Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 02 May 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.
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.
The Times: "BANKS FORECAST FASTEST FALL IN INTEREST RATES SINCE 2009"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett / George Nixon
Interest rates are on track to fall at their fastest rate since the financial crisis of 2008, economists have forecast.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/business-money/economics/article/interest-rates-uk-fall-forecast-bank-of-england-remove-vxpzqsk65
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett / George Nixon
Interest rates are on track to fall at their fastest rate since the financial crisis of 2008, economists have forecast.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/business-money/economics/article/interest-rates-uk-fall-forecast-bank-of-england-remove-vxpzqsk65
Kidderminster Standard: "BAT HOUSE IS HIT BY VANDALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Heartless vandals have damaged a bat house at Hurcott Pools and Wood.
The site is near Kidderminster and Blakedown and has scientific interest.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/thieves-smash-window-of-car-and-steal-handbag-at-kidderminster-nature-reserve
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Heartless vandals have damaged a bat house at Hurcott Pools and Wood.
The site is near Kidderminster and Blakedown and has scientific interest.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/thieves-smash-window-of-car-and-steal-handbag-at-kidderminster-nature-reserve
Daily Star: "THE BEAST OF BALMORAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson
Big Foot meets Big Mouth.
Prince Philip was always opening his mouth and putting his foot in it - and now we know why: He'd met Big Foot.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson
Big Foot meets Big Mouth.
Prince Philip was always opening his mouth and putting his foot in it - and now we know why: He'd met Big Foot.
Malvern Observer: "CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF HELPING HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
Homeless charity Maggs Day Centre, based in Worcester, are marking their 40th anniversary with a plea for community support to help continue services.
FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/worcestershire-homeless-charity-issues-plea-for-community-support-on-its-40th-anniversary-55537
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
Homeless charity Maggs Day Centre, based in Worcester, are marking their 40th anniversary with a plea for community support to help continue services.
FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/worcestershire-homeless-charity-issues-plea-for-community-support-on-its-40th-anniversary-55537
The National: "FARAGE SAYS NO FUNDING FROM TAXES FOR THE NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker
Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage has said that the NHS should not be fully publicly funded.
The comment comes as voters go to the polls for the Local Elections in the South of Britain.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25130234.nigel-farage-doesnt-want-nhs-publicly-funded
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker
Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage has said that the NHS should not be fully publicly funded.
The comment comes as voters go to the polls for the Local Elections in the South of Britain.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25130234.nigel-farage-doesnt-want-nhs-publicly-funded
The Bolton News: "DRAMA IN THE STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul
Bolton road closed off for hours due to 'concern for welfare' incident.
Police Officers were in attendance at Blenheim Road in Breightmet.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25131503.bolton-road-closed-off-hours-due-concern-welfare-incident
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul
Bolton road closed off for hours due to 'concern for welfare' incident.
Police Officers were in attendance at Blenheim Road in Breightmet.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25131503.bolton-road-closed-off-hours-due-concern-welfare-incident
Daily Mail: "NHS FAT JABS AT THE PHARMACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard
Patients to get weight-loss drugs on prescription from chemists without seeing a doctor.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the National Health Service.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard
Patients to get weight-loss drugs on prescription from chemists without seeing a doctor.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the National Health Service.
Evesham Observer: "MAN GIVEN 3-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR 'HORRIFIC' SEX CRIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
Joshua Newell, from Drakes Broughton, has been jailed for more than three years for raping and sexually assaulting a girl.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
Joshua Newell, from Drakes Broughton, has been jailed for more than three years for raping and sexually assaulting a girl.
Scottish Daily Mail: "NHS FAT JABS AT THE PHARMACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard
Patients to get weight-loss drugs on prescription from chemists without seeing a doctor.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the National Health Service.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard
Patients to get weight-loss drugs on prescription from chemists without seeing a doctor.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the National Health Service.
The Daily Telegraph: "CHEMISTS TO GIVE OUT WEIGHT-LOSS INJECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Donnelly
NHS patients will be prescribed weight-loss jabs at pharmacies as part of Britain's war on obestity.
FULL REPORT: http://Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/01/weight-loss-jabs-at-pharmacies-for-nhs-patients
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Donnelly
NHS patients will be prescribed weight-loss jabs at pharmacies as part of Britain's war on obestity.
FULL REPORT: http://Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/01/weight-loss-jabs-at-pharmacies-for-nhs-patients
Bromsgrove Standard: "MP CALLS FOR COUNCIL TO SORT OUT A38 ISSUES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
A Row has broken out over controversial plans for a stretch of the Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove amidst safety fears.
Adrian Kriss, standing as a Conservative candidate for Bromsgrove Central in the forthcoming Worcestershire County Council elections, believes the proposals for the stretch of the A38 from the M42 island to Artrix need looking at again.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/council-candidates-clash-over-controversial-plans-for-bromsgroves-birmingham-road-between-the-m42-and-artrix
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
A Row has broken out over controversial plans for a stretch of the Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove amidst safety fears.
