thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Brexit trade talks in angry deadlock as EU fumes 'we can't go on like this'

The UK 's Brexit trade talks with Brussels look doomed to drag on through the summer after a fourth round ended in bitter deadlock .
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier accused Boris Johnson of `` backtracking '' on his own pledges and fumed : `` I don ’ t think we can go on like this forever . ''
UK chief negotiator David Frost said `` positive '' negotiations would continue but admitted : `` Progress remains limited '' .
The UK previously threatened to walk away from talks in June if there was n't enough progress by the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today said talks would continue .
A senior UK negotiator said : `` I do n't think there is a specific date , and I do n't think there ever has been .
`` Originally June looked liked it would be the inflection point but things have obviously got in the way .
What we ca n't have is a situation where this drags on into the Autumn . ''
Ending talks would crash the UK out of the transition period - which continues all EU laws - on December 31 with no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tariffs on many exports and causing a barrage of paperwork for relations with the continent .
But EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier blasted the UK 's approach in a tetchy press conference .
He rattled off area after area where he claimed the UK was rowing back on its own promises in the Political Declaration - a key document agreed between both sides last year .
Mr Barnier said talks could technically continue as late as October 31 and he hoped for `` some common ground '' by autumn .
But he also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment of truth ” .
This week 's virtual talks between the UK and EU were the final round before a crucial `` stock-take '' of progress later this month .
There will then be a `` high-level meeting '' which could involve an intervention by Boris Johnson in a bid to work out how well things have progressed .
Mr Barnier said there would be further talks scheduled for late June or early July - potentially in person .
And a legal text was needed by October 31 , he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months , '' he added - accepting deals are `` always agreed at the last minute - if there is agreement '' .
Mr Barnier said there were `` serious areas of blockage '' including fishing , police and security co-operation and a so-called `` level playing field '' on trade rules .
He said : `` My responsibility is to speak the truth .
`` And to tell the truth this week there have been no significant areas of progress '' .
He claimed the UK 's insistence on its own fishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from fishing freely in UK waters in favour of an annual quota system , was `` not even technically possible ” .
And he claimed the UK had not shown `` true will '' to explore some areas .
`` All we ’ re asking for is the Political Declaration to be respected and compiled with , '' Mr Barnier said .
The EU chief said `` our door is still open '' to extend the transition period beyond December 31 - but that the UK had refused to do so .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will leave the single market and the customs union on December 31 - that ’ s less than seven months away from now , '' he said .
“ We have to use this time as efficiently as possible ” .
This week 's videoconference talks were the fourth formal round of talks between the UK and EU .
UK chief negotiator David Frost said : `` Progress remains limited but our talks have been positive in tone .
Negotiations will continue and we remain committed to a successful outcome . ''
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at an important moment for these talks .
`` We are close to reaching the limits of what we can achieve through the format of remote formal Rounds .
`` If we are to make progress , it is clear that we must intensify and accelerate our work .
We are discussing with the Commission how this can best be done . ''
Mr Frost said fisheries and the `` level playing field '' were among the `` difficult issues '' .
There are still major splits over the UK 's demand for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean holding annual negotiations over access to each side 's waters .
The EU want to tie a fisheries deal to the wider free trade agreement , and let EU fishermen continue fishing freely in UK waters , UK officials claim .
Mr Barnier said both sides had wanted to agree a position on fishing by July .
But he said `` it seems clear that we will not reach the target considering how the negotiations in this area are going for the moment ” .
The EU chief insisted : `` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade if there isn ’ t one on fisheries . ''
Mr Barnier also said the UK must respect the EU 's sovereignty which is `` non-negotiable '' .
On state aid , he added : `` We can achieve these robust commitments that the Prime Minister referred to , to avoid any unfair competition in the field of state aid , which is of key importance when it comes to free and fair trade . ''
Another major row is over the 'level playing field ' .
This means aligning UK laws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The EU says this is to ensure ‘ fair play ’ , and prevent either side undercutting the other in trade with other countries .
But the UK wants to strike its own rules , while having a trade deal as an outside country like the one struck between the EU and Canada .
UK sources accused the EU of trying to go beyond what was appropriate for a free trade deal - saying the UK had offered up a detailed legal text and discussed it at length .
A senior British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considerations are paramount '' that talks by video link had reached a limit .
He added : `` If we are going to move this forward we need face to face contact , and the ability to access and understand better than we can in this format '' .
The negotiator said talks were under way about tariffs on a `` small range of goods '' as part of getting the deal over the line .
He refused to clarify which goods , but added '' `` Historically these types of arrangements have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agriculture '' .
The senior official pointed to the UK government ' trade deal with Japan , which sees `` 99 % of goods covered by a free trade arrangement , but a small number are still subject to tariffs '' .

Michel Barnier accused Boris Johnson of 'backtracking' on key pledges in the Political Declaration
Michel Barnier accused Boris Johnson of 'backtracking' on key pledges in the Political Declaration
Talks look doomed to drag on through the summer after EU negotiator Michel Barnier accused Boris Johnson of 'backtracking' - while the UK admitted progress had been 'limited'
Brexit trade talks in angry deadlock as EU fumes 'we can't go on like this'
The UK's Brexit trade talks with Brussels look doomed to drag on through the summer after a fourth round ended in bitter deadlock.
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier accused Boris Johnson of "backtracking" on his own pledges and fumed: "I don’t think we can go on like this forever."
UK chief negotiator David Frost said "positive" negotiations would continue but admitted: "Progress remains limited".
The UK previously threatened to walk away from talks in June if there wasn't enough progress by the end of the month.
But both sides today said talks would continue.
A senior UK negotiator said: "I don't think there is a specific date, and I don't think there ever has been.
"Originally June looked like it would be the inflection point but things have obviously got in the way. What we can't have is a situation where this drags on into the Autumn."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Ending talks would crash the UK out of the transition period - which continues all EU laws - on December 31 with no replacement trade deal.
That would slap tariffs on many exports and causing a barrage of paperwork for relations with the continent.
Both sides today made clear talks would continue.
But EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier blasted the UK's approach in a tetchy press conference.
He rattled off area after area where he claimed the UK was rowing back on its own promises in the Political Declaration - a key document agreed between both sides last year.
Mr Barnier said talks could technically continue as late as October 31 and he hoped for "some common ground" by autumn.
But he also warned: “We are moving towards the moment of truth”.
This week's virtual talks between the UK and EU were the final round before a crucial "stock-take" of progress later this month.
There will then be a "high-level meeting" which could involve an intervention by Boris Johnson in a bid to work out how well things have progressed.
Mr Barnier said there would be further talks scheduled for late June or early July - potentially in person.
And a legal text was needed by October 31, he said. "We still have roughly five months," he added - accepting deals are "always agreed at the last minute - if there is agreement".
Mr Barnier said there were "serious areas of blockage" including fishing, police and security co-operation and a so-called "level playing field" on trade rules.
He said: "My responsibility is to speak the truth.
"And to tell the truth this week there have been no significant areas of progress".
He claimed the UK's insistence on its own fishing rules, which would bar EU fishermen from fishing freely in UK waters in favour of an annual quota system, was "not even technically possible”.
And he claimed the UK had not shown "true will" to explore some areas.
"All we’re asking for is the Political Declaration to be respected and compiled with," Mr Barnier said.
The EU chief said "our door is still open" to extend the transition period beyond December 31 - but that the UK had refused to do so.
"If there is no change the UK will leave the single market and the customs union on December 31 - that’s less than seven months away from now," he said.
“We have to use this time as efficiently as possible”.
Lib Dem leadership candidate Layla Moran claimed Brexit talks are now “dangerously close to collapse.” She added: “It's time for the Prime Minister to swallow his pride, take the extension he's being offered and focus on responding to the coronavirus.”
This week's videoconference talks were the fourth formal round of talks between the UK and EU.
UK chief negotiator David Frost said: "Progress remains limited but our talks have been positive in tone. Negotiations will continue and we remain committed to a successful outcome."
But he added: "We are now at an important moment for these talks.
"We are close to reaching the limits of what we can achieve through the format of remote formal Rounds.
"If we are to make progress, it is clear that we must intensify and accelerate our work. We are discussing with the Commission how this can best be done."
Mr Frost said fisheries and the "level playing field" were among the "difficult issues".
There are still major splits over the UK's demand for a separate fishing framework, which would mean holding annual negotiations over access to each side's waters.
Image: Ian Forsyth) Ian Forsyth)
The EU want to tie a fisheries deal to the wider free trade agreement, and let EU fishermen continue fishing freely in UK waters, UK officials claim.
Mr Barnier said both sides had wanted to agree a position on fishing by July.
But he said "it seems clear that we will not reach the target considering how the negotiations in this area are going for the moment”.
The EU chief insisted: "There won’t be an agreement on trade if there isn’t one on fisheries."
Mr Barnier also said the UK must respect the EU's sovereignty which is "non-negotiable".
On state aid, he added: "We can achieve these robust commitments that the Prime Minister referred to, to avoid any unfair competition in the field of state aid, which is of key importance when it comes to free and fair trade."
Another major row is over the 'level playing field'.
This means aligning UK laws and standards to ones in the EU.
The EU says this is to ensure ‘fair play’, and prevent either side undercutting the other in trade with other countries.
But the UK wants to strike its own rules, while having a trade deal as an outside country like the one struck between the EU and Canada.
UK sources accused the EU of trying to go beyond what was appropriate for a free trade deal - saying the UK had offered up a detailed legal text and discussed it at length.
A senior British negotiator said that while "public health considerations are paramount" that talks by video link had reached a limit.
He added: "If we are going to move this forward we need face to face contact, and the ability to access and understand better than we can in this format".
The negotiator said talks were under way about tariffs on a "small range of goods" as part of getting the deal over the line.
He refused to clarify which goods, but added" "Historically these types of arrangements have covered sensitive goods, for example in agriculture".
The senior official pointed to the UK government' trade deal with Japan, which sees "99% of goods covered by a free trade arrangement, but a small number are still subject to tariffs".


