thedailymirror--2020-04-21--An open letter to Boris Johnson from an NHS doctor working on the Covid frontline

Hope your recovery is progressing well .
While I have always admired your intelligence , your single mindedness , decisiveness and power of persuasion , your post hospital discharge video message brought forth two further attributes which many of us had not witnessed earlier : a degree of vulnerability and simple , genuine and sincere words .
These are quite endearing in a leader and hope they serve you well in the coming years .
While you and others may think that my NHS colleagues saved your life , this is not something that is in any way extraordinary for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services across the country are saving lives of multiple people each day , who are much sicker than you were and we have been doing this silently , day in and day out , for many decades .
The best way to repay us is through a well-funded and sustainable health and social care system .
While the Covid-19 crisis has suddenly woken everyone up to realise that we need admiration and hero worship , what we really need is a well-funded system and basic amenities to look after ourselves at work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the few minutes of rest we get , maybe a tea kettle that works and some basic cutlery .
It would be good if our pensions and contributions did not get messed up unnecessarily and we were not penalised for working harder to support a failing system .
However , more of this some other time .
Today what I would like to focus on is our failings in terms of the management of the Covid-19 crisis and our need to learn quickly from these .
While some would argue that this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought about it for a while , I think it is important that we don ’ t delay exploring these failures and learning fast .
We have always preached that the NHS should be a learning organisation and quickly learn from failures and it is important that the right behaviours are role modelled at all levels .
I have always believed that the weakest link for a leader is ‘ yes men ’ and his/her strongest suit is his/her capacity to encourage thought diversity and embrace what may seem a ‘ dissenting ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to accept that spread of the virus across the world and within the UK to the PM , Cabinet ministers and advisers as well as a senior member of the Royal Family is above other issues an intelligence/security failure .
What if this was a bio-weapon from a rogue state or a terrorist group ?
Our lockdown measures were initiated a few weeks late and we have since been trying to catch our tail .
Repeated utterances of ‘ we are following the science ’ don ’ t add credibility to the plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each step and how that evidence supports the plan .
We could have done this much better .
The PPE shortage and significant delays have highlighted a far from robust strategy , plan and procurement process .
This is despite previous pandemic related work and so-called extensive preparations for Brexit .
We have lost colleagues and no apologies have come forth yet !
The herd immunity saga as well as testing have been both communication and management failures .
I would love to be pleasantly surprised at the end of the month to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Matt Hancock but as of now , suffice to say , we have been found inadequate .
Countries much less developed than us have managed much better contact tracing and testing .
Germany is performing five times more tests than we are .
Why is that ?
How can they manage this , and we can ’ t ?
The use of war analogies and rhetoric while useful in some ways is actually damaging on multiple fronts and should be stopped .
It has given the system powers to command and control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making .
It is this war rhetoric that has created a mindset that has allowed nursing homes to be surreptitiously treated as hospices and nobody seems to bat an eyelid .
It is this war analogy that has led to people dying in hospital without any near or dear ones by their side .
This is perhaps the most devastating and cruel effect of our war rhetoric .
There is no reason why one should not have been allowed to not visit a dying partner or parent with full PPE protection , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a society this is a big failure and has been accepted as ‘ appropriate ’ because of the warmongering .
Last but perhaps most importantly , we made a strategic miscalculation at the very outset .
Strategically it would have made more sense to utilise initially the armed forces and reserves , rather than the acute hospitals and the already stretched ambulance sector , to look after Covid cases in specific military health institutions .
This was an ideal opportunity to use the armed forces personnel and hospitals to segregate Covid cases from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better .
We need to ask ourselves why this wasn ’ t done .
Managing Covid cases in each and every acute hospital in the country with our current level of cases is strategically and operationally poor and has led to other significant collateral damage and unintended consequences in terms of delays in critical treatments and diagnosis .
It will take us months if not years to quantify these and try to minimise the damage , whatever little we can .
In a nutshell , even though some great work has happened , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too little or too late or both .
It would be useful to scrutinise what preparation was done between late December and March and why we have failed on so many levels .
Moreover , the lack of a genuine apology from your cabinet colleagues for the shambolic way in which PPE has been managed and care homes have been turned into slaughter houses , begs for some soul searching and brings into disrepute the culture within Government .
What message are we sending to our health and care workers and society at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be received in the right spirit .
I wish you and Carrie all the best for the rest of the pregnancy and best wishes for the new arrival .
If the critical illness hasn ’ t transformed you enough , I am sure fatherhood will .
Disclaimer : These are my personal views and do n't reflect the views of my employing organisations .
They are based on a national picture and don ’ t represent the situation in my organisation or region .

In this heartfelt message to the Prime Minister, Dr Minesh Khashu explains how the Government's mishandling of the coronavirus has let down NHS staff and failed patients
An open letter to Boris Johnson from an NHS doctor working on the frontline
Dear Boris,
Hope your recovery is progressing well.
While I have always admired your intelligence, your single mindedness, decisiveness and power of persuasion, your post hospital discharge video message brought forth two further attributes which many of us had not witnessed earlier: a degree of vulnerability and simple, genuine and sincere words.
These are quite endearing in a leader and hope they serve you well in the coming years.
While you and others may think that my NHS colleagues saved your life, this is not something that is in any way extraordinary for us.
Most acute hospitals and ambulance services across the country are saving lives of multiple people each day, who are much sicker than you were and we have been doing this silently, day in and day out, for many decades.
The best way to repay us is through a well-funded and sustainable health and social care system.
While the Covid-19 crisis has suddenly woken everyone up to realise that we need admiration and hero worship, what we really need is a well-funded system and basic amenities to look after ourselves at work.
A comfortable chair to sit on during the few minutes of rest we get, maybe a tea kettle that works and some basic cutlery.
It would be good if our pensions and contributions did not get messed up unnecessarily and we were not penalised for working harder to support a failing system.
Image: PA) PA)
However, more of this some other time.
Today what I would like to focus on is our failings in terms of the management of the Covid-19 crisis and our need to learn quickly from these.
While some would argue that this is not the right time, but having thought about it for a while, I think it is important that we don’t delay exploring these failures and learning fast.
We have always preached that the NHS should be a learning organisation and quickly learn from failures and it is important that the right behaviours are role modelled at all levels.
I have always believed that the weakest link for a leader is ‘yes men’ and his/her strongest suit is his/her capacity to encourage thought diversity and embrace what may seem a ‘dissenting’ voice.
Firstly, it is important to accept that spread of the virus across the world and within the UK to the PM, Cabinet ministers and advisers as well as a senior member of the Royal Family is above other issues an intelligence/security failure.
What if this was a bio-weapon from a rogue state or a terrorist group?
Our lockdown measures were initiated a few weeks late and we have since been trying to catch our tail.
Repeated utterances of ‘we are following the science’ don’t add credibility to the plan.
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
This needs sharing of evidence at each step and how that evidence supports the plan.
We could have done this much better.
The PPE shortage and significant delays have highlighted a far from robust strategy, plan and procurement process.
This is despite previous pandemic related work and so-called extensive preparations for Brexit.
We have lost colleagues and no apologies have come forth yet!
The herd immunity saga as well as testing have been both communication and management failures.
I would love to be pleasantly surprised at the end of the month to see us reach the target figure quoted by Matt Hancock but as of now, suffice to say, we have been found inadequate.
Countries much less developed than us have managed much better contact tracing and testing.
Germany is performing five times more tests than we are.
Why is that?
How can they manage this, and we can’t?
The use of war analogies and rhetoric while useful in some ways is actually damaging on multiple fronts and should be stopped.
It has given the system powers to command and control without any transparency and discussion regarding decision making.
It is this war rhetoric that has created a mindset that has allowed nursing homes to be surreptitiously treated as hospices and nobody seems to bat an eyelid.
It is this war analogy that has led to people dying in hospital without any near or dear ones by their side.
This is perhaps the most devastating and cruel effect of our war rhetoric.
There is no reason why one should not have been allowed to visit a dying partner or parent with full PPE protection, if one wished to do so.
As a society this is a big failure and has been accepted as ‘appropriate’ because of the warmongering.
Last but perhaps most importantly, we made a strategic miscalculation at the very outset.
Strategically it would have made more sense to utilise initially the armed forces and reserves, rather than the acute hospitals and the already stretched ambulance sector, to look after Covid cases in specific military health institutions.
This was an ideal opportunity to use the armed forces personnel and hospitals to segregate Covid cases from general public and would have worked much better.
We need to ask ourselves why this wasn’t done.
Managing Covid cases in each and every acute hospital in the country with our current level of cases is strategically and operationally poor and has led to other significant collateral damage and unintended consequences in terms of delays in critical treatments and diagnosis.
It will take us months if not years to quantify these and try to minimise the damage, whatever little we can.
In a nutshell, even though some great work has happened, in the main we have done either too little or too late or both.
It would be useful to scrutinise what preparation was done between late December and March and why we have failed on so many levels.
Moreover, the lack of a genuine apology from your cabinet colleagues for the shambolic way in which PPE has been managed and care homes have been turned into slaughter houses, begs for some soul searching and brings into disrepute the culture within Government.
What message are we sending to our health and care workers and society at large?
I hope my words will be received in the right spirit.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
I wish you and Carrie all the best for the rest of the pregnancy and best wishes for the new arrival.
If the critical illness hasn’t transformed you enough, I am sure fatherhood will.
Yours sincerely
Dr Minesh Khashu
@mkrettiwt
Disclaimer: These are my personal views and don't reflect the views of my employing organisations.
They are based on a national picture and don’t represent the situation in my organisation or region.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--70-year-old and Boris Johnson ally to be made Lords in ceremony despite lockdown

