thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Tamzin Outhwaite now - true happiness with toyboy after heartbreaking betrayal

Tamzin Outhwaite found fame as Mel Owen in EastEnders in 1998 - a role that saw her named Sexiest Female In British Soap in 1999 and 2000 .
She quit Albert Square in 2002 and carved out a successful career in TV dramas including New Tricks and Hotel Babylon before making a triumphant two-year return to the BBC One soap in 2017 .
At 50 , Tamzin 's professional life is still going great guns , and so is her personal life .
After years of heartbreak , she has finally found true happiness with toyboy Tom Childs , 29 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studio in London three years ago .
The actress makes no apologies for the 21-year age gap and recently moved Tom in to her home with daughters Marnie , 18 , and Flo , 12 .
But love was n't what either was looking for when they first hooked up .
“ It was meant to just be a fling , ” Tamzin recently told The Mirror .
“ Then it went from being a fling to , ‘ I don ’ t want to be away from you ’ .
“ For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life I ’ m living in the moment and not worrying about what ’ s going to happen , which is lovely . ''
Indeed , the last decade has been a turbulent one for Tamzin , whose marriage to Lucifer actor Tom Ellis - who also played Gary in BBC sitcom Miranda - imploded amid rumours he had cheated on set in the US .
The former couple met after being introduced by mutual friend James McAvoy in 2005 and tied the knot just a year later , with Tom , 42 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the person I wanted to spend my life with . ''
But things started to fall apart when he moved to LA in 2013 to try his luck after the success of Miranda , while Tamzin stayed in the UK with their daughters .
It was there that he 's said to have been unfaithful , and despite claims that they tried to move past it , Tamzin filed for divorce in 2014 citing adultery .
Tom admitted cheating and did not defend the divorce .
While Tamzin has refused to directly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she did say that whatever happened was more serious than a one-off hook up .
`` I would n't not be with my husband over a one-night stand is all I 'll say , '' she told Essentials magazine .
`` I will tell them [ the children ] exactly what happened and it will come from me .
He 's still their dad and they still have a relationship . ''
And in her first interview post-split , she admitted the divorce had come as a 'complete shock ' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my family together but it wasn ’ t to be , '' she said .
“ Some people didn ’ t mind sitting there listening to me talk and still do .
It makes you realise who your friends are , which friends you would go into battle with and which ones you don ’ t mind just going shopping with . ''
And when Tom married writer Meaghan Oppenheimer in June 2019 , Tamzin set tongues wagging with a cryptic tweet about being 'brutally broken ' .
`` If you have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be gentle to other living beings , then you 're a badass with a heart of an angel , '' read the quote from actor Keanu Reeves which she shared online .
Just days later , Tamzin posted a quote by Eckhart Tolle about focusing on the good in life .
`` The future , the worry , the regret , the anxiety - these are all mental events that do not have to be part of the difficulty of life ; these can be transcended here and now , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she captioned it , `` All wasted emotions and feelings .
They help nothing and nobody .
Eradicating them from daily life is the key .
`` I know when I feel anxious or worried it ’ s easy to get negative .
Surround yourself with positivity ... '' As for her new man , last December she tipped her hat to the hunk while making what many perceived to be a swipe at ex Tom Ellis .
`` I respect any man who can heal a heart he did n't break ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make , '' read the meme she uploaded .
Have you survived a betrayal like Tamzin ?
Have your say in the comments section below ...

TAMSIN OUTHWAITE LOOKS GLOWING AS SHE TALKS ABOUT HER YOUNGER PARTNER TOM CHILD
TAMSIN OUTHWAITE LOOKS GLOWING AS SHE TALKS ABOUT HER YOUNGER PARTNER TOM CHILD
Former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite was left reeling by the 'shock' of her divorce from actor Tom Ellis
Where Tamzin Outhwaite is now - true happiness with toyboy after heartbreaking betrayal
Tamzin Outhwaite found fame as Mel Owen in EastEnders in 1998 - a role that saw her named Sexiest Female In British Soap in 1999 and 2000.
She quit Albert Square in 2002 and carved out a successful career in TV dramas including New Tricks and Hotel Babylon before making a triumphant two-year return to the BBC One soap in 2017.
At 50, Tamzin's professional life is still going great guns, and so is her personal life.
After years of heartbreak, she has finally found true happiness with toyboy Tom Childs, 29, who she met at a yoga studio in London three years ago.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The actress makes no apologies for the 21-year age gap and recently moved Tom in to her home with daughters Marnie, 18, and Flo, 12.
But love wasn't what either was looking for when they first hooked up.
“It was meant to just be a fling,” Tamzin recently told The Mirror. “Then it went from being a fling to, ‘I don’t want to be away from you’.
“For one of the first times in my life I’m living in the moment and not worrying about what’s going to happen, which is lovely."
Image: Getty Images for BFI) Getty Images for BFI)
Indeed, the last decade has been a turbulent one for Tamzin, whose marriage to Lucifer actor Tom Ellis - who also played Gary in BBC sitcom Miranda - imploded amid rumours he had cheated on set in the US.
The former couple met after being introduced by mutual friend James McAvoy in 2005 and tied the knot just a year later, with Tom, 42, gushing: "I knew she was the person I wanted to spend my life with."
But things started to fall apart when he moved to LA in 2013 to try his luck after the success of Miranda, while Tamzin stayed in the UK with their daughters.
It was there that he's said to have been unfaithful, and despite claims that they tried to move past it, Tamzin filed for divorce in 2014 citing adultery. Tom admitted cheating and did not defend the divorce.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
While Tamzin has refused to directly address the exact cause of their split, she did say that whatever happened was more serious than a one-off hook up.
"I wouldn't not be with my husband over a one-night stand is all I'll say," she told Essentials magazine.
"I will tell them [the children] exactly what happened and it will come from me. He's still their dad and they still have a relationship."
And in her first interview post-split, she admitted the divorce had come as a 'complete shock'.
"I would have done anything to keep my family together but it wasn’t to be," she said.
“Some people didn’t mind sitting there listening to me talk and still do. It makes you realise who your friends are, which friends you would go into battle with and which ones you don’t mind just going shopping with."
Image: instagram) instagram)
And when Tom married writer Meaghan Oppenheimer in June 2019, Tamzin set tongues wagging with a cryptic tweet about being 'brutally broken'.
"If you have been brutally broken but still have the courage to be gentle to other living beings, then you're a badass with a heart of an angel," read the quote from actor Keanu Reeves which she shared online.
Just days later, Tamzin posted a quote by Eckhart Tolle about focusing on the good in life.
"The future, the worry, the regret, the anxiety - these are all mental events that do not have to be part of the difficulty of life; these can be transcended here and now," the post said.
Echoing the sentiment, she captioned it, "All wasted emotions and feelings. They help nothing and nobody. Eradicating them from daily life is the key.
"I know when I feel anxious or worried it’s easy to get negative. Surround yourself with positivity..."
As for her new man, last December she tipped her hat to the hunk while making what many perceived to be a swipe at ex Tom Ellis.
"I respect any man who can heal a heart he didn't break... and raise a child he didn't make," read the meme she uploaded.
Have you survived a betrayal like Tamzin? Have your say in the comments section below...


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Piers Morgan says he's getting the Covid vaccine as soon as he's allowed

Piers Morgan has told fans he 's going to be getting the Covid vaccine as soon as he 's allowed .
Asked by a fan : `` When are you getting your vaccine Piers , '' he replied on Twitter : `` As soon as I am allowed one .
`` And I urge everyone to do the same .
Only way out of this . ''
While the Good Morning Britain anchor is clearly keen to get the life-saving jab , he is likely to be low priority from a medical point of view .
At 55 , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target group and is not a frontline medical worker .
Piers has been outspoken in his efforts to get the public to do their bit to halt the spread of coronavirus .
But that did n't stop him briefly breaching mask guidelines - dubbing himself a `` front page Moron '' on Instagram when he realised his mistake .
Having spent 2020 reporting on the pandemic and hitting out at rule flouters as so-called 'covidiots ' , the host was awkwardly snapped hopping into a cab home following a date night sans mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a face covering but bolshy Piers appeared to go mask-free as he got into the taxi , later pulling one on .
And explaining what happened on Monday 's instalment of GMB , the ITV name apologised for the moment of forgetfulness and joked that his mishap had helped out the paparazzi .
Piers told co-host Susanna Reid : `` As I pulled away I realised what I had done - I had forgotten my mask . ''
Taking responsibility , after his mistake made the papers , he continued : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caught without one . ''

MATT HANCOCK PROMISES TO GET COVID VACCINE LIVE ON AIR WITH PIERS MORGAN
MATT HANCOCK PROMISES TO GET COVID VACCINE LIVE ON AIR WITH PIERS MORGAN
While Good Morning Britain anchor Piers Morgan is clearly keen to get the life-saving jab, he is likely to be low priority from a medical point of view
Piers Morgan says he's getting the Covid vaccine as soon as he's allowed
Piers Morgan has told fans he's going to be getting the Covid vaccine as soon as he's allowed.
Asked by a fan: "When are you getting your vaccine Piers," he replied on Twitter : "As soon as I am allowed one.
"And I urge everyone to do the same. Only way out of this."
While the Good Morning Britain anchor is clearly keen to get the life-saving jab, he is likely to be low priority from a medical point of view.
At 55, he is far younger than the over 80s target group and is not a frontline medical worker.
Piers has been outspoken in his efforts to get the public to do their bit to halt the spread of coronavirus.
But that didn't stop him briefly breaching mask guidelines - dubbing himself a "front page Moron" on Instagram when he realised his mistake.
Having spent 2020 reporting on the pandemic and hitting out at rule flouters as so-called 'covidiots', the host was awkwardly snapped hopping into a cab home following a date night sans mask last weekend.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
His wife Celia donned a face covering but bolshy Piers appeared to go mask-free as he got into the taxi, later pulling one on.
And explaining what happened on Monday's instalment of GMB, the ITV name apologised for the moment of forgetfulness and joked that his mishap had helped out the paparazzi.
Piers told co-host Susanna Reid: "As I pulled away I realised what I had done - I had forgotten my mask."
Taking responsibility, after his mistake made the papers, he continued: "I do think masks matter and I got caught without one."


