thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Holly Willoughby introduces adorable hours-old niece on This Morning

Holly Willoughby shared some happy news with This Morning viewers as she introduced her new niece .
The presenter took time during the show to share the news that she 'd welcomed a new member to her family .
The mum-of-three showed a picture of the adorable little one , just hours after she was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in London .
Little Mabel is Holly 's new niece on her husband Dan Baldwin 's side .
Holly said on the show : `` Now I just wanted to say , share with you some lovely news actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brand new niece .
`` Mabel Josephine Baldwin was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital .
Daddy Dominic , mum Louise have both said thank you to the maternity unit there . ''
She added : `` So that is Elsie 's baby sister Mabel , who came into this world just a few hours ago , and she is beautiful . ''
Phil asked her : `` Have you stopped crying now ? ''
Holly said : `` I know , it 's lovely .
Even more so now , having nice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and birth , it 's just wonderful . ''
Holly shares kids Harry , 10 , Belle , nine and Chester , five , with her husband .
Meanwhile on the show , Holly was treated to a special performance from Britain 's Got Talent golden buzzer act John Courtenay .
He explained that a friend who had appeared on This Morning , who he kept anonymous , had told him about how great Holly smells .
Sitting at his piano , with the This Morning studio behind him on a green screen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He sang : `` Always hoped my big break on British TV would get me on This Morning with Phil and Holly , but then this damn virus came and spoiled everything , so instead of on your sofa I 'm just video calling .
`` I 've spoken to people who have been on the show , who actually made it to the studio , and all of them have told me without hesitation , that Holly is a wonderful scent sensation . ''
Holly laughed as he continued : `` So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell you how upset I might get now I ca n't smell you .
Maybe it 's just whatever perfume you wear or your underarm spray or the stuff in your hair , whatever the reason you sweeten the air and that 's why I 'm gutted I ca n't physically be there .
`` Now we all know the world is a happier place 'cause every morning on This Morning we see your face , but I think we 'd be happier if we all got a whiff , so we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
As he finished , Phil joked that it `` was getting a bit stalkerish towards the end '' .
* This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV

HOLLY IN BITS AS SHE ANNOUNCES BIRTH OF HER NIECE, LIVE ON THIS MORNING
HOLLY IN BITS AS SHE ANNOUNCES BIRTH OF HER NIECE, LIVE ON THIS MORNING
The presenter took time out of the programme to welcome her new baby niece to the world, meaning she made her TV debut just hours after she was born
Holly Willoughby shared some happy news with This Morning viewers as she introduced her new niece.
The presenter took time during the show to share the news that she'd welcomed a new member to her family.
The mum-of-three showed a picture of the adorable little one, just hours after she was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in London.
Little Mabel is Holly's new niece on her husband Dan Baldwin's side.
Holly said on the show: "Now I just wanted to say, share with you some lovely news actually, that this morning I have a brand new niece.
"Mabel Josephine Baldwin was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital. Daddy Dominic, mum Louise have both said thank you to the maternity unit there."
Image: ITV) ITV)
She added: "So that is Elsie's baby sister Mabel, who came into this world just a few hours ago, and she is beautiful."
Phil asked her: "Have you stopped crying now?"
Holly said: "I know, it's lovely. Even more so now, having nice news like that, news about life and birth, it's just wonderful."
Holly shares kids Harry, 10, Belle, nine and Chester, five, with her husband.
Meanwhile on the show, Holly was treated to a special performance from Britain's Got Talent golden buzzer act John Courtenay.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He explained that a friend who had appeared on This Morning, who he kept anonymous, had told him about how great Holly smells.
Sitting at his piano, with the This Morning studio behind him on a green screen, he performed his new song.
He sang: "Always hoped my big break on British TV would get me on This Morning with Phil and Holly, but then this damn virus came and spoiled everything, so instead of on your sofa I'm just video calling.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I've spoken to people who have been on the show, who actually made it to the studio, and all of them have told me without hesitation, that Holly is a wonderful scent sensation."
Holly laughed as he continued: "So Holly I'm sorry I can't tell you how upset I might get now I can't smell you.
Maybe it's just whatever perfume you wear or your underarm spray or the stuff in your hair, whatever the reason you sweeten the air and that's why I'm gutted I can't physically be there.
"Now we all know the world is a happier place 'cause every morning on This Morning we see your face, but I think we'd be happier if we all got a whiff, so we need a TV that has scratch and sniff."
As he finished, Phil joked that it "was getting a bit stalkerish towards the end".
* This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Virgin Atlantic warns it will collapse without '£500 million loan'

Sir Richard Branson has warned that Virgin Atlantic will collapse unless it receives more than £500million in emergency Government support .
The Virgin Group boss said the airline needs taxpayer help in the form of a commercial loan in order to survive the coronavirus crisis .
It has been reported that the carrier is asking for up to £500million of public money , as thousands of flights remain cancelled amid airport closures and the escalating global pandemic .
In an open letter to Virgin Group employees , Sir Richard wrote : `` We will do everything we can to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need Government support to achieve that in the face of the severe uncertainty surrounding travel today and not knowing how long the planes will be grounded for .
`` This would be in the form of a commercial loan - it would n't be free money and the airline would pay it back ( as easyJet will do for the £600 million loan the Government recently gave them ) .
`` The reality of this unprecedented crisis is that many airlines around the world need government support and many have already received it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be any competition left and hundreds of thousands more jobs will be lost , along with critical connectivity and huge economic value . ''
Airlines around the world have grounded the vast majority of their aircraft due to the collapse in demand and travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
British Airways has placed 36,000 workers on furlough , while Virgin told staff to take eight weeks of unpaid leave to `` drastically reduce costs '' .
The airline , which is 51 % owned by Richard Branson 's group and 49 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said other cost cutting measures will include offering all staff a `` one-time voluntary severance package '' .
In a letter to staff last month , Branson , 69 , addressed comments that a company of Virgin 's scale should be able to pay its staff .
He said : `` I have seen lots of comments about my net worth '' but insisted the figures were calculated on the value of Virgin businesses before the coronavirus pandemic , rather than `` cash in a bank account ready to withdraw '' .
Branson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Virgin empire - which employs 70,000 workers worldwide .
Earlier this month , the company called on the Government to offer the UK 's airline industry emergency credit facilities worth up to £7.5billion .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he will not create a specific support package for the sector but the Government is prepared to negotiate with individual firms once they have `` exhausted other options '' , such as raising cash from existing investors .
It came just weeks after easyJet confirmed that it had secured a £600million loan from the Covid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued by HM Treasury and the Bank of England , after the airline ’ s founder , Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou , claimed it would run out of cash by the end of 2020 .
The airline said it would also borrow another £407million from commercial creditors to ensure its liquidity , with its fleet grounded until at least May due to the pandemic .
In a statement issued before confirmation of easyJet ’ s government loan , Haji-Ioannou had claimed that even remaining solvent until August – based on financial analysis that assumed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holidaymakers this summer – could prove `` wildly optimistic '' .
When international travel eventually restarts , he said , the airline would `` feel more like a startup trying to find a few profitable routes for a few aircraft '' .

In an open letter to Virgin Group employees, majority owner Sir Richard Branson said the airline needs Government support to be able to survive the ongoing coronavirus crisis
Sir Richard Branson has warned that Virgin Atlantic will collapse unless it receives more than £500million in emergency Government support.
The Virgin Group boss said the airline needs taxpayer help in the form of a commercial loan in order to survive the coronavirus crisis.
It has been reported that the carrier is asking for up to £500million of public money, as thousands of flights remain cancelled amid airport closures and the escalating global pandemic.
In an open letter to Virgin Group employees, Sir Richard wrote: "We will do everything we can to keep the airline going - but we will need Government support to achieve that in the face of the severe uncertainty surrounding travel today and not knowing how long the planes will be grounded for.
"This would be in the form of a commercial loan - it wouldn't be free money and the airline would pay it back (as easyJet will do for the £600 million loan the Government recently gave them).
"The reality of this unprecedented crisis is that many airlines around the world need government support and many have already received it.
"Without it there won't be any competition left and hundreds of thousands more jobs will be lost, along with critical connectivity and huge economic value."
Image: Getty) Getty)
Airlines around the world have grounded the vast majority of their aircraft due to the collapse in demand and travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
British Airways has placed 36,000 workers on furlough, while Virgin told staff to take eight weeks of unpaid leave to "drastically reduce costs".
The airline, which is 51% owned by Richard Branson's group and 49% owned by US airline Delta, said other cost cutting measures will include offering all staff a "one-time voluntary severance package".
In a letter to staff last month, Branson, 69, addressed comments that a company of Virgin's scale should be able to pay its staff.
He said: "I have seen lots of comments about my net worth" but insisted the figures were calculated on the value of Virgin businesses before the coronavirus pandemic, rather than "cash in a bank account ready to withdraw".
Branson later agreed to pump £215million into his Virgin empire - which employs 70,000 workers worldwide.
Earlier this month, the company called on the Government to offer the UK's airline industry emergency credit facilities worth up to £7.5billion.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he will not create a specific support package for the sector but the Government is prepared to negotiate with individual firms once they have "exhausted other options", such as raising cash from existing investors.
It came just weeks after easyJet confirmed that it had secured a £600million loan from the Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF), issued by HM Treasury and the Bank of England, after the airline’s founder, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, claimed it would run out of cash by the end of 2020.
The airline said it would also borrow another £407million from commercial creditors to ensure its liquidity, with its fleet grounded until at least May due to the pandemic.
In a statement issued before confirmation of easyJet’s government loan, Haji-Ioannou had claimed that even remaining solvent until August – based on financial analysis that assumed flying would be quickly embraced again by holidaymakers this summer – could prove "wildly optimistic".
When international travel eventually restarts, he said, the airline would "feel more like a startup trying to find a few profitable routes for a few aircraft".


