thedailymirror--2020-01-21--Five strategies that can make "virtually everyone" better off

In 10 years ' time Britain could be a lot better off thanks to a new plan based on five essential financial pillars launched .
After a long hard look at the nation 's money troubles , the plan was devised after the same problems came up again and again .
Currently , 9 million people are forced to use credit cards to pay for essentials , more than 11 million people have less than £100 savings to fall back on and 22 million people do n't know enough to plan for life after work .
And worry over your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just how much you can afford to spend on a night out .
Caroline Siarkiewicz , acting chief executive of the Money and Pensions Service , said : “ Financial wellbeing underpins personal health and happiness but it doesn ’ t happen by chance . ''
So the organisation came up with a plan - focusing on five key areas to help Britain become better off .
The five pillars of financial wellbeing Financial wellbeing is about feeling secure and in control of your money .
Things like knowing that you can pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the unexpected tomorrow and are on track for a healthy financial future .
Hector Sants , Money and Pensions Service chair , said : “ The importance of financial wellbeing is under-appreciated .
`` It is not only about financial capability but also feeling secure , in control , confident and empowered in relation to money .
It is central to personal wellbeing and thus to living a contented life . ''
Tom McPhail , head of policy at Hargreaves Lansdown , pointed to five strategies `` that apply to virtually everyone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial future '' .
• Making sure you ’ ve got an emergency cash reserve To try and get Britain into a better shape , the Money and Pensions service plan addresses many of the things stopping people from pulling these strategies off .
By 2030 it wants to ensure 6.8 million children and young people are getting a meaningful financial education ( up 2 million on 2019 ) , increase the number of people saving regularly by 2 million and help 2 million people escape the trap of paying for essentials on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopping there , adding that it also wants 2 million more people getting the debt advice they need and 5 million more understanding how to plan for life after work .
`` We ’ re launching a strategy for entire lifetimes , aiming to expand financial education for children while ensuring everyone is equipped to plan for and enjoy their retirement , '' Siarkiewicz said .
`` Key initiatives include increasing the availability of affordable credit , more payroll savings products and an expansion of free debt advice for when people are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister Guy Opperman said : “ The Government wants to make it easy for those who need it most to get help to make confident financial choices .
`` The one-stop-shop Money and Pensions Service ’ s free , high-quality , impartial information and guidance delivers exactly that .
“ Also , it has an important part to play in helping today ’ s young people become tomorrow ’ s savvy savers , and the development of groundbreaking digital pensions dashboards which will transform how all of us plan for retirement .
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It's no secret Britain is feeling the strain when it comes to money matters - debts have hit new highs after a decade when incomes simply haven't kept pace with bills for millions of us. The good news is there is now a plan to help
Five strategies that can make "virtually everyone" better off
In 10 years' time Britain could be a lot better off thanks to a new plan based on five essential financial pillars launched.
After a long hard look at the nation's money troubles, the plan was devised after the same problems came up again and again.
Currently, 9 million people are forced to use credit cards to pay for essentials, more than 11 million people have less than £100 savings to fall back on and 22 million people don't know enough to plan for life after work.
And worry over your finances spills over into far more than just how much you can afford to spend on a night out.
Caroline Siarkiewicz, acting chief executive of the Money and Pensions Service, said: “Financial wellbeing underpins personal health and happiness but it doesn’t happen by chance."
So the organisation came up with a plan - focusing on five key areas to help Britain become better off.
The five pillars of financial wellbeing
Image: Getty) Getty)
Financial wellbeing is about feeling secure and in control of your money.
Things like knowing that you can pay the bills today, can deal with the unexpected tomorrow and are on track for a healthy financial future.
Hector Sants, Money and Pensions Service chair, said: “The importance of financial wellbeing is under-appreciated.
"It is not only about financial capability but also feeling secure, in control, confident and empowered in relation to money. It is central to personal wellbeing and thus to living a contented life."
Tom McPhail, head of policy at Hargreaves Lansdown, pointed to five strategies "that apply to virtually everyone, which will lead them to a better financial future".
They are:
Paying off high cost credit
Making sure you’ve got an emergency cash reserve
Insuring to protect your family
Saving for retirement
Investing for the long term
To try and get Britain into a better shape, the Money and Pensions service plan addresses many of the things stopping people from pulling these strategies off.
By 2030 it wants to ensure 6.8 million children and young people are getting a meaningful financial education (up 2 million on 2019), increase the number of people saving regularly by 2 million and help 2 million people escape the trap of paying for essentials on credit cards.
But it's not stopping there, adding that it also wants 2 million more people getting the debt advice they need and 5 million more understanding how to plan for life after work.
"We’re launching a strategy for entire lifetimes, aiming to expand financial education for children while ensuring everyone is equipped to plan for and enjoy their retirement," Siarkiewicz said.
"Key initiatives include increasing the availability of affordable credit, more payroll savings products and an expansion of free debt advice for when people are in crisis."
Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman said: “The Government wants to make it easy for those who need it most to get help to make confident financial choices.
"The one-stop-shop Money and Pensions Service’s free, high-quality, impartial information and guidance delivers exactly that.
“Also, it has an important part to play in helping today’s young people become tomorrow’s savvy savers, and the development of groundbreaking digital pensions dashboards which will transform how all of us plan for retirement.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-21--Michael Griffiths almost turned down Celebrity Ex On The Beach over bad boy Love Island image

Michael Griffiths will be looking for love on the first ever Celebrity Ex On The Beach - but he almost did n't do it .
The star has admitted that the bad boy image he earned on Love Island made him wary of doing any more reality TV .
But after being convinced that he did n't want to miss the opportunity , he joined a host of other single celebs for the first ever celebrity spin-off of the MTV series .
During an exclusive chat with Mirror Online , the 28-year-old said : `` At first I was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agent convinced me .
`` When I got out there it just felt normal .
I was a bit standoffish and did n't want to let anything paint me in a bad light and was just going to sit back and watch it happen , then once I spoke to all the girls and stuff and they told me to relax I had a proper laugh .
`` I 'd say I was very defensive to start with .
I was very reserved . ''
Michael was painted as the bad boy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he chose to couple of with Joanna Chimonides during the Casa Amor twist , leaving Amber Gill devastated when she returned alone to reunite with him and saw him standing with another girl .
She went on to win the show with Greg O'Shea .
His Ex On The Beach co-star Lateysha Grace had his back though .
The Valleys star , 27 , said : `` On Love Island , you saw bad things about him and I had my own opinions , but when I met him and got to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a nice person and he does n't deserve all the hate and stuff he gets .
I can see why he got it because I did tweet about it , I told him the first day he came in that I 'd slagged him off on Twitter and he said , 'You and half the UK ' , but I think people are going to see a different side to him . ''
Michael said he has n't watched any of his time in the Love Island villa back , but that people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen every day .
He said : `` People go through it every day , it 's just that I did it on TV . ''
During his time on the show , Michael will be seen striking up a romance with fellow Islander Ellie Brown , although he remained rather tight-lipped when quizzed about it .
He said : `` We built quite a strong relationship inside the villa but we will see .
I do n't want to give too much away because the relationship we built was really strong .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ she made me feel like I could open up more and because of her I did . ''
He added : `` She just made me relax and I felt like I could be myself and she was someone who understood me and it felt so natural that we built this great relationship from there .
`` There was definitely an understanding about the way we were portrayed because she told me to forget about it and just be myself in the villa .
She did n't get perceived the way she wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change it round .
Everyone will get hate but it 's about not paying attention to it and she made me realise I can be myself and I 'm allowed to have emotions too . ''
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EXCLUSIVE: The Love Island star was met with backlash last year when he chose Joanna Chimonides over Amber Gill during the Casa Amor twist
Exclusive: Michael Griffiths almost turned down Celebrity Ex On The Beach over bad boy Love Island image
Michael Griffiths will be looking for love on the first ever Celebrity Ex On The Beach - but he almost didn't do it.
The star has admitted that the bad boy image he earned on Love Island made him wary of doing any more reality TV.
But after being convinced that he didn't want to miss the opportunity, he joined a host of other single celebs for the first ever celebrity spin-off of the MTV series.
During an exclusive chat with Mirror Online, the 28-year-old said: "At first I was a bit apprehensive about doing it but my agent convinced me.
"When I got out there it just felt normal. I was a bit standoffish and didn't want to let anything paint me in a bad light and was just going to sit back and watch it happen, then once I spoke to all the girls and stuff and they told me to relax I had a proper laugh.
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
"I'd say I was very defensive to start with. I was very reserved."
Michael was painted as the bad boy of the Love Island villa last year after he chose to couple of with Joanna Chimonides during the Casa Amor twist, leaving Amber Gill devastated when she returned alone to reunite with him and saw him standing with another girl.
She went on to win the show with Greg O'Shea.
His Ex On The Beach co-star Lateysha Grace had his back though.
The Valleys star, 27, said: "On Love Island, you saw bad things about him and I had my own opinions, but when I met him and got to know him those changed.
Image: MTV) MTV) Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
"He is a nice person and he doesn't deserve all the hate and stuff he gets. I can see why he got it because I did tweet about it, I told him the first day he came in that I'd slagged him off on Twitter and he said, 'You and half the UK', but I think people are going to see a different side to him."
Michael said he hasn't watched any of his time in the Love Island villa back, but that people should remember that break ups like his happen every day.
He said: "People go through it every day, it's just that I did it on TV."
During his time on the show, Michael will be seen striking up a romance with fellow Islander Ellie Brown, although he remained rather tight-lipped when quizzed about it.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: Jonathan Hordle/REX) Jonathan Hordle/REX)
He said: "We built quite a strong relationship inside the villa but we will see. I don't want to give too much away because the relationship we built was really strong.
"We got along so well and she made me feel like I could open up more and because of her I did."
He added: "She just made me relax and I felt like I could be myself and she was someone who understood me and it felt so natural that we built this great relationship from there.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
"There was definitely an understanding about the way we were portrayed because she told me to forget about it and just be myself in the villa. She didn't get perceived the way she wanted to either and she's managed to change it round. Everyone will get hate but it's about not paying attention to it and she made me realise I can be myself and I'm allowed to have emotions too."
* Celebrity Ex On The Beach premieres on Tuesday, January 21 at 10pm on MTV
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thedailymirror--2020-01-21--Calum Best on why he's 'still f*****g single' but refuses to say he's unlucky in love

