thedailymirror--2020-10-13--Trump and Biden's policies on the economy, Covid-19, immigration and more

Donald Trump and Joe Biden are competing to be leader of the free world for the next four years .
In just a few weeks time voters will wake up knowing whether they 'll still have a TV game show host as their Commander in Chief , or whether their former Vice President will return to the White House .
And with the President coming down with a potentially killer virus , shouting down his opponents and threatening to ignore the result of the election , it 's easy to forget that most American voters make their decision based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So we 've broken down some of the key issues in the 2020 US election - and where the two candidates stand on each of them .
Donald Trump has been on a bit of a journey when it comes to Covid-19 .
We learned in Bob Woodward 's book Rage that Trump knew from very early on that the virus was deadly and spread easily .
But he proceeded to downplay the risks of the virus - he says , in order to prevent panic .
In January , he formed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top virologist Dr Anthony Fauci and led by VP Mike Pence .
Trump has frequently boasted that his decision to prevent travel from China , and later from other countries , prevented the worst case scenario in terms of cases and deaths .
The Trump administration has urged people to practice social distancing and wear masks in public .
But he 's repeatedly held large rallies where most attendees have n't worn masks .
And since the President caught and recovered from the virus , he 's had an even more relaxed attitude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from hospital he told the American people not to let the virus `` dominate '' their lives .
And he told a crowd at a Florida rally : `` If you do n't feel good about it , if you 're not relaxed then stay .
But if you want to get out there , get out . ''
He also says he 's prepared a huge and complex plan to distribute a Covid-19 vaccine as soon as one 's available .
Joe Biden set out a seven point plan to deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all , national contact tracing and a ramp up of PPE and equipment production .
He also promises to listen to science , ensure decisions are informed by public health professionals and `` restore trust , transparency , common purpose , and accountability to our government . ''
And he pledges to protect older Americans and the vulnerable - and to establish a racial and ethnic disparities task force .
The economy is the only issue on which Trump has consistently polled higher than Biden .
And that 's largely because before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful under his presidency .
There was low unemployment and the stock market was soaring .
But he 's struggled to get some of his policies - including a summer payroll tax cut - through congress .
And his promise that the economy will recover `` like a rocket ship '' after the virus are unlikely to bear fruit until after the election .
Biden says he 'd cover the some of cost of his costly education , environmental and infrastructure plans - as well as a minimum wage hike - by rolling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His spending plan includes a 10-year , $ 1.3 trillion infrastructure programme which would research green energy , modernise schools and repair roads .
Donald Trump has long pledged to roll back key aspects of the Affordable Care Act - or Obamacare .
He 's already scrapped the `` individual mandate '' - which was the requirement by law for most Americans to have health insurance , either through Obamacare or other state-run programmes like medicare ( health programme for pensioners ) or medicaid ( for the unemployed ) .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was passed under Obama , but was stripped out in Congress .
It would effectively expand Medicare to be available to anyone and automatically cover more low income people .
He would also lower the eligibility age for Medicare from 65 to 60 years .
Trump responded to protests over the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody by urging a militaristic response , including the use of troops , military-style equipment and federal law enforcement officials .
He threatened to strip federal funding from Democratic-run cities like Portland unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump signed an executive order on police reform , that encouraged police to use the latest standards for use of force , banned chokeholds unless an officer 's life was in danger , and he called for legislation to do more .
Democrats faulted Trump 's order for allowing some exceptions to the chokehold ban and placing no restrictions on warrants that let police enter a person 's property without knocking .
Biden endorsed most of the bill that Democrats put forward , which had more categorical bans on both practices .
Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oversight of police departments accused of civil rights violations .
He also has said he supports reforming qualified immunity , a legal doctrine Trump wants to keep that shields officers from victims ' lawsuits .
The former vice president resisted calls to `` defund the police , '' instead promising $ 300 million in grants to improve officer diversity and training .
Throughout his presidency , Trump has cracked down on both illegal and legal immigration to the United States .
He slashed the number of asylum seekers who could be admitted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ card lottery '' under which a select number of people from underrepresented nations could apply for a US work visa .
He also beefed up the border , at least starting to build his wall between the US and Mexico and separating parents and children for border detention .
Joe Biden has pledged to work with Congress to pass an amnesty for 11 million undocumented immigrants - which he sees as a potential economic boost for the country .
He said he would impose a 100-day moratorium on immigration removals , and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
Trump has supported charter schools ( effectively free schools ) and increased `` school choice '' - which includes school voucher programmes , which allow low income families to send children to private schools .
Critics say these programmes draw funding away from public schools and funnel it to private institutions .
More recently , Trump has complained that schools have been taken over by the `` radical left '' , and that they are teaching 'unamerican ' reflections of the country 's history .
He promised to implement a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education '' .
The former VP has promised to be a `` partner '' for educators in the White House .
He says he would triple education funding for low income families , and promises to pump money into modernising public school buildings .
Trump is a longstanding climate skeptic .
He pulled the US out of the Paris Climate Accord , backed an expansion of oil and gas drilling and rolled back environmental regulations .
Joe Biden has proposed a $ 1.7 trillion plan to invest in clean energy , pledged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carbon emissions by 2035 and establish an Environmental and Climate Justice Division to help people most impacted by climate change .

Here's how the 2020 US election candidates stack up on the issues, including education, climate change and policing
Donald Trump vs Joe Biden: Their policies on the economy, coronavirus and immigration
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are competing to be leader of the free world for the next four years.
In just a few weeks time voters will wake up knowing whether they'll still have a TV game show host as their Commander in Chief, or whether their former Vice President will return to the White House.
And with the President coming down with a potentially killer virus, shouting down his opponents and threatening to ignore the result of the election, it's easy to forget that most American voters make their decision based on the issues that matter to them.
So we've broken down some of the key issues in the 2020 US election - and where the two candidates stand on each of them.
Coronavirus
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Trump
Donald Trump has been on a bit of a journey when it comes to Covid-19.
We learned in Bob Woodward's book Rage that Trump knew from very early on that the virus was deadly and spread easily.
But he proceeded to downplay the risks of the virus - he says, in order to prevent panic.
In January, he formed a taskforce to combat the virus, including top virologist Dr Anthony Fauci and led by VP Mike Pence.
Trump has frequently boasted that his decision to prevent travel from China, and later from other countries, prevented the worst case scenario in terms of cases and deaths.
The Trump administration has urged people to practice social distancing and wear masks in public.
But he's repeatedly held large rallies where most attendees haven't worn masks.
And since the President caught and recovered from the virus, he's had an even more relaxed attitude.
In a message following his discharge from hospital he told the American people not to let the virus "dominate" their lives.
And he told a crowd at a Florida rally: "If you don't feel good about it, if you're not relaxed then stay. But if you want to get out there, get out."
He also says he's prepared a huge and complex plan to distribute a Covid-19 vaccine as soon as one's available.
Biden
Joe Biden set out a seven point plan to deal with the pandemic which called for free testing for all, national contact tracing and a ramp up of PPE and equipment production.
He also promises to listen to science, ensure decisions are informed by public health professionals and "restore trust, transparency, common purpose, and accountability to our government."
And he pledges to protect older Americans and the vulnerable - and to establish a racial and ethnic disparities task force.
The economy
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Trump
The economy is the only issue on which Trump has consistently polled higher than Biden.
And that's largely because before the pandemic, it had largely been successful under his presidency. There was low unemployment and the stock market was soaring.
But he's struggled to get some of his policies - including a summer payroll tax cut - through congress.
And his promise that the economy will recover "like a rocket ship" after the virus are unlikely to bear fruit until after the election.
Biden
Biden says he'd cover the some of cost of his costly education, environmental and infrastructure plans - as well as a minimum wage hike - by rolling back Republican tax cuts to pre-2017 levels.
His spending plan includes a 10-year, $1.3 trillion infrastructure programme which would research green energy, modernise schools and repair roads.
Healthcare
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Trump
Donald Trump has long pledged to roll back key aspects of the Affordable Care Act - or Obamacare.
He's already scrapped the "individual mandate" - which was the requirement by law for most Americans to have health insurance, either through Obamacare or other state-run programmes like medicare (health programme for pensioners) or medicaid (for the unemployed).
Biden
Joe Biden supports adding a "public option" to Obamacare.
It was originally part of the bill when it was passed under Obama, but was stripped out in Congress.
It would effectively expand Medicare to be available to anyone and automatically cover more low income people.
He would also lower the eligibility age for Medicare from 65 to 60 years.
Justice and policing
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Trump
Trump responded to protests over the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody by urging a militaristic response, including the use of troops, military-style equipment and federal law enforcement officials. He threatened to strip federal funding from Democratic-run cities like Portland unless they quell unrest.
In June, Trump signed an executive order on police reform, that encouraged police to use the latest standards for use of force, banned chokeholds unless an officer's life was in danger, and he called for legislation to do more.
Biden
Democrats faulted Trump's order for allowing some exceptions to the chokehold ban and placing no restrictions on warrants that let police enter a person's property without knocking.
Biden endorsed most of the bill that Democrats put forward, which had more categorical bans on both practices.
Biden has accused the Trump administration of lax oversight of police departments accused of civil rights violations. He also has said he supports reforming qualified immunity, a legal doctrine Trump wants to keep that shields officers from victims' lawsuits.
The former vice president resisted calls to "defund the police," instead promising $300 million in grants to improve officer diversity and training.
Immigration
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Trump
Throughout his presidency, Trump has cracked down on both illegal and legal immigration to the United States.
He slashed the number of asylum seekers who could be admitted, as well as scrapping the "green card lottery" under which a select number of people from underrepresented nations could apply for a US work visa.
He also beefed up the border, at least starting to build his wall between the US and Mexico and separating parents and children for border detention.
Biden
Joe Biden has pledged to work with Congress to pass an amnesty for 11 million undocumented immigrants - which he sees as a potential economic boost for the country.
He said he would impose a 100-day moratorium on immigration removals, and said he would only deport convicted felons after that.
Education
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Trump
Trump has supported charter schools (effectively free schools) and increased "school choice" - which includes school voucher programmes, which allow low income families to send children to private schools.
Critics say these programmes draw funding away from public schools and funnel it to private institutions.
More recently, Trump has complained that schools have been taken over by the "radical left", and that they are teaching 'unamerican' reflections of the country's history.
He promised to implement a new "pro-American" curriculum of "patriotic education".
Biden
The former VP has promised to be a "partner" for educators in the White House.
He says he would triple education funding for low income families, and promises to pump money into modernising public school buildings.
Climate change
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Trump
Trump is a longstanding climate skeptic. He pulled the US out of the Paris Climate Accord, backed an expansion of oil and gas drilling and rolled back environmental regulations.
Biden
Joe Biden has proposed a $1.7 trillion plan to invest in clean energy, pledged to make the US power grid free of carbon emissions by 2035 and establish an Environmental and Climate Justice Division to help people most impacted by climate change.


