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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

16/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 17 December 2025.

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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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If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
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Daily Record: "DADDY! I'M HERE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind
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A dying dad has been reunited with his little girl after a Visa wrangle threatened to prevent a "last Christmas" together. 
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Financial Times: "LABOUR HAILS SWEEPING WORKERS' RIGHTS SHIFT AS FLAGSHIP BILL CLEARS FINAL HURDLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / Delphine Strauss 

Legislation paving the way for the biggest overhaul of Workers' Rights in a generation is set to become law within days after clearing its final hurdle in House Of Lords.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/60f5cdde-7b60-4d88-9033-32812ead2da0
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Wexford People (Ireland): "WEXFORD 'ABANDONED' IN LATEST RAIL STRATEGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke

Wexford County Council (WCC) has outlined their vision for the next three years as they prepare to spend over €700m on projects ranging from motorways and flood schemes to new Community Centres and libraries.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/wexford-county-council-to-spend-700m-on-193-projects-between-2026-28-with-almost-400m-for-housing/a602191439.html
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The Times: "RETURN OF UK STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH EUROPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Bruno Waterfield

British students will be able to study abroad at European Universities under a high-profile European Union scheme for the first time since Brexit.
British Government Ministers will announce the United Kingdom is rejoining the Erasmus Exchange Programme from 2027.


FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-rejoining-erasmus-european-universities-year-abroad-brexit-j07k7wc92
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The Times (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA ANNOUNCES £45 TICKETS FOR THE LUCKY FEW"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton / Martyn Ziegler

FIFA have responded to the backlash over extortionate World Cup ticket prices by releasing new "supporter entry tier" tickets costing just £45 for every game in the tournament.
Gianni Infantino, faced huge criticism.


FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/world-cup/article/fifa-world-cup-tickets-dynamic-pricing-england-scotland-vnd32hm2k
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The Bolton News: "FIRST CLASS YOUNGSTERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari

When it comes to mastering the 3Rs, Bolton's youngsters are first class.
Pupils in Greater Manchester performed above the national average in their Key Stage 2 SATs tests held in the Summer.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25698565.bolton-primary-school-league-tables-published-2025
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Daily Express: "RECOGNISE THE BRAVE HEROES INJURED IN LINE OF DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Ashmore

Former Police Constable Pam White, hit by the IRA Harrods bomb that killed three colleagues 42 years ago today, wants ministers to at last honour injured 999 heroes.
Three civilians also died as the blast ripped through crowds.
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​Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "BOSSES WANTED ME TO LEAVE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker

Bruno Fernandes says he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford last Summer. 
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Glasgow Times: "DAD RACED FROM COPS AFTER SEX TOY INCIDENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A married dad raced off from police officers after he was caught using a sex toy in the back of his car.
Mehboob Mohammed was initially spotted by witnesses in Glasgow's Castlemilk on 23 August 2023.


FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25701675.east-kilbride-man-caught-using-sex-toy-car-glasgow
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Metro (South Edition): "CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR AN NHS ANGEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Winter

Sarah Alcock - a nurse who has dedicated her life to save prematurely born babies - will spend another Christmas Day away from her family to help those most in need.
Sarah Alcock's sacrifice bears a significant poignancy - as it's her first Christmas as a mother.
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Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "LAST MINUTE REPRIEVE FOR MEALS ON WHEELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White

A Meals On Wheels service in Wexford has been saved from closure after HSE confirmed the service would receive funding for 2026.
In October 2025, Gorey Courtown Meals On Wheels service was left with no choice but to cease operations following funding cuts from the HSE.


FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/gorey-news/the-best-christmas-present-for-our-community-how-a-vital-meals-on-wheels-service-in-wexford-was-saved-from-closure/a1308342714.html
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Morning Star: "STREETING TURNS NASTY IN BID TO INTIMIDATE DOCS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Government Ministers have declared "open season" on Doctors within an NHS Trust, threatening medics with intimidatory "Welfare Checks" ahead of their five-day strike.
The government is behind a campaign of harassment against resident doctor members of the British Medical Association (BMA) by Hospital Trusts in London, NHS campaigners believe.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-has-given-green-light-harass-striking-doctors-campaigners-warn
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Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "BURN SUFFERS INJURY BLOW AHEAD OF CUP GAME"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Newcastle United's manager Eddie Howe has revealed Dan Burn is set to be sidelined for the next "four to six weeks".
Sunday's Wear-Tyne Derby defeat was soured further for Howe when Burn was taken to a local Medical Facility. 

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/burn-suffers-injury-blow-ahead-league-cup-clash
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Edinburgh Evening News: "PORTY PARKING PLAN DROPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson
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Plans for a controlled Parking Zone in Portobello have been thrown out by councillors after more than 2,000 residents objected to the move.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-parking-plan-for-portobello-controlled-parking-zone-is-thrown-out-5444540
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​The Daily Telegraph: "FREE TV LICENCES FOR BENEFIT CLAIMANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin

Benefit claimants could receive free Television Licences under sweeping BBC reforms being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/16/adverts-could-be-shown-on-bbc
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​The National: "MPS LAUGH AS MEETING WITH HUNGER STRIKE FAMILIES IS REJECTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison

MPs laughed as a minister rejected a request to meet with the families of imprisoned Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers.
Jeremy Corbyn MP said there were "deep concerns" about the wellbeing of the prisoners.

