thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Donald Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter, Google and Facebook

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order opening the door for government regulators to punish Google , Facebook and Twitter for the way they police content online .
Trump signed the order on Thursday after attacking Twitter for tagging his tweets about unsubstantiated claims relating to postal voting fraud with a warning prompting readers to fact-check the posts .
In addition , Trump said his administration may `` remove or change '' a provision of a law known as section 230 that shields social media companies from liability for content posted by their users .
Trump said U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislation `` immediately '' to regulate social media companies .
On Wednesday , it was reported the White House 's plan to modify Section 230 based on a copy of a draft executive order that experts said was unlikely to survive legal scrutiny .
`` What I think we can say is we 're going to regulate it , '' Trump said at the signing of the order .
`` I 've been called by Democrats that want to do this , so I think you could possibly have a bipartisan situation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running for re-election .
Facebook and Twitter did not comment on the executive order .
Trump 's remarks and the draft order , as written , attempts to circumvent Congress and the courts in directing changes to long-established interpretations of Section 230 .
It represents his latest attempt to use the tools of the presidency to force private companies to change policies that he believes are not favorable to him .
`` In terms of presidential efforts to limit critical commentary about themselves , I think one would have to go back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made it illegal to say false things about the president and certain other public officials - to find an attack supposedly rooted in law by a president on any entity which comments or prints comments about public issues and public people , '' said First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams .
Others like Jack Balkin , a Yale University constitutional law professor said `` The president is trying to frighten , coerce , scare , cajole social media companies to leave him alone and not do what Twitter has just done to him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ % on Thursday .
Facebook was down 1.7 percent and Google parent Alphabet Inc was up slightly .
Trump , who uses Twitter virtually every day to promote his policies and insult his opponents , has long claimed without evidence that the site is biased in favour of Democrats .
He and his supporters have leveled the same unsubstantiated charges against Facebook , which Trump 's presidential campaign uses heavily as an advertising vehicle .
On Thursday , Trump said there is nothing he would rather do than get rid of his Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to circumvent the press and get his version of events to millions of followers .
The protections of Section 230 have often been under fire for different reasons from lawmakers including Big Tech critic Senator Josh Hawley .
Critics argue that they give internet companies a free pass on things like hate speech and content that supports terror organizations .
Social media companies have been under pressure from many quarters , both in the United States and other countries , to better control misinformation and harmful content on their services .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company 's website late Wednesday that the president 's tweets `` may mislead people into thinking they do n't need to register to get a ballot .
Our intention is to connect the dots of conflicting statements and show the information in dispute so people can judge for themselves . ''
On Wednesday evening , Twitter continued to add fact-checking labels and 'manipulated media ' labels on hundreds of tweets .
Steve DelBianco , president of NetChoice , a trade group that counts Twitter , Facebook and Google among its members , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trampling the First Amendment by threatening the fundamental free speech rights of social media platforms . ''

The president signed an order which gives regulators the power to pursue legal actions against firms such as Facebook and Twitter for the way they police content on their platforms. It comes after Twitter started fact-checking Trump's tweets.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order opening the door for government regulators to punish Google, Facebook and Twitter for the way they police content online.
Trump signed the order on Thursday after attacking Twitter for tagging his tweets about unsubstantiated claims relating to postal voting fraud with a warning prompting readers to fact-check the posts.
In addition, Trump said his administration may "remove or change" a provision of a law known as section 230 that shields social media companies from liability for content posted by their users.
Trump said U.S. Attorney General William Barr will begin drafting legislation "immediately" to regulate social media companies.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
On Wednesday, it was reported the White House's plan to modify Section 230 based on a copy of a draft executive order that experts said was unlikely to survive legal scrutiny.
"What I think we can say is we're going to regulate it," Trump said at the signing of the order.
"I've been called by Democrats that want to do this, so I think you could possibly have a bipartisan situation," said Republican Trump, who is running for re-election.
Facebook and Twitter did not comment on the executive order.
Trump's remarks and the draft order, as written, attempts to circumvent Congress and the courts in directing changes to long-established interpretations of Section 230.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
It represents his latest attempt to use the tools of the presidency to force private companies to change policies that he believes are not favorable to him.
"In terms of presidential efforts to limit critical commentary about themselves, I think one would have to go back to the Sedition Act of 1798 - which made it illegal to say false things about the president and certain other public officials - to find an attack supposedly rooted in law by a president on any entity which comments or prints comments about public issues and public people," said First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams.
Others like Jack Balkin, a Yale University constitutional law professor said "The president is trying to frighten, coerce, scare, cajole social media companies to leave him alone and not do what Twitter has just done to him."
Twitter's shares were down 4.4% on Thursday. Facebook was down 1.7 percent and Google parent Alphabet Inc was up slightly.
Trump, who uses Twitter virtually every day to promote his policies and insult his opponents, has long claimed without evidence that the site is biased in favour of Democrats.
Image: DOUG MILLS/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) DOUG MILLS/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
He and his supporters have leveled the same unsubstantiated charges against Facebook, which Trump's presidential campaign uses heavily as an advertising vehicle.
On Thursday, Trump said there is nothing he would rather do than get rid of his Twitter account but he had to keep it in order to circumvent the press and get his version of events to millions of followers.
The protections of Section 230 have often been under fire for different reasons from lawmakers including Big Tech critic Senator Josh Hawley. Critics argue that they give internet companies a free pass on things like hate speech and content that supports terror organizations.
Social media companies have been under pressure from many quarters, both in the United States and other countries, to better control misinformation and harmful content on their services.
Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on the company's website late Wednesday that the president's tweets "may mislead people into thinking they don't need to register to get a ballot. Our intention is to connect the dots of conflicting statements and show the information in dispute so people can
judge for themselves."
On Wednesday evening, Twitter continued to add fact-checking labels and 'manipulated media' labels on hundreds of tweets.
Steve DelBianco, president of NetChoice, a trade group that counts Twitter, Facebook and Google among its members, said the proposed executive order "is trampling the First Amendment by threatening the fundamental free speech rights of social media platforms."


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Man Utd's Scott McTominay identifies his three midfield role models

Scott McTominay has named former Man Utd captain Roy Keane among three midfielders who he is shaping his game on .
The Scottish star has shot from the club 's youth ranks to becoming a key figure in United 's first team .
He was even in contention for the club 's player of the season award until an injury sidelined him for two months .
And he has revealed that watching clips of role model Keane , as well as the Irishman 's former nemesis Patrick Vieira and Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane , have helped him on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role within Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side , McTominay told Manchester United ’ s Box To Box : `` For myself , someone who ’ s quite strong and a good runner , I should be testing teams more than I do .
`` I should be breaking lines similar to what Paul [ Pogba ] does , drive into the box and create chances .
`` We always have to have that balance of one goes and one sits , which is so important for a midfield player .
Being box-to-box , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zidane , Patrick Vieira , Roy Keane , driving through the middle of the pitch and were exceptionally good at it .
`` For me it ’ s important to keep watching clips like that , I get the guys to send them over as much as they can to analyse it . ''
Despite his impressive form in a United shirt this season , the 23-year-old now faces a battle to retain his place in the side .
Following Bruno Fernandes ' arrival in January , Solskjaer now has a wealth of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Nemanja Matic and Fred also performing well in McTominay 's absence .
With Pogba also back to full fitness , competiton for places is now rife , but McTominay insists it is a challenge he relishes , and has made clear who his preferred midfield partner is .
`` Obviously whenever you play with Paul he ’ s such a talented footballer and he ’ s such an amazing guy as well , so for me it helps me a lot , '' he said .
`` It ’ s important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing with .
If you ’ re playing with just a single partner or playing with a two or three it ’ s important that you all click and all gel .
`` We ’ ve had that a lot this season and I feel like we ’ ve started getting real partnerships all over the pitch in midfield .
Competition is healthy that ’ s what it ’ s all about but obviously playing with Paul is amazing . ''
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McTominay is facing a battle to force his way back into Man Utd's side amid Paul Pogba's return to fitness, but is taking inspiration from three midfield legends
Scott McTominay has named former Man Utd captain Roy Keane among three midfielders who he is shaping his game on.
The Scottish star has shot from the club's youth ranks to becoming a key figure in United's first team.
He was even in contention for the club's player of the season award until an injury sidelined him for two months.
And he has revealed that watching clips of role model Keane, as well as the Irishman's former nemesis Patrick Vieira and Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane, have helped him on his consistent quest for improvement.
Explaining his role within Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, McTominay told Manchester United ’s Box To Box: "For myself, someone who’s quite strong and a good runner, I should be testing teams more than I do.
Image: CameraSport via Getty Images) CameraSport via Getty Images)
"I should be breaking lines similar to what Paul [Pogba] does, drive into the box and create chances.
"We always have to have that balance of one goes and one sits, which is so important for a midfield player. Being box-to-box, there’s some amazing examples: Zidane, Patrick Vieira, Roy Keane, driving through the middle of the pitch and were exceptionally good at it.
"For me it’s important to keep watching clips like that, I get the guys to send them over as much as they can to analyse it."
Despite his impressive form in a United shirt this season, the 23-year-old now faces a battle to retain his place in the side.
Following Bruno Fernandes' arrival in January, Solskjaer now has a wealth of options in the middle of the park, with Nemanja Matic and Fred also performing well in McTominay's absence.
With Pogba also back to full fitness, competiton for places is now rife, but McTominay insists it is a challenge he relishes, and has made clear who his preferred midfield partner is.
"Obviously whenever you play with Paul he’s such a talented footballer and he’s such an amazing guy as well, so for me it helps me a lot," he said.
"It’s important for whatever midfield partner you’re playing with. If you’re playing with just a single partner or playing with a two or three it’s important that you all click and all gel.
"We’ve had that a lot this season and I feel like we’ve started getting real partnerships all over the pitch in midfield. Competition is healthy that’s what it’s all about but obviously playing with Paul is amazing."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Sofia Richie addresses Scott Disick split saying Kourtney 'wasn't to blame'