thedailymirror--2020-10-13--Why is it unsafe to let socially distanced football fans return to stadiums?

If it ’ s safe to let hundreds of people pack a show at the London Palladium , why is @ @ @ @ @ distanced fans watch professional football outdoors in the fresh air ?
If clubs below the @ @ @ @ @ from the grip of this pandemic soon , and some fans are allowed to return @ @ @ @ @ go under .
I understand why the Government has been cautious .
But the inconsistency @ @ @ @ @ it safe to watch a match in an air-conditioned cinema but not outdoors in a @ @ @ @ @ safe for 3,000 people to attend concerts at the Royal Albert Hall but not 5,000 @ @ @ @ @ ?
If life is ever going to get back to anything like normal , we @ @ @ @ @ survives .
I ’ m not asking for 75,000 fans to be let back into @ @ @ @ @ fans are not being treated the same way as other aspects of our national culture @

Mirror columnist Robbbie Savage claims the inconsistency from the government is "baffling" over a recent show at the London Paladium that saw hundreds of attendees
Why is it unsafe to let socially distanced football fans return to stadiums?
If it’s safe to let hundreds of people pack a show at the London Palladium, why is it unsafe to let socially distanced fans watch professional football outdoors in the fresh air?
If clubs below the Premier League are not released from the grip of this pandemic soon, and some fans are allowed to return, I fear dozens will go under.
I understand why the Government has been cautious.
But the inconsistency is baffling. How is it safe to watch a match in an air-conditioned cinema but not outdoors in a stadium?
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How is it safe for 3,000 people to attend concerts at the Royal Albert Hall but not 5,000 at a match at Wembley?
If life is ever going to get back to anything like normal, we need to make sure football survives.
I’m not asking for 75,000 fans to be let back into Old Trafford.
But football fans are not being treated the same way as other aspects of our national culture.
A level playing field would be a good start.


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Brooklyn Beckham teams up with dad David to shoot sultry fashion video in Paris

David Beckham has made fans swoon while oozing specs appeal for the launch of his latest fashion launch .
The 45-year-old footballing ace set pulses racing as he smouldered for the launch of his new eyewear range .
Proudly sharing snaps with his 64.3 million Instagram followers , David revealed who the talent behind the camera for the campaign 's video was .
The father-of-four enlisted his oldest son Brooklyn to shoot the behind-the-scenes of the campaign , with the pair even jetting over to Paris to film a gorgeous video .
Brooklyn captured his dad ’ s smouldering good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David in Paris on an beautiful autumn day while shooting the AW20 collection with photographer Matthew Brookes .
Peeks of the iconic Eiffel Tower can be seen behind him as he shows off his glasses for the sultry fashion shoot .
David and Brooklyn ’ s collaboration came just a week after it was reported David and his wife Victoria Beckham had 'secretly caught coronavirus ' at a party in Los Angeles some months ago .
The couple were allegedly struck down by the deadly virus earlier this year and made the whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some of their staff and family members also reportedly came down with the symptoms at the time .
At the time , the former Spice Girl was fearful that her family might spread the virus and took extra safety precautions to keep everyone isolated at their Cotswolds home .
The Beckhams decided to keep their alleged coronavirus ordeal to themselves and went on to make a full recovery .
Throughout the lockdown , they also urged others to follow the rules with Victoria saying to followers : `` We all need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping these incredible workers and their colleagues on the front line . ''
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Brooklyn captured his dad’s smouldering good looks in the short film, which follows David in Paris on an beautiful autumn day while shooting the AW20 collection
Brooklyn Beckham teams up with dad David to shoot sultry fashion video in Paris
David Beckham has made fans swoon while oozing specs appeal for the launch of his latest fashion launch.
The 45-year-old footballing ace set pulses racing as he smouldered for the launch of his new eyewear range.
Proudly sharing snaps with his 64.3 million Instagram followers, David revealed who the talent behind the camera for the campaign's video was.
The father-of-four enlisted his oldest son Brooklyn to shoot the behind-the-scenes of the campaign, with the pair even jetting over to Paris to film a gorgeous video.
Brooklyn captured his dad’s smouldering good looks in the short film which follows David in Paris on an beautiful autumn day while shooting the AW20 collection with photographer Matthew Brookes.
Peeks of the iconic Eiffel Tower can be seen behind him as he shows off his glasses for the sultry fashion shoot.
David and Brooklyn’s collaboration came just a week after it was reported David and his wife Victoria Beckham had 'secretly caught coronavirus ' at a party in Los Angeles some months ago.
The couple were allegedly struck down by the deadly virus earlier this year and made the whole family quarantine for more than two weeks.
Some of their staff and family members also reportedly came down with the symptoms at the time.
At the time, the former Spice Girl was fearful that her family might spread the virus and took extra safety precautions to keep everyone isolated at their Cotswolds home.
The Beckhams decided to keep their alleged coronavirus ordeal to themselves and went on to make a full recovery.
Throughout the lockdown, they also urged others to follow the rules with Victoria saying to followers: "We all need to do our part in staying home and helping these incredible workers and their colleagues on the front line."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 3303


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--UK coronavirus hospital death toll up by 97 in biggest Wednesday jump since June

The UK 's coronavirus hospital death toll has jumped by 97 - the highest increase on a Wednesday for four months .
England reported 68 new fatalities , Scotland had 15 , Wales recorded 10 and Northern Ireland had four to bring the overall hospital count to 35,524 .
It is down slightly from 101 fatalities on Tuesday , but it is the largest daily toll on a Wednesday since 97 were announced on June 17 .
By comparison , the death toll on recent Wednesdays increased by 59 ( October 7 ) , 52 ( September 30 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( September 16 ) and 12 ( September 9 ) .
The lowest increase announced on a Wednesday was 10 on September 2 , while the highest was 936 , which was set on April 8 when the UK was going through the first peak of its outbreak .
The figures were released as Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mounting pressure to impose a `` circuit breaker '' national lockdown in England that would last at least a couple of weeks .
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the possibility of a `` circuit breaker '' when he appeared at Prime Minister 's Questions , but insisted he wanted to avoid the `` misery '' of another national shutdown , just two days after revealing the new three-tier lockdown system .
Northern Ireland will go into a four-week `` circuit breaker '' on Friday - with pubs and restaurants closed except for takeaways and deliveries , and schools closed for two of those weeks - in a desperate bid to halt the spread of Covid-19 .
NHS England , meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the total number of fatalities in hospitals in England to 30,662 .
Scotland recorded 15 deaths of coronavirus patients in the past 24 hours , said First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as she urged Scots against travelling to high-risk areas of England , including Blackpool .
This takes the death toll under this measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - to 2,572 .
The First Minister said 1,429 people have tested positive in the past 24 hours .
This is 16.4 % of newly-tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous day .
She said 42,685 people have now tested positive in Scotland , up from 41,256 the day before .
Of the new cases , 537 are in Greater Glasgow and Clyde , 327 in Lanarkshire , 239 in Lothian , and 92 in Ayrshire and Arran .
There are 570 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus , up by 43 in 24 hours .
Of these patients , 49 were in intensive care , up by 14 .
Half of the people reported in Wednesday 's Covid-19 death figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` small number '' were under 60 , Nicola Sturgeon has announced .
Ms Sturgeon warned that coronavirus affects people from all age groups .
She said : `` Please do not ever think that this virus only poses a risk to the lives of the very elderly .
`` It poses a risk to all of us and I 'm asking everybody again to take and treat that risk extremely seriously . ''
Public Health Wales said its toll increased by 10 to 1,688 fatalities .
There were 964 new confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The number of deaths in Northern Ireland increased by four to 602 .

