Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 13 August 2025.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.
If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.
Daily Express: "RECORD 8M PEOPLE ON UNIVERSAL CREDIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris / Steph Spyro
The number of Universal Credit claimants who are not obliged to look for work has shot up by a million under The Labour Party.
The number of people claiming Universal Credit has jumped in last year with most having no requirement to look for work
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2094503
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris / Steph Spyro
The number of Universal Credit claimants who are not obliged to look for work has shot up by a million under The Labour Party.
The number of people claiming Universal Credit has jumped in last year with most having no requirement to look for work
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2094503
The Yorkshire Post: "MPS CALL FOR END OF RURAL ISOLATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The Government must introduce a minimum level of Bus Routes and connectivity to stop towns & villages becoming "increasingly isolated", MPs have said.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The Government must introduce a minimum level of Bus Routes and connectivity to stop towns & villages becoming "increasingly isolated", MPs have said.
Glasgow Times: "'DRIVERS DOING 80MPH ON ROAD IS DISGRACEFUL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aidan MacDonald
Locals have branded speeding on a route in Paisley a "disgrace".
Glasgow Road has become a "major hazard", according to residents.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25383512.paisley-residents-hit-speeding-dangerous-road
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aidan MacDonald
Locals have branded speeding on a route in Paisley a "disgrace".
Glasgow Road has become a "major hazard", according to residents.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25383512.paisley-residents-hit-speeding-dangerous-road
The Nationalist: "MISTER DEBONAIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aoife Sheehan
Valentine O'Gorman - owner of Mr Mister Menswear - discusses his experience in dressing the Tipperary Senior Hurling team for the All-Ireland final and their homecoming in Thurles.
He describes it as a "privilege" and a "team effort" involving his staff (Mary, Pat, Mella, Mickey, Julia, and Joe) and suppliers.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/all-ireland-final/1868921/meet-valentine-o-gorman-of-mr-mister-menswear-the-man-who-dressed-the-tipperary-team.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aoife Sheehan
Valentine O'Gorman - owner of Mr Mister Menswear - discusses his experience in dressing the Tipperary Senior Hurling team for the All-Ireland final and their homecoming in Thurles.
He describes it as a "privilege" and a "team effort" involving his staff (Mary, Pat, Mella, Mickey, Julia, and Joe) and suppliers.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/all-ireland-final/1868921/meet-valentine-o-gorman-of-mr-mister-menswear-the-man-who-dressed-the-tipperary-team.html
Morning Star: "NHS EMERGENCY: ATTACKS ON A&E STAFF DOUBLE IN LAST FIVE YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short
Nurses are facing an "abhorrent" rise in violence, with medical staff being punched, spat at, and even threatened with guns.
Government urged 'to tackle the root causes' of the NHS crisis.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/nurses-facing-abhorrent-rise-violence-their-union-finds
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short
Nurses are facing an "abhorrent" rise in violence, with medical staff being punched, spat at, and even threatened with guns.
Government urged 'to tackle the root causes' of the NHS crisis.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/nurses-facing-abhorrent-rise-violence-their-union-finds
The West Australian: "THE MARCH OF LEGIONNAIRES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Page
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital's state of disrepair waved away as Roger Cook insists it is safe.
Roger Cook has rejected calls to apologise for the state of disrepair at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital as a nurse revealed the aging Medical Facility had mould with mushrooms growing out of the ceiling.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/state-politics/sir-charles-gairdner-hospitals-state-of-disrepair-waved-away-as-roger-cook-insists-it-is-safe-c-19655786
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Page
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital's state of disrepair waved away as Roger Cook insists it is safe.
Roger Cook has rejected calls to apologise for the state of disrepair at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital as a nurse revealed the aging Medical Facility had mould with mushrooms growing out of the ceiling.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/state-politics/sir-charles-gairdner-hospitals-state-of-disrepair-waved-away-as-roger-cook-insists-it-is-safe-c-19655786
Daily Star: "WE WON'T GOB OFF LIKE GAZ"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave
Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan, Match Of The Day's trio of new hosts, have vowed the revamped show will focus strictly on footie and not their personal opinions.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave
Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan, Match Of The Day's trio of new hosts, have vowed the revamped show will focus strictly on footie and not their personal opinions.
