thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Coronavirus crisis as 13 more Brits infected and PM to finally chair Cobra meeting

Boris Johnson will chair his first emergency meeting on coronavirus tomorrow as the killer bug continues to take its toll around the world .
As the number of global deaths passed 3,000 , 12 more patients in England and one in Scotland tested positive for COVID-19 , taking the UK total to 36 .
The number of confirmed cases in Italy rose to almost 1,700 , and the death toll there increased by five to 34 .
The Czech Republic confirmed its first three cases , all linked to travel to Italy .
Australia suffered its first coronavirus death from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged 78 who had been on a cruise .
Health chiefs said the new English cases included people from London , West Yorkshire , Greater Manchester , Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire .
One from Essex had not been abroad .
The PM , who faced criticism for not taking a public lead on the crisis , warned the virus would almost certainly present a “ significant challenge ” .
He said : “ The number of coronavirus cases around the world is rising every day – and the UK is no exception .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a significant challenge for our country .
“ But we are well prepared , and the Government and the NHS will stop at nothing to fight this virus.
” Ministers are braced for the virus potentially resulting in multiple deaths and are setting up a Cabinet Office “ war room ” to fight the outbreak .
The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Advisor will be at today ’ s COBRA meeting .
Dr Susan Crossland , president of the Society for Acute Medicine , warned that a major coronavirus outbreak would bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Three of the new English cases relate to a man from Surrey who tested positive on Friday , becoming the first person to get infected within the UK .
All are adults , one from Surrey and two from West Sussex , and they are not GPs or health workers .
St Mary ’ s School in Tetbury , Wilts , confirmed a member of staff tested positive , with the school closed until at least Wednesday .
Scotland ’ s first case is a resident of the Tayside area who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock insisted the NHS was ready to deal with coronavirus if the situation worsened , and had made more than 5,000 emergency critical care beds available .
Mr Hancock said : “ Of course this would be a very big pressure on the NHS , depending on the scale of the impact .
We have those plans in place.
” There are concerns the NHS , buckling under the strain of staff shortages , a winter flu crisis and the impact of austerity , could struggle to cope .
Shadow Health Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions ” to be asked about the capacity of the “ overstretched ” NHS – and called on Mr Hancock to update MPs today .
Mr Ashworth added : “ There are growing concerns about our part-time Prime Minister ’ s handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
” Mr Hancock said nothing would be “ off the table ” when it came to tackling the spread .
He refused to rule out cutting off entire cities .
Football matches and concerts could be banned and people could be urged against using public transport .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforce quarantine if patients resisted .
“ There ’ s clearly a huge economic and social downside to that , but we don ’ t take anything off the table at this stage , ” Mr Hancock said .
He warned the UK may have to take “ significant actions ” that would have “ social and economic disruption ” , including closing schools and pulling ex-doctors out of retirement .
But he said “ at this stage ” people should “ go about their ordinary business ” and that over-60s did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tedros Adhanom , the Director General of the World Health Organisation , advising it .
New Chancellor Rishi Sunak may be forced to change next week ’ s Budget over fears the virus will trigger an economic downturn .
Mr Johnson yesterday visited Public Health England in North London , where tests are carried out , and the Royal Free Hospital , where patients are being treated .
He said : “ About 35 people in this country have , or have had , the illness .
That is likely now to spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 86 , was taking no chances .
She posted a photo of herself online in a mask and hood , captioned : “ Prepared.
” Scientists have seen a fall in air pollution over China as factories stop work to contain the virus .
This year images from NASA show falling levels of nitrogen dioxide – gas emitted by motor vehicles and industrial facilities .
Nasa said the decline coincided with restrictions on transportation and business .
Fei Liu at the agency said : “ I am not surprised .
Many cities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus.
” The Louvre in Paris was forced to shut its doors today as the French government ’ s muddled coronavirus policy sparked fear .
Staff walked out , worried about catching the disease from foreign visitors .
It came after Health Secretary Olivier Veran banned crowds of more than 5,000 people in “ enclosed spaces ” , without defining the term .

BORIS JOHNSON SAYS CORONAVIRUS IS 'LIKELY TO SPREAD A BIT MORE'
BORIS JOHNSON SAYS CORONAVIRUS IS 'LIKELY TO SPREAD A BIT MORE'
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned coronavirus would almost certainly present a 'significant challenge' as the global toll increases and the UK total of positive cases hits 36
Coronavirus crisis as 13 more Brits infected and PM to finally chair Cobra meeting
Boris Johnson will chair his first emergency meeting on coronavirus tomorrow as the killer bug continues to take its toll around the world.
As the number of global deaths passed 3,000, 12 more patients in England and one in Scotland tested positive for COVID-19, taking the UK total to 36.
The number of confirmed cases in Italy rose to almost 1,700, and the death toll there increased by five to 34.
The Czech Republic confirmed its first three cases, all linked to travel to Italy.
Australia suffered its first coronavirus death from its 25 confirmed cases, a man aged 78 who had been on a cruise.
Health chiefs said the new English cases included people from London, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire. One from Essex had not been abroad.
The PM, who faced criticism for not taking a public lead on the crisis, warned the virus would almost certainly present a “significant challenge”.
He said: “The number of coronavirus cases around the world is rising every day – and the UK is no exception. There now seems little doubt it will present a significant challenge for our country.
“But we are well prepared, and the Government and the NHS will stop at nothing to fight this virus.”
Ministers are braced for the virus potentially resulting in multiple deaths and are setting up a Cabinet Office “war room” to fight the outbreak.
The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Advisor will be at today’s COBRA meeting.
Dr Susan Crossland, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, warned that a major coronavirus outbreak would bring “immense stress” to the NHS.
Three of the new English cases relate to a man from Surrey who tested positive on Friday, becoming the first person to get infected within the UK. All are adults, one from Surrey and two from West Sussex, and they are not GPs or health workers.
St Mary’s School in Tetbury, Wilts, confirmed a member of staff tested positive, with the school closed until at least Wednesday. Scotland’s first case is a resident of the Tayside area who has recently returned from Italy.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock insisted the NHS was ready to deal with coronavirus if the situation worsened, and
had made more than 5,000 emergency critical care beds available.
Mr Hancock said: “Of course this would be a very big pressure on the NHS, depending on the scale of the impact. We have those plans in place.”
There are concerns the NHS, buckling under the strain of staff shortages, a winter flu crisis and the impact of austerity, could struggle to cope.
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth said there were “serious questions” to be asked about the capacity of the “overstretched” NHS – and called on Mr Hancock to update MPs today.
Mr Ashworth added: “There are growing concerns about our part-time Prime Minister’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak.”
Mr Hancock said nothing would be “off the table” when it came to tackling the spread.
He refused to rule out cutting off entire cities. Football matches and concerts could be banned and people could be urged against using public transport.
Emergency powers could also be used to enforce quarantine if patients resisted.
“There’s clearly a huge economic and social downside to that, but we don’t take anything off the table at this stage,” Mr Hancock said.
He warned the UK may have to take “significant actions” that would have “social and economic disruption”, including closing schools and pulling ex-doctors out of retirement.
But he said “at this stage” people should “go about their ordinary business” and that over-60s did not need to avoid public transport, despite Tedros Adhanom, the Director General of the World Health Organisation, advising it.
New Chancellor Rishi Sunak may be forced to change next week’s Budget over fears the virus will trigger an economic downturn.
Mr Johnson yesterday visited Public Health England in North London, where tests are carried out, and the Royal Free Hospital, where patients are being treated. He said: “About 35 people in this country have, or have had, the illness. That is likely now to spread a bit more.”
Actress Joan Collins, 86, was taking no chances. She posted a photo of herself online in a mask and hood, captioned: “Prepared.”
Smog lifts over China
Scientists have seen a fall in air pollution over China as factories stop work to contain the virus.
This year images from NASA show falling levels of nitrogen dioxide – gas emitted by motor vehicles and industrial facilities.
Nasa said the decline coincided with restrictions on transportation and business.
Fei Liu at the agency said: “I am not surprised. Many cities have taken measures to minimise spread of the virus.”
Louvre shut
The Louvre in Paris was forced to shut its doors today as the French government’s muddled coronavirus policy sparked fear.
Staff walked out, worried about catching the disease from foreign visitors.
It came after Health Secretary Olivier Veran banned crowds of more than 5,000 people in “enclosed spaces”, without defining the term.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Dancing On Ice's Hamish Gaman gets engaged to his love after 'negative' Caprice drama

Dancing On Ice 's Hamish Gaman has got engaged to his girlfriend Amelia Humfress .
The skater , 36 , broke the happy news to his Instagram followers as he said he wanted to move away from the `` negative '' Caprice drama .
Hamish and his skating partner Caprice did n't see eye to eye which eventually led to their split mid-way through the competition in January .
This sent shockwaves through the Dancing On Ice circuit and left Hamish in a `` dark place '' .
It was drudged back up again when it emerged Caprice will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend following the drama .
Moving on from the controversy , Hamish got his fans excited over his engagement news .
They have been happy together for four wonderful years before the hunk popped the question to her .
He wrote : `` It ’ s finally time for some good news .
`` We ’ re engaged , And we ’ ve now set a date !
After so much negativity , it feels so good to talk about something positive . ''
The Dancing On Ice professional said the proposal had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his love has been a great support to him .
But the dancer added he has known for a long time he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Amelia .
Hamish credited his new fiancée for getting him through a `` dark place '' for the past few months which he said he could n't have done without her .
`` I 've known for a long time that I want to spend the rest of my life with Amelia , '' he told Hello !
magazine .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keen to make that commitment to her sooner than we 'd anticipated .
`` For the past few months I 've been in a dark place which I could n't have got through without her .
`` Recent events have made me realise just how much I love her .
Planning our wedding together has brought light to the darkness . ''

