thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Foreign family of NHS workers who die from coronavirus told they can stay in UK

The foreign family of NHS workers who have died after contracting coronavirus will be granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK , Priti Patel announced today .
The Home Secretary told MPs that close relatives who had been living with the health workers before they died would now be allowed to stay in the country .
In a letter to the Home Affairs Committee she said : “ We hope the number of people who find themselves in this position is very small and our thoughts go out to the families and friends of all medical professionals who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We continue to monitor the situation carefully and consider our response .
I can confirm that any dependants in this very sad position will be granted immediate indefinite leave to remain , without a requirement to pay a fee.
” More than 100 frontline NHS and social care workers have died after getting infected by the deadly virus while looking after patients and residents .
It is not clear how many of them had family members who were not UK residents , but the number is expected to be small .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ extensions will apply to midwives and social workers employed by the NHS - the policy for the social care sector was “ under review ” .
Last month the Home Office pledged to extend visas for the migrant NHS frontline workers and their relatives which are due to expire before October 1 .
The Home Secretary said : “ The disparate nature of the social care sector makes it a unique challenge when making specific immigration offers .
“ We keep policy under review and are continuing to consider what more we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Patel said she saw “ no reason why ” the Home Office should extend the deadline for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme ( EUSS ) to help the thousands of EU citizens working in the NHS .
“ The EUSS has been a great success .
There is still over a year to apply yet .
I think it ’ s important to recognise that throughout ( coronavirus ) support has not stopped .
“ We are still receiving approximately 2,000 applications every single day .
“ So at this stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to extend the deadline when there is still over a year to apply .
”

Home Secretary Priti Patel says close relatives living with health workers before they died will be granted indefinite leave to remain
Coronavirus: Foreign family of NHS workers who die told they can stay in the UK
The foreign family of NHS workers who have died after contracting coronavirus will be granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK, Priti Patel announced today.
The Home Secretary told MPs that close relatives who had been living with the health workers before they died would now be allowed to stay in the country.
In a letter to the Home Affairs Committee she said: “We hope the number of people who find themselves in this position is very small and our thoughts go out to the families and friends of all medical professionals who have passed away fighting to keep us safe.
“We continue to monitor the situation carefully and consider our response. I can confirm that any dependants in this very sad position will be granted immediate indefinite leave to remain, without a requirement to pay a fee.”
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More than 100 frontline NHS and social care workers have died after getting infected by the deadly virus while looking after patients and residents.
It is not clear how many of them had family members who were not UK residents, but the number is expected to be small.
Ms Patel confirmed that while automatic visa extensions will apply to midwives and social workers employed by the NHS - the policy for the social care sector was “under review”.
Last month the Home Office pledged to extend visas for the migrant NHS frontline workers and their relatives which are due to expire before October 1.
The Home Secretary said: “The disparate nature of the social care sector makes it a unique challenge when making specific immigration offers.
“We keep policy under review and are continuing to consider what more we can do to support frontline workers.”
But Ms Patel said she saw “no reason why” the Home Office should extend the deadline for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to help the thousands of EU citizens working in the NHS.
“The EUSS has been a great success. There is still over a year to apply yet. I think it’s important to recognise that throughout (coronavirus) support has not stopped.
“We are still receiving approximately 2,000 applications every single day.
“So at this stage, we see no reason why, to extend the deadline when there is still over a year to apply.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Uber launch 25% off trips for NHS and care home staff during coronavirus crisis

Uber is now offering discounted trips to all NHS staff and those working in care homes as they carry out their heroic work during the coronavirus crisis .
This is to ensure they can get to and from work safely without putting themselves at further risk .
The new Uber Medics service will enable all NHS staff as well as those working in care homes in England and Wales to access 25 % off discount on trips taken - and this will be funded by Uber .
NHS staff members can visit www.uber.com/ubermedics to learn more about Uber Medics and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in addition to the 200,000 free rides and over 100,000 meals for NHS staff that Uber has donated and announced back in March .
Over 36,000 NHS staff took an average of five and a half free trips on the Uber app in the first two weeks of April .
Jump e-bikes from Uber continue to be free for NHS staff too .
Through their personal accounts in the Uber app , NHS staff will now be able to book discounted trips from today by linking to their NHS email address .
Individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an Uber account to ensure that staff can access the discounted trips .
The Uber app is available on Apple and Android devices .
From every Uber Medics trip taken , 100 % of the fare will go to the drivers who are supporting the healthcare heroes during this challenging time .
The discount on Uber Medics fares is fully funded by Uber , as Uber pays part of the fare on the rider ’ s behalf .
Jamie Heywood , Regional General Manager for Northern and Eastern Europe , Uber , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serving in care homes are working tirelessly to protect , treat and care for those affected by coronavirus .
We have responded to the request of the Government to provide transportation support for those serving on the frontline .
We all have to play our part to help respond to the coronavirus crisis . ''
Matt Hancock , Health Secretary , said : `` Our heroic health and social care staff are on the frontline in the battle against this virus .
I have been overwhelmed by how the whole country has come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
Uber is playing their part by ensuring they have access to safe and reliable transport and I applaud them for showing their support . ''
Professor Martin Green OBE , Chief Executive , Care England , said : `` Uber has recognised the important role that social care workers play on the front line .
Transportation is a really important issue for care workers to be able to be in the right place at the right time .
This initiative will help ensure that care homes have enough staff on call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short notice '' .
Uber has also introduced measures to ensure that every driver can access the PPE they need for free to drive safely with Uber .
As well as providing drivers with free sanitising products , Uber is providing drivers with over one million free PPE items , as well as directly reimbursing drivers if they choose to source the required PPE themselves .
All drivers will be able to choose if they take Uber Medics trips .
By providing their consent , they agree to wear masks and other vital @ @ @

The taxi service company is now working with the government to launch ‘Uber Medics’ - a new service to provide all 1.2 million NHS staff with discounted trips for 12 weeks, funded by Uber
Uber is now offering discounted trips to all NHS staff and those working in care homes as they carry out their heroic work during the coronavirus crisis. This is to ensure they can get to and from work safely without putting themselves at further risk.
The new Uber Medics service will enable all NHS staff as well as those working in care homes in England and Wales to access 25% off discount on trips taken - and this will be funded by Uber.
NHS staff members can visit www.uber.com/ubermedics to learn more about Uber Medics and access their discounted trips.
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This is in addition to the 200,000 free rides and over 100,000 meals for NHS staff that Uber has donated and announced back in March.
Over 36,000 NHS staff took an average of five and a half free trips on the Uber app in the first two weeks of April. Jump e-bikes from Uber continue to be free for NHS staff too.
Through their personal accounts in the Uber app, NHS staff will now be able to book discounted trips from today by linking to their NHS email address. Individual care homes will need to sign up to an Uber account to ensure that staff can access the discounted trips.
The Uber app is available on Apple and Android devices.
From every Uber Medics trip taken, 100% of the fare will go to the drivers who are supporting the healthcare heroes during this challenging time. The discount on Uber Medics fares is fully funded by Uber, as Uber pays part of the fare on the rider’s behalf.
Jamie Heywood, Regional General Manager for Northern and Eastern Europe, Uber, said: "Healthcare staff and everyone serving in care homes are working tirelessly to protect, treat and care for those affected by coronavirus. We have responded to the request of the Government to provide transportation support for those serving on the frontline. We all have to play our part to help respond to the coronavirus crisis."
Matt Hancock, Health Secretary, said: "Our heroic health and social care staff are on the frontline in the battle against this virus. I have been overwhelmed by how the whole country has come together and is united in standing behind them. Uber is playing their part by ensuring they have access to safe and reliable transport and I applaud them for showing their support."
Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive, Care England, said: "Uber has recognised the important role that social care workers play on the front line. Transportation is a really important issue for care workers to be able to be in the right place at the right time. This initiative will help ensure that care homes have enough staff on call, and that they are available at short notice".
Uber has also introduced measures to ensure that every driver can access the PPE they need for free to drive safely with Uber. As well as providing drivers with free sanitising products, Uber is providing drivers with over one million free PPE items, as well as directly reimbursing drivers if they choose to source the required PPE themselves.
All drivers will be able to choose if they take Uber Medics trips. By providing their consent, they agree to wear masks and other vital PPE equipment.


