Newspaper Round Up: 4th of September 2020
Daily Express Front Page 4th of September 2020
10:21 pm
BBC chiefs have earmarked £140m to collect TV licence fees and chase viewers who do not pay, says the Daily Express.
Daily Mirror Front Page 4th of September 2020
10:08 pm
A new report has warned thousands of independently-owned pharmacists could be forced to close down and more funds are needed from NHS England to avert the crisis, says the Daily Mirror.
Times Front Page 4th of September 2020
10:04 pm
Tim Davie, the BBC’s new director-general, has declared an end to its expansionism and warned of a crackdown on stars who carry out “partisan campaigns” on social media, claims The Times.
Daily Mail Front Page 4th of September 2020
10:04 pm
Business chiefs have warned Boris Johnson the 14-day coronavirus quarantine is crippling travel, wrecking trade prospects and jeopardising the economy’s recovery, writes the Daily Mail.
Guardian Front Page 4th of September 2020
10:04 pm
The Guardian says Boris Johnson is under pressure to backtrack over the appointment of Tony Abbott as a trade adviser after criticism over the former Australian PM’s alleged misogynistic and homophobic comments.
Financial Times Front Page 4th of September 2020
9:51 pm
The UK’s leading customs and logistics associations have demanded an “urgent” meeting with Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove after warning Brexit border preparations are inadequate, reports the Financial Times.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 4th of September 2020
9:51 pm
BBC stars who want to voice opinions or carry out “partisan campaigns” on social media should not be working for the corporation, according to its new director-general Tim Davie, reports The Daily Telegraph.
Metro Front Page 4th of September 2020
9:20 pm
More than 400 people with COVID-19 died in care homes every day at the height of the pandemic despite government claims it had thrown a “protective ring” around them, writes Metro.
Independent Front Page 4th of September 2020
9:11 pm
The number of weekly positive coronavirus cases in England has risen to its highest level since the end of May, reports The Independent.