thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Coronavirus: All the Brit holiday favourites hit by deadly bug from Spain to Egypt

Brits ' favourite holiday destinations have been struck by the deadly coronavirus - here 's a guide to how badly they 've been hit and what advice is being issued .
Coronavirus has spread around the world , with more new cases now appearing outside China where it originated than inside .
There are almost 91,000 cases globally of which more than 80,000 are in China .
As of Tuesday , a total of 13,911 people have been tested in the UK .
Of these 13,860 were confirmed negative but 51 were confirmed as positive .
Some airlines have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the outbreak .
Below is a list of some destinations which are popular with Brit families and how they 've been affected by coronavirus with the latest figures provided by Reuters .
Have you or a family member been affected by coronavirus ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk A man in the Spanish region of Valencia has died from coronavirus , marking the country 's first death from the outbreak , a local health official said on Tuesday .
A post-mortem showed the man , who died on February 13 , was killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ana Barcelo told a press conference .
News of the death came shortly after Spain 's Health Ministry announced on its Twitter page that several sporting events would be held behind closed doors , while medical conferences will be cancelled in an effort to limit the spread of the virus .
The ministry said sport fixtures expected to draw crowds from zones designated as high-risk for coronavirus , such as northern Italy , would be played without spectators , having earlier referred to the measure as a recommendation .
Such events include the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Valencia and Italy 's Atalanta scheduled for March 10 , and a Europa League match between Getafe and Inter Milan on March 19 .
In total , around 150 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Spain , while some 100 health workers in the Basque region have been isolated in their homes after coming into contact with people carrying the virus .
The Civil Protection Agency said that 27 people had died of the highly contagious illness in Italy over the past 24 hours , bringing the total number of dead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases rose to 2,502 .
Italy 's health authorities said today they may set up a new quarantine red zone to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Europe 's worst-hit country , after the death toll and the number of cases jumped .
The increase in deaths was the largest since the outbreak surfaced 12 days ago in the wealthy northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto .
It remains centered in the north , with Lombardy by far the worst affected , but it has since spread south and infections have now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italy 's 20 regions .
Egypt ’ s health ministry announced on Sunday that one foreigner was positive for the new coronavirus strain inside Egypt .
The ministry said on its Facebook page that the person , whose nationality was not announced , was taken to an isolation hospital and was receiving the necessary medical care .
It also added that it is currently taking strict preventive measures regarding those who were in contact with the person .
It is the second case of new coronavirus detected in Egypt .
The first person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At least 1,443 people have been tested so far for the virus .
A fourth person has died from coronavirus infection in France and President Emmanuel Macron warned that the health crisis could last several months .
`` During the period we are going through and that we will go through - because we have entered a phase that will last weeks even possibly months - it is paramount to show clarity , resilience , nerves and determination to slow the epidemic ... and then fight it , '' Macron told a crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head of the public health service , Jerome Salomon , told a daily press briefing that , at 3pm ( GMT ) on Tuesday , France had 212 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection , up from 191 on Monday , and that 13 regions were affected .
Irish authorities have confirmed a second case of coronavirus , a woman in the east of the country who recently travelled to Italy , Ireland 's Department of Health announced on Tuesday .
`` Today we are confirming that Ireland has diagnosed one new case of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a female in the east of the country and is associated with travel from Northern Italy , '' Dr Tony Holohan , Chief Medical Officer with the Department of Health told a news briefing .
The number of infections in the United States has risen above 100 .
Washington state reported three more deaths on Tuesday as authorities worked on preventing its spread .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington state rose to 27 , including nine deaths , up from 18 cases and six deaths a day earlier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A New York man tested positive for the novel coronavirus , bringing the total of confirmed cases in the state to two , officials said on Tuesday .
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) earlier posted 108 cases on its website : 60 in 12 U.S. states , including presumed cases reported by public health laboratories , and 48 who were repatriated from abroad .
Germany 's confirmed cases rose to 188 on Tuesday from 157 on Monday afternoon , the Robert Koch Institute said .
Thirteen of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now reported cases of the novel coronavirus , with the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia being most affected , according to the RKI .
Germany has not reported a fatal case of the virus , which emerged in Wuhan late last year and is quickly spreading around the world .
What advice is the UK government issuing ?
The UK government is telling people to stay indoors and avoid contact with other people immediately if they 've travelled to the UK from the Hubei province in China in the last 14 days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you 've travelled from Iran , lockdown areas in northern Italy or special care zones in South Korea since February 19 , even if you do not have symptoms .
You should also stay indoors if you 've been to other parts of mainland China or South Korea , Hong Kong , Japan , Macau , Malaysia , Singapore , Taiwan or Thailand in the last 14 days and have a cough , high temperature or shortness of breath ( even if your symptoms are mild ) , the advice says .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ northern Italy ( anywhere north of Pisa , Florence and Rimini ) , Cambodia , Laos , Myanmar or Vietnam since February 19 and have a cough , high temperature or shortness of breath ( even if your symptoms are mild ) .

A total of 3,911 people have been tested in the UK with 53 confirmed positive - here we have compiled a list of travel destinations popular with Brits and how they've been affected by the disease
Coronavirus: All the Brit holiday favourites hit by deadly bug from Spain to Egypt
Brits' favourite holiday destinations have been struck by the deadly coronavirus - here's a guide to how badly they've been hit and what advice is being issued.
Coronavirus has spread around the world, with more new cases now appearing outside China where it originated than inside.
There are almost 91,000 cases globally of which more than 80,000 are in China.
As of Tuesday, a total of 13,911 people have been tested in the UK. Of these 13,860 were confirmed negative but 53 were confirmed as positive.
Some airlines have been suspending flights or modifying services in response to the outbreak.
Below is a list of some destinations which are popular with Brit families and how they've been affected by coronavirus with the latest figures provided by Reuters.
Have you or a family member been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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Spain
A man in the Spanish region of Valencia has died from coronavirus, marking the country's first death from the outbreak, a local health official said on Tuesday.
A post-mortem showed the man, who died on February 13, was killed by the virus, regional health chief Ana Barcelo told a press conference.
News of the death came shortly after Spain's Health Ministry announced on its Twitter page that several sporting events would be held behind closed doors, while medical conferences will be cancelled in an effort to limit the spread of the virus.
The ministry said sport fixtures expected to draw crowds from zones designated as high-risk for coronavirus, such as northern Italy, would be played without spectators, having earlier referred to the measure as a recommendation.
Such events include the return leg of the Champions League match between Valencia and Italy's Atalanta scheduled for March 10, and a Europa League match between Getafe and Inter Milan on March 19.
In total, around 150 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Spain, while some 100 health workers in the Basque region have been isolated in their homes after coming into contact with people carrying the virus.
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Thailand
The Thai Government is considering introducing a mandatory two-week quarantine for 'high-risk' people who travel to the country.
Health Ministry spokesman Taweesilp Witsanuyotin said on Wednesday that the Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha is discussing the potential step with other officials.
Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said in a Facebook post that people arriving from Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Iran, Italy, France and Germany must self-quarantine.
But the post was later deleted.
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Jamaica
The Caribbean island has banned travellers who has visited Italy, South Korea, Iran and Singapore and does not have a permanent residency or marriage exemption.
Those that do will be quarantined for a minimum two weeks on arrival.
Last week Jamaica and The Cayman Islands turned away cruise ship MSC Meraviglia over coronavirus fears.
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Italy
The Civil Protection Agency said that 27 people had died of the highly contagious illness in Italy over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of dead to 79, while the number of cases rose to 2,502.
Italy's health authorities said today they may set up a new quarantine red zone to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Europe's worst-hit country, after the death toll and the number of cases jumped.
The increase in deaths was the largest since the outbreak surfaced 12 days ago in the wealthy northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto.
It remains centered in the north, with Lombardy by far the worst affected, but it has since spread south and infections have now been confirmed in all but one of Italy's 20 regions.
Image: Mourad Balti Touati/EPA-EFE/REX) Mourad Balti Touati/EPA-EFE/REX)
Tenerife
More than 700 holidaymakers have been holed up in a hotel in Tenerife after two guests tested positive for coronavirus.
People staying at the four-star H10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel in Adeje, in the south of the island, were initially told they could not leave the hotel for 14 days.
But however they have since been told they can leave providing they show no symptoms and have a negative test 24 hours before their flight.
An Italian doctor and his wife were the first guests at the hotel to be diagnosed with the killer bug.
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Egypt
Egypt’s health ministry announced on Sunday that one foreigner was positive for the new coronavirus strain inside Egypt.
The ministry said on its Facebook page that the person, whose nationality was not announced, was taken to an isolation hospital and was receiving the necessary medical care.
It also added that it is currently taking strict preventive measures regarding those who were in contact with the person.
It is the second case of new coronavirus detected in Egypt. The first person has recovered, the statement said.
At least 1,443 people have been tested so far for the virus.
Turkey
Turkey is one of the few holiday destinations to now have had any reported coronavirus cases.
But travellers who do not have Turkish residency will not be allowed to enter the country within 14 days of visiting China, South Korea, Iran, Iraq or Italy.
Travellers with a Turkish residency will be tested for coronavirus.
If positive they will quarantined for 14 days and advised to self-isolate if the result is negative.
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Dubai
There have been 27 reported cases in the country.
This includes two Russians, two Italians, one German and one Colombian being confirmed as victims on Tuesday.
Schools and universities in Dubai will close for a month due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The country's Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday that Spring break, which was due to begin on March 29, will instead begin on March 8 and last a fornight.
Distance learning will be rolled out for the two remaining weeks as pupils will sit lesson from their homes.
Health chiefs have suspended its international treatment programme that sends Emiratis with complex medical issues abroad for medical care.
This has been done to "limit the risk of contamination".
France
A fourth person has died from coronavirus infection in France and President Emmanuel Macron warned that the health crisis could last several months.
"During the period we are going through and that we will go through - because we have entered a phase that will last weeks even possibly months - it is paramount to show clarity, resilience, nerves and determination to slow the epidemic...and then fight it," Macron told a crisis cell at the Health Ministry.
The head of the public health service, Jerome Salomon, told a daily press briefing that, at 3pm (GMT) on Tuesday, France had 212 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection, up from 191 on Monday, and that 13 regions were affected.
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Australia
There has been 42 confirmed coronavirus cases and one death in Australia.
This has lead to the Government tightening travel restrictions so that anyone who has traveled to Iran since February 19 must self isolate.
Ireland
Irish authorities have confirmed a second case of coronavirus, a woman in the east of the country who recently travelled to Italy, Ireland's Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
"Today we are confirming that Ireland has diagnosed one new case of COVID-19.
"The case arises in a female in the east of the country and is associated with travel from Northern Italy," Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer with the Department of Health told a news briefing.
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United States
The number of infections in the United States has risen above 100.
Washington state reported three more deaths on Tuesday as authorities worked on preventing its spread.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington state rose to 27, including nine deaths, up from 18 cases and six deaths a day earlier, the state Department of Health reported.
A New York man tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the total of confirmed cases in the state to two,officials said on Tuesday.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier posted 108 cases on its website: 60 in 12 U.S. states, including presumed cases reported by public health laboratories, and 48 who were repatriated from abroad.
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Germany
Germany's confirmed cases rose to 188 on Tuesday from 157 on Monday afternoon, the Robert Koch Institute said.
Thirteen of Germany’s 16 federal states have now reported cases of the novel coronavirus, with the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia being most affected, according to the RKI.
Germany has not reported a fatal case of the virus, which emerged in Wuhan late last year and is quickly spreading around the world.
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Japan
Disneyland Tokyo and DisneySea parks have both been temporarily forced to closed until at least March 15.
The company said: "The reopening date is scheduled for March 16, but we will contact closely with the relevant administrative organs and will inform you again," the company said.
Universal Studios Japan also announced said it would follow suit and close its park for two weeks.
As of Friday, confirmed cases in Japan topped 200, with four deaths, excluding more than 700 cases and four more deaths from a quarantined cruise liner, Diamond Princess.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
What advice is the UK government issuing?
The UK government is telling people to stay indoors and avoid contact with other people immediately if they've travelled to the UK from the Hubei province in China in the last 14 days, even without symptoms.
The same applies if you've travelled from Iran, lockdown areas in northern Italy or special care zones in South Korea since February 19, even if you do not have symptoms.
You should also stay indoors if you've been to other parts of mainland China or South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan or Thailand in the last 14 days and have a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath (even if your symptoms are mild), the advice says.
This advice also relates to parts of northern Italy (anywhere north of Pisa, Florence and Rimini), Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar or Vietnam since February 19 and have a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath (even if your symptoms are mild).


