What the papers say – July 1
Planning laws, coronavirus lockdowns and toilet roll troubles are making headlines in Wednesday’s papers.
The Times looks to the future of Britain’s economy, reporting that the Bank of England’s chief economist believes the country is rebounding faster than expected after being hit by the pandemic.
Bank predicts V-shaped recovery from pandemic#tomorrowspaperstoday@AllieHBNewspic.twitter.com/8A7O4XqNy4
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) June 30, 2020
The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that Public Health England’s future is “in doubt” after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said parts of the response to Covid-19 had been “sluggish”.
Tomorrow’s Telegraph front page: “Heat on PHE as PM admits response 'sluggish' ”#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/1hB13SdMYL
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 30, 2020
While The Guardian carries warnings from experts that local lockdowns could be rolled out elsewhere, following the measures imposed in Leicester.
Guardian front page, Wednesday 1 July 2020: More local lockdowns on the way, experts warn pic.twitter.com/qf6uvEI3uM
— Guardian news (@guardiannews) June 30, 2020
Concerns over Hong Kong, and a “tightening grip” on the territory by Beijing after the introduction of a national security law, lead the Financial Times.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Wednesday 1 July https://t.co/y6GGERS0wHpic.twitter.com/FuzRDdCDhD
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) June 30, 2020
Metro features suggestions that Leicester mayor Sir Peter Soulsby broke lockdown restrictions earlier this year.
Wednesday's front page:LOCKDOWN CITY’SMAYOR BROKELOCKDOWN#tomorrowspaperstoday#BBCPapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/eFiIDhv2V8
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) June 30, 2020
Planning leads the i after Mr Johnson announced a raft of amendments to legislation, which the paper claims is the biggest change since the war.
Wednesday's front page: Biggest change to planning laws since war #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/R3IY39g6QD
— i newspaper (@theipaper) June 30, 2020
The Independent reports that police are investigating alleged poor care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust, a story which also leads the Daily Mail.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/koJc3LN1axpic.twitter.com/BfU9iIg3j5
— Thair Shaikh (@ThairShaikh) June 30, 2020
Wednesday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/hKrSMHCr3o
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) June 30, 2020
The Daily Mirror reports on responses to Mr Johnson’s New Deal following calls for a “bigger boost” than the £5 billion pledge.
Tomorrow's front page: Boris deal is not enough to save jobs. #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/st2SIqjMsWpic.twitter.com/1rA0xVa4Ba
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) June 30, 2020
The Daily Express covers a new “miracle drug” for sufferers of cystic fibrosis.
Wednesday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Wonder Drug Will Save Thousands Of Lives” #BBCPapers#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/EfmG28PHMT
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 30, 2020
And the Daily Star leads on “bog roll bandits” as hoarding of toilet paper has restarted in Leicester.
Wednesday’s Daily STAR: “Bog Roll Bandits Are Back” #BBCPapers#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/jSDEtAtbBA
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 30, 2020