thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Garden visits ban in local lockdowns to curb virus spread - new rules explained

Garden visits have been banned as part of new snap local lockdowns to curb the spread of coronavirus in northern England .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock last night announced shock new restrictions affecting everyone across Greater Manchester , East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire – from midnight .
But while separate households can no longer mix in gardens , they can meet in parks and outdoor spaces .
The new rules also apply in Leicester – which has seen the UK 's first local lockdown after a surge in virus cases – but the Midlands city is now allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE The new restrictions – put in place just hours after they were announced – are in response to the surging number of cases per 100,000 people in the impacted areas .
While data from Public Health England JBC suggests transmission among households is a key infection pathway in the area .
The areas that these changes apply to are : It means people in these areas will not be permitted to mix with other households , apart from those in their support bubbles , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exemptions will be put in place , including for the vulnerable .
According to the official government guidelines , it will be `` illegal for people who do not live together to meet in a private home or garden , except for limited exceptions to be set out in law '' .
`` You should not host or visit people you do not live with , unless they are in your support bubble .
`` If you live in the affected areas , you should not visit someone ’ s home or garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside of the restricted area . ''
The government will sign new regulations to make these changes legally enforceable - with local authorities and police afforded powers given extra powers .
Speaking on Thursday evening , Mr Hancock said : `` We 're constantly looking at the latest data on the spread of coronavirus , and unfortunately we 've seen an increasing rate of transmission in parts of Northern England .
`` We 've been working with local leaders across the region , and today I chaired a meeting of the Local Action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data , we decided that in Greater Manchester , parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire we need to take immediate action to keep people safe .
`` The spread is largely due to households meeting and not abiding to social distancing .
So from midnight tonight , people from different households will not be allowed to meet each other indoors in these areas .
`` We take this action with a heavy heart , but we can see increasing rates of coronavirus across Europe and are determined to do whatever is necessary @ @ @ @ @ @

New government guidelines state it is now illegal for people across Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of Yorkshire as well as Leicester to meet in private gardens
Garden visits have been banned as part of new snap local lockdowns to curb the spread of coronavirus in northern England.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock last night announced shock new restrictions affecting everyone across Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire – from midnight.
But while separate households can no longer mix in gardens, they can meet in parks and outdoor spaces.
The new rules also apply in Leicester – which has seen the UK's first local lockdown after a surge in virus cases – but the Midlands city is now allowed to reopen pubs and restaurants.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
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The new restrictions – put in place just hours after they were announced – are in response to the surging number of cases per 100,000 people in the impacted areas.
While data from Public Health England JBC suggests transmission among households is a key infection pathway in the area.
The areas that these changes apply to are:
The Greater Manchester area
Pendle
Hyndburn
Burnley
Rossendale
Blackburn with Darwen
Bradford
Calderdale
Kirklees
Leicester City
It means people in these areas will not be permitted to mix with other households, apart from those in their support bubbles, in private homes or gardens.
Some exemptions will be put in place, including for the vulnerable.
Image: PA) PA)
According to the official government guidelines, it will be "illegal for people who do not live together to meet in a private home or garden, except for limited exceptions to be set out in law".
"You should not host or visit people you do not live with, unless they are in your support bubble.
"If you live in the affected areas, you should not visit someone’s home or garden regardless of whether this is in or outside of the restricted area."
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
The government will sign new regulations to make these changes legally enforceable - with local authorities and police afforded powers given extra powers.
Speaking on Thursday evening, Mr Hancock said: "We're constantly looking at the latest data on the spread of coronavirus, and unfortunately we've seen an increasing rate of transmission in parts of Northern England.
"We've been working with local leaders across the region, and today I chaired a meeting of the Local Action Gold Committee.
"Based on the data, we decided that in Greater Manchester, parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire we need to take immediate action to keep people safe.
"The spread is largely due to households meeting and not abiding to social distancing. So from midnight tonight, people from different households will not be allowed to meet each other indoors in these areas.
"We take this action with a heavy heart, but we can see increasing rates of coronavirus across Europe and are determined to do whatever is necessary to keep people safe."


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Confusion and frustration as people react to Greater Manchester lockdown

The decision to lockdown Greater Manchester has been branded a 'farce ' and described as 'too little too late ' as residents react to the new restrictions .
With a few hours notice Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Thursday night that Greater Manchester , as well as parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire , would be subject to new rules following an increase in coronavirus cases .
He said : `` The spread is largely due to households meeting and not abiding to social distancing . ''
As a result people from different households are not allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gardens .
There are many unanswered questions - with people unsure what the news means .
Dozens of people have questioned what the move means for visits to pubs and gyms , reports Manchester Evening News .
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has urged people not to be 'selfish ' and stick to the rules .
Thousands of Manchester Evening News readers have had their say on Facebook and Twitter .
Ian Robinson said : `` Everybody should n't be tarred with the same brush - there are towns in Greater Manchester that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection rates . ''
Rebecca Mosbach posted : `` Not surprised .
This is what happens when people ca n't obey the rules .
Waltzing around shopping centres without masks .
No regard for others . ''
Reader Rick Slatter said : `` It ’ s a farce given all the multiple mixing in pubs and restaurants .
I doubt many will stick to this . ''
While Daniel Jones posted : `` Telling people they can ’ t see their family but they can go Asda , McDonald 's , pub , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get a grip . ''
`` Why wo n't people get a grip and do the right thing ?
, '' she said .
Collette Letty Daley 's opinion was clear : `` Too little too late .
Should have locked down earlier than we did - and worn masks too . ''
Terry Mutch said : `` I 'd like ask why Greater Manchester [ is facing restrictions as a whole ] when many of the 10 areas have low levels ? ''
Wendy Brown added : `` Unfortunately , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notice are those of us already doing our best to follow the rules .
`` Those who have flouted them all the way through will continue to do so . ''
`` Need more clarity on what is and isnt allowed , '' she said .
MPs are trying to get answers .
Manchester Central 's Lucy Powell tweeted : `` Tonight ’ s news has led to many , many questions about what it does and doesn ’ t mean .
`` My understanding is that this is a precautionary measure to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It doesn ’ t affect other activities like travel , childcare , going to work , hairdressers etc . ''

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has urged people not to be 'selfish' and stick to the rules
The decision to lockdown Greater Manchester has been branded a 'farce' and described as 'too little too late' as residents react to the new restrictions.
With a few hours notice Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Thursday night that Greater Manchester, as well as parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire, would be subject to new rules following an increase in coronavirus cases.
He said: "The spread is largely due to households meeting and not abiding to social distancing."
As a result people from different households are not allowed to meet each other in private homes or gardens.
There are many unanswered questions - with people unsure what the news means. Dozens of people have questioned what the move means for visits to pubs and gyms, reports Manchester Evening News.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has urged people not to be 'selfish' and stick to the rules.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
Thousands of Manchester Evening News readers have had their say on Facebook and Twitter.
Ian Robinson said: "Everybody shouldn't be tarred with the same brush - there are towns in Greater Manchester that have done as told and have low infection rates."
Rebecca Mosbach posted: "Not surprised. This is what happens when people can't obey the rules. Waltzing around shopping centres without masks. No regard for others."
Reader Rick Slatter said: "It’s a farce given all the multiple mixing in pubs and restaurants. I doubt many will stick to this."
While Daniel Jones posted: "Telling people they can’t see their family but they can go Asda, McDonald's, pub, restaurant or whatever. This government needs to get a grip."
Julie Barnett's question was blunt.
"Why won't people get a grip and do the right thing?," she said.
Collette Letty Daley's opinion was clear: "Too little too late. Should have locked down earlier than we did - and worn masks too."
Terry Mutch said: "I'd like ask why Greater Manchester [is facing restrictions as a whole] when many of the 10 areas have low levels?"
Wendy Brown added: "Unfortunately, I expect the only people who will take notice are those of us already doing our best to follow the rules.
"Those who have flouted them all the way through will continue to do so."
Joely Hodgkins summed up many reader's thoughts.
"Need more clarity on what is and isnt allowed," she said.
MPs are trying to get answers.
Manchester Central's Lucy Powell tweeted: "Tonight’s news has led to many, many questions about what it does and doesn’t mean.
"My understanding is that this is a precautionary measure to stop people going to other households. It doesn’t affect other activities like travel, childcare, going to work, hairdressers etc."


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Arsenal on Willian transfer alert as Barcelona 'make offer' to Chelsea star

Arsenal have been placed on transfer alert over Willian after it was reported that Barcelona have offered the Chelsea winger a three-year contract .
Willian is expected to leave Chelsea on a free transfer following Saturday 's FA Cup final against the Gunners , with his contract at Stamford Bridge set to expire .
The 31-year-old 's agent Kia Joorabchian said this week his client had received offers from five clubs - confirming that two came from Premier League sides , with both Arsenal and Tottenham believed to be interested .
Joorabchian said another offer had come from an MLS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giants Barcelona have thrown their hat into the ring .
Barca have tabled an offer of a three-year deal for Willian , according to Sky Sports News , who also identified Inter Miami as the MLS franchise trying to tempt Willian .
The report claimed the franchise - part-owned by Manchester United legend David Beckham - have offered the Brazilian a lucrative contract to make the move to the States .
Willian has scored 11 times and registered nine assists in 47 appearances for Chelsea this term .
So it 's no wonder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agent confirmed he will make his decision after the FA Cup final .
Joorabchian told talkSPORT : “ We had two very big offers – one from MLS which required him to move on July 1 – but he ’ s always been in the same mode , saying , ‘ I want to finish the season at Chelsea and the day after the season has finished I will make my decision ’ .
“ He has two concrete offers from Premier League clubs on the table , he has an MLS offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he ’ s got two other offers in Europe “ So Willian is in a very good position and he is going to make his decision after the last game of the season.
” Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is keen to extend Willian 's stay in west London but so far has only been prepared to offer a two-year deal instead of the three-year contract the Brazilian is seeking .

