thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Madeleine McCann suspect dubbed 'The Climber' for 'ability to climb buildings'

The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance was revered by thieving pals for being able to nimbly climb apartment buildings , it has been claimed .
Christian Brueckner 's alleged partner-in-crime Manfred Seyferth said the German was nicknamed 'The Climber ' by fellow chancers .
But the 64-year-old drifter insists , despite Brueckner being a `` great burglar '' , he eventually steered clear of him due to his alleged interest in young girls .
Having burgled properties together , Seyfreth went on to help secure a rape charge against the Maddie suspect after discovering damning video footage in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said Brueckner was breaking into holiday apartments in Praia da Luz in 2007 when the British toddler went missing and is `` capable of taking a small child '' .
`` Christian is a bad , bad man .
He is evil .
`` I never liked him and he is a psychopath .
He is obsessed with small children and I didn ’ t like it . ''
Three months ago , Brueckner - currently serving 21 months for drug offences - was identified by German prosecutors as being at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case .
Seyfreth was a key witness in the 43-year-old paedophile 's rape trial last December in which he was found guilty of attacking an American woman , aged 72 , in 2005 - with a seven-year sentence hanging over him .
Seyferth added : `` I ’ m glad he ’ s now in prison .
It ’ s the best place for him .
He should stay there for a long time . ''
Brueckner is appealing his rape conviction at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg , with the @ @ @ @ @ @

Fellow thief Manfred Seyferth, 64, claims he previously burgled holiday apartments with Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner in Portugal and claims he is capable of snatching a child
The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance was revered by thieving pals for being able to nimbly climb apartment buildings, it has been claimed.
Christian Brueckner's alleged partner-in-crime Manfred Seyferth said the German was nicknamed 'The Climber' by fellow chancers.
But the 64-year-old drifter insists, despite Brueckner being a "great burglar", he eventually steered clear of him due to his alleged interest in young girls.
Having burgled properties together, Seyfreth went on to help secure a rape charge against the Maddie suspect after discovering damning video footage in his apartment.
Speaking to The Sun, he said Brueckner was breaking into holiday apartments in Praia da Luz in 2007 when the British toddler went missing and is "capable of taking a small child".
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"Christian is a bad, bad man. He is evil.
"I never liked him and he is a psychopath. He is obsessed with small children and I didn’t like it."
Three months ago, Brueckner - currently serving 21 months for drug offences - was identified by German prosecutors as being at the centre of investigations in the McCann case.
Image: PA) PA)
Seyfreth was a key witness in the 43-year-old paedophile's rape trial last December in which he was found guilty of attacking an American woman, aged 72, in 2005 - with a seven-year sentence hanging over him.
Seyferth added: "I’m glad he’s now in prison. It’s the best place for him. He should stay there for a long time."
Brueckner is appealing his rape conviction at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, with the verdict is expected next Thursday.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--List shows 48 areas where coronavirus cases risk spiralling out of control

Households and businesses are bracing for further local lockdowns as a new list shows the 48 areas where coronavirus cases risk spiralling out of control .
Ten million people are now living under restrictions after the North East was yesterday hit with new curbs , sparking fears pubs and restaurants that had just started to get back on their feet could face financial ruin .
And the threat of lockdowns loomed over Leeds and several London boroughs where infection rates are rising .
There were 3,395 new cases recorded in the UK yesterday .
Ministers and public health officials are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers back to offices and as kids return to schools .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the latest local lockdown when he addressed the Commons .
He said : “ These decisions have a real impact on families , on businesses and on local communities , and I can tell everyone affected that we do not take these decisions lightly .
`` The battle against coronavirus is not over and while we strain every sinew to spring free of its clutches , with winter on the horizon we must prepare , bolster our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this common foe .
“ One of our vital lines of defence has been taking targeted action at a local level .
“ We ’ ve seen local action work well in some parts of the country and now we must take further action.
” Northumberland , North Tyneside , South Tyneside , Newcastle upon Tyne , Gateshead , Sunderland and County Durham have been hit by the restrictions .
Pubs , restaurants and other leisure and entertainment venues were placed under a 10pm to 5am curfew .
Residents are banned from socialising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own households or support bubble , while food and drink venues will be restricted to table service only .
People were also advised not to socialise with others outside their households .
They should avoid non-essential travel on public transport and only take holidays with their own household or support bubble .
The changes run alongside the England-wide six person limit on social gatherings .
Campaign for Real Ale chairman Nik Antona warned pubs would struggle with the curbs .
He said : “ These restrictions will be a big cause for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their ability to stay open , turn a profit and pay their staff .
“ Ministers should provide evidence that curfews and restrictions on who you can go to the pub with will be effective in reducing transmission of Covid-19 , as well as emphasising that it ’ s still safe to go to the pub with your own household if you follow the rules .
“ Otherwise , we could see a huge financial impact on viable pubs already operating under tighter restrictions than other businesses , with no positive effect on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are thought to live in the areas of England which are completely covered by restrictions , according to an analysis by the Mirror .
Another 1.4 million are in boroughs that have curbs in parts of them .
And 1.8 million live in areas with restrictions in Scotland , while 400,000 are in Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taf , South Wales , where curbs exist .
People must not enter or leave the county of RCT without a good reason .
Pubs , bars and restaurants have to close at 11pm and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be allowed , including for extended households .
Sunderland has a rate of 103 cases per 100,000 people , while in South Tyneside , Gateshead and Newcastle the figures were all above 70 .
The Government considers imposing travel curbs from foreign countries once the rate hits 20 per 100,000 .
In Leeds , the infection rate was running at 71.2 per 100,000 people –amid fears the city could be hit next .
In London , Redbridge has cases of 38.0 per 100,000 , Hounslow 34.6 , Barking and Dagenham 31.5 , Havering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 18,371 new people tested positive for Covid-19 in England in the week to September 9 – a rise of 75 % on the previous week .
Downing Street played down claims a more widespread curfew could be introduced across England .
A spokesman said : “ We will keep the restrictions under review .
“ We don ’ t want to bring in these kind of measures which is why we have introduced the rule of six and are urging people to abide by it .
”

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Coronavirus: Areas in England with most new cases per 100,000 people
Coronavirus: Areas in England with most new cases per 100,000 people
The threat of local lockdowns looms across Britain with 10 million people now living under restrictions with the North East the latest hit with new curbs after a virus surge
Households and businesses are bracing for further local lockdowns as a new list shows the 48 areas where coronavirus cases risk spiralling out of control.
Ten million people are now living under restrictions after the North East was yesterday hit with new curbs, sparking fears pubs and restaurants that had just started to get back on their feet could face financial ruin.
And the threat of lockdowns loomed over Leeds and several London boroughs where infection rates are rising. There were 3,395 new cases recorded in the UK yesterday.
Ministers and public health officials are battling to control the disease while encouraging workers back to offices and as kids return to schools.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the latest local lockdown when he addressed the Commons.
He said: “These decisions have a real impact on families, on businesses and on local communities, and I can tell everyone affected that we do not take these decisions lightly.
"The battle against coronavirus is not over and while we strain every sinew to spring free of its clutches, with winter on the horizon we must prepare, bolster our defences and
come together once again against this common foe.
“One of our vital lines of defence has been taking targeted action at a local level.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“We’ve seen local action work well in some parts of the country and now we must take further action.”
Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland and County Durham have been hit by the restrictions.
Pubs, restaurants and other leisure and entertainment venues were placed under a 10pm to 5am curfew.
Residents are banned from socialising in homes or gardens with people outside their own households or support bubble, while food and drink venues will be restricted to table service only.
Image: MyLondon / Darren Pepe) MyLondon / Darren Pepe)
People were also advised not to socialise with others outside their households.
They should avoid non-essential travel on public transport and only take holidays with their own household or support bubble. The changes run alongside the England-wide six person limit on social gatherings.
Campaign for Real Ale chairman Nik Antona warned pubs would struggle with the curbs.
He said: “These restrictions will be a big cause for concern for pubs in the region and their ability to stay open, turn a profit and pay their staff.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Ministers should provide evidence that curfews and restrictions on who you can go to the pub with will be effective in reducing transmission of Covid-19, as well as emphasising that it’s still safe to go to the pub with your own household if you follow the rules.
“Otherwise, we could see a huge financial impact on viable pubs already operating under tighter restrictions than other businesses, with no positive effect on controlling the virus.”
Around 6.4 million people are thought to live in the areas of England which are completely covered by restrictions, according to an analysis by the Mirror.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Another 1.4 million are in boroughs that have curbs in parts of them.
And 1.8 million live in areas with restrictions in Scotland, while 400,000 are in Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, where curbs exist.
People must not enter or leave the county of RCT without a good reason.
Pubs, bars and restaurants have to close at 11pm and meetings with other people indoors will not be allowed, including for extended households.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Sunderland has a rate of 103 cases per 100,000 people, while in South Tyneside, Gateshead and Newcastle the figures were all above 70.
The Government considers imposing travel curbs from foreign countries once the rate hits 20 per 100,000.
In Leeds, the infection rate was running at 71.2 per 100,000 people –amid fears the city could be hit next.
In London, Redbridge has cases of 38.0 per 100,000, Hounslow 34.6, Barking and Dagenham 31.5, Havering 30.1 and Enfield 30.0.
A total of 18,371 new people tested positive for Covid-19 in England in the week to September 9 – a rise of 75% on the previous week.
Downing Street played down claims a more widespread curfew could be introduced across England.
A spokesman said: “We will keep the restrictions under review.
“We don’t want to bring in these kind of measures which is why we have introduced the rule of six and are urging people to abide by it.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Liverpool transfer round-up as Reds enter transfer tug of war after Thiago deal