Sofia Richie has spoken about her relationship with Scott Disick and has said that their age difference did not have anything to do with their split .
The 21-year-old model addressed issues with Scott , 37 , during an interview with Cosmopolitan UK and also exonerated his ex , Kourtney Kardashian , with having any negative influence on their coupling .
Sofia was in defiant mood for the article , which was published 24 hours after the couple announced their split .
She said : `` I just don ’ t care what people think .
[ It ] doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m very happy .
`` Why would I let someone from the middle of nowhere ruin that for me ? ''
Sofia and Scott called it quits after nearly three years together on May 27 .
The announcement followed Scott having a brief stint in rehab , which had prematurely given them a break from each other .
An insider told Us Weekly that this had put a strain on their relationship and that it was inevitable that they would go their separate ways .
They said : `` Sofia and Scott breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Scott isn ’ t the best version of himself right now and it has been a lot for Sofia . ''
The source continued to say that Sofia is “ sad about the situation , but trying to take care of herself.
” Speaking about the role Kourtney , 41 , has had in the split , Sofia seemed to exonerate her from having any influence on the pair splitting .
She said to Cosmopolitan about the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star : `` I mean , just be nice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be nice.
” Sofia also spoke about how she fits in with the Kardashian family and said that she has been friends with Kylie Jenner for a number of years .
Speaking about the 22-year-old billionaire make-up mogul , Sofia said : “ No one ’ s a new friend . ''
She revealed that she has known Kylie since they were 14 years old .
Sofia is now focused on being a `` badass triple threat ” for the rest of this year , despite the coronavirus lockdown .
She said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was discouraged because everything I did was 'Lionel Richie 's daughter ' .
`` But it ’ s hard branching out into my own person when I have such a powerful artist as a father .
`` My dad was always like , ‘ Once you find your thing , you ’ ll move away from that , ’ and I feel like over the past couple of years , I found my lane in life to go the direction I want to go.
” Sofia is planning to focus on acting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a difference .
She said : `` This year , I ’ m not scared to fail .
I don ’ t think there ’ s necessarily failing .
It ’ s just learning and growing .
`` I feel like there ’ s a space for me to talk about mental health , having dealt with severe anxiety . ''
Speaking about how Scott is coping since the split , a source revealed : `` Kourtney and the rest of the Kardashians are trying their best to be there for him [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show him how loved and cared for he is , but he is definitely feeling sad and defeated in a way right now.
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Scott Disick says that Sofia felt uncomfortable on trip with Kourtney Kardashian
Scott Disick says that Sofia felt uncomfortable on trip with Kourtney Kardashian
Sofia Richie opened up about her relationship with Scott Disick and said that the 17-year age difference and ex Kourtney Kardashian had no bearing on their split
Sofia Richie has spoken about her relationship with Scott Disick and has said that their age difference did not have anything to do with their split.
The 21-year-old model addressed issues with Scott, 37, during an interview with Cosmopolitan UK and also exonerated his ex, Kourtney Kardashian, with having any negative influence on their coupling.
Sofia was in defiant mood for the article, which was published 24 hours after the couple announced their split.
She said: "I just don’t care what people think. [It] doesn’t bother me because I’m very happy.
"Why would I let someone from the middle of nowhere ruin that for me?"
Image: Getty Images for Wynn Nightlife) Getty Images for Wynn Nightlife)
Sofia and Scott called it quits after nearly three years together on May 27.
The announcement followed Scott having a brief stint in rehab, which had prematurely given them a break from each other.
An insider told Us Weekly that this had put a strain on their relationship and that it was inevitable that they would go their separate ways.
They said: "Sofia and Scott breaking up was only a matter of time. Scott isn’t the best version of himself right now and it has been a lot for Sofia."
The source continued to say that Sofia is “sad about the situation, but trying to take care of herself.”
Speaking about the role Kourtney, 41, has had in the split, Sofia seemed to exonerate her from having any influence on the pair splitting.
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
She said to Cosmopolitan about the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star: "I mean, just be nice. There’s no reason not to be nice.”
Sofia also spoke about how she fits in with the Kardashian family and said that she has been friends with Kylie Jenner for a number of years.
Speaking about the 22-year-old billionaire make-up mogul, Sofia said: “No one’s a new friend."
She revealed that she has known Kylie since they were 14 years old.
Image: Getty Images for Absolut Elyx) Getty Images for Absolut Elyx)
Sofia is now focused on being a "badass triple threat” for the rest of this year, despite the coronavirus lockdown.
She said: "When things were first starting, I was discouraged because everything I did was 'Lionel Richie's daughter'.
"But it’s hard branching out into my own person when I have such a powerful artist as a father.
"My dad was always like, ‘Once you find your thing, you’ll move away from that,’ and I feel like over the past couple of years, I found my lane in life to go the direction I want to go.”
Image: Getty Images for Theatre Box) Getty Images for Theatre Box)
Sofia is planning to focus on acting and activism as she looks to make a difference.
She said: "This year, I’m not scared to fail. I don’t think there’s necessarily failing. It’s just learning and growing.
"I feel like there’s a space for me to talk about mental health, having dealt with severe anxiety."
Speaking about how Scott is coping since the split, a source revealed: "Kourtney and the rest of the Kardashians are trying their best to be there for him [after the split].
“And show him how loved and cared for he is, but he is definitely feeling sad and defeated in a way right now.”
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


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thedailymirror--2020-05-28--ADVERTORIAL: How 'fixed teams or partnering' could be the answer to safely returning to work

The government has announced some key guidelines for employers looking to bring staff back into the workplace .
Officials have detailed 'practical actions ' for businesses to take based on five main steps .
Further guidance is set to be published as more businesses are able to reopen .
But these initial points reveal just how the new-normal of our workplaces might look .
The suggestions include introducing ‘ fixed teams or partnering ’ systems where it ’ s not possible for people to be 2m apart .
The idea would reduce the number of people each person has contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of infection .
Others include using screens or barriers to separate people from each other , as well as using floor tape or paint to mark areas to help people keep to a 2m distance .
Below is the full five point list of guidance employers are being told to follow - but if you 're an employer , please make sure you read all the guides relevant to your workplace .
Before restarting work you should ensure the safety of the workplace by : • carrying out a risk assessment in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your workers or trade unions • sharing the results of the risk assessment with your workforce and on your website You should increase the frequency of handwashing and surface cleaning by : • encouraging people to follow the guidance on hand washing and hygiene • providing hand sanitiser around the workplace , in addition to washrooms • frequently cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are touched regularly • setting clear use and cleaning guidance for toilets 3 .
Help people to work from home You should take all reasonable steps to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • ensuring they have the right equipment , for example remote access to work systems • including them in all necessary communications • looking after their physical and mental wellbeing Where possible , you should maintain 2m between people by : • putting up signs to remind workers and visitors of social distancing guidance • using floor tape or paint to mark areas to help people keep to a 2m distance • arranging one-way traffic through the workplace if possible • switching to seeing visitors by appointment only if possible 5 .
Where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manage transmission risk Where it ’ s not possible for people to be 2m apart , you should do everything practical to manage the transmission risk by : • considering whether an activity needs to continue for the business to operate • keeping the activity time involved as short as possible • using screens or barriers to separate people from each other • using back-to-back or side-to-side working whenever possible • reducing the number of people each person has contact with by using ‘ fixed teams or partnering ’ 'We ’ ve taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , says coffee shop boss Aftab Aftab Gaffar , MD of Bru Coffee and Gelato , was forced to close his stores in Leicester , Harrow , Walthamstow and Cardiff at the start of the Covid-19 outbreak due to health and safety .
But he 's pleased to say they 're now back open serving takeaways and deliveries after he invested in additional PPE , signage and cleaning equipment for staff and customers .
The 51-year-old said : `` The measures we have put in place are firstly social distancing .
Customers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve had to change the layout of our shop , moving the till , display cases and gelato fridges to keep our staff , customers and delivery staff safe .
So the drivers from Deliveroo etc have a segregated area where they pick up their takeaway orders .
There ’ s a separate area for our customers who order online and then come in and pay with contactless and pick up their food .
Another thing we ’ ve done is to only allow one person in the shop at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at his Leicester store and said their health and safety is paramount .
He continued : `` We created a checklist for them in relation to what they should be wearing and we ’ ve ordered plastic aprons and face masks .
We ’ ve got extra cleaning material in the store .
What we do is first thing in the morning they have a daily health check sign-in sheet which asks about how they are , have they had any symptoms ?
`` The other thing is we ’ ve got cleaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly .
All staff wear a mask behind the counter and customers are two metres away when they come to pick up their orders .
Staff and customer safety is so important and we ’ ve rejigged our business model altogether .
`` The key thing is , if any of them are unwell and show any symptoms we get them to follow the Government guidelines and self isolate . ''