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Daughter secretly dyes family dog green - and her mum's reaction is priceless

A woman who secretly dyed her dog bright green captured the moment he showed off his new look to her mum - and her reaction is absolutely priceless .
Caitlin O'Connor , 20 , was bored in lockdown so decided to give Ted a new look just in time for his birthday , As her mum Caroline was busy cooking in the kitchen , Caitlin took Ted to the bathroom and covered him in semi-permanent green pet dye .
Caitlin , who lives in Northern Ireland , said : `` I ’ ve seen people dye their dog ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a good idea to dye him green .
`` My mother idolises my dog and treats Ted like a human , I knew she would react crazy if I did it behind her back .
`` He ’ s more cherished than me , she bought him a birthday cake and didn ’ t get me one for mine . ''
And she was completely right to assume her mum would be shocked , and she captured the brilliant moment on camera .
The clip shows a very , very green Ted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mum , who is completely shocked .
She screams : `` What did you do to Ted ?
Caitlin , what is that green stuff ? ''
She continued : `` I did it in the bathroom upstairs while she was doing dinner because I knew she wouldn ’ t come upstairs .
`` It 's a semi-permanent dye safe for dogs so it lasts for 10 washes .
`` You could tell that Ted knew something was going on , when he walked into the kitchen he turned around and looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had happened . ''
Meanwhile , Caitlin 's mum said : `` I was in shock .
`` I did not have a clue that it was happening .
`` She planned the whole thing .
`` I couldn ’ t believe that she did it .
`` I find it hilarious , it ’ s safe dye and it was fine .
`` I always said my children could be creative and express themselves freely but I think they took it a bit too far '' .
Caitlin shared to Twitter with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : dyeing the dog green without my mammy knowing '' .
And since then the video has gone viral , receiving over 440,000 views and 17,000 likes .
But , that 's not the only lockdown dog grooming blunder we 've seen .
One woman , Hermione Olivia , purchased a pair of dog grooming scissors online after the lockdown was implemented to cut her adorable Pomeranian 's hair .
Her once fluffy pooch , ended it up looking somewhat like a bunny rabbit or a kangeroo , with it 's short trim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hilarious lockdown do it yourself fail ?
We want to hear all about it .
Email us at yourmirror @ mirror.co.uk

Mum's hilarious reaction after daughter dyes their dog green in lockdown
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Caitlin O'Connor got bored in coronavirus lockdown and decided to dye her family dog bright green to surprise her mum
Daughter secretly dyes family dog green - and her mum's reaction is priceless
A woman who secretly dyed her dog bright green captured the moment he showed off his new look to her mum - and her reaction is absolutely priceless.
Caitlin O'Connor, 20, was bored in lockdown so decided to give Ted a new look just in time for his birthday,
As her mum Caroline was busy cooking in the kitchen, Caitlin took Ted to the bathroom and covered him in semi-permanent green pet dye.
Caitlin, who lives in Northern Ireland, said: "I’ve seen people dye their dog’s green before and I thought it would be a good idea to dye him green.
"My mother idolises my dog and treats Ted like a human, I knew she would react crazy if I did it behind her back.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
"He’s more cherished than me, she bought him a birthday cake and didn’t get me one for mine."
And she was completely right to assume her mum would be shocked, and she captured the brilliant moment on camera.
The clip shows a very, very green Ted running excitedly into the kitchen to see his mum, who is completely shocked.
She screams: "What did you do to Ted? Caitlin, what is that green stuff?"
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
"Dog hair dye?" as Caitlin nervously giggles.
She continued: "I did it in the bathroom upstairs while she was doing dinner because I knew she wouldn’t come upstairs.
"It's a semi-permanent dye safe for dogs so it lasts for 10 washes.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
"You could tell that Ted knew something was going on, when he walked into the kitchen he turned around and looked at my mum like he knew something had happened."
Meanwhile, Caitlin's mum said: "I was in shock.
"I did not have a clue that it was happening.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
"She planned the whole thing.
"My reaction is speechless.
"I couldn’t speak, I was shocked.
"I couldn’t believe that she did it.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
"I find it hilarious, it’s safe dye and it was fine.
"I always said my children could be creative and express themselves freely but I think they took it a bit too far".
Caitlin shared to Twitter with the caption: "Highlight of lockdown: dyeing the dog green without my mammy knowing".
And since then the video has gone viral, receiving over 440,000 views and 17,000 likes.
But, that's not the only lockdown dog grooming blunder we've seen.
One woman, Hermione Olivia, purchased a pair of dog grooming scissors online after the lockdown was implemented to cut her adorable Pomeranian's hair.
Her once fluffy pooch, ended it up looking somewhat like a bunny rabbit or a kangeroo, with it's short trim and pointy ears.
Have you suffered a hilarious lockdown do it yourself fail? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Mum of four explains how she got £157 of Waitrose shopping for just £24

Louise Smith has explained how she got a mammoth haul of Waitrose shopping at more than 80 % off .
The mum of four from Kent has been looking to save money on her shopping as she isolates with her husband Mark during lockdown - as they both continue to go into work as a prison officer and policeman respectively .
`` Lockdown is hard as we are both key workers , so we haven ’ t seen our four children since before the lockdown to keep them safe , ” Louise , 40 , told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ luck when out shopping - nabbing an incredible £157 haul for just £24 .
“ I managed to get a yellow sticker shop in Waitrose because I happened to be there at the right time , '' Louise said .
`` Because of the panic buying , shops had ordered more and now it ’ s slowed down and not so many are going to the shops people , there are a lot of reduced items .
`` It cost £24 and should have been £157 ! ''
The good news is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't eat too .
`` I have two large freezers and a full store cupboard all the time .
If I see things reduced I buy and freeze and meal plan around this , ” Louise said .
But that 's not the only way she saves on food .
“ My top tips are meal planning , as it saves a fortune , ” Louis said .
`` Some weeks I don ’ t really have to shop at all .
`` Make an inventory of what you have and use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook groups to help inspire you .
I run a Facebook group called Slow Cooker Recipes for the Opinionated and it ’ s extremely supportive and has a vast selection of recipes .
`` The members are extremely helpful - if you post what ingredients you have , they suggest meals to make .
`` Batch cooking also saves a lot of money : make a large chilli , for instance , bulked out with cheap items like baked beans and tinned tomatoes and then portion and freeze .
“ It can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tacos , Mexican bake and burritos .
`` I ’ ve found Facebook groups like my cooking group , craft group and book club really helpful to chat and get and give support .
`` I also volunteer in my village to do shopping for those who can ’ t get out and pick up medicines , and I have a table outside my house with books and jigsaws and board games on where people can help themselves while out on their daily exercise .
`` I also have been using the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with friends and family and play quizzes etc with them !
”

A mum from Kent has dished the dirt on how she managed to pull off a huge £157 food shop for just £24 - as well as her plans to make sure none of it goes off before its use-by date
Mum of four explains how she got £157 of Waitrose shopping for just £24
Louise Smith has explained how she got a mammoth haul of Waitrose shopping at more than 80% off.
The mum of four from Kent has been looking to save money on her shopping as she isolates with her husband Mark during lockdown - as they both continue to go into work as a prison officer and policeman respectively.
"Lockdown is hard as we are both key workers, so we haven’t seen our four children since before the lockdown to keep them safe,” Louise, 40, told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk.
But she did have a stroke of luck when out shopping - nabbing an incredible £157 haul for just £24.
“I managed to get a yellow sticker shop in Waitrose because I happened to be there at the right time," Louise said.
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"Because of the panic buying, shops had ordered more and now it’s slowed down and not so many are going to the shops people, there are a lot of reduced items.
"It cost £24 and should have been £157!"
The good news is that she's able to store what she can't eat too.
"I have two large freezers and a full store cupboard all the time. If I see things reduced I buy and freeze and meal plan around this,” Louise said.
But that's not the only way she saves on food.
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“My top tips are meal planning, as it saves a fortune,” Louis said.
"Some weeks I don’t really have to shop at all.
"Make an inventory of what you have and use that to create meals.
“Use Facebook groups to help inspire you. I run a Facebook group called Slow Cooker Recipes for the Opinionated and it’s extremely supportive and has a vast selection of recipes.
Image: latestdeals.co.uk) latestdeals.co.uk)
"The members are extremely helpful - if you post what ingredients you have, they suggest meals to make.
"Batch cooking also saves a lot of money: make a large chilli, for instance, bulked out with cheap items like baked beans and tinned tomatoes and then portion and freeze.
Image: latestdeals.co.uk) latestdeals.co.uk)
“It can be used for things like jacket potato topping, tacos, Mexican bake and burritos.
"I’ve found Facebook groups like my cooking group, craft group and book club really helpful to chat and get and give support.
"I also volunteer in my village to do shopping for those who can’t get out and pick up medicines, and I have a table outside my house with books and jigsaws and board games on where people can help themselves while out on their daily exercise.
"I also have been using the House Party app to stay in touch with friends and family and play quizzes etc with them!”


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Katie Price fans suspect man secretly applying her make-up is Kieran Hayler

Katie Price confused her fans when they assumed the mystery man applying her make-up was her ex Kieran Hayler .
The former glamour model , 41 , teased her legion of admirers when she uploaded a hilarious make-up video Katie Price : Not My Hands in which she let a man secretly do her make-up .
Comments flooded in trying to guess who the hunk in question was - with some pointing the hand at her third ex-husband .
But they were wrong - it was n't Kieran creeping up in the background .
Fans were amazed as the mystery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands through her shirts as if they were her own .
However , the illusion did n't trick fans as they quickly spotted his head bobbing up and down in the background .
Katie made it clear in the headline of her video the hands applying the make-up in the challenge were not her own .
`` Who 's hands are them ?
Top of head looks like keiron . ''
One fan wrote , among the many .
Others wrote : `` It Took a While to Realize But then you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` Cleverly done , we could n't see who the guy was !
! ''
`` Another video slowly but surely letting us all know you have a new man .
another husband to be no doubt . ''
Despite the confusion , Katie was not breaking lockdown rules because she had enlisted the help of her hunky Dreamboy housemate .
Personal trainer Al Warrell has been staying with the reality star to help her keep in shape during isolation .
Everyone heaped on praise to the Celebrity SAS : Who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the hilarious video .
Comments read : `` Absolutely hilarious , haven ’ t laughed like that for ages .
Definitely need to do more like this . ''
`` How much this has made my day .
You absolute legend Katie . ''

