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.
“Faster and more accurate” coronavirus testing machines that can give a result in 90 minutes are to be rolled out across the UK, says The Times. It says they will first be used in hospitals, labs and the care sector before being expanded to other sectors.
The prime minister is preparing Britons for an autumn without seeing friends or family, The Times says, commenting on the postponement of lockdown easing.
Lockdown restrictions have been tightened for four million people in the North of England after a rise in the number of coronavirus cases – that’s the front of The Times.
