thedailymirror--2020-12-11--Gemma Collins 'triggers bidding war' as BBC, Channel 4 and ITV all eye up star

Gemma Collins has reportedly triggered a `` bidding war '' between the top broadcasters after being ranked the highest-rated celebrity on ITVBe .
The 39-year-old reality star - who shot to fame when she appeared on The Only Way Is Essex in 2011 - has continued to entertain viewers with a variety of spin-off shows .
Although she has so far remained loyal to ITV on-screen , the BBC and Channel 4 are reportedly eyeing up opportunities to work with the TOWIE star as she continues to bring in the viewers .
As well as enjoying good ratings for her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gemma 's BBC podcast has also celebrated growing success .
Speaking to The Sun , an insider has revealed that Gemma 's success has not gone unnoticed by the different TV channels .
`` Gemma is ITV 's golden girl at the moment , and her hugely successful reality shows have not gone unnoticed by rival bosses , '' a television insider told the publication .
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`` The GC is exactly what the BBC need to freshen up their channels and they want her on screen to draw in a younger audience , and Channel 4 have also expressed an interest .
A representative for the BBC , ITV and Channel 4 have been approached by The Mirror for comment .
Gemma 's success since TOWIE has continued to bring in an impressive fortune for the blonde bombshell thanks to her work in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her popular Diva Forever series , Gemma has starred on Dancing On Ice , I 'm A Celebrity and CelebrityBig Brother in the past .
She is also constantly plugging her fashion line on social media and continues to release new items in her clothing collections .
For her latest project , Gemma is even trying to make a name for herself in the music world by trying to land this year 's Christmas Number 1 spot with her pal Darren Day .
`` I wanted to do something fun and fabulous for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s been a tough year for all , I hope this spreads some cheer and warmth in your hearts head over to my story to pre order , '' Gemma wrote over a week ago when she announced the news .
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Gemma Collins has reportedly "sparked a bidding war" after becoming the highest-ranked celebrity star on ITVBe. The BBC and Channel 4 are reportedly keen to get the star on board
Gemma Collins has reportedly triggered a "bidding war" between the top broadcasters after being ranked the highest-rated celebrity on ITVBe.
The 39-year-old reality star - who shot to fame when she appeared on The Only Way Is Essex in 2011 - has continued to entertain viewers with a variety of spin-off shows.
Although she has so far remained loyal to ITV on-screen, the BBC and Channel 4 are reportedly eyeing up opportunities to work with the TOWIE star as she continues to bring in the viewers.
As well as enjoying good ratings for her Diva Forever and Diva In Lockdown shows, Gemma's BBC podcast has also celebrated growing success.
Speaking to The Sun, an insider has revealed that Gemma's success has not gone unnoticed by the different TV channels.
"Gemma is ITV's golden girl at the moment, and her hugely successful reality shows have not gone unnoticed by rival bosses," a television insider told the publication.
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"The BBC have seen first-hand how popular she is through her podcast and they think if she can do that with the podcast imagine what she could do with TV!
"The GC is exactly what the BBC need to freshen up their channels and they want her on screen to draw in a younger audience, and Channel 4 have also expressed an interest.
A representative for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have been approached by The Mirror for comment.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Gemma's success since TOWIE has continued to bring in an impressive fortune for the blonde bombshell thanks to her work in fashion and television.
As well as her popular Diva Forever series, Gemma has starred on Dancing On Ice, I'm A Celebrity and Celebrity Big Brother in the past.
She is also constantly plugging her fashion line on social media and continues to release new items in her clothing collections.
For her latest project, Gemma is even trying to make a name for herself in the music world by trying to land this year's Christmas Number 1 spot with her pal Darren Day.
"I wanted to do something fun and fabulous for you all for charity as it’s been a tough year for all, I hope this spreads some cheer and warmth in your hearts head over to my story to pre order," Gemma wrote over a week ago when she announced the news.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-11--Barbara Windsor's husband Scott moved into care home with her during final days

Dutiful husband Scott Mitchell moved into Dame Barbara Windsor 's care home during her final days , her pal Jane Moore has revealed .
Chatting to her Loose Women colleagues today , Jane told that Scott had stayed by Barbara 's side as her battle with Alzheimer 's deteriorated .
Barbara died at the age of 83 , and tributes have been pouring in from celeb pals and heartbroken fans alike .
`` She was a national treasure , '' Jane , who was friends with Barbara for 30 years , said .
`` I still ca n't quite believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about her diagnosis and that she was very ill. '' It 's the weirdest feeling , and because there 's so much footage on TV that makes her look so vibrant and alive , it 's hard to accept . ''
When asked how Scott was coping , Jane added : `` The word heartbroken probably sums it up .
`` He was heartbroken to put her in a home , now he 's heartbroken all over again .
He moved into the home last weekend , and he 's been by her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
And reminiscing about their long friendship , Jane told the story of how Barbara was helped by strangers after going public with her diagnosis .
Jane recalled that they 'd been to the theatre , and when they went to the bathroom , Barbara was ushered to the front of the queue , and someone washed her hands for her .
`` It was this sort of Mexican wave of love , '' Jane said .
Scott told PA yesterday : `` Her passing was from Alzheimer's/dementia and Barbara eventually died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days by her side .
`` Myself , her family and friends will remember Barbara with love , a smile and affection for the many years of her love , fun , friendship and brightness she brought to all our lives and the entertainment she gave to so many thousands of others during her career .
`` Barbara 's final weeks were typical of how she lived her life .
Full of humour , drama and a fighting spirit until the end .
`` It was not the ending that Barbara or anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve .
`` I will always be immensely proud of Barbara 's courage , dignity and generosity dealing with her own illness and still trying to help others by raising awareness for as long as she could . ''

Dame Barbara Windsor's dutiful husband Scott Mitchell stayed by her side as her battle with Alzheimer's worsened
Dame Barbara Windsor's husband Scott moved into care home with her during final days
Dutiful husband Scott Mitchell moved into Dame Barbara Windsor's care home during her final days, her pal Jane Moore has revealed.
Chatting to her Loose Women colleagues today, Jane told that Scott had stayed by Barbara's side as her battle with Alzheimer's deteriorated.
Barbara died at the age of 83, and tributes have been pouring in from celeb pals and heartbroken fans alike.
"She was a national treasure," Jane, who was friends with Barbara for 30 years, said.
"I still can't quite believe she's gone. Obviously I knew about her diagnosis and that she was very ill.
"It's the weirdest feeling, and because there's so much footage on TV that makes her look so vibrant and alive, it's hard to accept."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
When asked how Scott was coping, Jane added: "The word heartbroken probably sums it up.
"He was heartbroken to put her in a home, now he's heartbroken all over again. He moved into the home last weekend, and he's been by her bed all the way until she died."
And reminiscing about their long friendship, Jane told the story of how Barbara was helped by strangers after going public with her diagnosis.
Jane recalled that they'd been to the theatre, and when they went to the bathroom, Barbara was ushered to the front of the queue, and someone washed her hands for her.
Image: UK Press via Getty Images) UK Press via Getty Images)
Image: ITV) ITV)
"It was this sort of Mexican wave of love," Jane said.
Scott told PA yesterday: "Her passing was from Alzheimer's/dementia and Barbara eventually died peacefully and I spent the last seven days by her side.
"Myself, her family and friends will remember Barbara with love, a smile and affection for the many years of her love, fun, friendship and brightness she brought to all our lives and the entertainment she gave to so many thousands of others during her career.
Image: PA) PA)
"Barbara's final weeks were typical of how she lived her life. Full of humour, drama and a fighting spirit until the end.
"It was not the ending that Barbara or anyone else living with this very cruel disease deserve.
"I will always be immensely proud of Barbara's courage, dignity and generosity dealing with her own illness and still trying to help others by raising awareness for as long as she could."
*Loose Women airs weekdays at 12:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-12-11--Jamie Carragher suggests Arsenal's front three are undermining Mesut Ozil stance

Jamie Carragher has suggested Mikel Arteta 's stance on Mesut Ozil is being undermined by his continued selection of Arsenal 's regular front three .
Ozil , 31 , remains frozen out by Arteta with the midfielder unlikely to play any further part in the season .
Arsenal 's struggles in front of goal have led to calls for the German to be recalled , particularly given their rank as the least creative side in the Premier League this season .
Regardless , Arteta has stood firm , and while Carragher backs the Gunners ' boss 's decision , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aging legs of his attacking trio .
`` I understood why Arteta froze Ozil out as he does not see him suiting his playing style and the club needs him off the wage bill .
It would be a mistake to perform a u-turn , '' Carragher told The Telegraph .
`` However , the credibility of that argument is not helped when supporters see their team trying to play a high pressing game with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ( aged 31 ) , Willian ( 32 ) and Alexandre Lacazette ( 29 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the explain how , at the start of their respective resurgences , both Liverpool and Man City spearheaded their pressing games ' on youthful front threes - most of whom were in their early-mid twenties .
He added : `` Arsenal ’ s trio can not replicate that .
Last Sunday [ against Tottenham ] , they resembled three old professionals playing out the final few years of their careers . ''
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Carragher has been vocally critical of Arsenal 's decision to sign Willian who , despite his advancing years , arrived on a three-year contract worth £200,000 per week .
The Brazilian has so far been unable to replicate some of the good form he showed at Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him a deal of that length .
Aubameyang 's form has also been pulled into focus since he signed a new three-year extension in the summer to make him the club 's second-highest earner behind Ozil .
After putting pen to paper in September following months of speculation , Aubameyang has only scored twice in the 11 matches since , with one of those coming from the penalty spot .
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It is always a risk , as Carragher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their thirties , which is why he believes the move to sign Willian as well `` made less sense '' .
More crucially , Carragher pointed to the impact that strikers like Sergio Aguero have on their team 's all-round performance , and criticised Aubameyang for not offering more .
`` You can not have a situation where if a striker does not score , he contributes nothing , '' Carragher added .
`` Aubameyang should be stretching defences with his pace , leading the pressing game or assisting .
Then a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue . ''

