Newspaper headlines: Warning over ‘coronavirus panic buying’ in UK
Not surprisingly, many of Saturday’s front pages carry further details of the UK’s worsening coronavirus outbreak. The Daily Telegraph, whose front page is dominated by a picture of Boris Johnson washing his hands during a laboratory visit, leads on a warning to visit elderly relatives ahead of the possible introduction of a contingency plan that will isolate them at home.
The Daily Mail says Britons are being told to get ready to work from home following the biggest leap in coronavirus cases in a single day on Friday, claiming that the number of cases, now at 164, is “bound to escalate”.
The i weekend focuses on a warning from retailers that they will run out of goods during the coronavirus outbreak – but only if consumers stockpile. The paper says this weekend could prove a major test for food retailers, with industry experts warning shoppers will “flock” to stores to buy certain products.
The Guardian claims universities in the UK could face a funding crisis as international students from China and other virus-hit countries are forced to cancel or postpone their studies, reducing available tuition fees. The paper cites sources as saying most universities are preparing for new students from China to delay their entry until January next year.
“Official: It’s an Outbreak” declares the Sun, which quotes the government’s chief scientific adviser as warning Covid-19 is now spreading from person to person in the UK. The paper also reports that two British Airways baggage handlers at London’s Heathrow Airport have tested positive for the virus.
The FT Weekend, as you might expect, takes a look at the global economic implication of coronavirus. It says that stocks around the world fell due to fears that the coronavirus outbreak might trigger a global recession – but there was a “rush” to the relative safety of government bonds, with the UK and German versions reaching record highs. “It’s pure fear,” one fund manager tells the paper.
Elsewhere, according to the Times, the Queen is expected to refuse to be photographed with the billionaire ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum – should the two racing fans find themselves at Ascot on the same day – after a court ruled that he had kidnapped two of his daughters.
The Daily Express splashes with details of the upcoming Budget, saying Chancellor Rishi Sunak will unveil new laws to protect the right to use cash. The move will aim to ensure that people who rely on cash, such as vulnerable groups and local communities around the UK, can access it as and when they need it.
The Daily Mirror carries a claim that the Duchess of Sussex is “at war” with the Duchess of Cornwall, saying that the younger royal’s appearances this week overshadowed Camilla’s long-planned speech on domestic violence. The story is accompanied by a very big picture of Meghan and a very small inset image of Camilla.
And finally, the Daily Star leads with Kevin Clifton’s announcement that he is to leave Strictly Come Dancing after seven years. He says he wants to leave “on a high” and it may not get much better than being labelled a “Strictly stud” by the Star’s headline writer.
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