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--A mother and daughter celebrate unsung Covid-19 heroes in their community

A mother and daughter have been turning up on people 's doorsteps to surprise them with a homemade cake as a way to thank them for their efforts during the Coronavirus panademic .
Over the last few months , tens of thousands of people throughout the country have been doing their bit from delivering food parcels to people in isolation to making masks for NHS staff and doing welfare phone checks to elderly and vulnerable people .
In March , the Daily Mirror partnered up with the British Red Cross to support the nation throughout the crisis , helping more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a volunteer with them .
Many smaller community groups have also come together to help their neighbours by delivering food parcels to those in need , picking up prescriptions and medication for people in isolation and creating WhatsApp support groups .
Min Kaur and her mother Pritpal from Harlington in London , wanted to do something special to celebrate people in their local communities who have gone above and beyond .
The pair have launched a 13-day challenge where they will surprise people with a homemade cake to thank them for their contribution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 39 , who is a henna artist and journalism student , said : “ We praise the good work the NHS do , but what about the people in the communities who have provided a lot of support , they are our hidden heroes .
“ The idea came to me , when a friend baked a cake for the NHS , which I decorated with a henna design using icing and I thought about giving cakes to our local heroes.
” This week Pritpal , 69 , has already baked half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decorated , putting her henna talent to good use .
The cakes are eggless because Min and her family don ’ t eat eggs because it is not permitted in the Sikh religion .
The duo have already surprised their neighbour Linda Mawhinney , 71 , who is a carer to her husband .
Linda from Harlington regularly sweeps the litter off her street as well as doing the food shop for vulnerable neighbours .
A cancer survivor , who has been helping homeless people in her area , was also on Min @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
Margarida Pires from Southall has been running a homeless project at St John ’ s Church .
Although many homeless people from the area were moved to temporary accommodation before the lockdown , some people were still sleeping on the streets .
Margarida said : “ There were so many on the streets of Southall as some lost their jobs and accommodation with the pandemic .
“ I decided to help by giving them essential food , clothing , little comforts and a word of encouragement where necessary .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for my project and I am so grateful to everyone who donated items .
“ The cake was a very pleasant and delicious surprise , beautifully presented with a mehndi ( henna ) icing pattern .
The recognition is very special for me.
” Min and Pritpal also surprised Arvinder Singh , who was recently featured on BBC ’ s Ross Kemp and Britain 's Volunteer Army show , for delivering food to vulnerable residents and his local police station .
A cake was also delivered to Raju Singh , who runs Cranford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Min added : “ Raju kept the prices as low as possible , while many others hiked their prices .
Raju went out of his way to get any items people needed.
” Post offices , GP surgeries , Tesco Express , bus drivers , staff from Transport for London , bin men , nurses and care workers are among those to be surprised by Min and Pritpal over the coming days .
Min said : “ We ’ re doing it over 13 days , because the number 13 is very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and my dad Rajinder is also raising £13,000 for the NHS .
“ We wanted to do something for our nearby communities , it has been a tough few months and due to lockdown restrictions Sikhs were not able to celebrate Vaisakhi with our loved ones and Muslims were not able to mark Ramadan or celebrate Eid this year .
“ As a self-employed henna artist , I do n't have any work at the minute , and I wanted to do something , I wanted to spread positivity because I believe what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back.
” Min ’ s father Rajinder has also become a viral sensation after posting his daily exercise videos online from his allotment .
He has now become known as the ‘ Skipping Sikh ’ .
The 73-year-old says Sikhs are suffering social isolation following the temporary closure of Gurdwaras and says his videos aim to reconnect people during these challenging times .

Pritpal and Min Kaur have been spreading a little bit of delight by celebrating unsung heroes in communities.
A mother and daughter have been turning up on people's doorsteps to surprise them with a homemade cake as a way to thank them for their efforts during the Coronavirus panademic.
Over the last few months, tens of thousands of people throughout the country have been doing their bit from delivering food parcels to people in isolation to making masks for NHS staff and doing welfare phone checks to elderly and vulnerable people.
In March, the Daily Mirror partnered up with the British Red Cross to support the nation throughout the crisis, helping more than 70,000 people sign up to become a volunteer with them.
Many smaller community groups have also come together to help their neighbours by delivering food parcels to those in need, picking up prescriptions and medication for people in isolation and creating WhatsApp support groups.
Min Kaur and her mother Pritpal from Harlington in London, wanted to do something special to celebrate people in their local communities who have gone above and beyond.
Image: Min Kaur) Min Kaur)
The pair have launched a 13-day challenge where they will surprise people with a homemade cake to thank them for their contribution over the last few months.
Min, 39, who is a henna artist and journalism student, said: “We praise the good work the NHS do, but what about the people in the communities who have provided a lot of support, they are our hidden heroes.
“The idea came to me, when a friend baked a cake for the NHS, which I decorated with a henna design using icing and I thought about giving cakes to our local heroes.”
This week Pritpal, 69, has already baked half a dozen cakes, which Min has decorated, putting her henna talent to good use.
The cakes are eggless because Min and her family don’t eat eggs because it is not permitted in the Sikh religion.
Image: Min Kaur) Min Kaur)
The duo have already surprised their neighbour Linda Mawhinney, 71, who is a carer to her husband.
Linda from Harlington regularly sweeps the litter off her street as well as doing the food shop for vulnerable neighbours.
Image: Min Kaur) Min Kaur)
A cancer survivor, who has been helping homeless people in her area, was also on Min and Pritpal’s wish list this week.
Margarida Pires from Southall has been running a homeless project at St John’s Church.
Although many homeless people from the area were moved to temporary accommodation before the lockdown, some people were still sleeping on the streets.
Image: Min Kaur) Min Kaur)
Margarida said: “There were so many on the streets of Southall as some lost their jobs and accommodation with the pandemic.
“I decided to help by giving them essential food, clothing, little comforts and a word of encouragement where necessary.
"I used the church hall as a base for my project and I am so grateful to everyone who donated items.
“The cake was a very pleasant and delicious surprise, beautifully presented with a mehndi (henna) icing pattern. The recognition is very special for me.”
Min and Pritpal also surprised Arvinder Singh, who was recently featured on BBC’s Ross Kemp and Britain's Volunteer Army show, for delivering food to vulnerable residents and his local police station.
Image: Min Kaur) Min Kaur)
A cake was also delivered to Raju Singh, who runs Cranford Supermarket, a corner shop in Hounslow.
Min added: “Raju kept the prices as low as possible, while many others hiked their prices. Raju went out of his way to get any items people needed.”
Image: Min Kaur) Min Kaur)
Post offices, GP surgeries, Tesco Express, bus drivers, staff from Transport for London, bin men, nurses and care workers are among those to be surprised by Min and Pritpal over the coming days.
Min said: “We’re doing it over 13 days, because the number 13 is very special to us in the Sikh religion and my dad Rajinder is also raising £13,000 for the NHS.
“We wanted to do something for our nearby communities, it has been a tough few months and due to lockdown restrictions Sikhs were not able to celebrate Vaisakhi with our loved ones and Muslims were not able to mark Ramadan or celebrate Eid this year.
“As a self-employed henna artist, I don't have any work at the minute, and I wanted to do something, I wanted to spread positivity because I believe what you give, is what you get back.”
Image: Min Kaur) Min Kaur)
Min’s father Rajinder has also become a viral sensation after posting his daily exercise videos online from his allotment.
He has now become known as the ‘Skipping Sikh’. The 73-year-old says Sikhs are suffering social isolation following the temporary closure of Gurdwaras and says his videos aim to reconnect people during these challenging times.


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Victoria's Secret crashes into administration with 25 stores at risk

The UK arm of lingerie retailer Victoria 's Secret has collapsed into administration , putting more than 800 jobs and 25 stores at risk .
The company , which runs branches across the UK , has called in Deloitte for a `` light touch '' administration , after being hit by the closure of high streets during the pandemic .
Administrators will try to find a buyer for its assets , or re-negotiate its rents , in a bid to pull it out of administration .
Victoria 's Secret had already furloughed 785 of its workers before appointing administrators - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain on the job retentions scheme until an outcome is agreed .
Deloitte administrator Rob Harding said : `` This is yet another blow to the UK high street and a further example of the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the entire retail industry .
`` The effect of the lockdowns , combined with broader challenges facing bricks and mortar retailers , has resulted in a funding requirement for this business , resulting in today 's administration .
`` We will now work with the existing management team and broader stakeholders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future of the business .
`` As administrators we 'd like to thank them and all of the employees for their support , at what we appreciate is a difficult time . ''
In November , the firm also announced plans to permanently cancel its annual star-studded fashion show , following months of speculation .
The decision was announced by L Brands , which owns the lingerie store , during a conference call with analysts a week before .
`` We think it ’ s important to evolve the marketing of Victoria ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , chief financial officer and executive vice president of L Brands , said .
The controversial show , which is estimated to cost the business more than $ 12bmillion a year , saw its lowest ever ratings in 2018 - at just 3.2million viewers .
`` We recognise and appreciate the communication of the brand , the offerings , the emotional content of Victoria ’ s Secret is obviously an important thing . ''
The chain 's announcement follows in the footsteps of a number of high street businesses that have gone into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Cath Kidston , Debenhams and Laura Ashley have all hired consultancy firms since the start of lockdown - and many may never be seen again .
Last Friday , Frankie and Benny 's owner The Restaurant Group ( TRG ) , said a significant number of stores are set to permanently close down .
New Look has also kicked off crunch talks with landlords as thousands of retailers prepare to reopen their doors on June 15 .
The retailer employs 12,000 people across its 500 branches .
A New Look spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning to safely reopen stores , we can confirm we are in discussions with landlords regarding rental arrangements which fairly reflect the retail operating environment . ''
The fashion chain joins a string of well-known brands , including Café Rouge , Prezzo and Wahaca , which have entered crisis talks since the start of lockdown .
Many are looking to close branches and renegotiate tenancy costs as coronavirus rent holidays come to an end .

