Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 28 May 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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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
Daily Express: "TIME TO SCRAP ED'S NET ZERO 'FANTASY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro
Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has attacked Ed Miliband's Net Zero “fantasy” as households are warned of a huge hike in Energy Bills.
The former Prime Minister turned his fire on the Energy Secretary's drive to hit Net Zero, despite United Kingdom being responsible for less than 1% of yearly global emissions of greenhouse gases.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2210398
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro
Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has attacked Ed Miliband's Net Zero “fantasy” as households are warned of a huge hike in Energy Bills.
The former Prime Minister turned his fire on the Energy Secretary's drive to hit Net Zero, despite United Kingdom being responsible for less than 1% of yearly global emissions of greenhouse gases.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2210398
Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "PALACE IN WONDER LAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor
Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor
Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.
Lancashire Telegraph: "'OUR BLUE-EYED BOY - YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan
The family of a young boy who died after getting into difficulty in River Ribble has paid tribute to him.
Emergency Services were called to Ribchester at just after 14:00 on Tuesday to a report of a concern for safety after a boy had gone into the river and had got into difficulty while swimming with friends.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26143777.familys-heartbreaking-tribute-clayton-le-woods-12-year-old
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan
The family of a young boy who died after getting into difficulty in River Ribble has paid tribute to him.
Emergency Services were called to Ribchester at just after 14:00 on Tuesday to a report of a concern for safety after a boy had gone into the river and had got into difficulty while swimming with friends.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26143777.familys-heartbreaking-tribute-clayton-le-woods-12-year-old
The Scotsman: "STURGEON'S LAWYER HITS OUT AT 'ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES' CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant
Aamer Anwar said Ms Sturgeon was unaware of her estranged husband's Nicola Sturgeon's lawyer has criticised “armchair detectives” as questions continued to be raised over Peter Murrell embezzlement case.
Aamer Anwar said Ms. Sturgeon was unaware of her estranged husband's criminal conduct.
FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/nicola-sturgeons-lawyer-hits-out-at-armchair-detectives-over-peter-murrell-case-8643766
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant
Aamer Anwar said Ms Sturgeon was unaware of her estranged husband's Nicola Sturgeon's lawyer has criticised “armchair detectives” as questions continued to be raised over Peter Murrell embezzlement case.
Aamer Anwar said Ms. Sturgeon was unaware of her estranged husband's criminal conduct.
FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/nicola-sturgeons-lawyer-hits-out-at-armchair-detectives-over-peter-murrell-case-8643766
The West Australia [Australia]: "GIANT LEAP FOR WA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Sadler
Katherine Bennett-Pegg, Australia's first astronaut, has declared West Australia is uniquely placed to play a pivotal role in space exploration.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-wa-is-leading-the-nations-space-ambitions-c-22344911
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Sadler
Katherine Bennett-Pegg, Australia's first astronaut, has declared West Australia is uniquely placed to play a pivotal role in space exploration.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-wa-is-leading-the-nations-space-ambitions-c-22344911
Daily Mirror: "BE SAFE IN WATER.. OR MORE WILL DIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy
Outdoor swimmers are being urged to take care after nine drownings in four days during the May 2026 heatwave.
Seven young people and two adults have lost their lives in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the sea as people take the plunge to cool off in the 35°C heat.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/heatwave-deaths-swimming-warning-weather-37213506
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy
Outdoor swimmers are being urged to take care after nine drownings in four days during the May 2026 heatwave.
Seven young people and two adults have lost their lives in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the sea as people take the plunge to cool off in the 35°C heat.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/heatwave-deaths-swimming-warning-weather-37213506
Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BEST MATE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor
Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor
Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.
Melton Times: "CELEBRATIONS AS SPORTS CLUB SAVED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
The future of the historic Holwell Sports site has been safeguarded after a deal was struck to buy the land just hours before it was due to be auctioned off.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/11th-hour-bid-secures-future-of-historic-holwell-sports-site-8637484
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
The future of the historic Holwell Sports site has been safeguarded after a deal was struck to buy the land just hours before it was due to be auctioned off.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/11th-hour-bid-secures-future-of-historic-holwell-sports-site-8637484
Daily Star: "GAME OF DRONES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
England's FIFA World Cup base will be guarded by security chiefs armed with “hunter-catcher” drones to stop rival teams spying on training at their tournament HQ in Kansas City.
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/englands-world-cup-base-patrolled-37213297
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
England's FIFA World Cup base will be guarded by security chiefs armed with “hunter-catcher” drones to stop rival teams spying on training at their tournament HQ in Kansas City.
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/englands-world-cup-base-patrolled-37213297
Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "GREAT MATE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor
Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor
Crystal Palace gave Oliver Glasner the perfect parting gift as Jean-Philippe Mateta fired The Eagles to Conference League.
