What the papers say – July 11
Face masks, a return to the office and the TV licence are among the topics making headlines on Saturday.
The Times carries a picture of Prime Minister Boris Johnson sporting a facial covering with the paper reporting that he is set to make face masks compulsory in shops.
'Wear masks in shops'#tomorrowspaperstoday@MsHelicat pic.twitter.com/cPafoL8DfD
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) July 10, 2020
The Daily Telegraph covers similar ground, adding that the PM said it was time for Britain to “go back to work”.
Tomorrow’s Telegraph front page: “Face masks to be compulsory in shops”#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/yeg6LJpkga
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 10, 2020
The i covers the “back to work” story, as the PM hopes a return to office life will help restaurants bounce back.
THE i WEEKEND: Get back to the office, says PM #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/b6f2e77kVm
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) July 10, 2020
The Guardian leads with a “radical and politically risky overhaul” of the NHS being planned by Mr Johnson.
Guardian front page, Saturday 11 July 2020: Johnson gambles on radical NHS overhaul pic.twitter.com/dAtfLJXcDV
— The Guardian (@guardian) July 10, 2020
While the Financial Times leads on a new low on borrowing costs, as a rise in bond prices pushed short-term bond yields under zero.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition, https://t.co/5gXWtrt5I2 pic.twitter.com/d1nwuJ3lyq
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) July 10, 2020
The Daily Mirror reports that the dentist who killed Cecil the lion is back out hunting.
Tomorrow's front page: Bloodlust #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/vbN25BQGJ2 pic.twitter.com/imi98U3X9E
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) July 10, 2020
The Daily Mail carries an expose into an alleged honours scandal.
Saturday's @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/VAA5xD7KN0
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) July 10, 2020
The Daily Express reports the BBC has received 40,000 emails over the decision to cut free TV licences for the over-75s.
Saturday’s EXPRESS: The great TV licence revolt #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/iQWU1B7v43
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) July 10, 2020
The Daily Star leads with the latest in the Johnny Depp libel case.
Saturday’s STAR: Amber Turd #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/HUVkqWkRj0
— Helen Miller (@MsHelicat) July 10, 2020
And The Independent carries detail of pressure on the Prime Minister over the arrest of its chief US correspondent.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDpHYF pic.twitter.com/xThAjT211l
— The Independent (@Independent) July 11, 2020