Ozil looks to have played his last game for Arsenal as Arteta refuses to bring him back into the fold despite the Gunners problems in creating chances in front of goal
Jamie Carragher has suggested Mikel Arteta's stance on Mesut Ozil is being undermined by his continued selection of Arsenal's regular front three.
Ozil, 31, remains frozen out by Arteta with the midfielder unlikely to play any further part in the season.
Arsenal's struggles in front of goal have led to calls for the German to be recalled, particularly given their rank as the least creative side in the Premier League this season.
Regardless, Arteta has stood firm, and while Carragher backs the Gunners' boss's decision, he feels the debate is not helped by the aging legs of his attacking trio.
"I understood why Arteta froze Ozil out as he does not see him suiting his playing style and the club needs him off the wage bill. It would be a mistake to perform a u-turn," Carragher told The Telegraph .
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"However, the credibility of that argument is not helped when supporters see their team trying to play a high pressing game with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (aged 31), Willian (32) and Alexandre Lacazette (29)."
The Sky Sports pundit went on the explain how, at the start of their respective resurgences, both Liverpool and Man City spearheaded their pressing games' on youthful front threes - most of whom were in their early-mid twenties.
He added: " Arsenal ’s trio cannot replicate that. Last Sunday [against Tottenham ], they resembled three old professionals playing out the final few years of their careers."
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Carragher has been vocally critical of Arsenal's decision to sign Willian who, despite his advancing years, arrived on a three-year contract worth £200,000 per week.
The Brazilian has so far been unable to replicate some of the good form he showed at Chelsea, who were not prepared to give him a deal of that length.
Aubameyang's form has also been pulled into focus since he signed a new three-year extension in the summer to make him the club's second-highest earner behind Ozil.
After putting pen to paper in September following months of speculation, Aubameyang has only scored twice in the 11 matches since, with one of those coming from the penalty spot.
What is the solution to Arsenal's attacking problems? Have your say below.
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It is always a risk, as Carragher noted, for teams to sign players in their thirties, which is why he believes the move to sign Willian as well "made less sense".
More crucially, Carragher pointed to the impact that strikers like Sergio Aguero have on their team's all-round performance, and criticised Aubameyang for not offering more.
"You cannot have a situation where if a striker does not score, he contributes nothing," Carragher added. "Aubameyang should be stretching defences with his pace, leading the pressing game or assisting. Then a goal drought would not be such an issue."


thedailymirror--2020-12-11--Donald Trump's weirdest lies exposed - from helping 9/11 rescue to own father

There 's little doubt that Donald Trump has been one of the most controversial ever Presidents of the United States .
From his initial campaign back in 2016 , right up until he was beaten in this year 's race for the White House , the Donald has divided opinion .
And his reputation for proclaiming anything he disagrees with as 'fake news ' has made headlines around the world .
But it seems Trump is n't opposed to bending the truth himself , with what seems to be alarming regularity according to experts .
There are currently more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by him , according to the Washington Post .
From proclaiming that he had the biggest election day victory for more than 30 years , denying that it rained at his inauguration and claiming that his father was born in Germany , Trump seems to view facts as very fluid .
Now , in a documentary Donald Trump : A Faking It Special , a trio of experts in body language , linguistics and psychology put Trump 's actions and behaviours under the microscope .
They have pinpointed the ‘ Trump Squirm ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lies , including denying his defeat in the 2020 presidential election and claiming that he was present alongside first responders during the 9/11 attacks .
In 2018 , Trump showed the world what happens when his lies are challenged when he clashed with CNN reporter Jim Acosta over the claim that immigrants were invading America .
With his claims disputed , Trump turned hostile , chastising the journalist as a `` rude and terrible person '' , pointing at him aggressively .
Underlining this , Cliff argues this aggressive behaviour is further evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unsubstantiated claims .
He said : `` Sometimes destructive aggression is typical of someone in a CEO position or a leadership position , and it is a characteristic of what we call the dark Triade .
The Triade is a mixture of narcissism , Machiavellianism , and psychopathy .
`` You ’ ve got to be assertive to push a big business .
If you ’ re president of a country , you ’ ve got to be aggressive sometimes when you ’ re attacked , and we see that a lot in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fifty per cent of those indicators . ''
As The Donald demonstrated during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenbeg in 2019 , not even his own family are off limits when it comes to bending the truth .
He claimed his father , New York born property tycoon Fred Trump , was actually born in Germany .
Trump said : `` My father is German , was German , and born in a very wonderful place in Germany so I have a great feeling for Germany . ''
Body language expert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviours in Trump ’ s body language that potentially expose the claim as false .
He explained : `` We see this outward rotation of both hands - it ’ s a gesture , part of the shrug with the shoulders lifting , which is contradicting the statement that his father is from Germany .
`` His legs raise and tense , which is unusual , because throughout this interview he ’ s fairly relaxed .
Then we see an eye closure where he blinks three times , and that ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s smile indicates deception , according to Cliff .
He said : `` The corner of the lips is stretched back horizontally , and what creates this is the muscle called the risorius muscle connected from the corner of the lips to the side of the jaw , and this is a muscle which is activated in fear .
Those combine to be reliable indicators of deception . ''
In 2019 , speaking at a service dedicated to survivors of the September 11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Centre in New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground zero alongside first responders .
He said : `` I was down there also .
But I ’ m not considering myself a first responder , but I was down there . ''
But body language expert Cliff say his gestures indicate this was n't the case .
He explained : `` Number one , we get the Trump squirm .
Because he has no confidence in what he is saying , he comes out with the shoulders .
`` His first finger grips the lectern tightly when he makes this claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knuckle as he hangs on the lectern .
We see this fear expression , this stretching of the mouth horizontally . ''
Cliff believes Trump ’ s behaviour suggests anxiety , exposing his lack of confidence in this potentially fabricated story .
He said : `` We can be very confident he ’ s feeling stressed , anxious , maybe fearful at this point , maybe because he ’ s made a false claim . ''
Professor of Linguistics Dawn Archer added : `` Trump can deliver really good speeches .
For some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this . ''
Trump has never produced any evidence that he attended ground zero with first responders , despite repeated requests .
In April 2020 , Trump made one of his most bizarre claims - this time about America 's response to the Covid pandemic .
He claimed the US had excelled in its management of the virus - and then sounded enthusiastic about treating Covid-19 with disinfectant .
Trump ’ s comments caused shockwaves in the media , and Dr Deborah Birx ’ s reaction told the whole the story , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The first is a disengagement from Trump .
So , the eye contact goes to the floor .
We get the manipulators on her fingers .
If we look at her hands while Trump is talking , she ’ s manipulating , probably to comfort herself .
`` The legs pull together in a reaction to the fear and anxiety to what ’ s being discussed right now , how ridiculous it is .
`` When we ’ re anxious , there ’ s a body tension , which we often get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reaction in fear is to escape the threat of harm .
If she could escape and run out of this room , I ’ m sure at this point she would . ''
By late 2020 , and in the middle of his election campaign and the coronavirus pandemic , the presidency seemed to be slipping away from Trump .
In a speech broadcast on Twitter , a seemingly defiant Trump claimed that he had actually won the election despite reports about Joe Biden ’ s dominance at the polls .
Despite his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ squirmy ’ movements in Trump ’ s body that expose his lack of confidence , underlining his speech as pure performance .
The body language expert said : `` He ’ s squirming ; he ’ s doing the Trump squirm .
And if he was standing straight without a lectern , I ’ m pretty confident we ’ d see an outward turn of the hands , which is ‘ I ’ ve no confidence in what I ’ m saying right now , ’ a deceptive indicator .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lectern that doesn ’ t move , what we see is a squirming in the body .
The hand gestures seem to be masked by holding the lectern , but they leak through the body when we see this movement .
It ’ s almost comical .
`` This is a subconscious process when we contradict our words with our body language , and it ’ s hard to control .
It leaks somewhere , and here we see it from his shoulders . ''
Even when Biden 's victory in the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledge that he had lost .
He said : `` If you count the legal votes , I easily win . ''
But his body language revealed the outgoing President was n't quite as confident as he seemed .
Cliff said : `` Right at the beginning , we see the ‘ Trump squirm ’ as the shoulders move .
The shoulders squirm .
So , it is a secondary effect of a gesture which means that ‘ I have no confidence in what I am saying to you right now ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ give away feelings of resignation about what 's happened , according to Cliff .
He said : `` It ’ s very easy to miss , this genuine expression of sadness .
The best we ’ ll get from Trump , in terms of an expression of sadness , is a slight flattening of the eyebrows .
`` You can see a relaxation of the eyelids , which is another feature of sadness , and also this slight turning down of the outer mouth corners .
`` If you separate the message and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the words of someone who feels they ’ ve won the election .
However , if you turn the sound off and take the words out , here is a man who has lost . ''
Trump ’ s claims that the 2020 election was rigged continue to be disputed but as Forensic Psychologist Kerry Daynes explains , he 's fighting a losing battle .
She said : `` He ’ s like somebody who is too drunk to fight .
What you ’ re seeing in this speech is what psychologists call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when reality of a situation is such a harsh blow to somebody ’ s ego that they don ’ t want to believe it . ''
• Donald Trump : A Faking It Special will be available to stream on discovery+ from Saturday December 12 .