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Man explains why he was thrown out of cooking class - and people are cracking up

The coronavirus lockdown has converted even the most unlikely of Brits into cooking connoisseurs .
With all of this extra time on our hands , there 's no excuse as to why we ca n't improve our skills in the kitchen .
Whilst some people clearly have the cooking knack , those who do n't , have been sharing their failed attempts online - and they 're hilarious .
But , instead of going into this new cooking hobby blind , one man decided to sign up to baking classes on the internet in the hopes of actually learning something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teacher asked him to make a cake which represented something that made him happy , everything went down hill .
He shared the hilarious story on Twitter , under the username ProudDevonian , writing : `` For something different to do during lockdown I joined an online Baking group .
`` This week 's assignment was to make a cake depicting something that makes you happy ... '' I 've been asked to leave the group . ''
The tweet has since received over 19,000 likes and 3,300 retweets .
Over 900 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one saying : `` You won ’ t catch this on the great British bake off . ''
Another person joked : `` I think they were a bit hard on you . ''
A third commented : `` To be honest I 'd say that was masterbaking . ''
`` I can not think why ; you really seem to have pulled it off ! ''
a fourth said .
And , others added that he was `` winning the internet '' .
Have you had a rather x-rated baking fail during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Email us at yourmirror @ mirror.co.uk

A man joined an online baking class to cure Covid-19 lockdown boredom, but was asked to leave after he baked something a little too x-rated
Man explains why he was thrown out of cooking class - and people are cracking up
The coronavirus lockdown has converted even the most unlikely of Brits into cooking connoisseurs.
With all of this extra time on our hands, there's no excuse as to why we can't improve our skills in the kitchen.
Whilst some people clearly have the cooking knack, those who don't, have been sharing their failed attempts online - and they're hilarious.
But, instead of going into this new cooking hobby blind, one man decided to sign up to baking classes on the internet in the hopes of actually learning something during lockdown.
However, when the teacher asked him to make a cake which represented something that made him happy, everything went down hill.
He shared the hilarious story on Twitter, under the username ProudDevonian, writing: "For something different to do during lockdown I joined an online Baking group.
"This week's assignment was to make a cake depicting something that makes you happy...
"I've been asked to leave the group."
The tweet has since received over 19,000 likes and 3,300 retweets.
Over 900 people have commented on the photo, with one saying: "You won’t catch this on the great British bake off."
Another person joked: "I think they were a bit hard on you."
A third commented: "To be honest I'd say that was masterbaking."
"I cannot think why; you really seem to have pulled it off!" a fourth said.
And, others added that he was "winning the internet".
Have you had a rather x-rated baking fail during lockdown? We want to hear about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Khloé Kardashian goes food shopping for elderly people amid coronavirus pandemic

Khloé Kardashian is doing her bit to help elderly people amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic by going food shopping for OAPs .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star , 35 , has been leaving the house early to go to food shops within the first hour of them opening up - a window of time reserved for elderly shoppers .
The mum-of-one has been paying countless OAP 's receipts as she continues to use her position to help others during this distressing time .
Khloé has also generously bought shop gift cards for more than 200 employees at stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their food shops too .
True 's mum said she wanted to help key workers stacking shelves to feel appreciated for their hard work .
It comes as Khloé 's sister Kim Kardashian revealed she is donating £1 million from her SKIMS shapewear brand to help mothers and children in need of support during the global coronavirus pandemic .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is the latest celebrity to donate funds to help others affected by COVID-19 .
The mum-of-four , 39 , took to Instagram to announce she 'd be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relief to those who need it .
Sharing a snap of herself and a group of women modelling her collection , she wrote : `` To support Mothers and Children in need during this time , I ’ m proud to announce @ SKIMS is committed to donating $ 1M to families affected by COVID-19 .
`` On Monday , we will restock the collection we first launched with , and in doing so , be able to help bring relief to those affected by this pandemic .
Shop the Solutionwear restock on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EST .
Photo : # VanessaBeecroft '' And sister Kylie Jenner is also doing her bit to help after donating $ 1 million to help frontline doctors amid coronavirus .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star , 22 , instructed for the money to be used to buy more masks and protective gear for medics .
It comes as the make-up mogul has been very vocal about encouraging everyone to stay home as she continues to self-isolate with daughter Stormi .
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The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 35, has been leaving the house early to go to food shops within the first hour of them opening up
Khloé Kardashian is doing her bit to help elderly people amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic by going food shopping for OAPs.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 35, has been leaving the house early to go to food shops within the first hour of them opening up - a window of time reserved for elderly shoppers.
The mum-of-one has been paying countless OAP's receipts as she continues to use her position to help others during this distressing time.
Khloé has also generously bought shop gift cards for more than 200 employees at stores she visited for them to use towards their food shops too.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
True's mum said she wanted to help key workers stacking shelves to feel appreciated for their hard work.
It comes as Khloé's sister Kim Kardashian revealed she is donating £1 million from her SKIMS shapewear brand to help mothers and children in need of support during the global coronavirus pandemic.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is the latest celebrity to donate funds to help others affected by COVID-19.
Image: Khloe Kardashian/Instagram) Khloe Kardashian/Instagram)
The mum-of-four, 39, took to Instagram to announce she'd be restocking her underwear line to help bring relief to those who need it.
Sharing a snap of herself and a group of women modelling her collection, she wrote: "To support Mothers and Children in need during this time, I’m proud to announce @SKIMS is committed to donating $1M to families affected by COVID-19.
Image: Tristan Thompson/Instagram) Tristan Thompson/Instagram)
"On Monday, we will restock the collection we first launched with, and in doing so, be able to help bring relief to those affected by this pandemic. Shop the Solutionwear restock on March 30 at 9AM PST / 12PM EST. Photo: #VanessaBeecroft"
And sister Kylie Jenner is also doing her bit to help after donating $1 million to help frontline doctors amid coronavirus.
Image: Getty Images for Nordstrom) Getty Images for Nordstrom)
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 22, instructed for the money to be used to buy more masks and protective gear for medics.
It comes as the make-up mogul has been very vocal about encouraging everyone to stay home as she continues to self-isolate with daughter Stormi.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Alesha Dixon shares gorgeous rare family snap with impossibly cute daughters

Alesha Dixon has shared a rare family snap with her husband and two daughters as they isolate at home amid the lockdown .
The singer took to Instagram over the weekend to post a gorgeous photo of the family-of-four , and they look happier than ever .
The stunning Britain 's Got Talent judge , 41 , was glowing as she showcased a stripped back look and went completely make-up free for the sweet selfie .
Her husband Azuka Ononye was stood by her side , clutching onto one of their girls while his arm was round his wife .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Anaya , eight months , looked super adorable as they clutched onto their mum .
The super cute snap gained lots of attention from Alesha 's close pals in the showbiz world .
The heartwarming snap comes after Alesha was criticised for relaxing with her family in a public park - which was mistaken for their luxurious garden .
The star gave fans insight into what she 's getting up to in isolation , and shared videos from her sprawling garden alongside her hubby .
They were enjoying the sun together in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Please tell me this is your garden and your not out in a park ?
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But others made light of the incredible garden space and compared it to a `` park '' .
`` Wow looks like a park !
Very lucky !
! ''
One fan wrote .
Another shared : `` That looks blissful Alesha !
So lovely to have a garden that 's so open .
Definitely will help with the claustrophobia of being stuck inside . ''
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Alesha Dixon took to Instagram to show off her gorgeous little family over the weekend as they isolate at home amid the coronavirus pandemic
Alesha Dixon has shared a rare family snap with her husband and two daughters as they isolate at home amid the lockdown.
The singer took to Instagram over the weekend to post a gorgeous photo of the family-of-four, and they look happier than ever.
The stunning Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, was glowing as she showcased a stripped back look and went completely make-up free for the sweet selfie.
Her husband Azuka Ononye was stood by her side, clutching onto one of their girls while his arm was round his wife.
Alesha's daughters Azura, six, and Anaya, eight months, looked super adorable as they clutched onto their mum.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Expressing her contentment, Alesha simply penned: "My loves [heart emoji]".
The super cute snap gained lots of attention from Alesha's close pals in the showbiz world.
Rochelle Humes commented with a heart-eye emoji, as JLS star Aston Merrygold penned: "Jheeeeeeeeeze winning".
Image: aleshaofficial/Instagram) aleshaofficial/Instagram)
Strictly's Oti Mabuse also gushed: "Beautiful family".
The heartwarming snap comes after Alesha was criticised for relaxing with her family in a public park - which was mistaken for their luxurious garden.
The star gave fans insight into what she's getting up to in isolation, and shared videos from her sprawling garden alongside her hubby.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
They were enjoying the sun together in privacy, until one fan asked: "Please tell me this is your garden and your not out in a park??????"
But others made light of the incredible garden space and compared it to a "park".
"Wow looks like a park! Very lucky!!" One fan wrote.
Another shared: "That looks blissful Alesha! So lovely to have a garden that's so open. Definitely will help with the claustrophobia of being stuck inside."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Tourists on coronavirus lockdown lived in cave for month after money ran out