Liverpool have made a breakthrough in the saga that had threatened to drag on for much of the transfer window , by agreeing a deal for Bayern Munich ’ s Thiago Alcantara .
The Spain international will arrive in the Premier League as one of the world ’ s best – and most decorated – midfielders .
Aside from the Thiago pursuit , Liverpool have been tentatively linked with a handful of younger players .
That includes a Portuguese full-back and RSC Anderlecht winger Jeremy Doku whose contract expires in under two years .
Here is the latest Liverpool transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have agreed a deal to sell 29-year-old Spain midfielder Thiago to English champions Liverpool for a £27million fee .
Speaking to BILD , the club ’ s CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge broke the news , stating ; “ I can confirm FC Bayern have finally reached an agreement with Liverpool.
” “ It was Thiago ’ s great wish to do something new at the end of his career , ” Rummenigge added .
The agreement puts to bed any rumours that Thiago may join rivals Manchester United this summer , much to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will wear the No.6 shirt at Anfield for the 2020-21 season .
Various footballing figures have weighed into the discussion surrounding Thiago ’ s move to Liverpool .
The Reds ’ full-back Andy Robertson spoke to Sky Sports News referring to the Spaniard as a “ fantastic player.
” Meanwhile , Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville described the two-time Champions League winner as “ world class ” .
“ [ He ] would give them a world-class presence in an area of the field where they don ’ t have a world-class presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they are , ” the former Manchester United defender quipped .
Over in Germany , Bayern head coach Hansi Flick eulogised over his departing playmaker ; “ Thiago is an extraordinary player and was very important for us , my coaching team and I enjoyed working with him.
” The praise for the signing and the player has been glowing .
It will be interesting to see whether the Spaniard can replicate his success in the Bundesliga on English shores .
Liverpool ’ s inactivity in the transfer market is no more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest in Sporting Clube de Portugal full-back Nuno Mendes .
The 18-year-old drew plenty of praise from all corners of Europe during the post-lockdown period of last season in Portugal , graduating to the first team under Ruben Amorim and keeping his place in the side .
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Arsenal are also said to be interested in the teenager , meaning Liverpool could face a challenge to snare the Sporting academy product .
Portuguese outlet A Bola reported interest from Serie A too , with Juventus and AC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18-year-old develops over the course of this season .
The Daily Star did note that both Arsenal and Liverpool have options at left-back currently , and so may not move for Mendes before the window shuts in October .

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Liverpool had been relatively quiet on the transfers front ahead of this week, with Greek defender Kostas Tsimikas the only notable arrival as back-up to Andy Robertson
Liverpool have made a breakthrough in the saga that had threatened to drag on for much of the transfer window, by agreeing a deal for Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara.
The Spain international will arrive in the Premier League as one of the world’s best – and most decorated – midfielders.
Aside from the Thiago pursuit, Liverpool have been tentatively linked with a handful of younger players.
That includes a Portuguese full-back and RSC Anderlecht winger Jeremy Doku whose contract expires in under two years.
Here is the latest Liverpool transfer round-up.
Bayern concede defeat on Thiago chase
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Champions League winners Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sell 29-year-old Spain midfielder Thiago to English champions Liverpool for a £27million fee.
Speaking to BILD, the club’s CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge broke the news, stating; “I can confirm FC Bayern have finally reached an agreement with Liverpool.”
“It was Thiago’s great wish to do something new at the end of his career,” Rummenigge added.
The agreement puts to bed any rumours that Thiago may join rivals Manchester United this summer, much to the delight of the Liverpool fanbase.
Thiago will wear the No.6 shirt at Anfield for the 2020-21 season.
Pundits and players discuss Thiago class
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Various footballing figures have weighed into the discussion surrounding Thiago’s move to Liverpool. The Reds’ full-back Andy Robertson spoke to Sky Sports News referring to the Spaniard as a “fantastic player.”
Meanwhile, Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville described the two-time Champions League winner as “world class”.
“[He] would give them a world-class presence in an area of the field where they don’t have a world-class presence. They need that impetus to stay where they are,” the former Manchester United defender quipped.
Over in Germany, Bayern head coach Hansi Flick eulogised over his departing playmaker; “Thiago is an extraordinary player and was very important for us, my coaching team and I enjoyed working with him.”
The praise for the signing and the player has been glowing. It will be interesting to see whether the Spaniard can replicate his success in the Bundesliga on English shores.
Transfer tug-of-war for Sporting teenager
Liverpool’s inactivity in the transfer market is no more with the signing of Thiago and reported interest in Sporting Clube de Portugal full-back Nuno Mendes.
The 18-year-old drew plenty of praise from all corners of Europe during the post-lockdown period of last season in Portugal, graduating to the first team under Ruben Amorim and keeping his place in the side.
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Arsenal are also said to be interested in the teenager, meaning Liverpool could face a challenge to snare the Sporting academy product.
Portuguese outlet A Bola reported interest from Serie A too, with Juventus and AC Milan both curious as to how the 18-year-old develops over the course of this season.
The Daily Star did note that both Arsenal and Liverpool have options at left-back currently, and so may not move for Mendes before the window shuts in October.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Arsenal transfer round-up, Guendouzi options running out after latest rejection

Mikel Arteta will be acutely aware of the need for more transfers in the current window as Arsenal look to build on their fine form since Project Restart .
A bright end to the 2019/20 campaign has now been added to with a Community Shield win over Liverpool and victory on the opening day of the new season against newly-promoted Fulham .
While Gabriel Magalhaes , Willian and Dani Ceballos will all be playing for the Gunners this season , it could be argued that one or two more signings are needed to help get Arteta ’ s side where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring European football back to the Emirates Stadium may be on the cusp of being realised , but the club ’ s hierarchy must give Arteta the tools he needs to do that .
Ligue 1 side Lyon have rejected the opportunity to sign Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi , according to director of football Juninho .
The Arsenal midfielder has been case aside by Arteta since a spat with fellow Frenchman Neal Maupay during a 2-1 defeat earlier this year .
Despite the Gunners making their best efforts to sell the 21-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acquiring his services .
Juninho told Telefoot Chaine , via the Metro : `` Guendouzi was discussed during the call , he is a great player , but he is the wrong profile .
`` We are not interested in that at all , we cut the conversation . ''
Arsenal are on the verge of replacing goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez with Runar Alex Runarsson , who is set to undergo a medical today .
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According to The Telegraph , the Gunners ’ new No.2 will cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to Aston Villa earlier this week .
Runarsson is believed to have been brought to Arsenal ’ s attention by goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana , who previously worked with the 25-year-old in Denmark .
The Iceland international will slot in as the Gunners ’ second-choice shot-stopper behind Bernd Leno , who has successfully seen off competition from Martinez .

THE REACH FOOTBALL SHOW: NEW ARSENAL DEAL FOR PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG IS BIG SHOW OF FAITH FROM MIKEL ARTETA
THE REACH FOOTBALL SHOW: NEW ARSENAL DEAL FOR PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG IS BIG SHOW OF FAITH FROM MIKEL ARTETA
Mikel Arteta has enjoyed a fine start to life at Arsenal. He hascadded a degree of continuity to proceedings in north London after Unai Emery’s reign came crashing down late last year
Mikel Arteta will be acutely aware of the need for more transfers in the current window as Arsenal look to build on their fine form since Project Restart.
A bright end to the 2019/20 campaign has now been added to with a Community Shield win over Liverpool and victory on the opening day of the new season against newly-promoted Fulham.
While Gabriel Magalhaes, Willian and Dani Ceballos will all be playing for the Gunners this season, it could be argued that one or two more signings are needed to help get Arteta’s side where they want to be.
His ambitions to bring European football back to the Emirates Stadium may be on the cusp of being realised, but the club’s hierarchy must give Arteta the tools he needs to do that.
Here is today’s Arsenal transfer rumour round-up.
Lyon reject Guendouzi offer
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Ligue 1 side Lyon have rejected the opportunity to sign Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, according to director of football Juninho.
The Arsenal midfielder has been case aside by Arteta since a spat with fellow Frenchman Neal Maupay during a 2-1 defeat earlier this year.
Despite the Gunners making their best efforts to sell the 21-year-old, Lyon appear to be uninterested in acquiring his services.
Juninho told Telefoot Chaine, via the Metro: "Guendouzi was discussed during the call, he is a great player, but he is the wrong profile.
"We are not interested in that at all, we cut the conversation."
Arsenal set to replace goalkeeper Martinez
Arsenal are on the verge of replacing goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez with Runar Alex Runarsson, who is set to undergo a medical today.
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According to The Telegraph, the Gunners’ new No.2 will cost around £2million after Martinez completed his £20m move to Aston Villa earlier this week.
Runarsson is believed to have been brought to Arsenal’s attention by goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana, who previously worked with the 25-year-old in Denmark.
The Iceland international will slot in as the Gunners’ second-choice shot-stopper behind Bernd Leno, who has successfully seen off competition from Martinez.


