thedailymirror--2020-12-28--The Simpsons' disturbing 2021 prediction - and events they spookily got right

The Simpsons has made some eerily accurate predictions over the years - but the worst could be set to come in 2021 .
From the 9/11 tragedy to Donald Trump 's shock presidency , the show 's writers have created scenes in the show that spookily go on to mirror real life .
Even accurate details of the global coronavirus pandemic were predicted by creator Matt Groening and the team 27 years ago - when a deadly virus came over to Springfield from Asia .
Claims that the people working on The Simpsons can see into the future have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claiming it 's mainly coincidence because the episodes are so old that history repeats itself .
But that has n't stopped viewers fearing that some other worrying predictions they have made are still yet to come true .
While 2020 was one to forget , we 'd better all hope The Simpsons ' prediction for 2021 does n't come true as it could literally be the year from hell .
Put it this way , it 's not looking good .
Back in November last year , The Simpsons predicted what would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Treehouse of Horror XXXI episode started on this year 's election day - with furious Marge demanding that Homer gets down to the school to vote .
Having reluctantly made his way to the voting booth , Homer asks if he can vote for Judge Judy , then gets warned by unimpressed Lisa to remember everything that happened in the last four years .
Looking back to Trump 's time in office , Homer remembers a long list of the President 's blunders , misdemeanours and shocking acts .
This includes putting children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , calling white supremacists `` fine people '' , telling people to swallow bleach and wanting to be on Mount Rushmore .
Realising he has to do something , Homer casts his vote ... but it all turns out to be a dream as he slept all day in his hammock and forgot to vote .
`` How bad could it be , '' says Homer , before a flash-forward reveals the horrifying future .
It 's January 20th , 2021 - and the world has gone up in flames .
Doomsday has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raging on Inauguration Day .
Using pans , sieves and cheese graters as body armour , Homer sips a beer on the roof of the Simpson 's house with a rifle in his hand .
The residents of Springfield are hiding in fear from the government robots that are laying waste to the town - and seemingly kill Hans Moleman .
`` That 's what I get for voting for Kanye , '' yells the old man as he 's brutally kicked into the air by a killer robot .
Homer then looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the apocalypse riding into town , holding flags which read `` Pestilence '' , `` Famine '' , `` War '' , and `` Treehouse of Horror XXXI '' .
Here 's hoping for all our sakes this is one prediction that The Simpsons has got horribly wrong , or 2021 could be even worse than the year we 've just had .
Predictions they got right The Simpsons has the uncanny ability to predict the future , which usually is n't a good thing .
They got the coronavirus pandemic pretty much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a killer flu hit Springfield in episode 21 of the fourth season , Marge in Chains .
The townsfolk were infected by a deadly virus from Japan , dubbed the Osaka Flu , which came from a factory worker coughing into a blender that was subsequently shipped to America .
As the mass flu broke out , the town descended into chaos and everyone started panic buying .
This happened in the UK at the start of lockdown when many rushed out to the shops to get toilet roll , pasta and eggs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms were asked to stay home from school and Bart was furious when he was declared well enough to go in .
Although his immune system later gave in to the deadly flu and his temperature started to soar .
Another scene showed billionaire Mr Burns heading off to his special bunker to ride out the outbreak in isolation , but he was horrified to find Homer in his underground vault already scoffing his supplies .
This was n't too far removed from real life , with rich celebs rushing off to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dubai in total luxury .
The Simpsons Movie also got some strange predictions right back in 2007 .
Tom Hanks said the US government had lost credibility and warned people to stay away from him , which was the case earlier this year when he was diagnosed with coronavirus .
They also famously protected Springfield in a giant glass dome , which sort of happened this year when certain parts of the country were put into different tiers .
One of the most shocking predictions correctly made by the show as Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2000 during an episode in a future world , newly elected President Lisa spoke about `` inheriting quite a budget crunch from President Trump '' .
Show writers had been looking for a `` funny celebrity '' to make President , but had no idea he would actually get into the White House in 2016 .
There was even a scene of Trump coming down the escalator in Trump Tower waving to his supporters which looks almost identical to a real life image from 2015 .
The week after the election , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the episode read : `` Being right sucks . ''
Conspiracy theorists also believe The Simpsons made a reference to the 9/11 terror attacks before they happened .
In New York City Against Homer , Lisa holds up a magazine with the word New York accompanied by a number nine against a silhouette of the World Trade Centre , which looks like the number 11 .
Some believe it may have been a warning over the horrific attacks on New York in 2001 - as the episode aired four years before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scandal of 2013 was alluded to in a 1994 episode when Lunch lady Doris used `` assorted horse parts '' to make meals for students at Springfield Elementary .
And coronavirus is n't the only deadly outbreak the show has predicted , as Marge read a book to a sickly Bart called Curious George and the Ebola Virus in 1997 .
The photo featured the famous fictional monkey looking poorly in bed - and Ebola s believed to have been carried by monkeys before spreading to humans .
Sixteen years later the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Africa quickly reaching epidemic proportions and prompting border closures and travel restrictions .
Other disastrous predictions made by the show were the Greek financial collapse , faulty US voting machines and the death of singer Prince .
One of the most alarming predictions was a tiger attack on Roy Horn .
In 1993 , German circus duo Gunter and Ernst , a clear reflection of magic act Siegfried and Roy , were attacked by a white tiger .
Art imitated life ten years later when white tiger Mantecore attacked Roy during a show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , it has n't always been doom and gloom .
The Simpsons has been on top of technological developments , correctly predicting smart watches and baby translators .
They predicted the right nations when the American curling team won Olympic gold and guessed the name of a Nobel Prize winner six years before it was awarded .
Lady Gaga 's Super Bowl half-time show was correctly guessed years before it happened .
While The Simpsons even saw into their own history , predicting that 21st Century Fox would be taken over by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a joke about a three-eyed fish called Blinky even came true .
In a 1990 episode , Bart caught the ugly looking fish in a river by the power plant after it was mutated by radioactive waste .
A decade later , an actual three-eyed fish was creepily discovered in a reservoir in Argentina .
To make it even more worrying , the reservoir in question had water fed into it from a nuclear power plant .
How do they get it so right ?
Other predictions that could come true in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been made on The Simpsons that are yet to come true .
And let 's hope for our sake that they definitely do not happen in real life .
In a futuristic episode , our beloved Big Ben was shown with a digital face instead of the classic one we know and love .
But with technology constantly evolving and people wanting to move with the times , could this actually be what the current 'renovations ' on the clock tower are for ?
The Simpsons correctly predicted President Trump being elected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right by suggesting his daughter will follow in his footsteps .
In 2016 they showed a badge with 'Ivanka 2028 ' written on - and it would n't be the first time a Us President 's child has gone on to take over the country .
There are a lot of sinister predictions that could lead to the end of the world .
In a 1994 episode , The Simpsons travelled to Itchy and Scratchy land , but their holiday to the theme park on a remote island went badly wrong .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guests , which would be a disaster if it occurred at Disney World .
There was also Mr Burns ' devious scheme to block out the sun so that the town would pay more for electricity .
That led to the businessman being shot , but a wealthy real-life billionaire might implement his plan .
And there could be trouble from outer space , as aliens Kang and Kodos enslaved the world on one occasion .

