INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 12 September 2025.

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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.
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​This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

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The Independent: "STARMER IN CRISIS AS HE'S FORCED TO SACK YET ANOTHER KEY ALLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Concerns have been raised that sacked United States ambassador Peter Mandelson did not clear vetting for the role - yet the Prime Minister went ahead with the former Lord's appointment.
MI6 failed to clear The Labour Party peer, sources have told THE INDEPENDENT. 

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mandelson-sacked-epstein-starmer-judgment-b2824618.html

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Malvern Observer: "CATHEDRAL SPACE OFFERS A CHANCE FOR REFLECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A reflective space has been installed at Worcester Cathedral to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.
The safe space in The Dean's Chapel is in memory who've lost their battle with Mental Health illnesses.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/reflective-space-opens-at-Worcester-Cathedral-to-mark-World-Suicide-Prevention-Day

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​Metro (South Edition): "MANDY: IT ALL ENDS IN KEIRS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Keir Starmer has suffered his second political blow in a week after fring Lord Mandelson as Britain's ambassador in United States over excruciating emails with billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/11/mandelson-sacked-us-ambassador-links-best-pal-jeffrey-epstein-24134930

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St. Andrews Citizen: "LET'S GET STARTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

Phase III of St. Andrews West development is unveiled - now it's all down to councillors who have the final say.
Two new planning applications have been submitted for the next phase of the St. Andrews West development.
The mixed use development has pledged to "create a sustainable new community" comprising of 900 homes alongside retail, education, and a business hub.


FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/politics/council/phase-iii-of-st-andrews-west-unveiled-to-add-over-110-new-homes-5304023

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Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER IGNORED STRING OF WARNINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Downing Street ignored warnings about Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein when it appointed him as ambassador to Washington.
The senior Labour Party peer Maurice Glasman privately warned Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff Morgan McSweeney against the appointment in January.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15086451

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State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "FREE-HOUSES FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED DURING OP SINDOOR, FLOODS, NOKS OF TERROR VICTIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir for building houses damaged during Operation Sindoor.
HRDS India to build 1500 free houses, 3-bedroom houses will incorporate modern features for comfort and safety for those affected by Operation Sindoor.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/free-houses-for-families-affected-during-op-sindoor-floods-noks-of-terror-victims

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Bromsgrove Standard: "OPENING DOORS TO YOUTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A leading young people's charity in Bromsgrove has taken another step on their path to transform youth provision across the district after it celebrated the grand opening of its very own dedicated space this week.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/new-home-marks-next-chapter-in-the-hubs-leading-youth-provision-across-bromsgrove

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The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER FACES MPS' FURY OVER MANDELSON SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley-Smith / Genevieve Holl-Allen / Connor Stringer

Labour Party figures question United Kingdom Prime Minister’s judgement after ambassador sacked over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a Labour revolt over his handling of the Lord Mandelson scandal.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/11/starmer-faces-labour-fury-over-mandelson-scandal-epstein

Glasgow Times: "KILLER WHO STABBED CITY MAN IN HEART UNMASKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

Gavin Gallagher has been found guilty of the murder of Stephen Gray after the attack on Southcroft Street in Glasgow which happened in November 2023.
The 34-year-old faces life in prison for the Govan killing.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25460251.killer-stabbed-govan-man-heart-unmasked

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Morning Star: "MPS' FURY AS MANDELSON TUMBLES FROM GRACE (AGAIN)"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Labour Party MPs demanded an urgent probe into Sir Keir Starmer's appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as ambassador in Washington DC after the Prime Minister was forced to fire the disgraced envoy.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/mps-call-urgent-probe-starmers-appointment-mandelson-us-ambassador

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Droitwich Standard: "TOWN'S STORY HAS A NEW CHAPTER WITH ARTWORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Modern and classic artforms have been brought together in Droitwich to transform the fascade of a building.
A new mural in the town, inspired by classic oil paintings, has given the side of Emms Haberdasher in Droitwich a new lease of life.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/old-and-new-artistic-expressions-merge-in-droitwichs-latest-mural