thedailymirror--2020-09-17--Tory minister accused of falling for 'fantasy figure' in daily testing blunder

A Tory under-secretary was accused of falling for a `` fantasy figure '' during a fiery Question Time debate on the levels of coronavirus testing in the UK - before he U-turned .
Business junior minister Nadhim Zahawi was called out by programme host Fiona Bruce after quoting a number almost three times higher than official Government estimates .
It came as Labour 's health shadow secretary Jonathan Ashworth said further severe restrictions and a potential second wave will be down to the `` shambles '' of test and tracing .
Stratford-on-Avon MP Mr Zahawi claimed at the start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had the capacity for 2,000 tests per day .
`` We 're now doing 240,000 tests a day , but clearly there 's more demand , '' he told Thursday 's edition of the BBC programme .
Ms Bruce cut in , however , to point out : `` You 're not testing 240,000 people a day . ''
The Conservative politician said : `` 240,000 antigen tests a day at the moment .
We plan to increase it to 500,000 by the end of October . ''
But Ms Bruce again cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The government 's own figures , the latest figures , are that 81,000 people are being tested every day .
That 's the government 's latest figures - not 240,000 .
That 's the capacity . ''
Mr Zahawi said : `` Well , the figures that I 've got is 240,000 ... is the latest figures . ''
`` Is what ? ''
said the host .
`` The average of people being tested a day ? ''
The MP then u-turned , admitting : `` No , this is the capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say : `` We know about the capacity but in terms of the people being tested - if you want a test , the capacity is irrelevant if you ca n't get a test , it does n't matter what the capacity is . ''
Referring to an audience member who had asked whether the testing system was world-beating , as PM Boris Johnson had promised in June , Mr Zahawi said : `` You 're right to challenge us because we 've got to do even better .
`` Some things have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so , for example , the average distance someone has to travel for a test has come down from 6.4 miles to 5.4 miles .
`` But the in-person tests - where the results are then delivered within 24 hours - has also come down to 64 percent today , with the data .
`` I 'm not trying to hide away from the challenges , '' he added .
One audience member said the junior minister had fallen for `` fantasy figures '' .
Mr Ashworth said the Conservative Government has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts that the test and trace system needs `` fixing '' for months .
`` Unless you put in place a proper effective system the virus will get out of control , '' the Leicester South MP said .
He went on to argue the trace element is failing to contact enough people to encourage them to isolate and criticised the decision to award a call handling contract to Serco - `` a company who did n't have any experience of doing this sort of work '' .
`` If we end up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming months and a second dangerous spike in the virus , it 's because of this failure to deal in getting testing and tracing fixed , '' he added .

AWKWARD MOMENT Tory Minister appears to have THE WRONG FIGURES ON Question Time
AWKWARD MOMENT Tory Minister appears to have THE WRONG FIGURES ON Question Time
Business under-secretary Nadhim Zahawi U-turned during a fiery debate with BBC Question Time's host Fiona Bruce after incorrectly quoting the testing capacity figures instead of the actual daily tests done
A Tory under-secretary was accused of falling for a "fantasy figure" during a fiery Question Time debate on the levels of coronavirus testing in the UK - before he U-turned.
Business junior minister Nadhim Zahawi was called out by programme host Fiona Bruce after quoting a number almost three times higher than official Government estimates.
It came as Labour's health shadow secretary Jonathan Ashworth said further severe restrictions and a potential second wave will be down to the "shambles" of test and tracing.
Stratford-on-Avon MP Mr Zahawi claimed at the start of the pandemic in March the country only had the capacity for 2,000 tests per day.
"We're now doing 240,000 tests a day, but clearly there's more demand," he told Thursday's edition of the BBC programme.
Image: bbcquestiontime/Twitter) bbcquestiontime/Twitter)
Ms Bruce cut in, however, to point out: "You're not testing 240,000 people a day."
The Conservative politician said: "240,000 antigen tests a day at the moment. We plan to increase it to 500,000 by the end of October."
Image: BBC) BBC)
But Ms Bruce again cut in: "I'm sorry. The government's own figures, the latest figures, are that 81,000 people are being tested every day. That's the government's latest figures - not 240,000. That's the capacity."
Mr Zahawi said: "Well, the figures that I've got is 240,000...is the latest figures."
"Is what?" said the host. "The average of people being tested a day?"
Image: BBC/Richard Lewisohn) BBC/Richard Lewisohn)
The MP then u-turned, admitting: "No, this is the capacity."
Ms Bruce went on to say: "We know about the capacity but in terms of the people being tested - if you want a test, the capacity is irrelevant if you can't get a test, it doesn't matter what the capacity is."
Referring to an audience member who had asked whether the testing system was world-beating, as PM Boris Johnson had promised in June, Mr Zahawi said: "You're right to challenge us because we've got to do even better.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"Some things have got better with the latest data, so, for example, the average distance someone has to travel for a test has come down from 6.4 miles to 5.4 miles.
"But the in-person tests - where the results are then delivered within 24 hours - has also come down to 64 percent today, with the data.
"I'm not trying to hide away from the challenges," he added.
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One audience member said the junior minister had fallen for "fantasy figures".
Mr Ashworth said the Conservative Government has been warned by rival parties as well as experts that the test and trace system needs "fixing" for months.
"Unless you put in place a proper effective system the virus will get out of control," the Leicester South MP said.
He went on to argue the trace element is failing to contact enough people to encourage them to isolate and criticised the decision to award a call handling contract to Serco - "a company who didn't have any experience of doing this sort of work".
"If we end up having even more severe restrictions in the coming months and a second dangerous spike in the virus, it's because of this failure to deal in getting testing and tracing fixed," he added.


thedailymirror--2020-09-17--Man Utd transfer round-up as Alex Telles agent 'expects' transfer bid

Manchester United have so far only confirmed the arrival of Donny van de Beek from Ajax despite much speculation involving other players around Europe .
Frustration among United supporters is only likely to grow stronger now that Liverpool reportedly are close to signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich and Gareth Bale is close rejoining Spurs - two players who had previously been linked with moves to Old Trafford .
With Chelsea spending big money in this transfer window , United will be prioritising some late transfer activity .
Solskjaer could arguably do with two or three more signings through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are to have any chance of silverware this season .
Inter winger Ivan Perisic could be part of a swap deal that sees Chris Smalling move the other way .
According to FcInterNews , the Croatia international is viewed as a dispensable player by Antonio Conte but a swap move includes a number of different variables .
The report states that any move for Smalling will only be done on the basis that Milan Skriniar leaves the San Siro before the end of the transfer window .
In the event that he does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Smalling and subsequently offer Perisic as part of the deal to secure their transfer target .
United are believed to be interested in securing the services of Atalanta youngster winger Amad Traore in this transfer window .
According to Manchester Evening News , the right-sided winger is a genuine transfer target but not one who ’ s seen as a Jadon Sancho alternative .
The Red Devils have been continually linked with the Borussia Dortmund star throughout this summer window .
Nevertheless , MEN also note that sources in Italy have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price for the 18-year-old Traore .
At the age of 17 , the winger became the youngest player to score in the Italian top flight for Atalanta .
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Porto ’ s Alex Telles is reportedly expecting a bid from United during this window as the Red Devils seek further options at left-back .
As per Portuguese news outlet A Bola , cited here , the 27-year-old ’ s agent is expecting the Old Trafford outfit to make a move for his client soon .
Fellow left-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move to Old Trafford , but it is understood that he is on the verge of signing for Jose Mourinho ’ s Spurs .
As a result , Telles appears to stand as a viable alternative if United are looking to strengthen at left-back .

