Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 11 February 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.
Metro (South Edition): "GOING DOWN ...IN FLAMES!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper
Drug dealer Ian Claughton booby-trapped his Grimethorpe home with tripwires, pipe bombs, a flamethrower and other devices inspired by Home Alone to guard his cannabis operation.
Police in Barnsley, Yorkshire found drugs, weapons and cash during a raid.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/10/drug-dealer-inspired-by-home-alone-booby-trapped-home-with-tripwires-and-pipe-bombs-26815016
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper
Drug dealer Ian Claughton booby-trapped his Grimethorpe home with tripwires, pipe bombs, a flamethrower and other devices inspired by Home Alone to guard his cannabis operation.
Police in Barnsley, Yorkshire found drugs, weapons and cash during a raid.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/10/drug-dealer-inspired-by-home-alone-booby-trapped-home-with-tripwires-and-pipe-bombs-26815016
Glasgow Times: "'TARGETED ATTACK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Myles
Police are following a "definite line of enquiry" after a man was murdered in what investigators believe was a "targeted attack."
The incident took place in Glasgow on Dallness Crescent in the city's Tollcross area.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25842135.know-man-murdered-glasgows-dallness-crescent-tollcross
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Myles
Police are following a "definite line of enquiry" after a man was murdered in what investigators believe was a "targeted attack."
The incident took place in Glasgow on Dallness Crescent in the city's Tollcross area.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25842135.know-man-murdered-glasgows-dallness-crescent-tollcross
The Yorkshire Post: "CALL FOR PLAN TO SUPPORT SMALL FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Small Businesses are operating under pressures comparable to (and sometimes exceeding) those experienced during the COVID-19 Pandemic, a damning new report from MPs has found.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Small Businesses are operating under pressures comparable to (and sometimes exceeding) those experienced during the COVID-19 Pandemic, a damning new report from MPs has found.
Lancashire Telegraph: "SHAMELESS FRAUDSTER STOLE £5K FROM OAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
Fraudster Nadia Hussain, of Bell Vue Street in Blackburn, stole nearly £5,000 from elderly Ann Graham who thought she was helping someone in need.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25838397.blackburn-woman-jailed-defrauding-elderly-lady
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
Fraudster Nadia Hussain, of Bell Vue Street in Blackburn, stole nearly £5,000 from elderly Ann Graham who thought she was helping someone in need.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25838397.blackburn-woman-jailed-defrauding-elderly-lady
State Times (India): "COMMITTED TO FULFIL PROMISES, REGULARISATION OF DWS TO BE INITIATED THIS YEAR: CM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his Government's commitment to all election promises. regularisation of daily wage workers will begin this year as part of the pro-people Budget 2026 - 2027.
The budget prioritises employment, rural development, free LPG cylinders from state funds, aid for orphans, and growth in agriculture and dairy.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/committed-to-fulfil-promises-regularisation-of-dws-to-be-initiated-this-year-cm
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his Government's commitment to all election promises. regularisation of daily wage workers will begin this year as part of the pro-people Budget 2026 - 2027.
The budget prioritises employment, rural development, free LPG cylinders from state funds, aid for orphans, and growth in agriculture and dairy.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/committed-to-fulfil-promises-regularisation-of-dws-to-be-initiated-this-year-cm
Morning Star: "STARMER URGED TO JUMP TO LEFT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
The Labour Party's "soft left" was moving to assert control over the Government as they took advantage of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's perilous political predicament.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/burnham-and-miliband-lead-left-pressure-starmer
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
The Labour Party's "soft left" was moving to assert control over the Government as they took advantage of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's perilous political predicament.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/burnham-and-miliband-lead-left-pressure-starmer
The Guardian: "STREETING STILL INTENT ON DEPOSING PM DESPITE UNITED FRONT, SAY ALLIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is poised to make leadership bid after the Local Elections in May to pre-empt a potential challenge from rival Rayner, MPs close to him say.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/10/streeting-still-ready-to-challenge-starmer-despite-show-of-unity-allies-say
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is poised to make leadership bid after the Local Elections in May to pre-empt a potential challenge from rival Rayner, MPs close to him say.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/10/streeting-still-ready-to-challenge-starmer-despite-show-of-unity-allies-say
Daily Mail: "TEEN HELD FOR 'TERROR STABBING' OF BOYS, 12 AND 13, IN CLASS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber / Kristina Wemyss
A 13-year-old boy launched a stabbing rampage inKingsbury High School in the Brent area of London, leaving two children fighting for their lives in a suspected Terror Attack.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15547119
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber / Kristina Wemyss
A 13-year-old boy launched a stabbing rampage inKingsbury High School in the Brent area of London, leaving two children fighting for their lives in a suspected Terror Attack.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15547119
Daily Express: "LABOUR'S TAXES ARE SHAMEFUL ASSAULT ON HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Jonathan Walker
Kemi Badenoch has accused The Labour Party of a "shameful assault" on High Streets, amid warnings that Small Businesses face an apocalypse.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Jonathan Walker
Kemi Badenoch has accused The Labour Party of a "shameful assault" on High Streets, amid warnings that Small Businesses face an apocalypse.
