What the papers say – August 25
Problems at the Proms and the end of tanks are among the stories leading the papers on Tuesday.
The Times writes military chiefs are looking to focus on cyberwarfare which could lead to the scrapping of Britain’s tanks in what the paper calls a “radical move”.
Defence chiefs face battle over plan to scrap tanks#TomorrowsPapersToday@hendopolispic.twitter.com/ss4hHgsFpS
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) August 24, 2020
The decision to play instrumental versions of Rule, Brittania and Land of Hope and Glory at the Proms leads the Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail and Daily Express.
TELEGRAPH: BBC Proms row as it plays Rule, Britannia without words #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/grveDnzTkx
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 24, 2020
MAIL: Surrender! #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/yhHK8uJHkM
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 24, 2020
Tomorrow's front page: BBC backs down in last night of proms battle #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/0OJdjzLPAWpic.twitter.com/LBL7JnVGNK
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) August 24, 2020
The Guardian leads with the views of David Olusoga who says black talent has been put off working in British television , saying there was a “lost generation”.
Guardian front page, Tuesday 25 August 2020: Systemic racism blamed for 'lost generation' of TV industry talent pic.twitter.com/OW8kSUY0AQ
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 24, 2020
The Financial Times writes Tesco is to create thousands of jobs in its online grocery business.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Tuesday August 25 https://t.co/KZfB6CB9b2pic.twitter.com/PAxhxMi4oP
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) August 24, 2020
Metro leads with fines for parents who prevent their children from returning to school.
METRO: A £120 fine if you keep kids home #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/nHhnpBXYIN
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 24, 2020
While the i leads with claims that fast-tracking coronavirus treatments could lead to harm.
Tuesday's front page: Donald Trump ‘acting like Vladimir Putin’ in race for coronavirus vaccine#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/vdaID2H3gPpic.twitter.com/170SlFziGa
— i newspaper (@theipaper) August 24, 2020
The Daily Mirror writes about new research suggesting women who are pregnant or trying for a baby should consider avoiding caffeine altogether.
Tomorrow's front page: Mums-to-be told: No tea or coffee https://t.co/ILCfyHVLBJ#TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/kb4zW7zETH
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) August 24, 2020
While the Daily Star leads on EastEnders actress Samantha Womack splitting up with Mark Womack.
Tomorrow's front page: Enders Ronnie hit by love curse #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/KYxvU4wKmQpic.twitter.com/f5H18spZTO
— Daily Star (@dailystar) August 24, 2020