A 70-year-old man and a longtime Boris Johnson ally will be formally installed in the House of Lords today in a cut-down ceremony , despite the coronavirus crisis .
The Lords returns from its Easter break this afternoon - and will largely be operating ‘ virtually ’ , with peers engaging in debates via video conferencing .
But it has been decided to go ahead with the ceremony to officially introduce new peers to the upper house despite the nation being in lockdown .
Baron Stephen Greenhalgh , a longtime ally of the Prime Minister who served as his deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seat today .
And Lord Grimstone of Boscobel , the former chairman of Barclays Bank will join him on the red benches .
Boris Johnson has already appointed Lord Grimstone as an Investment Minister , despite his not yet having taken his seat .
One Peer told the Mirror : “ It appears to be do as we say not as we do .
You really could n't make this soap opera up .
“ The sooner we are abolished the better ” It ’ s expected the usual ceremony , which involves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ermine robes and tri-corn hats may be scaled down in today ’ s ceremony .
MPs are expected to approve plans for “ virtual ” sittings of the Commons later today .
Under proposals drawn up by the House authorities , MPs will be able to contribute to proceedings at Westminster - including questioning ministers - through video links .
MPs will be urged to stay away from the chamber if at all possible - with most taking part through online video conferencing .
It is unclear how many will attend , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a duty to be present and others committed to staying away .
Today ’ s vote will pave the way for the first virtual Prime Minister ’ s Questions to take place tomorrow .
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said : `` It will be a historic moment in our 700-year history to have MPs contributing to Prime Minister 's Questions , urgent questions and statements via video link from the safety of their own homes and offices .
`` If it works , the House will consider extending the measures to a fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include debates on motions and legislation and even a system of remote voting.
” The House of Lords will have a mix of online and in-person proceedings , again with peers encouraged to stay away .
But the online sittings will not be ready to broadcast until next week , because the Lords has decided to use a different video conferencing system .

EXCLUSIVE Former Barclays boss Lord Grimstone, 70, will be formally introduced as a peer despite Britain being in lockdown - alongside Stephen Greenhalgh, a longtime ally of the PM
Coronavirus: 70-year-old and Boris Johnson ally to be made Lords in ceremony despite lockdown
A 70-year-old man and a longtime Boris Johnson ally will be formally installed in the House of Lords today in a cut-down ceremony, despite the coronavirus crisis.
The Lords returns from its Easter break this afternoon - and will largely be operating ‘virtually’, with peers engaging in debates via video conferencing.
But it has been decided to go ahead with the ceremony to officially introduce new peers to the upper house despite the nation being in lockdown.
Baron Stephen Greenhalgh, a longtime ally of the Prime Minister who served as his deputy mayor for Policing, will take his seat today.
And Lord Grimstone of Boscobel, the former chairman of Barclays Bank will join him on the red benches.
Image: Fulham Chronicle) Fulham Chronicle)
Boris Johnson has already appointed Lord Grimstone as an Investment Minister, despite his not yet having taken his seat.
One Peer told the Mirror: “It appears to be do as we say not as we do. You really couldn't make this soap opera up.
“The sooner we are abolished the better”
It’s expected the usual ceremony, which involves dozens of peers, House officials, ermine robes and tri-corn hats may be scaled down in today’s ceremony.
MPs are expected to approve plans for “virtual” sittings of the Commons later today.
Image: PA) PA)
Under proposals drawn up by the House authorities, MPs will be able to contribute to proceedings at Westminster - including questioning ministers - through video links.
MPs will be urged to stay away from the chamber if at all possible - with most taking part through online video conferencing.
It is unclear how many will attend, with views divided among those who believe they have a duty to be present and others committed to staying away.
Today’s vote will pave the way for the first virtual Prime Minister’s Questions to take place tomorrow.
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said: "It will be a historic moment in our 700-year history to have MPs contributing to Prime Minister's Questions, urgent questions and statements via video link from the safety of their own homes and offices.
"If it works, the House will consider extending the measures to a fully virtual Parliament as quickly as possible to include debates on motions and legislation and even a system of remote voting.”
The House of Lords will have a mix of online and in-person proceedings, again with peers encouraged to stay away.
But the online sittings will not be ready to broadcast until next week, because the Lords has decided to use a different video conferencing system.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Holly Willoughby shares look at new baby in the family with adorable snap

Holly Willoughby has shared some much needed good news with her fans .
The TV presenter , 39 , took to Instagram on Tuesday to give them a glimpse at her baby niece , who was born the day before .
Holly had announced the little one 's birth on This Morning when she was just a few hours old , revealing that her name is Mabel Josephine Baldwin And on social media today she shared a snap of Mabel looking absolutely adorable in a white hat and unicorn print babygro .
Mabel seemed to be smiling as she slept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face while someone gave her a cuddle .
Holly captioned the photo : `` Welcome to the world baby Mabel ... '' Harry , Belle and Chester can ’ t wait to meet their new cousin xxx . ''
Mabel is Holly 's niece on her husband Dan Baldwin 's side .
She was clearly delighted to become an auntie when she shared the news live on the ITV show yesterday .
Holly said : `` Now I just wanted to say , share with you some lovely news actually , that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Mabel Josephine Baldwin was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital .
Daddy Dominic , mum Louise have both said thank you to the maternity unit there . ''
She added : `` So that is Elsie 's baby sister Mabel , who came into this world just a few hours ago , and she is beautiful . ''
Holly continued `` It 's lovely .
Even more so now , having nice news like that , news about life and birth , it 's just wonderful . ''
The blonde bombshell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belle , nine and Chester , five , with her husband .

Holly Willoughby has given her Instagram followers a glimpse at her adorable baby niece Mabel, who is just a day old
Holly Willoughby shares look at new baby in the family with adorable snap
Holly Willoughby has shared some much needed good news with her fans.
The TV presenter, 39, took to Instagram on Tuesday to give them a glimpse at her baby niece, who was born the day before.
Holly had announced the little one's birth on This Morning when she was just a few hours old, revealing that her name is Mabel Josephine Baldwin
And on social media today she shared a snap of Mabel looking absolutely adorable in a white hat and unicorn print babygro.
Mabel seemed to be smiling as she slept with her hands curled up to her face while someone gave her a cuddle.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: hollywilloughby/Instagram) hollywilloughby/Instagram)
Holly captioned the photo: "Welcome to the world baby Mabel...
"Congratulations Dom, Lou and big sister Elsie...
"Harry, Belle and Chester can’t wait to meet their new cousin xxx."
Mabel is Holly's niece on her husband Dan Baldwin's side.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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She was clearly delighted to become an auntie when she shared the news live on the ITV show yesterday.
Holly said: "Now I just wanted to say, share with you some lovely news actually, that this morning I have a brand new niece.
"Mabel Josephine Baldwin was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital. Daddy Dominic, mum Louise have both said thank you to the maternity unit there."
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She added: "So that is Elsie's baby sister Mabel, who came into this world just a few hours ago, and she is beautiful."
Holly continued "It's lovely. Even more so now, having nice news like that, news about life and birth, it's just wonderful."
The blonde bombshell is mum to Harry, 10, Belle, nine and Chester, five, with her husband.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Fresh woes for Victoria Beckham as star faces trademark court battle

Victoria Beckham is locked in a court battle in Australia over trademarks involving a beauty company and the initials 'VB ' , according to reports .
The 46-year-old former Spice Girl has had a string of bad luck in recent months with her fashion brand recording a loss in 2019 – followed by staff cutbacks and store closures in an effort to get finances in better shape .
The star has come under fire this week after reports emerged she plans to furlough dozens of her fashion label staff due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The move could lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of pounds of taxpayer money to cover those staff wages , despite Posh Spice having a reported personal wealth of £335million .
Now the Daily Mail reports Vic might be facing a crisis Down Under as she is engaged in a legal fight over trademarks and her initials VB – and is failing to have her way .
Victoria is said to be turning her attention on Sydney-based VB Skinlab who are seeking to register the trademarks VB Salon and VB Skinlab in Australia .
The company plans to market beauty salon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Victoria fears a clash with her own brand which , she argues , is associated with the letters V and B .
The singer-turned-designer uses her initials to market luxury womenswear , and a cosmetics line in collaboration with Estée Lauder .
However , her plans to prevent the rival company using the same initials failed last month .
IP Australia , which rules over intellectual property rights in Aus , said it was “ not satisfied that any confusion ” would arise between the logos and trademarks , the Mail claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the skincare brand was acting in bad faith was also rejected by the government agency .
Lawyers for Posh have argued she has : `` extensively used and promoted the VB word mark in Australia and overseas in relation to various beauty and fashion related goods , including cosmetics '' .
And her team also argue Australians could be “ confused ” into thinking VB Skinlab ’ s products were endorsed by the Out Of Your Mind singer .
The legal headache won ’ t do anything to ease Victoria ’ s current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned against her after reports of her furious plans became public on Sunday .
Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan led the backlash , branding Victoria as a : “ pampered prima donna millionaire ” , and dismissing her fashion empire as : “ a failing vanity project .
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PIERS AND SUSANNA CLASH OVER NEWS VICTORIA BECKHAM IS FURLOUGHING HER STAFF
PIERS AND SUSANNA CLASH OVER NEWS VICTORIA BECKHAM IS FURLOUGHING HER STAFF
Victoria is taking a skincare company to court in Australia due to her concerns that their branding and brand name makes it look like she has endorsed the products
Victoria Beckham is locked in a court battle in Australia over trademarks involving a beauty company and the initials 'VB', according to reports.
The 46-year-old former Spice Girl has had a string of bad luck in recent months with her fashion brand recording a loss in 2019 – followed by staff cutbacks and store closures in an effort to get finances in better shape.
The star has come under fire this week after reports emerged she plans to furlough dozens of her fashion label staff due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The move could lead to the star's business receiving tens of thousands of pounds of taxpayer money to cover those staff wages, despite Posh Spice having a reported personal wealth of £335million.
Image: Victoria Beckham/Instagram) Victoria Beckham/Instagram)
Now the Daily Mail reports Vic might be facing a crisis Down Under as she is engaged in a legal fight over trademarks and her initials VB – and is failing to have her way.
Victoria is said to be turning her attention on Sydney-based VB Skinlab who are seeking to register the trademarks VB Salon and VB Skinlab in Australia.
The company plans to market beauty salon services, skincare products and cosmetics – but Victoria fears a clash with her own brand which, she argues, is associated with the letters V and B.
The singer-turned-designer uses her initials to market luxury womenswear, and a cosmetics line in collaboration with Estée Lauder.
However, her plans to prevent the rival company using the same initials failed last month.
IP Australia, which rules over intellectual property rights in Aus, said it was “not satisfied that any confusion” would arise between the logos and trademarks, the Mail claims.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
And Victoria’s plea that the skincare brand was acting in bad faith was also rejected by the government agency.
Lawyers for Posh have argued she has: "extensively used and promoted the VB word mark in Australia and overseas in relation to various beauty and fashion related goods, including cosmetics".
And her team also argue Australians could be “confused” into thinking VB Skinlab’s products were endorsed by the Out Of Your Mind singer.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The legal headache won’t do anything to ease Victoria’s current stormy status.
Public opinion has loudly turned against her after reports of her furious plans became public on Sunday.
Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan led the backlash, branding Victoria as a: “pampered prima donna millionaire”, and dismissing her fashion empire as: “a failing vanity project.”
Mirror Online has contacted Victoria's reps for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Stanley Tucci becomes internet sensation as he shares cocktail making class