Tourists lived in a cave in India for a month after running out of money during the coronavirus lockdown .
The six foreigners had saved up just enough cash to buy food and survived by cooking with firewood and collecting water from the Ganges .
The three men and three women were previously staying at a hotel in Muni Ki Reti , near the city of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand state , which was made famous by the Beatles .
The rock band visited the city , now known as the 'Yoga Capital of the World ' , for a Transcendental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mahesh Yogi in 1968 .
The tourists staying in the cave in Rishikesh were found by police on Saturday after a tip off from locals , reports say .
Rakendra Singh Kataith , of Lakshman Jhula police station , told Hindustan Times : `` The group includes three women and three men .
Two of them hail from Ukraine and one each from Turkey , USA , France and Nepal .
`` They were cooking their food using firewood .
They brought the water from the Ganga flowing nearby .
`` They were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they said that they had shifted to the cave on March 24 after they ran out of money to pay hotel charges in Muni Ki Reti area of Rishikesh where they were staying . ''
It is believed the Nepalese member of the group bought them food and essential supplies while they were waiting out the crisis .
They all arrived in Rishikesh around two months ago and moved into the cave on March 24 .
The tourists have been quarantined in Swarg Ashram , where they will remain for 14 days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have shown any symptoms of coronavirus .
India ordered the world 's largest lockdown when it shut down the whole country last month .

The group of foreigners were cooking with firewood and using water from the Ganges while staying in the cave in Rishikesh, a city made famous by the Beatles when they visited in 1968
Tourists on coronavirus lockdown lived in cave for month after running out of cash
Tourists lived in a cave in India for a month after running out of money during the coronavirus lockdown.
The six foreigners had saved up just enough cash to buy food and survived by cooking with firewood and collecting water from the Ganges.
The three men and three women were previously staying at a hotel in Muni Ki Reti, near the city of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand state, which was made famous by the Beatles.
The rock band visited the city, now known as the 'Yoga Capital of the World', for a Transcendental Meditation course with the Indian guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1968.
Image: Hindustan Times) Hindustan Times)
The tourists staying in the cave in Rishikesh were found by police on Saturday after a tip off from locals, reports say.
Rakendra Singh Kataith, of Lakshman Jhula police station, told Hindustan Times : "The group includes three women and three men. Two of them hail from Ukraine and one each from Turkey, USA, France and Nepal.
"They were cooking their food using firewood. They brought the water from the Ganga flowing nearby.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Image: Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images) Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
"They were all brought to the police station where they said that they had shifted to the cave on March 24 after they ran out of money to pay hotel charges in Muni Ki Reti area of Rishikesh where they were staying."
It is believed the Nepalese member of the group bought them food and essential supplies while they were waiting out the crisis.
Image: Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images) Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
They all arrived in Rishikesh around two months ago and moved into the cave on March 24.
The tourists have been quarantined in Swarg Ashram, where they will remain for 14 days, Mail Online reports.
None of them have shown any symptoms of coronavirus.
India ordered the world's largest lockdown when it shut down the whole country last month.


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Harry Maguire names five Man Utd stars influential in revival before lockdown

Harry Maguire has revealed his delight at helping Manchester United push towards the Champions League spots before the coronavirus-hit season was suspended .
And the Red Devils captain also hailed his fellow defenders for playing a vital role in shoring up Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's defence .
When the season was brought to a temporary halt due to the global pandemic , United were on an 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions and pushing hard for top-four place .
Solskjaer 's side are also still in the hunt for FA Cup and Europa League glory , with Maguire convinced the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforced break .
And the defender pointed to United 's improved defensive record as a key aspect of their recent form , with Solskjaer 's side having conceded just twice in their 11-game unbeaten run .
“ One thing we 've shored up on is defending set-plays , ” Maguire told Sky Sports .
“ If you look at our record before the run of clean sheets , defending set plays we were up there with one of the worst in the league .
“ If you ca n't defend set plays and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end through them , you 're not going to stand a chance of reaching where you want to go - it 's such a big part of the game now .
“ We 've gelled together , it 's a new back four , Luke [ Shaw ] has been playing really , really well of late .
We 've got Aaron [ Wan-Bissaka ] , me and Vic ( Victor Lindelof ) .
“ Eric [ Bailly ] is coming back and is pushing for a place , which makes everyone up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come in he 's done really well .
“ We 've got a settled back four and we 're just learning each other 's games really well.
” The defender also feels the progress shown by United in recent month is evidence that they are on the right track .
“ I think you can see from the start of the season we look a lot more like a team and we can probably see where we want to go and where we want to head , ” added Maguire .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club that Ole said to me loads and loads that it ’ s a building process , but we will get to where we want to be .
“ I can see where we ’ re heading and the style that he wants to implement on our team .
“ There ’ s still plenty of aspects where we need to improve to get to the top where we want to be .
“ We don ’ t want to be challenging for Champions League spots , we want to be challenging for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s still a lot of improvement to get there but we feel like we ’ re on the right track and I ’ m sure eventually we will get there .
”

When the season was suspended, United were on an 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions and pushing hard for a Champions League spot
Harry Maguire has revealed his delight at helping Manchester United push towards the Champions League spots before the coronavirus-hit season was suspended.
And the Red Devils captain also hailed his fellow defenders for playing a vital role in shoring up Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's defence.
When the season was brought to a temporary halt due to the global pandemic, United were on an 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions and pushing hard for top-four place.
Solskjaer's side are also still in the hunt for FA Cup and Europa League glory, with Maguire convinced the team had turned a corner before the enforced break.
And the defender pointed to United's improved defensive record as a key aspect of their recent form, with Solskjaer's side having conceded just twice in their 11-game unbeaten run.
“One thing we've shored up on is defending set-plays,” Maguire told Sky Sports.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“If you look at our record before the run of clean sheets, defending set plays we were up there with one of the worst in the league.
“If you can't defend set plays and you're not scoring at the other end through them, you're not going to stand a chance of reaching where you want to go - it's such a big part of the game now.
“We've gelled together, it's a new back four, Luke [Shaw] has been playing really, really well of late. We've got Aaron [Wan-Bissaka], me and Vic (Victor Lindelof).
“Eric [Bailly] is coming back and is pushing for a place, which makes everyone up their games, because when he's come in he's done really well.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“We've got a settled back four and we're just learning each other's games really well.”
The defender also feels the progress shown by United in recent month is evidence that they are on the right track.
“I think you can see from the start of the season we look a lot more like a team and we can probably see where we want to go and where we want to head,” added Maguire.
“I knew when I first came to the club that Ole said to me loads and loads that it’s a building process, but we will get to where we want to be.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“I can see where we’re heading and the style that he wants to implement on our team.
“There’s still plenty of aspects where we need to improve to get to the top where we want to be.
“We don’t want to be challenging for Champions League spots, we want to be challenging for titles.
“We know there’s still a lot of improvement to get there but we feel like we’re on the right track and I’m sure eventually we will get there.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Paedophile who raped girl and preyed on children as young as four dies in prison

A paedophile who raped a girl and preyed on children as young as four has died in prison .
Twisted John Harrison , 73 , was locked up for eight years in June 2019 .
His crimes included rape of a young girl , and lewd and libidinous conduct .
The pervert preyed on a total of seven girls and boys , who were as young as four at the time , from the 1960s to the 1990s .
Harrison , of Irvine , Ayrshire , denied ten charges during a trial at the High Court in Glasgow , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time Judge Andrew Cubie told the pervert he was guilty of 'calculated and predatory sexual abuse ' .
He was serving his sentence in HMP Barlinnie when he died .
His death is not thought to be coronavirus related .
A spokesman for the Scottish Prison Service said : `` John Harrison , 73 , a prisoner from HMP Barlinnie has died .
`` He was convicted at Glasgow High Court in June 2019 .
`` Police Scotland have been informed and the matter reported to the procurator fiscal .
`` A Fatal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course . ''
Meanwhile , a programme to free prisoners early to help jails cope with coronavirus has been paused after six inmates were released by mistake .
The low-risk offenders were candidates for early release but were let out too soon after an `` administrative error '' , the Ministry of Justice ( MoJ ) said .
After the flaw was spotted , they all `` returned compliantly to prison '' , a spokeswoman added .
The Government early release scheme , designed to avoid thousands of often cell-sharing inmates becoming infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to resume next week .
Coronavirus cases have been confirmed in half of the prisons in England and Wales .
Inmates were let out of two open Category D prisons in Gloucestershire and Derbyshire , Leyhill and Sudbury , along with one inmate from the Isis Category C prison and young offenders institute in south-east London .
The Prison Service attributed blame to human error and said processes are being strengthened .
Up to 4,000 prisoners in England and Wales were to be temporarily released from jail in an effort to control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scheme at the start of the month , the MoJ said selected low-risk offenders would be electronically tagged and temporarily released on licence in stages , although they could be recalled at the first sign of concern .
A total of 255 prisoners had tested positive for Covid-19 in 62 jails as of 5pm on Thursday , the MoJ said , and 13 inmates have died .
Some 138 prison staff have also contracted the virus in 49 prisons , as well as seven prisoner escort and custody services staff .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are self-isolating , according to the latest available figures .
An MoJ spokeswoman said : `` We are aware of a small number of low-risk offenders who were released from prison under the temporary early release scheme following an administrative error .
`` The men were released too early but were otherwise eligible under the scheme , and returned compliantly to prison when asked to do so .
`` We have strengthened the administrative processes around the scheme to make sure this does not happen again . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Sarah Ward, Susan Lochrie)