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Willian is set to decide on his future after Saturday's FA Cup final, with Arsenal and Tottenham believed to be interested - but now Barca have reportedly offered a three-year deal
Arsenal have been placed on transfer alert over Willian after it was reported that Barcelona have offered the Chelsea winger a three-year contract.
Willian is expected to leave Chelsea on a free transfer following Saturday's FA Cup final against the Gunners, with his contract at Stamford Bridge set to expire.
The 31-year-old's agent Kia Joorabchian said this week his client had received offers from five clubs - confirming that two came from Premier League sides, with both Arsenal and Tottenham believed to be interested.
Joorabchian said another offer had come from an MLS franchise - and now it seems Catalan giants Barcelona have thrown their hat into the ring.
Barca have tabled an offer of a three-year deal for Willian, according to Sky Sports News, who also identified Inter Miami as the MLS franchise trying to tempt Willian.
Image: PA) PA)
The report claimed the franchise - part-owned by Manchester United legend David Beckham - have offered the Brazilian a lucrative contract to make the move to the States.
Willian has scored 11 times and registered nine assists in 47 appearances for Chelsea this term.
So it's no wonder he's in demand - and his agent confirmed he will make his decision after the FA Cup final.
Joorabchian told talkSPORT : “We had two very big offers – one from MLS which required him to move on July 1 – but he’s always been in the same mode, saying, ‘I want to finish the season at Chelsea and the day after the season has finished I will make my decision’.
“He has two concrete offers from Premier League clubs on the table, he has an MLS offer on the table which is very big, and he’s got two other offers in Europe
“So Willian is in a very good position and he is going to make his decision after the last game of the season.”
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is keen to extend Willian's stay in west London but so far has only been prepared to offer a two-year deal instead of the three-year contract the Brazilian is seeking.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Kanye West is 'huge burden' on Kim Kardashian as she moves on from tearful talks

Kim Kardashian has returned to working with her clothing brand SKIMS after reportedly feeling Kanye West 's antics have become a `` huge burden '' on her life .
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is looking to move on from her tearful reunion in Wyoming with her husband , after he claimed on Twitter that he had been `` trying to divorce '' her for the past two years .
The reality star returned to Los Angeles alone after reportedly telling Kanye not to come home `` until he is ready , '' with Kim saying that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bipolar episode .
Kanye , 43 , has since apologised publicly for his takedown of Kim on social media and claiming that she wanted to terminate her first pregnancy , during a wild first campaign rally for his US presidential bid .
After being pictured in floods of tears while speaking to Kanye on Monday , Kim has now returned to her comfort zone of a photoshoot for SKIMS , as she looks to bring some normality to her life .
UsWeekly has reported that an insider said : “ Kim flew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get help and try and figure out some sort of resolution for the two of them and their family .
“ Kim has always tried to be there for , support and help Kanye in any way she can , but the way he has been acting and behaving in recent months has taken a toll on her and become a huge burden.
” While Kim and Kanye have looked to find a path forward , the source added that they have `` talked about the possibility of ending their marriage.
” While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , Kanye was also spotted at the music studio he had built on his ranch in Cody , Wyoming .
He had promised a new album , DONDA , would be released last week but the date for it coming out seems to have become fluid as he continues to work on the music .
Kim was reportedly looking 'distressed ' after touching down at Van Nuys Airport in her private jet , heading straight to her shape wear company office .
The Sun has reported that Kim flew back with only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company .
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Kim Kardashian has been pictured back at work with her SKIMS clothing brand as she looks to put a tearful reunion with husband Kanye West behind her
Kanye West is 'huge burden' on Kim Kardashian as she moves on from tearful crisis talks
Kim Kardashian has returned to working with her clothing brand SKIMS after reportedly feeling Kanye West's antics have become a "huge burden" on her life.
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is looking to move on from her tearful reunion in Wyoming with her husband, after he claimed on Twitter that he had been "trying to divorce" her for the past two years.
The reality star returned to Los Angeles alone after reportedly telling Kanye not to come home "until he is ready," with Kim saying that he is currently in the midst of a bipolar episode.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Kanye, 43, has since apologised publicly for his takedown of Kim on social media and claiming that she wanted to terminate her first pregnancy, during a wild first campaign rally for his US presidential bid.
After being pictured in floods of tears while speaking to Kanye on Monday, Kim has now returned to her comfort zone of a photoshoot for SKIMS, as she looks to bring some normality to her life.
UsWeekly has reported that an insider said: “Kim flew to Wyoming to plea with Kanye to get help and try and figure out some sort of resolution for the two of them and their family.
“Kim has always tried to be there for, support and help Kanye in any way she can, but the way he has been acting and behaving in recent months has taken a toll on her and become a huge burden.”
While Kim and Kanye have looked to find a path forward, the source added that they have "talked about the possibility of ending their marriage.”
Image: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
While the SKIMS founder was seen back at work, Kanye was also spotted at the music studio he had built on his ranch in Cody, Wyoming.
He had promised a new album, DONDA, would be released last week but the date for it coming out seems to have become fluid as he continues to work on the music.
Kim was reportedly looking 'distressed' after touching down at Van Nuys Airport in her private jet, heading straight to her shape wear company office.
The Sun has reported that Kim flew back with only the pilots and a flight attendant for company.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Pubs reopen in Leicester - but residents not allowed to visit each other's homes

Pubs , cafes and restaurants can reopen in Leicester - and residents can go on holiday with their own household , a city MP has said .
Liz Kendall , Labour MP for Leicester West , said that despite an `` unbelievably difficult period '' for the city , the hard work and sacrifice of residents had paid off .
She added that leisure centres , gyms and public swimming pools will remain closed and multiple households will not be permitted to meet indoors , but did not say when the changes to the rules would come into effect .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Leicester and other nearby areas by Health Secretary Matt Hancock on June 29 after a spike in Covid-19 infections .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE From Monday 3 August restaurants , cafes , bars and hairdressers in Leicester City can get back to business but leisure centres , gyms and pools will remain closed .
In addition , cinemas and museums will open and religious ceremonies will be able to take place .
But in line with the newly announced local lockdowns in parts of the north @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place in Leicester City with people from different households not allowed to gather in private homes or gardens .
Writing on Twitter on Thursday evening , Ms Kendall said : `` Just been on call with Minister about Leicester lockdown .
`` The great news is our pubs , cafes , bars & restaurants can re-open and people can go on holiday with their own household .
`` But leisure centres , gyms & pools still closed , and no meeting up with other households indoors .
`` This has been an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peoples hard work & sacrifices have paid off .
She added that the Government handling of the lockdown had been `` totally shambolic '' and that lessons needed to be learnt to prevent similar situations in future .
Responding to questions from local residents , she added : `` To everyone asking questions , I 'm really sorry I do n't have any more details , this is just what we were told on the call .
`` But I wanted to let people know as soon as possible what 's happening as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've been left waiting so long without any proper info . ''
Fellow city MP Jonathan Ashworth , who represents Leicester South , also tweeted : `` Update : People across Leicester can go on holiday but not with another household .
`` Places of worship can open from next week ( Monday ) so long as social distancing measures/tracing requirements as stated in the regulations etc in place . ''
The Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) has yet to confirm any official changes to lockdown measures in Leicestershire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harborough , Oadby & Wigston , tweeted : `` Hurray !
!
!
After much pushing and shoving I have just had it confirmed by the Department of Health that Oadby and Wigston is moving OUT of lockdown and will be the same as the rest of Leicestershire . ''

