thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Donald Trump's tax returns show he paid $750 in 2016 and 2017, report claims

Donald Trump paid just £587 in income taxes the first year he was in the White House , tax papers allegedly show .
The President is also claimed to have paid no income taxes at all in 11 of 18 years , following a bombshell report in the US .
It comes just a day before the President is to go head-to-head with rival Joe Biden on the first televised debate on Tuesday night ahead of the November 3 election .
Unlike Trump , the former Vice President to Barack Obama has repeatedly provided his tax returns for public scrutiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2015 to run for US leader , the President has repeatedly promised to release his records .
He has then refused , saying his tax returns are under audit - although this would not prevent him releasing them .
On Sunday night the New York Times published details of his filings which show he paid no government taxes in 11 of 18 years that were examined .
According to the paper , the President “ concealed records ” showing “ Trump ’ s chronic losses and years of tax avoidance ” .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ questionable measures ” , including a £57.11 million tax refund that is the subject of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service .
The New York Times writes : “ Many of his signature businesses , including his golf courses , report losing large amounts of money - losses that have helped him to lower his taxes.
” They claimed the money he owed was placing such a financial pressure because he personally guaranteed payments were due soon .
Despite his losses , Trump managed to enjoy a lavish lifestyle by taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider personal expenses , including residences , aircraft and £55,000 on a hairdresser for his television appearances .
His daughter Ivanka Trump , while working as an employee of the Trump Organisation , appears to have received “ consulting fees ” that also helped reduce the family ’ s tax bill .
Trump denied the report on Sunday , calling it `` total fake news '' at a White House news conference .
In response findings , Alan Garten , a lawyer for the Trump Organisation , said that “ most , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appear to be inaccurate ” and requested the documents on which they were based .
After The Times declined to provide the records , to protect its sources , Garten took direct issue only with the amount of taxes Trump had paid .
“ Over the past decade , President Trump has paid tens of millions of dollars in personal taxes to the federal government , including paying millions in personal taxes since announcing his candidacy in 2015 , ” Garten said in a statement .
The Times noted the term “ personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conflating income taxes with other federal taxes Trump has paid - Social Security , Medicare and taxes for his household employees .
President Trump refused to address the substance of the New York Times ' story at a White House press briefing .
Appearing at the briefing just minutes after the story was published , the President refused to address the substance of the story .
He said : `` Actually I paid tax .
And you 'll see that as soon as my tax returns are [ released ] . ''
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the President 's taxes have been under audit for up to a decade , there is no law against publishing tax returns while under audit .
`` The IRS [ Internal Revenue Service ] does not treat me well , '' Trump said .
`` They treat me very badly .
You have people in the IRS that treat me very , very badly .
But they 're under audit , and when they 're not I would be proud to show you .
But that 's just fake news . ''
Asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was coming , he said : `` No , I did n't know anything about it . ''
Looking towards his personal lawyer , former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani , who was also present in the Briefing Room , Trump said : `` I think somebody said they were going to do a negative - they only do negative stories . ''

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US President Donald Trump refused to address the substance of a New York Times story claiming he has paid just £587 in income taxes the first year he was in the White House
Donald Trump's tax returns show he paid just $750 in 2016 and 2017, report claims
Donald Trump paid just £587 in income taxes the first year he was in the White House, tax papers allegedly show.
The President is also claimed to have paid no income taxes at all in 11 of 18 years, following a bombshell report in the US.
It comes just a day before the President is to go head-to-head with rival Joe Biden on the first televised debate on Tuesday night ahead of the November 3 election.
Unlike Trump, the former Vice President to Barack Obama has repeatedly provided his tax returns for public scrutiny.
Ever since announcing his intention in 2015 to run for US leader, the President has repeatedly promised to release his records.
Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images)
He has then refused, saying his tax returns are under audit - although this would not prevent him releasing them.
On Sunday night the New York Times published details of his filings which show he paid no government taxes in 11 of 18 years that were examined.
According to the paper, the President “concealed records” showing “Trump’s chronic losses and years of tax avoidance”.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It is claimed he reduced his bill with “questionable measures”, including a £57.11 million tax refund that is the subject of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service.
The New York Times writes: “Many of his signature businesses, including his golf courses, report losing large amounts of money - losses that have helped him to lower his taxes.”
They claimed the money he owed was placing such a financial pressure because he personally guaranteed payments were due soon.
Despite his losses, Trump managed to enjoy a lavish lifestyle by taking tax deductions on what most people would consider personal expenses, including residences, aircraft and £55,000 on a hairdresser for his television appearances.
His daughter Ivanka Trump, while working as an employee of the Trump Organisation, appears to have received “consulting fees” that also helped reduce the family’s tax bill.
Image: JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Trump denied the report on Sunday, calling it "total fake news" at a White House news conference.
In response findings, Alan Garten, a lawyer for the Trump Organisation, said that “most, if not all, of the facts, appear to be inaccurate” and requested the documents on which they were based.
After The Times declined to provide the records, to protect its sources, Garten took direct issue only with the amount of taxes Trump had paid.
“Over the past decade, President Trump has paid tens of millions of dollars in personal taxes to the federal government, including paying millions in personal taxes since announcing his candidacy in 2015,” Garten said in a statement.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The Times noted the term “personal taxes,” appears to be Garten conflating income taxes with other federal taxes Trump has paid - Social Security, Medicare and taxes for his household employees.
President Trump refused to address the substance of the New York Times' story at a White House press briefing.
Appearing at the briefing just minutes after the story was published, the President refused to address the substance of the story.
He said: "Actually I paid tax. And you'll see that as soon as my tax returns are [released]."
While it is understood to be true that the President's taxes have been under audit for up to a decade, there is no law against publishing tax returns while under audit.
"The IRS [Internal Revenue Service] does not treat me well," Trump said. "They treat me very badly. You have people in the IRS that treat me very, very badly. But they're under audit, and when they're not I would be proud to show you. But that's just fake news."
Asked if he had been told the story was coming, he said: "No, I didn't know anything about it."
Looking towards his personal lawyer, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was also present in the Briefing Room, Trump said: "I think somebody said they were going to do a negative - they only do negative stories."


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--"Brexiteer Sir Jim Ratcliffe should leave knighthood at Heathrow"

A rat who helped sink the ship before abandoning Britain for tax-free Monaco , one of Britain ’ s richest people should be required to leave his knighthood at Heathrow Airport .
Brexiteer Sir Jim Ratcliffe , a petrochemicals tycoon worth an estimated £17.5billion , displays little faith in the country he ’ s ripping out of the European Union .
The quitters ’ 2016 slogan of “ BeLeave in Britain ” could in 2020 be “ Leaving Britain in the Lurch ” for the hard-bitten Ineos boss switching his tax status from Hampshire to Monaco where he ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Green in the Med ’ s haven for the wealthiest .
Ratcliffe ’ s runner is no vote of confidence in the wrecked nation he helped sailed dangerously close to the rocks .
Boris Johnson ’ s sudden desperation at the help for a late deal is the erraticism of a captain who only backed “ Out ” in a referendum he never expected to win to help secure the Tory crown .
Battered and bruised in Downing Street by the Covid-19 crisis , the penny ’ s finally dropping that £672bn of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exits the Customs Union and Single Market on New Year ’ s Eve without an agreement .
The ninth round of trade talks opening tomorrow between Britain and Brussels are the most crucial to date with the clock ticking down to October 15 ’ s crunch EU summit .
The cost of a no-deal departure up to three times as bad as the impact of the coronavirus , a study by the London School of Economics and UK in a Changing Europe predicting a Brexit £2,400 bill per head in a £160bn long-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s £600 virus estimate , would be a ruinously expensive national double-whammy .
Johnson ’ s Brextremist-partner-in-crime , Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove is similarly straining for a deal when passports and an internal border for lorry drivers to enter Kent is a world away from the £350million easy lie down the side of a bus .
Jittery Johnson ’ s relying on Brexit fatigue to avoid flak , relying on people wanting to believe he got it done last January .
Labour leader Keir Starmer similarly wishes to move on , avoiding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrat leader Ed Davey ’ s pursues a similar line , conceding he lost the battle for Europe .
What amounts to a conspiracy of silence is alarming when the stakes remain so high .
Ratcliffe jumping ship is another architect of the Brexit folly looking after himself .
The unnecessary price will be paid by millions of workers and families , deal or no-deal .
Now , let ’ s get that knighthood back .