John Harrison, 73, from Irvine, in Ayrshire, Scotland, carried out "calculated and predatory sexual abuse" and was serving his eight-year prison sentence at HMP Barlinnie
Paedophile who raped girl and preyed on children as young as four dies in prison
A paedophile who raped a girl and preyed on children as young as four has died in prison.
Twisted John Harrison, 73, was locked up for eight years in June 2019.
His crimes included rape of a young girl, and lewd and libidinous conduct.
The pervert preyed on a total of seven girls and boys, who were as young as four at the time, from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Harrison, of Irvine, Ayrshire, denied ten charges during a trial at the High Court in Glasgow, but a jury convicted him.
At the time Judge Andrew Cubie told the pervert he was guilty of 'calculated and predatory sexual abuse'.
He was serving his sentence in HMP Barlinnie when he died.
His death is not thought to be coronavirus related.
A spokesman for the Scottish Prison Service said: "John Harrison, 73, a prisoner from HMP Barlinnie has died.
"He was convicted at Glasgow High Court in June 2019.
"Police Scotland have been informed and the matter reported to the procurator fiscal.
"A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held in due course."
Meanwhile, a programme to free prisoners early to help jails cope with coronavirus has been paused after six inmates were released by mistake.
The low-risk offenders were candidates for early release but were let out too soon after an "administrative error", the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said.
After the flaw was spotted, they all "returned compliantly to prison", a spokeswoman added.
The Government early release scheme, designed to avoid thousands of often cell-sharing inmates becoming infected, was paused on Thursday and is due to resume next week.
Coronavirus cases have been confirmed in half of the prisons in England and Wales.
Inmates were let out of two open Category D prisons in Gloucestershire and Derbyshire, Leyhill and Sudbury, along with one inmate from the Isis Category C prison and young offenders institute in south-east London.
The Prison Service attributed blame to human error and said processes are being strengthened.
Up to 4,000 prisoners in England and Wales were to be temporarily released from jail in an effort to control the spread of the virus.
Launching the scheme at the start of the month, the MoJ said selected low-risk offenders would be electronically tagged and temporarily released on licence in stages, although they could be recalled at the first sign of concern.
A total of 255 prisoners had tested positive for Covid-19 in 62 jails as of 5pm on Thursday, the MoJ said, and 13 inmates have died.
Some 138 prison staff have also contracted the virus in 49 prisons, as well as seven prisoner escort and custody services staff.
Some 700 staff have been tested and 6,268 are self-isolating, according to the latest available figures.
An MoJ spokeswoman said: "We are aware of a small number of low-risk offenders who were released from prison under the temporary early release scheme following an administrative error.
"The men were released too early but were otherwise eligible under the scheme, and returned compliantly to prison when asked to do so.
"We have strengthened the administrative processes around the scheme to make sure this does not happen again."


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Can your boss delay your salary because of furlough - payday rues explained

The Government ’ s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now open , with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages until June 30 .
Employers can apply for direct cash grants through HMRC ’ s new online portal - with the money expected to land in their bank accounts within six working days .
The job retention scheme , announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak , allows employers to claim for a cash grant of up to 80 % of furloughed wages , capped at £2,500 a month .
It 's set to help workers at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as high street businesses remain closed during the coronavirus crisis .
As many as 67,000 employers signed up to the scheme within 30 minutes on Monday - after applications opened at 8am .
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said : `` Our unprecedented job retention scheme will protect millions of jobs across the country and is now up and running .
`` It ’ s vital that our economy gets up and running again as soon as it ’ s safe – and this scheme will allow that to happen . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Under the scheme , businesses must pay their staff as normal - and then claim back the money through the online portal .
This is expected to reach employers by April 30 - the Treasury said most payments will arrive within six working days .
`` Employers must continue to pay their employees in the normal way ( subject to any deductions that have been agreed with the employee ) while waiting for reimbursement from HMRC , '' explains Pam Loch , lawyer at Loch Associates .
`` A failure to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deduction claims , breach of contract claims and/or resigning and claiming constructive unfair dismissal . ''
Employers who are unable to pay wages until reimbursement could ask their employees to agree to a period of unpaid leave or to defer payment and make sure they get their agreement in writing and avoid claims from the employees .
However , by doing this the employer could find themselves unable to reclaim wages .
`` The Treasury Direction issued last week indicates periods of unpaid leave , as well as payments which are conditional on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retention scheme , could result in the employer being ineligible to claim .
`` However , the Government ’ s Guidance document suggests you can make a claim for an employee who was put on unpaid leave after 28 February , 2020 .
Hopefully the Treasury will revisit this and claims for unpaid leave will be allowed . ''

The jobs retention scheme, announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, allows employers to claim for a cash grant of up to 80% of wages, capped at £2,500 a month - but when will you be paid?
Furlough payday rules explained - if your boss is allowed to delay salaries
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now open, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages until June 30.
Employers can apply for direct cash grants through HMRC’s new online portal - with the money expected to land in their bank accounts within six working days.
The job retention scheme, announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, allows employers to claim for a cash grant of up to 80% of furloughed wages, capped at £2,500 a month.
It's set to help workers at Pret a Manger, Brewdog and Timpsons as high street businesses remain closed during the coronavirus crisis.
As many as 67,000 employers signed up to the scheme within 30 minutes on Monday - after applications opened at 8am.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said: "Our unprecedented job retention scheme will protect millions of jobs across the country and is now up and running.
"It’s vital that our economy gets up and running again as soon as it’s safe – and this scheme will allow that to happen."
When will I be paid on furlough?
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Under the scheme, businesses must pay their staff as normal - and then claim back the money through the online portal.
This is expected to reach employers by April 30 - the Treasury said most payments will arrive within six working days.
"Employers must continue to pay their employees in the normal way (subject to any deductions that have been agreed with the employee) while waiting for reimbursement from HMRC," explains Pam Loch, lawyer at Loch Associates.
"A failure to do so could result in employees bringing unlawful deduction claims, breach of contract claims and/or resigning and claiming constructive unfair dismissal."
Employers who are unable to pay wages until reimbursement could ask their employees to agree to a period of unpaid leave or to defer payment and make sure they get their agreement in writing and avoid claims from the employees.
However, by doing this the employer could find themselves unable to reclaim wages.
"The Treasury Direction issued last week indicates periods of unpaid leave, as well as payments which are conditional on an employer receiving funds under the job retention scheme, could result in the employer being ineligible to claim.
"However, the Government’s Guidance document suggests you can make a claim for an employee who was put on unpaid leave after 28 February, 2020. Hopefully the Treasury will revisit this and claims for unpaid leave will be allowed."


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Petrol prices drop 11p but drivers missing out on far bigger savings

A collapse in the price of oil to the lowest level this century is not being passed on to motorists in full .
The AA reports petrol prices have fallen 11p a litre in the past month , but the wholesale cost of fuel has dropped by much more than that .
Once tax and fuel duty have been factored in , the AA calculates that under normal circumstances petrol prices should now be about £1 a litre .
In fact , petrol is trading at 110.40p a litre and diesel at 115.64p .
AA fuel price spokesman Luke Bosdet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that pump prices need to stay high in the lockdown to compensate for lower sales volumes and avoid forecourt closures . ''
On Monday a barrel of WTI Crude oil was trading at $ 14.85 - its lowest level since 1999 .
Russ Mould , investment director at AJ Bell , said : `` Oil is still one of the main fuels for a global economy which is effectively off the road while countries look to contain the coronavirus .
“ As a result there is too much supply to meet current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cartel OPEC and its affiliates are not cutting production quickly enough .
`` The reality is that they probably couldn ’ t even if they wanted to . ''
That oil price drop means wholesale petrol prices have fallen 16p a litre - or 19.2p a litre once VAT is factored in - far more than the 11p drop in prices to customers .
However , not all parts of the country have seen drops of the same size - with Northern Ireland , Scotland and Wales seeing far lower prices than London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bosdet said : `` It is likely that once Covid-19 is defeated there will be calls for a review of UK pump prices during the current oil and commodity fuel price crash , as there were in the years after the 2008 to 2012 price spikes .
`` One of the questions will be whether it is purely coincidental that Northern Ireland with an effective consumer watchdog has the lowest pump prices in the UK ?
”

Petrol stations are not passing on the full benefit of drops in the price of oil, with drivers missing out on as much as 10p a litre when they fill up as forecourts keep the change
Petrol prices drop 11p but drivers missing out on far bigger savings
A collapse in the price of oil to the lowest level this century is not being passed on to motorists in full.
The AA reports petrol prices have fallen 11p a litre in the past month, but the wholesale cost of fuel has dropped by much more than that.
Once tax and fuel duty have been factored in, the AA calculates that under normal circumstances petrol prices should now be about £1 a litre.
In fact, petrol is trading at 110.40p a litre and diesel at 115.64p.
AA fuel price spokesman Luke Bosdet said: “Those representing the retailers say that pump prices need to stay high in the lockdown to compensate for lower sales volumes and avoid forecourt closures."
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On Monday a barrel of WTI Crude oil was trading at $14.85 - its lowest level since 1999.
Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said: "Oil is still one of the main fuels for a global economy which is effectively off the road while countries look to contain the coronavirus.
“As a result there is too much supply to meet current levels of demand and oil producers’ cartel OPEC and its affiliates are not cutting production quickly enough.
"The reality is that they probably couldn’t even if they wanted to."
That oil price drop means wholesale petrol prices have fallen 16p a litre - or 19.2p a litre once VAT is factored in - far more than the 11p drop in prices to customers.
However, not all parts of the country have seen drops of the same size - with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales seeing far lower prices than London and the South East, for eample.
Bosdet said: "It is likely that once Covid-19 is defeated there will be calls for a review of UK pump prices during the current oil and commodity fuel price crash, as there were in the years after the 2008 to 2012 price spikes.
"One of the questions will be whether it is purely coincidental that Northern Ireland with an effective consumer watchdog has the lowest pump prices in the UK?”


