Scotland's papers: NHS and pubs 'prepare for circuit breaker'
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The prospect of new restrictions being introduced in Scotland to try to tackle coronavirus features on many of Tuesday's front pages. The Daily Telegraph says the "already struggling hospitality sector" could be temporarily shut down following a recent spike in positive Covid-19 cases.
The Scottish Sun says NHS bosses have been told a Scotland-wide mini-lockdown will begin at 7pm on Friday. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has hinted at pub shutdowns and new travel restrictions being imposed.
The Daily Mail says the expected tightening of lockdown comes as there is "growing alarm that a second wave of the virus is spinning out of control". Ms Sturgeon is to consider further measures when she meets her Cabinet today.
The Times says Ms Sturgeon is expected to announce a travel ban as part of "sweeping new restrictions". The paper leads with Boris Johnson being set to pledge to power every home in Britain with offshore wind inside a decade. Mr Johnson will promise to make Britain the "Saudi Arabia of wind", as he vows to upgrade facilities along the coasts of Scotland, England and Wales.
The Daily Record focuses on new claims about SNP MP Margaret Ferrier, who travelled back to Glasgow from London after testing positive for Covid-19. The paper claims the MP gave a reading during Mass at her local church after developing symptoms.
The Herald reports on "thousands of vulnerable Scots being left without vital home care since lockdown". Scotland's leading health care body tells the paper that service cuts have left families fearful of coronavirus spreading.
The Scotsman also leads with Nicola Sturgeon warning that fresh restrictions on travel and pubs in Scotland may be considered this month to coincide with the school holidays.
The chancellor has warned tax rises will be needed to pay for the UK government's emergency coronavirus spending, reports the Daily Express. Rishi Sunak said the Treasury had a "sacred duty" to "balance the books".
US president Donald Trump has said he feels better than he did 20 years ago, the i reports, as he urged Americans not to let Covid-19 "dominate your life". But the paper notes that Mr Trump's doctor has urged caution over the president's condition, saying he "may not be entirely out of the woods yet".
The National says Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish finance leaders will today make an "unprecedented linked statement" to their parliaments in protest at the cancellation of the UK government's Autumn Budget.
The Daily Star says the people of Uist, which has seen a recent cluster of Covid-19 cases, is now facing the arrival on the islands of TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson and his team from the Amazon series Grand Tour.
The Glasgow Times highlights new data which shows how many people have tested positive in local neighbourhoods in the past seven days.
Th Edinburgh News reports on the city council suspending a senior social work manager as part of a probe into historical complaints against a member of its staff.
The Courier leads with new information about human remains being found at an industrial estate in Glenrothes at the weekend. Police have confirmed the remains do not belong to either of two local men who have been missing for seven and 22 years respectively.
The Evening Telegraph reports on a gang carrying out a petrol bomb attack on the outside of a flat as terrified residents looked on.
The Press and Journal reports on an 18-year-old driver being killed in a crash on the A90 near Crimond in Aberdeenshire.
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