thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Rapper Dave appears to dedicates BRIT Award to jailed brother with prison 'shout out'

BRIT Award winner Dave dedicated his gong to his jailed older brother and people in prison during his acceptance speech for Best Album .
His album Psychodrama scooped a gong , and while he was up on stage he paid tribute to his brother , Christopher Omoregie .
Omoregie was jailed in 2010 for stabbing Sofyen Belamouadden to death during an attack at London 's Victoria Station .
Then 18 , he was put behind bars for 18 years .
`` Thank you so much to everyone that 's supported me my entire career , '' said Dave .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's an honour to receive the award . ''
The Streatham-based rapper continued : `` So many legends in this building today , you do n't understand .
So many legends .
`` Everyone one I know thats inside doing their time , hold it down . ''
In his album , Dave raps about his brother in the song Drama , calling him `` the only person I ever f***ing idolised ” and “ my hero ” .
Dave blasted Boris Johnson during his rap performance at the ceremony , branding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His lyrics were even more politically charged as he took poignant and clear swipes at everything from the state of Britain 's politics to raising awareness of the Grenfell disaster and how residents still need a home .
Dave , whose full name is David Omoregie , took to a piano to perform his politically-charged song as powerful black and white images flashed across the top of the instrument .
`` Our PM is a real racists , '' he tells the audience - who quickly applaud the statement .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demands `` Equality is a right . ''
During the thought-proving show , the Streatham-born rapper went as far as highlighting the attacks of of the new royal couple : `` How the news treat Kate compared to how they treat Meghan . ''
The award-winning grime artist , who is also nominated for four BRIT Awards this evening , also led a powerful and tear-jerking tribute to the London Bridge attack victim Jack Merritt .
`` We never had the same background , culture , colour or past - but you devoted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and for that I 'm so taken aback . ''
As Dave poured his heart into the powerful , message-filled rap , words such as `` Black '' and `` Go Home '' flashed up in the visuals during the stunning performance before leading a call for a more united country .
`` Equal opportunities , people under scrutiny , no more immunity , way less hatered , '' he demands .

Dave dedicated his BRIT Award to his brother, who he has previously called his 'hero' and to others who are serving time in prison
Rapper Dave appears to dedicate BRIT Award to jailed brother with prison 'shout out'
BRIT Award winner Dave dedicated his gong to his jailed older brother and people in prison during his acceptance speech for Best Album.
His album Psychodrama scooped a gong, and while he was up on stage he paid tribute to his brother, Christopher Omoregie.
Omoregie was jailed in 2010 for stabbing Sofyen Belamouadden to death during an attack at London's Victoria Station.
Then 18, he was put behind bars for 18 years.
"Thank you so much to everyone that's supported me my entire career," said Dave.
"My mum. My team. It's an honour to receive the award."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The Streatham-based rapper continued: "So many legends in this building today, you don't understand. So many legends.
"To Harry Styles, Stormzy, Lewis Capaldi, Billie Eilish.
"Everyone one I know thats inside doing their time, hold it down."
Image: ITV) ITV)
In his album, Dave raps about his brother in the song Drama, calling him "the only person I ever f***ing idolised” and “my hero”.
Dave blasted Boris Johnson during his rap performance at the ceremony, branding the prime minister a "real racist".
His lyrics were even more politically charged as he took poignant and clear swipes at everything from the state of Britain's politics to raising awareness of the Grenfell disaster and how residents still need a home.
Image: David Fisher/REX) David Fisher/REX)
Dave, whose full name is David Omoregie, took to a piano to perform his politically-charged song as powerful black and white images flashed across the top of the instrument.
"Our PM is a real racists," he tells the audience - who quickly applaud the statement.
In the show stopping performance, he then powerfully demands "Equality is a right."
Image: ITV) ITV)
During the thought-proving show, the Streatham-born rapper went as far as highlighting the attacks of of the new royal couple: "How the news treat Kate compared to how they treat Meghan."
The award-winning grime artist, who is also nominated for four BRIT Awards this evening, also led a powerful and tear-jerking tribute to the London Bridge attack victim Jack Merritt.
"We never had the same background, culture, colour or past - but you devoted your life to giving others a chance - and for that I'm so taken aback."
As Dave poured his heart into the powerful, message-filled rap, words such as "Black" and "Go Home" flashed up in the visuals during the stunning performance before leading a call for a more united country.
"Equal opportunities, people under scrutiny, no more immunity, way less hatred," he demands.


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Couple's home destroyed in Storm Dennis flood three days after insurance runs out

An elderly couple ’ s “ precious home ” was ruined by floods just three days after their insurance ran out .
The house of former soldier Bernard Davies , 90 , and wife , Lilian , 85 , was flooded in the early hours of Sunday morning after Storm Dennis struck .
Bernard received a Good Citizen Award in 2017 and has played Santa Claus in his home town of Mountain Ash , Rhondda Cynon Taf for 60 years .
Their granddaughter Kindry Sexton , 28 , said of the pair : “ You won ’ t meet a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two .
“ They have had insurance for over 50 years and never made a claim ever and now this happens to them .
`` They are not coping very well ... they always had a routine , so they are sofa-surfing at the moment , which is a bit sad , but we are trying to do our best for them and raise as much money as we can.
” The fundraiser can be found here .
Fundraising campaigns for flood victims have been springing up all over the country .
Calderdale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far raised £311,194 and more than £30,000 has been raised by flood victims in South Yorkshire .
In South Wales , £30,000 was raised in less than 24 hours .
Alex Davies-Jones , MP for Pontypridd , started one that has raised £12,000 .
She said : “ Seeing the floods devastate our communities is truly heartbreaking .
”

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EXCLUSIVE: Former soldier Bernard Davies and his wife Lilian are sofa surfing after their home in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, south Wales, was ruined in floods caused by Storm Dennis
Couple's home destroyed in Storm Dennis flood three days after insurance runs out
An elderly couple’s “precious home” was ruined by floods just three days after their insurance ran out.
The house of former soldier Bernard Davies, 90, and wife, Lilian, 85, was flooded in the early hours of Sunday morning after Storm Dennis struck.
Bernard received a Good Citizen Award in 2017 and has played Santa Claus in his home town of Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf for 60 years.
Now their granddaughter has set up a 'Bernard and Lil Flood damage' GoFundMe campaign “begging” for help for her nan and grandad.
Kindry Sexton, 28, said of the pair: “You won’t meet a more kind and selfless couple than those two.
“They have had insurance for over 50 years and never made a claim ever and now this happens to them."
The couple's home and two others became inundated with flood water after a nearby culvert became blocked during Storm Dennis.
The elderly couple were asleep upstairs at the time of the flooding and were rescued by neighbours who had to kick the door in to get them out.
They are now being taken care of by family members but are very upset about their ordeal and facing thousands of pounds worth of repairs with no insurance to pay for them.
“Bernard is a real stalwart in the community, he was Father Christmas for 60 years, was in the St Johns Ambulance, physiotherapist for the Rugby team," Kindry continued.
“Up until recently he was collecting £1,000 worth of raffle tickets a week to take down the rugby club.
“They are salt of the earth people so it is horrendous what has happened to them it really is.”
The family is still assessing the damage but were devastated to find out the loving couple had let their home insurance expire just three days before Storm Dennis hit.
It is believed the couple had forgotten it was due for renewal.
The force of the water gushing through their home forced many beloved items out into the street.
But incredibly, Bernard's father's medals from World War One were recovered half a mile away from the house.
Kindry explained: “It was not a continuing policy so of course you tend to go online and shop around for these things when the time comes and this time they did not.
“They are not coping very well at the moment because they always had a routine, so they are sofa surfing at the moment which is a bit sad but we are trying to do our best for them and raise as much money as we can – it could not go to nicer people.”
The fundraiser can be found here.
Fundraising campaigns for flood victims “left with nothing” have been springing up all over the country.
Image: Daily Mirror Collect) Daily Mirror Collect)
Calderdale Flood Appeal in West Yorkshire has so far raised £311,194 and more than £30,000 has been raised by flood victims in South Yorkshire.
And in South Wales £30,000 was raised in less than 24 hours for those in South Wales battered by severe flooding.
Alex Davies-Jones, the MP for Pontypridd started one which has now raised more than £12,000.
The MP said: “Seeing the floods devastate our communities is truly heartbreaking.
“Homes & businesses across the Pontypridd constituency have been affected by Storm Dennis and we've been inundated with offers of support and help.
“As the MP and AM for Pontypridd we will ensure all monies raised will go to those who need financial assistance to help recover from the storm.”
A fundraising page has been set up by local resident Jamie Thomson for Newcastleton on the Scottish Borders after severe flooding devastated homes and businesses over the weekend.
Flood volunteer Greg Cuthbert described the flooding as "armageddon", with more than 80 homes in the area left underwater.
“It feels like Armageddon, for a village of this size it was total wipeout. One half of the village totally wiped out.
“Your heart goes out to them because there is nothing you can do at this stage. Lots of farmers are going to have to move.
“There's a lot of vulnerable people in the village. I had a 93-year-old couple who refused to leave.
They said 'if I'm going to die, I'll die in my own house. That was their answer 'I'm not leaving'. They're still there yet.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Queen 'bans Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from using Sussex Royal brand'

The Queen has banned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from using the 'Sussex Royal ' brand in the future , according to a report .
The monarch and her palace aides reportedly concluded that the word 'royal ' must be removed from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex 's branding .
The pair spent thousands on setting up a 'Sussex Royal ' website and attempting to register the brand as a trademark across the world .
However , their plan is now said to be in tatters after the Queen refused to let them use the 'royal ' badge as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Meghan tried to register the Sussex Royal brand on a range of items , including stationary books , clothing and more .
The couple now face the daunting prospect of having to come up with a new brand , the Daily Mail reports .
The newspaper understands that the 'fine detail ' of the 're-brand ' is still being worked out .
The couple have agreed to avoid using the 'Sussex Royal ' name in their new commercial ventures , it is claimed .
Harry and Meghan started using the brand after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duke and Duchess of Cambridge .
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex 's Instagram page recently surpassed William and Kate 's Kensington Palace account , with 11.2million people liking the Sussex Royal page .
Harry and Meghan are pursuing 'financial independence ' after their decision to step back from royal duties .

