Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 05 September 2025.
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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.
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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.
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 Guardian: "PM MUST NOT MEET ISRAELI PRESIDENT DURING UK VISIT, SAY LABOUR MPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Rowena Mason
Isaac Herzog will make trip just weeks before UK is planning to recognise statehood of Palestine.
The President Of Israel will travel to London next week for a controversially timed trip amid outcry from Labour MPs who have urged Keir Starmer not to meet with the visiting delegation.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/04/israel-president-visit-london-talks-ministers-isaac-herzog
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Rowena Mason
Isaac Herzog will make trip just weeks before UK is planning to recognise statehood of Palestine.
The President Of Israel will travel to London next week for a controversially timed trip amid outcry from Labour MPs who have urged Keir Starmer not to meet with the visiting delegation.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/04/israel-president-visit-london-talks-ministers-isaac-herzog
Glasgow Times: "'LEAVE OUR LAND ALONE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham
Furious residents have called plans to build houses on a recreation area in East Kilbride "a disgrace".
The pitches and green space at Westwood Hill have been earmarked by South Lanarkshire Council as a potential site for 99 houses.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25440452.fury-plans-build-houses-east-kilbride-pitches
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham
Furious residents have called plans to build houses on a recreation area in East Kilbride "a disgrace".
The pitches and green space at Westwood Hill have been earmarked by South Lanarkshire Council as a potential site for 99 houses.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25440452.fury-plans-build-houses-east-kilbride-pitches
The I Paper: "JUDGEMENT DAY FOR RAYNER - WITH STARMER PREPARED TO SACK DEPUTY PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Richard Vaughan / Jane Merrick / Will Hazell
Sir Keir Starmer has suggested he is ready to sack Angela Rayner if an ethics probe finds against her over underpaid Property Tax – but is facing warnings of a Labour Party Civil War if the Deputy Prime Minister has to go.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/starmer-sack-rayner-civil-war-3900117
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Richard Vaughan / Jane Merrick / Will Hazell
Sir Keir Starmer has suggested he is ready to sack Angela Rayner if an ethics probe finds against her over underpaid Property Tax – but is facing warnings of a Labour Party Civil War if the Deputy Prime Minister has to go.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/starmer-sack-rayner-civil-war-3900117
Coventry Observer: "STREETLIGHTS BACK ON AFTER SAVINGS MADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Let there be light – streetlights will be back on overnight in Coventry this month.
Coventry City Council has announced all streetlights across the city will be back on throughout the night thanks to energy reduction savings and a fall in electricity prices.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/streetlights-to-go-back-on-in-coventry-after-savings-made
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Let there be light – streetlights will be back on overnight in Coventry this month.
Coventry City Council has announced all streetlights across the city will be back on throughout the night thanks to energy reduction savings and a fall in electricity prices.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/streetlights-to-go-back-on-in-coventry-after-savings-made
Metro (South Edition): "MIND-MENDING CHEMICALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton
Taking small amounts of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) can keep severe anxiety at bay for weeks - a trial has revealed - with excited experts hailing "a true turning point in the history of psychiaty".
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/04/hopes-microdosing-lsd-can-cure-anxiety-crisis-24076707
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton
Taking small amounts of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) can keep severe anxiety at bay for weeks - a trial has revealed - with excited experts hailing "a true turning point in the history of psychiaty".
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/04/hopes-microdosing-lsd-can-cure-anxiety-crisis-24076707
State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "OMAR VISITS FLOOD-HIT AREAS OF SRINAGAR, BUDGAM; INSPECTS IMPACT OF JHELUM BREACH AT SHALINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah carried out an extensive visit to the flood-affected areas of Srinagar & Budgam districts, reaching interior localities by boat to take stock of the situation following breach in embankment of River Jhelum at Shalina near Lasjan.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/omar-thanks-delhi-haryana-cms-for-flood-relief-support
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah carried out an extensive visit to the flood-affected areas of Srinagar & Budgam districts, reaching interior localities by boat to take stock of the situation following breach in embankment of River Jhelum at Shalina near Lasjan.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/omar-thanks-delhi-haryana-cms-for-flood-relief-support
The Independent: "RAYNER CLINGS ON AS VANDALS TARGET HER SECOND HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to back Angela Rayner staying in post until the next General Election in the first sign he could be distancing himself from the Deputy Prime Minister.