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THE REACH FOOTBALL SHOW: MAN UTD STRIKER MASON GREENWOOD NEEDS TO LEARN FROM MISTAKES
Just over two weeks left until the October 5 deadlines leaves Manchester United’s hierarchy in a hurry to get more deals over the line with the likes of Jadon Sancho and Alex Telles linked
Manchester United have so far only confirmed the arrival of Donny van de Beek from Ajax despite much speculation involving other players around Europe.
Frustration among United supporters is only likely to grow stronger now that Liverpool reportedly are close to signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich and Gareth Bale is close rejoining Spurs - two players who had previously been linked with moves to Old Trafford.
With Chelsea spending big money in this transfer window, United will be prioritising some late transfer activity.
Solskjaer could arguably do with two or three more signings through the door before the window shuts if they are to have any chance of silverware this season.
Here is today’s Manchester United transfer round-up.
Perisic linked with shock United transfer
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Inter winger Ivan Perisic could be part of a swap deal that sees Chris Smalling move the other way.
According to FcInterNews, the Croatia international is viewed as a dispensable player by Antonio Conte but a swap move includes a number of different variables.
The report states that any move for Smalling will only be done on the basis that Milan Skriniar leaves the San Siro before the end of the transfer window.
In the event that he does leave, Inter could target United’s Smalling and subsequently offer Perisic as part of the deal to secure their transfer target.
United target highly-rated Serie A youngster
United are believed to be interested in securing the services of Atalanta youngster winger Amad Traore in this transfer window.
According to Manchester Evening News, the right-sided winger is a genuine transfer target but not one who’s seen as a Jadon Sancho alternative. The Red Devils have been continually linked with the Borussia Dortmund star throughout this summer window.
Nevertheless, MEN also note that sources in Italy have been warned of Atalanta’s high asking price for the 18-year-old Traore.
At the age of 17, the winger became the youngest player to score in the Italian top flight for Atalanta.
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Telles’ agent ‘expects’ bid from United
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Porto’s Alex Telles is reportedly expecting a bid from United during this window as the Red Devils seek further options at left-back.
As per Portuguese news outlet A Bola, the 27-year-old’s agent is expecting the Old Trafford outfit to make a move for his client soon.
Fellow left-back Sergio Reguilon had previously been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but it is understood that he is on the verge of signing for Jose Mourinho’s Spurs.
As a result, Telles appears to stand as a viable alternative if United are looking to strengthen at left-back.


thedailymirror--2020-09-17--Peaky Blinders' Cosmo Jarvis 'steals' British kitchen-sink drama Nocturnal

Less is often more in cinema and this is certainly the style that director Nathalie Biancheri takes in her stride for the kitchen-sink drama Nocturnal .
The film follows a hulking and quiet painter-decorator named Pete ( Cosmo Jarvis ) , who lives in a small seaside town in Yorkshire .
Engaging in a casual sexual relationship with a local woman and then flirting with a local student , one day Pete becomes obsessed with a teenager named Laurie ( Lauren Coe ) , who has just moved to her mother ’ s ( Sadie Frost ) home town after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit in .
Approaching this cynical girl as she runs at a racing track , Pete strikes up a friendship with her , but the truth of their increasingly strong relationship masks a secret of Pete ’ s that could change their connection forever .
For much of the film , the underlying tension and suspense is built around the ambiguous nature of Pete and Laurie ’ s relationship .
As Laurie seems to fall increasingly into adoration of the quietly masculine Pete , the audience feels unease that this could be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , half-way through the film , Biancheri lets us in on Pete ’ s motivations but exploits the dramatic irony as Laurie remains none-the-wiser , setting the scene for a painful and enlightening explosion of honesty .
Exploring a naturalistic style in the vein of British realism , this technically-competent first-time feature from Biancheri is not ground-breaking but is certainly sensitive and leans on its talented performers and bleak coastal surroundings .
Its star Cosmo Jarvis offers the brooding but almost innocent masculinity he has harnessed for Peaky Blinders , Calm with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , silent but secretly very sensitive Pete .
Jarvis ' performance gradually gains more colour to it as the film continues as we finally discover what makes Pete tick , enabling the actor to steal the film .
Meanwhile , Lauren Coe charms with her brittle output as the isolated Laurie , offering a generous turn for a young performer , but sadly co-star Sadie Frost is somewhat sidelined despite holding such an important role in Laurie ’ s life and later events in the tale .
Thankfully , viewers will feel moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite this and the film never truly surprising us with what it offers .
On the whole , Nocturnal is a strong addition to this year ’ s roster of British cinema , primarily thanks to its committed lead turn from its male lead .
Nocturnal is a well-acted kitchen sink drama that shows off Cosmo Jarvis ’ brooding masculine charisma .
Nocturnal is released in cinemas and on Curzon Home Cinema on September 18 , 2020 .
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Less is often more in cinema and this is certainly the style that director Nathalie Biancheri takes in her stride for the kitchen-sink drama Nocturnal.
The film follows a hulking and quiet painter-decorator named Pete (Cosmo Jarvis), who lives in a small seaside town in Yorkshire.
Engaging in a casual sexual relationship with a local woman and then flirting with a local student, one day Pete becomes obsessed with a teenager named Laurie (Lauren Coe), who has just moved to her mother’s (Sadie Frost) home town after living in Ireland and is struggling to fit in.
Approaching this cynical girl as she runs at a racing track, Pete strikes up a friendship with her, but the truth of their increasingly strong relationship masks a secret of Pete’s that could change their connection forever.
Image: Wildcard Distribution) Wildcard Distribution)
For much of the film, the underlying tension and suspense is built around the ambiguous nature of Pete and Laurie’s relationship.
As Laurie seems to fall increasingly into adoration of the quietly masculine Pete, the audience feels unease that this could be a dark tale of grooming and abuse.
However, half-way through the film, Biancheri lets us in on Pete’s motivations but exploits the dramatic irony as Laurie remains none-the-wiser, setting the scene for a painful and enlightening explosion of honesty.
Image: Wildcard Distribution) Wildcard Distribution)
Exploring a naturalistic style in the vein of British realism, this technically-competent first-time feature from Biancheri is not ground-breaking but is certainly sensitive and leans on its talented performers and bleak coastal surroundings.
Its star Cosmo Jarvis offers the brooding but almost innocent masculinity he has harnessed for Peaky Blinders, Calm with Horses and Lady Macbeth in the strong, silent but secretly very sensitive Pete.
Jarvis' performance gradually gains more colour to it as the film continues as we finally discover what makes Pete tick, enabling the actor to steal the film.
Image: Wildcard Distribution) Wildcard Distribution)
Meanwhile, Lauren Coe charms with her brittle output as the isolated Laurie, offering a generous turn for a young performer, but sadly co-star Sadie Frost is somewhat sidelined despite holding such an important role in Laurie’s life and later events in the tale.
Thankfully, viewers will feel moved by the film’s windswept climax despite this and the film never truly surprising us with what it offers.
On the whole, Nocturnal is a strong addition to this year’s roster of British cinema, primarily thanks to its committed lead turn from its male lead.
Verdict
Nocturnal is a well-acted kitchen sink drama that shows off Cosmo Jarvis’ brooding masculine charisma.
Nocturnal is released in cinemas and on Curzon Home Cinema on September 18, 2020.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-17--Luis Suarez passes Italian exam but doubts emerge over Juventus transfer

Luis Suarez has passed his Italian language exam , which is crucial to earning a passport for that country .
It comes amid growing speculation over the Uruguay international 's future , with Juventus in the race .
Barcelona are set to undergo a major squad revamp with the clock ticking in the transfer window .
Ronald Koeman has told as many as 12 players they are free to leave with La Liga rules stating clubs must sell before signing anyone .
The former Netherlands manager has several players on his wish list , including Lyon striker Memphis Depay and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also told Suarez that his services are no longer required at the Nou Camp .
Juventus have made an approach for the 33-year-old and had been the frontrunners for his signature .
But a late move from Atletico Madrid seemed to have scupper a move , with the prospect of continuing to live in Spain thought to have turned Suarez 's head .
However , a transfer to Juve took a step forward this week when the ex-Liverpool forward passed a language exam , report Gazzetta dello Sport via Bleacher Report .
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But Suarez appears to be back at square one after the latest update from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano .
According to the Sky Sports Italia reporter , Juve will not pursue a move for the South American .
Instead , they are wrapping up a deal for Edin Dzeko from Roma , who has been one of Andrea Pirlo 's top targets .
He tweeted : `` Juventus are at final stages to complete Dzeko deal as new striker .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ passport but talks are *not* ongoing with Juve .
Dzeko is gon na join on next days .
`` Barca will consider other bids on following days because Suarez is still out from # FCB plans . ''
With Juve out of the race it would seem Atletico are left in the clear to land the former Ajax striker .
However , nothing has been agreed with the Wanda Metropolitano outfit and it remains to be seen where Suarez will be by the end of the transfer window .

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Barcelona are looking to sell several players before they can make moves for the likes of Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum and Ronald Koeman has told Luis Suarez he is not needed
Luis Suarez has passed his Italian language exam, which is crucial to earning a passport for that country.
It comes amid growing speculation over the Uruguay international's future, with Juventus in the race.
Barcelona are set to undergo a major squad revamp with the clock ticking in the transfer window.
Ronald Koeman has told as many as 12 players they are free to leave with La Liga rules stating clubs must sell before signing anyone.
The former Netherlands manager has several players on his wish list, including Lyon striker Memphis Depay and Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.
And he has also told Suarez that his services are no longer required at the Nou Camp.
Image: UEFA via Getty Images) UEFA via Getty Images)
Juventus have made an approach for the 33-year-old and had been the frontrunners for his signature.
But a late move from Atletico Madrid seemed to have scupper a move, with the prospect of continuing to live in Spain thought to have turned Suarez's head.
However, a transfer to Juve took a step forward this week when the ex-Liverpool forward passed a language exam, report Gazzetta dello Sport via Bleacher Report.
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To apply for an Italian passport, the exam must be passed.
But Suarez appears to be back at square one after the latest update from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
According to the Sky Sports Italia reporter, Juve will not pursue a move for the South American.
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Instead, they are wrapping up a deal for Edin Dzeko from Roma, who has been one of Andrea Pirlo's top targets.
He tweeted : "Juventus are at final stages to complete Dzeko deal as new striker.
"Luis Suarez will have his Italian passport but talks are *not* ongoing with Juve. Dzeko is gonna join on next days.
"Barca will consider other bids on following days because Suarez is still out from #FCB plans."
With Juve out of the race it would seem Atletico are left in the clear to land the former Ajax striker.
However, nothing has been agreed with the Wanda Metropolitano outfit and it remains to be seen where Suarez will be by the end of the transfer window.


