The Metro – along with most of Friday’s papers – feature Prince William and Prince Harry, who reunited to unveil a statue for Diana, Princess of Wales.
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 Guardian says there are fears over the safety of mass events after 1,300 Scotland fans who travelled to London for a Euro 2020 match tested positive for Covid.
The i newspaper reports that schools will be told to treat Covid like the flu. Pupils must go to classes next year unless they show symptoms of Covid-19.
The Times reports on plans for a Covid vaccine booster programme in the UK. Half the population will be offered a third coronavirus jab alongside the flu vaccine
The Daily Express says Prince Harry has been urged to “reconcile” with Prince William in tribute to their mother.
Daily Mirror says Prince William and Prince Harry are set to unveil a statue of their mother at Kensington Palace.
Metro focuses on England’s upcoming quarter-final against Ukraine, with the headline: “Three Lions Go To Rome Alone.”
The i newspaper says vaccine stockpiling is underway to help the UK live with Covid-19 as the country’s Vaccine Taskforce is buying up jab stocks.
The Times leads with schools, reporting that Gavin Williamson is preparing to scrap pupil bubbles in line with the easing of other restrictions.
The Daily Telegraph reports England’s school self-isolation system is hitting kids from the poorest areas the hardest by being forced to self-isolate amid the pandemic
The Daily Mirror reports on England’s latest Euro 2020 victory, which ended a 55-year wait for a knockout tie win over Germany. England struck twice late on to win the game
The Metro says England ended a “55-year curse” with their win. It marked the first knockout victory over England’s old rivals Germany since the 1966 World Cup.
The Sun’s front splash is dedicated to England’s win over Germany. Raheem Sterling scored the first goal of the game and his third of the tournament.
The Times leads on plans for schools to become mobile phone-free zones. Gavin Williamson has vowed to impose a nationwide classroom ban on mobile phones.
The Guardian claims that ministers are expected to end isolation for pupils in England when schools return in September, ending the current bubble system for pupils.
The i newspaper reports on Health Secretary Sajid Javid’s address to the House of Commons, calling 19 July the “end of the line for lockdown” saying we must ‘live’ with virus
The Daily Mirror’s front page is entirely dedicated to England’s match up with Germany tonight, the paper headlines it a “night made for heroes” with all eyes on Wembley
The Metro focuses on the fallout of Matt Hancock’s departure as health secretary, carrying claims the PM is “rewriting history” by suggesting he sacked Matt Hancock.
The Daily Mail, like several front pages, lead with the new health secretary’s confirmation that the final easing of lockdown measures in England is still set for 19 July.
The Guardian reports Keir Starmer says Boris Johnson still has “huge questions to answer” over Matt Hancock.
The i leads with the Dept of Health will look at how footage of Hancock embracing his aide came to be leaked.
The Times reports that Priti Patel will introduce new laws to create an off-shore immigration hub for asylum seekers.
The Daily Mirror reports that Matt Hancock is facing calls to be stripped of a £16,000 payout he is set to receive after resigning.
The Daily Mail asks “did affair with aide start a year ago?”. The day before it was reported the relationship only started last month.
Metro says that Matt Hancock has been reported to the police over his breach of social distancing guidance.