The Queen and palace aides have reportedly concluded that the word 'royal' must be removed from the 'Sussex Royal' brand following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from royal duties
The Queen has banned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from using the 'Sussex Royal' brand in the future, according to a report.
The monarch and her palace aides reportedly concluded that the word 'royal' must be removed from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's branding.
The pair spent thousands on setting up a 'Sussex Royal' website and attempting to register the brand as a trademark across the world.
However, their plan is now said to be in tatters after the Queen refused to let them use the 'royal' badge as a result of 'Megxit'.
Harry and Meghan tried to register the Sussex Royal brand on a range of items, including stationary books, clothing and more.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
A Royal source said: "As The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are stepping back as senior Members of the Royal Family and will work towards financial independence, use of the word ‘Royal’, in this context, needed to be reviewed.
"Discussions are still ongoing.
"As part of the process to transition The Duke and Duchess of Sussex into their new chapter - planning has been well underway around the launch of their new non profit organisation.
"Details will be shared in due course.”
Image: UK Press via Getty Images) UK Press via Getty Images)
The couple now face the daunting prospect of having to come up with a new brand, the Daily Mail reports.
The newspaper understands that the 'fine detail' of the 're-brand' is still being worked out.
The couple have agreed to avoid using the 'Sussex Royal' name in their new commercial ventures, it is claimed.
Harry and Meghan started using the brand after breaking away from Kensington Palace and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Instagram page recently surpassed William and Kate's Kensington Palace account, with 11.2million people liking the Sussex Royal page.
Harry and Meghan are pursuing 'financial independence' after their decision to step back from royal duties.


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Lizzo praised for body confidence as she performs at BRITs in tiny leotard

Lizzo held nothing back during her amazing performance at the BRIT Awards 2020 .
Fans have since lauded the powerful vocalist for her ultimate demonstration of body confidence .
The award-winning US singer wowed fans with her powerful vocals as she commanded the stage and took time to reach out to waving fans during her medley of songs .
Lizzo opted for a slick braided up do and showed off her curves in a tight fitting brown-leather body suit .
The 31-year-old appeared to thoroughly enjoy her time in front of the excited crowds and the feeling was mutual .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ song `` Cuz I love You '' before busting out `` Truth Hurts '' followed by `` Good as Hell '' and `` Juice . ''
Fans were naturally captivated by the Juice singer , and took to social media to express their appreciation of the singer .
“ Mad respect to @ lizzo .
Promoting body positivity on an amazing scale and having a lovely voice # BRITs , ” wrote one happy viewer .
“ It is refreshing to have an artist like Lizzo .
Not just a fabulous singer and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her positive body image vibes .
# BRITs # Brits2020 , ” exclaimed another .
Aside from what has been dubbed an ‘ empowering ’ show , Lizzo didn ’ t stop there .
Taking her seat after the energetic show , she then had plenty of time to joke about with Harry Styles and even downed an entire glass of tequila whilst host Jack Whitehall chatted to guests During the moment - which could become the highlight of this year ’ s show - Jack had tested Harry ’ s drink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s tequila , that is literally neat tequila , he has gone off the rails ” .
Handing the stiff drink to Lizzo , she downed it without hesitation much to the respect of the entire venue .
“ Harry drinking pure tequila , jack whitehall thinking it ’ s juice and lizzo downing the whole thing ... this is the best brits in years # Brits2020 , ” laughed one highly entertained viewer .
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The US singer has taken the world by storm and her contagious personality and confidence certainly shone through during her performance
Lizzo praised for body confidence as she performs at BRITs in tiny leotard
Lizzo held nothing back during her amazing performance at the BRIT Awards 2020.
Fans have since lauded the powerful vocalist for her ultimate demonstration of body confidence.
The award-winning US singer wowed fans with her powerful vocals as she commanded the stage and took time to reach out to waving fans during her medley of songs.
Lizzo opted for a slick braided up do and showed off her curves in a tight fitting brown-leather body suit.
The 31-year-old appeared to thoroughly enjoy her time in front of the excited crowds and the feeling was mutual.
Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
She opened the exciting performance with her song "Cuz I love You" before busting out "Truth Hurts" followed by "Good as Hell" and "Juice."
Fans were naturally captivated by the Juice singer, and took to social media to express their appreciation of the singer.
“Mad respect to @lizzo. Promoting body positivity on an amazing scale and having a lovely voice #BRITs,” wrote one happy viewer.
Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
“It is refreshing to have an artist like Lizzo. Not just a fabulous singer and performer but someone to look up to with her positive body image vibes. #BRITs #Brits2020,” exclaimed another.
Aside from what has been dubbed an ‘empowering’ show, Lizzo didn’t stop there.
Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Taking her seat after the energetic show, she then had plenty of time to joke about with Harry Styles and even downed an entire glass of tequila whilst host Jack Whitehall chatted to guests
During the moment - which could become the highlight of this year’s show - Jack had tested Harry’s drink before announcing: “Oh god that’s tequila, that is literally neat tequila, he has gone off the rails”.
Handing the stiff drink to Lizzo, she downed it without hesitation much to the respect of the entire venue.
“Harry drinking pure tequila, jack whitehall thinking it’s juice and lizzo downing the whole thing... this is the best brits in years #Brits2020,” laughed one highly entertained viewer.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Tyson Fury promises "most exciting fight in 50 years" in Deontay Wilder rematch

Tyson Fury claims his epic rematch with Deontay Wilder is the biggest fight of the last 50 years .
Fury faces WBC heavyweight king Wilder at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and he says it is the biggest contest since the Fight of the Century when Joe Frazier outpointed Muhammad Ali in 1971 .
Like Ali and Frazier back then , both champions are undefeated and Fury is predicting fireworks .
“ Who ’ s ready for a f*****g war !
” roared Fury when he was introduced to the fans at the MGM Grand .
“ I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel on fire and I ’ m ready for whatever he chucks at me .
“ This is the biggest fight of the last 50 years .
We both have much to lose .
“ One hundred per cent , I ’ m still predicting a second round knock-out .
“ The fans can expect to see the most exciting fight of the last 50 years .
Me and Deontay Wilder are putting it all on the line .
`` He says he ’ s coming for a fight and I know I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fury ’ s veteran US promoter and Top Rank chief Bob Arum worked with Ali and he agreed that this is the biggest clash since the Fight of the Century .
“ This is the biggest heavyweight fight and the last one which compares to this was in 1971 when the great Muhammad Ali fought Joe Frazier , ” he said .
“ Look at the parallels with this fight .
Ali had never lost his titles in the ring and unfairly for three-and-a-half years he could not fight because of the draft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still in his prime .
“ Joe Frazier had taken the titles while he was out and he was also undefeated .
“ Almost 50 years later we have the same situation .
Fury won the titles and then because of his inactivity , they stripped him of his titles .
He didn ’ t lose them in the ring .
“ Deontay Wilder is the WBC champion and has knocked out virtually everyone he has fought .
“ It ’ s going to be a real historic fight , not only for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boxing.
” Wilder has equalled his hero Ali ’ s record of 10th consecutive heavyweight title defences and wants to beat Fury to eclipse it .
“ Victory would show the world that greatness lies within me , ” said the Bronze Bomber .
“ This will be my 11th consecutive title defence .
“ I ’ m tied with my idol , Muhammad Ali , and once I beat Tyson Fury in devastating fashion I will break the record outright .
“ I will go on to do amazing things .
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the heavyweight division .

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have arrived in Las Vegas and were introduced to fans at the MGM Grand ahead of their huge rematch at the venue on Saturday night
Tyson Fury claims his epic rematch with Deontay Wilder is the biggest fight of the last 50 years.
Fury faces WBC heavyweight king Wilder at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and he says it is the biggest contest since the Fight of the Century when Joe Frazier outpointed Muhammad Ali in 1971.
Like Ali and Frazier back then, both champions are undefeated and Fury is predicting fireworks.
“Who’s ready for a f*****g war!” roared Fury when he was introduced to the fans at the MGM Grand.
“I’ve done everything correctly in camp. I feel on fire and I’m ready for whatever he chucks at me.
Image: Dave Shopland/BPI/REX) Dave Shopland/BPI/REX)
“This is the biggest fight of the last 50 years. We both have much to lose.
“One hundred per cent, I’m still predicting a second round knock-out.
“The fans can expect to see the most exciting fight of the last 50 years. Me and Deontay Wilder are putting it all on the line.
Image: Dave Shopland/BPI/REX) Dave Shopland/BPI/REX)
"He says he’s coming for a fight and I know I’m coming for a fight.”
Fury’s veteran US promoter and Top Rank chief Bob Arum worked with Ali and he agreed that this is the biggest clash since the Fight of the Century.
“This is the biggest heavyweight fight and the last one which compares to this was in 1971 when the great Muhammad Ali fought Joe Frazier,” he said.
Image: Dave Shopland/BPI/REX) Dave Shopland/BPI/REX)
“Look at the parallels with this fight. Ali had never lost his titles in the ring and unfairly for three-and-a-half years he could not fight because of the draft situation. He was also undefeated and still in his prime.
“Joe Frazier had taken the titles while he was out and he was also undefeated.
“Almost 50 years later we have the same situation. Fury won the titles and then because of his inactivity, they stripped him of his titles. He didn’t lose them in the ring.
Image: PA) PA)
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“Deontay Wilder is the WBC champion and has knocked out virtually everyone he has fought.
“It’s going to be a real historic fight, not only for this division, but for all of boxing.”
Wilder has equalled his hero Ali’s record of 10th consecutive heavyweight title defences and wants to beat Fury to eclipse it.
“Victory would show the world that greatness lies within me,” said the Bronze Bomber. “This will be my 11th consecutive title defence.
“I’m tied with my idol, Muhammad Ali, and once I beat Tyson Fury in devastating fashion I will break the record outright.
“I will go on to do amazing things. My goal is one champion, one face in the heavyweight division.
“I’m fulfilling my goals and dreams.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--UK weather: Flood victims told "get out" as towns brace for a month's rain in one day