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Shoppers urged to ditch cash over coronavirus fears as banknote warning issued

Shoppers are being urged to ditch cash over coronavirus fears after the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) said banknotes could be spreading the disease .
The WHO said the COVID-19 virus could be carried and passed person-to-person on the surface of notes .
They are urging people to opt for contactless payments instead .
The Bank of England also encouraging frequent hand washing , saying notes `` can carry bacteria or viruses '' .
Banks in China started disinfecting and placing notes in isolation in an effort to halt the spread of the deadly virus .
Ultraviolet light or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cash before it is then sealed and stored for 14 days before entering circulation .
Speaking to the Telegraph , a World Health Organization spokesperson said : `` We know that money changes hands frequently and can pick up all sorts of bacteria and viruses .
`` We would advise people to wash their hands after handling banknotes , and avoid touching their face .
`` When possible it would also be advisable to use contactless payments to reduce the risk of transmission . ''
Scientific research by the London Metropolitan University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notes already in circulation held eight types of bacteria between them when tested , reports the Manchester Evening News .
That included Listeria – which can cause nausea , diarrhoea and even miscarriages – and the antibiotic resistant Enterococcus faecium .
Staphylococcus Aureus ( MRSA ) was found on the £10 notes during the study , which was conducted in 2018 .
An expert from London-based electronic payments provider myPOS , said : `` Using a contactless card to make transactions is so much safer than handling notes and coins which can hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and coin likely to have been touched by thousands of people , you can only imagine how much bacteria they are exposed to – whereas a debit or credit card is easy to keep clean . ''
They continued : `` We are fast becoming a cashless society , so much so it ’ s now less convenient to get cash out of an ATM rather than make a card payment .
`` And , looking at the scientific evidence , people who use card payments instead could be saving themselves from a @ @ @ @ @ @

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These are the areas affected by the Coronavirus in the UK
These are the areas affected by the Coronavirus in the UK
The World Health Organisation said the COVID-19 virus could be carried and passed person-to-person on the surface of notes and advised people to use contactless payments instead
Shoppers are being urged to ditch cash over coronavirus fears after the World Health Organisation (WHO) said banknotes could be spreading the disease.
The WHO said the COVID-19 virus could be carried and passed person-to-person on the surface of notes.
They are urging people to opt for contactless payments instead.
The Bank of England also encouraging frequent hand washing, saying notes "can carry bacteria or viruses".
Banks in China started disinfecting and placing notes in isolation in an effort to halt the spread of the deadly virus.
Ultraviolet light or high temperatures are being used to sterilise the cash before it is then sealed and stored for 14 days before entering circulation.
Image: Getty Images/Science Photo Libra) Getty Images/Science Photo Libra)
Speaking to the Telegraph, a World Health Organization spokesperson said: "We know that money changes hands frequently and can pick up all sorts of bacteria and viruses.
"We would advise people to wash their hands after handling banknotes, and avoid touching their face.
"When possible it would also be advisable to use contactless payments to reduce the risk of transmission."
Scientific research by the London Metropolitan University also found that £5 and £10 polymer notes already in circulation held eight types of bacteria between them when tested, reports the Manchester Evening News.
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That included Listeria – which can cause nausea, diarrhoea and even miscarriages – and the antibiotic resistant Enterococcus faecium. Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) was found on the £10 notes during the study, which was conducted in 2018.
An expert from London-based electronic payments provider myPOS , said: "Using a contactless card to make transactions is so much safer than handling notes and coins which can hold life-threatening bugs.
"With each note and coin likely to have been touched by thousands of people, you can only imagine how much bacteria they are exposed to – whereas a debit or credit card is easy to keep clean."
They continued: "We are fast becoming a cashless society, so much so it’s now less convenient to get cash out of an ATM rather than make a card payment.
"And, looking at the scientific evidence, people who use card payments instead could be saving themselves from a number of health risks."


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Charlton players furious over Leeds keeper Kiko Casilla's ban after Jonathan Leko abuse

Charlton players are furious that Leeds keeper Kiko Casilla was banned for just eight games for calling Jonathan Leko “ a f ** n * ” .
The FA had pushed for a 10-game ban for the Spaniard , only for it to be rejected by the independent commission .
The Addicks are also upset that trolls have now targeted Congo-born Leko on social media .
In their written reasons confirming Mirror Sport ’ s story on Saturday , the FA argued a draconian punishment was needed as a deterrent .
But the governing body was overruled , despite pointing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had never heard of the N-word .
The FA felt Casilla , 33 , had tried “ to deceive the tribunal ” and his high-profile character witnesses , including former Liverpool , Real Madrid and Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez , were a “ shameless ploy ” .
The three-man independent panel consisted of Graeme McPherson QC , former footballer Marvin Robinson and ex-Blackburn , Southampton and England winger Stuart Ripley .
Casilla was alleged to have insulted Leko during Charlton ’ s 1-0 win at The Valley in September .
His words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bonne , who both gave evidence .
The keeper denied the charge , but the commission rejected his evidence and that of Leeds team manager Matt Grice , who “ was not seeking to assist us to ascertain the truth ” .
Under rules introduced for the 2019-20 season , the minimum ban for a player found guilty of an aggravated breach of the FA ’ s racism rules is six games .
But that penalty can be increased depending on additional aggravating factors .
Casilla was also fined £60,000 and ordered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FA argued that Casilla ’ s evidence along with a lack of any apology to Leko , 20 , were aggravating factors requiring a longer ban .
Instead , he will be available for promotion-chasing Leeds ’ final three games of the season – including their home match against Charlton .