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Leicester South MP Liz Kendall has praised the city's response to the UK's first local lockdown, but said some strict restrictions remain in place despite the apparent easing
Pubs reopen in Leicester - but residents not allowed to visit each other's homes
Pubs, cafes and restaurants can reopen in Leicester - and residents can go on holiday with their own household, a city MP has said.
Liz Kendall, Labour MP for Leicester West, said that despite an "unbelievably difficult period" for the city, the hard work and sacrifice of residents had paid off.
She added that leisure centres, gyms and public swimming pools will remain closed and multiple households will not be permitted to meet indoors, but did not say when the changes to the rules would come into effect.
Stricter lockdown restrictions were put in place in Leicester and other nearby areas by Health Secretary Matt Hancock on June 29 after a spike in Covid-19 infections.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
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From Monday 3 August restaurants, cafes, bars and hairdressers in Leicester City can get back to business but leisure centres, gyms and pools will remain closed. In addition, cinemas and museums will open and religious ceremonies will be able to take place.
But in line with the newly announced local lockdowns in parts of the north of England, some restrictions will remain in place in Leicester City with people from different households not allowed to gather in private homes or gardens.
Writing on Twitter on Thursday evening, Ms Kendall said: "Just been on call with Minister about Leicester lockdown.
"The great news is our pubs, cafes, bars & restaurants can re-open and people can go on holiday with their own household.
"But leisure centres, gyms & pools still closed, and no meeting up with other households indoors.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"This has been an unbelievably difficult period for our city but peoples hard work & sacrifices have paid off.
She added that the Government handling of the lockdown had been "totally shambolic" and that lessons needed to be learnt to prevent similar situations in future.
Responding to questions from local residents, she added: "To everyone asking questions, I'm really sorry I don't have any more details, this is just what we were told on the call.
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"But I wanted to let people know as soon as possible what's happening as it is quite frankly a disgrace we've been left waiting so long without any proper info."
Fellow city MP Jonathan Ashworth, who represents Leicester South, also tweeted: "Update: People across Leicester can go on holiday but not with another household.
"Places of worship can open from next week (Monday) so long as social distancing measures/tracing requirements as stated in the regulations etc in place."
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has yet to confirm any official changes to lockdown measures in Leicestershire.
Neil O'Brien, Conservative MP for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston, tweeted: "Hurray!!! After much pushing and shoving I have just had it confirmed by the Department of Health that Oadby and Wigston is moving OUT of lockdown and will be the same as the rest of Leicestershire."


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Chelsea deny claims over Marina Granovskaia conduct in Havertz transfer pursuit

Chelsea `` vigorously deny '' claims director Marina Granovskaia has tried to compile a dossier of potential weaknesses at Bayer Leverkusen which could be exploited in the pursuit of Kai Havertz .
Leverkusen star Havertz is believed to be Frank Lampard 's next top target this summer , after Chelsea signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech for a combined £89million ahead of the new season .
Rumours have circulated that Granovskaia has been speaking to contacts in Germany , seeking information on Leverkusen 's hierarchy that could help the Stamford Bridge side as they try to haggle over a transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea have issued a firm denial of those claims .
`` We vigorously deny these suggestions ; these claims are a complete fabrication , '' a Chelsea spokesman told the PA news agency .
Granovskaia is the most trusted advisor of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich , and oversees the club 's transfer strategy - especially in terms of negotiation .
The 45-year-old Russian has been credited with playing hardball over the £130m transfer of Eden Hazard from Stamford Bridge to Real Madrid last summer .
And her renowned negotiating skills could come into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Havertz this summer .
According to reports this week , Chelsea and Leverkusen are still about £20million apart in their respective valuations of the player , with the Bundesliga club seemingly determined to hold out for their full £91million price tag .
Havertz is understood to be intent on a move to Chelsea , with an agreement over the fee believed to be the final piece of the jigsaw as the Blues strengthen their squad ahead of a Premier League and Champions League assault next season .
However , Leverkusen sporting director Rudi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the remainder of the club 's Europa League campaign , which may mean Chelsea can not sign him until after the final on August 21 .
Meanwhile , Lampard may be able to hand Havertz his “ dream ” number after the FA Cup final .
Willian is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after Chelsea 's Wembley clash with Arsenal on Saturday , as his contract is set to expire .
That will free up his No.10 shirt - something Havertz has publicly declared his “ dream ” to wear as he @ @ @ @ @

Rumours circulated that director Granovskaia has allegedly attempted to compile a dossier of Bayer Leverkusen weaknesses that could help land Havertz, but Chelsea have issued a firm denial
Chelsea "vigorously deny" claims director Marina Granovskaia has tried to compile a dossier of potential weaknesses at Bayer Leverkusen which could be exploited in the pursuit of Kai Havertz.
Leverkusen star Havertz is believed to be Frank Lampard's next top target this summer, after Chelsea signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech for a combined £89million ahead of the new season.
Rumours have circulated that Granovskaia has been speaking to contacts in Germany, seeking information on Leverkusen's hierarchy that could help the Stamford Bridge side as they try to haggle over a transfer fee for the star midfielder.
But Chelsea have issued a firm denial of those claims.
"We vigorously deny these suggestions; these claims are a complete fabrication," a Chelsea spokesman told the PA news agency.
Image: Rex) Rex)
Granovskaia is the most trusted advisor of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, and oversees the club's transfer strategy - especially in terms of negotiation.
The 45-year-old Russian has been credited with playing hardball over the £130m transfer of Eden Hazard from Stamford Bridge to Real Madrid last summer.
And her renowned negotiating skills could come into play as the Londoners continue to chase Havertz this summer.
According to reports this week, Chelsea and Leverkusen are still about £20million apart in their respective valuations of the player, with the Bundesliga club seemingly determined to hold out for their full £91million price tag.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Havertz is understood to be intent on a move to Chelsea, with an agreement over the fee believed to be the final piece of the jigsaw as the Blues strengthen their squad ahead of a Premier League and Champions League assault next season.
However, Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has insisted the 21-year-old must stay for the remainder of the club's Europa League campaign, which may mean Chelsea cannot sign him until after the final on August 21.
Meanwhile, Lampard may be able to hand Havertz his “dream” number after the FA Cup final.
Willian is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's Wembley clash with Arsenal on Saturday, as his contract is set to expire.
That will free up his No.10 shirt - something Havertz has publicly declared his “dream” to wear as he eyes his next move.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Ellen DeGeneres sends emotional apology to staff after investigation launched

Ellen DeGeneres has apologised to staff working on her show following an investigation into the workplace culture at the talk show .
The 62-year-old TV presenter has been hit by a number of allegations about how staff are treated on The Ellen DeGeneres show and she has now issued an emotional note to them all in a personal address .
Ellen said that the culture behind the scenes was not a reflection of the values which she started with on the 17-year-old show and vowed to do better in the future .
Warner Bros has also announced it will make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a toxic work environment on the show and has promised that `` appropriate measures to address the issues that have been raised . ''
Ellen , who is one of the most high-profile figures on US television , also apologised after an internal review found `` deficiencies related to the show 's day-to-day management '' .
It comes after a Buzzfeed News investigation made a series of claims about the alleged toxic culture on the day time talk show that has been on the air since 2003 .
Ellen is known for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind '' mantra , often taking part in lavish giveaways or acts of charity .
Buzzfeed spoke to former employees who made allegations of racism , unfair dismissal , intimidation and an overall toxic environment , perpetuated by the show 's senior producers .
In a memo to staff obtained , Ellen apologised and said : `` On day one of our show , I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be a place of happiness - no one would ever raise their voice , and everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obviously , something changed , and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case .
And for that , I am sorry .
`` Anyone who knows me knows it 's the opposite of what I believe and what I hoped for our show . ''
Ellen continued to say that as the show had grown she had relied on others to `` do their jobs as they knew I 'd want them done '' .
`` Clearly some did n't , '' she said .
`` That will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensuring this does not happen again . ''
Ellen famously came out as gay in 1997 amid fevered media interest .
She referenced the experience in her memo to staff .
She continued : `` As someone who was judged and nearly lost everything for just being who I am , I truly understand and have deep compassion for those being looked at differently , or treated unfairly , not equal , or - worse - disregarded .
`` To think that any one of you felt that way is awful to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying she is `` so proud '' of the show and apologised again to staff .
`` If not for Covid , I 'd have done this in person , and I ca n't wait to be back on our stage and see you all then , '' Ellen said .
Warner Bros added : `` Warner Bros and Ellen DeGeneres are all committed to ensuring a workplace based on respect and inclusion .
`` We are confident this course of action will lead us to the right way forward for the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell ?
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Ellen DeGeneres has apologised for the workplace culture at her talk show as an executive leaves and she promises to change how staff are treated
Ellen DeGeneres has apologised to staff working on her show following an investigation into the workplace culture at the talk show.
The 62-year-old TV presenter has been hit by a number of allegations about how staff are treated on The Ellen DeGeneres show and she has now issued an emotional note to them all in a personal address.
Ellen said that the culture behind the scenes was not a reflection of the values which she started with on the 17-year-old show and vowed to do better in the future.
Warner Bros has also announced it will make staffing changes following an investigation into claims of a toxic work environment on the show and has promised that "appropriate measures to address the issues that have been raised."
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Ellen, who is one of the most high-profile figures on US television, also apologised after an internal review found "deficiencies related to the show's day-to-day management".
It comes after a Buzzfeed News investigation made a series of claims about the alleged toxic culture on the day time talk show that has been on the air since 2003.
Ellen is known for her bubbly on-screen persona and "be kind" mantra, often taking part in lavish giveaways or acts of charity.
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Buzzfeed spoke to former employees who made allegations of racism, unfair dismissal, intimidation and an overall toxic environment, perpetuated by the show's senior producers.
In a memo to staff obtained, Ellen apologised and said: "On day one of our show, I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be a place of happiness - no one would ever raise their voice, and everyone would be treated with respect.
"Obviously, something changed, and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case. And for that, I am sorry.
"Anyone who knows me knows it's the opposite of what I believe and what I hoped for our show."
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Ellen continued to say that as the show had grown she had relied on others to "do their jobs as they knew I'd want them done".
"Clearly some didn't," she said. "That will now change and I'm committed to ensuring this does not happen again."
Ellen famously came out as gay in 1997 amid fevered media interest. She referenced the experience in her memo to staff.
She continued: "As someone who was judged and nearly lost everything for just being who I am, I truly understand and have deep compassion for those being looked at differently, or treated unfairly, not equal, or - worse - disregarded.
"To think that any one of you felt that way is awful to me."
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She finished the note by saying she is "so proud" of the show and apologised again to staff.
"If not for Covid, I'd have done this in person, and I can't wait to be back on our stage and see you all then," Ellen said.
Warner Bros added: "Warner Bros and Ellen DeGeneres are all committed to ensuring a workplace based on respect and inclusion.
"We are confident this course of action will lead us to the right way forward for the show."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Stabbing in Hackney as victim rushed to hospital and weapon found nearby

