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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
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If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.
This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
Financial Times: "CHINA LEADS RESISTANCE TO US CARVE-OUT ON OECD GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX REGIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Agyemang / Paola Tamma / Stephen Foley
Beijing and European Union countries object.
Fears of Donald Trump's revenge levies.
China and a clutch of European Union countries have objected to planned exemptions for United States multinationals from global tax obligations, rasing the risk of Donald Trump resurrecting a "revenge tax" on backers of the proposed regime.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/318daa72-8629-45e2-9179-51721e03739d
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Agyemang / Paola Tamma / Stephen Foley
Beijing and European Union countries object.
Fears of Donald Trump's revenge levies.
China and a clutch of European Union countries have objected to planned exemptions for United States multinationals from global tax obligations, rasing the risk of Donald Trump resurrecting a "revenge tax" on backers of the proposed regime.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/318daa72-8629-45e2-9179-51721e03739d
Worcester Observer: "WILDLIFE MAKES FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Olivia Hennessey, a former Assistant Head Teacher from Worcester who is receiving ongoing treatment for Liposarcoma has enjoyed a special day out thanks to The Willow charity.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Olivia Hennessey, a former Assistant Head Teacher from Worcester who is receiving ongoing treatment for Liposarcoma has enjoyed a special day out thanks to The Willow charity.
Metro (North Edition): "WORST CRASH OF MY LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker
Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he suffered a broken leg in a mountain bike accident he described as the "worst crash I've ever had".
The six-time Olympic Champion has continued to ride his bike while undergoing treatment for Prostate Cancer.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker
Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he suffered a broken leg in a mountain bike accident he described as the "worst crash I've ever had".
The six-time Olympic Champion has continued to ride his bike while undergoing treatment for Prostate Cancer.
The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "NIGHTSTOP IN PLEA FOR HOST HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
A Redditch homelessness charity has called for more volunteer hosts amid rising demand for their services.
Redditch NightStop said 47 per cent of young people feared homelessness or found themselves nowhere safe to stay.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
A Redditch homelessness charity has called for more volunteer hosts amid rising demand for their services.
Redditch NightStop said 47 per cent of young people feared homelessness or found themselves nowhere safe to stay.
Daily Mirror: "WORLD CUP OF GREED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Lines
Football fans across the globe have reacted with fury after the official ticket prices for next year's World Cup were announced.
The cheapest ticket for any Scotland or England supporter should their side reach the final will be a staggering £3,120.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/england-fans-fuming-cheapest-fifa-36388144
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Lines
Football fans across the globe have reacted with fury after the official ticket prices for next year's World Cup were announced.
The cheapest ticket for any Scotland or England supporter should their side reach the final will be a staggering £3,120.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/england-fans-fuming-cheapest-fifa-36388144
Glasgow Times: "£40M HELPING HAND FOR THREE AREAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Beth Oliver
A new £25 million fund has been launched in Clydebank to boost the shift to cleaner heating solutions.
The Scottish Government has launched the Heat Decarbonisation Fund as part of the £40 million Clyde Mission programme, focused on the River Clyde corridor.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25689743.25m-heat-decarbonisation-fund-launched-clydebank
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Beth Oliver
A new £25 million fund has been launched in Clydebank to boost the shift to cleaner heating solutions.
The Scottish Government has launched the Heat Decarbonisation Fund as part of the £40 million Clyde Mission programme, focused on the River Clyde corridor.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25689743.25m-heat-decarbonisation-fund-launched-clydebank
Daily Star: "RUNAWAY IN A MANGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney
A migrant on the run from cops hid in a Nativity scene pretending to be a Wise Man.
The Mayor walked past and spotted him.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney
A migrant on the run from cops hid in a Nativity scene pretending to be a Wise Man.
The Mayor walked past and spotted him.
