What the papers say – September 18
Saturday’s papers are dominated by reaction to England scrapping its traffic light system for international travel.
The Times reports on a “travel boom” after it was revealed the traffic light system will be replaced with a reduced “red list” of destinations, while fully vaccinated people will no longer need a pre-departure test before returning from non-red list countries.
THE TIMES: Travel boom after Covid rules eased #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/iq02P3hqb6
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 17, 2021
The Daily Mail, Daily Mirror and i weekend say the new rules will lead to a “Great Autumn Holiday Stampede” as travellers take advantage of the cheaper, simpler system.
DAILY MAIL: The Great Autumn Holiday stampede #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WCiPjgNduF
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 17, 2021
Tomorrow's front page: The autumn getaway #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/uO6H89NOsn pic.twitter.com/7yzRQ0vU2l
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) September 17, 2021
I: Travel unlocks for holidays at half-term #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Cw0EEGi3pU
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 17, 2021
Elsewhere, the FT Weekend leads on surging gas prices hitting the UK, with The Telegraph reporting Russia has been accused of rigging gas prices in order to undermine the EU’s economic recovery from the pandemic.
Just published: Front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, for Friday 18 September pic.twitter.com/kEXA2aJttq
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) September 17, 2021
📰The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Russia accused of rigging gas prices'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 17, 2021
Senior scientific advisers have accused the Government of ignoring their pandemic advice, according to The Guardian.
Guardian front page, Saturday 18 September 2021: Ministers not listening to us, say scientists pic.twitter.com/oba8scB3m7
— The Guardian (@guardian) September 17, 2021
The Daily Express says a carbon dioxide shortage has sparked crisis talks amid warnings of potential disruption to food and drink supplies.
Tomorrow's front page: Crisis talks over fears of food shortages within days#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/TS7D29bdcL
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) September 17, 2021
The Independent reports analysis from the United Nations shows current Government climate pledges would still allow a rise in temperatures of 2.7C by the end of the century.
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: World’s climate pledges falling far short of target #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/wJJZMORy3Q
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 17, 2021
Strictly celebrities have expressed concerns after two professional dancers refused Covid jabs, according to The Sun.
Tomorrow's front page: Strictly has been rocked ahead of tomorrow’s new series after two pro dancers refused to get Covid jabs — leaving some celebrities reluctant to be paired with themhttps://t.co/7xgH88ucbo pic.twitter.com/Qk97sYzaio
— The Sun (@TheSun) September 17, 2021
And the Daily Star says “halfwits” have refused to try traditional British foods such as toad in the hole because they believe the dishes do not exist.
Tomorrow's front page: Great British Berk Off #TomorrowsPapersToday
– Hols here we come!https://t.co/Z5e31nsYbZ pic.twitter.com/KgUhc3zgaL
— Daily Star (@dailystar) September 17, 2021