thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Coronavirus: Poor zero-hour workers 'will be forced to choose between isolation and food

MPs are demanding an emergency law to stop thousands of zero-hour and part-time workers being left penniless by Coronavirus .
Unions and Labour sounded the alarm over the government 's sick pay laws amid fears large numbers of people in the UK may need to `` self-isolate '' as a precaution .
Statutory Sick Pay does not cover people who earn less than £118 a week .
Those who 've been off sick for more than 7 days also need to provide a GP 's note to qualify .
However , people are being told to avoid their GP if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further spread of the virus , and self-isolation is meant to last 14 days .
Labour claimed the situation will leave part-time or zero-hour workers choosing between protecting their own and others ' health , and putting food on the table .
The party called on the government to act , and on private firms to do their bit to ensure employees are n't left in the lurch .
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth told the BBC : `` There will be workers out there who have to make a choice between putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health first .
`` We ’ re clearly going to have to intervene in some way to help those workers . ''
SSP is paid to employees or agency workers who have been ill for at least four days in a row ; earn at least £118 a week on average ; and tell employers before a seven-day deadline .
Individuals have to earn an average of £118 per week to be eligible , and she has called on the government to ensure that workers are able to receive statutory sick pay regardless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million workers in the UK on contracts with no guaranteed minimum hours - a record high .
Labour leadership candidate Lisa Nandy today called for an emergency law to extend Statutory Sick Pay - £94.25 per week - to workers on all incomes from day one .
She said : `` The threat of coronavirus is concerning enough without worrying it will leave you without money for rent and food .
`` Workers on insecure contracts , those with unscrupulous employers or the bogus self-employed in the gig economy are being left to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choices .
`` Self-isolation for some means no sick pay .
This is a global health crisis and we need to do everything we can to make sure it ’ s not also a personal and financial tragedy for families in the UK . ''
Ms Nandy said the burden should also fall on private firms , many of which have their own sick pay schemes .
She said : `` Employers need to wake up to their wider responsibilities and the consequences for everyone if ill people are attending work when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not put their profit margins ahead of public health and people need to be able to follow medical advice . ''
The GMB union first raised the issue last week , saying a delivery driver was recently contacted by a `` high-risk '' customer .
The anonymous driver 's company instructed her not to come back into work – but that meant she would have no wages until she was given the all-clear .
A union spokesman said : `` GMB stepped in and the company backed down - but more and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same fate . ''
GMB National Officer Mick Rix said : “ The threat of Coronavirus is a huge problem for employers and worker across the UK .
“ But workers in the so-called gig economy , or on zero hours contracts , are left abandoned and penniless if they have to self-isolate .
“ Once again the bogus self-employment model is screwing over the disadvantaged .
“ GMB is calling on all employers - regardless of the contract – to do the right thing and pay their workers if they have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health crisis . ''
The government has been contacted for comment .

Labour has warned workers who aren't covered by Statutory Sick Pay face being left in the lurch if they have to self-isolate. Lisa Nandy called for an emergency law
Coronavirus: Poor zero-hour workers 'will be forced' to choose between isolation and food
MPs are demanding an emergency law to stop thousands of zero-hour and part-time workers being left penniless by Coronavirus.
Unions and Labour sounded the alarm over the government's sick pay laws amid fears large numbers of people in the UK may need to "self-isolate" as a precaution.
Statutory Sick Pay does not cover people who earn less than £118 a week.
Those who've been off sick for more than 7 days also need to provide a GP's note to qualify.
However, people are being told to avoid their GP if they have Coronavirus symptoms, to prevent further spread of the virus, and self-isolation is meant to last 14 days.
Labour claimed the situation will leave part-time or zero-hour workers choosing between protecting their own and others' health, and putting food on the table.
The party called on the government to act, and on private firms to do their bit to ensure employees aren't left in the lurch.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth told the BBC: "There will be workers out there who have to make a choice between putting food on their table and putting their health first.
"We’re clearly going to have to intervene in some way to help those workers."
SSP is paid to employees or agency workers who have been ill for at least four days in a row; earn at least £118 a week on average; and tell employers before a seven-day deadline.
Individuals have to earn an average of £118 per week to be eligible, and she has called on the government to ensure that workers are able to receive statutory sick pay regardless of income.
There are almost a million workers in the UK on contracts with no guaranteed minimum hours - a record high.
Labour leadership candidate Lisa Nandy today called for an emergency law to extend Statutory Sick Pay - £94.25 per week - to workers on all incomes from day one.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Sunday Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Sunday Mirror)
She said: "The threat of coronavirus is concerning enough without worrying it will leave you without money for rent and food.
"Workers on insecure contracts, those with unscrupulous employers or the bogus self-employed in the gig economy are being left to fend for themselves and make unnecessarily difficult choices.
"Self-isolation for some means no sick pay. This is a global health crisis and we need to do everything we can to make sure it’s not also a personal and financial tragedy for families in the UK."
Ms Nandy said the burden should also fall on private firms, many of which have their own sick pay schemes.
She said: "Employers need to wake up to their wider responsibilities and the consequences for everyone if ill people are attending work when they should be at home.
"Bosses should not put their profit margins ahead of public health and people need to be able to follow medical advice."
The GMB union first raised the issue last week, saying a delivery driver was recently contacted by a "high-risk" customer.
The anonymous driver's company instructed her not to come back into work – but that meant she would have no wages until she was given the all-clear.
A union spokesman said: "GMB stepped in and the company backed down - but more and more gig economy workers are suffering the same fate."
GMB National Officer Mick Rix said: “The threat of Coronavirus is a huge problem for employers and worker across the UK.
“But workers in the so-called gig economy, or on zero hours contracts, are left abandoned and penniless if they have to self-isolate.
“Once again the bogus self-employment model is screwing over the disadvantaged.
“GMB is calling on all employers - regardless of the contract – to do the right thing and pay their workers if they have to take time off due to the global health crisis."
A Government spokesperson said: “Employers have been urged to make sure they use their discretion and respect the medical need to self-isolate in making decisions about sick pay.
“Anyone not eligible to receive sick pay is able to claim Universal Credit and/or contributory Employment and Support Allowance.”
Boris Johnson’s spokesman said “further action” will be taken “if needed” to protect low wage or zero hour workers - but did not confirm whether this will involve widening Statutory Sick Pay.
Lords DWP minister Baroness Stedman-Scott said officials are drawing up plans to ensure the Coronavirus does not leave people in the lurch. She added: "I'll be really upset if people are sanctioned because of that".
A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) spokesperson later urged Universal Credit claimants - some of whom are in low paid work - to contact their Jobcentre if they are affected.
The spokesperson said: "Our staff are ready to support people who are impacted - we urge them to contact us by phone, or their work coach via their online journal, to explain their situation.
"Anyone not eligible to receive sick pay is able to claim Universal Credit and/or contributory Employment and Support Allowance."


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Peter Andre denies ordering fans not to touch him due to coronavirus fears

Peter Andre has insisted he was not responsible for a sign at his concert that ordered fans not to touch him because of the coronavirus .
He performed a gig in Southampton on Saturday called An Evening With Peter Andre , where signs were put up warning fans not to hug him or take selfies with him over coronavirus fears .
But Peter has now taken to Instagram to deny he had anything to do with the sign , and claimed he was happily hugging fans .
`` Ok this must be a wind up because I hugged Everyone I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People were saying to me that they had been told not to touch me and that there were signs .
`` I thought they were joking .
Brilliant .
I am now officially a diva without being a diva . ''
He concluded the post joking : `` On a serious note though don ’ t touch me '' .
One fan replied : `` That ’ s actually so funny ...
I mean on the bright side , if people were told that , obviously they think you ’ re worth the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
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I ’ d take the risk !
I think '' joked another .
The Sun reported that the signs read : “ Due to the recent cases of the coronavirus please DO NOT have any physical contact with Peter Andre .
“ Please DO NOT take any selfies with Peter Andre .
Apologies for any inconvenience .
Thank you.
” One disgruntled fan , Gemma Smith , 35 , told The Sun : “ Who does he think he is ?
Not even the Queen has made such demands.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a bottle of hand gel which allegedly cost punters £20 .
The coronavirus warnings at the event come after Peter voiced his fears that his wife Emily MacDonagh could catch the deadly illness .
Last month The Mysterious Girl singer , 46 , said he started worrying about Emily , who is a doctor , when he went to the airport and saw customs officers wearing masks .
Writing in his new !
magazine column , he said : `` Obviously Emily being a doctor brings it close to home for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried about her .
But I 'm also proud of her doing her job . ''

Peter Andre has denied responsibility for a sign at his concert ordering fans not to touch him due to coronavirus fears
Peter Andre denies ordering fans not to touch him due to coronavirus fears
Peter Andre has insisted he was not responsible for a sign at his concert that ordered fans not to touch him because of the coronavirus.
He performed a gig in Southampton on Saturday called An Evening With Peter Andre, where signs were put up warning fans not to hug him or take selfies with him over coronavirus fears.
But Peter has now taken to Instagram to deny he had anything to do with the sign, and claimed he was happily hugging fans.
"Ok this must be a wind up because I hugged Everyone I met," he wote.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"People were saying to me that they had been told not to touch me and that there were signs.
"I thought they were joking. Brilliant. I am now officially a diva without being a diva."
He concluded the post joking: "On a serious note though don’t touch me".
One fan replied: "That’s actually so funny ... I mean on the bright side, if people were told that, obviously they think you’re worth the risk".
"Haha love it!!! I’d take the risk! I think" joked another.
Denise Van Outen commented: "Oh Peter! Bless you."
Image: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com) Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)
The Sun reported that the signs read: “Due to the recent cases of the coronavirus please DO NOT have any physical contact with Peter Andre.
“Please DO NOT take any selfies with Peter Andre. Apologies for any inconvenience. Thank you.”
One disgruntled fan, Gemma Smith, 35, told The Sun: “Who does he think he is? Not even the Queen has made such demands.”
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Placed on the table on the stage was a bottle of hand gel which allegedly cost punters £20.
The coronavirus warnings at the event come after Peter voiced his fears that his wife Emily MacDonagh could catch the deadly illness.
Last month The Mysterious Girl singer, 46, said he started worrying about Emily, who is a doctor, when he went to the airport and saw customs officers wearing masks.
Writing in his new! magazine column, he said: "Obviously Emily being a doctor brings it close to home for me and, of course, I'm worried about her.
But I'm also proud of her doing her job."
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thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Jamie Carragher details Liverpool 'worry' after 'big surprise' in Watford defeat

