Newspaper Round Up: 23rd of November 2020
Financial Times Front Page 23rd of November 2020
10:33 pm
The chancellor will raise public spending significantly on schools and the police in Wednesday’s Spending Review, the Financial Times reports.It comes after Rishi Sunak told Sky News there will be no return to austerity but hinted at a future public sector pay freeze.
Times Front Page 23rd of November 2020
10:28 pm
Boris Johnson is to announce the return of Christmas shopping, gyms and outdoor sport across England as the government prepares to lift lockdown, says The Times.
Daily Mirror Front Page 23rd of November 2020
10:28 pm
The Daily Mirror front page features news that Boris Johnson is poised to lift COVID-19 curbs at Christmas for families to get together.
Daily Mail Front Page 23rd of November 2020
10:24 pm
The Daily Mail says an investigation has found a “shocking waste of billions of taxpayers’ money” after analysing thousands of government contracts and databases.
Daily Express Front Page 23rd of November 2020
10:23 pm
“It’s official: Christmas is saved!”, according to the Daily Express which reports that families will be free to meet for five days.
Independent Front Page 23rd of November 2020
10:19 pm
A landmark agreement has been secured by The Independent with 20 leading wildlife organisations to demand G20 countries invest in nature to stop future pandemics.
Daily Star Front Page 23rd of November 2020
10:19 pm
The Daily Star Sunday says the BBC has been slammed for wasting £350,000 on travel and hotel bookings that were never used, as the corporation scraps free licences for the over-75s.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 23rd of November 2020
10:06 pm
Self-isolation will no longer be required for contacts of positive COVID-19 cases under government plans, according to The Daily Telegraph.
Guardian Front Page 23rd of November 2020
10:06 pm
A programme of mass, instant coronavirus testing is to be rolled out to areas with the highest infection rates, The Guardian reports.
Metro Front Page 23rd of November 2020
9:12 pm
The Metro leads with news that Christmas lockdown rules are set to be eased to allow some families to mix during the festive season.