Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 29 January 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 Express: "KEMI: MY PARTY IS FOR SERIOUS PEOPLE AND NOT DRAMA QUEENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson
Kemi Badenoch has blasted "drama queen" Conservative Party defectors to Reform UK as "not serious people".
The Conservative Party leader suggests those joining Nigel Farage's ranks were motivated by sour grapes.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2163886
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson
Kemi Badenoch has blasted "drama queen" Conservative Party defectors to Reform UK as "not serious people".
The Conservative Party leader suggests those joining Nigel Farage's ranks were motivated by sour grapes.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2163886
Edinburgh Evening News: "NURSERY CHILD LOST IN GRIT BIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnston
A two-year-old boy was found "limp and disorientated" inside a closed Grit Bin at Maybury Primary School in Edinburgh.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnston
A two-year-old boy was found "limp and disorientated" inside a closed Grit Bin at Maybury Primary School in Edinburgh.
The Times: "PM SHELVES FRESH PLAN TO OVERHAUL BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix
Sir Keir Starmer has vetoed plans for a new attempt to reform the Welfare System as 10 Downing Street seeks to avoid another confrontation with Labour Party MPs.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-welfare-system-wont-overhaul-another-year-fr57fhhmm
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix
Sir Keir Starmer has vetoed plans for a new attempt to reform the Welfare System as 10 Downing Street seeks to avoid another confrontation with Labour Party MPs.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-welfare-system-wont-overhaul-another-year-fr57fhhmm
The Yorkshire Post: "STEEL FIRM 'MUST BE A PRIORITY', PM TOLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The unresolved ownership of British Steel "must be a priority" for Sir Keir Starmer on his historic trip to China, industry leaders have said.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The unresolved ownership of British Steel "must be a priority" for Sir Keir Starmer on his historic trip to China, industry leaders have said.
The Independent: "HANDCUFFS, DRUGS AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE: LIFE INSIDE BRITAIN'S WORST DETENTION CENTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft
An in-depth report into Drug Abuse and Attempted Suicide amongst other serious incidents which are daily occurrences at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre near Gatwick Airport in West Sussex.
FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/home-news/immigration-migrants-brook-house-detention-deportation-drugs-b2901343.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft
An in-depth report into Drug Abuse and Attempted Suicide amongst other serious incidents which are daily occurrences at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre near Gatwick Airport in West Sussex.
FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/home-news/immigration-migrants-brook-house-detention-deportation-drugs-b2901343.html
Glasgow Times: "PATIENTS 'FROZEN' AT CITY HOSPITAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine
Patients in Glasgow say they are "frozen" at a Medical Facility, operated by NHS, after heating issues have forced family members to bring blankets to wards to keep them warm.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25805646.patients-frozen-cold-glasgow-royal-infirmary-wards
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine
Patients in Glasgow say they are "frozen" at a Medical Facility, operated by NHS, after heating issues have forced family members to bring blankets to wards to keep them warm.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25805646.patients-frozen-cold-glasgow-royal-infirmary-wards
City AM: "BANK MOCKED FOR 'WOKE' CONTRACTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar
Bank Of England are facing backlash over their plans to make a new banknote printer comply with ESG and Diversity Standards under a "pass or fail" regime.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar
Bank Of England are facing backlash over their plans to make a new banknote printer comply with ESG and Diversity Standards under a "pass or fail" regime.
Melton Times: "'NAME OUR NEW BYPASS AFTER HERO MARCIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Support is growing to name Melton Mowbray's new bypass after Marcin Wojtak, a much-loved local soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/support-growing-to-name-melton-bypass-after-local-war-hero-5490862
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Support is growing to name Melton Mowbray's new bypass after Marcin Wojtak, a much-loved local soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/support-growing-to-name-melton-bypass-after-local-war-hero-5490862
Morning Star: "BY-ELECTION 'FIGHT FOR BRITAIN'S SOUL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
Manchester does not want you, Lucy Powell (Deputy Leader of Labour Party) told Reform UK's By Election candidate Matthew Goodwin.
FULL REPORT: http://MorningStaronline.co.uk/article/manchester-election-battle-soul-our-country
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
Manchester does not want you, Lucy Powell (Deputy Leader of Labour Party) told Reform UK's By Election candidate Matthew Goodwin.
FULL REPORT: http://MorningStaronline.co.uk/article/manchester-election-battle-soul-our-country
Albany Advertiser (Australia): "FILLING A MUSICAL GAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
Iconic Albany location The Gap was alive with the sound of music at the launch of Kinjarling Keys, a project which will take a renovated piano to all parts of Albany for people to play.
FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albanys-adam-cook-brings-kinjarling-keys-project-to-life-playing-jazz-numbers-on-restored-piano-at-the-gap-c-21400496
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
Iconic Albany location The Gap was alive with the sound of music at the launch of Kinjarling Keys, a project which will take a renovated piano to all parts of Albany for people to play.
FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albanys-adam-cook-brings-kinjarling-keys-project-to-life-playing-jazz-numbers-on-restored-piano-at-the-gap-c-21400496
Daily Star: "SPEND IT LIKE BECKHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave
Plonkers Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham show off a posh "£80K" wine bottle as part of the War Of The Posers.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave
Plonkers Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham show off a posh "£80K" wine bottle as part of the War Of The Posers.
The Oldham Times: "GANG JAILED FOR BRUTAL KIDNAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A woman was kidnapped and repeatedly hurt by a group led by a money lender during a "disturbing and cruel" ordeal in Oldham.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25802169.oldham-group-carried-utterly-inhumane-abuse-woman
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A woman was kidnapped and repeatedly hurt by a group led by a money lender during a "disturbing and cruel" ordeal in Oldham.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25802169.oldham-group-carried-utterly-inhumane-abuse-woman
Metro (South Edition): "LOTTO WINNER SET UP £228M DRUGS EMPIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper
John Spiby, a National Lottery winner who used his £2.4 million fortune to build a £288 million drug empire from stables at his luxury home, has been jailed.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/28/millionaire-lottery-winner-set-fake-prescription-drug-labs-son-26572773
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper
John Spiby, a National Lottery winner who used his £2.4 million fortune to build a £288 million drug empire from stables at his luxury home, has been jailed.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/28/millionaire-lottery-winner-set-fake-prescription-drug-labs-son-26572773
The West Australian (Australia): "INFLATION ZOMBIE IS BACK FROM THE DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Richardson / Stephen Johnson
The Big Four banks in Australia are now unanimously tipping a rate rise after inflation soared even further above the Reserve Bank's target band.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/inflation-increases-38-percent-making-reserve-bank-of-australia-interest-rate-rise-likely-on-february-3-c-21447590
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Richardson / Stephen Johnson
The Big Four banks in Australia are now unanimously tipping a rate rise after inflation soared even further above the Reserve Bank's target band.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/inflation-increases-38-percent-making-reserve-bank-of-australia-interest-rate-rise-likely-on-february-3-c-21447590
The Guardian: "TIME IS RUNNING OUT, TRUMP SAYS AS US ARMADA HEADS TOWARDS IRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth / Patrick Wintour
The threat of a United States and Iran war appeared to loom closer when Donald Trump warned that time is running out for Tehran.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/28/trump-threat-us-iran-war-armada-nuclear-programme
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth / Patrick Wintour
The threat of a United States and Iran war appeared to loom closer when Donald Trump warned that time is running out for Tehran.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/28/trump-threat-us-iran-war-armada-nuclear-programme
Lancashire Telegraph: "'PLEASE DON'T JAIL MAN WHO LEFT ME DISABLED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard
A man who suffered life changing injuries when he was knocked off his motorbike has pleaded with the Magistrates Court in Blackburn to be lenient when sentencing the driver.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard
A man who suffered life changing injuries when he was knocked off his motorbike has pleaded with the Magistrates Court in Blackburn to be lenient when sentencing the driver.
The Scotsman: "FETTES APOLOGISES FOR FAILING TO PROTECT PUPILS FROM ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin
One of Britain's leading private schools "wholly failed" to protect children from "appalling" sexual and physical abuse over the course of at least four decades, according to a landmark inquiry.
FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/scottish-news/top-private-school-failed-to-protect-pupils-from-sexual-and-physical-abuse-5493501
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin
One of Britain's leading private schools "wholly failed" to protect children from "appalling" sexual and physical abuse over the course of at least four decades, according to a landmark inquiry.
FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/scottish-news/top-private-school-failed-to-protect-pupils-from-sexual-and-physical-abuse-5493501
Messenger Newspapers: "MASTERPLAN TAKES BIG STEP FORWARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
A multi-billion-pound plan for Trafford, aiming to deliver new jobs, homes and a 100,000 seat stadium around Old Trafford has reached its next stage.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25792206.7bn-regeneration-scheme-approved-old-trafford
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
A multi-billion-pound plan for Trafford, aiming to deliver new jobs, homes and a 100,000 seat stadium around Old Trafford has reached its next stage.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25792206.7bn-regeneration-scheme-approved-old-trafford
Daily Mirror: "TRUMP'S WAR THREAT TO IRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin
Donald Trump has warned Iran that his massive armada of United States warships will launch a devastating attack unless they come to the table for nuclear talks.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/world-news/breaking-donald-trump-issues-chilling-36618678
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin
Donald Trump has warned Iran that his massive armada of United States warships will launch a devastating attack unless they come to the table for nuclear talks.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/world-news/breaking-donald-trump-issues-chilling-36618678
Narrogin Observer (Australia): "RAISED TO HELP OTHERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
Loshni Mercuri, a devoted Charity Worker in Australia's Narrogin, has claimed the shire’s highest honour for her charity work and selfless nature towards supporting the community.
FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/loshni-mercuri-named-narrogins-community-citizen-of-the-year-for-her-charity-work-and-generous-sponsorship-c-21429284
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
Loshni Mercuri, a devoted Charity Worker in Australia's Narrogin, has claimed the shire’s highest honour for her charity work and selfless nature towards supporting the community.
FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/loshni-mercuri-named-narrogins-community-citizen-of-the-year-for-her-charity-work-and-generous-sponsorship-c-21429284
Scottish Daily Mail: "COUNTDOWN TO CONFLAGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
United States President Donald Trump has issued a chilling threat to Iran: Make a nuclear deal or face an overwhelming military onslaught.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
United States President Donald Trump has issued a chilling threat to Iran: Make a nuclear deal or face an overwhelming military onslaught.
The Bolton News: "WARNING OVER 'PILL DEATH' OF TRAGIC TEENAGER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul
Áine Rose Hurst died from a Blood Clot in her brain due to a side effect of the Contraceptive Pill.
Her family are fighting to make sure others do not miss the warning signs.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25790596.family-aine-rose-hurst-raise-awareness-pill-side-effects
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul
Áine Rose Hurst died from a Blood Clot in her brain due to a side effect of the Contraceptive Pill.
Her family are fighting to make sure others do not miss the warning signs.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25790596.family-aine-rose-hurst-raise-awareness-pill-side-effects
Daily Record: "SURGE IN CAMPUS SEX ATTACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind
Sex attack and harassment cases have soared at British universities with more than 600 reports in five years.
Survivors accuse education chiefs for failing to tackle the offences.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind
Sex attack and harassment cases have soared at British universities with more than 600 reports in five years.
Survivors accuse education chiefs for failing to tackle the offences.
Bury Times: "SHOCK AFTER MAN 'EXPOSED HIMSELF'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine
Pupils at a Bury school were left "visibly distressed" after a man "exposed himself" in public.
A small group of pupils from Elton High School witnessed the incident on Bolton Road in Bury and contacted Greater Manchester Police.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25800560.police-attend-elton-high-school-man-exposed-himself
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine
Pupils at a Bury school were left "visibly distressed" after a man "exposed himself" in public.
A small group of pupils from Elton High School witnessed the incident on Bolton Road in Bury and contacted Greater Manchester Police.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25800560.police-attend-elton-high-school-man-exposed-himself
The National: "IN THE DARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker
The Scottish Government has responded after it was claimed that the United States "abducted" two people from Britain despite a Court Order that they were not to leave the jurisdiction.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25806219.john-swinney-makes-statement-alleged-us-abductions-scotland
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker
The Scottish Government has responded after it was claimed that the United States "abducted" two people from Britain despite a Court Order that they were not to leave the jurisdiction.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25806219.john-swinney-makes-statement-alleged-us-abductions-scotland
Great Southern Herald (Australia): "PROTECTING OUR LANDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Towers
A dedicated Great Southern environmentalist Peter Robertson has been named on the Australia Day honours list, receiving a Medal Of The Order of Australia 2026 for his service to conservation and the environment.
FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/peter-robertson-awarded-2026-medal-of-the-order-of-australia-for-services-to-conservation-and-environment-c-21401346
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Towers
A dedicated Great Southern environmentalist Peter Robertson has been named on the Australia Day honours list, receiving a Medal Of The Order of Australia 2026 for his service to conservation and the environment.
FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/peter-robertson-awarded-2026-medal-of-the-order-of-australia-for-services-to-conservation-and-environment-c-21401346
Daily Mail: "COUNTDOWN TO CONFLAGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
United States President Donald Trump has issued a chilling threat to Iran: Make a nuclear deal or face an overwhelming military onslaught.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
United States President Donald Trump has issued a chilling threat to Iran: Make a nuclear deal or face an overwhelming military onslaught.
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "UN PULLS OUT OF HODEIDAH OVER 'HOUTHI OBSTRUCTION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP
The United Nations will pull out their mission to enforce a ceasefire in the Port City of Hodeidah in Yemen by the end of March because of what they called "Houthi obstructionism".
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2630874
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP
The United Nations will pull out their mission to enforce a ceasefire in the Port City of Hodeidah in Yemen by the end of March because of what they called "Houthi obstructionism".
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2630874
The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER: USE ECHR TO INVESTIGATE BRITISH TROOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Tony Diver
Sir Keir Starmer called for European Human Rights laws to be used to investigate British troops in Iraq, in a book edited by Phil Shiner - a disgraced lawyer.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/28/starmer-use-the-echr-to-prosecute-british-troops
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Tony Diver
Sir Keir Starmer called for European Human Rights laws to be used to investigate British troops in Iraq, in a book edited by Phil Shiner - a disgraced lawyer.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/28/starmer-use-the-echr-to-prosecute-british-troops
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