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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

11/6/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 12 June 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "THE SPEND OF AUSTERITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will spend a massive £300billion over the next three years with big increases in NHS funding.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/11/seven-predictions-rachel-reeves-reveal-spending-review-23380210

Knutsford Guardian: "JAIL FOR TEEN WHO RAN OVER PC'S LEGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

Knutsford teenager Harvey Bell deliberately drove at PC Tracy Hallworth as he knocked her to the ground and ran over her legs with both sets of wheels.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25215494.knutsford-teenager-sentenced-running-police-officer

Daily Star: "GOD ONLY KNOW WHAT WE'LL BE WITHOUT YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Tributes poured in to Beach Boys co-founder and singer-songwriter Brian Wilson who has died aged 82.

Melton Times: "IS FREE PARKING GOOD FOR MELTON?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Research is being done on the local economy of the three weeks of free parking drivers have enjoyed in the Town Centre of Melton Mowbray.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/shopping/research-being-carried-out-before-free-parking-period-ends-in-melton-5167234

The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES HITS POLICE AND DEFENCE TO FUND NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Martin Evans / Danielle Sheridan / Charles Hymas

Tax rises now inevitable as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prioritises record boost to health spending over the nation's security.
Rachel Reeves has been accused of sacrificing police and defence spending in favour of a record handout for the NHS.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/11/rachel-reeves-sacrifices-defence-and-police-for-nhs-splurge

Glasgow Times: "'NO MATTER WHERE I MOVED HE FOUND ME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

A woman has told how she was forced to flee her home and feared for her life after being targeted by a stalker.

Daily Express: "BRACE FOR TAX PAIN TO PAY FOR RACHEL'S 'FANTASY' SPENDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Britons face painful Autumn tax rises after Chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused of a "fantasy" £300billion spending spree.

Reading Today: "BURGHFIELD BOX KART BASH TO RETURN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

The Burghfield Box Kart Bash returns to the historic Auclum Hill Climb later this month, promising thrills, spills, and high-speed fun at one of the UK's most iconic motorsport venues.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/burghfield-box-kart-bash-returns

The I Paper: "TAX RISES NOW INEVITABLE TO PAY FOR REEVES' £2TRN SPENDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hugo Gye / Grace Gausden / Richard Vaughan

Economists have predicted that further tax increases will be needed at the next Budget to fund the Government's commitments on public spending.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/tax-rises-inevitable-reevess-2trn-spending-3744178

The Yorkshire Post: "POWERHOUSE RAIL SET TO GO AHEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Northern Powerhouse Rail - the high-speed route between Liverpool and Hull - looks set to be confirmed after Rachel Reeves and her Spending Review.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/spending-review-government-northern-powerhouse-rail-5172671

Daily Mirror: "PAY BACK OUR £122M FOR 'FAULTY' PPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Sommerlad

PPE MedPro, a firm linked to Conservative Party peer Michelle Mone, are being sued for £122million over "unusable" PPE.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/michelle-mone-linked-firm-should-35374724

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TOWN CENTRE TO GET A NEW INTERCHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

A new transport interchange in Leigh Town Centre has been earmarked as one project in a £2.5 billion funding package across Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25227376.plans-create-new-transport-interchange-leigh-town-centre

Financial Times: "REEVES LAUNCHES £113BN 'RENEWAL' PUSH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Sam Fleming

Borrwing fuels spending spree on big capital projects.
NHS gains £29BN boost as defence and education win.
Squeeze on Home Office, FCO and Culture Ministry.
Tories say Chancellor will be forced to increase taxes.

The Bolton News: "DRAMA AS DOG FALLS INTO BOG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Milton

A Bolton man is warning of a 'deadly' bog in the West Pennine Moors.
Ant Bowden and his dog was nearly 'completely swallowed'.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25224941.smithills-man-warning-deadly-bog-near-great-hill-near-belmont

Edinburgh Evening News: "CLOSING THE CAVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone

The owners behind one of Edinburgh's most famous shops announced they will close for good, bringing an end to their remarkable 44-year legacy.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/watch-edinburgh-family-behind-legendary-alis-cave-shop-open-up-on-closing-after-44-years-5171872

The Oldham Times: "'HE DUSTED HIS HANDS AND WALKED OFF'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Habibur Masum "casually walked off down the street" after stabbing his wife from Oldham to death in broad daylight and leaving their baby son behind.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25229886.man-casually-walked-off-fatally-stabbing-oldham-wife

The Scotsman: "£9.1BN BOOST LEAVES SCOTS 'SHORT-CHANGED' CLAIM SNP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Alistair Grant

The Chancellor has been accused by The SNP of leaving the Scottish Government "short-changed" - despite announcing a record £52 billion funding package for Holyrood in her Spending Review.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/rachel-reeves-confirms-funding-for-acorn-project-in-spending-review-5172033

Warrington Guardian: "'CARING MAN WAS KILLED BY DRIVER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox

The family of Brian Robinson have paid tribute, following the sentencing of the dangerous drug driver Paul Groarke who killed him.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25227538.family-man-killed-dangerous-drug-driver-pay-tribute

The Times: "CHANCELLOR TURNS ON THE TAX AND SPEND TAPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Spending Review to announce plans to 'renew Britain' and promised an extra £29 billion a year for the NHS.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/tax-rises-capital-spend-fcpdb5l0s

Royston Crow: "COMMUNITY RADIO STATION FACES CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

Royston Radio, the town's community radio station which has been running for more than two years, has been "forced to close" due to lack of funding.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25224217.royston-radio-forced-close-due-lack-funding

St. Helens Star: "DONOR HOPE AFTER BRAD'S CANCER BLOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Hodgkin Lymphoma patient seeking stem cell donor for transplant.
Brad Miller-Stout, from Sutton, whose cancer has returned for a third time is hoping for a stem cell donor to enable him to have the treatment.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25220813.hodgkin-lymphoma-patient-seeking-stem-cell-donor-transplant

Bury Times: "CRIME WALKABOUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood

Residents of Irwell Close and Milltown Close in Radcliffe have voiced serious concerns about crime, safety, and neglect during a walkabout involving council officers, councillors, and police on Wednesday 4 June 2025.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25217154.crime-neglect-causing-misery-radcliffe-residents

Lancashire Telegraph: "OFF-DUTY PC'S FOUL LANGUAGE FOR FELLOW COPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

A drunken Police Officer abused fellow officers who were trying to assist her and an injured friend.
Elizabeth Kenyon used foul language in Manchester.