EXCLUSIVE: Leeds United goalkeeper Kiko Casilla was given an eight-game ban by the FA for abusing Jonathan Leko
Charlton players are furious that Leeds keeper Kiko Casilla was banned for just eight games for calling Jonathan Leko “a f ** n * ”.
The FA had pushed for a 10-game ban for the Spaniard, only for it to be rejected by the independent commission.
The Addicks are also upset that trolls have now targeted Congo-born Leko on social media.
In their written reasons confirming Mirror Sport’s story on Saturday, the FA argued a draconian punishment was needed as a deterrent.
But the governing body was overruled, despite pointing out Casilla’s bizarre claim that he had never heard of the N-word.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
The FA felt Casilla, 33, had tried “to deceive the tribunal” and his high-profile character witnesses, including former Liverpool , Real Madrid and Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez, were a “shameless ploy”.
The three-man independent panel consisted of Graeme McPherson QC, former footballer Marvin Robinson and ex-Blackburn, Southampton and England winger Stuart Ripley.
Casilla was alleged to have insulted Leko during Charlton’s 1-0 win at The Valley in September.
His words were heard by Leno and team-mate Macauley Bonne, who both gave evidence.
The keeper denied the charge, but the commission rejected his evidence and that of Leeds team manager Matt Grice, who “was not seeking to assist us to ascertain the truth”.
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Under rules introduced for the 2019-20 season, the minimum ban for a player found guilty of an aggravated breach of the FA’s racism rules is six games. But that penalty can be increased depending on additional aggravating factors.
Casilla was also fined £60,000 and ordered to attend a face-to-face education session. But the FA argued that Casilla’s evidence along with a lack of any apology to Leko, 20, were aggravating factors requiring a longer ban.
Instead, he will be available for promotion-chasing Leeds’ final three games of the season – including their home match against Charlton.


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Ross Barkley opens up on what it means to score against Liverpool after Chelsea win

Ross Barkley admitted it 's a `` dream '' to score against Liverpool after his goal helped Chelsea knock the Reds out of the FA Cup .
The Evertonian bagged Chelsea 's second in a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night , as the Blues progressed to the last-8 of the competition at Liverpool 's expense .
Barkley charged through the centre of the Liverpool midfield and went unchallenged as Fabinho watched the Englishman glide past .
After getting himself into a shooting position , Barkley opened his body up and smashed the ball past Adrian from just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal after the match , Barkley said : `` Scoring against Liverpool is massive for me .
As an Everton fan , it ’ s always a dream to score against them . ''
Billy Gilmour has represented Chelsea just six times this season , and was a surprise starter for the Blues on Tuesday .
But the 18-year-old Scot proved he was n't fazed by the magnitude of facing Liverpool , and put in a man of the match performance .
Barkley said of Gilmour : `` Billy was brilliant .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I 've seen him in training and he was like that in training last season .
`` It was brilliant , a massive result for the lads .
We needed a top performance tonight at home after two disappointing results . ''

Evertonian Ross Barkley doubled Chelsea's lead in Tuesday night's FA Cup fourth-round victory over Liverpool - the Reds' third defeat in their past four matches
Ross Barkley opens up on what it means to score against Liverpool after Chelsea win
Ross Barkley admitted it's a "dream" to score against Liverpool after his goal helped Chelsea knock the Reds out of the FA Cup.
The Evertonian bagged Chelsea's second in a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, as the Blues progressed to the last-8 of the competition at Liverpool's expense.
Barkley charged through the centre of the Liverpool midfield and went unchallenged as Fabinho watched the Englishman glide past.
After getting himself into a shooting position, Barkley opened his body up and smashed the ball past Adrian from just outside the area.
Reflecting on his goal after the match, Barkley said: "Scoring against Liverpool is massive for me. As an Everton fan, it’s always a dream to score against them."
Image: NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/REX) NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/REX)
Billy Gilmour has represented Chelsea just six times this season, and was a surprise starter for the Blues on Tuesday.
But the 18-year-old Scot proved he wasn't fazed by the magnitude of facing Liverpool, and put in a man of the match performance.
Barkley said of Gilmour: "Billy was brilliant. But it was not a surprise to me. I've seen him in training and he was like that in training last season.
"It was brilliant, a massive result for the lads. We needed a top performance tonight at home after two disappointing results."


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--Touching messages appear at graves of novichok poison victims 'from loved one in hiding'

Two years on from the horrific poison attack , Sergei Skripal , still in hiding , looks to have found a way to leave touching tributes at the graves of his wife and son .
Sergei , 68 , and his daughter Yulia , 36 , survived the novichok poison assassination bid on March 4 , 2018 .
The pair remain under protection at an unknown location in the UK .
But fresh flowers and a heart-shaped wreath yesterday appeared next to their family ’ s headstones .
Tragically , it is still too unsafe for them to pay their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife Liudmila , who died from cancer in 2012 , aged 59 , and son Alexander , who died of liver failure aged 43 , in 2017 .
Alexander had been on a holiday in St Petersburg – and would have turned 46 last Sunday .
Sergei often visited the graves , in Salisbury , Wilts , before he was attacked and it was one of the last things he and Yulia did before they were taken ill. Former spy Sergei still owns his house in the city which was the epicentre of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the army and the council is hoping to buy it to put on the market .
Former council leader Matthew Dean , who was at the forefront of the crisis , said of their former neighbours in the quiet cul-de-sac : “ The Skripals ’ house has been completely decontaminated and everything is back to normal , but they have had terrible inconvenience .
“ It should not be underestimated when you can ’ t order a pizza , have a delivery from Amazon , for months at a time – it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were absolute innocent victims of a foreign power who were doing something absolutely , unbelievably , irresponsible.
” A Wiltshire Council spokesman said : “ We are working with local residents and the owners to bring this property back into residential use .
“ We have committed to ensuring it is not used to trade on its history ... ” Authorities later identified two Russian nationals – Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov – as suspects over the poisoning , but no arrests have ever been made .

EXCLUSIVE: Former spy Sergei Skripal, who survived the novichok poison assassination attempt in 2018, has arranged for tributes to be left at the grave of wife Liudmila and son Alexander in Salisbury
Novichok victim in hiding Sergei Skripal leaves tributes at graves of wife and son
Two years on from the horrific poison attack, Sergei Skripal, still in hiding, looks to have found a way to leave touching tributes at the graves of his wife and son.
Sergei, 68, and his daughter Yulia, 36, survived the novichok poison assassination bid on March 4, 2018.
The pair remain under protection at an unknown location in the UK.
But fresh flowers and a heart-shaped wreath yesterday appeared next to their family’s headstones.
Tragically, it is still too unsafe for them to pay their respects in person to Sergei’s wife Liudmila, who died from cancer in 2012, aged 59, and son Alexander, who died of liver failure aged 43, in 2017.
Image: Rowan Griffiths/Daily Mirror) Rowan Griffiths/Daily Mirror)
Alexander had been on a holiday in St Petersburg – and would have turned 46 last Sunday.
Sergei often visited the graves, in Salisbury, Wilts, before he was attacked and it was one of the last things he and Yulia did before they were taken ill.
Former spy Sergei still owns his house in the city which was the epicentre of the attack.
It was thoroughly cleaned by the army and the council is hoping to buy it to put on the market.
Image: Viktoria Skripal/east2west news) Viktoria Skripal/east2west news)
Former council leader Matthew Dean, who was at the forefront of the crisis, said of their former neighbours in the quiet cul-de-sac: “The Skripals’ house has been completely decontaminated and everything is back to normal, but they have had terrible inconvenience.
“It should not be underestimated when you can’t order a pizza, have a delivery from Amazon, for months at a time – it makes daily life difficult.
“They were absolute innocent victims of a foreign power who were doing something absolutely, unbelievably, irresponsible.”
Image: Metropolitan Police/PA) Metropolitan Police/PA)
A Wiltshire Council spokesman said: “We are working with local residents and the owners to bring this property back into residential use.
“We have committed to ensuring it is not used to trade on its history...”
Authorities later identified two Russian nationals – Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov – as suspects over the poisoning, but no arrests have ever been made.


