 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 06 February 2026. 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. Morning Star: "DEAD MAN WALKING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec Keir Starmer is clinging onto power by a thread as speculation he could face the chop rose amid the mounting scandal over Peter Mandelson. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/scandal-hit-starmer-clings-power-thread  Malvern Observer: "HOW TO SPEND BIG CASH INJECTION IS ON AGENDA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne The process for investing up to £20 million in the Warndon West area of Worcester is set to be discussed by councillors at Worcester City Council. Wardon West has been selected to take part in United Kingdom Government's Pride In Place programme.  The Bolton News: "BRAVE MINA TELLS OF DOG-SAVAGING ORDEAL IN STREET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison A 10-year-old girl called Mina Bestun has spoken about the Dog Attack she suffered (by a bulldog-type) on Roseneath Road in the Great Lever area of Bolton. She was on her way home from Primary School. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25827419.bolton-girl-10-13-tooth-marks-dog-attack  Coventry Observer: "MUSEUM'S A DELIGHT AS DIPPY OPTS TO STAY FOR ANOTHER YEAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris The nation's favourite dinosaur is extending its Coventry residency after capturing the imagination of hundreds of thousands of visitors since it arrived three years ago.  The Independent: "PM: I'M SORRY FOR BELIEVING MANDELSON'S LIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Athena Stavrou / Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he is sorry for believing Peter Mandelson's "lies" and for appointing him to the role of Britain's ambassador to the US, as he tries to weather the crisis that has threatened to end his premiership. FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-epstein-apology-b2914706.html  State Times (India): "OMAR COUNTERS OPPOSITION; REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT FOR STATEHOOD RESTORATION, PEOPLE-CENTRIC GOVERNANCE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial Chief Minister Omar Abdullah countered opposition criticism in The Assembly, reaffirming his Government's firm commitment to restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and delivering people-centric governance, while reminding that statehood restoration was a key promise made to the people. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/omar-counters-opposition-reaffirms-commitment-for-statehood-restoration-people-centric-governance  The Yorkshire Post: "NO CHOICE FOR COUNCIL OVER 4.9PC RISE IN TAX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn / Alexandra Wood Council Tax in North Yorkshire is expected to go up by 4.99 per cent – the maximum increase without areferendum – every year until 2029, with senior figures saying "there is no alternative".  Daily Express: "DAILY STATINS SAFE FOR MILLIONS MORE TO TAKE LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler Millions more people can safely be given statins as the cholesterol-busting drugs do not cause most of the side sffects blamed on them, experts claim.  The Economist: "THE DANGEROUS DOLLAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial Despite President Donald Trump's aggressive Tariffs on allies, pressure on the Federal Reserve, and dismissal of the budget deficit, United States asset markets remain resilient. The S&P 500 has risen 14%, driven by AI enthusiasm, while the 10-year Treasury yield sits at 4.3%, lower than at his inauguration, amid strong economic growth envied globally. FULL REPORT: ECONOMIST.COM/leaders/2026/02/05/the-age-of-a-treacherous-falling-dollar  Kidderminster Standard: "WENDIE-LOU'S STORY AN INSPIRATION TO EVERYONE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Wendie-Lou Smith Kidderminster toddler who needed a life-saving Stem Cell transplant after being diagnosed with cancer at three months old is now fronting a national campaign.  The Guardian: "STARMER IN APPEAL TO LABOUR MPS AS PRESSURE GROWS FOR NO 10 RESET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Walker / Kiran Stacey / Jessica Elgot 10 Downing Street has defied calls for the removal of Keir Starmer's top aide, insisting Morgan McSweeney retains the Prime Minister's confidence as frustration grows over a wait for documents about Peter Mandelson that some fear could last for weeks. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/05/no-10-defies-calls-to-sack-morgan-mcsweeney-over-mandelson-appointment  Solihull Observer: "SELF-DRIVING SHUTTLE BUS RUN SET TO BE EXTENDED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason A self-driving Shuttle Bus trial in Solihull is set to be extended. Solihull and Coventry Automated Links Evolution (SCALE) project has started operating along the 4.3 mile route.  Metro (South Edition): "PM FIGHTS FOR SURVIVAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro Keir Starmer has tried to stave off a revolt by his own MPs in The Labour Party over the Prime Minister's handling of the Peter Mandelson crisis - and said discussing it is only helping Nigel Farage. FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/05/mandelson-scandal-spiralled-existential-threat-keir-starmer-26721376  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "NEW PARTNERSHIP IS SET TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Acts Of Kindness Foodbank (abbreviated locally in Redditch as AOK) has partnered with Redditch Borough Council's Homelessness Team to ensure people facing sudden homelessness have access to vital emergency food at the very moment they need it.  Daily Star: "THE SPY WHO FAILED ME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone Desperate Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer blamed Britain's spies as he faced mutiny from Labour Party MPs over his appointment of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s buddy Peter Mandelson as our man in the United States.  Gulf Today (United Arab Emirates): "UAE'S LEADERS AND UNITY ENHANCE ITS POWER: SAIF" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, opened the 2nd Sharjah International Conference on Arabic Language on Wednesday 04 February 2026, at the University Of Sharjah. Titled "Artificial Intelligence in the Service of the Arabic Language. FULL REPORT: GulfToday.AE/news/2026/02/04/sheikh-sultan-opens-2nd-sharjah-international-conference-on-arabic-language  The Times: "PM LABELLED 'GULLIBLE AND WEAK' OVER MANDELSON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Aubrey Allegretti Sir Keir Starmer looks "weak, naive and gullible" after apologising for accepting Peter Mandelson's claim, before he was appointed ambassador to the United States, that he "barely knew" the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Baroness Harman, a former Deputy Labour Leader, said. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-harriet-harman-news-epstein-latest-09hp8n2s7  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 'WILL NOT BE TOLERATED' VOW POLICE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris A spate of 'antisocial behaviour and criminality' in the Town Centre of Rugby has 'forced' police to 'take more robust action' against a group of youths. Warwickshire Police arrested three young people and searched their homes for evidence of crime – and said there would be ‘more to follow’. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/police-take-robust-action-against-youths-to-tackle-town-centre-crime-spree  The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER TILT AT NO 10 HIT BY TAX INQUIRY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Gutteridge / Tony Diver / Amy Gibbons Angela Rayner risks being prevented from launching a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer over an unresolved investigation into her tax affairs, Members Of Parliament from The Labour Party have complained. FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/02/05/rayner-leadership-bid-stymied-by-tax-investigation  Leamington Observer: "PUPILS SET TO MOVE BACK INTO BUILDINGS AFTER WORK IS COMPLETED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Students and staff at Aylesford School in Warwick are finally moving back into their school buildings next week after two and a half years of disruption. Aylesford was one of around 100 schools across United Kingdom that was forced to close to pupils back in 2023 due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) being found. FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/pupils-and-staff-finally-move-back-into-aylesford-school-in-warwick-60155  Scottish Daily Mail: "RAYNER: I'M READY TO GO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Glen Owen / Sophie Church Angela Rayner has told friends she is 'ready' to launch a leadership campaign – as Labour Party MPs warned Keir Starmer that his premiership is ‘hanging by a thread'.  Droitwich Standard: "CHATEAU PLAN FOR 127 NEW HOMES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris / Ryan Smith A full planning application for the Chateau Impney looks set to be heard by Wychavon District Council. It is hoped the proposal will be considered by the Planning Committee. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-chateau-impney-application-set-to-go-before-planners  Daily Mail: "RAYNER: I'M READY TO GO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Glen Owen / Sophie Church Angela Rayner has told friends she is 'ready' to launch a leadership campaign – as Labour Party MPs warned Keir Starmer that his premiership is ‘hanging by a thread'.  Evesham Observer: "TOWN COUNCIL SET TO PRESERVE ICONIC HALL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans Evesham landmark is set to return to local control for the first time in decades under a deal proposed between Wychavon District and Evesham Town Councils. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-town-council-to-take-on-ownership-of-historic-hall  The Scotsman: "SARWAR PM WAS WRONG TO EVER CONSIDER MANDELSON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery / Andrew Quinn Anas Sarwar has said Peter Mandelson "should never have been considered" by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for high office.  Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "264 INDICATORS TELL UAE SUCCESS STORY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruqayya Al Qaydi General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, addressed the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai. FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/sheikh-saif-bin-zayed-world-governments-summit-2026  Bromsgrove Standard: "CAN YOU HELP TOWN GET FRINGE 'FOR ALL' FESTIVAL?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Plans are afoot to bring a brand new 'Bromsgrove Fringe Festival' to the town of Bromsgrove from next year. The idea is the brainchild of town comedian Anthony Theophanous, better known by his stage name Fat Theo, and already has the backing of Bromsgrove District Council, Artrix and many local organisations. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/planned-new-bromsgrove-fringe-festival-could-come-to-town-next-year  Stratford Observer: "BRIDGE USERS NOW FACING LONG DELAYS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Months of motoring misery is ahead for users of Bidford Bridge. The 15th century monument is undergoing major structural repair and stone renovation works over the next six months. FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/bidford-bridge-is-closing-yet-again  Lancashire Telegraph: "DRUG USE AND DISORDER FEARS FROM NEW HOMES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs Work will start on the long-delayed final phase of a problem-plagued Housing Estate in Blackburn, 16 years after the regeneration scheme was first conceived. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25828588.blackburn-problem-housing-development-set-final-stage  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "US-IRANIAN NUCLEAR TALKS SET TO BEGIN IN OMAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial The White House confirmed high-level nuclear talks between United States and iran will take place in Oman (shifted from Turkey), amid tensions over Iran's protest crackdown. The United States seeks broader discussions on missiles and proxies, while Iran insists on nuclear-focused, dignified negotiations. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.pk/node/2631803  Worcester Observer: "HOW TO SPEND BIG CASH INJECTION IS ON AGENDA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne The process for investing up to £20 million in the Warndon West area of Worcester is set to be discussed by councillors at Worcester City Council. Wardon West has been selected to take part in United Kingdom Government's Pride In Place programme.  Daily Mirror: "KEIR AND PRESENT DANGER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke Keir Starmer was left fighting for his political career over Peter Mandelson's relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.  
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