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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 02 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

1/10/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 01 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.

Metro (South Edition): "MONE MONE MONE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Layton

Underwear tycoon Baroness Michelle Mone claims she has been 'scapegoated' after her husband's firm was order to repay the Government £122 million over a CoronaVirus Pandemic gowns deal she lied about.

The Yorkshire Post: "'SEND BUNCH OF FRACKERS PACKING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Ed Miliband has vowed to permanently ban fracking, as campaigners warned that dozens of Yorkshire constituencies could be affected if Reform UK lifted the moratorium.

The Daily Telegraph: "BADENOCH: I'LL RIP UP LAWS ON NET ZERO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Kemi Badenoch promises to scrap Britain's flagship Climate Change law if The Conservative Party regain power.
The Tory Leader vows to repeal the "failed" Climate Change Act 2008.

Daily Star: "LETTUCE..? ONION HAS A RING TO IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Labour Party bigwig Wes Streeting says he'd rather be an onion than a lettuce like ex-PM Liz Truss.
What would Keir Starmer be?
Rhubarb, maybe!

*The West Australian (Australia): "HOME SWEET HOAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stephen Johnson / Kim MacDonald

The Albanese Government's decision to slash home deposits for first time buyers is expected to fuel property price hikes by 5 per cent.

Daily Express: "'LET DOWN BY THOSE WHOSE JOB IT WAS TO PROTECT THEM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves

Two Rochdale Grooming Gang victims were "let down by those whose job it was to protect them", a judge said.
Seven men were locked up for a total of 174 years.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2115926

Lancashire Telegraph: "COUNCIL WINS CASE AGAINST GYPSY CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A Gypsy family has lost their appeal against a council's decision to refuse backdated planning permission for a controversial caravan encampment near a Darwen park.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25508100.controversial-darwen-gypsy-camp-planning-appeal-dismissed

Glasgow Times: "GARAGE OWNER CAUGHT DEALING FIREARMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

A garage owner was caught dealing in drugs and deadly firearms - after claiming he was trying to stay "off the radar" from Police Scotland.
Kristopher Kinnaird was involved in the trafficking of at least £660,000 of cocaine and cannabis as well as being a "middleman" in sourcing weapons including a submachine gun.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25510692.glasgow-garage-owner-involved-drugs-guns-snared-encrochat

The Guardian: "PPE FIRM WITH LINK TO MONE ORDERED TO REPAY £122M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Conn

The Government has won their legal claim against a company linked to the Conservative Party peer Michelle Mone for the return of millions of pounds paid for Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/oct/01/uk-government-wins-122m-pandemic-case-against-michelle-mone-linked-firm-over-faulty-ppe

St. Helens Star: "12 ARRESTED IN DRUG SWOOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Kilmurray

A major two-day operation targeting suspected County Lines drugs activity in St. Helens has led to 12 arrests, the seizure of weapons and the protection of vulnerable people.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25498742.12-arrests-county-lines-operation-st-helens-smashed

The Times: "AUTOMATIC RIGHTS FOR REFUGEES TO BE SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to end a "golden ticket” for Asylum Seekers by requiring refugees to earn their right to bring family to Britain and scrapping automatic settlement.

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "DAY CARE TO FILL THE GAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A new Early Learning Centre has been endorsed by Wheatbelt Council to address the region's dearth of early childhood education.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/zaydon-groups-barra-early-learning-centre-to-answer-narrogins-lack-of-child-after-school-care--c-20150357

Morning Star: "MINISTER 'MET ELBIT INSURER BEFORE PA BAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Kerr

Ministers faced fresh allegations of corruption over banning Palestine Action as more than 1,500 people prepare to defy the proscription.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ministers-accused-putting-profit-halting-genocide

The Messenger: "RESTAURANT FINED FOR USING ILLEGAL WORKERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Cibo on Victoria Road, a popular restaurant in Hale, has been ordered to pay tens of thousands of pounds after men were found to be working illegally in the kitchen.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25505637.italian-restaurant-hale-fined-hiring-illegal-workers

Daily Record: "SHE'S NO LADY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall

Disgraced Michelle Mone should be kicked out of the House Of Lords after a firm linked to her was ordered to pay back £122 million over dodgy PPE, relatives of those who died from CoronaVirus have demanded.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/michelle-mone-must-removed-house-35996526

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "MAN FINED OVER BLAZE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Elderly man has been handed a fine for accidentally sparking a bushfire that razed 200HA of Walpole-Nornalup.

FULL REPORT : AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/elderly-man-handed-a-fine-for-accidentally-sparking-january-bushfire-that-razed-200ha-of-walpole-nornalup-bush-c-20174851

Warrington Guardian: "GUN GANGSTERS IN £200K SALE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox

A 'dangerous gangland boss' and his ‘right-hand man' were sentenced to a total of 38 years imprisonment for supplying deadly 'military grade weapons' and conspiring to organise an Acid Attack.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25498965.duo-jailed-38-years-supply-military-grade-weapons

The Times Scotland: "AUTOMATIC RIGHTS FOR REFUGEES TO BE SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to end a "golden ticket” for Asylum Seekers by requiring refugees to earn their right to bring family to Britain and scrapping automatic settlement.

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "CRASH TAKES GIRL'S LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A young girl died in a horror crash at an intersection in Woodhamling in Great Southern Australia.
Police confirmed a 12-year-old girl died at the crash scene, north of Katanning, involving two cars.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/woodanilling-fatal-crash-a-12-year-old-girl-dies-in-horror-two-car-collision-four-others-seriously-injured-c-20148298

Bury Times: "'JUST LIKE STALINGRAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping

The demolition work to bring down a Radcliffe mill partly destroyed by a fire has been described as "like a scene from Stalingrad" as parts of the structure are pulled down.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25505961.demolition-pioneer-mill-building-radcliffe-begins

The Independent: "PM'S MAJOR U-TURN ON HUMAN RIGHTS TO STOP 'FARAGE BOATS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a dramatic U-turn over international human rights laws that have been criticised for making it harder to deport asylum seekers.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-labour-conference-echr-immigration-b2837053.html

Knutsford Guardian: "'DINO EVENT IS NOT TAKING PLACE HERE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Tatton Park has issued a warning over a 'Lost Kingdom' event, stressing that it is not taking place on the historic estate.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25492770.tatton-park-issues-warning-lost-kingdom-event

Daily Mirror: "STRIP HER OF THE TITLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Murphy

Baroness Michelle Mone faced called to be axed as a peer after a firm she is linked to was ordered to pay back £122 million of CoronaVirus Pandemic cash.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-michelle-mone-linked-covid-35994566

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ROAR THEM ON TO GRAND FINAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Trevor Baxter

Champions Wigan again stand between Leigh and a maiden BetFred Super League Grand Final appearance after Leopards passed their first play-off test with flying colours beating Wakefield Trinity 26-10.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25499365.leigh-leopards-beat-wakefield-trinity-reach-semi-final

Scottish Daily Mail: "BARONESS BRA TOLD: HAND BACK OUR £122M... AND PEERAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Sears

Shamed peer Baroness Michelle Mone was under pressure to pay back £122 million the taxpayer wasted on useless Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15153703

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "STEAM SHIP LOSES CASH IN 'LOCK-OUT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Vintage steam ship The Daniel Adamson is facing a 'significant financial loss' after being forced to cancel cruises and a gig at the Labour Party conference due to a lock failure on The River Weaver.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25502449.danny-faces-significant-financial-loss-amid-lock-failure

The Oldham Times: "POLICE MAKE 160 ARRESTS IN SWEEP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

It has been six months since Greater Manchester Police launched Operation Vulcan in Derker.
In that time, around 160 arrests have been made, 144 vehicles have been seized, which include 25 off-road and e-bikes.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25497755.gmps-operation-vulcan-marks-6-months-work-derker

The Bolton News: "WALL COLLAPSE SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

A main road in Bolton was closed when the wall of a former cycle shop came down.
The incident happened on St. Helens Road in Daubhill.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25509308.recap-st-helens-road-bolton-closed-wall-collapses

Daily Mail: "BARONESS BRA TOLD: AND BACK OUR £122M... AND PEERAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Sears

Shamed peer Baroness Michelle Mone was under pressure to pay back £122 million the taxpayer wasted on useless Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15153703

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

3/9/2025

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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

Rayner Faces Crisis Over Tax Admission

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is on the brink after admitting to a stamp duty underpayment on her second home, amid scrutiny over her relationships and conduct. (The Times)
Knutsford’s Historic Site Set For Food Hall Revamp

New plans have been submitted to convert the historic Marshall House in Knutsford into a hybrid food hall and bar. (Knutsford Guardian)
Scotland Votes For Israel Boycott

MSPs have voted for a full boycott of Israel and companies complicit in genocide, imposing a package of actions following a parliamentary debate. (The National)
Australian Co-Op Fined After Worker’s Death

The Western Australian Meat Marketing Co-Operative has been fined over half a million dollars following the death of a worker at its Katanning abattoir in 2022. (Great Southern Herald)
Rayner's Political Future in Doubt

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's political future is in doubt after admitting she did not pay enough tax on her second home. (Daily Star)
Bolton's Wellsprings Hub Opens After Delay

The Wellsprings business hub in Bolton's Town Centre has opened after renovations, delayed from its expected launch a year ago, following the departure of The Bolton News in summer 2022. (The Bolton News)
Pressure Mounts On Starmer To Sack Rayner

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to sack Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner after she confessed to not paying enough tax on her second home, leaving her career hanging by a thread. (Daily Express)
Leigh Residents Rally To Revive Town Centre

A group of passionate residents from Leigh have teamed up to improve the Town Centre. (Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal)
Giuffre's Family Vows To Fight On

