Newspaper Round Up: 5th of January 2022
Daily Mirror Front Page 5th of January 2022
10:42 pm
An ambulance trust is asking people with chest pains to get a lift to hospital as COVID absences keep staff off work, the Mirror says.
Daily Mail Front Page 5th of January 2022
10:41 pm
Former defence secretary Geoff Hoon has claimed an aide to Tony Blair told him to burn a “secret memo” that said the invasion of Iraq could be illegal, the Mail reports.
Times Front Page 5th of January 2022
10:29 pm
Boris Johnson’s decision to stick to Plan B coronavirus rules and not bring in new restrictions to deal with Omicron is the lead in The Times.es
Daily Telegraph Front Page 5th of January 2022
10:20 pm
People who test positive on lateral flow tests but have no symptoms will no longer have to wait to confirm the result with a PCR – meaning they can immediately start their seven-day isolation, the Telegraph reports.
Guardian Front Page 5th of January 2022
10:03 pm
The prime minister admitted parts of the NHS may be overwhelmed due to staff absences and surging COVID cases, says The Guardian.
Metro Front Page 5th of January 2022
9:38 pm
Metro focuses on Boris Johnson’s belief that the UK can “ride out” the current coronavirus wave without needing any more restrictions.op
Financial Times Front Page 5th of January 2022
9:01 pm
The FT says shares in travel and leisure firms have surged due to a feeling that the disruption caused by Omicron may be “waning” despite record cases numbers in some countries.