Jamie Carragher has questioned whether winning the Premier League is enough for Liverpool this season .
The Reds saw their hopes of an unbeaten season go emphatically up in smoke on Saturday as they were hammered 3-0 by Watford at Vicarage Road .
Jurgen Klopp 's men will still likely romp to the title , holding a 22-point advantage over nearest challengers Manchester City .
But Carragher thinks there will be a tinge of disappointment if the Premier League is the club 's only trophy this term , ahead of FA Cup and Champions League clashes against Chelsea and Atletico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky Sports : `` I think there 's a bit of a worry - not for the league , the league 's won - it 's actually is the league enough for Liverpool this season ?
`` The league feels like it 's been won for two or three months .
`` I know Jurgen Klopp would n't say that but it almost feels when you 've had a season like that it does n't feel enough , you still want one of the cups , whether that be the FA Cup or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now Chelsea midweek and the following midweek is Atletico Madrid .
`` If Liverpool go out of both cup competitions there 's no way it will be a damp squib , because they 've waited so long to win the title , but there will be a little tinge of how good this team is , the results they 've had , they probably should win more this season . ''
Carragher also admitted his surprise at Liverpool 's lack of potency in front of goal against Watford .
`` It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the defeat .
It was really poor .
And for the team at the top of the league to lose to the second bottom does n't normally occur too often , '' he added .
`` People keep talking about Liverpool defensively and they were really poor but they never looked like scoring a goal in the game .
And that was so surprising .
So there 's problems at both ends . ''

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool will play more freely now unbeaten run is over
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool will play more freely now unbeaten run is over
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has questioned whether only winning the title will be enough for the Reds as they prepare to face Chelsea and Atletico Madrid
Jamie Carragher has questioned whether winning the Premier League is enough for Liverpool this season.
The Reds saw their hopes of an unbeaten season go emphatically up in smoke on Saturday as they were hammered 3-0 by Watford at Vicarage Road.
Jurgen Klopp's men will still likely romp to the title, holding a 22-point advantage over nearest challengers Manchester City .
But Carragher thinks there will be a tinge of disappointment if the Premier League is the club's only trophy this term, ahead of FA Cup and Champions League clashes against Chelsea and Atletico Madrid respectively.
The Liverpool legend told Sky Sports: "I think there's a bit of a worry - not for the league, the league's won - it's actually is the league enough for Liverpool this season?
Image: SkySports) SkySports)
"The league feels like it's been won for two or three months.
"I know Jurgen Klopp wouldn't say that but it almost feels when you've had a season like that it doesn't feel enough, you still want one of the cups, whether that be the FA Cup or the Champions League.
"The worry is now Chelsea midweek and the following midweek is Atletico Madrid.
"If Liverpool go out of both cup competitions there's no way it will be a damp squib, because they've waited so long to win the title, but there will be a little tinge of how good this team is, the results they've had, they probably should win more this season."
Carragher also admitted his surprise at Liverpool's lack of potency in front of goal against Watford.
"It wasn't losing, it was the manner of the defeat. It was really poor. And for the team at the top of the league to lose to the second bottom doesn't normally occur too often," he added.
"People keep talking about Liverpool defensively and they were really poor but they never looked like scoring a goal in the game. And that was so surprising. So there's problems at both ends."


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Brits stranded in Tenerife hotel coronavirus quarantine flying back today

British tourists who had been quarantined at a hotel in Tenerife are being flown back to the UK after testing negative for the coronavirus , Jet2holidays has confirmed .
Holidaymakers at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace had previously been told they would have to remain in quarantine until March 10 , after at least four tourists were diagnosed with the virus officially known as Covid-19 .
But travel operator Jet2holidays said on Monday that its customers at the hotel will return to the UK this afternoon .
It is understood a number of other hotel guests were flown back on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The hotel guests were quarantined after an Italian doctor and his wife who were staying there tested positive for the virus .
Thirty-six patients in Britain have now been diagnosed with the bug , with people returning from Tenerife among them .
A Jet2holidays spokeswoman said : `` We are pleased to confirm that Jet2holidays customers at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace will be flying back to the UK with us on a dedicated flight this afternoon , following their negative test results for Covid-19 and subject to them showing no symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) said it was working closely with authorities in Spain to ensure that Britons who do not have coronavirus can fly home .
It is understood that Spanish authorities are testing British guests at the hotel , with those producing negative results able to take a flight back over the next 24 hours .
An FCO spokesman said : `` If you are travelling with a tour operator , you need to contact them .
If you are an independent traveller , you will need to ensure you plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before you fly . ''
Professor Yvonne Doyle , medical director at Public Health England ( PHE ) , said on Saturday that any individuals who have returned from the coronavirus-hit hotel are advised to self-isolate until March 10 .
She said : `` If they develop symptoms in that time , they should call NHS 111 and they will be tested for Covid-19 . ''
Spanish authorities have said that the risk of infection for any Britons staying at the hotel is low , according to PHE .
A Jet2holidays spokeswoman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear , our number one priority is the health and safety of our customers , our colleagues , and the general public .
`` We have been working closely with the FCO , Public Health England and the hotel to find a solution which ensured the best outcome for our customers in the hotel , whilst making sure we fulfilled those responsibilities . ''
Some guests staying at the hotel in the south west of the Spanish island had criticised the quarantine measures .

Holidaymakers who were in lockdown at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace in Spain's Canary Islands after four tourists were diagnosed with the coronavirus will finally be able to return to the UK
British tourists who had been quarantined at a hotel in Tenerife are being flown back to the UK after testing negative for the coronavirus, Jet2holidays has confirmed.
Holidaymakers at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace had previously been told they would have to remain in quarantine until March 10, after at least four tourists were diagnosed with the virus officially known as Covid-19.
But travel operator Jet2holidays said on Monday that its customers at the hotel will return to the UK this afternoon.
It is understood a number of other hotel guests were flown back on Sunday evening after testing negative for coronavirus.
The hotel guests were quarantined after an Italian doctor and his wife who were staying there tested positive for the virus.
Thirty-six patients in Britain have now been diagnosed with the bug, with people returning from Tenerife among them.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: RAMON DE LA ROCHA/EPA-EFE/REX) RAMON DE LA ROCHA/EPA-EFE/REX)
A Jet2holidays spokeswoman said: "We are pleased to confirm that Jet2holidays customers at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace will be flying back to the UK with us on a dedicated flight this afternoon, following their negative test results for Covid-19 and subject to them showing no symptoms on departure."
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said it was working closely with authorities in Spain to ensure that Britons who do not have coronavirus can fly home.
It is understood that Spanish authorities are testing British guests at the hotel, with those producing negative results able to take a flight back over the next 24 hours.
An FCO spokesman said: "If you are travelling with a tour operator, you need to contact them. If you are an independent traveller, you will need to ensure you plan enough time to get your test result before you fly."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Professor Yvonne Doyle, medical director at Public Health England (PHE), said on Saturday that any individuals who have returned from the coronavirus-hit hotel are advised to self-isolate until March 10.
She said: "If they develop symptoms in that time, they should call NHS 111 and they will be tested for Covid-19."
Spanish authorities have said that the risk of infection for any Britons staying at the hotel is low, according to PHE.
A Jet2holidays spokeswoman said: "As we have made explicitly clear, our number one priority is the health and safety of our customers, our colleagues, and the general public.
"We have been working closely with the FCO, Public Health England and the hotel to find a solution which ensured the best outcome for our customers in the hotel, whilst making sure we fulfilled those responsibilities."
Some guests staying at the hotel in the south west of the Spanish island had criticised the quarantine measures.


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--M&S unveil Easter 2020 range and it includes a chocolate sloth and a Percy Pig egg

Posh supermarket M & S has revealed a new range of Easter treats this year with something for every type of chocolate lover .
The high street favourite has gone the extra mile by releasing some impressively designed and wonderful tasting Easter eggs , just in time for the big day on April 12th .
The striking range includes much-loved M & S characters Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar , as well as the brand new Seth the Sloth and a flamingo-shaped hollow egg , so there 's plenty for little ones and adults alike .
Shoppers can also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which are decorated with a heap of mini treats and finished with a chocolate straw .
Maybe you know a chocoholic that loves biscuits ?
The brand has even created an Extremely Chocolatey Biscuit Egg - an extra-thick chocolate shell with chunks of shortcake biscuit pieces .
Prices start at just £1 for chocolate eggs at M & S and everything is available to buy in stores nationwide .
We 've listed some of our favourite treats from the range below .
As well as a milk chocolate egg , you also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caterpillar fruit gums .
Meet Seth !
An adorable hand-decorated milk chocolate sloth that ( almost ) looks too good to eat .
Our particular favourite is this hollow pink flamingo egg with hand-decorated features .
A hollow milk chocolate egg , decorated with freeze-dried raspberries and jelly beans and finished with a chocolate straw .
Similarly , this hollow egg is made from milk chocolate and is overflowing with chocolate-coated pretzels , fudge and caramel pieces .
Yum !
Biscuits lovers , this one 's for you .
Boasting a white chocolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this luxurious egg is really something special .
If you 're looking to stock up on M & S ' Easter goodies , you can buy them at most stores now .
Find your nearest M & S using the online store finder .
The retailer has plenty of other Easter treats available online at marksandspencer.com - including hampers and food to order .
Want more Easter eggs ?
Aldi is now selling its Easter range and it includes luxury chocolate eggs that wo n't break the bank .
If you need other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched a triple chocolate hot cross bun and it 's on sale now .

