Times Front Page 18th of May 2021 - Tomorrow's Papers Today!

The Times’ splash reports that ministers are weighing up plans for local lockdowns, or a delay to the planned easing of restrictions, on 21 June amid concern over the Indian variant. Under one proposal, modelled on last year’s Tier 4 restrictions, the paper says people would be advised to stay at home and non-essential retail and hospitality would be closed if the variant wasn’t brought under control. An alternative plan, focused on a delay to the June unlocking, would see grants handed out to the worst-hit sectors such as nightclubs and for large events like festivals. A source tells the paper that local lockdowns could lead to a “patchwork” of restrictions across the country that people would ignore.

Times Front Page 11th of March 2026

US aircraft left a UK base to carry out operations against Iran after the PM authorised allied use of the site, calling the action defensive. US officials signalled the most intense day of operations so far. Britain backs its ally while saying UK forces are not directly involved.

Times Front Page 10th of March 2026

Donald Trump said the campaign against Iran is close to ending, claiming its capabilities are largely depleted and ruling out talks. The stance coincides with warnings that UK households may face higher costs, with petrol potentially reaching £2 a litre.

Times Front Page 9th of March 2026

Clerics have chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader after his father’s death, signalling a harder line. The move challenges Trump and could stiffen positions on sanctions, nuclear talks and regional policy.

Times Front Page 7th of March 2026

Trump demanded Iran accept unconditional surrender. UK ministers reviewed the legal basis for involvement, with Lammy saying the RAF could lawfully act against launch sites. Oil prices rose, adding pressure at the pumps.