The family of Prince Andrew's sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre, who died in April, vows to continue fighting and calls for the release of The Jeffrey Epstein Files. (Daily Mirror)
Dating Site Rapist Convicted After Faking Death

Dating site rapist James Clacher, who staged his own death and fled the country, has been convicted of attacks on two women in their homes in 2019 and 2020. (Glasgow Times)
Swinney Criticised For Gaza 'Gesture Politics': John Swinney has been accused of 'gesture politics' on Gaza, ignoring Scotland's problems while claiming he cannot overlook warnings of genocide by Benjamin Netanyahu's government. (Scottish Daily Mail)
Teen Arrested After Boy's Death In Play Park

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after 12-year-old Logan Carter died following a fall from a playground roundabout at Wharton Recreation Ground in Winsford. (Northwich & Winsford Guardian)
Rayner Slammed For £40,000 Tax Dodge

Angela Rayner is fighting to save her career after confessing to dodging up to £40,000 in Stamp Duty on an £800,000 second home in Hove, with Kemi Badenoch urging Keir Starmer to sack her. (Daily Mail)
Kirkcaldy Singer Breaks Box Office Records

Kirkcaldy singer Billy Reekie's upcoming hometown gig at the Adam Smith Theatre has broken Box Office records, with all tickets sold in just over eight minutes. (Fife Free Press)
Rayner Admits Tax Error, Refers To Commissioner

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted not paying enough tax on her second home, calling it a 'mistake' and referring herself to the Standards Commissioner. (The Daily Telegraph)
Oldham Refugee Protest Sparks Tensions

Tensions rose at a refugee protest outside a hotel in Oldham, where demonstrators were met by counter-protesters from Stand Up To Racism. (The Oldham Times)
Narrogin Wall Transformed by Community Mural

A community effort led by artist Jerome Davenport has transformed the Arts Narrogin eastern wall with a colourful mural, building on his previous 300sqm painting at the Leisure Centre. (Narrogin Observer)
St. Helens Regeneration Takes Major Step Forward

St. Helens' Town Centre regeneration scheme has advanced significantly with reserved matters planning consent granted for phase one, paving the way for construction. (St. Helens Star)
Rayner Under Fire For Stamp Duty Underpayment

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted underpaying Stamp Duty on her £800,000 seaside flat amid pressure for transparency on her property arrangements. (The Guardian)
Reeves Promises Tight Budget Control

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised a 'tight grip' on spending in her Autumn Budget on 26 November, acknowledging the economy is 'not working well enough'. (The Yorkshire Post)
J&K Chief Minister Tackles Rain Crisis

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the situation from incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir, directing intensified ground response and closing schools. (State Times)
Blackburn Asylum Seeker Rumours Quashed

Rumours of 150 Asylum Seekers moving into a Blackburn building have been dismissed as unfounded following local concerns. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Swinney Halts Funding For Israel Arms Firms

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced funding cuts for arms companies supplying Israel, while lifting a long-standing ban on taxpayer support for munitions. (The Scotsman)
Brianna Ghey's Mother Backs School Phone Ban

Esther Ghey, mother of murdered schoolgirl Brianna Ghey, has launched a campaign for a statutory phone ban in schools, stating it 'would have really helped' her daughter. (Warrington Guardian)
Rayner Fights for Political Survival Over Tax Row

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is fighting for her political future after admitting she failed to pay £40,000 in tax on a property purchase. (The Independent)
Trafford Waters Begins First Phase Construction

Construction has begun on the first phase of 113 homes at the £2bn Trafford Waters scheme, with 79 already sold, as part of a major regeneration delivering 3,000 new homes. (The Messenger)
Rayner Blames Tax Error On Son's Needs: Angela Rayner has blamed her tax underpayment on an honest mistake made while trying to help her disabled son. (Daily Record)
Andrews Joins Dictators At China Parade

Former Labor premier Daniel Andrews appeared alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at China's military parade, labelled a 'useful idiot'. (The West Australian)
Family's Terror In Majorca Hotel Fire

Rick Cullen described the terrifying ordeal when the BelleVue Bonita and Club Resort in Majorca, where he and his family were staying, caught fire. (Bury Times)
Tories Slam Rayner's Tax Excuse

The Conservatives claim Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's excuse for underpaying Stamp Duty on her second home, due to incorrect legal advice, does not hold up. (Metro)
Israel's West Bank Annexation Plans Escalate

Israel’s Far Right finance minister stated maps are being drawn for annexing West Bank territory, calling it a 'red line', though unclear if supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Arab News)
Edinburgh Bans Phones In Primary Schools

Mobile Phones are to be banned in primary schools across Edinburgh, with a teacher likening teaching with them to being in 'a casino full of cocaine'. (Edinburgh Evening News)
TUC Pushes for Bank Profit Tax

Unions, via TUC general secretary Paul Nowak, urge a 35% bank profit tax to raise £50bn over four years, plus levies on Online Gambling and assets over £10m, in the Autumn Budget. (Morning Star)
Rayner's Stamp Duty Scandal Threatens Career

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is battling for survival after admitting Stamp Duty underpayment on an £800,000 property, reversing denials, with Keir Starmer expressing pride in her. (Financial Times)
Melton Mowbray Rallies To Save Birth Centre

Hundreds marched in Melton Mowbray to save St. Mary’s Birth Centre, with emotional speeches highlighting its importance to families over generations. (Melton Times)

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 21 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

20/8/2025

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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

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 07 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

6/8/2025

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

Daily Star: "FARCE-TERCHEF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

MasterChef's new series has been branded a shambles due to heavy editing after the sackings of Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
One critic said: "It's an absolute mess".

The Messenger: "RESIDENTS' FEARS OF IMPENDING 'CHAOS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Residents of a narrow Altrincham road close to the Town Centre are urging Town Hall bosses to act so New Street doesn't have parking chaos.

The Scotsman: "MILLIONS SPENT TO LURE FOREIGN UNI STUDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catroina Stewart

Universities in the North of Britain are spending soaring sums of money on overseas recruiting agents to attract wealthy foreign students.

The Yorkshire Post: "'REGION A BIG WINNER IN FUNDING SHAKE UP'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber are set to be some of the biggest winners in the Governments shake-up of Local Government funding.

The Independent: "STARMER OPENS DOOR TO PLEDGE-BUSTING INCOME TAX RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke

Sir Keir Starmer - Prime Minister of The United Kingdom - has opened the door to increasing Income Tax this Autumn as he faces growing pressure to fill a £50billion shortfall in the public finances.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-income-tax-budget-rachel-reeves-b2802954.html

Fife Free Press: "NEW PUSH FOR HARBOUR ACCESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A community campaign to reinstate historic access to the breakwater at the town’s harbour is set to step up this weekend with a march and rally ahead of a key meeting.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/burntisland-harbour-march-and-rally-ahead-of-key-report-on-row-over-access-5255943

Daily Express: "LABOUR'S TAX WAR IS HARMING ECONOMY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie

The Labour Party have been accused of setting young people up for "failure" as Rachel Reeves' jobs tax hammers the employment market.
Some 60% of youngsters fear it will be harder to find well-paid jobs.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2092075

St. Helens Star: "'SAVE OUR MUSEUM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Kilmurray

Johnny Vegas has made an impassioned plea to the community to back a campaign to save the town's World Of Glass museum.
As reported in June, the cultural landmark, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, has launched a CrowdFunding campaign in a bid to safeguard its future.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25368007.johnny-vegas---need-save-world-glass

The National: "SCOTLAND CONSIDERS BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Ferguson

The Government has been challenged to explain their relationship with Israel after they called the country a "critical friend" in a secret meeting last year.

FULL REPORT: http://TheNational.Scot/news/25353262.scottish-government-challenged-explain-israel-relationship

The Bolton News: "ASYLUM SEEKER BED RUMOURS ARE DISMISSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan / Leah Collins

There are no plans for more bed spaces to be provided for Asylum Seekers across Bolton.
This comes after rumours that Armed Forces veterans were being evicted from Constellation House in Farnworth.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25350342.constellation-house-statement-rumours-asylum-seekers

Daily Mail: "HMRC STAFF HOLD CLASS ON 'GUILT OF BEING BRITISH'
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Hooper / Charlotte Gill

Civil Servants working for the taxman has come under fire after holding a seminar on the 'Guilt of Being British'.
Staff at HM Revenue and Customs were able to log-in remotely and attend the session.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14976357

Glasgow Times: "HERO OFFICERS SAVE BAR-L INMATE'S LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Támal

Heroic Prison Officers saved a man's life after he cut his own throat in HMP Barlinnie.
Four members of staff rushed to a cell in early 2024 after reports.

The I Paper: "LABOUR'S MINISTER FOR HOMELESSNESS EJECTS HER TENANTS - AND HIKES RENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vicky Spratt

Labour homelessness minister Rushanara Ali threw four tenants out of her east London townhouse before relisting the property for £700 a month more in rent, The i Paper can reveal.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/homelessness-minister-threw-out-tenants-increased-rent-3846449

Reading Today: "LAUNCHPAD CELEBRATES REFURBISHMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

LaunchPad, a charity tackling homelessness in Reading, has unveiled its newly-refurbished drop-in centre in the heart of the town.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/refreshed-and-reinvigorated-launchpad-unveils-refurbished-building-in-central-reading

Daily Mirror: "COSMETIC COWBOYS CRACKDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton

A major crackdown on 'wild west' cowboy cosmetics has finally been announced by the Government - leaving mums who nearly died "relieved and ecstatic".

