Times

In The Times, the top story is Michael Gove’s warning that the national lockdown starting in England on Thursday could be extended. More on that story here.

The Times’ headline is that a ‘national lockdown looms,’ suggesting we could soon follow in the footsteps of several European neighbours and implement strict restrictions.

The Times calls Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension and the fallout a “battle for Labours soul”.

The Times leads with hopes for a German vaccine by Christmas, with plans for those most in need to receive it first.

The Times writes that the Prime Minister’s food tsar believes the government has a “moral obligation” to feed hungry children as he announced plans for a £1.2 billion programme to help those in need.

A letter signed by more than 54 MPs tells Boris Johnson his pledge to “level up” the nation is being undermined by COVID-19 restrictions. That headlines The Times. 

The Times says a stand-off on a tanker in the Channel began after the crew discovered seven stowaways, who then became violent.Airborne snipers were on hand to back up the SBS, who raided the vessel on Sunday evening and saved the crew in less than 10 minutes.

The Times leads with a report that Britain has launched several covert attacks on Russia and its interests as punishment for a series of recent “international transgressions”.

The Times leads with claims from tax officials that organised criminals have siphoned off up to £2bn intended for furloughed workers.

The rise in COVID-19 infections has slowed down, according to The Times, which says that young people have been frightened into following social distancing rules.