From 9/11 to Donald Trump's presidency and even the coronavirus pandemic, The Simpsons has spookily foreseen the future time and time again
The Simpsons' disturbing Titanic submarine prediction - and events they spookily got right
The Simpsons has made some eerily accurate predictions over the years - with fans making a disturbing connection between an episode centred on Homer's submarine trip to the Titanic wreck and the tragic events of lost submersible Titan.
From the 9/11 tragedy to Donald Trump's shock presidency, the show's writers have created scenes in the show that spookily go on to mirror real life.
Even accurate details of the global coronavirus pandemic were predicted by creator Matt Groening and the team 27 years ago - when a deadly virus came over to Springfield from Asia.
Claims that the people working on The Simpsons can see into the future have been dismissed by some, with one writer claiming it's mainly coincidence because the episodes are so old that history repeats itself.
But that hasn't stopped viewers fearing that some other worrying predictions they have made are still yet to come true.
Missing submarine
Image: Fox) Fox)
The tragic events surrounding missing submersible Titan has left Simpsons fans recalling terrifying coincidences between a past episode of the show.
The episode from 17 years ago sees Homer Simpson's long-lost father Mason Fairbanks, who salvages lost treasures from the sea, embarking on an adventure to the bottom of the ocean to find the treasures of a lost shipwreck.
He tells the boat workers: "Today I am filled with joy. Searching for treasure with my long-lost son. My dream for each of you is that you find the happiness I feel today."
Homer jokes ahead of the mission: "And my dream is to someday wear a real wetsuit instead of one that it painted on."
The duo descend into the watery depths on tiny submarines, with Mason explaining: "These waters contain some of Mother Nature's most stunning creations."
After laying eyes on the treasure, disaster strikes as Homer realises he's running out of oxygen.
A low oxygen light flashes up on the screen with Homer panicking. He passes out mumbling: "Daddy... Daddy..."
As the episode came to an end, Homer wakes up in hospital following a three day coma, surrounded by his family.
In another twist, Simpsons writer and producer Mike Reiss has actually been to explore the Titanic wreck in the very same sub that has gone missing.
Tweeting his support with the passengers, Mike tweeted: "Yes, the sub that's gone missing is the same one I took down to the Titanic. I wish everyone involved the best of luck."
2021 Doomsday Prediction
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The Simpsons offered a gloomy prediction of life in 2021.
The special Treehouse of Horror XXXI episode started on this year's election day - with furious Marge demanding that Homer gets down to the school to vote.
Having reluctantly made his way to the voting booth, Homer asks if he can vote for Judge Judy, then gets warned by unimpressed Lisa to remember everything that happened in the last four years.
Looking back to Trump's time in office, Homer remembers a long list of the President's blunders, misdemeanours and shocking acts.
Image: 20th Century Fox)) 20th Century Fox))
This includes putting children in cages, imitating a disabled reporter, calling white supremacists "fine people", telling people to swallow bleach and wanting to be on Mount Rushmore.
Realising he has to do something, Homer casts his vote...but it all turns out to be a dream as he slept all day in his hammock and forgot to vote.
"How bad could it be," says Homer, before a flash-forward reveals the horrifying future.
It's January 20th, 2021 - and the world has gone up in flames.
Doomsday has occurred, with buildings destroyed and fires raging on Inauguration Day.
Using pans, sieves and cheese graters as body armour, Homer sips a beer on the roof of the Simpson's house with a rifle in his hand.
Image: 20th Century Fox)) 20th Century Fox))
The residents of Springfield are hiding in fear from the government robots that are laying waste to the town - and seemingly kill Hans Moleman.
"That's what I get for voting for Kanye," yells the old man as he's brutally kicked into the air by a killer robot.
Homer then looks up to see the four horsemen of the apocalypse riding into town, holding flags which read "Pestilence", "Famine", "War", and "Treehouse of Horror XXXI".
Predictions they got right
The Simpsons has the uncanny ability to predict the future, which usually isn't a good thing.
They got the coronavirus pandemic pretty much spot on way back in 1993 when a killer flu hit Springfield in episode 21 of the fourth season, Marge in Chains.
The townsfolk were infected by a deadly virus from Japan, dubbed the Osaka Flu, which came from a factory worker coughing into a blender that was subsequently shipped to America.
As the mass flu broke out, the town descended into chaos and everyone started panic buying.
This happened in the UK at the start of lockdown when many rushed out to the shops to get toilet roll, pasta and eggs.
In the episode, kids with symptoms were asked to stay home from school and Bart was furious when he was declared well enough to go in.
Although his immune system later gave in to the deadly flu and his temperature started to soar.
Another scene showed billionaire Mr Burns heading off to his special bunker to ride out the outbreak in isolation, but he was horrified to find Homer in his underground vault already scoffing his supplies.
This wasn't too far removed from real life, with rich celebs rushing off to their second homes in Cornwall or holidaying in Dubai in total luxury.
The Simpsons Movie also got some strange predictions right back in 2007.
Tom Hanks said the US government had lost credibility and warned people to stay away from him, which was the case earlier this year when he was diagnosed with coronavirus.
They also famously protected Springfield in a giant glass dome, which sort of happened this year when certain parts of the country were put into different tiers.
Image: 20th Century Fox.) 20th Century Fox.)
One of the most shocking predictions correctly made by the show as Donald Trump's rise to power.
Way back in 2000 during an episode in a future world, newly elected President Lisa spoke about "inheriting quite a budget crunch from President Trump".
Show writers had been looking for a "funny celebrity" to make President, but had no idea he would actually get into the White House in 2016.
There was even a scene of Trump coming down the escalator in Trump Tower waving to his supporters which looks almost identical to a real life image from 2015.
The week after the election, the recurring chalkboard gag at the star of the episode read: "Being right sucks."
Image: 20th Century Fox) 20th Century Fox)
Conspiracy theorists also believe The Simpsons made a reference to the 9/11 terror attacks before they happened.
In New York City Against Homer, Lisa holds up a magazine with the word New York accompanied by a number nine against a silhouette of the World Trade Centre, which looks like the number 11.
Some believe it may have been a warning over the horrific attacks on New York in 2001 - as the episode aired four years before the terrorist atrocities.
The infamous horse meat scandal of 2013 was alluded to in a 1994 episode when Lunch lady Doris used "assorted horse parts" to make meals for students at Springfield Elementary.
Image: 20th Century Fox.) 20th Century Fox.)
And coronavirus isn't the only deadly outbreak the show has predicted, as Marge read a book to a sickly Bart called Curious George and the Ebola Virus in 1997.
The photo featured the famous fictional monkey looking poorly in bed - and Ebola s believed to have been carried by monkeys before spreading to humans.
Sixteen years later the virus hit the headlines after striking in West Africa quickly reaching epidemic proportions and prompting border closures and travel restrictions.
Other disastrous predictions made by the show were the Greek financial collapse, faulty US voting machines and the death of singer Prince.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
One of the most alarming predictions was a tiger attack on Roy Horn.
In 1993, German circus duo Gunter and Ernst, a clear reflection of magic act Siegfried and Roy, were attacked by a white tiger.
Art imitated life ten years later when white tiger Mantecore attacked Roy during a show, leaving him with life-changing injuries.
However, it hasn't always been doom and gloom.
The Simpsons has been on top of technological developments, correctly predicting smart watches and baby translators.
Image: 20th Century Fox.) 20th Century Fox.)
They predicted the right nations when the American curling team won Olympic gold and guessed the name of a Nobel Prize winner six years before it was awarded.
Lady Gaga's Super Bowl half-time show was correctly guessed years before it happened.
While The Simpsons even saw into their own history, predicting that 21st Century Fox would be taken over by Disney two decades in advance.
Strangely, a joke about a three-eyed fish called Blinky even came true.
Image: 20th Century Fox.) 20th Century Fox.)
In a 1990 episode, Bart caught the ugly looking fish in a river by the power plant after it was mutated by radioactive waste.
A decade later, an actual three-eyed fish was creepily discovered in a reservoir in Argentina.
To make it even more worrying, the reservoir in question had water fed into it from a nuclear power plant.
How do they get it so right?
Other predictions that could come true in 2021
Image: 20th Century Fox)) 20th Century Fox))
There are plenty more predictions that have been made on The Simpsons that are yet to come true.
And let's hope for our sake that they definitely do not happen in real life.
In a futuristic episode, our beloved Big Ben was shown with a digital face instead of the classic one we know and love.
But with technology constantly evolving and people wanting to move with the times, could this actually be what the current 'renovations' on the clock tower are for?
The Simpsons correctly predicted President Trump being elected, so they might also get it right by suggesting his daughter will follow in his footsteps.
In 2016 they showed a badge with 'Ivanka 2028' written on - and it wouldn't be the first time a Us President's child has gone on to take over the country.
Image: 20th Century Fox)) 20th Century Fox))
There are a lot of sinister predictions that could lead to the end of the world.
In a 1994 episode, The Simpsons travelled to Itchy and Scratchy land, but their holiday to the theme park on a remote island went badly wrong.
The robots malfunctioned and started trying to kill the guests, which would be a disaster if it occurred at Disney World.
There was also Mr Burns' devious scheme to block out the sun so that the town would pay more for electricity.
That led to the businessman being shot, but a wealthy real-life billionaire might implement his plan.
And there could be trouble from outer space, as aliens Kang and Kodos enslaved the world on one occasion.


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--Winterburn names 2 Arsenal stars who would get into Gunners title-winning squads

Nigel Winterburn played in several winning Arsenal teams and has only named Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka as potential squad members .
The former left-back won top flight titles under George Graham and Arsene Wenger in north London .
Nowadays Arsenal are nowhere near being able to challenge for titles .
Their last league success came almost 20 years ago and Mikel Arteta is now tasked with returning them to the top .
He has a mixed squad that contains talent players but also some that need to be moved on .
Saka has been a bright spark over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Aubameyang has been a leading light at the Emirates up until this season with his form dipping massively .
And Winterburn admits he is hardly spoilt for choice when picking players who could 've featured in the sides he played in .
He said : `` I look at this team today .
I think there 's maybe one or two that get into the squad back then .
`` But I 'm not sure there would be anybody I would swap out of those teams I played in . ''
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 75 goals in 124 games for Arsenal , would make it in Winterburn replied : `` Who would I put him in for ?
`` Would I put him in instead of Ian Wright ?
Would I put him in instead of Thierry Henry ?
I do n't think many people would take that hit .
`` I 'd have him in the squad .
I 'd have Bukayo Saka in the squad , for sure .
There 's probably a couple more . ''
Arsenal have struggled massively this season but got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boxing Day .
It bought to an end a run of seven winless games in the Premier League and pushed them clear of the bottom three .

