Newspaper Round Up: 26th of October 2020
Times Front Page 26th of October 2020
10:50 pm
The Times says a stand-off on a tanker in the Channel began after the crew discovered seven stowaways, who then became violent.Airborne snipers were on hand to back up the SBS, who raided the vessel on Sunday evening and saved the crew in less than 10 minutes.
Daily Star Front Page 26th of October 2020
10:46 pm
Marcus Rashford says he’s “humbled” after the Daily Mirror gave the Manchester United star a Pride of Britain award for his campaigning over free school meals.
Daily Mirror Front Page 26th of October 2020
10:46 pm
Marcus Rashford says he’s “humbled” after the Daily Mirror gave the Manchester United star a Pride of Britain award for his campaigning over free school meals.
Daily Mail Front Page 26th of October 2020
10:41 pm
Boots is launching a 12-minute coronavirus test that should be available in two weeks, says the Daily Mail, with a 48-hour service available from Monday.
Daily Express Front Page 26th of October 2020
10:33 pm
The Daily Express leads with claims that dementia patients are being given “archaic and dangerous” anti-psychotic drugs to keep them sedated during the pandemic.
i Front Page 26th of October 2020
10:20 pm
The i reports that a coronavirus vaccine could be approved by the end of the year, according to the US government’s top adviser, Dr Anthony Fauci.
Guardian Front Page 26th of October 2020
10:04 pm
The Guardian says the government is under increasing pressure to change its position on providing free school meals over the holidays in England – as the campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford gathers more momentum.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 26th of October 2020
9:59 pm
Special Boat Service personnel ended the stand-off in just nine minutes, says The Daily Telegraph, reclaiming the boat from a group of suspected migrants believed to be from Nigeria.
Metro Front Page 26th of October 2020
9:55 pm
Metro says Special Forces arrived on several helicopters and used “overwhelming force” to take back the oil tanker.
Financial Times Front Page 26th of October 2020
8:49 pm
The Financial Times says President Trump has shrugged off a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the US as he enters the final week of the presidential race still trailing Joe Biden.