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cosmetic-cowboys-banned-huge-victory-35686170

Warrington Guardian: "NEIGHBOURS' HMO ANGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

Residents have been 'vehemently' objecting to plans for a third HMO along Alexandra Street in Fairfield.
It would see large homes turned into bedsits.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25345496.50-object-plan-third-hmo-alexandra-street

Scottish Daily Mail: "HMRC STAFF HOLD CLASS ON 'GUILT OF BEING BRITISH'
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Hooper / Charlotte Gill

Civil Servants working for the taxman has come under fire after holding a seminar on the 'Guilt of Being British'.
Staff at HM Revenue and Customs were able to log-in remotely and attend the session.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14976357

The Oldham Times: "'DANGEROUS' DUO JAILED FOR 14 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

Anton Grant and Daniel Eastmond, who took part in a gun fight in which 15 shots were fired on a quiet Oldham street, have been jailed.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25367440.men-jailed-15-shots-fired-quiet-street

Morning Star: "POLICE 'COULD FACE LAWSUITS' IF BAN ON PA IS REVERSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Police face being sued for carrying out hundreds of unlawful arrests and trespass if the proscription of Palestine Action is overturned.
Demonstrators are being detained under the Terrorism Act.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/cops-could-be-sued-if-palestine-action-proscription-overturned-organiser-warns

Knutsford Guardian: "SADNESS AS ANIMAL SHELTER WILL CLOSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Dedicated animal lovers are reluctantly closing their charity 'with the heaviest of hearts'.
Cash-strapped Knutsford Animal Rescue made the announcement on Social Media earlier this week.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25363207.knutsford-animal-rescue-closes-with-heaviest-hearts

Daily Record: "WOOF!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dingwall

Veteran sports presenters including Dougie Donnelly and Archie MacPherson are set to reunite for a special 50th anniversary special of the BBC's Sportscene.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/tv/legendary-football-pundits-present-50thanniversary-35685785

Bury Times: "THREE MEN ARE CHARGED WITH MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Three men have been charged with the murder of Mohammed Afzal.
The suspects stabbed the teenager at a Car Park near to Market Street in Bury, earlier this month.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25368579.bolton-failsworth-longsight-men-charged-bury-murder

Lancashire Telegraph: "RISE IN ABUSE OF TIP WORKERS IN BOROUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

There were 21 incidents where staff at Blackburn and Darwen's Recycling Centres faced aggression from people using the sites in the last five years.
The figure was revealed by operator SUEZ Recycling And Recovery UK as it launched a new campaign called 'We Refuse Abuse' calling for end to violence and anger against waste staff.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25370161.blackburn-darwen-tip-staffs-assault-figures-revealed

Melton Times: "SPORTS CLUB UNDER THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The future of Holwell Sports and Social Club, which has served the community for over a century, is uncertain after a bid to buy the site failed.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/community/future-of-historic-holwell-sports-and-social-club-site-under-threat-5256769

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER'S PLEDGE ON TAX THROWN INTO CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Tim Wallace / Genevieve Holl-Allen / Eir Nolsøe

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer has thrown The Labour Party's pledges on tax into chaos after he apparently refused to rule out a raid on working people to plug a £51 billion black hole.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/06/starmer-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-50bn-black-hole

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "FAMILY CALLED TO JOIN BRAWL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

A family of three avoided prison for their respective roles in a fight outside an Off Licence in Northwich.
Parents Stephen Keri and Sadie Vernon and son Jason Keri were in a fight with two others in November 2022.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25352976.northwich-family-avoids-prison-fight-outside-off-licence

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "NUISANCE BIKES TAKEN OFF ROAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Police have seized an off road bike in Atherton following a number of reported offences.
On Wednesday 30 July 2025, Greater Manchester Police reported that an off road bike was being ridden on Devonshire Road causing Anti Social Behaviour.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25353101.atherton-off-road-bike-seized-reported-driving-offences

The Times: "WEALTHIER AREAS FACE BIG RISES IN COUNCIL TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

Deputy Prime Minister of United Kingdom, and a minister in The Labour Party, Angela Rayner has proposed redirecting cash to deprived authorities but the 5% cap on increases could leave some regions with real-terms cuts in funding.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/wealthier-areas-council-tax-rises-angela-rayner-nbh00x2hz

That's all the papers.
News In Brief follows.

NEWS IN BRIEF:

Altrincham Parking Fears

Residents on New Street in Altrincham, near the Town Centre, are pressing Town Hall officials to prevent looming parking chaos on their narrow road.
Universities Boost Overseas Recruitment

Universities in Northern Britain are ramping up spending on overseas agents to lure wealthy foreign students, with costs soaring into the millions.
Yorkshire Councils Gain from Funding Revamp

Councils across Yorkshire and The Humber are set to reap significant benefits from the Government's recent shake-up of local authority funding.
Starmer Signals Income Tax Hike

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted at raising income tax this autumn to tackle a £50 billion gap in public finances, stirring debate over tax pledges.
Fife Breakwater Campaign Intensifies

A Fife community is stepping up its fight to restore historic access to the town's harbour breakwater, planning a march and rally ahead of a pivotal meeting.
Labour's Jobs Tax Slammed

Critics accuse The Labour Party of harming the economy with a new jobs tax, with 60% of young people fearing it will hinder access to well-paid jobs.
Johnny Vegas Champions Museum Rescue

Comedian Johnny Vegas is rallying support for a crowdfunding effort to save St. Helens' World Of Glass museum as it marks its 25th anniversary.
Scotland Weighs Israel Boycott

The Scottish Government faces calls to clarify its stance on Israel, dubbed a "critical friend" in a secret meeting last year, amid boycott discussions.
Bolton Rejects Asylum Bed Rumours

Officials in Bolton have quashed claims of extra bed spaces for Asylum Seekers, denying rumours of evictions at Constellation House in Farnworth.
HMRC Staff in 'Guilt' Seminar Row

HM Revenue and Customs staff have sparked controversy by attending a remote seminar on the 'Guilt of Being British', drawing sharp criticism.
Prison Officers' Heroic Act at Barlinnie

Four prison officers at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow saved an inmate’s life earlier this year after he attempted to cut his own throat.
Labour Minister Faces Tenant Backlash

Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali is under fire for evicting four tenants from her East London home and hiking the rent by £700 a month.
Reading Charity Revamps Centre

LaunchPad, a homelessness charity in Reading, has unveiled its newly refurbished drop-in centre to support the town's vulnerable residents.
Crackdown on Rogue Cosmetics

The Government has launched a major clampdown on unregulated 'cowboy' cosmetic procedures, addressing serious public health risks.
Warrington HMO Plans Spark Outrage

Residents on Alexandra Street in Fairfield, Warrington, are fiercely opposing plans for a third house in multiple occupation (HMO) on their road.
Oldham Gunmen Jailed

Anton Grant and Daniel Eastmond have been sentenced to 14 years each for a gun fight involving 15 shots on a quiet Oldham street.
Police Risk Lawsuits Over Protest Ban

Police could face lawsuits for hundreds of arrests if the ban on Palestine Action is lifted, with detainees currently held under the Terrorism Act.
Knutsford Shelter to Shut

Knutsford Animal Rescue will close due to financial struggles, leaving staff and animal lovers devastated.
BBC Sportscene Marks 50 Years

Veteran presenters Dougie Donnelly and Archie MacPherson will reunite for a BBC Sportscene 50th anniversary special.
Bury Murder Charges Filed

Three men face murder charges after teenager Mohammed Afzal was fatally stabbed in a Bury car park near Market Street this month.
Tip Worker Abuse Rises in Blackburn

A campaign, 'We Refuse Abuse', has launched after 21 incidents of aggression against Recycling Centre staff in Blackburn and Darwen over five years.
Melton Club at Risk

Holwell Sports and Social Club in Melton, a century-old community hub, faces closure after a failed bid to buy its site.
Starmer's Tax Plans Under Fire

Sir Keir Starmer’s tax commitments are questioned as he grapples with a £51 billion financial shortfall, potentially impacting working people.
Northwich Family Dodges Jail

A family of three from Northwich avoided prison for their roles in a November 2022 brawl outside an Off Licence.
BBC MasterChef Editing Slammed

The latest BBC MasterChef series has been branded a ‘shambles’ due to heavy editing following the exit of presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
Atherton Bike Seized

Police in Atherton confiscated an off-road bike on Devonshire Road after reports of Anti Social Behaviour on 30 July 2025.
Council Tax Hike Proposed

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's plan to redirect funds to deprived areas could see wealthier regions face steep Council Tax rises, despite a 5% cap.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 31 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

30/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 31 July 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.

Daily Star: "SHARON'S TEARS FOR HER OZZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Ozzy Osbourne's heartbroken widow Sharon Osbourne is supported by Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne at Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham surrounded by fans chanting his name.

Daily Star (Sport): "TOXIC WASTE DUMP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Luke Shaw says Ruben Amorim's hardline stance on his placer is what is needed to cure the 'toxic' atmosphere at Old Trafford and take Manchester United back to the top.

Warrington Guardian: "CAMPUS IS SET FOR 400 HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A planning application has been formally submitted detailing the plans to redevelop the University of Chester’s former Padgate campus.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25338488.plans-submitted-build-400-homes-closed-padgate-university-campus

The Independent: "ARAB NATIONS URGE HAMAS TO DISARM AND END GAZA RULE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

Arab nations have taken the unprecedented step of asking Hamas to lay down its arms and surrender control of Gaza.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt called for the terrorist group to "disarm" and disband. It is the first time these countries have condemned Hamas and demanded it play no part in the future of Palestine.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/world/palestine-israel-hamas-qatar-egypt-saudi-arabia-b2798929.html

Fife Free Press: "REMARKABLE GIFT FOR GALLERIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A woman's love of childhood visits to a Fife museum and art gallery and her lifelong wish that it continues to benefit the people of her town led her to leave it almost £250,000 in her will.
Jean Treleavan Hubbard's generous bequest will help Kirkcaldy Galleries' centenary celebrations.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/how-a-womans-love-of-art-led-to-ps250000-bequest-to-fife-gallery-and-museum-5241962

Daily Express: "NEW CLUES TO LOCATION OF MOORS MURDER VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

Pages thought to be missing from Moors killer Ian Brady's memoir may reveal where he buried Keith Bennett.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2088755

Daily Express (Sport): "RISE FOR THE ASHES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike Walters

Ben Stokes promised England he will be fit for The Ashes this Winter after being ruled out on medical grounds.