WHAT JANUARY TRANSFER BUSINESS DO ARSENAL NEED TO DO?
WHAT JANUARY TRANSFER BUSINESS DO ARSENAL NEED TO DO?
Arsenal enjoyed a successful decade during the 1990s winning two league titles but the question has been asked as to how many current Gunners would feature in those victorious teams
Nigel Winterburn names 2 Arsenal players who would get into Gunners title-winning squads
Nigel Winterburn played in several winning Arsenal teams and has only named Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka as potential squad members.
The former left-back won top flight titles under George Graham and Arsene Wenger in north London.
Nowadays Arsenal are nowhere near being able to challenge for titles.
Their last league success came almost 20 years ago and Mikel Arteta is now tasked with returning them to the top.
He has a mixed squad that contains talent players but also some that need to be moved on.
Saka has been a bright spark over the past 12 months and continues to impress.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
Aubameyang has been a leading light at the Emirates up until this season with his form dipping massively.
And Winterburn admits he is hardly spoilt for choice when picking players who could've featured in the sides he played in.
He said: "I look at this team today. I think there's maybe one or two that get into the squad back then.
"But I'm not sure there would be anybody I would swap out of those teams I played in."
When asked if Aubameyang, who has scored 75 goals in 124 games for Arsenal, would make it in Winterburn replied: "Who would I put him in for?
"Would I put him in instead of Ian Wright? Would I put him in instead of Thierry Henry? I don't think many people would take that hit.
"I'd have him in the squad. I'd have Bukayo Saka in the squad, for sure. There's probably a couple more."
Arsenal have struggled massively this season but got back to winning ways against Chelsea on Boxing Day.
It bought to an end a run of seven winless games in the Premier League and pushed them clear of the bottom three.
Nigel Winterburn was speaking after the launch of free-to-play fantasy football jackpot game Fantasy5.


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--Liverpool handed welcome injury boost ahead of Newcastle clash

Liverpool could welcome back Thiago Alcantara for their clash with Newcastle on Wednesday evening , but are still sweating over the fitness of Joel Matip .
Thiago has been out of action since suffering a knee injury in the Merseyside derby in October , but has recently returned to training .
And the 29-year-old is now in line to be included in the matchday squad for the trip to St. James ' Park , with Goal reporting there is a chance the Spaniard could be involved after coming through the sessions unscathed .
The clash with Southampton on January 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's return , though Jurgen Klopp may be tempted into an earlier recall in light of Liverpool 's latest injury problems .
Matip is a doubt for the fixture with Newcastle after going off with a groin issue in Sunday 's draw against West Brom .
“ Joel told me he felt something in his adductor and that ’ s obviously not too good , ” said Klopp .
“ I am not sure how serious it is now , but it was serious enough that he had to leave the pitch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ get tomorrow [ Monday ] . ''
Naby Keita missed the clash entirely after pulling out of contention in the build-up to the match .
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It 's been an extremely interesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's men .
They got their title defence off to a shaky start as they edged out a seven-goal thriller against Leeds , before going on to conceded seven in a hammering by Aston Villa .
Virgil van Dijk 's season was ended by injury in the 2-2 draw at Everton , leaving the title favourites looking far less secure at the back - especially with Alisson 's injury worries too .
But there 's no slowing down in what is going to be a busy campaign - with Klopp ensuring his men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for more title glory .
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“ He felt a muscle again , ” said Klopp of the midfielder .
“ I don ’ t know exactly how long , but he was not ready for [ West Brom ] and not for Wednesday , I think .
We will see . ''
Rhys Williams is the natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he fail to prove his fitness in time , after the youngster was again called into action from the bench .
Should Liverpool sign a new centre-back in January ?
Have your say below .
But ex-Liverpool star Jamie Carragher believes his old club must now look to sign a new defender in the January transfer window to ease the injury burden .
`` It 's a massive worry but it 's not a new worry , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ Joel Matip will not play every game between now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know that even before the injury today and that 's why it 's paramount Liverpool sign someone in January .
`` Joel Matip is just too injury prone , his body ca n't take the rigours of playing Premier League football week in week out .
We know that since he joined . ''

Jurgen Klopp has been given further selection headaches after Joel Matip and Naby Keita suffered fresh injury problems but the Reds' boss has some positive news
Liverpool could welcome back Thiago Alcantara for their clash with Newcastle on Wednesday evening, but are still sweating over the fitness of Joel Matip.
Thiago has been out of action since suffering a knee injury in the Merseyside derby in October, but has recently returned to training.
And the 29-year-old is now in line to be included in the matchday squad for the trip to St. James' Park, with Goal reporting there is a chance the Spaniard could be involved after coming through the sessions unscathed.
The clash with Southampton on January 4 is a more realistic target for Thiago's return, though Jurgen Klopp may be tempted into an earlier recall in light of Liverpool's latest injury problems.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Matip is a doubt for the fixture with Newcastle after going off with a groin issue in Sunday's draw against West Brom.
“Joel told me he felt something in his adductor and that’s obviously not too good,” said Klopp. “I am not sure how serious it is now, but it was serious enough that he had to leave the pitch. The rest of the information I will get tomorrow [Monday]."
Naby Keita missed the clash entirely after pulling out of contention in the build-up to the match.
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“He felt a muscle again,” said Klopp of the midfielder. “I don’t know exactly how long, but he was not ready for [West Brom] and not for Wednesday, I think. We will see."
Rhys Williams is the natural choice to fill in for Matip should he fail to prove his fitness in time, after the youngster was again called into action from the bench.
Should Liverpool sign a new centre-back in January? Have your say below.
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But ex-Liverpool star Jamie Carragher believes his old club must now look to sign a new defender in the January transfer window to ease the injury burden.
"It's a massive worry but it's not a new worry,” he told Sky Sports. “Joel Matip will not play every game between now and the end of the season, you know that even before the injury today and that's why it's paramount Liverpool sign someone in January.
"Joel Matip is just too injury prone, his body can't take the rigours of playing Premier League football week in week out. We know that since he joined."


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--Woman shows off staggering difference between size 12 jeans from different shops

A woman has revealed the staggering difference between size 12 trousers at popular fashion brands - including Topshop , ASOS , Pretty Little Thing and Boohoo .
While it 's no secret that sizes are different between stores , Sophie Shakeshaft 's TikTok video shows an unbelievable difference .
She shared the video to remind people that clothing sizing is meaningless , writing : `` Do n't put value on your clothes size babygirl . ''
Viewers were shocked at the difference and thanked her for highlighting the issue , saying it made them feel `` so much better '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sophie tries on jeans , tracksuit bottoms and leather trousers from some of her favourite stores .
She starts with a pair of lilac jogging bottoms from ASOS 's Tall range - and the size 12 fits perfectly .
However the Tall Boohoo light blue jeans she changes into next are far too big .
Up next , a pair of black leather trousers - again from ASOS 's Tall range - wo n't even do up .
Topshop 's Tall white jeans are also too small and she ca n't button them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Topshop are too big , while some black jeans from PrettyLittleThing are the perfect fit .
She finishes with some ASOS mom jeans , which are again far too big , and adds the message : `` Notice my body did n't change size once during this video !
`` Do n't put value on your clothes size babygirl . ''
Fans took to the comments section to praise her video .
One wrote : `` I needed this .
Gon na start buying the size that fits me best in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel paranoid if my usual size does n't fit me . ''
Another commented : `` Thank you so so so much .
Honestly this actually made me tear up a little bit .
I feel like I am always judging myself by what 's on the label . ''
A third added : `` I love this it 's made me feel a whole lot better now . ''
Another wrote : `` Thank you for making this .
I do n't know what size I am because of the differences .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ me . ''
Others called for brands to come together to sort out their sizing .
One wrote : `` I always feel bad when something does n't fit even knowing it 's probably not my fault .
They really need to do something about this . ''
Sophie 's video has been viewed more than 39,000 times and has attracted hundreds of comments .

Woman shows off staggering difference between size 12 jeans from different shops
Woman shows off staggering difference between size 12 jeans from different shops
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TikTok user Sophie Shakeshaft tried on all the trousers she owns in a size 12 from Topshop, ASOS, Pretty Little Thing and Boohoo - and the difference is shocking
Woman shows off staggering difference between size 12 jeans from different shops
A woman has revealed the staggering difference between size 12 trousers at popular fashion brands - including Topshop, ASOS, Pretty Little Thing and Boohoo.
While it's no secret that sizes are different between stores, Sophie Shakeshaft's TikTok video shows an unbelievable difference.
She shared the video to remind people that clothing sizing is meaningless, writing: "Don't put value on your clothes size babygirl."
Viewers were shocked at the difference and thanked her for highlighting the issue, saying it made them feel "so much better" about themselves.
In the clip, Sophie tries on jeans, tracksuit bottoms and leather trousers from some of her favourite stores.
Image: @sophieshakeshaft/TikTok) @sophieshakeshaft/TikTok)
She starts with a pair of lilac jogging bottoms from ASOS's Tall range - and the size 12 fits perfectly.
However the Tall Boohoo light blue jeans she changes into next are far too big.
Up next, a pair of black leather trousers - again from ASOS's Tall range - won't even do up.
Topshop's Tall white jeans are also too small and she can't button them up.
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A pair of khaki trousers from Topshop are too big, while some black jeans from PrettyLittleThing are the perfect fit.
She finishes with some ASOS mom jeans, which are again far too big, and adds the message: "Notice my body didn't change size once during this video!
"Don't put value on your clothes size babygirl."
Fans took to the comments section to praise her video.
One wrote: "I needed this. Gonna start buying the size that fits me best in that piece of clothing. I would normally feel paranoid if my usual size doesn't fit me."
Another commented: "Thank you so so so much. Honestly this actually made me tear up a little bit. I feel like I am always judging myself by what's on the label."
A third added: "I love this it's made me feel a whole lot better now."
Another wrote: "Thank you for making this. I don't know what size I am because of the differences. I thought there was something wrong with me."
Others called for brands to come together to sort out their sizing.
One wrote: "I always feel bad when something doesn't fit even knowing it's probably not my fault. They really need to do something about this."
Sophie's video has been viewed more than 39,000 times and has attracted hundreds of comments.