Keir Starmer asks Boris Johnson why he 'rejected scientific advice and abandoned the science?'
Keir Starmer asks Boris Johnson why he 'rejected scientific advice and abandoned the science?'
The UK's coronavirus death toll increased by 68 in England, 15 in Scotland, 10 in Wales and four in Northern Ireland as Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced fresh calls for a "circuit breaker" national lockdown
UK coronavirus hospital death toll up by 97 in biggest Wednesday jump since June
The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has jumped by 97 - the highest increase on a Wednesday for four months.
England reported 68 new fatalities, Scotland had 15, Wales recorded 10 and Northern Ireland had four to bring the overall hospital count to 35,524.
It is down slightly from 101 fatalities on Tuesday, but it is the largest daily total on a Wednesday since 97 were announced on June 17.
By comparison, the death tolls on recent Wednesdays were 59 (October 7), 52 (September 30), 27 (September 23), 14 (September 16) and 12 (September 9).
The lowest increase announced on a Wednesday was 10 on September 2, while the highest was 936, which was set on April 8 when the UK was going through the first peak of its outbreak.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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Scotland (1,429), Northern Ireland (1,217) and Wales (964) set new record highs for the daily number of confirmed cases.
The figures were released as Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mounting pressure to impose a "circuit breaker" national lockdown in England that would last at least a couple of weeks.
Mr Johnson did not rule out the possibility of a "circuit breaker" when he appeared at Prime Minister's Questions, but insisted he wanted to avoid the "misery" of another national shutdown, just two days after revealing the new three-tier lockdown system.
Northern Ireland will go into a four-week "circuit breaker" on Friday - with pubs and restaurants closed except for takeaways and deliveries, and schools closed for two of those weeks - in a desperate bid to halt the spread of Covid-19.
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NHS England, meanwhile, announced a further 68 deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities in hospitals in England to 30,662.
The latest victims were aged between 48 and 98, and all except four (aged between 65 and 93) had known underlying health conditions.
The North West had the highest number of deaths, while the lowest number was in the South West.
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region:
North West - 25
North East & Yorkshire - 16
London - 12
Midlands - 7
East of England - 3
South East - 4
South West - 1
Scotland recorded 15 deaths of coronavirus patients in the past 24 hours, said First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as she urged Scots against travelling to high-risk areas of England, including Blackpool.
This takes the death toll under this measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - to 2,572.
The First Minister said 1,429 people have tested positive in the past 24 hours.
This is 16.4% of newly-tested individuals, down from 17.2% the previous day.
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She said 42,685 people have now tested positive in Scotland, up from 41,256 the day before.
Of the new cases, 537 are in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, 327 in Lanarkshire, 239 in Lothian, and 92 in Ayrshire and Arran.
There are 570 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus, up by 43 in 24 hours.
Of these patients, 49 were in intensive care, up by 14.
Half of the people reported in Wednesday's Covid-19 death figures were under the age of 80 and a "small number" were under 60, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Ms Sturgeon warned that coronavirus affects people from all age groups.
She said: "Please do not ever think that this virus only poses a risk to the lives of the very elderly.
"It poses a risk to all of us and I'm asking everybody again to take and treat that risk extremely seriously."
Public Health Wales said its toll increased by 10 to 1,688 fatalities.
There were 964 new confirmed cases, taking the total to 32,216.
The number of deaths in Northern Ireland increased by four to 602.
It also reported 1,217 new cases, bringing the total to 23,115.
Meanwhile, a two-week circuit-breaker in December could save thousands of lives in the short-term and allow the UK breathing space to control the Covid-19 epidemic, Government advisers have said.
Graham Medley, professor of infectious disease modelling at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said it may be too late to implement a two-week circuit-breaker over the October school half-term but December could be an option.
He and Matt Keeling, who advises the Government and is a professor of maths at the University of Warwick, said a short, sharp lockdown would enable Test and Trace to improve as well as ensuring NHS hospitals do not become overwhelmed with coronavirus patients.
Separately, scientists studying the efficacy of a short-term "circuit-breaker" lockdown have warned that it will not save lives in itself, but may prevent the NHS being overloaded.
Professor Matt Keeling, of the University of Warwick, told a webinar: "This gives us a chance to reset the level of infection - it takes us back to a time when cases were lower so it buys us more time to put other measures in place."
He said it might also help other measures such as test and trace to have greater impact, but said the only way to save lives in the long-term is to bring down R rates.
"Action needs to be taken after the break to ensure we don't return to the same situation we've got now - exponential growth."
It came as new research found three-quarters of medics in urgent and acute care believe hospitals are not prepared to cope over the next six months.
The survey findings by the Society for Acute Medicine (SAM) were released as a council leader in Liverpool warned the city's intensive care units are currently more than 90% full and bed occupancy levels are soon expected to reach those seen during the first wave of Covid-19.


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Rules on holidays abroad and staycations under the new three-tier lockdown

Boris Johnson has announced the government 's new three-tier lockdown system for the UK , in which areas are given a 'medium ' , 'high ' or 'very high ' alert based on their coronavirus risk .
Each tier comes with its own restrictions on everything including socialising , pub and restaurant opening hours and more .
But what does it mean for Brits who have booked a staycation or a holiday abroad ?
In theory , there are no legal restrictions in place yet for travelling between different tiers .
However , the government is urging people to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' and 'very high ' alert areas unless it 's essential - and some restrictions do apply even if you are sticking to a minibreak within your own 'tier ' .
To give you a helping hand , we take a look at how your holidays abroad and in the UK are affected .
We 're looking specifically at travelling for a holiday , not if you have to travel for work or other essential reasons .
Check out our guide below ...
The new three-tier system does n't explicitly ban travel abroad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in .
However , you 'll still be tied to the Foreign Office advice for a destination as well as the travel corridors which determine if you 'll need to quarantine .
( This will be included in the FCDO advice ) .
If you are in a Tier 3 area , you should avoid all non-essential travel out of your area , so it 's worth getting in touch with your holiday provider and seeing if you can rebook for a later date .
( It 's unlikely you will get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but check your booking policy as some firms have made amendments during the pandemic ) .
If you live in a 'medium risk ' area , there are no restrictions on travelling in and out of your region .
You can stay overnight in other Tier 1 areas , for example at a hotel , provided you are with members of your household or support bubble .
However , the government asks that you avoid overnight stays in higher-risk areas , unless your reason for travel is essential ( a holiday wo n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're from a higher tier : You should avoid travelling to a Tier 1 area .
If you 're in a high-risk area , overnight stays in other Tier 2 regions are permitted , but subject to distancing rules .
However , you can only mix with your household or support bubble , including if you 're staying at a hotel .
There are no restrictions on travel , but the government advises that you minimise the number of journeys you make .
If you 're from a lower or higher tier : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 area .
Those living in Tier 3/very high risk areas are subject to the more stringent rules , and are being asked to avoid travelling outside of their region to anywhere else in the UK - including other Tier 3 destinations .
The government says : `` People should try to avoid travelling outside the ‘ Very High ’ area they are in , or entering a ‘ Very High ’ area , other than for things like work , education , accessing youth services , to meet caring responsibilities or if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if they are resident in a ‘ Very High ’ area , or avoid staying overnight in a ‘ Very High ’ area if they are resident elsewhere . ''
If you 're from a lower tier : You should avoid travelling to a Tier 3 area .
If you have a holiday booked The first thing you should do is check which tier your chosen destination falls under - you can do this by using the government 's postcode checker .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as your local area , then your holiday is unaffected .
The exception here is Tier 3 , as the government advises that Brits not travel outside of their own Tier 3 regions , including to other Tier 3 areas .
If the 'tier ' level differs between your destination and local area , in theory you should n't travel because the government advises against going between the tiers .
Your best bet is to get in touch with your accommodation directly and explain the situation .
It 's likely that they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later date .
In terms of a refund , it will depend on the booking policy in place at the time that you booked ( you can check this in your booking confirmation documents ) .
Some providers have been offering more flexibility on bookings made during the Covid-19 pandemic .
You should also check your travel insurance policy in case you 're covered for a cancellation .