Petrochemicals tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s departure to tax-free Monaco is no vote of confidence in the wrecked nation he helped sailed dangerously close to the rocks
A rat who helped sink the ship before abandoning Britain for tax-free Monaco, one of Britain’s richest people should be required to leave his knighthood at Heathrow Airport.
Brexiteer Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a petrochemicals tycoon worth an estimated £17.5billion, displays little faith in the country he’s ripping out of the European Union.
The quitters’ 2016 slogan of “BeLeave in Britain” could in 2020 be “Leaving Britain in the Lurch” for the hard-bitten Ineos boss switching his tax status from Hampshire to Monaco where he’ll join the likes of benighted Sir Philip Green in the Med’s haven for the wealthiest.
Ratcliffe’s runner is no vote of confidence in the wrecked nation he helped sailed dangerously close to the rocks.
Boris Johnson’s sudden desperation at the help for a late deal is the erraticism of a captain who only backed “Out” in a referendum he never expected to win to help secure the Tory crown.
Battered and bruised in Downing Street by the Covid-19 crisis, the penny’s finally dropping that £672bn of trade’s at risk if Britain exits the Customs Union and Single Market on New Year’s Eve without an agreement.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
The ninth round of trade talks opening tomorrow between Britain and Brussels are the most crucial to date with the clock ticking down to October 15’s crunch EU summit.
The cost of a no-deal departure up to three times as bad as the impact of the coronavirus, a study by the London School of Economics and UK in a Changing Europe predicting a Brexit £2,400 bill per head in a £160bn long-term hit against the Bank of England’s £600 virus estimate, would be a ruinously expensive national double-whammy.
Johnson’s Brextremist-partner-in-crime, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove is similarly straining for a deal when passports and an internal border for lorry drivers to enter Kent is a world away from the £350million easy lie down the side of a bus.
Jittery Johnson’s relying on Brexit fatigue to avoid flak, relying on people wanting to believe he got it done last January.
Labour leader Keir Starmer similarly wishes to move on, avoiding the subject whenever possible.
New Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey’s pursues a similar line, conceding he lost the battle for Europe.
What amounts to a conspiracy of silence is alarming when the stakes remain so high.
Ratcliffe jumping ship is another architect of the Brexit folly looking after himself.
The unnecessary price will be paid by millions of workers and families, deal or no-deal.
Now, let’s get that knighthood back.


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--500,000 sharks may be killed to vaccinate against Covid-19, wildlife experts say

In the bid to find a Covid-19 vaccine wildlife experts claim half a million sharks could be slaughtered for the much anticipated jab .
Squalene , a natural oil made in the liver of sharks , is used medicine and is also used as an adjuvant to increase the effectiveness of a vaccine .
It is also being used in trial vaccines for the coronavirus .
If a drug passes that contains squalene and goes into production across the world conservationist group Shark Allies believe around 250,000 sharks will need to be slaughtered to provide one dose for each person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dire if people need two shots instead of one to fully vaccinate against Covid-19 .
Stefanie Brendl , founder and executive director of Shark Allies , said : `` Harvesting something from a wild animal is never going to be sustainable , especially if it 's a top predator that does n't reproduce in huge numbers . ''
In a Facebook post , she added : `` We are not trying to slow down or hinder the production of a vaccine .
`` We simply ask that testing of non-animal derived squalene is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be replaced as soon as possible .
`` At billions of doses needed per year , for decades to come , it is critical that we do n't rely on a wild animal resource .
It can be detrimental to shark species that are hunted for their oil , and it is not a reliable supply chain . ''
The group has set up an online petition named 'Stop Using Sharks in COVID-19 Vaccine - Use EXISTING Sustainable Options ' .
Their target for signatures was 10,000 - they 've already reached 9,500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chemical structure of the squalene compound is identical in sharks and non-animal alternatives , meaning its effectiveness in vaccines should be identical regardless of its source .
There are 40 vaccines for Covid-19 in clinical evaluation and 142 vaccines in preclinical evaluation , say the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) .

Beachgoers Shocked To See Shark Less Than 10ft From Shore
Beachgoers Shocked To See Shark Less Than 10ft From Shore
Sharks liver contain squalene, a natural oil that can be used as medicine and is also used as a way to increase the effectiveness of a vaccine
In the bid to find a Covid-19 vaccine wildlife experts claim half a million sharks could be slaughtered for the much anticipated jab.
Squalene, a natural oil made in the liver of sharks, is used medicine and is also used as an adjuvant to increase the effectiveness of a vaccine.
It is also being used in trial vaccines for the coronavirus.
If a drug passes that contains squalene and goes into production across the world conservationist group Shark Allies believe around 250,000 sharks will need to be slaughtered to provide one dose for each person.
That figure doubles and becomes more dire if people need two shots instead of one to fully vaccinate against Covid-19.
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
Stefanie Brendl, founder and executive director of Shark Allies, said: "Harvesting something from a wild animal is never going to be sustainable, especially if it's a top predator that doesn't reproduce in huge numbers."
In a Facebook post, she added: "We are not trying to slow down or hinder the production of a vaccine.
"We simply ask that testing of non-animal derived squalene is conducted alongside shark squalene so it can be replaced as soon as possible.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"At billions of doses needed per year, for decades to come, it is critical that we don't rely on a wild animal resource. It can be detrimental to shark species that are hunted for their oil, and it is not a reliable supply chain."
The group has set up an online petition named 'Stop Using Sharks in COVID-19 Vaccine - Use EXISTING Sustainable Options'.
Their target for signatures was 10,000 - they've already reached 9,500.
They say there are alternatives as the chemical structure of the squalene compound is identical in sharks and non-animal alternatives, meaning its effectiveness in vaccines should be identical regardless of its source.
There are 40 vaccines for Covid-19 in clinical evaluation and 142 vaccines in preclinical evaluation, say the World Health Organisation (WHO).


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Caitlyn Jenner and Sophia Hutchins 'for Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cameo'

Former I 'm A Celebrity campmate Caitlyn Jenner and her manager Sophia Hutchins could be set for a joint stint on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills .
The two-time Olympic gold medalist and LumaSol CEO are said to be `` in talks '' with Bravo on making an appearance in the 11th series .
Sophia has reportedly reached out to producers of the reality show about becoming a full-time star on the show with Caitlyn also making appearances .
The 24-year-old business owner recently sat down with former Housewives star Eileen Davidson to chat about getting herself a vacancy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed : `` Sophia recently sat down for dinner with former RHOBH castmate Eileen Davidson .
`` They chatted about Eileen 's experience on the show and Sophia got enough good feedback that she decided RHOBH was something she wanted to do . ''
Back in March , Caitlyn and Sophia told Entertainment Times they 'd love the opportunity to star alongside Kyle Richards , Lisa Rinna , Erika Girardi , Dorit Kemsley , and Garcelle Beauvais on the show .
Caitlyn explained : `` I honestly kind of got into it [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I 've done reality television pretty much all my life - sports is reality television - and I was watching that and saying , ' I could see myself getting in there with some of the drama . '
'' Caitlyn is no stranger to reality TV as she has previously appeared on I 'm a Celebrity , her E !
spin-off I Am Cait in 2016 , as well as reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians .
The stars were rumoured to be dating in the past after meeting through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star 's hilltop Malibu home since 2017 , and takes a 10 percent cut of her earnings .
They share similar conservative views , sense of humor , and a passion for golfing .
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Caitlyn Jenner and her manager Sophia Hutchins could be set for a stint on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, after the business owner was reportedly 'in talks' with producers about appearing in the 11th series
Former I'm A Celebrity campmate Caitlyn Jenner and her manager Sophia Hutchins could be set for a joint stint on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist and LumaSol CEO are said to be "in talks" with Bravo on making an appearance in the 11th series.
Sophia has reportedly reached out to producers of the reality show about becoming a full-time star on the show with Caitlyn also making appearances.
The 24-year-old business owner recently sat down with former Housewives star Eileen Davidson to chat about getting herself a vacancy, according to TMZ.
A source revealed: "Sophia recently sat down for dinner with former RHOBH castmate Eileen Davidson.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"They chatted about Eileen's experience on the show and Sophia got enough good feedback that she decided RHOBH was something she wanted to do."
Back in March, Caitlyn and Sophia told Entertainment Times they'd love the opportunity to star alongside Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, and Garcelle Beauvais on the show.
Caitlyn explained: "I honestly kind of got into it [the show].
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"You know, I've done reality television pretty much all my life - sports is reality television - and I was watching that and saying, 'I could see myself getting in there with some of the drama.'"
Caitlyn is no stranger to reality TV as she has previously appeared on I'm a Celebrity, her E! spin-off I Am Cait in 2016, as well as reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
The stars were rumoured to be dating in the past after meeting through a make-up artist.
Sophia has lived in the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star's hilltop Malibu home since 2017, and takes a 10 percent cut of her earnings.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
They share similar conservative views, sense of humor, and a passion for golfing.
Mirror Online has contacted Caitlyn Jenner's representative for comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Amber Davies confirms relationship with her new boyfriend but hides his name