From a pink flamingo to a biscuity chocolate egg, there's plenty of unmissable goodies in Marks & Spencer's new Easter range
M&S unveil Easter 2020 range and it includes a chocolate sloth and a Percy Pig egg
Posh supermarket M&S has revealed a new range of Easter treats this year with something for every type of chocolate lover.
The high street favourite has gone the extra mile by releasing some impressively designed and wonderful tasting Easter eggs, just in time for the big day on April 12th.
The striking range includes much-loved M&S characters Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar, as well as the brand new Seth the Sloth and a flamingo-shaped hollow egg, so there's plenty for little ones and adults alike.
Image: M&S) M&S)
Shoppers can also expect two new 'Easter Sundae' eggs, which are decorated with a heap of mini treats and finished with a chocolate straw.
Maybe you know a chocoholic that loves biscuits? The brand has even created an Extremely Chocolatey Biscuit Egg - an extra-thick chocolate shell with chunks of shortcake biscuit pieces.
Prices start at just £1 for chocolate eggs at M&S and everything is available to buy in stores nationwide.
We've listed some of our favourite treats from the range below.
Percy Pig Milk Chocolate Egg and Sweets, £4
A milk chocolate egg with a 100g bag of Percy Pig sweets.
Colin the Caterpillar Milk Chocolate Hollow Egg, £5
As well as a milk chocolate egg, you also get a whole bag of Colin the Caterpillar fruit gums.
Seth The Sloth, £5
Meet Seth! An adorable hand-decorated milk chocolate sloth that (almost) looks too good to eat.
Flameggo, £5
Our particular favourite is this hollow pink flamingo egg with hand-decorated features.
Fruity Easter Sundae, £10
A hollow milk chocolate egg, decorated with freeze-dried raspberries and jelly beans and finished with a chocolate straw.
Caramel and Fudge Easter Sundae, £10
Similarly, this hollow egg is made from milk chocolate and is overflowing with chocolate-coated pretzels, fudge and caramel pieces. Yum!
Extremely Chocolatey Biscuit Egg, £8
Biscuits lovers, this one's for you.
Collection Extra Thick White and Blonde Chocolate Egg, £12
Boasting a white chocolate outer shell and caramel blonde filling, this luxurious egg is really something special.
If you're looking to stock up on M&S' Easter goodies, you can buy them at most stores now. Find your nearest M&S using the online store finder.
The retailer has plenty of other Easter treats available online at marksandspencer.com - including hampers and food to order.
Want more Easter eggs? Aldi is now selling its Easter range and it includes luxury chocolate eggs that won't break the bank.
If you need other treats for Easter Sunday, Lidl has launched a triple chocolate hot cross bun and it's on sale now.


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Autistic child banned from cruise ships for life because of incident when he was 9

The family of an autistic boy is claiming 'discrimination ' after an incident saw him banned from cruise ships for life .
The Australian boy was nine when he lashed out at staff aboard a cruise in the Pacific Islands with his family .
Nathaniel Young 's grandma claims his mum was forced to cancel her cruise ship wedding plans after finding her son had been blacklisted from the line due to the incident four years ago .
Nathaniel , who is now 13 , was travelling with his family aboard a 10-day P & O Pacific Aria cruise in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some sightseeing .
His grandparents told Australia 's Nine News show A Current Affair they had registered his diagnosis and spoke to a staff member on the cruise line ahead of the holiday to ensure they were able to accommodate him on the ship .
Terry and Paul Young claim they were assured by the liner 's kids ' club staff they were able to leave him in their care while they went sightseeing in Fiji .
However shortly after his grandparents got ashore , they got a call asking them to return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident aboard the ship .
The Youngs were told that Nathaniel had lashed out and bitten a cruise staff member after being told he had to go to the ship 's dining room for lunch .
The family said cruise staff had touched Nathaniel to try to resolve the distress .
The Youngs say touching an autistic child is a known trigger , and the contact set him off .
It was n't until Annette McKinnon tried to book Nathaniel into her dream cruise wedding with Carnival Cruises that she realised he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident .
She said she had been forced to cancel her wedding plans as a result of Nathaniel 's ban .
`` He was going to walk me down the aisle , of course I ca n't not have him there , '' she said .
Nathaniel told the current affairs show he felt bad about the incident .
`` I feel very sorry for the person that I bit , '' he said .
Mrs Young told A Current Affair her grandson has changed and it 's unfair to punish him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy now .
To say you 're banned for life , I 'm fighting this for Nate , for his future , '' she said .
A child therapist told the show it was discriminatory to ban a child for behaviour he may not be able to control , A Carnival Cruises statement supplied to Nine News show A Current Affair said : `` We are sympathetic to the family 's position but we also remain concerned that a crew member on a previous cruise suffered a significant injury and , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we do not wish to see such an incident repeated .
`` While we believe it is too soon to accept a further booking , we do not rule out the possibility of a review of this position in the future when the passage of time and maturity might have improved the situation . ''

The Australian family claims they had to cancel a wedding booking with Carnival Cruises after the boy lashed out and bit staff aboard a P&O Pacific Aria cruise
Autistic child banned from cruise ships for life because of incident when he was 9
The family of an autistic boy is claiming 'discrimination' after an incident saw him banned from cruise ships for life.
The Australian boy was nine when he lashed out at staff aboard a cruise in the Pacific Islands with his family.
Nathaniel Young's grandma claims his mum was forced to cancel her cruise ship wedding plans after finding her son had been blacklisted from the line due to the incident four years ago.
Nathaniel, who is now 13, was travelling with his family aboard a 10-day P & O Pacific Aria cruise in 2016 when his grandparents decided to do some sightseeing.
His grandparents told Australia's Nine News show A Current Affair they had registered his diagnosis and spoke to a staff member on the cruise line ahead of the holiday to ensure they were able to accommodate him on the ship.
Image: A Current Affair) A Current Affair)
Terry and Paul Young claim they were assured by the liner's kids' club staff they were able to leave him in their care while they went sightseeing in Fiji.
However shortly after his grandparents got ashore, they got a call asking them to return because Nathaniel had been involved in an incident aboard the ship.
The Youngs were told that Nathaniel had lashed out and bitten a cruise staff member after being told he had to go to the ship's dining room for lunch.
The family said cruise staff had touched Nathaniel to try to resolve the distress.
The Youngs say touching an autistic child is a known trigger, and the contact set him off.
Image: A Current Affair) A Current Affair)
It wasn't until Annette McKinnon tried to book Nathaniel into her dream cruise wedding with Carnival Cruises that she realised he had been black-listed a full four years after the incident.
She said she had been forced to cancel her wedding plans as a result of Nathaniel's ban.
"He was going to walk me down the aisle, of course I can't not have him there," she said.
Nathaniel told the current affairs show he felt bad about the incident.
"I feel very sorry for the person that I bit," he said.
Mrs Young told A Current Affair her grandson has changed and it's unfair to punish him forever.
Image: A Current Affair) A Current Affair)
"He's a different boy now. To say you're banned for life, I'm fighting this for Nate, for his future," she said.
A child therapist told the show it was discriminatory to ban a child for behaviour he may not be able to control,
A Carnival Cruises statement supplied to Nine News show A Current Affair said: "We are sympathetic to the family's position but we also remain concerned that a crew member on a previous cruise suffered a significant injury and, with the safety of guests and crew in mind, we do not wish to see such an incident repeated.
"While we believe it is too soon to accept a further booking, we do not rule out the possibility of a review of this position in the future when the passage of time and maturity might have improved the situation."