Police are on the scene of a suspected stabbing in Hackney .
The male victim has been rushed to hospital , though their condition is currently unknown following the incident in Broadway Market in the early hours .
According to Hackney Police a weapon has been recovered near the scene and patrols are in place while investigations continue .
A statement on the force 's Twitter page said : `` Police are on scene Broadway Market , E8 dealing with a stabbing .
`` Victim is now at hospital awaiting update on condition .
A weapon has been recovered nearby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area conducting patrols whilst we continue our investigation into this matter . ''
A Met Police spokesman told the Mirror Online one male was found at the scene with stab injuries .
`` A crime scene is in place .
Officers have not made any arrests , '' they added .
Residents have reported on Twitter a helicopter is flying around the area .
One witness , who lives five minutes from the scene , told the Mirror Online : `` It started with the helicopter .
`` I was on the phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loud we struggled to talk at one point .
`` Around one hour later loads of noise outside , people shouting .
`` I go to my balcony and there were youths shouting and two running fast .
`` This was on Scriven Street and they were running away towards Kingsland Road .
`` Lots of police sirens and sporadic fireworks close by . ''
He added that helicopters have been flying overhead every night since Sunday , making it impossible to sleep .

Hackney Police confirmed the incident in Broadway Market with the condition of the victim currently unknown - though a weapon has been found near the scene
Hackney stabbing: Victim rushed to hospital following attack as weapon found nearby
Police are on the scene of a suspected stabbing in Hackney.
The male victim has been rushed to hospital, though their condition is currently unknown following the incident in Broadway Market in the early hours.
According to Hackney Police a weapon has been recovered near the scene and patrols are in place while investigations continue.
A statement on the force's Twitter page said: "Police are on scene Broadway Market, E8 dealing with a stabbing.
"Victim is now at hospital awaiting update on condition. A weapon has been recovered nearby.
"Additional resources are in the area conducting patrols whilst we continue our investigation into this matter."
Image: UKNIP) UKNIP) Image: UKNIP) UKNIP)
A Met Police spokesman told the Mirror Online one male was found at the scene with stab injuries.
"A crime scene is in place. Officers have not made any arrests," they added.
Residents have reported on Twitter a helicopter is flying around the area.
One witness, who lives five minutes from the scene, told the Mirror Online: "It started with the helicopter.
Image: UKNIP) UKNIP)
"I was on the phone with my girlfriend and it was so loud we struggled to talk at one point.
"Around one hour later loads of noise outside, people shouting.
"I go to my balcony and there were youths shouting and two running fast.
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"This was on Scriven Street and they were running away towards Kingsland Road.
"Lots of police sirens and sporadic fireworks close by."
He added that helicopters have been flying overhead every night since Sunday, making it impossible to sleep.


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Man Utd flop Memphis Depay could help Red Devils sign Jadon Sancho

Manchester United could receive a boost in their bid to sign Jadon Sancho - from former Old Trafford flop Memphis Depay .
United have made Sancho their top target this summer - although it remains to be seen whether the Premier League side will match Borussia Dortmund 's £109million price tag for the winger .
But the Red Devils could be helped out by their former player Depay , who Dortmund are reportedly lining up as a replacement for Sancho .
Depay joined United from PSV Eindhoven in a £30m deal in 2015 , and was given the iconic No7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as George Best , Bryan Robson , Eric Cantona , David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo .
However , the Dutch winger managed just two league goals in a season and a half before being shipped off to Lyon for £14m in 2017 .
Since then , however , Depay has enjoyed something of a resurgence , having scored nine goals in Ligue 1 and five in the Champions League this season .
And Dortmund are eyeing a £40m move to recruit the 26-year-old as Sancho 's successor , according to Bild .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move after Lyon finished seventh in the French top flight this season , missing out on the Champions League .
And if Dortmund are preparing to replace Sancho , that has to be good news for United - unless of course , reports are to be believed that the 20-year-old prefers a move to Liverpool .
According to German publication Kicker , Sancho would rather sign for Jurgen Klopp 's side because they have a much greater chance of winning silverware in 2021 .
But United fans were given hope that Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the England ace posted a picture of himself alongside Marcus Rashford on Instagram on Thursday .
The photo of Sancho and United striker Rashford lined up together in England shirts was captioned `` If we 're all on the same team , we 'll never be defeated . ''
Sancho , who has scored 34 goals in 99 games for Dortmund since joining them from Manchester City in 2017 , was also pictured on Thursday relaxing on a private jet headed to an unknown location .
He was pictured alongside former Arsenal striker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram .
Sancho scored 17 goals and posted 17 assists in 32 Bundesliga games for Dortmund this season .

Borussia Dortmund are believed to be holding out for at least £100m as United target Sancho, but reports from Germany indicate the Bundesliga club may be resigned to losing their star
Manchester United could receive a boost in their bid to sign Jadon Sancho - from former Old Trafford flop Memphis Depay.
United have made Sancho their top target this summer - although it remains to be seen whether the Premier League side will match Borussia Dortmund's £109million price tag for the winger.
But the Red Devils could be helped out by their former player Depay, who Dortmund are reportedly lining up as a replacement for Sancho.
Depay joined United from PSV Eindhoven in a £30m deal in 2015, and was given the iconic No7 shirt previously worn by club legends such as George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, the Dutch winger managed just two league goals in a season and a half before being shipped off to Lyon for £14m in 2017.
Image: Borussia Dortmund via Getty Imag) Borussia Dortmund via Getty Imag)
Since then, however, Depay has enjoyed something of a resurgence, having scored nine goals in Ligue 1 and five in the Champions League this season.
And Dortmund are eyeing a £40m move to recruit the 26-year-old as Sancho's successor, according to Bild.
The German publication says Depay is looking for a move after Lyon finished seventh in the French top flight this season, missing out on the Champions League.
And if Dortmund are preparing to replace Sancho, that has to be good news for United - unless of course, reports are to be believed that the 20-year-old prefers a move to Liverpool.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
According to German publication Kicker, Sancho would rather sign for Jurgen Klopp's side because they have a much greater chance of winning silverware in 2021.
But United fans were given hope that Sancho was still headed for Old Trafford when the England ace posted a picture of himself alongside Marcus Rashford on Instagram on Thursday.
The photo of Sancho and United striker Rashford lined up together in England shirts was captioned "If we're all on the same team, we'll never be defeated."
Sancho, who has scored 34 goals in 99 games for Dortmund since joining them from Manchester City in 2017, was also pictured on Thursday relaxing on a private jet headed to an unknown location.
He was pictured alongside former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom in the snap shared on Instagram.
Sancho scored 17 goals and posted 17 assists in 32 Bundesliga games for Dortmund this season.


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Naya Rivera's last TV appearance on Sugar Rush to be aired by Netflix as tribute