Glasgow Times: "'THIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

The future of a Glasgow business is uncertain after as ongoing Scottish Water works have forced it to temporarily close.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25353202.glasgow-business-forces-close-due-scottish-water-works

The Daily Telegraph: "HEATHROW CHAOS TO BRING DAYS OF DELAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gareth Corfield / Tim Sigsworth / Christopher Jasper

Hundreds of thousands of passengers across the United Kingdom are suffering travel chaos after an Air Traffic Control failure grounded planes in the middle of the school Summer Holidays.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/30/london-airspace-shuts-heathrow-gatwick-failure

The Yorkshire Post: "TASKFORCE SET TO FIGHT CRISIS IN EDUCATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

A new task force has been launched to improve how people with a Learning Disability are supported.
The IPPR Inclusion Taskforce will being together leading experts in education.

Morning Star: "STARMER'S PALESTINE PLEDGE SLAMMED AS TOOTHLESS GESTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's conditional recognition of the Palestinian statehood was dismissed as "gesture politics" that won't stop Israel's starvation of Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/empty-gestures-fool-no-one

Morning Star (Sport): "STOKES CONFIDENT FOR ASHES DESPITE INJURY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

England captain Ben Stokes insists he will be fit to lead his side's Ashes charge, despite being ruled out of the series decider against India yesterday with a serious shoulder injury.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/stokes-confident-ashes-despite-injury

The Oldham Times: "TENTS REMOVED FROM TOWN HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

Oldham homeless camp dispersed and council building blocked off.
A homeless camp on the doorstep of Oldham’s town hall has been moved on and the area blocked off by council staff.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25341271.oldham-homeless-camp-dispersed-council-building-blocked-off

Metro (South Edition): "SHARON'S TEARS FOR HER OZZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pierra Willix

Sharon Osbourne was emotional while greeting fans of her husband, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, at his funeral procession.
The musician was laid to rest in Birmingham today, with thousands of mourners lining the streets of his hometown.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/30/mourners-line-streets-birmingham-ahead-ozzy-osbournes-funeral-23787890

Metro (North Edition) [Sport]: "RODGERS DEMANDS 'QUALITY' SIGNINGS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Brendan Rodgers admitted Celtic need 'quality' reinforcements - and revealed he hopes new signings before they open their Premiership defence against St. Mirren on Sunday.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/search/?q=brendan+rodgers#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=BRENDAN%20RODGERS%20%2F%20CELTIC%20%2F%20NEW%20SIGNINGS&gsc.sort=date

Reading Today: "BEACH BOYS PERFORM AT ENGLEFIELD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Hillman

In Review: A huge crowd at Englefield House for The Beach Boys' only show in United Kingdom of 2025.
A special occassion following Brian Wilson's death earlier this year.

FULL REPORT: RDG.TODAY/in-review-a-huge-crowd-at-englefield-house-for-the-beach-boys-only-uk-show-of-the-year

The Times: "PALESTINE VOW BREAKS LAW, CLAIM TOP LAWYERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Ali Mitib / Geraldine Scott

Some of Britain's most prominent lawyers have warned Sir Keir Starmer that the government's pledge to recognise Palestine State risks breaking International Law.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/palestine-pledge-could-break-the-law-top-lawyers-warn-starmer-3lx0mv6lk

The Times (Sport): "I COULDN'T RISK ASHES PLACE, SAYS STOKES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Ammon

Ben Stokes will miss the final Test Match against India after tearing a muscle in his right shoulder.
Ollie Pope will be drafted in as Acting Captain for the first time since December.
England have made some changes to their overall team.

Lancashire Telegraph: "FOUR LOCKED UP FOR 'COWARDLY' ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Four men from a gang of seven who inflicted a violent homophobic attack on two men outside Blackburn Train Station have been jailed.

Daily Mail: "SHAME ON YOU, STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natalie Lisbona / Andy Jehring

Victims of the October 7 atrocities told Keir Starmer there can be no recognition of a Palestine State until every hostage is free.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14953869

Melton Times: "OUR GLORY GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The founder of a thriving village Football Club for women and girls is expecting another surge in interest in the game following Sunday's latest stunning success for the England Lionesses.
Asfordby Amateurs Ladies Girls and Inclusive FC already has 18 teams.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/girls-football-club-ready-for-new-surge-of-interest-after-lionesses-latest-glory-5246685

Scottish Daily Mail: "SCOTS MP'S SICKENING INSULT TO ISRAEL HOSTAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

A Scottish MP has been condemned for 'despicable' comments justifying Hamas holding innocent Israelis hostage as it’s ‘the only bargaining power’ the terror group has left.
Angus MacDonald provoked outrage after claiming if the terror group released the hostages they seized in 2023 then Israel would 'obliterate' Palestine.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14955941

Knutsford Guardian: "STILL HOLDING HANDS AFTER 78 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Knutsford couple celebrate incredible 78th wedding anniversary.
A devoted Audrey Geary and John Geary still hold hands after being married for an incredible 78 years.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25332455.knutsford-couple-celebrate-incredible-78th-wedding-anniversary

Andersonstown News: "CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

100,000 expected as Féile An Phobail gets under way.
Féile announce a free concert will take place on Sunday 3 August in Falls Park.
FakerMaker, Made Of Stone, Creedance Clearwater Review, Black Rose and Euphoria have been confirmed to perform.

FULL REPORT: BelfastMedia.com/feile-rocks-free-rock-concert-set-for-falls-park-on-sunday

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "VANDALS STEAL CHURCH PAVING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A church that is due to celebrate its 200th anniversary this year was hit by vandalism with thousands of pounds worth of sandstone stolen from its grounds.
St. George's Church, in Tyldesley, which dates back to 1825 and is a Grade II listed building, was targeted in the shocking incident in the early hours of Thursday 24 July.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25349583.st-georges-church-tyldesley-devastated-vandalism

Jewish News: "RECOGNISE REALITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted that he was "unequivocal" about the need for a Palestinian state, but stressed that it needed to be part of a "wider plan which ultimately results in a two-state solution and lasting security for Palestinians and Israelis".

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/voice-of-the-jewish-news-performative-geopolitical-gestures-will-not-bring-about-the-two-state-solution

Bury Times: "FOOTBALLER'S DEATH WAS 'NATURAL RULING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

An inquest into the death of Emily Rachel Wilcock has concluded that the Bury football player's sudden death at the age of 27 was due to natural causes.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25346968.bury-footballers-death-27-due-natural-causes

The Scotsman: "SCOTS OIL FIRM WARNS STAFF OVER CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

A company "at the forefront of decommissioning oil and gas facilities in Scotland has told staff it faces closure.

St. Helens Star: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'LION' AND 'GIANT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Everyone at Liverpool St. Helens FC, a Rugby Union club, are currently in mourning following the passing of their Club President Ray French who died at the age of 85 on Saturday 26 July 2025.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/sport/25350553.ray-french-liverpool-st-helens-rugby-club-pays-tribute

The Bolton News: "GREEN FOR GO AS TOWN GETS A CASH BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeil

Bolton has received a cash injection of more than half a million pounds to help transform the way people of Greater Manchester travel.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25341150.bolton-pilot-new-ways-getting-people-electric-cars

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "SOLAR FARM FIRM'S VICTORY ON APPEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A Solar Farm developer has overturned a ban on dumping 1.34 million cubic metres of builders' spoil in Winnington after planning permission was refused.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25342533.winnington-solar-farm-developer-wins-appeal-cwac

The Messenger: "FIRMS FACE CHARGES FOR ROADWORKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Companies carrying out roadworks could face daily charges for disrupting busy roads during peak hours.
Under the proposed "lane rental" plans, businesses will be incentivised to carry out works outside peak times.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25336232.bolton-roadworks-face-charges-lane-closures

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 24 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

23/7/2025

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

Lancashire Telegraph: "'I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR SAVING MY LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Gina Poulter, an NHS worker from Clayton-Le-Moors, performed lifesaving CPR on Karl Parrington who became 'unresponsive' lying on the ground.

Daily Star: "IT'S COMBING HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

It's all gone quiet over there.
Keir Starmer previously said the England Women should get a Bank Holiday if they won 2023 World Cup Final.
But now he's PM, he's gone silent.

Daily Star (Sport): "RASHTA LA VISTA"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on load with a pop at Manchester United, saying "I feel at home".

The Yorkshire Post: "PENSIONER POVERTY IS WORST IN THE NORTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

New figures paint a "bleak picture" of Pensioner Poverty.
Members of Parliament have urged the UK Government to launch a cross-departmental strategy for our aging society.