Residents in flood-hit areas have been urged to leave their homes as forecasters say worse deluges are expected .
Six “ danger to life ” warnings are in place and a month ’ s rain will fall in one day .
Meanwhile , flood victims and climate crisis campaigners have slammed Boris Johnson for failing to visit communities devastated by Storm Dennis .
Downing Street said yesterday that the Prime Minister had no plans to see the ravages of last weekend ’ s deluge first-hand .
Instead , he was holed up in the Foreign Secretary ’ s luxurious residence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kent countryside .
He also ignored demands to call a COBRA emergency meeting , sparking fresh claims that he is not taking the climate crisis seriously .
Tracey Newman , 46 , woke to find her house in Nantgarw , near Cardiff , knee-deep in water .
The mum of three said : “ It is unbelievable he will not visit .
This flooding is definitely down to global warming .
People need to wake up to climate change .
“ I phoned the Government emergency fund and they gave me £80 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s not even a week ’ s shopping “ We have had help from electricians working for free and people helping us clean up but nothing from the authorities.
” Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said : “ The voting records of leading Tories show they are not taking the climate crisis seriously .
Since Parliament declared a climate emergency we all have to do things differently .
“ Sadly , it ’ s just more of the same from the Tories , who failed to prepare for the floods.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donations from investors in fossil fuels – while the PM has had campaign money from hedge fund boss Michael Hintze , a backer of climate science-denying Global Warming Policy Foundation .
Sacked minister Claire O ’ Neill recently said the PM “ doesn ’ t really get ” climate change .
And in his newspaper columns , Mr Johnson has called wind farms “ white satanic mills ” , backed fracking and urged that we “ ignore doom merchants ” on emissions .
Last night , ministers unveiled measures to help the flood-hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to £500 .
Homes and firms “ significantly affected ” can get 100 % council tax and rates relief for at least three months .
Small to medium-sized firms with “ severe , uninsurable losses ” are eligible for up to £2,500 .
Environment Secretary George Eustice said : “ We know climate change means extreme weather events like this are more likely and are already investing £2.6billion in flood defences by 2021.
” Downing Street insisted the PM was getting regular briefings on the floods and was “ fully engaged with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

EXCLUSIVE: Boris Johnson ignored calls to hold a COBRA emergency meeting, instead staying in Grade-I listed Chevening House in the Kent countryside while communities struggled to deal with major flooding
UK weather: Flood victims told "get out" as towns brace for a month's rain in one day
Residents in flood-hit areas have been urged to leave their homes as forecasters say worse deluges are expected.
Six “danger to life” warnings are in place and a month’s rain will fall in one day.
Meanwhile, flood victims and climate crisis campaigners have slammed Boris Johnson for failing to visit communities devastated by Storm Dennis.
Downing Street said yesterday that the Prime Minister had no plans to see the ravages of last weekend’s deluge first-hand.
Instead, he was holed up in the Foreign Secretary’s luxurious residence – Grade-I listed Chevening House in the Kent countryside.
He also ignored demands to call a COBRA emergency meeting, sparking fresh claims that he is not taking the climate crisis seriously.
Tracey Newman, 46, woke to find her house in Nantgarw, near Cardiff, knee-deep in water.
Image: Media Wales) Media Wales)
Image: PA) PA)
The mum of three said: “It is unbelievable he will not visit. This flooding is definitely down to global warming. People need to wake up to climate change.
“I phoned the Government emergency fund and they gave me £80. What can I do with that? It’s not even a week’s shopping
“We have had help from electricians working for free and people helping us clean up but nothing from the authorities.”
Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said: “The voting records of leading Tories show they are not taking the climate crisis seriously. Since Parliament declared a climate emergency we all have to do things differently.
Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) WALES NEWS SERVICE)
“Sadly, it’s just more of the same from the Tories, who failed to prepare for the floods.”
The Tories have been blasted for taking donations from investors in fossil fuels – while the PM has had campaign money from hedge fund boss Michael Hintze, a backer of climate science-denying Global Warming Policy Foundation.
Sacked minister Claire O’Neill recently said the PM “doesn’t really get” climate change. And in his newspaper columns, Mr Johnson has called wind farms “white satanic mills”, backed fracking and urged that we “ignore doom merchants” on emissions.
Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) WALES NEWS SERVICE) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Last night, ministers unveiled measures to help the flood-hit. Affected households can apply for up to £500. Homes and firms “significantly affected” can get 100% council tax and rates relief for at least three months.
Small to medium-sized firms with “severe, uninsurable losses” are eligible for up to £2,500.
Environment Secretary George Eustice said: “We know climate change means extreme weather events like this are more likely and are already investing £2.6billion in flood defences by 2021.”
Downing Street insisted the PM was getting regular briefings on the floods and was “fully engaged with the Government’s recovery effort”.


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--BRIT Awards viewers get chills over Billie Eilish's powerful Bond theme tune

Award-winning artist Billie Eilish gave viewers chills with her ethereal performance of new track No Time To Die during the BRIT Awards 2020 .
The 18-year-old songstress showed off her powerful vocal range whilst she performed the new Bond theme tune to a captivated audience .
Donning her signature green and black hair and an all-black floaty glitter outfit , Billie took to the stage alongside Hans Zimmer and a live orchestra for the powerful performance .
Fans of the young performer were stunned by her stunning vocal skills .
`` 18 year old Billie Eilish performing her new James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Brits is a level of cool no mere mortal can reach , '' wrote one excited fan. ''
@ billieeilish we are not worthy , that voice , instant goosebumps # brits , '' wrote another .
Another joked : `` swear i ’ m not crying at billie and finneas at the brits performing # NoTimeToDie @ billieeilish @ finneas '' Billie has become the youngest ever musician to ever record a James Bond theme tune and the single has since become number one in the charts .
The performance at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being hailed as Billie 's 'Adele ' moment that looks set to become a career defining move .
Just four days after its long-awaited release , the ballad has been streamed 5.6 million times in the UK .
Another viewer could n't get enough of Billie and Lizzo 's performances : `` Caught up with @ lizzo & @ billieeilish performances at @ BRITs tonight wow I have goose bumps gorgeous performances ladies You slayed it on that stage # NoTimeToDie # Brits2020 # BRITs xx '' If Billie 's single debuts at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , it 'll be the singer 's first UK chart-topper .
The teen superstar headed to the BRIT Awards with her brother Finneas , who also joined her on stage to announce rapper Dave 's triumphant BRITs win later in the evening .
She went on to be awarded the gong for International Female .
Other winners of the evening were Lewis Capaldi , Dave , Mabell , Stormzy , Tyler the Creator and Foals .
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The 18-year-old world famous singer took to the BRITs stage to perform the newest James Bond theme tune - and her vocals were breathtaking
Award-winning artist Billie Eilish gave viewers chills with her ethereal performance of new track No Time To Die during the BRIT Awards 2020.
The 18-year-old songstress showed off her powerful vocal range whilst she performed the new Bond theme tune to a captivated audience.
Donning her signature green and black hair and an all-black floaty glitter outfit, Billie took to the stage alongside Hans Zimmer and a live orchestra for the powerful performance.
Fans of the young performer were stunned by her stunning vocal skills.
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"18 year old Billie Eilish performing her new James Bond theme tune with Hans Zimmer at the Brits is a level of cool no mere mortal can reach," wrote one excited fan.
" @billieeilish we are not worthy, that voice, instant goosebumps #brits," wrote another.
Another joked: "swear i’m not crying at billie and finneas at the brits performing #NoTimeToDie @billieeilish @finneas"
Billie has become the youngest ever musician to ever record a James Bond theme tune and the single has since become number one in the charts.
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The performance at tonight's 40th annual ceremony is already being hailed as Billie's 'Adele' moment that looks set to become a career defining move.
Just four days after its long-awaited release, the ballad has been streamed 5.6 million times in the UK.
Another viewer couldn't get enough of Billie and Lizzo's performances: "Caught up with @lizzo& @billieeilish performances at @BRITs tonight wow I have goose bumps gorgeous performances ladies You slayed it on that stage #NoTimeToDie #Brits2020 #BRITs xx"
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If Billie's single debuts at number one at the end of this week, it'll be the singer's first UK chart-topper.
The teen superstar headed to the BRIT Awards with her brother Finneas, who also joined her on stage to announce rapper Dave's triumphant BRITs win later in the evening.
She went on to be awarded the gong for International Female.
Other winners of the evening were Lewis Capaldi, Dave, Mabell, Stormzy, Tyler the Creator and Foals.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Dementia cases in Britain to double by 2050 as elderly population increases

