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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.
Financial Times: "REEVES' SIGNAL ON EXTENDING PUBS U-TURN CHEERS HOTELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Ashley Armstrong / Stephanie Stacey
Rachel Reeves (Chancellor Of The Exchequer - United Kingdom) has opened the door to epanding her Business Rates U-Turn beyone pubs to other hospitality businesses, in the latest big policy reverse by The Labour Party Government.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d1d1974c-c1cf-4864-8ecb-55bc885d7537
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Ashley Armstrong / Stephanie Stacey
Rachel Reeves (Chancellor Of The Exchequer - United Kingdom) has opened the door to epanding her Business Rates U-Turn beyone pubs to other hospitality businesses, in the latest big policy reverse by The Labour Party Government.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d1d1974c-c1cf-4864-8ecb-55bc885d7537
Glasgow Times: "'WE'LL HAVE TO LEAVE OUR HOMES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine
Lifelong residents of Calton, Glasgow say that if the Thistle safer drug consumption room stays open, they'll have to leave.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine
Lifelong residents of Calton, Glasgow say that if the Thistle safer drug consumption room stays open, they'll have to leave.
The Daily Telegraph: "4 MILLION DENIED THE RIGHT TO VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Gordon Rayner / Pieter Snepvangers
Four million people are to be denied the vote in May's Local Elections in a "disgraceful attack on democracy" by The Labour Party.
The Government is expected to cancel at least 27 Council Elections, meaning hundreds of councillors will avoid the risk of being voted out.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/14/may-elections-council-cancelled-local-government-act
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Gordon Rayner / Pieter Snepvangers
Four million people are to be denied the vote in May's Local Elections in a "disgraceful attack on democracy" by The Labour Party.
The Government is expected to cancel at least 27 Council Elections, meaning hundreds of councillors will avoid the risk of being voted out.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/14/may-elections-council-cancelled-local-government-act
The Bolton News: "SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams
Grace Williams leads The Bolton News as they rally the Egerton community to support Christ Church Walmsley which needs refurbishment following a corroded boiler leaked which led to its Boiler House being flooded back in December of 2025.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25700472.egerton-christ-church-walmsley-historic-building-fundraiser
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams
Grace Williams leads The Bolton News as they rally the Egerton community to support Christ Church Walmsley which needs refurbishment following a corroded boiler leaked which led to its Boiler House being flooded back in December of 2025.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25700472.egerton-christ-church-walmsley-historic-building-fundraiser
The Guardian: "TRUMP STILL INTENT ON 'CONQUERING' GREENLAND, SAY DANES AFTER TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jon Henley / Andrew Roth
Donald Trump remains intent on "conquering" Greenland, the Danish Foreign Minister has said, as crucial talks with United States officials failed to solve a "fundamental disagreement" that has led to unprecedented tensions between Washington and a NATO ally.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/14/greenland-us-trump-talks-denmark
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jon Henley / Andrew Roth
Donald Trump remains intent on "conquering" Greenland, the Danish Foreign Minister has said, as crucial talks with United States officials failed to solve a "fundamental disagreement" that has led to unprecedented tensions between Washington and a NATO ally.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/14/greenland-us-trump-talks-denmark
Melton Times: "NURSERIES CLOSURE THREAT A DISGRACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Plans have been unveiled to close Leicestershire's four specialist pre-school nurseries, including the Oasis Retreat in Melton Mowbray.
The county council wants instead to fund more places for young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream nurseries.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/education/future-of-melton-send-nursery-under-threat-due-to-new-council-proposals-5472802
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Plans have been unveiled to close Leicestershire's four specialist pre-school nurseries, including the Oasis Retreat in Melton Mowbray.
The county council wants instead to fund more places for young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream nurseries.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/education/future-of-melton-send-nursery-under-threat-due-to-new-council-proposals-5472802
Daily Express: "LET'S HONOUR NATION'S INJURED 999 HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Toms
A former Police Constable shot in the face by a robber has backed Daily Express' Honour Our Injured 999 Heroes crusade.
Billy Burns, right, is frustrated at the lack of progress on creating a medal for staff forced to stop work.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Toms
A former Police Constable shot in the face by a robber has backed Daily Express' Honour Our Injured 999 Heroes crusade.
Billy Burns, right, is frustrated at the lack of progress on creating a medal for staff forced to stop work.
Tipperary Star (Ireland): "HOOLIE IN THE HILLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tipperary Star Editorial
Upperchurch-Drombane, fresh All-Ireland intermediate hurling champions, celebrated their historic win by partying in Cork with fellow black-and-amber winners Kilbrittain supporters.
The Tipperary club's success boosts them for the 2026 Dan Breen campaign, with homecoming events planned.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.ie/news/local-news/1988945/brilliant-you-wont-believe-who-upperchurch-drombane-celebrated-with-after-their-all-ireland-win.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tipperary Star Editorial
Upperchurch-Drombane, fresh All-Ireland intermediate hurling champions, celebrated their historic win by partying in Cork with fellow black-and-amber winners Kilbrittain supporters.