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--GP's inspiring coronavirus letter to staff where he admits to being 'frightened'

A doctor has shared an inspirational letter to his GP and primary care colleagues saying he is frightened as we `` put ourselves at risk '' .
Dr Peter Weeks , a GP from Morecambe Bay , tweeted a letter thanking them for everything they will do in the coming weeks as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds .
He said they will see hundreds of thousands of patients - many similar symptoms to coronavirus - and they are at risk themselves through this contact .
In a rousing letter , he said : `` In the coming weeks we will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diagnostic uncertainties .
`` Hundreds of thousands of patients will be seen , often many with temperatures and similar symptoms to the coronavirus .
`` In general practice we will not be able to differentiate and permanently wear personal protective equipment just because of the sheer volume and there will be some patients who are seen who are infected and therefore put ourselves at risk . ''
He went on to add that funding cuts over the last 15 years have meant `` we are all working to our absolute limit '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is occurring comes at the worst time for general practice for the past two generations when we are all at our lowest ebb .
`` Many of us will be at personal risk of infection and its consequences , some of us who are older and have other health condition will be at markedly increased risk .
`` Personally I am frightened as I know many of you will be .
`` So on this background I would like to say thank you to every single person who works in general practice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do . ''
There are 36 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK with the number expected to rise in the coming days .
The number of people infected with the deadly virus jumped from 23 on Sunday , marking the biggest rise in a single day after 12 new cases were recorded in England and Scotland announced its first patient .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson chaired an emergency Cobra meeting in Whitehall this morning where officials thrashed out a 'battle plan ' to tackle the virus , which he admitted poses a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments from others in the profession , with one agreeing that it is `` spot on '' and she `` teared up reading it '' .
Dr Peter replied : `` We ’ re all knackered and do you know what I am scared , but i will do my best because my patients deserve it .
`` Our integrity is what separates us from some of the politicians .
We should look after each other as best as we can . ''

Dr Peter Weeks said they will see hundreds of thousands of patients many similar symptoms to coronavirus as the pandemic unfolds across the UK
GP's inspiring coronavirus letter to staff where he admits to being 'frightened'
A doctor has shared an inspirational letter to his GP and primary care colleagues saying he is frightened as we "put ourselves at risk".
Dr Peter Weeks, a GP from Morecambe Bay, tweeted a letter thanking them for everything they will do in the coming weeks as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds.
He said they will see hundreds of thousands of patients - many similar symptoms to coronavirus - and they are at risk themselves through this contact.
In a rousing letter, he said: "In the coming weeks we will have may difficult clinical decisions to make and diagnostic uncertainties.
"Hundreds of thousands of patients will be seen, often many with temperatures and similar symptoms to the coronavirus.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"In general practice we will not be able to differentiate and permanently wear personal protective equipment just because of the sheer volume and there will be some patients who are seen who are infected and therefore put ourselves at risk."
He went on to add that funding cuts over the last 15 years have meant "we are all working to our absolute limit".
He added: "This pandemic that is occurring comes at the worst time for general practice for the past two generations when we are all at our lowest ebb.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"Many of us will be at personal risk of infection and its consequences, some of us who are older and have other health condition will be at markedly increased risk.
"Personally I am frightened as I know many of you will be.
"So on this background I would like to say thank you to every single person who works in general practice and their families for what you are about to do."
There are 36 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK with the number expected to rise in the coming days.
The number of people infected with the deadly virus jumped from 23 on Sunday, marking the biggest rise in a single day after 12 new cases were recorded in England and Scotland announced its first patient.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson chaired an emergency Cobra meeting in Whitehall this morning where officials thrashed out a 'battle plan' to tackle the virus, which he admitted poses a 'significant threat'.
The letter received comments from others in the profession, with one agreeing that it is "spot on" and she "teared up reading it".
Dr Peter replied: "We’re all knackered and do you know what I am scared, but i will do my best because my patients deserve it.
"Our integrity is what separates us from some of the politicians. We should look after each other as best as we can."


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--What channel is Portsmouth v Arsenal? Kick-off time, TV and live stream details

Arsenal will be hoping to overcome League One promotion contenders Portsmouth and progress to the quarter finals of the FA Cup .
Mikel Arteta 's men have enjoyed relative success in the Premier League recently , most notably thrashing Newcastle United 4-0 at the Emirates .
And this is before the Gunners beat Everton 3-2 on home soil , in a thrilling contest back in February .
But this was marred by their last match when the north London side were knocked out of the Europa League at the hands of Olympiacos , the Greek outfit winning 2-1 and progressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup , Arsenal have overcome some tricky fixtures to reach this stage .
They beat Leeds United 1-0 in the third round , while they knocked out Bournemouth in the following cup fixture , winning 2-1 with young guns Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah getting on the scoresheet .
Portsmouth currently sit third in League One - and Kenny Jacket 's men will be looking to earn a spot in the last eight for the first time since the 2009-10 season , when they reached the final .
When and where is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host to the match .
Despite its modest 21,000-seater size , the stadium is well-known for its fervent atmosphere .
What TV channel is it on and is there a live stream ?
You can watch all the action on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate from 7:45pm , 2nd March .
Bt Sport subscribers can also live stream the game online or via the app .
You can follow all the action with Mirror Football ’ s live blog .
The home side are unsure whether captain Tom Naylor and winger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contest .
The pair each received a knock in Pompey 's 3-0 win over Rochdale on Friday - but boss Kenny Jackett will be hoping the pair recover in time .
Arsenal will be without Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney , who both have shoulder injuries .
Cedric Soares is out with a knee injury , while Calum Chambers is sidelined for the rest of the season .

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Arsenal travel to Fratton Park on Monday for their FA Cup fifth round encounter against Portsmouth as they bid to bounce back from their Europa League exit to Olympiacos
What channel is Portsmouth v Arsenal? Kick-off time, TV and live stream details
Arsenal will be hoping to overcome League One promotion contenders Portsmouth and progress to the quarter finals of the FA Cup.
Mikel Arteta's men have enjoyed relative success in the Premier League recently, most notably thrashing Newcastle United 4-0 at the Emirates.
And this is before the Gunners beat Everton 3-2 on home soil, in a thrilling contest back in February.
But this was marred by their last match when the north London side were knocked out of the Europa League at the hands of Olympiacos, the Greek outfit winning 2-1 and progressing on away goals.
As for the FA Cup, Arsenal have overcome some tricky fixtures to reach this stage.
Image: Mike Hewitt) Mike Hewitt)
They beat Leeds United 1-0 in the third round, while they knocked out Bournemouth in the following cup fixture, winning 2-1 with young guns Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah getting on the scoresheet.
Portsmouth currently sit third in League One - and Kenny Jacket's men will be looking to earn a spot in the last eight for the first time since the 2009-10 season, when they reached the final.
When and where is the game?
Fratton Park will play host to the match. Despite its modest 21,000-seater size, the stadium is well-known for its fervent atmosphere.
What TV channel is it on and is there a live stream?
You can watch all the action on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate from 7:45pm, 2nd March.
Bt Sport subscribers can also live stream the game online or via the app.
You can follow all the action with Mirror Football’s live blog.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Team news
The home side are unsure whether captain Tom Naylor and winger Ronan Curtis will be available for the contest.
The pair each received a knock in Pompey's 3-0 win over Rochdale on Friday - but boss Kenny Jackett will be hoping the pair recover in time.
Arsenal will be without Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney, who both have shoulder injuries.
Cedric Soares is out with a knee injury, while Calum Chambers is sidelined for the rest of the season.
Odds
Portsmouth 6/1
Draw 7/2
Arsenal 4/9
Odds courtesy of thepools.com


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Girl, 16, trapped in 'body of 80-year-old' needs new knees and can't brush her hair

A young teen 'trapped ' in the body of an 80-year-old needs two new knees after falling victim to rare juvenile arthritis .
Libby Smith , 16 , is in such constant pain from juvenile idiopathic arthritis ( JIA ) that she even considered undergoing a bone marrow transplant to 're-set ' her immune system .
The condition eats away at Libby 's cartilage meaning everyday tasks such as walking , cutting up food and even brushing her hair are now impossible .
She has been forced to rely on her parents Diane Smith , 40 , and Adrian Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teenager had aspirations to become a professional dancer or swimmer was cruelly snatched away after the devastating diagnosis when she was aged five after complaining of aching legs .
The condition has left Libby in agonising pain and suffering limited mobility due to having ankle fusion surgery on her right foot .
Libby is forced to hobble around her home , 'shuffle ' downstairs on her bum and has to go out in a wheelchair as her wrists are too weak to use crutches .
Diet consultant mum Diane says it is 'breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to deteriorate and , desperate for answers , she turned to social media for help .
Libby , from Hemsworth , West Yorkshire , said : `` It feels like I 'm trapped in an older person 's body , I feel like I 'm in a hole that I ca n't get out of .
`` I 'm waiting for operations to make life easier that are associated more with grandparents - people in their 70s and 80s - rather than my own age .
`` I 'm upset all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at night .
`` It 's like constant shooting pains that burn , I just want the knee replacement done as soon as possible .
`` I 've not completed a single day of high school and struggled with friends as I think people just do n't understand .
It 's been really isolating not going to school .
`` It 's been frustrating going through this , you get your hopes up that people with JIA grow out of it but I think it just got worse . ''
While some sufferers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Libby 's health has continued to deteriorate .
Diane said she was at her 'wits ' end ' watching Libby 's condition get worse and posted on social media , desperately searching for answers .
Diane 's post reads : `` A cry for help from one mother to another .
My daughter Libby has a very rare form of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ( JIA ) .
`` Libby [ ... ] was diagnosed when she was just five years old with what we thought was a childhood condition that she would grow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that severe she has never attended high school .
She lives in constant pain , some days worse than others .
`` Libby has been left extremely disabled .
She has her right ankle fused and needs both knees replacing .
`` The middle knuckle in her left hand has sung into the middle of her hand due to cartilage eating away at her wrist .
`` She has many other damage and painful joints too including her jaws joints… she ’ s cried into her food many times , as she just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My reason for this post - it ’ s obviously breaking my heart watching her like this day in , day out .
`` Hearing the words ‘ Mummy , I don ’ t want to be here anymore ’ are the words a parent should never hear .
`` There must be somebody out there that knows more about this condition ?
`` Last week she was in so much pain , she was struggling to breathe which was then causing panic attacks .
`` We took to to A & E @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we were sent home saying there was nothing more they could do for her .
`` We were told to double up on her morphine and sleeping tablets .
No child should have to live with pain like this , I ’ m at my wits ' end , I really am .
`` Please share , we need all the help we can get .
Living in hope , Diane xx . ''
Diane said that Libby had always complained of aching legs but only received a diagnosis in 2011 after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital 's A & E department when the tot avoided putting any weight on her right leg .
Diane said : `` Libby was absolutely fine as a baby but as she got older she would say to me ' I ca n't walk ' and would say her legs were aching all the time .
`` She would complain all the time , we just thought she was downright lazy .
After a week of blood tests and x-rays Libby , who also has a 10-year-old sister called Felicity Smith , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We were told it was a childhood condition that she should grow out of in her teens as she goes through puberty .
`` They said if she did n't grow out of it then she would probably grow out of it when she had her first baby because things change with hormones .
`` She was measured up for crutches , a wheelchair and a walking frame and had physio organised .
`` The only history we have of it in our family is with older people , like everyone 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit .
`` Felicity is the complete opposite of Libby , she 's the most active child in the country so we knew there was no problem there .
As she got older her condition deteriorated , Libby was unable to attend secondary school and tried to battle through the pain and study English and maths with tutors at home .
Libby 's physical limitations , coupled with missing so much school , means that she is n't in a position to sit her GCSEs .
Diane and business owner Adrian encouraged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up her own make-up artist business last year .
Diane said : `` Libby 's not able to sit her GCSEs as she 's missed far too much school because she just was n't well enough .
`` As parents we 've been realistic and thought about what she would be able to do as an adult .
`` Libby is really good at make-up artist work so we set up a business for her and recently swapped her English and maths tutors for make-up artist tutors .
`` She 's had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just not been well enough , so we 've had to put the business on hold . ''
Libby is under a consultant , is on a cocktail of medication and has had a number of surgeries in a bid to combat her painful symptoms but nothing appears to work .
Her symptoms are so extreme she even considered undergoing a highly risky bone marrow transplant to 're-set ' her immune system .
Adrian said : `` This condition is something you associate with someone who 's a lot older - she 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the age of 16 .
`` She hobbles around the house , going up and down stairs she does on her bum .
`` When she walks it 's more like a shuffle , a move that older people do , and when we go out she has to use the wheelchair .
`` She used to be able to brush her hair but we have to do it now , we also cut her meat up for her before she can eat .
`` All these other kids her age are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with friends after school but Libby ca n't do that .
`` As parents we try and do what we can to spend time with her and make her laugh .
`` I 've said all along that if there was something overseas I would pay for it , we just want answers .
`` Sod the funding , if it makes me bankrupt , I 'll pay for it . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Helen Le Caplain)