CAPRICE EXPLAINS WHAT HAPPENED WITH HAMISH THEN HAS AWKWARD CRITICISM FROM JUDGES
CAPRICE EXPLAINS WHAT HAPPENED WITH HAMISH THEN HAS AWKWARD CRITICISM FROM JUDGES
Dancing On Ice's Hamish Gaman popped the question to his stunning girlfriend Amelia as he moved on from 'negative' drama with Caprice
Dancing On Ice's Hamish Gaman gets engaged to his love after 'negative' Caprice drama
Dancing On Ice's Hamish Gaman has got engaged to his girlfriend Amelia Humfress.
The skater, 36, broke the happy news to his Instagram followers as he said he wanted to move away from the "negative" Caprice drama.
Hamish and his skating partner Caprice didn't see eye to eye which eventually led to their split mid-way through the competition in January.
This sent shockwaves through the Dancing On Ice circuit and left Hamish in a "dark place".
It was drudged back up again when it emerged Caprice will not attend the Dancing On Ice final next weekend following the drama.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Moving on from the controversy, Hamish got his fans excited over his engagement news.
They have been happy together for four wonderful years before the hunk popped the question to her.
He wrote: "It’s finally time for some good news.
Image: PA) PA)
"We’re engaged, And we’ve now set a date! After so much negativity, it feels so good to talk about something positive."
The Dancing On Ice professional said the proposal had come sooner than he had expected because his love has been a great support to him.
But the dancer added he has known for a long time he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Amelia.
Image: Martin Evans / SplashNews.com) Martin Evans / SplashNews.com)
Hamish credited his new fiancée for getting him through a "dark place" for the past few months which he said he couldn't have done without her.
"I've known for a long time that I want to spend the rest of my life with Amelia," he told Hello! magazine.
"But what I've been through made me keen to make that commitment to her sooner than we'd anticipated.
"For the past few months I've been in a dark place which I couldn't have got through without her.
"Recent events have made me realise just how much I love her. Planning our wedding together has brought light to the darkness."


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Priti Patel's husband calls her 'my personal piranha' as she's hit with complaint

Priti Patel ’ s husband refers to her as “ my personal piranha ” , it has emerged , amid claims about her conduct by a Whitehall source .
Sources claim Ms Patel ’ s husband , Alex Sawyer , compared her with a piranha .
One said : “ This is due to the fact she ’ s quite small and combative.
” The claim comes as as it emerged a formal complaint was allegedly made about her conduct at least three years before she became Home Secretary .
A Whitehall source alleges Ms Patel ’ s conduct was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department for Work and Pensions between 2015 and 2016 .
A separate BBC report claims the complaint , whose substance was not known , came from her private office .
It comes after Ms Patel ’ s top civil servant , Sir Philip Rutnam , quit and accused her of lying and “ shouting and swearing ” at staff .
He plans to sue for constructive dismissal .
A senior Government insider said that they expect the case to get “ very , very messy ” , while a Tory source predicted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a job ” by the end of the year .
The Government has refused to confirm or deny a historic complaint .
The silence is a stark contrast to the Home Office ’ s response when Ms Patel was first accused of bullying –which she vehemently denies .
Ms Patel ’ s spokesman told the BBC she was “ not aware ” of the complaint .
A DWP insider was also unaware but said she could be “ difficult ” , adding : “ She would often argue .
She wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Patel today : “ She ’ s a fantastic Home Secretary .
It is one of the toughest jobs in government.
” He added he is “ full of admiration ” for the civil service .
A Cabinet Office spokesman said last night : “ We take all allegations of misconduct seriously .
“ We do not comment on individual personnel matters and note Sir Philip ’ s intentions to bring legal action against the Government , it would therefore be inappropriate to comment any further at this time .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s agenda , and an interim Permanent Secretary has been appointed to ensure the vital work of the Home Office continues uninterrupted . ''
Shona Dunn , the Second Permanent Secretary at the Home Office responsible for borders , immigration and citizenship , was made Acting Permanent Secretary with immediate effect .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Nick Sommerlad, Pippa Crerar, Dan Bloom)

EXCLUSIVE: Alex Sawyer, husband of Home Secretary Priti Patel, compares his wife with a piranha 'due to the fact she is quite small and combative' as reports of complaints of her conduct surface
Priti Patel's husband calls her 'my personal piranha' as she's hit with complaint
Priti Patel’s husband refers to her as “my personal piranha”, it has emerged, amid claims about her conduct by a Whitehall source.
Sources claim Ms Patel’s husband, Alex Sawyer, compared her with a piranha. One said: “This is due to the fact she’s quite small and combative.”
A spokesman said Ms Patel was “not commenting”.
The claim comes as as it emerged a formal complaint was allegedly made about her conduct at least three years before she became Home Secretary.
A Whitehall source alleges Ms Patel’s conduct was criticised while an employment minister at the Department for Work and Pensions between 2015 and 2016.
A separate BBC report claims the complaint, whose substance was not known, came from her private office.
It comes after Ms Patel’s top civil servant, Sir Philip Rutnam, quit and accused her of lying and “shouting and swearing” at staff.
He plans to sue for constructive dismissal.
A senior Government insider said that they expect the case to get “very, very messy”, while a Tory source predicted that Ms Patel would be “out of a job” by the end of the year.
The Government has refused to confirm or deny a historic complaint. The silence is a stark contrast to the Home Office’s response when Ms Patel was first accused of bullying –which she vehemently denies.
Ms Patel’s spokesman told the BBC she was “not aware” of the complaint.
A DWP insider was also unaware but said she could be “difficult”, adding: “She would often argue. She wasn’t massively popular.”
Boris Johnson said of Ms Patel today: “She’s a fantastic Home Secretary. It is one of the toughest jobs in government.”
He added he is “full of admiration” for the civil service.
A Cabinet Office spokesman said last night: “We take all allegations of misconduct seriously.
“We do not comment on individual personnel matters and note Sir Philip’s intentions to bring legal action against the Government, it would therefore be inappropriate to comment any further at this time.
“We are committed to delivering this Government’s agenda, and an interim Permanent Secretary has been appointed to ensure the vital work of the Home Office continues uninterrupted."
Shona Dunn, the Second Permanent Secretary at the Home Office responsible for borders, immigration and citizenship, was made Acting Permanent Secretary with immediate effect.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Probation scandal as freed criminals ‘monitored by firms' murder every four days

A shocking 309 people have been killed by offenders being monitored by private probation firms since the service was part-privatised .
Last year alone 84 were murdered – an average of one every four days .
Nadine Marshall , whose son Conner was beaten to death , said : “ It ’ s tragic and unacceptable for the victims ’ families.
” The mm whose son was killed by an offender being monitored by a private probation firm has told of her fury that such murders have soared under Tory outsourcing .
Last year 138 people were killed by monitored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 71 in 2014 .
Of last year ’ s victims , 84 – by far the majority – were killed by those under the watch of private community rehabilitation companies .
It means there was a murder every four days on average by criminals whose probation was outsourced .
Nadine Marshall , whose son Conner , 18 , was an early victim of the system , said : “ It ’ s tragic .
Conner ’ s death was senseless and unnecessary .
The lessons just aren ’ t being learned.
” Conner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Wales , in March 2015 by David Braddon , who was on probation at the time and is now serving a life sentence .
A total of 309 people have been murdered by criminals monitored by private firms in the six years since the shake-up , figures released under the Freedom of Information Act reveal .
It far outnumbers the 196 killed by those managed by the National Probation Service in the same period .
Nadine , who hopes to stand for Plaid Cymru in May ’ s Police and Crime Commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s unacceptable for those victims ’ families , it makes me so angry .
What more proof do we need that there needs to be change ?
`` I can ’ t see how they can keep making statements saying that things are changing and money is going into probation when the figures don ’ t show that .
“ We can ’ t just keep letting this happen and that is why I am going to try to help change things.
” Private CRCs manage some 150,000 medium and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NPS is responsible for 106,000 high-risk criminals .
Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts said : “ The privatised probation experiment clearly hasn ’ t worked .
Companies have clearly cut corners putting profit before people ’ s safety .
The Ministry of Justice must act quickly to bring the whole probation back into the public sector and fund it properly.
” Last year ’ s toll of 84 killed by CRC-monitored offenders was double the 42 in 2015 , the year after Chris Grayling ushered in the changes as Justice Secretary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the National Audit Office said .
Campaign group We Own It said : “ Private probation companies can not be trusted to keep the public safe.
” All probation will be put back in the public sector from December – but it is too late for the 309 victims .
The Ministry of Justice said : “ We are bringing all offender management back under the National Probation Service and have 800 new probation officers in training .
Less than 0.5 % of offenders on probation are convicted of a serious further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subjected frail Dorothy Woolmer to a seven-hour sex ordeal before murdering her .
At the time he was wearing an electronic tag while on an eight-month suspended sentence for burglary .
Dempsey , of Haringey , North London , was jailed for 34 years for murder last month .
Aaron Fyle , 29 , already had 100 convictions when he broke into Eulin Hastings ’ home and bludgeoned her to death with a table in 2017 .
He jumped over garden fences in South Norwood , South East London , trying to escape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a minimum of 31 years .