The Messenger: "3,000-SEATER ARENA VISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Plans have gone in for a 3,000-capacity Sports Arena which could host Ice Hockey team Manchester Storm.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25225100.traffordcity-arena-plans-manchester-storm-submitted

Wokingham Today: "'HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

People are paying tribute to 11-year-old Othniel Adoma from Bracknell after he passed away following a minibus crash near Wokingham in Berkshire.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/he-always-had-a-smile-on-his-face-tributes-paid-after-tragic-passing-of-11-year-old-othniel-adoma-in-minibus-crash

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "SCHOOL BUILDINGS TO BE MODERNISED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

Ten Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Sixth Forms are in line for an important into issues with fire safety systems and much more.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25218652.mid-cheshire-schools-line-condition-improvement-fund

The Independent: "SPEND NOW, TAX LATER? NO, I CHOOSE NATIONAL RENEWAL, INSISTS REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Chancellor Rachel Reeves put a £29 billion-a-year rise in NHS funding at the heart of her plans for "renewing Britain".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/business/rachel-reeves-nhs-keir-starmer-chancellor-labour-b2768053.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

10/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 10 June 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "REEVES ROCKED BY JOBS SLUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / John-Paul Ford Rojas

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been hit by a jobs slump as she prepares to take a gamble on the nation's finances with a giant spending spree.

Lancashire Telegraph: "INVESTIGATION INTO MOSQUE SERMONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

An investigation has been launched into one of the biggest Mosques in Blackburn over allegations about 'hate speech'.

The Scotsman: "£750M 'SUPERCOMPUTER' DEAL FOR CAPITAL IN SPENDING REVIEW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

The North of Britain is set to be home to the United Kingdom's most powerful supercomputer and funding for Acorn Project is expected to be confrirmed in Rachel Reeves' Spending Review.

The Yorkshire Post: "US FIRM TO SCALE BACK ON NUCLEAR AMBITIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

A major US firm has said they are "scaling back" plans for a major factory in South Yorkshire after a nuclear funding programme was cut back in the Spending Review.

Wirral Globe: "BODY ON BEACH IS MISSING FATHER, 47"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

A body which was found on a beach in Northern Ireland has been confirmed as missing Wirral dad Andrew Murphy.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25219793.body-missing-wirral-dad-andrew-murphy-found-northern-ireland

Morning Star: "JOB LOSS GLOOM FOR CHANCELLOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Rising unemployment and a new pressure on earnings revealed today form a grim backdrop to Chancellor Rachel Reeves Spending Review.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/grim-jobs-and-pay-figures-challenge-reeves-plans

Metro (South Edition): "REVENGE MASSACRE AT SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

A former pupil went to his old school in Graz, Austria carrying firearms and shot dead ten people before killing himself.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/10/austria-school-shooting-live-graz-attack-police-23375966

The Bolton News: "MAN IS 'BADLY INJURED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

A man in his 30s, with "potentially serious injuries", has been taken to a local Medical Facility after a crash on Chorley New Road in Horwich.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25228614.man-taken-hospital-crash-chorley-new-road-horwich

Daily Mirror: "£39 BILLION NEW BUILD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Hundreds of thousands of new affordable homes will be built over the next decade under a £39billion package, Rachel Reeves announces.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-makes-major-affordable-35370428

The Independent: "POLICE INVESTIGATION AFTER THREE CHILDREN DIE AT SAME CARE UNIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas

Three disabled children died in similar circumstances at the UK's largest brain rehabilitation centre for children despite warnings about care failings, The Independent can reveal.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/childrens-trust-tadworth-deaths-cqc-surrey-b2759155.html

Glasgow Times: "'THESE BINS NORMALISE DRUG USE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

Furious residents in the Calton area of Glasgow have said new drug bins in the area 'normalise' needles on their streets.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25228001.drug-bins-normalise-needles-say-glasgow-residents

Financial Times: "REEVES PUTS £39BN AFFORDABLE HOMES DRIVE AT HEART OF BID TO 'RENEW BRITAIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Sam Fleming / Josephine Cumbo

Rachel Reeves will put a £39BN "affordable housing" plan at the heart of her multiyear Spending Review.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/5a833f1b-c77f-4abb-a0b2-4d9f81e4f1e4

The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER DROPS LAW ON ROUGH SLEEPERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas

Rough Sleeping is to be decriminalised as Angela Rayner abolishes a 200-year-old law that made it illegal.
The Vagrancy Act was introduced in 1824.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/10/rayner-decriminalises-rough-sleeping-to-tackle-homelessness

Edinburgh Evening News: "£100 TO PARK FOR 73 SECONDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Catherine Warmerdam dropped off her mother at Edinburgh's Waverley Station has been slapped with a £100 fine for driving into a car park for 73 seconds.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/i-was-fined-ps100-for-driving-into-an-edinburgh-car-park-for-73-seconds-5164707

Daily Express: "COME ON RACHEL, NOW FOR FAMILY FARM TAX U-TURN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Rachel Reeves is being urged to make a second big U-turn by reversing her tax raid on farmers.
Vicky Atkins warns the inheritance tax is a threat to rural communities.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2066989

The Guardian: "UK IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON ISRAELI MINISTERS FOR 'INCITING VIOLENCE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Wintour

The UK has been joined by Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway in placing santions on two Israeli Government ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Rezaela Smotrich.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jun/10/uk-and-allies-sanction-two-far-right-israeli-ministers-itamar-ben-gvir-bezalel-smotrich-over-monstrous-gaza-comments

Scottish Daily Mail: "NHS CHIEFS TO CUT FREE NAPPIES FOR NEWBORNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paula Murray

A cash-strapped NHS Grampian plans to cut free disposable nappies in Maternity Wards - to save just £8,000 a year.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14799379

The Times: "NHS 'WON'T HIT TARGETS' EVEN WITH EXTRA £30BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Smyth / Steven Swinford

Plans for 92 per cent of patients needing routine operations to be seen within 18 weeks are overly optimistic, officials say.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/nhs-wont-hit-waiting-list-target-despite-budget-boost-d6zz3r8mp

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

9/6/2025

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The Daily Telegraph: "£14 BILLION FOR NUCLEAR TO KEEP THE LIGHTS ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Jonathan Leake

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will pump billions of pounds into Nuclear Power renaissance to keep Great Britain's lights on.