Naya Rivera 's final TV appearance will be aired after Netflix confirmed that an episode of Sugar Rush she starred in will be released on the streaming service on Friday .
Before coronavirus brought a halt to production on the show , Glee star Naya Rivera filmed a guest judge slot on Season Three of the baking show .
She appeared alongside professional chef judges Candace Nelson and Adriano Zumbo as well as show host Hunter March , in the episode which was filmed in Los Angeles in February .
It is believed that this is the last thing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a period that has now lasted five months .
Netflix had announced on June 24 that the new season of Sugar Rush , titled Extra Sweet , would be launching on July 31 .
The streaming service was thrown into a dilemma after Naya was tragically killed at Lake Piru , after she disappeared while swimming with her son .
The 33-year-old 's body was recovered from the water on July 13 , after days of intense searching by hundreds of people .
Netflix were initially unsure what to do with the episode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gladys Gonzalez , who in turn has been working with Naya 's family , it was decided that the episode could air as planned and Netflix will dedicate it to Naya 's life .
There will be an on-screen message that will honour the actress before the opening credits roll .
Naya was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles with law enforcement officials saying after her body was recovered that she had died saving her son from the water .
According to Naya 's death certificate , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in LA on July 24 .
The certificate confirmed that the actress ' cause of death was drowning , and states that she died in a matter of minutes , with `` no other significant conditions '' contributing to her death .
Naya 's identity was confirmed to the Ventura Medical Examiner 's Office via dental records .
In a moving statement , Naya 's ex-husband Ryan Dorsey , who is father to her son Josey , said they had been swimming together just a day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sharing a photo of Naya with Josey , Ryan wrote : `` This is so unfair ... there 's not enough words to express the hole left in everyone 's hearts .
`` I ca n't believe this is life now .
I do n't know if I 'll ever believe it .
You were just here .
`` We were just in the back swimming with Josey the day before .
Life just is n't fair .
I do n't know what to say . ''
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Netflix have decided to air what is believed to be Naya Rivera's final TV appearance before her tragic death after she disappeared while swimming with her son
Naya Rivera's last TV appearance on Sugar Rush to be aired by Netflix as a tribute
Naya Rivera's final TV appearance will be aired after Netflix confirmed that an episode of Sugar Rush she starred in will be released on the streaming service on Friday.
Before coronavirus brought a halt to production on the show, Glee star Naya Rivera filmed a guest judge slot on Season Three of the baking show.
She appeared alongside professional chef judges Candace Nelson and Adriano Zumbo as well as show host Hunter March, in the episode which was filmed in Los Angeles in February.
It is believed that this is the last thing that Naya filmed before Hollywood was shutdown, a period that has now lasted five months.
Image: 2020 Netflix) 2020 Netflix)
Netflix had announced on June 24 that the new season of Sugar Rush, titled Extra Sweet, would be launching on July 31.
The streaming service was thrown into a dilemma after Naya was tragically killed at Lake Piru, after she disappeared while swimming with her son.
The 33-year-old's body was recovered from the water on July 13, after days of intense searching by hundreds of people.
Netflix were initially unsure what to do with the episode but after consultation with Naya's manager, Gladys Gonzalez, who in turn has been working with Naya's family, it was decided that the episode could air as planned and Netflix will dedicate it to Naya's life.
There will be an on-screen message that will honour the actress before the opening credits roll.
Naya was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles with law enforcement officials saying after her body was recovered that she had died saving her son from the water.
Image: 2020 Netflix) 2020 Netflix)
According to Naya's death certificate, which was obtained by People, the star was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in LA on July 24.
The certificate confirmed that the actress' cause of death was drowning, and states that she died in a matter of minutes, with "no other significant conditions" contributing to her death.
Naya's identity was confirmed to the Ventura Medical Examiner's Office via dental records.
In a moving statement, Naya's ex-husband Ryan Dorsey, who is father to her son Josey, said they had been swimming together just a day before she went missing on July 8.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Sharing a photo of Naya with Josey, Ryan wrote: "This is so unfair...there's not enough words to express the hole left in everyone's hearts.
"I can't believe this is life now. I don't know if I'll ever believe it. You were just here.
"We were just in the back swimming with Josey the day before. Life just isn't fair. I don't know what to say."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Top Tory slams DWP chiefs for having 'no idea' what life's like on the breadline

Tory welfare chiefs have “ no idea ” what life is like on the breadline , a Conservative peer has declared in a devastating attack on failings in Universal Credit .
Lord Forsyth , a former employment minister under John Major , told the Mirror ministers were “ not particularly honest ” in their defences of the five-week wait for payment .
And he said the six-in-one benefit has caused “ real and substantial hardship ” - with austerity cuts prompting `` stress and difficulty '' .
The peer ’ s scathing comments came as the influential Lords Economic Affairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released a report saying Universal Credit “ isn ’ t working ” .
The cross-party group demanded major reforms to the benefit , including ending the five-week wait for payment which “ entrenches debt , increases extreme poverty and harms vulnerable groups disproportionately ” by plugging the gap with a two-week grant .
Peers also demanded “ less emphasis ” on sanctions and for £6bn of historic Tax Credit debt - which is still being clawed back from up to 30 % of families ’ benefits - to be written off .
Peers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , which ends in April 2021 , should be made permanent .
And they said the current monthly payment , which can fluctuate wildly , should be fixed at one level for three months at a time .
Speaking to the Mirror ahead of the report ’ s release , Lord Forsyth said : “ This notion that you mimic the world of work by having monthly assessments and the five-week wait… “ It just feels that that was designed by people who had no idea what life is like for people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and who have got no savings.
” He added : “ The fundamental problem is the amount which is made available to people is not enough for them to live on .
“ Over a period of years following the 2008 financial crisis , there have been reductions and that has added to the stress and the difficulty.
” DWP ministers - including Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey - claim “ no one has to wait five weeks for their first payment ” because people can get an advance against their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It ’ s not particularly honest to say people don ’ t have to wait five weeks - when the answer is they ’ re taking out a loan which has to be repaid.
” The peer said the system had been designed around an “ idealised claimant ” and people whose lives are more complicated are “ falling through the cracks ” .
He added : “ I don ’ t think it ’ s for officials in the department .
This is for ministers .
“ The government was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up ’ .
The Prime Minister has said he wants to govern as one nation .
“ I can ’ t believe that many people in politics who don ’ t believe there should be a safety net below which no one will fall , and a ladder to get them out of the net .
“ What our report shows is there ’ s a very big hole in the net and the people falling through the net are some of the most vulnerable in our country .
This is just something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s report is scathing about the five-week wait for payment .
Ministers recently announced two weeks of “ run-on ” payments , worth £149 on average , will go to every current benefit claimant who moves to Universal Credit .
But new claimants of Universal Credit - including 3million who applied during the pandemic - can not get that two-week grant .
Peers heard evidence that the wait is driving people to food banks .
Disability Rights UK told the committee 30 % of disabled claimants could not eat regular meals during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not heat their homes , and 40 % went into significant rent arrears .
“ The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) has introduced some measures to mitigate the most harmful effects but these fall far short of what is needed.
” The report also says the monthly assessment period for UC , which can cause payments to fluctuate , “ is impractical , fundamentally unfair and must be resolved .
“ “ If claimants experience significant falls in income or experience disadvantageous changes in circumstances during this time , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to have an early reassessment , ” the report says .
Minister for Welfare Delivery Will Quince said he would consider the report in detail but added : “ The case for Universal Credit has never been stronger .
`` The system defied its critics in unprecedented and unforeseeable circumstances , processing more than 3.2m new claims at pace since mid-March and paying more than a million advances worth hundreds of millions of pounds to those in urgent need within days .
“ We remain committed to supporting the most vulnerable in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spend over £95 billion a year on the benefits system . ''

EXCLUSIVE: Lord Forsyth, a former employment minister, branded ministers 'not particularly honest' in their defence of Universal Credit - which is slammed today in a damning House of Lords report
Senior Tory slams DWP chiefs for having 'no idea' what life's like on the breadline
Tory welfare chiefs have “no idea” what life is like on the breadline, a Conservative peer has declared in a devastating attack on failings in Universal Credit.
Lord Forsyth, a former employment minister under John Major, told the Mirror ministers were “not particularly honest” in their defences of the five-week wait for payment.
And he said the six-in-one benefit has caused “real and substantial hardship” - with austerity cuts prompting "stress and difficulty".
The peer’s scathing comments came as the influential Lords Economic Affairs Committee, which Lord Forsyth chairs, released a report saying Universal Credit “isn’t working”.
The cross-party group demanded major reforms to the benefit, including ending the five-week wait for payment which “entrenches debt, increases extreme poverty and harms vulnerable groups disproportionately” by plugging the gap with a two-week grant.
Peers also demanded “less emphasis” on sanctions and for £6bn of historic Tax Credit debt - which is still being clawed back from up to 30% of families’ benefits - to be written off.
Peers also said a £20-a-week temporary rise for coronavirus, which ends in April 2021, should be made permanent.
And they said the current monthly payment, which can fluctuate wildly, should be fixed at one level for three months at a time.
Speaking to the Mirror ahead of the report’s release, Lord Forsyth said: “This notion that you mimic the world of work by having monthly assessments and the five-week wait…
“It just feels that that was designed by people who had no idea what life is like for people who are living on the breadline, and who have got no savings.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He added: “The fundamental problem is the amount which is made available to people is not enough for them to live on.
“Over a period of years following the 2008 financial crisis, there have been reductions and that has added to the stress and the difficulty.”
DWP ministers - including Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey - claim “no one has to wait five weeks for their first payment” because people can get an advance against their own benefits.
“But Lord Forsyth said: “It’s not particularly honest to say people don’t have to wait five weeks - when the answer is they’re taking out a loan which has to be repaid.”
The peer said the system had been designed around an “idealised claimant” and people whose lives are more complicated are “falling through the cracks”.
Image: PA) PA)
He added: “I don’t think it’s for officials in the department. This is for ministers.
“The government was elected on a promise to ‘level up’. The Prime Minister has said he wants to govern as one nation.
“I can’t believe that many people in politics who don’t believe there should be a safety net below which no one will fall, and a ladder to get them out of the net.
“What our report shows is there’s a very big hole in the net and the people falling through the net are some of the most vulnerable in our country. This is just something that needs to be fixed.”
Today’s report is scathing about the five-week wait for payment.
Ministers recently announced two weeks of “run-on” payments, worth £149 on average, will go to every current benefit claimant who moves to Universal Credit.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But new claimants of Universal Credit - including 3million who applied during the pandemic - cannot get that two-week grant.
Peers heard evidence that the wait is driving people to food banks.
Disability Rights UK told the committee 30% of disabled claimants could not eat regular meals during the five-week wait, 30% could not heat their homes, and 40% went into significant rent arrears.
Today’s report concludes: “The wait entrenches debt, increases extreme poverty and harms vulnerable groups disproportionately.
“The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced some measures to mitigate the most harmful effects but these fall far short of what is needed.”
The report also says the monthly assessment period for UC, which can cause payments to fluctuate, “is impractical, fundamentally unfair and must be resolved. “
“If claimants experience significant falls in income or experience disadvantageous changes in circumstances during this time, then a mechanism should be introduced to enable them to have an early reassessment,” the report says.
Minister for Welfare Delivery Will Quince said he would consider the report in detail but added: “The case for Universal Credit has never been stronger.
"The system defied its critics in unprecedented and unforeseeable circumstances, processing more than 3.2m new claims at pace since mid-March and paying more than a million advances worth hundreds of millions of pounds to those in urgent need within days.
“We remain committed to supporting the most vulnerable in society, which is why we currently spend over £95 billion a year on the benefits system."