Stanley Tucci has added another talent to his name as he showed social media users how to make the perfect Negroni cocktail .
The Devil Wears Prada actor offered to make the tipple for his wife Felicity Blunt , the sister to Emily , as she filmed him in their kitchen .
Naturally , Felicity gave a resounding 'yes ' and Stanley presented the tutorial as soft jazz played in the background .
The video begins with the star putting some ice into a cocktail shaker .
`` What you want is a double shot of gin .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vodka , '' he explains .
Stanley then adds a shot of sweet vermouth ( `` and use good sweet vermouth '' ) , a single shot of Campari and then gives his mix a shake .
`` And there 's that , '' says Stanley pouring the orange mixture into a coupe glass .
The beverage looked so good that the actor first had to have a sip himself .
`` That 's good , '' he declared before handing over to Felicity .
A glance at the actor 's comment section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his followers too .
`` This is perfect !
Can we get a weekly video ?
! ''
asked one .
`` I 'm probably drooling more over you than the drink , but the drink looks nice too , '' added another '' A fine gentleman should know how to make a good cocktail .
Stanley .
What a cool and nice guy . ''
The video comes days after Stanley revealed he has taken part on a special project to say thank you and raise funds to support the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say Thank You is a collection of personal letters and stories from 100 household names giving their experiences with the health service .
`` I was honoured to be able to contribute , '' said Stanley The book is out on July 9 this year with 100 % profits going to charity .

STANLEY TUCCI BECOMES INTERNET SENSATION AS HE SHARES COCKTAIL MAKING CLASS
STANLEY TUCCI BECOMES INTERNET SENSATION AS HE SHARES COCKTAIL MAKING CLASS
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The incredibly soothing drinks tutorial has been with huge praise from the actor's fanbase
Stanley Tucci becomes internet sensation as he shares cocktail making class
Stanley Tucci has added another talent to his name as he showed social media users how to make the perfect Negroni cocktail.
The Devil Wears Prada actor offered to make the tipple for his wife Felicity Blunt, the sister to Emily, as she filmed him in their kitchen.
Naturally, Felicity gave a resounding 'yes' and Stanley presented the tutorial as soft jazz played in the background.
The video begins with the star putting some ice into a cocktail shaker.
"What you want is a double shot of gin. If you don't want gin you can use vodka," he explains.
Image: stanleytucci/Instagram) stanleytucci/Instagram) Image: stanleytucci/Instagram) stanleytucci/Instagram)
Stanley then adds a shot of sweet vermouth ("and use good sweet vermouth"), a single shot of Campari and then gives his mix a shake.
"And there's that," says Stanley pouring the orange mixture into a coupe glass.
A pre sliced orange segment is added for garnish.
The beverage looked so good that the actor first had to have a sip himself.
"That's good," he declared before handing over to Felicity.
Image: stanleytucci/Instagram) stanleytucci/Instagram) Image: stanleytucci/Instagram) stanleytucci/Instagram)
A glance at the actor's comment section confirms the masterclass went down a storm with his followers too.
"This is perfect! Can we get a weekly video?!" asked one.
"I'm probably drooling more over you than the drink, but the drink looks nice too," added another
"A fine gentleman should know how to make a good cocktail. Stanley. What a cool and nice guy."
The video comes days after Stanley revealed he has taken part on a special project to say thank you and raise funds to support the NHS.
Dear NHS: 100 Stories to say Thank You is a collection of personal letters and stories from 100 household names giving their experiences with the health service.
"I was honoured to be able to contribute," said Stanley
The book is out on July 9 this year with 100% profits going to charity.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--WHO warns coronavirus means people will need to get used to 'new way of living'

The World Health Organization has warned that a `` new way of living '' will be needed until a coronavirus vaccine is ready .
Takeshi Kasai , the WHO 's regional director for the Western Pacific , has said that lifting lockdown measures too quickly will leave countries vulnerable to new surges of infections .
The body has urged governments to lift social distancing measures gradually , to keep the deadly bug in check .
Speaking at an online press conference , Dr Kasai added that no country is safe from a potentially overwhelming outbreak if Covid-19 is still circulating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's lives and health systems will both need to adapt because of the global pandemic .
`` At least until a vaccine , or a very effective treatment , is found , this process will need to become our new normal , '' he said .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here '' Individuals and society need to be ready for a new way of living . ''
Governments considering lifting lockdown measures should do so carefully and in stages , and continue to monitor infection levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will take 12 to 18 months to develop and mass produce a coronavirus vaccine .
However scientists worldwide are racing to develop a jab which can offer protection against the flu-like virus .
The first human trials of a jab which is being developed at the University of Oxford are set to begin next week , and researchers are hopeful that a million doses could be available by September .
Although it is too early to say if it will be safe or effective , Professor Sarah Gilbert , who is leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is `` 80 % confident '' it will be successful .
The number of daily coronavirus deaths in the UK dropped to its lowest level in two weeks as 463 new fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours .
It is less than half of Britain 's record single-day high of 953 and it brings Britain 's death toll to 16,535 amid fresh signs the curve could be flattening and the UK could be reaching its peak .
Daily totals have dropped two days in a row but the decreases should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't be counted until later due to a lag in reporting weekend deaths .
The lag results in a spike in weekday figures .
England reported an additional 429 deaths on Monday , Scotland recorded 12 , Wales had another nine and Northern Ireland has announced 13 new fatalities .

WHO warns rush to ease virus rules could cause resurgence
WHO warns rush to ease virus rules could cause resurgence
Takeshi Kasai, the WHO's regional director for the Western Pacific, has warned that relaxing lockdown measures too quickly will lead to fresh waves of infections
Coronavirus: WHO warns people will need to get used to 'a new way of living'
The World Health Organization has warned that a "new way of living" will be needed until a coronavirus vaccine is ready.
Takeshi Kasai, the WHO's regional director for the Western Pacific, has said that lifting lockdown measures too quickly will leave countries vulnerable to new surges of infections.
The body has urged governments to lift social distancing measures gradually, to keep the deadly bug in check.
Speaking at an online press conference, Dr Kasai added that no country is safe from a potentially overwhelming outbreak if Covid-19 is still circulating.
As a result, ordinary people's lives and health systems will both need to adapt because of the global pandemic.
"At least until a vaccine, or a very effective treatment, is found, this process will need to become our new normal," he said.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
"Individuals and society need to be ready for a new way of living."
Governments considering lifting lockdown measures should do so carefully and in stages, and continue to monitor infection levels, he continued.
Most experts estimate it will take 12 to 18 months to develop and mass produce a coronavirus vaccine.
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However scientists worldwide are racing to develop a jab which can offer protection against the flu-like virus.
The first human trials of a jab which is being developed at the University of Oxford are set to begin next week, and researchers are hopeful that a million doses could be available by September.
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Although it is too early to say if it will be safe or effective, Professor Sarah Gilbert, who is leading the research, has previously said she is "80% confident" it will be successful.
The number of daily coronavirus deaths in the UK dropped to its lowest level in two weeks as 463 new fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours.
It is less than half of Britain's record single-day high of 953 and it brings Britain's death toll to 16,535 amid fresh signs the curve could be flattening and the UK could be reaching its peak.
Daily totals have dropped two days in a row but the decreases should be met with caution as many deaths won't be counted until later due to a lag in reporting weekend deaths.
The lag results in a spike in weekday figures.
England reported an additional 429 deaths on Monday, Scotland recorded 12, Wales had another nine and Northern Ireland has announced 13 new fatalities.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Ken Benbow's moving true story of how he met darling wife of 71 years

If you have heard the story of Ken Benbow , it 's hard not to be moved by the war veteran 's words .
The 94-year-old widower appeared on Good Morning Britain today with 17-year-old carer Kia Tobin to discuss their beautiful friendship and his own personal love story .
The pair shared with presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid how sweet Kia , who lives in the care home with Ken , had made a pillow made for Ken covered with the face of his late wife , Aida Benbow .
The moment where he was gifted the sweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media .
The moving gesture clearly had a huge impact on Ken , who on GMB called it `` touching '' through tears , and dubbed it `` the most precious thing anyone could have wished for '' .
However , even sweeter was the story that former World War Two soldier Ken told the presenters about his meeting wife Aida all those years ago .
He described Aida as `` the most loving , caring , beautiful wife you could wish for '' .
Ken was 17 himself when he served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which spanned from 1939 to 1945 and saw Great Britain and its allies in Europe and beyond battle against the forces of Nazi Germany .
He had only just moved to Liverpool when he saw his future darling bride at a dance .
He told GMB : `` I can still see that post she was leaning on with her friends . ''
What followed for the pair was a traditional two months of courting , as their relationship grew increasingly closer .
The time came for the proposal from Ken to Aida @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a dance for it was their favourite thing to do together .
`` We were always dancing , '' he explained .
`` I used to fling her over my shoulder and we would jitterbug .
It was lovely . ''
Ken praised his wife as `` the most caring , beautiful wife anyone could ever wish to have '' .
He added : `` She never did a thing wrong in her whole life . ''
During the war , he was in North Atlantic conveys before being involved in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the English channel .
After the war , Ken worked as an electrician and was often accompanied around houses by wife Aida .
He detailed : `` I went into homes and occasionally Aida came with me , we went around so many homes , we did n't like what we saw in lots of places , so Aida made me promise I 'd never bring her into a care home . ''
Eventually , the pair did settle in a care home , however , thanks to the recommendation of Thistleton Lodge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` My daughter persuaded us to come to Thistleton Lodge for two weeks for a rest .
Halfway through the week , my wife said , 'Oh , it is nice here , I do like it . '
'' The couple remained married for 71 years until she sadly passed away last year .
Thanks to caring Kia , Ken has been given a sweet comforter in these isolating times and since he lost his beloved Aida .
He told GMB : `` I have been sleeping with a picture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since she died , and they said to me , ' I don ’ t like you doing that because it 's glass , you ’ re going to cut yourself . '
`` But Kia and her friends came to me and said , 'Ken , I 've got a present for you , ' and I cried because it was so touching , so lovely , the most precious thing anyone could ask for . ''
We could n't think of anything better !
What did you think of Ken Benbow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the comments below .