Scottish Daily Mail: "DELUDED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

The Labour Party's spending plans decended into chaos as Rachel Reeves backed down over Winter Fuel Payments.

The Guardian: "LABOUR PLEDGES £14BN FOR NUCLEAR TO GET UK OFF 'FOSSIL FUEL ROLLERCOASTER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot

The biggest nuclear programme in a generation will "get Britain off the Fossil Fuel rollercoaster", according to Ed Miliband.

Daily Mail: "DELUDED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

The Labour Party's spending plans decended into chaos as Rachel Reeves backed down over Winter Fuel Payments.

Financial Times: "REEVES RETREAT RESTORES WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS TO PENSIONERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will restore Winter Fuel Payments to all but 2 million pensioners with income of more than £35,000.

Daily Star: "THE LORE'S PRAYER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Folklore is now the go-to for many Britons seeking meaning in their lives as religious attendance falls, says a top historian.

The Scotsman: "TOP MEDICS IN CALL FOR HEALTH SERVICES TO BE 'REIMAGINED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Medical professionals in the North of Britain have written an open letter calling for NHS healthcare and social care services to be revamped.

Metro (South Edition): "UMILIATING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Rachel Reeves has been accused of a humiliating U-turn after confirming that 9 million people will receive Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 again this year.

The Irish World: "'WORLD IS TURNING BLIND EYE TO GAZA'S STARVING CHILDREN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Ireland's Foreign Minister and Tánaiste Simon Harris condemned Israel's blocking of food aid to Palestinians.

Daily Record: "COUNCIL TAX FREEZE IS ELECTION BRIBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has been warned that bringing back a Council Tax freeze would trigger huge cuts to jobs and services.

The Bolton News: "NO 'AFFORDABLE' HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Housing project on Deansgate Gardens, previously known as Central Street, 'undeliverable' with 'affordable homes'.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25218275.deansgate-gardens-undeliverable-affordable-homes

Glasgow Times: "'DISGUSTING' MAN CONNED HIS OWN PALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

Serial ticket scammer Iain Glen conned friends leaving them angry and out of pocket after claiming he had tickets for gigs of Harry Styles, Calvin Harris, and Justin Bieber.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25223826.serial-ticket-scammer-glasgow-conned-friends

Daily Mirror: "WINTER WONDERFUL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Rachel Reeves has offered millions of pensioners a cast-iron guarantee that they'll get the Winter Fuel Payment for the rest of this Parliament.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-makes-winter-fuel-35363503

Lancashire Telegraph: "SURGE IN A&E VISITS LINKED TO KETAMINE USE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Faulkner

Parts of Lancashire are in the grip of a "ketamine crisis" - with the drug causing a surge in visits to A&E amongst those using it.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25223967.east-lancs-grip-ketamine-crisis-surge-users

Morning Star: "'FREE FLOTILLA HEROES NOW'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

Climate Activist Greta Thunberg and 11 others detained by Israel forces after illegal raid on humanitarian vessel.
The boat had aid supplies for Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/free-freedom-flotilla-crew-and-end-israels-murderous-gaza-blockade

The Times: "MILLIONS ESCAPE WINTER FUEL CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Smyth / Steven Swinford

Rachel Reeves U-turn raises more questions than it answers, with The Treasury pointing to the Autumn budget to explain how the allowance will be paid for.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/comment/the-times-view/article/rachel-reevess-winter-fuel-cut-reversal-is-a-sign-of-desperation-nx5xchlzs

The National: "'BACK SWINNEY AS LEADER' CALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Pollock

Activists are questioning First Minister John Swinney's Scottish Independence strategy following a recent By Election defeat.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25225302.going-wrong-inside-snp-activists-share

Daily Express: "VICTORY FOR PENSIONERS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Steph Spyro / Katie Harris / Christian Calgie / Jonathan Walker / Michael Knowles / David Williamson

Nine million pensioners to receive winter fuel payment after Government U-turn on policy.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2066438

The Independent: "REEVES U-TURNS ON WINTER FUEL HELP FOR 9 MILLION PENSIONERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Archie Mitchell

Beleaguered chancellor Rachel Reeves has performed a spectacular U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners as Labour desperately tries to claw back support.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/winter-fuel-payments-latest-rachel-reeves-b2766364.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 09 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 09 June 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Guardian: "TRUMP DEPLOYS NATIONAL GUARD ON LA STREETS IN DRAMATIC ESCALATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lauren Gambino / Edward Helmore

President Donald Trump ordered authorities, who used tear gas and pepper balls on crowd.
National Guard troops deployed after protests over immigration raids.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/08/los-angeles-protests-immigration-ice

Scottish Daily Mail: "VISAS SCAM THAT MAKES MOCKERY OF PM'S PLEDGE ON MIGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kelly

Corrupt immigration advisers are helping illegal workers dupe the Home Office in a Cash For Visas scam, a Scottish Daily Mail investigation has found.

Metro (South Edition): "NHS IS OUT FOR YOUR BLOOD!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jen Mills

The NHS are urgently needing to find about 200,000 more regular blood donors to prevent a 'Red Alert' where shortage of supplies puts public safety at risk.