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--BAFTA nominee Glenda Jackson says gender equality in the arts is still far away

Veteran actress and former MP Glenda Jackson has said how there is a long way to go before there is gender equality in the TV industry .
The Elizabeth Is Missing star , who is nominated for the best actress award at tonight 's BAFTAs , said while in other industries and professions women had made strides towards equality , the arts are lagging behind .
Jackson , 84 , is one of the country 's most decorated performers , with a career on stage and screen spanning more than 60 years .
She said : `` I think certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just in this country , but contemporary dramatists do n't find women interesting enough to make them the central dramatic engine . ''
Jackson , the winner of two best actress Academy Awards , said there have been changes in how women are treated in television but success is still viewed as `` something remarkable '' .
Speaking during a virtual discussion alongside her fellow Bafta TV award nominees Samantha Morton and Jodie Comer , Jackson said : `` When a woman is successful she is deemed to be the exception that proves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then it 's just par for the course . ''
Jackson said all women face `` particularly high barriers '' but that for those in acting and the creative arts `` those fences are still very high '' .
She added : `` Those ceilings are still there and it 's ludicrous .
It is n't as though women ca n't do it , it 's just that those who still , far too often , sit in the decision-making chair , still have to be persuaded in a way that would never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a man was concerned . ''
Jackson returned to TV for the first time in 27 years to star as an elderly grandmother struggling with dementia in the BBC 's small screen film Elizabeth Is Missing , an adaptation of a book of the same name .
Her heartrending performance earned rave reviews .
Jackson , a Labour MP from 1992 to 2015 , admitted she was worried about a return to TV after so long away .
Asked if spending more than two decades in politics had changed how she viewed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Good God , no .
I mean the egos you see going up and down the corridors in Parliament would n't be tolerated in a professional theatre or on a professional cinema stage for 30 seconds . ''
The Virgin Media Baftas will be broadcast on BBC One at 7pm tonight .

Former Labour MP Glenda Jackson has discussed the lack of gender equality in the TV industry as she is nominated by BAFTA for her turn in BBC drama Elizabeth Is Missing
BAFTA nominee Glenda Jackson says gender equality in the arts is still far away
Veteran actress and former MP Glenda Jackson has said how there is a long way to go before there is gender equality in the TV industry.
The Elizabeth Is Missing star, who is nominated for the best actress award at tonight's BAFTAs, said while in other industries and professions women had made strides towards equality, the arts are lagging behind.
Jackson, 84, is one of the country's most decorated performers, with a career on stage and screen spanning more than 60 years.
She said: "I think certainly if one looks at theatre and not just in this country, but contemporary dramatists don't find women interesting enough to make them the central dramatic engine."
Jackson, the winner of two best actress Academy Awards, said there have been changes in how women are treated in television but success is still viewed as "something remarkable".
Image: PA) PA)
Speaking during a virtual discussion alongside her fellow Bafta TV award nominees Samantha Morton and Jodie Comer, Jackson said: "When a woman is successful she is deemed to be the exception that proves the rule. If a woman fails then it's just par for the course."
Jackson said all women face "particularly high barriers" but that for those in acting and the creative arts "those fences are still very high".
Image: PA) PA)
Image: Sid Gentle/BBC) Sid Gentle/BBC)
She added: "Those ceilings are still there and it's ludicrous. It isn't as though women can't do it, it's just that those who still, far too often, sit in the decision-making chair, still have to be persuaded in a way that would never occur to them, as far as a man was concerned."
Jackson returned to TV for the first time in 27 years to star as an elderly grandmother struggling with dementia in the BBC's small screen film Elizabeth Is Missing, an adaptation of a book of the same name.
Image: BBC/STV Productions) BBC/STV Productions)
Her heartrending performance earned rave reviews. Jackson, a Labour MP from 1992 to 2015, admitted she was worried about a return to TV after so long away.
Asked if spending more than two decades in politics had changed how she viewed the acting industry, Jackson said: "Good God, no. I mean the egos you see going up and down the corridors in Parliament wouldn't be tolerated in a professional theatre or on a professional cinema stage for 30 seconds."
The Virgin Media Baftas will be broadcast on BBC One at 7pm tonight.


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--The Crown star Helena Bonham Carter talks being replaced by Lesley Manville

Helena Bonham Carter has admitted she felt `` the only way was down '' when playing Princess Margaret in The Crown .
The actor has ended up being nominated for a Bafta for her role as part of the Royal Family in the Netflix drama , but admitted feeling the pressure replacing Vanessa Kirby who won awards for her portrayal of Margaret in her younger years .
Helena , 54 , said : `` Well she won a BAFTA too !
So I felt like there was only one way to go and that was down !
No , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t immediately like..I ’ ve got to do it .
`` When you play somebody that everyone thinks that they know , you ’ ve got that hanging on your shoulders and you ’ ve got another person who ’ s just won a BAFTA on the other shoulder ... so it was pretty scary . ''
You can ’ t play Princess Margaret in abstract , you can ’ t play anyone in abstract , it starts with the writing for me . ''
Netflix hit The Crown is up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who plays Princess Margaret , and Josh O ’ Connor [ Prince Charles ] nominated for best supporting actress and actor .
As well as enjoying playing the part , she said she loved researching the role too .
`` Playing someone like Margaret , one of the great privileges was meeting all the people who knew her and so closely and also really wanted to talk to me about her .
They loved her and they wanted to bring their friend into the room , ” she explained .
`` That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me in this this part , it ’ s a part that keeps on giving , is that it ’ s so complicated and complex - we all want complexity , that 's what we look for in a role and she ’ s got so many facets all contradictory with each other..she was never boring .
I was with her for about two years , she was with me..and she was fun to have around ! ''
After two series playing the role herself , Helena will now pass on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasons .
Asked how she felt about this , she added : `` I feel like I should be handing over a baton , like this race we are all running .
Vanessa Kirby was incredibly enthusiastic and kind and generous and gave me lots of tips , when I said ‘ help !
How do I do this ’ because you can get quite overwhelmed by all the research .
`` You know it ’ s conspicuous , you know people are going to watch it , which is a great gift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like I should hand the cigarette holder that I used as a baton .
Here you are , over to you !
She ’ s going to have a great time with her and I ’ m so chuffed it ’ s her and she ’ s a great actress and she ’ ll have great fun .
`` And on top of the part , the gift , it ’ s also a gift as Peter Morgan writes so well for Margaret and the whole team at The Crown , they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was like a dream job and now it ’ s over and none of us could say goodbye sadly .
`` It is an odd thing in this profession , you work intensely with all these people and it ’ s like a family and then suddenly they disappear .
`` It was a relief that we ’ d done two seasons together over a time of two years and suddenly we were in lockdown and we never really said goodbye or thank you . ''
The Virgin Media Baftas will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The Crown star Helena Bonham Carter talks the pressure of replacing Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret and the future of Lesley Manville in the role
Helena Bonham Carter has admitted she felt "the only way was down" when playing Princess Margaret in The Crown.
The actor has ended up being nominated for a Bafta for her role as part of the Royal Family in the Netflix drama, but admitted feeling the pressure replacing Vanessa Kirby who won awards for her portrayal of Margaret in her younger years.
Helena, 54, said: "Well she won a BAFTA too! So I felt like there was only one way to go and that was down! No, I was really scared at first. I wasn’t immediately like..I’ve got to do it.
"When you play somebody that everyone thinks that they know, you’ve got that hanging on your shoulders and you’ve got another person who’s just won a BAFTA on the other shoulder...so it was pretty scary."
Image: Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix) Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix)
You can’t play Princess Margaret in abstract, you can’t play anyone in abstract, it starts with the writing for me."
Netflix hit The Crown is up for best drama series, with Helena, who plays Princess Margaret, and Josh O’Connor [Prince Charles] nominated for best supporting actress and actor.
As well as enjoying playing the part, she said she loved researching the role too.
Image: Netflix/PA) Netflix/PA)
"Playing someone like Margaret, one of the great privileges was meeting all the people who knew her and so closely and also really wanted to talk to me about her. They loved her and they wanted to bring their friend into the room,” she explained.
"That I found so touching. The gift for me in this this part, it’s a part that keeps on giving, is that it’s so complicated and complex - we all want complexity, that's what we look for in a role and she’s got so many facets all contradictory with each other..she was never boring. I was with her for about two years, she was with me..and she was fun to have around!"
Image: Getty) Getty)
After two series playing the role herself, Helena will now pass on the role to Lesley Manville for the final seasons.
Asked how she felt about this, she added: "I feel like I should be handing over a baton, like this race we are all running. Vanessa Kirby was incredibly enthusiastic and kind and generous and gave me lots of tips, when I said ‘help! How do I do this’ because you can get quite overwhelmed by all the research.
"You know it’s conspicuous, you know people are going to watch it, which is a great gift.
"With Lesley, I feel like I should hand the cigarette holder that I used as a baton. Here you are, over to you! She’s going to have a great time with her and I’m so chuffed it’s her and she’s a great actress and she’ll have great fun.
Image: Getty Images for BFI) Getty Images for BFI)
"And on top of the part, the gift, it’s also a gift as Peter Morgan writes so well for Margaret and the whole team at The Crown, they are a great crew and production team so it was like a dream job and now it’s over and none of us could say goodbye sadly.
"It is an odd thing in this profession, you work intensely with all these people and it’s like a family and then suddenly they disappear.
"It was a relief that we’d done two seasons together over a time of two years and suddenly we were in lockdown and we never really said goodbye or thank you."
The Virgin Media Baftas will be broadcast on BBC One at 7pm tonight.