Amber Davies has gone Instagram official with her new boyfriend after he got the `` seal of approval '' from her family .
The Welsh actress and reality star , 23 , unveiled her new man for the first time on her social media page .
It is her first relationship since dating Love Island co-star Kem Cetinay in 2017 .
While she showed off her handsome beau , Amber kept his name and any details about him private .
The star was smitten with her new love interest as she gleefully posed beside him in a series of selfies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's boyfriend wrapped his arms around her as they showed off their loved-up bond .
In another snap , Amber 's mum Sue pouted next to her daughter and new man as they playfully flaunted their relationship .
The brunette beauty looked incredible as she showed off her glowing features in a silk shirt and hoop earrings .
Amber also shared a post on her Instagram Story with a `` love ya '' sticker .
The star was overwhelmed by all the support she had received from fans .
Sharing another post , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much for all the love on my last post . ''
Amber 's excited fans could n't help but share their happiness for her .
And her mum Sue sweetly penned in the comments : `` Welcome to the family . ''
Amber has gone from strength-to-strength since splitting with ex-boyfriend Kem in 2017 .
She was previously linked to Liam Payne , who was spotted heading home with the stunning dancer after a night out in London together .
The reality star has focused on her career since the split , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the theatre industry .
She was given life-changing advice from Dolly Parton , who warned her to avoid men as she landed her first major role in the musical 9 to 5 .
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Love Island star Amber Davies has confirmed her new relationship by sharing snaps with her boyfriend on Instagram but didn't reveal his name to her loyal followers
Amber Davies confirms relationship with her new boyfriend but hides his name
Amber Davies has gone Instagram official with her new boyfriend after he got the "seal of approval" from her family.
The Welsh actress and reality star, 23, unveiled her new man for the first time on her social media page.
It is her first relationship since dating Love Island co-star Kem Cetinay in 2017.
While she showed off her handsome beau, Amber kept his name and any details about him private.
The star was smitten with her new love interest as she gleefully posed beside him in a series of selfies.
In one beaming photo, Amber's boyfriend wrapped his arms around her as they showed off their loved-up bond.
Image: amberdavies/Instagram) amberdavies/Instagram)
"Fam approve," she captioned the post, alongside a tick emoji.
In another snap, Amber's mum Sue pouted next to her daughter and new man as they playfully flaunted their relationship.
The brunette beauty looked incredible as she showed off her glowing features in a silk shirt and hoop earrings.
Image: amberdavies/Instagram) amberdavies/Instagram)
Amber also shared a post on her Instagram Story with a "love ya" sticker.
The star was overwhelmed by all the support she had received from fans.
Sharing another post, she wrote: "Thank you all so much for all the love on my last post."
Amber's excited fans couldn't help but share their happiness for her.
Image: amberdavies/Instagram) amberdavies/Instagram)
And her mum Sue sweetly penned in the comments: "Welcome to the family."
Amber has gone from strength-to-strength since splitting with ex-boyfriend Kem in 2017.
She was previously linked to Liam Payne, who was spotted heading home with the stunning dancer after a night out in London together.
Image: amb_d/Instagram) amb_d/Instagram)
The reality star has focused on her career since the split, and made big moves for herself in the theatre industry.
She was given life-changing advice from Dolly Parton, who warned her to avoid men as she landed her first major role in the musical 9 to 5.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Young woman, 22, 'punched in face for wearing skirt' while walking home

A young woman was allegedly punched in the face by three men because she was wearing a skirt .
The 22-year-old , known only as Elisabeth , was on her way home in Strasbourg , France last Friday when she was violently attacked .
The victim claims she was held down by two men and punched by a third simply because they were angry with how she was dressed .
She told France Bleu : “ One of the three men said to me 'look at this wh**e in a skirt' “ I allowed myself to answer 'sorry ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up bi**h and lower your eyes ' .
“ Two of them grabbed me by one arm and the third punched me in the face .
And then , the three fled.
” Elisabeth , a foreign languages student , claims more than a dozen people witnessed the attack , which left her with a black eye , although no one intervened .
Despite the horrific ordeal , the victim says she will not let the attack affect her confidence .
“ I have thought a lot about perspective , it could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Life is so short , there are so many beautiful things that happen .
“ We must not let ourselves be defeated and be afraid of going out , or be afraid to put on a skirt '' .
Following the news of the alleged attack , the French Government urged the nation to dress how they want .
Spokesperson Gabriel Attal said : “ In France we must be able to go out dressed in the street as we want .
`` We can not accept that today in France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either harassed , threatened or beaten because of how she dresses.
” Speaking on France Bleu Alsace radio , Junior interior minister Marlence Schiappa said : “ A woman is never hit because she wears a skirt .
“ A woman is hit because there are people who are misogynistic , sexist , violent , and who free themselves of any law or any rule of civility by striking them .
”

The 22-year-old victim was walking home in Strasbourg, France when three men allegedly pinned her to the ground and punched her in the face because she was wearing a skirt
A young woman was allegedly punched in the face by three men because she was wearing a skirt.
The 22-year-old, known only as Elisabeth, was on her way home in Strasbourg, France last Friday when she was violently attacked.
The victim claims she was held down by two men and punched by a third simply because they were angry with how she was dressed.
She told France Bleu : “One of the three men said to me 'look at this wh**e in a skirt'
“I allowed myself to answer 'sorry'. Then, they answered me 'you shut up bi**h and lower your eyes'.
“Two of them grabbed me by one arm and the third punched me in the face. And then, the three fled.”
Elisabeth, a foreign languages student, claims more than a dozen people witnessed the attack, which left her with a black eye, although no one intervened.
Despite the horrific ordeal, the victim says she will not let the attack affect her confidence.
“I have thought a lot about perspective, it could have been much worse," she said.
“Life is so short, there are so many beautiful things that happen.
“We must not let ourselves be defeated and be afraid of going out, or be afraid to put on a skirt".
Following the news of the alleged attack, the French Government urged the nation to dress how they want.
Spokesperson Gabriel Attal said: “In France we must be able to go out dressed in the street as we want.
"We cannot accept that today in France, a woman feels in danger, either harassed, threatened or beaten because of how she dresses.”
Speaking on France Bleu Alsace radio, Junior interior minister Marlence Schiappa said: “A woman is never hit because she wears a skirt.
“A woman is hit because there are people who are misogynistic, sexist, violent, and who free themselves of any law or any rule of civility by striking them.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Disabled pensioner guilty of fraudulently claiming UK benefits living in Spain

A disabled pensioner has been found guilty of claiming thousands in UK benefits despite living in Spain .
Lesley Udberg , of North Shields , was handed a suspended sentence for the £17,000 fraud and will have to pay it back , reports Chronicle Live .
The 69-year-old 's claim for disability living allowance was genuine , as she had a number of health conditions and has been unable to work from the age of 42 .
Udberg lived in Spain for about six years but was not entitled to claim .
Lee Fish , prosecuting , told Newcastle Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , she got benefits she was not entitled to because she failed to disclose she was , at the time , living in Spain for about six years . ''
The court heard the total over-payment was £17,300 , although she has currently paid back more than £4,000 and is paying £50 a week out of her pension .
Udberg admitted two counts of dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances and was sentenced to four months imprisonment , suspended for 12 months..
The judge told her : `` You should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the considerable periods of time you were spending in Spain and you failed to do so .
`` There 's no suggestion you were living the high life , in fact it sounds like quite the opposite . ''
Jonathan Cousins , defending , said the claim was legitimate due to several health conditions she continues to have and she is eligible for benefits again now as she lives here .
Mr Cousins said Udberg moved to Spain when her husband 's mum became seriously ill , as she lived there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ living the life of Riley or enjoying a lavish lifestyle at the taxpayers ' expense .
She was isolated in Spain . ''

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Lesley Udberg, of North Shields, was handed a suspended sentence for the £17,000 fraud and will have to pay it back
A disabled pensioner has been found guilty of claiming thousands in UK benefits despite living in Spain.
Lesley Udberg, of North Shields, was handed a suspended sentence for the £17,000 fraud and will have to pay it back, reports Chronicle Live.
The 69-year-old's claim for disability living allowance was genuine, as she had a number of health conditions and has been unable to work from the age of 42.
Udberg lived in Spain for about six years but was not entitled to claim.
Lee Fish, prosecuting, told Newcastle Crown Court: "Between June 2011 and 2017, she got benefits she was not entitled to because she failed to disclose she was, at the time, living in Spain for about six years."
Image: newcastle chronicle) newcastle chronicle)
The court heard the total over-payment was £17,300, although she has currently paid back more than £4,000 and is paying £50 a week out of her pension.
Udberg admitted two counts of dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances and was sentenced to four months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months..
The judge told her: "You should have told the authorities back in 2011 of the considerable periods of time you were spending in Spain and you failed to do so.
"There's no suggestion you were living the high life, in fact it sounds like quite the opposite."
Jonathan Cousins, defending, said the claim was legitimate due to several health conditions she continues to have and she is eligible for benefits again now as she lives here.
Mr Cousins said Udberg moved to Spain when her husband's mum became seriously ill, as she lived there.
He added: "She was not living the life of Riley or enjoying a lavish lifestyle at the taxpayers' expense. She was isolated in Spain."


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--David and Victoria Beckham dig lake at Cotswolds pad after winning planning war

David and Victoria Beckham have finally received approval to build their very own lake at their £6million second home in the Cotswolds .
The showbiz couple - who spend lockdown at the lavish property with their kids - submitted plans to have a sprawling lake covering 3,000 square metres built on the land of their countryside property a few months ago .
But their request was initially denied by West Oxfordshire District Council has blocked the proposal in order to protect the local wildlife .
It seems as though Posh and Becks got the right people involved as they 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And the Beckhams wasted no time getting work started on their lake .
Locals spotted excavators that dug out tons of soil at the estate in Oxfordshire , The Sun reports .
The council 's go ahead decision comes with some conditions - David and Victoria will have to plant hedgerows and trees to protect native birds , and also use special lights to help bats .
Plans submitted by the former footballer and Spice Girl , prior to the rejection , stated : `` The proposed lake ( or large pond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be situated in the southern half of these grounds , in the lowest-lying part of the site .
`` It will be approached and encircled by a mown grass path which will wend its way through newly created gently sloping grass meadowland .
`` This will be distinct from the formal lawn closer to the house , which will extend as neatly mown grass down to the northern edge of the lake . ''
The pair are now in a race against time to finish works on the lake by February 2021 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between August and February to protect nesting birds .
The sprawling lake is set to boast a surface area of 2,976 square metres and can only have a depth of four metres .
Another condition the A listers are going to have to comply with is building an underground chamber – known as a hibernacula – to help support local reptiles , amphibians and hedgehogs around the area .
On top of that , the council also requires them to submit a five-year maintenance plan to show how they will support the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story to sell ?
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The showbiz couple submitted plans to have a sprawling lake covering 3,000 square metres built on the land of their countryside property a few months ago
David and Victoria Beckham dig lake at their £6m Cotswolds pad after winning planning war
David and Victoria Beckham have finally received approval to build their very own lake at their £6million second home in the Cotswolds.
The showbiz couple - who spend lockdown at the lavish property with their kids - submitted plans to have a sprawling lake covering 3,000 square metres built on the land of their countryside property a few months ago.
But their request was initially denied by West Oxfordshire District Council has blocked the proposal in order to protect the local wildlife.
It seems as though Posh and Becks got the right people involved as they've finally received planning permissions to start digging.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
And the Beckhams wasted no time getting work started on their lake.
Locals spotted excavators that dug out tons of soil at the estate in Oxfordshire, The Sun reports.
The council's go ahead decision comes with some conditions - David and Victoria will have to plant hedgerows and trees to protect native birds, and also use special lights to help bats.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Plans submitted by the former footballer and Spice Girl, prior to the rejection, stated: "The proposed lake (or large pond) will be broadly kidney-shaped and will be situated in the southern half of these grounds, in the lowest-lying part of the site.
"It will be approached and encircled by a mown grass path which will wend its way through newly created gently sloping grass meadowland.
"This will be distinct from the formal lawn closer to the house, which will extend as neatly mown grass down to the northern edge of the lake."
Image: davidbeckham/Instagram) davidbeckham/Instagram)
The pair are now in a race against time to finish works on the lake by February 2021, as workers can only be on site between August and February to protect nesting birds.
The sprawling lake is set to boast a surface area of 2,976 square metres and can only have a depth of four metres.
Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram) victoriabeckham/Instagram)
Another condition the A listers are going to have to comply with is building an underground chamber – known as a hibernacula – to help support local reptiles, amphibians and hedgehogs around the area.
On top of that, the council also requires them to submit a five-year maintenance plan to show how they will support the area's biodiversity.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-09-27--Inspiring stories of young people whose lives were transformed by Prince's Trust

