What the papers say – January 12
Brexit, the end of short jail sentences and air pollution are on Saturday’s front pages.
Several also picture Sir Andy Murray, who announced he will retire from tennis this year after struggling to recover from a hip injury.
Leading Tory donors to the Brexit campaign have lost faith that the UK will leave the European Union, says The Times.
The Times 12/1/2019Andy Murray lifts the Singles Trophy following his victory at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, July 7, 2013 in London. Murray has decided to retire. Photo : Clive Brunskill/Getty Images#thetimes #tomorrowspaperstoday #andymurray #gettyimages @thetimes pic.twitter.com/tVGFj1aJXo
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) January 11, 2019
The i and The Independent lead with speculation that the date Britain leaves the EU will have to be delayed until after March 29.
Saturday’s INDEPENDENT: Brexit will be delayed, senior ministers admit #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/3NJzhgVWRQ
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) January 11, 2019
THE i WEEKEND: Brexit delay likely – even if PM wins Tuesday vote #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/71O5GvX20Q
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) January 11, 2019
Meanwhile Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has told the Daily Mail that stopping Brexit would risk a surge in support for far-right groups.
Saturday’s @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/e04JnVxEHt
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) January 11, 2019
Jail sentences of under six months could be axed for all criminals except violent and sexual offenders, prisons minister Rory Stewart has told the Daily Telegraph.
Saturday's Daily Telegraph"End of jail sentences under six months" #tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers(via @MsHelicat) pic.twitter.com/OswPQq2qxZ
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) January 11, 2019
Hitachi is close to shelving plans to build a nuclear power station in Wales, putting the UK’s energy strategy in danger, the Financial Times reports.
Just published: front page of FT Weekend, UK edition, Saturday 12 January https://t.co/ZZtXhEootE pic.twitter.com/k63z5A6n3E
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 11, 2019
The Guardian leads with a study into pollution and suspected links to miscarriage.
Guardian front page, Saturday 12 January 2019: Revealed: Link between air pollution and risk of miscarriage pic.twitter.com/boNo2nKplv
— The Guardian (@guardian) January 11, 2019
A search for a donor heart needed by a critically-ill baby is on the front of the Daily Mirror.
Tomorrow's front page: Praying for a miracle#tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/YyHPkfziF2 pic.twitter.com/wPYAxyT9hx
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 11, 2019
And the Daily Express says promotions of unhealthy treats will be curbed as part of the fight against obesity.
Saturday's Daily Express"War on sale of treats" #tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers(via @MsHelicat) pic.twitter.com/eU8nPtveEA
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) January 11, 2019