Newspaper Round Up: 26th of September 2020
Guardian Front Page 26th of September 2020
10:16 pm
The union for university staff and academics calls for in-person teaching to stop until the test and trace system is “fixed” and the spread of coronavirus is brought under control. That’s the lead story in The Guardian.
Daily Mirror Front Page 26th of September 2020
10:03 pm
The Daily Mirror writes that the man suspected of killing London Police officer, Sergeant Matt Ratana, was understood to be known to terror police.
Daily Star Front Page 26th of September 2020
9:55 pm
EastEnders star Peter Dean wants his long-dead character brought back to the long-running soap opera, reports the Daily Star.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 26th of September 2020
9:50 pm
‘Ministers’ plan to save Christmas at all costs’ is the main headline on The Daily Telegraph, which reports that mass testing, vaccine roll out and a break from the ‘rule of six’ are all being considered.
Daily Express Front Page 26th of September 2020
9:50 pm
The shooting of police officer Matt Ratana dominates the front of the Daily Express, which again highlights that the suspect was on terror watch. He had been arrested on a drug offence and possession of ammunition.
Daily Mail Front Page 26th of September 2020
9:46 pm
The Daily Mail also leads with the shooting of police officer Matt Ratana, reporting that police face serious questions over the death of the custody sergeant who was shot by a suspect known to counter-terrorism officers.
Times Front Page 26th of September 2020
9:25 pm
The Times is yet another newspaper to splash with the story about 54-year-old Matt Ratana, the London policer officer shot and killed in the line of duty by a handcuffed suspect who was armed with a revolver.
Financial Times Front Page 26th of September 2020
8:51 pm
The Financial Times leads with the devastating impact the pandemic will have on jobs this year, saying a further one million people will lose work and low-skilled positions will be hit the hardest.