CARE HOME RESIDENT SOBS AFTER STAFF MADE HIM PILLOW WITH HIS LATE WIFE'S FACE ON
CARE HOME RESIDENT SOBS AFTER STAFF MADE HIM PILLOW WITH HIS LATE WIFE'S FACE ON
War veteran Ken Benbow, 94, became a viral sensation when carer Kia Tobin at Thistleton Lodge got him a pillow bearing a photo of his wife's face for his time in lockdown
Ken Benbow's moving true story of how he met darling wife of 71 years
If you have heard the story of Ken Benbow, it's hard not to be moved by the war veteran's words.
The 94-year-old widower appeared on Good Morning Britain today with 17-year-old carer Kia Tobin to discuss their beautiful friendship and his own personal love story.
The pair shared with presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid how sweet Kia, who lives in the care home with Ken, had made a pillow made for Ken covered with the face of his late wife, Aida Benbow.
The moment where he was gifted the sweet pillow has been a viral sensation on social media.
The moving gesture clearly had a huge impact on Ken, who on GMB called it "touching" through tears, and dubbed it "the most precious thing anyone could have wished for".
However, even sweeter was the story that former World War Two soldier Ken told the presenters about his meeting wife Aida all those years ago.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
He described Aida as "the most loving, caring, beautiful wife you could wish for".
Ken was 17 himself when he served his country in the global conflict, which spanned from 1939 to 1945 and saw Great Britain and its allies in Europe and beyond battle against the forces of Nazi Germany.
He had only just moved to Liverpool when he saw his future darling bride at a dance.
He told GMB: "I can still see that post she was leaning on with her friends."
What followed for the pair was a traditional two months of courting, as their relationship grew increasingly closer.
The time came for the proposal from Ken to Aida, and he chose to do so at a dance for it was their favourite thing to do together.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
"We were always dancing," he explained. "I used to fling her over my shoulder and we would jitterbug. It was lovely."
Ken praised his wife as "the most caring, beautiful wife anyone could ever wish to have".
He added: "She never did a thing wrong in her whole life."
During the war, he was in North Atlantic conveys before being involved in the invasion of Axis-controlled Italy and then patrolling the English channel.
After the war, Ken worked as an electrician and was often accompanied around houses by wife Aida.
He detailed: "I went into homes and occasionally Aida came with me, we went around so many homes, we didn't like what we saw in lots of places, so Aida made me promise I'd never bring her into a care home."
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Eventually, the pair did settle in a care home, however, thanks to the recommendation of Thistleton Lodge by their daughter.
Chuckling, Ken said: "My daughter persuaded us to come to Thistleton Lodge for two weeks for a rest. Halfway through the week, my wife said, 'Oh, it is nice here, I do like it.'"
The couple remained married for 71 years until she sadly passed away last year.
Thanks to caring Kia, Ken has been given a sweet comforter in these isolating times and since he lost his beloved Aida.
He told GMB: "I have been sleeping with a picture of my wife for nine months now since she died, and they said to me, 'I don’t like you doing that because it's glass, you’re going to cut yourself.'
"But Kia and her friends came to me and said, 'Ken, I've got a present for you,' and I cried because it was so touching, so lovely, the most precious thing anyone could ask for."
We couldn't think of anything better!
Good Morning Britain airs on weekdays on ITV.
What did you think of Ken Benbow's story? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Downton Abbey castle owner furloughs staff and moans about cleaning 300 bedrooms

The owner of the castle used in Downton Abbey has sparked outrage on today 's This Morning .
Lady Fiona Carnarvon spoke to This Morning 's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby about the struggles she is facing at Highclere Castle .
The Jacobethan 19th century castle , which was used for the popular period drama and film , sits in Hampshire and has a 5,000-acre estate .
Lady Carnarvon explained that most of the 150 staff members at Highclere have been put on furlough , prompting Phillip Schofield to question the reasons behind the decision .
She also complained about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but angered viewers pointed out people faced losing their homes and were going without food amid the coronavirus pandemic .
On furloughing staff , Lady Carnarvon said : `` We ’ ve made out choice as we have to work out how we should furlough and how we should move on .
`` Furlough is building a greater debt for this nation down the line .
`` We 're trying to breathe in .
We 're trying to hold ourselves together and slowly re-employ more people .
`` We ’ ve made different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our breathe to survive the next few months . ''
This Morning host Phillip admitted some people must think they are `` rolling in it '' but asked about their big overheads .
Lady Carnarvon confessed : `` We don ’ t have a secret pot of gold .
Our pot of gold has been hard work .
We did n't financially benefit from the Downton film .
`` We rely on people coming in everday .
We ’ re always looking for different business endeavours . ''
Lady Carnarvon revealed that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bedrooms in the castle because it was `` too much '' .
She explained she is living in the castle with her husband and three members of staff who have been there since the lockdown started .
She added : `` I did hoover one of the rooms as it had loads of flies in it .
I opened the window , saw I had done it really badly , tried again and then gave up . ''
This Morning viewers did not have much sympathy for Lady Carnarvon and took to Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bleeds for you Lady Carnarvon , '' said one sarcastic viewer .
Another added : `` Oh dear lady Carnarvon is having it tough at downtown Castle , I 'm eating stale bread here love , I 've been out to speak to the council man who empties the litter bin at end of my garden ( he 's lush ) just so I 've spoken today '' '' Shall we start a gofundme for her.. the poor soul , '' joked a third .
A fourth said : `` Lady Carnarvon is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Highclere Castle without the help of her servants .
Poor love .
Shall we have a whip-round for her ? ''
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am

Lady Fiona Carnarvon sparked outrage with This Morning viewers by discussing her struggles at Highclere Castle with its 3,000-acre estate
The owner of the castle used in Downton Abbey has sparked outrage on today's This Morning.
Lady Fiona Carnarvon spoke to This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby about the struggles she is facing at Highclere Castle.
The Jacobethan 19th century castle, which was used for the popular period drama and film, sits in Hampshire and has a 5,000-acre estate.
Lady Carnarvon explained that most of the 150 staff members at Highclere have been put on furlough, prompting Phillip Schofield to question the reasons behind the decision.
She also complained about having to clean the 300 bedrooms - but angered viewers pointed out people faced losing their homes and were going without food amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
On furloughing staff, Lady Carnarvon said: "We’ve made out choice as we have to work out how we should furlough and how we should move on.
"Furlough is building a greater debt for this nation down the line.
"We're trying to breathe in. We're trying to hold ourselves together and slowly re-employ more people.
"We’ve made different choices to try and survive. Hold our breathe to survive the next few months."
Image: ITV) ITV)
This Morning host Phillip admitted some people must think they are "rolling in it" but asked about their big overheads.
Lady Carnarvon confessed: "We don’t have a secret pot of gold. Our pot of gold has been hard work. We didn't financially benefit from the Downton film.
"We rely on people coming in everday. We’re always looking for different business endeavours."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Lady Carnarvon revealed that she had given up on cleaning the 300 bedrooms in the castle because it was "too much".
She explained she is living in the castle with her husband and three members of staff who have been there since the lockdown started.
She added: "I did hoover one of the rooms as it had loads of flies in it. I opened the window, saw I had done it really badly, tried again and then gave up."
Image: ITV) ITV)
This Morning viewers did not have much sympathy for Lady Carnarvon and took to Twitter to hit back.
"My heart bleeds for you Lady Carnarvon," said one sarcastic viewer.
Another added: "Oh dear lady Carnarvon is having it tough at downtown Castle, I'm eating stale bread here love, I've been out to speak to the council man who empties the litter bin at end of my garden(he's lush) just so I've spoken today"
"Shall we start a gofundme for her.. the poor soul," joked a third.
A fourth said: "Lady Carnarvon is having to look after the 300 room Highclere Castle without the help of her servants. Poor love. Shall we have a whip-round for her?"
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Bruce Willis' wife makes another cryptic comment as he isolates with ex Demi

Bruce Willis ' wife Emma Heming has left another cryptic comment on a picture of her husband as he spends lockdown with his ex Demi Moore .
The Hollywood actor , 65 , has been married to model Emma since 2009 and they have two young daughters together .
She is isolating alone with the girls , while Bruce spends lockdown with Demi , who he divorced in 2000 , and their daughters Tallulah , 26 , and Scout , 28 .
Tallulah shared a new snap this week showing Bruce is still isolating with his first family , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post .
The picture showed Tallulah with her newly shaven head cuddling up to her dad and Emma commented : `` Love you both so much . ''
Bruce is spending isolation with Demi , Tallulah and Scout with her husband Dillon Buss .
Subsequent reports suggest the Die Hard star has a house opposite his ex-wife - and got stuck there when California went into lockdown .
ET Online reported Emma had initially planned to join him with the girls until there was an outbreak of the virus in the area .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has a house directly across the street from Demi 's house in Sun Valley .
`` It 's been for sale for years .
He was visiting and his family was considering quarantining there .
He got stuck because Sun Valley became one of the COVID-19 hotspots . ''
The source continued : `` Bruce and Demi made a decision to quarantine together with their children and have been doing so for over a month .
`` The family did n't want to take any risks of outside influences so they 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their family .
`` Bruce is n't with his wife or young children , but that was understood going into this . ''
Bruce - who split from Demi in 2000 after 13 years of marriage - is said to be keeping in close contact with his wife and two young kids via video call and is chatting to them daily .