Calum Best says he signed up for Celebrity Ex On The Beach because he 's `` still f*****g single '' .
The reality TV regular , 38 , has appeared on a host of dating shows , including Celebrity Love Island and Celebs Go Dating .
Now , he 's taking part in his 44th reality series in the hope of finding true love at last .
But despite his string of failed relationships , the hunky son of late footballer George Best refuses to describe himself as unlucky in love .
During an exclusive chat with Mirror Online , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part in MTV 's new all-star version of its hit show .
He told us : `` I 'm doing it because I 'm still f*****g single and in the hope of finding someone and the hope that this might be the one .
`` The thing is , if I ca n't find a f*****g Mrs in my private life then I 'm going to try elsewhere .
I remember I was once told , if opportunities come your way take them and if they 're opportunities that are with the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came about .
`` I had n't worked with MTV for about 15 years and I decided to do it for two reasons , I thought hopefully I can find someone or I could rekindle something with somebody , but I also thought entertainment wise that Love Island were looking to do a celebrity version and fans wanted it but they were n't going to do it and MTV decided to do it in their own style and I 'm all over it . ''
During his time on the show , Calum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marissa Jade .
His run in with the former Mob Wives and Celebrity Big Brother star is said to have been an explosive one .
He said : `` Well you can imagine .
So I knew with my track record and my past reputation that it could go one way .
`` I was the last person to walk in and I walked round the corner and the first person to make eye contact with me was Marissa , and I was like , 'Oh my God , from day one I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've got four weeks in this place ' .
`` But she 's a grown woman , she knows how to handle it and is a pro in TV and she 's a good girl but there was a lot of awkwardness between us .
We squashed it and we 're good friends , I 've got a lot of time for her . ''
Calum admitted that having so many exes left him in a tricky situation more than once , with him being sent down to the beach by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrival more than anyone else on the show .
But he said despite all of his failed romances , he refuses to say he 's unlucky in love .
He told us : `` I do n't think I 'm unlucky in love .
The thing is for me , I 've been single for so long but it 's by choice and I do n't want to settle unless it 's right .
`` I 'm at an age now and I 've dated so much in my past like in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place , but now unless it ticks all the boxes , without being a diva about it , then I 'm going to stay single until it 's right .
`` I know there 's a Mrs Right for me , there 's got to be , and I 'm willing to try a few more situations until it works .
`` I still enjoy being single , there are things about it that I really love like getting to do these shows but at the same time I 've got a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a show like this you 're looking for love even if people say that 's not what you should do .
`` But I 've tried nightclubs , I 've tried Wholefoods , I 've done the gym , so you 're like what can MTV bring to the table ?
Let me see what they can do that I 've not been able to do . ''
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EXCLUSIVE: The reality TV regular says he's looking to find the one on Celebrity Ex On The Beach - and won't give up until he does
Exclusive: Calum Best on why he's 'still f*****g single' but refuses to say he's unlucky in love
Calum Best says he signed up for Celebrity Ex On The Beach because he's "still f*****g single".
The reality TV regular, 38, has appeared on a host of dating shows, including Celebrity Love Island and Celebs Go Dating.
Now, he's taking part in his 44th reality series in the hope of finding true love at last.
But despite his string of failed relationships, the hunky son of late footballer George Best refuses to describe himself as unlucky in love.
During an exclusive chat with Mirror Online, Calum explained why he decided to take part in MTV's new all-star version of its hit show.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
He told us: "I'm doing it because I'm still f*****g single and in the hope of finding someone and the hope that this might be the one.
"The thing is, if I can't find a f*****g Mrs in my private life then I'm going to try elsewhere. I remember I was once told, if opportunities come your way take them and if they're opportunities that are with the best intentions then go for it and this came about.
"I hadn't worked with MTV for about 15 years and I decided to do it for two reasons, I thought hopefully I can find someone or I could rekindle something with somebody, but I also thought entertainment wise that Love Island were looking to do a celebrity version and fans wanted it but they weren't going to do it and MTV decided to do it in their own style and I'm all over it."
Image: MTV) MTV)
During his time on the show, Calum came face to face with his ex Marissa Jade.
His run in with the former Mob Wives and Celebrity Big Brother star is said to have been an explosive one.
He said: "Well you can imagine. So I knew with my track record and my past reputation that it could go one way.
"I was the last person to walk in and I walked round the corner and the first person to make eye contact with me was Marissa, and I was like, 'Oh my God, from day one I'm in here with an ex and I've got four weeks in this place'.
"But she's a grown woman, she knows how to handle it and is a pro in TV and she's a good girl but there was a lot of awkwardness between us. We squashed it and we're good friends, I've got a lot of time for her."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Calum admitted that having so many exes left him in a tricky situation more than once, with him being sent down to the beach by the Tablet of Terror to meet a mystery arrival more than anyone else on the show.
But he said despite all of his failed romances, he refuses to say he's unlucky in love.
He told us: "I don't think I'm unlucky in love. The thing is for me, I've been single for so long but it's by choice and I don't want to settle unless it's right.
"I'm at an age now and I've dated so much in my past like in my f*****g 20s I was all over the place, but now unless it ticks all the boxes, without being a diva about it, then I'm going to stay single until it's right.
Image: Rex Features) Rex Features)
"I know there's a Mrs Right for me, there's got to be, and I'm willing to try a few more situations until it works.
"I still enjoy being single, there are things about it that I really love like getting to do these shows but at the same time I've got a lot to give and when you go into a show like this you're looking for love even if people say that's not what you should do.
"But I've tried nightclubs, I've tried Wholefoods, I've done the gym, so you're like what can MTV bring to the table? Let me see what they can do that I've not been able to do."
* Celebrity Ex On The Beach starts at 10pm on January 21 on MTV
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thedailymirror--2020-01-21--Coronation Street's Maria suffers harrowing miscarriage after contracting measles from Bertie

