UK Newspaper Archive

Boris Johnson is backing a new generation of nuclear reactors, which he sees as essential to the government achieving its 2050 net zero targets, according to The Sunday Times.

The Daily Telegraph claims Boris Johnson and Joe Biden privately expressed astonishment at France’s heated reaction to the AUKUS pact, as the prime minister urged Emmanuel Macron to “get a grip”.

The Times reports that the government is discussing plans to join a North American free-trade pact as Boris Johnson held his first White House meeting with President Biden.

Boris Johnson will tell the world to “grow up” and address the climate change threat, The Independent reports.

Boris Johnson has backed a Daily Mail campaign to secure the return of face-to-face GP appointments.

Boris Johnson will push Joe Biden to change COVID travel rules and let Britons fly to the US when they meet tomorrow in the White House for the first time, The Daily Telegraph reports. 

The Sunday Express leads with Boris Johnson launching a new charm offensive on America – as he unveils his mission to level up the world.

The Daily Express describes Boris Johnson as “Mr Sensible” after he warned COVID restrictions could be tightened if necessary.

Metro leads with Boris Johnson’s plea for people to behave “sensibly and responsibly” this winter as he presents his plan for managing COVID-19 during the colder months.

According to the Daily Express, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is “confident” his winter COVID blueprint will prevent Britain from entering another lockdown.

Boris Johnson will warn the pandemic is “far from being over” as he sets out the “COVID Winter Plan”, according to the Daily Mail. 

Boris Johnson is set to confirm the start of a booster jabs programme for the over-50s, according to The Guardian. 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s £15bn “stupid tunnel” between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been killed off by the Treasury, reports the Financial Times. 

Boris Johnson is going to axe a raft of “intrusive” COVID laws and will spell out his plans this week, the Sunday Express reports.

The Guardian reports on warnings from experts and professionals that Boris Johnson’s £12bn health and social care plan will fail to fix the healthcare crisis.

The Financial Times reports on Boris Johnson’s victory in securing £12bn in taxes each year to tackle the NHS and social care crisis.

The Times is leading on Boris Johnson’s newly announced £12bn social care plan, which will see the tax burden rise to its highest level in 70 years.

Boris Johnson has broken two manifesto pledges on taxes and pensions through his social care plan, the Daily Star reports. 

Critics say Boris Johnson’s plan for a 1.25% levy on nation insurance falls short of what is needed to fix the NHS and social care, according to the Daily Mirror.

The Daily Mail says Boris Johnson must make the announced national insurance rise of 1.25% worth it by revamping health and social care services.

Boris Johnson’s plan to raise taxes by the highest amount since the war has made the front of The Daily Telegraph.

Boris Johnson has admitted breaking a manifesto pledge by revealing plans to up national insurance, the Metro says. 

A defiant Boris Johnson says he will stick to his plans for a tax increase to overhaul the social care system, the Daily Express says.

The Guardian is also reporting on Conservative opposition to Boris Johnson’s planned tax rises.

Tory rebels are denouncing Boris Johnson’s plans for a tax rise to pay for the effect lockdowns have had on the NHS, The Daily Telegraph reports.

Boris Johnson’s tax rise will increase the national insurance payments for 25 million workers and millions of firms, the Daily Mail reports.

The Daily Express says Boris Johnson’s plan to hike national insurance will help boost the NHS. 

Boris Johnson will push through a tax rise despite “considerable” opposition from his own Cabinet, The Times reports.