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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
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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.
The Guardian: "LABOUR UNDER PRESSURE AFTER UK BORROWING COSTS HIT 28-YEAR HIGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Daniel / Heather Stewart
United Kingdom 30-year borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 amid oil price surges and political instability from the Middle East conflict.
HSBC reported a four hundred million dollar (three hundred and ten million pound) fraud-related charge as part of its results.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/live/2026/may/05/hsbc-400m-uk-fraud-charge-rachel-reeves-scott-bessent-row-stock-markets-car-sales-live-updates
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Daniel / Heather Stewart
United Kingdom 30-year borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 amid oil price surges and political instability from the Middle East conflict.
HSBC reported a four hundred million dollar (three hundred and ten million pound) fraud-related charge as part of its results.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/live/2026/may/05/hsbc-400m-uk-fraud-charge-rachel-reeves-scott-bessent-row-stock-markets-car-sales-live-updates
The Bolton News: "EX-TEACHER IS CHARGED WITH 'UPSKIRTING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson
Former supply teacher Abusali Rahman from Salford has been charged with child sex offences including upskirting and AI-generated indecent images at Greater Manchester schools.
Thirteen girls aged 13 to 16 are alleged victims between December 2023 and June 2025.
He remains remanded in Police Custody.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26071035.bolton-former-supply-teacher-charged-sex-offences
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson
Former supply teacher Abusali Rahman from Salford has been charged with child sex offences including upskirting and AI-generated indecent images at Greater Manchester schools.
Thirteen girls aged 13 to 16 are alleged victims between December 2023 and June 2025.
He remains remanded in Police Custody.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26071035.bolton-former-supply-teacher-charged-sex-offences
Daily Record: "YOUR CHANCE TO CHANGE SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daily Record Editorial
Scotland's voters go to the polls tomorrow in a Local Election that could change the direction of the country after 19 years of SNP government.
The vote is seen as a chance to fix the broken nation and deliver a brighter future.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daily Record Editorial
Scotland's voters go to the polls tomorrow in a Local Election that could change the direction of the country after 19 years of SNP government.
The vote is seen as a chance to fix the broken nation and deliver a brighter future.
State Times (India): "CM EMPHASIZES ON TRANSLATING BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENTS INTO TANGIBLE OUTCOMES ON GROUND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
The Chief Minister has emphasised the need to translate budget announcements into tangible outcomes on the ground with a focus on efficiency and transparency.
He urged officials to ensure the financial plans deliver real benefits for citizens through effective implementation.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/cm-emphasizes-on-translating-budget-announcements-into-tangible-outcomes-on-ground
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
The Chief Minister has emphasised the need to translate budget announcements into tangible outcomes on the ground with a focus on efficiency and transparency.
He urged officials to ensure the financial plans deliver real benefits for citizens through effective implementation.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/cm-emphasizes-on-translating-budget-announcements-into-tangible-outcomes-on-ground
Daily Express: "'UNREMOVABLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles
Figures reveal only 0.5 per cent of small boat arrivals from Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Eritrea have been deported since 2018.
Just 495 of 96,002 migrants were returned while more were sent to Ireland than Afghanistan.
Critics described the situation as a complete systemic breakdown.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2202136
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles
Figures reveal only 0.5 per cent of small boat arrivals from Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Eritrea have been deported since 2018.
Just 495 of 96,002 migrants were returned while more were sent to Ireland than Afghanistan.
Critics described the situation as a complete systemic breakdown.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2202136
Scottish Daily Mail: "FINDLAY'S ELECTION BATTLE CRY TO SECURE THE UNION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Russell Findlay has urged voters not to end up with 'serious buyer's remorse' by unintentionally letting in The SNP at tomorrow's Local Elections.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Russell Findlay has urged voters not to end up with 'serious buyer's remorse' by unintentionally letting in The SNP at tomorrow's Local Elections.
Morning Star: "BIG FOUR BANKS MAKE £14BN IN THREE MONTHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
Unions have called for a "common sense" increase to the bank Windfall Tax after the Big Four made £13.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
Unions have called for a "common sense" increase to the bank Windfall Tax after the Big Four made £13.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER COULD COST US ELECTION, SAYS WELSH LEADER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Gibbons
Welsh Labour leader Baroness Morgan has admitted that Sir Keir Starmer could cost the party control of Wales in the Local Elections.
She described the Prime Minister as an issue on the doorstep amid concerns over devolution and local issues.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/05/05/baroness-morgan-admits-starmer-cost-labour-control-wales
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Gibbons
Welsh Labour leader Baroness Morgan has admitted that Sir Keir Starmer could cost the party control of Wales in the Local Elections.
She described the Prime Minister as an issue on the doorstep amid concerns over devolution and local issues.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/05/05/baroness-morgan-admits-starmer-cost-labour-control-wales
Daily Star: "TALE OF THE VAPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone
Angela Rayner quit vaping after her kids dubbed her the "Vape Dragon".
Pundits say she wants to look "prime ministerial".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone
Angela Rayner quit vaping after her kids dubbed her the "Vape Dragon".
Pundits say she wants to look "prime ministerial".
Financial Times: "LONG TERM BORROWING COSTS HIGHEST IN DECADES AS PROLONGED INFLATION LOOMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Smith / Emily Herbert / Sam Fleming
United Kingdom's long-term borrowing costs climbed to their highest level since 1998, as a deepening of Strait Of Hormuz crisis added to fears the economy faces a prolonged period of higher inflation.