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--CPS probing decision to prosecute Caroline Flack after her tragic suicide

Prosecutors will examine their decision to press ahead with prosecuting Caroline Flack after a storm of criticism over her “ show trial ” .
A day earlier she had learnt the CPS was pursuing charges that she attacked her boyfriend , Lewis Burton , with a lamp .
After a Freedom of Information request the CPS said yesterday there would “ be a post-case review panel conducted by a deputy chief crown prosecutor.
” A spokesman added : “ The review will look at the general CPS handling of the case and , obviously , the decisions behind charging is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely the results of the probe will be made public .
He said : “ Post-case debriefings are not uncommon ... but we do not comment on the outcome.
” Caroline denied the charges while Lewis , who received a head injury during the alleged incident at her London flat , insisted he “ never supported ” a prosecution .
He also said Caroline , 40 , had become the subject of a “ witch hunt ” .
After her death , Caroline ’ s managers slammed the CPS for conducting “ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant distress ” .
Francis Ridley , of Money Talent Management , said at the time : “ [ The CPS ] pursued this when they knew not only how vulnerable Caroline was but also the alleged victim disputed CPS version of events.
” The Met Police has already referred itself to the police watch-dog over its contact with Caroline before her death .
It said this was standard practice .
Caroline stepped down from ITV2 show Love Island after being arrested last December .
She was bailed following an initial court hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trial , which was due to start this month .
*If you 're struggling and need to talk , the Samaritans operates a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123 .
Alternatively , you can email Jo @ samaritans.org if you 'd prefer to write down how you feel .
You are not alone .

EXCLUSIVE: The Crown Prosecution Service is launching 'a post-case review panel' to review its prosecution of former Love Island host Caroline Flack
Prosecutors will examine their decision to press ahead with prosecuting Caroline Flack after a storm of criticism over her “show trial”.
Love Island host Caroline killed herself on February 15 .
A day earlier she had learnt the CPS was pursuing charges that she attacked her boyfriend, Lewis Burton, with a lamp.
After a Freedom of Information request the CPS said there would “be a post-case review panel conducted by a deputy chief crown prosecutor.”
A spokesman added: “The review will look at the general CPS handling of the case and, obviously, the decisions behind charging is part of that.”
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
But it is unlikely the results of the probe will be made public.
He said: “Post-case debriefings are not uncommon... but we do not comment on the outcome.”
Caroline denied the charges while Lewis, who received a head injury during the alleged incident at her London flat, insisted he “never supported” a prosecution.
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He also said Caroline, 40, had become the subject of a “witch hunt”.
After her death, Caroline’s managers slammed the CPS for conducting “a show trial” that caused her “significant distress”.
Francis Ridley, of Money Talent Management, said at the time: “[The CPS] pursued this when they knew not only how vulnerable Caroline was but also the alleged victim disputed CPS version of events.”
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The Met Police has already referred itself to the police watch-dog over its contact with Caroline before her death. It said this was standard practice.
Caroline stepped down from ITV2 show Love Island after being arrested last December.
She was bailed following an initial court hearing but ordered not to contact Lewis before the trial, which was due to start this month.
*If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operates a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email Jo@samaritans.org if you'd prefer to write down how you feel. You are not alone.


thedailymirror--2020-03-03--EastEnders spoilers: Suki Panesar confronted over cancer lie by grieving Jean Slater

EastEnders airs the moment Suki Panesar comes under question next week - but it is n't just Jean Slater who wants answers .
The Panesar siblings are left with suspicions of their own about their mum 's illness , after she recently told them she 'd been diagnosed with ovarian cancer .
Suki has been asking Jean about her symptoms and treatment amid her own battle with the same cancer , while Jean has now been given the all clear .
Recent scenes saw the character turn her attentions to Suki , wanting to help her through her battle now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is confused yet again next week after her friend 's claims do n't seem to add up .
Suki ca n't seem to get her story straight , stating she has two different doctors while also knowing very little about her apparent treatment .
Jean is n't the only one confused , with Shirley Carter also thinking something might be going on .
Suki and daughter Ash have only just made amends in previous months , while she too thinks her mother might be hiding something in upcoming episodes .
At the start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her partner Daniel just weeks ago leads to Jean being more aware of what 's going on around her .
Jean is keen to get to the bottom of Suki 's illness , and why she does n't seem to know anything about her treatment .
Her meddling leads to Suki lashing out though , issuing her a warning .
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We 'll also keep you up to date on what your favourite stars are up to in the real world too , and the breaking news as it happens .
But a showdown soon ensues , when Jean finds her in the pub with her children and publicly accuses her of lying about her cancer .
The family are disgusted with her claims while Shirley backs her - and it is n't long until Suki 's eldest son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the truth .
With him and sister Ash both suspecting something , could Suki finally be exposed ?
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm , and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EastEnders spoilers confirm Jean Slater will act on her suspicions next week, with trouble for Suki Panesar
EastEnders airs the moment Suki Panesar comes under question next week - but it isn't just Jean Slater who wants answers.
The Panesar siblings are left with suspicions of their own about their mum's illness, after she recently told them she'd been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Suki has been asking Jean about her symptoms and treatment amid her own battle with the same cancer, while Jean has now been given the all clear.
Recent scenes saw the character turn her attentions to Suki, wanting to help her through her battle now that she was okay.
But Jean is confused yet again next week after her friend's claims don't seem to add up.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
Suki can't seem to get her story straight, stating she has two different doctors while also knowing very little about her apparent treatment.
Jean isn't the only one confused, with Shirley Carter also thinking something might be going on.
Suki and daughter Ash have only just made amends in previous months, while she too thinks her mother might be hiding something in upcoming episodes.
Image: BBC) BBC)
At the start of next week, the death of her partner Daniel just weeks ago leads to Jean being more aware of what's going on around her.
Jean is keen to get to the bottom of Suki's illness, and why she doesn't seem to know anything about her treatment.
Her meddling leads to Suki lashing out though, issuing her a warning.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
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But a showdown soon ensues, when Jean finds her in the pub with her children and publicly accuses her of lying about her cancer.
The family are disgusted with her claims while Shirley backs her - and it isn't long until Suki's eldest son Kheerat asks her to her face for the truth.
With him and sister Ash both suspecting something, could Suki finally be exposed?
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-03-04--Everyone is mocking 'mistake' as Home Office shows off new blue British passport

The Home Office released a video this week showing off the the new post-Brexit blue British passport .
The new design will start to roll out this month and will be phased in , with those renewing their passport during the initial period told they could still receive a burgundy edition - but you wo n't be given the choice .
The government has said that from 'mid-2020 ' every new passport sent out will be blue .
On Monday , the Home Office Twitter account posted a clip flicking through the new look with the caption : `` Britons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a blue passport when the iconic colour returns for the first time in almost 30 years . ''
A sea of comments flooded in criticising the move , with one writing : `` Offering the ability to work , live , retire in one declining country .
Great ! ''
- but there were those who were happy to see it as another said : `` Bring it on .
Will happily replace my current one for a new British one . ''
But many people were distracted by one small detail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the oversight could expose the passport being shown as 'fraudulent ' .
The picture printed on the photo page shows a very youthful looking woman , but Twitter user @ JonnElledge pointed out : `` They 've made the birth date on that passport 1973 .
Cute .
Except it now means that we 're expected to believe that this is a recent picture of a 47 year old woman .
`` Thus we are forced to consider the possibility that the Home Office has released a video of a fraudulent passport .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,600 likes and 265 retweets , with one replying : `` This 47 year old woman looks old enough to be her mother . ''
A second said : `` As a 45 year old woman I would like to think that photo is not far off . ''
A third wrote : `` A 47 year old posting a photo of a 27 year old on their Tinder profile would be a perfect analogy for Brexit , so I guess this makes sense ... '' Another added : `` Totally possible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One helpfully told Jonn : `` I 'd imagine it 's a dummy or prototype .
If fact I 'd be surprised if it was n't '' - leaving him to reply : `` You might be fact-checking a joke there , mate . ''
The inside of the passport was n't the only detail to raise a few eyebrows , as some were left questioning whether the new design was actually blue at all .
One replied : `` It 's black not blue ?
Is this like the dress again ?
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The Home Office posted a video on social media to show off the new blue British passport which has started being issued this month - but some spotted a problem with the example being used
Everyone is mocking 'mistake' as Home Office shows off new blue British passport
The Home Office released a video this week showing off the the new post-Brexit blue British passport.
The new design will start to roll out this month and will be phased in, with those renewing their passport during the initial period told they could still receive a burgundy edition - but you won't be given the choice.
The government has said that from 'mid-2020' every new passport sent out will be blue.
On Monday, the Home Office Twitter account posted a clip flicking through the new look with the caption: "Britons will once again be able to travel with a blue passport when the iconic colour returns for the first time in almost 30 years."
A sea of comments flooded in criticising the move, with one writing: "Offering the ability to work, live, retire in one declining country. Great!" - but there were those who were happy to see it as another said: "Bring it on. Will happily replace my current one for a new British one."
Image: Home Office) Home Office)
But many people were distracted by one small detail in the video - with one joking the oversight could expose the passport being shown as 'fraudulent'.
The picture printed on the photo page shows a very youthful looking woman, but Twitter user @JonnElledge pointed out: "They've made the birth date on that passport 1973. Cute. Except it now means that we're expected to believe that this is a recent picture of a 47 year old woman.
"Thus we are forced to consider the possibility that the Home Office has released a video of a fraudulent passport."
The tweet racked up more than 1,600 likes and 265 retweets, with one replying: "This 47 year old woman looks old enough to be her mother."
Image: Home Office) Home Office)
A second said: "As a 45 year old woman I would like to think that photo is not far off."
A third wrote: "A 47 year old posting a photo of a 27 year old on their Tinder profile would be a perfect analogy for Brexit , so I guess this makes sense..."
Another added: "Totally possible to look that good at 47."
One helpfully told Jonn: "I'd imagine it's a dummy or prototype. If fact I'd be surprised if it wasn't" - leaving him to reply: "You might be fact-checking a joke there, mate."
The inside of the passport wasn't the only detail to raise a few eyebrows, as some were left questioning whether the new design was actually blue at all.
One replied: "It's black not blue? Is this like the dress again?"