Since Prince Charles set it up in 1976 , the Prince ’ s Trust has helped people escaping crime , poverty , drugs and violence .
In the 20th year of The Prince ’ s Trust Award at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards , in partnership with TSB , the charity reveals it has helped its millionth person .
Here , Sir Ben Kingsley reveals why the Trust is more vital than ever , and talks about an inspiring youngster .
Below , three 2020 Pride of Britain nominees tell their stories .
Almost a year ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place , I was invited to present The Prince ’ s Trust Young Achiever Award to a young man called Hezron at The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards .
This was a very proud moment for me , as I have been an Ambassador for The Prince ’ s Trust for many years .
I have seen how young people can overcome even the greatest of challenges when someone believes in them – which is exactly what The Prince ’ s Trust does for tens of thousands of young people every year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with many of the young people I have met through the Trust , is one of real accomplishment in the face of adversity .
After an early life of crime and homelessness , Hezron started using his story to help others facing similar challenges , steering them away from violence and gangs .
Each year , the Young Achiever Award recognises a young person who has not only overcome their own obstacles in life to achieve success , but someone who is now using that experience to help others .
It takes an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grit to do this – and yet we see these qualities time and time again in young people .
Just as it was an honour to present Hezron with his award last year , it is today my absolute privilege to mark two important milestones for The Prince ’ s Trust .
Not only is it the 20th year of The Prince ’ s Trust Award at Pride of Britain , but the charity has helped one million young people since HRH the Prince of Wales set it up in 1976 .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the lives changed by the charity over the decades .
But it also saddens me that , today , life has become , suddenly and tragically , so much more difficult for the young .
A generation of young people are missing out on crucial opportunities , education and training .
Many are now entering a jobs market in turmoil and facing unemployment before they have even been given a chance .
When the Prince of Wales set up his youth charity in the 1970s , it was against a backdrop of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intended to support the most disadvantaged young people .
Today , youth joblessness is set to reach record highs , the mental health toll of the pandemic is hitting hard and young people are in need of support more than at any other time I can remember .
Young people are resilient , and as we have seen through Hezron ’ s story and the other award winners over the years , they often find their way through the toughest of challenges only to go even further to help others .
But what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed in them at the right moment ?
We can all think of turning points in our lives – when someone has helped us find our way through .
I believe it is the duty of all of us to ensure that young people today do not lose hope .
Not only should we be concerned for their futures , but their successes will drive the recovery of our economy and society as a whole .
Today , we need the inspirational role models more than ever .
And we need the stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aged 16 , homeless Aisa Ali was sleeping in the stands of a rugby club as it was the warmest place she could find .
Her life was spiralling out of control and things were so bad after her parents split she tried to take her own life .
By 17 , she was drinking a litre of vodka a day and taking drugs .
An intervention by foster parents and the Prince ’ s Trust helped Aisa to turn her life around .
Six years later , not only is she holding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has won local awards for her inspirational talks with young people .
Aisa said : “ I ’ m really excited about my future .
I ’ m in a good place now.
” When Rachel got pregnant at 14 and gave birth to her son Kyle two months early , she struggled in numerous ways .
After school , paying the bills was difficult , but she kept it from her family .
She recalls : “ Sometimes I couldn ’ t afford to warm the house and often lived off one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have three.
” Rachel found Get into Healthcare , a Prince ’ s Trust and NHS scheme to help unemployed youngsters gain skills .
After her experience with Kyle in an incubator , she wanted work in kids ’ wards .
Based in Glasgow , she says : “ Life is fantastic .
I work as a Healthcare Assistant at the Royal Hospital for Children.
” Rebecca is a former victim of domestic violence .
Her ex-partner and father of her child attacked her so badly that she needed facial reconstructive surgery .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Trust Enterprise programme in 2018 , for help setting up Always B U , a fashion brand that empowers victims of violence .
Rebecca , from York , says it was “ one of the best decisions ever ” .
Adding : “ I tell my story to show other young people that , no matter where they are now , there is hope.
” For every product sold at Always B U , 5 % goes to IDAS , a Yorkshire-based charity for victims of domestic violence .

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Kym Marsh explains how Pride Of Britain Awards will go ahead during pandemic
Kym Marsh explains how Pride Of Britain Awards will go ahead during pandemic
It comes as the Prince's Trust reveals it has helped its millionth person - in partnership with the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards and TSB
Since Prince Charles set it up in 1976, the Prince’s Trust has helped people escaping crime, poverty, drugs and violence.
In the 20th year of The Prince’s Trust Award at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB, the charity reveals it has helped its millionth person.
Here, Sir Ben Kingsley reveals why the Trust is more vital than ever, and talks about an inspiring youngster.
Below, three 2020 Pride of Britain nominees tell their stories.
Almost a year ago, when the world was a very different place, I was invited to present The Prince’s Trust Young Achiever Award to a young man called Hezron at The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards.
This was a very proud moment for me, as I have been an Ambassador for The Prince’s Trust for many years.
I have seen how young people can overcome even the greatest of challenges when someone believes in them – which is exactly what The Prince’s Trust does for tens of thousands of young people every year.
Hezron’s story, as with many of the young people I have met through the Trust, is one of real accomplishment in the face of adversity.
After an early life of crime and homelessness, Hezron started using his story to help others facing similar challenges, steering them away from violence and gangs.
Image: Andy Stenning) Andy Stenning)
Each year, the Young Achiever Award recognises a young person who has not only overcome their own obstacles in life to achieve success, but someone who is now using that experience to help others. It takes an enormous amount of strength, courage and grit to do this – and yet we see these qualities time and time again in young people.
Just as it was an honour to present Hezron with his award last year, it is today my absolute privilege to mark two important milestones for The Prince’s Trust.
Not only is it the 20th year of The Prince’s Trust Award at Pride of Britain, but the charity has helped one million young people since HRH the Prince of Wales set it up in 1976.
It fills me with great pride to think about the lives changed by the charity over the decades.
But it also saddens me that, today, life has become, suddenly and tragically, so much more difficult for the young. A generation of young people are missing out on crucial opportunities, education and training.
Many are now entering a jobs market in turmoil and facing unemployment before they have even been given a chance.
Image: PA) PA)
When the Prince of Wales set up his youth charity in the 1970s, it was against a backdrop of riots and unemployment. The Trust was intended to support the most disadvantaged young people.
Today, youth joblessness is set to reach record highs, the mental health toll of the pandemic is hitting hard and young people are in need of support more than at any other time I can remember.
Young people are resilient, and as we have seen through Hezron’s story and the other award winners over the years, they often find their way through the toughest of challenges only to go even further to help others.
But what would have happened if someone had not believed in them at the right moment?
We can all think of turning points in our lives – when someone has helped us find our way through.
I believe it is the duty of all of us to ensure that young people today do not lose hope. Not only should we be concerned for their futures, but their successes will drive the recovery of our economy and society as a whole.
Today, we need the inspirational role models more than ever.
And we need the stories of success that bring back hope.
Aisa Ali’s story
Image: Sean Malyon) Sean Malyon)
Aged 16, homeless Aisa Ali was sleeping in the stands of a rugby club as it was the warmest place she could find.
Her life was spiralling out of control and things were so bad after her parents split she tried to take her own life.
By 17, she was drinking a litre of vodka a day and taking drugs. An intervention by foster parents and the Prince’s Trust helped Aisa to turn her life around.
Six years later, not only is she holding down a job in logistics, she has won local awards for her inspirational talks with young people.
Aisa said: “I’m really excited about my future. I’m in a good place now.”
Rachel Smyth’s story
Image: Sean Malyon) Sean Malyon)
When Rachel got pregnant at 14 and gave birth to her son Kyle two months early, she struggled in numerous ways.
After school, paying the bills was difficult, but she kept it from her family. She recalls: “Sometimes I couldn’t afford to warm the house and often lived off one meal a day so my son could have three.” Rachel found Get into Healthcare, a Prince’s Trust and NHS scheme to help unemployed youngsters gain skills.
After her experience with Kyle in an incubator, she wanted work in kids’ wards.
Based in Glasgow, she says: “Life is fantastic. I work as a Healthcare Assistant at the Royal Hospital for Children.”
Rebecca Beattie’s story
Image: Collect) Collect)
Rebecca is a former victim of domestic violence.
Her ex-partner and father of her child attacked her so badly that she needed facial reconstructive surgery.
Rebecca, 32, joined the Prince’s Trust Enterprise programme in 2018, for help setting up Always B U, a fashion brand that empowers victims of violence. Rebecca, from York, says it was “one of the best decisions ever”.
Adding: “I tell my story to show other young people that, no matter where they are now, there is hope.”
For every product sold at Always B U, 5% goes to IDAS, a Yorkshire-based charity for victims of domestic violence.


