Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 24 September 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.
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.
Metro (South Edition): "U.N. SIM-FARM PLOT SMASHED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper
A plot to cripple the Phone Network in New York - where Donald Trump has lambasted Global Leaders at the United Nations - has been foiled by Secret Service agents.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/23/huge-plot-bring-new-yorks-phone-network-points-towards-russia-china-iran-24240743
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper
A plot to cripple the Phone Network in New York - where Donald Trump has lambasted Global Leaders at the United Nations - has been foiled by Secret Service agents.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/23/huge-plot-bring-new-yorks-phone-network-points-towards-russia-china-iran-24240743
Lancashire Telegraph: "WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan
Residents say a Blackburn back alley has become a 'huge fly-tip' with more and more rubbish piled up every day, including excrement.
The back alley behind St. Ives Road and Margaret Street in Intack is strewn with rubbish and household furniture.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25480736.resident-speak-dirtiest-alleyway-blackburn
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan
Residents say a Blackburn back alley has become a 'huge fly-tip' with more and more rubbish piled up every day, including excrement.
The back alley behind St. Ives Road and Margaret Street in Intack is strewn with rubbish and household furniture.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25480736.resident-speak-dirtiest-alleyway-blackburn
The Guardian: "'YOUR COUNTRIES ARE GOING TO HELL,' TRUMP TELLS EUROPEAN LEADERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth
Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly hall for the first time in six years to launch a full-on assault on the world body, which he described as a feckless, corrupt and pernicious global force that should follow the example of his own leadership.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/23/trump-un-general-assembly-speech
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth
Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly hall for the first time in six years to launch a full-on assault on the world body, which he described as a feckless, corrupt and pernicious global force that should follow the example of his own leadership.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/23/trump-un-general-assembly-speech
Glasgow Times: "'WE WANT PEOPLE OFF THE STREETS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson
A lawyer has gone from volunteering, serving meals at a Soup Kitchen, to helping force the council to accommodate homeless people.
Nigel Scullion, of Ross Harper law firm, has partnered with Glasgow charity, Homeless Project Scotland, in a bid to get people off the streets.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25489752.meet-glasgow-lawyer-getting-homeless-people-off-streets
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson
A lawyer has gone from volunteering, serving meals at a Soup Kitchen, to helping force the council to accommodate homeless people.
Nigel Scullion, of Ross Harper law firm, has partnered with Glasgow charity, Homeless Project Scotland, in a bid to get people off the streets.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25489752.meet-glasgow-lawyer-getting-homeless-people-off-streets
Wicklow People (Ireland): "TERMINALLY ILL MOTHER WANTS TO HELP OTHERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin Mac Raghnaill
Karen O'Reilly - a terminally ill Arklow woman (originally from Coolgreany) has shared the story of her cancer battle in hopes that others might detect early symptoms, while thanking communities.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin Mac Raghnaill
Karen O'Reilly - a terminally ill Arklow woman (originally from Coolgreany) has shared the story of her cancer battle in hopes that others might detect early symptoms, while thanking communities.
The National: "SNP MEMBERS TO DEBATE ALTERNATE INDY STRATEGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbi Garton-Crosbie
Conference agenda sets stage for bid to amend First Minister's plan in favour of maintaining Scottish National Party's previous approach.
John Swinney's Scottish Independence strategy is facing a wrecking amendment from rebel members, the Scottish National Party's conference agenda has confirmed.
The Scottish First Minister of Scotland is set to put his plan for Scottish Independence to party members at the SNP conference in Aberdeen in October.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25489665.john-swinney-independence-plan-faces-wrecking-attempt-rebel-members
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Abbi Garton-Crosbie
Conference agenda sets stage for bid to amend First Minister's plan in favour of maintaining Scottish National Party's previous approach.
John Swinney's Scottish Independence strategy is facing a wrecking amendment from rebel members, the Scottish National Party's conference agenda has confirmed.
The Scottish First Minister of Scotland is set to put his plan for Scottish Independence to party members at the SNP conference in Aberdeen in October.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25489665.john-swinney-independence-plan-faces-wrecking-attempt-rebel-members
The Yorkshire Post: "DICKIE BIRD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Warren
Chris Warren of Yorkshire Post leads tributes to the late cricket umpiring legend known the world over was 'Barnsley through and through'.
FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/sport/cricket/farewell-dickie-bird-legendary-umpire-and-national-treasure-chris-waters-5330305
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Warren
Chris Warren of Yorkshire Post leads tributes to the late cricket umpiring legend known the world over was 'Barnsley through and through'.
FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/sport/cricket/farewell-dickie-bird-legendary-umpire-and-national-treasure-chris-waters-5330305
The I Paper: "REEVES FACING £30BN HOLE AS PRESSURE GROWS FOR TAX HIKES IN HER BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan
Rachel Reeves is under pressure to make significant tax hikes in the Budget that could breach her manifesto pledges as she faces a £30bn black hole amid gloomy economic forecasts.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/reeves-tax-pledge-30bn-gap-inflation-surge-warning-3934934
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan
Rachel Reeves is under pressure to make significant tax hikes in the Budget that could breach her manifesto pledges as she faces a £30bn black hole amid gloomy economic forecasts.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/reeves-tax-pledge-30bn-gap-inflation-surge-warning-3934934
The Guardian (Australia Edition): "ELON MUSK'S FATHER ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING HIS CHILDREN AND STEPCHILDREN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Edward Helmore
Errol Musk, the 79-year-old father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, the New York Times reported on Tuesday 23 September 2025.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/23/errol-elon-musk-father-sexual-abuse-accusations
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Edward Helmore
Errol Musk, the 79-year-old father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, the New York Times reported on Tuesday 23 September 2025.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/23/errol-elon-musk-father-sexual-abuse-accusations
Edinburgh Evening News: "LET THERE BE LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn
Edinburgh Castle will shine brighter than ever this winter as the United Kingdom's largest annual projection show, Castle Of Light, returns for a sixth year.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-castle-set-to-welcome-back-the-uks-largest-annual-projection-show-castle-of-light-5329800
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn
Edinburgh Castle will shine brighter than ever this winter as the United Kingdom's largest annual projection show, Castle Of Light, returns for a sixth year.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-castle-set-to-welcome-back-the-uks-largest-annual-projection-show-castle-of-light-5329800
Daily Star: "A GREAT INNINGS DICKIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson
Popular umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird has died aged 92.
He had a wicket sense of humour and never wed as he was "married to the game".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson
Popular umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird has died aged 92.
He had a wicket sense of humour and never wed as he was "married to the game".
Wirral Globe: "STAYING POWER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes
No Wirral libraries will close following a major decision by councillors to reject plans to cut services.
Top councillors in both Labour Party and The Conservative Party promised to never again make cuts to the library service as part of the budget.
FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25479109.it-never-got-this---no-libraries-will-close-wirral
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes
No Wirral libraries will close following a major decision by councillors to reject plans to cut services.
Top councillors in both Labour Party and The Conservative Party promised to never again make cuts to the library service as part of the budget.
FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25479109.it-never-got-this---no-libraries-will-close-wirral
Daily Express: "500,000 OAPS TO LOSE WINTER PAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown
Half a million retiree could lose their Winter Fuel Payments in the next four years, according to bombshell analysis.
Pensioners will be hit by Rachel Reeves’s freeze on how much income is exempt from tax and changes to the benefit.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2112396
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown
Half a million retiree could lose their Winter Fuel Payments in the next four years, according to bombshell analysis.
Pensioners will be hit by Rachel Reeves’s freeze on how much income is exempt from tax and changes to the benefit.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2112396
| The Irish World: "'PEOPLE SHOULD WORK UP TO THEIR SEVENTIES,' SAYS IRELAND'S CENTRAL BANK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Ireland will soon have one of the oldest populations in Europe and people will have to keep working up to their seventies to maintain any standard of living, the country's Central Bank told the OECD in Paris, France. | The Irish World (Sport/Back Page): "SKY'S THE LIMIT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Records tumble as Kate O'Connor claims a World Silver. Kate O'Connor says she's "only getting started" after winning a Silver Medal in the Heptathlon during World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. |
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IW2 (The Irish World): "MILLER TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
United States singer-songwriter Miller Campbell on her debut album, Irish roots, and the legacy of her legendary Country Music cousin Glen Campbell.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
United States singer-songwriter Miller Campbell on her debut album, Irish roots, and the legacy of her legendary Country Music cousin Glen Campbell.
The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP: WEST GOING TO HELL OVER MIGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Susie Coen / Bob Crilly
Donald Trump told the United Nations (UN) that European countries were "going to hell" because of unchecked immigration.
In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United States President attacked Europe several times over its immigration and green energy policies.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/09/23/trump-un-speech-countries-migration
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Susie Coen / Bob Crilly
Donald Trump told the United Nations (UN) that European countries were "going to hell" because of unchecked immigration.
In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United States President attacked Europe several times over its immigration and green energy policies.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/09/23/trump-un-speech-countries-migration
State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "AYUSHMAN BHARAT EFFECTED REVOLUTION IN PUBLIC HEALTHCARE: MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Ayushman Bharat has effected a revolution in public healthcare, ensuring financial protection and dignity for its beneficiaries.
