UK NEWSPAPER COVERS: 8 December 2022

Airlines are being told to cancel up to 30% of flights on days when airport border staff are expected to strike over the Christmas period, The Times reports.

The festive season is in chaos, the Daily Mail says, with airport staff joining rail, road and ambulance workers in Christmas strikes.

The Sun has news of England’s “secret weapon” as the team prepares for their next game at the World Cup in Qatar.

Former health secretary Matt Hancock has his eye on TV fame after announcing he will not run again as an MP at the next election – that’s on the front of the Daily Mirror.

The Daily Star has the latest from the World Cup, where the England team are preparing for their next match.

The government has approved the building of a new coal mine, despite concerns about emissions and most of the coal being ear-marked for export – that’s on the front of The Guardian.

The Daily Telegraph leads with senior military figures telling ministers it is unfair that soldiers have to give up Christmas to cover for striking NHS workers who earn more than they do.

The i reports that former health secretary Matt Hancock is quitting as an MP, following a revolt by local Tories.

The Daily Express leads with criticism of Harry and Meghan ahead of their new Netflix docuseries.

China’s president is loosening the country’s COVID-19 restrictions, amid growing evidence of the economic damage, the Financial Times reports.

Metro leads with the thwarting of a plot to storm Germany’s parliament, overthrow the government and install a far-right regime.