Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 24 October 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.
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.
Daily Express: "WE ARE STRICTLY DONE DANCING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fran Winston
Strictly Come Dancing presenters Tess Daily and Claudia Winkleman are quitting the BBC show in a shock exit that has left fans reeling.
They announced the news on a joint Instagram post.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/celebrity-news/2124965
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fran Winston
Strictly Come Dancing presenters Tess Daily and Claudia Winkleman are quitting the BBC show in a shock exit that has left fans reeling.
They announced the news on a joint Instagram post.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/celebrity-news/2124965
Malvern Observer: "MP WANTS RE-THINK OVER ROAD WORK CONCERNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
West Worcestershire MP, Dame Harriett Baldwin, has urged the County Council to carry out a swift U-turn to help save Malvern businesses from losses through Winter trading period.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
West Worcestershire MP, Dame Harriett Baldwin, has urged the County Council to carry out a swift U-turn to help save Malvern businesses from losses through Winter trading period.
The Scotsman: "£40M LIFELINE TO SAVE CONCERT HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alison Campsie
The Scottish First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, has pledged an extra £20 million for the first new concert hall for Edinburgh in 100 years - as the cost of the project more than triples original estimates.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alison Campsie
The Scottish First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, has pledged an extra £20 million for the first new concert hall for Edinburgh in 100 years - as the cost of the project more than triples original estimates.
The Yorkshire Post: "YORKSHIRE WATER GIVEN RED RATING FOR POLLUTION INCIDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Yorkshire Water has once again been given a red rating by the Environment Agency for serious pollution incidents over the last year.
These almost tripled in 2024, with previous figures showing the firm has one of the worst records in the country.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Yorkshire Water has once again been given a red rating by the Environment Agency for serious pollution incidents over the last year.
These almost tripled in 2024, with previous figures showing the firm has one of the worst records in the country.
Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW END THE WITCH HUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Keogh / Mark Nicol
A group of furious veterans demanded that The Labour Party halts the witch hunts against them after a paratrooper was cleared of Bloody Sunday shootings.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Keogh / Mark Nicol
A group of furious veterans demanded that The Labour Party halts the witch hunts against them after a paratrooper was cleared of Bloody Sunday shootings.
Coventry Observer: "CITY CHOSEN TO TEST OUT NEW HEALTHCARE SCHEME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Healthcare in Coventry will be delivered closer to home after the city was selected for the first phase of a new Government programme.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Healthcare in Coventry will be delivered closer to home after the city was selected for the first phase of a new Government programme.
Daily Star: "STRICTLY BALLROOM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave
Zoe Ball is expected to waltz into a new job presenting BBC Strictly Come Dancing after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly aannounced they were both tan-going.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave
Zoe Ball is expected to waltz into a new job presenting BBC Strictly Come Dancing after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly aannounced they were both tan-going.
Droitwich Standard: "CROWDFUNDER TO BRING ZENSORY CAFE TO TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Harley Frost a mum from Droitwich whose daughter Heidi Rose is on the pathway to an Autism diagnosis has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a calm, inclusive, sensory-friendly cafe in the town.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-mum-launches-crowdfunder-for-zensory-cafe-for-families-with-neurodivergent-children
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Harley Frost a mum from Droitwich whose daughter Heidi Rose is on the pathway to an Autism diagnosis has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a calm, inclusive, sensory-friendly cafe in the town.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-mum-launches-crowdfunder-for-zensory-cafe-for-families-with-neurodivergent-children
The National: "LABOUR GIVING POCKET CHANGE TO SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards
Scottish MPs from Scottish National Party, The Conservative Party, Liberal Democrats, and The Labour Party have united to oppose United Kingdom's Government plans to hand the English fishing industry more than £300 million while giving the North of Britain "pocket change".
FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25566235.labour-mp-joins-snp-anger-scotlands-pocket-change-fish-fund
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards
Scottish MPs from Scottish National Party, The Conservative Party, Liberal Democrats, and The Labour Party have united to oppose United Kingdom's Government plans to hand the English fishing industry more than £300 million while giving the North of Britain "pocket change".
FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25566235.labour-mp-joins-snp-anger-scotlands-pocket-change-fish-fund
Kidderminster Standard: "PLEA AS RESCUE CENTRE FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
A plea for help has been made by workers at Greatfield Small Animal Rescue in Kidderminster, Worcestershire as rising costs and ever-growing waiting lists threaten the charity's future.
FULL REPORT: Kidderminsterstandard.co.uk/news/plea-as-rising-costs-and-waiting-lists-threaten-kidderminster-rabbit-rescues-future
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
A plea for help has been made by workers at Greatfield Small Animal Rescue in Kidderminster, Worcestershire as rising costs and ever-growing waiting lists threaten the charity's future.