Sir Keir Starmer condemns 'appalling' graffiti attack outside Rayner's Hove flat – as the House Of Commons watchdog prepares to give their verdict on whether she broke Ministerial Code.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-keir-starmer-tax-hove-flat-b2820215.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to back Angela Rayner staying in post until the next General Election in the first sign he could be distancing himself from the Deputy Prime Minister.
Sir Keir Starmer condemns 'appalling' graffiti attack outside Rayner's Hove flat – as the House Of Commons watchdog prepares to give their verdict on whether she broke Ministerial Code.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-keir-starmer-tax-hove-flat-b2820215.html
The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "WALKING TO HELP LEE'S LOVED ONES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
A twilight walk will take place at Arrow Valley Lake at 19:00 on Thursday 11 September 2025 to raise funds for the family of a Redditch man who lost his brave battle with leukaemia.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/ring-of-light-at-redditchs-arrow-valley-park-to-raise-funds-for-family-after-lee-lost-his-leukaemia-battle
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
A twilight walk will take place at Arrow Valley Lake at 19:00 on Thursday 11 September 2025 to raise funds for the family of a Redditch man who lost his brave battle with leukaemia.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/ring-of-light-at-redditchs-arrow-valley-park-to-raise-funds-for-family-after-lee-lost-his-leukaemia-battle
Daily Record: "MSP SENT ME NASTY SEX PICS ON GAY DATING APP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark McGivern
Daily Record can reveal the senior politician used the gay dating app Grindr to connect with Holyrood staff.
The Scottish Parliament faces a new sleaze storm over claims no action was taken after an MSP sent sexual pictures of himself to a young assistant in the Holyrood building.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/parliament-new-sleaze-storm-over-35850728
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark McGivern
Daily Record can reveal the senior politician used the gay dating app Grindr to connect with Holyrood staff.
The Scottish Parliament faces a new sleaze storm over claims no action was taken after an MSP sent sexual pictures of himself to a young assistant in the Holyrood building.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/parliament-new-sleaze-storm-over-35850728
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "POPE INSISTS ON TWO-STATE SOLUTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Associated Press / Reuters / Agence France-Presse
Pope Leo XIV and his top diplomats told Israel's president that a two-state solution was the "only way out of the war".
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2614167
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Associated Press / Reuters / Agence France-Presse
Pope Leo XIV and his top diplomats told Israel's president that a two-state solution was the "only way out of the war".
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2614167
Daily Star: "WRITING'S ON THE WALL FOR RAYNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Hall
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's property lawyers say they did NOT give her tax advice on her second home and complain of being "scapegoated" – as her home was graffitied.
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/politics/writing-wall-angela-rayner-after-35850978
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Hall
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's property lawyers say they did NOT give her tax advice on her second home and complain of being "scapegoated" – as her home was graffitied.
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/politics/writing-wall-angela-rayner-after-35850978
The West Australian (Australia): "LEAD BACK IN THE WATER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso / Matt McKenzie
The drinking water at Perth Children's Hospital was contaminated with lead, as recently as last year, yet the shock test results were kept quiet - until now.
The drinking water had traces of toxic metal in it while staff and patients were kept in dark.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/health/perth-childrens-hospital-drinking-water-contaminated-with-toxic-metal-while-staff-and-patients-kept-in-dark-c-19906360
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso / Matt McKenzie
The drinking water at Perth Children's Hospital was contaminated with lead, as recently as last year, yet the shock test results were kept quiet - until now.
The drinking water had traces of toxic metal in it while staff and patients were kept in dark.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/health/perth-childrens-hospital-drinking-water-contaminated-with-toxic-metal-while-staff-and-patients-kept-in-dark-c-19906360
Financial Times: "LLOYDS WARNS WEAKEST STAFF TO IMPROVE OR FACE THE SACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laith Al-Khalaf
Thousands of staff at Lloyds Banking Group are at risk of losing their jobs as the bank plans to inform its lowest performers they must improve their work or be dismissed.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/0c7e3ea1-7352-4f60-9e1f-6ab5b9f9ab8f
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laith Al-Khalaf
Thousands of staff at Lloyds Banking Group are at risk of losing their jobs as the bank plans to inform its lowest performers they must improve their work or be dismissed.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/0c7e3ea1-7352-4f60-9e1f-6ab5b9f9ab8f
Daily Mail: "NADINE DORRIES QUITS TORIES TO JOIN REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen
Nadine Dorries has sensationally
defected to Reform UK and declared: "The Tory Party is dead".