EXCLUSIVE: As Nadine Marshall - whose son Conner was murdered at age 18 by a criminal freed on probation - says 'my son's death was senseless and unnecessary', we expose the grim toll of failed Tory experiment with 309 killed since part-privatisation
Probation scandal as freed criminals ‘monitored by firms' murder every four days
A shocking 309 people have been killed by offenders being monitored by private probation firms since the service was part-privatised.
Last year alone 84 were murdered – an average of one every four days.
Nadine Marshall, whose son Conner was beaten to death, said: “It’s tragic and unacceptable for the victims’ families.”
The mm whose son was killed by an offender being monitored by a private probation firm has told of her fury that such murders have soared under Tory outsourcing.
Last year 138 people were killed by monitored offenders, nearly double the toll of 71 in 2014.
Of last year’s victims, 84 – by far the majority – were killed by those under the watch of private community rehabilitation companies.
It means there was a murder every four days on average by criminals whose probation was outsourced.
Nadine Marshall, whose son Conner, 18, was an early victim of the system, said: “It’s tragic. Conner’s death was senseless and unnecessary. The lessons just aren’t being learned.”
Conner was beaten to death in Porthcawl, South Wales, in March 2015 by David Braddon, who was on probation at the time and is now serving a life sentence.
A total of 309 people have been murdered by criminals monitored by private firms in the six years since the shake-up, figures released under the Freedom of Information Act reveal.
It far outnumbers the 196 killed by those managed by the National Probation Service in the same period.
Nadine, who hopes to stand for Plaid Cymru in May’s Police and Crime Commissioner elections in South Wales, said: “It’s unacceptable for those victims’ families, it makes me so angry. What more proof do we need that there needs to be change?
"I can’t see how they can keep making statements saying that things are changing and money is going into probation when the figures don’t show that.
“We can’t just keep letting this happen and that is why I am going to try to help change things.”
Private CRCs manage some 150,000 medium and low-risk offenders while the Government’s NPS is responsible for 106,000 high-risk criminals.
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Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts said: “The privatised probation experiment clearly hasn’t worked. Companies have clearly cut corners putting profit before people’s safety. The Ministry of Justice must act quickly to bring the whole probation back into the public sector and fund it properly.”
Last year’s toll of 84 killed by CRC-monitored offenders was double the 42 in 2015, the year after Chris Grayling ushered in the changes as Justice Secretary. Problems with the part-privatisation cost nearly £500million, the National Audit Office said.
Campaign group We Own It said: “Private probation companies cannot be trusted to keep the public safe.”
All probation will be put back in the public sector from December – but it is too late for the 309 victims.
The Ministry of Justice said: “We are bringing all offender management back under the National Probation Service and have 800 new probation officers in training. Less than 0.5% of offenders on probation are convicted of a serious further offence.”
Dorothy, 89
Reece Dempster, 23, subjected frail Dorothy Woolmer to a seven-hour sex ordeal before murdering her.
At the time he was wearing an electronic tag while on an eight-month suspended sentence for burglary.
Dempsey, of Haringey, North London, was jailed for 34 years for murder last month.
Eulin, 74
Aaron Fyle, 29, already had 100 convictions when he broke into Eulin Hastings’ home and bludgeoned her to
death with a table in 2017. He jumped over garden fences in South Norwood, South East London, trying to escape but was caught and jailed for life with a minimum of 31 years.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Jacqueline Jossa talks pressures of 'working a lot more' while being a mum

Jacqueline Jossa talked about the mounting pressures of working a lot more while being a mum .
Left feeling exhausted , the jungle queen filmed a piece to camera from her bed as she mulled over balancing her mummy duties with her newly-rejuvenated career in the limelight .
Jac , 27 , has been in constant demand since winning the I 'm A Celeb crown in recent months .
Her InTheStyle collection sold out in six minutes on Thursday which broke records for the fashion brand after they were rumoured to have enlisted the help of Jac for a six-figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am working a lot more .
The collection went really well . ''
But with working a lot more , Jacqueline confessed she was `` tired '' and it was `` super hard being a working mum '' .
The mother-of-two was determined she must spend `` as much time with the kids '' Ella and Mia , even while she was picking up more work .
`` I do have something cool coming up as well I can take you on the journey with , '' she mused .
`` But I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as much time with kids ; it 's all about balance .
`` It 's super hard being a working mum , it 's not part time . ''
Jacqueline looked ultra glamorous at the InTheStyle bash celebrating her collection but she did n't touch a drop of booze as she wanted to rush home to her kids .
The InTheStyle icon furiously denied she had a row with her husband Dan Osborne at the launch party .
They whisked their family away to a £1750-a-night zoo cabin to Port Lympne Hotel & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's work commitments .
Jacqueline enjoyed winding down with her family after an incredibly busy whirlwind week with work .
The actress rose to fame in the role of Lauren Branning on EastEnders .
She starred on Albert Square for eight years from 2010 until 2018 .

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Jacqueline Jossa juggles her high-flying showbiz career with being a mum to her two daughters Ella and Mia
Jacqueline Jossa talks pressures of 'working a lot more' while being a mum
Jacqueline Jossa talked about the mounting pressures of working a lot more while being a mum.
Left feeling exhausted, the jungle queen filmed a piece to camera from her bed as she mulled over balancing her mummy duties with her newly-rejuvenated career in the limelight.
Jac, 27, has been in constant demand since winning the I'm A Celeb crown in recent months.
Her InTheStyle collection sold out in six minutes on Thursday which broke records for the fashion brand after they were rumoured to have enlisted the help of Jac for a six-figure sum.
She said: "I am working a lot more. The collection went really well."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
But with working a lot more, Jacqueline confessed she was "tired" and it was "super hard being a working mum".
The mother-of-two was determined she must spend "as much time with the kids" Ella and Mia, even while she was picking up more work.
"I do have something cool coming up as well I can take you on the journey with," she mused.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"But I must take it easy and must take as much time with kids; it's all about balance.
"It's super hard being a working mum, it's not part time."
Jacqueline looked ultra glamorous at the InTheStyle bash celebrating her collection but she didn't touch a drop of booze as she wanted to rush home to her kids.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The InTheStyle icon furiously denied she had a row with her husband Dan Osborne at the launch party.
They whisked their family away to a £1750-a-night zoo cabin to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve for some quality time following Jac's work commitments.
Jacqueline enjoyed winding down with her family after an incredibly busy whirlwind week with work.
The actress rose to fame in the role of Lauren Branning on EastEnders.
She starred on Albert Square for eight years from 2010 until 2018.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Boris Johnson's estranged wife 'in pieces' and children 'furious' over engagement

Boris Johnson ’ s estranged wife is said to be “ in pieces ” and their children “ furious ” at news that he is engaged to Carrie Symonds .
Friends say Marina Wheeler , who is divorcing the serial-cheat Prime Minister and battled cancer last year , is struggling to come to terms with the development .
A source said : “ Marina has had a tough year with her health scare and the divorce and is very worried about how the kids are handling it too .
She ’ s just in pieces over it all.
” Other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” by the news .
And sources say their four grown-up kids are “ furious ” at Mr Johnson over his relationship with Carrie – who at 31 is 24 years his junior .
They are said to have barely met her and believe she started seeing him while he was still living with their mum .
Mr Johnson is thought to have told Lara Lettice , 26 , Milo Arthur , 24 , Cassia Peaches , 22 , and Theodore Apollo , 20 , last week that he and Carrie are having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson ’ s children endured a string of public scandals while growing up as he was caught cheating on Marina .
Lara reportedly branded the PM a “ selfish b*****d ” when news of his affair with Carrie broke .
And she has been particularly protective of her mum , who had two successful operations for cervical cancer in 2019 .
The PM ’ s wider family – other than father Stanley – are thought to have kept their distance from the new couple .
But Mr Johnson and Carrie are believed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their mothers and dog Dilyn at No10 .
Carrie told friends at the weekend she is around five months pregnant and she and the PM , 55 , are engaged .
She said on Instagram : “ I wouldn ’ t normally post this kind of thing but I wanted my friends to find out from me .
Many of you already know but for my friends that still don ’ t , we got engaged at the end of last year .
And we ’ ve got a baby hatching early summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swirled around Westminster for weeks – fuelled by those who noticed former Tory PR chief Carrie had given up drinking .
Mr Johnson ’ s divorce from Marina is expected to be finalised within weeks .
A family court judge approved a financial settlement and gave her permission to apply for a decree absolute on February 18 .
Neither of them were at the 10-minute private hearing in the Central Family Court in London .
Mr Johnson ’ s latest nuptials , expected later this year , will make him the first PM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in office .
Lord Liverpool had been PM for a decade when wife Louisa died .
Shortly afterwards , on September 24 , 1822 , he wed her lifelong friend , Lady Mary Chester , and stayed in office five more years .
Mr Johnson will also become only the third PM in more than 170 years to become a dad in office .
David Cameron and Tony Blair both did it and before them , Lord Russell had the fourth and fifth of his six kids at Downing Street .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 1866 .
Carrie , the youngest partner of a PM in 173 years , will be Mr Johnson ’ s third wife .
His first marriage to Oxford University sweetheart Allegra Mostyn-Owen ended in 1993 after six years .
He wed Marina , already pregnant with Lara , 12 days after the divorce was finalised .
During the marriage Marina , a lawyer , has repeatedly kicked Mr Johnson out over a string of affairs .
The first time was in 2004 , when he was sacked as Shadow Culture Minister after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wyatt .
Mr Johnson is also thought to have fathered a daughter with art dealer Helen Mcintyre .
His child with first-time mum Carrie is thought to be his sixth but he has never confirmed how many he has .
Friends say the PM was “ smitten ” by Carrie from the start – and she was “ bowled over ” by his charisma .
They met in 2012 when she was drafted in to work on his re-election campaign as Mayor of London .
Eyebrows were raised when Mr Johnson was at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Marina announced later that year that they had separated “ some time ago ” and were divorcing .
The Mirror revealed the PM and Carrie ushered in 2019 together with a romantic New Year ’ s getaway to the same Greek villa he had taken his children to the summer before .
And last year , Carrie supported Mr Johnson as he launched his Tory leadership bid , later moving in at No10 with him .
But the relationship has not all been plain sailing .
Police were called to Carrie ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , last June after neighbours heard screaming and a plate smashing .
They said they dialled 999 after Carrie screamed “ Get off me ” and “ Get out of my flat ” .
Neither Mr Johnson nor Carrie commented on the row .
Meanwhile , the Independent Office for Police Conduct is still probing the PM for alleged misconduct over his relationship with US entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri while Mayor of London .
The watchdog must decide if he has a case to answer over alleged favourable treatment without declaring their friendship .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed if they dated but accused the PM of “ casting her aside like some gremlin ” amid the scandal .
The PM has said he acted “ with full propriety ” .

