Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 18 March 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.
Daily Star: "OUTBREAK!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson
Health chiefs have urged folk to avoid kissing and sharing drinks as a deadly meningitis outbreak spread from United Kingdom to France.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson
Health chiefs have urged folk to avoid kissing and sharing drinks as a deadly meningitis outbreak spread from United Kingdom to France.
Metro (South Edition): "REEVES BESTS ON QUANTUM LEAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will spend a record £2.5 billion to make Britain a leader in Artificial Intelligence and quantum computing, create jobs and boost the flatlining economy.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will spend a record £2.5 billion to make Britain a leader in Artificial Intelligence and quantum computing, create jobs and boost the flatlining economy.
Morning Star: "AS IRAN WAR RAGES, STARMER URGED TO CANCEL ROYAL VISIT AND... SNUB TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
Pressure is mounting on The Labour Party to scrap King Charles' State Visit to Washington DC because of the United States war of aggression against Iran.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/scrap-charles-state-visit-us-over-trumps-war-iran-labour-urged
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
Pressure is mounting on The Labour Party to scrap King Charles' State Visit to Washington DC because of the United States war of aggression against Iran.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/scrap-charles-state-visit-us-over-trumps-war-iran-labour-urged
State Times (India): "J&K POLICE PURSUING ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY; COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE TERROR SOON: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Manoj Sinha has said the police are following a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and have a comprehensive strategy to make Jammu & Kashmir terror-free soon.
He warned that any attempts to disturb peace will face strict legal action while addressing new trainee constables.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/jk-police-pursuing-zero-tolerance-policy-comprehensive-strategy-to-eliminate-terror-soon-lg
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Manoj Sinha has said the police are following a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and have a comprehensive strategy to make Jammu & Kashmir terror-free soon.
He warned that any attempts to disturb peace will face strict legal action while addressing new trainee constables.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/jk-police-pursuing-zero-tolerance-policy-comprehensive-strategy-to-eliminate-terror-soon-lg
Scottish Daily Mail: "MSPS STEP BACK FROM THE BRINK ON RIGHT TO DIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Proposals to legalise Assisted Dying in Scotland were rejected by MSPs in a crunch vote.
The Bill would allow Terminally Ill adults ask for assistance to end their life.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Proposals to legalise Assisted Dying in Scotland were rejected by MSPs in a crunch vote.
The Bill would allow Terminally Ill adults ask for assistance to end their life.
Daily Express: "'PEOPLE ARE DYING IN HOSPITAL CORRIDORS WITHOUT PAIN RELIEF'
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson
People are dying in NHS hospital corridors "without pain relief" as hospices face a funding crisis, say critics.
Hospices have had to cut jobs and services.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson
People are dying in NHS hospital corridors "without pain relief" as hospices face a funding crisis, say critics.
Hospices have had to cut jobs and services.
The Independent: "TRUMP'S TANTRUM: WE DON'T NEED NATO HELP AGAINST IRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maria Butt
President Donald Trump has lashed out at United States allies after they rejected his call for help to reopen the Strait Of Hormuz and protect global oil supplies.
FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/world/middle-east/trump-nato-iran-allies-starmer-israel-europe-b2940298.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maria Butt
President Donald Trump has lashed out at United States allies after they rejected his call for help to reopen the Strait Of Hormuz and protect global oil supplies.
FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/world/middle-east/trump-nato-iran-allies-starmer-israel-europe-b2940298.html
Daily Record: "KIDS ARE FACING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gemma Ryder
Sharon Johnstone has told how her son's Mental Health got so bad that he took his own life after his football dreams were dashed.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gemma Ryder
Sharon Johnstone has told how her son's Mental Health got so bad that he took his own life after his football dreams were dashed.
City AM: "REEVES HAILS THE AGE OF THE STATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to create an "active and strategic" state as she warned that globalisation as we once knew it is dead".
FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/reeves-pledges-strategic-state-amid-end-of-globalisation
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to create an "active and strategic" state as she warned that globalisation as we once knew it is dead".
FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/reeves-pledges-strategic-state-amid-end-of-globalisation
Financial Times: "TRUMP CAMP SHOWS FIRST CRACKS OVER IRAN WAR AS COUNTERTERROR CHIEF QUITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Politi / Amy MacKinnon
The director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center has quit in protest at the Iran War, marking the first high profile defection from President Donald Trump's administration since the conflict began.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/f3dad979-875e-4ee7-836c-264890d5df6b
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Politi / Amy MacKinnon
The director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center has quit in protest at the Iran War, marking the first high profile defection from President Donald Trump's administration since the conflict began.
FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/f3dad979-875e-4ee7-836c-264890d5df6b
The West Australian (Australia): "DON'T MENTION THE 'R' WORD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stephen Johnson
The Reserve Bank Of Australia has lifted Interest Rates to 4.1 per cent for the first time since May 2025.