Mystery man seen behind Katie Price in disastrous make up tutorial
Mystery man seen behind Katie Price in disastrous make up tutorial
Katie Price fans were left baffled when they thought the secret man applying make-up was her ex Kieran Hayler but they were wrong
Katie Price confused her fans when they assumed the mystery man applying her make-up was her ex Kieran Hayler.
The former glamour model, 41, teased her legion of admirers when she uploaded a hilarious make-up video Katie Price : Not My Hands in which she let a man secretly do her make-up.
Comments flooded in trying to guess who the hunk in question was - with some pointing the hand at her third ex-husband.
But they were wrong - it wasn't Kieran creeping up in the background.
Fans were amazed as the mystery man did her make-up by slipping his hands through her shirts as if they were her own.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
However, the illusion didn't trick fans as they quickly spotted his head bobbing up and down in the background.
Katie made it clear in the headline of her video the hands applying the make-up in the challenge were not her own.
"Who's hands are them? Top of head looks like keiron." One fan wrote, among the many.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
Others wrote: "It Took a While to Realize But then you can See His Head POP Up Behind You."
"Cleverly done, we couldn't see who the guy was !!"
"Another video slowly but surely letting us all know you have a new man. another husband to be no doubt."
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Despite the confusion, Katie was not breaking lockdown rules because she had enlisted the help of her hunky Dreamboy housemate.
Personal trainer Al Warrell has been staying with the reality star to help her keep in shape during isolation.
Everyone heaped on praise to the Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star for cheering them up with the hilarious video.
Comments read: "Absolutely hilarious, haven’t laughed like that for ages. Definitely need to do more like this."
"How much this has made my day. You absolute legend Katie."


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Euro 96 revisited as ITV unveil trailer ahead of showing tournament in full

This summer 's European Championships might have been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak , but ITV are still giving fans their tournament fix this summer .
The Euros will now take place next summer in 12 cities across the continent , culminating in the final at London 's Wembley Stadium on July 11 next year .
It means football fans will have to wait another 12 months to see some of Europe 's best players go toe-to-toe and has left broadcasters with hours of airtime to fill .
But in an effort to fill the void left by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across an ingenious solution - by showing Euro 96 again in its entirety .
With England hosting the competition that year , the 16-team tournament created a host of iconic moments from Paul Gascoigne 's goal and celebration against Scotland to Gareth Southgate 's woe after missing in the penalty shootout loss to Germany .
ITV will begin showing the competition again from May 11 , with all 31 matches from the competition being broadcast on their ITV Hub service .
In addition , ITV 4 will show all five of England 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final which saw Germany beat the Czech Republic 2-1 after extra time .
And to get fans in the mood for watching the re-run of Euro 96 , ITV have released a trailer teasing their coverage .
“ This trailer should give fans a taste of the atmosphere surrounding one of this country 's all-time great sporting events , Euro 96 , '' said ITV 's marketing controller Ed Ross .
`` With no football to look forward to in the near future , we 're aiming to bring back some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that sunny summer for fans to enjoy at home . ''
As well as Euro 96 , ITV are also showing England 's classic World Cup encounters against Cameroon in 1990 and Colombia in 2018 , as well as1979 and 1987 FA Cup finals and the First Division title decider between Liverpool and Arsenal from 1989 .

WATCH THE TRAILER AS ITV PLAN TO SHOW EURO 96 AGAIN IN FULL
WATCH THE TRAILER AS ITV PLAN TO SHOW EURO 96 AGAIN IN FULL
The broadcaster will repeat the iconic competition in full next month on its ITV Hub service and has given fans a glimpse of what to expect with a tempting teaser
This summer's European Championships might have been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, but ITV are still giving fans their tournament fix this summer.
The Euros will now take place next summer in 12 cities across the continent, culminating in the final at London's Wembley Stadium on July 11 next year.
It means football fans will have to wait another 12 months to see some of Europe's best players go toe-to-toe and has left broadcasters with hours of airtime to fill.
But in an effort to fill the void left by the postponement, ITV appear to have come across an ingenious solution - by showing Euro 96 again in its entirety.
With England hosting the competition that year, the 16-team tournament created a host of iconic moments from Paul Gascoigne's goal and celebration against Scotland to Gareth Southgate's woe after missing in the penalty shootout loss to Germany.
Image: Stu Forster/Allsport/Getty Images) Stu Forster/Allsport/Getty Images)
ITV will begin showing the competition again from May 11, with all 31 matches from the competition being broadcast on their ITV Hub service.
In addition, ITV 4 will show all five of England's games from the tournament as well as the final which saw Germany beat the Czech Republic 2-1 after extra time.
And to get fans in the mood for watching the re-run of Euro 96, ITV have released a trailer teasing their coverage.
“This trailer should give fans a taste of the atmosphere surrounding one of this country's all-time great sporting events, Euro 96," said ITV's marketing controller Ed Ross.
Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images) Stu Forster/Getty Images)
"With no football to look forward to in the near future, we're aiming to bring back some of the fun, anticipation and celebration of that sunny summer for fans to enjoy at home."
As well as Euro 96, ITV are also showing England's classic World Cup encounters against Cameroon in 1990 and Colombia in 2018, as well as1979 and 1987 FA Cup finals and the First Division title decider between Liverpool and Arsenal from 1989.


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--All you need to know about Boris Johnson's fiancée Carrie Symonds

Boris Johnson 's fiancée Carrie Symonds has given birth to a baby boy , just days after Prime Minister returned to work .
It ’ s understood the Prime Minister was with his 32-year-old partner throughout the birth at a London hospital , with the boy being delivered on Wednesday morning .
Their baby was born two months to the day after her pregnancy - and their engagement - was announced on Instagram .
The news makes Mr Johnson just the fourth Prime Minister in 150 years to have a baby while in office , and is believed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Her due date has never been publicly revealed , and today ’ s announcement comes nine months after the couple moved into Downing Street and three months after Mr Johnson was fighting for his life in intensive care with coronavirus .
Carrie Symonds is the daughter of Matthew Symonds , founder of The Independent , and one of the paper ’ s lawyers , Josephine McAffee .
Her education saw her attend the £20,000-a-year Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith , west London .
She went on to read theatre studies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warwick , graduating with a first class degree in 2009 .
Her upbringing is a far cry from that of her great-grandmother , Emily Beaven .
Emily Beaven was a Labour activist and trade union champion who worked as a magistrate and councillor .
Beaven fought for women ’ s rights in some of Manchester ’ s most deprived areas more than 80 years ago .
In 2007 , aged just 19 , Ms Symonds ’ became one of Black Cab rapist John Worboys ’ victims when he picked her up as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Later she bravely went public about the ordeal , recalling how Worboys told her he didn ’ t like seeing young women waiting on their own , and offered to drive her home .
He lied to her and said he lived in the same area , as well as claiming he had won money at the casino , offering her a celebratory glass of champagne .
She accepted , but secretly poured it on the floor , fearing it was spiked .
Twisted Worboys told her about a woman who had performed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carrie if she would do the same .
But she laughed it off before he took his attack to another level , climbing into the back of the taxi and attempting to ply her with drink .
Despite her refusals , he persisted , and she finally had a shot of vodka - thought to be spiked as she has no recollection of what happened after .
She said : “ I downed it , which was stupid , as I just wanted to get home .
From that point on I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Worboys was convicted of attacks on 12 women , involving rape , assaults and drugging , in 2009 but police believe he could have had as many as 100 victims .
Ms Symonds waived her right to anonymity , saying in an interview : “ It was absolutely terrifying when I found out how many women he had gone after .
`` I was definitely in a position of danger , in a situation where I was not in control and I will never know what really happened to me .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a danger to society .
`` I feel so angry that he pleaded not guilty and made us go through the pain of giving evidence.
” Ms Symonds has worked in politics for a decade , first working with Mr Johnson on his successful 2012 campaign to be re-elected as Mayor of London .
She has also worked as a spinner for a host of top Tories , including Sajid Javid and John Whittingdale during their time in the cabinet .
She also advised Zac Goldsmith before taking on the role of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held until 2018 .
It was later reported that Ms Symonds was asked to step down from her role with the Tories or risk being fired , after she was allegedly accused of claiming thousands of pounds of unauthorised expenses and not doing her job well .
Mr Johnson reportedly personally stepped in to try to save her job , while a spokesperson declined to comment on the expenses allegations .
Ms Symonds ’ friends dismissed claims of poor performance as smears .
Since then she has worked for conservation charity Oceana , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showcase her passion about conservation and animal rights .
After knowing each other for many years , Ms Symonds and Mr Johnson confirmed their relationship in early 2019 .
The news came just a few months after Mr Johnson ’ s separation from wife Marina Wheeler was confirmed .
However in 2018 Mr Johnson - who was Foreign Secretary at the time - was spotted at Ms Symonds ’ 30th birthday party , while he was still married to Marina .
Their affair was exposed in the September of that year , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Marina were separating .
In June 2019 she watched Mr Johnson launch his bid for the Tory leadership - and role of Prime Minister .
During the Conservative leadership campaign police were called to a domestic disturbance at her flat after neighbours head smashing and shouting .
Shortly afterwards a staged photo of the couple speaking in the countryside was leaked in a bid to play down the incident .
After Mr Johnson ’ s Tory leadership victory , Ms Symonds didn ’ t pose and wave for the cameras when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This was because Mr Johnson ’ s divorce from Marina was not yet finalised .
Instead , she moved in a few days later .
In February the couple announced their engagement and Ms Symonds ' pregnancy .
Their wedding this year will make him the first PM in almost 200 years to marry while in office .
Her animal rights stance has been credited for persuading Mr Johnson to oppose fox hunting and animal welfare causes .