Dementia cases in Britain are set to double to two million by 2050 , new estimates show .
The dementia time bomb is revealed in the largest ever projection across Europe which will also see cases double , placing a huge burden on health systems .
Increasing numbers of elderly people on the continent will see 19 million people living with the devastating disease by 2050 , compared to less than 10 million now .
In Britain , the percentage of people with the devastating condition will increase from 1.6 % to 2.7 % .
It comes as the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than double .
People living with the devastating diagnosis will soar from one to two million by 2050 , according to the report from Alzheimer Europe .
Mr Jean Georges , executive director of Alzheimer Europe , said : “ Our report also demonstrates the number of people living with the condition is set to increase substantially in the years ahead .
“ This will only place greater pressure on care and support services unless better ways of treating and preventing dementia are identified.
” This new report comes more than six years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It reviewed 16 population studies to calculate the number of people set to be living with dementia in the EU ’ s 27 member countries and ten others across the continent .
There is currently no cure for any form of dementia which causes one in every eight UK deaths .
Twice as many women suffer from dementia than men .
Currently just under 675,000 UK women have the disease , as opposed to nearly 357,000 men .
This is estimated to rise to over 1.2 million women and almost 745,000 men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Experts estimate that as lifestyles change , and more people are made aware of the disease , its “ prevalence ” will fall .
This means that the average person is less likely to develop dementia at a given age , though may still develop it later in life .
However as the population increases and is on average older across Europe , the total number of people with the condition will drastically increase .
Samantha Benham-Hermetz , director of policy and public Affairs at Alzheimer ’ s Research UK , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global health crisis of dementia , but sadly they come as no surprise .
“ If we are unable to find ways to prevent or treat the diseases that cause dementia , one in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetimes .
“ We must act now , and invest more than ever before in dementia research , to stop these projections from becoming a reality.
” Previous research suggests the economic cost of caring for patients in the UK will increase dramatically from £23.6 billion in 2014 to £59.4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost is due to Brits having to give up work to care for a loved one every day for decades , with Alzheimer ’ s Research UK estimating that 1 million more people will need to become carers by 2050 .
The Mirror has launched the Fair Care for All campaign calling for action to tackle the social care crisis after a decade of underfunding .
Campaigners are demanding “ free universal care ” for dementia - funded like state schools - to replace the crumbling social care system .
Sally Copley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Society , said : “ Our chronically underfunded social care system can not cope and requires drastic reform.
” “ We believe only free universal care , funded like schools and the NHS , will provide people with dementia the dignity , security and fundamental care they deserve now and in the future.
” The study mainly focused on people aged over 65 with the condition , rather than those with “ early onset ” , for which there is little data .

The percentage of people suffering from dementia in Britain is set to increase from 1.6% to 2.7% by 2050, according to a report by Alzheimer Europe which reviewed 16 population studies
Dementia cases in Britain to double by 2050 as elderly population increases
Dementia cases in Britain are set to double to two million by 2050, new estimates show.
The dementia time bomb is revealed in the largest ever projection across Europe which will also see cases double, placing a huge burden on health systems.
Increasing numbers of elderly people on the continent will see 19 million people living with the devastating disease by 2050, compared to less than 10 million now.
In Britain, the percentage of people with the devastating condition will increase from 1.6% to 2.7%. It comes as the number of Brits aged over 85 will more than double.
People living with the devastating diagnosis will soar from one to two million by 2050, according to the report from Alzheimer Europe.
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Mr Jean Georges, executive director of Alzheimer Europe, said: “Our report also demonstrates the number of people living with the condition is set to increase substantially in the years ahead.
“This will only place greater pressure on care and support services unless better ways of treating and preventing dementia are identified.”
This new report comes more than six years after the last study of its kind. It reviewed 16 population studies to calculate the number of people set to be living with dementia in the EU’s 27 member countries and ten others across the continent.
There is currently no cure for any form of dementia which causes one in every eight UK deaths.
Twice as many women suffer from dementia than men.
Currently just under 675,000 UK women have the disease, as opposed to nearly 357,000 men. This is estimated to rise to over 1.2 million women and almost 745,000 men by the middle of the century.
Experts estimate that as lifestyles change, and more people are made aware of the disease, its “prevalence” will fall.
This means that the average person is less likely to develop dementia at a given age, though may still develop it later in life.
Image: Getty) Getty)
However as the population increases and is on average older across Europe, the total number of people with the condition will drastically increase.
Samantha Benham-Hermetz, director of policy and public Affairs at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “These startling figures emphasise the looming global health crisis of dementia, but sadly they come as no surprise.
“If we are unable to find ways to prevent or treat the diseases that cause dementia, one in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetimes.
“We must act now, and invest more than ever before in dementia research, to stop these projections from becoming a reality.”
Previous research suggests the economic cost of caring for patients in the UK will increase dramatically from £23.6 billion in 2014 to £59.4 billion by 2050.
Part of this cost is due to Brits having to give up work to care for a loved one every day for decades, with Alzheimer’s Research UK estimating that 1 million more people will need to become carers by 2050.
The Mirror has launched the Fair Care for All campaign calling for action to tackle the social care crisis after a decade of underfunding.
Campaigners are demanding “free universal care” for dementia - funded like state schools - to replace the crumbling social care system.
Sally Copley, director of policy and campaigns at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “Our chronically underfunded social care system cannot cope and requires drastic reform.”
“We believe only free universal care, funded like schools and the NHS, will provide people with dementia the dignity, security and fundamental care they deserve now and in the future.”
The study mainly focused on people aged over 65 with the condition, rather than those with “early onset”, for which there is little data.


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Love Island's Natalia and Jamie dumped - but one other couple is in danger

Natalia Zoppa and Jamie Clayton were brutally dumped from Love Island after receiving the fewest votes from the public .
However one other couple is in danger of being dumped just days before Sunday 's grand final .
Last night , each of the Islander couples had to vote for the two couples that they felt were the least compatible .
Only Siannise and Luke T and Paige and Finn did n't receive any votes , meaning that they escaped the public vote .
This meant that five other couples were in trouble : Molly and Callum , Demi and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jess and Ched andJamie and Natalia .
After receiving the most votes , Demi and Luke M and Jess and Ched were saved by the public while Natalia and Jamie received the fewest votes and were dumped .
But Islanders were then tasked with choosing who to save out of Mike and Priscilla or Molly and Callum .
Who will they pick ?
Earlier on , the Islanders became parents as the babies arrived in the villa for the first time and they quickly got down to naming them .
Callum chose to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ T and Siannise chose to name theirs Rocky Luke Jr Trotman Fudge .
Meanwhile Demi and Luke M chose to call theirs Louis as Demi gushed : `` Our baby is unreal ! ''
Mike and Priscilla 's daughter was called Charlotte , Ched and Jess debut baby Winter Ocean Uzor , while Jamie and Natalia opted for a Harry Potter-inspired name ‘ Voldy ’ Finn and Paige named their daughter Darcey and Paige cooed : `` You ’ re really handsome , and even more so with a baby.
” He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child of ours has brought us closer .
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Mike Boateng and Priscilla Anyabu and Molly Smith and Callum Jones are in danger of being booted out of the Love Island villa during tomorrow night's episode
Love Island's Natalia and Jamie dumped - but one other couple is in danger
Natalia Zoppa and Jamie Clayton were brutally dumped from Love Island after receiving the fewest votes from the public.
However one other couple is in danger of being dumped just days before Sunday's grand final.
Last night, each of the Islander couples had to vote for the two couples that they felt were the least compatible.
Only Siannise and Luke T and Paige and Finn didn't receive any votes, meaning that they escaped the public vote.
This meant that five other couples were in trouble: Molly and Callum, Demi and Luke M, Mike and Priscilla, Jess and Ched andJamie and Natalia.
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After receiving the most votes, Demi and Luke M and Jess and Ched were saved by the public while Natalia and Jamie received the fewest votes and were dumped.
But Islanders were then tasked with choosing who to save out of Mike and Priscilla or Molly and Callum.
Who will they pick?
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Earlier on, the Islanders became parents as the babies arrived in the villa for the first time and they quickly got down to naming them.
Callum chose to name his Elvis Benedict Jones while Luke T and Siannise chose to name theirs Rocky Luke Jr Trotman Fudge.
Meanwhile Demi and Luke M chose to call theirs Louis as Demi gushed: "Our baby is unreal!"
Mike and Priscilla's daughter was called Charlotte, Ched and Jess debut baby Winter Ocean Uzor, while Jamie and Natalia opted for a Harry Potter-inspired name ‘Voldy’
Finn and Paige named their daughter Darcey and Paige cooed: "You’re really handsome, and even more so with a baby.”
He added: “I believe that this fantastic child of ours has brought us closer.”
*Love Island returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Jack Whitehall's most savage BRIT Awards digs as he takes aim at Harry Styles and Geri Horner

Jack Whitehall 's hosting gig at the BRIT Awards went down a storm with viewers , who praised his quick wit and dry humour .
The comedian peppered his segments with zingy one-liners , with Geri Horner , Harry Styles and Jamie Laing in the firing line .
One funny moment included his introduction to Harry Styles ahead of his performance .
“ When One Direction broke up we did n't give this one a hope in hell .
The runt the litter , old plain-Jane on the end , but somehow he has managed to drag himself out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here ! ''
.
He also had a hilarious comment about teen sensation Billie Eilish .
`` At 18 years old she already has five Grammies , a sellout world tour , and is the youngest person ever to do a Bond theme - it 's the only teenager in the world that makes Greta Thunberg look lazy - Billie Eilish . ''
He then joked about Lizzo 's body positivity message , `` Whether you 're a lanky streak of p**s like me , '' he said , walking through the audience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added , tapping a bald man on the shoulder .
`` Or hung like a cashew nut , '' he concluded , tapping a sheepish-looking Jamie Laing on the shoulder .
He also scolded a man sitting at the front of the stage on the sofas for having his feet up on the railings that separated him from the audience .
`` Are your feet up ?
This is the BRITs .
Down .
Respectful , '' he ordered the man .
And when his chat with Lizzo was interrupted by Harry Styles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back off . ''
The Spice Girls ' singing abilities were also the subject of a cruel jibe , when Jack joked : `` The Spice Girls tour was plagued by sound issues when for three , harrowing minutes , Geri 's mic was accidentally set live '' .
He also took aim at the awards bosses for the lack of diversity in the nominations , which were mostly dominated by men .
`` Environmental issues have been a big theme of awards show this year .
And in the spirit of sustainability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same excuses for why so few women were nominated , '' said Jack .
His performance went down a storm with viewers , one of whom wrote : 'jack whitehall is unmatched as a british comedian and the only person to rival harry with his own dry witty humour ' .
'Harry drinking pure tequila , jack whitehall thinking it ’ s juice and lizzo downing the whole thing ... this is the best brits in years # Brits2020 ' declared another . '
Got ta give it to @ jackwhitehall he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the # Brits2020 .
Still laughing at him and @ Harry_Styles ' added a third .