The outgoing President of the United States, Donald Trump, has long dismissed many press stories as 'fake news' and his team coined the phrase 'alternative facts'
There's little doubt that Donald Trump has been one of the most controversial ever Presidents of the United States.
From his initial campaign back in 2016, right up until he was beaten in this year's race for the White House, the Donald has divided opinion.
And his reputation for proclaiming anything he disagrees with as 'fake news' has made headlines around the world.
But it seems Trump isn't opposed to bending the truth himself, with what seems to be alarming regularity according to experts.
There are currently more than 22,000 'false or misleading claims' made by him, according to the Washington Post.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
From proclaiming that he had the biggest election day victory for more than 30 years, denying that it rained at his inauguration and claiming that his father was born in Germany, Trump seems to view facts as very fluid.
Now, in a documentary Donald Trump : A Faking It Special, a trio of experts in body language, linguistics and psychology put Trump's actions and behaviours under the microscope.
They have pinpointed the ‘Trump Squirm’, which accentuates some of his biggest lies, including denying his defeat in the 2020 presidential election and claiming that he was present alongside first responders during the 9/11 attacks.
In 2018, Trump showed the world what happens when his lies are challenged when he clashed with CNN reporter Jim Acosta over the claim that immigrants were invading America.
With his claims disputed, Trump turned hostile, chastising the journalist as a "rude and terrible person", pointing at him aggressively.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Underlining this, Cliff argues this aggressive behaviour is further evidence of Trump attempting to cover up his unsubstantiated claims.
He said: "Sometimes destructive aggression is typical of someone in a CEO position or a leadership position, and it is a characteristic of what we call the dark Triade. The Triade is a mixture of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.
"You’ve got to be assertive to push a big business. If you’re president of a country, you’ve got to be aggressive sometimes when you’re attacked, and we see that a lot in Trump. I’ve witnessed almost fifty per cent of those indicators."
As The Donald demonstrated during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenbeg in 2019, not even his own family are off limits when it comes to bending the truth.
He claimed his father, New York born property tycoon Fred Trump, was actually born in Germany.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Trump said: "My father is German, was German, and born in a very wonderful place in Germany so I have a great feeling for Germany."
Body language expert Cliff Lansley instantly highlighted a cluster of behaviours in Trump’s body language that potentially expose the claim as false.
He explained: "We see this outward rotation of both hands - it’s a gesture, part of the shrug with the shoulders lifting, which is contradicting the statement that his father is from Germany.
"His legs raise and tense, which is unusual, because throughout this interview he’s fairly relaxed. Then we see an eye closure where he blinks three times, and that’s not baseline for Trump."
Even Trump’s smile indicates deception, according to Cliff.
He said: "The corner of the lips is stretched back horizontally, and what creates this is the muscle called the risorius muscle connected from the corner of the lips to the side of the jaw, and this is a muscle which is activated in fear. Those combine to be reliable indicators of deception."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In 2019, speaking at a service dedicated to survivors of the September 11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Centre in New York, claimed to have been at ground zero alongside first responders.
He said: "I was down there also. But I’m not considering myself a first responder, but I was down there."
But body language expert Cliff say his gestures indicate this wasn't the case.
He explained: "Number one, we get the Trump squirm. Because he has no confidence in what he is saying, he comes out with the shoulders.
"His first finger grips the lectern tightly when he makes this claim, it goes white at the first knuckle as he hangs on the lectern. We see this fear expression, this stretching of the mouth horizontally."
Cliff believes Trump’s behaviour suggests anxiety, exposing his lack of confidence in this potentially fabricated story.
He said: "We can be very confident he’s feeling stressed, anxious, maybe fearful at this point, maybe because he’s made a false claim."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Professor of Linguistics Dawn Archer added: "Trump can deliver really good speeches. For some reason though, he had to embellish this."
Trump has never produced any evidence that he attended ground zero with first responders, despite repeated requests.
In April 2020, Trump made one of his most bizarre claims - this time about America's response to the Covid pandemic.
He claimed the US had excelled in its management of the virus - and then sounded enthusiastic about treating Covid-19 with disinfectant.
Trump’s comments caused shockwaves in the media, and Dr Deborah Birx’s reaction told the whole the story, as Cliff Lansley explains.
He said: "The first is a disengagement from Trump. So, the eye contact goes to the floor. We get the manipulators on her fingers. If we look at her hands while Trump is talking, she’s manipulating, probably to comfort herself.
"The legs pull together in a reaction to the fear and anxiety to what’s being discussed right now, how ridiculous it is.
"When we’re anxious, there’s a body tension, which we often get in our legs, because the natural reaction in fear is to escape the threat of harm. If she could escape and run out of this room, I’m sure at this point she would."
By late 2020, and in the middle of his election campaign and the coronavirus pandemic, the presidency seemed to be slipping away from Trump.
In a speech broadcast on Twitter, a seemingly defiant Trump claimed that he had actually won the election despite reports about Joe Biden ’s dominance at the polls.
Despite his stoic manner, Cliff points out the ‘squirmy’ movements in Trump’s body that expose his lack of confidence, underlining his speech as pure performance.
The body language expert said: "He’s squirming; he’s doing the Trump squirm. And if he was standing straight without a lectern, I’m pretty confident we’d see an outward turn of the hands, which is ‘I’ve no confidence in what I’m saying right now,’ a deceptive indicator.
"But when he’s clamped to a lectern that doesn’t move, what we see is a squirming in the body. The hand gestures seem to be masked by holding the lectern, but they leak through the body when we see this movement. It’s almost comical.
Image: Nick London) Nick London)
"This is a subconscious process when we contradict our words with our body language, and it’s hard to control. It leaks somewhere, and here we see it from his shoulders."
Even when Biden's victory in the US Election was announced, Trump refused to acknowledge that he had lost.
He said: "If you count the legal votes, I easily win."
But his body language revealed the outgoing President wasn't quite as confident as he seemed.
Cliff said: "Right at the beginning, we see the ‘Trump squirm’ as the shoulders move. The shoulders squirm. So, it is a secondary effect of a gesture which means that ‘I have no confidence in what I am saying to you right now'."
Trump's expressions also seem to give away feelings of resignation about what's happened, according to Cliff.
He said: "It’s very easy to miss, this genuine expression of sadness. The best we’ll get from Trump, in terms of an expression of sadness, is a slight flattening of the eyebrows.
"You can see a relaxation of the eyelids, which is another feature of sadness, and also this slight turning down of the outer mouth corners.
"If you separate the message and type it out you’ll hear the words of someone who feels they’ve won the election. However, if you turn the sound off and take the words out, here is a man who has lost."
Trump’s claims that the 2020 election was rigged continue to be disputed but as Forensic Psychologist Kerry Daynes explains, he's fighting a losing battle.
She said: "He’s like somebody who is too drunk to fight. What you’re seeing in this speech is what psychologists call narcissistic decompensation, and that’s when reality of a situation is such a harsh blow to somebody’s ego that they don’t want to believe it."


thedailymirror--2020-12-12--Lil Wayne pleads guilty to having a loaded weapon risking 10 years in jail

American rapper Lil Wayne could be sent to jail after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a loaded , gold plated gun .
The 38-year-old musician was busted in 2019 by police who searched his private jet while at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Florida .
Officers discovered that Lil Wayne had a gun in his bag – along with a number of “ personal use ” illegal drugs .
On Friday , the rap star was reported to have struck a plea deal with authorities in a Miami court – with the star accepting responsibility for federal gun charges relating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23 last year .
American news outlets have reported the star told U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams during a virtual hearing in Miami federal court : `` Your honor , I plead guilty . ''
TMZ reports that police found : “ a gold-plated Remington 1911 , .45-caliber handgun loaded with 6 rounds of ammunition ” during their December 2019 search .
The outlet adds : “ they also claim they found a bag containing personal use amounts of cocaine , ecstasy , and oxycodone.
” The New York Post notes that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but was later charged with with one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
” It is believed Lil Wayne could be sentenced to a maximum 10 years behind bars over the crime .
However , reports suggest his plea deal will see him given a more lenient sentence due to his “ guilty ” confession during the hearing on Friday .
TMZ claims the musician will receive a lenient sentence as : `` the government agreed to recommend a lighter sentence because he 's accepting responsibility .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentenced next month by Jude Williams .
The rapper has previously spent a year in jail following a 2009 court case in which he pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon while he was in New York .

