Friday’s Papers UK Front Pages and Headlines

The Times reports on early data showing that COVID-19 booster jabs “massively” strengthen the body’s defences against the disease.

People should carry on with Christmas as planned, Prime Minister Boris Johnson says in the Daily Express.

The Daily Mail asks how police, teachers, and social workers missed opportunities to save six-year-old Arthur.

The Daily Mirror reports on confusion and chaos over Christmas plans as the number of Omicron cases grows.

There is bad news for Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, after Unite union says it will cut funding to the party – that’s on the front of The Guardian.

A shortage of Santas has the Daily Star worried.

The Daily Telegraph leads with the story of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and the conviction of his father and stepmother over his death.

Metro reports that 152 people have been fined and 125 kicked off London’s public transport network for not wearing masks on the first day of new rules.

Saudi Arabia has agreed to increase its monthly crude oil production, the Financial Times reports.