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Wife's torment after husband went to work on Valentine's Day but never came home

A woman has told of her ongoing torment after her husband disappeared on Valentine ’ s Day 13 years ago .
On the morning of February 14 , 2007 , Sajid Saddique left his home in Bradford to attend a business meeting .
He never came home and has n't been seen since .
No one has ever been charged with his disappearance and it is unknown whether he is alive to this day .
The weight of not knowing where he is has proved unbearable for his wife Asma and oldest daughter Neha .
Asma told Mirror Online : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numb , but I had no choice but to carry on as my youngest was nine months old and unaware of what was happening .
`` I had no support from anyone , not the police nor his family .
`` It felt like I had lost everything .
I spent days , weeks and months waiting for that call telling me he had been found , but that never happened and our lives were left in limbo .
`` We were just living one day at a time and the reality of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Little seemed out of the ordinary in the Saddique household on the day Sajid disappeared with the dad-of-three leaving for a business meeting in the morning as he often would .
Asma 's suspicions were first aroused when her husband did not arrive home at 12.30pm , prompting her to make several failed attempts to call his phone .
The concerned wife then rang one of Sajid 's brothers who came round and took daughter Salihah to nursery .
`` They told me not to worry , '' Asma said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He always has a spare battery . '
`` But I was panicking , getting really worked up and stressed out .
`` By the time Neha had finished school and he did n't pick her up , I knew something was definitely wrong . ''
The sibling called back later that evening to tell Asma that they had rang the police , who had found Sajid 's car in an Asda car park in Bradford .
When officers arrived at the family home later that day they did not share Asma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing persons cases were only seriously launched 24 hours after someone disappeared .
`` I just had a gut feeling that something bad had happened .
`` He did n't have any kind of mental health problems and was n't someone stressed out that needed time out . ''
It was at this point that Asma began to loose faith in the West Yorkshire Police officers who were assigned to her case .
She felt that none of them seemed to share her sense of urgency in a case that she instinctively believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a fraught husband walking out for the day .
She could not understand why officers were not out hunting for her husband when she knew the first few hours of a missing persons case were the most valuable .
Her frustration that a murder investigation was not launched were heightened by one particularly overbearing police officer .
Asma claimed that a family liaison officer assigned to her started to act in a flirty and inappropriate manner , and at one point demanded to know what she was wearing via text .
West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter was 'dealt with locally ' and the family liaison officer was replaced .
Her daughter Neha , who was six when her father went missing , feels the police could have done more .
She said : `` I feel let down by the criminal justice system , I feel as though they have not done their utmost to get us the justice we deserve as a family as we have no closure .
`` The police have spent over £11million to date on the Madeline McCann case and still continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s case has been left to gather dust . ''
Like her mother , Neha believes their ethnicity resulted in them being treated differently by the police .
`` The case was not handled properly , yet had we been white it would be a different story , '' Asma said .
`` Clearly we are not important to them and the life lost is just another case for them .
`` Being a person of colour we are not treated equally , we are treated like second class citizens in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yorkshire Police did not address the race issue when asked by Mirror Online .
After Sajid vanished , days stretched into weeks without a sight of him .
`` In the first few weeks I was distraught and a complete mess , '' Asma said .
`` I could not even eat and was forcing myself to do the simplest things and I did that for the kids . ''
Before Asma knew it her husband , who had just headed out for a few hours , had been gone for years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ conclusion that he was not coming home because he had been killed .
And then , seven years after Sajid vanished , police latched on to a lead .
Someone associated with Sajid claimed he heard a man discussing a plan to murder him and dump the body .
A murder investigation was finally launched at the beginning of 2014 and several people were arrested in connection with the alleged killing .
Asma said she was later told by police that her husband was overpowered and shot in the head .
And yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without a case file ever being taken to court by the Crown Prosecution Service .
`` They [ the police ] gave me the false hope that I clung on to for years , '' Asma said .
`` How can they tell me how he was killed but then no one goes to court ? ''
Six years after the family enjoyed a short period of hope that their father 's killer would face justice , they remain none the wiser as to where he is .
West Yorkshire Police will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case because it remains an open investigation , meaning the official record of what happened to Sajid is shrouded in mystery .
For 13 years Asma has been left not only to grieve , but to wonder where her husband is .
She said : `` I am trying to find peace with what happened , in our faith it is about forgiveness and over time .
`` I hoped that maybe whoever is responsible could come forward and give me the information I need , so I can find a resolution and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
`` The feelings of hate will just consume you and make you bitter .
`` I feel let down by the justice system , they have failed my children as they have no closure and they have answers as to what happened on the day in question .
`` The police made promises that they would not rest until these people were charged with the murder , however they were empty promises as nothing happened and we are left in a state of limbo . ''
Detective Inspector Paul Conroy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at West Yorkshire Police , said that there was an investigation at the time of Sajid 's disappearance and that a number of public appeals were made .
“ There was a review of the investigation in February 2014 and individuals were arrested and a file submitted to CPS for their consideration , '' he said .
`` The CPS decided there was insufficient evidence to charge .
The family invoked their right to appeal and met with representatives of CPS who explained their decision not to uphold the appeal .
“ Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation and evidence will continue to be reviewed in light of any new information and I would urge anyone who has any information about Mr Saddique , to come forward and speak to the police .
`` Any information could prove vital to our ongoing enquiries .
“ We do not comment on or name individuals who may be involved with any police investigation .
“ Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Saddique as his disappearance has had a devastating impact on them .
“ If anyone has any information about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can contact HMET via 101 or via the West Yorkshire Police website .
Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Sajid Saddique has not been seen since he left his home in Bradford in 2007, leaving his wife Asma and eldest daughter Neha to fight for justice for 13 years
Woman's torment after husband went to work on Valentine's Day but never came home
A woman has told of her ongoing torment after her husband disappeared on Valentine’s Day 13 years ago.
On the morning of February 14, 2007, Sajid Saddique left his home in Bradford to attend a business meeting.
He never came home and hasn't been seen since.
No one has ever been charged with his disappearance and it is unknown whether he is alive to this day.
The weight of not knowing where he is has proved unbearable for his wife Asma and oldest daughter Neha.
Asma told Mirror Online: "I was in pain and felt numb, but I had no choice but to carry on as my youngest was nine months old and unaware of what was happening.
"I had no support from anyone, not the police nor his family.
"It felt like I had lost everything. I spent days, weeks and months waiting for that call telling me he had been found, but that never happened and our lives were left in limbo.
"We were just living one day at a time and the reality of this lasted for years on end."
Little seemed out of the ordinary in the Saddique household on the day Sajid disappeared with the dad-of-three leaving for a business meeting in the morning as he often would.
Asma's suspicions were first aroused when her husband did not arrive home at 12.30pm, prompting her to make several failed attempts to call his phone.
The concerned wife then rang one of Sajid's brothers who came round and took daughter Salihah to nursery.
"They told me not to worry," Asma said.
"They said 'he's a business man. He always has a spare battery.'
"But I was panicking, getting really worked up and stressed out.
"By the time Neha had finished school and he didn't pick her up, I knew something was definitely wrong."
The sibling called back later that evening to tell Asma that they had rang the police, who had found Sajid's car in an Asda car park in Bradford.
When officers arrived at the family home later that day they did not share Asma's level of concern, explaining that missing persons cases were only seriously launched 24 hours after someone disappeared.
"Everyone thought I was overreacting," Asma explained.
"I just had a gut feeling that something bad had happened.
"He didn't have any kind of mental health problems and wasn't someone stressed out that needed time out."
It was at this point that Asma began to loose faith in the West Yorkshire Police officers who were assigned to her case.
She felt that none of them seemed to share her sense of urgency in a case that she instinctively believed was much more serious than an incident of a fraught husband walking out for the day.
She could not understand why officers were not out hunting for her husband when she knew the first few hours of a missing persons case were the most valuable.
Her frustration that a murder investigation was not launched were heightened by one particularly overbearing police officer.
Asma claimed that a family liaison officer assigned to her started to act in a flirty and inappropriate manner, and at one point demanded to know what she was wearing via text.
West Yorkshire Police told Mirror Online that the matter was 'dealt with locally' and the family liaison officer was replaced.
Her daughter Neha, who was six when her father went missing, feels the police could have done more.
She said: "I feel let down by the criminal justice system, I feel as though they have not done their utmost to get us the justice we deserve as a family as we have no closure.
"The police have spent over £11million to date on the Madeline McCann case and still continue to investigate this case, however my father’s case has been left to gather dust."
Like her mother, Neha believes their ethnicity resulted in them being treated differently by the police.
"The case was not handled properly, yet had we been white it would be a different story," Asma said.
"Clearly we are not important to them and the life lost is just another case for them.
"Being a person of colour we are not treated equally, we are treated like second class citizens in our own place of birth."
West Yorkshire Police did not address the race issue when asked by Mirror Online.
After Sajid vanished, days stretched into weeks without a sight of him.
"In the first few weeks I was distraught and a complete mess," Asma said.
"I could not even eat and was forcing myself to do the simplest things and I did that for the kids."
Before Asma knew it her husband, who had just headed out for a few hours, had been gone for years.
The family struggled to reach the heartbreaking conclusion that he was not coming home because he had been killed.
And then, seven years after Sajid vanished, police latched on to a lead.
Someone associated with Sajid claimed he heard a man discussing a plan to murder him and dump the body.
A murder investigation was finally launched at the beginning of 2014 and several people were arrested in connection with the alleged killing.
Asma said she was later told by police that her husband was overpowered and shot in the head.
And yet the suspects were released without charge and without a case file ever being taken to court by the Crown Prosecution Service.
"They [the police] gave me the false hope that I clung on to for years," Asma said.
"How can they tell me how he was killed but then no one goes to court?"
Six years after the family enjoyed a short period of hope that their father's killer would face justice, they remain none the wiser as to where he is.
West Yorkshire Police will not release any information in connection with the case because it remains an open investigation, meaning the official record of what happened to Sajid is shrouded in mystery.
For 13 years Asma has been left not only to grieve, but to wonder where her husband is.
She said: "I am trying to find peace with what happened, in our faith it is about forgiveness and over time.
"I hoped that maybe whoever is responsible could come forward and give me the information I need, so I can find a resolution and find it in my heart to forgive them.
"The feelings of hate will just consume you and make you bitter.
"I feel let down by the justice system, they have failed my children as they have no closure and they have answers as to what happened on the day in question.
"The police made promises that they would not rest until these people were charged with the murder, however they were empty promises as nothing happened and we are left in a state of limbo."
Detective Inspector Paul Conroy, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team at West Yorkshire Police, said that there was an investigation at the time of Sajid's disappearance and that a number of public appeals were made.
“There was a review of the investigation in February 2014 and individuals were arrested and a file submitted to CPS for their consideration," he said.
"The CPS decided there was insufficient evidence to charge. The family invoked their right to appeal and met with representatives of CPS who explained their decision not to uphold the appeal.
“Mr Saddique’s murder remains an open investigation and evidence will continue to be reviewed in light of any new information and I would urge anyone who has any information about Mr Saddique, to come forward and speak to the police.
"Any information could prove vital to our ongoing enquiries.
“We do not comment on or name individuals who may be involved with any police investigation.
“Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Saddique as his disappearance has had a devastating impact on them.
“If anyone has any information about Mr Saddique’s disappearance, they can contact HMET via 101 or via the West Yorkshire Police website. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Rafael recalls "amazing" Fergie speech which inspired final Premier League title