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--Ex-EastEnders hunk Paul Nicholls heads out with female pal 5 years after divorce

Ex-EastEnders heartthrob Paul Nicholls has been pictured in a rare outing as he hit the streets with a female friend for a post-Christmas stroll .
The actor , who played Joe Wicks in the BBC One soap , was spotted heading out for a walk in the posh London enclave of Primrose Hill on Sunday .
He was joined by a female friend , who pushed a young child in a buggy .
Paul wore blue jeans and trainers with a white shirt and a beige overcoat to keep the winter chill at bay .
The former soap star 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he 's kept his love life quiet since his divorce from Chantal Brown back in 2018 .
The couple were married for three years .
Since leaving EastEnders in 1997 , Paul has taken on roles in Holby City and in Bridget Jones : The Edge of Reason as well as a number of theatre productions .
However , he has mostly remained out of the spotlight in recent years .
Paul was thrust back into the headlines in 2017 when he suffered a terrifying accident during a trip to Thailand .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the island of Koh Samui for three days after coming off his scooter , being chased by a pack of wild dogs and plunging down a waterfall .
The actor 's leg was shattered in the fall and he was found by an emergency crew three days later suffering from hypothermia and a nasty infection .
He went on to make a full recovery and later shared his experience during an appearance on Loose Women .
He said of his accident : `` I was on a scooter , no one knew where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corner , there were about 15 wild dogs .
`` One pack had made a kill and the blood attracted the rest of them .
`` I pulled into the waterfall and thought the only way I can go is down but I did n't realise how much I was bleeding .
`` As soon as I touched the rock , I just went over .
It was a 20 foot drop and my knee hit something on the way down .
`` It looked like something just flew out of my knee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then I hit the water .
`` Where my knee cap should have been , there was just a hole and I was holding it . ''
He added to The Sun `` I am lucky to be alive .
`` I had a phone with me but I fell from such a height into the water it was unretrievable .
`` It took such a long time to find me .
It 's an understatement to say it wasn ’ t a great situation .
It wasn ’ t that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could n't move to get out of there . ''
Mirror Online has contacted a representative for the actor for comment .

Paul Nicholls, who played Joe Wicks in the BBC One soap, headed out for a post-Christmas walk with a female friend in the posh London enclave of Primrose Hill
Ex-EastEnders hunk Paul Nicholls spotted out with woman five years after divorce
Ex-EastEnders heartthrob Paul Nicholls has been pictured in a rare outing as he hit the streets with a female friend for a post-Christmas stroll.
The actor, who played Joe Wicks in the BBC One soap, was spotted heading out for a walk in the posh London enclave of Primrose Hill on Sunday.
He was joined by a female friend, who pushed a young child in a buggy.
Paul wore blue jeans and trainers with a white shirt and a beige overcoat to keep the winter chill at bay.
The former soap star's companion is believed to be a pal as he's kept his love life quiet since his divorce from Chantal Brown back in 2018.
The couple were married for three years.
Since leaving EastEnders in 1997, Paul has taken on roles in Holby City and in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason as well as a number of theatre productions.
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However, he has mostly remained out of the spotlight in recent years.
Paul was thrust back into the headlines in 2017 when he suffered a terrifying accident during a trip to Thailand.
He was lost in the wilderness on the island of Koh Samui for three days after coming off his scooter, being chased by a pack of wild dogs and plunging down a waterfall.
Image: NASH / BACKGRID) NASH / BACKGRID) Image: NASH / BACKGRID) NASH / BACKGRID)
The actor's leg was shattered in the fall and he was found by an emergency crew three days later suffering from hypothermia and a nasty infection.
He went on to make a full recovery and later shared his experience during an appearance on Loose Women.
He said of his accident: "I was on a scooter, no one knew where I was. I came around the corner, there were about 15 wild dogs.
"One pack had made a kill and the blood attracted the rest of them.
"I pulled into the waterfall and thought the only way I can go is down but I didn't realise how much I was bleeding.
"As soon as I touched the rock, I just went over. It was a 20 foot drop and my knee hit something on the way down.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"It looked like something just flew out of my knee - part of my knee cap - and then I hit the water.
"Where my knee cap should have been, there was just a hole and I was holding it."
He added to The Sun "I am lucky to be alive.
"I had a phone with me but I fell from such a height into the water it was unretrievable.
"It took such a long time to find me. It's an understatement to say it wasn’t a great situation. It wasn’t that I was lost.
"The problem was I couldn't move to get out of there."
Mirror Online has contacted a representative for the actor for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--RSPCA hunt for owners of 'singed' dog who miraculously survived electric shock

A dog with singed fur and paws was spotted on live railway tracks by a shocked train driver who managed to stop just in time .
The female chow chow was rescued by the driver at about 8.20am on Sunday , and taken to the nearby Central Railway Station in Liverpool city centre .
The dog is now being cared for by the RSPCA who are appealing to find her owner .
Inspector Vicki McDonald told the Liverpool Echo : “ The dog smelt strongly of burning and was bleeding from the mouth as well as suffering a leg injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on - it is miraculous she is alive .
`` As she is a chow chow her fur was so thick that we don ’ t yet know if she has any other burn injuries , so she will be shaved at the vets so they can check her over .
“ As she was so badly burnt though , her thick fur has been singed on her body .
`` The poor dog must have been absolutely terrified .
“ She was wearing a harness so is more than likely an owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walk and we would love to reunite her with her family who could be desperately searching for her .
`` We scanned her for a microchip but couldn ’ t find one - it ’ s possible that the electrocution stopped it from working .
“ At the moment she is in our care where she is being treated for injuries to her left leg and muzzle - but she isn ’ t out of the woods yet as it may be that the electrocution caused neurological damage and may not be noticeable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of love and care by staff at the hospital who are keeping an eye on her .
`` The most important thing right now is she is conscious although a little subdued .
“ We would love to reunite her with her owner as they must be worried sick .
“ I ’ m so grateful to the train driver who spotted her and stopped the train in time , and also to the staff at the train station for contacting us so we could get her treated .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her owners now and back where she belongs.
” If anyone knows who the dog belongs to , call 0300 123 8018 .

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The female chow chow was spotted by a train driver just in time. The dog had burnt is paws and fur on the live tracks close to Central Station in Liverpool city centre
A dog with singed fur and paws was spotted on live railway tracks by a shocked train driver who managed to stop just in time.
The female chow chow was rescued by the driver at about 8.20am on Sunday, and taken to the nearby Central Railway Station in Liverpool city centre.
The dog is now being cared for by the RSPCA who are appealing to find her owner.
Inspector Vicki McDonald told the Liverpool Echo : “The dog smelt strongly of burning and was bleeding from the mouth as well as suffering a leg injury which she couldn’t bear weight on - it is miraculous she is alive.
"As she is a chow chow her fur was so thick that we don’t yet know if she has any other burn injuries, so she will be shaved at the vets so they can check her over.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
“As she was so badly burnt though, her thick fur has been singed on her body.
"The poor dog must have been absolutely terrified.
“She was wearing a harness so is more than likely an owned dog who ran off while on a walk and we would love to reunite her with her family who could be desperately searching for her.
"We scanned her for a microchip but couldn’t find one - it’s possible that the electrocution stopped it from working.
“At the moment she is in our care where she is being treated for injuries to her left leg and muzzle - but she isn’t out of the woods yet as it may be that the electrocution caused neurological damage and may not be noticeable straightaway.
"However she is getting a lot of love and care by staff at the hospital who are keeping an eye on her.
"The most important thing right now is she is conscious although a little subdued.
“We would love to reunite her with her owner as they must be worried sick.
“I’m so grateful to the train driver who spotted her and stopped the train in time, and also to the staff at the train station for contacting us so we could get her treated.
“We just want to get her back with her owners now and back where she belongs.”
If anyone knows who the dog belongs to, call 0300 123 8018.


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--Nicky Henderson's stable to have break amid poor Altior scope

Nicky Henderson is to ease off some of his horses for the time being amid an unsatisfactory scope from star chaser Altior .
The six-time champion trainer feels some members of his team , including yesterday 's Grade 2 Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase runner-up , are not A1 at present .
The ten-year-old 's laboured performance behind 20-1 winner Nube Negra prompted Henderson to check him over .
“ We had him scoped – we can ’ t scope him again today because it ’ s a Bank Holiday and the laboratory is shut , but we have reason to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nick Luck ’ s Daily Podcast .
“ There was evidence ( of the dirty scope ) .
I spoke to ( vet ) Simon Knapp last night – he confirmed there was , and we need to do a tracheal wash , which then goes to the laboratory .
I wouldn ’ t be surprised if we find there is something amiss .
“ It ’ s definitely not normal , because he was scoped on Christmas Eve and we know it was 100 per cent clean , but 48 hours is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s life .
“ It would be enough to affect a horse 's performance – it would in Simon Knapp ’ s opinion anyway.
” Henderson , who also saw hot favourite Epatante run below form in the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle on Boxing Day , plans to give some horses a short break .
However his success rate in the last fortnight is still 23 per cent .
One of his Newbury runners tomorrow is 2019 Albert Bartlett Novices ' Hurdle fourth Dickie Diver – which was his last outing 655 days ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or two horses that aren ’ t quite right , ” he added .
“ I ’ ve got five runners tomorrow and then I think I ’ ve got two more this week – ( then ) we ’ re going to have a quiet time , and I think I might leave them alone this week . ''