Adrian Kriss, standing as a Conservative candidate for Bromsgrove Central in the forthcoming Worcestershire County Council elections, believes the proposals for the stretch of the A38 from the M42 island to Artrix need looking at again.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/council-candidates-clash-over-controversial-plans-for-bromsgroves-birmingham-road-between-the-m42-and-artrix
Daily Record: "I'M NO HARD MAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn
Rangers legend Duncan Ferguson has spoken in an exclusive interview about his tough guy image - but insists he's no hard man.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-legend-duncan-ferguson-insists-35154837
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn
Rangers legend Duncan Ferguson has spoken in an exclusive interview about his tough guy image - but insists he's no hard man.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-legend-duncan-ferguson-insists-35154837
The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "JOAN IS MADE UP AFTER GOING VIRAL ON TIKTOK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
103-year-old Joan Partridge, from Redditch, has taken TikTok by storm by sharing her make-up routine, becoming a Brand Ambassador.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/103-year-old-joan-becomes-make-up-influencer-after-tiktok-goes-viral
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
103-year-old Joan Partridge, from Redditch, has taken TikTok by storm by sharing her make-up routine, becoming a Brand Ambassador.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/103-year-old-joan-becomes-make-up-influencer-after-tiktok-goes-viral
Metro (South Edition): "HOTTEST MAY OF THE YEARS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies
Britain has had its hottest ever start to May - amid safety warnings as the tempreture hit 28°C with higher to come.
FULL STORY: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/01/wildfires-break-spread-uk-countryside-hottest-day-year-23005374
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies
Britain has had its hottest ever start to May - amid safety warnings as the tempreture hit 28°C with higher to come.
FULL STORY: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/01/wildfires-break-spread-uk-countryside-hottest-day-year-23005374
Lancashire Telegraph: "PRIMARY PERFECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott
The Headteacher at a Blackburn Primary School says exceptional recognition form OfSted reflects staff's "unwavering dedication".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott
The Headteacher at a Blackburn Primary School says exceptional recognition form OfSted reflects staff's "unwavering dedication".
The Scotsman: "CONGESTION CHARGE 'OUGHT TO BE REVISITED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Dalton
Charging motorists to drive in Edinburgh should be considered again, 20 years after it was resoundingly defeated, Transport Chief Stephen Jenkinson said..
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Dalton
Charging motorists to drive in Edinburgh should be considered again, 20 years after it was resoundingly defeated, Transport Chief Stephen Jenkinson said..
Droitwich Standard: "MONUMENTAL BOOST TO FOCUS ON TOWN'S PAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
An American clergyman with ancestral connections to a prominent 16th-century Droitwich family has penned a book about their legacy in the town which is still visible today.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/us-clergyman-pens-book-on-his-16th-century-droitwich-ancestors
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
An American clergyman with ancestral connections to a prominent 16th-century Droitwich family has penned a book about their legacy in the town which is still visible today.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/us-clergyman-pens-book-on-his-16th-century-droitwich-ancestors
The I: "UK CARE WORKER VISA CRACKDOWN AS LABOUR TRIES TO STOP 'VANISHING MIGRATION SCAM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is considering a crackdown on health and care worker visas as part of her drive to cut net migration amid warnings that thousands have entered the country only to be exploited.
FULL STORY: INews.co.uk/news/politics/care-worker-visa-crackdown-as-labour-tries-to-stop-vanishing-migrant-scam-3671719
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is considering a crackdown on health and care worker visas as part of her drive to cut net migration amid warnings that thousands have entered the country only to be exploited.
FULL STORY: INews.co.uk/news/politics/care-worker-visa-crackdown-as-labour-tries-to-stop-vanishing-migrant-scam-3671719
Glasgow Times: "'SHE SAVED MY LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham
Djennah Benaouicha will forever be grateful to her sister for accompanying her to a hospital visit.
The physiotherapist is in remission from cancer but she knows things could have turned out very differently.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham
Djennah Benaouicha will forever be grateful to her sister for accompanying her to a hospital visit.
The physiotherapist is in remission from cancer but she knows things could have turned out very differently.
Morning Star: "MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM SLAMMED AS BEING 'NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
Britain's military justice system has serious systemic failings, with shockingly low conviction rates for rape and sexual assault, a damning report has found.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/justice-delayed-justice-denied
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
Britain's military justice system has serious systemic failings, with shockingly low conviction rates for rape and sexual assault, a damning report has found.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/justice-delayed-justice-denied
Coventry Observer: "NEW MOVE TO FINALLY GET BEES STADIUM ON TRACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Campaigners trying to bring Motor Racing back to Coventry Stadium in Brandon have confirmed they are working with a consortium to achieve their goal.
FULL REPORT: http://CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/campaigners-working-with-consortium-to-save-coventry-stadium-55549
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Campaigners trying to bring Motor Racing back to Coventry Stadium in Brandon have confirmed they are working with a consortium to achieve their goal.
FULL REPORT: http://CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/campaigners-working-with-consortium-to-save-coventry-stadium-55549
Daily Express: "OUR HEROES CAN HONOUR FALLEN FRIENDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick
War veterans who went into battle with ministers over a broken travel cash promise have sealed a stunning victory - with hours to spare.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2049223
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick
War veterans who went into battle with ministers over a broken travel cash promise have sealed a stunning victory - with hours to spare.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2049223
That's all the papers.
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