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Unions warn schools must not be forced into 'inoperable' Covid testing plan

Plans to recruit volunteers to test millions of secondary pupils for Covid-19 in January have been branded “ inoperable ” .
Unions lambasted the Government ’ s “ chaotic and rushed ” announcement for mass testing next term and said schools should not be forced to implement the plans .
In a joint statement , the NAHT , the Association of School and College Leaders , the National Education Union , the NASUWT , the Association of Colleges , the National Governance Association and The Church of England Education Office , said : “ It is our view that due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this announcement , the lack of proper guidance , and an absence of appropriate support , the Government ’ s plan in its current form will be inoperable for most schools and colleges .
“ Schools and colleges simply do not have the staffing capacity to carry this out themselves.
” They branded the idea that schools could recruit and train volunteers to administer 11 million tests to 5.5 million pupils in January as “ simply not realistic ” .
And the unions warned that no school should face pressure if they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they believe it would be unsafe .
The latest row comes after the Department for Education said students in England would be tested twice , three days apart , and learn remotely before a staggered return to the classroom by January 11 .
The plan was unveiled on Thursday - as schools broke up for Christmas - and full guidance will not be available until next week , when most schools are shut .
Schools Minister Nick Gibb insisted teachers would not be tasked with administering tests as the system would rely heavily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Teachers are already fully occupied ... they already have their hands full with the education side , ” he told Sky News .
He said the armed forces would help with planning and volunteers will not need a Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) check as they will be “ supervised ” by staff .
But Geoff Barton , general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders ( ASCL ) , said it would be impossible for schools to stand up the scheme over Christmas .
He said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Government for mass testing in schools and colleges from the start of the spring term are undeliverable in that timescale , and it is beyond belief that they were landed on school and college leaders in such a cack-handed manner.
” The GMB union said it had advised school staff not to volunteer until it was clear the system was safe .
Karen Leonard , GMB National Officer , said the plan was “ nonsense ” , adding : “ At a time when school staff have worked to breaking point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much-deserved break , they are now being told to get ready to become testing coordinators on their return.
” Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green said it was “ simply astonishing ” that schools were expected to prepare for the testing scheme over Christmas .
She said : “ Everyone wants testing to happen , but announcing just as the holidays start is another Tory Fail.
” Under the plans , primary schools will return as normal in early January , alongside students in exam years , key workers ’ children and vulnerable pupils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will study online in the first week of term .

School leaders slammed the Government's 'chaotic and rushed' announcement for mass testing for secondary pupils in January
Plans to recruit volunteers to test millions of secondary pupils for Covid-19 in January have been branded “inoperable”.
Unions lambasted the Government’s “chaotic and rushed” announcement for mass testing next term and said schools should not be forced to implement the plans.
In a joint statement, the NAHT, the Association of School and College Leaders, the National Education Union, the NASUWT, the Association of Colleges, the National Governance Association and The Church of England Education Office, said: “It is our view that due to the chaotic and rushed nature of this announcement, the lack of proper guidance, and an absence of appropriate support, the Government’s plan in its current form will be inoperable for most schools and colleges.
“Schools and colleges simply do not have the staffing capacity to carry this out themselves.”
They branded the idea that schools could recruit and train volunteers to administer 11 million tests to 5.5 million pupils in January as “simply not realistic”.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
And the unions warned that no school should face pressure if they cannot implement the plans, or if they believe it would be unsafe.
The latest row comes after the Department for Education said students in England would be tested twice, three days apart, and learn remotely before a staggered return to the classroom by January 11.
The plan was unveiled on Thursday - as schools broke up for Christmas - and full guidance will not be available until next week, when most schools are shut.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb insisted teachers would not be tasked with administering tests as the system would rely heavily on volunteers and agency workers.
“Teachers are already fully occupied...they already have their hands full with the education side,” he told Sky News.
He said the armed forces would help with planning and volunteers will not need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as they will be “supervised” by staff.
But Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), said it would be impossible for schools to stand up the scheme over Christmas.
He said: “The plans outlined at the last minute by the Government for mass testing in schools and colleges from the start of the spring term are undeliverable in that timescale, and it is beyond belief that they were landed on school and college leaders in such a cack-handed manner.”
The GMB union said it had advised school staff not to volunteer until it was clear the system was safe.
Karen Leonard, GMB National Officer, said the plan was “nonsense”, adding: “At a time when school staff have worked to breaking point throughout the pandemic and staff need a much-deserved break, they are now being told to get ready to become testing coordinators on their return.”
Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green said it was “simply astonishing” that schools were expected to prepare for the testing scheme over Christmas.
She said: “Everyone wants testing to happen, but announcing just as the holidays start is another Tory Fail.”
Under the plans, primary schools will return as normal in early January, alongside students in exam years, key workers’ children and vulnerable pupils in secondary schools.
The remaining pupils will study online in the first week of term.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Everyone can get £15 off their online shop at Iceland supermarket - here's how

Iceland shoppers who still need to get their final grocery shop done before Christmas can save £15 off if they do it online .
Any customers who spend £35 or more at Iceland.co.uk will be able to claim a free £15 bonus thanks to money-saving site TopCashback .
The cashback site is offering the bonus to all new members who sign up for free to TopCashback.co.uk before 23:59pm on 20 December .
There 's no restrictions on what you purchase as long as you reach the £35 minimum spend , so you can splash out on Iceland 's luxury canapés @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We love the sound of the Duck and Orange Roses ( £2 ) - sculpted filo pastry bites with pockets of meaty duck inside and the Jumbo Red & Gold Wild Shrimp ( £6 ) that come coated in suitably festive red and golden breadcrumbs .
The huge festive range includes an array of new items , priced from £2 to impress your guests over the festive season .
Or place an online order in for all your Christmas dinner essentials from turkey and stuffing to potatoes and veg .
There 's also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivery on orders for £35 or more too and the chain still has online slots available .
How to claim £15 off at Iceland ?
• Search for Iceland and click on the 'get cashback button ' to be taken to the supermarket 's website .
• Shop as normal , remembering to spend £35 or more to qualify for the deal .
• TopCashback will then track your order within seven days • Cashback earned in the £15 cashback on a £35+ spend at Iceland deal will only be available for pay-out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the member ’ s bank account .
Sadly this offer can only be redeemed once per household , on a first come first served basis .
You can check the full terms and conditions of the offer by heading to TopCashback.co.uk .
This year online delivery slots from the frozen food chain are available between 6am and 11pm right up until December 23rd .
Stores across the UK will also be open right up until Christmas , with many operating opening hours between 7am and 8pm .
Shoppers still wanting to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can check our guide .
We have also rounded up which retailers will definitely not be opening up on Boxing Day .
This deal is wholly funded by TopCashback , not Iceland .

If you still need to get your final grocery shop done before Christmas, this is how you can save by ordering from Iceland
How you can get £15 off your online shop at Iceland supermarket
Iceland shoppers who still need to get their final grocery shop done before Christmas can save £15 off if they do it online.
Any customers who spend £35 or more at Iceland.co.uk will be able to claim a free £15 bonus thanks to money-saving site TopCashback.
The cashback site is offering the bonus to all new members who sign up for free to TopCashback.co.uk before 23:59pm on 20 December.
There's no restrictions on what you purchase as long as you reach the £35 minimum spend, so you can splash out on Iceland's luxury canapés from its huge party food selection.
We love the sound of the Duck and Orange Roses (£2) - sculpted filo pastry bites with pockets of meaty duck inside and the Jumbo Red & Gold Wild Shrimp (£6) that come coated in suitably festive red and golden breadcrumbs.
The huge festive range includes an array of new items, priced from £2 to impress your guests over the festive season.
Or place an online order in for all your Christmas dinner essentials from turkey and stuffing to potatoes and veg.
There's also the added bonus of free next day delivery on orders for £35 or more too and the chain still has online slots available.
How to claim £15 off at Iceland?
Join TopCashback.co.uk for free. Search for Iceland and click on the 'get cashback button' to be taken to the supermarket's website. Shop as normal, remembering to spend £35 or more to qualify for the deal. TopCashback will then track your order within seven days Cashback earned in the £15 cashback on a £35+ spend at Iceland deal will only be available for pay-out via BACS payment i.e. paid directly into the member’s bank account.
Sadly this offer can only be redeemed once per household, on a first come first served basis. You can check the full terms and conditions of the offer by heading to TopCashback.co.uk.
This year online delivery slots from the frozen food chain are available between 6am and 11pm right up until December 23rd.
Stores across the UK will also be open right up until Christmas, with many operating opening hours between 7am and 8pm.
Shoppers still wanting to know online delivery slots for all supermarket chains can check our guide.
We have also rounded up which retailers will definitely not be opening up on Boxing Day.
This deal is wholly funded by TopCashback, not Iceland.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Review - Fully electric Fiat 500 La Prima is a bigger and better bright spark