The Lambourn trainer told Nick Luck’s Daily Podcast that there was evidence of a dirty scope from Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase runner-up Altior
Nicky Henderson is to ease off some of his horses for the time being amid an unsatisfactory scope from star chaser Altior.
The six-time champion trainer feels some members of his team, including yesterday's Grade 2 Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase runner-up, are not A1 at present.
The ten-year-old's laboured performance behind 20-1 winner Nube Negra prompted Henderson to check him over.
“We had him scoped – we can’t scope him again today because it’s a Bank Holiday and the laboratory is shut, but we have reason to continue investigating that," he told Nick Luck’s Daily Podcast.
“There was evidence (of the dirty scope). I spoke to (vet) Simon Knapp last night – he confirmed there was, and we need to do a tracheal wash, which then goes to the laboratory. I wouldn’t be surprised if we find there is something amiss.
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“It’s definitely not normal, because he was scoped on Christmas Eve and we know it was 100 per cent clean, but 48 hours is a long time in a horse’s life.
“It would be enough to affect a horse's performance – it would in Simon Knapp’s opinion anyway.”
Henderson, who also saw hot favourite Epatante run below form in the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle on Boxing Day, plans to give some horses a short break.
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However his success rate in the last fortnight is still 23 per cent.
One of his Newbury runners tomorrow is 2019 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle fourth Dickie Diver – which was his last outing 655 days ago.
“We’ve got one or two horses that aren’t quite right,” he added.
“I’ve got five runners tomorrow and then I think I’ve got two more this week – (then) we’re going to have a quiet time, and I think I might leave them alone this week."


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Britain's Got Talent facing 'huge delays' as Covid rules 'postpones filming'

Britain 's Got Talent is facing 'huge delays ' after bosses decided to postpone the first auditions due to Covid restriction changes .
The ITV show was due to start filming in January but with much of the country in the highest Tier 4 , the restrictions brought upon by the coronavirus pandemic has meant this has been put back .
It has been reported that a desire to have a live audience at the auditions has been a driver in this , as producers feel this is an important part of the BGT package .
Simon Cowell was thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judges ' tables after breaking his back , which saw him miss the live finals of the previous series , with Diversity 's Ashley Banjo stepping in .
The 61-year-old was due to fly in from Los Angeles but will now stay home as the auditions at the London Coliseum between January 17 and 20 have been postponed for at least two weeks .
The acts were due to perform in front of a socially distanced audience but Covid rule changes have meant that this is now not possible .
A show source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` causing havoc '' with the BGT filming schedule .
They said that the `` safety of the cast , crew and contestants is the priority '' and this is `` at the centre of every decision . ''
The source added that `` a live audience and their reaction is a vital part of the show ’ s success '' so this has meant that producers have been prepared to delay filming until this is possible .
Amanda Holden had revealed that Simon Cowell would be joining her in the judging panel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would also welcome back fellow judges David Walliams and Alesha Dixon for another the new season .
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Coronavirus restrictions have meant that BGT bosses have moved filming back and will not start next month after all as they want there to be a live audience
Britain's Got Talent is facing 'huge delays' after bosses decided to postpone the first auditions due to Covid restriction changes.
The ITV show was due to start filming in January but with much of the country in the highest Tier 4, the restrictions brought upon by the coronavirus pandemic has meant this has been put back.
It has been reported that a desire to have a live audience at the auditions has been a driver in this, as producers feel this is an important part of the BGT package.
Simon Cowell was thought to be making his return to the judges' tables after breaking his back, which saw him miss the live finals of the previous series, with Diversity's Ashley Banjo stepping in.
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The 61-year-old was due to fly in from Los Angeles but will now stay home as the auditions at the London Coliseum between January 17 and 20 have been postponed for at least two weeks.
The acts were due to perform in front of a socially distanced audience but Covid rule changes have meant that this is now not possible.
A show source has told The Sun that Covid is "causing havoc" with the BGT filming schedule.
They said that the "safety of the cast, crew and contestants is the priority" and this is "at the centre of every decision."
Image: ITV) ITV)
The source added that "a live audience and their reaction is a vital part of the show’s success" so this has meant that producers have been prepared to delay filming until this is possible.
Amanda Holden had revealed that Simon Cowell would be joining her in the judging panel once again and that the ITV show would also welcome back fellow judges David Walliams and Alesha Dixon for another the new season.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-29--UK faces Covid third wave unless vaccination target is doubled, ministers warned

Britain must vaccinate two million people a week to avoid a third wave of the coronavirus outbreak , a new study claims .
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine ( LSHTM ) paper has issued ministers with the stark warning coming as hospital admissions surpassed the peak of the first wave of the pandemic .
Around 200,000 people are being inoculated each week , which is expected to raise to one million by the middle of January , according to the Daily Telegraph .
`` The most stringent intervention scenario with tier 4 England-wide and schools closed during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , is the only scenario we considered which reduces peak ICU burden below the levels seen during the first wave , '' the study said .
`` In the absence of substantial vaccine roll-out , cases , hospitalisations , ICU admissions and deaths in 2021 may exceed those in 2020 . ''
An accelerated uptake of two million vaccinated per week `` is predicted to have a much more substantial impact '' , it added .
The study has yet to be peer-reviewed .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his scientific advisers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which could be up to 70 percent more transmissible , was spreading rapidly in Britain , although it is not thought to be more deadly or to cause more serious illness .
That prompted tight social mixing restrictions measures for London and southeast England , while plans to ease curbs over Christmas across the nation were dramatically scaled back or scrapped altogether .
Media reports over the weekend said that the UK will roll out the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from January 4 , with its approval by the country 's medical regulator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the UK became the first country in the world to roll out the vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech .
The British government said on Thursday that 600,000 people in the United Kingdom have received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine since inoculations began .
The UK has had more than 71,000 deaths from the coronavirus and has recorded over 2.3 million cases of Covid-19 infections as of Monday , according to a Reuters tally .

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The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine study says the "only scenario" which can reduce the burden on hospitals is vaccinating 2 million people per week
Britain must vaccinate two million people a week to avoid a third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, a new study claims.
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) paper has issued ministers with the stark warning coming as hospital admissions surpassed the peak of the first wave of the pandemic.
Around 200,000 people are being inoculated each week, which is expected to raise to one million by the middle of January, according to the Daily Telegraph.
"The most stringent intervention scenario with tier 4 England-wide and schools closed during January and 2 million individuals vaccinated per week, is the only scenario we considered which reduces peak ICU burden below the levels seen during the first wave," the study said.
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"In the absence of substantial vaccine roll-out, cases, hospitalisations, ICU admissions and deaths in 2021 may exceed those in 2020."
An accelerated uptake of two million vaccinated per week "is predicted to have a much more substantial impact", it added.
The study has yet to be peer-reviewed.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his scientific advisers have said a variant of the coronavirus, which could be up to 70 percent more transmissible, was spreading rapidly in Britain, although it is not thought to be more deadly or to cause more serious illness.
That prompted tight social mixing restrictions measures for London and southeast England, while plans to ease curbs over Christmas across the nation were dramatically scaled back or scrapped altogether.
Media reports over the weekend said that the UK will roll out the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from January 4, with its approval by the country's medical regulator expected within days.
Earlier this month, the UK became the first country in the world to roll out the vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech.
The British government said on Thursday that 600,000 people in the United Kingdom have received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine since inoculations began.
The UK has had more than 71,000 deaths from the coronavirus and has recorded over 2.3 million cases of Covid-19 infections as of Monday, according to a Reuters tally.


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Pupils could be stuck at home until February as No10 urged to re-think plans

Some school pupils may be stuck at home until at least February , with the Government under growing pressure to abandon plans to re-open next month .
Teaching unions are among those urging ministers to reconsider amid concerns students will catch the new Covid variant and cause cases to spike .
Members of the Government 's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) have also reportedly told ministers schools reopening could cause infections to spiral - even if another national lockdown was introduced , according to the Telegraph .
Earlier this month , the Government said exam-year students would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Christmas holidays , but the majority of secondary school pupils would start the term online to allow headteachers to roll out mass testing of children and staff .
A meeting was held between ministers , Downing Street officials and the Department for Education on Monday to discuss the plan further , but the DfE would not comment on its outcome .
The Times reported Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove were among those who suggested that a delayed reopening would be necessary , while Education Secretary Gavin Williamson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current plan which involves mass testing of students .
The Telegraph also reported that Sage advisers have suggested that keeping the majority of schools closed in January may keep the R number , the rate of infections , below one .
Last week scientists warned PM Boris Johnson he should keep secondary schools closed throughout January , with the possibility of a national lockdown , Politico reports .
It comes as the Ministry of Defence ( MoD ) announced that 1,500 military personnel would be deployed to support the implementation of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dr Patrick Roach , general secretary of the NASUWT , wrote to the Education Secretary on Monday demanding further action on school safety .
The letter urged Mr Williamson to allow schools to move to remote learning for all pupils , except those deemed to be vulnerable or the children of key workers , in the highest tier areas .
The union is also asking the Government to publish new safety guidance in light of the new Covid-19 variant , introduce mandatory face coverings within schools and give staff priority access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Courtney , the joint general secretaries of the National Education Union ( NEU ) , have also written to Mr Williamson , along with Mr Johnson , reiterating calls for schools and colleges to remain closed for at least the first two weeks of January , except for vulnerable children and the children of key workers .
The letter asks the Government to share the evidence and advice received from experts about schools reopening from the chief medical officer .
`` You certainly can not expect education staff to show good will towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not at least share all the information you have about this dreadful disease with them , '' it states .
Mr Gove said he was confident schools could reopen in the new year with a staggered approach , with primary school pupils and Year 11 and Year 13 pupils returning in the first week of January , and other students going back later in the month .
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said that the armed forces had been put on standby to help put the testing systems in place .
The majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , providing support and phone advice to institutions needing guidance on the testing process and set-up of the testing facilities .