It's one of many pieces of advice the government is giving to employers to help stop the spread of coronavirus
How 'partnering' or 'fixed teams' could be the answer to UK safely returning to work
The government has announced some key guidelines for employers looking to bring staff back into the workplace.
Officials have detailed 'practical actions' for businesses to take based on five main steps.
Further guidance is set to be published as more businesses are able to reopen.
But these initial points reveal just how the new-normal of our workplaces might look. (This content written for residents of England only).
The suggestions include introducing ‘fixed teams or partnering’ systems where it’s not possible for people to be 2m apart.
The idea would reduce the number of people each person has contact with - and therefore limit the potential spread of infection.
Others include using screens or barriers to separate people from each other, as well as using floor tape or paint to mark areas to help people keep to a 2m distance.
Below is the full five point list of guidance employers are being told to follow - but if you're an employer, please make sure you read all the guides relevant to your workplace.
1. Carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment
Before restarting work you should ensure the safety of the workplace by:
carrying out a risk assessment in line with the HSE guidance
consulting with your workers or trade unions
sharing the results of the risk assessment with your workforce and on your website
2. Develop cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures
You should increase the frequency of handwashing and surface cleaning by:
encouraging people to follow the guidance on hand washing and hygiene
providing hand sanitiser around the workplace, in addition to washrooms
frequently cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are touched regularly
enhancing cleaning for busy areas
setting clear use and cleaning guidance for toilets
providing hand drying facilities – either paper towels or electrical dryers
3. Help people to work from home
You should take all reasonable steps to help people work from home by:
discussing home working arrangements
ensuring they have the right equipment, for example remote access to work systems
including them in all necessary communications
looking after their physical and mental wellbeing
4. Maintain 2m social distancing, where possible
Where possible, you should maintain 2m between people by:
putting up signs to remind workers and visitors of social distancing guidance
avoiding sharing workstations
using floor tape or paint to mark areas to help people keep to a 2m distance
arranging one-way traffic through the workplace if possible
switching to seeing visitors by appointment only if possible
5. Where people cannot be 2m apart, manage transmission risk
Where it’s not possible for people to be 2m apart, you should do everything practical to manage the transmission risk by:
considering whether an activity needs to continue for the business to operate
keeping the activity time involved as short as possible
using screens or barriers to separate people from each other
using back-to-back or side-to-side working whenever possible
staggering arrival and departure times
reducing the number of people each person has contact with by using ‘fixed teams or partnering’
'We’ve taken all the necessary steps to re-open', says coffee shop boss Aftab
Aftab Gaffar, MD of Bru Coffee and Gelato, was forced to close his stores in Leicester, Harrow, Walthamstow and Cardiff at the start of the Covid-19 outbreak due to health and safety.
But he's pleased to say they're now back open serving takeaways and deliveries after he invested in additional PPE, signage and cleaning equipment for staff and customers.
The 51-year-old said: "The measures we have put in place are firstly social distancing. Customers have to queue up two metres apart. We’ve had to change the layout of our shop, moving the till, display cases and gelato fridges to keep our staff, customers and delivery staff safe. So the drivers from Deliveroo etc have a segregated area where they pick up their takeaway orders. There’s a separate area for our customers who order online and then come in and pay with contactless and pick up their food. Another thing we’ve done is to only allow one person in the shop at a time."
Aftab employs 12 staff at his Leicester store and said their health and safety is paramount.
He continued: "We created a checklist for them in relation to what they should be wearing and we’ve ordered plastic aprons and face masks. We’ve got extra cleaning material in the store. What we do is first thing in the morning they have a daily health check sign-in sheet which asks about how they are, have they had any symptoms?
"The other thing is we’ve got cleaning stations to make sure the staff clean regularly. All staff wear a mask behind the counter and customers are two metres away when they come to pick up their orders. Staff and customer safety is so important and we’ve rejigged our business model altogether.
"The key thing is, if any of them are unwell and show any symptoms we get them to follow the Government guidelines and self isolate."


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Tory cuts leave coronavirus-hit families with nowhere to turn, says charity

Tory cuts have left coronavirus-hit families with “ nowhere to turn in a financial crisis ” , a charity warns today .
Research by The Children ’ s Society revealed spending on schemes designed to support to those facing looming hardship has plunged by £250million – 86 % .
Town halls cut the funds as the money local authorities received from Whitehall was slashed by 40 % from 2010 under Conservative austerity .
In 2010/11 , £291million was spent on crisis provision through the Discretionary Social Fund .
But that plummeted to just £41million on the replacement Local Welfare Assistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched in 2013 after elements of the Discretionary Social Fund were scrapped by the Government .
The scheme offers emergency support to families in crisis .
Some provide one-off cash grants , food or shopping vouchers or white goods for households mired in poverty .
The charity ’ s analysis found 63 % of councils slashed their spending on welfare assistance between 2015/16 and 2018/19 .
It feared the Covid-19 pandemic was “ likely to have a devastating financial impact for many families for months or even years to come ” .
Children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Without savings to fall back on , this virus could leave them unable to feed and clothe their children , heat their home or pay rent .
“ Local welfare assistance must be there to help in these circumstances , but its erosion has meant too many people are left with nowhere to turn .
“ While the recent hardship fund from the Government is welcome , once used for council tax relief it is unlikely there will be enough to allow councils to rebuild the welfare support that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable households will be left to fall through the cracks.
” Britain 's biggest foodbank network , the Trussell Trust , experienced its busiest ever period after lockdown was announced on March 23 .
Chief executive Emma Revie said last night : “ The coronavirus pandemic has shown we must come together to protect each other against the unexpected .
“ An economic crisis is sweeping towards us , but we don ’ t all have lifeboats .
“ It ’ s not right that , as a result , some of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essentials and are being pushed into poverty .
“ That is why we are calling for funding that would allow local authorities in England to provide emergency cash grants to get money into people ’ s pockets quickly .
“ This is one of a range of vital steps we believe the Government should be taking at this time.
” Liverpool ’ s assistant mayor for fairness and tackling poverty , Jane Corbett , blasted the “ Government ’ s long-term and systematic dismantling of council funding , particularly in the most disadvantaged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it has “ severely hindered local authorities ’ ability to continue to respond to households in desperate need of support ” .
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government said : “ From the start of this pandemic , we prioritised protecting the most vulnerable people in society .
“ We are providing local communities with over £27billion of extra support during these unprecedented times , as well as injecting £6.5billion into our safety net welfare system .
“ This is on top of £49.2billion of funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest real-terms increase in spending power in a decade .
“ This is a £2.9billion rise in spending power and gives councils the resources to help those most in need of support .
”

The Children's Society reveals a emergency crisis fund has been starved of cash
Tory cuts leave coronavirus-hit families with nowhere to turn, says charity
Tory cuts have left coronavirus-hit families with “nowhere to turn in a financial crisis”, a charity warns today.
Research by The Children’s Society revealed spending on schemes designed to support to those facing looming hardship has plunged by £250million – 86%.
Town halls cut the funds as the money local authorities received from Whitehall was slashed by 40% from 2010 under Conservative austerity.
In 2010/11, £291million was spent on crisis provision through the Discretionary Social Fund.
But that plummeted to just £41million on the replacement Local Welfare Assistance schemes by 2018/19.
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That initiative was launched in 2013 after elements of the Discretionary Social Fund were scrapped by the Government.
The scheme offers emergency support to families in crisis.
Some provide one-off cash grants, food or shopping vouchers or white goods for households mired in poverty.
The charity’s analysis found 63% of councils slashed their spending on welfare assistance between 2015/16 and 2018/19.
It feared the Covid-19 pandemic was “likely to have a devastating financial impact for many families for months or even years to come”.
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Children’s Society chief executive Mark Russell said: “Without savings to fall back on, this virus could leave them unable to feed and clothe their children, heat their home or pay rent.
“Local welfare assistance must be there to help in these circumstances, but its erosion has meant too many people are left with nowhere to turn.
“While the recent hardship fund from the Government is welcome, once used for council tax relief it is unlikely there will be enough to allow councils to rebuild the welfare support that is needed.
“Without more urgent investment vulnerable households will be left to fall through the cracks.”
Britain's biggest foodbank network, the Trussell Trust, experienced its busiest ever period after lockdown was announced on March 23.
Chief executive Emma Revie said last night: “The coronavirus pandemic has shown we must come together to protect each other against the unexpected.
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“An economic crisis is sweeping towards us, but we don’t all have lifeboats.
“It’s not right that, as a result, some of us don’t have enough money for essentials and are being pushed into poverty.
“That is why we are calling for funding that would allow local authorities in England to provide emergency cash grants to get money into people’s pockets quickly.
“This is one of a range of vital steps we believe the Government should be taking at this time.”
Liverpool’s assistant mayor for fairness and tackling poverty, Jane Corbett, blasted the “Government’s long-term and systematic dismantling of council funding, particularly in the most disadvantaged areas of the country”.
She said it has “severely hindered local authorities’ ability to continue to respond to households in desperate need of support”.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said: “From the start of this pandemic, we prioritised protecting the most vulnerable people in society.
“We are providing local communities with over £27billion of extra support during these unprecedented times, as well as injecting £6.5billion into our safety net welfare system.
“This is on top of £49.2billion of funding for local councils this year - the biggest real-terms increase in spending power in a decade.
“This is a £2.9billion rise in spending power and gives councils the resources to help those most in need of support.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--ADVERTORIAL: Aston Martin introduce remarkable facemask policy for employees