The West Australian (Australia): "NAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Evensen
A special investigation by The West Australian exclusively reveals that a staggering 31,855 infringements were issued in the first four weeks since new Artificial Intelligence technology was introduced to monitor Western Australia's roads.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/wa/wa-ai-road-cameras-31000-motorists-fined-for-flouting-law-including-applying-nail-polish-clipping-nails-c-20970215
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Evensen
A special investigation by The West Australian exclusively reveals that a staggering 31,855 infringements were issued in the first four weeks since new Artificial Intelligence technology was introduced to monitor Western Australia's roads.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/wa/wa-ai-road-cameras-31000-motorists-fined-for-flouting-law-including-applying-nail-polish-clipping-nails-c-20970215
Daily Express: "STOP 'RECKLESS' STRIKES AS NHS FIGHTS SUPER FLU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler / Steph Spyro
Doctors are under mounting pressure to abandon their "reckless" strikes as the NHS faces a "worst-case scenario" with rocketing flu cases.
The number of patients hospitalised with so-called “Super Flu" soared to 2,660 last week.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2145348
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler / Steph Spyro
Doctors are under mounting pressure to abandon their "reckless" strikes as the NHS faces a "worst-case scenario" with rocketing flu cases.
The number of patients hospitalised with so-called “Super Flu" soared to 2,660 last week.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2145348
Kidderminster Standard: "PLEA TO SAVE HISTORIC MILL AND CRAFT CENTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
An appeal has been launched to raise £30,000n to save Kidderminster's Jelleymans Heritage Arts Charity Centre and historic Victorian mill from closure.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/appeal-to-raise-30k-to-save-kidderminsters-historic-jelleymans-mill-and-craft-centre
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
An appeal has been launched to raise £30,000n to save Kidderminster's Jelleymans Heritage Arts Charity Centre and historic Victorian mill from closure.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/appeal-to-raise-30k-to-save-kidderminsters-historic-jelleymans-mill-and-craft-centre
Scottish Daily Mail: "MINISTER: BRITAIN'S ON A WAR FOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
Britain was told to prepare for armed conflict with Russia.
Armed Forces minister Al Carns said the country was on a 'war footing' and warned that the 'shadow of war was atEurope's door'.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
Britain was told to prepare for armed conflict with Russia.
Armed Forces minister Al Carns said the country was on a 'war footing' and warned that the 'shadow of war was atEurope's door'.
Lancashire Telegraph: "'WE NEED TO CRACK ON WITH MAYOR': LEADERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Faulkner
The government has told Lancashire an elected Mayor would give local leaders "the tools" they need to boost the county's economy.
That was one of the main messages in response to a request from the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) for details.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25688449.lancashire-leaders-urge-progress-county-mayor-decision
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Faulkner
The government has told Lancashire an elected Mayor would give local leaders "the tools" they need to boost the county's economy.
That was one of the main messages in response to a request from the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) for details.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25688449.lancashire-leaders-urge-progress-county-mayor-decision
The Scotsman: "PEGGIE IN VOW TO FIGHT ON AS LAWYERS SET TO APPEAL RULING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart
Sandie Peggie has said she "won't be giving up this fight" and her legal team has announced they will appeal against the ruling in her employment tribunal.
Solicitor Margaret Gribbon described the judgement as "hugely problematic" and said work to overturn the ruling is already well under way.
FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/sandie-peggie-vows-to-fight-on-as-legal-team-say-they-will-appeal-employment-tribunal-judgment-5439328
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart
Sandie Peggie has said she "won't be giving up this fight" and her legal team has announced they will appeal against the ruling in her employment tribunal.
Solicitor Margaret Gribbon described the judgement as "hugely problematic" and said work to overturn the ruling is already well under way.
FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/sandie-peggie-vows-to-fight-on-as-legal-team-say-they-will-appeal-employment-tribunal-judgment-5439328
Malvern Observer: "WILDLIFE MAKES FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Olivia Hennessy from Worcester who is receiving ongoing treatment for Liposarcoma has enjoyed a special day out thanks to The Willow Charity.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Olivia Hennessy from Worcester who is receiving ongoing treatment for Liposarcoma has enjoyed a special day out thanks to The Willow Charity.
Daily Mail: "MINISTER: BRITAIN'S ON A WAR FOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
Britain was told to prepare for armed conflict with Russia.
Armed Forces minister Al Carns said the country was on a 'war footing' and warned that the 'shadow of war was atEurope's door'.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
Britain was told to prepare for armed conflict with Russia.
