Upbeat news about the vaccination programme is mixed with warnings of tougher lockdown policing on Monday’s front pages.
The Daily Mirror leads on the mass coronavirus vaccination programme which starts today, calling it “the big jabs fightback”.
Tomorrow’s front page: The big jabs fightback starts today #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/oTKWUNQ6VN pic.twitter.com/CXrNJQEuPd
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 10, 2021
The Daily Star calls it “jabs for all”, reporting every adult will receive a vaccine by the autumn, while The Sun brings an update on its drive for volunteers to help “vaccinate the nation”.
Tomorrow’s @dailystar #frontpage
Finally some good news
– Jabs for all: The cavalry is here! Every adult to be given vaccine by the autumn.
– Holly’s feeling all white https://t.co/qrVTHRG4H2 #dancingonice#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NdTJmndxT6
— Daily Star (@dailystar) January 10, 2021
Tomorrow’s front page: @AmazonUK and Virgin are the latest firms urging staff to join The Sun’s Jabs Army campaign https://t.co/fN4bmlDKWb pic.twitter.com/ybq0p05fOx
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 10, 2021
By contrast, The Times and the i lead on shops and supermarkets being told to enforce mask wearing and social distancing to engender greater compliance with the lockdown.
The Times 11/1/2021Wisley in Surrey is one of several RHS gardens open to local people, who must book a slot in advance. Photo : Oliver Dixon#tomorrowspaperstoday #thetimes #buyapaper @thetimes pic.twitter.com/eg7LUKdh09
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) January 10, 2021
Monday’s front page: Stop bending the rules – supermarkets to face inspections as medics issue warnings#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/3zZ96nUGA2
— i newspaper (@theipaper) January 10, 2021
Metro says police are cracking down on pandemic protocol breaches, and reports on the arrest of two “Covidiots” who were filming a protest stunt.
Monday’s front page:COVIDIOTSGOAD COPS#tomorrowspaperstoday #BBCPapers #skypapers pic.twitter.com/H1vpStf682
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) January 10, 2021
The Guardian also blends upbeat news on vaccinations with a sterner tone in reporting “stricter rules could be on the way” amid warnings current lockdown measures may not be tough enough.
Guardian front page, 11 January 2021: Stricter rules could be on way as mass vaccination centres open pic.twitter.com/30f3fQ41SH
— The Guardian (@guardian) January 10, 2021
And The Daily Telegraph has a similar lead, saying tougher rules on exercise and mask-wearing in workplaces are on the table.
Monday’s Daily Telegraph: Ministers consider tightening lockdown #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/BWI3adD8p9
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) January 10, 2021
Meanwhile, the Financial Times turns to the world’s other big story, reporting US senators are resisting calls to impeach President Donald Trump.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Monday January 11 https://t.co/C6NyBI2fF3 pic.twitter.com/hYDpCO78n4
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 10, 2021
And The Independent leads with an interview with former Home Office minister Caroline Nokes, who says the Government’s immigration policies are “inhuman”.
Monday’s Independent: Ex-minister: Immigration policies are ‘inhuman’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WpMcUkSOUR
— Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) January 10, 2021