Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 01 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.
Metro (South Edition): "MONE MONE MONE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Layton
Underwear tycoon Baroness Michelle Mone claims she has been 'scapegoated' after her husband's firm was order to repay the Government £122 million over a CoronaVirus Pandemic gowns deal she lied about.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Layton
Underwear tycoon Baroness Michelle Mone claims she has been 'scapegoated' after her husband's firm was order to repay the Government £122 million over a CoronaVirus Pandemic gowns deal she lied about.
The Yorkshire Post: "'SEND BUNCH OF FRACKERS PACKING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Ed Miliband has vowed to permanently ban fracking, as campaigners warned that dozens of Yorkshire constituencies could be affected if Reform UK lifted the moratorium.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Ed Miliband has vowed to permanently ban fracking, as campaigners warned that dozens of Yorkshire constituencies could be affected if Reform UK lifted the moratorium.
The Daily Telegraph: "BADENOCH: I'LL RIP UP LAWS ON NET ZERO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith
Kemi Badenoch promises to scrap Britain's flagship Climate Change law if The Conservative Party regain power.
The Tory Leader vows to repeal the "failed" Climate Change Act 2008.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith
Kemi Badenoch promises to scrap Britain's flagship Climate Change law if The Conservative Party regain power.
The Tory Leader vows to repeal the "failed" Climate Change Act 2008.
Daily Star: "LETTUCE..? ONION HAS A RING TO IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson
Labour Party bigwig Wes Streeting says he'd rather be an onion than a lettuce like ex-PM Liz Truss.
What would Keir Starmer be?
Rhubarb, maybe!
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson
Labour Party bigwig Wes Streeting says he'd rather be an onion than a lettuce like ex-PM Liz Truss.
What would Keir Starmer be?
Rhubarb, maybe!
*The West Australian (Australia): "HOME SWEET HOAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stephen Johnson / Kim MacDonald
The Albanese Government's decision to slash home deposits for first time buyers is expected to fuel property price hikes by 5 per cent.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stephen Johnson / Kim MacDonald
The Albanese Government's decision to slash home deposits for first time buyers is expected to fuel property price hikes by 5 per cent.
Daily Express: "'LET DOWN BY THOSE WHOSE JOB IT WAS TO PROTECT THEM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves
Two Rochdale Grooming Gang victims were "let down by those whose job it was to protect them", a judge said.
Seven men were locked up for a total of 174 years.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2115926
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves
Two Rochdale Grooming Gang victims were "let down by those whose job it was to protect them", a judge said.
Seven men were locked up for a total of 174 years.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2115926
Lancashire Telegraph: "COUNCIL WINS CASE AGAINST GYPSY CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
A Gypsy family has lost their appeal against a council's decision to refuse backdated planning permission for a controversial caravan encampment near a Darwen park.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25508100.controversial-darwen-gypsy-camp-planning-appeal-dismissed
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
A Gypsy family has lost their appeal against a council's decision to refuse backdated planning permission for a controversial caravan encampment near a Darwen park.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25508100.controversial-darwen-gypsy-camp-planning-appeal-dismissed
Glasgow Times: "GARAGE OWNER CAUGHT DEALING FIREARMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
A garage owner was caught dealing in drugs and deadly firearms - after claiming he was trying to stay "off the radar" from Police Scotland.
Kristopher Kinnaird was involved in the trafficking of at least £660,000 of cocaine and cannabis as well as being a "middleman" in sourcing weapons including a submachine gun.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25510692.glasgow-garage-owner-involved-drugs-guns-snared-encrochat
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
A garage owner was caught dealing in drugs and deadly firearms - after claiming he was trying to stay "off the radar" from Police Scotland.
Kristopher Kinnaird was involved in the trafficking of at least £660,000 of cocaine and cannabis as well as being a "middleman" in sourcing weapons including a submachine gun.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25510692.glasgow-garage-owner-involved-drugs-guns-snared-encrochat
The Guardian: "PPE FIRM WITH LINK TO MONE ORDERED TO REPAY £122M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Conn
The Government has won their legal claim against a company linked to the Conservative Party peer Michelle Mone for the return of millions of pounds paid for Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/oct/01/uk-government-wins-122m-pandemic-case-against-michelle-mone-linked-firm-over-faulty-ppe
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Conn
The Government has won their legal claim against a company linked to the Conservative Party peer Michelle Mone for the return of millions of pounds paid for Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/oct/01/uk-government-wins-122m-pandemic-case-against-michelle-mone-linked-firm-over-faulty-ppe
St. Helens Star: "12 ARRESTED IN DRUG SWOOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Kilmurray
A major two-day operation targeting suspected County Lines drugs activity in St. Helens has led to 12 arrests, the seizure of weapons and the protection of vulnerable people.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25498742.12-arrests-county-lines-operation-st-helens-smashed
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Kilmurray
A major two-day operation targeting suspected County Lines drugs activity in St. Helens has led to 12 arrests, the seizure of weapons and the protection of vulnerable people.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25498742.12-arrests-county-lines-operation-st-helens-smashed
The Times: "AUTOMATIC RIGHTS FOR REFUGEES TO BE SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to end a "golden ticket” for Asylum Seekers by requiring refugees to earn their right to bring family to Britain and scrapping automatic settlement.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to end a "golden ticket” for Asylum Seekers by requiring refugees to earn their right to bring family to Britain and scrapping automatic settlement.