Meet the new Fiat 500 – the fully electric 500 .
There was talk a while back that Fiat was going to ditch petrol-powered 500s and only sell electric versions of the car .
That seemed like a very bold move to me , especially as the 500 is Fiat ’ s only really successful model .
Clearly Fiat thought the same because the company is going to continue building the conventional car at its factory in Poland while it cracks on with making this new model at its manufacturing plant in Milan .
The car you ’ re looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 500 with its engine removed and replaced with an electric motor and a pack of lithium-ion batteries .
This is an all-new car that ’ s 61mm longer , 56mm wider and 40mm taller than the current 500 .
It ’ s also far more sophisticated and has a perceivably better quality .
Importantly , even though it ’ s bigger it still looks like a 500 .
Four equipment levels are offered starting with the entry-level Action , then the Passion , Icon and La Prima .
Both hatchback and convertible body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only in the top three trims .
We ’ re testing a La Prima hatchback which costs £29,995 ( the convertible is £3k more ) .
I ’ d be surprised if many customers buy the 500 in Action spec , not because it ’ s lacking in equipment because it isn ’ t , but because it comes with a 92bhp motor and 24kWh battery .
The other versions all have a 117bhp motor but more importantly a 42kWh battery that gives up to 200 miles of range against the smaller battery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capacity costs a lot of money and if you ’ re going to mainly use the car for short journeys , the smaller battery in the £19,995 Action would make a lot of sense .
Our family has owned two Fiat 500s ( a hatchback and convertible ) , both bought new and both completely reliable , but this one is a step ahead in quality .
The paint finish is excellent and the detailing superb , from flush-fit door handles to nicely styled alloy wheels .
That ’ s on the outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Thanks to the extra wheelbase length there ’ s more rear legroom but it ’ s still tight .
You have to remember that despite growing a bit , this car is still considerably shorter than a Ford Fiesta .
Our La Prima is well equipped with a 10.25in touchscreen , rear view camera , rain-sensing wipers and a lane-keeping system that alerts you if you start to drift .
Below the touchscreen is a row of buttons that allow you to control most functions without going into the screen .
Below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PRND for making the car go .
It ’ s all very simple and elegant .
One area improved over the regular 500 is seating which is more comfortable , and it helps that the steering wheel can now be adjusted for reach as well as height .
The whole car feels more grown up .
You have the choice of three driving modes – Normal , Range and Sherpa .
The first does what it says and Range introduces strong regenerative braking .
Sherpa is what others call Eco and which reduces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the range .
In Range the regenerative braking is quite abrupt but I like that so that would be my mode of choice .
However , if I was hoping to achieve 200 miles , a lot of driving in Sherpa mode would be required .
The 500 has the perky acceleration from standstill that ’ s almost universal in electric cars where the 0-30mph time is far more impressive than 0-62mph , which in this car ’ s case is 9.0 seconds .
The ride is comfortable which is probably helped by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 350kg more than the conventionally powered car .
The nearest direct rival to this model is the Mini Electric , a car that can ’ t match the Fiat for range and doesn ’ t feel as well thought out , either .
Owners of the current 500 who want to go electric but still want a stylish car with plenty of character are not going to be disappointed by this new arrival .
What seemed like an eccentric move by Fiat turns out to have been a wise one .
Renault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ range of 240 miles .
Range is shorter at 140 miles and Fiat feels better finished .
More conventional looking than the Fiat but a brilliant car all the same .
Our favourite small EV .

Mirror Motoring's Colin Goodwin says this battery car version of the Fiat 500 is both bigger and better than the petrol model
Meet the new Fiat 500 – the fully electric 500.
There was talk a while back that Fiat was going to ditch petrol-powered 500s and only sell electric versions of the car.
That seemed like a very bold move to me, especially as the 500 is Fiat’s only really successful model.
Clearly Fiat thought the same because the company is going to continue building the conventional car at its factory in Poland while it cracks on with making this new model at its manufacturing plant in Milan.
The car you’re looking at is far from being an existing 500 with its engine removed and replaced with an electric motor and a pack of lithium-ion batteries.
This is an all-new car that’s 61mm longer, 56mm wider and 40mm taller than the current 500. It’s also far more sophisticated and has a perceivably better quality.
Importantly, even though it’s bigger it still looks like a 500.
Four equipment levels are offered starting with the entry-level Action, then the Passion, Icon and La Prima. Both hatchback and convertible body styles are offered, but the latter only in the top three trims.
We’re testing a La Prima hatchback which costs £29,995 (the convertible is £3k more).
Image: HANDOUT FREE TO USE) HANDOUT FREE TO USE)
I’d be surprised if many customers buy the 500 in Action spec, not because it’s lacking in equipment because it isn’t, but because it comes with a 92bhp motor and 24kWh battery.
The other versions all have a 117bhp motor but more importantly a 42kWh battery that gives up to 200 miles of range against the smaller battery’s 120 mile range.
Battery capacity costs a lot of money and if you’re going to mainly use the car for short journeys, the smaller battery in the £19,995 Action would make a lot of sense.
Our family has owned two Fiat 500s (a hatchback and convertible), both bought new and both completely reliable, but this one is a step ahead in quality.
The paint finish is excellent and the detailing superb, from flush-fit door handles to nicely styled alloy wheels. That’s on the outside – a similar upscale feel continues inside.
Image: HANDOUT FREE TO USE) HANDOUT FREE TO USE)
Thanks to the extra wheelbase length there’s more rear legroom but it’s still tight. You have to remember that despite growing a bit, this car is still considerably shorter than a Ford Fiesta.
Our La Prima is well equipped with a 10.25in touchscreen, rear view camera, rain-sensing wipers and a lane-keeping system that alerts you if you start to drift.
Below the touchscreen is a row of buttons that allow you to control most functions without going into the screen.
Below these buttons is another row containing familiar PRND for making the car go. It’s all very simple and elegant.
One area improved over the regular 500 is seating which is more comfortable, and it helps that the steering wheel can now be adjusted for reach as well as height. The whole car feels more grown up.
You have the choice of three driving modes – Normal, Range and Sherpa.
Image: HANDOUT FREE TO USE) HANDOUT FREE TO USE)
The first does what it says and Range introduces strong regenerative braking. Sherpa is what others call Eco and which reduces power consumption and performance to eke out the range.
In Range the regenerative braking is quite abrupt but I like that so that would be my mode of choice. However, if I was hoping to achieve 200 miles, a lot of driving in Sherpa mode would be required.
The 500 has the perky acceleration from standstill that’s almost universal in electric cars where the 0-30mph time is far more impressive than 0-62mph, which in this car’s case is 9.0 seconds.
The ride is comfortable which is probably helped by the fact that the electric 500 weighs around 350kg more than the conventionally powered car.
The nearest direct rival to this model is the Mini Electric, a car that can’t match the Fiat for range and doesn’t feel as well thought out, either.
Owners of the current 500 who want to go electric but still want a stylish car with plenty of character are not going to be disappointed by this new arrival.
In fact, it’s an improvement.
What seemed like an eccentric move by Fiat turns out to have been a wise one.
THE FACTS
Fiat 500 La Prima
Price: £29,995
Engine: Single electric motor, 42 kWh battery, 117bhp
0-62 mph: 9.0 sec
Range: 199 miles
THE RIVALS
Renault Zoe GT Line
Image: ©Justin Leighton 2020 All rights Reserved) ©Justin Leighton 2020 All rights Reserved)
Renault’s pioneering EV now has a range of 240 miles.
Mini Electric Level 3
Range is shorter at 140 miles and Fiat feels better finished.
Peugeot e-208 Allure
Image: Handout) Handout)
More conventional looking than the Fiat but a brilliant car all the same. Our favourite small EV.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Man Utd U23s including Facundo Pellistri battered by Chelsea 6-1

Manchester United Under-23s were dealt a crushing blow by Chelsea Under-23s , who thrashed them 6-1 .
The Red Devils team was full of budding stars , including summer signing Facundo Pellestri - who was on a run of three goals in three games .
The Uruguayan was brought in from Penarol for a fee of around £8m and has been touted as a star for the future .
But he was largely blunted in attack as the Blues ran riot at Kingsmeadow .
In fact , United were staring at defeat just 180 seconds into the match after Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scoring after a mistake from Teden Mengi and that lead was doubled almost immediately through Jude Soonsup-Bell .
The 16-year-old has been rattling goals in for fun for the Under-18s and has taken to the next level with ease .
After 34 minutes , Tino Anjorin made it three after returning to the Under-23s after a spell with the first-team .
It is clear that the 19-year-old is destined for more first-team minutes after running the show against the Red Devils .
And following the break , Chelsea resumed their dominance when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lewis grabbed his second and Charlie Lewis came off the bench to score before Joe Hugill netted a late consolation for the away side .
But it will be a sobering loss for the Red Devils youngsters , who Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a lot of faith in .
Mengi , Pellestri , Hugill and Hannibal Mejbri have been touted for big things but they met an academy team that are renowned for winning .
It leaves United sixth in the table , seven points behind league leaders Chelsea .
But more concerning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team have conceded more than anyone in the league - with a total of 28 goals let in .
The second-worst team for goals conceded is Leicester , who sit 10th in the table and have let in 22 .