Armed Forces minister Al Carns said the country was on a 'war footing' and warned that the 'shadow of war was atEurope's door'.
The Yorkshire Post: "'FLU-NAMI' FEARS WITH 82PC RISE IN PATIENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The number of people in Medical Facilities in Yorkshire with flu has almost doubled in the last couple of weeks, with health leaders warning of a “flu-nami” hitting the NHS amid Doctor Strikes.
Wes Streeting (Health Secretary) says "there is a tidal wave of flu tearing through our hospitals".
FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/health/flu-nami-2025-huge-rise-in-people-hospitalised-with-flu-in-yorkshire-amid-unprecedented-outbreak-5438857
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The number of people in Medical Facilities in Yorkshire with flu has almost doubled in the last couple of weeks, with health leaders warning of a “flu-nami” hitting the NHS amid Doctor Strikes.
Wes Streeting (Health Secretary) says "there is a tidal wave of flu tearing through our hospitals".
FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/health/flu-nami-2025-huge-rise-in-people-hospitalised-with-flu-in-yorkshire-amid-unprecedented-outbreak-5438857
Daily Record: "TRANS ROW NURSE: I WON'T WHEESHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall
Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie vowed: "I won't wheesht" as she appeals the bungled judgement in her case.
The mum sued National Health Service bosses over their handling of her complaint about a trans woman doctor in female Changing Rooms.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/sandie-peggie-vows-fight-on-36387251
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall
Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie vowed: "I won't wheesht" as she appeals the bungled judgement in her case.
The mum sued National Health Service bosses over their handling of her complaint about a trans woman doctor in female Changing Rooms.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/sandie-peggie-vows-fight-on-36387251
Bromsgrove Standard: "CHURCH RECOGNISED AS NATIONAL TREASURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
St. Chad's Church has become the first building in the village of Rubery to be listed.
The team are delighted Historic England has added the church – which opened in 1959 – to its list of buildings of special architectural and historic interest.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/st-chads-church-becomes-first-building-in-rubery-to-be-listed-by-historic-england
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
St. Chad's Church has become the first building in the village of Rubery to be listed.
The team are delighted Historic England has added the church – which opened in 1959 – to its list of buildings of special architectural and historic interest.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/st-chads-church-becomes-first-building-in-rubery-to-be-listed-by-historic-england
The Economist: "EUROPE'S POPULIST RIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
In a week which saw Kier Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz gathered in Downing Street, The Economist's journalistic team have a special briefing analysing the populist parties that are surging in Britain, France and Germany, countries whose embattled leaders warn of a catastrophe if those parties win power.
FULL REPORT: Economist.com/leaders/2025/12/11/can-anyone-stop-europes-populist-right
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
In a week which saw Kier Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz gathered in Downing Street, The Economist's journalistic team have a special briefing analysing the populist parties that are surging in Britain, France and Germany, countries whose embattled leaders warn of a catastrophe if those parties win power.
FULL REPORT: Economist.com/leaders/2025/12/11/can-anyone-stop-europes-populist-right
Coventry Observer: "RSPCA RAISE WORRIES OVER ROAD CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
A charity in Coventry fears it will come under increasing pressure due to a road closure during one of its busiest times of the year.
The RSPCA Coventry and District Branch says roadworks in Coundon Wedge Drive could reduce the number of adopters, donors, volunteers and suppliers driving to its site.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/animal-charity-fears-roadworks-could-bring-increased-pressure-at-busiest-time-of-year
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
A charity in Coventry fears it will come under increasing pressure due to a road closure during one of its busiest times of the year.
The RSPCA Coventry and District Branch says roadworks in Coundon Wedge Drive could reduce the number of adopters, donors, volunteers and suppliers driving to its site.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/animal-charity-fears-roadworks-could-bring-increased-pressure-at-busiest-time-of-year
Morning Star: "LAMMY DISMISSES HUNGER STRIKER MEETING PLEAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
David Lammy sparked outrage with a refusal to meet MPs worried their constituents on Hunger Strike in prison may come to serious harm.
The Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister was asked my Jeremy Corbyn for a meeting.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/lammy-refuses-meet-mps-worried-about-constituents-hunger-strike-prison
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
David Lammy sparked outrage with a refusal to meet MPs worried their constituents on Hunger Strike in prison may come to serious harm.
The Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister was asked my Jeremy Corbyn for a meeting.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/lammy-refuses-meet-mps-worried-about-constituents-hunger-strike-prison
Droitwich Standard: "A LIFE LESS ORDINARY: MENTOR TELLS HIS STORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
A Army stalwart who has helped turn around the lives of young people who fell victim to addiction, had criminal records and got involved in gang culture has written his life story.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-community-champion-richard-writes-his-life-story
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
A Army stalwart who has helped turn around the lives of young people who fell victim to addiction, had criminal records and got involved in gang culture has written his life story.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-community-champion-richard-writes-his-life-story
The Daily Telegraph: "BRITAIN 'MUST NOT RELY ON US FOR DEFENCE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dominic Nicholls / Tom Cotterill
Britain must stop relying on United States for defence, the Armed Forces minister has said.
Al Carns says Britain has been dependent on United States security guarantees "for the last 60 years".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dominic Nicholls / Tom Cotterill
Britain must stop relying on United States for defence, the Armed Forces minister has said.
Al Carns says Britain has been dependent on United States security guarantees "for the last 60 years".
The Bolton News: "TRAVEL DIRECTOR 'IN IRAN PEOPLE SMUGGLING PLOT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
A travel firm director from Bolton was part of an "international Organised Crime group" that illegally smuggled Iranians into the United Kingdom.
Usman Asim and Reza Enayati are both on trial at Bolton Crown Court, accused of playing parts in a conspiracy to illegally bring people into Britain.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25688636.bolton-travel-firm-director-people-smuggling-jury-told
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
A travel firm director from Bolton was part of an "international Organised Crime group" that illegally smuggled Iranians into the United Kingdom.
Usman Asim and Reza Enayati are both on trial at Bolton Crown Court, accused of playing parts in a conspiracy to illegally bring people into Britain.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25688636.bolton-travel-firm-director-people-smuggling-jury-told
Financial Times (USA Edition): "CHINA LEADS RESISTANCE TO US CARVE-OUT ON OECD GLOBAL MINIMUM TAX REGIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Agyemang / Paola Tamma / Stephen Foley
Beijing and European Union countries object.
Fears of Donald Trump's revenge levies.
China and a clutch of European Union countries have objected to planned exemptions for United States multinationals from global tax obligations, rasing the risk of Donald Trump resurrecting a "revenge tax" on backers of the proposed regime.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/318daa72-8629-45e2-9179-51721e03739d
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Agyemang / Paola Tamma / Stephen Foley
Beijing and European Union countries object.
Fears of Donald Trump's revenge levies.
China and a clutch of European Union countries have objected to planned exemptions for United States multinationals from global tax obligations, rasing the risk of Donald Trump resurrecting a "revenge tax" on backers of the proposed regime.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/318daa72-8629-45e2-9179-51721e03739d
Evesham Observer: "PRINCESS' CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT IN TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans
Evesham had the honour of being selected as one of the eight places in United Kingdom to hold a Together At Christmas Carol Service, as supported by The Royal Foundation.
FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-honoured-by-royal-carol-service
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans
Evesham had the honour of being selected as one of the eight places in United Kingdom to hold a Together At Christmas Carol Service, as supported by The Royal Foundation.
FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-honoured-by-royal-carol-service
State Times (India): "TERROR VICTIM FAMILIES NOW BEING RECOGNIZED, RESPECTED REHABILITATED: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letters to families of terrorism victims in Jammu and Kashmir, providing jobs to recognise, respect, and rehabilitate them after years of neglect.
He highlighted the government's efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and warned against misinformation from remaining terror elements.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/terror-victim-families-now-being-recognized-respected-rehabilitated-lg
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letters to families of terrorism victims in Jammu and Kashmir, providing jobs to recognise, respect, and rehabilitate them after years of neglect.
He highlighted the government's efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and warned against misinformation from remaining terror elements.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/terror-victim-families-now-being-recognized-respected-rehabilitated-lg
Leamington Observer: "AFGHAN DUO SENTENCED FOR COUNTRY-PARK RAPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes
Two Asylum Seekers have been given custodial sentences after admitting raping a teenager in a Leamington park.
