a retrospective planning application for a riding school which helps deprived children saying they 'should know better'. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25587360.jason-manford-supports-riding-school-cheshire-east-planning-meeting  Morning Star: "DISABILITY BENEFITS BACK ON THE FIRING LINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Unions raised fears over Disabled People facing Benefit cuts for not taking so-called "personal responsibility" to return to work. The Public And Commercial Services (PCS) Union has serious concerns over the proposals that would impose conditionality on workers for health issues. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/disability-benefits-back-firing-line  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "CHARITY BASE FACES FIGHT TO STAY OPEN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Simpson Northwich base of a charity supporting people with Down syndrome and their families could be forced to close if it can not find enough money to keep it going. Around 90 per cent of the support activity carried out by Down Syndrome Cheshire takes place at its Denton Drive hub, which is described as a 'lifeline' for those who use it. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25592739.syndrome-cheshires-northwich-hub-risk-closure  The Times: "LAMMY SNARED BY LATEST MIGRANT RELEASE BLUNDER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Geraline Scott / Ben Ellery The Prison Service was unaware for six days that they had accidentally released a second migrant Sex Offender who was due to be deported. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/manhunt-wandsworth-prisoner-escape-release-news-zj99n3v76  The Bolton News: "ROAD CHAOS AFTER CRASH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan An injured person was taken to a local Medical Facility after what Greater Manchester Police say was a crash involving a car and a pedestrian. The crash is believed to have happened on Bolton Road in Harwood close to the junction with Bradshaw Road and Lea Gate near the Crofters Pub on the evening of Tuesday 04 November 2025. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25598412.crash-involving-car-pedestrian-bolton-road-harwood  The Oldham Times: "PUB SHUTS AFTER CLASH LEAVES OFFICER INJURED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor A man has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) following an assault in Oldham on Friday night (31 October 2025). According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), the incident saw an officer injured while they tried to de-escalate an altercation on Oldham Road. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25590032.man-charged-gbh-assault-leaves-officer-injured  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 30 October 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world. All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. The Times: "PROSTATE TEST FROM AGE '50 WOULD SAVE THOUSANDS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward Prostate Cancer screening for all men aged over 50 would save thousands of lives in Britain, a trial has found. A study involving 162,000 men in Europe found that offering regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Blood Tests reduced deaths by 13 per cent over two decades FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/prostate-cancer-screening-over-50s-cuts-deaths-gcbx5557r  The Oldham Times: "JAILED: MAN INHALED GAS BEFORE CRASHING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor Declan Shorrocks seriously injured three passengers by crashing his car after inhaling Nitrous Oxide from a balloon while behind the wheel while on a night out.  Daily Mirror: "MPS PILE PRESSURE ON KING OVER ANDREW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Jennifer Newton King Charles was under yet more pressure over Prince Andrew as MPs questioned the Duke Of York's rent-free deal at Royal Lodge. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-andrew-answers-royal-lodge-36154199  Glasgow Times: "'SACK THE BOARD BACK THE TEAM'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson Thousands of Celtic Football Club fans chanted sack the board as they rallied together for a protest outside the stadium ahead of the club's Premiership match with Falkirk. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/sport/25582340.thousands-celtic-fans-protest-outside-glasgow-stadium  Metro (South Edition): "NOW JAIL FARCE MIGRANT PAID TO GO QUIETLY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Coleman The migrant Sex Offender wrongly released from jail, then recaptured, was given £500 when he threatened to disrupt his deportation to Ethiopia.  The Bolton News: "POLICE IN VISIT TO 'CASH-RICH' BARBERSHOPS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan Barbershops across Bolton were visited by Greater Manchester Police, Immigration Officials and Council Officers as part of a wide-ranging operation looking at "cash-rich" businesses. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25578201.barbershops-across-bolton-visited-operation-machinize  The Times Scotland: "PROSTATE TEST FROM AGE '50 WOULD SAVE THOUSANDS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward Prostate Cancer screening for all men aged over 50 would save thousands of lives in Britain, a trial has found. A study involving 162,000 men in Europe found that offering regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Blood Tests reduced deaths by 13 per cent over two decades FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/prostate-cancer-screening-over-50s-cuts-deaths-gcbx5557r  The Messenger: "GIRL DENIED TRANSPLANT ON THE NHS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko A girl from Altrincham has been told that the liver transplant she desperately needs will not be possible on the NHS. Now her parents have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help raise money for treatment aboad. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25562583.altrincham-family-fight-cancer-treatment-daughter  Daily Mail: "REEVES ILLEGALLY RENTED OUT HER OWN FAMILY HOME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Miles Dilworth Rachel Reeves has broken housing regulations by unlawfully renting out her family home without a licence after entering Downing Street, the Daily Mail can reveal. The Chancellor tonight referred herself to the independent ethics adviser and had to admit her error to the Prime Minister after inquiries by Daily Mail. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15239797  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "'MASSIVE' BOUGH CRASHES INTO CAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding A massive tree bough came crashing down onto a moving car in Hartford, injuring a couple travelling to work. Karl Brooks was driving his wife, Kirsty, up Burrows Hill in Hartford en route to Greenbank School, just before 8am Wednesday, October 8, when the bough dropped with next to no warning. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25566398.tree-crashes-car-hartford-couple-drive-work  The Scotsman: "MATERNITY UNIT HAT 'CULTURE OF MISTRUST'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery NHS Lothian will face increased intervention from the Scottish Government, the Health Secretary has said, after a damning review found a "culture of mistrust" had led to patients being harmed at one of Scotland's busiest Maternity Units. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/culture-of-mistrust-led-to-patient-harm-at-edinburgh-royal-infirmary-maternity-unit-report-finds-5379459  St. Helens Star: "TESCO OBJECTS TO ALDI'S PLAN FOR NEW STORE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan Supermarket giant Tesco has lodged an objection to Aldi's plans for a new foodstore in St. Helens - stating it would have a negative impact on the Town Centre. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25563311.tesco-objects-plans-new-aldi-supermarket-st-helens  Daily Express: "SEX ATTACKER MIGRANT WAS GIVEN £500 TO LEAVE BRITAIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Christian Calgie A migrant sex offender mistakenly released from prison has claimed he tried to hand himself in to police whilst on the run. Ethiopian Hadush Kebatu claimed someone bought him an £18 train ticket after he waited for immigration enforcement officers for three hours outside HMP Chelmsford. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2127541  Knutsford Guardian: "ROGUE FITTER'S ILLEGAL WORK CAUSED LEAK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan An unregistered engineer has been prosecuted for causing a gas leak at a house near Knutsford. The rogue tradesman carried out illegal gas installations at two properties. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25576622.rogue-engineer-admits-causing-gas-leak-knutsford-house  Scottish Daily Mail: "REEVES ILLEGALLY RENTED OUT HER OWN FAMILY HOME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Miles Dilworth Rachel Reeves has broken housing regulations by unlawfully renting out her family home without a licence after entering Downing Street, Scottish Daily Mail can reveal. The Chancellor tonight referred herself to the independent ethics adviser and had to admit her error to the Prime Minister after inquiries by Scottish Daily Mail. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15239797  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR A 'PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan Tributes have been paid to Trevor Barton MBE, a former senior Police Officer at Greater Manchester Police, following his death at age 82. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25562189.leigh-tributes-paid-pillar-community-trevor-barton-mbe  The Guardian: "GROOMING VICTIMS ACCUSE FARAGE OF 'DEGRADING' REMARKS OVER ABUSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine McKelvie Five women have asked for an apology from Nigel Farage after he suggested they were not victims of Grooming Gangs. They described the comments by the Reform leader as “degrading and humiliating”, and accused him of "ignorance" of the issues. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/29/female-survivors-of-grooming-gangs-demand-apology-from-nigel-farage  Bury Times: "SICK DUO DRUGGED AND THEN RAPED TEENAGE GIRLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping Two cousins who groomed teenage girls with alcohol and drugs in the 1990s before raping and sexually assaulting them have been convicted of their crimes more than 25 years later. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25575452.bury-cousins-raped-teenage-girls-1990s-convicted  The Independent: "LAMMY: I WAS SPAT ON FOR BEING BLACK BUT UK IS NOT RACIST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox David Lammy has insisted that despite experiencing horrendous prejudice while growing up, he does not believe Britain is a racist country and hit out at those who "would have us believe that we are more divided than we really are". FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-lammy-racism-reform-black-history-month-b2854392.html  Lancashire Telegraph: "PUBLIC RUSHED IN TO HELP AFTER SEIZURE IN CAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee Caleb Cottam - a father from Lower Darwen - has thanked the community that helped his daughter after she had a seizure in her car seat. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25577377.lower-darwen-dads-horror-1-year-old-seizure-car-seat  The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES EYES 2P INCOME TAX RISE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Amy Gibbons Rachel Reeves is considering a 2p rise in Income Tax in a move that would breach The Labour Party's manifesto. The Telegraph understands that the measure is being explored by the Treasury after Sir Keir Starmer refused on Wednesday to repeat that Labour would not increase income tax, National Insurance or VAT. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/10/29/keir-starmer-opens-door-to-income-tax-increase  Warrington Guardian: "LORRY DRIVER CHARGED OVER PILOTS' DEATH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell A suspect has been named by police after being charged with causing the deaths of two pilots in a horror M62 crash by dangerous driving. The fatal collision occurred on the westbound carriageway between junctions eight for Burtonwood and seven for Rainhill Stoops. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25566816.man-charged-causing-deaths-ryanair-pilots-m62-crash  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 23 October 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world. All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. The Independent: "SMALL BOATS FARCE: ONE IN, ONE OUT... AND BACK IN!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin A migrant who was deported to France under the flagship One I, One Out deal has returned to the United Kingdom in a Small Boat, marking a humiliating blow for Sir Keir Starmer and his pledge to take back control of Britain's borders. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/migrant-crisis-one-in-one-out-france-b2850065.html  Warrington Guardian: "WOMAN DIES DAYS AFTER STABBING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell A woman who died following a reported stabbing in Woolston has now been named by police. Michele Kennedy was taken to Aintree Hospital by Air Ambulance, where she remained for almost a week in a critical condition. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25563679.woolston-murder-probe-police-name-woman-died-stabbing  Morning Star: "ICJ TELLS ISRAEL: LET UN INTO GAZA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre / Ceren Sagir Israel must allow United Nations aid agency into Gaza to provide critical humanitarian assistance to the war-torn territory, the International Court Of Justice (ICJ) have ruled. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/international-court-justice-demands-israel-allow-un-aid-agency-gaza  Fife Free Press: "GET ON WITH IT!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow Network Rail has been told to make a study into tackling long-running accessibility issues at Burntisland Station a priority. The call came from Melanie Ward MP who spoke in the House of Commons about the problems facing passengers. FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/burntisland-station-access-study-must-be-priority-network-rail-told-5368613  Daily Express: "IT'S ONE IN, ONE OUT AND BACK IN AGAIN!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles A migrant deported to France has already returned to the United Kingdom on a Small Boat, making a mockery of Sir Keir Starmer's One In, One Out deal with Emmanuel Macron in France. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2124763  Narrogin Observer (Australia): "BACK IN FOR A NEW TERM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead Three existing councillors have been re-elected to the Shire of Narrogin Council. Roxanne McNab, Murray Fisher, and Clive Barron have reclaimed their seats.  The Scotsman: "DEFENCE FIRM FORCED TO HIRE FROM ABROAD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery A leading defence company has had to hire 300 welders from the Philippines because of a lack of skills among Scottish workers in Britain. Babcock International, based at Rosyth, has been forced to resort to hiring workers from overseas.  The Bolton News: "'I HAD 48 HOURS TO LIVE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes Heather Bluer, a Lawyer from Bolton in Greater Manchester who has Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, has spoken to Isobel Forbes and The Bolton News about being one of the 8,000 people in the United Kingdom waiting for an Organ Transplant to help raise awareness. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25558729.bolton-mums-gift-life-thanks-organ-donation  Daily Star: "TRAITOR AT THE BEEB" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave BBC bosses were last night fretting after the finale result of The Celebrity Traitors was leaked by an insider within showbiz circles. The person, who is involved with the BBC series, blabbed just days after the series was filmed. They let it slip despite signing a contract ordering them to stay quiet. FULL STORY: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/the-traitors-bbc-series-leak-36116049  Glasgow Times: "'SOMEONE WILL DIE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan Union bosses have warned it is 'a matter of time before someone is killed' after a fire broke out for the fifth time within Glasgow Council's new £5 million cleansing fleet. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25564174.dumping-vape-batteries-going-cost-life-says-gmb-chief  The Daily Telegraph: "ONE IN, ONE OUT... AND BACK IN AGAIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas An English Channel migrant deported to France under the One In, One Out scheme has returned to the UK on a small boat. The unnamed Iranian arrived on a dinghy on 6 August and was deported on 19 September. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/22/one-in-one-out-migrant-back-in  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "FREE BUSES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall Next month, in November, hundreds of thousands of people can benefit from round-the-clock free bus travel, Transport For Greater Manchester (TFGM) have confirmed. A 'hugely successful' pilot scheme that provided free travel for the elderly and disabled throughout August will be trialed again throughout November. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25547790.free-bus-pass-trial-extended-november-older-disabled  The Guardian: "FRESH TURMOIL AS CANDIDATE FOR CHAIR QUITS 'TOXIC' GROOMING GANG INQUIRY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal Keir Starmer's Grooming Gangs Inquiry has descended into fresh turmoil after the only remaining candidate to be its chair blamed "political opportunism" and "a lack of trust" for his withdrawal as an applicant. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/22/chair-uk-grooming-gangs-inquiry-lack-of-trust-panel-resign-adviser-louise-casey  The Oldham Times: "COUNCIL ON BRINK AS £23M BUDGET GAP DEEPENS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall Oldham Council, one of Oldham's biggest employers, has announced a 'recruitment freeze' as they grapple with a predicted £23 million black hole in their finances. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25559562.oldham-council-recruitment-freeze-serious-concern-finances  Great Southern Herald (Australia): "COMMUNITY FAVOURITES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead Katanning's shire president was the first councillor to retain her seat in the 2025 Local Government election, with the three successful candidates being announced. Shire President Kristy D'Aprile won by a landslide margin and will be joined by former councillor Danny McGrath and newcomer Gemma Lee Trolove around the table. FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/kristy-daprile-danny-mcgrath-and-gemma-lee-trolove-elected-to-shire-of-katanning-council-after-election-c-20418930  Scottish Daily Mail: "CYNICAL SNP 'ARE AT IT' OVER TRUMP POLICE COST ROW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon Scottish National Party (SNP) ministers have been accused of being ‘at it’ after a furious cross border row erupted over who should pay the policing bill for Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance's trips to Scotland in the North of Britain. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15217721  St. Helens Star: "ROWLEY WILL LEAD NEW ERA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Critchley New Saints boss Paul Rowley has entered his first week in the job and is just in the process of getting to know the club and the people around it. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/sport/25562183.q-saints-coach-paul-rowleys-early-thoughts-new-job  Daily Mail: "LE FARCE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett The Labour Party's One On, One Out scheme was falling apart after a migrant deported to France returned to Britain on a small boat. The Iranian man's second dinghy crossing took place just 29 days after he was kicked out of the country under Sir Keir Starmer's flagship borders policy. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15218153  State Times (India): "J&K POLICE NEED TO BE ALWAYS READY TO ELIMINATE TERRORIST THREATS: LG" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha paid homage to the Jammu and Kashmir Police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the Police Memorial in Zewan, Srinagar. FULL REPORT: http://StateTimes.in/jk-police-need-to-be-always-ready-to-eliminate-terrorist-threats-lg  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "'VIGILANTE' TRIO JAILED FOR RAID" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth A group of four wannabe vigilantes have been sentenced for their respective roles in an armed break-in at the address of an alleged paedophile. Luke Faulkner-Ellis, Mark Jones, Harvey Smallwood and Caitlin Thomas all had their part to play in a break-in at Naylor Court, Northwich. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25556212.vigilantes-sentenced-armed-break-in-address-northwich  Daily Mirror: "UNMASKED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton Mohammed Umar Khan (age 15) has been unmasked as the killer of schoolboy Harvey Willgoose who was killed in an attack at school. Schoolboy Harvey Willgoose's 15-year-old killer, Mohammed Umar Khan, has been locked up for life with a minimum term of 16 years. Harvey was fatally stabbed in the heart by Khan in front of horrified children just five minutes into their lunch break. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-harvey-willgoose-killer-named-32461850  Bury Times: "'WE DON'T FEEL SAFE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine Residents at Mosses House, an independent living facility managed by Bury Council, near to the Town Centre of Bury, have shared fresh fears around their safety after a female neighbour was found dead in her flat. The resident was found, after she passeed away, in her bathroom following her discovery by two people who broke in to see if she was alright. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25540947.residents-fears-around-lack-support-council-complex  The Messenger: "TORIES BUCK TREND IN BY-ELECTION WIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson The Conservative Party are celebrating after bucking the party's dismal showing in the national Opinion Polls by winning the vacant Broadheath Council ward seat in Trafford. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25557060.tories-buck-national-trend-retake-trafford-council-seat  Melton Times: "THANKS A MILLION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie A free community advice service which has supported thousands of people in the Melton area with millions of pounds worth of debt has marked its 10th anniversary with a special event at St. Mary's Church. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/melton-debt-service-marks-10-year-anniversary-with-special-event-5369959  Albany Advertiser (Australia): "FRESH HOPE FOR AIRLINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil Albany leaders have said they are encouraged by the news that an American buyer has been found for the failing Rex Airlines, following the company's collapse into administration. FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-mayor-greg-stocks-hopeful-about-the-purchase-of-rex-airlines-purchase-by-us-aviation-company-air-t-c-20411746  Knutsford Guardian: "BEAUTY QUEEN IS TARGETED BY TROLLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan A Beauty Queen from Knutsford has called in the police after being harassed by online trolls who created fake 'topless' photos of her to promote a 'sexy fun' chat line. Tabitha Bennett says she was left in tears after discovering web scammers had set up fake profiles in her name after stealing her photos on Instagram. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25548101.knutsford-beauty-queen-calls-police-online-harassment  The Times: "GROOMING VICTIMS SAY MINISTER SHOULD QUIT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Sean O'Neill / Aubrey Allegretti Jim Gamble = the frontrunner expected to lead the Grooming Gang Inquiry - has quit becoming the second senior figure to withdraw from chairing the Inquiry. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/louise-casey-jim-gamble-grooming-gangs-inquiry-05vgw5f7v  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 09 October 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. Lancashire Telegraph: "DAD AND SON SENTENCED FOR DRUG DEALING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad A Blackburn man who was part of a drug dealing operation with his father has been jailed for nearly seven years. Lewis Walker, and Gary Walker were involved in a conpiracy to supply cannabis around Lancashire.  