Maria Connor will be left utterly heartbroken as she suffers a harrowing miscarriage after contracting measles on Coronation Street next week .
The hairdresser , played by Samia Longchambon , is even more devastated when she discovers that she caught it from Bertie after Daniel failed to get him immunised .
Unsurprisingly , this does not go down well with Gary , who is furious when he finds out and threatens Daniel in the street .
The tragic week on the ITV soap begins with Maria not feeling well enough to go to Bristol with Gary , but she urges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maria 's worst fears are realised when she suffers a dizzy spell and Ali insists on driving her to the hospital for a scan after discovering that she is bleeding .
She is inconsolable when the sonographer tells her that she has lost the baby .
Ali quizzes Maria on her symptoms and he realises she has measles , prompting the doctor confirm that this is the likely reason she lost the baby .
Maria is comforted by Ali as she reveals she lost a baby 11 years ago and will struggle to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is later forced to break the terrible news to Gary when he returns from Bristol and blames herself .
An emotional Gary tries his best to comfort her but is livid the next day after discovering Daniel failed to have Bertie vaccinated .
After phoning her mum , Maria tells Audrey that neither she nor Kirk had measles vaccines .
But she is left stunned when Audrey tells her that she must have caught it from Bertie , who has been in hospital with measles .
Gary rushes to find Daniel and rails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him for Maria losing her baby .
*Coronation Street airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One

The hairdresser, played by Samia Longchambon, is even more devastated when she discovers that Daniel didn't get Bertie immunised
Maria Connor will be left utterly heartbroken as she suffers a harrowing miscarriage after contracting measles on Coronation Street next week.
The hairdresser, played by Samia Longchambon, is even more devastated when she discovers that she caught it from Bertie after Daniel failed to get him immunised.
Unsurprisingly, this does not go down well with Gary, who is furious when he finds out and threatens Daniel in the street.
The tragic week on the ITV soap begins with Maria not feeling well enough to go to Bristol with Gary, but she urges him to go without her.
However Maria's worst fears are realised when she suffers a dizzy spell and Ali insists on driving her to the hospital for a scan after discovering that she is bleeding.
She is inconsolable when the sonographer tells her that she has lost the baby. Ali quizzes Maria on her symptoms and he realises she has measles, prompting the doctor confirm that this is the likely reason she lost the baby.
Maria is comforted by Ali as she reveals she lost a baby 11 years ago and will struggle to go through the pain again.
She is later forced to break the terrible news to Gary when he returns from Bristol and blames herself. An emotional Gary tries his best to comfort her but is livid the next day after discovering Daniel failed to have Bertie vaccinated.
After phoning her mum, Maria tells Audrey that neither she nor Kirk had measles vaccines. But she is left stunned when Audrey tells her that she must have caught it from Bertie, who has been in hospital with measles.
Gary rushes to find Daniel and rails at him in the street, blaming him for Maria losing her baby.
*Coronation Street airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-01-21--EastEnders' Leo King killed after Kush pushes him over a balcony?

EastEnders villain Leo King could finally get his comeuppance after stalking and harassing Whitney for months - by being pushed off a balcony .
Well , we ca n't say we blame the perpetrator .
Leo , played by Tom Wells , continues to cause trouble on the market with the Slaters and hurls abuse at Kat when he spots her .
Kat explodes in response and rips Leo 's stall to pieces and she struggles to contain her fury .
Kat , Kush and Martin try to calm down in the Queen Vic afterwards but just as they attempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But it is n't too long until the police arrive , shocking Leo by marching him out of the pub and taking him away .
Ecstatic at the turn of events , Kat suggests they celebrate at the Prince Albert but when Whitney begins to finally relax , Leo shows up again and things quickly escalate .
When Leo tries to make a grab for Whitney , Kush arrives and the pair become embroiled in a scuffle and Kush accidentally pushes Leo off the balcony ... Everyone is left reeling at the Prince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best to try and protect Kush and Whitney .
Meanwhile Whitney rushes to Leo 's side as the paramedics arrive .
Kush is left feeling incredibly guilty but Kat insists that he does n't tell the truth .
What will happen ?
And will Leo survive the fall ?
*EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One

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Leo, played by Tom Wells, continues to cause trouble on the market with the Slaters and becomes embroiled in a row with Whitney and Kush
EastEnders' Leo King killed after Kush pushes him over a balcony?
EastEnders villain Leo King could finally get his comeuppance after stalking and harassing Whitney for months - by being pushed off a balcony.
Well, we can't say we blame the perpetrator.
Leo, played by Tom Wells, continues to cause trouble on the market with the Slaters and hurls abuse at Kat when he spots her.
Kat explodes in response and rips Leo's stall to pieces and she struggles to contain her fury.
Image: BBC / Jack Barnes) BBC / Jack Barnes) Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) BBC / Kieron McCarron)
Kat, Kush and Martin try to calm down in the Queen Vic afterwards but just as they attempt to reassure Whitney, Leo arrives.
But it isn't too long until the police arrive, shocking Leo by marching him out of the pub and taking him away.
Ecstatic at the turn of events, Kat suggests they celebrate at the Prince Albert but when Whitney begins to finally relax, Leo shows up again and things quickly escalate.
When Leo tries to make a grab for Whitney, Kush arrives and the pair become embroiled in a scuffle and Kush accidentally pushes Leo off the balcony...
Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) BBC / Kieron McCarron) Image: BBC/Jack Barnes) BBC/Jack Barnes)
Everyone is left reeling at the Prince Albert as Martin and Kat do their best to try and protect Kush and Whitney.
Meanwhile Whitney rushes to Leo's side as the paramedics arrive.
Kush is left feeling incredibly guilty but Kat insists that he doesn't tell the truth.
What will happen? And will Leo survive the fall?
*EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Universal Credit's regional divide exposed as 52% of Liverpool families worse off

Universal Credit creates “ a complex mix of winners and losers ” depending on where claimants live , a study has revealed .
The research by the Resolution Foundation found some regions fare much worse than others .
Laura Gardiner , research director , said : “ Universal Credit is now set to be marginally more generous than the benefits it is replacing .
“ But this average hides a complex mix of winners and losers , with families in some areas of the UK faring particularly badly.
” In Liverpool , just 32 % of families will be better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % will be worse off , compared to a national average of 46 % losing out , and 39 % gaining .
Liverpool has a relatively high proportion of single parents , out-of-work single people and disabled people – all of whom fare badly under the new system .
Universal Credit ’ s greater generosity towards working families with high rents has less impact in the Liverpool region , which has below-average rent levels .
Ms Gardiner said : “ Policy makers need to better understand the effect Universal Credit will have in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram said : “ Universal Credit has made life miserable for some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
” He called on the Government to listen to the warnings and “ implement reforms to make our welfare system more humane ” .
He said : “ Rather than penalising people for finding work and forcing them into crisis with the five-week wait for a first payment , it should be reformed to offer a genuine safety net to struggling people.
” A DWP spokesman said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
This report rightly recognises improvements we ’ ve made , like boosting work allowances for some families to £1,000.
” Six-in-one benefit that encompasses Child Tax Credit , Housing Benefit , Income Support , Jobseeker ’ s Allowance , Employment and Support Allowance and Working Tax Credit .
Why was it introduced ?
Under the old system , benefits stopped as soon as someone found a job , leaving some better off on benefits .
Universal Credit is one payment , which “ tapers ” away by 63p for every £1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the problems ?
The five-week wait for the first payment leaves families struggling .
Childcare costs must be paid up front and repayment can be withheld if people fail to obtain receipts on time .
Why are there regional differences ?
Areas with a higher proportion of single parents , out-of-work single people and disabled people will be hit harder than areas with more working families and higher rents .