Lockdown came at a bad time for Aston Martin ’ s St Athan plant in South Wales .
It only opened in December last year and staff were ramping up production on the new DBX when it had to close its doors .
But with the majority of staff at the car plant now back at work , the company has followed Government guidelines on how to return to work safely - as well as implementing its own initiatives .
Remarkably , every employee is given THREE different facemasks on their first day back at work .
`` That 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says James Stephens , Director of Government and External Affairs at Aston Martin , `` but we think where there is a small chance of stopping additional spread of infection , we will issue all our staff with face masks .
`` On day one , you are issued with three : one for the morning , one for the afternoon and one for the following morning .
On day two you would put your mask on before you get out of your car . ''
The car giant is also implementing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice for firms .
They have instigated one-way systems .
There are two-metre spaces as staff queue up at the entrance to the plant .
Hand sanitisers are provided at the door and throughout the building , and the canteen has adapted to only serve pre-packaged food .
People are also encouraged to check their temperature before they go to work and stay home if they have any symptoms of the virus .
“ Security and health and safety staff will take your temperature from a safe distance , ” says James .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are asked to sit aside before being retested .
“ Some people might cycle to work and might have a slightly elevated temperature for that reason.
” The Government has issued advice for workplaces to reduce the risk of infection , including keeping staff in fixed teams , staying a safe distance apart and limiting face-to-face contact .
Regular cleaning , increased hygiene and floor markings are also advised .
Walking , cycling or getting to work by car is ideal , but if workers have to use public transport they should travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear a face covering and maintain a 2-metre distance .
Staff should also wash or sanitise their hands before and after commuting , as well as frequently throughout the working day .
Before Covid-19 hit , Aston Martin encouraged staff to car share to reduce CO2 emissions , but they ’ ve had to pause this .
Once staff get to work , the parking bays are staggered to maintain distancing .
Getting back to work has been a boost for workers at Aston Martin ’ s car plant .
“ We were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” says James .
“ People want to work .
Sitting at home on furlough isn ’ t a holiday .
It 's fairly boring .
So I think people were appreciative that we were making the effort .
`` Wearing a mask all day isn ’ t great , it 's not something that people would choose to do , but people appreciate that it 's there for their and their colleagues ’ safety.
” For more advice go to gov.uk/workingsafely

Companies like the car manufacturer are following Government guidelines to make their workspaces safe for staff to return
Lockdown came at a bad time for Aston Martin’s St Athan plant in South Wales.
It only opened in December last year and staff were ramping up production on the new DBX when it had to close its doors.
But with the majority of staff at the car plant now back at work, the company has followed Government guidelines on how to return to work safely - as well as implementing its own initiatives.
Remarkably, every employee is given THREE different facemasks on their first day back at work. (This content written for residents of England only).
Image: Stoke Sentinel) Stoke Sentinel)
"That's not part of government guidelines," says James Stephens, Director of Government and External Affairs at Aston Martin, "but we think where there is a small chance of stopping additional spread of infection, we will issue all our staff with face masks.
"On day one, you are issued with three: one for the morning, one for the afternoon and one for the following morning. On day two you would put your mask on before you get out of your car."
The car giant is also implementing the new measures listed in the official government advice for firms.
They have instigated one-way systems. There are two-metre spaces as staff queue up at the entrance to the plant. Hand sanitisers are provided at the door and throughout the building, and the canteen has adapted to only serve pre-packaged food.
People are also encouraged to check their temperature before they go to work and stay home if they have any symptoms of the virus.
“Security and health and safety staff will take your temperature from a safe distance,” says James. If it’s high, staff are asked to sit aside before being retested. “Some people might cycle to work and might have a slightly elevated temperature for that reason.”
The Government has issued advice for workplaces to reduce the risk of infection, including keeping staff in fixed teams, staying a safe distance apart and limiting face-to-face contact. Regular cleaning, increased hygiene and floor markings are also advised.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
Walking, cycling or getting to work by car is ideal, but if workers have to use public transport they should travel off peak, use contactless payment, wear a face covering and maintain a 2-metre distance.
Staff should also wash or sanitise their hands before and after commuting, as well as frequently throughout the working day.
Before Covid-19 hit, Aston Martin encouraged staff to car share to reduce CO2 emissions, but they’ve had to pause this. Once staff get to work, the parking bays are staggered to maintain distancing.
Getting back to work has been a boost for workers at Aston Martin’s car plant.
“We were overwhelmed with the positive reaction from staff,” says James. “People want to work. Sitting at home on furlough isn’t a holiday. It's fairly boring. So I think people were appreciative that we were making the effort.
"Wearing a mask all day isn’t great, it's not something that people would choose to do, but people appreciate that it's there for their and their colleagues’ safety.”
For more advice go to gov.uk/workingsafely


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Agbonlahor admits hatred for Roberto Di Matteo over Stiliyan Petrov treatment

Gabriel Agbonlahor claims he will `` hate '' Roberto Di Matteo `` for the rest of my life '' over his treatment of former Aston Villa teammate Stiliyan Petrov .
The ex-Villa striker played in the same team as Petrov for six years , and was rocked when the Bulgarian midfielder was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in 2012 .
Petrov was forced to take a break from football to battle against the life-threatening illness , but made a full recovery and had ambitions to get back out on the field .
However despite working hard to prepare himself for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to offer Petrov a new contract .
Agbonlahor told ThreesixtyTV : `` I 'll hate him for the rest of my life for that .
Any other manager with a single bit of heart would have given him a pay-as-you-play [ contract ] .
`` There 's a month , or there 's six months , let 's see how you are .
To be so ruthless and heartless to not even give him a chance , you know what I mean ?
`` Imagine you come back from that horrific disease , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've lost all this weight that you 've put on through your treatment .
`` You 've come back , you 've done every run that the 19-year-olds have done in pre-season and you ca n't give me anything ?
Do you know what I mean ? ''
Di Matteo had only been in charge at Villa Park for a matter of months when Petrov decided to come out of retirement .
Having previously served as the Villa captain , Petrov was held in high regard at the club and was welcomed back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's first campaign in charge .
He made his return to the first team in a friendly match just days after his 36th birthday , but did n't do enough to convince Di Matteo to keep him on as part of the playing squad .
And Petrov has not played again professionally since .
Agbonlahor continued : `` I just said to Di Matteo , 'What are you doing ?
How can you not…' '' Even to this day , words ca n't describe him .
If I ever see Di Matteo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wasteman for not giving him something . '
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Former Aston Villa captain Petrov was forced to take a break from football in 2013 after being diagnosed with leukaemia, but battled back in an attempt to return, only to be denied by manager Di Matteo
Gabriel Agbonlahor claims he will "hate" Roberto Di Matteo "for the rest of my life" over his treatment of former Aston Villa teammate Stiliyan Petrov.
The ex-Villa striker played in the same team as Petrov for six years, and was rocked when the Bulgarian midfielder was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in 2012.
Petrov was forced to take a break from football to battle against the life-threatening illness, but made a full recovery and had ambitions to get back out on the field.
However despite working hard to prepare himself for a comeback, Villa manager Di Matteo refused to offer Petrov a new contract.
Agbonlahor told ThreesixtyTV : "I'll hate him for the rest of my life for that. Any other manager with a single bit of heart would have given him a pay-as-you-play [contract].
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"There's a month, or there's six months, let's see how you are. To be so ruthless and heartless to not even give him a chance, you know what I mean?
"Imagine you come back from that horrific disease, you've got yourself fit, you've lost all this weight that you've put on through your treatment.
"You've come back, you've done every run that the 19-year-olds have done in pre-season and you can't give me anything? Do you know what I mean?"
Image: Aston Villa FC via Getty Images) Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
Di Matteo had only been in charge at Villa Park for a matter of months when Petrov decided to come out of retirement.
Having previously served as the Villa captain, Petrov was held in high regard at the club and was welcomed back to pre-season training ahead of Di Matteo's first campaign in charge.
He made his return to the first team in a friendly match just days after his 36th birthday, but didn't do enough to convince Di Matteo to keep him on as part of the playing squad.
And Petrov has not played again professionally since.
Agbonlahor continued: "I just said to Di Matteo, 'What are you doing? How can you not…'
"Even to this day, words can't describe him. If I ever see Di Matteo, I'll tell him: 'You're a wasteman for not giving him something.'"
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--First Dates Hotel viewers astonished as boy band stars' stunning mum makes cameo

