Newspaper Round Up: 18th of July 2020
Guardian Front Page 18th of July 2020
9:17 pm
The Guardian says business leaders have criticised Boris Johnson’s hopes of a “significant return to normality” by Christmas, claiming they believe he is making policy on a “wing and a prayer”.
Daily Star Front Page 18th of July 2020
9:17 pm
The Daily Telegraph reports on Boris Johnson’s plea to the public to start “looking ahead with optimism”, even though ministers would continue “planning for the worst” amid concerns Britain will need another lockdown this winter.
Daily Mail Front Page 18th of July 2020
9:13 pm
The Daily Mail reports on the first “secret” royal wedding for 235 years after Princess Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on Friday.
Times Front Page 18th of July 2020
8:53 pm
The Times reports that Boris Johnson is to mark his first anniversary as prime minister by rewarding Brexit loyalists, including the former cricketer Sir Ian Botham, with peerages.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 18th of July 2020
8:48 pm
The Daily Telegraph reports on Boris Johnson’s plea to the public to start “looking ahead with optimism”, even though ministers would continue “planning for the worst” amid concerns Britain will need another lockdown this winter.
Financial Times Front Page 18th of July 2020
7:47 pm
The Financial Times reports on Boris Johnson’s announcement to end the government’s “work from home” guidance from 1 August in an attempt to boost the economy following the coronavirus pandemic.
i Front Page 18th of July 2020
7:30 pm
The i reports on the prime minister’s updated roadmap for lifting remaining national coronavirus restrictions in England.