FULL REPORT: http://FT.COM/content/755ebf5e-566a-4209-811e-f277a456fa6f
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Smith / Emily Herbert / Sam Fleming
United Kingdom's long-term borrowing costs climbed to their highest level since 1998, as a deepening of Strait Of Hormuz crisis added to fears the economy faces a prolonged period of higher inflation.
FULL REPORT: http://FT.COM/content/755ebf5e-566a-4209-811e-f277a456fa6f
The Scotsman: "PARENTS USING AI IN RISING ONLINE ABUSE OF TEACHERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart
Parents are using Artificial Intelligence and covert recordings of teachers as part of a rising tide of harassment in British schools.
Staff have reported "stress and significant harm" as they increasingly face threats, verbal attacks and online abuse.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart
Parents are using Artificial Intelligence and covert recordings of teachers as part of a rising tide of harassment in British schools.
Staff have reported "stress and significant harm" as they increasingly face threats, verbal attacks and online abuse.
The Guardian Australia: "RBA INTEREST RATES: MICHELE BULLOCK SAYS AUSTRALIANS POORER WITH 'NO WAY OUT' AS SHE WARNS OF MORE RATE HIKES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Commins / Luca Ittimani
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased Interest Rates to 4.35 per cent as governor Michele Bullock warned Australians are poorer due to surging oil prices from the US-Israel war on Iran.
She said there is no way out and further rate hikes could be required.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/05/rba-interest-rate-decision-reserve-bank-australia-rates-inflation
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Commins / Luca Ittimani
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased Interest Rates to 4.35 per cent as governor Michele Bullock warned Australians are poorer due to surging oil prices from the US-Israel war on Iran.
She said there is no way out and further rate hikes could be required.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/05/rba-interest-rate-decision-reserve-bank-australia-rates-inflation
The Times: "NEW POWERS TO TREAT IRAN PROXIES AS FOREIGN SPIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Steven Swinford / George Greenwood / George Grylls
New details have emerged of Iranian efforts to recruit proxies and spies in Britain for terror and espionage.
A convicted petty criminal was offered fifty thousand Euros (forty three thousand pounds) to spy on an opposition television station in London.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/terror-law-iran-proxies-spies-pmlxp99kn
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Steven Swinford / George Greenwood / George Grylls
New details have emerged of Iranian efforts to recruit proxies and spies in Britain for terror and espionage.
A convicted petty criminal was offered fifty thousand Euros (forty three thousand pounds) to spy on an opposition television station in London.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/terror-law-iran-proxies-spies-pmlxp99kn
Metro (South Edition): "'A TARGET ON THE BACK OF UK IRAN CRITICS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
Iranian exiles in United Kingdom fear they feature on pro-regime kill lists after being doxed on a Telegram channel.
Activist Ali Taranssari said the detailed leaks put targets on their backs and appear backed by Tehran.
Counter-terrorism police are investigating the intimidation campaign.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/05/iranian-exiles-fear-pro-regime-kill-lists-doxed-telegram-28243062
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
Iranian exiles in United Kingdom fear they feature on pro-regime kill lists after being doxed on a Telegram channel.
Activist Ali Taranssari said the detailed leaks put targets on their backs and appear backed by Tehran.
Counter-terrorism police are investigating the intimidation campaign.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/05/05/iranian-exiles-fear-pro-regime-kill-lists-doxed-telegram-28243062
Lancashire Telegraph: "IS A NEW STATION ON TRACK FOR THE AREA?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
The creation of a new Railway Station in Blackburn With Darwen and the long-awaited extension of the East Lancashire line from Colne to Skipton have been identified as priorities for the new Lancashire Combined County Authority.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
The creation of a new Railway Station in Blackburn With Darwen and the long-awaited extension of the East Lancashire line from Colne to Skipton have been identified as priorities for the new Lancashire Combined County Authority.
The National: "SWINNEY'S LETTER TO SCOTS AHEAD OF VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The National Editorial
John Swinney has issued a Local Election rallying call to British people with a pledge to support people through tough times.
The SNP leader urged voters to back his party ahead of the polls to address the economic pressures facing the country.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The National Editorial
John Swinney has issued a Local Election rallying call to British people with a pledge to support people through tough times.
The SNP leader urged voters to back his party ahead of the polls to address the economic pressures facing the country.
Daily Mirror: "WE'RE STILL ONLY ONES ON YOUR SIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged voters to choose progress over the politics of anger in the Local Elections. He highlighted Labour Party's achievements and criticised rivals including Nigel Farage, Kemi Badenoch and Zack Polanski for failing to meet the challenges facing the country.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged voters to choose progress over the politics of anger in the Local Elections. He highlighted Labour Party's achievements and criticised rivals including Nigel Farage, Kemi Badenoch and Zack Polanski for failing to meet the challenges facing the country.
The Times Scotland: "POLL SHOWS SNP FALLING SHORT OF A MAJORITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson
The SNP are set to be denied a majority by unionist tactical voting in key seats in tomorrow's Local Election, a final projection by YouGov has found.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson
The SNP are set to be denied a majority by unionist tactical voting in key seats in tomorrow's Local Election, a final projection by YouGov has found.
Daily Mail: "THIRTY GREEN CANDIDATES PROBED OVER ANTI-SEMITISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kelly / Natalie Lisbona
More than thirty Green Party council candidates are being investigated over alleged Anti-Semitism.
The shocking figure exposes what is called as a mockery of The Green Party's claims to have tackled the issue ahead of tomorrow's Local Elections.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kelly / Natalie Lisbona
More than thirty Green Party council candidates are being investigated over alleged Anti-Semitism.
The shocking figure exposes what is called as a mockery of The Green Party's claims to have tackled the issue ahead of tomorrow's Local Elections.
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