The iconic brand, which runs branches across the UK and has several high profile fans, including Kylie Jenner, has called in Deloitte for a "light touch" administration, as 800 workers remain on furlough
Victoria's Secret UK crashes into administration with hundreds of jobs at risk
The UK arm of lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret has collapsed into administration, putting more than 800 jobs and 25 stores at risk.
The company, which runs branches across the UK, has called in Deloitte for a "light touch" administration, after being hit by the closure of high streets during the pandemic.
Administrators will try to find a buyer for its assets, or re-negotiate its rents, in a bid to pull it out of administration.
Victoria's Secret had already furloughed 785 of its workers before appointing administrators - it is understood that all workers will remain on the job retentions scheme until an outcome is agreed.
Deloitte administrator Rob Harding said: "This is yet another blow to the UK high street and a further example of the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the entire retail industry.
"The effect of the lockdowns, combined with broader challenges facing bricks and mortar retailers, has resulted in a funding requirement for this business, resulting in today's administration.
Image: GETTY) GETTY)
"We will now work with the existing management team and broader stakeholders to assess all options available for the future of the business.
"As administrators we'd like to thank them and all of the employees for their support, at what we appreciate is a difficult time."
In November, the firm also announced plans to permanently cancel its annual star-studded fashion show, following months of speculation.
The decision was announced by L Brands, which owns the lingerie store, during a conference call with analysts a week before.
"We think it’s important to evolve the marketing of Victoria’s Secret," Stuart B Burgdoerfer, chief financial officer and executive vice president of L Brands, said.
The controversial show, which is estimated to cost the business more than $12million a year, saw its lowest ever ratings in 2018 - at just 3.2million viewers.
"We recognise and appreciate the communication of the brand, the offerings, the emotional content of Victoria’s Secret is obviously an important thing."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The chain's announcement follows in the footsteps of a number of high street businesses that have gone into administration since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cath Kidston, Debenhams and Laura Ashley have all hired consultancy firms - and many may never be seen again.
Last Friday, Frankie and Benny's owner The Restaurant Group (TRG), said a significant number of stores are set to permanently close down.
New Look has also kicked off crunch talks with landlords as thousands of retailers prepare to reopen their doors on June 15.
The retailer employs 12,000 people across its 500 branches.
A New Look spokesperson said: "As we look towards beginning to safely reopen stores, we can confirm we are in discussions with landlords regarding rental arrangements which fairly reflect the retail operating environment."
The fashion chain joins a string of well-known brands, including Café Rouge, Prezzo and Wahaca, which have entered crisis talks since the start of lockdown.
Many are looking to close branches and renegotiate tenancy costs as coronavirus rent holidays come to an end.


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Dr Hilary Jones saved Derek Draper's life after haunting call from Kate Garraway

Dr. Hilary Jones helped to save Derek Draper 's life after receiving a haunting phonecall from Kate Garraway .
The celebrity GP opened up on the 'haunting ' call he had with 53-year-old Kate after her husband began to display coronavirus symptoms..
Speaking on Good Morning Britain this morning , Dr. Hilary recalled how he felt when the panicked former I 'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here !
finalist reached out to him for emergency advise .
After trying and failing to get in contact with emergency services for hours on end , TV personality Kate called up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's worrying symptoms .
Derek , 52 , had been incredibly short of breath and had been feeling extremely unwell for a number of days .
After hearing his symptoms , Dr. Hilary urged Kate to put down the phone and call an ambulance immediately .
This was due to the fact that her husband was displaying 'unusual ' coronavirus symptoms .
Initially a cough and a fever were the only key symptoms people were warned to look out for - neither of which Derek had .
However worried about Derek as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend to confirm what was happening and asked whether or not to ring an ambulance .
Opening up about the worried call , Dr. Hilary admitted that he actually spoke to Derek on phone before he was rushed to hospital where he has remained in a serious condition for the past ten weeks .
Concerned about how breathless Derek sounded on the phone , Dr. Hilary urged him to take a simple test .
Afterwards , he urged himself and Kate to go to the hospital immedietly .
Dr. Hilary explained the ordeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I had spoken to Derek and I was concerned .
`` I was really concerned just by the way he was speaking and his breathlessness and I told him to do a simple test , not a diagnostic test .
`` All I asked him to do was hold his breath and see how long he could hold it for , and it was less than 10 seconds .
`` I said 'Okay look , now is the time to call an ambulance ' and this was when he was admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being able to hold your breath for a mere 10 seconds is 'abnormal ' .
`` You and I could hold our breath for over a minute , [ someone of his age ] should be able to last a minute I would say if you are fit and well , and 10 seconds was abnormal , and while it was not a diagnostic test anyway it was a reason to get him to hospital straight away . ''
It comes as Kate made a tearful return to Good Morning Britain on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her husband 's battle with Covid-19 .
She spoke to Ben Shepherd and Ranvir Singh for the first time in 10 weeks , after she stepped back from her role on the show following Derek admittance to hospital .
He has been in a coma in intensive care and Kate admitted that he may stay in that condition `` for up to a year , '' as she shared the heartbreaking diagnosis .
Getting down to details of her husband 's condition , Kate admitted : `` Derek 's situation is incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustained and we do n't know the affect on his body and if he can recover and how he would recover .
`` Some of the damage he ’ s got , he ’ s only one in five people they ’ ve seen with it . ''
Her brave appearance has been met with much admiration and love from fans all across the nation .
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Terrified Kate Garraway called Dr. Hilary to ask for advice about Derek
Terrified Kate Garraway called Dr. Hilary to ask for advice about Derek
The celebrity GP opened up on the 'haunting' call he had with 53-year-old Kate after her husband began to display unusual coronavirus symptoms
How Dr. Hilary Jones helped to save Derek Draper after haunting call from Kate Garraway
Dr. Hilary Jones helped to save Derek Draper's life after receiving a haunting phonecall from Kate Garraway.
The celebrity GP opened up on the 'haunting' call he had with 53-year-old Kate after her husband began to display coronavirus symptoms..
Speaking on Good Morning Britain this morning, Dr. Hilary recalled how he felt when the panicked former I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! finalist reached out to him for emergency advise.
After trying and failing to get in contact with emergency services for hours on end, TV personality Kate called up her friend Hilary to diagnose her husband's worrying symptoms.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Derek, 52, had been incredibly short of breath and had been feeling extremely unwell for a number of days.
After hearing his symptoms, Dr. Hilary urged Kate to put down the phone and call an ambulance immediately.
This was due to the fact that her husband was displaying 'unusual' coronavirus symptoms.
Initially a cough and a fever were the only key symptoms people were warned to look out for - neither of which Derek had.
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
Image: ITV) ITV)
However worried about Derek as he continued to deteriorate, Kate called her friend to confirm what was happening and asked whether or not to ring an ambulance.
Opening up about the worried call, Dr. Hilary admitted that he actually spoke to Derek on phone before he was rushed to hospital where he has remained in a serious condition for the past ten weeks.
Concerned about how breathless Derek sounded on the phone, Dr. Hilary urged him to take a simple test.
Afterwards, he urged himself and Kate to go to the hospital immedietly.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV/Shutterstock) ITV/Shutterstock)
Dr. Hilary explained the ordeal on Good Morning Britain when he explained: "I had spoken to Derek and I was concerned.
"I was really concerned just by the way he was speaking and his breathlessness and I told him to do a simple test, not a diagnostic test.
"All I asked him to do was hold his breath and see how long he could hold it for, and it was less than 10 seconds.
"I said 'Okay look, now is the time to call an ambulance' and this was when he was admitted."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Hilary continued by explaining that being able to hold your breath for a mere 10 seconds is 'abnormal'.
"You and I could hold our breath for over a minute, [someone of his age] should be able to last a minute I would say if you are fit and well, and 10 seconds was abnormal, and while it was not a diagnostic test anyway it was a reason to get him to hospital straight away."
It comes as Kate made a tearful return to Good Morning Britain on Friday, as she gave a live update on her husband's battle with Covid-19.
She spoke to Ben Shepherd and Ranvir Singh for the first time in 10 weeks, after she stepped back from her role on the show following Derek admittance to hospital.
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He has been in a coma in intensive care and Kate admitted that he may stay in that condition "for up to a year," as she shared the heartbreaking diagnosis.
Getting down to details of her husband's condition, Kate admitted: "Derek's situation is incredibly rare. The damage he’s sustained and we don't know the affect on his body and if he can recover and how he would recover.
"Some of the damage he’s got, he’s only one in five people they’ve seen with it."
Her brave appearance has been met with much admiration and love from fans all across the nation.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Elderly man found dead on beach climbed 6ft fence at care home, inquest hears