The Tipperary club's success boosts them for the 2026 Dan Breen campaign, with homecoming events planned.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.ie/news/local-news/1988945/brilliant-you-wont-believe-who-upperchurch-drombane-celebrated-with-after-their-all-ireland-win.html
The Times: "FAN ROW POLICE CHIEF WON'T QUIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Fiona Hamilton / Ben Ellery
The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police feels unfairly treated and is resisting pressure to resign despite losing the confidence of the Home Secretary.
Craig Guildford is said to be "lawyering up".
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/police-chief-west-midlands-ai-false-maccabi-tel-aviv-fan-ban-0vxk9lrbg
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Fiona Hamilton / Ben Ellery
The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police feels unfairly treated and is resisting pressure to resign despite losing the confidence of the Home Secretary.
Craig Guildford is said to be "lawyering up".
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/police-chief-west-midlands-ai-false-maccabi-tel-aviv-fan-ban-0vxk9lrbg
The Oldham Times: "'GET OFF MY MUMMY' - THUG JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell
Ryan Kearny from Oldham has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for attacking his ex-girlfriend with a weapon in front of her young child.
He's also been handed a 10-year restraining order.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25753142.man-climbed-sleeping-exs-bedroom-window-attack
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell
Ryan Kearny from Oldham has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for attacking his ex-girlfriend with a weapon in front of her young child.
He's also been handed a 10-year restraining order.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25753142.man-climbed-sleeping-exs-bedroom-window-attack
Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP'S 'TALENT TAX' FORCING WORKERS TO FLEE SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Workers are being forced out of Scotland by a 'talent tax' imposed by SNP ministers, business leaders have warned as it was revealed nearly one million people in Britain are set to pay the higher rates.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15464457
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Workers are being forced out of Scotland by a 'talent tax' imposed by SNP ministers, business leaders have warned as it was revealed nearly one million people in Britain are set to pay the higher rates.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15464457
The Yorkshire Post: "CHANCELLOR IN PLEDGE ON KEY RAIL PROJECT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Rachel Reeves (Chancellor Of The Exchequer - United Kingdom) has said that Yorkshire commuters will get the benefits of Northern Powerhouse Rail in the early part of the next decade, pledging there will be "no more failed promises".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Rachel Reeves (Chancellor Of The Exchequer - United Kingdom) has said that Yorkshire commuters will get the benefits of Northern Powerhouse Rail in the early part of the next decade, pledging there will be "no more failed promises".
Daily Star: "HIS ROYAL SKY-NESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah
Workers have been installing top-of-the-range Sky at the new home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The reclusive ex-Royal is prepping for a quiet future in Sandringham.
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/weird-news/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-gets-vip-36551550
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah
Workers have been installing top-of-the-range Sky at the new home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The reclusive ex-Royal is prepping for a quiet future in Sandringham.
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/weird-news/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-gets-vip-36551550
Messenger Newspapers: "COUNCIL'S £20M LOAN PLEA TO GOVERNMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Richardson
Only a £20 million emergency loan from the Government will help Trafford Council avoid effectively going bankrupt.
The cash plea comes after the authority was revealed as one of the losers under Government plans to change the way councils are funded, facing grant reductions of around £24 million over the next three years.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25763003.trafford-council-need--20m-emergency-loan-government
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Richardson
Only a £20 million emergency loan from the Government will help Trafford Council avoid effectively going bankrupt.
The cash plea comes after the authority was revealed as one of the losers under Government plans to change the way councils are funded, facing grant reductions of around £24 million over the next three years.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25763003.trafford-council-need--20m-emergency-loan-government
The Times Scotland: "HOSPITAL BED CLEANING WARNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Helen Puttick
Bed cleaning between patients at Scotland's largest Medical Facility has not been carried out properly since it opened, it has been claimed.
NHS Trust promises action at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after domestic staff said they had an impossible task to ensure hygiene on the wards.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/bed-cleaning-glasgow-super-hospital-never-done-properly-x7htptn9h
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Helen Puttick
Bed cleaning between patients at Scotland's largest Medical Facility has not been carried out properly since it opened, it has been claimed.
NHS Trust promises action at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after domestic staff said they had an impossible task to ensure hygiene on the wards.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/bed-cleaning-glasgow-super-hospital-never-done-properly-x7htptn9h
State Times (India): "UNION HOME SECY CHAIRS HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY REVIEW MEETING IN JAMMU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level security review meeting in Jammu, assessing Republic Day arrangements, ongoing anti-terror operations, drone incursions along borders, and potential infiltrations under fog cover, with top IB, BSF, CRPF, and Jammu & Kashmir police officials in attendance.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/union-home-secy-chairs-high-level-security-review-meeting-in-jammu
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level security review meeting in Jammu, assessing Republic Day arrangements, ongoing anti-terror operations, drone incursions along borders, and potential infiltrations under fog cover, with top IB, BSF, CRPF, and Jammu & Kashmir police officials in attendance.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/union-home-secy-chairs-high-level-security-review-meeting-in-jammu
Daily Mirror: "WORLD ON THE BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Chris Hughes
From the Arctic Circle to the Persian Gulf, the world stands on the edge of a devastating descent into conflict.