Ministers have been warned to re-consider plans for getting pupils back to school amid fears it could accelerate the spread of the mutated strain of coronavirus
Pupils could be stuck at home until February as ministers urged to re-think schools plans
Some school pupils may be stuck at home until at least February, with the Government under growing pressure to abandon plans to re-open next month.
Teaching unions are among those urging ministers to reconsider amid concerns students will catch the new Covid variant and cause cases to spike.
Members of the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) have also reportedly told ministers schools reopening could cause infections to spiral - even if another national lockdown was introduced, according to the Telegraph.
Earlier this month, the Government said exam-year students would go back to school as normal after the Christmas holidays, but the majority of secondary school pupils would start the term online to allow headteachers to roll out mass testing of children and staff.
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A meeting was held between ministers, Downing Street officials and the Department for Education on Monday to discuss the plan further, but the DfE would not comment on its outcome.
The Times reported Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove were among those who suggested that a delayed reopening would be necessary, while Education Secretary Gavin Williamson wanted to "push ahead" with the current plan which involves mass testing of students.
The Telegraph also reported that Sage advisers have suggested that keeping the majority of schools closed in January may keep the R number, the rate of infections, below one.
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Last week scientists warned PM Boris Johnson he should keep secondary schools closed throughout January, with the possibility of a national lockdown, Politico reports.
It comes as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that 1,500 military personnel would be deployed to support the implementation of the testing systems to allow pupils to return.
Dr Patrick Roach, general secretary of the NASUWT, wrote to the Education Secretary on Monday demanding further action on school safety.
Image: PA) PA)
The letter urged Mr Williamson to allow schools to move to remote learning for all pupils, except those deemed to be vulnerable or the children of key workers, in the highest tier areas.
The union is also asking the Government to publish new safety guidance in light of the new Covid-19 variant, introduce mandatory face coverings within schools and give staff priority access to the vaccine.
Mary Bousted and Kevin Courtney, the joint general secretaries of the National Education Union (NEU), have also written to Mr Williamson, along with Mr Johnson, reiterating calls for schools and colleges to remain closed for at least the first two weeks of January, except for vulnerable children and the children of key workers.
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The letter asks the Government to share the evidence and advice received from experts about schools reopening from the chief medical officer.
"You certainly cannot expect education staff to show good will towards your plans for education if you do not at least share all the information you have about this dreadful disease with them," it states.
Mr Gove said he was confident schools could reopen in the new year with a staggered approach, with primary school pupils and Year 11 and Year 13 pupils returning in the first week of January, and other students going back later in the month.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said that the armed forces had been put on standby to help put the testing systems in place.
The majority of the personnel will form local response teams, providing support and phone advice to institutions needing guidance on the testing process and set-up of the testing facilities.


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Deadliest Catch's Nick McGlashan’s death ‘may be related to drug use,' say cops

Nick McGlashan 's death may be related to drug use , according to police officers at the scene in a Nashville hotel room .
The 33-year-old Deadliest Catch star was reportedly found unresponsive in a room at the Holiday Inn on Sunday , and passed away later that night .
It is believed that Nick , whose real name is Bruce , had travelled from his home in Seattle to meet an unknown friend in Nashville .
The Sun has reported that his Discovery Channel castmates had said that he was `` in great spirits '' in the days before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outspoken about his battle with alcohol and drug addiction for a number of years and sources have said that he may have `` slipped up '' before his death .
It has been reported that police responded to a call in `` regard to a man who had been found unresponsive by a friend in one of the hotel rooms , '' at 12.30pm .
In a statement released by the police in Nashville , they said : `` The individual , Bruce McGlashon , age 33 , was deceased upon arrival of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The death is unclassified at present pending a report of autopsy findings from the Medical Examiner ’ s Office .
`` Evidence indicated the possibility of drug involvement .
Toxicology testing is part of the autopsy process . ''
A friend of Nick 's told The Sun that his death was a `` tragedy '' and that it 's `` all pretty rough right now '' as there is `` a lot of drama surrounding his death . ''
Deadliest Catch star Clayton Gore told The Sun that Nick was `` in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to filming the new season of the reality show .
Clayton added : `` I believe he was seeing a friend , that 's what he told me the night he was flying out of Seattle .
I hear there is an investigation . ''
Nick was `` the light in the darkness for people '' , according to Clayton , as he revealed that Nick would help others get and stay sober .
Cast member Landon Cheney also told The Sun that he is `` completely shook right now '' after hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last words , just days before Nick 's death were `` Love you Brother . ''
Landon said that this gave them `` an unmatched bond '' and that Nick had `` introduced me to the sober life four years ago . ''
Landon continued : `` He has struggled since but in his high points during that time , he helped a lot of people .
`` He loved helping others and teaching others how to be a better version of themselves when he was doing well . ''
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Police have confirmed that evidence of drug use has been found at the scene of Deadliest Catch star Nick McGlashan's death in a Nashville hotel room
Nick McGlashan's death may be related to drug use, according to police officers at the scene in a Nashville hotel room.
The 33-year-old Deadliest Catch star was reportedly found unresponsive in a room at the Holiday Inn on Sunday, and passed away later that night.
It is believed that Nick, whose real name is Bruce, had travelled from his home in Seattle to meet an unknown friend in Nashville.
The Sun has reported that his Discovery Channel castmates had said that he was "in great spirits" in the days before his trip,
The father-of-two had been outspoken about his battle with alcohol and drug addiction for a number of years and sources have said that he may have "slipped up" before his death.
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It has been reported that police responded to a call in "regard to a man who had been found unresponsive by a friend in one of the hotel rooms," at 12.30pm.
In a statement released by the police in Nashville, they said: "The individual, Bruce McGlashon, age 33, was deceased upon arrival of paramedics and officers [sic].
"The death is unclassified at present pending a report of autopsy findings from the Medical Examiner’s Office.
"Evidence indicated the possibility of drug involvement. Toxicology testing is part of the autopsy process."
A friend of Nick's told The Sun that his death was a "tragedy" and that it's "all pretty rough right now" as there is "a lot of drama surrounding his death."
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Deadliest Catch star Clayton Gore told The Sun that Nick was "in great spirits" and was looking forward to filming the new season of the reality show.
Clayton added: "I believe he was seeing a friend, that's what he told me the night he was flying out of Seattle. I hear there is an investigation."
Nick was "the light in the darkness for people", according to Clayton, as he revealed that Nick would help others get and stay sober.
Cast member Landon Cheney also told The Sun that he is "completely shook right now" after hearing the news.
He said that their last words, just days before Nick's death were "Love you Brother."
Landon said that this gave them "an unmatched bond" and that Nick had "introduced me to the sober life four years ago."
Landon continued: "He has struggled since but in his high points during that time, he helped a lot of people.
"He loved helping others and teaching others how to be a better version of themselves when he was doing well."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Military to support Covid testing of thousands of school and colleges in England

Members of the armed forces will be drafted in to support coronavirus testing operations for thousands of school and college students in England , the Ministry of Defence has announced .
The MoD said 1,500 military personnel would be deployed to ensure that testing systems were up and running by the time pupils returned for the new term in January .
The majority of the personnel will form local response teams , providing support and phone advice to institutions needing guidance on the testing process and set-up of the testing facilities .
According to the department , support will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meetings '' , but teams would also be on standby to provide in-person support at short notice .
Students will swab themselves in the vast majority of cases , under the supervision of a school staff member or volunteer who has been trained for the role , and teachers are not expected to take a role in the testing process .
The MoD added that schools and colleges would shortly be provided with further information on how to request additional support if necessary .
The decision follows successful testing pilots conducted in schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being done in conjunction with the Department for Education ( DfE ) and Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) .
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said : `` The UK armed forces are stepping up once again this holiday .
`` They 'll share considerable experience of testing across the country and the successful school pilots conducted this autumn .
`` We are grateful for the professionalism and commitment they and our colleagues in teaching are showing to get students back into the classroom and on with their education .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assist with pilot mass testing schemes in Liverpool in November .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said : `` It is a true cross-government effort to make sure secondary schools and colleges have the support , guidance , materials and funding they need to offer rapid testing to their staff and students from the start of term .
`` I am grateful to the armed forces personnel , and all the school and college staff , leaders and volunteers working to put testing in place .
`` This will help break chains of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help deliver the national priority of keeping education open for all . ''

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1,500 military personnel have been drafted in to ensure Covid-19 testing systems are up and running by the time students across thousands of schools in England return in January
Military to support Covid testing of thousands of school and colleges in England
Members of the armed forces will be drafted in to support coronavirus testing operations for thousands of school and college students in England, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
The MoD said 1,500 military personnel would be deployed to ensure that testing systems were up and running by the time pupils returned for the new term in January.
The majority of the personnel will form local response teams, providing support and phone advice to institutions needing guidance on the testing process and set-up of the testing facilities.
According to the department, support will be done "predominantly through webinars and individual meetings", but teams would also be on standby to provide in-person support at short notice.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Students will swab themselves in the vast majority of cases, under the supervision of a school staff member or volunteer who has been trained for the role, and teachers are not expected to take a role in the testing process.
The MoD added that schools and colleges would shortly be provided with further information on how to request additional support if necessary.
The decision follows successful testing pilots conducted in schools in November and December and the work is being done in conjunction with the Department for Education (DfE) and Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Image: PA) PA)
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said: "The UK armed forces are stepping up once again this holiday.
"They'll share considerable experience of testing across the country and the successful school pilots conducted this autumn.
"We are grateful for the professionalism and commitment they and our colleagues in teaching are showing to get students back into the classroom and on with their education."
The armed forces were previously recruited to assist with pilot mass testing schemes in Liverpool in November.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: "It is a true cross-government effort to make sure secondary schools and colleges have the support, guidance, materials and funding they need to offer rapid testing to their staff and students from the start of term.
"I am grateful to the armed forces personnel, and all the school and college staff, leaders and volunteers working to put testing in place.
"This will help break chains of transmission, fight the virus, and help deliver the national priority of keeping education open for all."