The benefit system leaves people better off on average but it creates “a complex mix of winners and losers” depending on where claimants live
Universal Credit's regional divide exposed as 52% of Liverpool families worse off
Universal Credit creates “a complex mix of winners and losers” depending on where claimants live, a study has revealed.
The research by the Resolution Foundation found some regions fare much worse than others.
Laura Gardiner, research director, said: “ Universal Credit is now set to be marginally more generous than the benefits it is replacing.
“But this average hides a complex mix of winners and losers, with families in some areas of the UK faring particularly badly.”
In Liverpool, just 32% of families will be better off under Universal Credit, and 52% will be worse off, compared to a national average of 46% losing out, and 39% gaining.
Liverpool has a relatively high proportion of single parents, out-of-work single people and disabled people – all of whom fare badly under the new system.
Universal Credit’s greater generosity towards working families with high rents has less impact in the Liverpool region, which has below-average rent levels.
Ms Gardiner said: “Policy makers need to better understand the effect Universal Credit will have in different places.”
Image: Andy Stenning / Daily Mirror) Andy Stenning / Daily Mirror)
Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram said: “Universal Credit has made life miserable for some of the most vulnerable members of our society.”
He called on the Government to listen to the warnings and “implement reforms to make our welfare system more humane”.
He said: “Rather than penalising people for finding work and forcing them into crisis with the five-week wait for a first payment, it should be reformed to offer a genuine safety net to struggling people.”
A DWP spokesman said: “Universal Credit supports more than 2.7 million people. This report rightly recognises improvements we’ve made, like boosting work allowances for some families to £1,000.”
What is Universal Credit?
Six-in-one benefit that encompasses Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance and Working Tax Credit.
Why was it introduced?
Under the old system, benefits stopped as soon as someone found a job, leaving some better off on benefits. Universal Credit is one payment, which “tapers” away by 63p for every £1 earned above £198 a month.
What are the problems?
The five-week wait for the first payment leaves families struggling.
Childcare costs must be paid up front and repayment can be withheld if people fail to obtain receipts on time.
Why are there regional differences?
Areas with a higher proportion of single parents, out-of-work single people and disabled people will be hit harder than areas with more working families and higher rents.


thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Jennifer Aniston labels Brad Pitt 'sweet' as she speaks about SAG Awards reunion

Jennifer Aniston has spoken about how she felt about meeting up with ex Brad Pitt at the 26th Annual SAG Awards on Sunday .
The 50-year-old former Friends star won the best actress award for her role in Apple TV drama The Morning Show , after her acting peers including Brad had voted for her .
Speaking about winning the award , she told ExtraTV : `` We ’ ve all grown up together , we really have and it just feels like a really fun night to celebrate and cheer each other on and keep working . ''
Jennifer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Brad , nearly 15 years after the couple divorced after being the toast of Hollywood .
She added : `` There are not dark hours , but , you know , you don ’ t really have that much of a life , so it ’ s nice to come out and put a pretty dress on and sort of celebrate your friends and their work , and inspire each other to keep going - and like Brad said , it ’ s back to work tomorrow . ''
Jennifer had previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing that he had watched her acceptance speech on a monitor backstage .
The couple 'broke the internet ' when they were pictured embracing each other behind the scenes and they briefly held hands in the full glare of the cameras .
There was also moment of hilarity for Jennifer , when she enjoyed Brad making a quip about his marriage to Angelina Jolie during his acceptance speech for best supporting actor for Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood .
Jennifer was seen smiling lovingly and clapping after Brad joked that his character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get on with his wife . ''
Brad said : `` Let ’ s be honest , it was a difficult part .
`` The guy who gets high , takes his shirt off , and doesn ’ t get on with his wife .
It ’ s a big stretch .
Big.
” Speaking about her marriages to Brad and Justin Theroux previously with Elle Magazine in January 2019 , Jennifer said : `` My marriages , they ’ ve been very successful , in [ my ] personal opinion .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was a choice that was made because we chose to be happy , and sometimes happiness doesn ’ t exist within that arrangement anymore.
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Jennifer Aniston has opened up about meeting ex husband Brad Pitt backstage at the SAG Awards and what it meant to her that they are on such good terms at the moment
Jennifer Aniston has spoken about how she felt about meeting up with ex Brad Pitt at the 26th Annual SAG Awards on Sunday.
The 50-year-old former Friends star won the best actress award for her role in Apple TV drama The Morning Show, after her acting peers including Brad had voted for her.
Speaking about winning the award, she told ExtraTV: "We’ve all grown up together, we really have and it just feels like a really fun night to celebrate and cheer each other on and keep working."
Jennifer went on to speak about her reunion with Brad, nearly 15 years since the couple divorced when they were the toast of Hollywood.
Image: Getty Images for Turner) Getty Images for Turner)
She added: "There are not dark hours, but, you know, you don’t really have that much of a life, so it’s nice to come out and put a pretty dress on and sort of celebrate your friends and their work, and inspire each other to keep going - and like Brad said, it’s back to work tomorrow."
"There are not dark hours, but, you know, you don’t really have that much of a life, so it’s nice to come out and put a pretty dress on and sort of celebrate your friends and their work, and inspire each other to keep going - and like Brad said, it’s back to work tomorrow."
Jennifer had previously labelled Brad as "sweet" after hearing that he had watched her acceptance speech on a monitor backstage.
The couple 'broke the internet' when they were pictured embracing each other behind the scenes and they briefly held hands in the full glare of the cameras.
There was also a moment of hilarity for Jennifer, when she enjoyed Brad making a quip about his marriage to Angelina Jolie during his acceptance speech for best supporting actor for Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.
Jennifer was seen smiling lovingly and clapping after Brad joked that his character in the film "doesn’t get on with his wife."
Brad said: "Let’s be honest, it was a difficult part.
"The guy who gets high, takes his shirt off, and doesn’t get on with his wife. It’s a big stretch. Big.”
Image: Getty Images for Turner) Getty Images for Turner)
Speaking about her marriages to Brad and Justin Theroux previously with Elle Magazine in January 2019, Jennifer said: "My marriages, they’ve been very successful, in [my] personal opinion.
"And when they came to an end, it was a choice that was made because we chose to be happy, and sometimes happiness doesn’t exist within that arrangement anymore.”
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thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Mum-of-10 on £400-a-week handouts says: 'I don't have kids to claim benefits'

A mum who has 10 children with eight different fathers insists she `` does n't have babies to have benefits `` .
But Sonya also claims the £400 she receives each week on the state is n't enough for her brood and it is tough to provide for them .
The single mother lives in a four-bed council flat in Southampton , Hampshire , with eight of her kids .
`` I go through one box of cereal in two days , so I get four boxes in a week , '' she says .
`` It 's hard being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve to have a bit more .
But then I ca n't expect to sit on my a*** and let the taxpayers pay for my children .
`` My main priority is my rent and then food for the children , so out of £400-a-week I have £150 left to budget for the rest of the week - and that 's it . ''
Her story features in Tuesday 's episode of Me & My 10 Kids on 5Star .
In it , Sonya says she struggles to find money to treat her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't really do anything with my kids , '' the stay-at-home mother explains .
`` I would n't say they miss out as they 've never had it to miss it , but it 'd be nice to treat them once in a blue moon . ''
`` They get excited by new school uniform - so how would they be if I took them to the zoo ?
`` I was in a marriage where I thought we 'd be together for ever , but obviously we were n't .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` When I fell pregnant with any of them my first thought was n't : ' I 'm going to claim some benefits . '
My first thought was : ' I 've got a beautiful baby here . '
'' The documentary explores how Sonya tries to budget for her clan .
Her eldest daughter Shannon frequently cooks for her siblings .
`` I 've learnt from my mum , '' says the teen .
`` I have friends and when I tell them I live in a family of ten , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' They seem really shocked .
`` I just tell them how good my mum is and they tell me she does sound like a good mum .
And I tell them , 'yes she is . '
''