After months of secret negotiations, the former Conservative Culture Secretary is joining forces with the Reform leader as he plots a path to Downing Street.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15065465
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen
Nadine Dorries has sensationally
defected to Reform UK and declared: "The Tory Party is dead".
After months of secret negotiations, the former Conservative Culture Secretary is joining forces with the Reform leader as he plots a path to Downing Street.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15065465
Evesham Observer: "ACTION CALLS OVER SCRAWLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans
A proliferation of graffiti is 'ruining' Evesham, claims a resident.
RAF veteran, Peter Stewart, who has lived in the town for nearly 50 years, is upset that the residential area around Davies Road is being blighted by tags – the stylised signature of a graffiti writer.
FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wanted-identity-of-graffiti-tagger-blighting-evesham-street
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans
A proliferation of graffiti is 'ruining' Evesham, claims a resident.
RAF veteran, Peter Stewart, who has lived in the town for nearly 50 years, is upset that the residential area around Davies Road is being blighted by tags – the stylised signature of a graffiti writer.
FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wanted-identity-of-graffiti-tagger-blighting-evesham-street
Daily Express: "'INSULT' NOT TO SACK RAYNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lotti O'Brien
Farmers have declared it will be an "insult" if Angela Rayner is not fired over her tax scandal.
They hit out after she didn't pay enough Stamp Duty on an East Sussex property.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2104324
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lotti O'Brien
Farmers have declared it will be an "insult" if Angela Rayner is not fired over her tax scandal.
They hit out after she didn't pay enough Stamp Duty on an East Sussex property.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2104324
Bromsgrove Standard: "IMMIGRATION ROW AFTER MP BACKS CALL FOR ACTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
A ROW has broken out over immigration between the Bromsgrove MP and a refugee support group.
Bradley Thomas MP publicly backed and signed the Early Day Motion 1142, which expresses grave concern about illegal migrants in the UK and calls for ‘decisive and consistent’ enforcement of immigration laws.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-refugee-support-groups-slams-town-mp-for-backing-deport-all-illegal-migrants-motion
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
A ROW has broken out over immigration between the Bromsgrove MP and a refugee support group.
Bradley Thomas MP publicly backed and signed the Early Day Motion 1142, which expresses grave concern about illegal migrants in the UK and calls for ‘decisive and consistent’ enforcement of immigration laws.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-refugee-support-groups-slams-town-mp-for-backing-deport-all-illegal-migrants-motion
Scottish Daily Mail: "NADINE DORRIES QUITS TORIES TO JOIN REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen
Nadine Dorries has sensationally defected to Reform UK and declared: "The Tory Party is dead".
After months of secret negotiations, the former Conservative Culture Secretary is joining forces with the Reform leader as he plots a path to Downing Street.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15065465
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Owen
Nadine Dorries has sensationally defected to Reform UK and declared: "The Tory Party is dead".
After months of secret negotiations, the former Conservative Culture Secretary is joining forces with the Reform leader as he plots a path to Downing Street.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15065465
The Guardian Australia (Australia): "TRUMP'S SECOND PRESIDENCY IS 'MOST DANGEROUS PERIOD' SINCE SECOND WORLD WAR, MITCH MCCONNELL SAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Luscombe
Former Senate leader likens administration's fixation with tariffs to isolationist policies of the US in the 1930s.
The world during Donald Trump's second presidency has entered a period of danger with "certain similarities to the 30s", according to Mitch McConnell, the veteran Republican former Senate leader.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/04/trump-dangerous-period-mitch-mcconnell
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Luscombe
Former Senate leader likens administration's fixation with tariffs to isolationist policies of the US in the 1930s.