Glasgow Times: "THUG JAILED OVER MACHETE ATTACK ON PENSIONER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe
A 28-year-old man, Robert Craig, has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years for his role in a gang machete attack on a 67-year-old pensioner in his Glasgow flat.
The trio forced entry late at night, striking the victim with a machete and causing serious arm, head and lip injuries.
Robert Craig pleaded guilty to Attempted Murder.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26141147.man-jailed-gang-machete-attack-pensioner-glasgow
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe
A 28-year-old man, Robert Craig, has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years for his role in a gang machete attack on a 67-year-old pensioner in his Glasgow flat.
The trio forced entry late at night, striking the victim with a machete and causing serious arm, head and lip injuries.
Robert Craig pleaded guilty to Attempted Murder.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/26141147.man-jailed-gang-machete-attack-pensioner-glasgow
The Daily Telegraph: "MANDELSON TOLD CABINET HOW TO DO THEIR JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Janet Eastham
Lord Peter Mandelson advised numerous Cabinet ministers during his time as ambassador to Washington DC in United States, messages to be released next week are expected to reveal.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Janet Eastham
Lord Peter Mandelson advised numerous Cabinet ministers during his time as ambassador to Washington DC in United States, messages to be released next week are expected to reveal.
The Daily Telegraph (Sport/Back Page): "BARCELONA'S £70M DEAL FOR GORDON"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike McGrath / John Percy
Anthony Gordon is set to join Barcelona in an €80 million (£70 million) deal, marking the first major move of this Summer's Transfer Window.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike McGrath / John Percy
Anthony Gordon is set to join Barcelona in an €80 million (£70 million) deal, marking the first major move of this Summer's Transfer Window.
Messenger Newspapers: "GANG MEMBERS JAILED FOR 'HIGH-VALUE' THEFTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A gang of criminals has been put behind bars for robbing high-value goods across Cheshire and Manchester by “violently stealing” belongings from people and businesses.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/26139757.gang-behind-terrifying-high-value-robberies-put-behind-bars
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A gang of criminals has been put behind bars for robbing high-value goods across Cheshire and Manchester by “violently stealing” belongings from people and businesses.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/26139757.gang-behind-terrifying-high-value-robberies-put-behind-bars
The Times: "MINISTERS RAISE HEAT ON PM OVER NORTH SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Ben Clatworthy / Stefan Boscia
United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from his Cabinet Ministers to rethink The Labour Party's Net Zero agenda.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Ben Clatworthy / Stefan Boscia
United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from his Cabinet Ministers to rethink The Labour Party's Net Zero agenda.
The Times (Sport/Back Page): "BARCELONA TO LAND GORDON IN £70M DEAL"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martin Hardy / Paul Joyce
Anthony Gordon is expected to complete a near-£70 million transfer to Barcelona and the deal could be announced today.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Martin Hardy / Paul Joyce
Anthony Gordon is expected to complete a near-£70 million transfer to Barcelona and the deal could be announced today.
The Spalding & South Holland Voice: "FAMILY LOOKS TO GIVE TYMI BEST LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Rush
A Spalding family is raising funds to send their six-year-old son Tymi, who has rare Sturge-Weber Syndrome, for specialist rehabilitation in Poland.
The lively boy functions like a one-year-old, cannot speak or self-feed, and needs 24/7 care due to seizures, strokes, and mobility issues.
Past therapy brought improvements, but setbacks reversed them.
A local group held a sponsored walk for the £3,000 goal.
FULL REPORT: SpaldingVoice.co.uk/family-looks-to-give-tymi-best-life
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Rush
A Spalding family is raising funds to send their six-year-old son Tymi, who has rare Sturge-Weber Syndrome, for specialist rehabilitation in Poland.
The lively boy functions like a one-year-old, cannot speak or self-feed, and needs 24/7 care due to seizures, strokes, and mobility issues.
Past therapy brought improvements, but setbacks reversed them.
A local group held a sponsored walk for the £3,000 goal.
FULL REPORT: SpaldingVoice.co.uk/family-looks-to-give-tymi-best-life
The Times Scotland: "PRESSURE BUILDS ON 'STOOGE FOR STURGEON'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson
The position of Scottish National Party's new Minister For Victims And Community Safety of Scotland has been branded “untenable” after former party officials corroborated claims she had acted as a “stooge” for Nicola Sturgeon and the former First Minister of Scotgland;'s disgraced husband, Peter Murrell.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson
The position of Scottish National Party's new Minister For Victims And Community Safety of Scotland has been branded “untenable” after former party officials corroborated claims she had acted as a “stooge” for Nicola Sturgeon and the former First Minister of Scotgland;'s disgraced husband, Peter Murrell.
The Times Scotland (Sport & Back Page) - BARCELONA TO LAND GORDON IN £70M DEAL
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Hardy / Paul Joyce
Anthony Gordon is expected to complete a near-£70 million transfer to Barcelona and the deal could be announced today.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Hardy / Paul Joyce
Anthony Gordon is expected to complete a near-£70 million transfer to Barcelona and the deal could be announced today.