An elderly man found dead on a beach tried to `` go home '' by climbing a six-foot wall at his care home , an inquest has heard .
Alan Porteous , 77 , went missing from Five Lake 's Care Home in Essex on November 21 , 2019 .
It sparked a police search for him , before his body was tragically discovered on St Osyth beach the next day .
At Essex Coroners ' Court at Seax House , the coroner heard that Mr Porteous , who had dementia and epilepsy which he required regular medication for , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he had been temporarily staying for respite care .
Mr Porteous had left through the conservatory door of the care home and proceeded to climb over a six-foot wall or gate that surrounded the garden .
After managing to climb over , it is believed Mr Porteous had intended to return to his home where he lived with his wife in Brightlingsea .
Devastatingly , it is believed he may have lost his sense of direction and found himself heading towards the village of Point Clear .
Coroner 's assistant Marianne Robson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carried out on December 3 , 2019 , at Colchester General Hospital Mortuary by Dr Madhuri Shinkar .
`` Toxicology samples were taken and Dr Shinkar found the cause of death to be epilepsy . ''
HM Area Coroner Lincoln Brookes opened and went through the evidence of the inquest in court today .
Although Mr Porteous ' primary residence was with his wife at his home , he was a regular temporary resident at the care home , for respite for himself and his wife .
`` Mr Porteous was an older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her care and suffered from a number of conditions which were significant , namely from epilepsy and this was controlled by regular medication , '' Coroner Brookes said .
`` But he still suffered from seizures and had been affected by such seizures not long before this incident - therefore the medication was even more important that he continued to take it . ''
The coroner said that Mr Porteous had a 'history of absconding ' and had previously left the care home on another occasion .
`` He returned home on foot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained .
`` How he did it we are not sure , but he did go across cross country , over fields and returned somehow back to his home in Brightlingsea .
`` As a result of that in particular , an assessment was carried out by the care home and the precautions were ramped up to manage that risk of flight . ''
Four CCTV cameras and a number of door alarms were installed in the care home to monitor his movements and staff were to keep him in their line of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that day in November , Mr Porteous once again managed to leave .
Mr Brookes continued : `` He sadly did abscond and leave the care home , the police and I agree with them that the method he used was he saw a conservatory door to the garden and left .
`` That in itself was thought to not be a problem because it led to the safe , contained , walled garden and no exit that he could foreseeably use .
`` What they did n't bank on it seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get over the wall or as the police prefer , the theory that he climbed the garden gate of the same height .
`` It was not an easy task but he managed to climb it and leave the walled garden . ''
The coroner also stated that the garden gate and wall 'must be in the region of six , six-and-a-half , to seven foot tall ' .
CCTV later showed he headed towards the village of Point Clear as opposed to Brightlingsea .
The alarm was raised within 45 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to escape and searches were carried out throughout the night .
The coroner continued : `` It 's not entirely clear but reading through the lines it may have been a helicopter next day that spotted the body of Mr Porteous at about 500m south of the village of Point Clear on a part of the estuary . ''
Mr Porteous ' body was transported to the RNLI life boat in Clacton-on-Sea , where he sadly was confirmed dead .
The post-mortem report however ruled out any cause of death as drowning .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ balance of probabilities because of absent signs of drowning , and because this man suffered epilepsy and had been without medication for some time and had history of seizures , the pathologist advises me the cause of death is most likely epilepsy itself and I accept that .
`` I found and agree with his family about what happened , that he was most likely was intending to go home and that unfortunately he took a wrong direction .
`` Later he suffered an epileptic seizure that was fatal and seems it must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estuary . ''
Police concluded that there were sufficient precautions taken by the care home to manage the risk of flight , but sadly Mr Brookes said 'no risk is entirely manageable ' .
He concluded Mr Poretous ' death with the narrative conclusion that he 'died of epilepsy having absconded from a care home ' .
He also passed on his deepest condolences to the family .

Alan Porteous, 77, went missing on November 21 2019 from a care home, but was tragically found dead on a beach in Essex 24 hours later. An Inquest heard he tried to return to his home where he lived with his wife
Elderly man found dead on beach climbed 6ft fence at care home to 'go home', inquest hears
An elderly man found dead on a beach tried to "go home" by climbing a six-foot wall at his care home, an inquest has heard.
Alan Porteous, 77, went missing from Five Lake's Care Home in Essex on November 21, 2019.
It sparked a police search for him, before his body was tragically discovered on St Osyth beach the next day.
At Essex Coroners' Court at Seax House, the coroner heard that Mr Porteous, who had dementia and epilepsy which he required regular medication for, had managed to escape the care home where he had been temporarily staying for respite care.
Mr Porteous had left through the conservatory door of the care home and proceeded to climb over a six-foot wall or gate that surrounded the garden.
Image: Geograph) Geograph)
After managing to climb over, it is believed Mr Porteous had intended to return to his home where he lived with his wife in Brightlingsea.
Devastatingly, it is believed he may have lost his sense of direction and found himself heading towards the village of Point Clear.
Coroner's assistant Marianne Robson said: "A post-mortem examination was carried out on December 3, 2019, at Colchester General Hospital Mortuary by Dr Madhuri Shinkar.
"Toxicology samples were taken and Dr Shinkar found the cause of death to be epilepsy."
HM Area Coroner Lincoln Brookes opened and went through the evidence of the inquest in court today.
Although Mr Porteous' primary residence was with his wife at his home, he was a regular temporary resident at the care home, for respite for himself and his wife.
"Mr Porteous was an older gentleman who lived with his wife under her care and suffered from a number of conditions which were significant, namely from epilepsy and this was controlled by regular medication," Coroner Brookes said.
"But he still suffered from seizures and had been affected by such seizures not long before this incident - therefore the medication was even more important that he continued to take it."
The coroner said that Mr Porteous had a 'history of absconding' and had previously left the care home on another occasion.
"He returned home on foot across the country," the coroner explained.
"How he did it we are not sure, but he did go across cross country, over fields and returned somehow back to his home in Brightlingsea.
Image: Geograph) Geograph)
"As a result of that in particular, an assessment was carried out by the care home and the precautions were ramped up to manage that risk of flight."
Four CCTV cameras and a number of door alarms were installed in the care home to monitor his movements and staff were to keep him in their line of sight as much as possible.
However, that day in November, Mr Porteous once again managed to leave.
Mr Brookes continued: "He sadly did abscond and leave the care home, the police and I agree with them that the method he used was he saw a conservatory door to the garden and left.
"That in itself was thought to not be a problem because it led to the safe, contained, walled garden and no exit that he could foreseeably use.
"What they didn't bank on it seems, despite his age, he managed to get over the wall or as the police prefer, the theory that he climbed the garden gate of the same height.
"It was not an easy task but he managed to climb it and leave the walled garden."
The coroner also stated that the garden gate and wall 'must be in the region of six, six-and-a-half, to seven foot tall'.
CCTV later showed he headed towards the village of Point Clear as opposed to Brightlingsea.
The alarm was raised within 45 minutes to an hour of Mr Porteous managing to escape and searches were carried out throughout the night.
The coroner continued: "It's not entirely clear but reading through the lines it may have been a helicopter next day that spotted the body of Mr Porteous at about 500m south of the village of Point Clear on a part of the estuary."
Mr Porteous' body was transported to the RNLI life boat in Clacton-on-Sea, where he sadly was confirmed dead.
The post-mortem report however ruled out any cause of death as drowning.
Mr Brookes said: "On a balance of probabilities because of absent signs of drowning, and because this man suffered epilepsy and had been without medication for some time and had history of seizures, the pathologist advises me the cause of death is most likely epilepsy itself and I accept that.
"I found and agree with his family about what happened, that he was most likely was intending to go home and that unfortunately he took a wrong direction.
"Later he suffered an epileptic seizure that was fatal and seems it must have taken place in or near the estuary."
Police concluded that there were sufficient precautions taken by the care home to manage the risk of flight, but sadly Mr Brookes said 'no risk is entirely manageable'.
He concluded Mr Poretous' death with the narrative conclusion that he 'died of epilepsy having absconded from a care home'.
He also passed on his deepest condolences to the family.


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Which Premier League games are on the BBC and free-to-air TV

Premier League football is not only back , it ’ s on free-to-air TV .
After its enforced three-month hiatus , the 2019/20 season is set to be completed over the coming weeks .
Manchester City , Arsenal , Sheffield United and Aston Villa all have a game in hand over their rivals , which they will play on Wednesday June 17 .
After that , every team has nine matches left , although all of these will be played in empty stadiums .
The lack of crowds means that football rights are changing .
Earlier on Friday ( June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the schedule - including kick-off times and TV channels - for all fixtures from June 17-July 2 .
Sky and BT Sport will be showing the majority of the remaining 92 games .
However , 33 of those 92 games will be shown on free-to-air TV for the first time in the league ’ s history .
The BBC has not broadcast a live top flight football match since March 1988 , meaning it has never shown live Premier League football .
That is set to change though on Saturday June 20 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match which could set a new Premier League viewing record .
In total the BBC have four live games .
The first two will be : Sky has said it will make 25 of its 64 Permier League games free to watch , including with the Merseyside derby on Sunday June 21 .
These games will be shown on Pick , which is available on Freeview .
The first of Sky 's free-to-air matches are : Amazon , which bought the rights to this season ’ s Boxing Day fixtures , will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them free to fans .
BT Sport will not be showing any matches for free , meaning fans will need the usual subscription .