United Kingdom and United States personnel were evacuated from Middle East bases in anticipation of US strikes on Iran, and possible retaliation.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/world-news/britain-evacuate-key-personnel-middle-36551772
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Chris Hughes
From the Arctic Circle to the Persian Gulf, the world stands on the edge of a devastating descent into conflict.
United Kingdom and United States personnel were evacuated from Middle East bases in anticipation of US strikes on Iran, and possible retaliation.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/world-news/britain-evacuate-key-personnel-middle-36551772
Bury Times: "TRIBUTES PAID AFTER DEATH OF DAD, 31"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved dad, football coach and sports enthusiast following his sudden death, days after Christmas.
Michael Craig Erik Ball, aged 31, died unexpectedly in the early hours of 28 December 2025.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25749870.heartfelt-tributes-tomichael-craig-erik-ball-died-aged-31
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved dad, football coach and sports enthusiast following his sudden death, days after Christmas.
Michael Craig Erik Ball, aged 31, died unexpectedly in the early hours of 28 December 2025.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25749870.heartfelt-tributes-tomichael-craig-erik-ball-died-aged-31
Morning Star: "MAHMOOD'S BID TO SEIZE COP CONTROL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
Shabana Mahmood (Home Secretary - United Kingdom) has been accused of a "cynical authoritarian intervention" after announcing she had lost confidence in West Midlands Police's Chief Constable over his force's ban on Maxccabi Tel Aviv fans.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/cynical-and-authoritarian
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
Shabana Mahmood (Home Secretary - United Kingdom) has been accused of a "cynical authoritarian intervention" after announcing she had lost confidence in West Midlands Police's Chief Constable over his force's ban on Maxccabi Tel Aviv fans.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/cynical-and-authoritarian
Metro (South Edition): "ONE SMALL STEP ...TO RECEPTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
A space entrepreneur backed by Elon Musk has unveiled plans for the first hotel on the moon - opening in 2032.
Four wealthy tourists will each pay £7,500,000 for five nights in rooms with millions of stars for a view.
That is what the average holiday could look like as soon as 2032.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/14/inside-plans-first-hotel-moon-2032-will-cost-7-500-000-get-26281664
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
A space entrepreneur backed by Elon Musk has unveiled plans for the first hotel on the moon - opening in 2032.
Four wealthy tourists will each pay £7,500,000 for five nights in rooms with millions of stars for a view.
That is what the average holiday could look like as soon as 2032.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/14/inside-plans-first-hotel-moon-2032-will-cost-7-500-000-get-26281664
The Scotsman: "OFFICERS WARN BUDGET CASH NOT ENOUGH TO PROTECT PUBLIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery
Scotland's Police and Fire Brigade Unions have warned "tough decisions" will have to be made because the Scottish Government has not handed them enough money to protect communities effectively.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery
Scotland's Police and Fire Brigade Unions have warned "tough decisions" will have to be made because the Scottish Government has not handed them enough money to protect communities effectively.
The Nationalist (Ireland): "DEMOLITION GREEN LIGHT FOR 'EYESORE' OF OLD B&B"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Darren Hassett
Planning has been granted for the demolition of a derelict B&B building on the N24 in Tipperary.
Maurice Regan made the application to Tipperary County County for the development at Newtownanner, Killaloan Lower, Clonmel, county Tipperary.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/clonmel/1984979/breaking-planning-green-light-for-demolition-of-b-b-in-tipperary.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Darren Hassett
Planning has been granted for the demolition of a derelict B&B building on the N24 in Tipperary.
Maurice Regan made the application to Tipperary County County for the development at Newtownanner, Killaloan Lower, Clonmel, county Tipperary.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/clonmel/1984979/breaking-planning-green-light-for-demolition-of-b-b-in-tipperary.html
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "PALESTINIAN GROUP TO RUN DAILY LIFE IN POST WAR GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP
All members of a 15-person Technocratic Committee from Palestine have been tasked with administering post war Gaza, as agreed upon by all parties.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2629340
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP
All members of a 15-person Technocratic Committee from Palestine have been tasked with administering post war Gaza, as agreed upon by all parties.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2629340
Lancashire Telegraph: "COUNCILS JOIN CALLS TO SCRAP ELECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
Two more East Lancashire councils are to ask the government to scrap this year's Local Elections.
Burnley Council bosses decided to 'reluctantly' ask ministers to postpone next May’s borough polls.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25764751.burnley-pendle-councils-call-scrapping-may-polls
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
Two more East Lancashire councils are to ask the government to scrap this year's Local Elections.
Burnley Council bosses decided to 'reluctantly' ask ministers to postpone next May’s borough polls.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25764751.burnley-pendle-councils-call-scrapping-may-polls
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