Daily Star Front Page 20th of May 2021
10:44 pm
The Daily Mirror follows up on allegations of sexual misconduct by TV star Noel Clarke, claiming a host of other male stars are also facing sex abuse claims against them.
Newspaper Round Up: 20th of May 2021
Daily Express Front Page 20th of May 2021
10:40 pm
The Daily Express describes as “disgraceful” the news that some members of the SAS may be investigated and face possible trial over events during the Northern Ireland Troubles.
Times Front Page 20th of May 2021
10:27 pm
The Times strikes an upbeat note, saying the end of the coronavirus lockdown remains on schedule for next month as hospital admissions remain “flat” in variant hotspots such as Bolton. But it also warns that diversity among the UK’s civil servants remains at a similar level to 50 years ago – with only one in five today coming from a working class background
Daily Mirror Front Page 20th of May 2021
10:27 pm
The Daily Mirror follows up on allegations of sexual misconduct by TV star Noel Clarke, claiming a host of other male stars are also facing sex abuse claims against them.
Daily Mail Front Page 20th of May 2021
10:18 pm
Families should expect “a knock on the door” when they return from foreign holidays, says the Daily Mail. The paper says Home Secretary Priti Patel has warned officials will be carrying out up to 10,000 home visits a day, to people who have visited amber list countries, to make sure they are fulfilling ten days’ quarantine.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 20th of May 2021
10:10 pm
The Telegraph also features the inquiry into Martin Bashir’s handling of his Princess Diana interview. It says the probe is expected to reveal he used “deceitful methods” in order to secure the world famous exclusive.
Guardian Front Page 20th of May 2021
10:01 pm
The Guardian is less upbeat about the pandemic “freedom plan” out of lockdown. It says it may be under threat from a rise in the number of COVID variants meaning the end of social distancing rules may be delayed.
Financial Times Front Page 20th of May 2021
8:46 pm
News that China’s crackdown on cryptocurrencies led to a 30% fall in Bitcoin’s price, features on the Financial Times’ front page.