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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
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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: "FARAGE: WE WILL GIVE HIM A VERY NASTY SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has vowed to give Labour Party leadership contender Andy Burnham "a very nasty shock" by ending his hopes of returning to Parliament and becoming Prime Minister.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2206057
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has vowed to give Labour Party leadership contender Andy Burnham "a very nasty shock" by ending his hopes of returning to Parliament and becoming Prime Minister.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2206057
Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "CARR'S IN FAST LANE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Tyrone Marshall
Manchester United hope to confirm Michael Carrick will remain as their Head Coach before the final home game of the season tomorrow.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Tyrone Marshall
Manchester United hope to confirm Michael Carrick will remain as their Head Coach before the final home game of the season tomorrow.
Lancashire Telegraph: "MP IS BACKING BURNHAM BID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith has urged her Labour Party bosses to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to stand in the forthcoming Makefield By-Election.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26111144.hyndburn-mp-backs-burnham-stand-labour-leadership-poll
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith has urged her Labour Party bosses to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to stand in the forthcoming Makefield By-Election.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26111144.hyndburn-mp-backs-burnham-stand-labour-leadership-poll
The Scotsman On Saturday: "MOUNTING NHS STAFFING CRISIS AMID EXODUS OF YOUNG NURSES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin
An exodus of younger nurses and a shortage of students entering the profession has created a "pressure cooker situation", with the National Health Service staffing crisis sparking growing concerns for the safety and wellbeing of patients.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin
An exodus of younger nurses and a shortage of students entering the profession has created a "pressure cooker situation", with the National Health Service staffing crisis sparking growing concerns for the safety and wellbeing of patients.
Daily Mirror: "£1BILLION DOSH & BECKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Hiscott
Sir David Beckham is Britain's first billionaire sportsman.
The football legend lived up to his Goldenballs nickname as he and wife Victoria Beckham's fortune doubled to £1.2billion in a year, making them worth twice as much as King Charles.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Hiscott
Sir David Beckham is Britain's first billionaire sportsman.
The football legend lived up to his Goldenballs nickname as he and wife Victoria Beckham's fortune doubled to £1.2billion in a year, making them worth twice as much as King Charles.
Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "PEP'S HAUL OF FAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross
Pep Guardiola says collecting his massive haul of trophies as Manchester City boss has been "f***ing fun".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross
Pep Guardiola says collecting his massive haul of trophies as Manchester City boss has been "f***ing fun".
Daily Mail: "STARMER FACES HIS WATERLOO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing his Waterloo after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was given the Green Light to fight a By Election on the anniversary of the famous battle.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing his Waterloo after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was given the Green Light to fight a By Election on the anniversary of the famous battle.
Edinburgh Evening News: "HOPE IN OUR HEARTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum McCormack
Sports fans in Edinburgh are, today, gripped by a wave of anticipation as Heart Of Midlothian Football Club prepares for a historic Scottish Premiership title decider against Celtic Football Club.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum McCormack
Sports fans in Edinburgh are, today, gripped by a wave of anticipation as Heart Of Midlothian Football Club prepares for a historic Scottish Premiership title decider against Celtic Football Club.
The Times Saturday: "PM READIES FOR BATTLE BY FOCUSING ON DEFENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to approve an £18 billion increase in defence spending as he fights for his political survival.
Senior defence insiders said the investment would enable the armed forces to modernise in readiness for the next war if the Prime Minister gives it the Green Light.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/starmer-defence-boost-leadership-battle-andy-burnham-pkw5h6gq0
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to approve an £18 billion increase in defence spending as he fights for his political survival.
Senior defence insiders said the investment would enable the armed forces to modernise in readiness for the next war if the Prime Minister gives it the Green Light.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/starmer-defence-boost-leadership-battle-andy-burnham-pkw5h6gq0
The Times Saturday (Sport/Back Page): "SOUTH AFRICAN SIDES SET TO ABANDON CHAMPIONS CUP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Will Kelleher
South African teams are strongly considering pulling out of the Investec Champions Cup.
A formal decision on this will be made in July 2026.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Will Kelleher
South African teams are strongly considering pulling out of the Investec Champions Cup.
A formal decision on this will be made in July 2026.
Daily Record: "90 MINUTES FROM GLORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester
Today's title decider between Celtic Football Club and Heart Of Midlothian Football Club has fans' excitement at a fever pitch.
Hearts will end a 66-year wait if they land the title.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester
Today's title decider between Celtic Football Club and Heart Of Midlothian Football Club has fans' excitement at a fever pitch.
Hearts will end a 66-year wait if they land the title.
The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER COULD STEP ASIDE FOR BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Daniel Martin
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could consider standing down as Prime Minister if Andy Burnham wins the By Election in Makerfield, ministers believe.
Loyalists who have discussed the leadership stand-off with Sir Keir Starmer in recent days say privately he is much less defiant than in public and "all options" are being considered.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/05/15/starmer-could-stand-aside-for-burnham
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Daniel Martin
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could consider standing down as Prime Minister if Andy Burnham wins the By Election in Makerfield, ministers believe.