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Authorities in Miami, Florida, discovered the rap star in possession of a gold plated, loaded gun 'with 6 rounds of ammunition' while he was on an aircraft in December last year
Lil Wayne pleads guilty to having a loaded gold plated weapon risking 10 years in jail
American rapper Lil Wayne could be sent to jail after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a loaded, gold plated gun.
The 38-year-old musician was busted in 2019 by police who searched his private jet while at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Florida.
Officers discovered that Lil Wayne had a gun in his bag – along with a number of “personal use” illegal drugs.
On Friday, the rap star was reported to have struck a plea deal with authorities in a Miami court – with the star accepting responsibility for federal gun charges relating to the incident which occurred on December 23 last year.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
The star told U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams during a virtual hearing in Miami federal court: "Your honor, I plead guilty."
TMZ reports that police found: “a gold-plated Remington 1911, .45-caliber handgun loaded with 6 rounds of ammunition” during their December 2019 search.
The outlet adds: “they also claim they found a bag containing personal use amounts of cocaine, ecstasy, and oxycodone.”
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
The New York Post notes that the star: “was not arrested, but was later charged with with one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.”
It is believed Lil Wayne could be face a maximum 10 years behind bars over the crime.
However, reports suggest a plea deal will see him given a more lenient sentence due to his “guilty” confession during the hearing on Friday.
Reuters notes: "Prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Florida said in a written statement that police had received an anonymous tip that Wayne was carrying the firearm.
"Howard Srebnick, the last known lawyer representing Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter, did not immediately respond to requests for comment."
TMZ claims the musician will receive a lenient sentence as: "the government agreed to recommend a lighter sentence because he's accepting responsibility."
Lil Wayne is set to be sentenced next month, on January 28, by Jude Williams.
The rapper has previously spent a year in jail following a 2009 court case in which he pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon while he was in New York.


thedailymirror--2020-12-12--Katya Jones on being 'more talked about than Brexit' over Seann Walsh snog

Katya Jones has reflected on the scandal that surrounded her 2018 season of Strictly Come Dancing saying her kiss with Seann Walsh made her more talked about than Brexit .
The 31-year-old professional dancer was partnered with 35-year-old comedian Seann during the 16th series of Strictly .
The duo made headlines that year when they were photographed locking lips in public – while Katya was married to fellow Strictly star Neil Jones , 38 , who she later split from in 2018 .
The fabled Strictly ‘ curse ’ was cited as fans of the BBC show dissected Katya and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dancer herself has claimed she became the biggest talking point in the country due to the scandal .
Speaking to The Sun , Katya said : `` There are n't any regrets because that 's not how I like to lead my life .
`` Of course certain things made it hell , all the attention - and I think for two weeks Brexit was forgotten !
`` I 'm happy to talk about it now - it does n't affect me , it does n't affect who I am.
” Katya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Olympic athlete Nicola Adams for the 2020 series of Strictly .
However the pair were forced to quit the competition after Katya tested positive for coronavirus during the third week of live shows .
The pair are set to return to Strictly next week during the live final and will dance again – after wowing fans with their impressive routines .
Katya and Nicola made Strictly history this year by becoming the first same-sex pairing to compete on the show .
And Katya – who is single following the collapse of her marriage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attracted attention from female admirers as a result .
She said : `` Well , I have been getting quite a few messages from girls now which has been nice .
`` But no-one famous… why do n't they slide into my DM 's ?
!
I am very much single….
” She added : “ Have I ever dated a girl ?
No I haven ’ t but maybe a woman wouldn ’ t want to go out with me because I ’ m a bossy woman ! ''
Strictly Come Dancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The Strictly Come Dancing star made headlines in 2018 when she locked lips with comedian Seann – while being married to fellow Strictly dance professional Neil Jones
Strictly's Katya Jones on being 'more talked about than Brexit' after Seann Walsh snog
Katya Jones has reflected on the scandal that surrounded her 2018 season of Strictly Come Dancing saying her kiss with Seann Walsh made her more talked about than Brexit.
The 31-year-old professional dancer was partnered with 35-year-old comedian Seann during the 16th series of Strictly.
The duo made headlines that year when they were photographed locking lips in public – while Katya was married to fellow Strictly star Neil Jones, 38, who she later split from in 2018.
The fabled Strictly ‘curse’ was cited as fans of the BBC show dissected Katya and Seann’s kiss – and now the dancer herself has claimed she became the biggest talking point in the country due to the scandal.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Speaking to The Sun, Katya said: "There aren't any regrets because that's not how I like to lead my life.
"Of course certain things made it hell, all the attention - and I think for two weeks Brexit was forgotten!
"I'm happy to talk about it now - it doesn't affect me, it doesn't affect who I am.”
Katya was competing with 38-year-old gold medal winning Olympic athlete Nicola Adams for the 2020 series of Strictly.
Image: PA) PA) Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Mike Marsland/WireImage)
However the pair were forced to quit the competition after Katya tested positive for coronavirus during the third week of live shows.
The pair are set to return to Strictly next week during the live final and will dance again – after wowing fans with their impressive routines.
Katya and Nicola made Strictly history this year by becoming the first same-sex pairing to compete on the show.
And Katya – who is single following the collapse of her marriage to Neil – says she has now attracted attention from female admirers as a result.
She said: "Well, I have been getting quite a few messages from girls now which has been nice.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
"But no-one famous… why don't they slide into my DM's?! I am very much single….”
She added: “Have I ever dated a girl? No I haven’t but maybe a woman wouldn’t want to go out with me because I’m a bossy woman!"
Strictly Come Dancing continues tonight on BBC One at 7pm.


thedailymirror--2020-12-12--Fans divided over Kim Kardashian's new 'Disney Princess' status

Disney has sparked controversy and divided opinions by offering the Kardashians a new TV deal – reportedly worth $ 150 million ( £113 million ) .
Earlier this year , the Kardashian family announced the end of their long-running reality show , Keeping Up With The Kardashians , which has aired on the E !
Network in the USA since 2007 .
And despite the family saying they wanted to enjoy life away from the cameras , Disney have now handed them a “ multi-year ” deal to create content for US streaming service Hulu – which Disney owns a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the new international version of Hulu .
Some Disney fans have been outraged by the decision – taking to social media to slam the House of Mouse for effectively making the Kardashians ‘ Disney Princesses ’ .
One worried Disney fan tweeted in the wake of the news : “ This doesn ’ t make Kim Kardashian a Disney princess does it ?
” While many others shared concern that the reality star family – of which high profile member Kim Kardashian launched her career via the release of a sex tape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brand .
One fan raged on Twitter : “ We don ’ t want the kardashian !
They are not a good influence on kids !
” And another wrote : “ Really ... ...
The Kardashians are NOT Disney material !
” While a further fan begged : “ Ugh , are you serious @ Disney ?
Please don ’ t stain your brand by courting the Kardashians !
” Although others joked about the reality star family ’ s new status , with one tweeting : “ Kim Kardashian is my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Disney brand it is known for creating and airing content that is much more adult than what would be expected to be released under the direct Disney Banner .
Earlier this year , the network released Mrs. America starring Cate Blanchett as US conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly , while it is also the home of dystopian tragedy drama The Handmaid ’ s Tale .

A lot of Disney fans are concerned that Kim, Khloe, Kylie et al will effectively be 'Disney Princesses' after their multi million Hulu TV show deal - and are slamming the House of Mouse over the move
Disney has sparked controversy and divided opinions by offering the Kardashians a new TV deal – reportedly worth $150 million (£113 million).
Earlier this year, the Kardashian family announced the end of their long-running reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which has aired on the E! Network in the USA since 2007.
And despite the family saying they wanted to enjoy life away from the cameras, Disney have now handed them a “multi-year” deal to create content for US streaming service Hulu – which Disney owns a 67% majority stake – and Star, the new international version of Hulu.
Some Disney fans have been outraged by the decision – taking to social media to slam the House of Mouse for effectively making the Kardashians ‘Disney Princesses’.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
One worried Disney fan tweeted in the wake of the news: “This doesn’t make Kim Kardashian a Disney princess does it?”
A concerned fellow follower replied: “on Walt Disney's frozen chamber I hope not!”
While many others shared concern that the reality star family – of which high profile member Kim Kardashian launched her career via the release of a sex tape in 2007 – may tarnish the Disney brand.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
One fan raged on Twitter : “We don’t want the kardashian! They are not a good influence on kids!”
And another wrote: “Really......The Kardashians are NOT Disney material!”
While a further fan begged: “Ugh, are you serious @Disney? Please don’t stain your brand by courting the Kardashians!”
Image: HULU/Youtube) HULU/Youtube)
Although others joked about the reality star family’s new status, with one tweeting: “Kim Kardashian is my favourite Disney Princess.”
While Hulu is a Disney brand it is known for creating and airing content that is much more adult than what would be expected to be released under the direct Disney Banner.
Earlier this year, the network released Mrs. America starring Cate Blanchett as US conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, while it is also the home of dystopian tragedy drama The Handmaid’s Tale.


thedailymirror--2020-12-12--Exeter out to retain Euro crown to give fans party they missed due to pandemic

Exeter Chiefs are on a mission to retain the European Cup next year so their fans get to party like it ’ s 2020 .
England ’ s champion club tomorrow launch the defence of a title they won for the first time only 57 days ago .
They went on to complete the double by adding the English Premiership a week later yet what was a stunning achievement passed without public celebration due to Covid restrictions .
For the first time since March the club welcome supporters into Sandy Park for the visit of Glasgow , with 2,000 season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star Sam Skinner revealed that the team are determined to give their rugby-starved faithful a taste of what they missed in lockdown .
He said : “ We did the double and while there will have been great energy from afar from our fans who could not go out and socialise and live life properly , we missed out on a parade and sharing it with them .
“ The whole South West would like to have celebrated in style , so it would make it extra special if we can do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rob Baxter has told his players they will need to adjust to having fans back .
Baxter warned : “ The lads have kind of got used to going into their own zone with each other and just focusing on the game at hand .
“ They ’ ll still have to do that , but they ’ ll need to be aware that there will be distractions about the place now .
“ As a team we have to make sure we play in a way that generates that energy amongst the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Skinner says the message has hit home and believes the mental adjustments have been made .
“ We are all human beings and you can not help but notice the silence when you run out and constantly have to generate the energy yourself , ” he said .
“ The danger is we turn up and expect the crowd to bring all the energy for us .
We know we have to put in a performance they are going to want to support and get behind.
” Chiefs make four changes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Racing 92 at Bristol ’ s Ashton Gate in mid-October .
Olly Woodburn and Ollie Devoto come into the back line for Jack Nowell and Ian Whitten , with Skinner and captain Jack Yeandle starting up front ahead of England duo Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jonny Hill .