Boris Johnson’s fiancée Carrie Symonds has given birth to a health baby boy, two months to the day after the couple announced their engagement and her pregnancy
Who is Carrie Symonds? All you need to know about Boris Johnson’s fiancée
Boris Johnson's fiancée Carrie Symonds has given birth to a baby boy, just days after Prime Minister returned to work.
It’s understood the Prime Minister was with his 32-year-old partner throughout the birth at a London hospital, with the boy being delivered on Wednesday morning.
Their baby was born two months to the day after her pregnancy - and their engagement - was announced on Instagram.
The news makes Mr Johnson just the fourth Prime Minister in 150 years to have a baby while in office, and is believed to be at least Mr Johnson's sixth child.
Her due date has never been publicly revealed, and today’s announcement comes nine months after the couple moved into Downing Street and three months after Mr Johnson was fighting for his life in intensive care with coronavirus.
Early life and education
Carrie Symonds is the daughter of Matthew Symonds, founder of The Independent, and one of the paper’s lawyers, Josephine McAffee.
Her education saw her attend the £20,000-a-year Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith, west London.
She went on to read theatre studies and history of art at the University of Warwick, graduating with a first class degree in 2009.
Her upbringing is a far cry from that of her great-grandmother, Emily Beaven.
Emily Beaven was a Labour activist and trade union champion who worked as a magistrate and councillor. Beaven fought for women’s rights in some of Manchester’s most deprived areas more than 80 years ago.
John Worboys
In 2007, aged just 19, Ms Symonds’ became one of Black Cab rapist John Worboys’ victims when he picked her up as she waited for a London night bus.
Later she bravely went public about the ordeal, recalling how Worboys told her he didn’t like seeing young women waiting on their own, and offered to drive her home.
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He lied to her and said he lived in the same area, as well as claiming he had won money at the casino, offering her a celebratory glass of champagne.
She accepted, but secretly poured it on the floor, fearing it was spiked.
Twisted Worboys told her about a woman who had performed a sex act for £250 and asked Carrie if she would do the same.
But she laughed it off before he took his attack to another level, climbing into the back of the taxi and attempting to ply her with drink.
Despite her refusals, he persisted, and she finally had a shot of vodka - thought to be spiked as she has no recollection of what happened after.
She said: “I downed it, which was stupid, as I just wanted to get home. From that point on I can’t really remember what happened."
Worboys was convicted of attacks on 12 women, involving rape, assaults and drugging, in 2009 but police believe he could have had as many as 100 victims.
Ms Symonds waived her right to anonymity, saying in an interview: “It was absolutely terrifying when I found out how many women he had gone after.
"I was definitely in a position of danger, in a situation where I was not in control and I will never know what really happened to me. He is a sad, wicked man who is a danger to society.
"I feel so angry that he pleaded not guilty and made us go through the pain of giving evidence.”
Political career
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Ms Symonds has worked in politics for a decade, first working with Mr Johnson on his successful 2012 campaign to be re-elected as Mayor of London.
She has also worked as a spinner for a host of top Tories, including Sajid Javid and John Whittingdale during their time in the cabinet.
She also advised Zac Goldsmith before taking on the role of Conservative communications chief, a role she held until 2018.
It was later reported that Ms Symonds was asked to step down from her role with the Tories or risk being fired, after she was allegedly accused of claiming thousands of pounds of unauthorised expenses and not doing her job well.
Mr Johnson reportedly personally stepped in to try to save her job, while a spokesperson declined to comment on the expenses allegations. Ms Symonds’ friends dismissed claims of poor performance as smears.
Since then she has worked for conservation charity Oceana, and uses her social media platforms to showcase her passion about conservation and animal rights.
Relationship with Boris Johnson
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After knowing each other for many years, Ms Symonds and Mr Johnson confirmed their relationship in early 2019. The news came just a few months after Mr Johnson’s separation from wife Marina Wheeler was confirmed.
However in 2018 Mr Johnson - who was Foreign Secretary at the time - was spotted at Ms Symonds’ 30th birthday party, while he was still married to Marina.
Their affair was exposed in the September of that year, just 24 hours after Mr Johnson confirmed he and Marina were separating.
In June 2019 she watched Mr Johnson launch his bid for the Tory leadership - and role of Prime Minister.
During the Conservative leadership campaign police were called to a domestic disturbance at her flat after neighbours head smashing and shouting. Shortly afterwards a staged photo of the couple speaking in the countryside was leaked in a bid to play down the incident.
After Mr Johnson’s Tory leadership victory, Ms Symonds didn’t pose and wave for the cameras when they took up residence at 10 Downing Street. This was because Mr Johnson’s divorce from Marina was not yet finalised. Instead, she moved in a few days later.
In February the couple announced their engagement and Ms Symonds' pregnancy.
Their wedding this year will make him the first PM in almost 200 years to marry while in office.
Her animal rights stance has been credited for persuading Mr Johnson to oppose fox hunting and animal welfare causes.


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev remains in limbo amid coronavirus crisis

A date for Anthony Joshua 's clash with Kubrat Pulev is no closer to being finalised amid the coronavirus crisis ' stranglehold on sport .
The heavyweight world title fight was due to take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20 .
It was then pencilled in , but never confirmed , for July 25 when the pandemic ground sport across the world to a halt .
But with all sports set to return behind closed doors , Joshua faces an indefinite wait to defend the belts he won back from Andy Ruiz Jr last December .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed doors but could be moved to a smaller venue , depending on government advice .
Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith told Mirror Fighting : `` A lot of the big fights , Joshua vs Pulev , Dereck Chisora v Oleksandr Usyk and Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin , are very difficult to run financially without the gate .
`` I think when we start up you will see a certain level of fights which we can run behind closed doors and then we 'll have to see how long this continues .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have crowds in December or if we 'll have big enough crowds ; it might be that you are allowed 50 per cent of an arena , you might be allowed 5,000 , and that is the big question right now .
`` I 'm hopeful he will fight this year , we 're looking at a number of different options .
We 're talking to Tottenham still but that 's very tough with the football schedule and not knowing what will happen with crowds .
`` We could look at smaller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , its difficult to make a decision now without knowledge of how things will look . ''
Boxing is currently suspended in the UK until June with Matchroom 's next show currently scheduled for June 27 in Newcastle .
But a July restart is more likely with TV studios and purpose-built venues set to host fights without crowds .
`` We 're working with the British Boxing Board of Control and other partners in our other markets but there are a lot of moving pieces and a lot of factors which are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We need to ensure anything we do is safe , it 's a difficult time to be the first back ; we saw Dana White trying to do it with the UFC .
`` We 've got some big plans which we 're looking at , we 'll announce something in the next few weeks providing we have clearance and it 's safe .
`` The key will be the government explaining what the restrictions are and what we need to put in place in order to run an event .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the likes of the Premier League which will give us a road into coming back .
`` From a staging perspective , we 're comfortable we can do anything within a short space of times , but the fighters are the key to this in making sure they 're fit , ready and healthy and that they can put in their best performance . ''

Joshua was due to defend his three heavyweight titles at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer but the fight looks set to be delayed until towards the end of the year
A date for Anthony Joshua's clash with Kubrat Pulev is no closer to being finalised amid the coronavirus crisis' stranglehold on sport.
The heavyweight world title fight was due to take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20.
It was then pencilled in, but never confirmed, for July 25 when the pandemic ground sport across the world to a halt.
But with all sports set to return behind closed doors, Joshua faces an indefinite wait to defend the belts he won back from Andy Ruiz Jr last December.
The fight is unlikely to be held behind closed doors but could be moved to a smaller venue, depending on government advice.
Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith told Mirror Fighting : "A lot of the big fights, Joshua vs Pulev, Dereck Chisora v Oleksandr Usyk and Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin, are very difficult to run financially without the gate.
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"I think when we start up you will see a certain level of fights which we can run behind closed doors and then we'll have to see how long this continues.
"We don't know whether we will have crowds in December or if we'll have big enough crowds; it might be that you are allowed 50 per cent of an arena, you might be allowed 5,000, and that is the big question right now.
"I'm hopeful he will fight this year, we're looking at a number of different options. We're talking to Tottenham still but that's very tough with the football schedule and not knowing what will happen with crowds.
"We could look at smaller venues for him as time goes on, its difficult to make a decision now without knowledge of how things will look."
Boxing is currently suspended in the UK until June with Matchroom's next show currently scheduled for June 27 in Newcastle.
But a July restart is more likely with TV studios and purpose-built venues set to host fights without crowds.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"We're working with the British Boxing Board of Control and other partners in our other markets but there are a lot of moving pieces and a lot of factors which are going to change," added Smith.
"We need to ensure anything we do is safe, it's a difficult time to be the first back; we saw Dana White trying to do it with the UFC.
"We've got some big plans which we're looking at, we'll announce something in the next few weeks providing we have clearance and it's safe.
"The key will be the government explaining what the restrictions are and what we need to put in place in order to run an event.
"We're going to follow other sports, the likes of the Premier League which will give us a road into coming back.
"From a staging perspective, we're comfortable we can do anything within a short space of times, but the fighters are the key to this in making sure they're fit, ready and healthy and that they can put in their best performance."