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Manchester United Under-23s were thrashed by Chelsea's youngsters, who extended their lead over Manchester City in the Premier League 2 with goals from Tino Anjorin, Lewis Bate and Marcel Lewis
Manchester United Under-23s were dealt a crushing blow by Chelsea Under-23s, who thrashed them 6-1.
The Red Devils team was full of budding stars, including summer signing Facundo Pellestri - who was on a run of three goals in three games.
The Uruguayan was brought in from Penarol for a fee of around £8m and has been touted as a star for the future.
But he was largely blunted in attack as the Blues ran riot at Kingsmeadow.
In fact, United were staring at defeat just 180 seconds into the match after Chelsea went 2-0 up.
Marcel Lewis opened the scoring after a mistake from Teden Mengi and that lead was doubled almost immediately through Jude Soonsup-Bell.
The 16-year-old has been rattling goals in for fun for the Under-18s and has taken to the next level with ease.
After 34 minutes, Tino Anjorin made it three after returning to the Under-23s after a spell with the first-team.
It is clear that the 19-year-old is destined for more first-team minutes after running the show against the Red Devils.
And following the break, Chelsea resumed their dominance when Anjorin netted from the penalty spot.
Lewis grabbed his second and Charlie Lewis came off the bench to score before Joe Hugill netted a late consolation for the away side.
But it will be a sobering loss for the Red Devils youngsters, who Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a lot of faith in.
Mengi, Pellestri, Hugill and Hannibal Mejbri have been touted for big things but they met an academy team that are renowned for winning.
It leaves United sixth in the table, seven points behind league leaders Chelsea.
But more concerning is the fact that Neil Wood's team have conceded more than anyone in the league - with a total of 28 goals let in.
The second-worst team for goals conceded is Leicester, who sit 10th in the table and have let in 22.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Man Utd handed double injury boost as Solskjaer faces defender decision

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may be tempted to use Sunday 's clash against Leeds to rest some of his defenders after receiving a well-timed double injury boost .
The Man Utd boss admitted he may have to consider changes in his back line to ease the load on first choice centre-back pairing Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof .
Both players have played together in all but one of United 's league fixtures this season , with Maguire ever present .
`` Victor and Harry have been very consistent , '' Solskjaer said .
`` I thought last season as well they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes in European football last season , and I think he ’ s enjoying playing .
`` Victor is maturing , growing and getting more used to the demands of the Premier League .
They have been very consistent but they might come to a point where they might have to rest . ''
Sunday 's meeting at Old Trafford could be an ideal opportunity , as Solskjaer has Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe fit and available for selection again .
The defensive duo have both been nursing `` small injuries '' but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Marcelo Bielsa 's side .
While Leeds have earned some notable results this season , including a 5-2 win over Newcastle in midweek , the fixture could represent the best chance for Maguire and Lindelof to sit out amid their opponents inconsistent form of late .
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the summer , but he still made some big moves in the transfer market with Donny van de Beek , Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani all arriving .
But their start to the season has been a mixed bag , with a home defeat to Crystal Palace and a 6-1 thrashing by Spurs at one end of the scale , and a tremendous 2-1 win over PSG in Paris at the other .
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The only other alternative would perhaps be the League Cup quarter final tie against Everton next week , as after Christmas United face Leicester then Wolves , followed by Aston Villa on New Years ' Day .
Neither Bailly nor Tuanzebe were available for the 3-2 win over Sheffield United on Thursday , as Solskjaer had only full-back Luke Shaw on the bench as defensive cover .
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`` Eric and Axel have had had small injuries but they ’ re available for us for Leeds , I hope , '' Solskjaer added .
`` Let ’ s see what we do . ''
Meanwhile , Edinson Cavani could miss the tie against Leeds due to a niggling groin injury that kept him out of United 's last two matches .
`` He ’ s very meticulous in his rehab work and has not felt right , '' Solskjaer said of the Uruguayan striker .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ game so let ’ s see how he feels in the last training session . ''

United have had an intense period of fixtures and welcome Leeds for their final league match before Christmas, with Solskjaer pondering possible changes to his starting XI
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may be tempted to use Sunday's clash against Leeds to rest some of his defenders after receiving a well-timed double injury boost.
The Man Utd boss admitted he may have to consider changes in his back line to ease the load on first choice centre-back pairing Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
Both players have played together in all but one of United's league fixtures this season, with Maguire ever present.
"Victor and Harry have been very consistent," Solskjaer said. "I thought last season as well they were excellent. Harry played the most minutes in European football last season, and I think he’s enjoying playing.
"Victor is maturing, growing and getting more used to the demands of the Premier League. They have been very consistent but they might come to a point where they might have to rest."
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Sunday's meeting at Old Trafford could be an ideal opportunity, as Solskjaer has Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe fit and available for selection again.
The defensive duo have both been nursing "small injuries" but have recovered in time for the visit of Marcelo Bielsa's side.
While Leeds have earned some notable results this season, including a 5-2 win over Newcastle in midweek, the fixture could represent the best chance for Maguire and Lindelof to sit out amid their opponents inconsistent form of late.
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The only other alternative would perhaps be the League Cup quarter final tie against Everton next week, as after Christmas United face Leicester then Wolves, followed by Aston Villa on New Years' Day.
Neither Bailly nor Tuanzebe were available for the 3-2 win over Sheffield United on Thursday, as Solskjaer had only full-back Luke Shaw on the bench as defensive cover.
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"Eric and Axel have had had small injuries but they’re available for us for Leeds, I hope," Solskjaer added. "Let’s see what we do."
Meanwhile, Edinson Cavani could miss the tie against Leeds due to a niggling groin injury that kept him out of United's last two matches.
"He’s very meticulous in his rehab work and has not felt right," Solskjaer said of the Uruguayan striker. "He couldn’t play this game so let’s see how he feels in the last training session."


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Guardiola hints at Man City's Christmas fixtures plan with De Bruyne declaration

Kevin de Bruyne will not get a rest over the hectic Christmas period , according to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola .
De Bruyne , City 's most influential player , has played the full 90 minutes in seven consecutive Premier League games , but Guardiola claimed he can not afford to rest him .
Asked if De Bruyne would get a break , with City playing six games in three weeks , Guardiola said : “ No , right now , no .
“ He 's so important for us and now he 's not going to rest .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he rested in other games “ The previous week he just played the Premier League games , and right now we need him.
” Asked if Sergio Aguero - who came on for the final 15 minutes of City 's 1-1 draw with West Brom in midweek – will be fit to start at Southampton tomorrow , Guardiola was doubtful .
“ I don ’ t know , ” said Guardiola .
“ After the game he could not train .
`` Yesterday , no training , today he trained really well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many minutes he can play .
“ It ’ s important he makes training sessions , but after the game he could not .
It wasn ’ t the knee , it was another area.
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Pep Guardiola hints at Man City's plan for Christmas fixtures with Kevin de Bruyne declaration
Kevin de Bruyne will not get a rest over the hectic Christmas period, according to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
De Bruyne, City's most influential player, has played the full 90 minutes in seven consecutive Premier League games, but Guardiola claimed he cannot afford to rest him.
Asked if De Bruyne would get a break, with City playing six games in three weeks, Guardiola said: “No, right now, no.
“He's so important for us and now he's not going to rest.
“He rested in the Champions League, he rested in other games
“The previous week he just played the Premier League games, and right now we need him.”
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Asked if Sergio Aguero - who came on for the final 15 minutes of City's 1-1 draw with West Brom in midweek – will be fit to start at Southampton tomorrow, Guardiola was doubtful.
“I don’t know,” said Guardiola. “After the game he could not train.
"Yesterday, no training, today he trained really well, but I don't know how many minutes he can play.
“It’s important he makes training sessions, but after the game he could not. It wasn’t the knee, it was another area.”
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thedailymirror--2020-12-18--UK coronavirus hospital deaths rising again as 403 lives lost across country

The UK 's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by 403 - a 16 % jump on the total reported a week ago .
England reported 317 fatalities , Wales had 38 , Scotland recorded 36 and Northern Ireland had 12 .
Hospital deaths had been trending downwards for a fortnight , but they have been climbing again this week .
Friday 's total is 16 % higher than the 346 fatalities announced on December 11 .
The tolls announced on the previous Fridays were 354 on December 4 , 408 on November 27 , 401 on November 20 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest figures came as the four UK nations faced fresh calls to rethink their plans to allow limited family gatherings under special Christmas bubbles .
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Boris Johnson has not ruled out a third national lockdown amid rising rates of coronavirus .
A further 317 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 45,783 , NHS England said on Friday .
Patients were aged between 35 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged between 60 and 97 , had known underlying health conditions .
The deaths were between November 4 and December 17 .
Twenty-six other deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result .
There have been a further 2,801 cases of coronavirus in Wales , taking the total number of confirmed cases to 117,367 .
Public Health Wales reported another 38 deaths , taking the total in Wales since the start of the pandemic to 3,011 .
The Scottish Government said 36 more patients have died , taking its total to 4,239 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruled out a third national lockdown in England amid rising rates of coronavirus , as health chiefs warn of the toll on frontline staff and services from festive mixing .
The Prime Minister said rates of infection have increased `` very much in the last few weeks '' , as pressure grows on the Government to do more to tackle the rise .
Northern Ireland and Wales are bracing for lockdowns in the days after Christmas , and a senior emergency medicine doctor said the rest of the UK must do `` whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control .
Speaking during a visit to Greater Manchester , Mr Johnson was asked whether England would follow Northern Ireland in imposing stringent restrictions after the festive period .
He said : `` We 're hoping very much that we will be able to avoid anything like that .
But the reality is that the rates of infection have increased very much in the last few weeks . ''

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UK coronavirus hospital deaths rising again as 403 lives lost across country
The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by 403 - a 16% jump on the total reported a week ago.
England reported 317 fatalities, Wales had 38, Scotland recorded 36 and Northern Ireland had 12.
Hospital deaths had been trending downwards for a fortnight, but they have been climbing again this week.
Friday's total is 16% higher than the 346 fatalities announced on December 11.
The tolls announced on the previous Fridays were 354 on December 4, 408 on November 27, 401 on November 20, and 342 on November 13.
The latest figures came as the four UK nations faced fresh calls to rethink their plans to allow limited family gatherings under special Christmas bubbles.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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Boris Johnson has not ruled out a third national lockdown amid rising rates of coronavirus.
A further 317 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 45,783, NHS England said on Friday.
Patients were aged between 35 and 100. All except eight, aged between 60 and 97, had known underlying health conditions.
The deaths were between November 4 and December 17.
Twenty-six other deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.
There have been a further 2,801 cases of coronavirus in Wales, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 117,367.
Public Health Wales reported another 38 deaths, taking the total in Wales since the start of the pandemic to 3,011.
The Scottish Government said 36 more patients have died, taking its total to 4,239.
Northern Ireland's toll climbed by 12 to 1,166
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Meanwhile, Mr Johnson has not ruled out a third national lockdown in England amid rising rates of coronavirus, as health chiefs warn of the toll on frontline staff and services from festive mixing.
The Prime Minister said rates of infection have increased "very much in the last few weeks", as pressure grows on the Government to do more to tackle the rise.
Northern Ireland and Wales are bracing for lockdowns in the days after Christmas, and a senior emergency medicine doctor said the rest of the UK must do "whatever it takes" to get infections under control.
Speaking during a visit to Greater Manchester, Mr Johnson was asked whether England would follow Northern Ireland in imposing stringent restrictions after the festive period.
He said: "We're hoping very much that we will be able to avoid anything like that. But the reality is that the rates of infection have increased very much in the last few weeks."


