Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories and Journalism History for Sunday 9th November 2025.
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The Chartered Institute of Journalists remembers all the professional journalists and media workers murdered and killed while doing their work this year in all parts of the world and remember the immense sacrifice of those who gave their lives to the profession in the past. We send our condolences to their families, friends and professional colleagues.
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BBC News Papers’ Review analysing front pages of UK national newspapers for Sunday 9th November 2025: “‘Victory for our heroes’ and ‘Davina: Lorraine saved me.'” See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/1987463385860972721
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Sky News Press Preview discussing front pages of UK national newspapers for Sunday 9th November 2025. With the broadcaster and commentator Duncan Barkes, and NationalWorld’s editor-in-chief Nancy Fielder. See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/1987464720278749438
CIoJ LinkedIn news edited by Liz Justice:
Ex-footballer Joey Barton was convicted of sending grossly offensive social media posts about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward. See: https://www.linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
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Motoring journalist, author and former car dealer Quentin Willson has died after developing lung cancer. See: https://www.linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
Latest postings at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/63500/
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CIoJ Young Journalist Awards deadline extension…
We’ve received requests from some entrants to extend the deadline for our awards scheme so that collaborative entries can be more easily coordinated.
We’re always willing to listen, so the deadline is now on Monday, 10th November, and please do get your entries in if you are 30 years old or younger, as the event marks 140 years of the Chartered Institute of Journalists CIoJ which is the oldest professional journalism body in the world.
To register and enter see: https://registration.livegroup.co.uk/youngjournalistaward
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Opportunity to sponsor CIoJ Young Journalist Awards for 2026. ‘Host a category and add your brand to the 2026 Young Journalist Awards.’ See: https://www.cioj.org/young-journalists-awards-2026/
The Winners of the 2026 Young Journalist of the Year Awards will be announced in March 2026.
Many congratulations to winners, specially commended and finalists in inaugural 2025 CIoJ Young Journalist of the Year Awards, on 25th March 2025. See: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/live-group_youngjournalistawards-journalismmatters-cioj-activity-7310632030642339840-68d4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAeLiVwB8a2_okGmo5JT2aJ02kIVH-ra9No
Gerald Bowey is the present President of the Chartered Institute of Journalists and Caroline Roddis, the Vice-President. Their roles were confirmed in a handover event at the Reform Club in Central London on Tuesday 20th February 2024.
Bowey emphasised the guidance, support, and encouragement that had been at the heart of the Institute for 140 years and announced the launch of a new Young Journalist of the Year awards scheme that would encourage journalists under 30 years of age to enter a range of categories.
Commenting Bowey said: “the Institute is focused on supporting working journalists, both in-house and freelance, in the workplace, as a trade union, and in sustaining journalists in difficult circumstances as a charitable trust.
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Two Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Journalists at the heart of British Journalism History
T.P.O’Connor founder of London campaigning evening newspaper The Star in 1888 and Arthur Burrows the first journalist and news presenter at the B.B.C. 1922.
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CIoJ member Clare Hollingworth OBE (1911-2017) – The first war correspondent to report the outbreak of World War II, described as “the scoop of the century”
Listen to Imperial War Museum archive interview with Clare recorded in 2001
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CIoJ X news feed at: https://x.com/CIoJournalist
CIoJ LinkedIn news feed edited by Liz Justice at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/63500/
CIoJ Facebook news feed at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077475452242
Official CIoJ LinkedIn site for Institute news and projects at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-chartered-institute-of-journalists/posts/?feedView=all
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Review of UK national newspapers for Sunday 9th November 2025.
Overview
This Sunday’s papers are dominated by two stories: broadcaster Davina McCall’s revelation that she has undergone breast cancer surgery, and the BBC’s apology over the editing of a Donald Trump speech. Alongside those headlines, Remembrance Sunday coverage features prominently, with images of the Princess of Wales and Prince George appearing across several front pages.
The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times leads with “BBC’s apology for doctoring Trump speech”, reporting that the corporation’s chairman will publicly apologise for misleading editing of remarks made by Donald Trump. The paper says the issue has raised questions over editorial oversight and impartiality at the BBC.
It also features Kate and Prince George attending the Royal Albert Hall’s Festival of Remembrance, while William warns business is falling short on climate. Lifestyle coverage highlights a “116-page style special” and an interview with Myleene Klass about her “stalking ordeal”.
The Sunday Telegraph
The Telegraph also leads with “BBC to say sorry for doctored Trump speech”, saying the corporation’s chairman will tell MPs he regrets the misleading broadcast. The paper carries a large image of the Princess of Wales and Prince George at the remembrance event, captioned “We shall remember them”.
Other stories include a court ruling that “right to criticise Islam is protected under British law” and political unrest as “Labour MPs revolt over Reeves’s income tax raid”.