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Schools will reopen in 'phased' way - with some pupils staying home for longer

England 's schools will reopen in a `` phased '' way with some pupils staying at home longer than others , the government confirmed today .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said trying to put all pupils back in classrooms on the same day will not be `` practical '' .
He did not say who would return to school first .
But he pointed to countries that have separated pupils by age groups , as well as a region-by-region approach .
London is thought to have been a couple of weeks ahead in the peak of the virus .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on when schools will reopen - saying only it should be `` at the earliest opportunity '' once it is safe .
But he told the Commons Education Committee : `` When we bring schools back , they ’ ll be returned in a phased manner .
`` We recognise that the idea of schools all returning on day one with the full complement of pupils is not realistic or practical . ''
Mr Williamson is waiting for advice from a subcommittee of the government 's scientific experts SAGE , which was set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review is looking at the `` particular issues '' of how to open schools once the government 's five tests on curbing the virus are met .
Head teachers ' leaders have warned the earliest realistic date schools can reopen is June 1 - and even then , planning would need to begin very soon .
Mr Williamson told MPs `` we want to make sure schools are given proper notice '' before they are asked to reopen .
There would also be specific advice for places like special schools which could differ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
He added students should have the opportunity to sit exams - but that he and exam boards have been working on holding them in the autumn .
Mr Williamson confirmed he is looking to see “ what works ” in other countries including Denmark and Germany - both of which are phasing a return by age .
Denmark has sent children under 11 back to school first , while Germany has focused on older students who are taking exams , with the approach varying from one region to the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned ” about the number of children classed as vulnerable - often those in care or with care plans - missing school in the pandemic .
Those children can continue attending schools but just 5 % were doing so .
The number since rose to 10 % .
Mr Williamson said there would need to be a “ very targeted approach ” at the most disadvantaged communities .
The Cabinet minister said he is working `` very closely '' with the Home Office amid fears children are being targeted by predators online during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We ’ ve sadly always seen in times of crisis sometimes for predatory behaviours emerge and people using the crisis in order to be able to exploit children .
`` This is why the work we ’ ve been doing with the Home Office is so vital.
” The Education Secretary said he was `` very open '' to the idea of inviting former teachers back to the frontline - as has happened in the NHS - as volunteers to help vulnerable children not slip behind .
But he emphasised the problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Every child is going to have suffered because of not being in school , '' he added .
He went on : `` We ’ re discussing and we ’ re doing quite a considerable amount of work on a whole range of aspects of policies .
`` Those policies are not yet ready to be launched . ''
But he said the government was not planning to ask schools to stay open through the summer holidays .

England's schools will not reopen all in one go, the government has confirmed - and some pupils will be asked to stay at home while others return to class, possibly by region or age
Coronavirus: Schools will reopen in 'phased' way with some pupils at home for longer
England's schools will reopen in a "phased" way with some pupils staying at home longer than others, the government confirmed today.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said trying to put all pupils back in classrooms on the same day will not be "practical".
He did not say who would return to school first. But he pointed to countries that have separated pupils by age groups, as well as a region-by-region approach.
London is thought to have been a couple of weeks ahead in the peak of the virus.
The Cabinet minister did not put a date on when schools will reopen - saying only it should be "at the earliest opportunity" once it is safe.
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But he told the Commons Education Committee: "When we bring schools back, they’ll be returned in a phased manner.
"We recognise that the idea of schools all returning on day one with the full complement of pupils is not realistic or practical."
Mr Williamson is waiting for advice from a subcommittee of the government's scientific experts SAGE, which was set up around three weeks ago.
The review is looking at the "particular issues" of how to open schools once the government's five tests on curbing the virus are met.
Image: PA) PA)
Head teachers' leaders have warned the earliest realistic date schools can reopen is June 1 - and even then, planning would need to begin very soon.
Mr Williamson told MPs "we want to make sure schools are given proper notice" before they are asked to reopen.
There would also be specific advice for places like special schools which could differ to the rest of the system, he said.
He added students should have the opportunity to sit exams - but that he and exam boards have been working on holding them in the autumn.
Mr Williamson confirmed he is looking to see “what works” in other countries including Denmark and Germany - both of which are phasing a return by age.
Denmark has sent children under 11 back to school first, while Germany has focused on older students who are taking exams, with the approach varying from one region to the next.
Mr Williamson admitted he is “concerned” about the number of children classed as vulnerable - often those in care or with care plans - missing school in the pandemic.
Those children can continue attending schools but just 5% were doing so. The number since rose to 10%.
Mr Williamson said there would need to be a “very targeted approach” at the most disadvantaged communities.
The Cabinet minister said he is working "very closely" with the Home Office amid fears children are being targeted by predators online during the crisis.
He told MPs: "We’ve sadly always seen in times of crisis sometimes for predatory behaviours emerge and people using the crisis in order to be able to exploit children.
"This is why the work we’ve been doing with the Home Office is so vital.”
The Education Secretary said he was "very open" to the idea of inviting former teachers back to the frontline - as has happened in the NHS - as volunteers to help vulnerable children not slip behind.
But he emphasised the problem was not just for disadvantaged children. "Every child is going to have suffered because of not being in school," he added.
He went on: "We’re discussing and we’re doing quite a considerable amount of work on a whole range of aspects of policies.
"Those policies are not yet ready to be launched."
But he said the government was not planning to ask schools to stay open through the summer holidays.


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Stanley Johnson breaks silence as Carrie Symonds gives birth to Boris' baby boy

Stanley Johnson has congratulated his son Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds on the birth of the new baby son this morning .
I 'm A Celebrity star Stanley , 79 , said he was `` absolutely delighted '' and `` thrilled '' by the birth of his youngest grandson after Carrie gave birth earlier today in a London hospital .
Stanley wo n't be able to meet the newest addition to the Johnson clan for several weeks because of the strict guidance around shielding for the over-70s , to slow down the coronavirus spread .
There 's even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of new mums can stay on maternity wards as NHS staff battle to keep hospital patients safe from COVID-19 .
It 's been a worrying month for Stanley , who revealed how close his prime minister son came to losing his fight against the killer virus when he was rushed to intensive care .
He confessed Boris `` almost took one for the team '' after NHS doctors and nurses sat with him day and night to ensure he did n't take a turn for the worse .
On April 10 , Stanley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his son 's slow recovery - and was `` tremendously grateful '' and `` amazingly thankful '' for the NHS .
But , he said , it could be weeks before his son is fully well again .
`` Who can tell .
You know , he 's a man of enormous energy and enormous vitality and it 's not the first time he will have surprised his listeners , '' Stanley added at the time .
The patriarch is currently sheltering from the virus at his 500-acre country home in Devon - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to the pub .
Appearing in a London TV studio on March 17 , the day after the PM warned against non-essential travel or going to boozers , he said : `` Of course I 'll go to a pub if I need to go to a pub . ''
His comments were met with furious backlash , and Stanley appeared to have changed his tune by the day after Boris left intensive care .
`` I do think about this whole event of Boris going into intensive care , now happily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an amazing purpose in a sense it 's got the whole country to realise this is a serious event , '' he told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme .
`` If it can hit the Prime Minister for heaven 's sake , well , you know , it does come close to home .
`` He almost took one for the team and we 've got to make sure we play the game properly now . ''
Meanwhile , Boris and Carrie are yet to reveal the name of their newborn son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourite , while Ladbrokes has gone for Wilfred with 5-1 odds .
Winston is also proving popular amid speculation Mr Johnson will name his child after his hero Winston Churchill .
The prime minister will be taking paternity leave later this year , Downing Street has confirmed .
It means he 'll miss today 's Prime Minister 's Questions - his first against newly appointed Labour leader Keir Starmer - with Dominic Raab sent in to take his place .
The newborn is Carrie 's first child , while Boris is known to @ @ @ @

I'm A Celebrity star Stanley Johnson has spoken of his delight after his newest grandson arrived this morning
Stanley Johnson has congratulated his son Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds on the birth of the new baby son this morning.
I'm A Celebrity star Stanley, 79, said he was "absolutely delighted" and "thrilled" by the birth of his youngest grandson after Carrie gave birth earlier today in a London hospital.
Stanley won't be able to meet the newest addition to the Johnson clan for several weeks because of the strict guidance around shielding for the over-70s, to slow down the coronavirus spread.
There's even firm rules about how long the partners of new mums can stay on maternity wards as NHS staff battle to keep hospital patients safe from COVID-19.
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It's been a worrying month for Stanley, who revealed how close his prime minister son came to losing his fight against the killer virus when he was rushed to intensive care.
He confessed Boris "almost took one for the team" after NHS doctors and nurses sat with him day and night to ensure he didn't take a turn for the worse.
On April 10, Stanley said he felt "relief" for his son's slow recovery - and was "tremendously grateful" and "amazingly thankful" for the NHS.
But, he said, it could be weeks before his son is fully well again.
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"Who can tell. You know, he's a man of enormous energy and enormous vitality and it's not the first time he will have surprised his listeners," Stanley added at the time.
The patriarch is currently sheltering from the virus at his 500-acre country home in Devon - weeks after he said he would keep going to the pub.
Appearing in a London TV studio on March 17, the day after the PM warned against non-essential travel or going to boozers, he said: "Of course I'll go to a pub if I need to go to a pub."
His comments were met with furious backlash, and Stanley appeared to have changed his tune by the day after Boris left intensive care.
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"I do think about this whole event of Boris going into intensive care, now happily coming out, it has actually served an amazing purpose in a sense it's got the whole country to realise this is a serious event," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
"If it can hit the Prime Minister for heaven's sake, well, you know, it does come close to home.
"He almost took one for the team and we've got to make sure we play the game properly now."
Meanwhile, Boris and Carrie are yet to reveal the name of their newborn son.
Coral has Alexander as the 3-1 favourite, while Ladbrokes has gone for Wilfred with 5-1 odds.
Winston is also proving popular amid speculation Mr Johnson will name his child after his hero Winston Churchill.
The prime minister will be taking paternity leave later this year, Downing Street has confirmed.
It means he'll miss today's Prime Minister's Questions - his first against newly appointed Labour leader Keir Starmer - with Dominic Raab sent in to take his place.
The newborn is Carrie's first child, while Boris is known to have fathered five.