thedailymirror--2020-03-04--Kerry Katona dons coronavirus mask at airport amid killer virus outbreak

Kerry Katona wore a coronavirus mask when she made her way to the airport on Wednesday .
The reality star said she was taking no chances ahead of her arrival at the terminal amid the killer virus outbreak sweeping the globe .
Kerry joined the catalogue of celebs from all walks of showbiz wearing the mask including the likes of Kourtney Kardashian , Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow and supermodel Bella Hadid .
In a selfie taken in the back of a taxi , the Celebs Go Dating star appeared to be undetectable when she wore the mask over her face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sunglasses .
The former Atomic Kitten star playfully posed with the peace sign while she snapped the picture on her camera .
Having recently unveiled her latest hair transformation , she tamed her lilac locks back to ensure her dramatic hairstyle did n't draw attention away from her mask .
Kerry wrote : `` Taking no risks at the airport . ''
The singer did n't seemed to be worried about taking a holiday as the killer virus spreads worldwide .
It was not known whether the mother was taking her five kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reassured all of her 590K followers as she jetted off on holiday amid the chaos .
In the wake of the outbreak , more than 90,000 cases have been known worldwide with more than 3,000 deaths .
Government scientific experts predict the UK 's coronavirus outbreak could last around four to six months .
The government released its battle plan to combat the killer virus .
In the latest , scientists in China discovered two main types of the new coronavirus strains after examining the outbreak 's origin .
Also , scientists have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test which can identify the virus on the spot .

Kerry Katona followed in the footsteps of Kourtney Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow by wearing the mask to protect herself amid the coronavirus outbreak
Kerry Katona wore a coronavirus mask when she made her way to the airport on Wednesday.
The reality star said she was taking no chances ahead of her arrival at the terminal amid the killer virus outbreak sweeping the globe.
Kerry joined the catalogue of celebs from all walks of showbiz wearing the mask including the likes of Kourtney Kardashian, Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow and supermodel Bella Hadid .
In a selfie taken in the back of a taxi, the Celebs Go Dating star appeared to be undetectable when she wore the mask over her face as well as a gigantic pair of sunglasses.
The former Atomic Kitten star playfully posed with the peace sign while she snapped the picture on her camera.
Having recently unveiled her latest hair transformation, she tamed her lilac locks back to ensure her dramatic hairstyle didn't draw attention away from her mask.
Kerry wrote: "Taking no risks at the airport."
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The singer didn't seemed to be worried about taking a holiday as the killer virus spreads worldwide.
It was not known whether the mother was taking her five kids with her on her break.
She reassured all of her 590K followers as she jetted off on holiday amid the chaos.
In the wake of the outbreak, more than 90,000 cases have been known worldwide with more than 3,000 deaths.
Government scientific experts predict the UK's coronavirus outbreak could last around four to six months.
The government released its battle plan to combat the killer virus.
In the latest, scientists in China discovered two main types of the new coronavirus strains after examining the outbreak's origin.
Also, scientists have begun breakthrough research to develop a breath test which can identify the virus on the spot.


thedailymirror--2020-03-04--BREAKING New Coronavirus sick pay law announced - but it's blasted as not good enough

Emergency laws on statutory sick pay will be rushed in to help people with coronavirus , Boris Johnson announced today .
The Prime Minister revealed the £94.25-a-week payment will soon be available from day one of sickness or self-isolation - not after four days of sickness as the law currently says .
But Jeremy Corbyn slammed the changes for not going far enough - because restrictions remain in place barring sick pay to 2million low paid workers .
Sitting near Health Secretary Matt Hancock , Mr Johnson faced groans of fury at Prime Minister 's Questions as he said those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour 's leader said the situation will leave low paid workers with a `` terrible choice between health and hardship '' .
He added UC claimants face a five week wait for payment .
Mr Johnson said he was aware of issues with low-paid workers - who can only claim sick pay once they earn over £118-a-week - and the issue was under review .
`` No one should be penalised for doing the right thing , '' the Prime Minister said .
The Tory government 's climbdown comes after unions , Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson to change the law .
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady wrote to Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey demanding an emergency law last night .
She said : `` No one should be out of pocket for doing the right thing .
But as it stands , many people won ’ t be able to meet basic living costs if they stay home from work .
“ This is an impossible choice that has serious implications for us all . ''
TUC analysis claims there are nearly 2million low-paid workers who do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their employer .
They include 34 % of those on zero-hour contracts , 63 % of workers aged 16 to 24 and one in 10 working women , the TUC said .
And they include more than half of over-65s who are still in work - despite the elderly being the most vulnerable group .
Tory ministers said yesterday - and Boris Johnson repeated today - that those not eligible can claim Universal Credit or contributory Employment and Support Allowance instead .
But MPs blasted that as not good enough - as UC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs claimants to have paid National Insurance .
This breaking news story is being updated .
What is Statutory Sick Pay and am I eligible ?
Statutory Sick Pay , worth £94.25 per week for up to 28 weeks , is available to full-time staff , part-time and zero-hour workers and agency workers .
It 's paid by your employer .
But crucially it only covers those on more than £118 a week .
Campaigners say that leaves gaps in the system for more than a million who have lower average earnings There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only covers 'employees ' , not the self-employed .
Currently it only covers people once they 've been ill for four days .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that four-day limit is being removed .
You also have to get a 'fit note ' from a GP if you 're off for more than seven days .
However , this raises a problem because people with suspected Coronavirus are ordered not to visit their GP .
DWP officials have urged firms to `` use their discretion '' in these cases , and pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sick Pay if I 'm in self-isolation ?
Yes - if you 've been told to self-isolate by a medical professional , for example NHS 111 .
Not if you decide to self-isolate voluntarily , without medical grounds .
Even if you do n't show symptoms , self-isolation is considered in the same way as sickness for employment purposes , according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
So you should be fine .
But crucially , you have to be eligible for sick pay in order to claim .
What if I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ministers are advising anyone who 's not eligible to claim either Universal Credit , or contributory Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA ) .
But this has caused anger because Universal Credit takes five weeks for the first payment to arrive , unless people take out an advance against their future benefits .
And contributory ESA requires people to have paid into the system with National Insurance .
What should I do if I 'm on benefits , and I have to self-isolate ?
This is a different , but related issue .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Universal Credit that needs you to turn up to a Jobcentre appointment , you could be sanctioned for staying at home .
This means your benefits are stopped .
Because of this , the DWP is urging benefit claimants to contact their Jobcentre and explain the situation if they are told to go into self-isolation .
That way , they can avoid a sanction .
A DWP spokeswoman said : `` Our staff are ready to support people if they are affected – we urge them to contact us by phone , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to explain their situation .
`` Anyone not eligible to receive sick pay is able to claim Universal Credit and/or contributory Employment and Support Allowance . ''