Channel 4 's First Dates Hotel on Thursday night saw Blue 's Duncan James ' stunning mum Fiona appear as a surprise contestant .
Fiona , 64 , revealed she was hoping to meet a man who looked like Richard Gere , and was paired up with former naval officer Eric , 61 .
The glamorous blonde got chatting to another hopeful before her date , and explained : `` I have one son . ''
`` What does he do , '' replied her companion .
`` He 's a professional singer , he was originally in a boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to guess which boy band he was in , guessing Boy Zone , A1 , McFly , before giving up .
`` He was in a band called Blue , '' said Fiona , revealing her son was Duncan , 42 , who has since starred in musicals and on Hollyoaks .
Duncan also appeared on Fred Sirieix ' First Dates Hotel previously , and recommended it so highly that Fiona decided it was her turn .
Viewers were timing how long it took Fiona to bring up her famous son .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum not mentioned Duncan yet # firstdateshotel , '' tweeted one , at the start .
`` Duncan from Blue has a very glamorous mum ... # firstdateshotel `` remarked another .
`` Duncan from blues mum , only took her 2mins to say that # FirstDatesHotel `` joked a third once she had brought it up .
Fiona is incredibly close to her son , and she even FaceTimed him from her hotel room before she left to meet her mystery date .
`` Do you like my hair ?
Can you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
`` I know my son calls me a lot , but it would be nice to have a second person to worry about me and care about me , '' she explained .
`` I would just love to meet somebody that would love me and care about me , it 's been a long time . ''
She then announced to Fred as she greeted him that Duncan was a huge fan .
One viewer joked : `` Is that woman the mother of Duncan from Blue ?
She has @ @ @ @ @ @ @

First Dates Hotel viewers astonished as Blue's Duncan James' mum stars on show
First Dates Hotel viewers astonished as Blue's Duncan James' mum stars on show
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First Dates Hotel viewers were shocked as a very famous boy band member's mother appeared on the show looking for love
Channel 4's First Dates Hotel on Thursday night saw Blue's Duncan James ' stunning mum Fiona appear as a surprise contestant.
Fiona, 64, revealed she was hoping to meet a man who looked like Richard Gere, and was paired up with former naval officer Eric, 61.
The glamorous blonde got chatting to another hopeful before her date, and explained: "I have one son."
"What does he do," replied her companion.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
"He's a professional singer, he was originally in a boy band."
Her companion then tried to guess which boy band he was in, guessing Boy Zone, A1, McFly, before giving up.
"He was in a band called Blue," said Fiona, revealing her son was Duncan, 42, who has since starred in musicals and on Hollyoaks.
Duncan also appeared on Fred Sirieix' First Dates Hotel previously, and recommended it so highly that Fiona decided it was her turn.
Viewers were timing how long it took Fiona to bring up her famous son.
"Can’t believe Duncan’s mum not mentioned Duncan yet #firstdateshotel," tweeted one, at the start.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
"Duncan from Blue has a very glamorous mum... #firstdateshotel " remarked another.
"Duncan from blues mum, only took her 2mins to say that #FirstDatesHotel " joked a third once she had brought it up.
Fiona is incredibly close to her son, and she even FaceTimed him from her hotel room before she left to meet her mystery date.
"Do you like my hair? Can you see the back?" she asked him.
"I love it!" he replied.
"I know my son calls me a lot, but it would be nice to have a second person to worry about me and care about me," she explained.
"I would just love to meet somebody that would love me and care about me, it's been a long time."
She then announced to Fred as she greeted him that Duncan was a huge fan.
One viewer joked: "Is that woman the mother of Duncan from Blue? She hasn't mentioned. #firstdateshotel ".


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Gordon Ramsay's wife Tana says she wants to have baby number six

Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana already have a huge brood with five children , but baby number six might be on the way soon .
Tana , 45 , has admitted she 'd love to have another child , even though having six would be `` crazy '' .
The couple are already parents to Megan , 22 , twins Holly and Jack , 20 , Matilda , 18 , and one-year-old Oscar .
They were talking to Kelly Clarkon on her YouTube channel when the singer confessed that seeing little Oscar made her feel broody .
Kelly said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you see them and you 're like , 'Oh , I miss the chubby little legs and the little face . '
'' `` I want another one too And I 've had five !
It 's crazy , '' Tana replied .
Gordon was shocked by her comment , replying : `` Six ?
What ?
Seriously ? ''
The family of seven is currently spending the coronavirus lockdown in their £4million second home in Cornwall .
The move angered locals , who complained about the risk of them bringing the deadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also sparked fury by going on bike rides miles away from the house .
He was reportedly given a warning by staff at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency amid reports he 'd broken lockdown rules by cycling 26 miles away .
A source at the organisation told the Daily Mail : `` We have reports of him being seen in dozens of different places since lockdown started .
`` He does not seem to be obeying the rules regarding social distancing , exercise and staying at home ... '' One of our staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which he was being seen out and about , and the significant distances .
`` After a period of reflection , he seemed to calm himself and took on board what was being conveyed in a most polite manner . ''

GORDON RAMSAY FINDS OUT HIS WIFE WANTS ANOTHER BABY
GORDON RAMSAY FINDS OUT HIS WIFE WANTS ANOTHER BABY
Gordon Ramsay's wife Tana has admitted she'd love to have baby number six even though having so many children would be 'crazy'
Gordon Ramsay's wife Tana says she wants to have baby number six
Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana already have a huge brood with five children, but baby number six might be on the way soon.
Tana, 45, has admitted she'd love to have another child, even though having six would be "crazy".
The couple are already parents to Megan, 22, twins Holly and Jack, 20,Matilda, 18, and one-year-old Oscar.
They were talking to Kelly Clarkon on her YouTube channel when the singer confessed that seeing little Oscar made her feel broody.
Kelly said: "You get baby fever when you see them and you're like, 'Oh, I miss the chubby little legs and the little face.'"
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"I want another one too And I've had five! It's crazy," Tana replied.
Gordon was shocked by her comment, replying: "Six? What? Seriously?"
The family of seven is currently spending the coronavirus lockdown in their £4million second home in Cornwall.
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The move angered locals, who complained about the risk of them bringing the deadly bug down from London.
Gordon has also sparked fury by going on bike rides miles away from the house.
He was reportedly given a warning by staff at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency amid reports he'd broken lockdown rules by cycling 26 miles away.
Image: Gordon Ramsay/Instagram) Gordon Ramsay/Instagram)
A source at the organisation told the Daily Mail: "We have reports of him being seen in dozens of different places since lockdown started.
"He does not seem to be obeying the rules regarding social distancing, exercise and staying at home...
"One of our staff spoke to him about the frequency with which he was being seen out and about, and the significant distances.
"After a period of reflection, he seemed to calm himself and took on board what was being conveyed in a most polite manner."


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Wearing face masks at home could help curb spread of coronavirus, study claims

Wearing face masks at home might help stop Covid-19 from infecting your family who live in the same household , according to a new study .
This approach has been seen to be 79 per cent effective at curbing transmission but the masks need to be used before symptoms develop in anyone in the household who is infected .
The findings , which appear in BMJ Global Health , are based on answers from 124 families in Beijing , China , who had at least one confirmed case of Covid-19 infection , about their household hygiene and behaviour during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 77 per cent effective at stopping the virus from being passed on .
There were a total of 460 people in the families who were part of the study and their confirmed case of Covid-19 happened between late February and late March 2020 .
The family members had lived with the infected person for four days before and more than 24 hours after that person 's symptoms first appeared .
The World Health Organisation ( WHO ) and Public Health England have not recommended that face masks should be worn either indoors or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence to back this move .
Research in China has suggested that most of the person-to-person transmission in the outbreaks of of SARS-CoV-2 , the coronavirus responsible for Covid-19 infection , has occurred in families .
The new study sought to see if wearing a face mask , along with measures such as social distancing and disinfection , might help tackle household transmission rates .
The families , which were usually made up of three generations ranged in size from two to nine people but had an average of four members .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus within the incubation period , which is 14 days from the start of the infected person 's symptoms .
During this time the spread from the first infected person to other family members happened in 41 out of the 124 families , the researchers said .
A total of 77 adults and children were infected in this way , giving an 'attack rate ' of 23 per cent or around 1 in 4 , the study found .
There were 13 out of 36 children involved in the study who caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 92 adults .
There were 12 children who had mild symptoms and one child had none .
Mild symptoms were recorded in 83 per cent of the adults , while around 1 in 10 had severe symptoms and one person became critically ill .
Even in more crowded households , the daily use of disinfectants , window opening , and keeping at least a metre apart were linked with a lower risk of passing on the virus , the researchers found .
They added that daily contact and the number of family members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first started to appear in the household seem to pose a heightened risk .
If the first person who became ill suffered with diarrhoea this could quadruple the risk of passing on the virus .
Close daily contact , such as eating meals round a table or watching TV together , was linked to an 18-fold increased risk .
The study , which was funded by the Beijing Science and Technology Planning Project , could be states that `` household transmission is a major driver of epidemic growth . ''
It suggests the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with someone in quarantine or in enforced social isolation , and for the families of health workers who may face an ongoing risk of infection .
Regardless of the size of the household or levels of overcrowding , it adds : `` This study confirms the highest risk of household transmission being prior to symptom onset , but that precautionary ( non-pharmaceutical interventions ) , such as mask use , disinfection and social distancing in households can prevent Covid-19 transmission during the pandemic.
``