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Katie Price suffers major make-up fail as Dreamboy housemate does her face

Katie Price was left with a major make-up fail in footage shared on her YouTube account on Tuesday .
The glamour star , 41 , set out to make her fans giggle as she created a fun video with her hunky Dreamboy housemate Al Warrell and she allowed the trainer loose on her face with her cosmetics .
In the clip named : `` Katie Price : Not My Hands '' the model could be seen sat in front of the camera at her dressing table with a number of products laid out .
Al sat behind Katie and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replacing her hands and he then was let loose on her tweaked face without being able to look at where he splattered lipstick , mascara and foundation .
By the end of the clip Katie was left with a messy face and nothing like her usually perfect appearance .
Fans of the mum-of-five appreciated the comical video and took to the comments to praise the star for making them laugh .
One typed : `` Watching this Katie , cheered me up , made me laugh so much .
you 're so funny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you lots Girl !
Keep it up . ''
A second penned : `` When I first watched this I thought you were of your head and then I said `` omg , has n't she got manly hands ! ''
and then I realised half way through what was going on ! ''
Others added : `` I loved this !
it ’ s nice to watch something silly and light-hearted to distract from the pandemic .
Thanks Katie , this really cheered me up ! ''
and `` Absolutely hilarious , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ages definitely need to do more like this . ''
Mirror Online exclusively revealed the star has moved in with Dream Boys hunk , 23 , Al for lockdown but there 's nothing romantic between the pair .
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Katie Price let her hunky trainer Al Warrell have a go at doing her make-up as they filmed a funny YouTube video together
Katie Price suffers major make-up fail as she allows Dreamboy housemate to do her face
Katie Price was left with a major make-up fail in footage shared on her YouTube account on Tuesday.
The glamour star, 41, set out to make her fans giggle as she created a fun video with her hunky Dreamboy housemate Al Warrell and she allowed the trainer loose on her face with her cosmetics.
In the clip named: " Katie Price : Not My Hands" the model could be seen sat in front of the camera at her dressing table with a number of products laid out.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
Al sat behind Katie and his arms were weaved through her T-shirt sleeves replacing her hands and he then was let loose on her tweaked face without being able to look at where he splattered lipstick, mascara and foundation.
By the end of the clip Katie was left with a messy face and nothing like her usually perfect appearance.
Fans of the mum-of-five appreciated the comical video and took to the comments to praise the star for making them laugh.
One typed: "Watching this Katie, cheered me up,made me laugh so much. you're so funny, and very quick witted, love you lots Girl! Keep it up."
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
A second penned: "When I first watched this I thought you were of your head and then I said "omg, hasn't she got manly hands!" and then I realised half way through what was going on!"
Others added: "I loved this! it’s nice to watch something silly and light-hearted to distract from the pandemic. Thanks Katie, this really cheered me up!" and "Absolutely hilarious, haven’t laughed like that for ages definitely need to do more like this."
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Mirror Online exclusively revealed the star has moved in with Dream Boys hunk, 23, Al for lockdown but there's nothing romantic between the pair.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Six tweets about Boris and Carrie's baby announcement that are just too funny

Carrie Symonds , the Prime Minister 's fiancée , has today ( April 29 ) given birth to a healthy baby boy .
It comes days after Boris Johnson returned to work following an intensive care battle with coronavirus .
A spokesman for the couple said : `` The Prime Minister and Ms Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning .
Both mother and baby are doing very well .
`` The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team . ''
Messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new parents .
But as well as best wishes , people on social media have also been sharing some rather amusing thoughts about the birth announcement .
Here 's a look at some of the most entertaining tweets we 've seen about # BabyBoris so far .
A man named Gerard McDaid poked fun at the unexpected arrival , linking it to the Secretary of State 's recent number blunder .
He joked : `` Carrie Symonds announced that she was pregnant on 29th February expecting to have the baby in the early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was born on 29th April .
Who gave her those expected dates , Priti Patel ?
`` Similarly , comedian Rory Bremner quipped : `` Happy news for them though .
Except for the brief period when she was in Labour . ''
Journalist Flora E Gill congratulated Carrie on the timing of the birth in a rather amusing way .
She said : `` According to British law , if Carrie and Boris ' baby had been born yesterday on Ed Balls Day his name would have automatically been Ed-Balls Johnson .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few more hours , to avoid just this ! ''
While parody account @ ParliamentShow wrote : `` Get divorced , get elected to lead party , win landslide election , get engaged , get Covid-19 , almost die from Covid-19 , have a baby .
Quite a year for Boris .
I finally put up some shelves after deliberating for 12 months ... '' Screenwriter David Stokes could n't help but have a laugh about some of the headlines about the baby news , in particular one from the Evening Standard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrities give their kids weird names but 'Evening Standard ' is just taking the p*** .
Poor lad . ''
While Adam George , who works in PR , said what a number of people had been thinking : `` This is the most elaborate plan to get out of # PMQs I have ever seen . ''
Mr Johnson will miss PMQs in the Commons today with his deputy Dominic Raab taking his place .

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Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of a healthy baby boy and reactions to their happy news have been pouring in on Twitter
Six tweets about Boris Johnson and Carrie's baby announcement that are just too funny
Carrie Symonds, the Prime Minister's fiancée, has today (April 29) given birth to a healthy baby boy.
It comes days after Boris Johnson returned to work following an intensive care battle with coronavirus.
A spokesman for the couple said: "The Prime Minister and Ms Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning. Both mother and baby are doing very well.
"The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team."
Messages of congratulations have poured in for the new parents.
But as well as best wishes, people on social media have also been sharing some rather amusing thoughts about the birth announcement.
Here's a look at some of the most entertaining tweets we've seen about #BabyBoris so far.
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A man named Gerard McDaid poked fun at the unexpected arrival, linking it to the Secretary of State's recent number blunder.
He joked: " Carrie Symonds announced that she was pregnant on 29th February expecting to have the baby in the early summer.
"Thankfully a healthy baby was born on 29th April. Who gave her those expected dates, Priti Patel? "
Similarly, comedian Rory Bremner quipped: "Happy news for them though. Except for the brief period when she was in Labour."
Journalist Flora E Gill congratulated Carrie on the timing of the birth in a rather amusing way.
She said: "According to British law, if Carrie and Boris' baby had been born yesterday on Ed Balls Day his name would have automatically been Ed-Balls Johnson.
"Clever Carrie held it in for a few more hours, to avoid just this!"
While parody account @ParliamentShow wrote: " Get divorced, get elected to lead party, win landslide election, get engaged, get Covid-19, almost die from Covid-19, have a baby. Quite a year for Boris. I finally put up some shelves after deliberating for 12 months..."
Screenwriter David Stokes couldn't help but have a laugh about some of the headlines about the baby news, in particular one from the Evening Standard.
He posted: "I know celebrities give their kids weird names but 'Evening Standard' is just taking the p***. Poor lad."
While Adam George, who works in PR, said what a number of people had been thinking: "This is the most elaborate plan to get out of #PMQs I have ever seen."
Mr Johnson will miss PMQs in the Commons today with his deputy Dominic Raab taking his place.