What the new three-tier lockdown system means for Brits who have booked holidays abroad and in the UK
Can you still go on holiday in three-tier lockdown? Important rules for each alert level
Boris Johnson has announced that when England comes out of lockdown on Wednesday 2nd December, it will once again enter a three-tier system in which areas are given a 'medium', 'high' or 'very high' alert based on their coronavirus risk.
Each tier comes with its own restrictions on everything including socialising, pub and restaurant opening hours and more.
But what does it mean for Brits who have booked a staycation or a holiday abroad?
There are no laws against travelling, but the government is advising people to avoid travelling, especially in and out of the 'high' and 'very high' alert areas unless it's essential - and some restrictions do apply even if you are sticking to a minibreak within your own 'tier'.
To give you a helping hand, we take a look at how your holidays abroad and in the UK are affected. We're looking specifically at travelling for a holiday, not if you have to travel for work or other essential reasons.
Check out our guide below...
Travelling abroad
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The ban on international travel that was in place during lockdown is being lifted.
However, you'll still be tied to the Foreign Office advice for a destination as well as the travel corridors which determine if you'll need to quarantine. (This will be included in the FCDO advice).
If you are in a Tier 3 area, you should avoid all non-essential travel out of your area, so it's worth getting in touch with your holiday provider and seeing if you can rebook for a later date.
Unfortunately, if the FCDO advice isn't against non-essential travel, but you're in a higher tier and want to cancel, it's unlikely that you will get a refund. Still, it's worth checking your booking policy as some firms have made amendments during the pandemic.
Tier 1 (medium)
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If you live in a 'medium risk' area, there are no restrictions on travelling in and out of your region.
You can stay overnight in other Tier 1 areas, for example at a hotel, provided you are with members of your household or support bubble.
However, the government asks that you avoid overnight stays in higher-risk areas, unless your reason for travel is essential (a holiday won't fall under this).
If you're from a higher tier: You should avoid travelling to a Tier 1 area.
Tier 2 (high)
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If you're in a high-risk area, overnight stays in other Tier 2 regions are permitted, but only with your household or support bubble, including if you're staying in a hotel.
There are no restrictions on travel, but the government advises that you minimise the number of journeys you make. You should also avoid travelling to a Tier 3 area unless it's for work or education.
If you're from a lower or higher tier: You should avoid travelling to a Tier 2 area.
Tier 3 (very high)
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Those living in Tier 3/very high risk areas are subject to the more stringent rules, and are being asked to avoid travelling outside of their region to anywhere else in the UK - including other Tier 3 destinations.
The government says: "People should try to avoid travelling outside the ‘Very High’ area they are in, or entering a ‘Very High’ area, other than for things like work, education, accessing youth services, to meet caring responsibilities or if they are in transit.
"People should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if they are resident in a ‘Very High’ area, or avoid staying overnight in a ‘Very High’ area if they are resident elsewhere."
The government says that you should avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays other than where necessary, for example for work. You can travel through other areas as part of a longer journey
If you're from a lower tier: You should avoid travelling to a Tier 3 area.
If you have a holiday booked
The first thing you should do is check which tier your chosen destination falls under - you can do this by using the government's postcode checker.
If your destination is the same 'tier' as your local area, then your holiday is unaffected.
The exception here is Tier 3, as the government advises that Brits not travel outside of their own Tier 3 regions, including to other Tier 3 areas.
If the 'tier' level differs between your destination and local area, in theory you shouldn't travel because the government advises against going between the tiers.
Your best bet is to get in touch with your accommodation directly and explain the situation.
It's likely that they will let you move your booking to a later date.
In terms of a refund, it will depend on the booking policy in place at the time that you booked (you can check this in your booking confirmation documents).
Some providers have been offering more flexibility on bookings made during the Covid-19 pandemic.
You should also check your travel insurance policy in case you're covered for a cancellation.


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--'Prominent' Nottingham musician killed in broad daylight stabbing

A man who was fatally stabbed in Nottingham city centre has been named by police .
Keany Kristal Kissingou-Mabiala , 20 , died from injuries he got in an attack that took place near Victoria Centre , Nottingham , on Monday .
Keaney died at the scene , despite the efforts of emergency services .
Officers have said Keany was a `` prominent figure '' in the Nottingham music scene , the Nottingham Post reports .
Flowers and balloons have been left near to the area where he died .
Two men , aged 17 and 19 , have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of detectives ’ enquiries .
Detective Inspector Steve Wragg , who is leading the investigation , said : “ This was a tragic incident that has resulted in a young man losing his life .
“ At this moment in time , we are not looking for anyone else as part of our enquiries and I would like to thank the public for their cooperation and information to help us understand the circumstances of this attack .
“ We are aware that Keany was a prominent figure in the local music scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saddened to have learned of his death .
“ For someone so young to have lost their life is always a tragedy and our thoughts remain with Keany ’ s family who are being supported by specially trained officers.
” Keany Kristal Kissingou-Mabiala ’ s family have asked for privacy during this difficult time .
The boy and the man arrested remain in police custody on suspicion of murder .
Anyone with information is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 , quoting incident number 304 of October 12 , 2020 , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Keany Kristal Kissingou-Mabiala, 20, was a 'prominent figure' on the city's music scene and died from injuries he got in an attack on Monday night at Victoria Centre
First picture of 'prominent' Nottingham musician killed in broad daylight stabbing
A man who was fatally stabbed in Nottingham city centre has been named by police.
Keany Kristal Kissingou-Mabiala, 20, died from injuries he got in an attack that took place near Victoria Centre, Nottingham, on Monday.
Keaney died at the scene, despite the efforts of emergency services.
Officers have said Keany was a "prominent figure" in the Nottingham music scene, the Nottingham Post reports.
Flowers and balloons have been left near to the area where he died.
Two men, aged 17 and 19, have been arrested on on suspicion of murder as part of detectives’ enquiries.
Image: Matt Jarram/Nottingham Post) Matt Jarram/Nottingham Post) Image: Nottingham Post/Marie Wilson) Nottingham Post/Marie Wilson)
Detective Inspector Steve Wragg, who is leading the investigation, said:
“This was a tragic incident that has resulted in a young man losing his life.
“At this moment in time, we are not looking for anyone else as part of our enquiries and I would like to thank the public for their cooperation and information to help us understand the circumstances of this attack.
“We are aware that Keany was a prominent figure in the local music scene and we understand that people are incredibly saddened to have learned of his death.
“For someone so young to have lost their life is always a tragedy and our thoughts remain with Keany’s family who are being supported by specially trained officers.”
Keany Kristal Kissingou-Mabiala’s family have asked for privacy during this difficult time.
The boy and the man arrested remain in police custody on suspicion of murder.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 304 of October 12, 2020, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Corrie spoilers: Sean's son returns and Paul suspects Billy still loves Todd

Coronation Street 's Sean Tully gets a shock next week when his son Dylan returns and wants to move in with him .
Sean ( Anthony Cotton ) had Dylan with his ex girlfriend Violet Wilson , when she asked to use his sperm in 2007 , when they were both single .
Violet ( Jenny Platt ) then planned to bring up Dylan with her boyfriend Jamie Baldwin , leaving Sean devastated .
She then contacted Sean 11 years later demanding child support from Sean .
But in next week 's scenes , Sean brings Dylan home and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , he returns to the house , terrified as Dylan has gone missing .
Todd ( Gareth Pierce ) finds Dylan and they share a heartfelt conversation as Todd insists to Dylan his dad still loves him .
Sean is grateful to Todd for giving Dylan the reassurance he needed .
Despite Eileen Grimshaw ( Sue Cleaver ) warning that a lot of folk won ’ t be pleased to see him back , Todd heads out on the cobbles .
Billy Mayhew ( Daniel Brocklebank ) confides in boyfriend Paul Foreman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the archdeacon position .
Paul ( Peter Ash ) worries he has changed his mind because Todd is back on the scene .
Todd admits to Billy that he still has feelings for him , reminding him how good they were together and telling him he does n't really want to be with Paul .
Paul suspects Billy still has feelings for Todd , but Billy assures Paul Todd was the love of his life , but not any more .
Paul remains unconvinced , worried that Billy has settled for second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home from Billy ’ s interview for archdeacon , Billy can not stop talking about Todd and how manipulative he is , and Paul points out he ’ s clearly got under his skin .
* Coronation Street airs Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm and Fridays for an hour at 7.30pm on ITV

Corrie's Sean gets a shock when his son returns to live with him, and Paul suspects Billy still has feelings for Todd
Coronation Street 's Sean Tully gets a shock next week when his son Dylan returns and wants to move in with him.
Sean (Anthony Cotton) had Dylan with his ex girlfriend Violet Wilson, when she asked to use his sperm in 2007, when they were both single.
Violet (Jenny Platt) then planned to bring up Dylan with her boyfriend Jamie Baldwin, leaving Sean devastated.
She then contacted Sean 11 years later demanding child support from Sean.
But in next week's scenes, Sean brings Dylan home and is shocked to find Todd there.
Later on, he returns to the house, terrified as Dylan has gone missing.
Todd (Gareth Pierce) finds Dylan and they share a heartfelt conversation as Todd insists to Dylan his dad still loves him.
Sean is grateful to Todd for giving Dylan the reassurance he needed.
Despite Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) warning that a lot of folk won’t be pleased to see him back, Todd heads out on the cobbles.
Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) confides in boyfriend Paul Foreman that he’s getting cold feet about the archdeacon position.
Paul (Peter Ash) worries he has changed his mind because Todd is back on the scene.
Todd admits to Billy that he still has feelings for him, reminding him how good they were together and telling him he doesn't really want to be with Paul.
Paul suspects Billy still has feelings for Todd, but Billy assures Paul Todd was the love of his life, but not any more.
Paul remains unconvinced, worried that Billy has settled for second best.
Later, when they return home from Billy’s interview for archdeacon, Billy cannot stop talking about Todd and how manipulative he is, and Paul points out he’s clearly got under his skin.
* Coronation Street airs Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm and Fridays for an hour at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Car blocking train line causes travel chaos as it's stranded in middle of track

A car is causing travel chaos after being apparently abandoned on a major railway line .
This image of the ditched car , showing it blocking a train just by a platform at Stirling station , has been posted on Twitter by Scotrail .
Scotrail said in a Tweet : `` A car has encroached onto the railway at Stirling .
We 're working closely with the emergency services .
`` We 're able to divert trains around this obstruction by using Platforms 6 & 9 at the station .
Use P6 if you 're heading for Perth/Aberdeen and P9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heading north to Perth or Aberdeen or along to Edinburgh or Glasgow has been warned to use other platforms to avoid the car .
Network Rail tweeted to say workers were en-route to remove the car .
They said `` @ NetworkRailScot 's team are on their way - they 'll work to remove the car , inspect the track and hopefully get Platforms 2 and 3 open again as quickly as they can . ''
A British Transport Police spokesman said : `` Officers were called to Stirling railway station at 12.17 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the tracks .
`` The car is believed to have accidentally ended up on the tracks from the station ’ s car park .
`` Officers are still determining how the car ended up on the tracks .
`` Thankfully , those in the car have not been seriously injured . ''
A ScotRail spokesman added : “ Some services to and from Stirling have been subject to delay and alteration while the emergency services attend an incident at the station .
“ Customers can stay up to date with the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ app , or by following us on Twitter @ ScotRail .
”