Daily Express: "DELAYS OVER WINTER FUEL U-TURN 'A DISGRACE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christian Calgie

Angry campaigners demanded that Rachel Reeves must not betray pensioners again after Labour's chaotic Winter Fuel U-turn was delayed until Autumn.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2065967

Daily Mail: "VISAS SCAM THAT MAKES MOCKERY OF PM'S PLEDGE ON MIGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Kelly

Corrupt immigration advisers are helping illegal workers dupe the Home Office in a Cash For Visas scam, a Daily Mail investigation has found.

The Independent: "REEVES IN 11TH HOUR DEAL TO END CABINET CIVIL WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / David Maddox

Rachel Reeves has seen off a major crisis for Labour after conflicts within the cabinet threatened to block her spending plans for the next three years.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/spending-review-labour-cuts-police-reeves-b2765917.html

Morning Star: "THOUSANDS MARCH TO SNUB STARMER'S 'RACIST' VISION OF BRITAIN'S FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

Labour MP member Diane Abbott brands Labour Party leader Keir Starmer's comments as "fundamentally racist".

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/go-forward-movement-hope

Financial Times: "BUSINESS CHIEFS HEAD FOR CAPITOL HILL TO FIGHT TRUMP'S FOREIGN INVESTMENT TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Arnold / Alex Rogers

Global lobbying drive begins.
Investors and international companies exposed.
Hit to US jobs feared.

The Scotsman: "'TURMOIL' AS LEGAL AID BOARD LAWYERS THREATEN TO STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

Lawyers staffing the Scottish Legal Aid Board's hotline have voted to back Strike Action.
Union says 'dangerous' changes to rotas threaten rights of people under arrest.

The Daily Telegraph: "POLICING IS BROKEN, OFFICERS WARN REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Martin Evans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves told underpaid and overworked police are leaving in droves while forces cut numbers to save money.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/08/policing-is-broken-officers-warn-reeves

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 06 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

5/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 06 June 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "WE'VE NEVER FELT HURT LIKE THIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Family of dog walker Bhum tell of pain yet teen attacker gets just seven years and friend spared detention over 'wicked' act.

Bromsgrove Standard: "1,450-HOME PROPOSAL WILL 'BLUR BOUNDARIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A rallying call has been issued for people to have their say on a controversial proposal to build 1,450 properties in Cofton Hackett.

The Daily Telegraph: "REFORM CIVIL WAR OVER BURKA BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Tony Diver / Robert Mendick

Zia Yusuf has resigned as chairman of Reform UK after a row about banning burkas ignited a new civil war in the party.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/05/reform-chairman-zia-yusuf-resigns-eve-hamilton-by-election

Droitwich Standard: "'RIK MAYALL FESTIVAL HAS A FANTASTIC FUTURE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Organisers of Droitwich's inaugural Rik Mayall Comedy Festival say they have been 'blown away' by the response to the event, adding it had gone 'way beyond their expectations'.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwichs-rik-mayall-comedy-festival-en-route-to-edinburgh

Malvern Observer: "HERO BEN'S FUNDRAISING LEGACY 'WILL CONTINUE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Kate Lindon has vowed to continue former Malvern Observer journalist Ben Lindon's fundraising legacy following his recent passing after a long and tireless battle with an aggressive brain tumor.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-widow-vows-to-continue-late-husbands-fundraising-legacy-56195

Scottish Daily Mail: "RUSSIA BLAMES UK FOR DRONE ATTACK ON JETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Russia has blamed Britain for Ukraine's devastating drone attacks on its airfields.
And it claimed that this country's alleged role in the strike that destroyed as many as 40 Russian aircraft could lead to 'World War Three'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14785357

The Bolton News: "ATTACK XL BULLY SHOT DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison / Eoin McCaul

An XL Bully dog was shot after attacking a woman in Horwich.
Police said that they were called to reports of a dog "dangerously out of control" at around 16:00 on Wednesday 4 June 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25216056.xl-bully-killed-horrific-attack-woman-horwich

Daily Mail: "RUSSIA BLAMES UK FOR DRONE ATTACK ON JETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Russia has blamed Britain for Ukraine's devastating drone attacks on its airfields.
And it claimed that this country's alleged role in the strike that destroyed as many as 40 Russian aircraft could lead to 'World War Three'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14785357

Kidderminster Standard: "RACE AGAINST TIME TO SAVE MAYPOLE PIECE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Rallying call has been issued by a community group set up safeguard the long-term future of much-loved land in Bewdley.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/group-in-race-against-time-to-save-bewdleys-beautiful-maypole-piece

The Times: "MIGRATION COULD FORCE REFORM OF RIGHTS TREATY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bruno Waterfield / Oliver Moody

The European Convention On Human Rights must adapt in the face of a growing political backlash against migration.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/europe/article/echr-migration-news-snk5nzjqx

Evesham Observer: "'TOWN DESERVES BETTER FROM REPRESENTATIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Helena Stephenson who had her complaint against an Evesham town councillor upheld by Wychavon District Council has come forward to say she would like a public apology for all the pain and hurt her family has suffered.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/town-deserves-better-complainant-speaks-out-on-evesham-councillors-appalling-conduct-breaches

The Guardian: "LABOUR BANS BONUSES FOR 10 WATER BOSSES AMID WORSENING POLLUTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sandra Laville

Sanctions, including for Thames Water CEO, announced as part of new government powers under Water Act.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/jun/05/bonuses-banned-for-10-english-water-bosses-over-sewage-pollution

The Scottish Farmer: "IDIOTIC TAG PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Sleigh

After over 25 years of dithering, The UK is heading for two different electronic ID systems for cattle, which could spell disaster for cross-border trade.

FULL REPORT: TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25215691.cattle-eid-decision-splits-uk-farming-industry

Daily Star: "BLAST ORDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stian Alexander

Anyone fancy a bottle of Nukey Brown?
Most of us say we're off down the pub if there's a Nuclear War.
It'll all blow over...