BORIS JOHNSON UPDATES ON CORONAVIRUS AND CHANGES TO SICK LEAVE PAY
BORIS JOHNSON UPDATES ON CORONAVIRUS AND CHANGES TO SICK LEAVE PAY
Boris Johnson said sick pay will start being paid from day one, not after four days of sickness - but it still won't be available yet to those who earn less than £118 a week
New coronavirus sick pay law announced - but it's blasted as not good enough
Emergency laws to widen statutory sick pay will be rushed in to help people with coronavirus, Boris Johnson announced today.
The Prime Minister revealed the £94.25-a-week payment will soon be available from day one of sickness or self-isolation - not after four days of sickness as it is now.
But Jeremy Corbyn slammed the changes for not going far enough - because a £118-a-week income threshold is still in place that blocks sick pay to 2million low-paid workers.
Sitting near Health Secretary Matt Hancock, Mr Johnson faced groans of fury at Prime Minister's Questions as he said those poor workers can claim Universal Credit instead.
Labour's leader said UC has a five-week wait for payment - a situation that will leave low paid workers with a "terrible choice between health and hardship".
Young Women's Trust chief executive Sophie Walker said "an extra three days of sick pay won't cut it.”
She added: "Young women will be among the hardest hit by coronavirus economic turmoil. They are more likely to be on Universal Credit and waiting for support payment. They are managing precarious work contracts and expected to be primary carers.
TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady added: "This is an important step forward for working people. But it’s not enough.
Scroll down for an explanation of how the law works.
"Two million workers still don’t earn enough to qualify for statutory sick pay. They can’t afford not to work. And statutory sick pay still isn’t enough to live on.
"Government must go further to ensure that no one is penalised for doing the right thing."
Laura Gardiner of the Resolution Foundation think tank said the announcement was "welcome" but will not support millions.
She added: "The government should now extend coverage of SSP further to ensure that no worker loses all of their income from doing the right thing.
"And start a broader review to ensure we have an adequate sick pay system. It shouldn’t take a pandemic to prompt this.”
CBI Deputy Director-General Josh Hardie called the change "an important first step" adding: "It is vital that sick pay rules don’t encourage people to ignore public health guidance."
James Taylor of disability equality charity Scope said: "This is an overdue change. Our Statutory Sick Pay system needs to start from day one, all of the time.
“The Government must seize on this momentum and bring forward plans to create a modern sick pay system where everyone gets support."
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “It's good to see the government listening and acting to allay people’s fears, but it needs to go much further, and quickly.
“This move won’t help care staff whose employers are telling them they won’t get paid at all if they go into isolation. Nor will it provide comfort to workers on zero-hours contracts."
GMB legal director Susan Harris said: "It is welcome that the Prime Minister has responded to our pressure and is ensuring workers will receive pay from day one if they have to self-isolate due to suspected COVID-19.
“But the Prime Minister must clarify his position and ensure the measure extends to all workers."
Image: Daily Express) Daily Express)
Mr Johnson told PMQs he was aware of issues with low-paid workers and the issue was under review.
"If they stay at home and if we ask people to self-isolate, they may lose out financially," he told the Commons.
"So, I can today announce that the Health Secretary will bring forward, as part of our emergency coronavirus legislation, measures to allow the payment of statutory sick pay from the very first day you are sick instead of four days under the current rules, and I think that's the right way forward.
"Nobody should be penalised for doing the right thing."
But Jeremy Corbyn said: "The PM is not being clear about this." He added: "Will he guarantee that workers' rights to sick pay from day one... will apply to all claimants and those people who are not currently eligible for statutory sick pay, and therefore will have to make a terrible choice between health and hardship?"
Mr Johnson replied: "We are very much aware of the issues faced by the self-employed and those on zero-hour contracts.
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"I should stress that some of them will be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay. Others will be entitled to help through the existing system such as Universal Credit."
As MPs groaned, he added: "We are urgently looking at the application process to reflect on the advice on self-isolation." And he urged MPs to continue "coming together" from across the Commons
The Tory government's climbdown comes after unions, Labour and Lib Dems piled pressure on Boris Johnson to change the law.
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady wrote to Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey demanding an emergency law last night.
She said: "No one should be out of pocket for doing the right thing. But as it stands, many people won’t be able to meet basic living costs if they stay home from work.
“This is an impossible choice that has serious implications for us all."
TUC analysis claims there are nearly 2million low-paid workers who do not qualify for SSP, paid by their employer.
They include 34% of those on zero-hour contracts, 63% of workers aged 16 to 24 and one in 10 working women, the TUC said.
And they include more than half of over-65s who are still in work - despite the elderly being the most vulnerable group.
But Mary Walker, partner at law firm Gordons, said: "Don’t forget businesses can’t claim back statutory sick pay so the extra costs will have to be funded by the employer.
"This is an additional burden for employers of all sizes, at what is a difficult time for all."
Tory ministers said yesterday - and Boris Johnson repeated today - that those not eligible can claim Universal Credit or contributory Employment and Support Allowance instead.
But MPs blasted that as not good enough - as UC has a five-week wait, and ESA needs claimants to have paid National Insurance.
It comes after the government announced a 27-page plan to deal with a Coronavirus epidemic in the UK.
The document warned a major outbreak could see a fifth of people off work at the same time - with troops on the streets, sports matches banned, police abandoning low-level crime, makeshift morgues and an army of NHS staff out of retirement.
The Chief Medical Officer said Brits will die, with 1% of those infected expected to be claimed by the virus - and up to 80% of Brits expected to be infected, though he said the true number will probably be "a lot lower".
Boris Johnson refused to deny claims that murder investigations could be halted to fight coronavirus. Instead he said: "We are not at that stage or anything like that stage yet."
Jeremy Corbyn said he welcomed the action plan generally but said: "A decade of Tory austerity means our NHS is already struggling to cope. Bed occupancy levels are at 94% and hundreds of our most vulnerable people are being treated on trolleys in corridors."
He called for additional funding to help the health service get through the outbreak.
Sick pay and benefit rules for Coronavirus explained
What is Statutory Sick Pay and am I eligible?
Statutory Sick Pay, worth £94.25 per week for up to 28 weeks, is available to full-time staff, part-time and zero-hour workers and agency workers. It's paid by your employer.
But crucially it only covers those on more than £118 a week.
Campaigners say that leaves gaps in the system for more than a million who have lower average earnings
There's another very important point: SSP only covers 'employees', not the self-employed.
Currently it only covers people once they've been ill for four days. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that four-day limit is being removed.
You also have to get a 'fit note' from a GP if you're off for more than seven days. However, this raises a problem because people with suspected Coronavirus are ordered not to visit their GP. DWP officials have urged firms to "use their discretion" in these cases, and pay SSP anyway.
Can I claim Statutory Sick Pay if I'm in self-isolation?
Yes - if you've been told to self-isolate by a medical professional, for example NHS 111.
Not if you decide to self-isolate voluntarily, without medical grounds.
Even if you don't show symptoms, self-isolation is considered in the same way as sickness for employment purposes, according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock. So you should be fine.
But crucially, you have to be eligible for sick pay in order to claim.
What if I'm not eligible for Statutory Sick Pay?
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Ministers are advising anyone who's not eligible to claim either Universal Credit, or contributory Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
But this has caused anger because Universal Credit takes five weeks for the first payment to arrive, unless people take out an advance against their future benefits.
And contributory ESA requires people to have paid into the system with National Insurance.
What should I do if I'm on benefits, and I have to self-isolate?
This is a different, but related issue.
If you're on a benefit like Universal Credit that needs you to turn up to a Jobcentre appointment, you could be sanctioned for staying at home. This means your benefits are stopped.
Because of this, the DWP is urging benefit claimants to contact their Jobcentre and explain the situation if they are told to go into self-isolation. That way, they can avoid a sanction.
A DWP spokeswoman said: "Our staff are ready to support people if they are affected – 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--2020-03-04--England cricket star Jack Leach feared he would die after sepsis diagnosis

Jack Leach was so ill he thought he was going to die on tour in New Zealand .
And for good reason too as the England spinner fought sepsis in a Kiwi hospital before flying home early from the tour last November .
Leach suffers from Crohn 's disease which affects the 28-year-old 's immune system so when a bout of gastroenteritis in the first Test gave way to sepsis , a type of blood poisoning , his life was in danger .
“ I did n't know too much about it at the time , how serious it could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I remember feeling very , very ill. “ I remember thinking 'do n't fall asleep because you might not wake up ' .
It was that serious in terms of how I was feeling .
I was out of it really .
“ That 's when they called an ambulance and got me to hospital .
Once I got there , got the antibiotics in my arm and on to a drip , I started to feel better quite quickly but it still took a couple of nights in hospital and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back from New Zealand .
It took longer to get over than I thought.
” Leach 's winter of discontent continued into South Africa where he was one of the hardest hit by a couple of different viruses that swept through the squad .
And that is why he feels almost relieved to be in Sri Lanka now where coronavirus cases are significantly lower than in the UK .
“ I picked up a couple of things out in South Africa and my body could n't cope with it , ” he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I struggled to fight it off as well as a healthy person .
The medication I 'm on for Crohn 's weakens my immune system , so it is just a bit more of a struggle .
“ I 've now come to a safer place .
I 've been nervous in England but I feel fine here , I just have to do the right things and keep my fingers crossed.
” A calf niggle looks like keeping Leach off the field until the second warm up match next Thursday , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part in both Tests after his 18 wicket tour here in 2018 .

