The Papers: France 'quarantine risk' and Flack mother's 'fury'

Image caption As the UK imposes quarantine rules on more countries, the Times says British tourists heading to France are being warned it may be next on the list. The paper quotes one travel consultant saying the country is "bubbling" with cases, adding that it has five days to reduce infections or face quarantine restrictions. Image caption The Daily Telegraph also says ministers are monitoring rising cases in France, but the paper's lead story focuses on a decision by England's exam watchdog Ofqual allowing greater opportunity to appeal against grades awarded under this year's statistical model. The paper also features a large picture of the prime minister, wearing a tie, lifting dumbbells in the gym. Image caption Boris Johnson appears on the front of the Daily Express as well, pumping iron in business attire, next to a headline saying the economy is showing "signs of strength". The paper says he issued a "rallying cry" for the nation to "get back to work" as the Bank of England says the impact of Covid-19 was less severe than feared. Image caption But the Financial Times reports that the bank also warned unemployment will remain high until at least the end of next year, adding that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is coming under pressure to extend the jobs furlough scheme. The paper's lead story says Microsoft has shifted its focus to buying the whole of Chinese social media company TikTok, instead of just its US operation. Image caption Leading doctors tell the Guardian that shutting down normal NHS operations in a second wave of coronavirus infections would inflict "pain, misery and risk of death on tens of thousands of patients". "The NHS must never again be a Covid-only service," one says. Image caption "Flack mum's fury at cop" is Metro's headline, reporting from the inquest of Love Island TV presenter Caroline Flack, who killed herself after she was investigated for an alleged assault on her boyfriend. Her mother, Christine, told a detective who insisted on charging her daughter that she should be "disgusted" with herself. Image caption The Daily Mirror's front page follows up its investigation earlier this year into the lockdown travels of Dominic Cummings, the prime minister's chief adviser. The paper says that two witnesses who say they saw him make a second trip to Durham - which he denies - have complained to the police watchdog, because they do not believe their report was properly investigated. Image caption Home Secretary Priti Patel has backed using the Navy to send migrant boats back to France, after 250 people were caught crossing the Channel in one day, the Daily Mail reports. The paper says the rising numbers are a "personal blow" to Ms Patel, who pledged last October she would reduce crossings almost to zero by this stage. Image caption And the Daily Star reports that dwarf actors - who frequently star in festive productions of Snow White - have expressed relief that some of the largest panto producers are cancelling performances this year. They tell the paper that they feared they would be at a greater risk of catching the virus.

"Britons on way to France risk quarantine" is the front page headline in the Times, as it reports that Whitehall officials have placed the country on a list of destinations to be closely monitored.

A senior aviation source is quoted saying France is "bubbling" with cases and that travellers should only book trips which can be re-arranged at 24 hours' notice.

The Daily Telegraph also reports the close monitoring of France as cases there overtake the numbers for Portugal, which has reduced its infection rate.

The paper says about 450,000 Britons are currently holidaying in France, a scale which would make any new restrictions a logistical nightmare.

Image copyright EPA Image caption British visitors to destinations such as the French Riviera may face quarantine on their return, the Times reports

The Guardian leads with an exclusive warning from doctors' leaders that shutting down non-Covid NHS services to deal with any second wave will leave thousands of patients unacceptably "stranded", risking more deaths.

The President of the Royal College of Surgeons in England, Professor Neil Mortensen, tells the paper: "The NHS must never again be a Covid-only service. There's a duty to the thousands of patients waiting in need and pain to make sure they can be treated."

His words are echoed by BMA Council chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul, who says patients must be able to access diagnostic tests and care when they need it.

The paper says 30,000 to 40,000 patients could not start cancer treatment from April to June as hospitals suspended services. One patient it provides as a case study had to fight to rebook a scan on a brain tumour which was cancelled when lockdown began in March and had been flagged as urgent.

"Exam U-turn as pupils win reprieve over appeals" is the lead story for the Daily Telegraph.

It reports on the regulator's rethink of its appeals policy after the paper published warnings from head teachers yesterday that allowing appeals only on narrow technical issues in this exceptional year might permanently ruin the life chances of some students.

The change makes the front page for the Times as well, under the headline: "Watchdog allows thousands more appeals against A-level grades".

Image copyright PA Media Image caption Schools are to be given a right to challenge grades calculated for their students in the absence of exams

Several papers carry extensive reaction to the government's planning reform proposals.

"Demolition of planning rules hands more power to Number 10" is the headline in the i newspaper.

The Daily Mail's coverage homes in on a drive to digitise the planning process: "Now planning permission will be approved by robots".

It suggests there is widespread alarm over the radical reforms, which it claims place the building burden on affluent, desirable areas, such as well-to-do market towns.

That theme is picked up in the Times under the heading: "Homes target places Johnson on collision course with the shires".

Matt's cartoon in the Daily Telegraph shows builders marking out a plot as a couple watch from their property. The caption: "As responsible builders we respect social distancing, the new houses will be two metres from your home."

"Watchdog is called on to probe Cummings' 2nd lockdown trip" is the Daily Mirror's front page.

The paper reports that a couple who insist they saw Dominic Cummings at a beauty spot in County Durham on the 19 April - after his first trip to the north-east and return to London - have made a complaint that officers did not investigate properly.

There is coverage, too, of research published in The Lancet on how the controversy impacted on public confidence in the government. "Dom's dash to Durham did lead to more rule flouting" is the the Daily Mail's take.

The Daily Mail splashes what it describes as a "dramatic intervention" from the Home Secretary to stop migrants crossing the English Channel.

The paper says a "furious" Priti Patel has backed sending Royal Navy patrols into the waters after a record 250 migrants were caught making the crossing yesterday.

According to the Mail, officials have been ordered to draw up plans for the Navy to turn boats back for the first time.

A Home Office source is quoted saying the record attempts at crossings had been the "final straw", but that the real solution must come from France.

A picture of Boris Johnson in shirt and tie, but wielding dumbbells in a gym, makes many of the front pages.

"Economy showing signs of strength" is the take of the Daily Express, as it provides coverage of the more optimistic economic forecasts given about the impact of the pandemic by the Bank of England.

Image copyright Archie Brooksbank/The Gym Group/PA Image caption Boris Johnson tried out the equipment - but not the changing rooms - of a gym in his constituency

The paper says the update brings fresh hope that there is a brighter outlook on the horizon for millions of struggling firms and workers - if they can weather the current storm.

For the Spectator, economics correspondent Kate Andrews considers whether the Bank's forecasts are too optimistic.

She points out that they rely on two major assumptions: that there isn't a second wave of the virus and that there's an orderly Brexit. She points out that neither are "remotely guaranteed".

"Call to scrap jail discounts for 'guilty' pleas" is the headline in the Daily Telegraph.

The paper says it understands that Justice Secretary Robert Buckland is studying proposals to end the practice of granting a third off sentences automatically if an offender pleads guilty on their first court appearance.

The article points out the practice was used in the sentencing of one of the killers of PC Andrew Harper.

A source said the move was being considered in a bid to stop criminals "gaming" the system, but that the change would only apply initially to murder and manslaughter cases.

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And there is more than the usual polite passing interest in weather across many of the papers as temperatures are set to soar.

"Saharan air may make today the hottest ever," proclaims the Times.

It says parts of the country, especially East Anglia and the south of England, could be hotter than the Caribbean.

Craig Snell from the Met Office tells the paper there's a 10% chance of the mercury going above 38.7C, breaking the British record set last July.

The Sun says Brits are bracing themselves for a "blowtorch" that will scorch previous records and see temperatures reach 39C.