Friday’s Papers UK Front Pages and Headlines

The Daily Express leads with Boris Johnson’s praise of US President Joe Biden – a “breath of fresh air”.

The Daily Star offers its take on Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s appearance before MPs.

The Daily Mirror covers Matt Hancock’s appearance before MPs, particularly his claim that there was no national shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical staff during the pandemic.

Ministers are considering delaying the end of coronavirus restrictions for a month to give businesses “certainty” and to allow more time to vaccinate people, The Times reports.

Brexit is overshadowing the G7 summit, reports The Guardian.

The i warns about an expected shortage of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.

The Daily Mail leads with the G7 summit in Cornwall, especially the meeting between Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden.

Britain’s travel restrictions are “incomprehensible” for one of the world’s most vaccinated countries, former prime minister Theresa May warns in The Daily Telegraph.

Metro leads with Matt Hancock’s defence of his performance as health secretary during the COVID-19 pandemic.

US consumer prices are rising at the fastest pace since 2008, presenting a challenge for the Federal Reserve – that’s on the front of the Financial Times.