The Independent leads with the PM sticking to plan B amid warnings from health leaders that patient care could come under threat.
Month: January 2022
Metro focuses on Boris Johnson’s belief that the UK can “ride out” the current coronavirus wave without needing any more restrictions.
The prime minister admitted parts of the NHS may be overwhelmed due to staff absences and surging COVID cases, says The Guardian.
“No shutdown!” declares the front page of the Daily Express as PM confirms we will ‘ride out’ Omicron.
An ambulance trust is asking people with chest pains to get a lift to hospital as COVID absences keep staff off work, the Mirror says.
The Sun leads with the PM’s assertion that the country can” ride out” surging cases.
The Metro says The rules for Covid-19 testing are set to change imminently with people who are positive on a lateral flow test.
The Guardian says A memorial to the 22 people murdered in the Manchester Arena terror attack will officially open to the public from Wednesday.
The Independent says A man who was injured while out hiking was saved by a dog who kept him safe by lying on top of him for 13 hours.
The Guardian says He is a mysterious, up-and-coming artist whose work has been championed by the likes of Madonna and sells for up to five figures.
The Independent says Gal Gadot has addressed the backlash to her star-studded “Imagine” cover nearly two years after the “cringe” video went viral.
The Metro says David and Victoria Beckham are spending the first few days of the new year on an exotic holiday.
The Guardian says Thomas Tuchel will fine Romelu Lukaku despite accepting the striker’s apology for a controversial interview.
The Independent says Australian Open organisers insist world number one Novak Djokovic has not benefited from “special favour” after being granted a medical exemption from being vaccinated against Covid-19.
The Metro says Liverpool have requested for their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Arsenal on Thursday to be postponed due to rising Covid cases.
The Guardian says India is in the midst of a Covid third wave, as the spread of Omicron has led to a doubling of cases in recent days.
The Independent says former President Donald Trump calls off Jan 6 anniversary speech in Mar-a-Lago after Hannity texts revealed.
The Metro says the January 6 committee asks Fox News host Sean Hannity to cooperate in investigation involving Donald Trump.
The Guardian says the Mail on Sunday will pay Meghan Markle just £1 in damages for invading her privacy.
The Independent says Sir David Attenborough was left injured after being stabbed by a cactus with needles like “glass” while on the set of his new documentary.
The Metro says Dozens of people have risked their lives in treacherous waters to reach the UK’s shores.
The Guardian says Care operators are facing acute staffing shortages caused by Omicron with more than 90 declaring a “red” alert.
The Independent says Four men and a teenager have gone on trial accused of murdering a 26-year-old father and robbing him of his Gucci bag.
The Metro says Peterborough has finally been knocked off the top spot of an unofficial list of the UK’s worst places to live.
The Polish president is under increasing pressure to step in and oppose the new ‘controversial’ Polish media bill.