“The whole South West would like to have celebrated in style, so it would make it extra special if we can do it all again this season”
Exeter Chiefs are on a mission to retain the European Cup next year so their fans get to party like it’s 2020.
England’s champion club tomorrow launch the defence of a title they won for the first time only 57 days ago.
They went on to complete the double by adding the English Premiership a week later yet what was a stunning achievement passed without public celebration due to Covid restrictions.
For the first time since March the club welcome supporters into Sandy Park for the visit of Glasgow, with 2,000 season ticket holders allowed back.
Image: PA) PA)
And Chiefs star Sam Skinner revealed that the team are determined to give their rugby-starved faithful a taste of what they missed in lockdown.
He said: “We did the double and while there will have been great energy from afar from our fans who could not go out and socialise and live life properly, we missed out on a parade and sharing it with them.
“The whole South West would like to have celebrated in style, so it would make it extra special if we can do it all again this season.”
Image: PA) PA)
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has told his players they will need to adjust to having fans back.
Baxter warned: “The lads have kind of got used to going into their own zone with each other and just focusing on the game at hand.
“They’ll still have to do that, but they’ll need to be aware that there will be distractions about the place now.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“As a team we have to make sure we play in a way that generates that energy amongst the crowd that we can then feed off.”
Skinner says the message has hit home and believes the mental adjustments have been made.
“We are all human beings and you cannot help but notice the silence when you run out and constantly have to generate the energy yourself,” he said.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“The danger is we turn up and expect the crowd to bring all the energy for us. We know we have to put in a performance they are going to want to support and get behind.”
Chiefs make four changes to the side which started the final against Racing 92 at Bristol’s Ashton Gate in mid-October.
Olly Woodburn and Ollie Devoto come into the back line for Jack Nowell and Ian Whitten, with Skinner and captain Jack Yeandle starting up front ahead of England duo Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jonny Hill.


thedailymirror--2020-12-12--The 67 areas in worst-hit regions to get mass coronavirus testing - full list

These are the 67 places across England which are set to receive mass coronavirus testing as part of a drive to cut infections .
More than 1.6 million tests will be delivered to the first of the Tier 3 areas taking part in the programme , according to the Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) .
Some of the targeted testing is due to start from Monday and the approved areas aim to begin testing this month , the department said .
More than 100 local authorities are `` engaged in the community testing programme '' DHSC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the new year .
In Oldham , Greater Manchester , increased access to rapid testing will initially focus on higher risk supported living settings , health and social care staff and schools and colleges .
Large manufacturing sites and businesses with workforces of more than 200 people will be tested under plans in Lancashire .
In Kirklees , West Yorkshire , whole-borough community testing and high-risk workplaces will be focused on first .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the enhanced testing programmes follow a successful pilot in Liverpool and will be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asymptomatic cases .
He said : `` Community testing will be very important in helping the areas where levels of the virus are highest to drive down infection rates and ultimately will help areas ease tougher restrictions .
`` This is just the start , and we are working quickly to roll out community testing more widely as soon as more local teams are ready .
I urge all those living in areas where community testing is offered to come forward and get tested . ''
The department said local authorities can bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an ongoing basis '' to create a `` bespoke testing programme '' for their community .
General Sir Gordon Messenger , chief of operations , said : `` We want to extend our thanks to the more than 100 local authorities who have engaged so quickly and comprehensively , allowing us to take forward the first stage of the community testing programme , and our operational team will begin to roll these out from as early as next week .
`` We continue to work extensively with local authorities on their proposals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the coming weeks and months , increasing testing services available to communities . ''
Below is a list of the 67 Tier 3 councils which will be among the first to start community coronavirus testing programmes , according to the Department of Health .

More than 1.6 million tests are being sent to Tier 3 areas across England as part of a mass testing programme intended to cut coronavirus infections, with Lancashire set to start testing at large factories and businesses
These are the 67 places across England which are set to receive mass coronavirus testing as part of a drive to cut infections.
More than 1.6 million tests will be delivered to the first of the Tier 3 areas taking part in the programme, according to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Some of the targeted testing is due to start from Monday and the approved areas aim to begin testing this month, the department said.
More than 100 local authorities are "engaged in the community testing programme" DHSC said with more rollouts due to begin in the new year.
In Oldham, Greater Manchester, increased access to rapid testing will initially focus on higher risk supported living settings, health and social care staff and schools and colleges.
Image: PA) PA)
Large manufacturing sites and businesses with workforces of more than 200 people will be tested under plans in Lancashire.
In Kirklees, West Yorkshire, whole-borough community testing and high-risk workplaces will be focused on first.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the enhanced testing programmes follow a successful pilot in Liverpool and will be a "vital additional tool" in finding asymptomatic cases.
He said: "Community testing will be very important in helping the areas where levels of the virus are highest to drive down infection rates and ultimately will help areas ease tougher restrictions.
Image: PA) PA)
"This is just the start, and we are working quickly to roll out community testing more widely as soon as more local teams are ready. I urge all those living in areas where community testing is offered to come forward and get tested."
The department said local authorities can bid for additional testing and support capability "on an ongoing basis" to create a "bespoke testing programme" for their community.
General Sir Gordon Messenger, chief of operations, said: "We want to extend our thanks to the more than 100 local authorities who have engaged so quickly and comprehensively, allowing us to take forward the first stage of the community testing programme, and our operational team will begin to roll these out from as early as next week.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"We continue to work extensively with local authorities on their proposals to expand the programme to more areas over the coming weeks and months, increasing testing services available to communities."
Below is a list of the 67 Tier 3 councils which will be among the first to start community coronavirus testing programmes, according to the Department of Health.


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thedailymirror--2020-12-12--70% of families not able to visit loved ones in care homes during the pandemic

Ministers have been warned that progress to restart care home visits has stalled as a new survey found 70 % of families have not seen their loved one since the start of the pandemic .
A report by Age UK found friends and family of care home residents felt the lack of contact with loved ones has led to the deterioration of their health .
One woman told the charity how her mother , who had mild dementia , stopped eating and drinking and “ just gave up ” .
She was only able to see her mother in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September .
Care homes were devastated by the virus at the start of the pandemic , with nearly 20,000 deaths linked to Covid-19 between March and June .
Visits were banned until July to protect vulnerable people and the Department of Health and Social Care provided iPads to help those in care homes in touch with their families .
But the report found that those who said they had been unable to visit their loved one since the start of the pandemic did not find digital and phone communication good alternatives to in-person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the norm has stalled , with some care homes worried about insurance issues or the accuracy of rapid tests .
Caroline Abrahams , Charity Director of Age UK , said it was “ extremely disappointing ” that many older people and their loved ones are still waiting to meet up .
“ While these debates go on , far too many older people and their families are stuck in limbo , agonising over whether they ’ ll ever see each other again , ” she said .
Shadow Minister Liz Kendall said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resume visits as quickly as possible , and back this up with the resources to make this happen .
“ Families must be reunited before Christmas.
” Judy Downey , chairwoman of the Relatives and Residents Association , said the overwhelming majority of calls to its helpline continue to be about banned or restricted visits .
She said : `` Government guidance seems to give people hope and then take it away .
The confusion about visits is compounded by the chaos of the lateral flow tests .
`` Families are in despair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and deterioration as they fail to understand why they continue to be punished in this way .
`` What 's happened to the consideration of the human rights of those at the end of their lives ? ''
The National Care Forum ( NCF ) , which represents not-for-profit social care providers , said it is `` deeply unhelpful '' for local authorities and central Government to be saying different things about lateral flow tests .
`` If the Government commitment to visits is to become a reality for the hundreds and thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their loved ones , then a properly resourced and communicated regime of testing must be able to commence in all homes across the country , '' said Vic Rayner , the NCF 's executive director .
The Department of Health and Social Care has been contacted for comment .