Jack Whitehall's one-liners at the BRITs won praise from viewers after he took aim at Jamie Laing and Geri Horner, and bantered with Harry Styles
Jack Whitehall's most savage BRIT Awards digs as he takes aim at Harry Styles and Geri Horner
Jack Whitehall's hosting gig at the BRIT Awards went down a storm with viewers, who praised his quick wit and dry humour.
The comedian peppered his segments with zingy one-liners, with Geri Horner, Harry Styles and Jamie Laing in the firing line.
One funny moment included his introduction to Harry Styles ahead of his performance.
“When One Direction broke up we didn't give this one a hope in hell. The runt the litter, old plain-Jane on the end, but somehow he has managed to drag himself out of Niall's shadow... Harry Styles is here!".
He also had a hilarious comment about teen sensation Billie Eilish.
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"At 18 years old she already has five Grammies, a sellout world tour, and is the youngest person ever to do a Bond theme - it's the only teenager in the world that makes Greta Thunberg look lazy - Billie Eilish."
He then joked about Lizzo's body positivity message, "Whether you're a lanky streak of p**s like me," he said, walking through the audience.
"Folically challenged", he added, tapping a bald man on the shoulder.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Or hung like a cashew nut," he concluded, tapping a sheepish-looking Jamie Laing on the shoulder.
He also scolded a man sitting at the front of the stage on the sofas for having his feet up on the railings that separated him from the audience.
"Are your feet up? This is the BRITs. Down. Respectful," he ordered the man.
Image: ITV) ITV)
And when his chat with Lizzo was interrupted by Harry Styles, Jack barked: "Harold, back off."
The Spice Girls' singing abilities were also the subject of a cruel jibe, when Jack joked: "The Spice Girls tour was plagued by sound issues when for three, harrowing minutes, Geri's mic was accidentally set live".
He also took aim at the awards bosses for the lack of diversity in the nominations, which were mostly dominated by men.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Environmental issues have been a big theme of awards show this year. And in the spirit of sustainability the Brits has been recycling all the same excuses for why so few women were nominated," said Jack.
His performance went down a storm with viewers, one of whom wrote: 'jack whitehall is unmatched as a british comedian and the only person to rival harry with his own dry witty humour'.
'Harry drinking pure tequila, jack whitehall thinking it’s juice and lizzo downing the whole thing... this is the best brits in years #Brits2020' declared another.
'Gotta give it to @jackwhitehall he’s doing a hella good job at the #Brits2020. Still laughing at him and @Harry_Styles' added a third.


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Government announces points-based immigration system - here's how it will work

The Government has set out its plans for a points-based immigration system to come into force on January 1 2021 .
A policy statement published on Wednesday said free movement would end , laws surrounding this would be repealed and a new Immigration Bill would be introduced for a `` firm and fair '' system which would `` attract the high-skilled workers '' to create a `` high wage , high skill , high productivity economy '' .
he Home Office has told businesses they should end their `` reliance on cheap , low-skilled labour .
The government wants companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vacancies but critics say the lack of investment in further education makes that difficult .
And firms are worried that some sectors , such as social care and hospitality , will be unable to replace the European staff who currently make up a large proportion of employees .
The paper set out the first phase of changes .
All applicants - both EU and non-EU citizens - who want to live and work in the UK will need to gain 70 points to be eligible to apply for a visa .
Points will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can demonstrate they : - Have a job offer from an approved sponsor , such as an employer cleared by the Home Office ( which earns 20 points ) .
- Have a job offer that is at a `` required skill level '' ( 20 points ) .
- They can speak English to a certain level ( 10 points ) .
Other points could be awarded for certain qualifications and if there is a shortage in a particular occupation .
The salary threshold for skilled migrants will be lowered from £30,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK with a job offer .
But if an applicant earns less than the required minimum salary threshold - but no less than £20,480 - they may still be able to come to the UK if they have a job offer in a specific occupation which appears on the Government 's jobs shortage list , or if they have a PhD relevant to the job .
This could mean lower earners such as nurses may still be able to apply for a visa , provided a shortage of staff in this area remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the number of people who can come through the skilled worker route has been scrapped .
There are no plans to introduce regional salary thresholds or different arrangements for different parts of the UK .
This would allow a small number of the most highly-skilled workers , who can gain the required level of points , to enter the UK without a job offer if they are endorsed by a `` relevant and competent body '' .
This will include science , technology , engineering and mathematics professionals .
Points will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , age and relevant work experience and the route would be capped .
There will be no temporary or general visa options for low-skilled migrant workers .
The paper said : `` UK businesses will need to adapt and adjust to the end of free movement , and we will not seek to recreate the outcomes from free movement within the points-based system .
`` As such , it is important that employers move away from a reliance on the UK 's immigration system as an alternative to investment in staff retention , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and automation . ''
It is estimated 70 % of the existing EU workforce would not meet the requirements of the skilled worker route , which will help to bring overall numbers down in future , according the Home Office .
It is thought there are around 3.4 million EU citizens living in the UK and most are said to be unskilled or low-skilled workers .
Last week it was reported the new system could cut the number of low-skilled migrant workers from European Union countries by up to 90,000 a year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would `` reduce overall migration numbers '' .
But the Home Office has been unable to provide more detail on how this would be achieved and if a target number had been set .
A pilot scheme for seasonal workers in agriculture will be quadrupled from 2,500 to 10,000 places .
Youth mobility arrangements with eight countries that result in around 20,000 young people coming to the UK each year will continue .
`` Both routes will provide employers with further ongoing flexibility in employing individuals into lower-skilled roles '' , the paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect employers to take other measures to address shortages . ''
They will need to demonstrate : - They have an offer from an approved educational institution .
- Can support themselves during their studies in the UK .
- Current arrangements for specialist occupations such as religious ministers , artists , musicians and entertainers are expected to broadly remain the same and be extended for EU citizens .
- Self-employed and freelance workers can continue to apply for visas under existing rules and will not need to be sponsored .
- Visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to come to the UK without a visa for six months but will not be allowed to work .
- Asylum applications fall outside the points-based system and are expected to operate under existing rules .