Sonya, who lives in Southampton, Hampshire, has 10 children with four different fathers and is struggling to provide for them despite receiving benefits
Mum-of-10 on £400-a-week handouts says: 'I don't have kids to claim benefits'
A mum who has 10 children with eight different fathers insists she "doesn't have babies to have benefits ".
But Sonya also claims the £400 she receives each week on the state isn't enough for her brood and it is tough to provide for them.
The single mother lives in a four-bed council flat in Southampton, Hampshire, with eight of her kids.
"I go through one box of cereal in two days, so I get four boxes in a week," she says.
"It's hard being on benefits, but my kids do deserve to have a bit more. But then I can't expect to sit on my a*** and let the taxpayers pay for my children.
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Image: 5Star/Me And My 10 Kids) 5Star/Me And My 10 Kids)
"My main priority is my rent and then food for the children, so out of £400-a-week I have £150 left to budget for the rest of the week - and that's it."
Her story features in Tuesday's episode of Me & My 10 Kids on 5Star.
In it, Sonya says she struggles to find money to treat her children to days out.
"I don't really do anything with my kids," the stay-at-home mother explains.
Image: 5Star/Me And My 10 Kids) 5Star/Me And My 10 Kids)
"I wouldn't say they miss out as they've never had it to miss it, but it'd be nice to treat them once in a blue moon."
"They get excited by new school uniform - so how would they be if I took them to the zoo?
"I was in a marriage where I thought we'd be together for ever, but obviously we weren't. I'm not having babies for benefits.
"When I fell pregnant with any of them my first thought wasn't: 'I'm going to claim some benefits.' My first thought was: 'I've got a beautiful baby here.'"
The documentary explores how Sonya tries to budget for her clan.
Her eldest daughter Shannon frequently cooks for her siblings.
"I've learnt from my mum," says the teen.
"I have friends and when I tell them I live in a family of ten, they're like: 'What really?' They seem really shocked.
"I just tell them how good my mum is and they tell me she does sound like a good mum. And I tell them, 'yes she is.'"


thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Love Island’s Sophie admits she prefers Connor over Connagh in first look clip

Love Island 's Sophie Piper has admitted that she prefers Connor Durman over Connagh Howard - after being torn between the two over the past few days .
In a first look clip shown on Monday 's Aftersun , viewers saw footage of Rochelle Humes ' sister coming clean about her feelings for Connor - who she was originally coupled up with .
Speaking in the Beach Hut , after Connor was whisked away on a date with new bombshell Rebecca Gormley , Sophie shared : `` Obviously I have got to know Connor with a g and I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She continued to explain : `` I have more connection with connor in the past couple of days and I want to tell him . ''
New bombshell Rebecca Gormley made an entrance as she strutted into the villa to perform a steamy dance clad in a risque Grecian goddess outfit as part of the Dirty Dancers challenge on Monday 's show .
The stunning babe took to the floor after the rest of the girls strutted their stuff for the boys - who were having their pulses monitored .
After the saucy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ islander 's pulses racing the most and Callum - who is coupled up with sassy Shaughna Phillips - and Connor - who is trying to win Sophie back - were both revealed to have been turned on by Rebecca .
As a result the two boys won a date with the brunette in the hideaway and shortly after the islanders were given the news the villa descended into chaos .
Fuming at the news of Callum getting to know another girl , Shaughna raged : `` I ’ m f**ked !
This always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to defend himself as he told : `` I can ’ t control it I ’ m in shock ! ''
Connor appeared worried about Sophie 's perception , as he yelped : `` This is all I need now , I was shocked , awkward ! ''
Sophie was annoyed as she told the girls : `` I am going to cry . ''
As the boys headed up to get ready for the date the gang of girls were unable to hide that they were angered by Rebecca shaking up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be full of drama as the new girl settles in .
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Love Island's Sophie Piper has finally decided on which boy she's keen on after being in a love triangle with Connor Durman and Connagh Howard
Love Island’s Sophie admits she prefers Connor over Connagh in first look clip
Love Island's Sophie Piper has admitted that she prefers Connor Durman over Connagh Howard - after being torn between the two over the past few days.
In a first look clip shown on Monday's Aftersun, viewers saw footage of Rochelle Humes' sister coming clean about her feelings for Connor - who she was originally coupled up with.
Speaking in the Beach Hut, after Connor was whisked away on a date with new bombshell Rebecca Gormley, Sophie shared: "Obviously I have got to know Connor with a g and I think I like original Connor more."
Image: ITV) ITV)
She continued to explain: "I have more connection with connor in the past couple of days and I want to tell him."
New bombshell Rebecca Gormley made an entrance as she strutted into the villa to perform a steamy dance clad in a risque Grecian goddess outfit as part of the Dirty Dancers challenge on Monday's show.
The stunning babe took to the floor after the rest of the girls strutted their stuff for the boys - who were having their pulses monitored.
After the saucy task it was revealed who got the islander's pulses racing the most and Callum - who is coupled up with sassy Shaughna Phillips - and Connor - who is trying to win Sophie back - were both revealed to have been turned on by Rebecca.
Image: ITV) ITV)
As a result the two boys won a date with the brunette in the hideaway and shortly after the islanders were given the news the villa descended into chaos.
Fuming at the news of Callum getting to know another girl, Shaughna raged: "I’m f**ked! This always happens to me."
Callum tried to defend himself as he told: "I can’t control it I’m in shock!"
Connor appeared worried about Sophie's perception, as he yelped: "This is all I need now, I was shocked, awkward!"
Image: ITV) ITV)
Image: ITV) ITV)
Sophie was annoyed as she told the girls: "I am going to cry."
As the boys headed up to get ready for the date the gang of girls were unable to hide that they were angered by Rebecca shaking up the show.
Tuesday's episode is sure to be full of drama as the new girl settles in.
*Love Island continues tomorrow night at 9pm on ITV2.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Sam Faiers' sister Billie in tears as she refuses birthday surprise over 'fears'

Sam Faiers has revealed she surprised sister Billie with a lavish helicopter ride as a birthday treat - but she refused to take up on the offer .
The former Towie star , 29 , gave her older sister the expensive gift to celebrate her recently turning 30 .
After Billie tearfully turned it down over her fear of heights and being `` scared '' , Sam said she was determined to get her sister `` over her fear '' this year .
Taking to Instagram , Sam shared the hilarious story with her followers .
She wrote : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprise I booked a helicopter ride to see New York [ crying emoji ] .
`` Unfortunately we did n't make it .
Billie is crying here because she does n't want to do it .
Poor sis , she said she was scared .
My mission this year is to get her to get [ over ] her fear . ''
The snap showed an upset Billie with her head in her hands and in tears as she dabbed at her eyes with a tissue .
The Faiers ladies are currently in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Billie 's post-birthday celebrations .
But the big surprise came when Sam and Suzie revealed they were taking Billie to NYC for a girls ' getaway after they hosted a bash for her .
The trio took to each of their Instagrams to document their trip so far , as Sam and Billie both posted a picture of all three ladies looking excited in Heathrow 's Terminal 5 with a Bucks Fizz in their hands .
Sam wrote : `` NYC here we come ... we ’ re so excited .
Birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves in trouble during their boozy first class British Airways flight as they became rowdy .
The laughter stopped soon after when Billie took to Instagram to complain about airline staff who told her and Sam off .
She wrote : `` I would like to say a huge thank you to some of the staff @ British_Airways at the airport ...
However ...
Since being on the plane someone has complained because me , my mum , and sister have been laughing .
`` Yes , laughing - how dare we , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Anyhow , that fun sucker [ BA staff ] from @ British_Airways told us to 'keep the noise down ' ...
Please honey , are we not even allowed to laugh these days ? ''
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Billie Faiers was surprised with a helicopter ride by her younger sister Sam Faiers and got emotional as her fears overcame her
Sam Faiers' sister Billie in tears as she refuses birthday surprise over 'fears'
Sam Faiers has revealed she surprised sister Billie with a lavish helicopter ride as a birthday treat - but she refused to take up on the offer.
The former Towie star, 29, gave her older sister the expensive gift to celebrate her recently turning 30.
After Billie tearfully turned it down over her fear of heights and being "scared", Sam said she was determined to get her sister "over her fear" this year.
Taking to Instagram , Sam shared the hilarious story with her followers.
She wrote: "Ok so for @billiefaiersofficial final birthday surprise I booked a helicopter ride to see New York [crying emoji].
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Unfortunately we didn't make it. Billie is crying here because she doesn't want to do it. Poor sis, she said she was scared. My mission this year is to get her to get [over] her fear."
The snap showed an upset Billie with her head in her hands and in tears as she dabbed at her eyes with a tissue.
The Faiers ladies are currently in New York with their mum Suzie Wells for Billie's post-birthday celebrations.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
But the big surprise came when Sam and Suzie revealed they were taking Billie to NYC for a girls' getaway after they hosted a bash for her.
The trio took to each of their Instagrams to document their trip so far, as Sam and Billie both posted a picture of all three ladies looking excited in Heathrow's Terminal 5 with a Bucks Fizz in their hands.
Sam wrote: "NYC here we come... we’re so excited. Birthday celebrations."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
However the sisters landed themselves in trouble during their boozy first class British Airways flight as they became rowdy.
The laughter stopped soon after when Billie took to Instagram to complain about airline staff who told her and Sam off.
She wrote: "I would like to say a huge thank you to some of the staff @British_Airways at the airport... However... Since being on the plane someone has complained because me, my mum, and sister have been laughing.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Yes, laughing - how dare we, on our way to New York.
"Anyhow, that fun sucker [BA staff] from @British_Airways told us to 'keep the noise down'... Please honey, are we not even allowed to laugh these days?"
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thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Holly Hagan looks unrecognisable with new pink hair as she strips down to her underwear