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming left a comment on a picture of her husband posted from lockdown, which he's spending with his ex Demi Moore and their grown-up daughters
Bruce Willis' wife Emma makes another cryptic comment as he isolates with ex Demi Moore
Bruce Willis ' wife Emma Heming has left another cryptic comment on a picture of her husband as he spends lockdown with his ex Demi Moore.
The Hollywood actor, 65, has been married to model Emma since 2009 and they have two young daughters together.
She is isolating alone with the girls, while Bruce spends lockdown with Demi, who he divorced in 2000, and their daughters Tallulah, 26, and Scout, 28.
Tallulah shared a new snap this week showing Bruce is still isolating with his first family, and Emma left a comment under the Instagram post.
The picture showed Tallulah with her newly shaven head cuddling up to her dad and Emma commented: "Love you both so much."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Bruce is spending isolation with Demi, Tallulah and Scout with her husband Dillon Buss.
Subsequent reports suggest the Die Hard star has a house opposite his ex-wife - and got stuck there when California went into lockdown.
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ET Online reported Emma had initially planned to join him with the girls until there was an outbreak of the virus in the area.
Image: emmahemingwillis/Instagram) emmahemingwillis/Instagram)
The source told the site: "He has a house directly across the street from Demi's house in Sun Valley.
"It's been for sale for years. He was visiting and his family was considering quarantining there. He got stuck because Sun Valley became one of the COVID-19 hotspots."
The source continued: "Bruce and Demi made a decision to quarantine together with their children and have been doing so for over a month.
Image: buuski/Instagram) buuski/Instagram)
"The family didn't want to take any risks of outside influences so they've stayed away from socialising with anyone but their family.
"Bruce isn't with his wife or young children, but that was understood going into this."
Bruce - who split from Demi in 2000 after 13 years of marriage - is said to be keeping in close contact with his wife and two young kids via video call and is chatting to them daily.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Amir Khan calls out Manny Pacquiao for fight in Qatar after coronavirus crisis

Amir Khan wants to fight Manny Pacquiao in Qatar when boxing resumes following the coronavirus crisis .
The former world champion has not fought since his facile win over Billy Dib in Saudi Arabia last summer .
That followed defeat by Terence Crawford in which Khan quit during the sixth round due to a low blow .
But the Brit believes he can still compete with the best , including former training partner Pacquiao who holds one of the welterweight world titles .
`` I like to box… I ’ d love to continue boxing , and whenever I see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boosts me even more [ to continue in the sport ] . ''
he told beIN Sports .
`` I want to reach the level that I can fight against anyone without fearing anything .
`` I want to fight against Manny Pacquiao , he ’ s the champion .
`` Why don ’ t Qatar host the event , as it ’ s already prepared for the 2022 World Cup ?
I love Qatar and I loved my last stay there . ''
Khan , 33 , has been among a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the pandemic .
He offered the use of his brand new wedding venue to the NHS and has given aid to people in the UK and Pakistan .
`` It ’ s always nice to help the people in need whether they are here or somewhere else around the world , '' he added .
`` We are currently giving support to the people who suffered from Coved-19 here in England and Pakistan .
`` We give food and support to people who don ’ t have work at the moment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the current situation . ''

Khan has long called for a fight against former trainer partner Pacquiao and hopes it can be agreed this year
Amir Khan calls out Manny Pacquiao for fight in Qatar after coronavirus crisis
Amir Khan wants to fight Manny Pacquiao in Qatar when boxing resumes following the coronavirus crisis.
The former world champion has not fought since his facile win over Billy Dib in Saudi Arabia last summer.
That followed defeat by Terence Crawford in which Khan quit during the sixth round due to a low blow.
But the Brit believes he can still compete with the best, including former training partner Pacquiao who holds one of the welterweight world titles.
Image: Dave Pinegar) Dave Pinegar)
"I like to box… I’d love to continue boxing, and whenever I see my trophies and my achievements, it boosts me even more [to continue in the sport]." he told beIN Sports.
"I want to reach the level that I can fight against anyone without fearing anything.
"I want to fight against Manny Pacquiao, he’s the champion.
"Why don’t Qatar host the event, as it’s already prepared for the 2022 World Cup? I love Qatar and I loved my last stay there."
Khan, 33, has been among a number of boxers who have helped their communities during the pandemic.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He offered the use of his brand new wedding venue to the NHS and has given aid to people in the UK and Pakistan.
"It’s always nice to help the people in need whether they are here or somewhere else around the world," he added.
"We are currently giving support to the people who suffered from Coved-19 here in England and Pakistan.
"We give food and support to people who don’t have work at the moment, or who have had their work affected from the current situation."


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Lucy Mecklenburgh dedicates Instagram account to her immaculately tidy home

Lucy Mecklenburgh is showing off her interior decorating skills with an Instagram account dedicated to her home .
The former TOWIE star , 28 , has welcomed fans inside the immaculate home she shares with fiancé Ryan Thomas and their new baby Roman .
The new mum has launched a new Instagram account - @ lucymeckhome - full of pictures of her stunning house .
There 's no denying the sprawling home provides beautiful surroundings for the young family .
And it 's clear that Lucy is very proud of the way she 's decorated it .
Lucy kicked off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year as she excitedly prepared the nursery ready for the arrival of baby Roman .
`` Nursery is coming along nicely , '' she wrote as she shared a string of pictures .
Lucy let people in on her design secrets by tagging the companies where she purchased her furniture , soft furnishings and even the wallpaper .
One picture shows a cosy looking sofa with lots of scatter cushions , next to a stylish side table with a cute golden giraffe lamp with the shade around its neck .
Back in December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her meticulously decorated Christmas tree .
The festive decoration stood at the bottom of the stairwell and a giant metal clock with Roman numerals hangs on the wall in the background .
The timepiece caught a lot of people 's attention as they begged to know where she 'd picked it up .
Lucy also shared pictures of her beautiful clean white and grey kitchen , complete with an island with comfy high armchairs and raised ovens built into the cabinets .
She also shared a before picture , showing the incredible difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The before image shows old-fashioned stained wood cupboards and counters .
More pictures from the nursery show tidy shelves scattered with perfectly placed toys and books , and plenty of storage space for all of Roman 's cute outfits .
Another snap of the hallway , from February , shows how the room is brightened up with a huge mirror and a stunning modern white staircase fitted with crushed velvet carpet .
A marble-topped table stands under the stairwell with a potted orchid and a large patterned rug to add splashes of neutral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows a cute grey loveseat , next to a gold side table .
A black and white light hangs from the ceiling and four black and white arty prints on the wall .
The dining room features a large wooden table with green suede chairs on top of a large rug .
A jug filled with white flowers sits in the centre .
A round gold and black rimmed mirror hangs on the wall above a wooden sideboard .
Her interior decorating skills are clearly sought after , with 145,000 people following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house and steal some tips for their own homes .

Lucy Meck shares sweet video of baby Roman - who looks image of dad Ryan Thomas
Lucy Meck shares sweet video of baby Roman - who looks image of dad Ryan Thomas
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The new mum is showing off her interior decorating skills with a polished Instagram account entirely dedicated to the beautiful home she shares with fiancé Ryan Thomas and their son Roman
Inside Lucy Mecklenburgh's immaculately tidy home as she dedicates Instagram to it
Lucy Mecklenburgh is showing off her interior decorating skills with an Instagram account dedicated to her home.
The former TOWIE star, 28, has welcomed fans inside the immaculate home she shares with fiancé Ryan Thomas and their new baby Roman.
The new mum has launched a new Instagram account - @lucymeckhome - full of pictures of her stunning house.
There's no denying the sprawling home provides beautiful surroundings for the young family.
And it's clear that Lucy is very proud of the way she's decorated it.
Lucy kicked off the account at the end of last year as she excitedly prepared the nursery ready for the arrival of baby Roman.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Nursery is coming along nicely," she wrote as she shared a string of pictures.
Lucy let people in on her design secrets by tagging the companies where she purchased her furniture, soft furnishings and even the wallpaper.
One picture shows a cosy looking sofa with lots of scatter cushions, next to a stylish side table with a cute golden giraffe lamp with the shade around its neck.
Back in December, Lucy also shared a snap of her meticulously decorated Christmas tree.
Image: lucymeckhome/Instagram) lucymeckhome/Instagram) Image: lucymeckhome/Instagram) lucymeckhome/Instagram)
The festive decoration stood at the bottom of the stairwell and a giant metal clock with Roman numerals hangs on the wall in the background.
The timepiece caught a lot of people's attention as they begged to know where she'd picked it up.
Lucy also shared pictures of her beautiful clean white and grey kitchen, complete with an island with comfy high armchairs and raised ovens built into the cabinets.
She also shared a before picture, showing the incredible difference after she'd added her touch.
Image: lucymeckhome/Instagram) lucymeckhome/Instagram)
Image: lucymeckhome/Instagram) lucymeckhome/Instagram)
The before image shows old-fashioned stained wood cupboards and counters.
More pictures from the nursery show tidy shelves scattered with perfectly placed toys and books, and plenty of storage space for all of Roman's cute outfits.
Another snap of the hallway, from February, shows how the room is brightened up with a huge mirror and a stunning modern white staircase fitted with crushed velvet carpet.
Image: lucymeckhome/Instagram) lucymeckhome/Instagram)
Image: lucymeckhome/Instagram) lucymeckhome/Instagram)
A marble-topped table stands under the stairwell with a potted orchid and a large patterned rug to add splashes of neutral colours.
Another angle of the hallway shows a cute grey loveseat, next to a gold side table.
A black and white light hangs from the ceiling and four black and white arty prints on the wall.
The dining room features a large wooden table with green suede chairs on top of a large rug.
A jug filled with white flowers sits in the centre.
A round gold and black rimmed mirror hangs on the wall above a wooden sideboard.
Her interior decorating skills are clearly sought after, with 145,000 people following the account to get a peek inside her house and steal some tips for their own homes.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--McDonald's fan recreates 'delicious' cheese melt dippers with only four items