Rafael has recalled the rousing speech Sir Alex Ferguson gave to his Manchester United players after they were dramatically pipped to the Premier League title by Manchester City on the final day of the 2011/12 season .
The Red Devils missed out on title that season thanks to a last-gasp goal from City hitman Sergio Aguero , which will forever be etched in the Premier League annals .
Just minutes before Aguero sealed City 's first Premier League title with a 3-2 victory over QPR , United had thought their 1-0 win over Sunderland was enough for them to claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't end up being the case and - understandably - led to dejection amongst the United players .
Never one to let a setback consume his team , Ferguson immediately set about using United 's final day heartache as motivation for the 2012/13 season .
`` He was so inspiring .
When we lost the title to City at Sunderland in 2012 , I was 100 per cent convinced we would win it back the next season after everything he said in the dressing , '' Rafael said of Ferguson in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was just an amazing speech.
” The former United full-back - who is currently plying his trade in Turkey with İstanbul Basaksehir - then went on to reveal Fergie 's rousing words , which bore fruit as United reclaimed the title from their local rivals the following season .
He said : `` 'You see this , you see what ’ s happened here today , you remember this feeling , you remember that in every moment of every game next season . '
” When pressed further on Ferguson 's motivational speeches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Brazilian said : “ It worked .
`` Before every game , I remembered what happened and put 200 per cent into every game .
We came from behind to win a lot that season ( eight times in their first 15 Premier League games ) and it all stemmed from his speech in the dressing room at Sunderland .
`` That was the difference between winning and losing .
Sometimes , people lose , get sad and devastated and say , ‘ F***ing hell.
’ '' Others , like Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and say , ‘ I need to win.
’ He was devastated but he had the power and strength to inspire us . ''

Sir Alex Ferguson retired from management seven years ago, but not before he guided Manchester United to their 13th Premier League title
Rafael has recalled the rousing speech Sir Alex Ferguson gave to his Manchester United players after they were dramatically pipped to the Premier League title by Manchester City on the final day of the 2011/12 season.
The Red Devils missed out on title that season thanks to a last-gasp goal from City hitman Sergio Aguero, which will forever be etched in the Premier League annals.
Just minutes before Aguero sealed City's first Premier League title with a 3-2 victory over QPR, United had thought their 1-0 win over Sunderland was enough for them to claim top spot.
That, however, didn't end up being the case and - understandably - led to dejection amongst the United players.
Never one to let a setback consume his team, Ferguson immediately set about using United's final day heartache as motivation for the 2012/13 season.
"He was so inspiring. When we lost the title to City at Sunderland in 2012, I was 100 per cent convinced we would win it back the next season after everything he said in the dressing," Rafael said of Ferguson in an interview with The Athletic. "It was just an amazing speech.”
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The former United full-back - who is currently plying his trade in Turkey with İstanbul Basaksehir - then went on to reveal Fergie's rousing words, which bore fruit as United reclaimed the title from their local rivals the following season.
He said: "'You see this, you see what’s happened here today, you remember this feeling, you remember that in every moment of every game next season.'”
When pressed further on Ferguson's motivational speeches, which often included the infamous hairdryer, the Brazilian said: “It worked.
"Before every game, I remembered what happened and put 200 per cent into every game. We came from behind to win a lot that season (eight times in their first 15 Premier League games) and it all stemmed from his speech in the dressing room at Sunderland.
"That was the difference between winning and losing. Sometimes, people lose, get sad and devastated and say, ‘F***ing hell.’
"Others, like Sir Alex, think about the next game and say, ‘I need to win.’ He was devastated but he had the power and strength to inspire us."


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Lorraine Kelly slams anti-lockdown protests as Kate Garraway been through 'hell'

Infuriated , the presenter launched into a blistering tirade aimed at the 15,000 protesters at Trafalgar Square who rallied against the UK 's coronavirus rules on Saturday .
Sympathetic Lorraine , 60 , lamented Kate Garraway had been to hell and back with her husband Derek Draper 's COVID-19 battle since he was admitted to hospital in March .
During her show , Lorraine voiced her opinion on the protests in a discussion with Dr. Hilary on Monday .
She raged : `` I was fuming at the weekend !
The protests !
`` I absolutely would love to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them the reality .
`` Would n't you like our Kate Garraway to have a wee word with [ the protesters ] and tell them about the hell she 's been living through with her husband ! ''
Lorraine blasted the protesters as `` absolutely ridiculous '' and `` totally irresponsible '' following their actions on Saturday .
We Do Not Consent protests refused to wear masks while they huddled into the square .
She went on : `` It 's absolutely ridiculous and totally irresponsible ! ''
Police arrested 16 protesters on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend .
Two officers were taken to hospital while a total of nine were injured on the day .
MET officers urged people to stick to coronavirus rules throughout the demonstration .
Later , the protest moved to Hyde Park .
It comes after guests were banned from coming into the studios to film Lorraine amid the coronavirus spike in late September .
The UK is being rocked by the second wave of coronavirus .
A second phase of lockdown has been enforced which includes measures such as the rule of six and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures have been put in place to try and slow the spread of the coronavirus amid the pandemic raging across the world .

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Lorraine Kelly hit out at anti-lockdown protesters as she said Kate Garraway had been to hell and back with her husband Derek Draper's COVID-19 battle
Lorraine Kelly slams anti-lockdown protests as Kate Garraway been through 'hell'
Lorraine Kelly laid into anti-lockdown protests in London.
Infuriated, the presenter launched into a blistering tirade aimed at the 15,000 protesters at Trafalgar Square who rallied against the UK's coronavirus rules on Saturday.
Sympathetic Lorraine, 60, lamented Kate Garraway had been to hell and back with her husband Derek Draper's COVID-19 battle since he was admitted to hospital in March.
During her show, Lorraine voiced her opinion on the protests in a discussion with Dr. Hilary on Monday.
She raged: "I was fuming at the weekend! The protests!
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I absolutely would love to take these people by the hand and show them the reality.
"Wouldn't you like our Kate Garraway to have a wee word with [the protesters] and tell them about the hell she's been living through with her husband!"
Lorraine blasted the protesters as "absolutely ridiculous" and "totally irresponsible" following their actions on Saturday.
Image: James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock) James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock)
We Do Not Consent protests refused to wear masks while they huddled into the square.
She went on: "It's absolutely ridiculous and totally irresponsible!"
Police arrested 16 protesters on location in the British capital over the weekend.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Two officers were taken to hospital while a total of nine were injured on the day.
MET officers urged people to stick to coronavirus rules throughout the demonstration.
Later, the protest moved to Hyde Park.
It comes after guests were banned from coming into the studios to film Lorraine amid the coronavirus spike in late September.
The UK is being rocked by the second wave of coronavirus.
A second phase of lockdown has been enforced which includes measures such as the rule of six and pubs closing at 10pm curfew.
These measures have been put in place to try and slow the spread of the coronavirus amid the pandemic raging across the world.


