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| Newspaper headlines: 'Tis the season to be jolly careful' and Oxford vaccine news | Newspaper headlines: 'Tis the season to be jolly careful' and Oxford vaccine news |
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| "Tis the season to be jolly careful" is the headline of the Daily Telegraph's splash, a reference to Boris Johnson's warning on the risks of families getting together over Christmas, when there is expected to be a relaxation of coronavirus rules. The prime minister made the comment during a Downing Street briefing on Monday as he announced a revised regional three-tier system that will replace England's lockdown, which ends on 2 December. The paper suggests Mr Johnson has come under "intense pressure" to reserve the toughest restrictions for only the very worst hit areas as MPs complained of a "lockdown by stealth". | "Tis the season to be jolly careful" is the headline of the Daily Telegraph's splash, a reference to Boris Johnson's warning on the risks of families getting together over Christmas, when there is expected to be a relaxation of coronavirus rules. The prime minister made the comment during a Downing Street briefing on Monday as he announced a revised regional three-tier system that will replace England's lockdown, which ends on 2 December. The paper suggests Mr Johnson has come under "intense pressure" to reserve the toughest restrictions for only the very worst hit areas as MPs complained of a "lockdown by stealth". |
| The Daily Express also leads with Boris Johnson's call for caution over Christmas, with the paper reporting his appeal to families "not to abuse his promised easing of restrictions" over the festive period. The Express says the prime minister - who spoke via video link as he continues to self-isolate after contact with an MP who tested positive for Covid-19 - forecasts that the pandemic could be beaten by Easter as long as Britons do not "blow it" over Christmas. | The Daily Express also leads with Boris Johnson's call for caution over Christmas, with the paper reporting his appeal to families "not to abuse his promised easing of restrictions" over the festive period. The Express says the prime minister - who spoke via video link as he continues to self-isolate after contact with an MP who tested positive for Covid-19 - forecasts that the pandemic could be beaten by Easter as long as Britons do not "blow it" over Christmas. |
| "Vaccine cheers, but first the tiers", is the headline of the Daily Mail's front page. It follows news that large trials have shown Oxford University's coronavirus vaccine to be highly effective at stopping people developing Covid-19 symptoms, which the paper calls a "stunning vaccine breakthrough". The Mail says despite this, the prime minister warned against "over-optimism" and that there would be "hard months ahead" in which stringent restrictions could be in place until at least Easter. | "Vaccine cheers, but first the tiers", is the headline of the Daily Mail's front page. It follows news that large trials have shown Oxford University's coronavirus vaccine to be highly effective at stopping people developing Covid-19 symptoms, which the paper calls a "stunning vaccine breakthrough". The Mail says despite this, the prime minister warned against "over-optimism" and that there would be "hard months ahead" in which stringent restrictions could be in place until at least Easter. |
| The Metro also reports Mr Johnson's festive warning, underneath its call for Britons to get themselves a "vaccaccino", a reference to Oxford University's coronavirus vaccine costing "less than a cup of coffee". The paper quotes the prime minister as calling Oxford's vaccine a "great British achievement". | The Metro also reports Mr Johnson's festive warning, underneath its call for Britons to get themselves a "vaccaccino", a reference to Oxford University's coronavirus vaccine costing "less than a cup of coffee". The paper quotes the prime minister as calling Oxford's vaccine a "great British achievement". |
| The world is moving a "step closer" to ending the coronavirus pandemic, Prof Sarah Gilbert, who led the Oxford vaccine team's research, has told the Guardian. The paper's top story says the "breakthrough" was also hailed as "exciting news for the rest of the world, especially low income countries" due to its low-cost at £3 a dose. | The world is moving a "step closer" to ending the coronavirus pandemic, Prof Sarah Gilbert, who led the Oxford vaccine team's research, has told the Guardian. The paper's top story says the "breakthrough" was also hailed as "exciting news for the rest of the world, especially low income countries" due to its low-cost at £3 a dose. |
| "Harsh winter, brighter spring" is the Daily Mirror's front page take on news of tougher restrictions being in place until April and what it calls "hopes of a return to normality" raised by news of the effectiveness of Oxford University's coronavirus vaccine. | "Harsh winter, brighter spring" is the Daily Mirror's front page take on news of tougher restrictions being in place until April and what it calls "hopes of a return to normality" raised by news of the effectiveness of Oxford University's coronavirus vaccine. |