Christmas has come early this year , as one McDonald 's fan has managed to recreate their much-loved festive cheese melt dippers at home .
Since McDonald 's announced the closure of all of its stores to stop the spread of coronavirus , fans have been doing their utmost to recreate the goods .
There 's been a Big Mac , nuggets , fries , frappes and now , cheese melt dippers .
The McDonald 's cheese melt dippers joined the menu for Christmas , but were removed early this year with Mcdonald 's saying `` due to kitchen space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited in the number of food items we 're able to offer at any one time '' .
So , thankfully Rees Edwards-Caulier and his girlfriend Kristy shared their recipe to TikTok - and it only requires four ingredients .
You will need a Babybel , breadcrumbs , flour and an egg .
Start by whisking an egg in a bowl .
Grab your Babybel and roll it in flour - Kristy used self-raising , but plain flour works just as good .
Then , roll the floured Babybel in the egg .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto a plate and coat the entire Babybel in the crumbs .
Heat some oil in a frying pan- so that the oil coats the Babybel completely .
And , using a spatula , place your Babybel into the oil .
Once it 's golden brown on both sides , you 're good to go !
Serve with a tangy tomato dip like McDonald 's or whatever tickles your tastebuds .
The video has received 247,000 likes and 2,500 comments of people praising their idea .
In the first video the pair posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person said : `` Looks delicious '' .
Another person said : `` Dayum these look good . ''
And a third said : `` Omg well done '' .
All you need is chicken breasts , which you 'll blend to get as smooth a consistency as possible .
Once you 've seasoned the meat , mould into nugget shaped pieces , and freeze for a couple of hours .
After creating the wet and dry mixture , Joshuah says : “ Once your nuggets are hard we ’ re going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wet.
” Fry in oil and you 're done .

MCDONALD'S FAN SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE FANTASTIC CHEESE DIPPERS
MCDONALD'S FAN SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE FANTASTIC CHEESE DIPPERS
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Rees Edwards-Caulier and his girlfriend Kristy recreated McDonald's cheese melt dippers at home, and you only need four ingredients
McDonald's fan recreates 'delicious' cheese melt dippers with only four items
Christmas has come early this year, as one McDonald's fan has managed to recreate their much-loved festive cheese melt dippers at home.
Since McDonald's announced the closure of all of its stores to stop the spread of coronavirus, fans have been doing their utmost to recreate the goods.
There's been a Big Mac, nuggets, fries, frappes and now, cheese melt dippers.
The McDonald's cheese melt dippers joined the menu for Christmas, but were removed early this year with Mcdonald's saying "due to kitchen space and specialist equipment requirements, we're limited in the number of food items we're able to offer at any one time".
So, thankfully Rees Edwards-Caulier and his girlfriend Kristy shared their recipe to TikTok - and it only requires four ingredients.
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You will need a Babybel, breadcrumbs, flour and an egg.
Method
Start by whisking an egg in a bowl.
Grab your Babybel and roll it in flour - Kristy used self-raising, but plain flour works just as good.
Then, roll the floured Babybel in the egg.
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Pour out some of your bread crumbs onto a plate and coat the entire Babybel in the crumbs.
Heat some oil in a frying pan- so that the oil coats the Babybel completely.
And, using a spatula, place your Babybel into the oil.
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Once it's golden brown on both sides, you're good to go!
Serve with a tangy tomato dip like McDonald's or whatever tickles your tastebuds.
The video has received 247,000 likes and 2,500 comments of people praising their idea.
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In the first video the pair posted about their Babybel cheese dippers, one person said: "Looks delicious".
Another person said: "Dayum these look good."
And a third said: "Omg well done".
Another fan Joshuah Nish shared a step-by-step video recreating McDonald's chicken nuggets at home.
All you need is chicken breasts, which you'll blend to get as smooth a consistency as possible.
Once you've seasoned the meat, mould into nugget shaped pieces, and freeze for a couple of hours.
After creating the wet and dry mixture, Joshuah says: “Once your nuggets are hard we’re going to go dry, wet, dry, wet.”
Fry in oil and you're done.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Neville and Carragher blast Ozil over 'indefensible' Arsenal pay cut refusal

Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have hit out at Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil after the German midfielder turned down the club 's proposal to take a 12.5 percent wage deduction .
Ozil is one of the club 's highest earners , and reportedly takes home a staggering £350,000-a-week .
But as revealed on Monday by Mirror Sport the 31-year-old is one of three Gunners players who have rejected the pay cut suggested by Arsenal , and he is said to be pushing for a deferral to his wages instead .
Speaking on Sky Sports , Neville and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision .
`` His [ Ozil ’ s ] agent did him no favour when he came out three or four weeks ago when he said let ’ s wait and see .
I always felt this would be a problem , '' Carragher said .
`` There ’ s two strands of players who might not fully engage , and that ’ s a young lad who maybe didn ’ t have the revenue , or a player coming to the end of his contract .
`` But the fact the highest-paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the squad has agreed it , you ’ ve got to go with the rest of the players .
As you say , it ’ s a massive PR own goal .
`` I ’ m not going to have a go at him for the wages he ’ s earned , blame the people who are paying him , but the highest-paid member of the squad should be one who sets the example . ''
Neville was equally as disgusted by Ozil 's stance , and added : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group is indefensible .
You ’ re a team on and off the pitch .
`` I wouldn ’ t like to be one of the three who hasn ’ t agreed .
It will alienate and isolate them from the rest .
When a group of players are voting on something , you go along with it .
`` It just demonstrates the complexities of what is going on at Premier League clubs right now .
Football is eating itself from the inside out .
`` Most clubs , players , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a massive battle .
The players don ’ t trust the clubs and this is just another example of it . ''

The Gunners midfielder is one of three players in the squad to turn down the proposal to take a 12.5 percent salary deduction
Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have hit out at Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil after the German midfielder turned down the club's proposal to take a 12.5 percent wage deduction.
Ozil is one of the club's highest earners, and reportedly takes home a staggering £350,000-a-week.
But as revealed on Monday by Mirror Sport the 31-year-old is one of three Gunners players who have rejected the pay cut suggested by Arsenal, and he is said to be pushing for a deferral to his wages instead.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville and Carragher expressed their dismay with Ozil's decision.
"His [Ozil’s] agent did him no favour when he came out three or four weeks ago when he said let’s wait and see. I always felt this would be a problem," Carragher said.
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"There’s two strands of players who might not fully engage, and that’s a young lad who maybe didn’t have the revenue, or a player coming to the end of his contract.
"But the fact the highest-paid player hasn’t done it… the rest of the squad has agreed it, you’ve got to go with the rest of the players. As you say, it’s a massive PR own goal.
"I’m not going to have a go at him for the wages he’s earned, blame the people who are paying him, but the highest-paid member of the squad should be one who sets the example."
Neville was equally as disgusted by Ozil's stance, and added: "The principle of not being together as a group is indefensible. You’re a team on and off the pitch.
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"I wouldn’t like to be one of the three who hasn’t agreed. It will alienate and isolate them from the rest. When a group of players are voting on something, you go along with it.
"It just demonstrates the complexities of what is going on at Premier League clubs right now. Football is eating itself from the inside out.
"Most clubs, players, are not at war but they’re in a massive battle. The players don’t trust the clubs and this is just another example of it."


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--UK death stats show worst-hit places and areas with most care home fatalities