thedailymirror--2020-09-17--Ex-Tory minister's wife dishes dirt on Cameron and Johnson in explosive new book

The indiscreet and explosive memoirs of an MP ’ s wife have displaced Brexit as Westminster ’ s hot topic of conversation .
She is married to ex-minister Sir Hugo Swire – one of David Cameron ’ s inner circle during his time as PM .
Sending shockwaves through the Tory Party , the book , Diary of an MP ’ s Wife , spares nobody , revealing secrets many would have preferred to have kept private .
Few of those on the front benches from the era of the Con-Dem coalition get off lightly .
Boris Johnson , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cameron ’ s chummy gang , is hung out to dry too .
Cameron ’ s laddish banter with posh pals such as former Foreign Office minister Sir Hugo and Chancellor George Osborne has caused huge embarrassment .
Drunken evenings when the elite behaved like rowdy students are described in excruciating detail .
Lady Swire ’ s brutally frank diaries are a reminder of just how detached Cameron and his pals were from ordinary voters .
The episodes she describes lift a lid on a clique that quaffed champagne while others struggled under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson as His Blondness and says he has only ever been loyal to himself .
She reveals many of those in Theresa May ’ s Cabinet did not take him seriously and that former Chancellor Philip Hammond once called him “ silly boy ” .
Lady Swire adds the then Brexit Secretary David Davis “ clipped Boris over the back of the head with his hand ” during a meeting .
She alleges David Cameron always saw Johnson as a “ liability ” .
The book also claims that Johnson was driven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most indiscreet account of the Swires ’ time with the Camerons involves a walk along a coastal path during a stay in Cornwall in 2011 .
Lady Swire , 57 , writes that David Cameron , 53 , asked her to walk in front of him .
She adds that when she enquired why , the then Prime Minister told her : “ Because that scent you are wearing is affecting my pheromones .
“ It makes me want to grab you and push you into the bushes and give you one !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or deny this comment in an interview yesterday .
David Cameron ’ s wife Samantha needed a drink to face the cameras as she stood by his side when he resigned after the Brexit vote , the book says .
Lady Swire recalls how she and her husband joined the Camerons to drown their sorrows with “ endless bottles of wine , whisky and brandy ” after the referendum result .
Lady Swire says Cameron was “ incandescent with anger ” at Brexit-backing Michael Gove .
She adds Cameron told the group that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never really believed Brexit could happen .
In the run-up to being knighted at Windsor Castle in 2016 , Sir Hugo was worried it would be performed by Prince Andrew , according to Lady Swire .
She quotes her husband as saying : “ I ’ m not kneeling down in front of that man .
He might knight me with his todger.
” The most scathing opinion of the royals is saved for Prince Edward ’ s wife , Sophie Wessex , who allegedly moaned at length “ about sharing royal duties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
Lady Swire ’ s reaction to Prince Harry ’ s engagement to Meghan Markle was to predict “ trouble ahead ” .
Describing a night at the Chancellor ’ s residence Dorneywood in 2010 , Lady Swire says George Osborne deliberately stirred trouble .
After she moaned about not getting an invite to Chequers , he is said to have called David Cameron to tell him : “ Sasha is here , whingeing she has not been asked to Chequers yet.
” She adds that at Osborne ’ s 40th birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying Osborne ’ s “ Law One ” was to work out who would be the next leader and “ stick to them like glue ” .
She added in 2016 Osborne and wife Frances “ barely talk ... these days ” .
She says David Cameron “ gave Gove a b*****king ” and “ went ballistic ” when the then Education Secretary publicly attacked the “ preposterous ” number of Old Etonians in Cameron ’ s inner circle .
Her contention is “ loose cannon ” Gove made the comment to wreck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cameron as PM .
At a dinner party in the Downing Street flat in 2011 , Gove ’ s wife Sarah Vine , a newspaper columnist , was “ lumbered with cooking ” while Sam Cam was upstairs learning to cut patterns for her fashion business .
Dominic Cummings is referred to as “ one of those odd amoebas you find in jars in school science labs ” .
Lady Swire says Cummings is a “ stark raving mad Rasputin ” , and that teaming him up with Michael Gove , the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was always an explosion waiting to happen ” .
Lady Swire adds there are a host of insulting nicknames for Theresa May , including Mrs Glumbucket .
The author adds Sajid Javid was given a Cabinet job “ because they like the fact he is a Muslim and his father was a bus driver ” .
And top Tory Grant Shapps was allegedly seen by some colleagues as “ ghastly ” .
Sir Hugo and Lady Swire were among the Camerons ’ closest friends , but that may have changed due to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact after Cameron stepped down as Prime Minister and then as an MP .
Referring to Cameron ’ s attempts to write his memoirs , Lady Swire writes : “ He seems bored by the process.
” She also says the ex-PM “ has no interest in ... a big public job like Nato ” .
And in a damning quote about Cameron , she writes : “ As for all the dosh , he says every time he looks for a loophole to stash it away , he realises that George and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Lady Sasha Swire's bombshell diaries contain references to Boris Johnson, Michael Gove, George Osborne, Dominic Cummings, Prince Andrew and David Cameron, who was embarrassed by the book
Ex-Tory minister's wife dishes dirt on Cameron and Johnson in explosive new book
The indiscreet and explosive memoirs of an MP’s wife have displaced Brexit as Westminster’s hot topic of conversation.
Lady Sasha Swire’s newly published diaries take a swipe at numerous well-known Tory politicians.
She is married to ex-minister Sir Hugo Swire – one of David Cameron’s inner circle during his time as PM.
Sending shockwaves through the Tory Party, the book, Diary of an MP’s Wife, spares nobody, revealing secrets many would have preferred to have kept private. Few of those on the front benches from the era of the Con-Dem coalition get off lightly.
Boris Johnson, who was on the fringes of Eton rival Cameron’s chummy gang, is hung out to dry too.
Cameron’s laddish banter with posh pals such as former Foreign Office minister Sir Hugo and Chancellor George Osborne has caused huge embarrassment.
Image: Desmond O'Neill) Desmond O'Neill)
Drunken evenings when the elite behaved like rowdy students are described in excruciating detail.
Lady Swire’s brutally frank diaries are a reminder of just how detached Cameron and his pals were from ordinary voters.
The episodes she describes lift a lid on a clique that quaffed champagne while others struggled under Tory austerity.
On Boris Johnson
Lady Swire refers to Boris Johnson as His Blondness and says he has only ever been loyal to himself.
She reveals many of those in Theresa May’s Cabinet did not take him seriously and that former Chancellor Philip Hammond once called him “silly boy”. Lady Swire adds the then Brexit Secretary David Davis “clipped Boris over the back of the head with his hand” during a meeting.
She alleges David Cameron always saw Johnson as a “liability”. The book also claims that Johnson was driven by jealousy of Cameron.
Image: PA) PA)
On Cameron
Possibly the most indiscreet account of the Swires’ time with the Camerons involves a walk along a coastal path during a stay in Cornwall in 2011.
Lady Swire, 57, writes that David Cameron, 53, asked her to walk in front of him. She adds that when she enquired why, the then Prime Minister told her: “Because that scent you are wearing is affecting my pheromones.
“It makes me want to grab you and push you into the bushes and give you one!”
Unsurprisingly, Cameron failed to confirm or deny this comment in an interview yesterday.
Image: Getty) Getty)
On Brexit
David Cameron’s wife Samantha needed a drink to face the cameras as she stood by his side when he resigned after the Brexit vote, the book says.
Lady Swire recalls how she and her husband joined the Camerons to drown their sorrows with “endless bottles of wine, whisky and brandy” after the referendum result. Lady Swire says Cameron was “incandescent with anger” at Brexit-backing Michael Gove.
She adds Cameron told the group that Boris Johnson said in texts that he never really believed Brexit could happen.
Image: BBC) BBC)
On Prince Andrew
In the run-up to being knighted at Windsor Castle in 2016, Sir Hugo was worried it would be performed by Prince Andrew, according to Lady Swire.
She quotes her husband as saying: “I’m not kneeling down in front of that man. He might knight me with his todger.”
The most scathing opinion of the royals is saved for Prince Edward’s wife, Sophie Wessex, who allegedly moaned at length “about sharing royal duties with her husband and being frozen out”.
Lady Swire’s reaction to Prince Harry’s engagement to Meghan Markle was to predict “trouble ahead”.
Image: Getty) Getty)
On Osborne
Describing a night at the Chancellor’s residence Dorneywood in 2010, Lady Swire says George Osborne deliberately stirred trouble.
After she moaned about not getting an invite to Chequers, he is said to have called David Cameron to tell him: “Sasha is here, whingeing she has not been asked to Chequers yet.”
She adds that at Osborne’s 40th birthday party, William Hague gave a speech saying Osborne’s “Law One” was to work out who would be the next leader and “stick to them like glue”.
She added in 2016 Osborne and wife Frances “barely talk... these days”.
Image: Getty) Getty)
On Gove
Lady Swire’s attitude towards Michael Gove is merciless.
She says David Cameron “gave Gove a b*****king” and “went ballistic” when the then Education Secretary publicly attacked the “preposterous” number of Old Etonians in Cameron’s inner circle.
Her contention is “loose cannon” Gove made the comment to wreck Boris Johnson’s chances of succeeding Cameron as PM.
At a dinner party in the Downing Street flat in 2011, Gove’s wife Sarah Vine, a newspaper columnist, was “lumbered with cooking” while Sam Cam was upstairs learning to cut patterns for her fashion business.
Image: Getty) Getty)
On Cummings
Dominic Cummings is referred to as “one of those odd amoebas you find in jars in school science labs”.
Lady Swire says Cummings is a “stark raving mad Rasputin”, and that teaming him up with Michael Gove, the “most volatile member of the Government, was always an explosion waiting to happen”.
Lady Swire adds there are a host of insulting nicknames for Theresa May, including Mrs Glumbucket.
The author adds Sajid Javid was given a Cabinet job “because they like the fact he is a Muslim and his father was a bus driver”.
And top Tory Grant Shapps was allegedly seen by some colleagues as “ghastly”.
Image: Getty) Getty)
On power
Sir Hugo and Lady Swire were among the Camerons’ closest friends, but that may have changed due to her memoirs.
The couples remained in close contact after Cameron stepped down as Prime Minister and then as an MP.
Referring to Cameron’s attempts to write his memoirs, Lady Swire writes: “He seems bored by the process.”
She also says the ex-PM “has no interest in... a big public job like Nato”.
And in a damning quote about Cameron, she writes: “As for all the dosh, he says every time he looks for a loophole to stash it away, he realises that George and he closed it, and laughs.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-17--Rocks is 'a heartbreaking and heartwarming British coming-of-age drama'