The world during Donald Trump's second presidency has entered a period of danger with "certain similarities to the 30s", according to Mitch McConnell, the veteran Republican former Senate leader.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/04/trump-dangerous-period-mitch-mcconnell
Daily Mirror: "CRISIS POINT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn / Lizzy Buchan
Angela Rayner's Stamp Duty row has deepened after experts denied claims they gave the Deputy Prime Minister bad tax advice.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-stamp-duty-tax-35845060
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashley Cowburn / Lizzy Buchan
Angela Rayner's Stamp Duty row has deepened after experts denied claims they gave the Deputy Prime Minister bad tax advice.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-stamp-duty-tax-35845060
Kidderminster Standard: "RAISING AWARENESS AND REMEMBERING LILY-MAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
A Kidderminster mum, whose daughter was killed in a car crash at the age of 17, has completed her 20th climb up The Wrekin to mark what would have been Lily-May’s 20th birthday.
Leanne Vaughan walked the Shropshire landmark for the final time in her year-long challenge to honour Lily-May.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-road-safety-campaigner-remembers-lily-may-with-20-walks-for-her-20th-birthday
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
A Kidderminster mum, whose daughter was killed in a car crash at the age of 17, has completed her 20th climb up The Wrekin to mark what would have been Lily-May’s 20th birthday.
Leanne Vaughan walked the Shropshire landmark for the final time in her year-long challenge to honour Lily-May.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-road-safety-campaigner-remembers-lily-may-with-20-walks-for-her-20th-birthday
Morning Star: "MINISTERS MAY BE 'COMPLICIT IN ISRAEL'S WAR CRIMES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec
Ministers could face prosecution for War Crimes as the Gaza tribunal heard that the Israeli military deliberately mutilated boy's genitals for target practice.
Francesca Albanese - a United Nations specialist - has spoken out, as Gaza tribunal unravels more atrocities in Palestine.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ministers-may-be-complicit-israels-war-crimes
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec
Ministers could face prosecution for War Crimes as the Gaza tribunal heard that the Israeli military deliberately mutilated boy's genitals for target practice.
Francesca Albanese - a United Nations specialist - has spoken out, as Gaza tribunal unravels more atrocities in Palestine.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ministers-may-be-complicit-israels-war-crimes
Malvern Observer: "SCHOOL PLANS REMAIN ON TRACK DESPITE CONCERNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
A new free school for autistic children in Malvern will still go ahead, despite recent concerns it could be shelved, West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has confirmed.
FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/plans-for-malvern-autism-school-confirmed-after-funding-fears
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
A new free school for autistic children in Malvern will still go ahead, despite recent concerns it could be shelved, West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has confirmed.
FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/plans-for-malvern-autism-school-confirmed-after-funding-fears
The Times: "LAWYERS FOR RAYNER DENY GIVING HER TAX ADVICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford / Geraldine Scott
Sir Keir Starmer has put Angela Rayner on notice that he is prepared to sack her if she has breached the Ministerial Code.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/angela-rayner-judgment-day-stamp-duty-w7cszhz0d
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford / Geraldine Scott
Sir Keir Starmer has put Angela Rayner on notice that he is prepared to sack her if she has breached the Ministerial Code.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/angela-rayner-judgment-day-stamp-duty-w7cszhz0d
Droitwich Standard: "TAKING UP THE CHALLENGE DESPITE CANCER DIAGNOSIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
Richard Guest = a Droitwich man - is set to take on a national cycling challenge for a cancer charity after his friend and himself have both received diagnosis’ in recent years.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-richard-set-to-pedal-for-cancer-charity-after-his-own-diagnosis
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
Richard Guest = a Droitwich man - is set to take on a national cycling challenge for a cancer charity after his friend and himself have both received diagnosis’ in recent years.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-richard-set-to-pedal-for-cancer-charity-after-his-own-diagnosis
The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER'S LAWYER REBUTS HER TAX CLAIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hayley Dixon / Patrick Sawer /Robert Mendick
Angela Rayner's lawyers claim they did not give her tax advice and have been made "scapegoats", The Daily Telegraph can disclose.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/04/rayner-small-family-firm-stamp-duty
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hayley Dixon / Patrick Sawer /Robert Mendick
Angela Rayner's lawyers claim they did not give her tax advice and have been made "scapegoats", The Daily Telegraph can disclose.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/04/rayner-small-family-firm-stamp-duty
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