The Independent: "'NO ONE IS SPARED': CHILDREN ARE STARVING AND EVEN AID WORKKERS ARE FAINT FROM HUNGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bel Trew / Nedal Hamdouna

Israel blocking Aid Support into Palestine has caused Gaza mothers being so starved they cannot produce Breast Milk to feed their newborn babies.
In Gaza, a severe food crisis has led to children dying from malnutrition, with over 1,000 Palestinians killed since May while seeking aid, as reported by The Independent.
More than 100 human rights groups and charities are demanding increased aid access to address the deepening humanitarian disaster.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/gaza-israel-malnutrition-palestine-famine-b2793933.html

St. Helens Star: "MAN HELD OVER 'DOUBLE MURDER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Detectives investigating the Arson Attack which led to the deaths of Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson on South John Street in Fingerpost have arrested a second man on suspicion of murder.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25335545.st-helens-second-man-arrested-suspicion-murder-arson

Daily Express: "40 YEARS ON... SIR BOB GELDOF'S NEW PLEA TO THE WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

Band Aid pioneer Sir Bob Geldof begs The World to end the suffering in Gaza.
40-years after Live Aid jolted the world into action over famine in Ethiopia, rock star and campaigner Sir Bob Geldof issues a desperate new plea in support of starving Palestinians in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/world/2085862

Daily Express (Sport): "HOME RUN FOR MARCUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on a season long load and made a dig at Manchester United by saying "I feel at home, here".

Warrington Guardian: "CRIME RING FALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

Gang members Nathan Simpson, Nathan Davies, John Lally, Dominic Bourdet, Connor Lawton, Steven Dodd, and Daniel Roberts all from Warrington have been jailed for a multi-kilo drug supply conspiracy.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25325445.warrington-gang-jailed-drug-conspiracy-gun-threats

The I Paper: "CANCER PATIENTS FACE 'CRUSHING' TREATMENT DELAYS DUE TO DOCTORS STRIKE TOMORROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Gallagher

Tens of thousands of cancer appointments will probably be delayed due to the latest round of Industrial Action by striking doctors, charities fear.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/cancer-appointments-risk-delay-doctors-strike-3818911

Bury Times: "CALLS MADE TO IMPROVE A KEY M60 LINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee

Calls for an underpass at Haweswater along the M60 to be improved to maintain links between the Besses O' Th' Barn area of Whitefield and Prestwich in Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25331934.calls-improve-key-link-north-south-m60

Daily Record: "IT'S NOT JUST A LITTLE PRICK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gemma Ryder

Men seeking Penis Boosting treatment are risking their lives.
Growing numbers are seeking NHS help after botched Botox injections down below.

The Messenger: "FURY OVER £5 GREEN BIN SURCHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Town Hall bosses in Trafford have come under fire for charging people £5 extra to have their green bins emptied if they don’t subscribe to the service online.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25319699.trafford-green-bins-5-sign-phone

Financial Times: "BADENOCH PLEDGE TO MODEL LEADERSHIP ON STATE-SLASHING ARGENTINE PRESIDENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Robert Shrimsley

The Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch says she is Britain’s chainsaw-wielding Javier Milei.
Kemi Badenoch has said she wants to be Britain's Javier Milei as she held up Argentina's state-slashing President.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/710839ef-32dd-4570-9ecf-f1c8416eedff

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "TRIBUTES AS TOWN MOURNS FOR MUM RACHEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

The death of Rachel Booth from Northwich has left the community shocked.
She went missing from her home in the Barnton area of Cheshire.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25330423.tributes-paid-northwich-mum-rachel-booth-found-lake

The Daily Telegraph: "POLICE NOT READY FOR SUMMER OF UNREST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Boulton / Charles Hymas

Police have said that they are not ready for a summer of unrest as they warn they will have to divert officers away from neighbourhood duties to tackle protests over migrants.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/23/police-not-ready-for-summer-of-unrest-migrant-protests

The Bolton News: "FLY-TIPPERS ARE WARNED: 'WE WILL FIND YOU'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul / Leah Collins

Police in Greater Manchester have warned they will take action against Fly Tippers in Bolton.
Phil Brickell MP leads the campaign against Fly Tipping.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25319561.bolton-west-mp-phil-brickell-launches-fly-tipping-campaign

Morning Star: "STOP STARVING GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

More than 100 Aid Groups called out the mass starvation of the Palestinians in Gaza by the Israelis.
Groups include Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders, and OxFam.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/parents-are-boiling-tree-leaves-feed-their-children

Morning Star (Sport): "LIONESSES ROAR THEIR WAY INTO EUROS FINAL"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Sarina Wiegman predicted much more to come from Michelle Agyemang after she saved England from being eliminated from Euro 2025.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/lionesses-roar-euro-2025-final

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "SHOP OWNER HAD £60K OF ILLEGAL PRODUCTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

A shop owner found to be in possession of more than £60,000 of unlawful cigarettes has been given a suspended prison sentence.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25319252.leigh-shop-owner-sentenced-illicit-cigarettes-vapes-possession

Daily Mirror: "MONSTER OF ROCK... AND PROUD GRANDPA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Jefferies / Martin Fricker

Ozzy Osbourne confided in his rock star pals in Black Sabbath as he wanted to spend his final days dedicated to his family.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/ozzy-osbourne-told-pals-dreams-35607339

Melton Times: "NEW CONCERNS OVER ACCIDENT BLACKSPOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

After seven cars left the road within just 48 hours at a notorious accident blackspot near Melton Mowbray, local Police Officers have flagged up the continuing dangers to the Highways Agency.
The incidents happened at the A6006 Shoby Bends after heavy rain fell following the recent heatwave across the area.
After seven cars crashed within 48 hours at the A6006 Shoby Bends near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Police warned the Highways Agency of ongoing dangers.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/police-flag-up-dangers-of-shoby-bends-after-seven-cars-leave-the-road-in-48-hours-5235229

Scottish Daily Mail: "ASYLUM SEEKERS GAMBLING AWAY TAXPAYER CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Asylum Seekers are using taxpayer handouts to fund their gambling habits.
Pre-paid cards given out to pay for basics are being used in gambling venues.

Knutsford Guardian: "STALKER'S BAN FROM TOWN AND TATTON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Gareth Oldfield from the Greenall Road area of Cheshire has been banned from entering Knutsford and Tatton Park after 'excessively' contacting a woman attempting to intimidate her so much she retracts the Witness Statement against him.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25320493.northwich-man-avoids-jail-despite-stalking-intimidating-woman

The Scotsman: "TEACHERS FACE SOARING ABUSE AND SEXISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

The number of incidents of "abusive or sexist" comments made towards teachers in Edinburgh has risen dramatically in recent years.

The Oldham Times: "COUPLE WED EARLY AFTER HEALTH BLOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

Two months before she was due to get married, Rebecca Shaw life was changed forever by a Cervical Cancer diagnosis.
Along with her family, and new husband Graham Shaw, she is campaigning in the Royton area.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25318074.fundraiser-launched-royton-mum-stage-4-cancer

Daily Mail: "ASYLUM SEEKERS GAMBLING AWAY TAXPAYER CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Asylum Seekers are using taxpayer handouts to fund their gambling habits.
Pre-paid cards given out to pay for basics are being used in gambling venues.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 17 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

16/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 17 July 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 Daily Telegraph: "CABINET BID TO HALT AFGHAN AIRLIFT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner

The Home Office tried to stop a £7billion plan to grant asylum to 24,000 Afghans because of fears over national security, The Telegraph has learnt.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/16/home-office-tried-blocking-afghan-airlift-national-security

Bury Times: "DOGS SEIZED AFTER 'ATTACK' IN THE TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

Four "suspected" XL Bully dogs have been seized by police as a man was taken to a local Medical Facility.
The incident took place on Rochdale Road.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25310297.4-xl-bully-dogs-seized-bury-man-taken-hospital

Morning Star: "THIN-SKINNED PM PURGES FOUR MPS IN CRACKDOWN BID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Sir Keir Starmer has suspended Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell from The Labour Party in a desperate attempt to restore his floundering and diminished authority.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-plunges-labour-crisis-he-axes-rebel-mps

Glasgow Times: "'IT COULD'VE HAPPENED TO ANYONE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

Pete MacDonald, the owner of one of the city flats which collapsed on Albert Drive, has said "it could happen to anyone".

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25318117.owner-glasgow-albert-drive-collapsed-building-speaks

The I Paper: "REEVES BLAMED FOR UK INFLATION HIKE, AS NI RISE HITS FOOD PRICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum Mason

Rachel Reeves' decision to hike employers' National Insurance is being blamed by some retailers and economists for the unexpected rise in inflation.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/reeves-inflation-bump-ni-rise-food-prices-3809682

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TOP TEAMWORK HELPS TO SAVE CLUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson

Shakerley Community Centre in Tyldesley has been saved from closure thanks to the dedication of volunteers and supporters.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25298142.shakerley-community-centre-saved-closure-volunteers

City AM: "GUINNESS MAKER LOSES ITS HEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saskia Hoopman / Amber Murray

Diageo will replace Debra Crew just over a year into her tenure as the drinks giant struggles to regain investor confidence following a turbulent period marked by falling sales and a sharp decline in its share price.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/ftse-100-giant-diageo-to-replace-ceo-debra-crew

The Scotsman: "NHS URGED TO SETTLE 'OUT OF HAND' TRIBUNAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Scottish Ministers have been accused of letting the situation surrounding a Health Board has got out of hand.