Libby Smith, from West Yorkshire, dreamed of being a professional dancer before she was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in 2011 after complaining for years about pains in her legs
Girl, 16, trapped in 'body of 80-year-old' needs new knees and can't brush her hair
A young teen 'trapped' in the body of an 80-year-old needs two new knees after falling victim to rare juvenile arthritis .
Libby Smith, 16, is in such constant pain from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that she even considered undergoing a bone marrow transplant to 're-set' her immune system.
The condition eats away at Libby's cartilage meaning everyday tasks such as walking, cutting up food and even brushing her hair are now impossible.
She has been forced to rely on her parents Diane Smith, 40, and Adrian Smith, 45, for help.
The teenager had aspirations to become a professional dancer or swimmer was cruelly snatched away after the devastating diagnosis when she was aged five after complaining of aching legs.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
The condition has left Libby in agonising pain and suffering limited mobility due to having ankle fusion surgery on her right foot.
Libby is forced to hobble around her home, 'shuffle' downstairs on her bum and has to go out in a wheelchair as her wrists are too weak to use crutches.
Diet consultant mum Diane says it is 'breaking her heart' watching Libby's health continue to deteriorate and, desperate for answers, she turned to social media for help.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
Libby, from Hemsworth, West Yorkshire, said: "It feels like I'm trapped in an older person's body, I feel like I'm in a hole that I can't get out of.
"I'm waiting for operations to make life easier that are associated more with grandparents - people in their 70s and 80s - rather than my own age.
"I'm upset all the time, and I struggle to sleep at night.
"It's like constant shooting pains that burn, I just want the knee replacement done as soon as possible.
"I've not completed a single day of high school and struggled with friends as I think people just don't understand. It's been really isolating not going to school.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
"It's been frustrating going through this, you get your hopes up that people with JIA grow out of it but I think it just got worse."
While some sufferers of JIA 'outgrow' the condition, Libby's health has continued to deteriorate.
Diane said she was at her 'wits' end' watching Libby's condition get worse and posted on social media, desperately searching for answers.
Diane's post reads: "A cry for help from one mother to another. My daughter Libby has a very rare form of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
"Libby [...] was diagnosed when she was just five years old with what we thought was a childhood condition that she would grow out of.
"Her condition is that severe she has never attended high school. She lives in constant pain, some days worse than others.
"Libby has been left extremely disabled. She has her right ankle fused and needs both knees replacing.
"The middle knuckle in her left hand has sung into the middle of her hand due to cartilage eating away at her wrist.
"She has many other damage and painful joints too including her jaws joints… she’s cried into her food many times, as she just can’t eat it.
"My reason for this post - it’s obviously breaking my heart watching her like this day in, day out.
"Hearing the words ‘Mummy, I don’t want to be here anymore’ are the words a parent should never hear.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
"There must be somebody out there that knows more about this condition?
"Last week she was in so much pain, she was struggling to breathe which was then causing panic attacks.
"We took to to A&E from the advice of the NHS helpline, we were sent home saying there was nothing more they could do for her.
"We were told to double up on her morphine and sleeping tablets. No child should have to live with pain like this, I’m at my wits' end, I really am.
"Please share, we need all the help we can get. Living in hope, Diane xx."
Diane said that Libby had always complained of aching legs but only received a diagnosis in 2011 after Adrian insisted on taking her to Pontefract Hospital's A&E department when the tot avoided putting any weight on her right leg.
Diane said: "Libby was absolutely fine as a baby but as she got older she would say to me 'I can't walk' and would say her legs were aching all the time.
"She would complain all the time, we just thought she was downright lazy.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
After a week of blood tests and x-rays Libby, who also has a 10-year-old sister called Felicity Smith, was diagnosed with JIA.
Diane said: "We were told it was a childhood condition that she should grow out of in her teens as she goes through puberty.
"They said if she didn't grow out of it then she would probably grow out of it when she had her first baby because things change with hormones.
"She was measured up for crutches, a wheelchair and a walking frame and had physio organised.
"The only history we have of it in our family is with older people, like everyone's family, nan and grandad had it a bit.
"Felicity is the complete opposite of Libby, she's the most active child in the country so we knew there was no problem there.
As she got older her condition deteriorated, Libby was unable to attend secondary school and tried to battle through the pain and study English and maths with tutors at home.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
Libby's physical limitations, coupled with missing so much school, means that she isn't in a position to sit her GCSEs.
Diane and business owner Adrian encouraged her passion for make-up and she set up her own make-up artist business last year.
Diane said: "Libby's not able to sit her GCSEs as she's missed far too much school because she just wasn't well enough.
"As parents we've been realistic and thought about what she would be able to do as an adult.
"Libby is really good at make-up artist work so we set up a business for her and recently swapped her English and maths tutors for make-up artist tutors.
"She's had a few clients but since Christmas she's just not been well enough, so we've had to put the business on hold."
Libby is under a consultant, is on a cocktail of medication and has had a number of surgeries in a bid to combat her painful symptoms but nothing appears to work.
Her symptoms are so extreme she even considered undergoing a highly risky bone marrow transplant to 're-set' her immune system.
Adrian said: "This condition is something you associate with someone who's a lot older - she's having to face issues that 80-year-olds face at the age of 16.
"She hobbles around the house, going up and down stairs she does on her bum.
"When she walks it's more like a shuffle, a move that older people do, and when we go out she has to use the wheelchair.
"She used to be able to brush her hair but we have to do it now, we also cut her meat up for her before she can eat.
"All these other kids her age are off on school trips and going out with friends after school but Libby can't do that.
"As parents we try and do what we can to spend time with her and make her laugh.
"I've said all along that if there was something overseas I would pay for it, we just want answers.
"Sod the funding, if it makes me bankrupt, I'll pay for it."


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Jadon Sancho transfer warning sent to Man Utd and Liverpool by Borussia Dortmund chief

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has warned Manchester United and Liverpool that signing Jadon Sancho this summer is “ not a question of money ” .
Sancho is United ’ s No.1 summer transfer target , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to add the England winger to his side ’ s attack .
The Red Devils are prepared to hand over a £200,000-a-week contract , having earmarked him out as an integral signing this summer .
Liverpool too have been keeping tabs on his progress , with Sancho highly thought of by Jurgen Klopp .
The likes of Chelsea , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been keeping tabs on his progress this season , with the teenager having already scored 14 times and assisted another 14 in the Bundesliga this term .
But Mirror Sport understands Sancho favours a return to England with Manchester United .
Sancho left Manchester City for Dortmund in 2017 at the age of 17 in an initial £8million deal .
Now Dortmund can expect to land in excess of £100million if they sell him back to one of the Premier League ’ s big hitters .
Amid continued speculation , Dortmund chief Watzke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s next for Sancho .
But with suggestions that Sancho could well break the Premier League ’ s transfer record , he insists a move won ’ t be made on the basis of money .
`` It 's not a question of money , '' said Watzke , speaking to BBC Sport .
`` For us , it would be the best position if he stays at Borussia Dortmund .
`` We have enough money .
We want to have titles .
I think this team has a lot more potential with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think he has the feeling that the club does have a good future .
`` In my opinion , I do n't think he wants to leave . ''
Sancho scored Dortmund 's winner in the 1-0 win over Freiburg at the weekend , that keeps them in title contention at the top of the German table .
Having won their last three games in succession , BVB are four points behind Bayern Munich , with RB Leipzig a point ahead of Lucien Favre 's men .
Asked post-game about the recent headlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I don ’ t really look at all them things .
`` I just concentrate on my team and take it game by game .
That ’ s the most important thing for me now . ''