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thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Subway add new vegan Sub and cookie to their plant-based menu ahead of Veganuary

Looking to take part in Veganuary this January or make a more conscious decision to eat less animal by-products and meat ?
Well Subway have just the thing for you .
Today , they announced new additions to their plant-based menu for 2021 – including the vegan T.L.C .
( Tastes Like Chicken ) Sub and Vegan Double Choc Cookie .
The new menu items will be available in-store and for delivery from Wednesday 30th December .
To find your nearest Subway , we ’ ve popped the store locator here for ease .
You ’ ll also find opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
It ’ s worth checking as some Subway stores may have been affected by the new Tier system .
The plant-based T.L.C .
Sub is packed with all the delicious flavour of the original , made with a bespoke recipe designed to mimic Subway ’ s roast chicken breast strips , and available with slices of Violife vegan cheese .
The T.L.C .
is fully customisable and is available as a 6-inch or Footlong Sub , a salad or a wrap for even more choice .
The T.L.C .
Sub is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and flexitarians to enjoy and is the result of over 10 years of development – but tastes so much like the real thing that even meat-lovers should give it a try .
For the Subway cookie lovers out there , Subway will be expanding its existing cookie range to include a vegan offering for the first time .
The delicious Vegan Double Choc Cookie will newly join the hallowed cookie menu , designed to replicate the flavour of Subway ’ s original Double Chocolate Cookie , and can be ordered as a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 3 or the 12 cookie sharing box .
Vegans and non-vegans alike will now have an even wider choice at Subway .
The two new tasty vegan items will be added to Subway ’ s plant-based menu alongside the popular Meatless Meatball Marinara - which launched in January this year and won PETAs 2020 award for Best Vegan Sandwich - the Plant-Based Patty , Vegan Toasted Bite and crispy Hash Browns .
Angelina Gosal , Head of Marketing UK & Ireland at Subway said : ‘ Our new plant-based T.L.C .
Sub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans - we ’ ve created a product that tastes so much like our flavour-full chicken breast strips , guests will be surprised it ’ s not the real thing .
With our new additions , we now have one of the biggest and tastiest plant-based menus on the high street , to offer you even more choice.
’ Will you be giving Subway ’ s new vegan options a try ?
Let us know in the comments below .
Now to make the deal even sweeter , we have a way you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order thanks to Just Eat and TopCashback .
When you place your order through TopCashback and Just Eat , TopCashback will refund 100 % of the purchase order value up to £5 cashback on your purchase .
Purchases over £5 will still receive £5 cashback and it applies to any restaurant available on Just Eat .
How good is that ?
And you don ’ t even have to use it on Subway .
You can use it against McDonald ’ s , Greggs , Pret or any other takeaway that takes your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pizza ?
Chinese ?
Thai ?
Whatever you fancy , for less .
And it doesn ’ t get better than that now , does it ?
Sadly , the cashback offer is only available for new members or those with no previous purchases or cashback through TopCashback .
The offer ends 31st January 2021 , so what are you waiting for ?

Looking to take part in Veganuary this January or make a more conscious decision to eat less animal by-products and meat? Well Subway have just the thing for you. Today, they announced new additions to their plant-based menu for 2021 – including the vegan T.L.C. (Tastes Like Chicken) Sub and Vegan Double Choc Cookie.
Our mouth is watering already…
The new menu items will be available in-store and for delivery from Wednesday 30th December. To find your nearest Subway, we’ve popped the store locator here for ease. You’ll also find opening and closing time information listed there as well. It’s worth checking as some Subway stores may have been affected by the new Tier system.
The plant-based T.L.C. Sub is packed with all the delicious flavour of the original, made with a bespoke recipe designed to mimic Subway’s roast chicken breast strips, and available with slices of Violife vegan cheese. The T.L.C. is fully customisable and is available as a 6-inch or Footlong Sub, a salad or a wrap for even more choice.
The T.L.C. Sub is made from soy-based protein for the plant-lovers and flexitarians to enjoy and is the result of over 10 years of development – but tastes so much like the real thing that even meat-lovers should give it a try.
For the Subway cookie lovers out there, Subway will be expanding its existing cookie range to include a vegan offering for the first time. The delicious Vegan Double Choc Cookie will newly join the hallowed cookie menu, designed to replicate the flavour of Subway’s original Double Chocolate Cookie, and can be ordered as a single cookie, as part of a pack of 3 or the 12 cookie sharing box.
Vegans and non-vegans alike will now have an even wider choice at Subway. The two new tasty vegan items will be added to Subway’s plant-based menu alongside the popular Meatless Meatball Marinara - which launched in January this year and won PETAs 2020 award for Best Vegan Sandwich - the Plant-Based Patty, Vegan Toasted Bite and crispy Hash Browns.
Angelina Gosal, Head of Marketing UK & Ireland at Subway said: ‘Our new plant-based T.L.C. Sub will delight both our vegan and non-vegan fans - we’ve created a product that tastes so much like our flavour-full chicken breast strips, guests will be surprised it’s not the real thing. With our new additions, we now have one of the biggest and tastiest plant-based menus on the high street, to offer you even more choice.’
Will you be giving Subway’s new vegan options a try? Let us know in the comments below.
Now to make the deal even sweeter, we have a way you can get £5 off your next Subway order thanks to Just Eat and TopCashback.
When you place your order through TopCashback and Just Eat, TopCashback will refund 100% of the purchase order value up to £5 cashback on your purchase.
Purchases over £5 will still receive £5 cashback and it applies to any restaurant available on Just Eat. How good is that? And you don’t even have to use it on Subway. You can use it against McDonald’s, Greggs, Pret or any other takeaway that takes your fancy. Cheap sushi, maybe a pizza? Chinese? Thai? Whatever you fancy, for less. And it doesn’t get better than that now, does it?
Sadly, the cashback offer is only available for new members or those with no previous purchases or cashback through TopCashback.
The offer ends 31st January 2021, so what are you waiting for?


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--The major firms that made 280,000  people redundant since coronavirus struck

The UK 's unemployment rate soared during 2020 as some of the country 's largest businesses laid off hundreds of thousands of staff , with some of the biggest casualties in the retail , hospitality and travel sectors .
The PA news agency tracked nearly 280,000 announced redundancies or jobs that were put at risk since March 23 , when the first lockdown started .
Some of the cuts , including 5,500 at Cineworld , are likely to be temporary , but the figures also miss huge numbers of job losses among smaller companies .
The Office for National Statistics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees on payrolls had fallen by 819,000 , most of which were at the beginning of the pandemic .
According to PA 's analysis , June was the worst month , with nearly 75,000 redundancies or possible job losses announced .
However , this included HSBC and BP , whose plans for 35,000 and 10,000 possible redundancies were global , and not just limited to UK jobs .
The fewest number of job losses announced in a full month was in April , shortly after lockdown started on March 23 .
Retail jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PA 's analysis , with more than 85,000 potential redundancies .
Hospitality and travel companies both announced more than 42,000 losses .
The Bank of England said in November that it expected unemployment to peak at 7.75 % next year , far ahead of the current 4.9 % .
The Government hoped its furlough plan would save jobs , and has paid £46 billion to cover up to 80 % of the salaries of 9.9 million people at some point .
But between August and October , as the scheme was being phased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at 370,000 in that quarter alone .
The furlough scheme , which was meant to come to an end in the autumn , was extended until April as more restrictions hit the economy .
A Government spokeswoman said : `` We have put in place one of the world 's most comprehensive economic responses , spending over £280 billion to protect jobs , incomes , and business throughout the pandemic .
`` Our Plan for Jobs continues to support people of all ages to get back on the jobs ladder , levelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better .
`` We 're doubling the number of Work Coaches across our jobcentres ensuring those in need have access to bespoke support , creating hundreds of thousands of opportunities for young people through our Kickstart Scheme and our SWAPs ( sector-based work academy programmes ) are helping people retrain for new industries . ''
Here are the major firms that have cut jobs since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic : • October 5 - Cineworld - 5,500 ( many cuts likely to be temporary ) • July 17 - Azzurri Group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - up to 1,200 • July 14 - DFS - up to 200 at risk • May 28 - Debenhams ( in second announcement ) - `` hundreds '' of jobs