Melton Times: "£150K FOR NEW PARK BRIDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Councillors will decide this week whether to consider spending more than £100,000 on rebuilding the footbridge in Melton Country Park which was closed to the public following flood damage in January.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/decision-to-be-taken-on-replacing-flood-damaged-melton-country-park-bridge-5223938

The National: "PLAN TO END GAZA GENOCIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gregor Young

Twelve countries have agreed to take concrete action against Israel to stop its genocide against the Palestinian people.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25319771.12-countries-agree-concrete-steps-halt-gaza-genocide

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "10,000 SCREENED IN MEMORY OF AARON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Heidi Summerfield

Fourteen years ago, Aaron Dixon was at home with his family having been out the night before with his sister and his friends.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25303721.heart-screening-programme-reaches-10-000-memory-aaron-dixon

Metro (South Edition): "NEW MAXWELL APPEAL BID AS TRUMP FLIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

The family of sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell have begun a new appeal for her release as Donald Trump trashed his own followers.
President Donald Trump is facing a firestorm as his supporters turn against him because of his laissez-faire approach to the Jeffrey Epstein files.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/16/five-key-questions-answered-trump-administrations-epstein-files-chaos-23673922

St Helens Star: "'ARSON' ATTACK IN FINGERPOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

An elderly couple were rescued from a house fire in the early hours of 15 July, in what police believe was a suspected arson attack in Fingerpost.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25316280.ravenhead-elderly-couple-critical-condition-suspected-arson

Financial Times: "DIAGEO CHIEF STANDS DOWN AS FALLING ALCOHOL SALES TAKE TOLL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arash Massoudi / Madeleine Speed / Anjli Raval

Diaego's Chief Executive Debra Crew has quit with immediate effect and will be replaced on an interim bases.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/aef5c197-6353-4b60-9232-8e9f6f1695e5

Reading Today: "BAA-RILLIANT SCULPTURES INVADE READING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

12 giant Shaun The Sheep sculptures have flocked to Reading this Summer.
Residents and visitors are invited to join the fun trail and find Shaun The Sheep sculptures.

FULL REPORT: RDG.TODAY/shaun-the-sheep-sculptures-invade-reading-as-residents-join-fun-trail

The Guardian: "FOUR MPS LOSE LABOUR WHIP AS PM ATTEMPTS TO REASSERT GRIP ON PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleni Courea / Jessica Elgot

Keir Starmer has fired a warning shot to rebellious Labour MPs and moved to reassert his grip on his party by removing the whip from four backbenchers for repeatedly breaching discipline.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/16/keir-starmer-to-remove-labour-whip-from-at-least-three-persistent-rebel-mps

The Bolton News: "LARGE DROP IN NHS WAITING LISTS BOOSTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Waiting lists for the NHS in Bolton have fallen by more than 7,000 people, the biggest drop in five years.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25311801.bolton-nhs-waiting-lists-fall-7-000-people

Daily Mail: "THANKS FOR SAVING US, NOW WE'LL SUE YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol / David Williams / Sam Greenhill

Taxpayers face a potential £1billion bill as law firms race to cash in following the Afghan Data Breach disaster.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14912633

The Messenger: "THE BEST AND WORST GPS ACCORDING TO YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Erin Lyons / Anja Jungmayr

Trafford's best and worst rated GP surgeries for 2025 have been revealed in the latest patient survey results from NHS England.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25312376.trafford-best-worst-gp-practices---according-patients

Daily Express: "'THEY FAILED TO PROVIDE WHAT MIGHT HAVE HELPED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

Anti-terror scheme Prevent "failed to provide" help that may have stopped the killers of three girls in Southport and David Amess.

Andystown News: "CONNOLLY HOUSE HUNGER STRIKE MUSEUM: SPECULATION MOUNTING OVER A'TOWN SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Speculation is mounting that a prime site on Andersonstown Road has been purchased for the development of a museum.

Daily Mirror: "SUE CHEF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Janine Yaqoob / Mark Jefferies

Furious John Torode plans to sue the BBC over his axing from MasterChef for allegedly using racist language.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/john-torode-take-legal-action-35568265.amp

Knutsford Guardian: "PROPOSAL TO REVIVE LANDMARK BUILDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An iconic building in Knutsford could be revived under the latest plans.
A bar and restaurant could be developed at 60 King Street.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25307917.latest-60-king-street-plans-include-bar-restaurant-homes

Scottish Daily Mail: "CLEARED: TRANS ROW NURSE WHO WAS 'HUNG OUT TO DRY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker

The nurse at the centre of a landmark employment tribunal has been cleared of all gross misconduct allegations against her, her lawyer has said.

FULL REPORT: Dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14910317

Lancashire Telegraph: "KIDS AT RISK AS MMR VACCINE UPTAKE DIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad / Joe Harrigan

Health officials are calling on people in Blackburn and Darwen to ensure their children have been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine vaccination.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25315450.mmr-vaccine-rates-target-blackburn-darwen

Daily Star: "LEAKY BUM TIME!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Drippy Thames Water chief Chris Weston blames rain for an increase in leaks - just days after bringing in a Hosepipe Ban.

The Oldham Times: "'EXORCISM REVENGE LED TO KIDNAPPING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Azizur Rahman and Shohad Miah who kidnapped and violently assaulted an 87-year-old man in Oldham before leaving him naked in West Yorkshire have been jailed.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25315241.men-jailed-kidnapping-man-87-following-exorcism

Warrington Guardian: "A&E WAIT WORST IN THE COUNTRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

Patients at Warrington Hospital experienced the worst Accident & Emergency waits in the country, according to new Government league tables.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25312485.nhs-figures-reveal-extent-e-wait-times-warrington-hospital

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 10 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

9/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 10 July 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Lancashire Telegraph: "SAFEGUARDING SHORTCOMINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Blackburn Cathedral have been told "urgent" improvements are needed following a safeguarding audit report.

Wokingham Today: "HELP FOR ASYLUM ACCOMMODATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Asylum Seekers not in competition with locals for Council Housing, says Council leader.

The Yorkshire Post: "VICTIMS STILL SUFFER AS PAYOUTS DELAYED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The compensation scheme for the Infected Blood Scandal has "perpetuated" the harm of victims with key decisions made "behind closed doors".

Financial Times: "US TECH BOOM PROPELS AI CHIPMAKER NVIDIA TO BECOME FIRST $4TN COMPANY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tim Bradshaw

Nvidia has become the first company to hit a $4TN market capitalisation in the Wall Street technology markets.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/23e2518b-db26-4091-888e-01438f3c89eb

The Messenger: "RESIDENTS COMPLAIN OF 'INVASION OF FLIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Residents and businesses in the Davyhulme area of Urmston are suffering from an invasion of flies.
Multiple posts from people on the Wimpey Housing Estate and the Barton Road Retail Park have appeared on the Social Media site Facebook.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25287628.invasion-fungus-gnats-plaguing-urmston-residents

Daily Express: "FURY AT JUNIOR DOCTORS' STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Steph Spyro

Sir Keir Starmer was branded "weak" with doctors as they plan to strike again this month.
200,000 hospital appointments will be hindered.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2079481

Knutsford Guardian: "COUNCIL DECIDES NOT TO OBJECT TO HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Knutsford Town Council won’t be objecting to plans to build up to 163 homes at Booths Park despite opposition from residents.
Bruntwood has submitted three planning applications to Cheshire East Council.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25296897.knutsford-town-council-not-objecting-163-home-booths-park-plan

Glasgow Times: "PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS SPECTATOR KICKED OFF IN HYDRO TOILETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

A Premier League Darts spectator who kicked off in the Hydro toilets was sentenced.
David Nelson was at the event where Luke Littler won.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25301992.premier-league-darts-spectator-kicked-off-hydro-toilet

Metro (South Edition): "GERI'S F1 HUSBAND SHUNTED OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Goldman

Christian Horner was in tears during his goodbye speech to Red Bull staff following his sacking.
The husband of former Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, survived in his role as team principal last year after he was cleared of Coercive Behaviour towards his colleague.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/09/christian-horner-sacked-red-bull-one-year-sexting-scandal-23618185

Fife Free Press: "WE NEED OUR SAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa May Young

This isn't a competition where only some voices count.
Everyone in Kirkcaldy wins when more people speak up.
Kirkcaldy's future is here.
Make sure you're a part of it.
Fife Free Press discuss the importance of community engagement in shaping Kirkcaldy's future, emphasising inclusive dialogue to ensure everyone in the area's voice is heard.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/kirkcaldys-future-everyones-voice-matters-so-meet-people-where-they-are-5205981

Daily Star: "RED BULL GIVES YOU THE BOOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Christian Horner has been sacked as F1 Red Bull boss just months after Geri Halliwell stood by him despite his "sex texts" scandal.

Bury Times: "SCHOOL'S GRAFFITI SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Staff at a primary and nursery school arrived at work last week to discover "racial slurs" had been graffitied in a child's play area.
Heaton Park Primary and Nursery School in Cuckoo Lane, Whitefield, was targeted by vandals.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25278284.heaton-park-school-fundraiser-appealing-wonderwall-spirit

The Guardian: "ANGLO-FRENCH MIGRATION DEAL HANGS IN THE BALANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Jon Henley

Anglo-French talks over a migration deal were deadlocked on Wednesday night with negotiators haggling over how much Britain will pay towards the cost of policing small boat crossings.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/09/anglo-french-talks-over-migration-deal-hanging-in-balance

St. Helens Star: "GANG ATTACK TAXI DRIVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A Taxi driver was left with facial injuries after being targeted in a terrifying robbery.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and footage following the incident in Carr Mill.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25286865.taxi-driver-left-facial-injuries-robbery-st-helens

Daily Mail: "PROOF WORK DOESN'T PAY UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

It has been revealed living on Sickness Benefits will soon pay £2,500 a year more than a Minimum Wage job.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14890241

Melton Times: "HELP OUR HOSPICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

A £2Million shortfall in income has prompted major cuts to be made to services at Leicestershire's LOROS Hospice.
The charity had previously announced that a perfect storm of increasing running costs, reduced income coupled with greater demand for services from an ageing population was forcing it to restructure its services.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/ps2m-funding-shortfall-prompts-major-cuts-to-services-at-loros-hospice-5211341

The Independent: "STREETING: DOCTORS' STRIKE FOR 29% RISE RISKS BREAKING NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas / Jabed Ahmed

Doctors strike over 29% pay rise risks breaking NHS, Streeting warns.
Wes Streeting urged doctors to call off the strikes as action is likely to see tens of thousands of operations and appointments cancelled.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/doctors-strike-cancelled-appointments-bma-nhs-england-b2785775.html

Reading Today: "SCHOOL CELEBRATES LANDMARK WITH COMMUNITY CARNIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

Reading School marked nine centuries of teaching with a community carnival last week.
The event attracted more than 5,000 attendees, including Reading Central MP Matt Rodda, The Mayor Of Reading, Councillor Alive Mpofu-Coles, a number of other councillors, and representatives from grassroots organisations.