FULL REPORT: http://TheNational.Scot/news/25701679.mps-laugh-minister-rejects-call-meet-hunger-strikers
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The Guardian: "UK TO REJOIN EU ERASMUS PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the European Union's Student Exchange Programme – is expected to be announced as part of the United Kingdom Government's drive towards closer relations with Brussels.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/dec/16/uk-to-rejoin-eu-erasmus-student-exchange-programme
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​Wirral Globe: "HOYLAKE BEACH COMPROMISE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

An agreement has been reached to remove "some vegetation" from Hoylake Beach.
The amount of vegetation that can be removed is at a level that is sufficient for the safe, ongoing operation of the RNLI lifeboats but which will not cause significant damage to the environmentally protected area, Wirral Council has said.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25686239.agreement-reached-remove-vegetation-hoylake-beach
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Daily Star: "THE WORLD CUT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Footie fans were celebrating after FIFA slashed ticket prices for next year’s World Cup Finals.
A thrilling victory for common sense! 


FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-ticket-prices-england-36410841
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Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "BRU HOO"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker / Luke Thrower / Amie Wilson

Bruno Fernandes insists he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford in the Summer.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-transfer-36409142
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Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "HUNDREDS OF FARMERS ATTEND RALLY AHEAD OF EUROPEAN PROTEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill

Hundreds gathered in Enniscorthy Market to show support and solidarity with the farmers delegation travelling to Brussels for a Europe-wide protest.
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The Times Scotland: "RETURN OF UK STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH EUROPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Bruno Waterfield

British students will be able to study abroad at European Universities under a high-profile European Union scheme for the first time since Brexit.
British Government Ministers will announce the United Kingdom is rejoining the Erasmus Exchange Programme from 2027.


FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-rejoining-erasmus-european-universities-year-abroad-brexit-j07k7wc92
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The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA ANNOUNCES £45 TICKETS FOR THE LUCKY FEW"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton / Martyn Ziegler

FIFA have responded to the backlash over extortionate World Cup ticket prices by releasing new "supporter entry tier" tickets costing just £45 for every game in the tournament.
Gianni Infantino, faced huge criticism.


FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/world-cup/article/fifa-world-cup-tickets-dynamic-pricing-england-scotland-vnd32hm2k
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Lancashire Telegraph: "'WE WILL TAKE ACTION AGAINST SHOPLIFTERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Police have issued a warning to shoplifters ahead of the busy festive shopping period as they step up their campaign to tackle theft.
As part of Operation Vulture, officers will be carrying out high visibility patrols in busy Town Centres.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25701350.police-issue-warning-shoplifters-ahead-christmas
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Daily Mirror: "BBC COMES OUT FIGHTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

The BBC are fighting back against Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit.
Lawyers are said to be mulling an aggressive defence to the United States President's claim over footage of his speech before the Capitol Riot.
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Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BRUNO NO, NO!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker

Bruno Fernandes says that he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford in the Summer.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-united-bruno-fernandes-transfer-36411540
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Financial Times (USA Edition): "US JOBLESS RATE HITS FOUR-YEAR HIGH IN FRESH SIGN OF LABOUR MARKET WEAKNESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Kate Duguid

The United States unemployment rate rose to 4.6 per cent in November, the highest level in more than four years, in a further sign of Labour Party market fragility.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/17a1674d-0e6b-4e9b-9c0d-82de5887be15
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The I Paper: "SILICOSIS SCANDAL BAN KILLER KITCHEN DUST TO SAVE LIVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Duggan

The first cases in The United Kingdom of a deadly Lung Disease in tradespeople working with a stone popular in kitchen worktops were revealed by The I Paper in February 2024.
A new campaign calls for a clampdown on toxic Silica Dust - blamed for causing incurable Lung Disease - as death toll and weight of medical evidence grows.


FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/silicosis-mps-officials-unions-ban-kitchen-stone-3629809
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Scottish Daily Mail: "FREE BBC IF YOU LIVE ON BENEFITS ST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant Tucker / Gemma Parry

Middle-class families face paying more to watch the BBC to help fund free licences for benefit claimants in plans unveiled yesterday.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15379999​
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Scottish Daily Mail (Sport/Back Page): "NANCY: I DON'T HAVE TO PROVE ANYTHING!"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Callum Crowe

Celtic FC boss Wilfried Nancy claims he has 'nothing to prove' despite overseeing the worst start of any manager in the Football Club's history.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15389649
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New Ross Standard (Ireland): "'I FIGHT EVERY DAY JUST TO SURVIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin Reynolds

"I wish I had never let him back into our lives" – Aisha Al Katib tells how her daughter Malika Al Katib died trying to save her from Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi.
Aisha Al Katib told a court in Ireland of her daughter Malika Al Katib's final moments at the hands of Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi.


FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/i-wish-i-had-never-let-him-back-into-our-lives-mother-tells-how-daughter-8-died-trying-to-save-her-from-father/a982054889.html
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Daily Mail: "FREE BBC IF YOU LIVE ON BENEFITS ST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant Tucker / Gemma Parry

Middle-class families face paying more to watch the BBC to help fund free licences for benefit claimants in plans unveiled yesterday.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15379999
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The Scotsman: "£120M FROM UK GOVERNMENT TO SAVE CHEMICAL PLANT JOBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Britain's biggest Chemical Plant has been saved from closure after the owner secured a £120 million support package to protect 500 jobs at Grangemouth.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/first-new-grangemouth-project-receives-uk-government-funding-after-refinery-closure-5438114
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