While it's almost impossible to name every single company that has cut jobs or gone out of business since the pandemic struck Britain, you can name the major ones. So we have
The UK's unemployment rate soared during 2020 as some of the country's largest businesses laid off hundreds of thousands of staff, with some of the biggest casualties in the retail, hospitality and travel sectors.
The PA news agency tracked nearly 280,000 announced redundancies or jobs that were put at risk since March 23, when the first lockdown started.
Some of the cuts, including 5,500 at Cineworld, are likely to be temporary, but the figures also miss huge numbers of job losses among smaller companies.
The Office for National Statistics said this month that the number of employees on payrolls had fallen by 819,000, most of which were at the beginning of the pandemic.
According to PA's analysis, June was the worst month, with nearly 75,000 redundancies or possible job losses announced. However, this included HSBC and BP, whose plans for 35,000 and 10,000 possible redundancies were global, and not just limited to UK jobs.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The fewest number of job losses announced in a full month was in April, shortly after lockdown started on March 23.
Retail jobs were the hardest hit, according to PA's analysis, with more than 85,000 potential redundancies. Hospitality and travel companies both announced more than 42,000 losses.
The Bank of England said in November that it expected unemployment to peak at 7.75% next year, far ahead of the current 4.9%.
The Government hoped its furlough plan would save jobs, and has paid £46 billion to cover up to 80% of the salaries of 9.9 million people at some point.
But between August and October, as the scheme was being phased out, redundancies reached a record high, at 370,000 in that quarter alone.
The furlough scheme, which was meant to come to an end in the autumn, was extended until April as more restrictions hit the economy.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A Government spokeswoman said: "We have put in place one of the world's most comprehensive economic responses, spending over £280 billion to protect jobs, incomes, and business throughout the pandemic.
"Our Plan for Jobs continues to support people of all ages to get back on the jobs ladder, levelling up the nation as we build back better.
"We're doubling the number of Work Coaches across our jobcentres ensuring those in need have access to bespoke support, creating hundreds of thousands of opportunities for young people through our Kickstart Scheme and our SWAPs (sector-based work academy programmes) are helping people retrain for new industries."
Here are the major firms that have cut jobs since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic:


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Failing to fix social care crisis would be 'immoral',  warns Andy Burnham

The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the crisis in the `` broken '' social care system – and it would be `` immoral '' not to fix it , former Health Secretary Andy Burnham warned today More closely integrating social care with the NHS is the only way to cope with the challenge of an ageing society , said the two-time Labour leadership hopeful .
The Greater Manchester Metro Mayor feared it would be a `` waste of money '' to introduce a new tax or levy to fund the system without fundamental changes to the way care was delivered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , for the first time since I 've been raising issues around social care , I think the country can now see how broken it is .
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Email your story to webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
“ I think that 's one thing that 2020 did reveal , the disparity between hospitals and care homes .
“ Back in April that was really clear , was n't it ?
“ I hope that people will demand reform of social care coming out of this .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of said , another pandemic could hit any time and to let social care go into another pandemic in this state is immoral . ''
Mr Burnham wants to work with NHS England to strengthen the idea of a single system .
That could involve the health service directly commissioning social care , or working with trusted providers – something which could also drive up pay , standards and training in the industry .
But the debate had become bogged down with how to raise extra funds and prevent people being forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they need care , he added .
`` It kind of puts finance first before it even thinks about delivery , '' Mr Burnham said .
`` What we 're trying to do in Greater Manchester is do it the other way around .
`` If you think about delivery differently you will then work out what your financial gap is , what you need to put into this system . ''
Long-promised Tory proposals to overhaul social care have failed to materialise .
Speaking outside No10 on the day he became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson pledged : “ I am announcing now – on the steps of Downing Street – that we will fix the crisis in social care once and for all with a clear plan we have prepared to give every older person the dignity and security they deserve.
” However , he has yet to reveal the plan .
The Mirror 's Fair Care for All campaign calls for proper investment in the sector .

The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the crisis in the "broken" social care system – and it would be "immoral" not to fix it, former Health Secretary Andy Burnham has warned
The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the crisis in the "broken" social care system – and it would be "immoral" not to fix it, former Health Secretary Andy Burnham warned today
More closely integrating social care with the NHS is the only way to cope with the challenge of an ageing society, said the two-time Labour leadership hopeful.
The Greater Manchester Metro Mayor feared it would be a "waste of money" to introduce a new tax or levy to fund the system without fundamental changes to the way care was delivered.
He said: "I feel that, for the first time since I've been raising issues around social care, I think the country can now see how broken it is.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email your story to webnews@mirror.co.uk.
Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News) Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
“I think that's one thing that 2020 did reveal, the disparity between hospitals and care homes.
“Back in April that was really clear, wasn't it?
“I hope that people will demand reform of social care coming out of this.
“Because, as we've always kind of said, another pandemic could hit any time and to let social care go into another pandemic in this state is immoral."
Mr Burnham wants to work with NHS England to strengthen the idea of a single system.
Image: Getty) Getty)
That could involve the health service directly commissioning social care, or working with trusted providers – something which could also drive up pay, standards and training in the industry.
But the debate had become bogged down with how to raise extra funds and prevent people being forced to sell their homes and lose their savings if they need care, he added.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
"It kind of puts finance first before it even thinks about delivery," Mr Burnham said.
"What we're trying to do in Greater Manchester is do it the other way around.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
"If you think about delivery differently you will then work out what your financial gap is, what you need to put into this system."
Long-promised Tory proposals to overhaul social care have failed to materialise.
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Speaking outside No10 on the day he became Prime Minister in July last year Boris Johnson pledged: “I am announcing now – on the steps of Downing Street – that we will fix the crisis in social care once and for all with a clear plan we have prepared to give every older person the dignity and security they deserve.”
However, he has yet to reveal the plan.
The Mirror's Fair Care for All campaign calls for proper investment in the sector.


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Post Office confirms major change from today for anyone sending a parcel to EU

Anyone sending any kind of parcel to the EU must go through a new procedure from today , the Post Office has said .
People sending packages from the UK to any EU country must now attach a customs declaration , otherwise it will not be sent .
The change , which is due to Brexit , applies to anyone sending any kind of parcel to the EU .
That means people sending personal gifts to their friends and relatives , not just businesses .
However , it does not apply to letters , postcards and documents .
The change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU 's single market and customs union , which Boris Johnson refused to stay part of .
While the UK now has a trade deal with the EU , customs rules will still apply from January 1 .
It 's only tariffs that do n't need paying .
While the rules only take effect at 11pm on Thursday , the Post Office is advising anyone who sends a parcel from today to attach the document to help avoid delays .
It will be a major new burden for the Post Office and its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international parcel traffic received by 11,500 Post Offices in Great Britain goes to EU destinations .
Post Offices will also be responsible for handing out £5.50 International Driving Permits , which are needed to get behind the wheel in the EU after January 1 .
Amanda Jones , the Post Office 's retail and franchise network director , said : `` We know that over the past few weeks , many people will have been preoccupied with thoughts about Christmas and the pandemic .
`` Postmasters are on hand to provide practical advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly send parcels to the EU . ''
People posting a parcel from Northern Ireland to somewhere in the EU do not need to attach a customs declaration form .
But one will still be necessary for parcels going to non-EU destinations .

Post Office confirms major change from today for anyone sending a parcel to EU
Post Office confirms major change from today for anyone sending a parcel to EU
Thanks to Brexit, any Brit who sends any kind of parcel to the EU must now fill out a customs declaration - and the rules are starting today to avoid delays on January 1
Post Office confirms major change from today for anyone sending a parcel to EU
Anyone sending any kind of parcel to the EU must go through a new procedure from today, the Post Office has said.
People sending packages from the UK to any EU country must now attach a customs declaration, otherwise it will not be sent.
The change, which is due to Brexit, applies to anyone sending any kind of parcel to the EU. That means people sending personal gifts to their friends and relatives, not just businesses.
However, it does not apply to letters, postcards and documents.
The change is due to the UK leaving the EU's single market and customs union, which Boris Johnson refused to stay part of.
Image: Scott Barbour/Getty Images) Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
While the UK now has a trade deal with the EU, customs rules will still apply from January 1. It's only tariffs that don't need paying.
While the rules only take effect at 11pm on Thursday, the Post Office is advising anyone who sends a parcel from today to attach the document to help avoid delays.
New rules are coming for businesses...you need to act now The clock is ticking. New rules for business with Europe start on January 1 2021 - and there are actions your business needs to take now. Businesses that deal with Europe will have to follow new rules on exports, imports, tariffs, data and hiring. Time is running out. Check what you need to do today at gov.uk/transition.
It will be a major new burden for the Post Office and its customers. Around 45% of total international parcel traffic received by 11,500 Post Offices in Great Britain goes to EU destinations.
Post Offices will also be responsible for handing out £5.50 International Driving Permits, which are needed to get behind the wheel in the EU after January 1.
Amanda Jones, the Post Office's retail and franchise network director, said: "We know that over the past few weeks, many people will have been preoccupied with thoughts about Christmas and the pandemic.
"Postmasters are on hand to provide practical advice, particularly to small businesses, who regularly send parcels to the EU."
People posting a parcel from Northern Ireland to somewhere in the EU do not need to attach a customs declaration form.
But one will still be necessary for parcels going to non-EU destinations.