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The BBC will be showing its first ever live Premier League games this month. A total of 33 matches will be shown on free-to-air TV between now and the end of the season
Which Premier League fixtures are on the BBC and free-to-air TV
Premier League football is not only back, it’s on free-to-air TV.
After its enforced three-month hiatus, the 2019/20 season is set to be completed over the coming weeks.
Manchester City, Arsenal, Sheffield United and Aston Villa all have a game in hand over their rivals, which they will play on Wednesday June 17.
After that, every team has nine matches left, although all of these will be played in empty stadiums.
The lack of crowds means that football rights are changing.
Earlier on Friday (June 4), the Premier League confirmed the schedule - including kick-off times and TV channels - for all fixtures from June 17-July 2.
Sky and BT Sport will be showing the majority of the remaining 92 games. However, 33 of those 92 games will be shown on free-to-air TV for the first time in the league’s history.
BBC Premier League games
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The BBC has not broadcast a live top flight football match since March 1988, meaning it has never shown live Premier League football.
That is set to change though on Saturday June 20 when it shows Bournemouth v Crystal Palace -a match which could set a new Premier League viewing record.
In total the BBC have four live games. The first two will be:
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace (Saturday June 20, 7.45pm)
Norwich City vs Everton (Wednesday June 24, 6pm)
Other free-to-air matches
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Sky has said it will make 25 of its 64 Permier League games free to watch, including with the Merseyside derby on Sunday June 21.
These games will be shown on Pick, which is available on Freeview.
The first of Sky's free-to-air matches are:
Norwich vs Southampton (Friday June 19, 6pm)
Newcastle United vs Sheffield United (Sunday June 21, 2pm)
Everton vs Liverpool (Sunday June 21, 7pm)
Manchester United vs Sheffield Utd (Wednesday June 24, 6pm)
Burnley vs Watford (Thursday June 25, 6pm)
Watford vs Southampton (Saturday June 28, 4.30pm)
Brighton vs Man Utd (Tuesday June 30, 8.15pm)
Bournemouth vs Newcastle Utd (Wednesday July 1, 6pm)
Amazon, which bought the rights to this season’s Boxing Day fixtures, will also show four games free, and make them free to fans.
Amazon's first confirmed match is:
Crystal Palace vs Burnley (Monday June 29, 8pm)
BT Sport will not be showing any matches for free, meaning fans will need the usual subscription.


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--BBC's first two live Premier League games confirmed as fixture list released

The first two live Premier League matches to ever be broadcast on the BBC have been announced as part of @ @ @ @ @ list .
With all remaining 92 fixtures of the 2019/20 season being broadcast live as @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus crisis , the BBC will show four matches as they broadcast top-flight football live @ @ @ @ @ 1988 .
Crystal Palace 's trip to Bournemouth will be shown live on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ kick-off , with Norwich 's game against Everton shown on Wednesday , June 24 at @ @ @ @ @ part of the first batch of live games released by the Premier League on Friday @ @ @ @ @ with two fixtures on June 17 .
The full list is as follows : Sign @ @ @ @ @ email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

The broadcaster will show a top-flight football match for the first time since 1988, and a first ever in the Premier League, with two fixtures being broadcast in June
The first two live Premier League matches to ever be broadcast on the BBC have been announced as part of the division's revamped fixture list.
With all remaining 92 fixtures of the 2019/20 season being broadcast live as the division resumes amid the coronavirus crisis, the BBC will show four matches as they broadcast top-flight football live for the first time since 1988.
Crystal Palace's trip to Bournemouth will be shown live on Saturday, June 20 with a 7.45pm kick-off, with Norwich's game against Everton shown on Wednesday, June 24 at 6pm.
The matches are part of the first batch of live games released by the Premier League on Friday, with the season resuming with two fixtures on June 17.
Image: BBC/Pete Dadds) BBC/Pete Dadds)
The full list is as follows:
Wednesday 17 June
18:00 Aston Villa v Sheff Utd (Sky Sports)
20:15 Man City v Arsenal (Sky Sports)
Friday 19 June
18:00 Norwich City v Southampton (Sky Sports/Pick)
20:15 Spurs v Man Utd (Sky Sports)
Saturday 20 June
12:30 Watford v Leicester City (BT Sport)
15:00 Brighton v Arsenal (BT Sport)
17:30 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)
19:45 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (BBC)
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Sunday 21 June
14:00 Newcastle United v Sheff Utd (Sky Sports/Pick)
16:15 Aston Villa v Chelsea (Sky Sports)
19:00 Everton v Liverpool (Sky Sports/Pick)*
Venue TBC
Monday 22 June
20:00 Man City v Burnley (Sky Sports)
Tuesday 23 June
18:00 Leicester City v Brighton (Sky Sports)
20:15 Spurs v West Ham (Sky Sports)
Wednesday 24 June
18:00 Man Utd v Sheff Utd (Sky Sports/Pick)
18:00 Newcastle United v Aston Villa (BT Sport)
18:00 Norwich City v Everton (BBC)
18:00 Wolves v AFC Bournemouth (BT Sport)
20:15 Liverpool v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)
Thursday 25 June
18:00 Burnley v Watford (Sky Sports/Pick)
18:00 Southampton v Arsenal (Sky Sports)
20:15 Chelsea v Man City (BT Sport)
Saturday 27 June
12:30 Aston Villa v Wolves (BT Sport)
Sunday 28 June
16:30 Watford v Southampton (Sky Sports/Pick)
Image: Jan Kruger) Jan Kruger)
Monday 29 June
20:00 Crystal Palace v Burnley (Amazon Prime Video)
Tuesday 30 June
20:15 Brighton v Man Utd (Sky Sports/Pick)
Wednesday 1 July
18:00 Arsenal v Norwich City (BT Sport)
18:00 AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle United (Sky Sports/Pick)
18:00 Everton v Leicester City (Sky Sports)
20:15 West Ham v Chelsea (Sky Sports)
Thursday 2 July
18:00 Sheff Utd v Spurs (Sky Sports)
20:15 Man City v Liverpool (Sky Sports)*
*Venue TBC
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thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Pep Guardiola 'ready to appoint new no.2' at Man City to replace Mikel Arteta

Manchester City are reportedly set to appoint Juanma Lillo as Pep Guardiola 's new assistant .
The role has been vacant at the club since former no.2 Mikel Arteta departed in January to take up the reins at Arsenal .
Lillo worked with Guardiola previously as his manager at Mexican outfit Dorados Sinaloa amost 15 years ago .
The 54-year-old acted as mentor to Guardiola during that time , and has since held assistant roles for both the Chile national team and La Liga side Sevilla .
He is currently manager of Qingdao Huanghai in the Chinese Super League , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now leave his post to link back up with Guardiola at the Etihad .
After starting his coaching career aged 16 , Lillo stepped into management just four years later in the Spanish fourth tier .
He counts Real Sociedad and Zaragoza among a vast list of teams he has managed previously , and has experience of working in Colombia and Japan .
Guardiola described Lillo as a `` maestro '' previously , and the duo are thought to be similarly tactically minded .
Despite playing a hand in Guardiola 's subsequent managerial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achieve the same heights in the dugout himself , though did lead Qingdao to promotion to the Super League last season as champions .
He does have first-hand experience of working with top class stars too , having had City legend Yaya Toure in his ranks in China , and managed the likes of David Villa , Andres Iniesta and Lukas Podolski at Vissel Kobe in Japan recently .
Guardiola has been searching for a new assistant with original reports suggesting former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was primed for the role .
First-team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ void in the meantime , but is expected to step back to his normal duties once Lillo 's appointment is confirmed .
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Juanma Lillo worked with Guardiola previously when manager at Mexican club side Dorados Sinaloa, and now looks set to reunite with his former charge as his assistant at City
Pep Guardiola 'ready to appoint new no.2' at Man City to replace Mikel Arteta
Manchester City are reportedly set to appoint Juanma Lillo as Pep Guardiola's new assistant.
The role has been vacant at the club since former no.2 Mikel Arteta departed in January to take up the reins at Arsenal.
Lillo worked with Guardiola previously as his manager at Mexican outfit Dorados Sinaloa amost 15 years ago.
The 54-year-old acted as mentor to Guardiola during that time, and has since held assistant roles for both the Chile national team and La Liga side Sevilla.
He is currently manager of Qingdao Huanghai in the Chinese Super League, but as reports The Mail, will now leave his post to link back up with Guardiola at the Etihad.
Image: GETTY) GETTY)
After starting his coaching career aged 16, Lillo stepped into management just four years later in the Spanish fourth tier.
He counts Real Sociedad and Zaragoza among a vast list of teams he has managed previously, and has experience of working in Colombia and Japan.
Guardiola described Lillo as a "maestro" previously, and the duo are thought to be similarly tactically minded.
Despite playing a hand in Guardiola's subsequent managerial career, Lillo has often struggled to achieve the same heights in the dugout himself, though did lead Qingdao to promotion to the Super League last season as champions.
He does have first-hand experience of working with top class stars too, having had City legend Yaya Toure in his ranks in China, and managed the likes of David Villa, Andres Iniesta and Lukas Podolski at Vissel Kobe in Japan recently.
Guardiola has been searching for a new assistant with original reports suggesting former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was primed for the role.
First-team coach Rodolfo Borrell has been filling the void in the meantime, but is expected to step back to his normal duties once Lillo's appointment is confirmed.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--EastEnders to 'jump in time' for explosive post-coronavirus storylines

EastEnders are set to jump in time when their new episodes air after their summer break .
The BBC soap will be going off air for months over the summer , with its last episode set for mid-June .
And an insider had told Mirror TV that while some storylines have been changed , they wo n't be completely scrapped .
They told us : `` Some storyline plans have had to change within the production process to accommodate the coronavirus pandemic .
`` There will be a jump in time when the process resumes . ''
The BBC soap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airing a set of special episodes before the soap looks set to go off air until September .
Fans will be able to get a glimpse behind the scenes on Secrets From The Square on Mondays from the 22nd June .
Meanwhile , on Tuesday nights viewers will get the chance to relive some iconic EastEnders episodes - from Max and Stacey 's affair reveal to 'Divorce Papers ' .
Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley will be hosting the Monday night episodes and will sit down in Ian Beale 's restaurant , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the cast .
The cast will tease what 's to come when EastEnders returns and offer a sneak peak behind the scenes .
They will also have a delve back at their first memories of the show and what it 's like to work on the set .
Eastenders Executive Producer Jon Sen said : `` Although the drama from Albert Square will be off our screens for a short time , we are thrilled that fans will have a unique opportunity to see from the cast themselves just what it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they see Secrets From The Square .
`` As the cast look back – as well as forward – we can relive some of their most memorable moments and to add a selection of iconic episodes into the mix means viewers will be able to get their regular Walford fix until the drama returns . ''
Kate Phillips , Controller of BBC Entertainment , added : “ EastEnders has been at the heart of BBC One since its inception 35 years ago .
`` While going off air was never in their plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight away that this would be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the show , look back on cherished memories of all those momentous episodes whilst taking a look around Albert Square and they may just give us some teasers as to what ’ s to come when they return .
”