Coronavirus deaths in England and Wales account for a third of all deaths , official figures show .
The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) announced there were 18,516 deaths of all causes in the week ending April 10 , which is the biggest total in that week in modern history , and the biggest of any week since 2000 .
For all deaths registered up to April 10 , 10,350 mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate .
This compares with 3,475 ( 21.2 % of all deaths ) in the previous week .
Data released by the ONS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 in England and Wales registered up to April 10 that occurred outside hospitals .
The equivalent figure for hospitals deaths over the period is 8,673 .
There have been more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths in care homes , official figures show .
Of the 1,662 deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales outside hospitals : - 1,043 took place in care homes - 466 in private homes - 87 in hospices - 21 in other communal establishments , and - 45 elsewhere ONS data reveals that deaths in care homes have doubled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which a 99.4 % increase .
By 10 April , more than 1,000 people were confirmed to to have died in care homes from the virus , up from 217 , the previous week .
The number of people who died in private homes also more than tripled , to 466 .
Overall , deaths in care homes made up more than a quarter ( 26.6 % ) of all deaths registered in the week ending April 10 .
Between when the first Covid-19 deaths were registered , and the week ending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in care homes has doubled from 2,471 deaths to 4,927 .
Areas with the highest numbers of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate Areas where Covid-19 deaths make up biggest proportion of all deaths Areas where care home deaths make up biggest proportion of all Covid-19 deaths What groups have been worst affected ?
The ONS figures - which cover England and Wales , show more males are dying from coronavirus in England and Wales than females .
That figure applies to each age group , where there have been more deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The largest difference was in age group 75 to 84 years where there were 2,346 deaths involving COVID-19 in males and 1,315 in females .
In the week ending 10 April , there were no deaths registered involving the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the two youngest age groups ( that is , those aged 1 year or under and those aged 1 to 14 years ) .
The highest number ( 2,210 ) and proportion ( 39.4 % of deaths in this age group ) of COVID-19 deaths were among those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are people dying from coronavirus ?
In the week ending 10 April , there were 288 deaths involving the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) registered in the North East of England , which is the lowest .
The region with the largest number and proportion of deaths involving COVID-19 was London with 1,506 deaths .
The ONS figures show that in London , more than half ( 53.2 % ) of deaths registered in the week ending April 10 involved Covid-19 .
The West Midlands had the next highest proportion ( 37 % ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % ) and north-east England ( 33.9 % ) .
How do the ONS figures differ from government and NHS numbers ?
The ONS figures show there were 12,516 deaths involving Covid-19 in England up to April 10 ( and which were registered up to April 18 ) , compared with 10,260 deaths in hospitals in England for the same period , reported by NHS England .
The ONS total is 22 % higher than the total published by NHS England .
This is because the ONS figures include all mentions of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 , as well as deaths in the community .
The NHS figures only include deaths in hospitals where a patient has been tested for Covid-19 .
Overall , 13,121 deaths involving Covid-19 have occurred in England and Wales up to April 10 , and registered up to April 18 .
This is 41 % higher than the 9,288 people who died in UK hospitals during the same period reported by the Department of Health .
Of the deaths registered in the week ending April 10 , 6,213 mentioned `` novel coronavirus ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a third ( 33.6 % ) of all deaths .
This is up from 3,475 ( 21.2 % of all deaths ) last week .
Over the same period , there has been a 72.4 % increase in deaths occurring in hospitals ( 4,975 deaths to 8,578 ) , and a 51.1 % increase in deaths occurring in private homes ( 2,725 deaths to 4,117 ) .
Responding to the latest ONS figures , Unison general secretary Dave Prentis said : `` This doubling in deaths is shocking evidence of the government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Staff working in care homes and those looking after people in the community have been massively let down .
The ongoing lack of protective kit has left many terrified they 'll spread this deadly virus or become infected themselves .
`` There 's still widespread confusion among workers and their employers over what equipment they should have .
Some staff are being told off for wearing masks while others ca n't even get hold of hand sanitiser , according to reports still coming into Unison 's PPE alert hotline .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together if we are to prevent more lives being needlessly lost . ''

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest more than 15% of coronavirus deaths in England and Wales are taking place outside of hospital
Coronavirus deaths in England and Wales account for a third of all deaths, official figures show.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced there were 18,516 deaths of all causes in the week ending April 10, which is the biggest total in that week in modern history, and the biggest of any week since 2000.
For all deaths registered up to April 10, 10,350 mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate.
This compares with 3,475 (21.2% of all deaths) in the previous week.
Data released by the ONS also reveals there were 1,662 deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales registered up to April 10 that occurred outside hospitals.
The equivalent figure for hospitals deaths over the period is 8,673.
Coronavirus deaths in care homes
There have been more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths in care homes, official figures show.
Of the 1,662 deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales outside hospitals:
- 1,043 took place in care homes
- 466 in private homes
- 87 in hospices
- 21 in other communal establishments, and
- 45 elsewhere
ONS data reveals that deaths in care homes have doubled in the past four weeks to 2,456, which a 99.4% increase.
By 10 April, more than 1,000 people were confirmed to to have died in care homes from the virus, up from 217, the previous week. The number of people who died in private homes also more than tripled, to 466.
Overall, deaths in care homes made up more than a quarter (26.6%) of all deaths registered in the week ending April 10.
Between when the first Covid-19 deaths were registered, and the week ending April 10, the number of deaths in care homes has doubled from 2,471 deaths to 4,927.
Areas with most care home deaths
Salford 46 Cardiff 32 Ealing 27 County Durham 27 Southwark 27 Birmingham 26 Vale of White Horse 24 Wiltshire 22 Sheffield 20 Milton Keynes 20 Reigate and Banstead 20
Areas with the highest numbers of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate
Birmingham 428 Brent 222 Barnet 214 Liverpool 195 Croydon 182 Harrow 170 Ealing 155 Newham 148 Enfield 145 Lewisham 138
Areas where Covid-19 deaths make up biggest proportion of all deaths
Area name All deaths Covid-19 deaths % of all deaths Brent 759 222 29.2 Haringey 506 130 25.7 Newham 585 148 25.3 Tower Hamlets 379 92 24.3 Harrow 704 170 24.1 Southwark 531 128 24.1 Hackney 433 103 23.8 Kensington and Chelsea 286 64 22.4 Lewisham 629 138 21.9 Lambeth 588 129 21.9
Areas where care home deaths make up biggest proportion of all Covid-19 deaths
Area name Care home Covid-19 deaths % in care homes Vale of White Horse 24 45 53.3 Merthyr Tydfil 8 15 53.3 Torridge 1 2 50.0 Scarborough 6 13 46.2 Warrington 16 37 43.2 South Somerset 3 7 42.9 Melton 5 12 41.7 North Devon 2 5 40.0 Cheltenham 11 28 39.3 Wokingham 13 35 37.1
What groups have been worst affected?
The ONS figures - which cover England and Wales, show more males are dying from coronavirus in England and Wales than females.
That figure applies to each age group, where there have been more deaths involving COVID-19 in males than in females.
The largest difference was in age group 75 to 84 years where there were 2,346 deaths involving COVID-19 in males and 1,315 in females.
In the week ending 10 April, there were no deaths registered involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the two youngest age groups (that is, those aged 1 year or under and those aged 1 to 14 years).
The highest number (2,210) and proportion (39.4% of deaths in this age group) of COVID-19 deaths were among those aged 75 to 84 years.
Where are people dying from coronavirus?
In the week ending 10 April, there were 288 deaths involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) registered in the North East of England, which is the lowest.
The region with the largest number and proportion of deaths involving COVID-19 was London with 1,506 deaths.
The ONS figures show that in London, more than half (53.2%) of deaths registered in the week ending April 10 involved Covid-19.
The West Midlands had the next highest proportion (37%), followed by north-west England (35%) and north-east England (33.9%).
South-west England had the lowest proportion (19.1%).
How do the ONS figures differ from government and NHS numbers?
The ONS figures show there were 12,516 deaths involving Covid-19 in England up to April 10 (and which were registered up to April 18), compared with 10,260 deaths in hospitals in England for the same period, reported by NHS England.
The ONS total is 22% higher than the total published by NHS England.
This is because the ONS figures include all mentions of Covid-19 on a death certificate, including suspected Covid-19, as well as deaths in the community.
The NHS figures only include deaths in hospitals where a patient has been tested for Covid-19.
Overall, 13,121 deaths involving Covid-19 have occurred in England and Wales up to April 10, and registered up to April 18.
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This is 41% higher than the 9,288 people who died in UK hospitals during the same period reported by the Department of Health.
Of the deaths registered in the week ending April 10, 6,213 mentioned "novel coronavirus (Covid-19)", which is around a third (33.6%) of all deaths. This is up from 3,475 (21.2% of all deaths) last week.
Over the same period, there has been a 72.4% increase in deaths occurring in hospitals (4,975 deaths to 8,578), and a 51.1% increase in deaths occurring in private homes (2,725 deaths to 4,117).
"Figures show the government's shambolic handling of Covid-19 crisis"
Responding to the latest ONS figures, Unison general secretary Dave Prentis said: "This doubling in deaths is shocking evidence of the government's shambolic handling of the Covid crisis.
"Staff working in care homes and those looking after people in the community have been massively let down. The ongoing lack of protective kit has left many terrified they'll spread this deadly virus or become infected themselves.
"There's still widespread confusion among workers and their employers over what equipment they should have. Some staff are being told off for wearing masks while others can't even get hold of hand sanitiser, according to reports still coming into Unison's PPE alert hotline.
"The Government has got to get its act together if we are to prevent more lives being needlessly lost."


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Martin Lewis - the one thing you should apply for if you're struggling for money

Consumer expert Martin Lewis has shared some important advice for anyone that 's currently unable to join the furlough scheme .
It comes just a day after the Government opened its online portal for businesses - allowing firms to apply for crucial funding to cover staff wages during the coronavirus pandemic .
Under the scheme - which has already had more than 120,000 sign ups - the Treasury will cover up to 80 % of wages , up to £2,500 a month , equivalent to the average UK salary of £30,000 a year .
However , there are gaps in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose out .
The Treasury has warned that employers who choose to defer staff wages due to lack of funding , could find themselves ineligible for the scheme if they place their workers on unpaid leave in the interim .
The Government also says anyone who has had a job offer retracted due to coronavirus should ask their former employer to 'furlough ' them , however this may not apply if your previous employer no longer exists .
This is the query Martin Lewis advised one listener on , after she called up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jasmine got in touch with Martin through the show , revealing she was having issues with the new scheme .
She explained that having left a previous job on March 8 , she was supposed to start a new role on April 15 , but the company rescinded the job .
Despite making the cut off date for the furlough scheme , her former company had gone into administration and was unable to help her process a claim .
Martin said unfortunately for Jasmine , due to the company going into administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the furlough and rehire scheme .
The MoneySavingExpert founder said furlough is a discretionary choice by the employer - meaning even if you fit into all the categories to be furloughed , they do n't have to furlough you .
Martin then advised Jasmine and others in a similar situation to do one thing and apply for Universal Credit .
He said : `` I think you and everybody else who is falling into holes , need to apply for Universal Credit .
`` There is nothing stopping you applying for Universal Credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being furloughed , there is no problem in doing both , you are not going to get in trouble . ''
We 've got a full guide on how to apply for universal credit , here .