The Independent: "'ABJECT FAILURE' AS SMUGGLING ARRESTS FALL UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alicja Hagopian / Millie Cooke / Holly Bancroft
People-smuggling arrests by the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency have fallen under The Labour Party, despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to "smash the gangs", as the number of small boat migrants arriving since he took charge soars past 50,000.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/migrants-small-boat-arrests-starmer-crime-b2806105.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alicja Hagopian / Millie Cooke / Holly Bancroft
People-smuggling arrests by the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency have fallen under The Labour Party, despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to "smash the gangs", as the number of small boat migrants arriving since he took charge soars past 50,000.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/migrants-small-boat-arrests-starmer-crime-b2806105.html
Metro (South Edition): "BUNGLING HITWOMAN IN NIQAB FACES LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley
United States hitwoman Aimee Betro who dressed in niqab for botched assassination guilty of murder plot.
An American woman who wore a niqab disguise and tried to shoot a stranger dead in the street only for the gun to jam is facing a life sentence.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/08/12/us-hitwoman-dressed-niqab-botched-assassination-guilty-murder-plot-23856885
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley
United States hitwoman Aimee Betro who dressed in niqab for botched assassination guilty of murder plot.
An American woman who wore a niqab disguise and tried to shoot a stranger dead in the street only for the gun to jam is facing a life sentence.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/08/12/us-hitwoman-dressed-niqab-botched-assassination-guilty-murder-plot-23856885
Financial Times: "ARMS FACTORIES EXPAND AT TRIPLE SPEED AS EUROPE SWITCHES ON TO WAR FOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Dubois / David Djambazov / Chris Cook
Europe's weapons factories are expanding at least three times their rate before the Ukraine war.
Radar reveals historic rearmament.
7MN square metres of development.
Russian aggression spurs shift.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/ce617187-43ed-4bec-aebf-b1b346c4cfb1
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Dubois / David Djambazov / Chris Cook
Europe's weapons factories are expanding at least three times their rate before the Ukraine war.
Radar reveals historic rearmament.
7MN square metres of development.
Russian aggression spurs shift.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/ce617187-43ed-4bec-aebf-b1b346c4cfb1
The I Paper: "CLAMPDOWN ON STONE IMPORTS AFTER DEADLY LUNG DISEASE LINKED TO KITCHEN REVAMPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Duggan
First official step taken towards tackling rising cases of silicosis among young workers caused by inhaling toxic dust.
A man-made stone popular in kitchen refurbishments linked to the deaths of young tradesmen from an incurable Lung Disease will now be subject to a Government crackdown.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/kitchen-revamp-stone-linked-to-deaths-face-import-crack-down-3855565
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Duggan
First official step taken towards tackling rising cases of silicosis among young workers caused by inhaling toxic dust.
A man-made stone popular in kitchen refurbishments linked to the deaths of young tradesmen from an incurable Lung Disease will now be subject to a Government crackdown.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/kitchen-revamp-stone-linked-to-deaths-face-import-crack-down-3855565
Tipperary Star: "A WEEK OF TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Darren Hassett
Fatal house fire in Boherlahan.
Several deaths on Premier County roads.
Roscrea student Natalia Koziej dies over Summer Holidays.
Shock and sadness after brave five-year-old Katie O'Keeffe passed away.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Darren Hassett
Fatal house fire in Boherlahan.
Several deaths on Premier County roads.
Roscrea student Natalia Koziej dies over Summer Holidays.
Shock and sadness after brave five-year-old Katie O'Keeffe passed away.
FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE
Daily Mail: "IT'S NOT OUR FAULT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett
Ministers tried to dodge the blame after the number of Small Boat Migrants reaching Great Britain under The Labour Party surpassed 50,000.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14992315
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett
Ministers tried to dodge the blame after the number of Small Boat Migrants reaching Great Britain under The Labour Party surpassed 50,000.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14992315
The Scotsman: "BENEFITS AGENCY 'IS FAILING THOUSANDS OF DISABLED SCOTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart
Scotland's Benefits Agency is failing to implement safeguards designed to protect thousands of disabled Brits in the North.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart
Scotland's Benefits Agency is failing to implement safeguards designed to protect thousands of disabled Brits in the North.