The England spinner suffered with sepsis in New Zealand and feared the worst before he fortunately recovered from the illness
Jack Leach was so ill he thought he was going to die on tour in New Zealand.
And for good reason too as the England spinner fought sepsis in a Kiwi hospital before flying home early from the tour last November.
Leach suffers from Crohn's disease which affects the 28-year-old's immune system so when a bout of gastroenteritis in the first Test gave way to sepsis, a type of blood poisoning, his life was in danger.
“I didn't know too much about it at the time, how serious it could be,” said Leach. “But I remember feeling very, very ill.
“I remember thinking 'don't fall asleep because you might not wake up'. It was that serious in terms of how I was feeling. I was out of it really.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“That's when they called an ambulance and got me to hospital. Once I got there, got the antibiotics in my arm and on to a drip, I started to feel better quite quickly but it still took a couple of nights in hospital and I was probably still recovering when I flew back from New Zealand. It took longer to get over than I thought.”
Leach's winter of discontent continued into South Africa where he was one of the hardest hit by a couple of different viruses that swept through the squad.
And that is why he feels almost relieved to be in Sri Lanka now where coronavirus cases are significantly lower than in the UK.
“I picked up a couple of things out in South Africa and my body couldn't cope with it,” he added.
“Other people got ill but I struggled to fight it off as well as a healthy person. The medication I'm on for Crohn's weakens my immune system, so it is just a bit more of a struggle.
Image: Stu Forster) Stu Forster)
“I've now come to a safer place. I've been nervous in England but I feel fine here, I just have to do the right things and keep my fingers crossed.”
A calf niggle looks like keeping Leach off the field until the second warm up match next Thursday, but he is expected to play a full part in both Tests after his 18 wicket tour here in 2018.


thedailymirror--2020-03-04--Brothers Cider launch new Marshmallow and Tutti Frutti flavours for summer

Brothers Cider has once again blended flavours together and created a quirky cider which is perfect for summer .
The two new flavours are Marshmallow and Tutti Fruitti - if you close your eyes , you can almost taste summer , warmer weather and the smell of freshly cut grass ...
The English premium cider in Marshmallow is available in 330ml and 500ml bottles and Tutti Frutti in 330ml bottles .
The Tutti Frutti cider flavour is currently available in Greene King pubs across the country now , including Hungry Horse .
The Marshmallow cider flavour will be available in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Spar from April 1st – with a supermarket roll out confirmed for later in the year .
However Tesco currently has an offer of three for £5 across ciders that includes existing Brothers Cider flavours if you 're a fan .
Both have an ABV of 4 % , the Marshmallow tipple has a delicious unique blend of marshmallow and sweet vanilla flavours .
As for the Tutti Frutti cider , this flavour is a curious combination of cherry , pineapple , grape and strawberry , and best served chilled over ice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free from artificial sweeteners and vegan friendly .
We can wait to sip on this at festival this summer or maybe just in the garden .
Brothers Cider is always on the look-out for an exciting new flavour after the success of Toffee Apple , Strawberries and Cream and Rhubarb and Custard flavours which are available now from Tesco , Asda and Morrisons .
If you ’ re looking for other new flavours you can enjoy this summer - for the non-drinkers amongst us , Diet Coke have launched a new flavour , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBQ season .
Not one to miss a trick , Strongbow have created a new rosé cider made with delicious blush red apples for a refreshing summer taste .
If cider ’ s not your thing , Gordon ’ s have a zesty new Sicilian Lemon flavoured gin after the popular launch of Gordon ’ s Premium Pink Distilled Gin back in 2018 .
They ’ re serving up a slice of Sicily for 2020 with their latest flavour .

After the launch of their Parma Violets flavour, will these new Brothers Cider flavour leave a sweet taste in your mouth?
Brothers Cider has once again blended flavours together and created a quirky cider which is perfect for summer.
The two new flavours are Marshmallow and Tutti Fruitti - if you close your eyes, you can almost taste summer, warmer weather and the smell of freshly cut grass...
The English premium cider in Marshmallow is available in 330ml and 500ml bottles and Tutti Frutti in 330ml bottles.
The Tutti Frutti cider flavour is currently available in Greene King pubs across the country now, including Hungry Horse. The Marshmallow cider flavour will be available in Londis, Budgens, B&M and Spar from April 1st – with a supermarket roll out confirmed for later in the year.
However Tesco currently has an offer of three for £5 across ciders that includes existing Brothers Cider flavours if you're a fan.
Both have an ABV of 4%, the Marshmallow tipple has a delicious unique blend of marshmallow and sweet vanilla flavours.
As for the Tutti Frutti cider, this flavour is a curious combination of cherry, pineapple, grape and strawberry, and best served chilled over ice.
Both flavours are gluten free, free from artificial sweeteners and vegan friendly.
We can wait to sip on this at festival this summer or maybe just in the garden.
Brothers Cider is always on the look-out for an exciting new flavour after the success of Toffee Apple, Strawberries and Cream and Rhubarb and Custard flavours which are available now from Tesco , Asda and Morrisons .
If you’re looking for other new flavours you can enjoy this summer - for the non-drinkers amongst us, Diet Coke have launched a new flavour , Diet Coke Sublime Lime. Perfect for BBQ season.
Not one to miss a trick, Strongbow have created a new rosé cider made with delicious blush red apples for a refreshing summer taste.
If cider’s not your thing, Gordon’s have a zesty new Sicilian Lemon flavoured gin after the popular launch of Gordon’s Premium Pink Distilled Gin back in 2018. They’re serving up a slice of Sicily for 2020 with their latest flavour.


thedailymirror--2020-03-04--Coronavirus experts warn people to stop kissing as UK crisis continues to grow

A fifth of the UK 's population could be struck down with coronavirus , the UK 's leading health expert has warned .
In a bid to control the spread of the virus , the government has introduced a battle plan which could see big events cancelled and soldiers on Britain 's streets .
Anyone who has recently returned from one of the infected areas around the world and is displaying even mild symptoms is being urged to stay at home for 14 days .
Coronavirus can survive on many surfaces for between two and nine hours and the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase sharply over the next six weeks .
There are now 53 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and Britain has also been told to brace itself for `` some deaths '' .
It is spread through viral droplets and people are being urged to wash their hands every time they cough or sneeze and after using public transport .
They are also being warned to avoid touching their eyes , nose and mouth .
Coronavirus can survive for between two and nine hours on many surfaces .
And one leading scientist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to stop kissing until the epidemic has passed .
Lord Robert Winston , a Labour peer and professor at Imperial College London , warned people to avoid social kissing for the immediate future .
He explained : `` It seems to me that simply not shaking hands is only part of the problem , social kissing seems , to me , something that we should not be doing .
`` We have to realise that we should not be touching our nose , our mouth , our eyes . ''
His fears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who added : 'Kissing is wonderful but potentially dangerous . ''
On average , people touch their noses between 70 and 100 times a day without realising , something Britain 's chief medical officer has warned against .
Professor Chris Whitty , Public Health England 's chief medical officer , has warned that a huge epidemic is now `` likely '' and warned as many as 80 per cent of Brits could be struck down by coronavirus .
The NHS has declared a level four emergency over coronavirus , also known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan warned that a fifth of workers could be absent at the height of the outbreak .
And Prof Whitty warned that the NHS will be put under enormous pressure as it battles to treat patients - but insisted that it would cope .
Coronavirus is spread through viral droplets found in mucus and saliva and transported when people cough , sneeze , laugh , sing , talk and even breathe .
To get into our systems they have to enter via the nose , eyes or mouth and it is thought coughing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for these droplets to be spread .

The nuber of cases of coronavirus in the UK has now reached 53 as the government unveils its battle plan, which is hopes will stop the spread of the illness
A fifth of the UK's population could be struck down with coronavirus, the UK's leading health expert has warned.
In a bid to control the spread of the virus, the government has introduced a battle plan which could see big events cancelled and soldiers on Britain's streets.
Anyone who has recently returned from one of the infected areas around the world and is displaying even mild symptoms is being urged to stay at home for 14 days.
Coronavirus can survive on many surfaces for between two and nine hours and the government is warning the number of cases will increase sharply over the next six weeks.
There are now 53 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and Britain has also been told to brace itself for "some deaths".
Image: Isopix/REX) Isopix/REX)
It is spread through viral droplets and people are being urged to wash their hands every time they cough or sneeze and after using public transport.
They are also being warned to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth.
Coronavirus can survive for between two and nine hours on many surfaces.
And one leading scientist has gone one step further and urged people to stop kissing until the epidemic has passed.
Lord Robert Winston, a Labour peer and professor at Imperial College London, warned people to avoid social kissing for the immediate future.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He explained: "It seems to me that simply not shaking hands is only part of the problem, social kissing seems, to me, something that we should not be doing.
"We have to realise that we should not be touching our nose, our mouth, our eyes."
His fears were backed by Tory peer Lord Bethell, who added: 'Kissing is wonderful but potentially dangerous."
On average, people touch their noses between 70 and 100 times a day without realising, something Britain's chief medical officer has warned against.
Professor Chris Whitty, Public Health England's chief medical officer, has warned that a huge epidemic is now "likely" and warned as many as 80 per cent of Brits could be struck down by coronavirus.
The NHS has declared a level four emergency over coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, and the UK's action plan warned that a fifth of workers could be absent at the height of the outbreak.
And Prof Whitty warned that the NHS will be put under enormous pressure as it battles to treat patients - but insisted that it would cope.
Coronavirus is spread through viral droplets found in mucus and saliva and transported when people cough, sneeze, laugh, sing, talk and even breathe.
To get into our systems they have to enter via the nose, eyes or mouth and it is thought coughing and sneezing is the most common way for these droplets to be spread.


