The front pages report mounting pressure on the Duke of York while a shortage of Covid tests continue to cause problems.
The Daily Mail, the i and The Daily Telegraph all lead with comments from Lisa Bloom, a lawyer representing Jeffrey Epstein victims, that the duke should be “quaking in his boots”.
MAIL: ‘Andrew should be quaking in his boots’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/oLyWq631ju
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 30, 2021
Spotlight falls on Duke of York after ‘unhelpful’ Maxwell verdict. Friday’s @theipaper front page #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #skypapers #maxwell pic.twitter.com/w3utrpLwUQ
— Tim Alden (@timaldi) December 30, 2021
The front page of tomorrow’s Daily Telegraph:
‘Duke told he will face justice after Maxwell verdict’#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 30, 2021
The Daily Express reports the Prince is worried about damage to the monarchy and has told friends he wants to “protect the Queen” by stopping the civil case from being heard.
Tomorrow’s front page: Andrew fears his abuse case will damage monarchy #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aXATcQMHo2
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) December 30, 2021
The Daily Mirror quotes former Epstein butler Juan Alessi – who testified in the Maxwell trial – as saying Andrew should speak to the FBI “if nothing else to clear himself”.
Tomorrow’s front page: Andrew must tell all he knows #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/Quu5uwEChD pic.twitter.com/h7SJnqFbxW
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) December 30, 2021
The Financial Times reports Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be cleared of breaking the ministerial code over a loan used to redecorate his flat.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Friday December 31 https://t.co/qmjkB89Oxu pic.twitter.com/fUBb7t87gV
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) December 30, 2021
The Times leads with comments from the head of NHS Providers Chris Hopson that there is no need for more restrictions despite rising hospitalisations. But The Independent reports the NHS is also warning admissions will continue to rise for at least another ten days.
THE TIMES: No need for more Covid curbs, say NHS chiefs #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hJIDtRPyTm
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 30, 2021
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: Prepare for the worst, NHS bosses tell hospitals #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/APoxlYlEMR
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 30, 2021
The Guardian features a British Medical Association warning that NHS workers are not being properly prioritised for Covid tests amid the lack of supply. And the Daily Star reports some lateral flow kits are selling for as much as £210.
Guardian front page, Friday 31 December 2021: Lack of Covid tests for NHS staff could have ‘devastating’ impact pic.twitter.com/LA8MGSvQak
— The Guardian (@guardian) December 30, 2021
Tomorrow’s Daily Star’s front page: Daylight swabbery.https://t.co/hR4EB0kH4x pic.twitter.com/PdV6e945Rh
— Daily Star (@dailystar) December 30, 2021
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