The Mail on Sunday
The Mail on Sunday runs with “Boris’s blast at ‘arrogant’ Nick Robinson”, claiming the former prime minister has accused the veteran BBC presenter of “ridiculous” arrogance for suggesting criticism of the BBC is part of an anti-BBC plot.
A sidebar features Davina McCall, who tells the paper that “the breast cancer poster that saved my life” prompted her to seek medical advice, leading to early treatment.
The Sun on Sunday
The Sun on Sunday headline reads “Davina: Lorraine saved me”, saying that McCall credits presenter Lorraine Kelly’s health campaign for prompting her to check a lump that turned out to be cancerous. The paper says she has since had surgery and has been given the all-clear.
The front page also shows the Princess of Wales and Prince George under the headline “Kate and George hail our heroes”, marking Remembrance Sunday.
Sunday Mirror
The Sunday Mirror leads with “Medals for nuke test heroes”, calling it a “Mirror campaign victory” as the government agrees to recognise veterans who took part in Cold War nuclear testing.
Above that, the paper features Davina McCall, who says “Now I’m fighting breast cancer” after revealing her diagnosis.
Sunday Express
The Sunday Express also strikes a commemorative tone with “Victory for our heroes”, celebrating what it calls “peace of mind for veterans” after its campaign to secure funding for overseas commemorations.
It too features Kate and George, who “join Royals at spectacular Remembrance Festival” at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Independent on Sunday
The Independent leads with “Nursing watchdog chief admits errors”, reporting that the new head of the Nursing and Midwifery Council has apologised for past failings in handling misconduct cases.
Prominently, it features Davina McCall, who has revealed she underwent breast cancer surgery, saying she shared her story to encourage others to “get checked”.
The top strip carries an interview with Jon Bon Jovi, who reflects on resilience and recovery, and a business warning from the M&S chief about the upcoming Budget.
The Observer
The Observer front page headline reads “Generation game”, with commentary on the chancellor’s Budget and its implications for younger people, described as “two up, two down” for the under-40s.
Other features include Rachel Sylvester on economic fairness, Zack Polanski on political change, and Anthony Seldon on Remembrance Sunday.
Daily Star Sunday
The Daily Star Sunday carries the headline “Davina: My breast cancer battle”, saying the television presenter has revealed her diagnosis and surgery but has now been given the all-clear.
Other stories include Kellie Maloney heading to the jungle for a new reality series, and a light-hearted feature about Britons “big down under”.
Sunday People
The Sunday People mirrors the Star’s focus, leading with “Davina breast cancer shock” and reporting that she discovered a lump while filming The Masked Singer.
It also includes a photograph of the Princess of Wales with Prince George at the Remembrance Festival, under the caption “Kate’s special companion”.
Scotland on Sunday
The Scotland on Sunday leads with the story ‘Restructuring school hours considered to tackle violence’ It reports the Education secretary could raise idea of lesson times overhaul in response to increase in challenging behaviour. The picture story is from Rugby Union with the headline ‘Close encounter.’ It shows a dejected captain Siona Tulpulotu showing his frustration at full time after his side’s stirring second-half comback wasn’t enough for a first-ever victory over New Zealand.
Wales on Sunday
The front page of the Wales on Sunday reports on ‘Firework hero’s leap of bravery. Boy, 11, injured as he saves toddler sister from rogue projective.’ He is shown on the front page smiling though with a bandage around his forehead. There are smaller sports picture stories with the headlines ‘Day Of Woes For Swans And Cardiff’, ‘Wrexham On The Spot For Vital Win’ and ‘Jac: Time To Put Our Stamp On Autumn Games.’
Summary
Across today’s front pages, Davina McCall’s cancer revelation receives widespread and compassionate coverage, with her story framed as a message of early detection and hope.
The BBC’s apology over the Trump broadcast dominates the broadsheets, reflecting renewed scrutiny of public trust in the corporation.
Meanwhile, Remembrance Sunday imagery of the Princess of Wales and Prince George unites many of the front pages in solemn tribute to service and sacrifice.
The Mirror and Express celebrate victories for veterans’ recognition, while the Observer and Independent turn attention to public accountability and generational fairness.
CIoJ LinkedIn news stories, Hold The Front Page news stories, Guardian media news stories, Press Gazette news stories, Arab News media stories and other stories from miscellaneous sources
The Institute calls on Belarus to release the journalists and media workers it has detained. Belarus is currently ranked 167th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index. See: https://rsf.org/en/country/belarus RSF states: ‘To silence independent journalists, the authorities have resorted to state-sponsored terrorism, including censorship, violence, mass arrests, and coordinated raids on homes and media offices, as well as disbanding the Association of Belarusian Journalists (BAJ).’
The CIoJ calls on all governments and states unjustly detaining journalists for doing their professional work to respect freedom of expression, the right to liberty and free them immediately. See: https://rsf.org/en/new-record-number-journalists-jailed-worldwide
North American Newspapers for Sunday 9th November 2025
French Newspapers for Sunday 9th November 2025
Montage of world newspaper Sunday 9th November 2025
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