The West Australian (Australia): "PRE-SCHOOL PREDATOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caleb Runciman
Jason William Forbes, a Perth predator in Australia, was making intricate plans to kidnap, sexually abuse and hold captive a child in a modified roof dungeon before child exploitation detectives made a most relieving arrest.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/court-justice/predator-jailed-for-disturbing-plot-to-kidnap-child-sexually-abuse-them-in-perth-home-c-21589758
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caleb Runciman
Jason William Forbes, a Perth predator in Australia, was making intricate plans to kidnap, sexually abuse and hold captive a child in a modified roof dungeon before child exploitation detectives made a most relieving arrest.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/court-justice/predator-jailed-for-disturbing-plot-to-kidnap-child-sexually-abuse-them-in-perth-home-c-21589758
The Times: "MANDELSON INVESTIGATION WILL GO BACK TO BLAIR ERA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford
Civil Servants will trawl records going back a quarter century for evidence of inappropriate contact between the disgraced peer and Jeffrey Epstein.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/met-police-rebukes-wes-streeting-over-release-of-peter-mandelson-messagemandelson-investigation-blair-era-trawl-9xqrxss0x
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford
Civil Servants will trawl records going back a quarter century for evidence of inappropriate contact between the disgraced peer and Jeffrey Epstein.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/met-police-rebukes-wes-streeting-over-release-of-peter-mandelson-messagemandelson-investigation-blair-era-trawl-9xqrxss0x
Daily Star: "GET MIAOWT OF HERE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone
Live was purrfect for Larry The Cat... and then along came those Jeffrey Epstein Files and the shocking revelations about Peter Mandelson, his boss's choice as United States ambassador.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone
Live was purrfect for Larry The Cat... and then along came those Jeffrey Epstein Files and the shocking revelations about Peter Mandelson, his boss's choice as United States ambassador.
Scottish Daily Mail: "SARWAR'S NO 10 COUP BACKFIRES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley / Tom Gordon
Anas Sarwar has been 'left out on a limb' after his bid to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer came off the rails and stoked further divisions in his party.
The Scottish Labour Party leader failed to secure any significant support for a Downing Street coup, with potential challengers opting against making their move.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15547443
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley / Tom Gordon
Anas Sarwar has been 'left out on a limb' after his bid to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer came off the rails and stoked further divisions in his party.
The Scottish Labour Party leader failed to secure any significant support for a Downing Street coup, with potential challengers opting against making their move.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15547443
The Bolton News: "'SQUATTERS' SEEN AT OLD M&S BUILDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
Possible "squatters" have been reported at the site of the former Marks And Spencer building in the Town Centre of Manchester.
The historic store on Deansgate closed in April 2023 to widespread disappointment and has been empty ever since.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25838401.squatters-reported-former-bolton-marks-spencer
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
Possible "squatters" have been reported at the site of the former Marks And Spencer building in the Town Centre of Manchester.
The historic store on Deansgate closed in April 2023 to widespread disappointment and has been empty ever since.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25838401.squatters-reported-former-bolton-marks-spencer
The Daily Telegraph: "TERROR PROBE INTO SCHOOL STABBING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Boulton / Samuel Montgomery
Counter Terror Police are leading an investigation into a double stabbing at Kingsbury High School in North West London.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/02/10/two-teenage-boys-stabbed-at-north-london-school
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Boulton / Samuel Montgomery
Counter Terror Police are leading an investigation into a double stabbing at Kingsbury High School in North West London.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/02/10/two-teenage-boys-stabbed-at-north-london-school
Metro (North Edition): "STARMER STAYS LOYAL TO SARWAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is staying loyal to Scottish Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar despite Anas Sarwar's public call for him to quit amid recent controversies.
Keir Starmer continues to back the Scottish leader of The Labour Party.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is staying loyal to Scottish Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar despite Anas Sarwar's public call for him to quit amid recent controversies.
Keir Starmer continues to back the Scottish leader of The Labour Party.
The Times Scotland: "LABOUR AT WAR AS MSPS BACK SARWAR OVER NO 10"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / John Boothman / Aubrey Allegretti
The Scottish Labour leader's rebellion has divided The Labour Party, leaving Members Of Parliament in Westminster to defend the Prime Minister
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/labour-civil-war-sarwar-starmer-resign-tfnsp7tmj
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Sanderson / John Boothman / Aubrey Allegretti
The Scottish Labour leader's rebellion has divided The Labour Party, leaving Members Of Parliament in Westminster to defend the Prime Minister
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/labour-civil-war-sarwar-starmer-resign-tfnsp7tmj
Daily Mirror: "LEO WAS GENTLE AND KIND... THE HEARTBREAK WILL NEVER END"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill
The father of 12-year-old Leo Ross said his son's teenage killer should never be freed, after he laughed at him from the dock.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/leo-ross-killer-sentencing-live-36697324
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill
The father of 12-year-old Leo Ross said his son's teenage killer should never be freed, after he laughed at him from the dock.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/leo-ross-killer-sentencing-live-36697324
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