FULL REPORT: Kidderminsterstandard.co.uk/news/plea-as-rising-costs-and-waiting-lists-threaten-kidderminster-rabbit-rescues-future
The Independent: "STREETING BLASTS BMA: DOCTORS' STRIKE IS 'SLAP IN THE FACE' FOR NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Whittaker / Rebecca Thomas / Caitlin Doherty
Wes Streeting has hit out at the Doctors' Union after it announced a fresh round of strikes, warning it is a "slap in the face" for NHS staff and will play directly into the hands of Nigel Farage.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/doctors-strike-nhs-wes-streeting-november-b2851081.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Whittaker / Rebecca Thomas / Caitlin Doherty
Wes Streeting has hit out at the Doctors' Union after it announced a fresh round of strikes, warning it is a "slap in the face" for NHS staff and will play directly into the hands of Nigel Farage.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/doctors-strike-nhs-wes-streeting-november-b2851081.html
Bromsgrove Standard: "WALKING TO NUMBER TEN TO RAISE ROB'S TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
The friends of Bromsgrove soldier Rob Homans who took his own life are walking to 10 Downing Street to raise awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), the condition thought to have caused his death.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/robs-army-heading-to-downing-street-to-highlight-bromsgrove-soldiers-plight
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
The friends of Bromsgrove soldier Rob Homans who took his own life are walking to 10 Downing Street to raise awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), the condition thought to have caused his death.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/robs-army-heading-to-downing-street-to-highlight-bromsgrove-soldiers-plight
Morning Star: "LITANY OF FAILURE FOR WATER FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
Embattled water companies have recorded their worst ever environmental performance in Britain, with serious pollution incidents up 60 per cent last year.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/new-data-exposes-bankruptcy-britains-privatised-water-model
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
Embattled water companies have recorded their worst ever environmental performance in Britain, with serious pollution incidents up 60 per cent last year.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/new-data-exposes-bankruptcy-britains-privatised-water-model
Evesham Observer: "'ELECTION RESULT STANDS' SAYS HIGH COURT JUDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans
Elizabeth Williams - a Reform UK candidate who took the district council to the High Court over a contested Election result - has had her case struck out on a technicality.
FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/worcestershire-reform-candidate-billed-19k-after-legal-challenge-dismissed
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans
Elizabeth Williams - a Reform UK candidate who took the district council to the High Court over a contested Election result - has had her case struck out on a technicality.
FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/worcestershire-reform-candidate-billed-19k-after-legal-challenge-dismissed
Daily Mail: "NOW END THE WITCH HUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Keogh / Mark Nicol
A group of furious veterans have demanded that The Labour Party halts the witch hunts against them after a paratrooper was cleared of Bloody Sunday shootings.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Glen Keogh / Mark Nicol
A group of furious veterans have demanded that The Labour Party halts the witch hunts against them after a paratrooper was cleared of Bloody Sunday shootings.
Solihull Observer: "COUNCILLORS' CALLS FOR MORE TREE PROTECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Two councillors have called on Solihull planners examine how trees and hedges on green belt land could be protected from destruction by developers, after an influx of planning applications in the borough.
Blythe ward councillors, Keith Green and Ken Hawkins have written to Mark Andrews, Solihull’s Head of Planning Design and Engagement.
FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/solihull-councillors-call-on-planners-to-ensure-trees-are-protected-after-an-increase-in-planning-applications
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Two councillors have called on Solihull planners examine how trees and hedges on green belt land could be protected from destruction by developers, after an influx of planning applications in the borough.
Blythe ward councillors, Keith Green and Ken Hawkins have written to Mark Andrews, Solihull’s Head of Planning Design and Engagement.
FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/solihull-councillors-call-on-planners-to-ensure-trees-are-protected-after-an-increase-in-planning-applications
The Guardian: "REEVES 'DISCUSSING AN INCREASE TO INCOME TAX' IN NOVEMBER BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot / Heather Stewart
Rachel Reeves is considering raising Income Tax at next month's budget to help reduce a multibillion pound shortfall.
Chancellor is in active discussions over breaking one of The Labour Party's main manifesto pledges as she looks for ways to clear an estimated shortfall of more than £30 billion.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/money/2025/oct/23/rachel-reeves-is-considering-raising-income-tax-to-reduce-deficit-sources-say
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot / Heather Stewart
Rachel Reeves is considering raising Income Tax at next month's budget to help reduce a multibillion pound shortfall.
Chancellor is in active discussions over breaking one of The Labour Party's main manifesto pledges as she looks for ways to clear an estimated shortfall of more than £30 billion.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/money/2025/oct/23/rachel-reeves-is-considering-raising-income-tax-to-reduce-deficit-sources-say
The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "COUPLE SHOCKED OVER HOMOPHOBIC ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
A couple from Redditch have hit out at the amount of homophobic abuse they are being subjected to in the town.
