INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (MONDAY'S PAPERS): MONDAY 26 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 26 January 2026.
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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.
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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: "STARMER RISKS LABOUR CIVIL WAR BY BLOCKING BURNHAM RETURN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin

Sir Keir Starmer has blocked Andy Burnham's bid to return to Westminster in a political gamble that risks sparking Civil War within The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/andy-burnham-starmer-labour-mp-by-election-nec-b2907253.html

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The Yorkshire Post: "POLANSKI CONDEMNS CITY'S PLAN FOR AIRPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The Green Party leader Zack Polanski has described plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport as "outrageous" in in the midst of a "climate crisis".

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Financial Times: "REPUBLICANS BREAK RANKS AS TRUMP FACES RISING BACKLASH AFTER SHOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick 

President Donald Trump faces a mounting backlash against his immigration crackdown after federal agents killed a second person in Minneapolis.
Immigration push under fire.
Democrats threaten shutdown.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/ceace997-eb6d-43ac-8a64-7a2c6a19e54b

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Morning Star: "LABOUR IN CRISIS AFTER BURNHAM MP BID BLOCKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec 

Sir Keir Starmer was slammed as a "weak leader" after The Labour Party blocked Andy Burnham to stand as a Parliamentary Candidate as Unions warned the Greater Manchester Mayor would be widely expected to mount a challenge against the Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-clique-blocks-burnham-running-parliament

Morning Star (Sport Page/Back Page): "SABALENKA THROUGH TO MELBOURNE'S LAST FOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial 

Aryna Sabalenka fought off one teenage challenger but finds another in her path to the Semi Finals of The Australian Open.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/sabalenka-eclipses-mboko-reach-australian-open-quarters

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State Times (India): "INDIA A MESSENGER OF PEACE IN CONFLICT RIDDEN WORLD: PREZ MURMU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Amidst geopolitical tensions escalating across multiple continents, President Droupadi Murmu said India is spreading the message of peace in The World which is crucial to secure the future of humanity.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/india-a-messenger-of-peace-in-conflict-ridden-world-prez-murmu

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The Scotsman: "SWINNEY: NHS SCANDAL BOARD HAD 'CULTURAL PROBLEMS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

John Swinney has admitted there have been "cultural problems" and it "looks like" families were lied to at the scandal-hit Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/police-now-investigating-six-patient-deaths-at-scandal-hit-hospital-5488862

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The Times: "LABOUR MPS REVOLT OVER BLOCKING OF BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

Keir Starmer is facing a revolt from Left-Wing ministers and Labour MPs after thwarting Andy Burnham's attempt to return to Westminster, as the prime minister tries to avoid a potential leadership challenge.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andy-burnham-gorton-denton-by-election-mp-stand-labour-fhhwrnjl2

​The Times (Sport Page/BackPage): "ARTETA CALLS FOR MENTAL STRENGTH"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Gary Jacob

Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal FC players to show mental strength after a home defeat by Manchester United made it seven dropped points from their past three matches.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/article/arteta-mental-strength-stuttering-arsenal-p98pckq5k

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The I Paper: "STARMER TRIGGERS LABOUR CIVIL WAR AFTER BLOCKING BURNHAM RETURN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell

The Labour Party were facing Civil War within their ranks after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer dramatically blocked his leadership rival Andy Burnham from running for Parliament.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/starmer-labour-civil-war-blocking-burnham-streeting-bid-4193358

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The West Australian (Australia): "FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jackson Barrett

The Scorchers are the Undisputed Champions of The Big Bash after absolutely trouncing their Sydney rivals in a legacy-cementing win.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/sport/perth-scorchers/big-bash-league-perth-scorchers-leave-out-joel-paris-and-will-bowl-first-in-final-with-sydney-sixers-c-21417899

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The Daily Telegraph: "LABOUR IN REVOLT OVER BURNHAM 'STITCH-UP'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Genevieve Holl-Allen / Charles Hymas

Labour MPs are in open revolt against Sir Keir Starmer after he oversaw a "stitch-up" that blocked Andy Burnham from returning to Parliament.

FULL REPORT: http://TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/01/25/andy-burnham-by-election-keir-starmer

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​Edinburgh Evening News: "£60M HOUSING UNDERSPEND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan

Edinburgh City Council are facing criticism after forecasting a £60 million underspend in their Housing Budget despite a declared housing emergency.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-ps60-million-housing-underspend-labelled-scandalous-by-opposition-councillor-5488251

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Daily Mirror: "STRONG STARM TACTICS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

The Labour Party were plunged into open warfare after Keir Starmer torpedoed Andy Burnham's comeback to House Of Commons.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/keir-starmer-only-bad-options-36612463

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Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY BLAMES NHS FOR BUG DEATH SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

John Swinney has been accused of 'evasions and excuses' after blaming former NHS bosses for the water contamination scandal at a flagship SuperHospital backed by SNP.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15496739

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Daily Express: "LABOUR WAR AS STARMER BLOCKS BURNHAM BID TO BE MP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie

Keir Starmer faces his biggest Civil War within The Labour Party, after he blocked Andy Burnham from trying to become an MP.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2162215

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The Times Scotland: "LABOUR MPS REVOLT OVER BLOCKING OF BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix / Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright
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Keir Starmer is facing a revolt from Left-Wing ministers and Labour MPs after thwarting Andy Burnham's attempt to return to Westminster, as the prime minister tries to avoid a potential leadership challenge.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andy-burnham-gorton-denton-by-election-mp-stand-labour-fhhwrnjl2

The Times Scotland (Sport Page/Back Page): "O'NEILL: TRUSTY SHOULD NOT HAVE GOT RED"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant

Martin O’Neill argued that defender Auston Trusty should not have been sent off after Celtic received their first Red Card in a domestic game since March, 2024.

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Daily Mail: "LAME DUCK STARMER HAS ONLY HASTENED HIS DEMISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Keir Starmer was warned that the By-Election block on Andy Burnham has made it more likely he will face a leadership challenge.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15495279

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