Jadon Sancho claims he could carry on playing until he's 100
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Jadon Sancho has enjoyed another sparkling season in the Bundesliga, notching his 14th goal of the campaign with Borussia Dortmund's winner over Freiburg at the weekend
Jadon Sancho transfer warning sent to Man Utd and Liverpool by Borussia Dortmund chief
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has warned Manchester United and Liverpool that signing Jadon Sancho this summer is “not a question of money”.
Sancho is United’s No.1 summer transfer target, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to add the England winger to his side’s attack.
The Red Devils are prepared to hand over a £200,000-a-week contract, having earmarked him out as an integral signing this summer.
Liverpool too have been keeping tabs on his progress, with Sancho highly thought of by Jurgen Klopp.
The likes of Chelsea , Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have also been keeping tabs on his progress this season, with the teenager having already scored 14 times and assisted another 14 in the Bundesliga this term.
But Mirror Sport understands Sancho favours a return to England with Manchester United .
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Sancho left Manchester City for Dortmund in 2017 at the age of 17 in an initial £8million deal.
Now Dortmund can expect to land in excess of £100million if they sell him back to one of the Premier League’s big hitters.
Amid continued speculation, Dortmund chief Watzke admits he is uncertain about what’s next for Sancho.
But with suggestions that Sancho could well break the Premier League’s transfer record, he insists a move won’t be made on the basis of money.
Image: Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images)
"It's not a question of money," said Watzke, speaking to BBC Sport. "For us, it would be the best position if he stays at Borussia Dortmund.
"We have enough money. We want to have titles. I think this team has a lot more potential with Jadon than without Jadon.
"I think he has the feeling that the club does have a good future.
"In my opinion, I don't think he wants to leave."
Sancho scored Dortmund's winner in the 1-0 win over Freiburg at the weekend, that keeps them in title contention at the top of the German table.
Having won their last three games in succession, BVB are four points behind Bayern Munich, with RB Leipzig a point ahead of Lucien Favre's men.
Asked post-game about the recent headlines he has been attracting, Sancho responded: "I don’t really look at all them things.
"I just concentrate on my team and take it game by game. That’s the most important thing for me now."


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Coronavirus could kill 100,000 Brits and continue into summer, warns professor

An expert fears coronavirus could kill 100,000 Brits and says he is `` substantially less optimistic than six weeks ago '' .
Professor Paul Hunter , an expert in infectious diseases , spoke on This Morning about the outbreak which has so far claimed more than 3,000 lives worldwide .
He said : “ I ’ m substantially less optimistic than I was six weeks ago… I think it ’ s pretty close to inevitable [ that we ’ ll see a global spread ] . ''
He went on to predict close to “ one hundred thousand fatalities ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the virus “ will continue into the summer .
“ Personally , I don ’ t think it will disappear completely and I think we will see a resurgence of it come winter , early next year , and hopefully by then we ’ ll have a vaccine to protect our most vulnerable people.
” Widespread transmission of coronavirus in the UK is `` highly likely '' , Public Health England ( PHE ) has warned , as the Prime Minister gathers ministers for an emergency Cobra meeting .
Thirty-six people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus , with a British national on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan dying from the bug .
More than 3,000 have been killed worldwide after the virus broke out in Wuhan , China .
Professor Paul Cosford , emeritus medical director of PHE , said more cases could be challenging for the UK and urged people to take simple steps such as washing their hands to reduce the risk of infection .
Asked on BBC Breakfast if widespread infection was inevitable , he said : `` I would n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now highly likely . ''
Going on to speak on ITV 's Good Morning Britain , Prof Cosford explained that `` the extent of infection we are seeing in other countries suggests it is likely that we will see more widespread infection in the UK '' .
He said : `` We should expect at times that might be quite challenging for us , it is therefore very important that we do everything we can to reduce the spread of infection .
`` At the moment , the vast majority of cases we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to countries where there is more widespread infection , either in Italy or South East Asia .
`` It is true to say there is a small number now where it is much more difficult to find that link , and that is leading us to think we may well see more widespread infection in the UK fairly soon .
`` It could happen in the next few days or it could take a little longer . ''
Prof Cosford was also interviewed for Radio 4 's Today programme , where he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much more likely '' .
His comments come as Boris Johnson gathers ministers for a Cobra meeting to draw up a battle plan for dealing with coronavirus .
Mr Johnson was criticised by Labour for being a `` part-time '' Prime Minister as the UK coronavirus toll climbed to 36 cases over the weekend .
The Cobra meeting will be attended by senior ministers as well as England 's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance .

Professor Paul Hunter, an expert in infectious diseases, spoke on This Morning about the coronavirus outbreak which has so far claimed more than 3,000 lives worldwide
An expert fears coronavirus could kill 100,000 Brits and says he is "substantially less optimistic than six weeks ago".
Professor Paul Hunter, an expert in infectious diseases, spoke on This Morning about the outbreak which has so far claimed more than 3,000 lives worldwide.
He said: “I’m substantially less optimistic than I was six weeks ago… I think it’s pretty close to inevitable [that we’ll see a global spread]."
He went on to predict close to “one hundred thousand fatalities” in the UK and suspects that the spread of the virus “will continue into the summer.
“Personally, I don’t think it will disappear completely and I think we will see a resurgence of it come winter, early next year, and hopefully by then we’ll have a vaccine to protect our most vulnerable people.”
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Widespread transmission of coronavirus in the UK is "highly likely", Public Health England (PHE) has warned, as the Prime Minister gathers ministers for an emergency Cobra meeting.
Thirty-six people in the UK have been infected by the virus, with a British national on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan dying from the bug.
More than 3,000 have been killed worldwide after the virus broke out in Wuhan, China.
Professor Paul Cosford, emeritus medical director of PHE, said more cases could be challenging for the UK and urged people to take simple steps such as washing their hands to reduce the risk of infection.
Asked on BBC Breakfast if widespread infection was inevitable, he said: "I wouldn't say it's inevitable but it is now highly likely."
Going on to speak on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Prof Cosford explained that "the extent of infection we are seeing in other countries suggests it is likely that we will see more widespread infection in the UK".
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He said: "We should expect at times that might be quite challenging for us, it is therefore very important that we do everything we can to reduce the spread of infection.
"At the moment, the vast majority of cases we see in the UK are still linked to countries where there is more widespread infection, either in Italy or South East Asia.
"It is true to say there is a small number now where it is much more difficult to find that link, and that is leading us to think we may well see more widespread infection in the UK fairly soon.
"It could happen in the next few days or it could take a little longer."
Prof Cosford was also interviewed for Radio 4's Today programme, where he said evidence showed widespread infection was looking "much more likely".
His comments come as Boris Johnson gathers ministers for a Cobra meeting to draw up a battle plan for dealing with coronavirus.
Mr Johnson was criticised by Labour for being a "part-time" Prime Minister as the UK coronavirus toll climbed to 36 cases over the weekend.
The Cobra meeting will be attended by senior ministers as well as England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Joanne Froggatt confirms Liar season 3 won't happen and this series is 'the end'

Joanne Froggatt has confirmed that there will not be a third season of Liar and that this series would serve as the ending .
The actress , who plays Laura Nielson in the gripping thriller , appeared on This Morning today as she teased what viewers could expect from the new series .
It 's been two years since it last aired and began as a drama about a rape accusation which evolved into a thriller as it was revealed that Andrew Earlham had sexually assaulted 19 women in total .
Tonight , the first episode of the new series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that the writers of the series had intended it to be two series long but had to wait to see whether the public enjoyed it before discovering they would be able to film the second series .
`` The hope was to see whether we could tell this story over 12 episodes , '' she said .
`` It 's really exciting , I think they 've done a terrific job . ''
Questioned whether there would be any more seasons , Joanne said : `` No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ending .
She added : `` It will be very exciting . ''
Of course , Joanne was also probed on the rumours that there could be another Downton Abbey film after the first movie 's huge success .
The film stormed the box office last autumn and opened with £5.1million .
Asked about the rumours , Joanne said : `` I 've also heard whisperings of a second movie . ''
`` Nothing concrete , fingers crossed , '' she said , but added : `` I 'd love to do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 10am on ITV

WARNING: Liar season 1 spoilers - actress Joanne Froggatt appeared on This Morning and opened up about the final installment of the gripping ITV thriller, which asks the question of who killed Andrew Earlham
Joanne Froggatt confirms Liar season 3 won't happen and this series is 'the end'
Joanne Froggatt has confirmed that there will not be a third season of Liar and that this series would serve as the ending.
The actress, who plays Laura Nielson in the gripping thriller, appeared on This Morning today as she teased what viewers could expect from the new series.
It's been two years since it last aired and began as a drama about a rape accusation which evolved into a thriller as it was revealed that Andrew Earlham had sexually assaulted 19 women in total.
Tonight, the first episode of the new series is set to air and Joanne told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that the writers of the series had intended it to be two series long but had to wait to see whether the public enjoyed it before discovering they would be able to film the second series.
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"The hope was to see whether we could tell this story over 12 episodes," she said. "It's really exciting, I think they've done a terrific job."
Questioned whether there would be any more seasons, Joanne said: "No more liar, that will be the ending.
She added: "It will be very exciting."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Of course, Joanne was also probed on the rumours that there could be another Downton Abbey film after the first movie's huge success.
The film stormed the box office last autumn and opened with £5.1million.
Asked about the rumours, Joanne said: "I've also heard whisperings of a second movie."
"Nothing concrete, fingers crossed," she said, but added: "I'd love to do it again."
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Paul Pogba has been watching Man Utd closely and 'has opinion on Bruno Fernandes'