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Harrison Ford probed after piloting plane across runway as another tried to land

Harrison Ford is under investigation following an incident at a small airport in California .
The 77-year-old Hollywood legend has fallen foul of the US Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) after the Star Wars actor piloted an aircraft that crossed the runway as another plane was attempting to land at Hawthorne Municipal Airport .
The FAA said that the two aircraft came within `` approximately 3,600 feet '' of each other on April 24 but there was no danger of a crash .
The body said in a statement : `` The FAA is investigating an incident in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the runway at Hawthorne Municipal Airport Friday afternoon while another aircraft was performing a touch-and-go landing . ''
Audio from the incident reveals a tower operator told Ford , a keen flyer , to `` hold short '' on the runway due to `` traffic '' .
In a harsher tone , the operator then says : `` Get across that runway now .
I told you to hold short .
You need to listen up . ''
Ford replied : `` Excuse me , sir , I thought exactly the opposite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A representative for the actor said the purpose of the flight was to `` maintain currency and proficiency in the aircraft '' .
It is not the first time Ford has found himself in hot water with aviation authorities .
In February 2017 he narrowly missed a jetliner carrying 100 passengers and landed his plane on the wrong stretch of tarmac at John Wayne Airport in Orange County , California .
The FAA ruled he could continue to fly without restriction but was required to take `` awareness training '' .
And in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World War II-era plane lost power and he crash landed at a golf course in Santa Monica .
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Hollywood actor Harrison Ford is under investigation following an incident at a small airport in California in which he crossed a runway as another aircraft was about to land
Harrison Ford probed after piloting plane across runway as another tried to land
Harrison Ford is under investigation following an incident at a small airport in California.
The 77-year-old Hollywood legend has fallen foul of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after the Star Wars actor piloted an aircraft that crossed the runway as another plane was attempting to land at Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
The FAA said that the two aircraft came within "approximately 3,600 feet" of each other on April 24 but there was no danger of a crash.
The body said in a statement: "The FAA is investigating an incident in which the pilot of an Aviat Husky taxied across the runway at Hawthorne Municipal Airport Friday afternoon while another aircraft was performing a touch-and-go landing."
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Audio from the incident reveals a tower operator told Ford, a keen flyer, to "hold short" on the runway due to "traffic".
In a harsher tone, the operator then says: "Get across that runway now. I told you to hold short. You need to listen up."
Ford replied: "Excuse me, sir, I thought exactly the opposite. I'm terribly sorry."
A representative for the actor said the purpose of the flight was to "maintain currency and proficiency in the aircraft".
It is not the first time Ford has found himself in hot water with aviation authorities.
In February 2017 he narrowly missed a jetliner carrying 100 passengers and landed his plane on the wrong stretch of tarmac at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California.
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The FAA ruled he could continue to fly without restriction but was required to take "awareness training".
And in March 2015 he was injured when his World War II-era plane lost power and he crash landed at a golf course in Santa Monica.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Virus treatment hope as drug used to treat Ebola shows 'very promising' results

A drug used to treat Ebola patients has shown `` very promising '' early results in a trial of people admitted to hospital with coronavirus , scientists said .
Patients given remdesivir had a recovery time that was almost a third faster than those given a placebo , the first results from an international clinical trial showed .
Preliminary results also suggested a survival benefit , with a lower mortality rate of 8 % for the group receiving the drug , compared with 11.6 % for the placebo group , the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anthony Fauci , the head of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , has also hailed the trial 's results .
`` The data shows that remdesivir has a clear-cut , significant , positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery , '' Fauci said at the White House on Wednesday .
More than 1,000 patients have been recruited across the world , including 46 from the UK , for the Adaptive Covid-19 Treatment Trial , which began at the start of April .
Scientists involved in the study defined recovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come off oxygen , being discharged from hospital or even returning to normal activity levels .
During the trial , which involved more than 70 hospitals across the globe , patients were given the antiviral drug every day for 10 days while they remained in hospital .
Professor Mahesh Parmar , director of the Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit at UCL , who oversaw the EU portion of the trial , said scientists will continue to gather further data while the early results are reviewed by regulators .
Prof Parmar said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They show that this drug can clearly improve time to recovery .
`` Before this drug can be made more widely available , a number of things need to happen : the data and results need to be reviewed by the regulators to assess whether the drug can be licensed and then they need assessment by the relevant health authorities in various countries .
`` While this is happening , we will obtain more and longer term data from this trial , and other ones , on whether the drug also prevents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pett , professor of infectious diseases at the UCL trials unit , paid tribute to the co-operation between teams as they worked to deliver results quickly .
She said : `` Delivering the results of the first stage of the ACTT study in such a short time is down to the dedication and hard work of the teams in the USA , at UCL , all of the hospitals who participated in this trial , and of course most importantly , the patients who agreed to participate .
`` The spirit of collaboration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of urgent global need .
The reward for all of us has been to provide data which suggests remdesivir helped the patients in the ACTT study recover more quickly .
This is a foundation on which to build , and these findings will help other patients with Covid-19 . ''
A separate , smaller study in the Chinese city where coronavirus was first detected , found the drug did not speed up recovery or reduce deaths in people with Covid-19 compared with placebo in hospitalised patients .
That study , published in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adults from 10 hospitals in Wuhan .
But the authors said because the trial was stopped early , the true effectiveness of remdesivir remains unclear .
Professor Bin Cao , from China-Japan Friendship Hospital and Capital Medical University in China , who led the research , said it was not the outcome his team hoped for but recognised they were limited in the patients they could enrol .
The data safety monitoring board stopped the trial because researchers were unable to recruit enough patients following the steep decline of cases in China .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ treat Ebola , is one of a handful of experimental drugs undergoing clinical trials worldwide to treat coronavirus .
Trudie Lang , professor of global health research at the University of Oxford , said the Chinese study being stopped showed the `` limited window '' of when there were enough patients to carry out clinical research .

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Hopes of a game-changing coronavirus treatment have been raised after "very promising" results in a trial on hospital patients of a drug formerly used to treat Ebola victims
Coronavirus treatment hope after 'very promising' trial results for drug used for Ebola
A drug used to treat Ebola patients has shown "very promising" early results in a trial of people admitted to hospital with coronavirus, scientists said.
Patients given remdesivir had a recovery time that was almost a third faster than those given a placebo, the first results from an international clinical trial showed.
Preliminary results also suggested a survival benefit, with a lower mortality rate of 8% for the group receiving the drug, compared with 11.6% for the placebo group, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAD) said.
US medical chief Dr Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has also hailed the trial's results.
"The data shows that remdesivir has a clear-cut, significant, positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery," Fauci said at the White House on Wednesday.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
More than 1,000 patients have been recruited across the world, including 46 from the UK, for the Adaptive Covid-19 Treatment Trial, which began at the start of April.
Scientists involved in the study defined recovery as a patient being well enough to come off oxygen, being discharged from hospital or even returning to normal activity levels.
During the trial, which involved more than 70 hospitals across the globe, patients were given the antiviral drug every day for 10 days while they remained in hospital.
Professor Mahesh Parmar, director of the Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit at UCL, who oversaw the EU portion of the trial, said scientists will continue to gather further data while the early results are reviewed by regulators.
Prof Parmar said: "These results are very promising indeed. They show that this drug can clearly improve time to recovery.
"Before this drug can be made more widely available, a number of things need to happen: the data and results need to be reviewed by the regulators to assess whether the drug can be licensed and then they need assessment by the relevant health authorities in various countries.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"While this is happening, we will obtain more and longer term data from this trial, and other ones, on whether the drug also prevents deaths from Covid-19."
Professor Sarah Pett, professor of infectious diseases at the UCL trials unit, paid tribute to the co-operation between teams as they worked to deliver results quickly.
She said: "Delivering the results of the first stage of the ACTT study in such a short time is down to the dedication and hard work of the teams in the USA, at UCL, all of the hospitals who participated in this trial, and of course most importantly, the patients who agreed to participate.
"The spirit of collaboration has never been stronger, in this time of urgent global need. The reward for all of us has been to provide data which suggests remdesivir helped the patients in the ACTT study recover more quickly. This is a foundation on which to build, and these findings will help other patients with Covid-19."
A separate, smaller study in the Chinese city where coronavirus was first detected, found the drug did not speed up recovery or reduce deaths in people with Covid-19 compared with placebo in hospitalised patients.
That study, published in The Lancet on Wednesday, involved 237 adults from 10 hospitals in Wuhan.
But the authors said because the trial was stopped early, the true effectiveness of remdesivir remains unclear.
Professor Bin Cao, from China-Japan Friendship Hospital and Capital Medical University in China, who led the research, said it was not the outcome his team hoped for but recognised they were limited in the patients they could enrol.
The data safety monitoring board stopped the trial because researchers were unable to recruit enough patients following the steep decline of cases in China.
Remdesivir, which was originally developed to treat Ebola, is one of a handful of experimental drugs undergoing clinical trials worldwide to treat coronavirus.
Trudie Lang, professor of global health research at the University of Oxford, said the Chinese study being stopped showed the "limited window" of when there were enough patients to carry out clinical research.