EXCLUSIVE: An insider has told Mirror TV that current storylines won't be scrapped but will be altered to accommodate the coronavirus pandemic
EastEnders are set to jump in time when their new episodes air after their summer break.
The BBC soap will be going off air for months over the summer, with its last episode set for mid-June.
And an insider had told Mirror TV that while some storylines have been changed, they won't be completely scrapped.
They told us: "Some storyline plans have had to change within the production process to accommodate the coronavirus pandemic.
"There will be a jump in time when the process resumes."
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
The BBC soap confirmed on Wednesday that it will be airing a set of special episodes before the soap looks set to go off air until September.
Fans will be able to get a glimpse behind the scenes on Secrets From The Square on Mondays from the 22nd June.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
Meanwhile, on Tuesday nights viewers will get the chance to relive some iconic EastEnders episodes - from Max and Stacey's affair reveal to 'Divorce Papers'.
Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley will be hosting the Monday night episodes and will sit down in Ian Beale's restaurant, Walford East, with to different members of the cast.
The cast will tease what's to come when EastEnders returns and offer a sneak peak behind the scenes.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
They will also have a delve back at their first memories of the show and what it's like to work on the set.
Eastenders Executive Producer Jon Sen said: "Although the drama from Albert Square will be off our screens for a short time, we are thrilled that fans will have a unique opportunity to see from the cast themselves just what it is like to be part of EastEnders when they see Secrets From The Square.
"As the cast look back – as well as forward – we can relive some of their most memorable moments and to add a selection of iconic episodes into the mix means viewers will be able to get their regular Walford fix until the drama returns."
Kate Phillips, Controller of BBC Entertainment, added: “EastEnders has been at the heart of BBC One since its inception 35 years ago.
"While going off air was never in their plan, we and the EastEnders team knew straight away that this would be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the show, look back on cherished memories of all those momentous episodes whilst taking a look around Albert Square and they may just give us some teasers as to what’s to come when they return. ”
*EastEnders' special episodes will air from Monday 22nd June


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--You can be made to take holiday while furloughed - but they have to pay you more

Bosses are within their rights to demand people take annual leave , despite the fact travel restrictions are in place and many businesses are closed .
That even affects people on furlough or shielding , who will effectively swap not working for their boss for being on holiday from not-working for their boss .
But there 's good news too - thanks to the way holiday pay works you can actually get a pay boost for taking leave .
That 's because time on holiday has to be paid at your full wages , and not just the 80 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Job Retention Scheme .
Acas ' official guidance reads : `` Furloughed workers must get their usual pay in full , for any holiday they take . ''
Can I say no to holiday 'requests ' during lockdown While the minimum amount of holiday everyone is entitled to enshrined in law , and extra allowances are written into your employment contract , that does n't mean when you take it is entirely up to you .
`` It is a common misconception that employees can take annual leave whenever they want , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer .
The rules state as long as `` reasonable notice '' is given , bosses can both cancel existing requests as well as enforce specific time off - for example if the office is closed over Christmas .
`` Reasonable notice '' is generally agreed to be twice the number of days in advance as the holiday will last .
So if your employer says you need to take a week ’ s leave , it has to tell you at least two weeks before ( unless your contract specifies a different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some wiggle room to reject requests .
Your boss should speak to you and explain why you have to take leave and is required to consider if you ’ ll be able to use your leave for relaxation .
That means if you 're caring for a vulnerable family member , for example , then you should be able to challenge your employer 's decision .
Can I request holiday while on furlough to get the pay boost ?
There 's nothing to stop you asking , but you might be disappointed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are temporarily sent home because there ’ s no work ( 'furloughed workers ' ) , can request and take their holiday in the usual way , if their employer agrees .
This includes bank holidays , '' Acas ' guidance reads .
It adds workers can also `` carry over holiday if they ’ ve been 'furloughed ' and can not reasonably use it in their holiday year '' .
But employers are allowed to say `` no '' .
`` Employers can decline annual leave requests where they have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brown said .
But while bosses can say no to a specific holiday request , they absolutely ca n't refuse to let you take leave at all .
In fact , if they do they face quite strict penalties .
`` Employees must be permitted to take their minimum leave entitlement as failure to reasonably allow this could result in costly tribunal claims , '' Brown explained .
That means repeated rejections are something you can take up with Acas .

Bosses worried about how much holiday people are building up while on furlough - or in general - can legally force you to take it, but there's some good news in there too
You can be forced to take holiday while furloughed - but they have to pay you more
Bosses are within their rights to demand people take annual leave, despite the fact travel restrictions are in place and many businesses are closed.
That even affects people on furlough or shielding, who will effectively swap not working for their boss for being on holiday from not-working for their boss.
But there's good news too - thanks to the way holiday pay works you can actually get a pay boost for taking leave.
That's because time on holiday has to be paid at your full wages, and not just the 80% that's covered by the government's Job Retention Scheme. Acas' official guidance reads: "Furloughed workers must get their usual pay in full, for any holiday they take."
Can I say no to holiday 'requests' during lockdown
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While the minimum amount of holiday everyone is entitled to enshrined in law, and extra allowances are written into your employment contract, that doesn't mean when you take it is entirely up to you.
"It is a common misconception that employees can take annual leave whenever they want," said Alastair Brown, BrightHR chief technological officer.
The rules state as long as "reasonable notice" is given, bosses can both cancel existing requests as well as enforce specific time off - for example if the office is closed over Christmas.
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"Reasonable notice" is generally agreed to be twice the number of days in advance as the holiday will last.
So if your employer says you need to take a week’s leave, it has to tell you at least two weeks before (unless your contract specifies a different notice period).
But there is some wiggle room to reject requests.
Your boss should speak to you and explain why you have to take leave and is required to consider if you’ll be able to use your leave for relaxation.
That means if you're caring for a vulnerable family member, for example, then you should be able to challenge your employer's decision.
Can I request holiday while on furlough to get the pay boost?
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There's nothing to stop you asking, but you might be disappointed with the answer.
"Employees or workers who are temporarily sent home because there’s no work ('furloughed workers'), can request and take their holiday in the usual way, if their employer agrees. This includes bank holidays," Acas' guidance reads.
It adds workers can also "carry over holiday if they’ve been 'furloughed' and cannot reasonably use it in their holiday year".
But employers are allowed to say "no".
"Employers can decline annual leave requests where they have a business reason to do so," Brown said.
But while bosses can say no to a specific holiday request, they absolutely can't refuse to let you take leave at all.
In fact, if they do they face quite strict penalties.
"Employees must be permitted to take their minimum leave entitlement as failure to reasonably allow this could result in costly tribunal claims," Brown explained.
That means repeated rejections are something you can take up with Acas.


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Busiest McDonald's drive-thru queues - 24 restaurants to avoid this weekend

More than 900 McDonald 's drive-thru branches have now reopened to the public following months of closures , the chain has announced .
The company , which reopened around 39 in May , this week confirmed hundreds more reopenings , sending large parts of the UK into meltdown .
Mile-long queues were spotted on roads and motorways across Britain , with one branch in Scotland forced to close after police were called .
The latest reopenings include branches in Leeds and Glasgow - and come after the chain was accused of 'forgetting ' its northern fans .
In Robroyston , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called to manage queues due to unprecedented demand .
In Edinburgh , managers at the Newbridge restaurant decided to close the drive-thru due to unprecedented demand , after consulting with police .
There were also reports of waits of up to an hour-and-a-half at the fast food giant 's branch in Astley Bridge , Bolton .
But there 's good news for fans heading out to their local branch this weekend as a new report has revealed which restaurants are expected to be the busiest .
Combining DVLA data on car registrations with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compiled a list of the busiest drive-thru stores ahead of the weekend .
It found Dorchester in Dorset is likely to draw the biggest crowds , with 123,909 vehicles expected to visit its only McDonald 's branch this weekend .
This is followed by Slough - with 106,310 vehicles expected , followed by Hereford in third .
Commenting on the figures , Marmalade chief executive , Crispin Moger , said : `` While we have all missed the wonders of the golden arches , there is a real risk in rushing out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you are in one of the areas that our study has predicted as being busy then I would recommend holding off and avoiding the rush , particularly if you are a new or learner driver , as we ’ ve all seen the chaos from other fast food chains opening across social media .
`` It is likely that the chance of an accident is increased as people may behave more erratically and rush to get there first , not to mention patience wearing thin in a queue .
But , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resist - remember the rules of the road still apply – so avoid blocking roads and roundabouts while queuing , don ’ t be tempted to use your phone while waiting and dispose of the rubbish responsibly . ''
However it is n't all doom and gloom - your luck is in if you live in East Central London , which es expecting just 6,477 vehicles this weekend .