Glasgow Times: "'I AM DETERMINED TO BRING SUCCESS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

At a Press Conference at Ibrox Stadium, Rangers FC unveiled Russell Martin as their new Manager going forward.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/sport/25217671.rangers-fans-divided-underwhelming-russell-martin

Morning Star: "FAMILIES PLEAD FOR LOVED ONES IN HELLISH GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

British Palestinians called on the Government and the public to take urgent action to stop Israel's starvation of their families in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/british-public-must-urge-government-stop-genocide

Lancashire Telegraph: "BENEFITS CHEAT CLAIMED £85K OVER 10 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

Billie Jean Crowther carried out an £85,000 benefit fraud over a 10 year period.
She claimed to be single while living with her working husband.

The Independent: "REEVES HITS BACK: MY SPENDING PLANS ARE THE RIGHT CHOICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Rachel Reeves has hit back against her critics in Labour in a passionate defence of her economic policy as she fends off a cabinet backlash over her spending review.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-spending-review-cuts-taxes-rayner-b2764496.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 05 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

4/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 05 June 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "BATTLE LINES DRAWN OVER IMMIGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / Jason Groves

Tough proposals on immigration are set to unveiled by both Labour and The Conservatives.
Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch have different approaches.

The Scotsman: "SCOTLAND'S CANCER 'TIMEBOMB' DUE TO SHORTAGE OF SPECIALISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Cancer patients in the North of Britain face a 'ticking timebomb' over diagnosis and treatment due to a chronic shortfall of specialist doctors.

Including the front page of Edinburgh Evening News.

Daily Star: "HOLY GRAIL HUNT IN UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

The Holy Grail supped by Jesus is secretly buried in leafy St. Albans, according to a documentary maker.

Scottish Daily Mail: "BATTLE LINES DRAWN OVER IMMIGRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / Jason Groves

Tough proposals on immigration are set to unveiled by both Labour and The Conservatives.
Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch have different approaches.
Labour and Conservatives to unveil tough immigration proposals, with Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch taking distinct approaches.

Metro (South Edition): "£15BN TO GET BRITAIN MOVING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

Eight reigns will share in a £15.6billion transport spend to improve train, tram and bus links.
Rachel Reeves said the money will bring communities together.

Daily Record: "SOUNESS DON'T FALL FOR FARAGE... HE IS A CHANCER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

Graeme Souness has blasted Nigel Farage as a "chancer" who does not care about Scots in a dramatic intervention in a Holyrood by-election.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/graeme-souness-tears-chancer-nigel-35336405

Gloucester Citizen: "FESTIVAL YES DESPITE 'GATECRASHER' FEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Three-day Churchdown Festival will raise money for charity.

Financial Times: "TRUMP'S 'BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL' WILL SWELL US DEBT BY $2.4TN, WARNS WATCHDOG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Lauren Fedor

Verdict follows Elon Musk criticism.
Budget office says tax take will fall.
White House slams 'partisan' body.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/546e795a-0bd6-4915-9035-37c31f143b65

Royston Crow: "TOP PODCASTER SHARES SECRETS OF TOWN'S CAVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

Royston Cave has featured in Natalie Doig's podcast, Weird In The Wade, exploring unusual sites in Biggleswade and surrounding areas.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25208077.weird-wade-podcast-releases-royston-cave-episode

The Independent: "WARNING OF MORE CUTS AFTER REEVES RULES OUT TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Britain is facing cuts after Rachel Reeves doubled down on her manifesto pledge not to raise taxes to fund Labour's spending plans.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-spending-review-cuts-taxes-b2763600.html

Melton Times: "THE END OF THE ROAD!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Contractors start final phase of work to build Melton's bypass.
Three more roads set to close as last roundabouts are built.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/transport/three-new-road-closures-as-bypass-build-enters-final-stage-5156989

The Yorkshire Post: "REEVES PROMISES CITY TRAMS BY 2030s"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Rachel Reeves has said bringing a mass transit system to West Yorkshire is "incredibly personal" to her.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/personal-rachel-reeves-trams-mass-transit-west-yorkshire-5161409

Gloucestershire Echo: "JUNCTION 10 PLAN GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Norris

M5 junction upgrade decision hailed a 'landmark' that will unlock thousands of homes and jobs in Gloucestershire.

FULL REPORT: GloucestershireLive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/m5-junction-upgrade-decision-hailed-10238872

Gloucestershire Echo (Sport): "KINSELLA IS STAYING ON - BUT CLUBS CHASING KEY PAIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jon Palmer

Former Walsall and Swindon Town midfielder Liam Kinsella agrees new deal with Cheltenham Town.

FULL REPORT: GloucestershireLive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-walsall-swindon-town-midfielder-10232147

Morning Star: "RED LINE FOR PALESTINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

A warning has been issued to Ministers in House Of Commons: Act now to stop the genocide happening in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStaronline.co.uk/article/act-now-stop-gaza-genocide-mps-tell-government

Glasgow Times: "'DETRIMENTAL ABC PLAN NOT RIGHT FOR CITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

Plan for the O2 ABC site on Sauchiehall Street have been realised in a new lifelike model which shows how the proposal will look.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25212547.pictures-show-new-plan-glasgows-o2-abc-will-look

Daily Express: "FARAGE BACKS CALL FOR FULL U-TURN TO HELP OAPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Nigel Farage demands UK Government must reverse their Winter Fuel cut.
Reform UK leader challenged Rachel Reeves to make a complete U-turn.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2064470

Daily Mirror: "GLEE SCHOOL MEALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Some 500,000 more kids will get free school meals after a successful campaign by Daily Mirror.
Keir Starmer will leave no stone unturned.
Major change to free school meal rules unveiled - saving parents up to £500.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/major-change-free-school-meal-35333180

The Times: "PENSIONERS FACE TAX HIT FOR WINTER FUEL U-TURN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Smyth / Steven Swinford

Rachel Reeves is expected to set out plans to restore Winter Fuel Payments and claw them back from millions of better-off pensioners.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/winter-fuel-payments-rachel-reeves-3tff6dq5g

The Guardian: "CHAOS FEARS OVER RETURN OF WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Hannah Al-Othman

Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated this year, Rachel Reeves confirms
Threshold over which pensioners are no longer eligible for payment will rise before Winter.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/jun/04/winter-fuel-payments-to-be-reinstated-this-year-rachel-reeves-confirms

The I Paper: "PENSIONERS ON DISABILITY AND HOUSING BENEFIT IN LINE FOR WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Eleanor Langford

More than a million pensioners on housing and Disability Benefits could benefit from the Government's U-turn on Winter Fuel Allowance and receive the payment this year.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/pensioners-disability-housing-benefit-winter-fuel-payments-3731387

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 04 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

3/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 04 June 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "POLICE CUTS 'MEAN SOME CRIMES MUST BE IGNORED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Aubrey Allegretti

Police forces in Britain face 'stark choices' over which crimes to investigate if budget cuts hit.
Sir Mark Rowley, the head of the Metropolitan Police, has written to Sir Keir Starmer to warn him that cost-cutting will have 'far-reaching consequences'.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/police-face-stark-choices-over-which-crimes-to-investigate-if-cuts-hit-l5k683bg8

Daily Record: "IS THIS THE REFORM YOU WANT?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark McGivern

Richard McFarlane, an activist for fascist group Patriotic Alternative, is campaigning for Reform UK in a bitter By Election.

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP ATTACKS BBC OVER HAMAS COVERAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Crilly / Henry Bodkin

Karoline Leavitt of Donald Trump's administration has attacked BBC's coverage of the Gaza conflict.
Broadcasters accused of taking Hamas' word as "total truth".

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/06/03/donald-trump-scolds-bbc-over-gaza-misreporting

The Guardian: "REEVES IN £15BN SPENDING PLEDGE TO PLACATE FRACTIOUS LABOUR MPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot

Rachel Reeves is announcing £15BN for trams, trains, and buses outside London as she launches a charm offensive.

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY 'PUTTING SNP DOGMA AHEAD OF UK SECURITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Georgia Edkins

The SNP have been accused of putting 'outdated dogma' above the interests of National Security in a war of words over defence spending.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14777351

Daily Star: "I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO A NICE STEAK AND A BEER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Christian Brueckner, prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann hunt, says he'll dine on steak and sup beer when released from his current jail term.

The Scotsman: "MOTHERS FEAR HOURS OF TRAVEL AS BABY UNIT DOWNGRADED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Mothers have spoken out about the threat of having to travel miles for neonatal services.
Lack of services in Wishaw could see pregnant women sent to Aberdeen - or even Ireland.

Daily Express: "NOW IT'S GOOD WEATHER TO BLAME FOR BOAT SURGE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Katie Harris

Labour have been ridiculed for blaming record migrant crossings on better weather in The Channel.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2063938

Daily Express (Sport): "BRUNO SNUBS SAUDIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McKenna

Bruno Fernandes says he's happy at Manchester United after Head Coach Ruben Amorim pesterned him to snub a £200million move to Saudi Arabia.

The National: "'SORRY, KEIR ... INDEPENDENCE IS WHAT WE'LL KEEP FIGHTING FOR'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Jackson

A group of leading pro-independence figures have sent a message to Keir Starmer over his dismissal of a second Scottish Independence Referendum should the SNP win in 2026.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25212602.pro-indy-figures-write-keir-starmer-independence-snub

Metro (South Edition): "MADDIE SEARCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Police have begun a fresh search for missing Madeleine McCann in Portugal - digging at sites where prime suspect Christian Brueckner lived.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/03/madeleine-mccann-police-using-radars-scour-trenches-fresh-search-tip-off-23315068

Glasgow Times: "'DON'T BLAME TAXI DRIVERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Taxis are not to blame for a decline in Glasgow's night-time economy, the city's main operator has said.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25210657.dont-blame-us-taxis-hit-back-glasgow-city-centre-row

Morning Star: "WATER LETDOWN: REVIEW SILENT ON CROOKED SYSTEM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

The Water Commission's interim review is a "sham" and "reads more like a sales pitch" to investors, campaigners warned.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/campaigners-condemn-sham-review-britains-privatised-water-sector

The Yorkshire Post: "TRAMS SET TO RETURN TO CITIES' STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Trams are almost certain to return to the streets of West Yorkshire after more than 65 years, with UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to announce a £2.1BN funding boost for the region.

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 03 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

2/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 03 June 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Daily Telegraph: "POLICE IN MAJOR NEW HUNT FOR MADELEINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Stephens / Martin Evans / Gerard Couzens

More than 20 sites to be examined as investigators race to gather evidence against prime suspect.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/02/police-begin-fresh-search-for-signs-madeleine-mccanns-body

The Guardian: "STARMER PLEDGES TO MAKE BRITAIN 'BATTLE-READY' WITH DRONES AND AI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Sabbagh / Kiran Stacey / Peter Walker

UK to invest £2bn in drones to make army '10 times more lethal'.
Strategic defence review will make Britain 'battle-ready', says Keir Starmer.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jun/02/uk-to-invest-2bn-in-drones-to-make-army-10-times-more-lethal

Daily Mirror: "NEW MADDIE SEARCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Pettifor / Martin Fricker

A fresh police hunt for missing Madeleine McCann begins today, near where she disappeared in Portugal.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/madeleine-mccann-search-live-updates-35323635

Metro (South Edition): "'BULLIED' SOLDIER DEAD 3 WEEKS IN BED AT BARRACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Dickinson

The body of soldier Bernard Mongan, who was reported missing, was found three weeks later - in bed at his barracks.

Daily Mail: "TORY WARNINGS OVER 'BACKDOOR BLASPHEMY LAW'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sabrina Miller / Rebecca Camber / Martin Beckford

Kemi Badenoch warned of the impact of creeping blasphemy laws after the conviction of a protester who set fire to a copy of the Koran.