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'Low skilled' workers will be barred from Britain with little option to get a visa from 1 January 2021 - but those earning more than £25,600, who speak English and have a job offer, will have a route in
UK immigration rules for after Brexit confirmed - how the system will work
The Tory government has finally set out its plans for a points-based immigration system to come into force on January 1 2021.
The radical shake-up will block millions of 'low-skilled' - well, low-paid - workers from coming to the UK.
After Brexit people will have to earn over £25,600, have a job offer and speak English to a certain level in order to get a work visa.
There will be some exceptions for people who earn £20,480 to £25,600 in shortage areas like the NHS.
But the plans have prompted an outpouring of fury from businesses and council who warn sectors like social care face "disaster". In response the Home Office has told businesses they should simply end their "reliance on cheap, low-skilled labour".
Yet there are a whole host of unanswered questions. Home Secretary Priti Patel refused to give any overall cap or target on numbers, and wouldn't say exactly when people will be able to bring their family.Â
There's also scant information about how much applications will cost or how a sufficient level of English language will be measured.
A policy statement published on Wednesday said free movement would end, laws surrounding this would be repealed and a new Immigration Bill would be introduced for a "firm and fair" system which would "attract the high-skilled workers" to create a "high wage, high skill, high productivity economy".
The government wants companies to train up British workers to fill vacancies but critics say the lack of investment in further education makes that difficult.
Meanwhile Labour predict there will be so many carve-outs and exceptions that the system will be pointless. Ms Patel said there will still be ways for some low-skilled workers, such as Polish builders, to come to Britain. "We will continue to review the labour market," she told the BBC.
So how will it actually work? Here's a handy guide.
Skilled workers
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All applicants - both EU and non-EU citizens - who want to live and work in the UK will need to gain 70 points to be eligible to apply for a visa.
Points will be awarded for key requirements if they can demonstrate they:
Have a job offer from an approved sponsor, such as an employer cleared by the Home Office (which earns 20 points).
Have a job offer that is at a "required skill level" (20 points).
They can speak English to a certain level (10 points).
Other points could be awarded for certain qualifications and if there is a shortage in a particular occupation.
The salary threshold for skilled migrants will be lowered from £30,000 to £25,600 for those coming to the UK with a job offer.
But if an applicant earns less than the required minimum salary threshold - but no less than £20,480 - they may still be able to come to the UK if they have a job offer in a specific occupation which appears on the Government's jobs shortage list, or if they have a PhD relevant to the job.
This could mean lower earners such as nurses may still be able to apply for a visa, provided a shortage of staff in this area remain on the approved list.
The cap on the number of people who can come through the skilled worker route has been scrapped.
There are no plans to introduce regional salary thresholds or different arrangements for different parts of the UK.
Highly-skilled workers
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This would allow a small number of the most highly-skilled workers, who can gain the required level of points, to enter the UK without a job offer if they are endorsed by a "relevant and competent body".
This will include science, technology, engineering and mathematics professionals.
Points will be awarded for factors such as academic qualifications, age and relevant work experience and the route would be capped.
Low-skilled workers
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There will be no temporary or general visa options for low-skilled migrant workers.
The paper said: "UK businesses will need to adapt and adjust to the end of free movement, and we will not seek to recreate the outcomes from free movement within the points-based system.
"As such, it is important that employers move away from a reliance on the UK's immigration system as an alternative to investment in staff retention, productivity, and wider investment in technology and automation."
It is estimated 70% of the existing EU workforce would not meet the requirements of the skilled worker route, which will help to bring overall numbers down in future, according the Home Office.
It is thought there are around 3.4 million EU citizens living in the UK and most are said to be unskilled or low-skilled workers.
Last week it was reported the new system could cut the number of low-skilled migrant workers from European Union countries by up to 90,000 a year.
The policy document mentioned the immigration system would "reduce overall migration numbers".
But the Home Office has been unable to provide more detail on how this would be achieved and if a target number had been set.
A pilot scheme for seasonal workers in agriculture will be quadrupled from 2,500 to 10,000 places.
Youth mobility arrangements with eight countries that result in around 20,000 young people coming to the UK each year will continue.
"Both routes will provide employers with further ongoing flexibility in employing individuals into lower-skilled roles", the paper said, but added: "We expect employers to take other measures to address shortages."
Students
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They will need to demonstrate:
They have an offer from an approved educational institution.
Can speak English.
Can support themselves during their studies in the UK.
Other routes:
Current arrangements for specialist occupations such as religious ministers, artists, musicians and entertainers are expected to broadly remain the same and be extended for EU citizens.
Self-employed and freelance workers can continue to apply for visas under existing rules and will not need to be sponsored.
Visitors, including EU citizens, will be able to come to the UK without a visa for six months but will not be allowed to work.
Asylum applications fall outside the points-based system and are expected to operate under existing rules.
What about EU citizens already here?
More than 3million EU citizens who are already in Britain, or who arrive by 31 December 2020, will not be subject to the new rules.
Instead they have the EU Settlement Scheme, designed to give EU citizens permission to stay and work in the UK after Brexit.
The paper claimed it will "provide employers with flexibility to meet labour market demands".
What about seasonal workers?
Expanding a seasonal workers scheme and arrangements with eight countries to welcome young people to the UK will also help employers but they are expected to take "other measures to address shortages", the paper said.
The document added: "We recognise that these proposals represent significant change for employers in the UK and we will deliver a comprehensive programme of communication and engagement in the coming months.
"We will keep labour market data under careful scrutiny to monitor any pressures in key sectors."
Can people take their family with them?
Home Secretary Priti Patel said it will depend how many points you have on a case-by-case basis.
Who has raised fears?
Industry chiefs say builders, waiters and carers are among those facing the biggest hit when a £25,600 salary threshold kicks in from 1 January 2021.
The Home Office has told firms they will simply "need to adjust" after deciding the government will not offer visas to low-skilled migrant workers after Brexit.
But Unison assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said the plans "spell absolute disaster for the care sector".
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The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) warned care, construction, hospitality, food and drink companies could be most affected by the changes.
And lawyers urged the Government "not to turn the tap off overnight" if companies struggle to recruit staff under the new system.
What about Scotland?
The SNP and others have slammed the government for failing to bring a 'regional' variation in the system - which could have taken account of the specific needs of Scotland.
James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said: "Salary thresholds should be variable across sector and region, to reflect the needs of different employers, alongside a reformed and devolved skills and employment system to tackle the existing national skills shortages."
SNP MP Stuart McDonald said: "Boris Johnson’s crackdown on so-called low skilled migration will devastate sectors such as hospitality, social care, agriculture and scientific research.
"Many key industries across Scotland will no longer have access to vital workers we desperately need.
“The total absence of any reference to Scotland, to remote areas, or the self-employed is extraordinary.
"And while the paper is almost silent on families, we know that many thousands more couples will be split apart and parents separated from their kids, by extending the scope of the harsh family visa rules."


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Niall Horan talks One Direction reunion rumours as he catches up with bandmates at BRITS

Niall Horan opened up about the prospect of a One Direction reunion as he caught up with his bandmates at the BRIT Awards 2020 .
Speaking from the red carpet , the 26-year-old musician spoke about his former band , who announced a hiatus in 2016 .
When asked whether 1D would delight fans with a comeback , Irishman Niall kept fans guessing .
“ The answer is , we don ’ t know .
We haven ’ t spoken about it , and you ’ ll know if we do , ” he told the Mirror .
Niall also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who teased a comeback earlier this month .
“ He probably said something along the lines of it and it was flipped out of context , '' he mused .
“ We get asked about it so much that you kind of have to construct an answer on the spot.
” Earlier this year , fellow band member Louis Tomlinson appeared to tease that the band 's return was imminent .
Whilst appearing on The One Show , he claimed it would be “ stupid ” not to give into fans wishes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ band are currently on a hiatus , Niall will get the chance to brush shoulders with his fellow bandmate Harry Styles who is also attending the BRIT Awards .
Harry will then also be taking to the stage during the awards show to perform a track from his solo album for the A-list crowd .
The Sign of the Times singer is nominated for Male Solo Artist at the ceremony .
One Direction - made up of Niall and bandmates Harry , Louis , Liam Payne and former member Zayn Malik - were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Factor by music mogul Simon Cowell .
They went on to conquer the world with music hits such as Story of My Life and What Makes You Beautiful before announcing the group ’ s break four years ago .
Niall also had some words of wisdom from the red carpet for his best pal Lewis Capaldi , who just won the first BRIT of the evening .
“ I ’ m working in the morning , and I texted him early today to say stay away from me , because I know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Niall told us when asked about partying with Lewis this evening .
“ Win , lose or draw , he ’ ll be out there.
” Niall will also be heading on tour in the next few months with his best pal and musician Lewis Capaldi , who will be the supporting act .
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Niall Horan responds to 1D reunion rumours as he joins his bandmates at the BRITs
Niall Horan responds to 1D reunion rumours as he joins his bandmates at the BRITs
Exclusive: The Irish singer spoke to the Mirror on the red carpet for the BRIT Awards 2020 about whether the much-loved boyband could get back together
Niall Horan talks One Direction reunion rumours as he catches up with bandmates at BRITS
Niall Horan opened up about the prospect of a One Direction reunion as he caught up with his bandmates at the BRIT Awards 2020.
Speaking from the red carpet, the 26-year-old musician spoke about his former band, who announced a hiatus in 2016.
When asked whether 1D would delight fans with a comeback, Irishman Niall kept fans guessing.
“The answer is, we don’t know. We haven’t spoken about it, and you’ll know if we do,” he told the Mirror.
Niall also responded to his former bandmate Louis Tomlinson, who teased a comeback earlier this month.
Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
“He probably said something along the lines of it and it was flipped out of context," he mused. “We get asked about it so much that you kind of have to construct an answer on the spot.”
Earlier this year, fellow band member Louis Tomlinson appeared to tease that the band's return was imminent.
Whilst appearing on The One Show, he claimed it would be “stupid” not to give into fans wishes of a triumphant comeback.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Although the band are currently on a hiatus, Niall will get the chance to brush shoulders with his fellow bandmate Harry Styles who is also attending the BRIT Awards.
Harry will then also be taking to the stage during the awards show to perform a track from his solo album for the A-list crowd.
The Sign of the Times singer is nominated for Male Solo Artist at the ceremony.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
One Direction - made up of Niall and bandmates Harry, Louis, Liam Payne and former member Zayn Malik - were formed a decade ago on The X Factor by music mogul Simon Cowell.
They went on to conquer the world with music hits such as Story of My Life and What Makes You Beautiful before announcing the group’s break four years ago.
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Niall also had some words of wisdom from the red carpet for his best pal Lewis Capaldi, who just won the first BRIT of the evening.
“I’m working in the morning, and I texted him early today to say stay away from me, because I know what mood he’s in,” Niall told us when asked about partying with Lewis this evening.
“Win, lose or draw, he’ll be out there.”
Niall will also be heading on tour in the next few months with his best pal and musician Lewis Capaldi, who will be the supporting act.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Liverpool need another epic European night at Anfield after Atletico Madrid reverse