Scientists in China claim that wearing face masks at home might help stop Covid-19 from infecting your family who live in the same household
Wearing face masks at home might help stop Covid-19 from infecting your family who live in the same household, according to a new study.
This approach has been seen to be 79 per cent effective at curbing transmission but the masks need to be used before symptoms develop in anyone in the household who is infected.
The findings, which appear in BMJ Global Health, are based on answers from 124 families in Beijing, China, who had at least one confirmed case of Covid-19 infection, about their household hygiene and behaviour during the pandemic.
Disinfection was found to be 77 per cent effective at stopping the virus from being passed on.
There were a total of 460 people in the families who were part of the study and their confirmed case of Covid-19 happened between late February and late March 2020.
The family members had lived with the infected person for four days before and more than 24 hours after that person's symptoms first appeared.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health England have not recommended that face masks should be worn either indoors or outdoors, as they await good quality evidence to back this move.
Research in China has suggested that most of the person-to-person transmission in the outbreaks of of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for Covid-19 infection, has occurred in families.
The new study sought to see if wearing a face mask, along with measures such as social distancing and disinfection, might help tackle household transmission rates.
The families, which were usually made up of three generations ranged in size from two to nine people but had an average of four members.
The researchers looked at the risks of catching the virus within the incubation period, which is 14 days from the start of the infected person's symptoms.
During this time the spread from the first infected person to other family members happened in 41 out of the 124 families, the researchers said.
A total of 77 adults and children were infected in this way, giving an 'attack rate' of 23 per cent or around 1 in 4, the study found.
There were 13 out of 36 children involved in the study who caught the virus compared with 64 out of 92 adults. There were 12 children who had mild symptoms and one child had none.
Mild symptoms were recorded in 83 per cent of the adults, while around 1 in 10 had severe symptoms and one person became critically ill.
Even in more crowded households, the daily use of disinfectants, window opening, and keeping at least a metre apart were linked with a lower risk of passing on the virus, the researchers found.
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They added that daily contact and the number of family members wearing a face mask after any symptoms first started to appear in the household seem to pose a heightened risk.
If the first person who became ill suffered with diarrhoea this could quadruple the risk of passing on the virus.
Close daily contact, such as eating meals round a table or watching TV together, was linked to an 18-fold increased risk.
The study, which was funded by the Beijing Science and Technology Planning Project , could be states that "household transmission is a major driver of epidemic growth."
It suggests the findings may be relevant for families living with someone in quarantine or in enforced social isolation, and for the families of health workers who may face an ongoing risk of infection.
Regardless of the size of the household or levels of overcrowding, it adds: "This study confirms the highest risk of household transmission being prior to symptom onset, but that precautionary (non-pharmaceutical interventions), such as mask use, disinfection and social distancing in households can prevent Covid-19 transmission during the pandemic. "


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Robbie Williams' wife Ayda Field says mum is battling stage 2 cervical cancer

Ayda Field , 41 , has spoken about her 70-year-old mum Gwen 's ill health .
The wife of Robbie Williams has opened up on her mum , who has previously been diagnosed with Parkinson 's and Lupus , battling stage 2 cervical cancer amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Despite many medical services being put on hold during the pandemic because Gwen 's cancer is so aggressive she has continued to have treatment and go to hospital on daily basis , Ayda has told .
Speaking on her and Robbie 's At home with the Williamses podcast Ayda detailed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how she is scared about her mum still going to hospital in case she picks up Covid-19 .
She said : `` My mum in January was diagnosed with Stage 2 Cervical Cancer and it had spread outside the cervix and was a very aggressive tumour .
`` So alongside her Parkinson ’ s and her Lupus was this cancer battle and because the cancer was so big they decided that she needed to immediately go into chemo and radiation daily and have surgery .
Ayda added : `` When the pandemic hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Lupus and Parkinson ’ s and cancer , at 70 years old is prime for some bad things happening so she was going to the hospital every day for these treatments and I just remember every day thinking “ Is she going to pick something up ?
Is this where it all ends ?
” ‘ Robbie , 46 , and Ayda are going through a very tough time at the moment as not only is Gwen suffering but former Take That hitmaker Robbie recently told that his dad Pete has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The pop star recently told The Mirror that he has been fighting “ fear and panic ” over his father ’ s plight and other family traumas .
Robbie , living in Los Angeles , says he has struggled in lockdown , especially with his dad , 70 , being so far away .
Robbie said : “ We ’ ve got a lot of family issues right now .
My dad has got Parkinson ’ s , my mother-in-law who I love dearly has got a very big illness .
We can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dad is thousands of miles away . ''
He added : “ My mum is just a year short of 80 and she ’ s in isolation and I can see the things whirling in her mind and her eyes going.
” Robbie feared the recent issues could lead to him suffering depression and drink and drug problems as he has in the past .
He said difficult times “ cause fear and panic ” and added : “ I noticed at the start of the lockdown that I was going into fear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the difference between me now and the person I used to be ...
I saw it , thought ‘ That ’ s interesting – tomorrow will be different ’ .
And it was .
“ Whereas before I used to think that I ’ d feel that way for a decade.
” The entertainer , who split from Robbie ’ s mum Janet over 40 years ago , and whose stage name is Pete Conway , is currently in lockdown at home in Stoke .
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Ayda Field's mother Gwen was diagnosed with stage 2 cervical cancer in January and she is going to hospital every day for treatment
Ayda Field, 41, has spoken about her 70-year-old mum Gwen's ill health.
The wife of Robbie Williams has opened up on her mum, who has previously been diagnosed with Parkinson's and Lupus, battling stage 2 cervical cancer amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite many medical services being put on hold during the pandemic because Gwen's cancer is so aggressive she has continued to have treatment and go to hospital on daily basis, Ayda has told.
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Speaking on her and Robbie's At home with the Williamses podcast Ayda detailed the severity of her mum's cancer and how she is scared about her mum still going to hospital in case she picks up Covid-19.
She said: "My mum in January was diagnosed with Stage 2 Cervical Cancer and it had spread outside the cervix and was a very aggressive tumour.
"So alongside her Parkinson’s and her Lupus was this cancer battle and because the cancer was so big they decided that she needed to immediately go into chemo and radiation daily and have surgery.
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Ayda added: "When the pandemic hit it was very scary because my mum with Lupus and Parkinson’s and cancer, at 70 years old is prime for some bad things happening so she was going to the hospital every day for these treatments and I just remember every day thinking “Is she going to pick something up? Is this where it all ends?”‘
Robbie, 46, and Ayda are going through a very tough time at the moment as not only is Gwen suffering but former Take That hitmaker Robbie recently told that his dad Pete has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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The pop star recently told The Mirror that he has been fighting “fear and panic” over his father’s plight and other family traumas.
Robbie, living in Los Angeles, says he has struggled in lockdown, especially with his dad, 70, being so far away.
Robbie said: “We’ve got a lot of family issues right now. My dad has got Parkinson’s, my mother-in-law who I love dearly has got a very big illness. We can’t get to them. My dad is thousands of miles away."
He added: “My mum is just a year short of 80 and she’s in isolation and I can see the things whirling in her mind and her eyes going.”
Robbie feared the recent issues could lead to him suffering depression and drink and drug problems as he has in the past.
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He said difficult times “cause fear and panic” and added: “I noticed at the start of the lockdown that I was going into fear."
He continued: “But the difference between me now and the person I used to be... I saw it, thought ‘That’s interesting – tomorrow will be different’. And it was.
“Whereas before I used to think that I’d feel that way for a decade.”
The entertainer, who split from Robbie’s mum Janet over 40 years ago, and whose stage name is Pete Conway, is currently in lockdown at home in Stoke.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Elderly couple receive 'spiteful' letter after driving 20-minutes to the coast

An elderly couple who left their home for the first time in more than two months to drive 20 minutes to the coast have received vile abuse .
Marion and Jock Robertson found the handwritten letter posted through their letterbox after returning from a short walk along the nearby seafront on Wednesday .
The married couple told Devon Live the note was both `` intimidating '' and `` abusive '' , and it has left their family fuming .
Marion 79 , and Jock 80 , have not been into contact with loved ones for 10 weeks , even celebrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They drove just 20 minutes from their home in Exmouth , Devon , to the coast .
The couple ’ s granddaughter , Donna Gover , said : “ My nan rang me when she found the letter and told me about it .
“ I went and picked the letter up thinking it might be an accident card that someone had posted through the wrong door during lockdown . ''
`` The letter is really poorly written and does n't make much sense . ''
Although the letter is addressed to ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter is still meant for her grandparents .
Donna added : “ We ’ ve made the assumption it must be a neighbour as someone in the area must have seen they had gone out .
“ Whoever wrote this clearly knows enough about them to know roughly what my grandparents name is .
`` The whole thing is quite disgusting . ''
Donna , 37 , continued : `` My grandad is particularly well-known and outgoing .
He has really struggled with lockdown because of his outgoing character .
`` I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anybody else , but to receive a letter like this is just not needed . ''
She took to social media to alert fellow residents in Exmouth of the distress .
The social media post which has received just under 400 comments , is flooded with `` overwhelming support . ''
Donna adds : `` The support we have received is amazing .
`` A bunch of us are going to show our support for my grandparents as well as the NHS by clapping along their street .
`` We want to show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first place . ''