Holly Hagan made fans do a double-take as she wowed with a new pink hairstyle which made her look unrecognisable .
The Geordie Shore star , 27 , stripped down to her bra and lacy pants and she showed off her hair-do in a picture she shared to Twitter The reality TV star topped the pink look off with matching make up , as she opted for rose eyeshadow and similar coloured lipstick .
And even her lingerie matched her colour palette .
Holly has experimented with different hair colours over the years , trying anything from brunette to red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known to be blonde hair .
Her fresh new look comes after she goodbye to her past `` narcissistic '' relationships as she looks forward to a new decade .
She has been living her life in front of the cameras for the majority of the last decade , and things have changed a lot .
And the stress of it all has caused her to put the brakes on her wedding to Jacob Blyth .
The long-time lovebirds had initially planned to tie the knot in a lavish wedding in the summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star has stalled the romantic ceremony temporarily because of `` so much stress '' and `` so much hassle '' plaguing her plans .
The glamorous reality star talked about re-evaluating where she and the Macclesfield Town player are at next year .
She told OK !
magazine : `` We were planning on doing it in 2021 in summer but do you know what ?
`` It 's been so much hassle and just so much stress that I 'm thinking that we might put it off a little bit . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year and she has decided she would like more time to enjoy the engagement period .
She added : `` There 's no rush , we are only 27 and I think if we rushed through it and then it 's done , it 's like , oh what 's next , so I think we 're going to just enjoy being engaged for a while and then see where we 're at next year . ''
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Holly Hagan has experimented with different hair colours over the years, trying anything from brunette, to red to even blonde hair
Holly Hagan looks unrecognisable with new pink hair as she strips down to her underwear
Holly Hagan made fans do a double-take as she wowed with a new pink hairstyle which made her look unrecognisable.
The Geordie Shore star, 27, stripped down to her bra and lacy pants and she showed off her hair-do in a picture she shared to Twitter
The reality TV star topped the pink look off with matching make up, as she opted for rose eyeshadow and similar coloured lipstick.
And even her lingerie matched her colour palette.
Holly has experimented with different hair colours over the years, trying anything from brunette to red, but her staple hair colour is known to be blonde hair.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Her fresh new look comes after she goodbye to her past "narcissistic" relationships as she looks forward to a new decade.
She has been living her life in front of the cameras for the majority of the last decade, and things have changed a lot.
And the stress of it all has caused her to put the brakes on her wedding to Jacob Blyth.
The long-time lovebirds had initially planned to tie the knot in a lavish wedding in the summer of 2021.
But the Geordie Shore star has stalled the romantic ceremony temporarily because of "so much stress" and "so much hassle" plaguing her plans.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
The glamorous reality star talked about re-evaluating where she and the Macclesfield Town player are at next year.
She told OK! magazine: "We were planning on doing it in 2021 in summer but do you know what?
"It's been so much hassle and just so much stress that I'm thinking that we might put it off a little bit."
Image: DIGITAL/EROTEME.CO.UK) DIGITAL/EROTEME.CO.UK)
Holly got engaged to Jacob in June last year and she has decided she would like more time to enjoy the engagement period.
She added: "There's no rush, we are only 27 and I think if we rushed through it and then it's done, it's like, oh what's next, so I think we're going to just enjoy being engaged for a while and then see where we're at next year."
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thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Dad permanently disabled after food was flushed into his lungs in hospital error

A dad has been left permanently disabled after a medical blunder which resulted in food being flushed into his lungs at least twice .
Michael Moy was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had underwent successful surgery at Queen 's Hospital in Romford , when bungling medics changed his life forever .
A feeding tube was inserted into the dad-of-two which was regularly replaced , and on each occasion a chest x-ray should have been conducted but it was not , Essex Live reports .
This resulted in food being flushed into Michael 's right lung on two occasions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 58-year-old from Basildon , began coughing up blood which sparked further medical examinations .
Around a week later , doctors found another tube in his lung , and over the next month he underwent 14 x-rays which showed an expanding abnormal area of the lung .
He remained in hospital for four months and since then he has been diagnosed with emphysema and bronchiectasis , a condition where the lungs become abnormally wide , leading to a build-up of mucus that can make them more vulnerable to infection .
The former railway emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fits daily and regularly has lung infections , some of which has required him to go to hospital .
In addition he is unable to enjoy many of his hobbies , such as cycling and running where he would previously venture as far as 15 miles .
He now has permanent lung disease and a shortened life expectancy resulting in him being forced to retire early for health reasons .
He said : “ My life has totally changed following my lung problems .
`` I enjoyed working and going running and cycling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people just take for granted .
However , all that has now gone .
“ Even day-to-day tasks such mowing the lawn is now a struggle .
I had not really needed to have to go to hospital for 50 years but it seems like I ’ m there regularly now .
“ The last few years and trying to come to terms with what happened has been incredibly difficult for all of us . ''
He continued : “ This event has changed my life from an adventurous 50 something who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living into a person who finds it difficult to catch my breath doing simple tasks and paranoid with any future medical procedures .
“ I ’ m anxious about what the future holds and what it will mean for me and my family .
I try not to think about it but it ’ s difficult and it ’ s also difficult not to feel angry at what has happened .
“ I just hope that by speaking out more is done to improve patient care .
I appreciate that doctors and nurses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s unacceptable that so many never events are still happening .
It seems like many of these could be avoided by a few simple checks.
” NHS policy requires staff to check the position of a feeding tube before administering food .
A root cause analysis of the incident which took place between October 21 and 23 , 2014 , via a report by Barking , Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust , found that the tubes were not checked prior to Michael being given food .
Michael 's case is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious , largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if healthcare providers have implemented existing national guidance or safety recommendations .
Michael , along with his legal team from Irwin Mitchell Solicitors , are calling for the NHS to do more to reduce the number of never events and crucially to be open and honest when these incidents occur .
His legal team secured him an admission of liability and an undisclosed settlement to cover his future care , medical treatment and loss of earnings .
Richard Kayser , expert medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael said : “ Never events are classed as such because they should not happen but sadly we continue to see the effects they have on patients .
“ The consequences of liquid or food reaching the lungs are extremely serious and can have long-term health implications including serious disease of the organs .
“ What happened to Michael has had a profound effect on him and his family .
It would have been easily avoided if the hospital had carried out basic checks to establish the position of the tube .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has happened we are pleased to have secured the settlement for Michael which will provide him with peace of mind regarding his future .
“ The number of never events that the NHS is continuing to record is worrying .
As with Michael ’ s case , every time a never event occurs , it is vital that they are thoroughly investigated and that information is shared across the NHS so that they can eliminate such issues.
” Kathryn Halford , Chief Nurse and deputy Chief Executive , said : “ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to our own high standard of care in this case , and apologise to Michael and his family .
“ We would like to reassure them that we have learned lessons to ensure it does not happen again .
This includes introducing a new policy on use of feeding tubes , which ensures that these are always checked by a senior nurse .
”

