'Christmas cancelled': what the papers say as Covid bubbles burst

Sunday’s front pages after the government placed millions under new lockdown measures that rule out get-togethers

Perhaps we should call this new Covid-19 variant the “Grinch strain”. As coronavirus in a mutated, more contagious form scuppers plans for festive gatherings, the front pages can do little to hang a bauble on the news. At least you could buy a copy of all today’s papers to keep you occupied during the times of suppressed joy ahead. Puzzle specials, added sections and other extras abound in these final Sunday editions before Christmas …

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