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Debenhams tells shoppers they have just 2 days left to use their gift cards

Debenhams has told customers that they have until Sunday , 20 December , to use any gift cards or vouchers they have .
After that date stores will simply stop accepting them .
`` We will only be accepting Debenhams gift cards and e-gift cards in store and online until midnight Sunday 20 December , '' an email to customers reads .
It goes on to warn people trying to combine different rewards and vouchers that they can only use two at once .
`` Please note you can make payment using a maximum of two different payment methods per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beauty club rewards '' it adds .
`` To complete your order you must be able to cover the full amount with your chosen payment methods . ''
Debenhams is currently running a closing down sale in stores and online , with up to 70 % off items as it prepares to permanently shut its doors .
The 242-year-old retailer , which began liquidation procedures on December 1 , has launched its final ever clearance , as administrators look to shift stock before the business disappears for good .
Debenhams , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had already launched a 70 % off `` fire sale '' earlier this month .
But now the event has been rebranded as a `` closing down '' sale - with some items reduced to up to 80 % off .
The sale is available both in store and online , with Debenhams ' physical shops having reopened in England on December 2 .
Hilco , which is managing the liquidation process previously told The Mirror that `` UK operations will close '' if no new offers for the chain come forward .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ open long enough to sell off what stock they can .
`` Debenhams will continue to trade through its 124 UK stores and online to clear its current and contracted stocks , '' a statement issued to The Mirror read .

If you have any money on a Debenhams gift card or voucher you'll need to use it fast or lose it forever after the department store announced the last day shops would be accepting them
Debenhams tells shoppers they have just 2 days left to use their gift cards
Debenhams has told customers that they have until Sunday, 20 December, to use any gift cards or vouchers they have.
After that date stores will simply stop accepting them.
"We will only be accepting Debenhams gift cards and e-gift cards in store and online until midnight Sunday 20 December," an email to customers reads.
It goes on to warn people trying to combine different rewards and vouchers that they can only use two at once.
"Please note you can make payment using a maximum of two different payment methods per transaction, which includes gift cards and beauty club rewards" it adds.
"To complete your order you must be able to cover the full amount with your chosen payment methods."
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Debenhams is currently running a closing down sale in stores and online, with up to 70% off items as it prepares to permanently shut its doors.
The 242-year-old retailer, which began liquidation procedures on December 1, has launched its final ever clearance, as administrators look to shift stock before the business disappears for good.
Debenhams, which is known for its Blue Cross sales, had already launched a 70% off "fire sale" earlier this month.
But now the event has been rebranded as a "closing down" sale - with some items reduced to up to 80% off.
The sale is available both in store and online, with Debenhams' physical shops having reopened in England on December 2.
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Hilco, which is managing the liquidation process previously told The Mirror that "UK operations will close" if no new offers for the chain come forward.
As such, stores will only remain open long enough to sell off what stock they can.
"Debenhams will continue to trade through its 124 UK stores and online to clear its current and contracted stocks," a statement issued to The Mirror read.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Covid-19 rules at Christmas - your questions answered on bubbles, tiers and more

The relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions at Christmas is going ahead despite warnings that family bubbles could trigger a third wave of cases and more lockdowns .
The plan has been thrown into chaos and sparked confusion as England is now at odds with Scotland and Wales after stricter festive season guidance was released .
It comes as large swathes of southern England are moved into Tier 3 from 12.01am on Saturday , and Wales and Northern Ireland prepare to implement another round of lockdowns to stem a rising tide of infections .
Boris Johnson has ignored pleas for the Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead urged people to be cautious at family gatherings , while refusing to rule out a third national lockdown in England amid rising rates of coronavirus .
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It is feared many Britons will ignore the bubble rules , which vary by nation and allow people to mix with a slightly wider circle of family and friends .
A recent YouGov poll found that 33 % of Britons would be willing to break the rules by having an extra day with family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of adults across the country are planning to form a Christmas bubble , according to a survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) .
The latest figures from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) show that the reproduction number , or R value , of coronavirus transmission across the UK is estimated to have risen to between 1.1 and 1.2 .
The Mirror has put together this Q & A about everything from Christmas bubble plans to future lockdowns based on the questions that Britons are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will the tiers be reviewed ?
In England , the places moving into Tier 3 on Saturday are Bedfordshire , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Peterborough , the whole of Hertfordshire , Surrey with the exception of Waverley , Hastings and Rother on the Kent border of East Sussex , and Portsmouth , Gosport and Havant in Hampshire .
The changes mean a total of 38 million people will be living in Tier 3 - 68 % of the population of England - following the latest review .
Bristol and North Somerset will move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Herefordshire will move from Tier 2 to Tier 1 .
The tiers are reviewed every two weeks , meaning the next one is on December 30 .
They are decided based on a number of factors including local pressure on the NHS , infection rates in all age groups and whether cases are falling or rising .
The final decision rests with Mr Johnson at the Covid Operations Committee .
Rules over the mixing of households are being relaxed across the UK at Christmas .
However , the existing tier rules will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubble plans , up to three households are able to mix in England , Northern Ireland and Scotland between December 23 and 27 , but the limit is two households in Wales .
They can visit each other ’ s homes and stay overnight during that period .
Travel to and from Northern Ireland is also permitted on December 22 and 28 .
Scotland is asking households to only meet on one day and is initial guidance recommended that these bubbles should contain a maximum of eight people , not including children under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their Christmas bubble in hospitality venues such as pubs and restaurants , or at entertainment venues .
The Christmas bubble plan is going ahead despite pleas for it to be scrapped .
The relaxation of rules will take place between December 23-27 , although the guidance has changed this week .
Mr Johnson has refused to scrap the plan .
As he allows limited family gatherings at Christmas , he has urged people to avoid spreading the virus .
There are fears it will put elderly and vulnerable family members at risk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths , add more pressure on the NHS and trigger further lockdowns or tougher restrictions in the new year .
Two top medical journals - The Health Service Journal and British Medical Journal - said easing the rules was a `` rash decision '' that would `` cost many lives '' .
Dame Donna Kinnair , head of the Royal College of Nursing , said `` Travelling and family visits associated with this time of year will undoubtedly lead to more cases , more pressure on NHS and care services , and more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and third waves into an unrelenting tsunami , we would begin 2021 in the worst possible way . ''
Should you self-isolate before Christmas ?
There is no official rule on self-isolating as a precaution before gathering in a bubble , but Mr Johnson has urged the public to self-isolate for five days , starting from Friday , before visiting friends and family over Christmas .
He told reporters : “ A smaller Christmas is going to be a safer Christmas , and a shorter Christmas is a safer Christmas .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re asking you in the five days beforehand , as early as this Friday , to reduce the number of people you ’ re in contact with to as low as possible.
” Professor Nicola Stonehouse , a virologist at the University of Leeds , has said the only safe way for households to mix is if every person self-isolates for at least 10 days before forming a bubble .
People must not form a Christmas bubble if they have coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating due to being in contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` These rules are the law and you must follow them even if it means not meeting with friends or family over Christmas . ''
Can you see people outside your Christmas bubble ?
You can meet people not in your bubble , but only outside your home and in line with the tier rules of the area where you live .
Do support bubbles count as one household ?
A support bubble is a support network which links two households and there are certain eligibility rules to form one .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubble , you can think of yourself as being in one 'household ' , the Government said in its guidance .
It said : `` A support bubble is different to a childcare bubble and a Christmas bubble .
Being in a support bubble does not stop you from forming a childcare bubble or a Christmas bubble .
`` Existing support bubbles count as one household towards the three household limit .
This means if you are in a support bubble , you can collectively form a Christmas bubble with two other households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubble as small as possible . ''
The Government 's guidance does not ban hugging within Christmas bubbles , but its top advisers say it 's not a good idea .
Business Secretary Alok Sharma this week said it was a `` matter of personal choice '' .
He told ITV 's Good Morning Britain : “ The fundamental point again is let ’ s keep ourselves safe by washing our hands , covering our face and of course maintaining social distance in the appropriate settings.
” Last month , Professor Chris Whitty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned families against hugging and kissing elderly relatives at Christmas `` if you want them to survive to be hugged again '' .
He urged people to `` have sense '' , adding : `` Would I encourage someone to hug and kiss their elderly relatives ?
No , I would not . ''
Sir Patrick Vallance , the government 's chief scientific adviser , added : `` It 's not going to be a normal Christmas but if you want to make those connections with family , it has to be done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure that you do n't increase the risk .
`` I think hugging elderly relatives is not something to go out and do .
It will increase the spread to a vulnerable population . ''
Yes , churches will be open for Christmas .
The Government said people can attend services with those in their Christmas bubble .
That applies for all tiers .
Church services outside the Christmas bubble window are subject to local tier rules .
Can pubs and restaurants open over Christmas ?
Those in Tier 1 and 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 must remain shut .
However , Christmas bubbles can not meet inside venues such as pubs and restaurants , regardless of the tier rules .
In Tier 1 , pubs and restaurants can open as long as they operate in a Covid-secure manner and offer table service only .
Pubs that do not serve food are allowed to open in those areas .
The 'rule of six ' applies , allowing up to six members of different households to mix both indoors and outdoors .
Last orders can be called at 10pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finish their drinks and food .
For Tier 2 areas , pubs and restaurants can open but alcohol can only be served if they are alongside substantial meals .
The Government has said customers must leave once their meal is finished .
Only people from the same household can visit for table service only .
The 'rule of six ' applies outdoors .
The same curfew rules apply ( customers must leave by 11pm ) .
In Tier 3 , pubs and restaurants are closed but can offer a takeaway service .
Experts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas cards to family and friends this year despite the Covid-19 pandemic .
Clinical virologist Dr Julian Tang , of the University of Leicester , said the risk of infection from cards and similar objects that could potentially carry the virus is `` low .
Some experts have suggested using a sponge or a sticker to seal an envelope instead of licking it , but again said the risk of catching coronavirus that way is extremely low .
If people are concerned they should wash their hands after opening cards and avoid touching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minimise infection risk .
Dr Tang said : “ Epidemiologically , we know that this virus does not transmit much via surfaces , so the risk of infection remains minimal - especially given the journey the card has to take through the postal system . ''
Will there be a lockdown in January ?
The Prime Minister has not ruled out a third national lockdown in England amid rising rates of coronavirus .
He said on Friday : `` We 're hoping very much that we will be able to avoid anything like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rates of infection have increased very much in the last few weeks . ''
The president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine , Dr Katherine Henderson , said the UK must do `` whatever it takes '' to get infections under control .
Wales is moving into tougher Tier 4 restrictions , the equivalent of a lockdown , from 6pm on Christmas Day .
Non-essential shops and gyms will be shut and there will be stricter rules for household mixing and travel .
Northern Ireland 's new lockdown will begin on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close and pubs and restaurants to offer takeaway service only .
In Scotland , the option for a post-Christmas lockdown `` remains on the table '' , Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said .
Prof James Chalmers , of the University of Dundee , told the BBC he believed the Scottish government should have `` reversed '' the decision to relax measures over Christmas - and that Scotland was `` on course '' for another national lockdown .
He said : `` I think if we continue on the current course that we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Scotland and then we have a relaxation over Christmas , we 're looking at a spike in cases in early January .
`` The only way we 've seen over the last year to control a big spike is to have national lockdowns so I think we 're heading in the direction of a lockdown unless there 's a change in policy . ''