The Oldham Times: "NO MAYOR OR LEADER AS COUNCIL HITS DEADLOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko
The first Oldham Council meeting since the Local Elections fell at the first hurdle after failing to vote in a mayor.
The Annual Meeting is where the council’s leadership roles are elected and the Mayor Making ceremony takes place.
FULL STORY: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/26141271.oldham-council-deadlock-cost-taxpayers
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko
The first Oldham Council meeting since the Local Elections fell at the first hurdle after failing to vote in a mayor.
The Annual Meeting is where the council’s leadership roles are elected and the Mayor Making ceremony takes place.
FULL STORY: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/26141271.oldham-council-deadlock-cost-taxpayers
The Yorkshire Post: "ENERGY BILLS SET TO SOAR £221 FROM JULY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
OFGEM's price cap is to rise by, on average, £221 a year from 1 July, due to the energy shock from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/ofgem-price-cap-middle-east-war-8642747
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
OFGEM's price cap is to rise by, on average, £221 a year from 1 July, due to the energy shock from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/ofgem-price-cap-middle-east-war-8642747
Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO HIDE, MR SWINNEY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon
First Minister John Swinney has been blasted for trying to ‘dodgem scrutiny’ after ruling out any further probe into Scottish National Party's financial scandal involving Peter Murrell.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon
First Minister John Swinney has been blasted for trying to ‘dodgem scrutiny’ after ruling out any further probe into Scottish National Party's financial scandal involving Peter Murrell.
Bury Times: "MAN IS SHOT 'AFTER HE DROVE AT POLICE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A firearm and drugs have beenfound at a property in Radcliffe following an incident last Friday where police shot a man who drove at Police Officers.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/26133463.man-shot-police-car-drove-directly-officers
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A firearm and drugs have beenfound at a property in Radcliffe following an incident last Friday where police shot a man who drove at Police Officers.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/26133463.man-shot-police-car-drove-directly-officers
Morning Star: "WORKERS PAY TO BANKROLL TRUMP'S WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
Campaigners have stated that households must not bear the brunt of United States President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran.
Energy Bills are set to rise by 13 per cent.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
Campaigners have stated that households must not bear the brunt of United States President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran.
Energy Bills are set to rise by 13 per cent.
Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "YAPP TAKES CHARGE OF LANDMARK LIONS TOUR"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial
It has been announced that Jo Yapp has been appointed Head Coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team for their inaugural tour to New Zealand in 2027.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial
It has been announced that Jo Yapp has been appointed Head Coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team for their inaugural tour to New Zealand in 2027.
The National: "SNP: SCOTLAND NEEDS CONTROL OVER ENERGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Ferguson
Westminster cannot be trusted with Scotland's energy, Scottish National Party have said after it was revealed the energy price cap will be increased in July.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26141382.energy-must-scotlands-hands-snp-say-uk-energy-price-cap/
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alasdair Ferguson
Westminster cannot be trusted with Scotland's energy, Scottish National Party have said after it was revealed the energy price cap will be increased in July.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/26141382.energy-must-scotlands-hands-snp-say-uk-energy-price-cap/
State Times [India]: "LG DIRECTS DGP TO BOLSTER ANTI-NARCOTICS TASK FORCE WITH ADDITIONAL MANPOWER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed Jammu & Kashmir Police and UT Administration to further intensify the crackdown against the narco-terror ecosystem operating within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/lg-directs-dgp-to-bolster-anti-narcotics-task-force-with-additional-manpower
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed Jammu & Kashmir Police and UT Administration to further intensify the crackdown against the narco-terror ecosystem operating within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/lg-directs-dgp-to-bolster-anti-narcotics-task-force-with-additional-manpower
Daily Mail: "LABOUR RISKING A 'LOST GENERATION' OF JOBLESS YOUTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Sophie Church / Claire Ellicott
The Labour Party are to be warned that they must reform welfare or condemn a 'lost generation' of young people to a life on the dole.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Sophie Church / Claire Ellicott
The Labour Party are to be warned that they must reform welfare or condemn a 'lost generation' of young people to a life on the dole.
The Bolton News: "WOMAN, AGED 92, SCAMMED OUT OF £8,000"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Regent
A 92-year-old woman has been left too frightened to trust anyone after fraudsters posing as Police Officers convinced her to hand over more than £8,000 in cash.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Regent
A 92-year-old woman has been left too frightened to trust anyone after fraudsters posing as Police Officers convinced her to hand over more than £8,000 in cash.
Daily Record: "EVIL VILE LIAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Suter
Abuse victims have hit back after Patricia Robertson, their sadistic former teacher, accused them of lying about her.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Suter
Abuse victims have hit back after Patricia Robertson, their sadistic former teacher, accused them of lying about her.
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