Paul Pogba has been keeping a very close eye on Manchester United 's progress during his time out injured , according to reports .
And the France World Cup winner is said to be impressed with what he 's seen from Bruno Fernandes , and believes he can develop a strong partnership with the Portuguese .
Pogba has played just eight times for the Red Devils this season , and has been out of action since Manchester United 's 4-1 victory over Newcastle on Boxing Day .
The Frenchman is expected to make a return this month , but may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first team harder than expected given the current form of Fernandes and Fred .
United 's new signing Fernandes has hit the ground running following his January transfer from Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon .
The midfielder has scored three in his past three Manchester United fixtures , and is quickly becoming one of the first names on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's teamsheet .
But Pogba does n't appear to be too worried that Fernandes will keep him out of the side , and according to ESPN , is relishing the opportunity of developing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was among the Manchester United favourites who praised Fernandes ' performance in Sunday 's 1-1 draw with Everton .
The former Red Devils captain said : `` I liked him today , it was the first time I 've really watched him live , and there is a lot of quality about him , '' said Keane .
`` And even to score there , OK we criticise the goalkeeper , but he just lets the ball run .
There 's enough pace on the pass from [ Nemanja ] Matic , lovely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Obviously Ole was critical that he missed a few opportunities in the second half but he 's not afraid to try and I do n't mind the players missing [ if they 're trying ] . ''

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been out for the majority of this season with an ankle injury and has seen his position filled by new signing Bruno Fernandes
Paul Pogba has been watching Man Utd closely and 'has opinion on Bruno Fernandes'
Paul Pogba has been keeping a very close eye on Manchester United's progress during his time out injured, according to reports.
And the France World Cup winner is said to be impressed with what he's seen from Bruno Fernandes, and believes he can develop a strong partnership with the Portuguese.
Pogba has played just eight times for the Red Devils this season, and has been out of action since Manchester United's 4-1 victory over Newcastle on Boxing Day.
The Frenchman is expected to make a return this month, but may find muscling his way back into the first team harder than expected given the current form of Fernandes and Fred.
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United's new signing Fernandes has hit the ground running following his January transfer from Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon.
The midfielder has scored three in his past three Manchester United fixtures, and is quickly becoming one of the first names on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's teamsheet.
But Pogba doesn't appear to be too worried that Fernandes will keep him out of the side, and according to ESPN, is relishing the opportunity of developing a partnership with him.
Roy Keane was among the Manchester United favourites who praised Fernandes' performance in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Everton.
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The former Red Devils captain said on Sky Sports: "I liked him today, it was the first time I've really watched him live, and there is a lot of quality about him.
"And even to score there, OK we criticise the goalkeeper, but he just lets the ball run. There's enough pace on the pass from [Nemanja] Matic, lovely strike, he hits the target.
"Obviously Ole was critical that he missed a few opportunities in the second half but he's not afraid to try and I don't mind the players missing [if they're trying]."


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Greenpeace activists shut down more than 95 Barclays branches across UK

In a protest over its funding of fossil fuel companies , Greenpeace took action against more than 95 Barclay 's bank branches across the UK this morning .
Greenpeace said that Barclays was one of the the biggest funders of fossil fuels among European banks - and asked it to channel funding into renewable energy instead .
Morten Thaysen , Greenpeace UK climate finance campaigner , said : `` Barclays must stop funding the climate emergency , that ’ s why we ’ ve taken action today .
`` From floods to bushfires and record heat in Antarctica , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the face .
`` Yet Barclays keeps pumping billions into fossil fuel companies at exactly the time we need to stop backing these polluting businesses . ''
A Barclays spokeswoman told Mirror Money : “ We recognise that climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today , and are determined to do all we can to support the transition to a low carbon economy , while also ensuring that global energy needs continue to be met.
” The Greenpeace protests saw activists visit close to 100 Barclays branches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours of Monday morning .
Images of Barclays customers with slogans including `` Stop Funding Fossil Fuels '' were stuck on windows , tape places across doors and pop up exhibitions staffed by Greenpeace activists blocking access to branches in Belfast , Cardiff , Edinburgh , London and Manchester .
Barclays said it was working hard to get the affected branches open , but could not confirm how many were still closed , with damage varying from branch to branch .
It added that the safety of its staff and customers were top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has close to 1,000 branches in the UK and the vast majority are open as usual this morning .
Greenpeace said it took action as bank backed polluters to the tune of £66.5billion between 2016 and 2018 - including support for coal and tar sands and fracking companies .
Greenpeace 's Thaysen said : `` Banks are just as responsible for the climate emergency as the fossil fuel companies they fund , yet they ’ ve escaped scrutiny for years .
`` We ’ ve shut down branches across the country to shine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bankrolling this emergency .
It ’ s time Barclays pulled the plug and backed away from funding fossil fuels for good . ''
Barclays told Mirror Money that it takes climate change `` very seriously '' - pointing out it already channels billions in funding to companies with environmental goals .
Its most recent reports show Barclays channelled £34.8billion in social and environmental financing in 2019 , and £27.3billion in 2018 including green bonds and renewable financing .
Barclays also launched Britain 's first green mortgage in 2018 - giving homebuyers a discount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as launching a Green Agriculture product that lends millions to farmers for environmentally friendly plants and equipment .

Major Barclays branches in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Manchester and more were blocked as part of the protest by climate activists at Greenpeace
Greenpeace activists shut down more than 95 Barclays branches across UK
In a protest over its funding of fossil fuel companies, Greenpeace took action against more than 95 Barclay's bank branches across the UK this morning.
Greenpeace said that Barclays was one of the the biggest funders of fossil fuels among European banks - and asked it to channel funding into renewable energy instead.
Morten Thaysen, Greenpeace UK climate finance campaigner, said: "Barclays must stop funding the climate emergency, that’s why we’ve taken action today.
"From floods to bushfires and record heat in Antarctica, the impacts of this crisis are staring us in the face.
"Yet Barclays keeps pumping billions into fossil fuel companies at exactly the time we need to stop backing these polluting businesses."
A Barclays spokeswoman told Mirror Money: “We recognise that climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and are determined to do all we can to support the transition to a low carbon economy, while also ensuring that global energy needs continue to be met."
Image: © Tim Morozzo / Greenpeace) © Tim Morozzo / Greenpeace)
The Greenpeace protests saw activists visit close to 100 Barclays branches in every UK region in the early hours of Monday morning.
Images of Barclays customers with slogans including "Stop Funding Fossil Fuels" were stuck on windows, tape places across doors and pop up exhibitions staffed by Greenpeace activists blocking access to branches in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London and Manchester.
Barclays said it was working hard to get the affected branches open, but could not confirm how many were still closed, with damage varying from branch to branch.
It added that the safety of its staff and customers were top priorities as damage was assessed.
Barclays has close to 1,000 branches in the UK and the vast majority are open as usual this morning.
Image: © Tim Morozzo / Greenpeace) © Tim Morozzo / Greenpeace)
Greenpeace said it took action as bank backed polluters to the tune of £66.5billion between 2016 and 2018 - including support for coal and tar sands and fracking companies.
Greenpeace's Thaysen said: "Banks are just as responsible for the climate emergency as the fossil fuel companies they fund, yet they’ve escaped scrutiny for years.
"We’ve shut down branches across the country to shine a spotlight on Barclays’ role in bankrolling this emergency. It’s time Barclays pulled the plug and backed away from funding fossil fuels for good."
A Barclays spokeswoman told Mirror Money: "Greenpeace has a view on these issues to which they are completely entitled, but we would ask that – in expressing that view – they stop short of behaviour which targets our customers, and our colleagues, going about their lives in communities around the country.”
Image: © Paul Hackett / Greenpeace) © Paul Hackett / Greenpeace)
Barclays told Mirror Money that it takes climate change "very seriously" - pointing out it already channels billions in funding to companies with environmental goals.
Its most recent reports show Barclays channelled £34.8billion in social and environmental financing in 2019, and £27.3billion in 2018 including green bonds and renewable financing.
Barclays also launched Britain's first green mortgage in 2018 - giving homebuyers a discount for choosing an eco-friendly home - as well as launching a Green Agriculture product that lends millions to farmers for environmentally friendly plants and equipment.