EXCLUSIVE: Friends have told of the hurt and anger of the Prime Minister's family, with estranged wife Marina Wheeler said to be crushed by news of his engagement to Carrie Symonds
Boris Johnson’s estranged wife is said to be “in pieces” and their children “furious” at news that he is engaged to Carrie Symonds.
Friends say Marina Wheeler, who is divorcing the serial-cheat Prime Minister and battled cancer last year, is struggling to come to terms with the development.
A source said: “Marina has had a tough year with her health scare and the divorce and is very worried about how the kids are handling it too. She’s just in pieces over it all.”
Other friends said the 55-year-old was “crushed” by the news.
And sources say their four grown-up kids are “furious” at Mr Johnson over his relationship with Carrie – who at 31 is 24 years his junior.
They are said to have barely met her and believe she started seeing him while he was still living with their mum.
Mr Johnson is thought to have told Lara Lettice, 26, Milo Arthur, 24, Cassia Peaches, 22, and Theodore Apollo, 20, last week that he and Carrie are having a baby.
It comes after Mr Johnson’s children endured a string of public scandals while growing up as he was caught cheating on Marina.
Lara reportedly branded the PM a “selfish b*****d” when news of his affair with Carrie broke. And she has been particularly protective of her mum, who had two successful operations for cervical cancer in 2019.
The PM’s wider family – other than father Stanley – are thought to have kept their distance from the new couple. But Mr Johnson and Carrie are believed to have spent a quiet Christmas Day with their mothers and dog Dilyn at No10.
Carrie told friends at the weekend she is around five months pregnant and she and the PM, 55, are engaged.
She said on Instagram : “I wouldn’t normally post this kind of thing but I wanted my friends to find out from me. Many of you already know but for my friends that still don’t, we got engaged at the end of last year. And we’ve got a baby hatching early summer. Feel incredibly blessed.”
Rumours had swirled around Westminster for weeks – fuelled by those who noticed former Tory PR chief Carrie had given up drinking.
Mr Johnson’s divorce from Marina is expected to be finalised within weeks.
A family court judge approved a financial settlement and gave her permission to apply for a decree absolute on February 18. Neither of them were at the 10-minute private hearing in the Central Family Court in London.
Mr Johnson’s latest nuptials, expected later this year, will make him the first PM in nearly 200 years to marry while in office.
Lord Liverpool had been PM for a decade when wife Louisa died. Shortly afterwards, on September 24, 1822, he wed her lifelong friend, Lady Mary Chester, and stayed in office five more years.
Mr Johnson will also become only the third PM in more than 170 years to become a dad in office. David Cameron and Tony Blair both did it and before them, Lord Russell had the fourth and fifth of his six kids at Downing Street. He was PM from 1846 to 1852 and 1865 to 1866.
Carrie, the youngest partner of a PM in 173 years, will be Mr Johnson’s third wife. His first marriage to Oxford University sweetheart Allegra Mostyn-Owen ended in 1993 after six years.
He wed Marina, already pregnant with Lara, 12 days after the divorce was finalised. During the marriage Marina, a lawyer, has repeatedly kicked Mr Johnson out over a string of affairs.
The first time was in 2004, when he was sacked as Shadow Culture Minister after lying about his relationship with journalist Petronella Wyatt.
Mr Johnson is also thought to have fathered a daughter with art dealer Helen Mcintyre. His child with first-time mum Carrie is thought to be his sixth but he has never confirmed how many he has.
Friends say the PM was “smitten” by Carrie from the start – and she was “bowled over” by his charisma. They met in 2012 when she was drafted in to work on his re-election campaign as Mayor of London.
Eyebrows were raised when Mr Johnson was at her 30th birthday bash in March 2018. Marina announced later that year that they had separated “some time ago” and were divorcing.
The Mirror revealed the PM and Carrie ushered in 2019 together with a romantic New Year’s getaway to the same Greek villa he had taken his children to the summer before. And last year, Carrie supported Mr Johnson as he launched his Tory leadership bid, later moving in at No10 with him.
But the relationship has not all been plain sailing. Police were called to Carrie’s flat in Camberwell, South London, last June after neighbours heard screaming and a plate smashing.
They said they dialled 999 after Carrie screamed “Get off me” and “Get out of my flat”. Neither Mr Johnson nor Carrie commented on the row.
Meanwhile, the Independent Office for Police Conduct is still probing the PM for alleged misconduct over his relationship with US entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri while Mayor of London.
The watchdog must decide if he has a case to answer over alleged favourable treatment without declaring their friendship.
Ms Arcuri, 35, has not confirmed if they dated but accused the PM of “casting her aside like some gremlin” amid the scandal.
The PM has said he acted “with full propriety”.


thedailymirror--2020-03-01--Dancing on Ice's Joe Swash chokes up as he dedicates skate to his late dad

Joe Swash chokes up on tonight 's Dancing on Ice as he dedicated his skate to his late dad .
The 38-year-old explained that his father passed away when he was only 12 and would loved to have shared his experiences with him .
Joe wanted to perform to Simply Red 's Stars , which was his mum and dad 's favourite song and was played at his funeral .
But he revealed that the song now holds bad memories for his mum , so he wanted to give it back to her by making new ones with his routine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dad passed away when I was 12 and this song was played at his funeral .
The song changed .
Now every time my mum plays it , it brings back bad memories .
I want to give it back to her .
Give her new memories for the song . ''
`` I 'm sort of different to the person I would have been if ... , '' said Joe as he started to choke up .
After pausing , he continued : `` I miss my dad very day so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him so many things I ’ ve done and experiences I could have shared with him . ''
While watching Joe training , his mum said his dad would be `` so proud '' of what he is doing .
After achieving an impressive score of 38 , Joe sent out a heartfelt message to his family in the audience .
He said : `` That was really difficult .
I found it hard watching the VT .
I 'm so glad .
I 'm lucky to have Alex , to be here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pro partner Alex , who was close to tears , added : `` I just wanted him to have a happy memory .
There was a lot of pressure to do that routine .
I ’ m happy he has something to go home with . ''
Joe 's eldest son , Harry , who was in the audience , admitted he was incredibly proud of his dad .
Harry said : `` Let me just say Grandad is looking down watching .
He 's not just smiling , he 's crying happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , singer Mick Hucknall wished Joe all the best for his performance and invited his family to come to his next gig as special guests .
Joe also impressed the judges with his first performance as he pulled out all the stops to earn a place in the final .
Hunky Joe sent the audience wild while skating to Rod Stewart classic Do Ya Think I 'm Sexy .
After his impressive solo skate , Joe started doing the worm as he turned the heat up on the ice before a dangerous low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his shirt to unleash his toned abs at the end of his sexy performance .
Joe smashed his high score and received 38 from the judges - with John Barrowman asking if he could get another look at Joe 's rock hard abs .
The judge said : `` Your confidence has grown so much .
I didn ’ t feel nervous when you were skating alone .
Mullet man that was amazing .
And show me those abs one more time . ''
*Dancing on Ice airs Sundays on ITV at 6pm

Dancing on Ice star Joe Swash skated to the song that was played at his dad's funeral to give the song back to his mum
Dancing on Ice's Joe Swash chokes up as he dedicates skate to his late dad
Joe Swash chokes up on tonight's Dancing on Ice as he dedicated his skate to his late dad.
The 38-year-old explained that his father passed away when he was only 12 and would loved to have shared his experiences with him.
Joe wanted to perform to Simply Red's Stars, which was his mum and dad's favourite song and was played at his funeral.
But he revealed that the song now holds bad memories for his mum, so he wanted to give it back to her by making new ones with his routine.
Joe said: "Unfortunately my dad passed away when I was 12 and this song was played at his funeral. The song changed. Now every time my mum plays it, it brings back bad memories. I want to give it back to her. Give her new memories for the song."
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"I'm sort of different to the person I would have been if...," said Joe as he started to choke up.
After pausing, he continued: "I miss my dad very day so much. I’d love to show him so many things I’ve done and experiences I could have shared with him."
While watching Joe training, his mum said his dad would be "so proud" of what he is doing.
Image: ITV) ITV)
After achieving an impressive score of 38, Joe sent out a heartfelt message to his family in the audience.
He said: "That was really difficult. I found it hard watching the VT. I'm so glad. I'm lucky to have Alex, to be here, have the score."
Emotional pro partner Alex, who was close to tears, added: "I just wanted him to have a happy memory. There was a lot of pressure to do that routine. I’m happy he has something to go home with."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Joe's eldest son, Harry, who was in the audience, admitted he was incredibly proud of his dad.
Harry said: "Let me just say Grandad is looking down watching. He's not just smiling, he's crying happy tears."
In a lovely surprise, singer Mick Hucknall wished Joe all the best for his performance and invited his family to come to his next gig as special guests.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Joe also impressed the judges with his first performance as he pulled out all the stops to earn a place in the final.
Hunky Joe sent the audience wild while skating to Rod Stewart classic Do Ya Think I'm Sexy.
After his impressive solo skate, Joe started doing the worm as he turned the heat up on the ice before a dangerous low spin.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Mullet-haired Joe then ripped open his shirt to unleash his toned abs at the end of his sexy performance.
Joe smashed his high score and received 38 from the judges - with John Barrowman asking if he could get another look at Joe's rock hard abs.
The judge said: "Your confidence has grown so much. I didn’t feel nervous when you were skating alone. Mullet man that was amazing. And show me those abs one more time."
*Dancing on Ice airs Sundays on ITV at 6pm


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Boy bullied for loving books gets 230,000 followers who want to read his reviews