Mile-long queues were spotted on roads and motorways across the UK when restaurants reopened this week, sending fans into meltdown. If you're heading out this weekend, these are expected to be the busiest branches
More than 900 McDonald's drive-thru branches have now reopened to the public following months of closures, the chain has announced.
The company, which reopened around 39 in May, this week confirmed hundreds more reopenings, sending large parts of the UK into meltdown.
Mile-long queues were spotted on roads and motorways across Britain, with one branch in Scotland forced to close after police were called.
The latest reopenings include branches in Leeds and Glasgow - and come after the chain was accused of 'forgetting' its northern fans.
In Robroyston, a suburb of Glasgow, police were called to manage queues due to unprecedented demand.
Image: Jonathan Buckmaster) Jonathan Buckmaster)
In Edinburgh, managers at the Newbridge restaurant decided to close the drive-thru due to unprecedented demand, after consulting with police.
There were also reports of waits of up to an hour-and-a-half at the fast food giant's branch in Astley Bridge, Bolton.
But there's good news for fans heading out to their local branch this weekend as a new report has revealed which restaurants are expected to be the busiest.
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Combining DVLA data on car registrations with the reopenings, car insurer Marmalade has compiled a list of the busiest drive-thru stores ahead of the weekend.
It found Dorchester in Dorset is likely to draw the biggest crowds, with 123,909 vehicles expected to visit its only McDonald's branch this weekend.
This is followed by Slough - with 106,310 vehicles expected, followed by Hereford in third.
Top 10 busiest McDonald's drive-thru branches
Dorchester, 1 drive-thru branch, 123,909 visitors expected this weekend Slough, 3 drive-thru branches, 318,930 visitors expected this weekend - 106,310 per store Hereford, 1 drive-thru branches, 102,159 visitors expected this weekend Guildford, 6 drive-thru branches, 509,643 visitors expected this weekend - 84,941 per store South West London, 3 drive-thru branches, 230,698 visitors expected this weekend - 76,899 per store Dumfries, 1 drive-thru branches, 76,260 visitors expected this weekend North London, 3 drive-thru branches, 224,025 visitors expected this weekend - 74,675 per store Halifax, 1 drive-thru branches, 72,591 visitors expected this weekend West London, 2 drive-thru branches, 138,527 visitors expected this weekend - 69,264 per store Harrow, 3 drive-thru branches, 198,764 visitors expected this weekend - 66,255 per store
Commenting on the figures, Marmalade chief executive, Crispin Moger, said: "While we have all missed the wonders of the golden arches, there is a real risk in rushing out to a drive-thru when they reopen.
"If you are in one of the areas that our study has predicted as being busy then I would recommend holding off and avoiding the rush, particularly if you are a new or learner driver, as we’ve all seen the chaos from other fast food chains opening across social media.
"It is likely that the chance of an accident is increased as people may behave more erratically and rush to get there first, not to mention patience wearing thin in a queue. But, if you do decide you can’t resist - remember the rules of the road still apply – so avoid blocking roads and roundabouts while queuing, don’t be tempted to use your phone while waiting and dispose of the rubbish responsibly."
However it isn't all doom and gloom - your luck is in if you live in East Central London, which es expecting just 6,477 vehicles this weekend.


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Liverpool slam Women's Super League points per game call that means relegation

Liverpool 's Women have said they would 've been in a position to host games despite the Women 's Super League ending the season and relegating the Reds .
Vicky Jepson 's side were bottom of the table having won one of their 14 games .
They were one point adrift of Birmingham City Women but will not get a chance to battle for their top flight status .
An FA statement read : `` Our Board has reached a majority decision to decide the 2019-20 Barclays FA Women ’ s Super League and FA Women ’ s Championship on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with promotion and relegation determined on sporting merit . ''
The decision could set a precedent with the men 's game currently discussing whether to implement the same system should the Premier League be curtailed for a second time .
But Liverpool have issued a statement claiming they `` had hoped for an opportunity '' to secure their place in the league .
A statement read : `` The COVID-19 pandemic has presented huge , ongoing challenges around the world , the majority far more important than football .
`` The focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff since the beginning of the crisis was to be ready to return to WSL play when it was safe and proper to do so .
`` We believe we would have been able to meet all operational requirements but a return to play was deemed impractical .
`` As proud founder members of the WSL , our fans greatly value our position within the league and we hoped for the opportunity to secure our status on the pitch .
`` We enjoyed several notable firsts as a women ’ s team this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Anfield – and we are committed to continuing to grow the women ’ s game in this country with our fellow teams .
`` We wish all the WSL teams well and look forward to seeing them again soon .
`` As a club we will continue to respond to the ongoing humanitarian needs caused by the pandemic and especially in providing support to various NHS initiatives and those experiencing food poverty and social isolation . ''

Liverpool's Women have been relegated from the Women's Super League after they chose to implement a points per game system but they have criticised the decision
Liverpool's Women have said they would've been in a position to host games despite the Women's Super League ending the season and relegating the Reds.
Vicky Jepson's side were bottom of the table having won one of their 14 games.
They were one point adrift of Birmingham City Women but will not get a chance to battle for their top flight status.
An FA statement read: "Our Board has reached a majority decision to decide the 2019-20 Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship on a basic point-per-game [PPG] basis, with promotion and relegation determined on sporting merit."
The decision could set a precedent with the men's game currently discussing whether to implement the same system should the Premier League be curtailed for a second time.
But Liverpool have issued a statement claiming they "had hoped for an opportunity" to secure their place in the league.
A statement read : "The COVID-19 pandemic has presented huge, ongoing challenges around the world, the majority far more important than football.
"The focus of our women’s team and staff since the beginning of the crisis was to be ready to return to WSL play when it was safe and proper to do so.
"We believe we would have been able to meet all operational requirements but a return to play was deemed impractical.
"As proud founder members of the WSL, our fans greatly value our position within the league and we hoped for the opportunity to secure our status on the pitch.
"We enjoyed several notable firsts as a women’s team this season – including a first WSL game at Anfield – and we are committed to continuing to grow the women’s game in this country with our fellow teams.
"We wish all the WSL teams well and look forward to seeing them again soon.
"As a club we will continue to respond to the ongoing humanitarian needs caused by the pandemic and especially in providing support to various NHS initiatives and those experiencing food poverty and social isolation."


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Police use force against black people five times more than people who are white

Police are five times more likely to use force against black people than white people , new government figures show .
Data from the Home Office show police in England and Wales used force tactics at a rate of 90 per 10,000 white people but 450 per 10,000 black people in 2018/19 .
During that time frame officers used tactics such as handcuffing , other restraint , use of batons , irritant sprays , tasers and firearms a total of 630,793 times .
Of those , 447,337 tactics were used against white people and 94,222 were against those who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population it shows the figure is five times higher for black people .
The gap was biggest in Dorset where 10,254 tactics were used against white people and 743 against those who are black .
Nationally , the gap was even bigger for some types of tactics .
Firearms are 12.2 times more likely to be used against black people , tasers are 7.6 times more likely and batons 8.2 times .
While in the capital the Metropolitan Police used tasers against black people 3,055 times and 3,017 on people who are white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many white people than black .
The news comes as the death of George Floyd in the US and the resulting Black Lives Matter protests in the UK has raised concerns that black people here are also discriminated against by police .
In an article calling on the Government to learn lessons from the response to George Floyd ’ s death , MP Diane Abbott said British observers shouldn ’ t console themselves that the same couldn ’ t happen here , adding : “ Black people suffer disproportionately from the police use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive at the Equality and Human Rights Commission , said : “ These figures are extremely worrying and need to be answered .
“ We appreciate the need for effective policing to ensure safe communities .
But we know that both adults and children from some ethnic minorities experience disproportionate levels of force by police – sometimes with very serious consequences .
“ We have continuously called on police forces , the Home Office and Police and Crime Commissioners to not only retain but also build on protections designed to promote fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done now to understand and address unequal treatment , and tackle the root causes of racial inequality across the criminal justice system .
“ We have also repeatedly called for a comprehensive race equality strategy .
We need the government to take urgent action so that ethnic minorities do not continue to suffer unfair treatment or punishment.
” The figures , which also used additional data released following a Freedom of Information request , also showed factors that impact police decisions to use force also appear to be different depending on perceived ethnicity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with white people was alcohol ( in 45.5 % of incidents ) .
But in black people it was size , gender , or build in 38.3 % of incidents compared to just 28.5 % in people who are white .
Police officers were also slightly more likely to say they used force to protect themselves in incidents involving black people ( in 75.5 % of incidents ) than with those who are white ( 67.9 % ) .
However , the figures suggest in the 21,868 incidents where an officer reported an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slightly less likely to result in staff injury - 5 % of incidents compared to 5.3 % of incidents involving those who were white .
Those injuries were much less likely to be received as the result of an intentional assault .
In incidents where the person was black , 45.3 % of injuries were from assaults , compared to 52.3 % in incidents involving white people .
An incident is logged for each time an officer uses force against an individual , so if there is an occasion where several officers and/or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be filed .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Claire Miller, Lorraine King)