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
Car blocking train line causes travel chaos as it's left stranded in middle of track
A car is causing travel chaos after being apparently abandoned on a major railway line.
This image of the ditched car, showing it blocking a train just by a platform at Stirling station, has been posted on Twitter by Scotrail.
Scotrail said in a Tweet : "A car has encroached onto the railway at Stirling. We're working closely with the emergency services.
"We're able to divert trains around this obstruction by using Platforms 6 & 9 at the station. Use P6 if you're heading for Perth/Aberdeen and P9 for Glasgow/Edinburgh".
Anyone planning on heading north to Perth or Aberdeen or along to Edinburgh or Glasgow has been warned to use other platforms to avoid the car.
Network Rail tweeted to say workers were en-route to remove the car.
They said "@NetworkRailScot's team are on their way - they'll work to remove the car, inspect the track and hopefully get Platforms 2 and 3 open again as quickly as they can."
A British Transport Police spokesman said: "Officers were called to Stirling railway station at 12.17 this afternoon following reports of a car on the tracks.
"The car is believed to have accidentally ended up on the tracks from the station’s car park.
"Officers are still determining how the car ended up on the tracks.
"Thankfully, those in the car have not been seriously injured."
A ScotRail spokesman added: “Some services to and from Stirling have been subject to delay and alteration while the emergency services attend an incident at the station.
“Customers can stay up to date with the latest travel info on our website, mobile app, or by following us on Twitter @ScotRail.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Death of baby separated from mum awaiting trial in prison sparks outrage

A three-month-old baby has died after she was pulled from her distraught mother 's arms as she awaits trial in prison .
Human rights worker Reina Mae Nasino had no idea she was pregnant when her office was raided by police back in November .
The 23-yer-old was arrested and put in prison in the Philippines alongside two fellow activists from the urban poverty group , Kadamay .
They were charged with the illegal possession of firearms and explosives , the BBC reports .
All three deny the charges and say the ammunition was planted by authorities amid a widening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prison , Ms Nasino was told by doctors she was pregnant .
As the coronavirus pandemic hit , the National Union of Peoples ' Lawyers , a legal aid group representing Ms Nasino , filed a series of motions calling for her release .
The first one , back in April , asked for the temporary release of 22 political prisoners who were the most at risk to contracting coronavirus , including Ms Nasino .
Later lawyers asked if , once born , the baby would be allowed to stay with her mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jail , so the child could be breastfed .
Ms Nasino 's lawyer Josalee Deinla told the BBC : `` We were shocked that the court would deny such a plea .
`` The judge only needed to consider the motions from her own perspective as a human .
`` But unfortunately compassion and mercy were not extended to mother and child . ''
Little River was born on July 1 , and was allowed to stay with her mother for just one month inside a makeshift mother and baby room at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of female prisoner say decisions on when a child is separated from its mother should be based on the best interests of the child .
River was then taken from her distraught mother and given to Ms Nasino 's mother to care for .
Ms Deinla said the mother was `` inconsolable '' .
`` She did n't want to give up her baby .
`` She was actually pleading that the baby be allowed to stay longer . ''
Fides Lim , who heads a support group of families and friends of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the grandmother reported the child 's health had rapidly deteriorated .
Calls for the mother and baby to be reunited grew more urgent as River was hospitalised on Thursday , September 24 , but the courts would not allow Ms Nasino to see her baby .
River died from pneumonia at just over three months old .
On Tuesday , a local court granted Ms Nasino a three-day furlough to attend the wake and funeral of her daughter , the BBC reports .
But after prison officials intervened to reduce the length of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three hours on the day of River 's burial .

Baby River was born to her 23-year-old mother, who was on remand awaiting trial, after she was arrested at the offices of a charity, where she worked for a human rights organisation
Death of baby separated from mum awaiting trial in prison sparks outrage
A three-month-old baby has died after she was pulled from her distraught mother's arms as she awaits trial in prison.
Human rights worker Reina Mae Nasino had no idea she was pregnant when her office was raided by police back in November.
The 23-yer-old was arrested and put in prison in the Philippines alongside two fellow activists from the urban poverty group, Kadamay.
They were charged with the illegal possession of firearms and explosives, the BBC reports.
All three deny the charges and say the ammunition was planted by authorities amid a widening crackdown against left-leaning activists.
While in prison, Ms Nasino was told by doctors she was pregnant.
Image: KAPATID) KAPATID)
As the coronavirus pandemic hit, the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers, a legal aid group representing Ms Nasino, filed a series of motions calling for her release.
The first one, back in April, asked for the temporary release of 22 political prisoners who were the most at risk to contracting coronavirus, including Ms Nasino.
Later lawyers asked if, once born, the baby would be allowed to stay with her mother either in hospital or at Manila City Jail, so the child could be breastfed.
Ms Nasino's lawyer Josalee Deinla told the BBC: "We were shocked that the court would deny such a plea.
"The judge only needed to consider the motions from her own perspective as a human.
"But unfortunately compassion and mercy were not extended to mother and child."
Image: KAPATID) KAPATID)
Little River was born on July 1, and was allowed to stay with her mother for just one month inside a makeshift mother and baby room at the prison.
UN guidelines for the treatment of female prisoner say decisions on when a child is separated from its mother should be based on the best interests of the child.
River was then taken from her distraught mother and given to Ms Nasino's mother to care for.
Ms Deinla said the mother was "inconsolable".
"She didn't want to give up her baby.
"She was actually pleading that the baby be allowed to stay longer."
Image: KAPATID) KAPATID)
Fides Lim, who heads a support group of families and friends of political prisoners in the Philippines, said the grandmother reported the child's health had rapidly deteriorated.
Calls for the mother and baby to be reunited grew more urgent as River was hospitalised on Thursday, September 24, but the courts would not allow Ms Nasino to see her baby.
River died from pneumonia at just over three months old.
On Tuesday, a local court granted Ms Nasino a three-day furlough to attend the wake and funeral of her daughter, the BBC reports.
But after prison officials intervened to reduce the length of her release from jail was limited to three hours on the day of River's burial.


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Gourmet Burger Kitchen to axe 26 restaurants as chain is sold to Carluccios boss

Gourmet Burger Kitchen has been sold in a last ditch rescue deal , after collapsing into administration at the height of the panemic .
The company has been saved by the Boparan Restaurant Group , which also snapped Carluccio 's out of insolvency in May .
However , its new owner is set to close 26 restaurants and axe 362 roles despite saving the business from administration .
GBK said it had started to see improvements in trading last year after a major restructuring process in 2018 , which saw it shut a raft of sites .
However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South African group Famous Brands , said it slid into administration after the virus impacted upon its liquidity and potential to be sold as a solvent business .
The group has now been sold in a pre-pack administration deal after working with insolvency specialists at Deloitte .
It said the move will save 35 sites and 669 jobs from its original network of 61 restaurants and 1,031 employees .
Gavin Maher , joint administrator at Deloitte , said : `` As with a number of dining businesses , the broader challenges facing 'bricks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the effect of the lockdown , resulted in a deterioration in financial performance and a material funding requirement .
`` We have been working closely with the management team under very difficult market conditions to try and find a funding solution and I am glad to be able to announce the rescue of this well-loved brand together with a large proportion of the sites and workforce .
`` However , it 's clearly disappointing that a number of sites have had to close resulting in today 's redundancies .
`` We would like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transaction , including our legal advisers , DLA Piper , and wish the management team , workforce and the new owners , Boparan Restaurant Group , every success in now taking the business forward . ''
It is the latest expansion in dining for Boparan , which is owned by `` Chicken King '' Ranjit Boparan and also owns the chains Giraffe and Ed 's Easy Diner .
The announcement comes after pub chain Greene King announced plans to close 79 outlets due to new lockdown restrictions .
Around 800 employees have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-tier restrictions that will force hundreds of pubs to close in areas where transmission rates are highest .