Narrogin Observer (Australia): "DAY CARE TO FILL THE GAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
A new Early Learning Centre has been endorsed by Wheatbelt Council to address the region's dearth of early childhood education.
FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/zaydon-groups-barra-early-learning-centre-to-answer-narrogins-lack-of-child-after-school-care--c-20150357
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
A new Early Learning Centre has been endorsed by Wheatbelt Council to address the region's dearth of early childhood education.
FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/zaydon-groups-barra-early-learning-centre-to-answer-narrogins-lack-of-child-after-school-care--c-20150357
Morning Star: "MINISTER 'MET ELBIT INSURER BEFORE PA BAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Kerr
Ministers faced fresh allegations of corruption over banning Palestine Action as more than 1,500 people prepare to defy the proscription.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ministers-accused-putting-profit-halting-genocide
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Kerr
Ministers faced fresh allegations of corruption over banning Palestine Action as more than 1,500 people prepare to defy the proscription.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ministers-accused-putting-profit-halting-genocide
The Messenger: "RESTAURANT FINED FOR USING ILLEGAL WORKERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
Cibo on Victoria Road, a popular restaurant in Hale, has been ordered to pay tens of thousands of pounds after men were found to be working illegally in the kitchen.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25505637.italian-restaurant-hale-fined-hiring-illegal-workers
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
Cibo on Victoria Road, a popular restaurant in Hale, has been ordered to pay tens of thousands of pounds after men were found to be working illegally in the kitchen.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25505637.italian-restaurant-hale-fined-hiring-illegal-workers
Daily Record: "SHE'S NO LADY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall
Disgraced Michelle Mone should be kicked out of the House Of Lords after a firm linked to her was ordered to pay back £122 million over dodgy PPE, relatives of those who died from CoronaVirus have demanded.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/michelle-mone-must-removed-house-35996526
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall
Disgraced Michelle Mone should be kicked out of the House Of Lords after a firm linked to her was ordered to pay back £122 million over dodgy PPE, relatives of those who died from CoronaVirus have demanded.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/michelle-mone-must-removed-house-35996526
Albany Advertiser (Australia): "MAN FINED OVER BLAZE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil
Elderly man has been handed a fine for accidentally sparking a bushfire that razed 200HA of Walpole-Nornalup.
FULL REPORT : AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/elderly-man-handed-a-fine-for-accidentally-sparking-january-bushfire-that-razed-200ha-of-walpole-nornalup-bush-c-20174851
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil
Elderly man has been handed a fine for accidentally sparking a bushfire that razed 200HA of Walpole-Nornalup.
FULL REPORT : AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/elderly-man-handed-a-fine-for-accidentally-sparking-january-bushfire-that-razed-200ha-of-walpole-nornalup-bush-c-20174851
Warrington Guardian: "GUN GANGSTERS IN £200K SALE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox
A 'dangerous gangland boss' and his ‘right-hand man' were sentenced to a total of 38 years imprisonment for supplying deadly 'military grade weapons' and conspiring to organise an Acid Attack.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25498965.duo-jailed-38-years-supply-military-grade-weapons
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox
A 'dangerous gangland boss' and his ‘right-hand man' were sentenced to a total of 38 years imprisonment for supplying deadly 'military grade weapons' and conspiring to organise an Acid Attack.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25498965.duo-jailed-38-years-supply-military-grade-weapons
The Times Scotland: "AUTOMATIC RIGHTS FOR REFUGEES TO BE SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to end a "golden ticket” for Asylum Seekers by requiring refugees to earn their right to bring family to Britain and scrapping automatic settlement.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to end a "golden ticket” for Asylum Seekers by requiring refugees to earn their right to bring family to Britain and scrapping automatic settlement.
Great Southern Herald (Australia): "CRASH TAKES GIRL'S LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
A young girl died in a horror crash at an intersection in Woodhamling in Great Southern Australia.
Police confirmed a 12-year-old girl died at the crash scene, north of Katanning, involving two cars.
FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/woodanilling-fatal-crash-a-12-year-old-girl-dies-in-horror-two-car-collision-four-others-seriously-injured-c-20148298
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
A young girl died in a horror crash at an intersection in Woodhamling in Great Southern Australia.
Police confirmed a 12-year-old girl died at the crash scene, north of Katanning, involving two cars.
FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/woodanilling-fatal-crash-a-12-year-old-girl-dies-in-horror-two-car-collision-four-others-seriously-injured-c-20148298
Bury Times: "'JUST LIKE STALINGRAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping
The demolition work to bring down a Radcliffe mill partly destroyed by a fire has been described as "like a scene from Stalingrad" as parts of the structure are pulled down.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25505961.demolition-pioneer-mill-building-radcliffe-begins
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping
The demolition work to bring down a Radcliffe mill partly destroyed by a fire has been described as "like a scene from Stalingrad" as parts of the structure are pulled down.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25505961.demolition-pioneer-mill-building-radcliffe-begins
The Independent: "PM'S MAJOR U-TURN ON HUMAN RIGHTS TO STOP 'FARAGE BOATS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin
Sir Keir Starmer has announced a dramatic U-turn over international human rights laws that have been criticised for making it harder to deport asylum seekers.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-labour-conference-echr-immigration-b2837053.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin
Sir Keir Starmer has announced a dramatic U-turn over international human rights laws that have been criticised for making it harder to deport asylum seekers.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-labour-conference-echr-immigration-b2837053.html
Knutsford Guardian: "'DINO EVENT IS NOT TAKING PLACE HERE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
Tatton Park has issued a warning over a 'Lost Kingdom' event, stressing that it is not taking place on the historic estate.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25492770.tatton-park-issues-warning-lost-kingdom-event
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
Tatton Park has issued a warning over a 'Lost Kingdom' event, stressing that it is not taking place on the historic estate.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25492770.tatton-park-issues-warning-lost-kingdom-event
Daily Mirror: "STRIP HER OF THE TITLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Murphy
Baroness Michelle Mone faced called to be axed as a peer after a firm she is linked to was ordered to pay back £122 million of CoronaVirus Pandemic cash.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-michelle-mone-linked-covid-35994566
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Murphy
Baroness Michelle Mone faced called to be axed as a peer after a firm she is linked to was ordered to pay back £122 million of CoronaVirus Pandemic cash.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-michelle-mone-linked-covid-35994566
Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ROAR THEM ON TO GRAND FINAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Trevor Baxter
Champions Wigan again stand between Leigh and a maiden BetFred Super League Grand Final appearance after Leopards passed their first play-off test with flying colours beating Wakefield Trinity 26-10.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25499365.leigh-leopards-beat-wakefield-trinity-reach-semi-final
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Trevor Baxter
Champions Wigan again stand between Leigh and a maiden BetFred Super League Grand Final appearance after Leopards passed their first play-off test with flying colours beating Wakefield Trinity 26-10.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25499365.leigh-leopards-beat-wakefield-trinity-reach-semi-final
Scottish Daily Mail: "BARONESS BRA TOLD: HAND BACK OUR £122M... AND PEERAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Sears
Shamed peer Baroness Michelle Mone was under pressure to pay back £122 million the taxpayer wasted on useless Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.
FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15153703
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Sears
Shamed peer Baroness Michelle Mone was under pressure to pay back £122 million the taxpayer wasted on useless Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.
FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15153703
Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "STEAM SHIP LOSES CASH IN 'LOCK-OUT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
Vintage steam ship The Daniel Adamson is facing a 'significant financial loss' after being forced to cancel cruises and a gig at the Labour Party conference due to a lock failure on The River Weaver.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25502449.danny-faces-significant-financial-loss-amid-lock-failure
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
Vintage steam ship The Daniel Adamson is facing a 'significant financial loss' after being forced to cancel cruises and a gig at the Labour Party conference due to a lock failure on The River Weaver.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25502449.danny-faces-significant-financial-loss-amid-lock-failure
The Oldham Times: "POLICE MAKE 160 ARRESTS IN SWEEP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko
It has been six months since Greater Manchester Police launched Operation Vulcan in Derker.
In that time, around 160 arrests have been made, 144 vehicles have been seized, which include 25 off-road and e-bikes.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25497755.gmps-operation-vulcan-marks-6-months-work-derker
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko
It has been six months since Greater Manchester Police launched Operation Vulcan in Derker.
In that time, around 160 arrests have been made, 144 vehicles have been seized, which include 25 off-road and e-bikes.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25497755.gmps-operation-vulcan-marks-6-months-work-derker
The Bolton News: "WALL COLLAPSE SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison
A main road in Bolton was closed when the wall of a former cycle shop came down.
The incident happened on St. Helens Road in Daubhill.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25509308.recap-st-helens-road-bolton-closed-wall-collapses
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison
A main road in Bolton was closed when the wall of a former cycle shop came down.
The incident happened on St. Helens Road in Daubhill.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25509308.recap-st-helens-road-bolton-closed-wall-collapses
Daily Mail: "BARONESS BRA TOLD: AND BACK OUR £122M... AND PEERAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Sears
Shamed peer Baroness Michelle Mone was under pressure to pay back £122 million the taxpayer wasted on useless Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15153703
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Sears
Shamed peer Baroness Michelle Mone was under pressure to pay back £122 million the taxpayer wasted on useless Personal Protective Equipment during the CoronaVirus Pandemic.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15153703
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