Senior Cabinet ministers, including the Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, William Hague and Theresa May have been allowed to use the Olympic lanes “on the advice of the security services”, according to the London Evening Standard.
Tube services were badly disrupted this morning - just days before the start of the Olympics.
A late finish to engineering work meant severe delays to those using the Circle and District lines during rush hour.
Yesterday a fire alert at Charing Cross Underground station led to a part-suspension of the Bakerloo line and delays continued throughout the day.There were also rush-hour delays today to London-bound main line services operated by the Southern train company due to a broken-down train.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.