Scott Bird and Dan Harper contacted The Redditch & Alcester Standard after a series of incidents in the Town Centre and in Batchley.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-couple-hit-out-after-suffering-sustained-homophobic-abuse-from-town-teenagers
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
A couple from Redditch have hit out at the amount of homophobic abuse they are being subjected to in the town.
Scott Bird and Dan Harper contacted The Redditch & Alcester Standard after a series of incidents in the Town Centre and in Batchley.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-couple-hit-out-after-suffering-sustained-homophobic-abuse-from-town-teenagers
The Daily Telegraph: "'STOP THE SHOW TRIALS FOR VETERANS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnston / Albert Tait
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been told to stop "show trials" of troubles veterans after a former paratrooper was cleared of murdering civilians on Bloody Sunday.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/23/bloody-sunday-troubles-veteran-murder-trial-verdict
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnston / Albert Tait
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been told to stop "show trials" of troubles veterans after a former paratrooper was cleared of murdering civilians on Bloody Sunday.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/23/bloody-sunday-troubles-veteran-murder-trial-verdict
Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "EXTRA CASH IS GOOD NEWS FOR COUNTY'S FAMILY HUBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Family Hubs will return to Warwickshire following the announcement of new Government grants.
The United Kingdom Government at Westminster has allocated £216,158 to the county to begin detailed planning on ensuring every community has a Best Start Family Hub.
FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/transformative-family-hubs-to-return-to-warwickshire-58534
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Family Hubs will return to Warwickshire following the announcement of new Government grants.
The United Kingdom Government at Westminster has allocated £216,158 to the county to begin detailed planning on ensuring every community has a Best Start Family Hub.
FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/transformative-family-hubs-to-return-to-warwickshire-58534
Metro (South Edition): "QUITTERBALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pierra Willix
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has paid emotional tribute to hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman after the pair announced they were stepping down.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/23/heartbroken-strictly-star-shirley-ballas-leads-judges-honouring-tess-daly-claudia-winkleman-24507334
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pierra Willix
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has paid emotional tribute to hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman after the pair announced they were stepping down.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/23/heartbroken-strictly-star-shirley-ballas-leads-judges-honouring-tess-daly-claudia-winkleman-24507334
Leamington Observer: "LONG WAIT FOR NEW STREET LIGHTS COULD SOON BE OVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
Bamboozled residents have been left in the dark over why four new street lights in Leamington are yet to be turned on – two years after they were installed.
The lights were mounted into the pavement in early October 2023 near the junction of Radford Road and St. Mary's Road to replace old lights.
FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/residents-left-in-the-dark-over-leamington-street-lights
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
Bamboozled residents have been left in the dark over why four new street lights in Leamington are yet to be turned on – two years after they were installed.
The lights were mounted into the pavement in early October 2023 near the junction of Radford Road and St. Mary's Road to replace old lights.
FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/residents-left-in-the-dark-over-leamington-street-lights
Stratford Observer: "DONATIONS SENT IN AFTER HALL'S CROFT IS DAMAGED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
A driver damaged one of Shakespeare's family homes in Stratford after accidentally reversing into it.
Grade I-listed Hall’s Croft, once home to William Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her husband John Hall, was already undergoing a significant conservation project to preserve it before the incident
FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/shakespeare-property-damaged-after-driver-accidentally-reverses-into-it
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
A driver damaged one of Shakespeare's family homes in Stratford after accidentally reversing into it.
Grade I-listed Hall’s Croft, once home to William Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her husband John Hall, was already undergoing a significant conservation project to preserve it before the incident
FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/shakespeare-property-damaged-after-driver-accidentally-reverses-into-it
Daily Mirror: "HAND OF HISTORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton / Russell Myers
King Charles put family drama aside as he took part in a historic moment with The Pope today on a visit to the Vatican.
The King became the first British monarch to pray with the leader of the Catholic Church since the Reformation, nearly 500 years ago, during a special service in the Sistine Chapel.
FULL REPORT: http://Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-meets-pope-live-36118408
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton / Russell Myers
King Charles put family drama aside as he took part in a historic moment with The Pope today on a visit to the Vatican.
The King became the first British monarch to pray with the leader of the Catholic Church since the Reformation, nearly 500 years ago, during a special service in the Sistine Chapel.
FULL REPORT: http://Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-meets-pope-live-36118408
Worcester Observer: "MP WANTS RE-THINK OVER ROAD WORK CONCERNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
West Worcestershire MP, Dame Harriett Baldwin, has urged the County Council to carry out a swift U-turn to help save Malvern businesses from losses through Winter trading period.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
West Worcestershire MP, Dame Harriett Baldwin, has urged the County Council to carry out a swift U-turn to help save Malvern businesses from losses through Winter trading period.
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