Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 16 April 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.
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 Mirror: "NO HIDING PLACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson
MPs have rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from Social Media, voting 256 to 150.
Bereaved families whose children died linked to online harms urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for decisive action.
The Government is consulting on wider safety measures instead.
Peers forced the second vote in six weeks.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/breaking-mps-reject-social-media-37020031
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson
MPs have rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from Social Media, voting 256 to 150.
Bereaved families whose children died linked to online harms urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for decisive action.
The Government is consulting on wider safety measures instead.
Peers forced the second vote in six weeks.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/breaking-mps-reject-social-media-37020031
Glasgow Times: "'I'VE BEEN BITTEN, KICKED, SLAPPED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson
School staff have told of being subjected to violence on a daily basis and are demanding the council to protect them.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson
School staff have told of being subjected to violence on a daily basis and are demanding the council to protect them.
The Daily Telegraph: "FAMILY TAX BILLS RISE £4K UNDER REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Szu Ping Chan / Tony Diver
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is raising taxes at the fastest pace in the world, according to analysis.
The report highlights the rapid increase in taxation under the current Government as it tackles fiscal challenges.
Critics warn the pace could stifle growth amid ongoing economic pressures.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/business/2026/04/15/reeves-raising-taxes-at-fastest-pace-in-the-world
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Szu Ping Chan / Tony Diver
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is raising taxes at the fastest pace in the world, according to analysis.
The report highlights the rapid increase in taxation under the current Government as it tackles fiscal challenges.
Critics warn the pace could stifle growth amid ongoing economic pressures.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/business/2026/04/15/reeves-raising-taxes-at-fastest-pace-in-the-world
The Bolton News: "CHARGES AFTER MAN IS BADLY HURT IN CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
A man has been charged after a crash in Bromley Cross that left father-of-two Lewis Rimmer fighting for life.
Michael Corris, 56, faces charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving.
Leis Rimmer spent 22 weeks in a local Medical Facility after the 27 October incident outside Sainsbury's.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26022207.suspect-charged-darwen-road-bromley-cross-crash
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
A man has been charged after a crash in Bromley Cross that left father-of-two Lewis Rimmer fighting for life.
Michael Corris, 56, faces charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving.
Leis Rimmer spent 22 weeks in a local Medical Facility after the 27 October incident outside Sainsbury's.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26022207.suspect-charged-darwen-road-bromley-cross-crash
Daily Star: "WESTMOANSTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Easton
The Labour Party's MP Samantha Niblett is campaigning for a "Summer of Sex" in Parliament to promote positive Sex Education and open talks on pleasure.
The South Derbyshire representative plans to bring sex toys into the House Of Commons, declaring "all politicians masturbate and want pleasure" and that MPs should not feel "kink-shamed".
She aims to "make sex normal again".
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/mp-demanding-summer-sex-says-37021261
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Easton
The Labour Party's MP Samantha Niblett is campaigning for a "Summer of Sex" in Parliament to promote positive Sex Education and open talks on pleasure.
The South Derbyshire representative plans to bring sex toys into the House Of Commons, declaring "all politicians masturbate and want pleasure" and that MPs should not feel "kink-shamed".
She aims to "make sex normal again".
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/mp-demanding-summer-sex-says-37021261
Metro (South Edition): "PM'S CASE FOR THE DEFENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
Metro's front page tomorrow highlights Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's case for the defence following a damning verdict from an ex-NATO chief on United Kingdom military capabilities.
The story comes amid growing concerns over defence spending and National Security raised by former officials.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
Metro's front page tomorrow highlights Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's case for the defence following a damning verdict from an ex-NATO chief on United Kingdom military capabilities.
The story comes amid growing concerns over defence spending and National Security raised by former officials.
Messenger Newspapers: "'TRAGEDY A REMINDER TO PROTECT TITLE OF NURSE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
The death of Steve Bruce's four-month-old grandson Madison is a tragic reminder of the urgent need to protect the title "nurse", a coroner has said.
The infant died after an unqualified "maternity nurse" advised prone sleeping.
Alison Mutch called for a statutory bar on the word "nurse" for non-registered staff.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/26002984.action-needed-steve-bruces-grandsons-death---coroner
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
The death of Steve Bruce's four-month-old grandson Madison is a tragic reminder of the urgent need to protect the title "nurse", a coroner has said.
The infant died after an unqualified "maternity nurse" advised prone sleeping.