At least Liverpool , Jurgen Klopp and his team of champions know the drill .
Another epic European night at Anfield is required .
It will not be a challenge as mountainous as the one they faced against Barcelona in last season ’ s semi-final .
It will not take a performance as remarkable as the 4-0 number they produced against Lionel Messi and company But make no mistake , against a team as streetwise , defensively organised and dastardly as Diego Simeone ’ s Atletico , it will still require a stirring effort to overturn this slender defeat and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will require a huge improvement on this oddly below-par performance .
Consider this .
Liverpool did not have an attempt on target .
That is like Rory McIlroy going 18 holes without a birdie .
The last time Liverpool were here , they burst out of the blocks , Mohamed Salah ’ s penalty setting their course to final glory .
This time around , they were left in them , seemingly taken a little aback by Atletico ’ s early intensity .
That would certainly explain the bizarre sight of Virgil van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accomplished in the first half exchanges .
It would be harsh to apportion individual blame for the opener but although the corner-kick delivery from Koke was adequate , it should have been dealt with .
Instead , it was allowed to drop to the ground and ended life as a gift accepted by the right boot of Saul Niguez from inside the six-yard box .
For such a defensive powerhouse to be so easy burgled was slightly mystifying , just as it was startling to see Van Dijk ’ s misjudged header give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Alisson .
And when Alexander-Arnold sent a couple of crosses into the ultras , it was obvious Liverpool had not hit the ground running .
One positive , though , was that they were always going to have plenty of the ball to try to find their rhythm at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium .
The Atletico bus had earlier emerged from a spectacular tunnel of red pyrotechnics and was then parked somewhere deep inside the team ’ s own half .
Flares before kick-off , little flair after it .
Simply not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a defensive exercise and , unsurprisingly , a masterclass in some of the dark arts .
Taking their lead from Diego Simeone ’ s demonic technical area antics , referee Szymon Marciniak was rarely given a moment ’ s peace .
But Liverpool were as frustrated with their own unusual sloppiness as they were with some of the Atletico injury-feigning , play-acting , time-wasting shenanigans .
Maybe that is why Sadio Mane found himself in Marciniak ’ s notebook after a tussle with Sime Vrsaljko and found himself hooked at half-time .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprise whatsoever , Liverpool ’ s sluggishness and laboured efforts did .
Klopp ’ s half-time change – putting on Divock Origi in place of Mane – and team-talk sharpened things up a little and Salah sent a glorious headed chance wide soon after the interval .
But clear opportunities of that ilk were relatively scarce despite Klopp ’ s side having a virtual monopoly on the ball .
And had Morata not managed a pantomime slip rather than a routine finish from a rare ho me counter-attack , it could have become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were thankful for Morata ’ s slip , they never looked like capitalising on his moment of profligacy and that Salah joined Mane in being replaced told you a lot of what you needed to know about proceedings .
Although not as much told by one of the Polish referee ’ s final acts – a 30-yard dash to flourish a yellow card in the face of a dissenting Liverpool manager .
It was that sort of night for Klopp and the champions .

Jurgen Klopp's side slipped to a 1-0 defeat in Madrid through Saul Niguez as they failed to register a shot on target
Liverpool need another epic European night at Anfield after Atletico Madrid reverse
At least Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp and his team of champions know the drill. Another epic European night at Anfield is required.
It will not be a challenge as mountainous as the one they faced against Barcelona in last season’s semi-final.
It will not take a performance as remarkable as the 4-0 number they produced against Lionel Messi and company
But make no mistake, against a team as streetwise, defensively organised and dastardly as Diego Simeone’s Atletico, it will still require a stirring effort to overturn this slender defeat and progress to the quarter-finals.
And it will require a huge improvement on this oddly below-par performance.
Consider this. Liverpool did not have an attempt on target. That is like Rory McIlroy going 18 holes without a birdie.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The last time Liverpool were here, they burst out of the blocks, Mohamed Salah’s penalty setting their course to final glory.
This time around, they were left in them, seemingly taken a little aback by Atletico’s early intensity.
That would certainly explain the bizarre sight of Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold looking anything but accomplished in the first half exchanges.
It would be harsh to apportion individual blame for the opener but although the corner-kick delivery from Koke was adequate, it should have been dealt with.
Instead, it was allowed to drop to the ground and ended life as a gift accepted by the right boot of Saul Niguez from inside the six-yard box.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
For such a defensive powerhouse to be so easy burgled was slightly mystifying, just as it was startling to see Van Dijk’s misjudged header give Alvaro Morata the chance to shoot straight at Alisson.
And when Alexander-Arnold sent a couple of crosses into the ultras, it was obvious Liverpool had not hit the ground running. One positive, though, was that they were always going to have plenty of the ball to try to find their rhythm at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
The Atletico bus had earlier emerged from a spectacular tunnel of red pyrotechnics and was then parked somewhere deep inside the team’s own half.
Flares before kick-off, little flair after it.
Simply not too fussed with possession, it became a defensive exercise and, unsurprisingly, a masterclass in some of the dark arts.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Taking their lead from Diego Simeone’s demonic technical area antics, referee Szymon Marciniak was rarely given a moment’s peace.
But Liverpool were as frustrated with their own unusual sloppiness as they were with some of the Atletico injury-feigning, play-acting, time-wasting shenanigans.
Maybe that is why Sadio Mane found himself in Marciniak’s notebook after a tussle with Sime Vrsaljko and found himself hooked at half-time.
While Atletico’s chicanery came as no surprise whatsoever, Liverpool’s sluggishness and laboured efforts did.
Klopp’s half-time change – putting on Divock Origi in place of Mane – and team-talk sharpened things up a little and Salah sent a glorious headed chance wide soon after the interval.
But clear opportunities of that ilk were relatively scarce despite Klopp’s side having a virtual monopoly on the ball.
And had Morata not managed a pantomime slip rather than a routine finish from a rare ho me counter-attack, it could have become particularly grim for Liverpool.
While they were thankful for Morata’s slip, they never looked like capitalising on his moment of profligacy and that Salah joined Mane in being replaced told you a lot of what you needed to know about proceedings.
Although not as much told by one of the Polish referee’s final acts – a 30-yard dash to flourish a yellow card in the face of a dissenting Liverpool manager.
It was that sort of night for Klopp and the champions.


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Jurgen Klopp accuses Atletico Madrid of trying to get Sadio Mane sent off

Jurgen Klopp has hit out at Atletico Madrid 's dirty tactics and accused the Spanish side of targeting Sadio Mane on a frustrating night for Liverpool .
The Champions League holders will need to summon another famous European comeback at Anfield next month after they were beaten 1-0 away to Atletico in their last-16 first leg on Tuesday .
Spain midfielder Saul Niguez struck the only goal of the game in the fourth minute by bundling into the net from close range following a corner .
Later in the first half , Mane was fortunate not to be sent off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a yellow card and he was swiftly substituted by Klopp for Divock Origi .
But Klopp has defended his Senegal star , criticising his European rivals for the way they play-acted and attempted to get Mane sent off .
Speaking to BT Sport , he said : `` He [ Sadio Mane ] was targeted .
It was clear .
They wanted to make sure he got a yellow card .
|It is only half time but you need to be really strong as a referee in this atmosphere .
Already in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players went to the ground I do n't know what for .
Nobody to blame .
`` I am fine , 1-0 down at half time we have the longest half time break and we will use that .
Welcome to Anfield .
It is not over yet . ''
Liverpool , who have won 25 of 26 Premier League games this season and are on course for a record-smashing title win , missed a series of chances to equalise in the second half , with Mohamed Salah and captain Jordan Henderson coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play at home to Atletico on March 11 in the return leg at Anfield , where they produced an incredible 4-0 win over Barcelona in last year 's semi-final second leg after losing the first match 3-0 .
The German added : `` It was not exactly what should happen but it happened .
It was the fight we expected and the atmosphere we expected but I love so many parts of our game .
It is only 1-0 down at half time and the second half we play at our stadium .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They defended with all they had - their defending in the box was incredible .
When you are 1-0 down with a team like this who only want this kind of result - 0-0 would have been good for them . ''

Mane was fortunate not to be sent off in the first half after clashing with Sime Vrsaljko while on a yellow card and he was swiftly substituted by Klopp at half-time
Jurgen Klopp accuses Atletico Madrid of trying to get Sadio Mane sent off
Jurgen Klopp has hit out at Atletico Madrid's dirty tactics and accused the Spanish side of targeting Sadio Mane on a frustrating night for Liverpool.
The Champions League holders will need to summon another famous European comeback at Anfield next month after they were beaten 1-0 away to Atletico in their last-16 first leg on Tuesday.
Spain midfielder Saul Niguez struck the only goal of the game in the fourth minute by bundling into the net from close range following a corner.
Later in the first half, Mane was fortunate not to be sent off late after clashing with Sime Vrsaljko while on a yellow card and he was swiftly substituted by Klopp for Divock Origi.
Image: Michael Regan) Michael Regan)
But Klopp has defended his Senegal star, criticising his European rivals for the way they play-acted and attempted to get Mane sent off.
Speaking to BT Sport, he said: "He [Sadio Mane] was targeted. It was clear. They wanted to make sure he got a yellow card.
|It is only half time but you need to be really strong as a referee in this atmosphere. Already in the first 30 minutes three of their players went to the ground I don't know what for. Nobody to blame.
"I am fine, 1-0 down at half time we have the longest half time break and we will use that. Welcome to Anfield. It is not over yet."
Image: Angel Martinez) Angel Martinez)
Liverpool, who have won 25 of 26 Premier League games this season and are on course for a record-smashing title win, missed a series of chances to equalise in the second half, with Mohamed Salah and captain Jordan Henderson coming closest to scoring.
Klopp's side play at home to Atletico on March 11 in the return leg at Anfield, where they produced an incredible 4-0 win over Barcelona in last year's semi-final second leg after losing the first match 3-0.
The German added: "It was not exactly what should happen but it happened. It was the fight we expected and the atmosphere we expected but I love so many parts of our game. It is only 1-0 down at half time and the second half we play at our stadium.
"We lacked in the final third. They defended with all they had - their defending in the box was incredible. When you are 1-0 down with a team like this who only want this kind of result - 0-0 would have been good for them."