Scottish Daily Mail: "SO WILL IT BE CUTS OR TAX HIKES, MR FARAGE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Nigel Farage has launched a 'reckless' plan to consider scrapping the Holyrood funding deal which helps provide an annual 'Union dividend' for every Northern British family.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14773683

The Times: "TAX RISES LOOM TO PUT BRITAIN ON WAR FOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Steven Swinford

A bigger army, more reservists and urgent research into new WMD threats are promised as Keir Starmer pledges to make the nation 'battle-ready'.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/tax-rises-loom-to-put-britain-on-a-war-footing-2rf3f5hdp

The Times (Sport): "TOP FLIGHT IN BID TO CLOSE PSR LOOPHOLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Ziegler

The Premier League are planning to make a new proposal to clubs to close the loophole that has allowed Chelsea to register a profit from selling hotels and their women's team to a sister company.

Glasgow Times: "SPANISH TV SHOWS FOOTAGE OF GANGLAND MURDER HIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rosie Lewis

Graphic footage has emerged showing gangland shooting victim Ross Monaghan in his final moments on a Spanish television broadcast.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25207956.footage-emerges-ross-monaghan-eddie-lyons-jr-shooting

Daily Star: "MADDIE SEARCH SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gerard Couzens

Police will today launch a new hunt for clues in wells, land and a cottage near where Madeleine McCann vanished.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/madeleine-mccann-cops-pinpoint-21-35324966

Daily Star (Sport): "RUBEN'S BEELINE FOR BRYAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Manchester United are closing in on a £50M deal for Bryan Mbeumo, with the Brentwood forward convinced over a move to Old Trafford.

Daily Express: "BUDGET DELAY WON'T 'CUT THE MUSTARD' AS RUSSIA THREATEN SETTLEMENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's plan to boost defence spending is too slow and will not "cut the mustard" amid rising Russian aggression.

Daily Express (Sport): "BRYAN BLESSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Cross

Manchester United are closing in on signing Bryan Mbeumo in a major £50million deal with the Brentwood forward convinced it is the right move.

The Irish World: "IRELAND TO BAN IMPORTS FROM ILLEGAL ISRAEL SETTLEMENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Ireland are seeking to become the first European Union country to criminalise the purchase of Israeli products from illegal settlements in West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Morning Star: "'BATTLE-READY' BRITAIN SET FOR PUNISHING CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Britain is on course to become a militaristic society with a war economy as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled his strategic defence review.

FULL REPORT: http://MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/if-government-cared-about-security-it-would-end-child-poverty-and-pursue-peace

The Yorkshire Post: "UK 'TO BE READY TO FIGHT WAR' SAYS PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The UK will build another 12 nuclear-powered submarines to move to a state of "war-fighting readiness", Sir Keir Starmer has said ahead of the announcement of the strategic defence review.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/uk-will-move-to-war-fighting-readiness-with-12-new-attack-submarines-sir-keir-starmer-says-5156352

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 02 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

1/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 02 June 2025.

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 Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "BOATS ARRIVING 'LIKE TAXIS' AS MIGRANT NUMBERS SURGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris

Small boat arrivals surged to a daily record for this year as a Labour minister admitted it was like a "taxi" service. Defence Secretary John Healey conceded that Britain had "lost control of its borders" after 1,194 migrants made the dangerous Channel crossing on Saturday.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2062839

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER'S DEFENCE STRATEGY IN DISARRAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Danielle Sheridan

Sir Keir Starmer's flagship defence strategy was in disarray on Sunday night after a minister backtracked on his pledge to boost spending to three per cent of GDP.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/01/starmer-3pc-defence-spending-pledge-in-disarray

The Scotsman: "SUPPORT STAFF BEAR BRUNT OF VIOLENCE CRISIS IN SCHOOLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

Every classroom support worker in Edinburgh has been victim of violence or seen it, a union has warned.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/classroom-support-worker-edinburgh-violence-gmb-5154427

The Times: "UKRAINE DRONE SWARM HITS RUSSIAN AIRBASES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catherine Philp

Ukraine attacked nuclear-capable bombers at air bases as far as 2,600 miles inside Russia in an audacious drone raid.

Daily Star: "WISH YOU WERE BEER?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Flaming 'eck!
June will hit 31C thanks to a Spanish scorcher.
And the sunny Easter saved our pubs!
We'll drink to that...

Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S DEFENCE SPENDING RETREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

Labour was accused of an embarrassing U-turn after appearing to water down crucial military spending pledge.

Metro (South Edition): "WE'VE LOST CONTROL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Keir Starmer is under pressure after 1,194 migrants crossed The Channel in a single day - the biggest daily total so far this year.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/01/defence-secretary-says-uk-lost-control-borders-1-200-cross-channel-23300331

The Guardian: "EXERCISE 'BETTER THAN DRUGS' TO STOP CANCER RETURNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Gregory

Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by a third, stop tumours coming back and is even more effective than drugs, according to the results of a landmark trial that could transform health guidelines worldwide.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/jun/01/exercise-better-than-drugs-after-cancer-treatment-international-trial-finds

The National: "ISRAEL KILLS 31 NEAR AID HUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

At least 31 people have been killed and more than 170 wounded as large crowds were on their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, Health Officials and witnesses said.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/national/25205812.least-31-palestinians-killed-heading-gaza-aid-hub-officials-say

Morning Star: "BOMBED AS THEY STARVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

Israeli forces opened fire on thousands of starving Palestinians in the United States and Israeli-controlled aid site in West Rafah.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/death-follows-you-long-youre-gaza

The Independent: "UK TO BUILD UP TO 12 NEW ATTACK SUBMARINES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin

Britain is set to build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines in response tro rapidly increasing global threats.

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 30 May 2025.

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This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "KEMI BLASTS 'RACE TO THE BOTTOM' ON WELFARE HANDOUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line

Kemi Badenoch has blasted Nigel Farage and Keir Starmer for being in a 'race to the bottom' over welfare handouts.

Bromsgrove Standard: "PRAISE FOR TEENAGERS AFTER DRAMATIC RESCUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A group of teenagers have restored a Rubery pensioner's 'faith in humanity' after they whisked her to safety when she fell and broke her femur on a dog walk.
Beacon View resident, 88-year-old Evelyn Jones, was walking her dog near Lickey Hills Golf Course on the evening of April 30 when her foot was caught in the trailing lead of another pooch who had approached her.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/rubery-pensioner-who-broke-leg-up-lickeys-praises-random-youngsters-for-carrying-her-to-safety

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP'S £9BN BENEFITS BILL... AND GUESS WHO WILL PAY!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Ministers will have to look at tax rises and spending cuts to fund a soaring £9billion benefits bill in Britain.