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Corrie's Vicky Entwistle and Bruce Jones tear up as they reunite after 4 years

Coronation Street icons Vicky Entwistle and Bruce Jones struggled to hold back the tears when they reunited on Monday 's Loose Women .
The actors - famed for playing Les and Janice Battersby on the ITV soap - proved that they share a special bond as they grew emotional during the interview that saw them reunited for the first time in years .
As host Coleen Nolan welcomed the duo , via video call , she asked the pair how he felt seeing one another .
Vicky said : “ [ It ’ s been ] years [ since we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years , maybe five .
You look gorgeous still !
” Bruce replied : “ So do you , you look absolutely beautiful , you ’ ve never changed .
I ’ m nearly in tears looking at you , the memories are flooding back.
” Bruce - who has been open about his battle with alcoholism , depression and crippling debt - then went on to praise his former on-screen wife for helping him throughout the years and also thanked her real-life husband Andrew Chapman .
He continued : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andy , I am back on top form and happy and this has made me more happy . ''
When quizzed on his favourite memory on the soap , Bruce said : `` The first day we met , we gelled .
It was such a great thing for me to have an actress of Vicky ’ s standard .
We just gelled and became ‘ The Battersbys ’ . ''
Hinting at her being there for him during his lows , he added : `` Vicky helped me through quiet a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actor but I didn ’ t think we would be the actors we were . ''
Vicky started to wipe the tears from her eyes as she listened to Bruce , which led to Loose Women 's Jane Moore asking her why she was emotional .
She shared : “ I think just seeing his little face .
We did have some great laughs .
We used to get told off like you wouldn ’ t believe .
They ’ d say ‘ cut ’ and we ’ d be laughing our heads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or do – it was really outrageous .
`` We were like , ‘ We ’ re going to ruin this programme !
’ We ’ d both separately been watching it for years .
Then all of a sudden , he ’ s got to headbutt Curly and I ’ ve got to shout at everyone .
We ’ re like , ‘ No one ’ s going to like us !
’ And to be honest , I don ’ t think they did !
” Elsewhere in the touching interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soap when he found out his and Vicky 's characters were splitting up .
`` I think from day one I never saw that coming when they split us '' he told .
He said that he went home and thought about leaving Corrie as he was not sure how he could continue working on the soap without Vicky by his side .
As the chat came to an end the pair said they would be keen to return to the soap but vowed that they would only step foot on the cobbles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bruce , who appeared on the ITV soap between 1997 and 2007 , was given the boot after allegedly revealing secret storylines .
In May 2010 it was reported that Bruce has been made homeless after the bank repossessed his £500,000 Cheshire house in order to pay his large debts .
The actor opened up about his battle with depression , speaking out on This Morning in 2012 .
He admitted : `` I just started going for a drink and one drink lead to another ... and then I went and got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that if I carried on going on like this there was only one way you 're going to go - and that 's to the grave . ''
Bruce added : `` Depression is a thing where you 're sat on your own and you 're bored , and you do n't talk to anyone ... and so you go to the pub and you drink it away and try and laugh it off . ''
* Loose Women is on weekdays from 12:30pm on ITV

CORRIE'S VICKY ENTWISTLE AND BRUCE JONES TEAR UP AS THEY REUNITE AFTER FOUR YEARS APART
CORRIE'S VICKY ENTWISTLE AND BRUCE JONES TEAR UP AS THEY REUNITE AFTER FOUR YEARS APART
The two actors - who starred on Coronation Street as Les and Janice Battersby - became overwhelmed with emotion during an appearance on Loose Women
Corrie's Vicky Entwistle and Bruce Jones tear up as they reunite after four years apart
Coronation Street icons Vicky Entwistle and Bruce Jones struggled to hold back the tears when they reunited on Monday's Loose Women.
The actors - famed for playing Les and Janice Battersby on the ITV soap - proved that they share a special bond as they grew emotional during the interview that saw them reunited for the first time in years.
As host Coleen Nolan welcomed the duo, via video call, she asked the pair how he felt seeing one another.
Vicky said: “[It’s been] years [since we’ve seen each other] – four years, maybe five. You look gorgeous still!”
Image: ITV) ITV)
Bruce replied: “So do you, you look absolutely beautiful, you’ve never changed. I’m nearly in tears looking at you, the memories are flooding back.”
Vicky tearfully replied: “I promised to myself I wouldn’t cry – sorry!”
Bruce - who has been open about his battle with alcoholism, depression and crippling debt - then went on to praise his former on-screen wife for helping him throughout the years and also thanked her real-life husband Andrew Chapman.
He continued: "I owe Vicky so much thank you and Andy, I am back on top form and happy and this has made me more happy."
When quizzed on his favourite memory on the soap, Bruce said: "The first day we met, we gelled. It was such a great thing for me to have an actress of Vicky’s standard. We just gelled and became ‘The Battersbys’."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Hinting at her being there for him during his lows, he added: "Vicky helped me through quiet a lot. I just wanted to be an actor but I didn’t think we would be the actors we were."
Vicky started to wipe the tears from her eyes as she listened to Bruce, which led to Loose Women's Jane Moore asking her why she was emotional.
She shared: “I think just seeing his little face. We did have some great laughs. We used to get told off like you wouldn’t believe. They’d say ‘cut’ and we’d be laughing our heads off over what we had to say or do – it was really outrageous.
"We were like, ‘We’re going to ruin this programme!’ We’d both separately been watching it for years. Then all of a sudden, he’s got to headbutt Curly and I’ve got to shout at everyone. We’re like, ‘No one’s going to like us!’ And to be honest, I don’t think they did!”
Elsewhere in the touching interview Bruce told how he almost quit the soap when he found out his and Vicky's characters were splitting up.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I think from day one I never saw that coming when they split us" he told.
He said that he went home and thought about leaving Corrie as he was not sure how he could continue working on the soap without Vicky by his side.
As the chat came to an end the pair said they would be keen to return to the soap but vowed that they would only step foot on the cobbles if it was both of them.
Bruce, who appeared on the ITV soap between 1997 and 2007, was given the boot after allegedly revealing secret storylines.
In May 2010 it was reported that Bruce has been made homeless after the bank repossessed his £500,000 Cheshire house in order to pay his large debts.
The actor opened up about his battle with depression, speaking out on This Morning in 2012.
He admitted: "I just started going for a drink and one drink lead to another... and then I went and got counselling for that,and I realised that if I carried on going on like this there was only one way you're going to go - and that's to the grave."
Bruce added: "Depression is a thing where you're sat on your own and you're bored, and you don't talk to anyone... and so you go to the pub and you drink it away and try and laugh it off."
* Loose Women is on weekdays from 12:30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Laurence Fox shares new tattoos after receiving '7 figures' from Tory donors

Laurence Fox has showed off his new ink - with many taking the words to be the core principles on which he 's building his new political party .
Actor Laurence , 42 , recently announced that he would be wading into the political arena with at the head of his provisionally named `` Reclaim '' party .
And the Lewis star has already laid out its aims , the Telegraph reports , which include BBC reform and a celebration of Britain 's cultural contributions .
His new tattoos , which he displayed to his Instagram followers on Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and `` Space '' on the other .
While a Reclaim spokesperson declined to comment on the tattoos ' meaning , they confirmed that his new movement has received huge donations from former Tory donors .
`` We have received pledges running into seven figures from former Tory party donors , '' they told us .
This means that donations have soared past the previous figure of £5 million that Laurence claimed on Twitter .
Laurence made headlines earlier this year during a January Question Time appearance , in which he accused an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him a `` privileged white male . ''
he had appeared on the show and disputed claims that the coverage of Meghan Markle in the press had been racist .
There followed a social media storm , followed by further comments from Laurence on topics such as the inclusion of a Sikh soldier in World War One flick , 1917 .
His Twitter feed has since sought to grapple with `` woke '' culture .
He 's made clear his staunch opposition to another nation-wide lockdown amid coronavirus , and criticised the conduct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His support for the All Lives Matter movement has also stirred controversy .
Now , Laurence 's website states : `` Over many years it has become clear that our politicians have lost touch with the people they represent and govern .
Moreover , our public institutions now work to an agenda beyond their main purpose .
`` Our modern United Kingdom was born out of the respectful inclusion of so many individual voices .
It is steeped in the innate values of families and communities , diverse in the truest sense but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call this island home .
`` The people of the United Kingdom are tired of being told that we represent the very thing we have , in history , stood together against .
`` We are all privileged to be the custodians of our shared heritage .
We can reclaim a respectful nation where all are included and none are ashamed to have somewhere to call home . ''
It continues : `` I have been so encouraged by the support I have received by those wishing to add their voices to this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country is now in desperate need of a new political movement which promises to make our future a shared endeavour , not a divisive one .
This is now my endeavour . ''