Daily Mirror: "DRY ALERT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nada Farhoud
Drought conditions could last until the middle of October as the scorching Summer dries up reservoirs and rivers.
Some Hosepipe Bans are in place across the United Kingdom.
FULL REPORT: http://Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-water-shortage-fears-five-35715344
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nada Farhoud
Drought conditions could last until the middle of October as the scorching Summer dries up reservoirs and rivers.
Some Hosepipe Bans are in place across the United Kingdom.
FULL REPORT: http://Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-water-shortage-fears-five-35715344
Scottish Daily Mail: "FORBES FREE SPEECH ROW AFTER FRINGE THEATRE 'BAN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
A major venue at Edinburgh Festival Fringe has triggered a Free Speech row after indicating Kate Forbes won't be allowed back because of her views on trans issues.
Summerhall Arts issued an apology to other performers for the 'oversight' of allowing Deputy First Minister on stage.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14994377
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
A major venue at Edinburgh Festival Fringe has triggered a Free Speech row after indicating Kate Forbes won't be allowed back because of her views on trans issues.
Summerhall Arts issued an apology to other performers for the 'oversight' of allowing Deputy First Minister on stage.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14994377
The Times: "CHANNEL BOAT MIGRANTS ARRIVING AT RECORD SPEED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott
More than 50,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel to Britain in Small Boats since Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer came to power — the fastest the milestone has been reached.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/channel-migrants-arriving-at-record-speed-under-starmer-wtplqncrg
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott
More than 50,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel to Britain in Small Boats since Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer came to power — the fastest the milestone has been reached.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/channel-migrants-arriving-at-record-speed-under-starmer-wtplqncrg
That's all the papers.
News In Brief follows.
News In Brief follows.
NEWS IN BRIEF: Wednesday 13 August 2025
- Migration Surge Under Labour
Over 50,000 migrants have crossed The English Channel in small boats since Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister, the fastest such milestone. National Crime Agency arrests for people-smuggling have fallen, despite pledges to "smash the gangs". Ministers deny blame. (The Independent / The Times / Daily Mail) - Paisley Speeding Concerns
Residents label speeding on Glasgow Road, Paisley, a "disgrace", with drivers hitting 80MPH, creating a "major hazard". (Glasgow Times) - NHS A&E Violence Crisis
Attacks on emergency staff have doubled in five years, with nurses facing punches, spitting, and gun threats. Calls grow to address NHS crisis causes. (Morning Star) - Tipperary Tragedies
County Tipperary mourns the sudden death of student Natalia Koziej at Midlands Regional Hospital; a man in his 70s killed in a Boherlahan house fire; and the passing of five-year-old Katie O'Keeffe in Thurles. (Tipperary Star) - Rural Isolation Warning
MPs urge minimum bus route standards to combat increasing isolation in UK rural towns and villages. (The Yorkshire Post) - Australian Hospital in Disrepair
Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook dismisses apology demands over Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital's mould and ceiling mushrooms, insisting it’s safe. (The West Australian) - US Hitwoman Guilty
Aimee Betro, an American who wore a niqab for a failed UK assassination due to a jammed gun, faces life for a murder plot. (Metro) - BBC Match of the Day Focus
New hosts Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman, and Gabby Logan vow to keep the revamped show focused on football, avoiding personal opinions. (Daily Star) - Europe's Arms Expansion
Weapons factories in Europe are expanding at triple the pre-Ukraine war rate, driven by Russian aggression, with 7 million square metres developed. (Financial Times) - Silicosis Crackdown
The UK Government targets man-made stone imports linked to deadly lung disease silicosis among young workers, following deaths from toxic dust. (The I Paper) - Scotland Benefits Agency Failures
Scotland's Benefits Agency is failing to protect thousands of disabled people, with safeguards not implemented. (The Scotsman) - Free Speech Row at Edinburgh Fringe
Summerhall Arts apologises for hosting Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, sparking debate after indicating a ban due to her trans views. (Scottish Daily Mail) - Tipperary Hurling Pride
Valentine O'Gorman of Mr Mister Menswear describes dressing the Tipperary Senior Hurling team for the All-Ireland final as a "privilege" and team effort. (The Nationalist) - UK Drought Warning
Drought conditions may persist until mid-October, with Hosepipe Bans in place as reservoirs and rivers dry up after a scorching summer. (Daily Mirror)
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