| Like most other papers, the Times leads with the prime minister's comments on Monday. The paper says Boris Johnson was backed by the chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, in setting Easter as the "end goal" for coronavirus restrictions in light of the positive news from the Oxford University vaccine trials. It illustrates its coverage with screengrabs of the Duke of Cambridge congratulating Oxford scientists Sarah Gilbert and Andrew Pollard, and the vice-chancellor Louise Richardson. | Like most other papers, the Times leads with the prime minister's comments on Monday. The paper says Boris Johnson was backed by the chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, in setting Easter as the "end goal" for coronavirus restrictions in light of the positive news from the Oxford University vaccine trials. It illustrates its coverage with screengrabs of the Duke of Cambridge congratulating Oxford scientists Sarah Gilbert and Andrew Pollard, and the vice-chancellor Louise Richardson. |
| The Sun's front page reports that contestants on the ITV programme I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here receive "secret run-throughs" of the trials before they are seen on TV. The paper quotes an insider who says it removes "some element of jeopardy". An ITV spokesman told the paper: "Contestants are told the instructions of a trial and producers ensure that they understand what is required of them in line with our health and safety procedures. Any suggestion of run-throughs or practising is incorrect." | The Sun's front page reports that contestants on the ITV programme I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here receive "secret run-throughs" of the trials before they are seen on TV. The paper quotes an insider who says it removes "some element of jeopardy". An ITV spokesman told the paper: "Contestants are told the instructions of a trial and producers ensure that they understand what is required of them in line with our health and safety procedures. Any suggestion of run-throughs or practising is incorrect." |
| There is a mixture of hope and resignation as the papers welcome the success of the Oxford vaccine trials, but warn that the new system of regional tiers in England will bring more restrictions in the coming months. | |
| The Daily Mirror's headline reflects the prime minister's message: "Harsh winter... brighter spring". For the Daily Mail, it is "Vaccine cheers ... but first the tiers". | |
| The Guardian says there is good reason for optimism, but it is a long way from being over yet. "Four months to freedom", the Sun declares. | |
| 'Lockdown by stealth' | |
| Several papers use as their main headline, Boris Johnson's warning that families should remain cautious over the Christmas period: "Tis the season to be jolly careful". | |
| The Daily Telegraph reports that Mr Johnson is coming under intense pressure to reserve top tier restrictions for only the very worst affected areas as MPs complain of a "lockdown by stealth". It says calls are growing for London to be put in the lowest level. | |
| The return of limited numbers of fans to live sports events in low infection areas is widely welcomed. The Daily Mail's chief sports writer, Martin Samuel, says it is a step, a baby step, but a step towards normality. | |
| Oliver Brown - his counterpart at the Telegraph- says that after the absurd scenes of fans compelled to watch matches in pubs or cinemas next to empty stadiums, a semblance of common sense has prevailed. | |
| The Times reports that one government official has expressed confidence that music festivals and other mass events will be back next summer. It quotes the official as saying: "I'm booking my Wimbledon tickets". | |
| The former Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson, is the latest senior Tory figure to express opposition to plans to cut the international aid budget. | |
| Writing in the Times, she says that barely a week after a big defence spending announcement arguing that Global Britain had been in retreat for too long - and pledging to better shoulder our global defence responsibilities - that same Global Britain turns around and says we'll walk away from our humanitarian and development ones. "Politically, I can't think of worse mixed messaging to the world", she says. | |
| Black Friday deals 'not real discounts' | |
| As Black Friday approaches, shoppers are being warned not to fall for big discounts. The Daily Telegraph reports that a study by the consumer watchdog Which? suggests many goods sold at lower prices are not genuine deals. | |
| It found that nearly nine in 10 Black Friday bargains last year were cheaper or the same price in the six months before. | |
| Natalie Hitchins, of Which?, tells the Daily Mirror: "With many of us stuck at home this Black Friday, it might be tempting to scour the sales for a bargain, but you could get the same deal or an even better one at another time". | |
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