A 15-year-old girl and a group of friends were in the town on May 10 when they met and started chatting with two 17-year-old boys.
FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/teenage-asylum-seekers-jailed-following-rape-at-leamington-country-park-59422
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes
Two Asylum Seekers have been given custodial sentences after admitting raping a teenager in a Leamington park.
A 15-year-old girl and a group of friends were in the town on May 10 when they met and started chatting with two 17-year-old boys.
FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/teenage-asylum-seekers-jailed-following-rape-at-leamington-country-park-59422
Metro (South Edition): "RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARCHIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
Police are desperately searching for more than 600 'high-value' artefacts stolen from a historic British Empire collection.
The artefacts were taken from a building housing Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection on 25 September, earlier this year.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/11/manhunt-launched-600-significant-british-artefacts-stolen-city-museum-25379859
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
Police are desperately searching for more than 600 'high-value' artefacts stolen from a historic British Empire collection.
The artefacts were taken from a building housing Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection on 25 September, earlier this year.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/11/manhunt-launched-600-significant-british-artefacts-stolen-city-museum-25379859
Solihull Observer: "MP TO FIGHT HOMES PLAN ON GREEN BELT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason
Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti has opposed plans to build 133 homes on Green Belt land in Balsall Common.
Mr. Bhatti has written to Solihull Council objecting to plans at a local farm.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason
Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti has opposed plans to build 133 homes on Green Belt land in Balsall Common.
Mr. Bhatti has written to Solihull Council objecting to plans at a local farm.
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "GAZA WINTER STORM ADDS TO MISERY OF THE HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP
Heavy rain from Storm Byron swept across the Palestinian territory, flooding tents and makeshift shelters, bringing yet more hardship to Gaza's residents.
Wearing only sandals and cotton sweaters to protect themselves from the Winter rain, Palestinians dug trenches into the muddy ground around their tents.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2625863
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP
Heavy rain from Storm Byron swept across the Palestinian territory, flooding tents and makeshift shelters, bringing yet more hardship to Gaza's residents.
Wearing only sandals and cotton sweaters to protect themselves from the Winter rain, Palestinians dug trenches into the muddy ground around their tents.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2625863
Stratford Observer: "SCHOOLS TOP OF THE CLASS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
Schools in the district are among the best in the country and that's official.
Students and staff at three schools are celebrating after being listed in the The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, considered the definitive guide to the UK's top-performing schools.
FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/stratford-district-schools-reign-high-in-the-sunday-times-parent-power-guide
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
Schools in the district are among the best in the country and that's official.
Students and staff at three schools are celebrating after being listed in the The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, considered the definitive guide to the UK's top-performing schools.
FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/stratford-district-schools-reign-high-in-the-sunday-times-parent-power-guide
Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "COUNCIL BID TO GET EMPTY HOMES IN USE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
"Houses should be lived in" – that is the thinking behind new Council Tax premiums which will be charged on hundreds of empty homes in Rugby.
Rugby Borough Council will increase council tax on properties which have been empty for a year, to incentivise owners to bring them back into use.
FULL REPORT: Rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/council-tax-to-be-doubled-on-empty-rugby-homes
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
"Houses should be lived in" – that is the thinking behind new Council Tax premiums which will be charged on hundreds of empty homes in Rugby.
Rugby Borough Council will increase council tax on properties which have been empty for a year, to incentivise owners to bring them back into use.
FULL REPORT: Rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/council-tax-to-be-doubled-on-empty-rugby-homes
The Times: "STREETING STRIKES MAY FORCE NHS TO COLLAPSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward
Doctors' Strikes could cause the National Health Service to collapse over Christmas as a "tidal wave of flu tears through our hospitals", Wes Streeting (Health Secretary) has warned.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/doctors-strikes-bma-pnvrc7fpj
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward
Doctors' Strikes could cause the National Health Service to collapse over Christmas as a "tidal wave of flu tears through our hospitals", Wes Streeting (Health Secretary) has warned.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/doctors-strikes-bma-pnvrc7fpj
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