The Times: "LAW CHIEF IN NAZI JIBE AT TORIES AND REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Matt Dathan / Geraldine Scott

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief Legal Officer has likened Tory and Reform politicians who want to pull Britain out of international courts to Nazis.

Coventry Observer: "SCHOOLCHILDREN AMONG FIRST TO STEP INTO HISTORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Excited school children officially reopened the 14th century Coventry Charterhouse – which is now the city’s first National Trust property.
Pupils from Years 3-6 at All Saints COfE Primary School were invited to look round the medieval property and take part in a blossom trail and craft activities.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/coventry-charterhouse-reopening-marks-start-of-memorable-new-chapter

Metro (South Edition): "THE END OF THE WORLD IS NIGE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

Embattled Keir Starmer has launched a surprise onslaught against Nigel Farage, saying he would splurge billions of pounds and wreck the economy if he were ever handed power.

Daily Star: "FACE OF KOP PARADE SUSPECT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Former Royal Marine Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with seven offences including GBH and dangerous driving after the Liverpool FC parade crash which injured at least 79 people.

Kidderminster Standard: "HELP THE VETERANS AND YOU WILL BE A HERO TOO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

An army veteran from Kidderminster is appealing for people in the country to volunteer to help provide vital support for the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.

The Guardian: "PROTESTS AS MINISTERS PREPARE TO SIGN 'VALUES-FREE' GULF STATES DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot

Trade unions and Human Rights organisations fear environment and human rights being pushed aside.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/may/29/uk-gulf-trade-deal-worth-16bn-lacks-human-rights-provisions-groups-warn

Glasgow Times: "FAMILY LEAVES TEMPORARY HOUSING AFTER 16 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

A Glasgow man has told of his delight at finally moving his family into a new home after 16 years in temporary accommodation.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25201052.new-home-delight-16-years-temporary-accommodation

Daily Mirror: "SEVEN CHARGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bone / Martin Fricker

A former Royal Marines commando faces seven charges over the Liverpool Premier League victory parade nightmare.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-paul-doyle-liverpool-parade-35303651

Droitwich Standard: "FEARS OVER NEW HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Major concerns have been raised by residents and councillors regarding the proposed development of dozens more homes on an existing housing estate in Copcut.
Plans submitted to Wychavon for the development of 40 extra houses on the existing 740 home Copcut Rise estate have raised eyebrows.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/new-copcut-development-sparks-concern-as-existing-estate-is-still-incomplete

Daily Express: "NHS ROLLS OUT WORLD-FIRST CANCER TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

A "revolutionary" cancer blood test is being rolled out on the NHS in a world-first that will see thousands of patients receive personalised treatment sooner.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2061379

The Scottish Farmer: "NO GYS FOR SCOTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kelly Henaughen

The Great Yorkshire Show will have no cattle or sheep entries from Scotland or Wales following updated Bluetongue guidance.

FULL REPORT: TheScottishFarmer.co.uk/news/25198285.bluetongue-rules-cut-livestock-entries-great-yorkshire-show

The I Paper: "PIP DISABILITY CLAIMANTS IN KEY LABOUR AREAS 'AT GREATEST RISK OF WELFARE CUTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chloe Chaplain

Disability Benefit claimants in Labour heartlands like the Midlands and Wales look set to be hit hardest by plans to restrict welfare.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/pip-losing-benefits-mapped-reform-3720862

Malvern Observer: "BUSINESS OWNER CALLS FOR END TO ASYLUM SEEKER BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Restaurant owners in Malvern are backing calls to allow Asylum Seekers the right to work in the UK as their claims are being processed.
Bar Limon on Church Street backs the Lift The Ban campaign which urges the government to rethink the ban on people seeking asylum from working while they wait months or years for a claim decision.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-tapas-bar-backs-calls-to-allow-asylum-seekers-to-work-during-claims

Financial Times: "TRUMP VOWS TO FIGHT ON IN TRADE WAR AFTER COURT RULES TARIFF BLITZ IS ILLEGAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lauren Fedor / James Politi / Kaye Wiggins

The White House has pledged to fight a court ruling that Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariff scheme is illegal.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/bd6479b2-b7e5-42c2-ae17-779e57b02637

Eastern Eye: "'TELLING OUR STORIES IS VITAL FOR SURVIVAL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rithika Siddhartha

Veteran Asians in the arts and creative industries have urged the next generation of aspiring artists to stick with their passion and not give up in challenging times as "we need storytelling to survive".

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/actas-2025-awards-asian-artists

The Scotsman: "SPENDING CUTS AND TAX RISES LOOM AS WELFARE BILL TO HIT £9BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Wilson

Ministers will have to ramp up taxes or make spending cuts to fund Britain's burgeoning Welfare Bill and generous public sector pay deals, economic experts have warned.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/spending-cuts-and-tax-rises-loom-in-challenging-period-for-ministers-with-welfare-bill-set-to-top-ps9bn-5152826

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "ROW BREAKS OUT OVER LATEST PLANS FOR HMO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Homeowners on a street in Redditch have hit out about plans to turn a semi-detached house into a home of multiple occupancy (HMO).
Those living in the same street, and surrounding area, have voiced opposition to the project which would see 23 Foxlydiate Crescent be turned into a home for eight people.

The Independent: "TRUMP FURY OVER SHOCK US COURT BID TO BLOCK TRADE TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

President Donald Trump's fury over United States court bid to block tariffs – as experts warn uncertainty could hit economy.
A cloud hangs over the global economy, experts have warned, after a bombshell court ruling blocked Donald Trump's tariffs, creating more "confusion and uncertainty".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-tariffs-court-ruling-uk-us-trade-deal-b2760194.html

That's all the papers.

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