The Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has proposed that EU migrants should be banned from claiming welfare payments for up to two years after arriving in Britain to stop them exploiting the benefits system, according to the Sunday Times.
There is no question of the European parliament agreeing to reopen the rule-book on free movement, the president Martin Schulz has said, as the UK attempts to curb EU immigration.
According to the Observer, the German Social Democrat said he would like to see David Cameron's plans for EU reform, and wanted the UK to remain inside the EU to shape policy on everything from climate change to the single market and development policy.
But he added: "Where we differ is that I would rather see the UK making its case for reform from within the EU rather than with one hand on the escape hatch.
"The principle of free movement of people has been one of the greatest successes the EU has, it is a fundamental principle and it's not up for negotiation any more than renegotiating the principle of the free movement of goods, services or capital."
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.