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A report by Age UK found families feared lack of contact with their loved ones in care homes led to the deterioration of their health
70% of families not able to visit loved ones in care homes during the pandemic
Ministers have been warned that progress to restart care home visits has stalled as a new survey found 70% of families have not seen their loved one since the start of the pandemic.
A report by Age UK found friends and family of care home residents felt the lack of contact with loved ones has led to the deterioration of their health.
One woman told the charity how her mother, who had mild dementia, stopped eating and drinking and “just gave up”.
She was only able to see her mother in the final two weeks before she died in September.
Care homes were devastated by the virus at the start of the pandemic, with nearly 20,000 deaths linked to Covid-19 between March and June.
Visits were banned until July to protect vulnerable people and the Department of Health and Social Care provided iPads to help those in care homes in touch with their families.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But the report found that those who said they had been unable to visit their loved one since the start of the pandemic did not find digital and phone communication good alternatives to in-person visits.
Progress on making proper visits the norm has stalled, with some care homes worried about insurance issues or the accuracy of rapid tests.
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK, said it was “extremely disappointing” that many older people and their loved ones are still waiting to meet up.
“While these debates go on, far too many older people and their families are stuck in limbo, agonising over whether they’ll ever see each other again,” she said.
Shadow Minister Liz Kendall said: “Ministers must support care homes to resume visits as quickly as possible, and back this up with the resources to make this happen.
“Families must be reunited before Christmas.”
Judy Downey, chairwoman of the Relatives and Residents Association, said the overwhelming majority of calls to its helpline continue to be about banned or restricted visits.
She said: "Government guidance seems to give people hope and then take it away. The confusion about visits is compounded by the chaos of the lateral flow tests.
"Families are in despair and watching parents and partners suffer depression and deterioration as they fail to understand why they continue to be punished in this way.
"What's happened to the consideration of the human rights of those at the end of their lives?"
The National Care Forum (NCF), which represents not-for-profit social care providers, said it is "deeply unhelpful" for local authorities and central Government to be saying different things about lateral flow tests.
"If the Government commitment to visits is to become a reality for the hundreds and thousands of people living in care homes and their loved ones, then a properly resourced and communicated regime of testing must be able to commence in all homes across the country," said Vic Rayner, the NCF's executive director.
The Department of Health and Social Care has been contacted for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-12-12--Asda is cheapest Christmas supermarket with festive food basket for under £40

Cash-strapped families should head to Asda for their Christmas dinner and save almost a tenner .
A comparison of the cost of 17 festive food staples for at five major supermarkets by consumer champion Which ?
found Asda had the cheapest Christmas offering with the basket costing £39.26 .
Morrisons was the next best value at £48.35 , followed by Tesco at £49.03 , Sainsbury ’ s at £51.61 , while Waitrose was the most expensive at £62.09 , a hefty £22 more than Asda .
The shopping list included a medium turkey crown , pigs in blankets , sprouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red cabbage , carrots , cauliflower , gravy , yorkshire puddings and cranberry sauce .
As well as ingredients needed to make important elements of Christmas dinner such as stuffing , chesnuts , onions and Knorr chicken stock pots .
Plus smoked salmon and mince pies .
Which ?
found some products were the same price across most supermarkets - such as the cranberry sauce , which was £1 everywhere apart from Tesco at £1.50 .
As Aldi , Iceland and Lidl do not stock the same range of items as other supermarkets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full analysis .
However , Which ?
did compare the price of frozen turkey across some of the other supermarkets , including the discounters .
Asda , again offered the best value for a medium size crown at £12 , 49p cheaper than the same size bird in Lidl and significantly less than Morrisons at £14.50 , Tesco £15 , Iceland £16 , Sainsbury ’ s £17.50 and Waitrose £19 .
Aldi didn ’ t stock this size but instead offered a large turkey crown for £13.69 , slightly cheaper than Asda ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other four main supermarkets , charging up to £25 .
When Which ?
looked at how the supermarkets fared in previous years it found Asda was also the cheapest in both 2019 and 2018 - at £42.65 and £47.10 respectively with the same items at Waitrose costing over £20 more than Asda each year at £63.26 and £71.58 .
Natalie Hitchins , head of home products and services at Which ?
, said : “ Whether you ’ re gearing up for your annual Christmas supermarket sweep , or you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , our elves have crunched the numbers and found big differences between the cost of yuletide foods , across the supermarkets .
“ While price might not be everything , with a tough year behind us many shoppers will want to make sure they are getting a good deal on their Christmas food , so it ’ s good to know that a sackful of turkey and all the trimmings could cost you less than £40 .
”

A collection of 17 festive food staples costs under £40 at Asda, with Morrisons claiming second place at £48.35 a basket, followed by Tesco, Sainsbury's and finally Waitrose
Cash-strapped families should head to Asda for their Christmas dinner and save almost a tenner.
A comparison of the cost of 17 festive food staples for at five major supermarkets by consumer champion Which? found Asda had the cheapest Christmas offering with the basket costing £39.26.
Morrisons was the next best value at £48.35, followed by Tesco at £49.03, Sainsbury’s at £51.61, while Waitrose was the most expensive at £62.09, a hefty £22 more than Asda.
The shopping list included a medium turkey crown, pigs in blankets, sprouts, King Edward potatoes, parsnips, red cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, gravy, yorkshire puddings and cranberry sauce.
As well as ingredients needed to make important elements of Christmas dinner such as stuffing, chesnuts, onions and Knorr chicken stock pots. Plus smoked salmon and mince pies.
Which? found some products were the same price across most supermarkets - such as the cranberry sauce, which was £1 everywhere apart from Tesco at £1.50.
As Aldi, Iceland and Lidl do not stock the same range of items as other supermarkets, they were not included in the full analysis.
However, Which? did compare the price of frozen turkey across some of the other supermarkets, including the discounters. Asda, again offered the best value for a medium size crown at £12, 49p cheaper than the same size bird in Lidl and significantly less than Morrisons at £14.50, Tesco £15, Iceland £16, Sainsbury’s £17.50 and Waitrose £19.
Aldi didn’t stock this size but instead offered a large turkey crown for £13.69, slightly cheaper than Asda’s version at £14 and less than the other four main supermarkets, charging up to £25.
When Which? looked at how the supermarkets fared in previous years it found Asda was also the cheapest in both 2019 and 2018 - at £42.65 and £47.10 respectively with the same items at Waitrose costing over £20 more than Asda each year at £63.26 and £71.58.
Natalie Hitchins, head of home products and services at Which?, said: “Whether you’re gearing up for your annual Christmas supermarket sweep, or you’re ready to book an in-store collection slot, our elves have crunched the numbers and found big differences between the cost of yuletide foods, across the supermarkets.
“While price might not be everything, with a tough year behind us many shoppers will want to make sure they are getting a good deal on their Christmas food, so it’s good to know that a sackful of turkey and all the trimmings could cost you less than £40.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-11--Bill Sweeney does not believe concussion lawsuits will bankrupt RFU

The boss of English rugby fears “ reputational risk ” to the sport from a negligence claim set to be filed by a group of former players diagnosed with dementia .
But Bill Sweeney , chief executive of the Rugby Football Union , says he is not concerned that a wave of head injury lawsuits could bankrupt the game .
World Cup winner Steve Thompson rocked the sport by revealing he has early onset dementia at the age of 42 .
He is among a group set to launch a joint claim against the RFU , World Rugby and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 80 ex-pros are showing symptoms , prompting concern the sport could face lawsuits on the scale of the NFL , which reached a £575 million settlement in 2013 .
Sweeney said : “ We haven ’ t done any financial analysis yet because we don ’ t know the specifics of any case or claim but , no , I ’ m not concerned ( it could bankrupt the RFU ) .
I ’ ve got no reason to believe we wouldn ’ t be covered .
“ Of course we are worried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We love this game .
The benefits are camaraderie and life-long friends and lessons learned and all the rest of it .
“ We are dealing with the white-heat emotion at the moment of what is a really difficult human story that we are hearing about .
`` It would be disingenuous to say we ’ re not worried , it ’ s a very serious matter , a very serious moment for us .
“ We certainly believe it is manageable .
But now is not a time now to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allay people ’ s fears and I think you do that by having a really balanced , fact-based conversation around what the issues are .
“ Then , as with so many things in life , there is a risk-reward balance that you make a decision on.
” Sweeney expects the RFU to lose around £135 million worth of revenue through the 2020/21 financial year .
“ On current forecasts that means we ’ re expecting something in the region of a high £30 million loss , ” he said .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it will take a few more years to get back to being debt free .
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“We are dealing with the white-heat emotion at the moment of what is a really difficult human story. It would be disingenuous to say we’re not worried, it’s a very serious matter, a very serious moment for us"
Bill Sweeney fears 'reputational risk' to rugby but does not believe concussion lawsuits will bankrupt RFU
The boss of English rugby fears “reputational risk” to the sport from a negligence claim set to be filed by a group of former players diagnosed with dementia.
But Bill Sweeney, chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, says he is not concerned that a wave of head injury lawsuits could bankrupt the game.
World Cup winner Steve Thompson rocked the sport by revealing he has early onset dementia at the age of 42.
He is among a group set to launch a joint claim against the RFU, World Rugby and the Welsh Rugby Union.
Lawyers suggest another 80 ex-pros are showing symptoms, prompting concern the sport could face lawsuits on the scale of the NFL, which reached a £575 million settlement in 2013.
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Sweeney said: “We haven’t done any financial analysis yet because we don’t know the specifics of any case or claim but, no, I’m not concerned (it could bankrupt the RFU). I’ve got no reason to believe we wouldn’t be covered.
“Of course we are worried about reputational risk,” he added. “We love this game. The benefits are camaraderie and life-long friends and lessons learned and all the rest of it.
“We are dealing with the white-heat emotion at the moment of what is a really difficult human story that we are hearing about.
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"It would be disingenuous to say we’re not worried, it’s a very serious matter, a very serious moment for us.
“We certainly believe it is manageable. But now is not a time now to go quiet.
“We need to allay people’s fears and I think you do that by having a really balanced, fact-based conversation around what the issues are.
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“Then, as with so many things in life, there is a risk-reward balance that you make a decision on.”
Sweeney expects the RFU to lose around £135 million worth of revenue through the 2020/21 financial year.
“On current forecasts that means we’re expecting something in the region of a high £30 million loss,” he said.
“The RFU business model is inherently still sound, but it will take a few more years to get back to being debt free.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-11--Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy becomes Grammy nominee at age eight