Marion and Jock Robertson, from Exmouth, Devon, left their home for the first time in 10 weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic to pop to the coast
An elderly couple who left their home for the first time in more than two months to drive 20 minutes to the coast have received vile abuse.
Marion and Jock Robertson found the handwritten letter posted through their letterbox after returning from a short walk along the nearby seafront on Wednesday.
The married couple told Devon Live the note was both "intimidating" and "abusive", and it has left their family fuming.
Marion 79, and Jock 80, have not been into contact with loved ones for 10 weeks, even celebrating their 60th anniversary alone in lockdown. They drove just 20 minutes from their home in Exmouth, Devon, to the coast.
The couple’s granddaughter, Donna Gover, said: “My nan rang me when she found the letter and told me about it.
“I went and picked the letter up thinking it might be an accident card that someone had posted through the wrong door during lockdown."
“But no, it’s just a nasty, spiteful letter.
"The letter is really poorly written and doesn't make much sense."
Although the letter is addressed to ‘Joan’, Donna believes that the letter is still meant for her grandparents.
Donna added: “We’ve made the assumption it must be a neighbour as someone in the area must have seen they had gone out.
“Whoever wrote this clearly knows enough about them to know roughly what my grandparents name is.
"The whole thing is quite disgusting."
Donna, 37, continued: "My grandad is particularly well-known and outgoing. He has really struggled with lockdown because of his outgoing character.
"I am not saying they are worse off than anybody else, but to receive a letter like this is just not needed."
She took to social media to alert fellow residents in Exmouth of the distress.
The social media post which has received just under 400 comments, is flooded with "overwhelming support."
Donna adds: "The support we have received is amazing.
"A bunch of us are going to show our support for my grandparents as well as the NHS by clapping along their street.
"We want to show them they were doing nothing wrong in the first place."


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Premier League clubs make decision on ending season if restart is curtailed

The Premier League have agreed that an unweighted points-per-game system will be used if the campaign can not be finished .
It was announced on Thursday that the season would resume on June 17 following its enforced suspension amid the coronavirus pandemic .
It will begin with the Manchester City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United fixtures that had to be rearranged due to the League Cup final .
Then , the nine remaining rounds of action will begin from June 20 - although Sky are keen to show a game on Friday , June 19 .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturdays and another four on Sundays .
All 92 matches will be shown live on TV , with Sky showing 64 of those - 25 of which will be broadcast free-to-air , starting with the opening weekend ’ s Merseyside derby .
Four matches will be shown live on BBC .
But the question was also asked as to what would happen if the campaign needed to be curtailed .
Duly , clubs agreed that an unweighted points-per-game system would be used to decide the table if games are not completed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the re-arranged fixtures to go first , a logical decision which chief executive Richard Masters had previously said made sense , getting all 20 clubs back on a level footing .
The decision will need to be formalised and ratified by a vote at the next meeting , next Thursday .
Masters said on Thursday : “ Today we have provisionally agreed to resume the Premier League on Wednesday 17 June .
`` But this date can not be confirmed until we have met all the safety requirements needed , as the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is our priority .
`` Sadly , matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums , so we are pleased to have come up with a positive solution for supporters to be able to watch all the remaining 92 matches .
`` The Premier League and our clubs are proud to have incredibly passionate and loyal supporters .
It is important to ensure as many people as possible can watch the matches at home .
`` We will continue to work step-by-step and in consultation with all our stakeholders as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

The Premier League will return on June 17, with 92 matches in the 2019-20 campaign still to be played and club chiefs hoping to finish the season by the start of August
Premier League clubs agree points-per-game system if season has to be cancelled
The Premier League have agreed that an unweighted points-per-game system will be used if the campaign cannot be finished.
It was announced on Thursday that the season would resume on June 17 following its enforced suspension amid the coronavirus pandemic.
It will begin with the Manchester City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United fixtures that had to be rearranged due to the League Cup final.
Then, the nine remaining rounds of action will begin from June 20 - although Sky are keen to show a game on Friday, June 19.
There are four separate kickoff times for matches on Saturdays and another four on Sundays.
All 92 matches will be shown live on TV, with Sky showing 64 of those - 25 of which will be broadcast free-to-air, starting with the opening weekend’s Merseyside derby.
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Four matches will be shown live on BBC.
But the question was also asked as to what would happen if the campaign needed to be curtailed.
Duly, clubs agreed that an unweighted points-per-game system would be used to decide the table if games are not completed.
That is one of the reasons for the re-arranged fixtures to go first, a logical decision which chief executive Richard Masters had previously said made sense, getting all 20 clubs back on a level footing.
The decision will need to be formalised and ratified by a vote at the next meeting, next Thursday.
Masters said on Thursday: “Today we have provisionally agreed to resume the Premier League on Wednesday 17 June.
"But this date cannot be confirmed until we have met all the safety requirements needed, as the health and welfare of all participants and supporters is our priority.
"Sadly, matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums, so we are pleased to have come up with a positive solution for supporters to be able to watch all the remaining 92 matches.
"The Premier League and our clubs are proud to have incredibly passionate and loyal supporters. It is important to ensure as many people as possible can watch the matches at home.
"We will continue to work step-by-step and in consultation with all our stakeholders as we move towards resuming the 2019/20 season."
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Piers Morgan 'heartbroken' seeing Kate Garraway cry over husband's coronavirus

Piers Morgan has shared his `` heartbreak '' at seeing his friend and co-host Kate Garraway cry .
The Good Morning Britain presenter , 55 , took to Twitter after seeing pictures of Kate sobbing during the clap for carers on Thursday .
Kate , 53 , was emotional as her husband Derek Draper is in a coma in intensive care while he battles coronavirus .
She was joined by their two children Darcey , 14 , and Billy , 10 , as they stood in their street banging drums to celebrate the key workers fighting on the coronavirus frontline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` This breaks my heart .
Few happier , more positive people than @ kategarraway .
`` So many families like hers going through so much unimaginable anguish in this crisis .
`` Sending all my love to Kate & continuing to root for Derek . ''
The pictures emerged after Kate shared an emotional update about Derek 's health .
Kate 's husband Derek has been in hospital since late March as he battles coronavirus .
He has spent the last nine weeks in intensive care .
Taking to Instagram tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having to find new ways of staying strong everyday for Darcey & Billy , as I know Derek would want me to .
`` It 's not easy but when I think of how hard Derek is fighting & the bravery of all in the NHS it helps .
`` Thanks so much for all your messages . ''

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Piers Morgan shared his sadness after seeing pictures of Kate Garraway crying while her husband Derek Draper fights coronavirus in intensive care
Piers Morgan 'heartbroken' after seeing Kate Garraway cry over husband's coronavirus battle
Piers Morgan has shared his "heartbreak" at seeing his friend and co-host Kate Garraway cry.
The Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, took to Twitter after seeing pictures of Kate sobbing during the clap for carers on Thursday.
Kate, 53, was emotional as her husband Derek Draper is in a coma in intensive care while he battles coronavirus.
She was joined by their two children Darcey, 14, and Billy, 10, as they stood in their street banging drums to celebrate the key workers fighting on the coronavirus frontline.
Piers tweeted the pictures, saying: "This breaks my heart. Few happier, more positive people than @kategarraway.
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"Or a more loyal, decent friend & colleague.
"So many families like hers going through so much unimaginable anguish in this crisis.
"Sending all my love to Kate & continuing to root for Derek."
The pictures emerged after Kate shared an emotional update about Derek's health.
Kate's husband Derek has been in hospital since late March as he battles coronavirus.
He has spent the last nine weeks in intensive care.
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Taking to Instagram tonight, she said: "I am having to find new ways of staying strong everyday for Darcey & Billy, as I know Derek would want me to.
"It's not easy but when I think of how hard Derek is fighting & the bravery of all in the NHS it helps.
"Thanks so much for all your messages."