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--ADVERTORIAL: Drastic new Test and Trace tactic launched to find people who don't answer phone

Summer is in full swing and the NHS Test and Trace team are working hard to stop the spread of the coronavirus .
Atif Hussain is a locum optometrist who joined the NHS Test and Trace team .
The 32-year-old , from Rochdale , is now dealing with people in Leicester who ’ ve tested positive for Covid-19 .
A number of changes have been rolled out to the job in recent weeks - including a new measure to track down people who do n't answer calls from the team .
Where contact tracers would have previously had four days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been reduced in the outbreak groups .
Atif ( above ) explains : “ If after 48 hours we can ’ t make contact with them , we escalate it and a team will go to the household and conduct an interview instead of after 96 hours .
That ’ s key , ” he says .
The new methods mean Atif 's vital job now involves so much more than just contact tracing .
He went on : “ When we call anyone from Leicester , we discuss with them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – such as help with food shopping and picking up prescription medication .
‘ ‘ It ’ s hoped having people to do their essential shopping and pick up prescriptions will increase levels of compliance and make self-isolation easier.
” Sarah Hartle ( below ) , a dental hygienist from Manchester , is another NHS Test and Trace caseworker who has seen her job change to help fight coronavirus .
As pubs , restaurants and shops opened up , she and the team faced new challenges when tracing contacts , so they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information from people who ’ d tested positive for coronavirus .
“ What ’ s changed is the questions we ’ re asking the patients , ” she says .
“ If they were in a shop , were they wearing a mask ?
Was the shopkeeper ?
Did they pay by cash or card ?
Were they maintaining social distancing ?
If you are doing all those things , the people in that particular shop are not classed as contacts .
It ’ s all based on science .
Social distancing does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Trace team regularly updated on the latest advice and improvements in the system put in place , they ’ re able to give people the relevant help they need .
She adds : “ One recent patient needed a Hindi speaker .
The system for that is now so simple and quick , the patient is only on hold for about 20 seconds and then you'rere back with the interpreter .
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NHS Test and Trace team members explain raft of special measures which have been brought in
Drastic new Test and Trace tactic to find people who don't answer their phones
Summer is in full swing and the NHS Test and Trace team are working hard to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Atif Hussain is a locum optometrist who joined the NHS Test and Trace team.
The 32-year-old, from Rochdale, is now dealing with people in Leicester who’ve tested positive for Covid-19.
A number of changes have been rolled out to the job in recent weeks - including a new measure to track down people who don't answer calls from the team.
Where contact tracers would have previously had four days to try and reach people, that’s been reduced in the outbreak groups.
Atif (above) explains: “If after 48 hours we can’t make contact with them, we escalate it and a team will go to the household and conduct an interview instead of after 96 hours. That’s key,” he says.
The new methods mean Atif's vital job now involves so much more than just contact tracing.
He went on: “When we call anyone from Leicester, we discuss with them in more detail support we can offer – such as help with food shopping and picking up prescription medication.
‘‘It’s hoped having people to do their essential shopping and pick up prescriptions will increase levels of compliance and make self-isolation easier.”
Sarah Hartle (below), a dental hygienist from Manchester, is another NHS Test and Trace caseworker who has seen her job change to help fight coronavirus.
As pubs, restaurants and shops opened up, she and the team faced new challenges when tracing contacts, so they were given extra training to get the right information from people who’d tested positive for coronavirus.
“What’s changed is the questions we’re asking the patients,” she says. “If they were in a shop, were they wearing a mask? Was the shopkeeper? Did they pay by cash or card? Were they maintaining social distancing? If you are doing all those things, the people in that particular shop are not classed as contacts. It’s all based on science. Social distancing does work.”
And with the NHS Test and Trace team regularly updated on the latest advice and improvements in the system put in place, they’re able to give people the relevant help they need.
She adds: “One recent patient needed a Hindi speaker. The system for that is now so simple and quick, the patient is only on hold for about 20 seconds and then you'rere back with the interpreter.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Ant and Dec to reflect on glitzy 30-year TV career in online event

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will take a look back at their glitzy 30-year TV career in an online event .
Britain 's most beloved duo will candidly open up about when they first met on Byker Grove in the early 90s to their more recent success on Britain 's Got Talent .
The pair will be releasing a book called Once Upon a Tyne recalling their rise to fame .
All profits from the session , part of the Fane Online series , will go to The Prince ’ s Trust .
They said : “ Seeing as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to face in the current climate , we thought it would be a great idea to put on this event and see you all virtually .
“ You ’ ll be able to ask us plenty of questions about being on the telly together for 30 years and we can share some of our favourite stories from the book.
” Ant and Dec were forced to film their Saturday Night Takeaway show without a studio audience this year due to restrictions on public gatherings implemented during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their homes in April .
In June , the pair issued a public apology for a segment of Saturday Night Takeaway in which they impersonated people of colour using blackface .
The pair darkened their skin and wore prosthetics for the undercover sketch , in which they pranked famous faces while in disguise .
They said they were “ sincerely sorry ” for the segments .
A Live Stream With Ant And Dec will go on sale at 10am on July 31 at www.fane.co.uk/ourshows .

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Britain's most beloved duo will candidly open up about their rise to fame after first meeting on Byker Grove back in the 90s
Ant and Dec to reflect on glitzy 30-year TV career in online event
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will take a look back at their glitzy 30-year TV career in an online event.
Britain's most beloved duo will candidly open up about when they first met on Byker Grove in the early 90s to their more recent success on Britain's Got Talent.
The pair will be releasing a book called Once Upon a Tyne recalling their rise to fame.
All profits from the session, part of the Fane Online series, will go to The Prince’s Trust.
Image: ITV) ITV)
They said: “Seeing as we can’t meet you all face to face in the current climate, we thought it would be a great idea to put on this event and see you all virtually.
“You’ll be able to ask us plenty of questions about being on the telly together for 30 years and we can share some of our favourite stories from the book.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Fane Online programme features speakers including Arsene Wenger, Graham Norton, Elizabeth Day, Ovie Soko and Sir Trevor McDonald.
Ant and Dec were forced to film their Saturday Night Takeaway show without a studio audience this year due to restrictions on public gatherings implemented during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic.
They hosted the series finale from their homes in April.
In June, the pair issued a public apology for a segment of Saturday Night Takeaway in which they impersonated people of colour using blackface.
The pair darkened their skin and wore prosthetics for the undercover sketch, in which they pranked famous faces while in disguise.
They said they were “sincerely sorry” for the segments.
A Live Stream With Ant And Dec will go on sale at 10am on July 31 at www.fane.co.uk/ourshows.


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Matt Hancock's full statement as he confirms details of new lockdown measures

Matt Hancock has revealed details about new lockdown measures in place across northern England tonight .
Earlier , the Health Secretary confirmed parts of Greater Manchester , West Yorkshire and East Lancashire will be included in the new rules , which mean households can not meet each other indoors from midnight tonight .
At 9.15pm he tweeted : `` We 're constantly looking at the latest data on the spread of coronavirus , and unfortunately we 've seen an increasing rate of transmission in parts of Northern England .
`` We 've been working with local leaders across the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Local Action Gold Committee .
Based on the data , we decided that in Greater Manchester , parts of West Yorkshire & East Lancashire we need to take immediate action to keep people safe .
`` The spread is largely due to households meeting and not abiding to social distancing .
So from midnight tonight , people from different households will not be allowed to meet each other indoors in these areas .
`` We take this action with a heavy heart , but we can see increasing rates of covid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever is neccessary to keep people safe . ''
Speaking to the media , Mr Hancock added : `` We 're constantly vigilant and we 've been looking at the data and unfortunately we 've seen across parts of Northern England an increase in the number of cases of coronavirus .
`` So today I held a meeting of the Government 's Gold Committee and working with local leaders including for instance Andy Burnham the mayor of Greater Manchester , we 've decided that we need to action across Greater Manchester , East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` So from midnight tonight ( Friday ) we are banning households meeting up indoors . ''
It is understood that under the restrictions , people can still go to pubs and restaurants as long as they only go with members of their own household .
Gardens are also understood to be off-limits - but you can meet other households in parks and outdoor spaces .
The new restrictions apply to Greater Manchester , as well as a number of places in East Lancashire - Blackburn with Darwen , Burnley , Hyndburn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bradford , Kirklees and Calderdale are affected .
Leicester is also affected , which has been under a local lockdown since June 29 .
Andy Burnham , the Mayor of Greater Manchester , said there had been a `` marked change in the picture '' in recent days regarding the spread of coronavirus .
He said : `` We have gone from a falling rate of cases in nearly all of our boroughs last week to a rising rate in nine out of ten affecting communities across a much wider geography .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases have fallen , they are still too high .
`` We have always said that we will remain vigilant and be ready to respond quickly should the need arise .
`` In line with that approach , I have agreed with the Health Secretary that it is right to act on the precautionary principle and introduce modest measures now to bring down the rate of new infections . ''