And Beyoncé and Jay-Z 's eldest daughter Blue Ivy , eight , is with the chance of picking up a gong after the Recording Academy announced her Destiny Child 's star mum was in the running for best music video for Brown Skin Girl - which she is credited as a featured artist on .
Blue Ivy - who provides vocal in the opening and end of the hit song - was n't originally on the nominee list but in recent days the Grammys updated its website and the youngster 's moniker can be seen .
Joining Blue Ivy on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is singer Wizkid - who sings in the song and stars in the video .
American rapper SAINt JHN - who is featured on the track but who did not take part in the video - is not listed as a nominee .
Fans will find out if the little one has won the award at the 2021 Grammys which are set to take place January 31 .
2020 has been a big year for Blue Ivy and she is already making money despite her young age .
Earlier this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entertainment industry as the very cute narrator of audiobook Hair Love .
Talented Blue has lent her vocal talent to bring the book - based on Matthew A Cherry 's Oscar-winning short film - to life .
The story focuses on an African American dad who attempts to style his daughter 's hair for the first time .
It was first published in May 2019 and features illustrations from Vashti Harrison .
As well as daughter Blue , Beyoncé and her husband Jay are also parents to twins Sir and Rumi , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her parenting has changed amid the coronavirus lockdown .
The songstress told Vogue : `` I have become a better listener .
Blue is very smart , and she is aware that there is a shift , but it is my job as a parent to do my best to keep her world as positive and safe as can be for an 8-year-old . ''
She went on : `` My best advice it to love [ your children ] harder than ever .
`` I let my daughter know that she is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world .
I never underestimate her thoughts and feelings , and I check in with her to understand how this is affecting her , '' said the Formation hitmaker .
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Blue Ivy, eight, may soon be able to call herself a Grammy Award winner after her name was added to the 2021 award nominee list
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy becomes Grammy nominee at age eight
A Grammy nomination is one prestigious accolade.
And Beyoncé and Jay-Z's eldest daughter Blue Ivy, eight, is with the chance of picking up a gong after the Recording Academy announced her Destiny Child's star mum was in the running for best music video for Brown Skin Girl - which she is credited as a featured artist on.
Blue Ivy - who provides vocal in the opening and end of the hit song - wasn't originally on the nominee list but in recent days the Grammys updated its website and the youngster's moniker can be seen.
Joining Blue Ivy on the list, since it was tweaked, is singer Wizkid - who sings in the song and stars in the video.
Image: Getty Images for NARAS) Getty Images for NARAS)
American rapper SAINt JHN - who is featured on the track but who did not take part in the video - is not listed as a nominee.
Fans will find out if the little one has won the award at the 2021 Grammys which are set to take place January 31.
2020 has been a big year for Blue Ivy and she is already making money despite her young age.
Earlier this year, she bagged her first paid role in the entertainment industry as the very cute narrator of audiobook Hair Love.
Talented Blue has lent her vocal talent to bring the book - based on Matthew A Cherry's Oscar-winning short film - to life.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The story focuses on an African American dad who attempts to style his daughter's hair for the first time.
It was first published in May 2019 and features illustrations from Vashti Harrison.
As well as daughter Blue, Beyoncé and her husband Jay are also parents to twins Sir and Rumi, three.
Beyoncé recently spoke about how her parenting has changed amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Image: Getty Images for Disney) Getty Images for Disney)
The songstress told Vogue: "I have become a better listener. Blue is very smart, and she is aware that there is a shift, but it is my job as a parent to do my best to keep her world as positive and safe as can be for an 8-year-old."
She went on: "My best advice it to love [your children] harder than ever.
"I let my daughter know that she is never too young to contribute to changing the world. I never underestimate her thoughts and feelings, and I check in with her to understand how this is affecting her," said the Formation hitmaker.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-12-11--Jacqueline Jossa floors fans with impressive singing as she makes West End debut

Jacqueline Jossa has floored her fans with her impressive singing voice .
The former EastEnders star , 28 , was inundated with sweet comments from her Instagram followers who had watched her perform in A Christmas Carol at London 's Dominion Theatre .
Doting mum-of-two Jac is starring as Emily and the Ghost of Christmas Future in the feel-good Christmas classic .
And the actress felt the need to share the incredible reviews from fans on her Story on Friday .
One follower gushed : `` I knew she could sing but WOW unreal @ jacjossa . ''
Another congratulated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joy '' to watch in theatre .
She looked fantastic on the stage alongside Busted 's Matt Willis , who plays Bob Cratchit and Brian Conley , who takes on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge .
She looked incredible dressed in a pink and dark purple frock , paired with lace gloves .
Her hair was styled in a low curled ponytail and she wore vibrant stage makeup ahead of her debut .
Jac wrote : `` Costume vibes .
Love her already ... hey Emily .
Links in the bio for tickets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The telly star 's work portfolio has grown since she was crowned the winner of I 'm A Celebrity last year .
Jacqueline 's husband Dan Osbourne has been a huge support to the star throughout her theatre performances , as she was spotted leaving the building with him after one of her shows .
It 's the first acting job she has taken on since winning the ITV reality show in 2019 .
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Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa impressed theatre-goers with her singing voice in roles as Emily and the Ghost of Christmas Future in A Christmas Carol
Jacqueline Jossa floors fans with impressive singing as she makes West End debut
Jacqueline Jossa has floored her fans with her impressive singing voice.
The former EastEnders star, 28, was inundated with sweet comments from her Instagram followers who had watched her perform in A Christmas Carol at London's Dominion Theatre.
Doting mum-of-two Jac is starring as Emily and the Ghost of Christmas Future in the feel-good Christmas classic.
And the actress felt the need to share the incredible reviews from fans on her Story on Friday.
One follower gushed: "I knew she could sing but WOW unreal @jacjossa."
Another congratulated her and said she was "pure joy" to watch in theatre.
She looked fantastic on the stage alongside Busted's Matt Willis, who plays Bob Cratchit and Brian Conley, who takes on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
She looked incredible dressed in a pink and dark purple frock, paired with lace gloves.
Her hair was styled in a low curled ponytail and she wore vibrant stage makeup ahead of her debut.
Jac wrote: "Costume vibes. Love her already... hey Emily. Links in the bio for tickets, come and see us."
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
The telly star's work portfolio has grown since she was crowned the winner of I'm A Celebrity last year.
Jacqueline's husband Dan Osbourne has been a huge support to the star throughout her theatre performances, as she was spotted leaving the building with him after one of her shows.
It's the first acting job she has taken on since winning the ITV reality show in 2019.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-12-11--Four Royal Navy warships to patrol UK fishing waters in event of no-deal Brexit

Four Royal Navy boats are on standby to patrol UK fishing waters in the event of a no-deal Brexit .
The 80-metre vessels would guard British waters from EU trawlers in the event that there is no new agreement on fishing rights after December 31 when transitional arrangements end .
The confirmation of the move by the Ministry of Defence comes as Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warned on both sides of the Channel that a no-deal outcome looked more likely than an agreement in the trade negotiations .
On Friday afternoon Mr Johnson met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has responsibility for Brexit planning , and other officials to `` take stock '' of Government plans for a no-deal exit .
Fishing and the move , first reported by the Mirror in May , has been one of the most contentious issues in the negotiations with the bloc , with France reportedly discontent with the UK 's proposals for reducing quotas for EU skippers and a short implementation period .
Reciprocal access to each other 's waters will end next year but the two sides are at odds over what will replace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishing industry has long argued leaves them short-changed .
As an independent coastal state come January , Britain will have the right to decide who fishes within its rich exclusive economic zone ( EEZ ) for fishing , which extends for up to 200 miles .
According to the Times , the Government is planning to beef-up patrol powers by bringing in legislation to allow the Navy to board foreign vessels and arrest fishermen amid fears of clashes in the English Channel if there is no deal .
The four Royal Navy boats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vessels which are armed with machine guns , reports the Guardian - although the newspaper said there was no expectation shots would need to be fired .
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said the deployment of the boats had been agreed as part of planning for the end of the transition period .
A spokesman said : `` The MoD has conducted extensive planning and preparation to ensure that defence is ready for a range of scenarios at the end of the transition period .
`` This preparation includes a standby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are ready to support other Government departments and authorities over the winter period , including with the EU transition , Covid-19 and potential severe weather events . ''
The move is likely to be read in Brussels as a warning shot as negotiators knuckle down in a bid to secure an agreement this weekend after Mr Johnson and Ms von der Leyen agreed a firm decision was needed on the talks by Sunday .
Chief negotiators Michel Barnier and Lord Frost are set to talk throughout the weekend in Brussels .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Northumberland , Mr Johnson said fishing and a so-called level playing field `` ratchet '' that would tie the UK to future EU standards were the two major stumbling blocks to a deal .
He said : `` There is the whole issue of fish where we 've got to be able to take back control of our waters .
So there is a way to go - we 're hopeful that progress can be made .
`` But I 've got to tell , that from where I stand now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very , very likely that we will have to go for a solution that I think would be wonderful for the UK , and we 'd be able to do exactly what we want from January . ''
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer , using the Prime Minister 's own words from 2019 against him , told the Mirror that collapsing the negotiations with Brussels after promising to `` get Brexit done '' at the general election would represent a `` complete failure of statecraft '' .
Earlier on Friday , Ms von @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have `` not yet found the solutions to bridge our differences '' on fisheries .
The Commission president urged the Government to `` understand the legitimate expectations of EU fishing fleets built on decades , and sometimes centuries , of access '' .
`` On these and other points , our negotiators are working .
We will decide on Sunday whether we have the conditions for an agreement or not , '' she said in Brussels .
`` One way or the other , in less than three weeks it will be new @ @ @ @ @ @