EXCLUSIVE Home Office figures show police in England and Wales used force tactics at a rate of 90 per 10,000 white people but 450 per 10,000 black people and their reasons for using it differed depending on the person's race
Police use force against black people five times more than people who are white
Police are five times more likely to use force against black people than white people, new government figures show.
Data from the Home Office show police in England and Wales used force tactics at a rate of 90 per 10,000 white people but 450 per 10,000 black people in 2018/19.
During that time frame officers used tactics such as handcuffing, other restraint, use of batons, irritant sprays, tasers and firearms a total of 630,793 times.
Of those, 447,337 tactics were used against white people and 94,222 were against those who were black.
But based on the local population it shows the figure is five times higher for black people.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
The gap was biggest in Dorset where 10,254 tactics were used against white people and 743 against those who are black.
Nationally, the gap was even bigger for some types of tactics.
Firearms are 12.2 times more likely to be used against black people, tasers are 7.6 times more likely and batons 8.2 times .
While in the capital the Metropolitan Police used tasers against black people 3,055 times and 3,017 on people who are white - despite London having four times as many white people than black.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The news comes as the death of George Floyd in the US and the resulting Black Lives Matter protests in the UK has raised concerns that black people here are also discriminated against by police.
In an article calling on the Government to learn lessons from the response to George Floyd’s death, MP Diane Abbott said British observers shouldn’t console themselves that the same couldn’t happen here, adding: “Black people suffer disproportionately from the police use of force”.
Rebecca Hilsenrath, chief executive at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said: “These figures are extremely worrying and need to be answered.
“We appreciate the need for effective policing to ensure safe communities. But we know that both adults and children from some ethnic minorities experience disproportionate levels of force by police – sometimes with very serious consequences.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
“We have continuously called on police forces, the Home Office and Police and Crime Commissioners to not only retain but also build on protections designed to promote fair and equal policing. More must be done now to understand and address unequal treatment, and tackle the root causes of racial inequality across the criminal justice system.
“We have also repeatedly called for a comprehensive race equality strategy. We need the government to take urgent action so that ethnic minorities do not continue to suffer unfair treatment or punishment.”
The figures, which also used additional data released following a Freedom of Information request, also showed factors that impact police decisions to use force also appear to be different depending on perceived ethnicity.
The most common factors when dealing with white people was alcohol (in 45.5% of incidents).
But in black people it was size, gender, or build in 38.3% of incidents compared to just 28.5% in people who are white.
Police officers were also slightly more likely to say they used force to protect themselves in incidents involving black people (in 75.5% of incidents) than with those who are white (67.9%).
However, the figures suggest in the 21,868 incidents where an officer reported an injury, incidents involving black people were slightly less likely to result in staff injury - 5% of incidents compared to 5.3% of incidents involving those who were white.
Those injuries were much less likely to be received as the result of an intentional assault.
In incidents where the person was black, 45.3% of injuries were from assaults, compared to 52.3% in incidents involving white people.
An incident is logged for each time an officer uses force against an individual, so if there is an occasion where several officers and/or several subjects are involved then multiple reports may be filed.


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Kate Garraway says doctors unsure why coronavirus affected husband 'so badly'

Kate Garraway has revealed doctors did not think her husband Derek Draper would survive his coroanvirus battle .
He is still fighting for his life in a coma in intensive care , but is now coronavirus free after beating the virus .
Derek is still very unwell and `` may not recover '' because of the damage the virus has done to his body from `` head to toe '' .
Kate wept as she spoke on Good Morning Britain on Friday , and shared how her husband , `` the core of her life '' is doing as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Derek was taken to hospital after suffering with severe breathlessness , and eventually placed into an induced coma due to the effect on his lungs .
Kate revealed he has suffered `` extraordinary '' and `` incredibly rare '' damage to his body which may be difficult to recover from .
Kate also detailed the symptoms that Derek was experiencing prior to his hospital dash .
But doctors are completely unaware of why the virus has affected Derek the way it has , and why he suffered from it so badly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ underlying health conditions , but the virus still `` raged '' through his body .
The damage it has done has left doctors so clueless as to why , that they were n't even sure he would survive initially .
Kate explained on the show of whether they knew why he was so affected : `` We don ’ t , he had none of the underlying health concerns .
`` He just got it very , very , very badly and we don ’ t know why .
When you speak to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many things they tell you about to help you understand what he ’ s going through .
`` There ’ s various markers that tell you how much infection is in his body when it was really raging .
`` At one point , he was being transferred to a different hospital , there ’ s an enzyme the liver produces which goes up when you ’ re fighting infection , healthy it would be under 10 , if it goes up to 200 then you ’ re really sick .
`` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he was 1286 .
He was off the scale with infection .
His lungs were solid and nobody thought he ’ d live .
`` So it ’ s just extraordinary he ’ s still here , I ’ m so proud of him and most of all , the doctors and nurses around him are just incredible .
`` They ’ re incredible with what they ’ ve done , with a disease they ’ re learning about every day . ''

Kate Garraway said she's 'proud' of her husband for fighting the virus, with doctors not thinking he would survive Covid-19 as he continues his battle for life
Kate Garraway has revealed doctors did not think her husband Derek Draper would survive his coroanvirus battle.
He is still fighting for his life in a coma in intensive care, but is now coronavirus free after beating the virus.
Derek is still very unwell and "may not recover" because of the damage the virus has done to his body from "head to toe".
Kate wept as she spoke on Good Morning Britain on Friday, and shared how her husband, "the core of her life" is doing as she hopes and prays he will wake up.
Derek was taken to hospital after suffering with severe breathlessness, and eventually placed into an induced coma due to the effect on his lungs.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Kate revealed he has suffered "extraordinary" and "incredibly rare" damage to his body which may be difficult to recover from.
Kate also detailed the symptoms that Derek was experiencing prior to his hospital dash.
But doctors are completely unaware of why the virus has affected Derek the way it has, and why he suffered from it so badly.
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
Kate said her husband didn't have underlying health conditions, but the virus still "raged" through his body.
The damage it has done has left doctors so clueless as to why, that they weren't even sure he would survive initially.
Kate explained on the show of whether they knew why he was so affected: "We don’t, he had none of the underlying health concerns.
"He just got it very, very, very badly and we don’t know why. When you speak to the doctors, there’s so many things they tell you about to help you understand what he’s going through.
"There’s various markers that tell you how much infection is in his body when it was really raging.
"At one point, he was being transferred to a different hospital, there’s an enzyme the liver produces which goes up when you’re fighting infection, healthy it would be under 10, if it goes up to 200 then you’re really sick.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"When Derek was admitted to the second hospital, he was 1286. He was off the scale with infection. His lungs were solid and nobody thought he’d live.
"So it’s just extraordinary he’s still here, I’m so proud of him and most of all, the doctors and nurses around him are just incredible.
"They’re incredible with what they’ve done, with a disease they’re learning about every day."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-06-05--Premier League TV schedule confirmed as fixtures and kick-off times released

After a three-month delay , finally the 2019/20 season is set to be completed following the break enforced by the coronavirus pandemic .
Liverpool are just two wins away from ending their 30-year title wait , and there is still plenty to play for elsewhere in the table .
Chelsea , Man Utd , Tottenham and Arsenal are all vying for European places , with Sheffield United and Wolves also in the hunt .
At the foot of the table there is a real relegation battle too , with just eight points separating the teams in the bottom six .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , here 's when the first batch of fixtures from June 17 to July 2 will take place .
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said of the fixtures announcement : `` We are pleased to provide fans with further updates on the provisional restart of the Premier League season .
`` We know it wo n't be the same without our loyal supporters in stadiums but , together with our broadcast partners , we are able to ensure fans can watch or listen to each match live from home .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible can access our games so we are extremely happy that more than a third of our remaining fixtures will be televised free-to-air here in the UK .
`` I am delighted we are able to take another positive step towards the season returning in just under two weeks ' time . ''
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

A schedule has now been put in place for the fixtures from June 17 to July 2 as Liverpool chase down the title, while Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea and Tottenham are pushing for European spots
Premier League football is back.
After a three-month delay, finally the 2019/20 season is set to be completed following the break enforced by the coronavirus pandemic.
Liverpool are just two wins away from ending their 30-year title wait, and there is still plenty to play for elsewhere in the table.
Chelsea, Man Utd, Tottenham and Arsenal are all vying for European places, with Sheffield United and Wolves also in the hunt.
At the foot of the table there is a real relegation battle too, with just eight points separating the teams in the bottom six.
Following the Premier League's announcement on Friday, here's when the first batch of fixtures from June 17 to July 2 will take place.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said of the fixtures announcement: "We are pleased to provide fans with further updates on the provisional restart of the Premier League season.
"We know it won't be the same without our loyal supporters in stadiums but, together with our broadcast partners, we are able to ensure fans can watch or listen to each match live from home.
"It is important that as many people as possible can access our games so we are extremely happy that more than a third of our remaining fixtures will be televised free-to-air here in the UK.
"I am delighted we are able to take another positive step towards the season returning in just under two weeks' time."
Wednesday 17 June
18:00 Aston Villa v Sheff Utd (Sky Sports)
20:15 Man City v Arsenal (Sky Sports)
Friday 19 June
18:00 Norwich City v Southampton (Sky Sports/Pick)
20:15 Spurs v Man Utd (Sky Sports)
Saturday 20 June
12:30 Watford v Leicester City (BT Sport)
15:00 Brighton v Arsenal (BT Sport)
17:30 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)
19:45 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (BBC)
Sunday 21 June
14:00 Newcastle United v Sheff Utd (Sky Sports/Pick)
16:15 Aston Villa v Chelsea (Sky Sports)
19:00 Everton v Liverpool (Sky Sports/Pick)*
Venue TBC
Monday 22 June
20:00 Man City v Burnley (Sky Sports)
Tuesday 23 June
18:00 Leicester City v Brighton (Sky Sports)
20:15 Spurs v West Ham (Sky Sports)
Wednesday 24 June
18:00 Man Utd v Sheff Utd (Sky Sports/Pick)
18:00 Newcastle United v Aston Villa (BT Sport)
18:00 Norwich City v Everton (BBC)
18:00 Wolves v AFC Bournemouth (BT Sport)
20:15 Liverpool v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)
Thursday 25 June
18:00 Burnley v Watford (Sky Sports/Pick)
18:00 Southampton v Arsenal (Sky Sports)
20:15 Chelsea v Man City (BT Sport)
Saturday 27 June
12:30 Aston Villa v Wolves (BT Sport)
Sunday 28 June
16:30 Watford v Southampton (Sky Sports/Pick)
Monday 29 June
20:00 Crystal Palace v Burnley (Amazon Prime Video)
Tuesday 30 June
20:15 Brighton v Man Utd (Sky Sports/Pick)
Wednesday 1 July
18:00 Arsenal v Norwich City (BT Sport)
18:00 AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle United (Sky Sports/Pick)
18:00 Everton v Leicester City (Sky Sports)
20:15 West Ham v Chelsea (Sky Sports)
Thursday 2 July
18:00 Sheff Utd v Spurs (Sky Sports)
20:15 Man City v Liverpool (Sky Sports)*
*Venue TBC
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