The popular dining chain has been saved by Boparan Restaurant Group, the company that purchased Carluccio's after it went into administration at the height of the pandemic
Gourmet Burger Kitchen has been sold in a last ditch rescue deal after collapsing into administration at the height of the panemic.
The company has been saved by the Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), which also snapped Carluccio's out of insolvency in May.
However, its new owner is set to close 26 restaurants and axe 362 roles despite saving the business from administration.
GBK said it had started to see improvements in trading last year after a major restructuring process in 2018, which saw it shut a raft of sites.
However, the company, which had been owned by South African group Famous Brands, said it slid into administration after the virus impacted upon its liquidity and potential to be sold as a solvent business.
The group has now been sold in a pre-pack administration deal after working with insolvency specialists at Deloitte.
Image: Gourmet Burger Kitchen) Gourmet Burger Kitchen)
It said the move will save 35 sites and 669 jobs from its original network of 61 restaurants and 1,031 employees.
Gavin Maher, joint administrator at Deloitte, said: "As with a number of dining businesses, the broader challenges facing 'bricks and mortar' operators, combined with the effect of the lockdown, resulted in a deterioration in financial performance and a material funding requirement.
"We have been working closely with the management team under very difficult market conditions to try and find a funding solution and I am glad to be able to announce the rescue of this well-loved brand together with a large proportion of the sites and workforce.
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"However, it's clearly disappointing that a number of sites have had to close resulting in today's redundancies.
"We would like to thank all of those involved in the transaction, including our legal advisers, DLA Piper, and wish the management team, workforce and the new owners, Boparan Restaurant Group, every success in now taking the business forward."
Satnam Leihal, managing director of BRG added: " We welcome the GBK team to BRG.
"This latest acquisition is in line with our strategy to grow our restaurant group with quality brands. Whilst it is an extremely challenging time for the sector, we believe quality hospitality businesses will recover in the long term as people return to eating out."
It is the latest expansion in dining for Boparan, which is owned by "Chicken King" Ranjit Boparan and also owns the chains Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner.
The announcement comes after pub chain Greene King announced plans to close 79 outlets due to new lockdown restrictions.
Around 800 employees have been placed on consultation amid new three-tier restrictions that will force hundreds of pubs to close in areas where transmission rates are highest.
All the GBK restaurants confirmed for closure
Angel
Aylesbury
Baker Street
Berner Street
Brunswick
Canterbury
Cardiff Library
Chichester
Clink Street
Covent Garden
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Maidstone
Nottingham
Richmond
Sheffield
Southampton
Spitalfields
Tower Bridge
Walton on Thames
Wandsworth
Battersea
Bayswater
Brighton Marina
Watford
Windsor
Worcester
Full list of restaurants staying open
Basingstoke
Bath
Belsize Park
Birmingham Resorts World
Brindley Place Birmingham
Bluewater
Bracknell
Brighton
Bristol Cabot Circus
Bristol Cribbs Causeway
Bromley
Cambridge
Chiswick
Clarks Village Somerset
Ealing
East Dulwich
Greenwich
Guildford
Kingston
Lakeside
Leamington Spa
Liverpool
Norwich
O2 Greenwich
Oxford
Putney
South Kensington
St Pauls
Staines
Trafford Centre
Waterloo
West Hampstead
Westfield London
Westfield Stratford
Wimbledon


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--One-bed flat with 'three-quarter bath' up for rent - and people are 'screaming'

A one-bedroom flat has left people in hysterics after they saw its `` three-quarter bathtub '' .
The unfurnished property , which is located in Liverpool , is now up for rent on OpenRent.co.uk for £525 per calendar month .
The flat comes with a modern kitchen , washing machine , brand new hob , a carpeted living room , a walk-in cupboard hall , a corner shower and the most striking feature - the `` 3/4 bathtub '' .
The woman who came across the ad was unsurprisingly shocked by the one-of-a-kind bath and took to Twitter to share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it : `` Why has this flat got literally half a f***in bath '' , and her followers were in hysterics over the flat ’ s unique bathroom design .
The description on OpenRent reads : `` 1 Bedroom freshly decorated and refurbished throughout , first floor unfurnished Flat in the exclusive gated community of Vale Lodge .
`` Complete with modern kitchen including washing machine and brand-new hob/oven , refitted bathroom with large walk-in corner shower , 3/4 bath , spacious lounge with carpets fitted throughout .
`` The apartment has ample @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The flat is located within the first floor of the sought-after Vale Lodge development benefiting from secure access , CCTV , large communal gardens , dedicated and visitor parking .
`` The block has double glazing fitted throughout and the communal areas are being refurbished to give a light bright modern appeal .
`` The apartment is close to shops including Sainsbury & Aldi .
`` You are a short walking distance to Walton and Rice Lane train stations .
Buses to Liverpool stop right outside . ''
A Twitter user @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page , which has since received almost 5,000 likes .
One said : “ Screaming imagine sat with ye legs crossed in the bath ” Another added : “ That design makes no sense , why not just put a bath with a shower in that space instead !
” Meanwhile , one wrote : “ Do you reckon when they built the shower and realised how small the bath .
They said it will be fine no one will notice ” The modern interior is also fitted with double glazing throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from CCTV , large communal gardens and visitor parking .
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The woman who came across an odd bathroom design in a Liverpool flat was completely stumped when she saw the unusual bath
One-bed flat with 'three-quarter bathtub' goes up for rent - and people are 'screaming'
A one-bedroom flat has left people in hysterics after they saw its "three-quarter bathtub".
The unfurnished property, which is located in Liverpool, is now up for rent on OpenRent.co.uk for £525 per calendar month.
The flat comes with a modern kitchen, washing machine, brand new hob, a carpeted living room, a walk-in cupboard hall, a corner shower and the most striking feature - the "3/4 bathtub".
The woman who came across the ad was unsurprisingly shocked by the one-of-a-kind bath and took to Twitter to share a picture of it.
She captioned it: "Why has this flat got literally half a f***in bath", and her followers were in hysterics over the flat’s unique bathroom design.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press) Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
The description on OpenRent reads: "1 Bedroom freshly decorated and refurbished throughout, first floor unfurnished Flat in the exclusive gated community of Vale Lodge.
"Complete with modern kitchen including washing machine and brand-new hob/oven, refitted bathroom with large walk-in corner shower, 3/4 bath, spacious lounge with carpets fitted throughout.
"The apartment has ample storage with walk-in cupboard in the hall.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
"The flat is located within the first floor of the sought-after Vale Lodge development benefiting from secure access, CCTV, large communal gardens, dedicated and visitor parking.
"The block has double glazing fitted throughout and the communal areas are being refurbished to give a light bright modern appeal.
"The apartment is close to shops including Sainsbury & Aldi.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press) Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
"You are a short walking distance to Walton and Rice Lane train stations. Buses to Liverpool stop right outside."
A Twitter user shared photos of the property on her page, which has since received almost 5,000 likes.
One said: “Screaming imagine sat with ye legs crossed in the bath”
Another added: “That design makes no sense, why not just put a bath with a shower in that space instead!”
Meanwhile, one wrote: “Do you reckon when they built the shower and realised how small the bath. They said it will be fine no one will notice”
The modern interior is also fitted with double glazing throughout the living space, and the apartment benefits from CCTV, large communal gardens and visitor parking.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Ronaldo's sister rubbishes his positive coronavirus test in astonishing rant

Cristiano Ronaldo ’ s sister Katia has appeared to rubbish his coronavirus positive in a bizarre rant shared by the siblings ’ mum .
The Brazilian-based social media influencer also dubbed her footballer brother a “ prophet from God ” in her attack .
She vented her rage after it emerged the 35-year-old Juventus forward had asked another lab to test him for Covid after two positives at the laboratory the Portuguese FA use .
Another non-lab test after his first positive is said to have come back inconclusive .
Mystery surrounds the way in which Cristiano was infected because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 days with his Portuguese squad teammates .
And today Katia , who first made a name for herself as a singer before falling in love with a Brazilian and moving to his homeland , showed her discontent by claiming : “ If Cristiano Ronaldo has to wake the world up , I have to say he really is a prophet from God .
Thank you .
“ I think thousands of people will believe in the pandemia , in the tests and in the measures that have been taken , just like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve seen since I was born .
“ Today I read a phrase which I stand up to applaud , namely ‘ Enough of a world of puppets . '
Her social media rant was immediately shared by her mum Dolores , who had travelled to Lisbon for a family reunion that Cristiano missed out after he tested positive for Covid .
Katia Aveiro is known for her sharp social media tongue .
After a Cristiano Ronaldo statue in Madeira , famous for its famous bulge in the shorts department , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Facebook to say she was “ ashamed ” at what had happened and claiming the “ savages ” who vandalised the effigy deserved to be sent to Syria .
She raged : “ I find the act in itself a dishonour but what I find more shameful is the envy that surrounds him and the rage that some unloved and frustrated fatheads display in public in a disgraceful way which leaves me as a Portuguese person ashamed and sad .
“ The people that are responsible for this and other negative things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our island was recently voted the world ’ s leading island destination not just for the beautiful sea that surrounds us or for our marvellous gastronomy or even the warm Madeiran welcome .
“ It was in part thanks to this great Madeiran figure that honours his origins.
” “ Sadly my beautiful island is still inhabited by some frustrated savages who should live in Syria amidst people who don ’ t respect each other and who don ’ t know how to live together .
“ Please forgive me those who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are badly distributed .
“ There are still envious people on this planet who can ’ t accept the success of others , mediocre people who don ’ t do our world any good.
” Katia ’ s Covid rant appeared to be directed at the fact Cristiano had been the only one to flag up positive and seemed to be a clear statement she did not believe the results .
Earlier in the day she had showed her support for Cristiano by writing on her Instagram , in an apparent reference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dinis from liver failure in 2005 : “ God is not indifferent to your needs .
“ He hears your call and is paying attention to you .
He ’ s prepared his blessing , his miracle .
You have a father .
”

Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus but his sister Katia is still yet to be convinced as she launches a huge rant to rubbish reports that the Juventus star has the virus
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Katia has appeared to rubbish his coronavirus positive in a bizarre rant shared by the siblings’ mum.
The Brazilian-based social media influencer also dubbed her footballer brother a “prophet from God” in her attack.
She vented her rage after it emerged the 35-year-old Juventus forward had asked another lab to test him for Covid after two positives at the laboratory the Portuguese FA use.
Another non-lab test after his first positive is said to have come back inconclusive.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is heading to Italy to self-isolate there following his coronavirus positive.
He is due to leave on a private medicalised plane. Local reports say he will leave from Tires Airport in Cascais near Lisbon at 1.35pm local time today.
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He is expected to be taken to the airport from the Portuguese training camp base in Oeiras by ambulance although there has not been any official comment yet. The plane is thought to be a Learjet 45XR LX-ONE.
Mystery surrounds the way in which Cristiano was infected because he has spent most of the last 10 days with his Portuguese squad teammates.
And today Katia, who first made a name for herself as a singer before falling in love with a Brazilian and moving to his homeland, showed her discontent by claiming: “If Cristiano Ronaldo has to wake the world up, I have to say he really is a prophet from God. Thank you.
“I think thousands of people will believe in the pandemia, in the tests and in the measures that have been taken, just like me.
“The biggest fraud I’ve seen since I was born.
“Today I read a phrase which I stand up to applaud, namely ‘Enough of a world of puppets.'
“Please, someone, open your eyes.”
Her social media rant was immediately shared by her mum Dolores, who had travelled to Lisbon for a family reunion that Cristiano missed out after he tested positive for Covid.
Katia Aveiro is known for her sharp social media tongue.
After a Cristiano Ronaldo statue in Madeira, famous for its famous bulge in the shorts department, was vandalised by Messi fans, she took to Facebook to say she was “ashamed” at what had happened and claiming the “savages” who vandalised the effigy deserved to be sent to Syria.
She raged: “I find the act in itself a dishonour but what I find more shameful is the envy that surrounds him and the rage that some unloved and frustrated fatheads display in public in a disgraceful way which leaves me as a Portuguese person ashamed and sad.
“The people that are responsible for this and other negative things directed towards this person should know that our island was recently voted the world’s leading island destination not just for the beautiful sea that surrounds us or for our marvellous gastronomy or even the warm Madeiran welcome.
“It was in part thanks to this great Madeiran figure that honours his origins.”
“Sadly my beautiful island is still inhabited by some frustrated savages who should live in Syria amidst people who don’t respect each other and who don’t know how to live together.
“Please forgive me those who are suffering because of war but I think people are badly distributed.
“There are still envious people on this planet who can’t accept the success of others, mediocre people who don’t do our world any good.”
Katia’s Covid rant appeared to be directed at the fact Cristiano had been the only one to flag up positive and seemed to be a clear statement she did not believe the results.
Earlier in the day she had showed her support for Cristiano by writing on her Instagram, in an apparent reference to the early death of their dad Dinis from liver failure in 2005: “God is not indifferent to your needs.
“He hears your call and is paying attention to you. He’s prepared his blessing, his miracle. You have a father.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Liverpool injury latest and expected return dates including Thiago and Alisson

Jurgen Klopp will eagerly await his players returning from international duty as Liverpool look to bounce back from their humbling by Aston Villa .
The champions have had almost two weeks to mull over the 7-2 defeat at the hands of Villa , a result that ended their perfect start to the Premier League season .
And it ’ s hardy a gentle welcome back to league action , with a trip to Goodison Park to face Everton in the first Merseyside derby of the season .
It will have been 20 years since the Toffees last tasted victory in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it as the form side and at the top of the table , having won all four of their games so far .
The Reds had to cope without a string of first-teamers in the Midlands , after an outbreak of coronavirus ruled out several of Klopp ’ s starters .
Mirror Sport gives you the latest Liverpool injury news ahead of the eagerly anticipated Saturday lunchtime clash .
After shining on his Liverpool debut at Chelsea last month , supporters have faced an agonising wait to see his second appearance .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game against Arsenal , before his positive test was confirmed by club doctors .
After a negative test , Thiago rejoined the first-team squad at Melwood and could be in line for a return against Everton .
The Senegalese striker missed the defeat to Villa after a positive test , but following a negative test on Monday , he returned to first-team training this week .
Klopp will now run the rule over both players before deciding whether they are fit enough to in from the start vs Carlo Ancelotti ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had an extended break in comparison to some of their colleagues , their fresh legs could prove vital .
Keita looked as if he would miss this weekend after testing positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Guinea .
Five Guinea players , including Keita , initially received a positive result , with a self-isolation period set to rule him out for the majority of this month .
However , reports from the country now claim he has tested negative and has been allowed to fly back to Liverpool , where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brazilian is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a training ground injury .
Adrian came in for him for the humiliating defeat at Villa , but will be given another chance to impress .
Klopp confirmed Alisson will definitely miss Everton and could be out for up to six weeks .
`` No chance to play against Everton , '' he revealed .
`` We don ’ t know exactly .
Let me say , it could have been worse with that injury , that ’ s for sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put a timeframe on it but four weeks could be possible , six weeks is maybe more likely , but I don ’ t know .
`` We have to assess this thing , that ’ s how it is . ''
Matip has yet to play this season , but looks set to provide Klopp another boost as he joined Thiago and Mane back in full training this week .
The Liverpool boss hoped the German would return after the international break after suffering a thigh injury and that timeline could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Gomez also back to full fitness , Klopp 's centre-back options look much stronger than they did at the start of the month .
The skipper hasn ’ t played since picking up a knock in the win over Chelsea in September .
He did return to the bench for the defeat at Villa Park and has since played an hour on international duty with England on Sunday .
He also said : “ At the minute I feel physically very good and feel I am at a good part of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience I ’ ve had in the last 10 years but also I feel very strong . ''
The former Arsenal man missed both games against his former side as he continues his recovery from an injury picked up in pre-season .
Liverpool have confirmed that while his recovery to full fitness is going well , he won ’ t be rushed backed into the starting XI .
`` Ox is progressing well , '' Pep Lijnders said earlier this month .
`` He 's in a good way and it 's really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes smooth .
`` But , of course , that takes a much longer time.
” Klopp ’ s first summer signing impressed against Lincoln City , but it was discovered following the game he had picked up a muscular injury .
That has kep him out of the last three games and he remains a major doubt for this weekend .
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Liverpool were thrashed by Aston Villa last time out, with a number of Jurgen Klopp's squad missing from his matchday squad in the Midlands
Jurgen Klopp will eagerly await his players returning from international duty as Liverpool look to bounce back from their humbling by Aston Villa.
The champions have had almost two weeks to mull over the 7-2 defeat at the hands of Villa, a result that ended their perfect start to the Premier League season.
And it’s hardy a gentle welcome back to league action, with a trip to Goodison Park to face Everton in the first Merseyside derby of the season.
It will have been 20 years since the Toffees last tasted victory in the fixture, but do come into it as the form side and at the top of the table, having won all four of their games so far.
The Reds had to cope without a string of first-teamers in the Midlands, after an outbreak of coronavirus ruled out several of Klopp’s starters.
Mirror Sport gives you the latest Liverpool injury news ahead of the eagerly anticipated Saturday lunchtime clash.
Thiago Alcantara
Injury: Covid-19
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After shining on his Liverpool debut at Chelsea last month, supporters have faced an agonising wait to see his second appearance.
The Spain international was a surprise exclusion for the game against Arsenal, before his positive test was confirmed by club doctors.
After a negative test, Thiago rejoined the first-team squad at Melwood and could be in line for a return against Everton.
Sadio Mane
Injury: Covid-19
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The Senegalese striker missed the defeat to Villa after a positive test, but following a negative test on Monday, he returned to first-team training this week.
Klopp will now run the rule over both players before deciding whether they are fit enough to in from the start vs Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
But considering the pair have had an extended break in comparison to some of their colleagues, their fresh legs could prove vital.
Naby Keita
Injury: N/A
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Keita looked as if he would miss this weekend after testing positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Guinea.
Five Guinea players, including Keita, initially received a positive result, with a self-isolation period set to rule him out for the majority of this month.
However, reports from the country now claim he has tested negative and has been allowed to fly back to Liverpool, where he will undertake routine Covid-19 testing.
Alisson Becker
Injury: Shoulder
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The Brazilian is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a training ground injury. Adrian came in for him for the humiliating defeat at Villa, but will be given another chance to impress.
Klopp confirmed Alisson will definitely miss Everton and could be out for up to six weeks.
"No chance to play against Everton," he revealed. "We don’t know exactly. Let me say, it could have been worse with that injury, that’s for sure.
"I don’t want to put a timeframe on it but four weeks could be possible, six weeks is maybe more likely, but I don’t know.
"We have to assess this thing, that’s how it is."
Joel Matip
Injury: Muscular
Matip has yet to play this season, but looks set to provide Klopp another boost as he joined Thiago and Mane back in full training this week.
The Liverpool boss hoped the German would return after the international break after suffering a thigh injury and that timeline could yet prove to be correct.
With Joe Gomez also back to full fitness, Klopp's centre-back options look much stronger than they did at the start of the month.
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Jordan Henderson
Injury: Thigh
The skipper hasn’t played since picking up a knock in the win over Chelsea in September.
He did return to the bench for the defeat at Villa Park and has since played an hour on international duty with England on Sunday.
He also said: “At the minute I feel physically very good and feel I am at a good part of my career in terms of the balance of experience I’ve had in the last 10 years but also I feel very strong."
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Injury: Knee
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The former Arsenal man missed both games against his former side as he continues his recovery from an injury picked up in pre-season.
Liverpool have confirmed that while his recovery to full fitness is going well, he won’t be rushed backed into the starting XI.
"Ox is progressing well," Pep Lijnders said earlier this month. "He's in a good way and it's really important for him that this first phase goes smooth.
"But, of course, that takes a much longer time.”
Kostas Tsimikas
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Injury: Muscular
Klopp’s first summer signing impressed against Lincoln City, but it was discovered following the game he had picked up a muscular injury.
That has kep him out of the last three games and he remains a major doubt for this weekend.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Torreira's father explains where it all went wrong for the midfielder at Arsenal

Lucas Torreira 's father has hinted that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta does not currently have the player in his long-term plans following his season-long loan move to Atletico Madrid .
After joining the Gunners from Sampdoria in 2018 Torreira started promisingly in north London , winning over supporters with a goal and man-of-the-match performance in the 4-2 win over bitter rivals Tottenham .
Since then his form has dipped , however , and he failed to play a minute this season before the move to Spain .
He may still have a future with Arsenal , but speaking to Libertad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested that Arteta is not a huge fan of his son .
`` Lucas has a huge heart and puts a lot of effort into everything he does , '' he said .
`` That ’ s why he ’ s not one of the players who likes to be on the bench waiting for minutes .
`` He needs to show what he can give on the pitch .
He ’ s encouraged with the game .
And that happened at Arsenal .
`` Lucas is honest and wants to leave his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is defined by the coaches and for the current Arsenal manager he didn ’ t count . ''
Ricardo did , however , offer hope that Torreira could resurrect his career at the Emirates - put perhaps only if there is another man in the hotseat at the end of his loan spell .
`` Lucas wasn ’ t on the bench because he wanted to be there , but by decision of his coach , '' he added .
`` For a 24-year-old boy , recognized in Uruguay and around the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play .
`` Arsenal decided that he wouldn ’ t have minutes , but we promise , God willing , if everything goes well and if there ’ s a coach at Arsenal who loves him when his contract with Atlético ends , he ’ ll leave his soul there again if they want him . ''
Torreira could be in line to make his Atletico debut when they take on Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday .

The Uruguayan international sealed a transfer deadline day loan move to Atletico Madrid after struggling for game-time at the Gunners
Lucas Torreira's father explains where it all went wrong for the midfielder at Arsenal
Lucas Torreira's father has hinted that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta does not currently have the player in his long-term plans following his season-long loan move to Atletico Madrid.
After joining the Gunners from Sampdoria in 2018 Torreira started promisingly in north London, winning over supporters with a goal and man-of-the-match performance in the 4-2 win over bitter rivals Tottenham.
Since then his form has dipped, however, and he failed to play a minute this season before the move to Spain.
He may still have a future with Arsenal, but speaking to Libertad Digital Torreira's dad and agent Ricardo suggested that Arteta is not a huge fan of his son.
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"Lucas has a huge heart and puts a lot of effort into everything he does," he said. "That’s why he’s not one of the players who likes to be on the bench waiting for minutes.
"He needs to show what he can give on the pitch. He’s encouraged with the game. And that happened at Arsenal.
"Lucas is honest and wants to leave his soul on the pitch, but that is defined by the coaches and for the current Arsenal manager he didn’t count."
Ricardo did, however, offer hope that Torreira could resurrect his career at the Emirates - put perhaps only if there is another man in the hotseat at the end of his loan spell.
"Lucas wasn’t on the bench because he wanted to be there, but by decision of his coach," he added.
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"For a 24-year-old boy, recognized in Uruguay and around the world, the most necessary thing is to play.
"Arsenal decided that he wouldn’t have minutes, but we promise, God willing, if everything goes well and if there’s a coach at Arsenal who loves him when his contract with Atlético ends, he’ll leave his soul there again if they want him."
Torreira could be in line to make his Atletico debut when they take on Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday.


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--David McGoldrick outlines Sheffield United's response to their losing start

David McGoldrick claims Sheffield United are not panicking over their dreadful start to the season .
Chris Wilder ’ s Blades have lost their first four Premier League games and McGoldrick ’ s goal against Arsenal is the only strike they have managed .
United , who finished ninth last season , face Fulham at Bramall Lane in a high-noon relegation shoot-out on Sunday and McGoldrick insists they are close to turning their narrow losses into wins .
“ We ’ ve just got to keep going and get back to what we ’ re good at in both boxes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ net and scoring goals , ” said the striker .
“ We ’ ll get back to it , there ’ s no doubt about that .
We ’ re four games in and there ’ s no panic button being pressed yet .
“ We ’ ve got to take it to the next game .
We went to Arsenal with the mentality of getting something .
“ We knew we were in the game , but we had a sloppy period and got punished by a top side .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we know that , but we ’ ve been in most of the games .
“ We had a sloppy six minutes in our first game against Wolves and got punished , the Villa game ...
I can go on , but we ’ re still in games .
“ If we up our levels , which I know we can , we ’ ll be able to fight our way through this league again .
”

The Blades have lost their first four league games and managed just one goal
David McGoldrick outlines Sheffield United's response to losing their first four Premier League games
David McGoldrick claims Sheffield United are not panicking over their dreadful start to the season.
Chris Wilder’s Blades have lost their first four Premier League games and McGoldrick’s goal against Arsenal is the only strike they have managed.
United, who finished ninth last season, face Fulham at Bramall Lane in a high-noon relegation shoot-out on Sunday and McGoldrick insists they are close to turning their narrow losses into wins.
“We’ve just got to keep going and get back to what we’re good at in both boxes, keeping the ball out of the net and scoring goals,” said the striker.
“We’ll get back to it, there’s no doubt about that. We’re four games in and there’s no panic button being pressed yet.
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“We’ve got to take it to the next game. We went to Arsenal with the mentality of getting something.
“We knew we were in the game, but we had a sloppy period and got punished by a top side.
Image: Sportimage) Sportimage)
“We haven’t been at our best, we know that, but we’ve been in most of the games.
“We had a sloppy six minutes in our first game against Wolves and got punished, the Villa game... I can go on, but we’re still in games.
“If we up our levels, which I know we can, we’ll be able to fight our way through this league again.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Child poverty rises sharply in Midlands and northern cities in the past 4 years

Child poverty has risen most sharply in parts of the Midlands and northern cities in the past four years .
Research published by the End Child Poverty coalition shows that the number of children living in deprived conditions in Middlesbrough has soared by 16 % since 2014/15 .
In central Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Hodge Hill area of Birmingham there has been an increase of more than 13 % .
The study shows that although the worst rates of child poverty are in inner-city London , where housing costs are much higher , rents in other parts of the country have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the capital over the last five years .
Poverty is defined by children being in families with less than 60 % of the average national income after the housing has been taken into account .
The steep surge in poverty means many families in northern towns and cities do not have enough money to meet their children ’ s needs .
They are left with no option but to turn to crisis help like food banks , and rely on free school meals once their housing costs are paid .
Anna Feuchtwang , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ The Government can be in no doubt about the challenge it faces if it is serious about ‘ levelling up ’ disadvantaged parts of the country .
`` This new data reveals the true extent of the hardship experienced by families on low incomes – the overwhelming majority of which were working households before the pandemic .
`` The children affected are on a cliff edge , and the pandemic will only sweep them further into danger . ''
She described planned cuts to Universal Credit which would see families lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unconscionable '' .
The research , carried out before the pandemic , showed that in some parts of the country the majority of children were growing up in poverty .
Bradford , Bolton , Oldham and South Shields were other cities that have suffered steep increases .
The study was based on data published by the Department for Work and Pensions in March 2020 , and on estimates of the effect of housing costs on poverty rates produced by the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University , based on survey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Khan said : `` The figures released today must serve as a warning to the Government to take urgent action to help families in poverty before the recession truly bites .
`` They show that child poverty was rising long before the pandemic but we also know that Covid-19 has already driven many more families to food banks .
“ The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities , with families from Black , Asian and Minority Ethnic communities more likely to have their incomes reduced .
`` The chasm between the 'haves ' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which risks severely limiting the life chances of a generation of children . ''

Research published by the End Child Poverty coalition shows that the number of children living in deprived conditions in Middlesbrough has soared by 16% since 2014/15
Child poverty rises sharply in Midlands and northern cities over the past 4 years
Child poverty has risen most sharply in parts of the Midlands and northern cities in the past four years.
Research published by the End Child Poverty coalition shows that the number of children living in deprived conditions in Middlesbrough has soared by 16% since 2014/15.
In central Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Hodge Hill area of Birmingham there has been an increase of more than 13%.
The study shows that although the worst rates of child poverty are in inner-city London, where housing costs are much higher, rents in other parts of the country have risen by the same amount as in the capital over the last five years.
Poverty is defined by children being in families with less than 60% of the average national income after the housing has been taken into account.
The steep surge in poverty means many families in northern towns and cities do not have enough money to meet their children’s needs.
They are left with no option but to turn to crisis help like food banks, and rely on free school meals once their housing costs are paid.
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Anna Feuchtwang, chair of End Child Poverty, said: “The Government can be in no doubt about the challenge it faces if it is serious about ‘levelling up’ disadvantaged parts of the country.
"This new data reveals the true extent of the hardship experienced by families on low incomes – the overwhelming majority of which were working households before the pandemic.
"The children affected are on a cliff edge, and the pandemic will only sweep them further into danger."
She described planned cuts to Universal Credit which would see families lose out on £1000 a year as "unconscionable".
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The research, carried out before the pandemic, showed that in some parts of the country the majority of children were growing up in poverty.
Bradford, Bolton, Oldham and South Shields were other cities that have suffered steep increases.
The study was based on data published by the Department for Work and Pensions in March 2020, and on estimates of the effect of housing costs on poverty rates produced by the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University, based on survey evidence.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Barnardo's Chief Executive Javed Khan said: "The figures released today must serve as a warning to the Government to take urgent action to help families in poverty before the recession truly bites.
"They show that child poverty was rising long before the pandemic but we also know that Covid-19 has already driven many more families to food banks.
“The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities, with families from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities more likely to have their incomes reduced.
"The chasm between the 'haves' and the 'have nots' is deepening, which risks severely limiting the life chances of a generation of children."