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Michael Moy, 58, had a successful operation at Queen's Hospital in Romford, when bungling medics changed his life forever forcing him to retire from his job on medical grounds
Dad permanently disabled after food was flushed into his lungs in hospital error
A dad has been left permanently disabled after a medical blunder which resulted in food being flushed into his lungs at least twice.
Michael Moy was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had underwent successful surgery at Queen's Hospital in Romford, when bungling medics changed his life forever.
A feeding tube was inserted into the dad-of-two which was regularly replaced, and on each occasion a chest x-ray should have been conducted but it was not, Essex Live reports.
This resulted in food being flushed into Michael's right lung on two occasions.
The error was only discovered when the 58-year-old from Basildon, began coughing up blood which sparked further medical examinations.
Image: Michael Moy/Irwin Mitchell) Michael Moy/Irwin Mitchell)
Around a week later, doctors found another tube in his lung, and over the next month he underwent 14 x-rays which showed an expanding abnormal area of the lung.
Michael contracted pneumonia and a lung abscess.
He remained in hospital for four months and since then he has been diagnosed with emphysema and bronchiectasis, a condition where the lungs become abnormally wide, leading to a build-up of mucus that can make them more vulnerable to infection.
The former railway emergency planning manager now suffers from regular coughing fits daily and regularly has lung infections, some of which has required him to go to hospital.
In addition he is unable to enjoy many of his hobbies, such as cycling and running where he would previously venture as far as 15 miles.
He now has permanent lung disease and a shortened life expectancy resulting in him being forced to retire early for health reasons.
He said: “My life has totally changed following my lung problems.
"I enjoyed working and going running and cycling as well as many of the things people just take for granted. However, all that has now gone.
“Even day-to-day tasks such mowing the lawn is now a struggle. I had not really needed to have to go to hospital for 50 years but it seems like I’m there regularly now.
“The last few years and trying to come to terms with what happened has been incredibly difficult for all of us."
Image: Phil Harris/Daily Mirror) Phil Harris/Daily Mirror)
He continued: “This event has changed my life from an adventurous 50 something who was active in all aspects of my daily living into a person who finds it difficult to catch my breath doing simple tasks and paranoid with any future medical procedures.
“I’m anxious about what the future holds and what it will mean for me and my family. I try not to think about it but it’s difficult and it’s also difficult not to feel angry at what has happened.
“I just hope that by speaking out more is done to improve patient care. I appreciate that doctors and nurses face an incredibly difficult job but it’s unacceptable that so many never events are still happening. It seems like many of these could be avoided by a few simple checks.”
NHS policy requires staff to check the position of a feeding tube before administering food.
A root cause analysis of the incident which took place between October 21 and 23, 2014, via a report by Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, found that the tubes were not checked prior to Michael being given food.
Michael's case is a 'never events' which is a serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if healthcare providers have implemented existing national guidance or safety recommendations.
Michael, along with his legal team from Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, are calling for the NHS to do more to reduce the number of never events and crucially to be open and honest when these incidents occur.
His legal team secured him an admission of liability and an undisclosed settlement to cover his future care, medical treatment and loss of earnings.
Richard Kayser, expert medical negligence lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, representing Michael said: “Never events are classed as such because they should not happen but sadly we continue to see the effects they have on patients.
“The consequences of liquid or food reaching the lungs are extremely serious and can have long-term health implications including serious disease of the organs.
“What happened to Michael has had a profound effect on him and his family. It would have been easily avoided if the hospital had carried out basic checks to establish the position of the tube.
“While nothing can make up for what has happened we are pleased to have secured the settlement for Michael which will provide him with peace of mind regarding his future.
“The number of never events that the NHS is continuing to record is worrying. As with Michael’s case, every time a never event occurs, it is vital that they are thoroughly investigated and that information is shared across the NHS so that they can eliminate such issues.”
Kathryn Halford, Chief Nurse and deputy Chief Executive, said: “We are extremely sorry that we did not live up to our own high standard of care in this case, and apologise to Michael and his family.
“We would like to reassure them that we have learned lessons to ensure it does not happen again. This includes introducing a new policy on use of feeding tubes, which ensures that these are always checked by a senior nurse.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Ruth Langsford's glam transformation as she swaps blonde bob for backcombed curls

Loose Women panelist Ruth Langsford swapped her iconic look for something totally new in her latest glam makeover .
The 59-year-old TV star switched up her appearance and showed off her new hair and makeup to her dedicated Instagram followers .
Fans were left in awe of Ruth 's transformation as she documented a backstage sneak peek during a photoshoot in Shoreditch .
She sat patiently on a chair as hairstylist Jason Crozier worked his magic and took her blonde bob from sleek and straight to tight bouncy curls in no time .
Ruth hinted she was shooting for something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her Instagram Stories : `` Glam for a very exciting photoshoot ! ''
She donned natural makeup and smokey eyes for her shoot as she enjoyed some time being pampered by her team .
Fans went wild over her new look and left sweet comments on her snaps .
Another penned : `` Oh Ruth you look gorgeous ! ''
And a third added : `` Looking fab as usual ! ''
It comes after Ruth and hubby Eamonn stepped in for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on Friday 's episode of This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glam .
The pair were caught up in chaos during the Spin to Win phone-in as the studio phone was broken and the first three calls went straight to voicemail .
This Morning fans were left in stitches as they laughed at the blunder and the two presenters .
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Loose Women's Ruth Langsford changed her usual glam for a dramatic look as she posed for a secret photoshoot in Shoreditch
Ruth Langsford's glam transformation as she swaps blonde bob for backcombed curls
Loose Women panelist Ruth Langsford swapped her iconic look for something totally new in her latest glam makeover.
The 59-year-old TV star switched up her appearance and showed off her new hair and makeup to her dedicated Instagram followers.
Fans were left in awe of Ruth's transformation as she documented a backstage sneak peek during a photoshoot in Shoreditch.
She sat patiently on a chair as hairstylist Jason Crozier worked his magic and took her blonde bob from sleek and straight to tight bouncy curls in no time.
Ruth hinted she was shooting for something rather exciting, as she posted alongside her Instagram Stories: "Glam for a very exciting photoshoot!"
Image: Ruth LAngsford/Instagram) Ruth LAngsford/Instagram)
She donned natural makeup and smokey eyes for her shoot as she enjoyed some time being pampered by her team.
Fans went wild over her new look and left sweet comments on her snaps.
One wrote: "Looking lovely Ruth x"
Image: Ruth LAngsford/Instagram) Ruth LAngsford/Instagram)
Another penned: "Oh Ruth you look gorgeous!"
And a third added: "Looking fab as usual!"
It comes after Ruth and hubby Eamonn stepped in for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on Friday's episode of This Morning, where she donned her usual glam.
Image: Ruth LAngsford/Instagram) Ruth LAngsford/Instagram)
The pair were caught up in chaos during the Spin to Win phone-in as the studio phone was broken and the first three calls went straight to voicemail.
This Morning fans were left in stitches as they laughed at the blunder and the two presenters.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Ian Wright opens up on text message advice to Arsenal starlet Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has revealed that he has been exchanging messages with Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian forward reached out on social media .
Martinelli has been one of the bright spots for the Gunners this season following his arrival from Ituano over the summer .
His performances for the North London club have caught the eye and seen him quickly gain several admirers , including Wright .
And the former England striker , who scored 185 goals for Arsenal , said that he has been in contact with the 18-year-old and providing him with advice .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ text and you can see he is so hungry to do well , '' Wright told BBC Radio 5 Live .
`` He got in touch on Instagram and we went from there .
I get a lot of sliding !
I have a broad spectrum of experience I can share .
`` I just text him saying 'well done ' , 'good movement ' and things like that .
'Keep getting yourself in the box ' and 'keep making near post runs ' .
`` As an 18 year-old , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing well . ''
Martinelli was handed a start by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for Saturday 's game against Sheffield United in the absence of top-scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , who is currently serving a three-match suspension .
And the teenager stepped up to find the net for the Gunners in the 1-1 draw with Chris Wilder 's side .
It was the Brazilian 's ninth goal in 20 matches in all competitions this season , and Wright is confident that it is just the start .
`` When you see him you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added .
`` You almost have to rein him in a little bit .
`` We are very lucky to have him and if he carries on improving then it will be very difficult to keep him .
`` If Arsenal keep creating chances , the way he moves in the box , he is going to score goals . ''