Boris Johnson on whether England will follow Northern Ireland on lockdown
Boris Johnson on whether England will follow Northern Ireland on lockdown
Covid-19 rules are being relaxed at Christmas even though experts have warned it could put elderly Britons at greater risk and trigger a rise in infections and deaths
Coronavirus rules at Christmas - your questions answered on bubbles, tiers and more
The relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions at Christmas is going ahead despite warnings that family bubbles could trigger a third wave of cases and more lockdowns.
The plan has been thrown into chaos and sparked confusion as England is now at odds with Scotland and Wales after stricter festive season guidance was released.
It comes as large swathes of southern England are moved into Tier 3 from 12.01am on Saturday, and Wales and Northern Ireland prepare to implement another round of lockdowns to stem a rising tide of infections.
Boris Johnson has ignored pleas for the Christmas bubble plans to be scrapped and has instead urged people to be cautious at family gatherings, while refusing to rule out a third national lockdown in England amid rising rates of coronavirus.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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It is feared many Britons will ignore the bubble rules, which vary by nation and allow people to mix with a slightly wider circle of family and friends.
A recent YouGov poll found that 33% of Britons would be willing to break the rules by having an extra day with family members beyond the permitted window.
Half of adults across the country are planning to form a Christmas bubble, according to a survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The latest figures from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) show that the reproduction number, or R value, of coronavirus transmission across the UK is estimated to have risen to between 1.1 and 1.2.
The Mirror has put together this Q&A about everything from Christmas bubble plans to future lockdowns based on the questions that Britons are asking the most on Google.
When will the tiers be reviewed?
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In England, the places moving into Tier 3 on Saturday are Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Peterborough, the whole of Hertfordshire, Surrey with the exception of Waverley, Hastings and Rother on the Kent border of East Sussex, and Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant in Hampshire.
The changes mean a total of 38 million people will be living in Tier 3 - 68% of the population of England - following the latest review.
Bristol and North Somerset will move from Tier 3 to Tier 2, while Herefordshire will move from Tier 2 to Tier 1.
The tiers are reviewed every two weeks, meaning the next one is on December 30.
They are decided based on a number of factors including local pressure on the NHS, infection rates in all age groups and whether cases are falling or rising.
The final decision rests with Mr Johnson at the Covid Operations Committee.
Do tier rules apply during Christmas?
Rules over the mixing of households are being relaxed across the UK at Christmas.
However, the existing tier rules will remain in place.
Under the Christmas bubble plans, up to three households are able to mix in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland between December 23 and 27, but the limit is two households in Wales.
They can visit each other’s homes and stay overnight during that period.
Travel to and from Northern Ireland is also permitted on December 22 and 28.
Scotland is asking households to only meet on one day and is initial guidance recommended that these bubbles should contain a maximum of eight people, not including children under 12.
People cannot mix with their Christmas bubble in hospitality venues such as pubs and restaurants, or at entertainment venues.
Will Christmas bubbles be cancelled?
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The Christmas bubble plan is going ahead despite pleas for it to be scrapped.
The relaxation of rules will take place between December 23-27, although the guidance has changed this week.
Mr Johnson has refused to scrap the plan. As he allows limited family gatherings at Christmas, he has urged people to avoid spreading the virus.
There are fears it will put elderly and vulnerable family members at risk, lead to a surge in cases and deaths, add more pressure on the NHS and trigger further lockdowns or tougher restrictions in the new year.
Two top medical journals - The Health Service Journal and British Medical Journal - said easing the rules was a "rash decision" that would "cost many lives".
Dame Donna Kinnair, head of the Royal College of Nursing, said "Travelling and family visits associated with this time of year will undoubtedly lead to more cases, more pressure on NHS and care services, and more deaths.
"By turning the second and third waves into an unrelenting tsunami, we would begin 2021 in the worst possible way."
Should you self-isolate before Christmas?
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There is no official rule on self-isolating as a precaution before gathering in a bubble, but Mr Johnson has urged the public to self-isolate for five days, starting from Friday, before visiting friends and family over Christmas.
He told reporters: “A smaller Christmas is going to be a safer Christmas, and a shorter Christmas is a safer Christmas.
“If you’re visiting others over Christmas we’re asking you in the five days beforehand, as early as this Friday, to reduce the number of people you’re in contact with to as low as possible.”
Professor Nicola Stonehouse, a virologist at the University of Leeds, has said the only safe way for households to mix is if every person self-isolates for at least 10 days before forming a bubble.
People must not form a Christmas bubble if they have coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating due to being in contact with someone who tested positive.
The Government said: "These rules are the law and you must follow them even if it means not meeting with friends or family over Christmas."
Can you see people outside your Christmas bubble?
You can meet people not in your bubble, but only outside your home and in line with the tier rules of the area where you live.
Meeting places can include parks, beaches, open countryside and playgrounds.
Do support bubbles count as one household?
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A support bubble is a support network which links two households and there are certain eligibility rules to form one.
Once you’re in a support bubble, you can think of yourself as being in one 'household', the Government said in its guidance.
It said: "A support bubble is different to a childcare bubble and a Christmas bubble. Being in a support bubble does not stop you from forming a childcare bubble or a Christmas bubble.
"Existing support bubbles count as one household towards the three household limit. This means if you are in a support bubble, you can collectively form a Christmas bubble with two other households.
"You should keep your Christmas bubble as small as possible."
Can you hug?
The Government's guidance does not ban hugging within Christmas bubbles, but its top advisers say it's not a good idea.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma this week said it was a "matter of personal choice".
He told ITV's Good Morning Britain: “The fundamental point again is let’s keep ourselves safe by washing our hands, covering our face and of course maintaining social distance in the appropriate settings.”
Last month, Professor Chris Whitty, England's chief medical officer, warned families against hugging and kissing elderly relatives at Christmas "if you want them to survive to be hugged again".
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He urged people to "have sense", adding: "Would I encourage someone to hug and kiss their elderly relatives? No, I would not."
Sir Patrick Vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser, added: "It's not going to be a normal Christmas but if you want to make those connections with family, it has to be done in a way where you try and make sure that you don't increase the risk.
"I think hugging elderly relatives is not something to go out and do. It will increase the spread to a vulnerable population."
Will churches be open?
Yes, churches will be open for Christmas.
The Government said people can attend services with those in their Christmas bubble. That applies for all tiers.
Church services outside the Christmas bubble window are subject to local tier rules.
Can pubs and restaurants open over Christmas?
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Those in Tier 1 and 2 can open, while those in Tier 3 must remain shut.
However, Christmas bubbles cannot meet inside venues such as pubs and restaurants, regardless of the tier rules.
In Tier 1, pubs and restaurants can open as long as they operate in a Covid-secure manner and offer table service only. Pubs that do not serve food are allowed to open in those areas.
The 'rule of six' applies, allowing up to six members of different households to mix both indoors and outdoors.
Last orders can be called at 10pm, with people given until 11pm to finish their drinks and food.
For Tier 2 areas, pubs and restaurants can open but alcohol can only be served if they are alongside substantial meals.
The Government has said customers must leave once their meal is finished.
Only people from the same household can visit for table service only. The 'rule of six' applies outdoors.
The same curfew rules apply (customers must leave by 11pm).
In Tier 3, pubs and restaurants are closed but can offer a takeaway service.
Can Christmas cards spread Covid-19?
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Experts have said it is safe to send Christmas cards to family and friends this year despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Clinical virologist Dr Julian Tang, of the University of Leicester, said the risk of infection from cards and similar objects that could potentially carry the virus is "low.
Some experts have suggested using a sponge or a sticker to seal an envelope instead of licking it, but again said the risk of catching coronavirus that way is extremely low.
If people are concerned they should wash their hands after opening cards and avoid touching their mouths, eyes or noses to minimise infection risk.
Dr Tang said: “Epidemiologically, we know that this virus does not transmit much via surfaces, so the risk of infection remains minimal - especially given the journey the card has to take through the postal system."
Will there be a lockdown in January?
The Prime Minister has not ruled out a third national lockdown in England amid rising rates of coronavirus.
He said on Friday: "We're hoping very much that we will be able to avoid anything like that. But the reality is that the rates of infection have increased very much in the last few weeks."
The president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Katherine Henderson, said the UK must do "whatever it takes" to get infections under control.
Wales is moving into tougher Tier 4 restrictions, the equivalent of a lockdown, from 6pm on Christmas Day.
Non-essential shops and gyms will be shut and there will be stricter rules for household mixing and travel.
Northern Ireland's new lockdown will begin on December 26, forcing non-essential retail to close and pubs and restaurants to offer takeaway service only.
In Scotland, the option for a post-Christmas lockdown "remains on the table", Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said.
Prof James Chalmers, of the University of Dundee, told the BBC he believed the Scottish government should have "reversed" the decision to relax measures over Christmas - and that Scotland was "on course" for another national lockdown.
He said: "I think if we continue on the current course that we have high levels of cases across the UK and Scotland and then we have a relaxation over Christmas, we're looking at a spike in cases in early January.
"The only way we've seen over the last year to control a big spike is to have national lockdowns so I think we're heading in the direction of a lockdown unless there's a change in policy."