FULL REPORT: RDG.TODAY/reading-school-marks-900th-year-with-community-carnival

The Daily Telegraph: "BENEFITS PAY MORE THAN BEING IN WORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Dominic Penna

Unemployed people on sickness benefits are to receive thousands of pounds more per year than some workers.
Unemployed people on sickness benefits will soon receive £2,500 more a year than a minimum wage worker, figures have revealed.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/09/proof-that-benefits-pay-more-than-a-full-time-job-uc

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "UP TO 250 JOBS ARE ON LINE AT BAKERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Roberts Bakery will axe up to 250 jobs at its iconic Northwich factory as demand for simple sliced white bread plummets.
On Thursday 3 July 2025, the 138-year-old bakery, one of the town’s biggest employers, announced a 45-day consultation period will shortly begin.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25286694.roberts-bakery-axe-250-jobs-factory-northwich

The Times: "50 MIGRANTS A WEEK WILL BE SENT BACK TO FRANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Charles Bremner

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer and President of France Emmanuel Macron met to discuss an agreement that would initially allow up to 50 small boat migrants to be sent back to France a week.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/france-small-boats-migrant-deal-0c6fhhc68

Scottish Daily Mail: "PROOF WORK DOESN'T PAY UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

It has been revealed living on Sickness Benefits will soon pay £2,500 a year more than a Minimum Wage job.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14890241

The Bolton News: "SOCIAL HOMES PLAN TO CUT WAITING LIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

More social homes could "make a significant dent" in Bolton’s waiting lists over the coming years after new targets were set by the Government.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25283772.government-targets-mean-new-social-homes-bolton

Morning Star: "GRAHAM: THIS IS FIRE AND REHIRE BY ANY OTHER NAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unite General secretary Sharon Graham accused The Labour Party of being "complicit in attacking workers" after talks over the Birmingham Bin Strikes broke down.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-accused-being-complicit-attacking-workers

The Oldham Times: "GO AHEAD FOR BOLD TOWN CENTRE REVAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Lythgoe / Sofia Fedeczko

The face of Oldham is set to change forever following the approval of six major developments.
Oldham Council has issued an update on the next stages of the Town Centre regeneration plans.
In a Facebook post this week, the council reported that the Curzon Street phase of the development is "progressing well" and "on track" to be complete by early August.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25297293.update-issued-oldham-town-centre-regeneration

Daily Mirror: "ASTONISHING BRAVERY OF SOUTHPORT CHILDREN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Fricker

Southport victim survivors' parents have recounted the horrors their small children experienced during the stabbings nearly a year ago, revealing their incredible bravery and devastating lasting consequences of Axel Rudakubana's crimes.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-shares-uncomfortable-truth-southport-35526637

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "£1BN INVESTMENT HAILED BY COUNCIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Investment for major projects in the Wigan area is predicted to hit nearly £1billion in the decade until 2028, according to a report to the town's council cabinet.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25288938.1bn-investment-wigan-borough-hailed-town-hall-leaders

The I Paper: "LABOUR WILL TARGET RICH BUT WON'T CALL IT A WEALTH TAX, SAYS MINISTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce a "stealth tax" and target taxes on the wealthy in a bid to both raise revenues and appease restless Labour Party backbenchers, after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refused to rule out a levy on the ultra-rich.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/target-wealthy-wealth-tax-public-minister-3797399

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 03 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

2/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 03 July 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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Financial Times: "GILTS AND POUND SLUMP AFTER REEVES' TEARS TRIGGERS FEARS FOR FISCAL VIGILANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / David Sheppard / Ian Smith / Jim Pickard

Government bonds and the pound fell sharply after Sir Keir Starmer declined to back a tearful Rachel Reeves.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/b323d385-6fac-4745-be1b-ac4512813bcc

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "ASYLUM SEEKER FEAR OVER FLATS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Flats in Weaverham could house asylum seekers after social tenants were given their marching orders have sparked 'frustration, concern, and upset'.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25269231.fears-weaverham-social-homes-house-asylum-seekers

Metro (South Edition): "TEARS & JEERS FOR STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Rachel Reeves broke down in tears in front of Parliament's cameras this afternoon after facing scrutiny over the Government's Welfare Bill.

FULL REPORT: http://Metro.co.uk/2025/07/02/rachel-reeves-wipes-tears-cheeks-pmqs-welfare-bill-u-turn-23560466

Wokingham Today: "BERKS TAKE OVER AT CANTLEY PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Batt

The Berks and Bucks Football Association is set to take over the running of the football activities at Cantley Park.
The news that a 10-year agreement is set to be signed in the coming weeks was revealed at the second Cantley Park stakeholders meeting.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/fa-set-to-run-cantley-park

The I Paper: "REEVES FUTURE IN DOUBT AFTER TEARFUL PMQS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chloe Chaplain / Arj Singh / Kitty Donaldson

A tearful Rachel Reeves bore the brunt of Labour anger over the handling of the latest welfare vote as MPs called for a reshuffle, suggesting the Chancellor could be in the firing line.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/reevess-tears-treasury-labour-blame-game-reshuffle-3783881

Fife Free Press: "A ROYAL WELCOME
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

Kirkcaldy in Fife welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday, and their visit drew large crowds to the town’s war memorial.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/king-charles-in-kirkcaldy-applause-as-king-unveils-unique-cairn-in-lang-toun-5205228

The Independent: "WOUNDED PM REFUSES TO BACK TEARFUL REEVES - OR RULE OUT TAX RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

A distressed Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves shed tears in the House Of Commons on Wednesday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer dodged a question over her future on a day when the government appeared to be spiralling out of control.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-tears-keir-starmer-welfare-rebellion-b2781336.html

The Oldham Times: "HUNTED DOWN AND LEFT TO DIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Habibur Masum, who stabbed Kulsuma Akter to death as she pushed their baby in a pram after tracking her to a Woman's Refuge, has been found guilty of murder.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25271884.man-guilty-murdering-wife-pushed-baby-pram

Daily Star: "FREAK SHOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Hall

Prosecutors demanded the maximum 20-year jail sentence for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs after he was found guilty of prostitution charges.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/us-showbiz/p-diddy-supporter-strips-dances-35490351

Lancashire Telegraph: "FAMILY'S 'HUGE VOID' LEFT BY STORE TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

The family of a 68-year-old Santosh Dwivedi killed in a supermarket car park crash have told of the "huge void" left in their lives by her death.
Santosh Dwivedi was described as "the best mum in the universe" and someone who could "light up a room with her infectious smile".

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25279954.driver-sentenced-death-mum-blackburn-morrisons-car-park

The Guardian: "TEARS AND TURMOIL AS PM FORCED TO DEFEND REEVES AFTER WELFARE FIASCO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot / Rowena Mason

Keir Starmer was forced to defend his Chancellor after the bitter recriminations over The Labour Party's Welfare Bill fiasco left Rachel Reeves in tears.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/02/starmer-tearful-chancellor-rachel-reeves-pmqs

The Yorkshire Post: "REEVES ROCKED BY U-TURN ON WELFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Government has been caught up in crisis yet again with Downing Street forced to defend Rachel Reeves.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-backed-as-chancellor-by-no10-after-tearful-pmqs-5205916

Glasgow Times: "'IT'S OUTRAGEOUS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Residents have called for parking reinforcement in a part of Glasgow to be beefed up amid claims of work vans being allowed to break the rules.

Daily Express: "DAY OF DRAMA LEAVES REEVES ON BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Jonathan Walker

Sir Keir Starmer is desperately stumbling to contain a growing crisis after Rachel Reeves cried at Prime Minister's Questions.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2076051

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "MAN MURDERED MUM'S EX PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Jack Naylor who killed his mother's ex-partner Thomas Gomm on Irvine Avenue in Boothstown the day before the victim's birthday will learn his fate next month.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25273565.atherton-man-sentenced-murder-tyldesley-man

The Daily Telegraph: "POUND FALLS AFTER REEVES'S TEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Szu Ping Chan / Tony Diver

Panic sell-off wipes £3 billion off markets as Prime Minister Keir Starmer raises doubts over Chancellor Rachel Reeves' future.
Rachel Reeves triggered a £3 billion market sell-off on Wednesday after crying at Prime Minister's Questions.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/02/reeves-cries-pmq-starmer-cannot-guarantee-stay-job

Melton Times: "'DON'T CLOSE OUR BABY UNIT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Melton's Member Of Parliament, Edward Argar, has demanded that NHS bosses come up with a plan to ensure St. Mary's Birth Centre reopens after the recently-announced six-month pausing of births in a face-to-face meeting with the leader of the local health trust.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/mp-fights-for-future-of-birth-centre-in-meeting-with-nhs-boss-5196234

Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT - OR WHO - CAUSED THE TEARS THAT SPARKED TURMOIL IN THE MARKETS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves sent markets tumbling today after a tearful breakdown in the Commons fuelled speculation she is on her way out.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14869671

The Messenger: "MILESTONE IN HUGE HOMES MASTERPLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

The first phase of an ambitious development which will eventually see 3,000 homes built between the Manchester Ship Canal and the Trafford Centre has reached its highest point of the build.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25281256.phase-one-trafford-waters-reaches-highest-point