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Arsenal bonus structure heightens importance of Portsmouth tie after Europa League exit

Arsenal players have an extra financial motivation to beat Portsmouth in the FA Cup this evening - due to the structure of their bonus payments .
The Gunners crashed out of Europe last week , losing to Olympiakos in heartbreaking fashion in the last 32 of the Europa League .
Unusually , Arsenal have an 'all-or-nothing ' bonus structure for the Europa League - something decided upon by current and former players - meaning they would each have received a substantial financial reward if they had won the competition , report The Athletic .
But any other result means they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposition to most clubs who employ an incremental system which sees players receive a smaller payment for each round they overcome .
But Arsenal do operate this system in the domestic cups , meaning bonuses will now solely be achieved by their progression in the FA Cup .
It gives an extra incentive for the competition - as well as it being the only silverware the club can now win this season .
Pompey are flying high in third in League One , sitting three points off the automatic promotion places with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal will have to cope with a raucous atmosphere at a sold-out Fratton Park as Kenny Jackett 's side look to spring a surprise and book a spot in the quarter-finals .
`` If you 're looking at the ups and downs of Portsmouth , they 've had a lot of highs , FA Cup winners , but then spent four years in League Two and before that administration where they did really well to be able to climb out , '' Jackett said ahead of the tie .
`` We want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back into the upper echelons of the pyramid , definitely , if we can .
We want to try and do it in a sustainable way as well , that 's important .
`` But Monday night , there will be a national focus on us and that will be great , and hopefully we can have many more .
`` You 're playing against one of the genuinely great clubs in this country .
It 's a great game for us .
They do n't come along often so you have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a fantastic tie , a mouthwatering one and definitely one we 're looking forward to . ''

Arsenal players received no financial reward for their last-32 exit in the Europa League - providing extra motivation for their FA Cup bid this term
Arsenal players have an extra financial motivation to beat Portsmouth in the FA Cup this evening - due to the structure of their bonus payments.
The Gunners crashed out of Europe last week, losing to Olympiakos in heartbreaking fashion in the last 32 of the Europa League.
Unusually, Arsenal have an 'all-or-nothing' bonus structure for the Europa League - something decided upon by current and former players - meaning they would each have received a substantial financial reward if they had won the competition, report The Athletic.
But any other result means they receive nothing.
That is in direct opposition to most clubs who employ an incremental system which sees players receive a smaller payment for each round they overcome.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
But Arsenal do operate this system in the domestic cups, meaning bonuses will now solely be achieved by their progression in the FA Cup.
It gives an extra incentive for the competition - as well as it being the only silverware the club can now win this season.
Pompey are flying high in third in League One, sitting three points off the automatic promotion places with a game in hand on second-placed Rotherham.
Arsenal will have to cope with a raucous atmosphere at a sold-out Fratton Park as Kenny Jackett's side look to spring a surprise and book a spot in the quarter-finals.
"If you're looking at the ups and downs of Portsmouth, they've had a lot of highs, FA Cup winners, but then spent four years in League Two and before that administration where they did really well to be able to climb out," Jackett said ahead of the tie.
"We want to try and get back, and get back into the upper echelons of the pyramid, definitely, if we can. We want to try and do it in a sustainable way as well, that's important.
"But Monday night, there will be a national focus on us and that will be great, and hopefully we can have many more.
"You're playing against one of the genuinely great clubs in this country. It's a great game for us. They don't come along often so you have to be enthusiastic about it.
"It's a fantastic tie, a mouthwatering one and definitely one we're looking forward to."


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--More than 1milliion British homes to see drop in gas bills next month

More than one million households are likely to see their gas bills drop as supplier Bulb said it would pass on savings in the wholesale energy market to customers .
Bulb , which offers one single tariff to all customers , said the price cut will kick in on April 1 for all of its customers .
The energy supplier said it is lowering its gas rates to pass on savings from falling wholesale gas prices .
However it said it will be raising electricity prices due to higher network and policy costs .
Bulb has more than 1.6 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ typical energy use will save £78 a year on gas .
For the same member , electricity rates are going up by £22 .
Overall , that ’ s a saving of £56 on the annual bill .
Members who just use electricity at home will see an increase in their annual bill .
A home with typical energy consumption on Bulb ’ s dual fuel tariff will see their annual bill fall from £1,000 to £944 .
Prepay members who top up for both electricity and gas will also see an overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dual fuel home with typical energy consumption will see their annual bill fall from £1,044 to £1,026 , saving £18 .
Prepay members who only use electricity will see an overall increase in their annual bill , on average an increase of £24 for a typical home .
It costs more to serve members who top up for their energy , reducing the overall saving the company is able to pass on .
Bulb ’ s prepay tariff remains one of the best in the market for every region in the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tariff reflects the true cost of supplying energy , and its members will always be on the best price for their meter type .
Hayden Wood , co-founder of Bulb said : `` Our mission is to reduce our members ' bills and cut their carbon emissions , so it 's great we 're able to cut bills for over one million homes .
By having a single tariff , our members know they ’ re always on our best deal , whether they joined us four years ago or just signed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of gas has come down , so we ’ re passing those savings on to our members .
Higher network and policy costs have meant we 've had to put up our electricity prices , but most members will see their bills go down overall . ''
Think you could be getting a better deal elsewhere ?
See our guide on switching your energy supplier , here .

The energy supplier said it is lowering its gas rates to pass on savings from falling wholesale gas prices - however electricity will go up next month under the changes
More than 1milliion British homes to see drop in gas bills next month
More than one million households are likely to see their gas bills drop as supplier Bulb said it would pass on savings in the wholesale energy market to customers.
Bulb, which offers one single tariff to all customers, said the price cut will kick in on April 1 for all of its customers.
The energy supplier said it is lowering its gas rates to pass on savings from falling wholesale gas prices.
However it said it will be raising electricity prices due to higher network and policy costs.
Bulb has more than 1.6 million members in the UK.
Members with typical energy use will save £78 a year on gas. For the same member, electricity rates are going up by £22. Overall, that’s a saving of £56 on the annual bill.
Members who just use electricity at home will see an increase in their annual bill. A home with typical energy consumption on Bulb’s dual fuel tariff will see their annual bill fall from £1,000 to £944.
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Prepay members who top up for both electricity and gas will also see an overall fall in their annual bill.
A dual fuel home with typical energy consumption will see their annual bill fall from £1,044 to £1,026, saving £18.
Prepay members who only use electricity will see an overall increase in their annual bill, on average an increase of £24 for a typical home.
It costs more to serve members who top up for their energy, reducing the overall saving the company is able to pass on. Bulb’s prepay tariff remains one of the best in the market for every region in the UK.
Bulb’s single ‘Vari-Fair’ tariff reflects the true cost of supplying energy, and its members will always be on the best price for their meter type.
Hayden Wood, co-founder of Bulb said: "Our mission is to reduce our members' bills and cut their carbon emissions, so it's great we're able to cut bills for over one million homes. By having a single tariff, our members know they’re always on our best deal, whether they joined us four years ago or just signed up this week.
"The wholesale cost of gas has come down, so we’re passing those savings on to our members. Higher network and policy costs have meant we've had to put up our electricity prices, but most members will see their bills go down overall."
Think you could be getting a better deal elsewhere? See our guide on switching your energy supplier, here .


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Sinitta covers her face with plush fashion mask amid fears she'll get coronavirus

Sinitta is n't a woman who suffers fools gladly , so it 's no surprise she 's taking coronavirus seriously .
The singer and occasional X Factor guest judge was spotted out in London at the weekend taking every precaution necessary to prevent the spread of the killer disease .
Sinitta , 56 , was seen accompanied by Dr Wong outside the Aesthetic Medicine Live 2020 Conference in London .
Both of them wore high-spec facial masks to cover their mouth and nose in an attempt to ward off the virus , which has now infected 36 people in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland this morning .
Both Sinitta and her handsome male friend looked stylish and as though they 'd just stepped off the catwalk in their plush black leather masks , which they teamed with sunglasses to shield their eyes from the sun .
Sinitta opted for bare legs despite the chilly temperatures , teaming her new face accessory with a short black skirt , matching leather ankle boots and a crisp beige trench coat .
She finished off her look with a black leather baker boy cap , leather globes and a designer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sinitta and Dr Wong were spotted browsing the cleaning products , no doubt hoping to find something that would kill off as many germs in the home as possible .
It comes after she opened up about feeling 'powerless ' after ex-flame Simon Cowell dumped her .
The singer dated the X Factor mogul on-and-off for nearly 20 years , but she knew they were n't going to last the course .
`` I used to suffer with jealousy sometimes , which is why Simon and I would always break up , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But once you transition into the friend-zone , there 's nothing to argue about or get upset about anymore . ''
Sinitta added that she does n't think Simon will have an more children with girlfriend Lauren Silverman because he 's so content with five-year-old son Eric .

Sinitta was spotted shopping in London for antibacterial cleaning products - complete with a massive mask across her face
Sinitta isn't a woman who suffers fools gladly, so it's no surprise she's taking coronavirus seriously.
The singer and occasional X Factor guest judge was spotted out in London at the weekend taking every precaution necessary to prevent the spread of the killer disease.
Sinitta, 56, was seen accompanied by Dr Wong outside the Aesthetic Medicine Live 2020 Conference in London.
Both of them wore high-spec facial masks to cover their mouth and nose in an attempt to ward off the virus, which has now infected 36 people in the UK - including the first case in Scotland this morning.
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Both Sinitta and her handsome male friend looked stylish and as though they'd just stepped off the catwalk in their plush black leather masks, which they teamed with sunglasses to shield their eyes from the sun.
Sinitta opted for bare legs despite the chilly temperatures, teaming her new face accessory with a short black skirt, matching leather ankle boots and a crisp beige trench coat.
She finished off her look with a black leather baker boy cap, leather globes and a designer handbag slung casually over her shoulder.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID) Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Sinitta and Dr Wong were spotted browsing the cleaning products, no doubt hoping to find something that would kill off as many germs in the home as possible.
It comes after she opened up about feeling 'powerless' after ex-flame Simon Cowell dumped her.
The singer dated the X Factor mogul on-and-off for nearly 20 years, but she knew they weren't going to last the course.
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"I used to suffer with jealousy sometimes, which is why Simon and I would always break up," she told Closer magazine in December.
"But once you transition into the friend-zone, there's nothing to argue about or get upset about anymore."
Sinitta added that she doesn't think Simon will have an more children with girlfriend Lauren Silverman because he's so content with five-year-old son Eric.