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--John Fashanu and DJ Locksmith in explosive Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins bust-up

Football legend John Fashanu had to be pulled off fellow Celebrity SAS : Who Dares Wins contestant DJ Locksmith after he started choking him in front of the camera team .
The 57-year-old former striker got excessive when he put 32-year-old Rudimental star DJ Locksmith , real name Leon Rolle , in a headlock .
Sportsman Fash saw read after the chart topping musician branded the footballer the weakest in the group , with scenes escalating in front of shocked fellow contestants and showmakers .
The lads had to be pulled apart by SAS instructor Ant Middleton , 39 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality show looked on during a game of “ murderball ” , where the contestants competed for possession of a tyre which they had to flip over the rival team ’ s goal line .
The Sun reports Leon recalling : “ He wasn ’ t able to control himself .
I could see the red in his eyes .
I could see his blood boiling.
” He continued : “ So as I was going for the tyre , he threw me to the ground and got me in a headlock and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starts strangling me .
It was a bit uncalled for.
” John played down the incident , with The Sun quoting him saying : “ I strangled him — that ’ s showbiz .
If you put two known winners together at that level , you ’ re going to have an explosion.
” The current series of SAS : Who Dares Wins has a mixed bag of celebs taking part with former The Only Way Is Essex star Joey Essex and troubled former glamour model Katie Price taking part .
The Pricey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the show , and has been vocal about her dislike of being make to participate in SAS style training exercises out in the wind and rain .
“ I hate the cold , I have a phobia of water , ” she fumed after being made to take part in the show in the wilds of Scotland .
The reality show veteran reminisced about previous show experiences on I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
which is filmed in the Australian outback .
“ The jungle was a holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no time for any romance , ” she said , referencing the marriage she had with Peter Andre that was founded on I 'm A Celeb .
Celebrity SAS : Who Dares Wins continues on Channel 4 on Monday at 9pm .

Former footballer John Fashanu was pulled off Rudimental star DJ Locksmith after he started to choke him in front of shocked fellow SAS: Who Dares Wins contestants
Football legend John Fashanu had to be pulled off fellow Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins contestant DJ Locksmith after he started choking him in front of the camera team.
The 57-year-old former striker got excessive when he put 32-year-old Rudimental star DJ Locksmith, real name Leon Rolle, in a headlock.
Sportsman Fash saw read after the chart topping musician branded the footballer the weakest in the group, with scenes escalating in front of shocked fellow contestants and showmakers.
The lads had to be pulled apart by SAS instructor Ant Middleton, 39, while other contestants from the Channel 4 reality show looked on during a game of “murderball”, where the contestants competed for possession of a tyre which they had to flip over the rival team’s goal line.
Image: PA) PA)
The Sun reports Leon recalling: “He wasn’t able to control himself. I could see the red in his eyes. I could see his blood boiling.”
He continued: “So as I was going for the tyre, he threw me to the ground and got me in a headlock and wouldn’t let go, he starts strangling me. It was a bit uncalled for.”
John played down the incident, with The Sun quoting him saying: “I strangled him — that’s showbiz. If you put two known winners together at that level, you’re going to have an explosion.”
Image: PA) PA)
The current series of SAS: Who Dares Wins has a mixed bag of celebs taking part with former The Only Way Is Essex star Joey Essex and troubled former glamour model Katie Price taking part.
The Pricey has not had a fun time on the show, and has been vocal about her dislike of being make to participate in SAS style training exercises out in the wind and rain.
“I hate the cold, I have a phobia of water,” she fumed after being made to take part in the show in the wilds of Scotland.
The reality show veteran reminisced about previous show experiences on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! which is filmed in the Australian outback.
“The jungle was a holiday camp in comparison – there was definitely no time for any romance,” she said, referencing the marriage she had with Peter Andre that was founded on I'm A Celeb.
Katie quit the challenge after 48 hours.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins continues on Channel 4 on Monday at 9pm.


thedailymirror--2020-04-21--Voice of the Mirror: Tories failing coronavirus test as centres stand empty

Empty coronavirus test centres are eerie symbols of an unbelievable failure to find , isolate and treat those with the potentially fatal virus to stop it spreading .
Using just 52 % of the 36,000 available tests in a recent 24-hour period is a terrible waste .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock ’ s aim to reach 100,000 tests in less than a couple of weeks now looks unachievable without a massive push .
Opening centres miles from hospitals was another mistake .
Taking mobile units near to NHS sites would have been far more sensible .
Tests , initially limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key workers , should be expanded without delay .
Germany and South Korea have had much lower death rates than Britain , thanks , in part , to testing , testing , testing .
This must be our way forward .
Knowing who is and isn ’ t infected is vital to easing , then ending , the lockdown .
TUC leader Frances O ’ Grady is right .
We need a public inquiry into the shortages of personal protective equipment for NHS workers , carers and others on the front line in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them into battle against a killer virus without body armour is risking , and sometimes costing , their lives .
After shouting they had a plan and parroting statistics nobody believed in , Tory ministers should hang their heads in shame over what has become a national scandal .
Covid-19 has posed unprecedented challenges but our slow , incompetent Government should have done much better .
We need to learn lessons from this pandemic because , tragically , sometime in the future there will be a next time .
Better late than never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 41 years , finally received a reply from Holland to a message in a bottle sent out to sea .
Lucky they weren ’ t sending out an SOS .

In 24 hours only half of the 36,000 available tests were used, which is a terrible waste as NHS staff literally put their lives on the line for us
Voice of the Mirror: Tories failing their coronavirus test as centres stand empty
Empty coronavirus test centres are eerie symbols of an unbelievable failure to find, isolate and treat those with the potentially fatal virus to stop it spreading.
Using just 52% of the 36,000 available tests in a recent 24-hour period is a terrible waste.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s aim to reach 100,000 tests in less than a couple of weeks now looks unachievable without a massive push.
Opening centres miles from hospitals was another mistake. Taking mobile units near to NHS sites would have been far more sensible.
Tests, initially limited to NHS staff then extended to other key workers, should be expanded without delay.
Germany and South Korea have had much lower death rates than Britain, thanks, in part, to testing, testing, testing.
This must be our way forward. Knowing who is and isn’t infected is vital to easing, then ending, the lockdown.
Hold an inquiry
TUC leader Frances O’Grady is right. We need a public inquiry into the shortages of personal protective equipment for NHS workers, carers and others on the front line in the fight against the coronavirus.
Sending them into battle against a killer virus without body armour is risking, and sometimes costing, their lives.
After shouting they had a plan and parroting statistics nobody believed in, Tory ministers should hang their heads in shame over what has become a national scandal.
Covid-19 has posed unprecedented challenges but our slow, incompetent Government should have done much better.
We need to learn lessons from this pandemic because, tragically, sometime in the future there will be a next time.
Not post haste
Better late than never for the two women who, after 41 years, finally received a reply from Holland to a message in a bottle sent out to sea.
Lucky they weren’t sending out an SOS.


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Ronan O’Rahilly, pirate station Radio Caroline founder, dies aged 79

Pioneering radio station founder Ronan O ’ Rahilly has died following a seven year battle from vascular dementia .
The Irish businessman was 79 when he died on Monday 20 April 2020 – with the radio station that he launched back in the 1960s confirming the news .
Ronan famously launched the UK ’ s first ever pirate radio station , Radio Caroline , in 1964 when he boarded a boat and set sail for international waters off the coast of Essex to be able to broadcast across the country .
The music fan launched the station to challenge the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airwaves in the UK and a reluctance to play rock music , and Radio Caroline continues to broadcast to this day .
Broadcaster Johnny Walker , 75 – who launched his career as a member of the Radio Caroline team – led tributes to Ronan after news of his death was announced on Monday .
He told The Sun : “ Thanks Ronan for the incredible experience of being a Caroline deejay and to challenge the Government .
You were an amazing man.
” Ronan was reported to be suffering from vascular dementia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strokes - in 2013 .
Other DJs who launched their careers from the pirate radio station include Tony Blackburn and Tony Prince .
Ronan was also a manager for the Australian actor George Lazenby – and was convincing the actor to quit playing James Bond after his one appearance in Her Majesty ’ s Secret Service .
Taking to Instagram on Monday , the 80-year-old actor reflected on his relationship with his former manager .
“ It 's kind of bittersweet to hear Ronan O'Rahilly has passed away ...
He was the man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ station which helped kick off the Swinging Sixties in London .
I remember those days well , ” George wrote alongside a photo of Ronan .
“ He was very influential on me giving up the role of James Bond back in 1969 , ” he revealed .
“ While I was shooting On Her Majesty 's Secret Service .
Ronan convinced me Bond was all over .
Why get tied to one image when I could do a range of roles .
I guess he appealed to the times , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not stay on as Bond - I 'd be in danger of becoming part of the Establishment .
Something he rebelled against .
Easy Rider was supposed to be the way forward and I could do three or four of those type of movies for every Bond .
I wanted to be a free spirit , make love , not war .
“ Ronan would n't let me sign the Bond contract - kept sending it back .
He was executive producer on my movie Universal Soldier .
Who knows what would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my brain ?
“ But I do n't regret a day of my life .
Not a single day .
And I still have a great life .
Rest well , Ronan .
Love George.
” Ronan ’ s life also inspired the 2009 British comedy film The Boat That Rocked , written and directed by Richard Curtis .
The movie featured Bill Nighy , Rhys Ifans and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman and is about various pirate radio station operators floating around the coast of the UK .
While the film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bombed at cinemas , it has since become a cult classic and has been celebrated for introducing a new generation to ‘ 60s music .

