What the papers say – April 28
The delicate process of easing lockdown restrictions dominates the front pages on Tuesday.
The Daily Telegraph leads on Boris Johnson’s return to work, quoting the PM saying it is time “to fire up the engines” with a gradual easing of the lockdown.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Time to fire up the engines, says PM'#TomorrowsPapersToday#coronavirusuk#COVID19pic.twitter.com/MbDt5h33OQ
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) April 27, 2020
The Sun depicts it as “Turning the tide”, while The Times heralds the “second phase” of the battle.
Tomorrow's Front Page: Boris Johnson thanks Brits for ‘turning the tide’ on coronavirus but warns it’s not time to ‘go easy’https://t.co/yCTRtdRyjepic.twitter.com/o06hegeEFD
— The Sun (@TheSun) April 27, 2020
The Times 28/4/20Captain Tom Moore's grandson Benjie, in the Great Hall of Bedford School, Bedfordshire, where over 120,000 birthday cards sent from around the world are being displayed. Photo : Joe Giddens/PA#tomorrowspaperstoday#thetimes #buyapaper @thetimespic.twitter.com/oIG0n74iJU
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) April 27, 2020
The Guardian says the Government is speaking with trades unions and business leaders amid fears people will be too fearful to return to work as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Guardian front page, 28 April 2020: No 10 in talks to allay public fears over end to lockdown pic.twitter.com/SOVkJ3uvqj
— The Guardian (@guardian) April 27, 2020
The i also focuses on lockdown talks, while the Financial Times leads with Rishi Sunak’s pledge to shield the economy from a surge in jobelessness.
Tuesday's front page: Hope in sight: talks this week on easing UK lockdown #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/GqQpiPpFzG
— i newspaper (@theipaper) April 27, 2020
Front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, for Tuesday 28 April 2020 pic.twitter.com/75fRanssCd
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) April 27, 2020
Hospitals are about to restart treatments for non-urgent conditions such as cancer and heart disease, according to The Independent.
Tuesday’s INDEPENDENT Digital: “Operations cancelled for Covid-19 to be restored” #BBCPapers#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/IdIykgVYEe
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) April 27, 2020
The Daily Mirror urges Britons to be patient amid talk of easing the lockdown, with a headline of “Not much longer”.
Tomorrow's front page: Not much longer #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/ejj5leFroLpic.twitter.com/cFuXu5RTA8
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) April 27, 2020
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail leads on doctors’ “desperation” over short supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Tuesday's @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/EWPLwV75gq
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) April 27, 2020
The Daily Express carries a tribute to NHS workers who have died from Covid-19.
Tomorrow's front page:#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/w4JcXV2iHO
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) April 27, 2020
And Metro reports on the £60,000 payments promised to their families by the Government.
Tuesday’s METRO: “£60,000 For Families Of Lost Heroes” #BBCPapers#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/zDSpVkFlUp
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) April 27, 2020
And the Daily Star steers clear of the coronavirus, leading on EastEnders star Shaun Williamson saying “I’m too sexy for my shirt”.
A look at tomorrow's front page: #TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/eFPYTPHbW1pic.twitter.com/b1aYo7ZlDQ
— Daily Star (@dailystar) April 27, 2020