A 13-year-old boy who set up an Instagram account to talk about his favourite books says he was left in tears after being targeted by bullies at his new school .
Callum Manning , from South Shields , set up Cal 's Book Account to share his recommendations to friends , including Jane Austen , George Orwell and Mary Shelley .
He was left 'devastated ' when a Whatsapp group chat he had joined at his new school was used to make fun of his interest , where he was labelled a 'creep ' .
Callum said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I think that was the first time in a while I 've actually cried . ''
Seeing how upset it had made her brother , big sister Ellis Landreth posted a photo of his book account on Twitter and wrote : `` Ca n't believe how awful kids are .
My little brother 's made an Instagram reviewing and talking about books and kids in his new school have seen it and have created a group chat calling him a creep slagging him off about it and added him to it so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends would see the post and offer him some words of support , the pair were blown away when Callum started gaining thousands of new followers , as well as authors , publishers and shops offering to send him books to review for free .
Ellis , 24 , had posted Callum 's review of You by Caroline Kepnes as an example , which he said was even better than the TV series , and perfect for anyone looking for a scary book that is n't Stephen King .
The post was spotted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` She 's one of my favourite authors - she texted us , which was really cool , '' said Callum .
`` Obviously I 'm a really big fan so I was kind of nervous but that was really cool . ''
Talking about his sister 's now viral post on Twitter , he added : `` People saw it and people just thought 'it 's not right ' because it is n't .
Then I started getting loads of comments from everyone showing their support .
`` I just think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still people in the world who are nice . ''
Callum 's mum Carla Landreth said he 's loved reading since he was really young , and picks up books you would n't expect a 13-year-old to be interested in , such as Crime and Punishment .
His collection is getting bigger and bigger as offers of free books roll in from around the country , and Carla joked they would have to visit Ikea to get some bookcases as she does n't know where they are going to keep them all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoped it would act as a message that bullying should not be tolerated .
`` On Friday night he was in tears , '' she said .
`` He was absolutely devastated that people could be so cruel .
`` And since this has been happening , his confidence has just soared .
He 's a lovely kid , he 's a very loving kid , and he 's just saying , ' I ca n't believe these people want to follow me on Instagram and want to send me stuff ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's been absolutely brilliant .
He 's just over the moon . ''
Callum added : `` I never thought this would ever happen , this just happened out of the blue , and it 's just showed that there are good people in the world . ''
Callum now has more than 236,000 followers on Instagram , with the number soaring every hour .

Callum Manning, 13, was left 'devastated' when he was the subject of cruel messages due to his love of reading - but now authors, publishers and shops are offering to send him free books to review
Boy bullied for loving books gets 230,000 followers who want to read his reviews
A 13-year-old boy who set up an Instagram account to talk about his favourite books says he was left in tears after being targeted by bullies at his new school.
Callum Manning, from South Shields, set up Cal's Book Account to share his recommendations to friends, including Jane Austen, George Orwell and Mary Shelley.
He was left 'devastated' when a Whatsapp group chat he had joined at his new school was used to make fun of his interest, where he was labelled a 'creep'.
Callum said: "I don't tend to cry that often but I think that was the first time in a while I've actually cried."
Seeing how upset it had made her brother, big sister Ellis Landreth posted a photo of his book account on Twitter and wrote: "Can't believe how awful kids are. My little brother's made an Instagram reviewing and talking about books and kids in his new school have seen it and have created a group chat calling him a creep slagging him off about it and added him to it so he could see."
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Hoping her friends would see the post and offer him some words of support, the pair were blown away when Callum started gaining thousands of new followers, as well as authors, publishers and shops offering to send him books to review for free.
Ellis, 24, had posted Callum's review of You by Caroline Kepnes as an example, which he said was even better than the TV series, and perfect for anyone looking for a scary book that isn't Stephen King.
The post was spotted by Caroline, who got in touch. "She's one of my favourite authors - she texted us, which was really cool," said Callum. "Obviously I'm a really big fan so I was kind of nervous but that was really cool."
Talking about his sister's now viral post on Twitter, he added: "People saw it and people just thought 'it's not right' because it isn't. Then I started getting loads of comments from everyone showing their support.
"I just think it's really nice that there's still people in the world who are nice."
Callum's mum Carla Landreth said he's loved reading since he was really young, and picks up books you wouldn't expect a 13-year-old to be interested in, such as Crime and Punishment.
His collection is getting bigger and bigger as offers of free books roll in from around the country, and Carla joked they would have to visit Ikea to get some bookcases as she doesn't know where they are going to keep them all.
Following the feel-good reaction, his mum hoped it would act as a message that bullying should not be tolerated.
"On Friday night he was in tears," she said. "He was absolutely devastated that people could be so cruel.
"And since this has been happening, his confidence has just soared. He's a lovely kid, he's a very loving kid, and he's just saying, 'I can't believe these people want to follow me on Instagram and want to send me stuff'.
"We're just so shocked. It's been absolutely brilliant. He's just over the moon."
Callum added: "I never thought this would ever happen, this just happened out of the blue, and it's just showed that there are good people in the world."
Callum now has more than 236,000 followers on Instagram, with the number soaring every hour.


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Meghan Markle's first film role after breaking away from royal family predicted by experts

Meghan Markle 's first film role after leaving the royal family could be a big blockbuster one - if experts are right .
The Duchess of Sussex , who along with husband Prince Harry and their baby son Archie has moved back to Canada , is reportedly looking to return to acting after their self-imposed 'Megxit ' .
And according to reports over the weekend , the 38-year-old former Suits star has already been snubbed by Disney after film bosses branded her too controversial to be signed up for a big role .
Meghan is said to have told her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big Hollywood production , like a superhero role with Marvel .
But one film executive explained to Mail on Sunday : `` Meghan needs Disney more than Disney needs Meghan .
She 's a controversial figure .
`` There have been reports of a deal but that 's not true beyond the voiceover work . ''
But according to bookmakers Paddy Power , Meghan could well see her name in lights if her agent is able to land her a big movie .
They 're offering odds of 2/1 that Meghan 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , previously played by Anne Hathaway , Halle Berry , Michelle Pfeiffer and Eartha Kitt , among others .
She 's also priced at 4/1 to bag the next Wonder Woman role , and at the same odds for Batgirl .
Odds of 8/1 are offered for Jean Grey , while Black Widow , Supergirl and Storm from X Men are at 10/1 .
Meghan is listed at 14/1 to get Vixen , 16/1 to land Misty Knight , and just 20/1 for Wasp .
Her chance of taking over from Margot Robbie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ listed at just 25/1 , while the option that she does n't get a single film role in 2020 at all is priced at 8/1 .
It comes after a source close to Hollywood agent Nick Collins said he 'd been brutally honest with her and told Meghan she `` ca n't carry a film '' .
They revealed : `` He has said she wants her return to acting to be part of an ensemble cast in something like a superhero film .
`` He 's actively seeking such a movie for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available and open to the best offers . ''
`` Meghan is planning a series of meetings in Hollywood , '' the source continued .
`` She has already done the voiceover for Disney and now word is out that she 's looking for a superhero film , as a voiceover or even on screen .
`` She knows she ca n't carry a film as an actress .
People wo n't be able to get past the fact she 's Meghan Markle . ''

Meghan Markle is reportedly looking to return to acting after she and Prince Harry moved to Canada and stepped away from the royal family
Meghan Markle's first film role after breaking away from royal family predicted
Meghan Markle's first film role after leaving the royal family could be a big blockbuster one - if experts are right.
The Duchess of Sussex, who along with husband Prince Harry and their baby son Archie has moved back to Canada, is reportedly looking to return to acting after their self-imposed 'Megxit'.
And according to reports over the weekend, the 38-year-old former Suits star has already been snubbed by Disney after film bosses branded her too controversial to be signed up for a big role.
Meghan is said to have told her agent to find her a part in a big Hollywood production, like a superhero role with Marvel.
But one film executive explained to Mail on Sunday : "Meghan needs Disney more than Disney needs Meghan. She's a controversial figure.
"There have been reports of a deal but that's not true beyond the voiceover work."
But according to bookmakers Paddy Power, Meghan could well see her name in lights if her agent is able to land her a big movie.
They're offering odds of 2/1 that Meghan's first film role will be as Catwoman, previously played by Anne Hathaway, Halle Berry, Michelle Pfeiffer and Eartha Kitt, among others.
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She's also priced at 4/1 to bag the next Wonder Woman role, and at the same odds for Batgirl.
Odds of 8/1 are offered for Jean Grey, while Black Widow, Supergirl and Storm from X Men are at 10/1.
Meghan is listed at 14/1 to get Vixen, 16/1 to land Misty Knight, and just 20/1 for Wasp.
Her chance of taking over from Margot Robbie for Suicide Squad's Harley Quinn is listed at just 25/1, while the option that she doesn't get a single film role in 2020 at all is priced at 8/1.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It comes after a source close to Hollywood agent Nick Collins said he'd been brutally honest with her and told Meghan she "can't carry a film".
They revealed: "He has said she wants her return to acting to be part of an ensemble cast in something like a superhero film.
"He's actively seeking such a movie for her. He's saying she is available and open to the best offers."
"Meghan is planning a series of meetings in Hollywood," the source continued.
"She has already done the voiceover for Disney and now word is out that she's looking for a superhero film, as a voiceover or even on screen.
"She knows she can't carry a film as an actress. People won't be able to get past the fact she's Meghan Markle ."