The Irish businessman became famous in the 1960s when he set sail to broadcast a pirate radio station from international waters in a challenge to the BBC to broadcast rock music
Pioneering radio station founder Ronan O’Rahilly has died following a seven year battle from vascular dementia.
The Irish businessman was 79 when he died on Monday 20 April 2020 – with the radio station that he launched back in the 1960s confirming the news.
Ronan famously launched the UK’s first ever pirate radio station, Radio Caroline, in 1964 when he boarded a boat and set sail for international waters off the coast of Essex to be able to broadcast across the country.
The music fan launched the station to challenge the BBC which had a monopoly over the airwaves in the UK and a reluctance to play rock music, and Radio Caroline continues to broadcast to this day.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Broadcaster Johnny Walker, 75 – who launched his career as a member of the Radio Caroline team – led tributes to Ronan after news of his death was announced on Monday.
He told The Sun: “Thanks Ronan for the incredible experience of being a Caroline deejay and to challenge the Government. You were an amazing man.”
Ronan was reported to be suffering from vascular dementia – a neurological disease that can cause strokes - in 2013.
Other DJs who launched their careers from the pirate radio station include Tony Blackburn and Tony Prince.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Ronan was also a manager for the Australian actor George Lazenby – and was convincing the actor to quit playing James Bond after his one appearance in Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, the 80-year-old actor reflected on his relationship with his former manager.
“It's kind of bittersweet to hear Ronan O'Rahilly has passed away... He was the man behind Radio Caroline, the pirate radio station which helped kick off the Swinging Sixties in London. I remember those days well,” George wrote alongside a photo of Ronan.
“He was very influential on me giving up the role of James Bond back in 1969,” he revealed.
Image: Mirrorpix via Getty Images) Mirrorpix via Getty Images)
“While I was shooting On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Ronan convinced me Bond was all over. Why get tied to one image when I could do a range of roles. I guess he appealed to the times,” he continued.
“He convinced me to not stay on as Bond - I'd be in danger of becoming part of the Establishment. Something he rebelled against. Easy Rider was supposed to be the way forward and I could do three or four of those type of movies for every Bond. I wanted to be a free spirit, make love, not war.
“Ronan wouldn't let me sign the Bond contract - kept sending it back. He was executive producer on my movie Universal Soldier. Who knows what would have happened had Ronan not got a hold of my brain?
“But I don't regret a day of my life. Not a single day. And I still have a great life. Rest well, Ronan. Love George.”
Image: Mirrorpix via Getty Images) Mirrorpix via Getty Images)
Ronan’s life also inspired the 2009 British comedy film The Boat That Rocked, written and directed by Richard Curtis.
The movie featured Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman and is about various pirate radio station operators floating around the coast of the UK.
While the film was not a hit with critics and bombed at cinemas, it has since become a cult classic and has been celebrated for introducing a new generation to ‘60s music.


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Van Persie recalls Campbell advice that helped create "rule" for how he played

Robin van Persie says self-doubt fuelled the improvement in his performances at Arsenal , and says a chat with Sol Campbell helped him get better as a forward .
The Dutchman joined the Gunners from Feyenoord for just £2.75million in 2004 , but he scored just five goals in each of his first two seasons in the Premier League .
Having decided that he needed to score more , he took to writing lists to determine what he needed to improve on .
`` Over the years I kept asking questions and I even wrote stuff down to myself , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Performance podcast .
`` So at one point at Arsenal after two years I wasn ’ t satisfied , I wasn ’ t happy , it was going okay but not good enough .
So I started to write a letter to myself : what are my positives and what are my negatives ?
`` And then I noticed I was lying to myself .
I was making myself feel better .
`` The main thing I think for everyone who is listening is keep asking yourself even stupid questions and write letters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going .
`` That letter I wrote myself was more about me as a player .
What I liked about myself and what I could improve . ''
Van Persie then said that talking to his teammates helped him improve , with Campbell proving particularly helpful .
`` Sol told me once , he said , 'Robin , the way you play , it ’ s a dream for a defender like me ' and I said : 'Why , tell me why ! '
, '' added Van Persie .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into your feet .
You have to force me to make a choice to close you down or to follow you .
You have to make runs in behind ' .
`` Then I came up with the rule : okay , out of three actions at least one of them has to be in behind because I have to hurt defenders because Sol Campbell told me he doesn ’ t like it .
`` So I was constantly asking myself questions and listening to players who were better than me . ''

The former Arsenal and Manchester United forward says he often used to doubt himself, and wrote lists in order to focus on the areas in which he needed to improve his game
Robin van Persie says self-doubt fuelled the improvement in his performances at Arsenal, and says a chat with Sol Campbell helped him get better as a forward.
The Dutchman joined the Gunners from Feyenoord for just £2.75million in 2004, but he scored just five goals in each of his first two seasons in the Premier League.
Having decided that he needed to score more, he took to writing lists to determine what he needed to improve on.
"Over the years I kept asking questions and I even wrote stuff down to myself," Van Persie explained on The High Performance podcast.
"So at one point at Arsenal after two years I wasn’t satisfied, I wasn’t happy, it was going okay but not good enough. So I started to write a letter to myself: what are my positives and what are my negatives?
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"And then I noticed I was lying to myself. I was making myself feel better.
"The main thing I think for everyone who is listening is keep asking yourself even stupid questions and write letters to yourself on how it’s going.
"That letter I wrote myself was more about me as a player. What I liked about myself and what I could improve."
Van Persie then said that talking to his teammates helped him improve, with Campbell proving particularly helpful.
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"Sol told me once, he said, 'Robin, the way you play, it’s a dream for a defender like me' and I said: 'Why, tell me why!'," added Van Persie.
"He said: 'Because you want every ball into your feet. You have to force me to make a choice to close you down or to follow you. You have to make runs in behind'.
"Then I came up with the rule: okay, out of three actions at least one of them has to be in behind because I have to hurt defenders because Sol Campbell told me he doesn’t like it.
"So I was constantly asking myself questions and listening to players who were better than me."


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Virgin Australia goes into voluntary administration putting 16,000 jobs at risk

Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration after the country 's Government again ruled out saving the airline , putting 16,000 jobs at risk .
Having been forced to cancel almost all its flights during the coronavirus outbreak , the airline suspended trading in its shares on the Australian stock exchange last week .
Virgin Australia is 25 % owned by Richard Branson 's Virgin Group , with other investors including Etihad , HNA of China and Singapore Airlines also having stakes .
Australia 's Federal Government reportedly rejected Virgin ’ s repeated requests for an emergency bailout package , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of debt .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
`` Virgin Australia has entered voluntary administration to recapitalise the business and help ensure it emerges in a stronger financial position on the other side of the Covid-19 crisis , '' the airline said in a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange .
The move follows a board meeting of the firm 's international shareholders who voted against providing more financial support .
The airline had asked the Australian government for £710 million but the request was denied .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as short-haul international destinations , was founded in 2000 by Branson and is one of Australia 's main aviation providers .
Following the news , in a letter to employees posted on Twitter , Branson has promised he will work `` day and night '' to ensure the airline does n't go under , while referring to the fact the government had not stepped in to help as in other countries .
`` I am so proud of all of you and everything we have achieved together , '' he wrote .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring much needed competition to Australia ’ s skies , to lower airfares , to give customers choice , to create thousands of jobs and to put a smile on people ’ s faces .
`` Inspired by that vision , we created Virgin Blue , which grew into Virgin Australia .
`` Together we created an airline that embodied the Virgin brand - an incredible team focused upon innovation and great customer experience to make people ’ s lives better .
`` I know how devastating the news today will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In most countries federal governments have stepped in , in this unprecedented crisis for aviation , to help their airlines .
Sadly , that has not happened in Australia .
`` This is not the end for Virgin Australia and its unique culture .
`` Never one to give up , I want to assure all of you - and our competitor - that we are determined to see Virgin Australia back up and running soon .
`` We will work with Virgin Australia ’ s administrators and management team , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this happen and create a stronger business ready to provide even more value to customers , competition to the market , stimulus to the economy , and jobs for our wonderful people .
`` Virgin Australia has captured the hearts of Australians .
That is down to all of you - past and present - who made it the best airline to fly within Australia .
`` This is not the end for Virgin Australia , but I believe a new beginning .
`` I promise that we will work day and night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added .
In the UK , Virgin Atlantic has sought a £500million bailout from the UK government .
Branson said the airline needs taxpayer support in the form of a commercial loan .
In an open letter to Virgin Group employees , Sir Richard had said : `` We will do everything we can to keep the airline going - but we will need Government support to achieve that in the face of the severe uncertainty surrounding travel today and not knowing how long the planes will be grounded for .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a commercial loan - it would n't be free money and the airline would pay it back ( as easyJet will do for the £600 million loan the Government recently gave them ) .
`` The reality of this unprecedented crisis is that many airlines around the world need government support and many have already received it .
`` Without it there wo n't be any competition left and hundreds of thousands more jobs will be lost , along with critical connectivity and huge economic value . ''
Experts have said airlines globally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they get help .
`` As the impact of the coronavirus and multiple government travel reactions sweep through our world , many airlines have probably already been driven into technical bankruptcy , or are at least substantially in breach of debt covenants , '' CAPA Centre for Aviation said in a statement last month .
`` Cash reserves are running down quickly as fleets are grounded and what flights there are operate much less than half full .
`` Forward bookings are far outweighed by cancellations and each time there is a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Demand is drying up in ways that are completely unprecedented .
Normality is not yet on the horizon . ''

