Daily Express
The Daily Express reports on what experts have described as the “ticking time bomb” of the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) crisis – which has already forced some schools in England to close.
The paper reports that the same issue could impact other public buildings, including hospitals and police stations, which have been built with the same material.
Daily Star
“Typical!” is the headline on the front page of the Daily Star as it reports that the UK is set for a 30C September heatwave – just as children return to school from their summer holidays.
The Sun
A Saudi football side are planning a record-breaking £200m transfer bid for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, The Sun reports.
The proposed bid, from Jeddah-based side Al-Ittihad, would eclipse the world-record £198m transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, if accepted.
Daily Mirror
The Daily Mirror reports on the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) crisis under the headline “what a mess”.
The paper also reports that thousands of children have been told they cannot go back to school due to the closure of buildings, and in some cases, the entire school.
Daily Mail
Thousands of public buildings – including hospitals, council houses, and leisure centres – could be hit by the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) crisis which has already impacted more than 150 schools, the Daily Mail reports.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph reports that Suella Braverman has ordered an investigation into the “unacceptable rise” of police officers “pandering to politically correct issues”.
According to the paper, the home secretary believes officers are becoming “partisan” and this is leading to an “erosion” of trust between police and the public.
The Times
More schools are expected to close next week as a result of the concerns about the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in school buildings in England, The Times reports.
iWeekend
The iWeekend reports that hundreds more schools in England are awaiting safety checks amid concerns about the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in school buildings.
FTWeekend
The UK economy has recovered much faster from the coronavirus pandemic than previously thought, with the Office for National Statistics adding almost 2% to the size of the economy in its latest revisions, the FTWeekend reports.
The Independent
The Independent leads on concerns about the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in school buildings in England and the government admitting that the number of school closures could rise.