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Coronavirus hoax circulating that claims virus can be 'cured' with pepper soup

This week , the global coronavirus death toll hit 3,000 , with cases now reported in every continent except Antarctica .
Now , a hoax has hit social media that claims the virus can be ‘ cured ’ with pepper .
The hoax appears to have been started by a ‘ spiritual activist ’ from InksNation and is circulating on Twitter under the hashtag # CureForCoronaVirus .
It claims that coronavirus can be seen as a ‘ Pepper Deficient Syndrome ’ , and indicates that eating pepper soup or the popular Nigerian dish Yoruba stew can protect you .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ The easiest cure for coronavirus is a nice meal or soup rich in pepper e.g .
pepper soup , Yoruba stew etc , which African ’ s are mostly used to already .
“ Give a patient suffering from coronavirus hot meals rich in pepper and in less than 24 hours he or she will be fine.
” While pepper has been shown to have antioxidant , detoxification and antimicrobial properties , there is no evidence that it can cure coronavirus .
The NHS explained : “ There is currently no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not help , as they do not work against viruses .
Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness.
” Despite this , the hoax has already been shared several times on Twitter , with many believing the claims .
One user tweeted : “ Are we seeing the cure for Corona Virus ?
This young man came out with a proportion that Pepper will cure the virus since it is related to it.. ” Another added : “ So apparently there ’ s a cure for Corona Virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take it seriously.
” And one questioned : “ A thing about this # CureForCoronaVirus is that if it 's real how will it be prescribed .
Will they say take a plate of pepper soup in the morning or what now ?
” Unfortunately , this is just one of many coronavirus hoaxes circulating amid the outbreak .
In fact , a recent report revealed that roughly two million tweets have already spread dangerous misinformation and hoaxes about the virus .
To make sure you don ’ t fall victim to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you cross-reference any claims against trusted information from sites including NHS.co.uk and WHO.int .

WHO: "STIGMA IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE VIRUS ITSELF"
WHO: "STIGMA IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE VIRUS ITSELF"
The hoax appears to have been started by a ‘spiritual activist’ from InksNation and is circulating on Twitter under the hashtag #CureForCoronaVirus
This week, the global coronavirus death toll hit 3,000, with cases now reported in every continent except Antarctica.
Now, a hoax has hit social media that claims the virus can be ‘cured’ with pepper.
The hoax appears to have been started by a ‘spiritual activist’ from InksNation and is circulating on Twitter under the hashtag #CureForCoronaVirus.
It claims that coronavirus can be seen as a ‘Pepper Deficient Syndrome’, and indicates that eating pepper soup or the popular Nigerian dish Yoruba stew can protect you.
A letter about the ‘cure’ explains: “The easiest cure for coronavirus is a nice meal or soup rich in pepper e.g. pepper soup, Yoruba stew etc, which African’s are mostly used to already.
“Give a patient suffering from coronavirus hot meals rich in pepper and in less than 24 hours he or she will be fine.”
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While pepper has been shown to have antioxidant, detoxification and antimicrobial properties, there is no evidence that it can cure coronavirus.
Speaking to Mirror Online, Dr Babak Ashrafi at UK-based online doctor Zava, said: “Because this strain of coronavirus is new, we don’t have enough data to understand exactly how to treat it yet. Most people will be able to relieve the symptoms at home by traditional means for any viral illness. This might include paracetamol or cough syrup while they fight off the infection - though they’ll need to do this in isolation to avoid infecting others.
“There is no evidence that dietary changes can cure the infection, but fresh peppers are certainly good for you: they’re rich in vitamins C and A, which can help to maintain a healthy immune system.
"Your immune system is important for battling conditions such as coronavirus as it deploys the white blood cells to fight bacteria and viruses within your body. In general I would recommend a balanced diet, getting enough sleep and maintaining an active lifestyle to help you to battle infections more quickly, but unfortunately these measures won’t act as a cure.”
Despite this, the hoax has already been shared several times on Twitter, with many believing the claims.
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One user tweeted: “Are we seeing the cure for Corona Virus? This young man came out with a proportion that Pepper will cure the virus since it is related to it..”
Another added: “So apparently there’s a cure for Corona Virus. I don’t know whether to take it seriously.”
And one questioned: “A thing about this #CureForCoronaVirus is that if it's real how will it be prescribed. Will they say take a plate of pepper soup in the morning or what now?”
Unfortunately, this is just one of many coronavirus hoaxes circulating amid the outbreak.
In fact, a recent report revealed that roughly two million tweets have already spread dangerous misinformation and hoaxes about the virus.
To make sure you don’t fall victim to one of these hoaxes, make sure you cross-reference any claims against trusted information from sites including NHS.co.uk and WHO.int.


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Gemma Collins indulges in chocolate mousse and hearty meals as she celebrates weight loss

Gemma Collins is celebrating her recent weight loss by letting her hair down on holiday .
The GC is looking fabulous on her trip to Dubai and is n't letting her weight loss stop her indulging in all the tasty treats on offer .
The TOWIE star , 39 , took to her Instagram story to show off all the hearty meals and delicious desserts she was tucking into .
Gemma enjoyed a pasta dish , followed by a chocolate mousse she described as `` next level '' .
`` Chocolate mousse is the way to my heart , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a huge bowl over to the table .
Gemma tried to convince her friends to join her as she instructed the waiter to scoop some on her plate .
After trying it , Gemma passionately declared : `` This is a 10th wonder of the world . ''
Former Dancing On Ice contestant Gemma has also been flaunting her new slimmer frame in a series of stunning holiday snaps .
Posing up on the beach in a stunning maxi dress that hugged her curves , Gemma wrote : `` Do I look like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # iconicquotesinhistory '' She also shared a beautiful close-up shot of her face , writing : `` Inside the mind of an icon '' .
Gemma said the pounds started dropping off her during her training for Dancing On Ice .
And she 's kept up her two-stone weight loss with the help of SkinnyJab injections .
Last year , Gemma thanked creators of the £250 jab for helping her slim down by `` curbing her appetite '' .
She 's also been using an IV drip that encourages fat burning after being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ward .
Revealing why she wants to do it , Gemma said in a video posted to Dawn 's Instagram : `` Now , as you know I am on a mission to lose some pounds and look like Khloe Kardashian .
`` I am on the fat burner plus which is an IV drip , it gives you energy . ''
The drip has to be administered by a doctor or a nurse and `` aids healthy weight loss , speeding up your metabolism and helping you burn more fat '' .
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The GC indulges in 'next level' chocolate mousse on holiday
The GC indulges in 'next level' chocolate mousse on holiday
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The GC has been tucking into some seriously delicious looking meals as she continues to show off the results of her recent weight loss during her trip to Dubai
Gemma Collins indulges in chocolate mousse and hearty meals as she celebrates weight loss
Gemma Collins is celebrating her recent weight loss by letting her hair down on holiday.
The GC is looking fabulous on her trip to Dubai and isn't letting her weight loss stop her indulging in all the tasty treats on offer.
The TOWIE star, 39, took to her Instagram story to show off all the hearty meals and delicious desserts she was tucking into.
Gemma enjoyed a pasta dish, followed by a chocolate mousse she described as "next level".
"Chocolate mousse is the way to my heart," she excitedly declared as a waiter brought a huge bowl over to the table.
Image: Gemma Collins/Instagram) Gemma Collins/Instagram)
Gemma tried to convince her friends to join her as she instructed the waiter to scoop some on her plate.
After trying it, Gemma passionately declared: "This is a 10th wonder of the world."
Former Dancing On Ice contestant Gemma has also been flaunting her new slimmer frame in a series of stunning holiday snaps.
Image: gemmacollins/Instagram) gemmacollins/Instagram)
Posing up on the beach in a stunning maxi dress that hugged her curves, Gemma wrote: "Do I look like I travel Economy #famousbitchquote #famousquotes #iconicquotesinhistory"
She also shared a beautiful close-up shot of her face, writing: "Inside the mind of an icon".
Gemma said the pounds started dropping off her during her training for Dancing On Ice.
Image: gemmacollins/Instagram) gemmacollins/Instagram)
And she's kept up her two-stone weight loss with the help of SkinnyJab injections.
Last year, Gemma thanked creators of the £250 jab for helping her slim down by "curbing her appetite".
She's also been using an IV drip that encourages fat burning after being introduced to the method by pal Dawn Ward.
Image: Gemma Collins/Instagram) Gemma Collins/Instagram)
Revealing why she wants to do it, Gemma said in a video posted to Dawn's Instagram: "Now, as you know I am on a mission to lose some pounds and look like Khloe Kardashian .
"I am on the fat burner plus which is an IV drip, it gives you energy."
The drip has to be administered by a doctor or a nurse and "aids healthy weight loss, speeding up your metabolism and helping you burn more fat".
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thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Collapse of rent-to-own chain BrightHouse will put 2,400 jobs at risk

Rent-to-own retailer , BrightHouse is reportedly on the brink of collapse , putting 2400 workers at risk of redundancy .
The high street chain has appointed Grant Thornton on standby to handle an administration , which would follow the likes of Wonga , PiggyBank and Quidquid , which all collapsed over compensation claims .
The store , which provides loans to customers to purchase electrical items such as televisions and washing machines has been struggling financially for years .
On Saturday , it emerged that the company had put administrators on standby , with insolvency likely to take place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the support of stakeholders in a bid to be `` successful '' and is currently in active discussions with them .
BrightHouse most recently went through a restructuring back in 2017 - last year it closed 10 % of its stores .
Do you work for Brighthouse ?
Get in touch : emma.munbodh @ mirror.co.uk Advisors including EY and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have in recent months been working along with Grant Thornton to consider different options for BrightHouse .
One of the options being considered is a scheme of arrangement to deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FCA called for the retailer to repay nearly 250,000 customers a total of £14.8million , for failing to act as a `` responsible lender '' in 2017 .
These claims are costing BrightHouse a reported £1million each month .
On Friday , BrightHouse said it was conducting a strategic review to maximise value for stakeholders .
`` We have disclosed a contingent liability with respect to the uncertainty around the future volume of claims and the potential outcome of the test cases under discussion with FOS , '' the retailer said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is putting increasing pressure on the available liquidity in the group . ''
BrightHouse told employees it was considering selling its logistics and engineering business at the time .
Last month , the retailer fell to a loss of £16million in its latest financial quarter after being hit by rising compensation claims .
It came after the chain closed 30 stores last year , a tenth of its total branch network .