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Financial Times: "MANDELSON DISMISSED AS BRITAIN'S US AMBASSADOR OVER EPSTEIN LINKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Jim Pickard / Mari Movik / Lauren Fedor

Lord Peter Mandelson has been sacked as United Kingdom's ambassador to the United States after days of criticism over his links to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's judgement in appointing him in the first place.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/b5c30c05-8000-4326-b7d3-dde7f7731f3c

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The Scottish Farmer: "TRAILER OF TRUTH HITS ROAD" 
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Barclay

Farmers and rural campaigners across Britain are preparing to take their message to the roads this September.
The 'Trailer Of Truth' will embark on a nationwide protest tour demanding urgent government action on rural issues.

FULL REPORT: http://TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25456827.Scottish-farmers-join-trailer-truth-campaign

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Daily Mirror: "HOME IN DISGRACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson

Despite backing him earlier this week, Lord Mandelson has finally been axed over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after Keir Starmer ditched his support. 

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/lord-mandelson-admits-best-pal-35878666

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Evesham Observer: "COMMUNITY URGED TO BACK CHURCH WORK BID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A Grade I listed 'jewel' of a church in Wickhamford needs £700,000 of urgent repairs to safeguard it for future generations.
The 14th Century, St. John The Baptist, needs a completely new roof, repair work to the stairs to a wooden choir gallery and drainage beneath the tower also needs urgent attention.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/help-required-to-save-historic-grade-i-listed-church-near-broadway

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​Daily Express: "'WEAK' STARMER UNDER FIRE FOR MANDELSON FIASCO'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie

Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, was branded "weak" last night after finally sacking Peter Mandelson and plunging The Labour Party into further disarray.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2107491

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The West Australian (Australia): "GHOULS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Vile amateur experts - including Australian comedians and Left Wing online activists - celebrated the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, a young American conservative widely seen as a future President Of The United States.

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The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "GETTING BACK TO NATURE INSPIRES NEW PARK PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Plans have been unveiled to transform Matchborough Pond into a much-needed park or Nature Reserve for the local community.
The proposals and what will feature there has been inspired by a recent camping trip organised by Bound Together CIC.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/camping-trip-inspires-plans-to-transform-redditchs-matchborough-pond-into-new-nature-reserve

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Daily Mail: "STARMER IGNORED STRING OF WARNINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Downing Street ignored warnings about Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein when it appointed him as ambassador to Washington.
The senior Labour peer Maurice Glasman privately warned Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff Morgan McSweeney against the appointment in January.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15086451

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Fife Herald: "FLOOD FUND BIDS VETO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Clare Buchanan

Householders in Fife in danger of having their homes impacted by flooding are being invited to apply for funding to help tackle the issue.
Fife Council has revealed that just 74 people have successfully applied for a Property Flood Resilience Grant this year from a total of 206 applicants.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/politics/council/fife-flood-funding-won-by-just-21-of-applicants-and-this-why-5300674

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​Daily Star: "LINEKER: "I'M NEVER GOING BACK TO THE BBC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

Gary Lineker says he’s unlikely to work with the BBC again.
But he loves the new Match Of The Day and neve misses it on telly.

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Coventry Observer: "COUNCIL DEFENDS £500K CONTRACT WITH AI FIRM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

'Indefensible' – that is how a councillor has described Coventry City Council's decision to sign a one-year £500,000 artificial intelligence contract with a controversial US data technology company.
The council has appointed Palantir to provide its Artificial Intelligence (AI) services in a number of areas.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/councils-500k-contract-with-controversial-us-data-company-described-as-indefensible

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The Scotsman: "GALLERIES FACE CLOSURE AS MAINTENENCE BILL HITS £20M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Bradley
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Scotland's galleries could close or have wings shuttered because maintenance costs have rocketed to more than £20 million, the head of the organisation in charge of the buildings has warned.