The Health Secretary said people from different households will not be allowed to meet inside from midnight tonight, and the action that will be taken comes with a 'heavy heart'
Matt Hancock's statement in full as he confirms details of new lockdown measures
Matt Hancock has revealed details about new lockdown measures in place across northern England tonight.
Earlier, the Health Secretary confirmed parts of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and East Lancashire will be included in the new rules, which mean households cannot meet each other indoors from midnight tonight.
At 9.15pm he tweeted: "We're constantly looking at the latest data on the spread of coronavirus, and unfortunately we've seen an increasing rate of transmission in parts of Northern England.
"We've been working with local leaders across the region, and today I chaired a meeting of the Local Action Gold Committee. Based on the data, we decided that in Greater Manchester, parts of West Yorkshire & East Lancashire we need to take immediate action to keep people safe.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"The spread is largely due to households meeting and not abiding to social distancing. So from midnight tonight, people from different households will not be allowed to meet each other indoors in these areas.
"We take this action with a heavy heart, but we can see increasing rates of covid across Europe and are determined to do whatever is neccessary to keep people safe."
Speaking to the media, Mr Hancock added: "We're constantly vigilant and we've been looking at the data and unfortunately we've seen across parts of Northern England an increase in the number of cases of coronavirus.
"So today I held a meeting of the Government's Gold Committee and working with local leaders including for instance Andy Burnham the mayor of Greater Manchester, we've decided that we need to action across Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire.
"So from midnight tonight (Friday) we are banning households meeting up indoors."
It is understood that under the restrictions, people can still go to pubs and restaurants as long as they only go with members of their own household.
Gardens are also understood to be off-limits - but you can meet other households in parks and outdoor spaces.
The new restrictions apply to Greater Manchester, as well as a number of places in East Lancashire - Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle and Rossendale.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In West Yorkshire, Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale are affected.
Leicester is also affected, which has been under a local lockdown since June 29.
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, said there had been a "marked change in the picture" in recent days regarding the spread of coronavirus.
He said: "We have gone from a falling rate of cases in nearly all of our boroughs last week to a rising rate in nine out of ten affecting communities across a much wider geography. In Rochdale, the one borough where cases have fallen, they are still too high.
"We have always said that we will remain vigilant and be ready to respond quickly should the need arise.
"In line with that approach, I have agreed with the Health Secretary that it is right to act on the precautionary principle and introduce modest measures now to bring down the rate of new infections."


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Man arrested after armed police storm flat in Brighton and lock down road

A man has been arrested after armed officers stormed a flat in Brighton .
Photos at the scene in Belgrave @ @ @ @ @ police vehicles a cordon in place - prior to an arrest being made .
Residents @ @ @ @ @ indoors with police closing off the street up to the junction with Madeira Drive from @ @ @ @ @ initially called to St George 's Road at around 9pm to reports of a male @ @ @ @ @ .
Enquiries then led to Belgrave Place where `` firearms were deployed '' , according @ @ @ @ @ A man was then arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm .
Sussex Police told @ @ @ @ @ We were called to St George ’ s Road in the city shortly before 9pm @ @ @ @ @ a male in possession of a firearm .
`` Enquiries led police to Belgrave Place @ @ @ @ @ `` A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and remains @ @ @ @ @ We are not looking for anybody else . ''

Residents were reportedly told to remain in doors with a heavy police presence at the scene in Belgrave Place in Brighton before an arrest was made
Man arrested after armed police storm flat in Brighton as road locked down
A man has been arrested after armed officers stormed a flat in Brighton.
Photos at the scene in Belgrave Place show around a dozen police vehicles a cordon in place - prior to an arrest being made.
Residents were reportedly told to stay indoors with police closing off the street up to the junction with Madeira Drive from around 11pm.
Officers were initially called to St George's Road at around 9pm to reports of a male in possession of a firearm.
Image: Sussex999) Sussex999)
Enquiries then led to Belgrave Place where "firearms were deployed", according to a police spokesperson.
A man was then arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm.
Sussex Police told the Brighton Argus : "We were called to St George’s Road in the city shortly before 9pm this evening to reports of a male in possession of a firearm.
"Enquiries led police to Belgrave Place where firearms were deployed.
"A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and remains in custody."
"We are not looking for anybody else."


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Love Island's Olivia Attwood and fiancé Bradley Dack land own ITV reality show

Olivia Attwood has landed her very own TV show .
Former Love Island star Olivia , 29 , managed to bag herself a new reality show on ITVBe called Meets Her Match .
The show is set to hit our screens later this year in autumn and will feature Olivia and footballer fiancé Bradley Dack .
This brand new series is set to give fans an exclusive glimpse into the Olivia 's new life in Manchester with the Blackburn Rovers star .
The eight-episode show will follow the couple , who got engaged in Dubai last year , as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be seen planning their nuptials , buying their first home and socialising with the other Rovers players and fellow WAGs .
What 's more , fans will see the behind-the-scenes clips of Olivia planning her dream wedding to the footy star .
She took to Instagram earlier today as the pair had a celebratory lunch following exciting news of their forthcoming show .
Olivia is balancing a lot of ventures on her plate at the moment , as she recently returned to filming The Only Way Is Essex following a break amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halted production when the UK went into lockdown back in March .
Now , four months later , the TOWIE cast and crew were spotted back in action - but with many more rules and regulations .
Olivia is one of the many stars of the iconic reality show that are made to sport face masks and get their temperatures checked as filming resumed .
As well as that , ITV bosses have ensured that social distancing measures have been put in place to keep both cast and crew members safe .
Olivia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in 2017 .
She met Chris Hughes on the show and the pair had a famously turbulent romance .
Love Island fans watched them fall in love , have explosive fights and passionate make-ups during their brief time in the Mallorcan villa .
They quickly took the next step and moved in together with the hope their romance was meant to last .
But their relationship was left in tatters by the end of their reality show Chris and Olivia : Crackin ' On .
Since their famous split , Olivia has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair have recently got engaged to be married and they have been happily quarantining together at their lovenest .
Meanwhile , Chris has suffered heartache after his recent split from Jesy Nelson after 16 months of romance .
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The former Love Island star, 29, managed to bag herself her very own reality TV show on ITVBe called Meets Her Match
Love Island's Olivia Attwood and fiancé Bradley Dack land reality show about their love
Olivia Attwood has landed her very own TV show.
Former Love Island star Olivia, 29, managed to bag herself a new reality show on ITVBe called Meets Her Match.
The show is set to hit our screens later this year in autumn and will feature Olivia and footballer fiancé Bradley Dack.
This brand new series is set to give fans an exclusive glimpse into the Olivia's new life in Manchester with the Blackburn Rovers star.
The eight-episode show will follow the couple, who got engaged in Dubai last year, as they settle down together.
Olivia and Bradley will be seen planning their nuptials, buying their first home and socialising with the other Rovers players and fellow WAGs.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
What's more, fans will see the behind-the-scenes clips of Olivia planning her dream wedding to the footy star.
She took to Instagram earlier today as the pair had a celebratory lunch following exciting news of their forthcoming show.
Olivia is balancing a lot of ventures on her plate at the moment, as she recently returned to filming The Only Way Is Essex following a break amid the pandemic.
The popular ITV show halted production when the UK went into lockdown back in March.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Now, four months later, the TOWIE cast and crew were spotted back in action - but with many more rules and regulations.
Olivia is one of the many stars of the iconic reality show that are made to sport face masks and get their temperatures checked as filming resumed.
As well as that, ITV bosses have ensured that social distancing measures have been put in place to keep both cast and crew members safe.
Olivia found fame after starring on Love Island back in 2017.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Olivia Attwood/Instagram) Olivia Attwood/Instagram)
She met Chris Hughes on the show and the pair had a famously turbulent romance.
Love Island fans watched them fall in love, have explosive fights and passionate make-ups during their brief time in the Mallorcan villa.
They quickly took the next step and moved in together with the hope their romance was meant to last.
But their relationship was left in tatters by the end of their reality show Chris and Olivia: Crackin' On.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Since their famous split, Olivia has reignited her flame with Bradley.
The pair have recently got engaged to be married and they have been happily quarantining together at their lovenest.
Meanwhile, Chris has suffered heartache after his recent split from Jesy Nelson after 16 months of romance.
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