The 25 basis point hike aims to curb rising inflation amid higher fuel prices and global uncertainties, increasing mortgage repayments for households.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/rba/rba-interest-rates-reserve-bank-raises-rates-to-41-per-cent-for-first-time-since-may-2025-c-21960104
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stephen Johnson
The Reserve Bank Of Australia has lifted Interest Rates to 4.1 per cent for the first time since May 2025.
The 25 basis point hike aims to curb rising inflation amid higher fuel prices and global uncertainties, increasing mortgage repayments for households.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/rba/rba-interest-rates-reserve-bank-raises-rates-to-41-per-cent-for-first-time-since-may-2025-c-21960104
The Scotsman: "ASSISTED DYING LAW IS VOTED DOWN BY MSPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant
The landmark Assisted Dying Bill has been rejected by MSPs following a historic and highly emotional vote at Holyrood.
FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/assisted-dying-legislation-rejected-by-msps-following-emotional-debate-6025857
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant
The landmark Assisted Dying Bill has been rejected by MSPs following a historic and highly emotional vote at Holyrood.
FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/assisted-dying-legislation-rejected-by-msps-following-emotional-debate-6025857
Daily Mail: "MENINGITIS OUTBREAK WORST WE'VE EVER SEE, SAY EXPERTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller / Inderdeep Bains
Health Officials are battling to halt the worst Meningitis Outbreak in a generation amid fears the death toll could rise.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller / Inderdeep Bains
Health Officials are battling to halt the worst Meningitis Outbreak in a generation amid fears the death toll could rise.
The Guardian: "IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL 'HAD BEEN WITHIN REACH' BEFORE CONFLICT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Wintour / Julian Borger
Britain's National Security adviser, Jonathan Powell, attended the final talks between the US & Iran and judged that the offer made by Tehran on its nuclear programme was significant enough to prevent a rush to war, THE GUARDIAN can reveal.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/mar/17/uk-security-adviser-attended-us-iran-talks-and-judged-deal-was-within-reach
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Wintour / Julian Borger
Britain's National Security adviser, Jonathan Powell, attended the final talks between the US & Iran and judged that the offer made by Tehran on its nuclear programme was significant enough to prevent a rush to war, THE GUARDIAN can reveal.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/mar/17/uk-security-adviser-attended-us-iran-talks-and-judged-deal-was-within-reach
Daily Mirror: "BRITAIN HIT BY TRUMPFLATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Hiscott
President Donald Trump's war in Iran was predicted to send prices spiralling here in Britain.
Fallout from the chaos in the Middle East could add more than £1,300 a year to struggling Brits' household bills.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Hiscott
President Donald Trump's war in Iran was predicted to send prices spiralling here in Britain.
Fallout from the chaos in the Middle East could add more than £1,300 a year to struggling Brits' household bills.
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "ISRAEL CLAIMS LARIJANI DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial
Israel has announced the killing of Iran’s national security chief Ali Larijani in an overnight strike.
Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the assassination, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu branded him the leader of Iran's "gang of gangsters".
The 68-year-old was a close aide to the slain Supreme Leader Khamenei.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2636661
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial
Israel has announced the killing of Iran’s national security chief Ali Larijani in an overnight strike.
Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the assassination, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu branded him the leader of Iran's "gang of gangsters".
The 68-year-old was a close aide to the slain Supreme Leader Khamenei.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2636661
Glasgow Times: "SUBWAY BIDS TO EXTEND HOURS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson
Glasgow's Subway is to be given extended opening hours in the first major change in decades.
The Subway will see extended opening on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25943294.huge-change-glasgow-subway-opening-times-planned-spt
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson
Glasgow's Subway is to be given extended opening hours in the first major change in decades.
The Subway will see extended opening on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25943294.huge-change-glasgow-subway-opening-times-planned-spt
The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP: BBC IS AGAINST ME WINNING IRAN WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer / Robert Mendick / Akhtar Makoii
President Donald Trump has attacked the BBC over their "corrupt and fraudulent" coverage of the war in Iran.
President Donald Trump says relationship with Britain was 'the best' before Prime Minister Keir Starmer came along.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/world-news/2026/03/17/trump-attacks-bbc-over-corrupt-and-fraudulent-iran-coverage
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer / Robert Mendick / Akhtar Makoii
President Donald Trump has attacked the BBC over their "corrupt and fraudulent" coverage of the war in Iran.
President Donald Trump says relationship with Britain was 'the best' before Prime Minister Keir Starmer came along.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/world-news/2026/03/17/trump-attacks-bbc-over-corrupt-and-fraudulent-iran-coverage
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