After months of delays, contractors have finally been appointed to investigate potentially defective school buildings built after World War II. The Guardian reports that ministers have ordered safety checks on these buildings after concerns were raised. Meanwhile, the Times reports on a “rising toll” of young women who are more likely to be off work due to illness than caring for children.
In other news, the Daily Telegraph leads with the UK government’s plans to make the national curriculum more “diverse”, reflecting the “diversities of our society”. However, tech billionaire Elon Musk has criticized the government’s efforts, claiming that “very few” businesses want to invest in the UK.
The i reports on a survey that found 62% of the public do not believe the prime minister can help ease the cost-of-living crisis within the next year. Meanwhile, the Daily Express warns against purchasing weight loss drugs from unregulated sellers, as these products may be fake or toxic.
The Daily Mirror continues its campaign against “cosmetic surgery cowboys”, while the Daily Mail reports that council staff have been allowed to work remotely from the beach more than two thousand times since the start of the pandemic. Lastly, the Sun reports that actress Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are expecting their first child
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