The store, which provides loans to customers to purchase electrical items such as televisions and washing machines has been struggling financially for years - however it's now said to be on the brink of administration
Collapse of rent-to-own chain BrightHouse will put 2,400 jobs at risk
Rent-to-own retailer, BrightHouse is reportedly on the brink of collapse, putting 2400 workers at risk of redundancy.
The high street chain has appointed Grant Thornton on standby to handle an administration, which would follow the likes of Wonga, PiggyBank and Quidquid, which all collapsed over compensation claims.
The store, which provides loans to customers to purchase electrical items such as televisions and washing machines has been struggling financially for years.
On Saturday, it emerged that the company had put administrators on standby, with insolvency likely to take place in weeks.
The company said it needed the support of stakeholders in a bid to be "successful" and is currently in active discussions with them.
BrightHouse most recently went through a restructuring back in 2017 - last year it closed 10% of its stores.
Do you work for Brighthouse? Get in touch: emma.munbodh@mirror.co.uk
Advisors including EY and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have in recent months been working along with Grant Thornton to consider different options for BrightHouse.
One of the options being considered is a scheme of arrangement to deal with mis-selling claims.
It comes after the FCA called for the retailer to repay nearly 250,000 customers a total of £14.8million, for failing to act as a "responsible lender" in 2017.
These claims are costing BrightHouse a reported £1million each month.
On Friday, BrightHouse said it was conducting a strategic review to maximise value for stakeholders.
"We have disclosed a contingent liability with respect to the uncertainty around the future volume of claims and the potential outcome of the test cases under discussion with FOS," the retailer said.
"The level of redress claims from customers is putting increasing pressure on the available liquidity in the group."
BrightHouse told employees it was considering selling its logistics and engineering business at the time.
Last month, the retailer fell to a loss of £16million in its latest financial quarter after being hit by rising compensation claims.
It came after the chain closed 30 stores last year, a tenth of its total branch network.


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Boy, 11, had heartbreakingly brave reaction when told he would die on same day as mum

Joel Shaw was just 11 when he lost his tragic battle against cancer on the exact same day his mum , Julie , had died in a drowning accident six years before .
His devastated dad , Dave , believes his late wife , who ws just 34 when she tragically drowned , planned her son 's final days from heaven and that she is now `` looking after him '' .
Dad-of-three Dave said : “ Everything was exactly the same , down to the day and the date , Saturday , February 8 .
Even the weather was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Joel had a white coffin , just the same as his mum ’ s and his funeral was held at the same place .
“ I don ’ t feel the date was a co-incidence at all .
“ I think Julie was looking down on her baby , and she wanted him with her .
It gives me some comfort to know that Joel is being looked after by his mummy .
“ He missed her terribly after she died ; sometimes he would go very quiet and his lip would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Mummy Moments.
’ ” The 52-year-old , from Grimsargh , Lancashire was blown away by his son 's incredibly brave reaction when he was told his illness was terminal .
Dave explained : “ Joel asked the consultant outright if he was going to die , and when he said yes , Joel shook his hand and told him : ‘ You tried your best.
’ “ His bravery was astounding .
He talked a lot about his mum in the days before his death .
He knew he was going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngester of Dave and Julie 's children and was a massive football fan .
Dave said : “ Joel was a brilliant footballer , he was top scorer in his team , and he loved sport ; I watched him play every week .
“ He was very bright at school , hardworking and clever and his reports were always brilliant .
`` He lived life at a hundred miles an hour , always smiling , always full of energy .
We thought he was going to achieve so much in life.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to separate , but the decision was amicable , and they shared the care of their children , Jake , Jasmine and Joel .
Dave said : “ One weekend in February 2014 , Julie was planning a night out and I had the children .
“ But it was very stormy , and on her way home in the dark she stumbled and fell into a quarry .
“ By the time the alarm was raised , it was too late .
CID came in the early hours to tell me the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was found in the water the next day .
“ We hadn ’ t been split up long and I loved her very much .
It was horrendous for the children .
Joel was just five years old and he missed his mummy.
” Dave made the tough decision to give up work and become a full-time dad to his children .
He said : “ I stayed single all through the grieving process of those first four years because the children were my priority.
” An inquest into Julie ’ s death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accidental death .
At the end of 2017 , Dave joined a support group called Widowed And Young – and met a new partner , Andrea Rowson , 49 , in February 2018 .
He said : “ The children bonded with Andrea and we were really happy again.
” In September 2018 , just before a family holiday , Jake noticed a small lump on Joel ’ s left forearm .
Tests showed Joel was suffering from an aggressive form of Ewing ’ s Sarcoma .
Doctors were at first optimistic that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We were in shock .
We went off on holiday as planned without telling the children , and we had a wonderful time .
“ But when we got home , we had to share the news .
Joel took it well - he was actually stronger than the rest of us .
“ Jasmine was distraught .
She kept saying that they had already lost their mum and why should Joel suffer again ?
She felt , understandably , they ’ d had more than their fair share of tragedy.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 56 rounds of chemo and radiotherapy .
In September 2019 he rang the bell for the end of his treatment .
His family believed the ordeal was over .
The Make A Wish Foundation gifted them a holiday to Florida to celebrate and they began looking to the future .
But in November last year , Joel began complaining of back pain .
Tests showed his illness was back .
Dave said : “ The doctors said there was nothing more they could do .
It was like a sledgehammer to our hearts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : ‘ Am I going to die ?
’ The consultant told him the truth .
It was horrific , hearing the words .
“ Joel was amazingly brave and mature ; he shook the consultant ’ s hand and said to him ‘ you ’ ve tried your best.
’ “ He faced death head on .
He even planned his final hours and told me that he wanted no visitors , just me and Andrea on either side of his bed .
“ He talked more about his mum in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was going to see her again.
” The Florida trip was cancelled , and Joel deteriorated quickly .
He was admitted to hospital and then transferred to Derian House Children ’ s Hospice in Lancashire .
He died with Dave and Andrea by his side – just as he had requested .
The grieving dad said : “ It was the same day and date as his mother ’ s death .
I firmly believe that his mum chose that .
The weather was the same too ; stormy and dark .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ party so instead we threw a huge celebration of life .
The PNE captain came – they were Joel ’ s team and he had been a mascot .
“ We had fireworks and so much chocolate , because he was a real chocaholic .
I hope he was able to enjoy it , with Julie.
” Dave and Andrea , and Jake , 14 , and Jasmine , 13 , are now coming to terms with life without Joel .
The 52-year-old said : “ He only had 11 years , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Julie is looking after him now and that helps us to cope .
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Ann Cusack, Jane Lavender)

Joel Shaw was just 11 when he passed away from cancer on exactly the same day his mum, Julie, died in a drowning accident six years earlier - his dad thinks she planned his final days from heaven
Boy, 11, had heartbreakingly brave reaction when told he would die on same day as mum
Joel Shaw was just 11 when he lost his tragic battle against cancer on the exact same day his mum, Julie, had died in a drowning accident six years before.
His devastated dad, Dave, believes his late wife, who ws just 34 when she tragically drowned, planned her son's final days from heaven and that she is now "looking after him".
Dad-of-three Dave said: “Everything was exactly the same, down to the day and the date, Saturday, February 8. Even the weather was the same; stormy and windy.
“Joel had a white coffin, just the same as his mum’s and his funeral was held at the same place.
“I don’t feel the date was a co-incidence at all.
“I think Julie was looking down on her baby, and she wanted him with her. It gives me some comfort to know that Joel is being looked after by his mummy.
“He missed her terribly after she died; sometimes he would go very quiet and his lip would come out and we called them: ‘Mummy Moments.’”
The 52-year-old, from Grimsargh, Lancashire was blown away by his son's incredibly brave reaction when he was told his illness was terminal.
Dave explained: “Joel asked the consultant outright if he was going to die, and when he said yes, Joel shook his hand and told him: ‘You tried your best.’
“His bravery was astounding. He talked a lot about his mum in the days before his death. He knew he was going to see her again.”
Joel was the youngester of Dave and Julie's children and was a massive football fan.
Dave said: “Joel was a brilliant footballer, he was top scorer in his team, and he loved sport; I watched him play every week.
“He was very bright at school, hardworking and clever and his reports were always brilliant.
"He lived life at a hundred miles an hour, always smiling, always full of energy. We thought he was going to achieve so much in life.”
In 2013, Dave and Julie decided to separate, but the decision was amicable, and they shared the care of their children, Jake, Jasmine and Joel.
Dave said: “One weekend in February 2014, Julie was planning a night out and I had the children.
“But it was very stormy, and on her way home in the dark she stumbled and fell into a quarry.
“By the time the alarm was raised, it was too late. CID came in the early hours to tell me the search was underway, and her body was found in the water the next day.
“We hadn’t been split up long and I loved her very much. It was horrendous for the children. Joel was just five years old and he missed his mummy.”
Dave made the tough decision to give up work and become a full-time dad to his children.
He said: “I stayed single all through the grieving process of those first four years because the children were my priority.”
An inquest into Julie’s death in May 2014 recorded a verdict of accidental death.
At the end of 2017, Dave joined a support group called Widowed And Young – and met a new partner, Andrea Rowson, 49, in February 2018.
He said: “The children bonded with Andrea and we were really happy again.”
In September 2018, just before a family holiday, Jake noticed a small lump on Joel’s left forearm.
Tests showed Joel was suffering from an aggressive form of Ewing’s Sarcoma. Doctors were at first optimistic that he could be cured.
Dave said: “We were in shock. We went off on holiday as planned without telling the children, and we had a wonderful time.
“But when we got home, we had to share the news. Joel took it well - he was actually stronger than the rest of us.
“Jasmine was distraught. She kept saying that they had already lost their mum and why should Joel suffer again? She felt, understandably, they’d had more than their fair share of tragedy.”
Joel had surgery, followed by 56 rounds of chemo and radiotherapy.
In September 2019 he rang the bell for the end of his treatment. His family believed the ordeal was over.
The Make A Wish Foundation gifted them a holiday to Florida to celebrate and they began looking to the future.
But in November last year, Joel began complaining of back pain. Tests showed his illness was back.
Dave said: “The doctors said there was nothing more they could do. It was like a sledgehammer to our hearts.
“Joel asked the consultant outright: ‘Am I going to die?’ The consultant told him the truth. It was horrific, hearing the words.
“Joel was amazingly brave and mature; he shook the consultant’s hand and said to him ‘you’ve tried your best.’
“He faced death head on. He even planned his final hours and told me that he wanted no visitors, just me and Andrea on either side of his bed.
“He talked more about his mum in the days before his death. He knew he was going to see her again.”
The Florida trip was cancelled, and Joel deteriorated quickly. He was admitted to hospital and then transferred to Derian House Children’s Hospice in Lancashire.
He died with Dave and Andrea by his side – just as he had requested.
The grieving dad said: “It was the same day and date as his mother’s death. I firmly believe that his mum chose that. The weather was the same too; stormy and dark.
“Joel had been planning a big party so instead we threw a huge celebration of life. The PNE captain came – they were Joel’s team and he had been a mascot.
“We had fireworks and so much chocolate, because he was a real chocaholic. I hope he was able to enjoy it, with Julie.”
Dave and Andrea, and Jake, 14, and Jasmine, 13, are now coming to terms with life without Joel.
The 52-year-old said: “He only had 11 years, but he made his mark. I know Julie is looking after him now and that helps us to cope.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-02--Best laptop deals for March 2020 - including discounts on Apple MacBook Pro

