INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 27 March 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.
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​This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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The Independent: "RATTLED REEVES HEADING FOR NEW AUTUMN TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / David Maddox

Pensioners and the wealthy could face a tax raid by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Autumn Budget.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-pensions-tax-ifs-spring-statement-b2722616.html

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Coventry Observer: "PROBE OVER CLAIMS OF UNNECESSARY TREATMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Claims cancer patients were allegedly given unnecessary chemotherapy treatments at University Hospital Coventry are under investigation.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/allegations-of-unnecessary-chemotherapy-treatments-at-university-hospital-coventry-under-investigation

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The Bolton News: "'WE REMAIN FORGOTTEN BY TRAM SYSTEM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

MetroLink are expanding.
Bolton "remains forgotten" as the tram system expands across the region, a debate has heard.

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Daily Star: "BE A BOG ROLL BANDIT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

World Leaders are warning us to stock up on loo rolls and tinned grup in case we have to hide at home due to a catastrophe.
Cheery!

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Bromsgrove Standard: "ATTACKED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A woman in her 70s has been violently attacked at the Lickey Hills Country Park prompting a police appeal to help locate the suspect.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/woman-receives-hospital-treatment-after-vicious-attack-on-lickey-hills

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Glasgow Times: "'HE MIGHT DIE IF WE STAY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Michelle Ure fears her two year-old boy Leighton Ure could die because of the mould in their home.
Council has been warned.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25043858.mum-fears-two-year-old-son-die-mould-home

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Malvern Observer: "ANGRY CRITICS TURN ON HOUSING COMPANY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A social housing organisation is being held to account for causing "untold misery" to their Worcester tenants. 

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Scottish Daily Mail: "CHARLES IS FORCED TO CANCEL FULL DAY OF VISITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English
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The King has been forced to cancel a string of engagements after being admitted to a local medical facility.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14544879

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The Journal: "CRISIS IN SCHOOL DEEPENS BY THE DAY, SAY EXPERTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graeme Whitfield

The body representing schools in England has said "the crisis is deepening by the day".
Government not investing more in the region.

FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/north-east-schools-suffering-crisis-31296878

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​The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "CHANNELING ENERGY TO THANK CHARITY FOR HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A Redditch nurse is training for a London to Paris cycle challenge with the aim to turn pedal power into pounds.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-nurse-in-training-to-turn-pedal-power-into-pounds-charity

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​Metro (England): "COALITION COURSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gregana Krasteva

Britain and France will send military chiefs to Ukraine within days.
Generals will work closely with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/03/27/britain-france-sending-military-teams-ukraine-next-days-22804156

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Droitwich Standard: "INSPIRED MY MILLIE TO TAKE ON CHALLENGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

A Droitwich mum is making a marathon effort to raise cash for a baby loss charity which is close to her heart.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-mum-jade-to-run-london-marathon-in-memory-of-millie-and-to-raise-funds-for-tommys-55000

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The Yorkshire Post: "2,700 JOBS COULD GO AT STEEL PLANT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

British Steel's decision is to consult on closing the blast furnaces at their Scunthorpe plant, putting 2,700 jobs at risk.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/business/british-steel-to-consult-on-closure-of-scunthorpe-blast-furnace-5053984

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Evesham Observer: "'COLLEGE CLOSURE IS DISAPPOINTING' - MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A shock announcement revealing Evesham New College will close from September has been met with 'disappointment' from MP Nigel Huddleston.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-mp-weighs-in-on-disappointing-college-closure-news

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Lancashire Telegraph: "PRIVATE SCHOOL AXES 'SENIORS' IN SHOCK MOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott / Shuiab Khan

Staff and pupils at a private East Lancashire school have been told its Senior Division will be closing today.

FULL REPORT: http://LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25042009.staff-pupils-told-moorland-senior-school-close

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Morning Star: "REEVES URGED TO RETHINK AS 4.5M KIDS IN POVERTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Data from DWP reveals.
The number of children living in poverty in Britain has reached a record high of almost 4.5 million.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/child-poverty-hits-record-high

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The Daily Telegraph: "KING IN HOSPITAL FOR CANCER SIDE EFFECTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Victoria Ward

The King was admitted to a local medical facility after experiencing adverse side effects connected to his cancer treatment.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/03/27/king-charles-cancels-engagements-taken-to-hospital

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​Daily Express: "KING SUFFERS 'BUMP IN ROAD' DURING CANCER CARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson

The King has pulled out of his public engagements due to side effects from cancer treatment.
He was admitted to a local medical facility.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2033571

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​Daily Mail: "CHARLES IS FORCED TO CANCEL FULL DAY OF VISITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English

The King has been forced to cancel a string of engagements after being admitted to a local medical facility.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14544879

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The Scotsman: "SNP UNDER FIRE AFTER KEY CHILD POVERTY TARGET MISSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

A legally-binding child poverty target has been missed by ministers from Scottish National Party in Government.
 
FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-scottish-government-child-poverty-target-5054154

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​The Guardian: "FEARS REEVES MAY BE FORCED INTO FURTHER TAX INCREASES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Partington / Jessica Elgot
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Rising costs and global uncertainty may force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to turn to pensioners and wealthier taxpayers.
 
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/mar/27/reeves-may-have-to-find-further-cuts-and-tax-hikes-amid-economic-gloom

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The Times: "KING HAS TO CANCEL VISITS AFTER RETURN TO HOSPITAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Mansey

The King has cancelled a series of engagements after being taken to a local medical facility suffering with side-effects from his ongoing cancer treatment. 

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/king-taken-to-hospital-in-connection-with-cancer-treatment-r7crz7bss

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The National: "POLICE CALLED IN OVER LABOUR WHATSAPP LEAK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

Chaos at Glasgow Labour.
The Labour Party have called Police Scotland after confidential WhatsApp messages were leaked to The National.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25043537.glasgow-labour-call-police-whatsapps-leaked-national

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Financial Times: "BILLIONAIRE MITTAL TO LEAVE BRITAIN AFTER TAX CRACKDOWN ON 'NON-DOM' RESIDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Agnew / Josh Spero / Sylvia Pfeifer

Steel tycoon joins exodus.
Labour ends 226-year-old regime.
Opponents decry loss of high earners.

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That's all the papers.

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