Football really could be coming home, says the Daily Express as it pictures the ecstatic England players piling on Captain Harry Kane.
Browsing: UK Papers
Every day, we break down the UK papers to give you the front page news, top stories and the angle the newspaper is reporting from. We cover right and left papers, the tabloids and broadsheets, the back pages, the Sunday papers and the business pages.
The Times says that from as early as 19 July, fully vaccinated people arriving in England from countries on the amber list will be able to avoid quarantine.
The i quotes a source saying the reason to scrap masks came from modelling showing events and hospitality industries could lose more than £4bn.
The Guardian has done some further analysis of the numbers and reports potentially as many as 10 million people could have to isolate over a six-week period.
The Sun’s front page is dedicated to the Euro 2020 semifinal match between England and Denmark, it calls on Southgate’s lads to bring home the bacon.
The Metro reckons fans will sink 30 million pints as they cheer on England at tonight’s Euro 2020 semifinal against Denmark – 8 pm Wembley Stadium #Itscominghome
The Daily Express has a positive take on Sajid Javid’s move to end self-isolation for those who are full vaccinated from 16 August a “freedom boost”.
The Times says Boris Johnson has sought to end months of lockdown, as well as urging caution and warnings about possible winter restrictions.
The Guardian calls the announcement from the PM a gamble as Boris aims to make England the “most unrestricted society in Europe”.
The i turns its attention to efforts to get more people fully vaccinated. Under the headline, Double jabs push as masks rule is lifted.
The Sun, which has its eye firmly on Wednesday’s Euro 2020 semi-final, pictures Boris Johnson and England stars Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling.
The Metro’s headline reads: “Boris rolls the dice”. It says the PM has taken a bold gamble by declaring the last lockdown restrictions will lift on 19 July.
The Daily Mail also picks up on the prime minister’s “it’s now or never” remark made at a “sombre” Downing Street press conference.
The i’s lead story centres on ministers pushing for a complete ban on smartphones in all schools by 2022. Some headteachers have voiced concern on the ban.
The Times says it has confirmed reports that the policy requiring pupils to stay at home if a child in their bubble tests positive for coronavirus will end.
The Guardian says scientific advisers have warned that lifting most of the restrictions later this month will be like building new “variant factories”.
The Metro leads with the news the NHS will be awarded the George Cross by the Queen for heroism during the pandemic, the Queen wrote in a handwritten message.
One health expert has called the lifting of all restrictions “absolutely bonkers”, as the paper reports that scientists fear it could lead to a deadly spike.
The Daily Mail focuses on Boris Johnson position that we must learn to live with Covid-19 – as we do the flu. He will hold a press conference today.
The Sunday papers are heavily dominated by England’s 4-0 win against Ukraine in Euro 2020, earning England a place in the final four.
The Times says Germany is preparing to relax restrictions on British travellers entering the country before a meeting between the two leaders.
The Guardian says climate scientists are warning that “nowhere is safe” from the kind of extreme heat events that have hit the western US and Canada.
The i says Boris Johnson has warned that “extra precautions” may be needed after the planned lifting of England’s lockdown on 19 July.
The Daily Mirror splashes with Prince William and Prince Harry’s joint tribute to their mother, Princess Diana: “Every day, we wish she were still with us.”
The Sun says “Princess and the peace”. It marked Prince William and Prince Harry’s’ first appearance together since Prince Philip’s funeral in April.