Times Front Page 17th of May 2021 - Tomorrow's Papers Today!

The Times says the plans for foreign holidays have been thrown into “chaos” after Mr Hancock warned against visiting destinations on the amber list – despite the UK travel ban being lifted. His comments came as Sir John Bell, a member of the government’s vaccine task force, urged against continental breaks, saying parts of Europe remained “largely unvaccinated”. Meanwhile, jabs have been fast-tracked in Bolton so residents as young as 17 can have the vaccine, the paper reports. The town has seen a surge in Indian variant cases, and local officials have defied the government to vaccinate those in younger age groups, the Times adds.

Times Front Page 19th of March 2026

UK officers are working with the US on plans to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz, keeping shipping moving and protecting energy supplies. The step follows recent incidents affecting Gulf infrastructure and a rise in oil prices.

Times Front Page 18th of March 2026

Health authorities have declared a national incident after a meningitis B outbreak linked to a Canterbury nightclub. Two students have died and more than a dozen are in hospital. UKHSA is tracing contacts and rolling out urgent MenB vaccinations for students to curb further spread.

Times Front Page 17th of March 2026

Donald Trump rebuked Starmer, calling it “terrible” that Britain declined to send Royal Navy ships to the Gulf to help secure shipping. He warned this could strain transatlantic defence ties. The PM said the UK will support allies while avoiding being drawn into wider military action.

Times Front Page 16th of March 2026

Keir Starmer has declined a request from Donald Trump to deploy Royal Navy warships to the Strait of Hormuz, favouring diplomacy and sanctions while coordinating with allies. Tehran claims it will decide access to the shipping lane; London urges de-escalation and protection of commercial traffic.