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Army ‘may deploy’ in fuel crisis and NHS unit shut

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The i leads on proposals to ask the Army to help deliver fuel to filling stations. It comes as the government suspends competition law to allow oil firms to target fuel deliveries at stations. The move is intended to enable companies to share information and prioritise parts of the country most at need.

The i The i — The i leads on proposals to ask the Army to help deliver fuel to filling stations. It comes as the government suspends competition law to allow oil firms to target fuel deliveries at stations. The move is intended to enable companies to share information and prioritise parts of the country most at need.

The plan could see hundreds of soldiers deployed and is called Operation Escalin, the Daily Telegraph adds. Ministers have been discussing the proposals, which are due to be presented to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday. If approved, the government’s reserve fleet of petrol tankers are expected to be released.

Daily Telegraph Daily Telegraph — The plan could see hundreds of soldiers deployed and is called Operation Escalin, the Daily Telegraph adds. Ministers have been discussing the proposals, which are due to be presented to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday. If approved, the government’s reserve fleet of petrol tankers are expected to be released.

The Daily Record’s front page is also dominated by the fuel problems. It leads with SNP claims that the UK government’s handling of the supply crisis is “grossly inadequate”. The paper says while Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said there was “plenty of fuel”, industry bosses have warned the disruption could last up to 10 days.

Daily Record Daily Record — The Daily Record’s front page is also dominated by the fuel problems. It leads with SNP claims that the UK government’s handling of the supply crisis is “grossly inadequate”. The paper says while Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said there was “plenty of fuel”, industry bosses have warned the disruption could last up to 10 days.

The Scotsman leads with a warning from hauliers that the government’s plan to suspend competition law to allow oil firms to target fuel deliveries at petrol stations will not solve the supply crisis.

The Scotsman The Scotsman — The Scotsman leads with a warning from hauliers that the government’s plan to suspend competition law to allow oil firms to target fuel deliveries at petrol stations will not solve the supply crisis.

“You’re just so fuelish” is Metro’s headline. After days of disruption to supply chains, queues at petrol stations and some forecourts closing, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has sought to reassure the British public there is not a shortage of fuel. “We just appeal to people to be sensible. Fill up when you normally would,” Mr Shapps said.

Metro Metro — “You’re just so fuelish” is Metro’s headline. After days of disruption to supply chains, queues at petrol stations and some forecourts closing, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has sought to reassure the British public there is not a shortage of fuel. “We just appeal to people to be sensible. Fill up when you normally would,” Mr Shapps said.

“Motorists’ fury,” the Daily Star says as it features a photo of long queues outside a petrol station, accompanied by the headline: “Petrol chumps”. The paper accuses “greedy” fuel bosses of raising prices.

Daily Star Daily Star — “Motorists’ fury,” the Daily Star says as it features a photo of long queues outside a petrol station, accompanied by the headline: “Petrol chumps”. The paper accuses “greedy” fuel bosses of raising prices.

The National reports the UK government’s plan to grant temporary UK visas to lorry drivers is “too late” to prevent disruption to supplies in Scotland this Christmas. A food and drink boss has told the paper festive disruption is “now inevitable”.

The National The National — The National reports the UK government’s plan to grant temporary UK visas to lorry drivers is “too late” to prevent disruption to supplies in Scotland this Christmas. A food and drink boss has told the paper festive disruption is “now inevitable”.

But the shortage of HGV drivers should not be blamed on Brexit, Tory MPs are quoted as saying in the Scottish Daily Express. Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith told the paper: “The culprit is coronavirus”.

Scottish Daily Express Scottish Daily Express — But the shortage of HGV drivers should not be blamed on Brexit, Tory MPs are quoted as saying in the Scottish Daily Express. Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith told the paper: “The culprit is coronavirus”.

The Herald reports Scots affected by a blood disorder known as the “Celtic Curse” are resorting to private treatment after a dedicated NHS unit was closed during the pandemic – and patients were not told. Hemochromatosis is a condition in which the body stores too much iron but if left untreated it can cause life-threatening complications. The front page also features pictures from Wisconsin where the United States recorded a record-breaking Ryder Cup triumph over Europe.

The Herald The Herald — The Herald reports Scots affected by a blood disorder known as the “Celtic Curse” are resorting to private treatment after a dedicated NHS unit was closed during the pandemic – and patients were not told. Hemochromatosis is a condition in which the body stores too much iron but if left untreated it can cause life-threatening complications. The front page also features pictures from Wisconsin where the United States recorded a record-breaking Ryder Cup triumph over Europe.

The Scottish Sun leads with reports contact tracing staff have abandoned trying to find more than 50,000 Scots Covid contacts. The paper says just 72% of tracing was completed within the recommended three-day limit.

Scottish Sun Scottish Sun — The Scottish Sun leads with reports contact tracing staff have abandoned trying to find more than 50,000 Scots Covid contacts. The paper says just 72% of tracing was completed within the recommended three-day limit.

The Scottish Daily Mail leads with the crisis facing the NHS which is resulting in “dwindling bed numbers and alarm bells over recruitment”. The paper describes the state of the service as “critical” and also highlights the impact on cancer care.

Scottish Daily Mail Scottish Daily Mail — The Scottish Daily Mail leads with the crisis facing the NHS which is resulting in “dwindling bed numbers and alarm bells over recruitment”. The paper describes the state of the service as “critical” and also highlights the impact on cancer care.

The Glasgow Times reports 20 city schools are set for “car-free zones” and says number plate recognition could be rolled out to catch offenders. The front page also features a picture of a hairdresser who is giving out free cuts to “people who are struggling”.

Glasgow Times Glasgow Times — The Glasgow Times reports 20 city schools are set for “car-free zones” and says number plate recognition could be rolled out to catch offenders. The front page also features a picture of a hairdresser who is giving out free cuts to “people who are struggling”.

The Press and Journal reports babies have been left on ventilators and in comas after contracting a “unusually hard-hitting respiratory virus”. The paper says it is causing doctors “more concern than Covid”.

Press and Journal Press and Journal — The Press and Journal reports babies have been left on ventilators and in comas after contracting a “unusually hard-hitting respiratory virus”. The paper says it is causing doctors “more concern than Covid”.

The Evening Telegraph highlights an increase in sextortion cases, which involve people being blackmailed online by criminals after they have obtained access to intimate pictures.

Evening Telegraph Evening Telegraph — The Evening Telegraph highlights an increase in sextortion cases, which involve people being blackmailed online by criminals after they have obtained access to intimate pictures.

The Courier says a call from a member of the public about a neglected child’s “deathly complexion” saved the youngster’s life.

The Courier The Courier — The Courier says a call from a member of the public about a neglected child’s “deathly complexion” saved the youngster’s life.

And the Edinburgh Evening News leads with the story of a man whose sight was saved by “hero donors” and surgery at the Princess Alexandra Eye Hospital.

Edinburgh Evening News Edinburgh Evening News — And the Edinburgh Evening News leads with the story of a man whose sight was saved by “hero donors” and surgery at the Princess Alexandra Eye Hospital.

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