Loyalists who have discussed the leadership stand-off with Sir Keir Starmer in recent days say privately he is much less defiant than in public and "all options" are being considered.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/05/15/starmer-could-stand-aside-for-burnham
Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER FACES HIS WATERLOO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing his Waterloo after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was given the Green Light to fight a By Election on the anniversary of the famous battle.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing his Waterloo after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was given the Green Light to fight a By Election on the anniversary of the famous battle.
Scottish Daily Mail (Sport/Back Page): "POLICE CALLED IN TO PROTECT REF BEATON"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Calum Crowe
John Beaton, and his family, have been placed under police supervision by Police Scotland after his personal details were leaked online.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Calum Crowe
John Beaton, and his family, have been placed under police supervision by Police Scotland after his personal details were leaked online.
Daily Star: "DOSH & BECKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Cabooter
Goldenhauls!
Sir David Beckham is United Kingdom's first billionaire sportsman as he and wife Victoria Beckham's wealth hit £1.2 billion.
Elsewhere, The Gallagher Brothers feature on The Sunday Times Rich List for the first time.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Cabooter
Goldenhauls!
Sir David Beckham is United Kingdom's first billionaire sportsman as he and wife Victoria Beckham's wealth hit £1.2 billion.
Elsewhere, The Gallagher Brothers feature on The Sunday Times Rich List for the first time.
Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "WEMBLEY WAHEY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross
Serial Wembley stalker Pep Guardiola insists he deserves a stand named after him at the National Stadium.
Manchester City will look to tuck away another trophy under the famous arch when they face Chelsea in the Football Association Cup final today.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross
Serial Wembley stalker Pep Guardiola insists he deserves a stand named after him at the National Stadium.
Manchester City will look to tuck away another trophy under the famous arch when they face Chelsea in the Football Association Cup final today.
The Bolton News: "'GREEN' MAN PICTURED IN A 'GAS-GUZZLER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee
A Green Party councillor has posted videos of himself driving a gas-guzzling Lamborghini SuperCar on Social Media.
Baggy Khan won the Halliwell Ward in the Town Centre of Bolton for The Green Party at the Local Elections.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26105822.boltons-green-councillor-posts-videos-driving-gas-guzzling-lambo
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee
A Green Party councillor has posted videos of himself driving a gas-guzzling Lamborghini SuperCar on Social Media.
Baggy Khan won the Halliwell Ward in the Town Centre of Bolton for The Green Party at the Local Elections.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26105822.boltons-green-councillor-posts-videos-driving-gas-guzzling-lambo
The Times Scotland: "PM READIES FOR BATTLE BY FOCUSING ON DEFENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to approve an £18 billion increase in defence spending as he fights for his political survival.
Senior defence insiders said the investment would enable the armed forces to modernise in readiness for the next war if the Prime Minister gives it the Green Light.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/starmer-defence-boost-leadership-battle-andy-burnham-pkw5h6gq0
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to approve an £18 billion increase in defence spending as he fights for his political survival.
Senior defence insiders said the investment would enable the armed forces to modernise in readiness for the next war if the Prime Minister gives it the Green Light.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/starmer-defence-boost-leadership-battle-andy-burnham-pkw5h6gq0
The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "REFEREE AT CENTRE OF PENALTY ROW UNDER POLICE WATCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant
Leading British football referee John Beaton and his family required police protection at home after personal information about him was leaked online.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant
Leading British football referee John Beaton and his family required police protection at home after personal information about him was leaked online.
The Guardian: "BURNHAM 'WILL PUSH TO BE NEXT PM' BY AUTUMN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Pippa Crerar / Rowena Mason
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will push to become Prime Minister in time to address The Labour Party's confrence in Liverpool this Autumn, his supporters have said.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Pippa Crerar / Rowena Mason
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will push to become Prime Minister in time to address The Labour Party's confrence in Liverpool this Autumn, his supporters have said.
The Independent: "TRUMP SAYS IT'S 'TOUGH' FOR STARMER TO SURVIVE AS PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Athena Stavrou / Millie Cooke
United States President Donald Trump has weighed in on Sir Keir Starmer's political future, warning it will be tough for him to survive as Prime Minister.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Athena Stavrou / Millie Cooke
United States President Donald Trump has weighed in on Sir Keir Starmer's political future, warning it will be tough for him to survive as Prime Minister.
FT Weekend: "UK RISKS PARALYSIS AMID LABOUR FIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Fisher / Chris Smyth / Jim Pickard
Parts of United Kingdom's Government are at risk of paralysis, Ministers and senior Civil Servants have warned.
The growing liklihood of a Labour Party leadership contest threatens to overshadow Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's agenda.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Fisher / Chris Smyth / Jim Pickard
Parts of United Kingdom's Government are at risk of paralysis, Ministers and senior Civil Servants have warned.
The growing liklihood of a Labour Party leadership contest threatens to overshadow Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's agenda.
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