Actor Laurence Fox, who's been outspoken on political correctness and 'woke' culture, showed off his new 'Freedom' and 'Space' tattoos after launching his new political party
Laurence Fox has showed off his new ink - with many taking the words to be the core principles on which he's building his new political party.
Actor Laurence, 42, recently announced that he would be wading into the political arena with at the head of his provisionally named "Reclaim" party.
And the Lewis star has already laid out its aims, the Telegraph reports, which include BBC reform and a celebration of Britain's cultural contributions.
His new tattoos, which he displayed to his Instagram followers on Sunday, read "Freedom" on one hand and "Space" on the other.
"Always," Laurence simply captioned the snap.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
While a Reclaim spokesperson declined to comment on the tattoos' meaning, they confirmed that his new movement has received huge donations from former Tory donors.
"We have received pledges running into seven figures from former Tory party donors," they told us.
This means that donations have soared past the previous figure of £5 million that Laurence claimed on Twitter.
Laurence made headlines earlier this year during a January Question Time appearance, in which he accused an audience member of racism after she branded him a "privileged white male."
he had appeared on the show and disputed claims that the coverage of Meghan Markle in the press had been racist.
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Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Walpole) Dave Benett/Getty Images for Walpole)
There followed a social media storm, followed by further comments from Laurence on topics such as the inclusion of a Sikh soldier in World War One flick, 1917.
His Twitter feed has since sought to grapple with "woke" culture.
He's made clear his staunch opposition to another nation-wide lockdown amid coronavirus, and criticised the conduct of many Black Lives Matter protesters.
His support for the All Lives Matter movement has also stirred controversy.
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: BBC) BBC)
Now, Laurence's website states: "Over many years it has become clear that our politicians have lost touch with the people they represent and govern. Moreover, our public institutions now work to an agenda beyond their main purpose.
"Our modern United Kingdom was born out of the respectful inclusion of so many individual voices. It is steeped in the innate values of families and communities, diverse in the truest sense but united in the want and need to call this island home.
"The people of the United Kingdom are tired of being told that we represent the very thing we have, in history, stood together against.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"We are all privileged to be the custodians of our shared heritage. We can reclaim a respectful nation where all are included and none are ashamed to have somewhere to call home."
It continues: "I have been so encouraged by the support I have received by those wishing to add their voices to this reclamation of our values.
"Our country is now in desperate need of a new political movement which promises to make our future a shared endeavour, not a divisive one. This is now my endeavour."


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--Prince Harry and Meghan Markle break silence on Netflix reality show claims

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have broken their silence to deny claims they will be taking part in a Netflix reality show .
The couple recently signed a £112 million deal with the streaming giant , and last night it was reported they would be opening up their lives to the cameras in a series as part of the package .
However , the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have now released a statement denying any plans to turn their lives into reality TV .
A spokesperson for the couple told HELLO !
: `` The Duke and Duchess are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A source previously told The Sun the couple were planning a reality show as part of their deal with Netflix to give fans `` a glimpse into their lives '' .
They said : `` They may have had all these lofty ideas about producing epics highlighting environmental causes and the poverty gap , but Netflix obviously want their pound of flesh . ''
They added the concept is `` tasteful '' and not a `` Katie Price and Peter Andre-style reality show '' but would focus on their charity work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them for three months as they live and work in California .
However , the report was met by a backlash from critics including Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan , who compared Meghan to reality TV mogul Kim Kardashian .
Speaking on the show this morning , Piers raged at Meghan and Harry over the reality show rumours - flagging that the pair moved to the US to get away from what they claimed was media intrusion .
When will it drop that she came over here , took our prince and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I mean , a £112million deal with Netflix at the back of her royal status .
`` And now Miss Privacy has now for one of the films she 's done for £112million is a fly-on-the-wall documentary .
Every part of their lives is going to be filmed !
`` At what point do these scales come down from your eyes ?
! ''
`` Well , I do think I 've reached the tipping point , '' Susanna admitted .
`` I am really private and I think if you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ privacy , having a fly-on-the-wall documentary about your private life is not the message you should be sending ! ''
Piers added : `` She really is the new Kim Kardashian , is n't she ? ''

Harry and Meghan to appear in fly-on-the-wall series for Netflix
Harry and Meghan to appear in fly-on-the-wall series for Netflix
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have issued a public denial following reports they were set to open up their lives to the cameras in a new show for Netflix as part of their £112 million deal with the streaming giant
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have broken their silence to deny claims they will be taking part in a Netflix reality show.
The couple recently signed a £112 million deal with the streaming giant, and last night it was reported they would be opening up their lives to the cameras in a series as part of the package.
However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have now released a statement denying any plans to turn their lives into reality TV.
A spokesperson for the couple told HELLO!: "The Duke and Duchess are not taking part in any reality shows."
A source previously told The Sun the couple were planning a reality show as part of their deal with Netflix to give fans "a glimpse into their lives".
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They said: "They may have had all these lofty ideas about producing epics highlighting environmental causes and the poverty gap, but Netflix obviously want their pound of flesh."
They added the concept is "tasteful" and not a " Katie Price and Peter Andre-style reality show" but would focus on their charity work.
The report suggested cameras would follow them for three months as they live and work in California.
However, the report was met by a backlash from critics including Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan, who compared Meghan to reality TV mogul Kim Kardashian.
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Speaking on the show this morning, Piers raged at Meghan and Harry over the reality show rumours - flagging that the pair moved to the US to get away from what they claimed was media intrusion.
When will it drop that she came over here, took our prince and the titles, went back to Hollywood. I mean, a £112million deal with Netflix at the back of her royal status.
"And now Miss Privacy has now for one of the films she's done for £112million is a fly-on-the-wall documentary. Every part of their lives is going to be filmed!
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"At what point do these scales come down from your eyes?!"
"Well, I do think I've reached the tipping point," Susanna admitted. "I am really private and I think if you are going to complain about intrusion into your privacy, having a fly-on-the-wall documentary about your private life is not the message you should be sending!"
Piers added: "She really is the new Kim Kardashian, isn't she?"


thedailymirror--2020-09-28--'I told my friend her baby name is ridiculously stupid and now she's upset'

A housemate has sparked an argument with their friend after telling her the name she had chosen with her partner for their baby daughter is `` ridiculously stupid '' .
They explain that the soon-to-be mum they live with is expecting a little girl , and she had asked for opinions on her choice of baby name ahead of the arrival of her first child .
As a huge fan of the Game of Thrones series , she first decided to the name the baby 'Arya ' after the fictional character Arya Stark - and the roommate said they liked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a `` good name with a good meaning '' as it can mean both 'friend ' and 'noble ' , but warned a lot of other parents have started to name their children after characters in from the series , so it `` might be a little too common , not that it is a bad thing '' .
The housemate who gave the advice said : `` The next day she said she ’ s found a way to name her baby 'Arya ' and not have it be associated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` How ?
She said she wanted to spell it as Aughreighyah .
I did a double take reading that word too , but apparently people are supposed to read it as Augh-reigh-ya or Arya .
`` She asked me how I felt about it and I told her that , frankly , Aughreighyah looks ridiculously stupid and she should just go with Arya .
`` She got kinda upset and said that she and her partner came up with this only because I told them that the name is very common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common name is better than having a confusing name . ''
After taking to Reddit to ask if they had been in the wrong , many took their side , with one writing : `` They are setting that kid up for a lifetime of hell .
Why do people feel the need to do this ?
Besides , the name is still the same , so they have n't really solved the too common problem , they just made the spelling look like a cat ran over a keyboard . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to spell her name for everyone , and correct people mis-pronouncing it . ''
Some thought they had crossed the line by calling the suggestion 'ridiculously stupid ' , as one argued : `` You 're entitled to your opinion , but there are ways to express it without hurtful words .
Silly ?
Weird ?
Confusing ?
Impractical ? ''
Other said the idea of calling the little girl Aughreighyah could n't be real , stating : `` Aryah Aria Auria Auryah ...
Literally a billion ways to spell it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that BS ? ''

Baby names: A look back at some of the most popular in the UK
Baby names: A look back at some of the most popular in the UK
An expectant mum who chose her baby name from Game Of Thrones was warned by a friend that many other parents were making the same choice - so she opted for a very unique spelling instead
'I told my friend her baby name is ridiculously stupid and now she's upset'
A housemate has sparked an argument with their friend after telling her the name she had chosen with her partner for their baby daughter is "ridiculously stupid".
They explain that the soon-to-be mum they live with is expecting a little girl, and she had asked for opinions on her choice of baby name ahead of the arrival of her first child.
As a huge fan of the Game of Thrones series, she first decided to the name the baby 'Arya' after the fictional character Arya Stark - and the roommate said they liked the choice.
They told her it was a "good name with a good meaning" as it can mean both 'friend' and 'noble', but warned a lot of other parents have started to name their children after characters in from the series, so it "might be a little too common, not that it is a bad thing".
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The housemate who gave the advice said: "The next day she said she’s found a way to name her baby 'Arya' and not have it be associated with other Aryas running around or the show.
"How? She said she wanted to spell it as Aughreighyah . I did a double take reading that word too, but apparently people are supposed to read it as Augh-reigh-ya or Arya.
"She asked me how I felt about it and I told her that, frankly, Aughreighyah looks ridiculously stupid and she should just go with Arya.
"She got kinda upset and said that she and her partner came up with this only because I told them that the name is very common.
"I said that having a common name is better than having a confusing name."
After taking to Reddit to ask if they had been in the wrong, many took their side, with one writing: "They are setting that kid up for a lifetime of hell. Why do people feel the need to do this?
"Besides, the name is still the same, so they haven't really solved the too common problem, they just made the spelling look like a cat ran over a keyboard."
A second said: "That poor child will have to spell her name for everyone, and correct people mis-pronouncing it."
Some thought they had crossed the line by calling the suggestion 'ridiculously stupid', as one argued: "You're entitled to your opinion, but there are ways to express it without hurtful words. Silly? Weird? Confusing? Impractical?"
Other said the idea of calling the little girl Aughreighyah couldn't be real, stating: "Aryah Aria Auria Auryah... Literally a billion ways to spell it, and your friend comes up with that BS?"