Times Front Page 10th of February 2021
10:48 pm
The Times says the penalty for lying about where one arrived in the UK from could be up to 10 years in jail or for avoiding quarantine, a £10,000 fine.
Newspaper Round Up: 10th of February 2021
Daily Mail Front Page 10th of February 2021
10:44 pm
The Daily Mail has an interview with the widow of Lord Brittan, who accuses Scotland Yard of lacking “a moral spine” and having a “culture of cover-up” after her husband was questioned over a historical rape allegation.
Daily Express Front Page 10th of February 2021
10:36 pm
The Daily Express calls the resumption of parking charges at hospitals “a kick in the teeth” for workers.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 10th of February 2021
10:31 pm
The Daily Telegraph goes with criticism of the government’s harsh new punishments for people avoiding quarantine by lying about where they have come from, saying the maximum 10-year sentence is longer than some jail terms for child sex offences.
Daily Star Front Page 10th of February 2021
10:23 pm
The Daily Star asks its readers if they still have confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
i Front Page 10th of February 2021
10:19 pm
The i points to the Bristol variant of COVID-19, saying fears over its spread have prompted ministers to introduce harsh new penalties for those who break the travel rules.
Daily Mirror Front Page 10th of February 2021
10:14 pm
The Daily Mirror leads on parking charges faced by some NHS staff.
Guardian Front Page 10th of February 2021
10:06 pm
The Guardian says the new tough punishments for COVID travel rule-breakers which become law on Monday, are an attempt to stop the new variants reaching the UK.
Metro Front Page 10th of February 2021
9:12 pm
The Metro reports that a 10-year jail sentence could be the consequence of trying to re-enter Britain from a high-risk destination if they lie about it.
Financial Times Front Page 10th of February 2021
8:47 pm
The Financial Times leads on tough new punishments for anyone concealing they have arrived in the UK from a high-risk destination as ministers try to cope with new COVID variants.