Rocks is a charming piece of contemporary British cinema about how friends can get you through your darkest times .
Olushola , nicknamed `` Rocks '' ( Bukky Bakray ) , is a Black British teenager who lives with her single mother ( Layo-Christina Akinlude ) and precocious little brother Emmanuel ( D ’ angelou Osei Kissiedu ) , whilst spending time with her group of school friends and becoming a fledgling make-up artist .
However , Rocks ’ life is turned upside down when her struggling mother leaves Rocks and Emmanuel behind , forcing Rocks to care for herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation .
As her situation grows increasingly dire , Rocks finds herself turning to her friends , including her oldest and closest friend , Sumaya ( Kosar Ali ) .
Suffragette director Sarah Gavron has constructed an empathetic glimpse through Rocks ’ world , with her surroundings at school , home , nearby streets , and the homes of her friends all feeling a vital part of the storytelling .
London is a true character on-screen and not in the postcard tourist way many films offer .
Gavron owes so much , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turns of her young cast , especially Bakray as the film ’ s resilient and gutsy heroine and Ali as her sweet and level-headed friend .
We are with Rocks every step of the way as she explores some of the more rebellious aspects of her school years , even when faced with such adult responsibilities .
One memorable sequence sees her team up with the new rebellious girl in school and breaks into an apartment with her and some male friends .
In fact , it is the friendship between all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart , along with Rocks ’ sweet but occasionally antagonistic relationship with her small brother , played to scene-stealing perfection by Kissiedu .
The sweet exploration of Rocks and Emmanuel 's sibling bond throughout these harsh times and the younger 's innocence and naivety provide some touching scenes and the chemistry between these two is palpable .
There are strong elements of British kitchen sink drama at play , which gives the film some rather heavy and heartbreaking moments as it progresses , but there is genuine laughter and sentimentality in the more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her friends , and her brother .
A story of a young girl forced to grow up too quickly , there is a refreshing sense of youthful abandon when Rocks is free to let go of her worries and it ’ s the effectiveness of these moments that make the film so irresistible .
Rocks is a heartbreaking and heartwarming British coming-of-age drama that boasts an excellent ensemble of young performers , particularly lead Bukky Bakray .
Rocks is released in select cinemas on September 18 , 2020 , and is coming soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming-of-age film ?
Let us know in the comments below .

Rocks is a charming piece of contemporary British cinema about how friends can get you through your darkest times.
Olushola, nicknamed "Rocks" (Bukky Bakray), is a Black British teenager who lives with her single mother (Layo-Christina Akinlude) and precocious little brother Emmanuel (D’angelou Osei Kissiedu), whilst spending time with her group of school friends and becoming a fledgling make-up artist.
However, Rocks’ life is turned upside down when her struggling mother leaves Rocks and Emmanuel behind, forcing Rocks to care for herself and brother without anyone knowing of the situation.
As her situation grows increasingly dire, Rocks finds herself turning to her friends, including her oldest and closest friend, Sumaya (Kosar Ali).
Image: Altitude Film Entertainment) Altitude Film Entertainment)
Suffragette director Sarah Gavron has constructed an empathetic glimpse through Rocks’ world, with her surroundings at school, home, nearby streets, and the homes of her friends all feeling a vital part of the storytelling. London is a true character on-screen and not in the postcard tourist way many films offer.
Gavron owes so much, however, to the stunningly natural and moving turns of her young cast, especially Bakray as the film’s resilient and gutsy heroine and Ali as her sweet and level-headed friend.
We are with Rocks every step of the way as she explores some of the more rebellious aspects of her school years, even when faced with such adult responsibilities.
One memorable sequence sees her team up with the new rebellious girl in school and breaks into an apartment with her and some male friends.
Image: Altitude Film Entertainment) Altitude Film Entertainment)
In fact, it is the friendship between all of the girls that give the film its heart, along with Rocks’ sweet but occasionally antagonistic relationship with her small brother, played to scene-stealing perfection by Kissiedu.
The sweet exploration of Rocks and Emmanuel's sibling bond throughout these harsh times and the younger's innocence and naivety provide some touching scenes and the chemistry between these two is palpable.
There are strong elements of British kitchen sink drama at play, which gives the film some rather heavy and heartbreaking moments as it progresses, but there is genuine laughter and sentimentality in the more comedic and loving scenes showing Rocks, her friends, and her brother.
Image: Altitude Film Entertainment) Altitude Film Entertainment)
A story of a young girl forced to grow up too quickly, there is a refreshing sense of youthful abandon when Rocks is free to let go of her worries and it’s the effectiveness of these moments that make the film so irresistible.
Verdict
Rocks is a heartbreaking and heartwarming British coming-of-age drama that boasts an excellent ensemble of young performers, particularly lead Bukky Bakray.
Rocks is released in select cinemas on September 18, 2020, and is coming soon to Netflix.
What is your favourite coming-of-age film? Let us know in the comments below.


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thedailymirror--2020-09-17--Dame Judi Dench and Olivia Colman go head to head and release music on same day

They ’ re both Oscar-winning actresses famed for playing queens and now Dame Judi Dench and Olivia Colman are about to go head to head in the music charts .
Both will feature on music releases out the same day .
Dame Judi collaborates with Aled Jones , a friend for 25 years , and Olivia appears on a classical album .
But who will reign supreme ?
Dame Judi , who won an Oscar as Queen Elizabeth I and has played Queen Victoria twice , recorded a version of How Can I Keep From Singing , honouring her Quaker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together in Murder on the Orient Express and work together for the Story of Christmas charity .
Love celebrity gossip ?
Sign up for the Mirror 's daily newsletter for all the juiciest news Aled said of Judi : “ Hearing her iconic voice on the track sends shivers down my spine.
” His Blessings album , which represents various faiths and also features Brian Blessed and Susan Boyle among others , is due out on November 6 , the same date as Olivia ’ s .
Olivia , who won an Oscar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ II in The Crown , recites poems by War Horse author Michael Morpurgo .
The accompanying music , Saint-Saens ’ Carnival of the Animals , is performed by the seven Kanneh-Mason siblings including cellist Sheku , who performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan .
Olivia is on a 2019 Children in Need album , covering Portishead ’ s Glory Box .
But she said at the time she had no plans to pursue a singing career .
Olivia quipped : “ I think I should definitely stick to my day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell ?
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JUDI DENCH ASTONISHES PHIL AND HOLLY AS SHE ADMITS SHE'S NEVER SEEN HER OWN FILMS
JUDI DENCH ASTONISHES PHIL AND HOLLY AS SHE ADMITS SHE'S NEVER SEEN HER OWN FILMS
Dame Judi Dench and Olivia Colman are both working on separate music projects that are set to be released on the same day. Judi will be recording with Aled Jones while Olivia is appearing on a classical album
Dame Judi Dench and Olivia Colman go head to head and release music on same day
They’re both Oscar-winning actresses famed for playing queens and now Dame Judi Dench and Olivia Colman are about to go head to head in the music charts.
Both will feature on music releases out the same day. Dame Judi collaborates with Aled Jones, a friend for 25 years, and Olivia appears on a classical album. But who will reign supreme?
Dame Judi, who won an Oscar as Queen Elizabeth I and has played Queen Victoria twice, recorded a version of How Can I Keep From Singing, honouring her Quaker faith.
Dame Judi and Olivia starred together in Murder on the Orient Express and work together for the Story of Christmas charity.
Image: Getty) Getty)
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Aled said of Judi: “Hearing her iconic voice on the track sends shivers down my spine.”
His Blessings album, which represents various faiths and also features Brian Blessed and Susan Boyle among others, is due out on November 6, the same date as Olivia’s.
Olivia, who won an Oscar as Queen Anne, and plays Elizabeth II in The Crown, recites poems by War Horse author Michael Morpurgo.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The accompanying music, Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals, is performed by the seven Kanneh-Mason siblings including cellist Sheku, who performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan.
Olivia is on a 2019 Children in Need album, covering Portishead’s Glory Box.
But she said at the time she had no plans to pursue a singing career. Olivia quipped: “I think I should definitely stick to my day job.”
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 3303


thedailymirror--2020-09-17--Experts baffled as £50 billion worth of banknotes have 'gone missing'