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British businessman Sir Richard Branson - whose Virgin Group owns 25 per cent of Virgin Australia - has promised "this is not the end" for the airline which has cancelled almost all flights during the pandemic
Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration after the country's Government again ruled out saving the airline, putting 16,000 jobs at risk.
Having been forced to cancel almost all its flights during the coronavirus outbreak, the airline suspended trading in its shares on the Australian stock exchange last week.
Virgin Australia is 25% owned by Richard Branson's Virgin Group, with other investors including Etihad, HNA of China and Singapore Airlines also having stakes.
Australia's Federal Government reportedly rejected Virgin’s repeated requests for an emergency bailout package, with the airline already struggling with £2.5billion of debt.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
"Virgin Australia has entered voluntary administration to recapitalise the business and help ensure it emerges in a stronger financial position on the other side of the Covid-19 crisis," the airline said in a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange.
The move follows a board meeting of the firm's international shareholders who voted against providing more financial support.
The airline had asked the Australian government for £710 million but the request was denied.
Virgin Australia's board has appointed Deloitte as voluntary administrators.
Image: Virgin / BEEM) Virgin / BEEM)
The airline, which services domestic as well as short-haul international destinations, was founded in 2000 by Branson and is one of Australia's main aviation providers.
Following the news, in a letter to employees posted on Twitter, Branson has promised he will work "day and night" to ensure the airline doesn't go under, while referring to the fact the government had not stepped in to help as in other countries.
"I am so proud of all of you and everything we have achieved together," he wrote.
"20 years ago, we wanted to bring much needed competition to Australia’s skies, to lower airfares, to give customers choice, to create thousands of jobs and to put a smile on people’s faces.
"Inspired by that vision, we created Virgin Blue, which grew into Virgin Australia.
"Together we created an airline that embodied the Virgin brand - an incredible team focused upon innovation and great customer experience to make people’s lives better.
"I know how devastating the news today will be to you all," he continued.
"In most countries federal governments have stepped in, in this unprecedented crisis for aviation, to help their airlines. Sadly, that has not happened in Australia.
"This is not the end for Virgin Australia and its unique culture.
"Never one to give up, I want to assure all of you - and our competitor - that we are determined to see Virgin Australia back up and running soon.
Image: AAP/PA Images) AAP/PA Images)
"We will work with Virgin Australia’s administrators and management team, with investors and with government to make this happen and create a stronger business ready to provide even more value to customers, competition to the market, stimulus to the economy, and jobs for our wonderful people.
"Virgin Australia has captured the hearts of Australians. That is down to all of you - past and present - who made it the best airline to fly within Australia.
"This is not the end for Virgin Australia, but I believe a new beginning.
"I promise that we will work day and night to turn this into reality," he added.
In the UK, Virgin Atlantic has sought a £500million bailout from the UK government.
Branson said the airline needs taxpayer support in the form of a commercial loan.
In an open letter to Virgin Group employees, Sir Richard had said: "We will do everything we can to keep the airline going - but we will need Government support to achieve that in the face of the severe uncertainty surrounding travel today and not knowing how long the planes will be grounded for.
"This would be in the form of a commercial loan - it wouldn't be free money and the airline would pay it back (as easyJet will do for the £600 million loan the Government recently gave them).
"The reality of this unprecedented crisis is that many airlines around the world need government support and many have already received it.
"Without it there won't be any competition left and hundreds of thousands more jobs will be lost, along with critical connectivity and huge economic value."
Experts have said airlines globally could follow Virgin Australia into insolvency unless they get help.
"As the impact of the coronavirus and multiple government travel reactions sweep through our world, many airlines have probably already been driven into technical bankruptcy, or are at least substantially in breach of debt covenants," CAPA Centre for Aviation said in a statement last month.
"Cash reserves are running down quickly as fleets are grounded and what flights there are operate much less than half full.
"Forward bookings are far outweighed by cancellations and each time there is a new government recommendation it is to discourage flying.
"Demand is drying up in ways that are completely unprecedented. Normality is not yet on the horizon."


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Doctors explain how to avoid mistaking hay fever symptoms for coronavirus

Hay fever sufferers have been given advice on how to avoid confusing their allergy with signs of coronavirus .
The Royal College of GPs ( RCGP ) said some people might be concerned that there was an overlap in symptoms .
Its chairman , Professor Martin Marshall , said : `` We would normally expect to see a number of patients at this time of year suffering with symptoms of allergic rhinitis , more commonly known as hay fever - an allergic reaction to various types of pollen .
`` Typically , patients suffering with hay fever will experience symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sneezing , sore and watering eyes - but also sometimes a cough .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
`` Some of these presenting problems , especially a cough , can also be symptoms of Covid-19 . ''
He separately told the BBC on Monday : `` It 's not surprising given the overlap between some hay fever symptoms and mild coronavirus that people might be concerned . ''
Certain pollen is most common in dry , sunny weather - and with Thursday set to see 24C @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this April , conditions are perfect for agitating Britain 's 13 million hayfever sufferers .
The UK has already seen 80 per cent of its usual April sun , with more than a week to go , and just 17 per cent of its rainfall .
According to the NHS , the main coronavirus symptoms are a high temperature and a new , continuous cough .
People have been told to self-isolate at home for seven days if they experience such symptoms .
But Prof Marshall said there were important characteristics of hay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apart from Covid-19 .
`` Allergy symptoms tend to be milder and fluctuate depending on the time of day as pollen levels are often higher in the afternoon and evening , '' he explained .
`` Patients who regularly suffer from hay fever will be familiar with the symptoms they usually get and the severity of them .
`` In instances where a patient experiences a significant deviation from this , or have specific symptoms of Covid-19 - a new , persistent cough and a high temperature - we urge them to follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marshall said that if patients see their symptoms persist or worsen they should get medical advice through the NHS 111 service or their GP .
Dr Jonathan Leach , joint honorary secretary at RCGP , advised people unsure about their symptoms to take a `` precautionary approach '' .
He added : `` If there is some concern that it could be coronavirus then people should be self-isolating . ''
Guidance for allergy sufferers on the website of charity Allergy UK says : `` Coronavirus symptoms typically include a continuous cough and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and muscle aches .
These are not symptoms of hay fever .
`` Hay fever symptoms are persistent and relatively predictable depending on the pollen count .
`` Symptoms of runny , itchy nose and sneezing which are typical of hay fever are not typical of coronavirus .
`` Hay fever should respond to antihistamines and , if you have been prescribed them , nasal sprays .
`` We would recommend that you treat hay fever proactively to minimise your symptoms , reducing the tendency for you to touch your face due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus by sneezing . ''
Grass pollen is the most common allergen , with the season lasting from mid-May to July , but tree pollen can also cause hay fever .
According to the Met Office , the tree pollen season in the UK runs from late March to mid-May , and affects around 25 % of people .
Forecasters are predicting a high or moderate risk of tree pollen for most of the UK this week .