Martin Lewis offers advice to new starters who are impacted by the furlough cut off date
Martin Lewis offers advice to new starters who are impacted by the furlough cut off date
Under the scheme - which has already had more than 120,000 sign ups - the Treasury will cover up to 80% of wages, up to £2,500 a month, but not everyone qualifies for it
Martin Lewis on what to do if you've lost your job and don't qualify for furlough
Consumer expert Martin Lewis has shared some important advice for anyone that's currently unable to join the furlough scheme.
It comes just a day after the Government opened its online portal for businesses - allowing firms to apply for crucial funding to cover staff wages during the coronavirus pandemic.
Under the scheme - which has already had more than 120,000 sign ups - the Treasury will cover up to 80% of wages, up to £2,500 a month, equivalent to the average UK salary of £30,000 a year.
However, there are gaps in the system and people still stand to lose out.
The Treasury has warned that employers who choose to defer staff wages due to lack of funding, could find themselves ineligible for the scheme if they place their workers on unpaid leave in the interim.
The Government also says anyone who has had a job offer retracted due to coronavirus should ask their former employer to 'furlough' them, however this may not apply if your previous employer no longer exists.
This is the query Martin Lewis advised one listener on, after she called up The Emma Barnett Show on BBC radio.
Jasmine got in touch with Martin through the show, revealing she was having issues with the new scheme.
She explained that having left a previous job on March 8, she was supposed to start a new role on April 15, but the company rescinded the job.
Despite making the cut off date for the furlough scheme, her former company had gone into administration and was unable to help her process a claim.
Martin said unfortunately for Jasmine, due to the company going into administration, she could not be part of the furlough and rehire scheme.
The MoneySavingExpert founder said furlough is a discretionary choice by the employer - meaning even if you fit into all the categories to be furloughed, they don't have to furlough you.
Martin then advised Jasmine and others in a similar situation to do one thing and apply for Universal Credit.
He said: "I think you and everybody else who is falling into holes, need to apply for Universal Credit.
"There is nothing stopping you applying for Universal Credit and you later find out you're being furloughed, there is no problem in doing both, you are not going to get in trouble."
We've got a full guide on how to apply for universal credit, here.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--'Three blasts' heard at Kent farm with flames 'reaching 300ft'

Three large blasts , visible for miles , have been reported from a farm in Kent , as gas cylinders explode .
Kent Fire and Rescue Service says it is responding to a fire on a farm in Knowle Hill , Ulcombe , near Maidstone .
In a statement the service said : `` Gas cylinders exploded in the fire early on in the incident , resulting in loud bangs heard by the local community .
`` There are no reported casualties , however a number of chickens have died in the fire .
`` The cause of the fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nick Smith writing on Twitter said : “ Huge explosions near me in Kent near Ashford/Maidstone .
`` Massive fireballs .
Seen from four miles away .
Anyone know anything ?
” He later added : “ I ’ m near Ulcombe in Kent .
Walking east from Sutton Valence .
“ Three explosions .
First had a fireball at least 250/300ft high .
I ’ m guessing I was four miles away.
” We 'll be bringing you the very latest updates , pictures and video on this breaking news story .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this developing story here at Mirror.co.uk .
For the latest news and breaking news visit Mirror.co.uk/news .

Gas cylinders exploded in the fire which were heard by eyewitness at the farm near Maidstone, Kent. Although there was no casualties, a number of chickens died in the fire
Kent 'explosion': 'Three blasts' heard at farm with flames 'reaching 300ft'
Three large blasts, visible for miles, have been reported from a farm in Kent, as gas cylinders explode.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service says it is responding to a fire on a farm in Knowle Hill, Ulcombe, near Maidstone.
In a statement the service said: "Gas cylinders exploded in the fire early on in the incident, resulting in loud bangs heard by the local community.
"There are no reported casualties, however a number of chickens have died in the fire.
"The cause of the fire is not yet known."
Eyewitness Nick Smith writing on Twitter said: “Huge explosions near me in Kent near Ashford/Maidstone.
"Massive fireballs. Seen from four miles away. Anyone know anything?”
He later added: “I’m near Ulcombe in Kent. Walking east from Sutton Valence.
“Three explosions. First had a fireball at least 250/300ft high. I’m guessing I was four miles away.”
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story here at Mirror.co.uk.
For the latest news and breaking news visit Mirror.co.uk/news.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Mum loses gran to coronavirus as fiancé nearly dies in same hospital

A mum has spoken out after her grandmother died of coronavirus as her fiancé battled the same disease in the same hospital .
Haley Reed 's partner Stephen Wallis , 49 , and her grandmother Rita Reed , 84 , were both diagnosed with covid-19 .
The 39-year-old says she was devastated when Stephen was rushed to James Cook University Hospital , in Middlesbrough on Wednesday , March 25 .
The couple , who have five children between them , initially believed that Stephen had a chest infection .
However , his health deteriorated and he tested positive for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital , Stephen developed pneumonia and had to be given oxygen .
Haley and their five boys had to stay at home while Stephen , who works as a joiner , battled the virus for 21 days .
Last week , Stephen was allowed to leave the hospital and return to their home in Redcar .
But , while Stephen was being treated , Haley endured the pain of losing her grandmother Rita to the virus .
Rita , from Redcar , died on Monday , April 6 after being treated on ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who works as a manager of a day nursery , said : `` I was devastated when Stephen was diagnosed .
I did n't know how it was going to end .
`` When Stephen was diagnosed I had to go into isolation and whilst Stephen was in hospital I lost my grandma to COVID as well in hospital .
`` She got admitted the day after Stephen .
She had a sore throat and was unable to eat or drink for a week .
`` When she got there she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I lost my grandma and I was dealing with Stephen , our boys and not being about to go to work .
It was horrendous .
`` It was very , very scary and I realised how poorly he actually was .
`` It was nice to see him for the first time in 21 days .
`` It was emotional .
I thought I have got him , he 's a survivor , I can take him home to the family .
`` I did n't know if that was going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rough 21 days . ''
Haley said that she was helped out by Stephen 's oldest son 's Daniel Wallis , 28 , and Jack Wallis , 26 , and her son Jack Reed , 19 , while living in self-isolation with her son Harry Reed , 17 , and their son Freddie Wallis , nine .
Stephen said that there was 12 coronavirus wards at James Cook University Hospital and there were 16 patients on his ward .
He said : `` It was at full capacity most times .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything about this .
The hospital did n't know anything about it , they are learning on a daily basis .
It 's a learning process .
`` It was brilliant care .
I got the best care I could ever get from anyone .
`` Everyday they tried to encourage me to sleep on my front .
But sleeping on your front with a mask on your face is very uncomfortable . ''
Stephen said that he feels lucky to have returned home to Haley and their sons .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily things .
I 'm out of breath pretty easily and I have still got a bit of a cough .
My lungs are still a bit damaged .
`` I feel incredibly lucky .
I ca n't thank the NHS enough .
It was unbelievable the care I got from them .
`` Some of the nurses have contacted me since we have got home .
Lauren Clayton and Andrea Wall .
`` Lauren wanted to be the one who walked me out .
`` She messaged Haley to say that getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proudest day of her nursing career so far .
`` It feels unbelievable , we have kept in contact with her . ''

Haley Reed's partner Stephen Wallis was rushed to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough days before her gran was taken in too, both with coronavirus
Mum's anguish as she loses gran to coronavirus as fiancé nearly dies in same hospital
A mum has spoken out after her grandmother died of coronavirus as her fiancé battled the same disease in the same hospital.
Haley Reed's partner Stephen Wallis, 49, and her grandmother Rita Reed, 84, were both diagnosed with covid-19.
The 39-year-old says she was devastated when Stephen was rushed to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough on Wednesday, March 25.
The couple, who have five children between them, initially believed that Stephen had a chest infection.
However, his health deteriorated and he tested positive for coronavirus.
While on ward two of the hospital, Stephen developed pneumonia and had to be given oxygen.
Haley and their five boys had to stay at home while Stephen, who works as a joiner, battled the virus for 21 days.
Last week, Stephen was allowed to leave the hospital and return to their home in Redcar.
But, while Stephen was being treated, Haley endured the pain of losing her grandmother Rita to the virus.
Rita, from Redcar, died on Monday, April 6 after being treated on ward three of the same hospital.
Haley, who works as a manager of a day nursery, said: "I was devastated when Stephen was diagnosed. I didn't know how it was going to end.
"When Stephen was diagnosed I had to go into isolation and whilst Stephen was in hospital I lost my grandma to COVID as well in hospital.
"She got admitted the day after Stephen. She had a sore throat and was unable to eat or drink for a week.
"When she got there she was swabbed and also had the virus.
"I lost my grandma and I was dealing with Stephen, our boys and not being about to go to work. It was horrendous.
"It was very, very scary and I realised how poorly he actually was.
"It was nice to see him for the first time in 21 days.
"It was emotional. I thought I have got him, he's a survivor, I can take him home to the family.
"I didn't know if that was going to happen. It's been a rough 21 days."
Haley said that she was helped out by Stephen's oldest son's Daniel Wallis, 28, and Jack Wallis, 26, and her son Jack Reed, 19, while living in self-isolation with her son Harry Reed, 17, and their son Freddie Wallis, nine.
Stephen said that there was 12 coronavirus wards at James Cook University Hospital and there were 16 patients on his ward.
He said: "It was at full capacity most times.
"It was frightening, especially because nobody knew anything about this. The hospital didn't know anything about it, they are learning on a daily basis. It's a learning process.
"It was brilliant care. I got the best care I could ever get from anyone.
"Everyday they tried to encourage me to sleep on my front. But sleeping on your front with a mask on your face is very uncomfortable."
Stephen said that he feels lucky to have returned home to Haley and their sons.
He said: "I'm still struggling to do daily things. I'm out of breath pretty easily and I have still got a bit of a cough. My lungs are still a bit damaged.
"I feel incredibly lucky. I can't thank the NHS enough. It was unbelievable the care I got from them.
"Some of the nurses have contacted me since we have got home. Lauren Clayton and Andrea Wall.
"Lauren wanted to be the one who walked me out.
"She messaged Haley to say that getting to watch me walk out was the proudest day of her nursing career so far.
"It feels unbelievable, we have kept in contact with her."