Experts are baffled about the whereabouts of about £50-billion worth of banknotes which are supposed to be circulating through the UK economy .
A report by the National Audit Office ( NAO ) has admitted that it knows next to nothing about the cash , which is not being used for transactions or identified as savings held by UK households .
It has said that some may have ended up being stashed overseas , stuffed under mattresses or stocked up for use in the 'shadow economy ' - of off the books cash transactions .
But there is little reliable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be held where , the NAO said - and called for a new system to map where the UK 's physical money ends up .
Five public bodies – the Treasury , the Bank of England , the Royal Mint , the Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ) and the Payments Systems Regulator ( PSR ) – play a role in administering or overseeing the cash system .
But these bodies lack a shared view of what a good outcome for the consumer looks like and how the costs of achieving this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NAO ’ s report said .
There is no single body with responsibility for overseeing how well the cash system is performing .
The NAO said when fieldwork was carried out , the Mint had no plans to produce new 2p or £2 coins for at least 10 years .
Gareth Davies , the head of the NAO , said : “ As society progresses towards the wide use of digital payments , the use of cash in transactions is dwindling .
It may become harder for people to access cash when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means to pay digitally will struggle if cash is not accepted . ''
He added : “ HM Treasury now works more closely with the public bodies in the cash system to achieve the Government ’ s goal of safeguarding access to cash .
However , the approach is fragmented , and it is not clear that the action being taken will keep up with the pace of change.
” Ten years ago , cash was used in six in 10 transactions , but by 2019 it was used in fewer than three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be one in 10 by 2028 .

The National Audit Office say they have no idea of the whereabouts of the cash, which is not being used for transactions or savings
Experts are baffled about the whereabouts of about £50-billion worth of banknotes which are supposed to be circulating through the UK economy.
A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has admitted that it knows next to nothing about the cash, which is not being used for transactions or identified as savings held by UK households.
It has said that some may have ended up being stashed overseas, stuffed under mattresses or stocked up for use in the 'shadow economy' - of off the books cash transactions.
But there is little reliable information to quantify how much is likely to be held where, the NAO said - and called for a new system to map where the UK's physical money ends up.
Five public bodies – the Treasury, the Bank of England, the Royal Mint, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Payments Systems Regulator (PSR) – play a role in administering or overseeing the cash system.
Image: PA) PA)
But these bodies lack a shared view of what a good outcome for the consumer looks like and how the costs of achieving this are to be taken into account, the NAO’s report said.
There is no single body with responsibility for overseeing how well the cash system is performing.
The NAO said when fieldwork was carried out, the Mint had no plans to produce new 2p or £2 coins for at least 10 years.
Gareth Davies, the head of the NAO, said: “As society progresses towards the wide use of digital payments, the use of cash in transactions is dwindling. It may become harder for people to access cash when they need it and those without the means to pay digitally will struggle if cash is not accepted."
He added: “HM Treasury now works more closely with the public bodies in the cash system to achieve the Government’s goal of safeguarding access to cash. However, the approach is fragmented, and it is not clear that the action being taken will keep up with the pace of change.”
Ten years ago, cash was used in six in 10 transactions, but by 2019 it was used in fewer than three in 10. Forecasts suggest it might be one in 10 by 2028.


thedailymirror--2020-09-17--Carers and patients to get free masks and gloves in £546m social care plan

Carers and patients will receive free masks and gloves under a £546million plan unveiled for the sector last night .
Agency workers will be stopped from carrying out shifts in different homes in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus .
The Government was heavily criticised as the disease swept through care homes during the early phase of the pandemic , after NHS patients were discharged into homes without being tested for Covid-19 .
Carers complained about a lack of personal protective equipment – hampering their efforts to provide care while staying safe .
Ministers are desperate to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fresh spike in cases .
Announcing the Adult Social Care Winter Plan , Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ We are entering a critical phase in our fight against coronavirus with winter on the horizon .
“ Our priority over the next six months is to make sure we protect those most vulnerable receiving care and our incredibly hard-working workforce by limiting the spread of the virus and preventing a second spike .
“ This Winter Plan gives providers the certainty they need when it comes to PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes to limit the movement of staff , stop the spread of coronavirus and save lives .
“ We will be monitoring the implementation of this carefully and will be swift in our actions to protect residents and colleagues across the country.
” A Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care will be appointed “ to provide clinical and professional leadership , while upholding and raising standards among the care workforce ” .
Adult Social Care Covid-19 Support Taskforce chairman David Pearson said : “ A test of any country is the degree to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need care and support to stay safe and to lead the best lives they can .
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Agency workers will be banned from working shifts in different homes in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19
Carers and patients to get free masks and gloves in £546 million social care plan
Carers and patients will receive free masks and gloves under a £546million plan unveiled for the sector last night.
Agency workers will be stopped from carrying out shifts in different homes in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.
The Government was heavily criticised as the disease swept through care homes during the early phase of the pandemic, after NHS patients were discharged into homes without being tested for Covid-19.
Carers complained about a lack of personal protective equipment – hampering their efforts to provide care while staying safe.
Ministers are desperate to avoid a fresh crisis in care homes amid a fresh spike in cases.
Image: PA) PA)
Announcing the Adult Social Care Winter Plan, Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said: “We are entering a critical phase in our fight against coronavirus with winter on the horizon.
“Our priority over the next six months is to make sure we protect those most vulnerable receiving care and our incredibly hard-working workforce by limiting the spread of the virus and preventing a second spike.
“This Winter Plan gives providers the certainty they need when it comes to PPE and provides additional support to help care homes to limit the movement of staff, stop the spread of coronavirus and save lives.
“We will be monitoring the implementation of this carefully and will be swift in our actions to protect residents and colleagues across the country.”
A Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care will be appointed “to provide clinical and professional leadership, while upholding and raising standards among the care workforce”.
Adult Social Care Covid-19 Support Taskforce chairman David Pearson said: “A test of any country is the degree to which it supports and enables those who need care and support to stay safe and to lead the best lives they can.”
Liz Kendall MP, Labour’s Shadow Social Care Minister said: “Labour has repeatedly called for additional resources for social care and a new Chief Care Officer to provide the strong leadership that was clearly lacking at beginning of the pandemic.
"So we welcome the announcement that the infection control fund will continue, and the appointment of a Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care.
“But the real test of this plan is whether the Government delivers on weekly testing of all care staff - first promised in July but still not delivered, with serious concerns about delays in getting results back. Ensuring families can visit their loved ones is also critical, as without this care home residents can end up fading fast.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-17--ADVERTORIAL: New pet travel rules 2021 - you need to take action now if planning a holiday

If you 're planning to visit the EU with your pet - be it a cat , ferret or dog , including assistance dogs - you need to prepare for the new rules coming in .
We have left the EU and that means from 1 January 2021 you will not be able to use your existing pet passport to enter the EU .
To make sure your pet is able to travel from Great Britain to the EU from 1 January 2021 , you should contact your vet at least FOUR months before travelling to get the latest advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owners have been able to continue to travel with their pets using a Pet Passport .
The UK Government is working with the European Commission to ensure a similar arrangement for pet travel next year .
Christine Middlemiss , UK Chief Veterinary Officer , said : `` We continue to be in contact with vets to highlight this issue and they are expecting pet owners to consult with them and plan ahead .
Pet owners can also stay up to date with the latest advice on gov.uk or by searching 'pet travel ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may NOT be able to travel with your pet to the EU after 1 January 2021 if you have not completed the following steps : • You must have your dog , cat or ferret microchipped .
• Vaccinate your dog , cat or ferret against rabies - your pet must be at least 12 weeks old before it can be vaccinated .
• Your pet must have a blood sample taken at least 30 days after its primary rabies vaccination ( from a current series of vaccinations ) .
Your vet may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test .
• Your pet ’ s blood sample will be sent to an EU-approved blood testing laboratory .
• Wait three months from the date the successful blood sample was taken before you can travel .
• The vet must give you a copy of the test results and enter the day the blood sample was taken in an animal health certificate ( AHC ) .
There will be no change to the current health preparations for pets entering Great Britain from the EU from 1 January 2021 .
Your pet ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when entering Great Britain from the EU .
For further information on Pet Travel to Northern Ireland , refer to the Department of Agriculture , Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland .
Travel to the EU , Switzerland , Norway , Iceland or Liechtenstein will also change from January 1 2021 - and we all need to make sure we 're ready for this exciting new chapter .
Travellers should continue to follow official travel advice during the Coronavirus pandemic .
Other things we ALL need to check before travelling to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 and if it 's not , renew your passport to make sure you can travel as planned .
To check if your passport meets these requirements , visit gov.uk/checkpassport Get travel insurance that covers your healthcare Make sure you get travel insurance with healthcare cover for travel to the EU .
Your European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ) may not be valid from 1 January 2021 .
It ’ s important you get travel insurance that has the right cover for your needs , particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Visit gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-insurance to check what your travel insurance should cover .
Be sure you have the right driving documents to drive in the EU You might need an international driving permit to drive in some countries .
If you ’ re taking your own vehicle , you might also need a ‘ green card ’ or valid proof of insurance and a GB sticker .
Check with your phone operator about roaming charges On 1 January 2021 , rules around mobile roaming in the EU will change and your mobile provider may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when abroad .
Check roaming policies with your mobile provider before travelling to the EU .
A new law means that you ’ re protected from getting mobile data charges above £45 without you knowing .
Once you reach £45 , you need to opt in to spend more so that you can continue using the internet while you ’ re abroad .
Your phone operator will tell you how you can do this .
Use this tool to find out what YOU need to do before Jan 1 2021 The government has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checker everybody can use - be it a business or an individual .
It takes just a few minutes to complete and instantly gives personalised lists of actions for you , your family , and your business as we move forward together .
We all need to plan ahead and this tool makes that simple .
Check the guidance .
Make the changes .
And let ’ s get going !
• None Details of the key actions that businesses and individuals need to take before the end of the transition period can @ @ @ @ @