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The Royal College of GPs chairman Prof Martin Marshall said while there is some overlap with coronavirus and hayfever symptoms, there are important characteristics to help decipher between the two
Hay fever sufferers have been given advice on how to avoid confusing their allergy with signs of coronavirus.
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) said some people might be concerned that there was an overlap in symptoms.
Its chairman, Professor Martin Marshall, said: "We would normally expect to see a number of patients at this time of year suffering with symptoms of allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever - an allergic reaction to various types of pollen.
"Typically, patients suffering with hay fever will experience symptoms such as a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, sore and watering eyes - but also sometimes a cough.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
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"Some of these presenting problems, especially a cough, can also be symptoms of Covid-19."
He separately told the BBC on Monday: "It's not surprising given the overlap between some hay fever symptoms and mild coronavirus that people might be concerned."
Certain pollen is most common in dry, sunny weather - and with Thursday set to see 24C, combined with the lack of rain this April, conditions are perfect for agitating Britain's 13 million hayfever sufferers.
The UK has already seen 80 per cent of its usual April sun, with more than a week to go, and just 17 per cent of its rainfall.
According to the NHS, the main coronavirus symptoms are a high temperature and a new, continuous cough.
People have been told to self-isolate at home for seven days if they experience such symptoms.
But Prof Marshall said there were important characteristics of hay fever that could help patients tell it apart from Covid-19.
Image: PA Images) PA Images)
"Allergy symptoms tend to be milder and fluctuate depending on the time of day as pollen levels are often higher in the afternoon and evening," he explained.
"Similarly, wet weather may lead to patients experiencing milder symptoms.
"Patients who regularly suffer from hay fever will be familiar with the symptoms they usually get and the severity of them.
"In instances where a patient experiences a significant deviation from this, or have specific symptoms of Covid-19 - a new, persistent cough and a high temperature - we urge them to follow Government advice and self-isolate."
Prof Marshall said that if patients see their symptoms persist or worsen they should get medical advice through the NHS 111 service or their GP.
Dr Jonathan Leach, joint honorary secretary at RCGP, advised people unsure about their symptoms to take a "precautionary approach".
He added: "If there is some concern that it could be coronavirus then people should be self-isolating."
Guidance for allergy sufferers on the website of charity Allergy UK says: "Coronavirus symptoms typically include a continuous cough and a temperature as well as sometimes causing headaches and muscle aches. These are not symptoms of hay fever.
"Hay fever symptoms are persistent and relatively predictable depending on the pollen count.
"Symptoms of runny, itchy nose and sneezing which are typical of hay fever are not typical of coronavirus.
"Hay fever should respond to antihistamines and, if you have been prescribed them, nasal sprays.
"We would recommend that you treat hay fever proactively to minimise your symptoms, reducing the tendency for you to touch your face due to itch, and prevent unintentional spread of coronavirus by sneezing."
Grass pollen is the most common allergen, with the season lasting from mid-May to July, but tree pollen can also cause hay fever.
According to the Met Office, the tree pollen season in the UK runs from late March to mid-May, and affects around 25% of people.
Forecasters are predicting a high or moderate risk of tree pollen for most of the UK this week.


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--NHS face mask supply 'jeopardised' if Government advise the public to wear them

The NHS 's supply of face masks could be jeopardised if the Government begins advising the public to wear them , hospital bosses have warned .
Scientific advisers for the Government are carrying out a review of the use of face masks , despite the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) saying there is no evidence to support their use by the general population .
Chris Hopson , chief executive of NHS Providers , which represents hospitals and NHS trusts in England , has urged the Government to `` fully assess '' the impact any new advice could have on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday , he said : `` Fluid repellent masks for health and care staff are key to safety and to avoid the spread of coronavirus .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
`` Securing the supply of masks , when there is huge global demand , is crucial .
This must be a key consideration for Government .
`` There needs to be clear evidence that wearing masks , along with other measures , will deliver significant enough benefits to take us out of lockdown to potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as a group of medics called on people to make their own face masks to stop the spread of coronavirus .
Masks4All suggested homemade masks could slow the spread of Covid-19 .
The campaign group was started in the Czech Republic , but now has a global following .
More than 100 UK medics have lent support to the campaign .
The WHO said people who are not in health and care facilities should only wear masks if they are sick or caring for those who are ill. Dr Helen Davison told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advocating the use of cloth masks as a precautionary principle '' and that it had been inspired by action taken in other countries `` that have introduced face masks at population level '' .
WHO guidance issued earlier this month acknowledged that the virus could be passed on by people who are not yet symptomatic , but it said : `` Current evidence suggests that most disease is transmitted by symptomatic , laboratory confirmed cases .
`` There is currently no evidence that wearing a mask ( whether medical or other types ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ setting , including universal community masking , can prevent them from infection with respiratory viruses . ''
It warned that the use of masks by the public can create a `` false sense of security '' and lead to people ignoring other protective measures , such as hand hygiene and physical distancing .
Masks can even be a source of infection when not used correctly , the WHO added .
Prof Babak Javid , consultant in infectious diseases at Cambridge University Hospitals , told the PA news agency that `` population mask wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to Covid '' .
He added : `` Once Covid cases are largely suppressed , we can stop wearing masks , their incremental gain will be low .
But now , to really benefit from masks , the majority of us need to wear masks . ''

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TONY BLAIR TALKS ABOUT FACE MASKS HELPING TO STOP THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
TONY BLAIR TALKS ABOUT FACE MASKS HELPING TO STOP THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
The NHS has urged Westminster to "fully assess" the impact of advising the public to wear masks, though the World Health Organisation maintains they could lead to infection is used incorrectly
NHS face mask supply 'jeopardised' if Government advise the public to wear them
The NHS's supply of face masks could be jeopardised if the Government begins advising the public to wear them, hospital bosses have warned.
Scientific advisers for the Government are carrying out a review of the use of face masks, despite the World Health Organisation (WHO) saying there is no evidence to support their use by the general population.
Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents hospitals and NHS trusts in England, has urged the Government to "fully assess" the impact any new advice could have on health service supplies.
In a statement on Monday, he said: "Fluid repellent masks for health and care staff are key to safety and to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
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"Securing the supply of masks, when there is huge global demand, is crucial. This must be a key consideration for Government.
"There needs to be clear evidence that wearing masks, along with other measures, will deliver significant enough benefits to take us out of lockdown to potentially jeopardise NHS mask supply."
It comes as a group of medics called on people to make their own face masks to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Masks4All suggested homemade masks could slow the spread of Covid-19.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The campaign group was started in the Czech Republic, but now has a global following. More than 100 UK medics have lent support to the campaign.
The WHO said people who are not in health and care facilities should only wear masks if they are sick or caring for those who are ill.
Dr Helen Davison told the Daily Telegraph the group is "advocating the use of cloth masks as a precautionary principle" and that it had been inspired by action taken in other countries "that have introduced face masks at population level".
WHO guidance issued earlier this month acknowledged that the virus could be passed on by people who are not yet symptomatic, but it said: "Current evidence suggests that most disease is transmitted by symptomatic, laboratory confirmed cases.
"There is currently no evidence that wearing a mask (whether medical or other types) by healthy persons in the wider community setting, including universal community masking, can prevent them from infection with respiratory viruses."
It warned that the use of masks by the public can create a "false sense of security" and lead to people ignoring other protective measures, such as hand hygiene and physical distancing.
Masks can even be a source of infection when not used correctly, the WHO added.
Prof Babak Javid, consultant in infectious diseases at Cambridge University Hospitals, told the PA news agency that "population mask wearing should be an important part of the response to Covid".
He added: "Once Covid cases are largely suppressed, we can stop wearing masks, their incremental gain will be low. But now, to really benefit from masks, the majority of us need to wear masks."


thedailymirror--2020-04-20--Arteta details change he'd make to football to ensure defensive teams "suffer"

Mikel Arteta says he 'd like to see goals made bigger in order to encourage attacking football .
The Arsenal manager thinks that widening the goalposts - which currently stand at 7.32 metres long and 2.44 metres high - would ensure that attacking play is better rewarded , and cause a `` massive discomfort '' to sides who were only interested in defending .
The Gunners boss was speaking in a Q & A session on the Gunners ' Twitter account when he was asked what he 'd like to see changed in football .
`` I would make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` So for those teams that want to sit deep all the time , they will suffer , and then we 'll see more attacking football .
`` Nowadays I 'm concerned that football is going a little bit more defensive and trying to avoid the opponent playing .
`` That [ goals being made bigger ] will generate a massive discomfort in the teams that want to sit deep and defend the whole game . ''
When it was put to Arteta that his goalkeeper Bernd Leno might not like that change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't be happy but our job will be to have the ball as far as possible from him , so hopefully he 'll be fine ! ''
Arteta was the first major English football figure to record a positive coronavirus test last month , but having fully recovered he says he 's keeping busy during his time at home .
`` I am reading a little bit , '' he continued .
`` I am a big fan of barbecue as well , so when we have time and the weather is as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cook a little barbecue outside .
For me it is a relaxing time .
`` Then I spend time with the kids as well , with our profession we do n't have much time to spend hours through the day with them and sometimes they require that , and I love to spend time with them as well . ''

The Arsenal boss says he fears that the modern game is becoming too defensive, but thinks that would change if one fairly large alteration was made to the sport
Mikel Arteta says he'd like to see goals made bigger in order to encourage attacking football.
The Arsenal manager thinks that widening the goalposts - which currently stand at 7.32 metres long and 2.44 metres high - would ensure that attacking play is better rewarded, and cause a "massive discomfort" to sides who were only interested in defending.
The Gunners boss was speaking in a Q&A session on the Gunners' Twitter account when he was asked what he'd like to see changed in football.
"I would make the goals bigger," he replied.
"So for those teams that want to sit deep all the time, they will suffer, and then we'll see more attacking football.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
"Nowadays I'm concerned that football is going a little bit more defensive and trying to avoid the opponent playing.
"That [goals being made bigger] will generate a massive discomfort in the teams that want to sit deep and defend the whole game."
When it was put to Arteta that his goalkeeper Bernd Leno might not like that change, he said: "He won't be happy but our job will be to have the ball as far as possible from him, so hopefully he'll be fine!"
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Arteta was the first major English football figure to record a positive coronavirus test last month, but having fully recovered he says he's keeping busy during his time at home.
"I am reading a little bit," he continued.
"I am a big fan of barbecue as well, so when we have time and the weather is as good as it's been I like to cook a little barbecue outside. For me it is a relaxing time.
"Then I spend time with the kids as well, with our profession we don't have much time to spend hours through the day with them and sometimes they require that, and I love to spend time with them as well."