Albany Advertiser (Australia): "HOPEFULS MAKE COUNCIL PITCHES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil With Local Elections looming, voters in the City of Albany, Shire of Denmark and Shire of Plantagenet, have little over a week to cast their ballots to decide the staffing structure of their region's Council offices.  The Yorkshire Post: "'GIVE MAYORS POWERS OVER TRAMS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Yorkshire Mayors should be handed powers to approve tram and light rail projects to save money and improve trust in politics, an influential Labour think-tank has said. Labour Together - which spearheaded Sir Keir Starmer's push for power - has called for a raft of increased powers for Metro Mayors to turn them from "campaigners" into builders.  Andytown News (Northern Ireland): "WORK FINALLY UNDER WAY TO 'TRANSFORM' CASTLE STREET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland A major step forward in the regeneration of the Castle Street area has been taken this week with demolition work commencing on the derelict Norwich Union House building.  The Independent: "BADENOCH BETS THE HOUSE ON PROMISE TO END STAMP DUTY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke Kemi Badenoch has vowed to abolish stamp duty if the Conservatives win the next election, as she unveiled a raft of tax cuts in a bid to claw back voters and boost the party’s ratings. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/stamp-duty-kemi-badenoch-tory-conference-speech-b2841706.html  Glasgow Times: "TIKTOKER GUILTY OF KILLING OAP IN HORROR CRASH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe A man who often posed as a road traffic lawyer on TikTok has been convicted of killing a pensioner in a horror crash. Leigh Sutherland was speeding in an aging Ford Mondeo with dodgy brakes at the time of the crash at the Condorrat Ring Road near Cumbernauld. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25527339.scottish-tik-tok-creator-leigh-sutherland-convicted  The I Paper: "BADENOCH'S MOVE TO AXE STAMP DUTY PILES PRESSURE ON REEVES BUDGET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh Kemi Badenoch boosted The Conservative Party faithful – and her own of survival – with a surprise £9 billion giveaway pledge to abolish Stamp Duty, piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next month's Budget. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/badenoch-reeves-cut-stamp-duty-budget-3966208  St. Helens Star: "DRUG DEALERS BEHIND BARS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan Two drug dealers sent selfies which incriminated themselves in a million-pound cocaine, heroin and cannabis operation. Anthony James Dean from St. Helens, and William James Swann from Maghull, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply 13 kilos of cocaine, 13.5 kilos of heroin, and 62 kilos of cannabis, plus conspiracy to fraudulently evade a prohibition by bringing into the United Kingdom a Controlled Drug (Class B), as well as Money Laundering offences. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25515447.st-helens-drug-dealer-jailed-sending-encrochat-selfie  Scottish Daily Mail: "KEMI FIRES UP TORIES WITH PLEDGE TO SCRAP HATED PROPERTY TAX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves Kemi Badenoch vowed to abolish Stamp Duty as she took the fight to Labour Party and Reform UK on the economy. The Conservative Party leader electrified her party's annual conference in Manchester by announcing plans on Wednesday for an audacious £9 billion tax cut funded by a crackdown on welfare and waste. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15174701  Warrington Guardian: "RAIDS TARGET ILLEGAL GOODS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell An illegal worker has been arrested and a huge haul of illicit products has been seized following raids across Warrington. Cheshire Police joined Immigration Officers in targeting stores around Warrington. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25521090.immigration-illegal-product-raids-shops-units-warrington  The Daily Telegraph: "CASE CHALLENGES STARMER OVER CHINA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Charles Hymas Sir Keir Starmer's former top Civil Servant has challenged the official explanation as to why a prosecution of alleged Chinese spies collapsed. Prime Minister insisted that the Government was unable to state that China had been a national security threat at the time of the arrest of two alleged spies in 2023. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/08/simon-case-challenges-keir-starmer-over-china  Bury Times: "'HIGH-VISIBILITY PRESENCE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine Police have stepped up patrols at places of worship across the Borough following the Terrorist Attack on a Crumpsall synagogue. Greater Manchester Police are providing a high-visability presence within Jewish Communities. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/national/25517585.police-step-patrols-manchester-synagogues-terror-attack  The Guardian: "MINISTERS COMMIT TO OVERHAUL OF LICENSING LAWS IN PUSH FOR GROWTH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Denis Campbell Pubs, clubs and restaurants will be able to open into the early hours as part of The Labour Party's drive for economic growth, a move which critics say will lead to more drunken disorder. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/oct/08/pub-opening-hours-in-england-and-wales-could-be-extended  The Messenger: "COUNCIL STAFF ABUSE AND ASSAULTS ON RISE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Lythgoe Almost 6,000 Council Workers have reported assaults and abuse in the last three years across Greater Manchester - with more than 400 incidents taking place in Trafford. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25526644.number-assaults-council-workers-reported-trafford-3-years  Daily Express: "I'LL AXE STAMP DUTY TO HELP MILLIONS BUY A HOUSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro Resurgent Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch vowed to unleash the "dream of home ownership" for millions - by scrapping Stamp Duty. Hundreds of Tory members cheered and gave a standing ovation as she revealed the surprise move at The Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2118744  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ARE YOUTHS OUT OF CONTROL?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Anti Social Behaviour and teenagers causing disorder has led to huge challenges for residents and Police. In Hindley, a Dispersal Order was put in place following multiple incidents, including alcohol-related disturbances and youths throwing items at cars. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25517106.girls-fighting-street-youth-disorder---solution  Morning Star: "BRITS SNATCHED BY ISRAEL IN NEW FLOTILLA RAID" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short Families of British Nationals kidnapped by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza called on the Foreign Office to secure their release and halt complicity in the genocide. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-urged-end-its-complicity-gaza-genocide-and-protect-its-own-people-after-israel  Knutsford Guardian: "MASTERPLAN AIMS TO EASE TRAFFIC ISSUES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan An ambitious project to resolve the long-standing conflict between traffic and pedestrians in the Town Centre of Knutsford has been launched. A timetable has been published to develop a masterplan by December, 2026. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25519720.masterplan-aims-resolve-traffic-issues-knutsford-town-centre  The Times: "BADENOCH BUILDS CASE TO ABOLISH STAMP DUTY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "abolish" Stamp Duty as she seeks to galvanise her leadership and revive The Conservative Party’s political fortunes. The Tory leader received a standing ovation at her Party's conference in Manchester as she announced plans to scrap the "bad tax" for main properties. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-stamp-duty-tory-conference-speech-jxvpthz93  The Oldham Times: "MUM-OF-8 JAILED FOR GLASS ATTACK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor A woman who left a man with lifelong facial scars after a "completely unprovoked" attack with a glass bottle during a night out in Oldham has been jailed. Katherine Pye appeared at Manchester Crown Court and pleaded guilty to causing wounding. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25516228.woman-attacked-man-glass-bottle-following-night  Metro (South Edition): "MY MADDIE HOAX AGONY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden Madeleine McCann's mother, Kate McCann, has told a court how her family was stalked by Julia Wandelt - a Polish National - who was claiming to be the missing British girl. Julia Wandelt is on trial at Leicester Crown Court accused of stalking Kate McCann and Gerry McCann as well as their other children. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/08/madeleine-mccanns-mum-says-stalker-contacting-daughter-the-final-straw-24371228  The Bolton News: "MOTHER'S PLEA AFTER 'LAUGHING GAS' TRAGEDY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes A Bolton mum has issued a plea for change after her 'bubbly and kind' 20-year-old daughter died following her use of Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as Laughing Gas. Amy Louise Leonard, affectionately known as Amy-lou, suffered a Cardiac Arrest caused by blood clots on her heart and lungs that doctors believe were linked to the gas. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25523987.bubbly-kind-bolton-woman-dies-nitrous-oxide-use  The Times Scotland: "BADENOCH BUILDS CASE TO ABOLISH STAMP DUTY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "abolish" Stamp Duty as she seeks to galvanise her leadership and revive The Conservative Party's political fortunes. The Tory Leader received a standing ovation at her Party’s conference in Manchester as she announced plans to scrap the "bad tax" for main properties. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-stamp-duty-tory-conference-speech-jxvpthz93  Melton Times: "LAST CHANCE TO SAVE COLLEGE AND THEATRE SITE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Potential new owners or investors in the Melton Mowbray college campus and theatre site are now officially being sought as part of a consultation exercise launched. The future of the Asfordby Road site has been uncertain since the former SMB College Group merged with Loughborough College earlier this year. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/education/new-owners-or-investors-sought-for-meltons-college-and-theatre-site-5345491  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "KSA SLAMS ISRAELI MINISTER FOR STORMING OF AL-AQSA COMPOUND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Saudi Arabia's Ministry Of Foreign Affairs condemned what they described as the storming of the courtyards of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli officials and settlers, saying the incursions took place "under the protection of the occupation forces" and violated the sanctity of one of Islam's holiest sites. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2618170  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BAKERY ON BRINK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan Roberts Bakery is on the brink of administration with hundreds of jobs at risk. One of the Northwich's biggest employers is preparing to appoint administrators after facing 'unprecedented challenges'. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25525835.roberts-bakery-brink-administration-jobs-risk  Daily Mail: "KEMI FIRES UP TORIES WITH PLEDGE TO SCRAP HATED PROPERTY TAX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves Kemi Badenoch vowed to abolish Stamp Duty as she took the fight to Labour Party and Reform UK on the economy. The Conservative Party leader electrified her party's annual conference in Manchester by announcing plans on Wednesday for an audacious £9 billion tax cut funded by a crackdown on welfare and waste. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15174701  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 04 September 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, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. The Times: "RAYNER ON BRINK AFTER STAMP DUTY ADMISSION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Geraldine Scott / Aubrey Allegretti Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has fought bitterly to shield her relationships from scrutiny, but her conduct may yet derail her seemingly unstoppable rise. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/how-angela-rayners-private-life-finally-brought-her-to-the-brink-52rj0zdks  Knutsford Guardian: "FOOD HALL PLAN FOR LISTED SITE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan New plans have been submitted to convert the historic Marshall House in Knutsford into a hybrid-style food hall and bar. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25434541.new-food-hall-bar-plans-marshall-house-knutsford  The National: "SCOTLAND VOTES TO BOYCOTT ISRAEL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn Israel and companies complicit in genocide will face package of actions. MSPS have voted for a full boycott of the state of Israel and companies complicit in genocide following a debate in the Scottish Parliament. FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25439517.msps-vote-full-boycott-israel  Great Southern Herald (Australia): "CO-OP FINED OVER DEATH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jacki Elezovich The Western Australian Meat Marketing Co-Operative has been fined more than half a million dollars after the death of a worker at its Katanning abattoir in 2022.  Daily Star: "ANGELA BLAMER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's political future is in doubt after she admitted she did not pay enough tax on her second home.  The Bolton News: "BUSINESS HUB IS OPEN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan A key regeneration site in the heart of the Town Centre has opened for business after having been expected to fully open around a year ago. The Wellsprings, just opposite the Town Hall, has been renovated since The Bolton News left the offices in the Summer of 2022, moving to nearby Knowsley House. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25431714.wellsprings-bolton-town-centre-opens-business  Daily Express: "'IF PM HAD BACKBONE HE WOULD SACK HER'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to sack Angela Rayner after she confessed to not paying enough tax on her second home. The Deputy Prime Minister's political career is hanging by a thread.  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "LET'S IMPROVE OUR TOWN CENTRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham A group of passionate people from Leigh have teamed up to improve the Town Centre. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25423142.leigh-businesses-team-improve-town-centre  Daily Mirror: "ANDREW ACCUSER'S FAMILY: WE'LL KEEP FIGHTING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin Prince Andrew's Sex Abuse accuser will not be silencecd, her brother warned. Sky Roberts, whose sister Virginia Giuffre died in April called for files on Jeffrey Epstein to be released. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/epstein-files-live-prince-andrew-35841666  Glasgow Times: "DATING SITE RAPIST UNMASKED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe A dating site rapist who staged his own death, then fled the country, has been convicted of attacks on two women. James Clacher preyed on his victims in their own homes during the crimes in 2019 and 2020. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25439120.dating-site-rapist-staged-death-unmasked  Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP'S 'GESTURE POLITICS' ON GAZA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon John Swinney was yesterday accused of ignoring Scotland's problems in favour of virtue signalling about Gaza. The First Minister said he could not ignore warnings that Benjamin Netanyahu's Government was behind a genocide in the region. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15062817  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BOY, 12, DIES IN PLAY PARK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan / Jack Tooth A teenage boy has been arrested after a 12-year-old boy died in a tragic incident at a Winsford play park. Logan Carter died on Friday, August 29, following a fall from a playground roundabout at Wharton Recreation Ground. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25433484.boy-13-arrested-logan-carter-tragically-died-wharton-park  Daily Mail: "IS STARMER SO SPINELESS THAT HE WON'T SACK HIS DEPUTY PM (AND HOUSING SECRETARY!) WHO DODGED £40,000 IN STAMP DUTY?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves Angela Rayner is fighting to save her political career after confessing to dodging up to £40,000 in tax. Kemi Badenoch urged Keir Starmer to grow a 'backbone' and sack his deputy after she finally admitted failing to pay the full Stamp Duty due on a luxury £800,000 second home in Hove. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15063159  Fife Free Press: "RECORD BREAKER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow A Kirkcaldy singer's biggest ever gig in his home town has smashed Box Office records. Every single ticket for Billy Reekie's show at the Adam Smith Theatre next month was snapped up little more than eight minutes. FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/second-date-added-as-billy-reekies-kirkcaldy-gig-sets-box-office-record-5289372  The Daily Telegraph: "I DIDN'T PAY THE RIGHT TAX, BUT IT'S STILL NOT MY FAULT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna Angela Rayner has admitted that she did not pay enough tax on her second home. Deputy Prime Minister says she made a 'mistake' and has referred herself to the Standards Commissioner. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/03/angela-rayner-admits-to-tax-dodge-on-second-homes  The Oldham Times: "TENSIONS RISE AT REFUGEE PROTEST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko Protestors gathered outside a hotel in Oldham, where they were met by counter protestors from the campaign group Stand Up To Racism. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25428737.protestors-counter-protestors-meet-oldham-refugee-hotel  Narrogin Observer (Australia): "COLOURFUL COMMUNITY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead A community effort led by large-scale artist Jerome Davenport transformed the Arts Narrogin eastern wall with a colourful mural over three days. The mural painting workshop extended from Davenport’s esteemed 300sqm Narrogin Regional Leisure Centre painting that was unveiled on 14 December last year. FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/mural-painting-workshop-with-infamous-large-scale-artist-jerome-davenport-arts-narrogin-wall-transformation-c-19864662  Melton Times: "'PLEASE SAVE ST. MARY'S'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Tears were shed and powerful speeches delivered on Saturday (30 August 2025) as hundreds of people turned out to show just what Melton Mowbray's baby unit means to the community. Campaigners were joined by families who have had generations of babies born at St. Mary's Birth Centre in a march through the Town Centre followed by a passionate rally at a park in Leicestershire. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/hundreds-attend-emotional-campaign-event-to-keep-meltons-baby-unit-open-5296440  St. Helens Star: "OUR 'DEFINING MOMENT'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham St. Helens' landmark Town Centre regeneration scheme has taken another huge step forward following the granting of reserved matters planning consent for phase one development proposals – which pave the way for construction work to begin on an ambitious transformation. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25436754.st-helens-town-centre-redevelopment-takes-another-step-forward  The Guardian: "RAYNER IN PERIL AFTER ADMITTING SHE UNDERPAID STAMP DUTY ON FLAT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar Angela Rayner has admitted she underpaid Stamp Duty on her £800,000 seaside flat, after coming under intense pressure to be more transparent about her property arrangements. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/03/angela-rayner-admits-underpaying-stamp-duty-on-800000-seaside-flat  The Yorkshire Post: "REEVES TO KEEP TIGHT GRIP ON UK SPENDING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond Rachel Reeves has acknowledged the economy is "not working well enough" and promised a "tight grip" on spending in her Autumn Budget, which she will deliver on 26 November.  State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "CM REVIEWS RAIN SITUATION IN J&K, DIRECTS ADMIN TO INTENSIFY GROUND RESPONSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday convened an emergency meeting to review the situation arising from incessant rains across Jammu and Kashmir. Schools shut in Jammu & Kashmir. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/cm-reviews-rain-situation-in-jk-directs-admin-to-intensify-ground-response  Lancashire Telegraph: "ASYLUM SEEKER HOME RUMOURS ARE DISMISSED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan Rumours that 150 Asylum Seekers were moving into a building in Blackburn are unfounded after concerns were raised.  The Scotsman: "SWINNEY CUTS CASH FOR ARMS FIRMS WHICH SUPPLY ISRAEL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Grant Funding for arms companies supplying Israel will be halted, John Swinney announced, as he lifted a long-standing ban on taxpayer support for munitions. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-halts-cash-for-arms-firms-supplying-israel-as-munitions-ban-lifted-5301828  Warrington Guardian: "'SCHOOL PHONE BAN WILL SAVE LIVES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean The mother of murdered schoolgirl Brianna Ghey has launched a campaign for a satutory phone ban in schools. Esther Ghey says school phone ban 'would have really helped' daughter Brianna. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/national/25436557.esther-ghey-says-school-phone-ban-would-really-helped-daughter-brianna  The Independent: "SO WILL SHE RESIGN? RAYNER ADMITS: I DID NOT PAY ENOUGH TAX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Archie Mitchell / Millie Cooke / David Maddox Angela Rayner is fighting for her political future after admitting she failed to pay £40,000 in tax when purchasing a property. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-stamp-duty-flat-b2819194.html  The Messenger: "BUILDING THE FUTURE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson A developer behind the £2billion Trafford Waters scheme that will ultimately deliver 3,000 new homes says construction has begun on the first phase of 113 properties. X1 Developments has announced that 79 of the homes off Trafford Way amid the site of the huge regneration project have been sold. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25432927.construction-begins-giant-trafford-waters-development  Daily Record: "RAYNER: IT'S ALL FOR MY KIDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan Angela Rayner has blamed her tax underpayment on an honest mistake as she tried to help her disabled son. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-admits-not-pay-35840380  The West Australian (Australia): "USEFUL IDIOT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katina Curtis Former Labor premier Daniel Andrews took centre stage with the world's most notorious dictators - Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un - at China's military parade.  Bury Times: "MAN TELLS OF HIS 'TERRIFYING' BLAZE ORDEAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul Rick Cullen has spoken of the terrifying ordeal when the hotel he and his family were staying at in Spain caught fire. It was the BelleVue Bonita and Club Resort in Majorca.  Metro (South Edition): "A NO RAYNER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen The Conservative Party have said that Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's excuse that she underpaid Stamp Duty on her second home after taking incorrect legal advice doesn't stand up to scrutiny. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/03/angela-rayner-admits-underpaid-stamp-duty-800-000-flat-24064989  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "WEST BANK ANNEXATION A 'RED LINE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Agence France-Presse / Associated Press / Reuters Israel's Far-Right finance minister said on Wednesday that maps were being drawn up for annexing territory in the occupied West Bank, land the Palestinians seek for a state, although it was unclear if he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's support. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2614044  Edinburgh Evening News: "PHONE BAN IN PRIMARIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan Mobile Phones are to be banned in Primary Schools across the Northern Capital as a teacher described trying to teach with them around as like being in "a casino full of cocaine". FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/mobile-phones-ban-to-come-into-force-in-edinburghs-primary-schools-following-consultation-5302014  Financial Times: "RAYNER FIGHTS FOR POLITICAL SURVIVAL AFTER ADMITTING TO STAMP DUTY UNDERPAYMENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / George Parker / Martin Arnold Days of denials reversed. Keir Starmer is 'proud' of his deputy. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is battling for her political survival after admitting she underpaid Stamp Duty on the purchase of an £800,000 seaside property following days of denial. Lower tax raid levied. Ethics aid to probe. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c67f9ec0-51f8-44d8-9075-0bfe13e49cb5  Morning Star: "TAX BANKS SAYS TUC" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Various Unions have urged The Labour Party's Government to show their promises are more than a slogan with 35 per cent backing profit tax that would wipe away Great Britain's financial black hole by raising £50 billion over four years. Paul Nowak (General Secretary for TUC) called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to impose the Windfall Tax alongside increased levies on online gambling sites and assets above £10 million in the upcoming Autumn Budget, later this year. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/UNIONS-URGE-LABOUR-SHOW-ITS-PROMISES-ARE-MORE-SLOGAN  That's all the papers. News In Brief follows.  NEWS IN BRIEF: Thursday 04 September 2025
Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 21 August 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, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. Metro (South Edition): "CULT PRIEST GUILTY OF 17 SEX CRIMES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ted Hennessy Christopher Brain - the former leader of a Religious Cult, backed by The Church Of England - has been found guilty of sexually assaulting nine women. The cult aimed at attracting young worshippers.  Knutsford Guardian: "TRADERS TO VOTE ON BUSINESS AREA PLAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan Traders in Knutsford are to be balloted on proposals for a Business Improvement District (BID) which could extend into Tatton Park. Business Improvment District idea is funded by a levy. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25382879.knutsford-businesses-balloted-town-centre-bid-proposal  The I Paper: "LABOUR COUNCILS THREATEN LEGAL ACTION OVER ASYLUM SEEKER HOTELS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan / Adam Forrest Home Office ministers and officials are scrambling to find different options to house asylum seekers as more councils - including at least two run by The Labour Party - said they may also take legal action to block the use of hotels in their areas. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/home-office-asylum-housing-labour-councils-3871060  Fife Free Press: "BAND'S BID TO RUN GLEBE CENTRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow A historic former school building in Kirkcaldy could be brought back into use if ambitious plans from a long-established community band come to fruition. Dysart Colliery Silver Band wants to make the Glebe Park Centre its permanent home, and is working with Fife Council on a Community Asset Transfer (CAT). FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/bands-ambitious-plans-to-take-over-historic-former-school-building-in-kirkcaldy-5275717  The Daily Telegraph: "STATE HAS FAILED WHITE WORKING CLASS PUPILS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Poppy Wood A failure to ensure that white working-class children succeed is holding back Britain, the Education Secretary has said. Ahead of GCSE results day, on Thursday, Bridget Phillipson warned that four-fifths of children from white working-class backgrounds were falling short in the English and maths skills required to get on in life. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/20/failure-white-working-class-children-holding-back-britain  The West Australian (Australia): "MEETING OF THE MINES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso The global bosses of West Australia's top companies - including Perth's Simon Trott (CEO of Rio Tinto) - have secured a face-to-face with United States President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister of Australia) still waits for an invitation.  Daily Star: "WONDERWAIL!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan Fans are suffering with the “Post Oasis Blues” as they mourn the emotional highs of Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher's epic reunion, say boffins.  Lancashire Telegraph: "CRASH 'COWARD LEFT ME FOR DEAD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard Tyler Smith - of Derwent Close, Farington - has admitted causing a head-on collision which left another motorist fearing he was going to die. The crash was on the A59 in Langho.  Financial Times: "UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION IN INFLATION WIDENS THE GAP WITH EUROZONE PEERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Fleming Accelerating UK inflation has left the gap with EuroZone price growth at its widest in nearly two years, new data showed and underscoring the stubborn price pressures of The Bank Of England. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/7a75942f-9b40-4c49-b87f-e0ed3bed83f8  Reading Today: "MOSH PIT TO MAIN STAGE: LOCAL LAD RETURNS TO READING FESTIVAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier One of the acts on the bill at Reading Festival this year has become the latest to make the transition from punter to performer. Wokingham's own Songer is set to return to the festival this weekend, but this time he’s taking to the Main Stage–a slot which is a dream for any performer. FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/from-mosh-pit-to-main-stage-local-lad-songer-on-performing-at-reading-festival  Morning Star: "LET MIGRANT KIDS HAVE SANCURY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Teaching unions have hit out at "shamefully cruel" far-right attempts to make migrant children feel unwelcome in school. More than 400 trade unionists slammed bigots for protesting outside of schools that work with the Schools Of Sanctuary scheme. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/education-must-remain-beacon-hope-dignity-and-solidarity  The Oldham Times: "'IT'S LIKE THE START OF WORLD WAR THREE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell Angry residents have shared their frustration over late-night fireworks causing a nuisance in Chadderton. A recent influx of Social Media posts has come from those kept up by the frequent disturbance, which has been a recurring problem across the borough for several years. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25402066.firework-complaints-sparked-return-late-night-nuisance  Daily Express: "MILLIONS FACE ENERGY BILLS 'RIP-OFF'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Elliott Millions of households will be "ripped off" this autumn as energy bills are expected to creep up again despite The Labour Party's pledge to bring them down, campaigners have warned. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2098006  Warrington Guardian: "ILLEGAL GOODS SEIZED IN RAID" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell More than £10,000 worth of illegal goods have been seized from a shop in Warrington. Cheshire Police officers visited the shop on Orford Lane as part of a joint investigation with Trading Standards teams, immigration officials, and HM Revenue and Customs. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25387952.10k-illegal-tobacco-cigs-vapes-seized-orford-shop  The Times: "LABOUR COUNCILS EXPLORE MIGRANT HOTEL LEGAL ACTION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlie Parker / Lara Wildenberg / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / George Willoughby Labour Party councils are among dozens throughout the country poised to begin legal action to shut Asylum Seeker hotels after a key High Court ruling. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/protest-outside-more-asylum-hotels-to-force-moves-says-reform-s0bt70n5b  Andytown News (Ireland): "KNEECLAPPED!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland A new mural in support of Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been unveiled in West Belfast ahead of his court appearance in London. Liam, who uses the stage name Mo Chara, is appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court to face terrorism charges. FULL REPORT: BelfastMedia.com/new-mural-unveiled-on-whiterock-road-ahead-of-kneecap-member-court-appearance  The Scotsman: "'STAMPEDE' OF OFFSHORE WIND CONDEMNED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Keenan / David Bol Fishing Industry leaders in Scotland have described offshore Wind Farm expansion as a "stampede" and a "gamble" as they demanded an immediate stop to further consents.  Melton Times: "BEST IN THE WORLD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso Scott Lansdowne celebrates biggest ever deadlift at Power In The Park. Scalford's Will Lee and Tim Lee help Great Britain to Tug Of War global glory. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/world-record-lift-celebrated-at-action-packed-power-in-the-park-5277138  Edinburgh Evening News: "MAN DIES IN SCAFFOLD FALL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison Man dies after 'fall from scaffolding' in Edinburgh's Dublin Street. A man has died in an Edinburgh city centre street after reportedly having fallen from scaffolding. Emergency services were called to Dublin Street, in the city’s New Town, at around 3pm on Tuesday, August 19, following reports of a man having fallen. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/emergency-incident/man-dies-in-edinburgh-street-after-fall-from-scaffolding-5280011  St. Helens Star: "FINAL JOURNEY OF TRUE GREAT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Critchley St. Helens Rugby Football Club's first squad gave a Guard Of Honour as Ray French - the Sports Team's former captain, dual code international, respected schoolmaster and the voice of rugby - was sent on his final journey. Mourners from all walks of life packed into St. Helens Parish Church to hear tributes to one of the town's favourite sporting sons. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25394305.saints-guard-honour-ray-french-makes-final-journey  Daily Mail: "LABOUR REVOLT ON MIGRANT HOTELS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Ryan Hooper / Liz Hull Keir Starmer was facing a Labour Party revolt as councils prepared to battle the Home Office over migrant hotels. Town Hall leaders across the country said they are already looking to follow Epping Forest District Council and take legal action to prevent small boat arrivals being placed in local hotels. FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15019157  Glasgow Times: "WOMAN IS 'LUCKY' AFTER ORGANS REMOVED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham Jennifer Ogilvie considers herself “one of the lucky ones” after being treated in Glasgow for advanced Ovarian Cancer. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25402630.surgeons-removed-five-organs-now-free-cancer  Albany Advertiser: "IT'S TOO HARD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil Coastal Creations And Co- an artisanal gifts store - is the latest Albany business to close up shop, with the owner citing high rents, slow foot traffic and a focus on major chains as reasons for the troubling trend. Coastal Creations and Co will close their doors, permanently, on Friday 31 October 2025. FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/coastal-creations-and-co-latest-albany-local-business-to-shut-down-in-brewing-small-business-crisis-c-19734520  The Guardian: "LABOUR COUNCILS JOIN REVOLT OVER ASYLUM HOTELS AFTER EPPING RULING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal / Vikram Dodd Councils that are run by The Labour Party are considering legal challenges to close hotels housing Asylum Seekers after a landmark ruling from The High Court. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/aug/20/labour-run-councils-consider-legal-challenges-to-close-hotels-housing-asylum-seekers  Bury Times: "REMEMBERING THEIR SACRIFICES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood Residents and the local Council of Bury paid respects to those who gave their lives in the Second World War with a poignant service on the 80th anniversary of Victory In Japan Day. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25391812.bury-will-commemorate-80th-anniversary-vj-day-today  The Messenger: "FURY OVER MAGGOTS IN UNCOLLECTED BINS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Fury has erupted in Timperley over missed collections of green bins, with householders complaining of maggots breeding among rotting food for weeks. The residents who have paid an extra £45 on top of their Council Tax for the bins to be emptied on a weekly basis say their green bins were not collected for up to a month – and now they want a refund. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25388141.maggot-complaints-green-bins-unemptied---despite-45-fee  Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR MSP IS CHARGED OVER INDECENT IMAGES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon Scottish Labour Party MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged with the possession of indecent images of children. The Scottish Labour party has suspended the former modern studies teacher, who served as Scottish Labour Pary's top official before entering Holyrood in 2016, and withdrawn the whip. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15019013  The Guardian (Australia): "AI DOOM, NATURE LAWS AND SOLVING THE HOUSING PROBLEM _ FIVE TAKEAWAYS FROM DAY TWO OF ECONOMIC REFORM ROUNDTABLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Commins / Tom McIlroy The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, presided over talks about growing the Australian economy on day two of the economic reform roundtable. The Guardian (Australia Edition) detail five key points of what occurred. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/aug/20/five-takeaways-day-two-economic-reform-roundtable  The Bolton News: "WEDDING IS ON CARDS FOR MILLIONAIRES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison A Bolton family are celebrating being millionaires after striking it lucky on The National Lottery. Darren McGuire and his partner Laura Thwaites got the shock of their lives on 23 July 2025, when their numbers came up on The Lotto. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25401157.1m-national-lottery-win-family-bolton  Daily Record: "IRVINE WELSH: NIC HURT INDY HOPES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dingwall Author Irvine Welsh says Nicola Sturgeon set back the cause of Scottish Independence by shoving her transgender beliefs down people's throats.  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "INFIRMARY GETS SHOT IN THE ARM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth The Victoria Infirmary Northwich no longer requires improvement after an inspection. The Winnington Lane site received a rating from a Health Inspector for the first time in more than five years last week. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25387911.victoria-infirmary-northwich-no-longer-requires-improvement  Daily Mirror: "WE DON'T WANT TO LIVE LIKE THIS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Shekhar Bhatia Khadar Mohamed - a resident of the Asylum Seeker hotel at the centre of angry anti-migrant protests - has pleaded for the demonstrations to end after the Home Office was ordered to curb their stay. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/asylum-seeker-living-fear-begs-35765974 |
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFAndy Gibson for InformingBritain.com FEATURED NEWSPAPERS
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