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Fred's personal trainer pinpoints five improvements key to his revival

Fred 's ability to manage all the factors that influence performance has been key to him finally finding form at Manchester United .
That 's according to his personal trainer Tulio Horta , who says he has helped improve the Brazilian 's physical conditioning , sleep quality , nutrition , hydration and mindset .
Jose Mourinho slashed out £52million on Fred back in 2018 , and big things were expected of the midfielder who had impressed at Shakhtar Donetsk .
But Fred had a torrid time in his first season at Man United , with Roy Keane among the pundits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's worst ever signings .
Many were expecting Fred to fall further down the pecking order at Old Trafford when OIe Gunnar Solskjaer took the reins , as he had no obligation to play him .
But Fred has established himself as a mainstay in the United squad this campaign , and is one of the first names on Solskjaer 's teamsheet .
Discussing the areas in which Fred has improved , Horta told the MEN : `` I can say that the merit is entirely his .
He has dedicated himself a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We know that performance is something that is not easily achieved , commitment , effort and self-responsibility are necessary and Fred fulfilled all these factors very well together with the club , that does an excellent job with all the players .
`` My contribution with Fred is to help him manage all the factors that influence performance - physical conditioning , sleep quality , nutrition , hydration and mindset .
`` These are independent actions but they are related and have a high correlation with sports performance .
Any athlete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas , in order to be able to maintain good levels of performance .
`` We monitor his quality and quantity of sleep , body weight , level of muscle , and mental fatigue every day .
We do training sessions in order to improve his movement quality and energy use during training and games .
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Fred's personal trainer Tulio Horta says he has helped improve the Brazilian midfielder's physical conditioning, sleep quality, nutrition, hydration and mindset
Fred's ability to manage all the factors that influence performance has been key to him finally finding form at Manchester United.
That's according to his personal trainer Tulio Horta, who says he has helped improve the Brazilian's physical conditioning, sleep quality, nutrition, hydration and mindset.
Jose Mourinho slashed out £52million on Fred back in 2018, and big things were expected of the midfielder who had impressed at Shakhtar Donetsk.
But Fred had a torrid time in his first season at Man United, with Roy Keane among the pundits suggesting he was one of the club's worst ever signings.
Many were expecting Fred to fall further down the pecking order at Old Trafford when OIe Gunnar Solskjaer took the reins, as he had no obligation to play him.
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But Fred has established himself as a mainstay in the United squad this campaign, and is one of the first names on Solskjaer's teamsheet.
Discussing the areas in which Fred has improved, Horta told the MEN: "I can say that the merit is entirely his. He has dedicated himself a lot to get where he is currently.
"We know that performance is something that is not easily achieved, commitment, effort and self-responsibility are necessary and Fred fulfilled all these factors very well together with the club, that does an excellent job with all the players.
"My contribution with Fred is to help him manage all the factors that influence performance - physical conditioning, sleep quality, nutrition, hydration and mindset.
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"These are independent actions but they are related and have a high correlation with sports performance. Any athlete needs to present a balance in these areas, in order to be able to maintain good levels of performance.
"We monitor his quality and quantity of sleep, body weight, level of muscle, and mental fatigue every day. We do training sessions in order to improve his movement quality and energy use during training and games.".


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Ed Woodward makes transfer promise to Man Utd fans - but issues stark warning

Manchester United chief Ed Woodward has warned fans that the Red Devils are not immune from the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
But the executive vice chairman has promised that as soon as the club has a visible path through the crisis it aims to be highly competitive in the transfer market .
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has stopped football in its tracks , and there is no confirmed date for when the Premier League will resume .
As a result , it is unclear when the summer transfer window will be open , or whether clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which to spend big money on new recruits .
United are in stronger financial position compared to most clubs , but Woodward has warned that this does n't entirely exempt the Red Devils from hardship .
`` It 's always a top priority for us to strengthen the team and build on what Ole is very clearly achieving in terms of bringing us back to the top .
`` But we 've got to have clarity on what the future holds .
`` Clearly , it 's true we are fortunate to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many clubs , but we are not immune from the financial impact of what this virus is doing .
`` I would say that once we have that visibility of a path through the crisis and coming out of the other side to relative normality , then , of course , we aim to remain highly competitive in the market .
`` As I said before and I 've said this many times - we remain committed to backing Ole to win trophies .
That 's our core objective as a club .
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Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward has provided Red Devils supporters with an update on the club's transfer plans amid the coronavirus pandemic
Manchester United chief Ed Woodward has warned fans that the Red Devils are not immune from the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
But the executive vice chairman has promised that as soon as the club has a visible path through the crisis it aims to be highly competitive in the transfer market.
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has stopped football in its tracks, and there is no confirmed date for when the Premier League will resume.
As a result, it is unclear when the summer transfer window will be open, or whether clubs will be in a position financially in which to spend big money on new recruits.
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United are in stronger financial position compared to most clubs, but Woodward has warned that this doesn't entirely exempt the Red Devils from hardship.
"It's always a top priority for us to strengthen the team and build on what Ole is very clearly achieving in terms of bringing us back to the top," he told a fans' forum.
"But we've got to have clarity on what the future holds.
"Clearly, it's true we are fortunate to be in a strong financial position compared to many clubs, but we are not immune from the financial impact of what this virus is doing.
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"I would say that once we have that visibility of a path through the crisis and coming out of the other side to relative normality, then, of course, we aim to remain highly competitive in the market.
"As I said before and I've said this many times - we remain committed to backing Ole to win trophies. That's our core objective as a club."


thedailymirror--2020-04-29--Prince Harry 'misses Army and tells pals his life has been turned upside down'

Prince Harry has told friends he misses the Army and believes his life has been `` turned upside down '' , according to reports .
A well-placed source told The Daily Telegraph the Duke of Sussex , who stepped down as a senior royal last month , has revealed to pals he is `` really missing '' his time as a soldier and his military appointments .
As part of the deal which saw the prince , 35 , and wife Meghan Markle 'abdicate ' to North America , the Queen stripped her grandson of his appointments .
These include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commandant Royal Air Force Honington , and Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving .
The source continued : “ He was in a happy place when he was serving in the Army , then he met Meghan and since then life has been great .
But I don ’ t think he foresaw things turning out quite as they did.
” However , they added Harry does n't blame Meghan , 38 , with the couple and son Archie now living in Los Angeles , but has a sense he was potentially `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During his military career , the duke , known as Captain Wales by his comrades , spent 10 years in the Army during which time he undertook two operational tours of Afghanistan and qualified as an Apache helicopter commander .
While serving , he also went on to found the Invictus Games , a competition for injured , sick and wounded Armed Forces personnel and veterans .
Harry 's military career came to an end in June 2015 , but since that time he has remained a passionate advocate for the Armed Forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ceremonial military titles .
Speaking of the titles , he once said : `` Luckily for me , I will continue to wear the uniform and mix with fellow servicemen and women for the rest of my life , helping where I can . ''
His highest profile military title is as Captain General of the Royal Marines , a role he was handed by the Queen in December 2017 , succeeding the Duke of Edinburgh .
As the ceremonial head of the elite unit , Harry was entitled to wear the uniform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At some stage Harry will be entitled to a small Army pension , as a retired officer after ten years , which will amount to around £10,000 a-year , boosted by his qualification as an Apache helicopter pilot .
His promotion to Captain General came after he served alongside 40 Commando in Helmand Province and was later invited by the green berets to open a new base at Plymouth .
Since taking up the post Harry has visited the Commando Training base , joined them in action during war-games in Norway and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their killing house at Poole , in Dorset .
But while it was a popular move with senior officers , ordinary marines said the prince liked wearing the uniform but did not want to get involved in the physical side of the corps that he represented .
One told the Mirror : “ A lot of lads were not impressed that he was just given a beret and his commando badges yet he did nothing for them , not one run , nothing .
He won ’ t be missed .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the jumps the course before the Army would let him wear wings , yet we just gave our beret and badges away ” .

The Duke of Sussex left the Army in 2015 having undertaken two operational tours of Afghanistan and qualified as an Apache helicopter commander. The Queen stripped him of his military appointments in March
Prince Harry 'misses Army and tells pals his life has been turned upside down'
Prince Harry has told friends he misses the Army and believes his life has been "turned upside down", according to reports.
A well-placed source told The Daily Telegraph the Duke of Sussex, who stepped down as a senior royal last month, has revealed to pals he is "really missing" his time as a soldier and his military appointments.
As part of the deal which saw the prince, 35, and wife Meghan Markle 'abdicate' to North America, the Queen stripped her grandson of his appointments.
These include Captain General of Marines, Honorary Air Commandant Royal Air Force Honington, and Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving.
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The source continued: “He was in a happy place when he was serving in the Army, then he met Meghan and since then life has been great. But I don’t think he foresaw things turning out quite as they did.”
However, they added Harry doesn't blame Meghan, 38, with the couple and son Archie now living in Los Angeles, but has a sense he was potentially "better protected" in the forces.
During his military career, the duke, known as Captain Wales by his comrades, spent 10 years in the Army during which time he undertook two operational tours of Afghanistan and qualified as an Apache helicopter commander.
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While serving, he also went on to found the Invictus Games, a competition for injured, sick and wounded Armed Forces personnel and veterans.
Harry's military career came to an end in June 2015, but since that time he has remained a passionate advocate for the Armed Forces and has been bestowed a number of ceremonial military titles.
Speaking of the titles, he once said: "Luckily for me, I will continue to wear the uniform and mix with fellow servicemen and women for the rest of my life, helping where I can."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
His highest profile military title is as Captain General of the Royal Marines, a role he was handed by the Queen in December 2017, succeeding the Duke of Edinburgh.
As the ceremonial head of the elite unit, Harry was entitled to wear the uniform and insignia equivalent to a Field Marshal.
At some stage Harry will be entitled to a small Army pension, as a retired officer after ten years, which will amount to around £10,000 a-year, boosted by his qualification as an Apache helicopter pilot.
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His promotion to Captain General came after he served alongside 40 Commando in Helmand Province and was later invited by the green berets to open a new base at Plymouth.
Since taking up the post Harry has visited the Commando Training base, joined them in action during war-games in Norway and spent a day with SBS special forces in their killing house at Poole, in Dorset.
But while it was a popular move with senior officers, ordinary marines said the prince liked wearing the uniform but did not want to get involved in the physical side of the corps that he represented.
One told the Mirror: “A lot of lads were not impressed that he was just given a beret and his commando badges yet he did nothing for them , not one run, nothing. He won’t be missed.
“His Dad who heads the paras underwent the jumps the course before the Army would let him wear wings, yet we just gave our beret and badges away”.