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The Times leads with the news that people returning from France will have to isolate for two weeks due to a resurgence in coronavirus cases across the Channel.

The Times says more than 100,000 pupils who will have their A-levels downgraded by regulators have been thrown a lifeline by universities that are ready to rip up their admissions rules for this year.

The Times reports on Thursday’s A-level results, saying Education Secretary Gavin Williamson made a “last-minute” concession to allow students to take their mock exam result if it was a better grade.

The Times reports that secondary school children can likely pass on coronavirus as easily as adults, according to research by Public Health England, with scientists believing tougher rules could be needed for older children. 

The Times says the children’s commissioner is at odds with the government after she called for pupils and teachers to be routinely tested for coronavirus.

The UK could adopt Australian-style Border Force tactics by recruiting the help of the Royal Navy to intercept illegal boats trying to reach Britain as soon as they leave French shores, reports The Times. 

British tourists planning to visit France are being warned they may have to quarantine on their return amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus there, says The Times.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to limit the power of local politicians to block building developments in the biggest reform of the planning system for 70 years, The Times says.

The Times says there is a “growing revolt” over the end of free TV licences for over-75s as the BBC begins sending millions of letters to people who must now pay the annual £157.50 charge.