Alison Mutch called for a statutory bar on the word "nurse" for non-registered staff.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/26002984.action-needed-steve-bruces-grandsons-death---coroner
The Guardian: "WAR WINDFALL BIG OIL MAKES EXTRA $30M EVERY HOUR DURING CONFLICT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Damian Carrington
Big Oil firms are reaping $30 million an hour in war windfall profits from the United States/Israel conflict in Iran, analysis shows.
Top companies including Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil stand to gain $234 billion by year-end as oil prices hit $100 a barrel.
Consumers face higher energy costs.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/environment/2026/apr/15/big-oil-huge-war-windfall-consumers
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Damian Carrington
Big Oil firms are reaping $30 million an hour in war windfall profits from the United States/Israel conflict in Iran, analysis shows.
Top companies including Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil stand to gain $234 billion by year-end as oil prices hit $100 a barrel.
Consumers face higher energy costs.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/environment/2026/apr/15/big-oil-huge-war-windfall-consumers
The I Paper: "CHINA FLEXES ITS MUSCLES IN GULF - AS TRUMP SEEKS DEAL WITH IRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Hugo Gye / Richard Vaughan
Britain will spend months helping clear up the aftermath of President Donald Trump's war in Iran, ministers believe.
The United Kingdom and allies plan to police Strait Of Hormuz for weeks to keep shipping safe.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves called the conflict a "mistake" with lasting economic impacts.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-months-clearing-trumps-iran-mess-4357878
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Hugo Gye / Richard Vaughan
Britain will spend months helping clear up the aftermath of President Donald Trump's war in Iran, ministers believe.
The United Kingdom and allies plan to police Strait Of Hormuz for weeks to keep shipping safe.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves called the conflict a "mistake" with lasting economic impacts.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-months-clearing-trumps-iran-mess-4357878
The Yorkshire Post: "HOSPICES PLEAD FOR HELP FROM STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Hospice leaders from Yorkshire and beyond have urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for an urgent funding boost, warning the sector is at breaking point.
Nearly 60 per cent plan cuts to services amid rising costs, with 380 beds unused.
They call for full NHS funding of specialist clinical care.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Hospice leaders from Yorkshire and beyond have urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for an urgent funding boost, warning the sector is at breaking point.
Nearly 60 per cent plan cuts to services amid rising costs, with 380 beds unused.
They call for full NHS funding of specialist clinical care.
Bury Times: "TWO HURT AS CAR CRASHES INTO GYM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams
A car ploughed into JD Gym in the Town Centre of Bury on 14 April, injuring a man in his 60s with non-life-changing injuries.
The female driver, in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving and remains in a local Medical Facility.
Emergency services attended the scene, which caused significant structural damage and road closures.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/26021770.car-ploughs-jd-gym-bury-man-injured-driver-arrested
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams
A car ploughed into JD Gym in the Town Centre of Bury on 14 April, injuring a man in his 60s with non-life-changing injuries.
The female driver, in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving and remains in a local Medical Facility.
Emergency services attended the scene, which caused significant structural damage and road closures.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/26021770.car-ploughs-jd-gym-bury-man-injured-driver-arrested
Morning Star: "LABOUR IS FACING MAY POLLS MELTDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
The Labour Party are facing a May meltdown in elections for devolved parliaments and local authorities, latest polling confirms.
The party is on course for wipeout in Wales, a setback in Scotland and evisceration across England.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-facing-its-worst-local-election-ever
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
The Labour Party are facing a May meltdown in elections for devolved parliaments and local authorities, latest polling confirms.
The party is on course for wipeout in Wales, a setback in Scotland and evisceration across England.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-facing-its-worst-local-election-ever
Scottish Daily Mail: "KEMI: WE MUST ACT NOW TO STOP SNP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Unionist voters are being urged by The Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch to unite to help stop The SNP 'tearing our country apart'.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Unionist voters are being urged by The Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch to unite to help stop The SNP 'tearing our country apart'.
The Independent: "PM: I WILL NOT YIELD TO TRUMP. REEVES: WAR WAS A MISTAKE
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin
The Independent leads with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowing he will not yield to President Donald Trump over Britain's refusal to join the United States/Israel war against Iran.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves branded the conflict a "mistake" that has not made the world safer.
Donald Trump has threatened to scrap the United Kingdom trade deal in retaliation.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin
The Independent leads with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowing he will not yield to President Donald Trump over Britain's refusal to join the United States/Israel war against Iran.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves branded the conflict a "mistake" that has not made the world safer.