The Medical Insurance scheme provides annual health cover of Rs 5 lakh and covers the poor and all Senior Citizens above the age of 70.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/ayushman-bharat-effected-revolution-in-public-healthcare-modi
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Ayushman Bharat has effected a revolution in public healthcare, ensuring financial protection and dignity for its beneficiaries.
The Medical Insurance scheme provides annual health cover of Rs 5 lakh and covers the poor and all Senior Citizens above the age of 70.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/ayushman-bharat-effected-revolution-in-public-healthcare-modi
Morning Star: "LIFT THE BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
The Labour Party's annual conference faces mass arrest, with over 100 protesters expected to hold signs opposing the banning of Palestine Action outside the venue in Liverpool.
Defend Our Juries campaign group's warning came as more than 30 motions about Palestine were blocked from being debated at Party Conference
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/mass-arrests-start-labor-conference-would-be-shameful
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
The Labour Party's annual conference faces mass arrest, with over 100 protesters expected to hold signs opposing the banning of Palestine Action outside the venue in Liverpool.
Defend Our Juries campaign group's warning came as more than 30 motions about Palestine were blocked from being debated at Party Conference
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/mass-arrests-start-labor-conference-would-be-shameful
The Scotsman: "PRISONS CHIEF: SCOTS JAILS ARE SIMMERING ON BRINK OF CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin
The head of Scotland's Prison Service has warned that it is "simmering on the brink of a crisis".
Teresa Medhurst also said it is asking "too much" of staff who are facing increased risks of violence and burnout.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin
The head of Scotland's Prison Service has warned that it is "simmering on the brink of a crisis".
Teresa Medhurst also said it is asking "too much" of staff who are facing increased risks of violence and burnout.
The West Australian (Australia): "ALBO IN THE DOGHOUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Latika M. Bourke
United States President Donald Trump has once again embarrassed Anthony Albanese, refusing one-on-one private talks with the Prime Minister but happy to meet other nations such as Argentina and Indonesia.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Latika M. Bourke
United States President Donald Trump has once again embarrassed Anthony Albanese, refusing one-on-one private talks with the Prime Minister but happy to meet other nations such as Argentina and Indonesia.
Bray People (Ireland): "FINAL CLIFF WALK REPORT REVEALS SCALE OF WORK NEEDED TO RE-OPEN TRAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Galvin
The scale of the work needed to re-open the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk has been laid bare in the final report from the engineering firm charged with surveying the prominent public trail, which has been closed now for almost five years.
FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wicklow/bray-news/final-report-on-bray-to-greystones-cliff-walk-is-a-wake-up-call-with-the-scale-of-the-mammoth-task-ahead-revealed/a1559854961.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Galvin
The scale of the work needed to re-open the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk has been laid bare in the final report from the engineering firm charged with surveying the prominent public trail, which has been closed now for almost five years.
FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wicklow/bray-news/final-report-on-bray-to-greystones-cliff-walk-is-a-wake-up-call-with-the-scale-of-the-mammoth-task-ahead-revealed/a1559854961.html
Scottish Daily Mail: "DESPERATE SWINNEY OPENS DOOR TO REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon
John Swinney will ask Reform UK to back his final budget before the Holyrood election - despite repeatedly vilifying Nigel Farage’s party.
The First Minister confirmed he will invite Reform MSP Graham Simpson to crunch talks about the SNP's tax and spending plans, stating: ‘We will hear everyone's views'.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15127149
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon
John Swinney will ask Reform UK to back his final budget before the Holyrood election - despite repeatedly vilifying Nigel Farage’s party.
The First Minister confirmed he will invite Reform MSP Graham Simpson to crunch talks about the SNP's tax and spending plans, stating: ‘We will hear everyone's views'.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15127149
The Bolton News: "BOTTLE 'THROWN AT FANS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
A Wigan Athletic first-team staff member appeared to throw a bottle at Bolton Wanderers fans after last Saturday’s derby fixture.
The game ended 4-1 to Bolton Wanderers with Thierry Gale, Marcus Forss and Mason Burstow all on the scoresheet.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25486059.wigan-athletic-man-throws-bottle-bolton-wanderers-fans
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
A Wigan Athletic first-team staff member appeared to throw a bottle at Bolton Wanderers fans after last Saturday’s derby fixture.
The game ended 4-1 to Bolton Wanderers with Thierry Gale, Marcus Forss and Mason Burstow all on the scoresheet.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25486059.wigan-athletic-man-throws-bottle-bolton-wanderers-fans
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