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--This Morning viewers in tears as Eamonn Holmes and Ruth sign off on last show

This Morning viewers have shed tears after telly faves Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford signed off on their last regular Friday show .
Taking to Twitter after finishing his final show , Eamonn told fans : `` Bye bye to you all on a Friday folks ... .
Hopefully see u next February for half-term This Morning .
Thanks for having us and please have a safe and Merry Christmas . ''
He was met with a wave of sympathy , anger and even distress from his followers - many of whom were upset by the line up change .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Ruth you had me crying today .
So so sad i won ’ t be spending my Friday mornings with you both . ''
Another shared : `` End of an era today , laughing so much at Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langford , gon na miss them and their banter on Fridays . ''
Touched , Eamonn retweeted the message .
Yet another complained : `` The biggest mistake This Morning have ever made in their presenting line up .
Such a terrible shame for all involved .
I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loyally , but this has made me think twice .
Happy Christmas xx '' The messages were among many tweets expressing their support for the married presenters , who will now helm the show during school holidays in place of their regular weekly spot .
The pair were reportedly devastated to learn of their shock ITV axe and that longtime This Morning contributor Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary would be taking their spot instead .
As Eamonn and Ruth bowed out today , they asked fans to `` be nice '' to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was hit with a slew of mean comments from trolls that left her having regular `` duty of care '' meetings with ITV bosses .
Said Eamonn on Friday : `` You wo n't be watching us anymore on a Friday , Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary are going to be here on Fridays from here on in .
`` Please can we ask you to be as nice to them [ Alison and Dermot ] friends of ours as they are - and we 're very close to Alison - as you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 years . ''

EAMONN AND RUTH SIGN OFF ON LAST THIS MORNING FRIDAY SHOW
EAMONN AND RUTH SIGN OFF ON LAST THIS MORNING FRIDAY SHOW
Eamonn Holmes was met with a wave of sympathy, anger and even distress from his Twitter followers - many of whom were upset by the line up change to their daily This Morning viewing
This Morning viewers in tears as Eamonn and Ruth sign off on last show
This Morning viewers have shed tears after telly faves Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford signed off on their last regular Friday show.
Taking to Twitter after finishing his final show, Eamonn told fans: "Bye bye to you all on a Friday folks .... Hopefully see u next February for half-term This Morning. Thanks for having us and please have a safe and Merry Christmas."
He was met with a wave of sympathy, anger and even distress from his followers - many of whom were upset by the line up change.
One fan wrote: "Aww Eamonn & Ruth you had me crying today. So so sad i won’t be spending my Friday mornings with you both."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another shared: "End of an era today, laughing so much at Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langford, gonna miss them and their banter on Fridays." Touched, Eamonn retweeted the message.
Yet another complained: "The biggest mistake This Morning have ever made in their presenting line up. Such a terrible shame for all involved. I’ve watched the show since day 1, loyally, but this has made me think twice. Happy Christmas xx"
The messages were among many tweets expressing their support for the married presenters, who will now helm the show during school holidays in place of their regular weekly spot.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
The pair were reportedly devastated to learn of their shock ITV axe and that longtime This Morning contributor Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary would be taking their spot instead.
As Eamonn and Ruth bowed out today, they asked fans to "be nice" to their replacements.
Their comments come after Alison was hit with a slew of mean comments from trolls that left her having regular "duty of care" meetings with ITV bosses.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Said Eamonn on Friday: "You won't be watching us anymore on a Friday, Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary are going to be here on Fridays from here on in.
"Please can we ask you to be as nice to them [Alison and Dermot] friends of ours as they are - and we're very close to Alison - as you have been to us for the past 15 years."


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Georginio Wijnaldum's dressing room outburst serves as warning to Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool claimed arguably their most vital win of the Premier League season so far in midweek as they beat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield .
Roberto Firmino ’ s late winner gave the Reds a huge three points to take an early upper hand in the title race .
Before the game , it was one player who caught Jurgen Klopp ’ s eye .
Looking back at the game , the German name dropped Georginio Wijnaldum and revealed how he attempted to get his team-mates going with an impassioned plea before the game .
Klopp said : ” I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the Tottenham game .
'Do n't let us waste the first half again !
’ , he was shouting.
” Wijnaldum ’ s outburst came with his future at Anfield still uncertain - and serves as a warning to Klopp as he faces potentially losing the midfielder .
Since joining from Newcastle in 2016 , the Dutchman has become a vital cog in Klopp ’ s well-oiled Reds machine .
He has largely gone under the radar compared to big name stars such as Mohamed Salah , Jordan Henderson and Virgil van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an underrated factor in the Reds ’ success , often being a key man and capable of filing into various roles in the middle of the park .
His importance was evident on the pitch against Spurs as he put in a typically energetic display .
And his dressing room plea to team-mates shows how he has also become a vital factor off the pitch with his leadership coming to the fore as a senior member of the dressing room .
With youngsters such as Curtis Jones , Rhys Williams and Neco Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no underestimating the importance of senior players of which Wijnaldum fits the bill .
However , Klopp runs the risk of losing him in the summer as his contract winds down and he is free to speak to other European clubs .
It is possible Wijnaldum , who has been linked with Barcelona , could seek one last big contract elsewhere as he enters the latter stages of his career .
Klopp is well aware of his importance and has reportedly asked for one final big-money proposal to be put to the player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is unsuccessful and he does depart , then the Reds could lose crucial attributes on and off the pitch - something which became more evident than ever at Anfield on Wednesday night .

Liverpool could lose Georginio Wijnaldum this summer transfer window - and he showcased his attributes both on and off the pitch at Anfield against Tottenham in midweek
Liverpool claimed arguably their most vital win of the Premier League season so far in midweek as they beat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield.
Roberto Firmino’s late winner gave the Reds a huge three points to take an early upper hand in the title race.
Before the game, it was one player who caught Jurgen Klopp’s eye.
Looking back at the game, the German name dropped Georginio Wijnaldum and revealed how he attempted to get his team-mates going with an impassioned plea before the game.
Klopp said: ”I think it was Gini in the dressing room before the Tottenham game. 'Don't let us waste the first half again!’, he was shouting.”
Image: Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Wijnaldum’s outburst came with his future at Anfield still uncertain - and serves as a warning to Klopp as he faces potentially losing the midfielder.
Since joining from Newcastle in 2016, the Dutchman has become a vital cog in Klopp’s well-oiled Reds machine.
He has largely gone under the radar compared to big name stars such as Mohamed Salah, Jordan Henderson and Virgil van Dijk.
But the 30-year-old has been an underrated factor in the Reds’ success, often being a key man and capable of filing into various roles in the middle of the park.
Image: Photo by JON SUPER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo by JON SUPER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
His importance was evident on the pitch against Spurs as he put in a typically energetic display.
And his dressing room plea to team-mates shows how he has also become a vital factor off the pitch with his leadership coming to the fore as a senior member of the dressing room.
With youngsters such as Curtis Jones, Rhys Williams and Neco Williams breaking into the side, there is no underestimating the importance of senior players of which Wijnaldum fits the bill.
However, Klopp runs the risk of losing him in the summer as his contract winds down and he is free to speak to other European clubs.
Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images)
It is possible Wijnaldum, who has been linked with Barcelona, could seek one last big contract elsewhere as he enters the latter stages of his career.
Klopp is well aware of his importance and has reportedly asked for one final big-money proposal to be put to the player to keep him at Anfield.
If that is unsuccessful and he does depart, then the Reds could lose crucial attributes on and off the pitch - something which became more evident than ever at Anfield on Wednesday night.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--UK's coronavirus R-rate is now 1.1-1.2 just days before restrictions are eased