Donald Trump has threatened to scrap the United Kingdom trade deal in retaliation.
The Oldham Times: "POLICE SMASH £1M JAMAICA DRUGS PLOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
An Oldham woman has been jailed for her role in a £1 million drugs importation scheme.
The court heard she was involved in a large-scale operation smuggling Class A drugs into the United Kingdom.
Details of the sentencing and the full extent of the conspiracy were outlined during the hearing.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/26015380.oldham-woman-jailed-role-1-million-drugs-import
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
An Oldham woman has been jailed for her role in a £1 million drugs importation scheme.
The court heard she was involved in a large-scale operation smuggling Class A drugs into the United Kingdom.
Details of the sentencing and the full extent of the conspiracy were outlined during the hearing.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/26015380.oldham-woman-jailed-role-1-million-drugs-import
The Times Scotland: "UK FACING SUMMER OF SHORTAGES ON SHELVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aubrey Allegretti
United Kingdom could face shortages of chicken, pork and other supermarket goods this Summer if the war in Iran continues, a secret government analysis has found.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aubrey Allegretti
United Kingdom could face shortages of chicken, pork and other supermarket goods this Summer if the war in Iran continues, a secret government analysis has found.
Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S SHAMEFUL BETRAYAL OF WOMEN
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill / Martin Beckford
Hundreds of public bodies are still defying The Supreme Court victory for women on the first anniversary of the landmark ruling.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Churchill / Martin Beckford
Hundreds of public bodies are still defying The Supreme Court victory for women on the first anniversary of the landmark ruling.
Edinburgh Evening News: "PAINFUL WAIT AS CRUCIAL SURGERY ON HOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ena Saracevic
A paralysed Edinburgh woman has been left in limbo after her life-changing bladder operation was postponed indefinitely.
Yvonne Sinclair was scheduled to receive a urostomy in October last year to alleviate severe bladder problems and recurring infections.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-woman-left-in-limbo-after-vital-surgery-postponed-indefinitely-6575790
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ena Saracevic
A paralysed Edinburgh woman has been left in limbo after her life-changing bladder operation was postponed indefinitely.
Yvonne Sinclair was scheduled to receive a urostomy in October last year to alleviate severe bladder problems and recurring infections.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-woman-left-in-limbo-after-vital-surgery-postponed-indefinitely-6575790
Lancashire Telegraph: "TRAVELLERS LOSE THEIR COURT CASE OVER ILLEGAL SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
A family of travellers in Darwen have lost their court battle to stay at an unauthorised camp at Hall Moss Farm but been granted until 15 January 2027 to leave.
Blackburn With Darwen Council won an injunction against The Young Family, who have 21 days to appeal.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26025042.darwen-travellers-lose-court-case-get-nine-months
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
A family of travellers in Darwen have lost their court battle to stay at an unauthorised camp at Hall Moss Farm but been granted until 15 January 2027 to leave.
Blackburn With Darwen Council won an injunction against The Young Family, who have 21 days to appeal.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26025042.darwen-travellers-lose-court-case-get-nine-months
The Scotsman: "HUNDREDS AGED 95 AND OVER FACE A 'CATASTROPHIC' A&E WAIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant
More than 700 patients aged 95 and older waited longer than 12 hours at A&E departments last year, new figures show.
The Scottish Liberal Democrats said the "catastrophic" waits were "putting some of the United Kingdom's s most vulnerable people at serious risk".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant
More than 700 patients aged 95 and older waited longer than 12 hours at A&E departments last year, new figures show.
The Scottish Liberal Democrats said the "catastrophic" waits were "putting some of the United Kingdom's s most vulnerable people at serious risk".
The Times: "UK FACING SUMMER OF SHORTAGES ON SHELVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aubrey Allegretti
United Kingdom could face shortages of chicken, pork and other supermarket goods this Summer if the war in Iran continues, a secret government analysis has found.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aubrey Allegretti
United Kingdom could face shortages of chicken, pork and other supermarket goods this Summer if the war in Iran continues, a secret government analysis has found.
Daily Record: "BANNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon
The Scottish First Minister Of Scotland John Swinney has pledged to ban Smart Phones in classrooms.
The SNP leader said a law will be introduced to protect young people.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon
The Scottish First Minister Of Scotland John Swinney has pledged to ban Smart Phones in classrooms.
The SNP leader said a law will be introduced to protect young people.
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