Royal Navy vessels will patrol UK waters in the event of a no-deal Brexit after Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen both warned the UK could crash out of the EU without a deal
Four Royal Navy boats are on standby to patrol UK fishing waters in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
The 80-metre vessels would guard British waters from EU trawlers in the event that there is no new agreement on fishing rights after December 31 when transitional arrangements end.
The confirmation of the move by the Ministry of Defence comes as Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warned on both sides of the Channel that a no-deal outcome looked more likely than an agreement in the trade negotiations.
On Friday afternoon Mr Johnson met with senior minister Michael Gove, whose has responsibility for Brexit planning, and other officials to "take stock" of Government plans for a no-deal exit.
Fishing and the move, first reported by the Mirror in May, has been one of the most contentious issues in the negotiations with the bloc, with France reportedly discontent with the UK's proposals for reducing quotas for EU skippers and a short implementation period.
Image: PA) PA)
Reciprocal access to each other's waters will end next year but the two sides are at odds over what will replace the current terms, which the UK fishing industry has long argued leaves them short-changed.
As an independent coastal state come January, Britain will have the right to decide who fishes within its rich exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for fishing, which extends for up to 200 miles.
According to the Times, the Government is planning to beef-up patrol powers by bringing in legislation to allow the Navy to board foreign vessels and arrest fishermen amid fears of clashes in the English Channel if there is no deal.
The four Royal Navy boats readied for fishing surveillance are river patrol vessels which are armed with machine guns, reports the Guardian - although the newspaper said there was no expectation shots would need to be fired.
Image: PA) PA)
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said the deployment of the boats had been agreed as part of planning for the end of the transition period.
A spokesman said: "The MoD has conducted extensive planning and preparation to ensure that defence is ready for a range of scenarios at the end of the transition period.
"This preparation includes a standby package of 14,000 personnel to ensure that we are ready to support other Government departments and authorities over the winter period, including with the EU transition, Covid-19 and potential severe weather events."
The move is likely to be read in Brussels as a warning shot as negotiators knuckle down in a bid to secure an agreement this weekend after Mr Johnson and Ms von der Leyen agreed a firm decision was needed on the talks by Sunday.
Chief negotiators Michel Barnier and Lord Frost are set to talk throughout the weekend in Brussels.
Image: PA Archive/PA Images) PA Archive/PA Images)
Speaking to reporters on a visit to Blyth in Northumberland, Mr Johnson said fishing and a so-called level playing field "ratchet" that would tie the UK to future EU standards were the two major stumbling blocks to a deal.
He said: "There is the whole issue of fish where we've got to be able to take back control of our waters. So there is a way to go - we're hopeful that progress can be made.
"But I've got to tell, that from where I stand now, here in Blyth, it is looking very, very likely that we will have to go for a solution that I think would be wonderful for the UK, and we'd be able to do exactly what we want from January."
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, using the Prime Minister's own words from 2019 against him, told the Mirror that collapsing the negotiations with Brussels after promising to "get Brexit done" at the general election would represent a "complete failure of statecraft".
Earlier on Friday, Ms von der Leyen said the UK and EU have "not yet found the solutions to bridge our differences" on fisheries.
The Commission president urged the Government to "understand the legitimate expectations of EU fishing fleets built on decades, and sometimes centuries, of access".
"On these and other points, our negotiators are working. We will decide on Sunday whether we have the conditions for an agreement or not," she said in Brussels.
"One way or the other, in less than three weeks it will be new beginnings for old friends."


thedailymirror--2020-12-11--Barbara Windsor to broadcast once more as Radio 2 airs her old shows in tribute

Two radio shows led by Dame Barbara Windsor will be aired once more in tribute .
The EastEnders legend sadly died yesterday following a battle with Alzheimer 's disease .
She was 83 .
BBC Radio 2 has since announced that it 'll air two programmes that she presented to celebrate her life and amazing contributions to the entertainment industry .
The programmes will be aired by the station this Sunday and next .
The first , Oh Yes It Is – Barbara Windsor on Panto , will air at 9pm this Sunday .
In the show , Barbara explored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Known to millions from her roles in the Carry On series of films , Barbara had a lifelong fascination with pantomime .
It began with her very first role as a juvenile at Golders Green Hippodrome in 1950 and carried on to her 2010 appearance as Fairy Bow Bells at the Bristol Hippodrome – her first role after leaving Albert Square .
This programme was originally broadcast in 2013 .
The previously billed programme , The Wonderful World Of Cerys ( Ep 4 ) , will move to the overnight schedule and be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , December 20 , Radio 2 will be broadcasting another show hosted by Barbara , Friday Night Is Music Night - A Handful Of Songs : A Tribute To Lionel Bart .
It will air at 7pm .
On the show , Barbara celebrated the life and music of composer Lionel Bart .
Recorded at Lionel 's beloved Hackney Empire in October 2010 , Barbara presented a very special concert .
joined by a glittering array of stars from stage and screen including Kerry Ellis , Bradley Walsh , Lee Mead , Eastender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emma Barton and national treasure , Bernard Cribbins .
The show features songs from Lionel 's vast repertoire including his musicals Blitz , Maggie May , Twang and of course , Oliver .
Barbara 's tragic death was announced last night by her heartbroken husband Scott Mitchell .
He told PA : `` Her passing was from Alzheimer's/dementia and Barbara eventually died peacefully and I spent the last seven days by her side .
`` Myself , her family and friends will remember Barbara with love , a smile and affection for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , friendship and brightness she brought to all our lives and the entertainment she gave to so many thousands of others during her career .
`` Barbara 's final weeks were typical of how she lived her life .
Full of humour , drama and a fighting spirit until the end .
`` It was not the ending that Barbara or anyone else living with this very cruel disease deserve .
`` I will always be immensely proud of Barbara 's courage , dignity and generosity dealing with her own illness and still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for as long as she could . ''
Barbara died at 8.35pm on Thursday at a London care home .
* Barbara will be remembered in an eight-page special in tomorrow 's Mirror and in a 16-page special in the Sunday Mirror and Sunday People

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BBC Radio 2 will air two shows hosted by the late Dame Barbara Windsor to celebrate her contribution to the station following her tragic death
Barbara Windsor to broadcast once more as Radio 2 airs her old shows in tribute
Two radio shows led by Dame Barbara Windsor will be aired once more in tribute.
The EastEnders legend sadly died yesterday following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 83.
BBC Radio 2 has since announced that it'll air two programmes that she presented to celebrate her life and amazing contributions to the entertainment industry.
The programmes will be aired by the station this Sunday and next.
The first, Oh Yes It Is – Barbara Windsor on Panto, will air at 9pm this Sunday.
In the show, Barbara explored the uniquely British institution of pantomime.
Known to millions from her roles in the Carry On series of films, Barbara had a lifelong fascination with pantomime.
Image: BBC/Sophie Mutevelian) BBC/Sophie Mutevelian)
It began with her very first role as a juvenile at Golders Green Hippodrome in 1950 and carried on to her 2010 appearance as Fairy Bow Bells at the Bristol Hippodrome – her first role after leaving Albert Square.
This programme was originally broadcast in 2013.
The previously billed programme, The Wonderful World Of Cerys (Ep 4), will move to the overnight schedule and be available via BBC Sounds.
On Sunday, December 20, Radio 2 will be broadcasting another show hosted by Barbara, Friday Night Is Music Night - A Handful Of Songs: A Tribute To Lionel Bart.
It will air at 7pm.
On the show, Barbara celebrated the life and music of composer Lionel Bart.
Recorded at Lionel's beloved Hackney Empire in October 2010, Barbara presented a very special concert. joined by a glittering array of stars from stage and screen including Kerry Ellis, Bradley Walsh, Lee Mead, Eastender's Samantha Womack, Russ Abbot, Emma Barton and national treasure, Bernard Cribbins.
The show features songs from Lionel's vast repertoire including his musicals Blitz, Maggie May, Twang and of course, Oliver.
Barbara's tragic death was announced last night by her heartbroken husband Scott Mitchell.
He told PA: "Her passing was from Alzheimer's/dementia and Barbara eventually died peacefully and I spent the last seven days by her side.
"Myself, her family and friends will remember Barbara with love, a smile and affection for the many years of her love, fun, friendship and brightness she brought to all our lives and the entertainment she gave to so many thousands of others during her career.
"Barbara's final weeks were typical of how she lived her life. Full of humour, drama and a fighting spirit until the end.
Image: PA) PA)
"It was not the ending that Barbara or anyone else living with this very cruel disease deserve.
"I will always be immensely proud of Barbara's courage, dignity and generosity dealing with her own illness and still trying to help others by raising awareness for as long as she could."
Barbara died at 8.35pm on Thursday at a London care home.
* Barbara will be remembered in an eight-page special in tomorrow's Mirror and in a 16-page special in the Sunday Mirror and Sunday People