2020-08-06
Times Front Page 6th of August 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to limit the power of local politicians to block building developments in the biggest reform of the planning system for 70 years, The Times says.
2020-08-06
Guardian Front Page 6th of August 2020
The biggest shake-up of planning for decades is being announced amid fury that moves to fast-track the construction of “beautiful” homes across England will dilute democratic oversight and lead to more slums, writes The Guardian.
2020-08-06
Daily Express Front Page 6th of August 2020
The widow of PC Andrew Harper has called on the country to back a campaign for “Andrew’s Law” to end what she calls the injustice of lenient sentences, according to the Daily Express.
2020-08-06
Daily Mirror Front Page 6th of August 2020
More areas hit hard by COVID-19 are developing their own track and trace systems amid growing claims that the government’s one is flawed, says the Daily Mirror.
2020-08-06
Daily Mail Front Page 6th of August 2020
The Daily Mail reports one of Princess Diana’s bridesmaids has told of her “very lucky” escape after she was a guest on Jeffrey Epstein’s island.
2020-08-06
Independent Front Page 6th of August 2020
The Independent has a front page picture of the aftermath of a huge explosion in Beirut, which killed at least 135 people and left more than 300,000 homeless.
2020-08-06
Daily Telegraph Front Page 6th of August 2020
Headteachers are concerned over the exam grading system amid the coronavirus pandemic as the regulator says appeals will only be allowed on technical grounds and not simply if a GCSE or A-level student believes they have been awarded an unfair grade, writes The Daily Telegraph.