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--The One Show viewers accuse Sharon and Kelly Osbourne of 'flaunting wealth'

The One Show viewers took to Twitter to blast Sharon and Kelly Osbourne and accuse them of showing off their wealth during their appearance on Thursday .
Host Alex Jones and Angellica Bell chatted to the mum and daughter duo from their home in the US .
They were also joined by Alan Carr , who played a game of The Price Is Right using items the Osbournes had in their homes .
It was to promote his new show Epic Gameshow , where he is bringing back vintage game shows to the public .
But several of the items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewers took offence .
Some pointed out that a lot of families were struggling financially at the moment because of the lockdown , and seeing Kelly , 35 , and Sharon , 67 , talk about their expensive belongings rubbed salt in the wound .
One item was a silver statue which Alan predicted was worth approximately £5.50 .
`` It 's giving off a car boot feel , '' he joked .
But Sharon informed him it was actually worth £8,000 .
Another item was a red cushion that Alan thought was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was worth £800 .
One viewer tweeted : `` @ BBCTheOneShow do people really need to see Sharon Osbourne flashing her wealth while many of us on bones of our a***s worried sick for jobs and livelihoods # poortaste # bbconeshow # theoneshow # oneshow `` .
`` Exactly what we thought ... .
obscene , '' agreed another .
Others commented on Sharon 's appearance , remarking that she looked dramatically different .
It comes as she has let her iconic red hair go silver recently , which surprised a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference .
One fan wrote to her : `` Never felt the need to use twitter , but just been watching you On the one show .
`` Did n't recognise you !
You look fantastic Sharon .
Such a beautiful person , looking so young It 'd amazing .
Good to see you and family doing OK. '' Another commented : `` Kelly looks more like Sharon Osbourne than Sharon looks like Sharon # theoneshow .
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The One Show viewers blasted Sharon and Kelly's appearance as they placed The Price Is Right and showed off eye-wateringly expensive items
The One Show viewers accuse Sharon and Kelly Osbourne of 'flaunting wealth' during game
The One Show viewers took to Twitter to blast Sharon and Kelly Osbourne and accuse them of showing off their wealth during their appearance on Thursday.
Host Alex Jones and Angellica Bell chatted to the mum and daughter duo from their home in the US.
They were also joined by Alan Carr, who played a game of The Price Is Right using items the Osbournes had in their homes.
It was to promote his new show Epic Gameshow, where he is bringing back vintage game shows to the public.
Image: BBC) BBC)
But several of the items were surprisingly pricey, and plenty of viewers took offence.
Some pointed out that a lot of families were struggling financially at the moment because of the lockdown, and seeing Kelly, 35, and Sharon, 67, talk about their expensive belongings rubbed salt in the wound.
One item was a silver statue which Alan predicted was worth approximately £5.50.
"It's giving off a car boot feel," he joked.
But Sharon informed him it was actually worth £8,000.
Another item was a red cushion that Alan thought was worth £500, but Kelly revealed it was worth £800.
One viewer tweeted: " @BBCTheOneShow do people really need to see Sharon Osbourne flashing her wealth while many of us on bones of our a***s worried sick for jobs and livelihoods #poortaste #bbconeshow #theoneshow #oneshow ".
"Exactly what we thought .... obscene," agreed another.
Others commented on Sharon's appearance, remarking that she looked dramatically different.
It comes as she has let her iconic red hair go silver recently, which surprised a lot of fans as it made such a big difference.
One fan wrote to her: "Never felt the need to use twitter, but just been watching you On the one show.
"Didn't recognise you! You look fantastic Sharon. Such a beautiful person, looking so young It'd amazing. Good to see you and family doing OK."
Another commented: "Kelly looks more like Sharon Osbourne than Sharon looks like Sharon #theoneshow.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-28--Under-fire Dominic Cummings 'considering resigning in six months'

Under-fire Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings is weighing up quitting later this year , it is claimed .
The Prime Minister 's advisor is facing calls to resign after it emerged he had taken his family to Durham during lockdown .
On Easter Sunday he took his wife and four-year-son to Barnard Castle , despite government guidelines clearly telling Brits to stay at home .
Boris Johnson has been heavily criticised for failing to sack Cummings - who claims he did nothing wrong .
Earlier today Durham Police said he had broken lockdown rules , but said no further action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Daily Mail , Cummings could be out the door in six months .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , click here But it wo n't be political pressure which will see him walk away from Number 10 - he 's likely to quit after the UK cuts ties with the EU , the newspaper reports .
A source said : `` He will stay in his job if it seems worthwhile and [ he ] can improve things – otherwise he probably won ’ t . ''
Cummings ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all major parties , but Mr Johnson has said he wanted to move on from the topic .
In an extraordinary press conference on Monday Cummings , who said he had not considered resigning , admitted it was `` reasonable to say that other people would have behaved differently '' - but said there were exceptional circumstances to justify the trip .
He denied breaking the rules , and claimed he had not broken the `` spirit '' of the rules , saying : `` I did what I thought was the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a grilling in the garden at Downing Street , he said : `` I do n't think there 's one rule for other people , as I said I knew what the guidance was , it talks about exceptional circumstances with small children , and I believe I behaved reasonably and legally . ''
He conceded that he had not investigated childcare options in London - saying it was `` not reasonable '' to ask a friend to look after his four-year-old son if he and his wife became too ill to care @ @ @

Dominic Cummings says he "does not regret" what he did
Dominic Cummings says he "does not regret" what he did
Boris Johnson's top Downing Street is weighing up walking away later this year - but his 'lockdown-breaking' exploits have nothing to do with the decision, it was claimed tonight
Under-fire Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings is weighing up quitting later this year, it is claimed.
The Prime Minister's advisor is facing calls to resign after it emerged he had taken his family to Durham during lockdown.
On Easter Sunday he took his wife and four-year-son to Barnard Castle, despite government guidelines clearly telling Brits to stay at home.
Boris Johnson has been heavily criticised for failing to sack Cummings - who claims he did nothing wrong.
Earlier today Durham Police said he might have broken lockdown rules, but said no further action would be taken against him.
According to the Daily Mail, Cummings could be out the door in six months.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, click here
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But it won't be political pressure which will see him walk away from Number 10 - he's likely to quit after the UK cuts ties with the EU, the newspaper reports.
A source said: "He will stay in his job if it seems worthwhile and [he] can improve things – otherwise he probably won’t."
Cummings' behaviour has been criticised by politicians from all major parties, but Mr Johnson has said he wanted to move on from the topic.
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In an extraordinary press conference on Monday Cummings, who said he had not considered resigning, admitted it was "reasonable to say that other people would have behaved differently" - but said there were exceptional circumstances to justify the trip.
He denied breaking the rules, and claimed he had not broken the "spirit" of the rules, saying: "I did what I thought was the right thing to do."
Speaking at a grilling in the garden at Downing Street, he said: "I don't think there's one rule for other people, as I said I knew what the guidance was, it talks about exceptional circumstances with small children, and I believe I behaved reasonably and legally."
He conceded that he had not investigated childcare options in London - saying it was "not reasonable" to ask a friend to look after his four-year-old son if he and his wife became too ill to care for him.
A previous version of this article stated that Durham Police said Mr Cummings had broken lockdown rules. In fact, Durham Constabulary stated that 'there might have been a minor breach of the Regulations that would have warranted police intervention.' We are happy to clarify this.


thedailymirror--2020-05-29--Injury update from Owners Group on Cheltenham star Pentland Hills

The 3,000-strong group of owners who have a share in 2019 Cheltenham Festival winner Pentland Hills have been told he will miss next season .
Ninth in this year 's Unibet Champion Hurdle behind stablemate Epatante , the five-year-old was found to have a leg injury before being turned out for his summer break .
Owners Group told members of the syndicate this week that the issue would rule him out for a significant period of time .
The news came as a blow to trainer Nicky Henderson , whose team did not see him back up the promise of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One winner was beaten in three runs last term after finishing his first season over hurdles unbeaten .
`` The vet scanned his legs and found a small amount of damage on the right fore tendon , '' Owners Group racing manager Dan Downie said .
`` I imagine it would have been a throwback to when he was in fast work and he probably had carried it for a while .
`` Last season did n't really get going .
It can be hard for horses after their juvenile campaign in races @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury is a shame .
A lot of horses need a year off .
`` We were probably going to prepare him for another season over hurdles . ''
Pentland Hills will be joined on the sidelines by Farouk De Cheneau , who also has a leg problem .
The French recruit disappointed in his one start over hurdles for Seven Barrows , the day after the 2020 Cheltenham Festival finished .
Owners Group have around 15 horses to race on the Flat in the coming weeks , including the Roger Charlton-trained Tambourine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bay , she won a Kempton maiden on her third start in October .

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Trained by Nicky Henderson at Seven Barrows, Pentland Hills won the 2019 JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, but disappointed at this year's event
The 3,000-strong group of owners who have a share in 2019 Cheltenham Festival winner Pentland Hills have been told he will miss next season.
Ninth in this year's Unibet Champion Hurdle behind stablemate Epatante, the five-year-old was found to have a leg injury before being turned out for his summer break.
Owners Group told members of the syndicate this week that the issue would rule him out for a significant period of time.
The news came as a blow to trainer Nicky Henderson, whose team did not see him back up the promise of his juvenile campaign.
The dual Grade One winner was beaten in three runs last term after finishing his first season over hurdles unbeaten.
"The vet scanned his legs and found a small amount of damage on the right fore tendon," Owners Group racing manager Dan Downie said.
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"I imagine it would have been a throwback to when he was in fast work and he probably had carried it for a while.
"Last season didn't really get going. It can be hard for horses after their juvenile campaign in races like the Champion Hurdle.
"The injury is a shame. A lot of horses need a year off.
"We were probably going to prepare him for another season over hurdles."
Pentland Hills will be joined on the sidelines by Farouk De Cheneau, who also has a leg problem.
The French recruit disappointed in his one start over hurdles for Seven Barrows, the day after the 2020 Cheltenham Festival finished.
Owners Group have around 15 horses to race on the Flat in the coming weeks, including the Roger Charlton-trained Tambourine Girl.
A three-year-old sprinter by Cable Bay, she won a Kempton maiden on her third start in October.