Here's how to prepare for travel with your pet to any EU country from 1 January 2021
New pet travel rules for 2021 - you need to take action now if planning a holiday
If you're planning to visit the EU with your pet - be it a cat, ferret or dog, including assistance dogs - you need to prepare for the new rules coming in.
We have left the EU and that means from 1 January 2021 you will not be able to use your existing pet passport to enter the EU.
To make sure your pet is able to travel from Great Britain to the EU from 1 January 2021, you should contact your vet at least FOUR months before travelling to get the latest advice.
During the transition period, pet owners have been able to continue to travel with their pets using a Pet Passport. The UK Government is working with the European Commission to ensure a similar arrangement for pet travel next year.
Christine Middlemiss, UK Chief Veterinary Officer, said: "We continue to be in contact with vets to highlight this issue and they are expecting pet owners to consult with them and plan ahead. Pet owners can also stay up to date with the latest advice on gov.uk or by searching 'pet travel'."
As things stand, you may NOT be able to travel with your pet to the EU after 1 January 2021 if you have not completed the following steps:
You must have your dog, cat or ferret microchipped. Vaccinate your dog, cat or ferret against rabies - your pet must be at least 12 weeks old before it can be vaccinated. Your pet must have a blood sample taken at least 30 days after its primary rabies vaccination (from a current series of vaccinations). Your vet may recommend a booster rabies vaccination before this test. Your pet’s blood sample will be sent to an EU-approved blood testing laboratory. Wait three months from the date the successful blood sample was taken before you can travel. The vet must give you a copy of the test results and enter the day the blood sample was taken in an animal health certificate (AHC).
There will be no change to the current health preparations for pets entering Great Britain from the EU from 1 January 2021.
Your pet’s documents and microchip will be checked when entering Great Britain from the EU. For further information on Pet Travel to Northern Ireland, refer to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.
Travel to the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein will also change from January 1 2021 - and we all need to make sure we're ready for this exciting new chapter.
Travellers should continue to follow official travel advice during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Other things we ALL need to check before travelling to the EU
Check your passport is valid
Check your passport is valid for travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 and if it's not, renew your passport to make sure you can travel as planned.
To check if your passport meets these requirements, visit gov.uk/checkpassport
Get travel insurance that covers your healthcare
Make sure you get travel insurance with healthcare cover for travel to the EU. Your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) may not be valid from 1 January 2021.
It’s important you get travel insurance that has the right cover for your needs, particularly if you have a pre-existing medical condition. Visit gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-insurance to check what your travel insurance should cover.
Be sure you have the right driving documents to drive in the EU
You might need an international driving permit to drive in some countries.
If you’re taking your own vehicle, you might also need a ‘green card’ or valid proof of insurance and a GB sticker.
Check with your phone operator about roaming charges
On 1 January 2021, rules around mobile roaming in the EU will change and your mobile provider may charge you more for calls or data when abroad.
Check roaming policies with your mobile provider before travelling to the EU.
A new law means that you’re protected from getting mobile data charges above £45 without you knowing.
Once you reach £45, you need to opt in to spend more so that you can continue using the internet while you’re abroad. Your phone operator will tell you how you can do this.
Use this tool to find out what YOU need to do before Jan 1 2021
The government has launched a quick and easy online transition checker everybody can use - be it a business or an individual.
It takes just a few minutes to complete and instantly gives personalised lists of actions for you, your family, and your business as we move forward together.
We all need to plan ahead and this tool makes that simple.
Check the guidance. Make the changes. And let’s get going!


thedailymirror--2020-09-17--Alex Scott hit by racist trolls after A Question of Sport gig 'confirmation'

Former England footballer Alex Scott has become the victim of racist remarks after reports of her being cast on A Question of Sport .
It was reported yesterday that Alex , 35 , has been selected to replace axed 64-year-old presenter Sue Barker .
The news appeared to be confirmed by former footballer and BBC commentator Gary Lineker on Twitter as he congratulated Alex on her new role .
On Thursday he tweeted : `` Congratulations and good luck to @ AlexScott on being the new host for Question Of Sport .
`` Smart , knowledgeable and perfectly qualified for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a problem with Alex getting the job , you might just be part of the problem . ''
However , Alex has become faced with vile racist remarks from trolls in response to the news .
These comments including some on Twitter referring to her potential casting as a `` box ticking '' exercise , while another person wrote `` No experience or good presentation skills .
But her colour gets her the job . ''
Despite the nasty remarks , celebrities such as Piers Morgan and Andrew `` Freddie '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Freddie tweeted : `` Congrats @ AlexScott on the new job , never mind the knobheads you ’ ll be brilliant '' .
However , according to reports , the nasty comments will hit Alex badly .
A source told The Sun : `` The abuse she ’ s received across Twitter and other social media platforms has been disgusting .
`` Thousands of people have been supportive but it ’ s the negative ones Alex will remember .
She ’ s only human . ''
Mirror Online has reached out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When approached by Mirror Online to confirm Alex 's new role on A Question of Sport , the BBC declined to comment and no replacement for Sue Barker has been confirmed by them yet .
Sue is set to film her final episodes with team captains Phil Tufnell and Matt Dawson later this month .
`` I 've absolutely loved my 24 years fronting A Question of Sport , '' Sue told The Mirror , `` its been my dream job .
`` But I understand the BBC want to take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m sad to say goodbye . ''
What do you think of Alex Scott replacing Sue Barker on A Question of Sport ?
Let us know in the comments below .

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Former England footballer Alex Scott has reportedly been chosen to replace Sue Barker as the host of A Question of Sport but is now facing vile messages from trolls
Alex Scott hit by racist trolls after A Question of Sport gig 'confirmation'
Former England footballer Alex Scott has become the victim of racist remarks after reports of her being cast on A Question of Sport.
It was reported yesterday that Alex, 35, has been selected to replace axed 64-year-old presenter Sue Barker.
The news appeared to be confirmed by former footballer and BBC commentator Gary Lineker on Twitter as he congratulated Alex on her new role.
On Thursday he tweeted: "Congratulations and good luck to @AlexScott on being the new host for Question Of Sport.
"Smart, knowledgeable and perfectly qualified for the role. Oh... and if you have a problem with Alex getting the job, you might just be part of the problem."
Image: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com) Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)
However, Alex has become faced with vile racist remarks from trolls in response to the news.
These comments including some on Twitter referring to her potential casting as a "box ticking" exercise, while another person wrote "No experience or good presentation skills . But her colour gets her the job."
Despite the nasty remarks, celebrities such as Piers Morgan and Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff have advocated Alex in the role.
Freddie tweeted: "Congrats @AlexScott on the new job , never mind the knobheads you’ll be brilliant".
Image: BBC/Vishal Sharma) BBC/Vishal Sharma)
However, according to reports, the nasty comments will hit Alex badly.
A source told The Sun: "The abuse she’s received across Twitter and other social media platforms has been disgusting.
"Thousands of people have been supportive but it’s the negative ones Alex will remember. She’s only human."
Mirror Online has reached out to a representative of Alex Scott for comment.
Image: BBC/Vishal Sharma) BBC/Vishal Sharma)
When approached by Mirror Online to confirm Alex's new role on A Question of Sport, the BBC declined to comment and no replacement for Sue Barker has been confirmed by them yet.
Sue is set to film her final episodes with team captains Phil Tufnell and Matt Dawson later this month.
"I've absolutely loved my 24 years fronting A Question of Sport," Sue told The Mirror, "its been my dream job.
"But I understand the BBC want to take the show in a new direction and I’m sad to say goodbye."
What do you think of Alex Scott replacing Sue Barker on A Question of Sport? Let us know in the comments below.