thedailymirror--2020-03-04--Justin Bieber's prank fails miserably as he tries to scare David Beckham on Ellen

Justin Bieber 's prank failed miserably as he tried to scare David Beckham on The Ellen Show .
The footballing legend was on the US talk show to chat to host Ellen DeGeneres about buying his own football club .
The 44-year-old , who says he wants to leave a legacy for his children , was made the target of a silly prank , but it backfired .
Dad-of-four David barely flinched when Biebs , 26 , jumped out of a box beside him .
David was talking about how his sons Brooklyn , 21 , Romeo , 17 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge fans of Justin that they wanted David and Victoria to name their next child after him .
When Victoria was pregnant with Harper , now eight , the boys asked if they 'd choose the name Justin for a boy or Justine for a girl .
Just as Ellen was asking why they had n't gone with the name , Justin popped out of a box positioned between the two chairs and screamed in David 's face .
Usually when this prank is pulled off , the guest jumps and screams in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cucumber .
He barely flinched as the pop star appeared right in front of him , and instead jumped up to give him a hug .
Justin told him : `` Sorry , they made me do it .
I 've got ta go , '' before running off the stage .
David and Victoria once took their kids trick or treating to the singer 's house .
David explained : `` It was coming towards the end of our night trick or treating and the kids have had far too much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Romeo turned to me and said Justin is giving snow cones away .
`` They said , 'Dad , ca n't you just contact him ?
Come on , you 're who you are ' , so I DM 'd him and he got back within seconds , saying , 'Yep , we 're doing it ' .
`` [ We were ] literally two minutes from the house so we went straight around there , turned up , and , you know , we all got snow cones . ''
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JUSTIN BIEBER SCARES DAVID BECKHAM AFTER BECKS TALKS ABOUT THEIR HALLOWEEN TOGETHER
JUSTIN BIEBER SCARES DAVID BECKHAM AFTER BECKS TALKS ABOUT THEIR HALLOWEEN TOGETHER
A prank on The Ellen Show went wrong when footballing legend David barely flinched as singer Justin attempted to frighten him
Justin Bieber's prank fails miserably as he tries to scare David Beckham on Ellen
Justin Bieber 's prank failed miserably as he tried to scare David Beckham on The Ellen Show.
The footballing legend was on the US talk show to chat to host Ellen DeGeneres about buying his own football club.
The 44-year-old, who says he wants to leave a legacy for his children, was made the target of a silly prank, but it backfired.
Dad-of-four David barely flinched when Biebs, 26, jumped out of a box beside him.
David was talking about how his sons Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 17, and Cruz, 15, were such huge fans of Justin that they wanted David and Victoria to name their next child after him.
Image: Ellentube) Ellentube)
When Victoria was pregnant with Harper, now eight, the boys asked if they'd choose the name Justin for a boy or Justine for a girl.
Just as Ellen was asking why they hadn't gone with the name, Justin popped out of a box positioned between the two chairs and screamed in David's face.
Usually when this prank is pulled off, the guest jumps and screams in fright, but David remained cool as a cucumber.
Image: Ellentube) Ellentube) Image: Ellentube) Ellentube)
He barely flinched as the pop star appeared right in front of him, and instead jumped up to give him a hug.
Justin told him: "Sorry, they made me do it. I've gotta go," before running off the stage.
David and Victoria once took their kids trick or treating to the singer's house.
Image: Ellentube) Ellentube)
David explained: "It was coming towards the end of our night trick or treating and the kids have had far too much candy, so on the way back, Romeo turned to me and said Justin is giving snow cones away.
"They said, 'Dad, can't you just contact him? Come on, you're who you are', so I DM'd him and he got back within seconds, saying, 'Yep, we're doing it'.
"[We were] literally two minutes from the house so we went straight around there, turned up, and, you know, we all got snow cones."
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thedailymirror--2020-03-04--Sheridan Smith would return to Gavin and Stacey despite Christmas episode snub

Actress Sheridan Smith has said that she would love to return for another series of hit BBC sit-com Gavin and Stacey despite being snubbed for the recent Christmas reunion episode .
Sheridan , 38 , who is expecting her first child with fiancé Jamie Horn , told Sun Online : `` I ’ d definitely come back for a series . ''
However , she admitted that she was no longer in touch with James Corden , who created the show with co-star Ruth Jones .
“ I ’ m not in touch with James — he lives in America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no hard feelings between the pair who have dated in the past .
“ If I saw him here , we ’ d hug , '' she said .
“ I ’ ve got a lot of love for him but we don ’ t see each other.
” Sheridan has also spoke about names for her new baby who she revealed will be a boy .
“ We thought about naming him after my dad but he was called Colin , God love him .
“ As much as I miss him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like , ‘ Do we call our son Storm or Colin ?
’ ” James and Ruth have already hinted that Gavin & Stacey might return to our screens after a whopping 18.5 million viewers tuned into the Christmas episode .
In a joint statement issued in January , the pair expressed their happiness about the success of the Christmas Special which aired last December .
`` It ’ s mind blowing that so many people watched our show - we still can ’ t get our heads round it , what a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sheridan was speaking at the Pretty Woman : The Musical gala night at London 's Piccadilly Theatre , which she attended with fiancé Jamie .
Dressed in all black , the Cleaning Up star was all smiles as she cradled her bump and posed for pictures .
Jamie put a protective arm around his future wife as they cuddled up together .
Sheridan , whose baby is due later this year , donned a long black blazer , a low cut top and matching black jeans for their date night .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of over-the-knee high heeled Gucci boots .
She wore her long blonde hair down and flowing around her shoulders .
Sheridan accessorised with a large pair of hoop earrings and a Gucci handbag .
Jamie looked smart in a grey blazer , black t-shirt and matching jeans , which he wore with a pair of black trainers .
Sheridan has already confirmed she is expecting a baby boy .
She announced the news by sharing a filtered clip of herself holding up a baby outfit , captioning it : `` It 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ O Y !
! ''
It followed her rather unconventional pregnancy announcement in October , which came when she was performing on a cruise ship .
She told passengers on the ship : `` I 've got a baby on board . ''
Sheridan revealed she was suffering with terrible morning sickness and had ditched her high heels so she 'd be able to run off the stage to be sick if she needed to .
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The actress, who played Smithy's sister Rudi in the acclaimed BBC1 sit-com, said there are no hard feelings after she wasn't invited to appear in last year's Christmas reunion
Sheridan Smith would return to Gavin and Stacey despite Christmas episode snub
Actress Sheridan Smith has said that she would love to return for another series of hit BBC sit-com Gavin and Stacey despite being snubbed for the recent Christmas reunion episode.
Sheridan, 38, who is expecting her first child with fiancé Jamie Horn, told Sun Online : "I’d definitely come back for a series."
However, she admitted that she was no longer in touch with James Corden , who created the show with co-star Ruth Jones .
“I’m not in touch with James — he lives in America."
But she insisted there were no hard feelings between the pair who have dated in the past.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“If I saw him here, we’d hug," she said.
“I’ve got a lot of love for him but we don’t see each other.”
Sheridan has also spoke about names for her new baby who she revealed will be a boy.
“We thought about naming him after my dad but he was called Colin, God love him.
“As much as I miss him and love him, it’s like, ‘Do we call our son Storm or Colin?’”
James and Ruth have already hinted that Gavin & Stacey might return to our screens after a whopping 18.5 million viewers tuned into the Christmas episode.
In a joint statement issued in January, the pair expressed their happiness about the success of the Christmas Special which aired last December.
"It’s mind blowing that so many people watched our show - we still can’t get our heads round it, what a massive compliment," the statement read.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Sheridan was speaking at the Pretty Woman: The Musical gala night at London's Piccadilly Theatre, which she attended with fiancé Jamie.
Dressed in all black, the Cleaning Up star was all smiles as she cradled her bump and posed for pictures.
Jamie put a protective arm around his future wife as they cuddled up together.
Sheridan, whose baby is due later this year, donned a long black blazer, a low cut top and matching black jeans for their date night.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The mum-to-be teamed the look with a pair of over-the-knee high heeled Gucci boots.
She wore her long blonde hair down and flowing around her shoulders.
Sheridan accessorised with a large pair of hoop earrings and a Gucci handbag.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Jamie looked smart in a grey blazer, black t-shirt and matching jeans, which he wore with a pair of black trainers.
Sheridan has already confirmed she is expecting a baby boy.
She announced the news by sharing a filtered clip of herself holding up a baby outfit, captioning it: "It's a...................B O Y !!"
It followed her rather unconventional pregnancy announcement in October, which came when she was performing on a cruise ship.
She told passengers on the ship: "I've got a baby on board."
Sheridan revealed she was suffering with terrible morning sickness and had ditched her high heels so she'd be able to run off the stage to be sick if she needed to.
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