The UK 's coronavirus infection rate has shot up to over one during the past week .
New data released by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies shows that the R number is now between 1.1 and 1.2 , up from 0.9 last week .
Seven days ago England 's overall R number was between 0.8 and 1.0 .
R represents the average number of people each Covid-19 positive person goes on to infect .
When the figure is above 1 , an outbreak can grow exponentially .
An R number between 1.1 and 1.2 means that , on average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 11 and 12 other people .
The group said that the daily growth rate in cases was now between 1 % and 4 % .
Last week it was between -0.2 % and 0 % , meaning cases have gone from falling to rising in just a week .
The highest R rate is in the East of England , where it is estimated to be between 1.2-14 , compared to 1.1-1.3 in the South East , 0.9-1.2 in the South West , 0.9 to 1.1 in the North West , 0.9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yorkshire , 1.0 to 1.2 in the Midlands and 1.1 to 1.3 in London .
England 's rate is between 1.1 and 1.3 , while Northern Ireland 's is between 1.1 and 1.2 .
It is thought to be 1.2 in Wales and between 0.9 and 1.1 in Scotland .
The rising R rate comes as many parts of the country endure spiking case numbers .
There are 51 areas in England where the Covid-19 case rate has doubled , according to Public Health England data .
Of the 315 local government areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolling seven-day rate of new cases double or more .
Kent and Essex - along with some London boroughs - have become two of the worst-hit counties in the UK , as case rates stabilise in previous hotspot areas in the north of the country .
In a bid to get the spiking figures under control , yesterday Matt Hancock announced that millions more people would be placed in the highest tier of restrictions .
Large tracts of the east and south of England were moved up from Tier 2 to Tier 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has led some to question whether rules should be relaxed over Christmas .
Doing so could lead to an `` unrelenting tsunami '' of cases , a nursing chief has warned .
Dame Donna Kinnair , chief executive and general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing , said ministers should give `` fresh and more detailed '' advice to the public with a week to go until Christmas .
`` After a difficult year , it is everybody 's instinct to want to be together and see loved ones - especially those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she said .
`` But what is at stake is coming into sharp focus .
`` Travelling and family visits associated with this time of year will undoubtedly lead to more cases , more pressure on NHS and care services , and more deaths .
`` By turning the second and third waves into an unrelenting tsunami , we would begin 2021 in the worst possible way . ''
She said nurses would not enjoy Christmas `` knowing what awaits them in January '' and called on the Government to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just the rules '' , warning : `` This virus is n't taking Christmas off and nor should we . ''

Boris Johnson on whether England will follow Northern Ireland on lockdown
Boris Johnson on whether England will follow Northern Ireland on lockdown
The R rate has risen, Sage scientists have said, the day after Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that millions more people in England would soon be in Tier 3
UK's crucial coronavirus R-rate is now 1.1-1.2 days before restrictions are eased
The UK's coronavirus infection rate has shot up to over one during the past week.
New data released by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies shows that the R number is now between 1.1 and 1.2, up from 0.9 last week.
Seven days ago England's overall R number was between 0.8 and 1.0.
R represents the average number of people each Covid-19 positive person goes on to infect.
When the figure is above 1, an outbreak can grow exponentially.
An R number between 1.1 and 1.2 means that, on average, every 10 people infected will infect between 11 and 12 other people.
The group said that the daily growth rate in cases was now between 1% and 4%.
Last week it was between -0.2% and 0%, meaning cases have gone from falling to rising in just a week.
The highest R rate is in the East of England, where it is estimated to be between 1.2-14, compared to 1.1-1.3 in the South East, 0.9-1.2 in the South West, 0.9 to 1.1 in the North West, 0.9 to 1.1 in the North East and Yorkshire, 1.0 to 1.2 in the Midlands and 1.1 to 1.3 in London.
England's rate is between 1.1 and 1.3, while Northern Ireland's is between 1.1 and 1.2.
It is thought to be 1.2 in Wales and between 0.9 and 1.1 in Scotland.
The rising R rate comes as many parts of the country endure spiking case numbers.
There are 51 areas in England where the Covid-19 case rate has doubled, according to Public Health England data.
Of the 315 local government areas in England, 51 have seen their rolling seven-day rate of new cases double or more.
Kent and Essex - along with some London boroughs - have become two of the worst-hit counties in the UK, as case rates stabilise in previous hotspot areas in the north of the country.
In a bid to get the spiking figures under control, yesterday Matt Hancock announced that millions more people would be placed in the highest tier of restrictions.
Large tracts of the east and south of England were moved up from Tier 2 to Tier 3 starting tomorrow.
The rising case count has led some to question whether rules should be relaxed over Christmas.
Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo) Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)
Doing so could lead to an "unrelenting tsunami" of cases, a nursing chief has warned.
Dame Donna Kinnair, chief executive and general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said ministers should give "fresh and more detailed" advice to the public with a week to go until Christmas.
"After a difficult year, it is everybody's instinct to want to be together and see loved ones - especially those who live far apart or feel isolated," she said.
"But what is at stake is coming into sharp focus.
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"Travelling and family visits associated with this time of year will undoubtedly lead to more cases, more pressure on NHS and care services, and more deaths.
"By turning the second and third waves into an unrelenting tsunami, we would begin 2021 in the worst possible way."
She said nurses would not enjoy Christmas "knowing what awaits them in January" and called on the Government to be "clearer about the risks - not just the rules", warning: "This virus isn't taking Christmas off and nor should we."


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Stephen Mulhern says he'll miss Eamonn and Ruth as he addresses This Morning axe

Stephen Mulhern admitted he 's going to miss watching Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford presenting This Morning on Fridays .
The telly presenter appeared on the ITV morning show to promote his show In For A Penny , however could n't help but mention the married duo 's axe .
The pair were reportedly devastated to learn of their shock ITV axe and that Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary would be taking their weekly spot instead .
And it seems as though Stephen will be missing Eamonn and Ruth on his telly .
Appearing via video call , he told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can I just say something ? ''
He went on : `` I 'm going to really miss you two on Fridays .
You know I absolutely adore you both and I 'm going to miss you so much .
I hope you two have an amazing Christmas and love to all your family .
Lots and lots of love . ''
Touched by Stephen 's warm words , Eamonn says : `` Good lad .
Thank you very much .
God bless and thank you , appreciate that . ''
Eamonn and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on in the show as it was their last Friday hosting This Morning .
Eamonn pleaded fans to `` be nice '' to Alison as she takes over their weekly slot .
`` You wo n't be watching us anymore on a Friday , Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary are going to be here on Fridays from here on in .
`` Please can we ask you to be as nice to them [ Alison and Dermot ] friends of ours as they are - and we 're very close to Alison - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past 15 years .
`` We appreciate all the love that you 've sent us today , we send it all back to you .
Have a very Merry Christmas whatever you 're doing , it 's been lovely having you . ''
`` I think we will see everybody again in February , '' he added .
Ruth added : `` You have n't got rid of us , we 're back .
It 's been a tricky year for everybody and we hope that we 've helped you through it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all your support .
`` Have a very Merry Christmas and lots of love from us .
See you in February . ''
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The telly presenter appeared on the ITV morning show to promote his show In For A Penny, however couldn't help but mention the married duo's axe
Stephen Mulhern says he'll miss Eamonn and Ruth as he addresses This Morning axe
Stephen Mulhern admitted he's going to miss watching Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford presenting This Morning on Fridays.
The telly presenter appeared on the ITV morning show to promote his show In For A Penny, however couldn't help but mention the married duo's axe.
The pair were reportedly devastated to learn of their shock ITV axe and that Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary would be taking their weekly spot instead.
And it seems as though Stephen will be missing Eamonn and Ruth on his telly.
Appearing via video call, he told them: "Eamonn and Ruth, can I just say something?"
Image: ITV) ITV)
He went on: "I'm going to really miss you two on Fridays. You know I absolutely adore you both and I'm going to miss you so much.
I hope you two have an amazing Christmas and love to all your family. Lots and lots of love."
Touched by Stephen's warm words, Eamonn says: "Good lad. Thank you very much. God bless and thank you, appreciate that."
Eamonn and Ruth said their goodbyes to viewers later on in the show as it was their last Friday hosting This Morning.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Eamonn pleaded fans to "be nice" to Alison as she takes over their weekly slot.
"You won't be watching us anymore on a Friday, Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary are going to be here on Fridays from here on in.
"Please can we ask you to be as nice to them [Alison and Dermot] friends of ours as they are - and we're very close to Alison - as you have been to us for the past 15 years.
"We appreciate all the love that you've sent us today, we send it all back to you. Have a very Merry Christmas whatever you're doing, it's been lovely having you."
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
"I think we will see everybody again in February," he added.
Ruth added: "You haven't got rid of us, we're back. It's been a tricky year for everybody and we hope that we've helped you through it a little bit and thank you for all your support.
"Have a very Merry Christmas and lots of love from us. See you in February."
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