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Furious Jurgen Klopp sends Atletico Madrid ominous warning after Liverpool lose

Jurgen Klopp warned Atletico Madrid `` Welcome to Anfield .
It is not over yet '' following Liverpool 's 1-0 defeat in the Champions League .
Defending champions Liverpool are favourites to win their last-16 tie , but must come from behind in the second-leg at Anfield in March .
Saul Niguez scored the only goal of the first leg as Atletico ran out winners at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night .
But Klopp is n't going down without a fight .
Speaking on BT Sport following the fixture , the German said : `` They only wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OK for them .
Welcome to Anfield .
It is not over yet . ''
He added : `` It was not exactly what should happen but it happened .
`` It was the fight we expected and the atmosphere we expected but I love so many parts of our game .
It is only 1-0 down at half time and the second half we play out our stadium .
`` We lacked in the final third .
They defended with all they had - their defending in the box was incredible .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team like this who only want this kind of result - 0-0 would have been good for them .
`` He [ Sadio Mane ] was targeted .
It was clear .
They wanted to make sure he got a yellow card .
It is only half time but you need to be really strong as a referee in this atmosphere .
`` Already in the first 30 minutes three of their players went to the ground I do n't know what for .
Nobody to blame .
I am fine , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the longest half time break and we will use that . ''
On picking up a yellow card , he said : `` It was too much .
I am pretty sure , was it a throw-in for us before the first goal ?
That does n't help to stay calm .
All human beings make mistakes .

Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday, and Jurgen Klopp wasn't pleased with the Spanish club's antics
Jurgen Klopp warned Atletico Madrid "Welcome to Anfield. It is not over yet" following Liverpool's 1-0 defeat in the Champions League.
Defending champions Liverpool are favourites to win their last-16 tie, but must come from behind in the second-leg at Anfield in March.
Saul Niguez scored the only goal of the first leg as Atletico ran out winners at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night.
But Klopp isn't going down without a fight.
Speaking on BT Sport following the fixture, the German said: "They only wanted this result, 0-0 would have been OK for them. Welcome to Anfield. It is not over yet."
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
He added: "It was not exactly what should happen but it happened.
"It was the fight we expected and the atmosphere we expected but I love so many parts of our game. It is only 1-0 down at half time and the second half we play out our stadium.
"We lacked in the final third. They defended with all they had - their defending in the box was incredible.
"When you are 1-0 down with a team like this who only want this kind of result - 0-0 would have been good for them.
"He [Sadio Mane] was targeted. It was clear. They wanted to make sure he got a yellow card. It is only half time but you need to be really strong as a referee in this atmosphere.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Already in the first 30 minutes three of their players went to the ground I don't know what for. Nobody to blame. I am fine, 1-0 down at half time we have the longest half time break and we will use that."
On picking up a yellow card, he said: "It was too much. I am pretty sure, was it a throw-in for us before the first goal? That doesn't help to stay calm. All human beings make mistakes.


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Thugs who beat Garry Newlove to death after he confronted them 'to be free in weeks'

Two of the thugs who beat Garry Newlove to death could soon be freed from prison .
Stephen Sorton , 29 , and Jordon Cunliffe , 28 , could be out within weeks .
Mr Newlove , 47 , was attacked after he confronted a gang vandalising his wife ’ s car outside their home in 2007 .
The Parole Board has recommended Sorton , who has been in an open prison since 2017 , should be released .
Cunliffe , who is also in open prison , will have his case reviewed in the coming weeks and could also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widow Helen , 58 , previously told the Mirror : “ You know [ their release ] must happen , but it does not make it any easier .
The pair were teenagers when they attacked dad-of-three Mr Newlove , with a third yob , Adam Swellings .
All three were convicted of his murder , in Warrington , Cheshire , under joint enterprise law , which allows a group to be prosecuted .
Sorton , then 17 , was ordered to serve 15 years , later reduced by two years on appeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curfew and will have to wear a tag once he is released .
Cunliffe , who has been registered blind , was 16 when he was sentenced to 12 years .
The Parole Board confirmed tonight : “ A panel has directed the release of Stephen Sorton following an oral hearing .
”

Stephen Sorton and Jordon Cunliffe were part of a gang of yobs who killed dad-of-three Garry Newlove outside his home in Warrington, Cheshire, in 2007 after he confronted a gang vandalising his wife’s car
Thugs who beat Garry Newlove to death during confrontation 'to be free in weeks'
Two of the thugs who beat Garry Newlove to death could soon be freed from prison.
Stephen Sorton, 29, and Jordon Cunliffe, 28, could be out within weeks.
Mr Newlove, 47, was attacked after he confronted a gang vandalising his wife’s car outside their home in 2007.
The Parole Board has recommended Sorton, who has been in an open prison since 2017, should be released.
Cunliffe, who is also in open prison, will have his case reviewed in the coming weeks and could also be freed.
Image: Cheshire Police) Cheshire Police)
Mr Newlove’s widow Helen, 58, previously told the Mirror: “You know [their release] must happen, but it does not make it any easier.
"It’s just so painful.”
The pair were teenagers when they attacked dad-of-three Mr Newlove, with a third yob, Adam Swellings.
Image: Cheshire Police) Cheshire Police)
All three were convicted of his murder, in Warrington, Cheshire, under joint enterprise law, which allows a group to be prosecuted.
Sorton, then 17, was ordered to serve 15 years, later reduced by two years on appeal.
He is expected to face a curfew and will have to wear a tag once he is released.
Cunliffe, who has been registered blind, was 16 when he was sentenced to 12 years.
The Parole Board confirmed tonight: “A panel has directed the release of Stephen Sorton following an oral hearing.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-18--Tyler the Creator takes personal swipe at Theresa May in epic BRIT Awards speech

Tyler , The Creator seized the opportunity to take a savage swipe at Theresa May as he accepted an award at the BRITs .
The US rapper won the award for International Male Solo Artist and publicly slammed the former Prime Minister during his time on stage .
May was home secretary in 2015 , when Tyler , the Creator was banned from entering the UK over some of his song lyrics .
Speaking at London 's 02 Arena on Tuesday night , Tyler said : `` I want to give a special shout-out to someone who I hold dear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I couldn ’ t come to this country five years ago .
“ I know she ’ s sitting at home p***ed off .
Thank you Theresa May.
” Back in 2015 , Tyler the Creator was forced to cancel four dates- including Reading and Leeds festivals- after being banned from the UK for 'violent ' lyrics .
His manager , Christian Clancy , said she 'd received a letter from the Home Office , which specifically cited lyrics that Tyler had written seven years ago .
Clancy posted on his Tumblr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Tyler ’ s work ‘ encourages violence and intolerance of homosexuality ’ and ‘ fosters hatred with views that seek to provoke others to terrorist acts.
’ ” The Home Office ’ s decision was slammed at the times , with many pointing out the double standard where Eminem was allowed to perform two sold out shows at Wembley Stadium in 2014 , despite his use of violent lyrics .
Tyler ’ s was not the only politically-charged statement of the evening .
Rapper Dave gave a phenomenal performance where he blasted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press for Meghan Markle 's treatment , paid tribute to London Bridge attack victim Jack Merritt and reminded us that Grenfell victims are still suffering - all in under a minute .
Dave freestyles at the end of a performance of his single Black , from the rappers gloriously thought-provoking album , Psychodrama .
Psychodrama was awarded Album Of The Year in the last gong presentation of the night after Dave ’ s performance .

BRITS: TYLER THE CREATOR CALLS OUT THERESA MAY OVER IMMIGRATION BAN
BRITS: TYLER THE CREATOR CALLS OUT THERESA MAY OVER IMMIGRATION BAN
Theresa May was home secretary in 2015, when the US rap star was banned from entering the UK over some of his song lyrics
Tyler the Creator takes personal swipe at Theresa May in epic BRIT Awards speech
Tyler, The Creator seized the opportunity to take a savage swipe at Theresa May as he accepted an award at the BRITs.
The US rapper won the award for International Male Solo Artist and publicly slammed the former Prime Minister during his time on stage.
May was home secretary in 2015, when Tyler, the Creator was banned from entering the UK over some of his song lyrics.
Speaking at London's 02 Arena on Tuesday night, Tyler said: "I want to give a special shout-out to someone who I hold dear to my heart, who made it that I couldn’t come to this country five years ago.
“I know she’s sitting at home p***ed off. Thank you Theresa May.”
Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage) Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Back in 2015, Tyler the Creator was forced to cancel four dates- including Reading and Leeds festivals- after being banned from the UK for 'violent' lyrics.
His manager, Christian Clancy, said she'd received a letter from the Home Office, which specifically cited lyrics that Tyler had written seven years ago.
Clancy posted on his Tumblr: “Highlights from the letter include that Tyler’s work ‘encourages violence and intolerance of homosexuality’ and ‘fosters hatred with views that seek to provoke others to terrorist acts.’”
Image: Perthshire Advertiser) Perthshire Advertiser) Image: ITV) ITV)
The Home Office’s decision was slammed at the times, with many pointing out the double standard where Eminem was allowed to perform two sold out shows at Wembley Stadium in 2014, despite his use of violent lyrics.
Tyler’s was not the only politically-charged statement of the evening.
Rapper Dave gave a phenomenal performance where he blasted Boris Johnson for racism, blasted the press for Meghan Markle's treatment, paid tribute to London Bridge attack victim Jack Merritt and reminded us that Grenfell victims are still suffering - all in under a minute.
Dave freestyles at the end of a performance of his single Black, from the rappers gloriously thought-provoking album, Psychodrama.
Psychodrama was awarded Album Of The Year in the last gong presentation of the night after Dave’s performance.