Buying a new laptop can be costly - so finding the best deals on some of the top models on the market can save you a small fortune .
Whether you 're a student looking for something that you can write all your essays on , someone who just loves to browse the web and stream films and TV shows or a fully fledged laptop user that 's simply keen to upgrade , there 's plenty of choice to pick from regardless of your budget .
But the key to finding the best laptop for your needs is hugely dependant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and specifications - and do n't forget to compare what deals are on offer across all major retailers before biting the bullet .
Major tech retailers often run deals throughout the year , often price matching one another , ensuring you can always find great value laptops year round , even on pricey Apple MacBooks .
The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2019 comes with full integrated touch screen , full Windows 10 Home and 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8565U processor for fast operating speeds .
Long lasting battery will keep you online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge .
The HUAWEI Share OneHop also allows users to transfer photos , videos and documents between your notebook and phone wirelessly in an instant .
Shoppers also get a free GT 2 smart watch which comes with HUAWEI 's self-developed wearable chip Kirin A1 and features over 15 workout modes , sleep tracking , pressure monitor and Bluetooth calling .
Buy now here from Amazon This compact and lightweight laptop is great for anyone who needs to stay connected on the go .
The massive 256GB SSD gives users ample storage to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Windows 10 operating system offers a seamless and modern computing experience .
Buy now here from Amazon With a Microsoft Surface Book 2 you get the performance of a very high tech laptop and the flexibility of a tablet all in one .
The premium machine , which comes with state of the art graphics and fast processor , offers up to 18 hours of video playback , while the detachable keyboard and screen makes it fully adaptable to your needs at any one time .
Buy now here from Amazon This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience for those streaming films or TV shows with Waves MaxxAudio Pro technology and CinemaColor for crisp , sharp images .
The fast processor allows you to load apps and programmes in no time and work across different documents and software without experiencing any lag .
Buy now here from Currys PC World The Apple MacBook needs no introduction - the biggest draw of the latest Pro model is the Retina display and Touch Bar technology .
This is a great machine that provides solid all-round performance for those who can stretch their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lewis Buying a new laptop - everything you need to know A good laptop has to perform a myriad of different functions at any one time - from creating documents to downloading images or videos - so powerful processor is key .
It also needs to be portable and have a good battery life for when you need to use it on the go .
Most of us only replace our laptops every four or five years - so investing in a decent laptop that will last you some time is a must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research into what you will need from your new machine before splurging lots of cash .
Wondering what the best laptops out there right now ?
Have a look at our round up of the best laptops for 2020 and the best budget options under £500 if you 're strapped for cash .
We 've also got a guide on the top refurbished laptops and best laptops for students you can check out too .

Our top picks of the best laptop deals to snap up this month and it includes the coveted Apple MacBook Pro
With the majority of the nation still working from home, there’s never been a more important time to upgrade your laptop.
We’ve scoured the Internet to find you the best deals on some of the top models from Apple, Huawei and Microsoft currently on the market, which will save you a small fortune.
Whether you’re a student looking for something to write all your essays on, someone who just loves loves to browse the web and stream films and TV shows, or a fully fledged laptop user that's simply keen to upgrade, there's plenty of choice to pick from regardless of your budget.
But the key to finding the best laptop for your needs is highly dependent on you doing your homework on price and specifications - and don't forget to compare what deals are on offer across all major retailers before biting the bullet.
Major tech retailers often run deals throughout the year, often price matching one another which means shoppers can always find great value laptops year round, even on pricey Apple MacBook Pro or MacBook Air laptops .
Where to buy cheap laptops?
Best laptop deals for April 2021
Want something powerful? Look no further than one of Apple's most powerful laptops. The latest Pro features high quality graphic, fast processor, a new magic keyboard and impressive audio quality.
An Intel Core i7 processor makes light work of day to day computing along with the harder stuff, great for creatives and people who need something quick moving.
A large 16" inch retina display, with stunning clarity no matter if it's for work, play or watching your favourite TV shows.
Buy now for £2,099 from Amazon - was £2,399
At under £200, the ASUS C223 is one of the best deals around.
It's compact and super lightweight, weighing just under 1kg and has an 11.6inch HD screen.
Powered by a powerful and reliable Intel® Core Celeron processor, you can undertake all of your day to day duties with no lagging. Enjoy up to ten hours battery life on a single charge.
Buy now for £139.99 from eBay - was £199
The Acer 311 11.6" Chromebook utilises the best of both worlds, offering you convenient and compact access on the go.
This laptop runs on ChromeOS which means you're getting a leaner operating system that will run primarily from cloud-based storage. That 32GB of storage space will work fine for everyday use, then, with 4GB RAM and an AMD A4 processor keeping everything running as well.
Featuring 10 hours of battery life with just a single charge, it's perfect for getting you through full day's work with some extra time to binge your favourite Netflix shows in the evening.
Buy now for £139.99 from eBay - was £299
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 13.3" Chromebook is perfect for entertainment and work on the go. With a slim design, it fits easily into your bag.
Whether you're looking for a laptop, tablet or something in between the IdeaPad Flex 5i has a touchscreen that you can flip round 360°. Type out emails in laptop mode, swipe through websites in tablet mode, or use stand mode to watch your favourite shows.
This Chromebook also comes with a backpack and mouse. Ideal for city life, the 15.6” casual backpack is made from durable, water-repellent fabric and has space for books and other items. The wireless mouse with ambidextrous design makes it easy to setup and use your Chromebook anywhere.
Buy now for £399 from Currys - was £549
Another option with two in one capabilities and not for a bad price at £399.
Boasting a slightly larger screen than the Lenovo Duet at 10.5inches, the PixelSense display of the Surface Go 2 from Microsoft offers true-to-life colours with high contrast and low glare.
As well as bluetooth 5 technology, it's been created with a fanless Pentium Gold processor that ensures a smooth and seamless experience when multitasking between apps.
Buy now for £315.99 from Tech In The Basket - was £399
Incredibly lightweight and boasting a speedy performance, get all your work done on-the-go with this MacBook.
From video-editing to gaming, the Apple M1 chip will give you up to 15 hours of web browsing, or up to 18 hours of the content you love on Apple TV. And, with the Retina Display screen, you can enjoy everything from blockbuster movies to everyday browsing in crystal clear quality.
Constantly forgetting your passwords? This smart MacBook comes with a Touch ID sensor. Simply place your finger over the sensor to unlock your laptop with nothing but your fingerprint - great for when you’re in a rush.
Buy now for £803.99 from TecoBuy - was £1,057.99
The Huawei MateBook D 15.6" Laptop comes with a powerful Ryzen 5 processor, so you're able to plough through demanding tasks with ease. Paired with the integrated Radeon graphics, this laptop is ready for photo editing or high-resolution streaming.
All that comes with a solid 10 hours of battery life and best of all, it charges incredibly fast so you'll get up to 53% of battery in just half an hour.
Weighing just 1.5 kg, you'll barely notice the MateBook D 15 in your bag. It's also super thin, at just 17 mm so you can carry it easily on-the-go. Plus, it has USB-C charging, so you can use the same charger as your phone.
Buy now for £549.99 (refurbished) from eBay - was £699.99
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Buying a new laptop - everything you need to know:
A good laptop has to perform a myriad of different functions at any one time - from creating documents to downloading images or videos - so powerful processor is key.
It also needs to be portable and have a good battery life for when you need to use it on the go.
Most of us only replace our laptops every four or five years - so investing in a decent laptop that will last you some time is a must. It's important to do some research into what you will need from your new machine before splurging lots of cash.
Top tips for buying tech on eBay.co.uk Consider refurbished goods – Focus on searching for brands you are familiar with - and items you've seen in real life. Many brands such as Dyson and GoPro are refurbishing their own items and selling them directly on eBay, so always look out for big name brands.
Do your research – Has there been a new release or is there a cheaper alternative to the item you want? You’re not restricted to buying the latest handsets if you don’t need them, so be sure to look at reviews and compare handsets to find the best model for you.
Check the warranty and returns policy – One of the most important things to consider when buying refurb is the warranty it comes with, as this provides you protection if it develops a fault. If you shop from eBay’s refurbished hub all items come with a 12-month warranty from the seller, so if anything does go wrong in the 12 months you can guarantee that you will get an exchange or a refund.
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Wondering what the best laptops out there right now are? Have a look at our round up of the best budget laptop options under £500 if you're strapped for cash.
We've also got a guide on the top refurbished laptops and best laptops for students you can check out too.