The Times: "REEVES BATTLES DOUBTERS AFTER PM SPOOKS MARKETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Geraldine Scott / Robert Lea

Keir Starmer fails to back Rachel Reeves in House Of Commons.
Tears on the Front Bench were 'a personal matter'.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-rachel-reeves-pmqs-cnjkl25c2

Knutsford Guardian: "104 HOMES BID ON FARM LAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Plans have been submitted for a 104-home estate on a field at Chelford.
Barratt & David Wilson Homes want to build the homes on 4.96 hectares of agricultural land east of Chelford Railway Station.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25264436.plans-104-home-estate-agricultural-land-chelford

Daily Mail: "WHAT - OR WHO - CAUSED THE TEARS THAT SPARKED TURMOIL IN THE MARKETS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves sent markets tumbling today after a tearful breakdown in the Commons fuelled speculation she is on her way out.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14869671

Bury Times: "TEEN DETAINED FOR METROLINK KNIFE ATTACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A teenager stabbed a man with a "significant kitchen blade" just months after stabbing several other men in "excessive self defence" at a tram stop.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25279285.teen-stabbed-man-radcliffe-months-bury-incident

The Bolton News: "E-CIG WARNING AFTER 3 YOUNG PEOPLE FALL ILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

Police Officers in Greater Manchester have issued a warning about illicit vapes after three young people were taken to local Medical Facility following an incident at Dome Park, off Milnthorpe Road.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25284483.breightmet-officers-issue-warning-dome-park-incident

St. Helens Star: "THE WORK OF GLASS AT RISK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

The World Of Glass museum is facing the threat of imminent closure unless £50,000 can be raised in the next three months.
The cultural landmark, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, has launched a CrowdFunding campaign in a bid to save its future.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25278340.world-glass-faces-threat-closure-st-helens

Warrington Guardian: "'MONSTROUS' BULLY JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A woman thought she would be killed by her bullying boyfriend Peter Melia and 'played dead' to stop him from strangling her.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25269239.bullying-monster-boyfriend-jailed-years-domestic-abuse

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25/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 26 June 2025.

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This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mirror: "WEIGHT LOSS JABS: NEW FEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot

Ten people have died after they reported a severe side effect of weight loss injections.

Scottish Daily Mail: "STOP LABOUR'S BETRAYAL OF OUR SAS HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

SAS veterans are being hounded with the threat of prosecution decades after their service thanks to a shameful betrayal by Labour.

Lancashire Telegraph: "JUST EAT DELIVERY DRIVERS THREATEN STRIKE OVER CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Takeaway delivery drivers from JustEat in Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington are threatening to go on strike over pay changes.

Daily Mail: "STOP LABOUR'S BETRAYAL OF OUR SAS HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

SAS veterans are being hounded with the threat of prosecution decades after their service thanks to a shameful betrayal by Labour.

Wokingham Today: "CHARITY ISSUES URGENT PLEA FOR HELP"

This story is currently embargoed by Wokingham Today and will be available on Wokingham.Today tomorrow.

Daily Star: "IT'S CALL OVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

Telly fave Call The Midwife will end after 15 years with one more series and a blockbuster movie finale, Daily Star reveals.

The Yorkshire Post: "INHERITANCE TAX CHANGE 'TO COST THE REGION £1BN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Yorkshire is set to lose 16,500 jobs and have more than £1BN wiped from its economy due to the Government's controversial Inheritance Tax.

Daily Express: "'WE WILL KEEP FIGHTING FOR WOMEN'S SAFETY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

Nurses who are waging war on the NHS' "dangerous and unlawful" ideology say they'll not stop fighting until "safety is restored".

Warrington Guardian: "SHE WAS LIGHT IN OUR EYES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

The family of Lucy Harrison have paid tribute to her after authorities in America confirmed there will be no criminal charges for the person who shot her.

Metro (South Edition): "ARISE SIR GARETH!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Davie

Sir Gareth Southgate says he does not miss being England manager and claims he felt the 'weight' of the job on a daily basis.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/25/gareth-southgate-im-not-missing-managing-england-23505161

Bury Times: "NEIGHBOUR SPRINGS TO RESCUE AFTER FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood

A heroic neighbour sprung into action to help rescue a family from a house fire on Sandgate Road in Whitefield.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25263367.whitefield-sandgate-road-house-fire-neighbour-helped-rescue-family

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER SET TO BACK DOWN ON BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Daniel Martin

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to back down on his welfare cuts Bill in an attempt to head off a rebellion by Labour MPs.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/25/starmer-preparing-to-water-down-welfare-reforms

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "FOOTBALL COACH GUILTY OF ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

Former football coach William Woods has been found guilty following a trial of sexually abusing eight children over the course of several decades.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25264386.predator-football-coach-carried-30-year-child-sex-abuse-campaign

Financial Times: "NATO ALLIES PLEDGE TO MEET TRUMP'S DEMAND FOR DEFENCE SPENDING BUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Foy / Steff Chávez / Anne-Sylvaine Chassany

5% of GDP confirmed.
US to stand with alliance.
Focus on Ukraine war lessens.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/37b1b233-21b5-4c6a-8dc1-f333f8d76001

Reading Today: "RESIDENTS ENJOY PARTY ON THE HILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Station Hill welcomed residents of Reading and across Berkshire to its family-friendly celebration, featuring a plethora of local artists, food and drink stalls, community groups and children's activities.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/station-hill-welcomes-residents-of-reading-to-party-on-the-hill

The Independent: "NATO PRAISES 'DADDY' TRUMP - AND PLEDGES MORE CASH ON DEFENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

European leaders in NATO have agreed to a historic increase in defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP – and praised Donald Trump for driving the uplift.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nato-defence-spending-trump-starmer-russia-ukraine-b2776789.html

St. Helens Star: "'BOMB' SCARE EVACUATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Residents of Chadwick Road have been evacuated as a Bomb Disposal Unit have descended on a street in Haresfinch.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25263546.residents-evacuated-bomb-disposal-squad-descend-st-helens-street

The Scotsman: "PUBLIC SECTOR JOBS TO BE AXED AS NEAR £5BN BLACK HOLE LOOMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Shona Robison has warned compulsory redundancies will be considered if "no other route" to cutting jobs is available in order to balance the books.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-ministers-to-axe-public-sector-jobs-as-ps26bn-funding-black-hole-emerges-5194993

The Oldham Times: "'HIS PASSING IS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS TO OUR TOWN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Tributes have poured in for Jewel Miah, a "dedicated and respected community leader" from Oldham well known for his charity work.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25259736.tributes-oldham-charity-fundraiser-jewel-miah-mbe

Edinburgh Evening News: "MAN FOUND DEAD ON PRINCES STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn

A man found unresponsive on Princes Street this morning was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Scotland were called to the scene on The Mound in Edinburgh.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/man-found-unresponsive-on-princes-street-this-morning-pronounced-dead-at-the-scene-5193273

Royston Crow: "'I'M THE FIRST TO FINISH LUNG CANCER STUDY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

Royston resident Sirajul Choudhury has become the first person in the UK to complete participation in a Lung Cancer study.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25262743.royston-man-first-complete-lung-cancer-study

InformingBritain.com sends Anne Suslak the best in all future endeavours as this is her final Lead Story for Royston Crow.
She moves on to North Essex Papers next week.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TIMELINE FOR MARKET PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

A timeline for Leigh Market Hall's multi-million-pound redevelopment has been unveiled with works set to be underway in 2027.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25262480.market-traders-temporarily-move-across-leigh-town-centre-2027

Melton Times: "BIRTHS PAUSED AT BABY UNIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Campaigners who have fought for the retention of Melton's baby unit fear yesterday's (Thursday's) announcement that births and postnatal services are being paused there for six months is 'closure by the back door'.
Campaigners fear Melton's baby unit closure is imminent as births and postnatal services are paused for six months, suspecting a covert shutdown.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/pausing-births-at-melton-baby-unit-looks-like-closure-by-the-back-door-5187834

Knutsford Guardian: "CALLS FOR DEFAULT 20MPH ROAD LIMIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Residents are urging Cheshire East to consider introducing a 20MPH speed limit on restricted roads across the borough and asked why it isn't included in the draft active travel strategy.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25256348.cheshire-east-responds-calls-wales-like-20mph-speed-limit

Morning Star: "WELFARE BILL MAY PUT STARMER ON ELECTORAL BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

MPs will vote on Welfare Cuts aimed at disabled people, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner pledged today.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-imperils-government-welfare-cuts

Fife Free Press: "BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Kirkcaldy in Fife for a special anniversary event for the town's War Memorial on Wednesday 2 July.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/king-charles-and-queen-camilla-in-kirkcaldy-for-centenary-event-5193851

The Bolton News: "NEW SWEEPERS ALL SET TO CLEAN THE BOROUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

New street sweepers are set to be deployed across Bolton as part of a major cash injection to "clean up the borough".

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25251429.bolton-council-approved-300k-boost-street-sweeping

The Messenger: "£25M SCHOOL 'NOT GOING TO HAPPEN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

The shortage of school places in the south of Trafford is not bad enough to justify the building of a new £25 million school, say Town Hall bosses who are planning the expansion of the former Loreto Preparatory School to create extra capacity.
Trafford officials say the school place shortage doesn't justify a new £25m school, planning instead to expand the former Loreto Preparatory School for added capacity.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25256732.new-school-south-trafford-not-going-happen

The Times: "REBEL MPS WANT 'REGIME CHANGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Maguire / Max Kendix / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright

Sir Keir Starmer's most senior aide is facing mounting criticism from Labour Party members.

FULL REPORT: Thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-aide-faces-mounting-criticism-for-handling-of-welfare-reforms-nlx7fghqq

That's all the papers.

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