Newspaper headlines: Europe bans UK travel, and 'out of control' virus
"French show no merci," is the play on words on the front of the Sun after President Emmanuel Macron imposed a travel ban on the UK because of what the paper describes as the "mutant" Covid strain.
It says the restrictions are "stoking fears" of a massive breakdown in food and goods supplies.
The Daily Telegraph says the bans across Europe could affect the travel plans of 250,000 Britons.
Delivery of the Pfizer Covid vaccine could also be disrupted, with military aircraft on standby as a contingency to bring the jab over from Belgium.
"Sick man of Europe," is the main headline in the late edition of the Daily Mirror, alongside an image of Boris Johnson wearing a Union Jack hat.
It says countries acted amid fears the new variant of the virus was "running rampant" in England.
PA Media"UK put into isolation by Europe," is Metro's take on the situation as it points out the new highly infectious variant has increased infections by 51% in a week.
The Times has a similar assessment in its headline - "Europe shuts door on Britain" - with the variant prompting an "international scramble" to quarantine the UK.
"The worst noël," is the Daily Mail's take on Matt Hancock's warning that the toughest tier four restrictions could last for months.
A government source is quoted in the Mail as saying another nationwide lockdown is not out of the question because of people leaving London and the South East and spreading the mutation to other parts of the country.
PA MediaIn the i, professor of infectious diseases Paul Hunter says it is only a matter of time before tier four is imposed elsewhere - with any easing of restrictions unlikely to come until April or May.
The Financial Times reports drug makers will be offered the chance to run fast-tracked trials for innovative medicines in Britain after the UK leaves the European Union.
Amid concern that companies may be discouraged from seeking approval from a new British regulator, firms will be offered help through the development process including with manufacturing.
The Financial Times says this will also extend to a rolling review of data, which helped the Pfizer/BioNTech receive approval ahead of anywhere else.
Meanwhile, with millions of people now having to plan their first solo Christmas Day without the help of mum or dad, the Guardian has produced a helpful guide.
It suggests starting the day with something simple like a poached egg before opting for either a turkey crown or a smaller bird such as chicken or duck for the main meal.
People are also advised to cook in advance - with one chef suggesting mashed potato can be re-heated on the day in the microwave.
