2020-09-04
Times Front Page 4th of September 2020
Tim Davie, the BBC’s new director-general, has declared an end to its expansionism and warned of a crackdown on stars who carry out “partisan campaigns” on social media, claims The Times.
Tim Davie, the BBC’s new director-general, has declared an end to its expansionism and warned of a crackdown on stars who carry out “partisan campaigns” on social media, claims The Times.
Business chiefs have warned Boris Johnson the 14-day coronavirus quarantine is crippling travel, wrecking trade prospects and jeopardising the economy’s recovery, writes the Daily Mail.
The Guardian says Boris Johnson is under pressure to backtrack over the appointment of Tony Abbott as a trade adviser after criticism over the former Australian PM’s alleged misogynistic and homophobic comments.
The UK’s leading customs and logistics associations have demanded an “urgent” meeting with Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove after warning Brexit border preparations are inadequate, reports the Financial Times.
BBC stars who want to voice opinions or carry out “partisan campaigns” on social media should not be working for the corporation, according to its new director-general Tim Davie, reports The Daily Telegraph.
More than 400 people with COVID-19 died in care homes every day at the height of the pandemic despite government claims it had thrown a “protective ring” around them, writes Metro.
The number of weekly positive coronavirus cases in England has risen to its highest level since the end of May, reports The Independent.
BBC chiefs have announced Rule, Britannia! and Land Of Hope And Glory will be sung during the Last Night of the Proms in a “spectacular climbdown”, the Daily Express reports.
The Daily Star has told “BBC luvvies” to “look away now” after it emerged Rule, Britannia! and Land Of Hope And Glory will be sung at The Last Night of the Proms