The Brazilian forward has been one of the bright spots for the Gunners this season following his arrival from Ituano over the summer, scoring nine goals in 20 appearances in all competitions
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has revealed that he has been exchanging messages with Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian forward reached out on social media.
Martinelli has been one of the bright spots for the Gunners this season following his arrival from Ituano over the summer.
His performances for the North London club have caught the eye and seen him quickly gain several admirers, including Wright.
And the former England striker, who scored 185 goals for Arsenal, said that he has been in contact with the 18-year-old and providing him with advice.
"I have been in contact with him over text and you can see he is so hungry to do well," Wright told BBC Radio 5 Live .
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"He got in touch on Instagram and we went from there. I get a lot of sliding! I have a broad spectrum of experience I can share.
"I just text him saying 'well done', 'good movement' and things like that. 'Keep getting yourself in the box' and 'keep making near post runs'.
"As an 18 year-old, it is nice for people to say you are doing well."
Martinelli was handed a start by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for Saturday's game against Sheffield United in the absence of top-scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is currently serving a three-match suspension.
And the teenager stepped up to find the net for the Gunners in the 1-1 draw with Chris Wilder's side.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It was the Brazilian's ninth goal in 20 matches in all competitions this season, and Wright is confident that it is just the start.
"When you see him you can see that determination and hunger," he added. "You almost have to rein him in a little bit.
"We are very lucky to have him and if he carries on improving then it will be very difficult to keep him.
"If Arsenal keep creating chances, the way he moves in the box, he is going to score goals."


thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Gravely ill boy, 13, dies day after being told he can have 'wonder drug'

A gravely-ill schoolboy has died just days after his family won a fight to access a drug which they believed could have helped save his life .
Cystic Fibrosis sufferer Ayden Cochrane , from Johnstone , Renfrewshire , had begged drugs firm Vertex to give him Trikafta on compassionate grounds because the drug was not being licensed in Europe and was unavailable on the NHS .
On Saturday his family found out that he would be offered the drug but tragically the 13-year-old 's condition deteriorated on Sunday with doctors placing him on a ventilator , Daily Record reports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ family on their official Facebook page , Ayden 's Journey saying he had `` gained his wings '' .
It said : `` If loved could have saved you , you would have lived forever Ayden .
`` I 'm absolutely devastated but our precious boy was too tired for this world and has gained his wings .
`` We know how many people loved Ayden he was an absolute warrior but he got tired and now he 's at peace and pain free .
`` We are without our son for just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Ayden had been at such an advanced stage of his condition that two weeks ago he had to discuss his end-of-life care as his mum Tracey , 33 , wrote a desperate plea to the US drug firm to save her “ wonderful boy ” .
Because Trikafta , dubbed by Vertex as “ almost a cure ” , has not been granted a licence the only way sufferers can get it is if Vertex provide it under a compassionate-use scheme .
On Saturday , the family posted on Ayden 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard night , at 11pm we were asked to consider withdrawing Aydens support as it did n't look like he was going to make it through the night .
`` I think for a long time we have tried to prepared for this but you can never be prepared .
`` After a difficult few hours we had a phone call from Ayden 's consultant to say Vertex had phoned her and they have said yes !
`` Vertex have agreed to give Ayden Trikafta on compassionate use . ''
The Record previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` give anything '' to play his beloved football again and see his siblings start school .
Speaking from his hospital bed , he pleaded : “ Please give me Trikafta and let me have the chance to live .
“ Right now , it feels like I am suffocating in my own body and I ’ m trying really hard .
“ I would give anything to be able to kick a football around again and it would mean everything to me to be able to see my wee brother and sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngster poured after the tragic news of his passing was announced .
Lauren Halligan said : “ My heart is broken for all of you .
Poor Ayden fought for as long as he could but he was tired and wanted to close his beautiful eyes and finally sleep without pain and you guys as parents done anything and everything for him !
You are all heroes and my heart is with you all.
” Misty Bo said : “ Breathe easy little man .
You are up in heaven with many other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your family .
You gave it everything you possibly could .
CF is such a cruel disease.
” Amy Kelly said : “ I ’ m absolutely heartbroken to be hearing this .
Such a brave , strong little man .
He 's without pain and can finally breath freely .
My thought and prayers are with you all .
Rest in beautiful peace Ayden .
Xx .
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Nicholas Keyden, Lorraine King)

Cystic Fibrosis sufferer Ayden Cochrane, from Johnstone, Renfrewshire, had begged drugs firm Vertex to give him Trikafta on compassionate grounds and was told he could have it on Saturday
Gravely ill boy, 13, dies day after being told he can have 'wonder drug'
A gravely-ill schoolboy has died just days after his family won a fight to access a drug which they believed could have helped save his life.
Cystic Fibrosis sufferer Ayden Cochrane, from Johnstone, Renfrewshire, had begged drugs firm Vertex to give him Trikafta on compassionate grounds because the drug was not being licensed in Europe and was unavailable on the NHS.
On Saturday his family found out that he would be offered the drug but tragically the 13-year-old's condition deteriorated on Sunday with doctors placing him on a ventilator, Daily Record reports.
His sad death was announced by the family on their official Facebook page, Ayden's Journey saying he had "gained his wings".
It said: "If loved could have saved you, you would have lived forever Ayden.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
"I'm absolutely devastated but our precious boy was too tired for this world and has gained his wings.
"We know how many people loved Ayden he was an absolute warrior but he got tired and now he's at peace and pain free.
"We are without our son for just now but we will see you again."
Ayden had been at such an advanced stage of his condition that two weeks ago he had to discuss his end-of-life care as his mum Tracey, 33, wrote a desperate plea to the US drug firm to save her “wonderful boy”.
Because Trikafta, dubbed by Vertex as “almost a cure”, has not been granted a licence the only way sufferers can get it is if Vertex provide it under a compassionate-use scheme.
On Saturday, the family posted on Ayden's Journey: "Last night was a hard night, at 11pm we were asked to consider withdrawing Aydens support as it didn't look like he was going to make it through the night.
"I think for a long time we have tried to prepared for this but you can never be prepared.
"After a difficult few hours we had a phone call from Ayden's consultant to say Vertex had phoned her and they have said yes!
"Vertex have agreed to give Ayden Trikafta on compassionate use."
The Record previously told how brave Rangers fan Ayden would "give anything" to play his beloved football again and see his siblings start school.
Speaking from his hospital bed, he pleaded: “Please give me Trikafta and let me have the chance to live.
“Right now, it feels like I am suffocating in my own body and I’m trying really hard.
“I would give anything to be able to kick a football around again and it would mean everything to me to be able to see my wee brother and sister start school."
Tributes to the youngster poured after the tragic news of his passing was announced.
Lauren Halligan said: “My heart is broken for all of you. Poor Ayden fought for as long as he could but he was tired and wanted to close his beautiful eyes and finally sleep without pain and you guys as parents done anything and everything for him! You are all heroes and my heart is with you all.”
Misty Bo said: “Breathe easy little man. You are up in heaven with many other CF angels. My heart goes out to your family. You gave it everything you possibly could. CF is such a cruel disease.”
Amy Kelly said: “I’m absolutely heartbroken to be hearing this. Such a brave, strong little man. He's without pain and can finally breath freely. My thought and prayers are with you all. Rest in beautiful peace Ayden. Xx.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Dog food warning as products urgently recalled over salmonella fears

A warning has been issued after traces of salmonella were discovered in dog food sold in UK supermarkets .
Pet owners are being advised of the dangers posed by three products which are being urgently recalled by the manufacturer .
The products in question are in the Happy Hounds frozen raw range .
The firm is warning people who may have bought any of the products to return them to the store .
Customers will receive a full refund , according to Kent Live .
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency said : `` Our advice to pet owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the above products do not use them .
`` Instead , return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund . ''
They add : `` When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly after use .
`` Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food , bowls , utensils or after contact with the faeces of animals .
`` Raw pet food should be stored separately from any food ( especially ready to eat foods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defrosting to avoid cross contamination of foods and surfaces . ''
Supermarkets will begin displaying point of sale notices explaining to customers why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have purchased the pet food .
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause illness in humans and in animals - and even death .
Anyone who comes into contact with the pet food , either directly or indirectly , could be at risk .
Handling the product , touching feeding bowls or utensils that have touched the product or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals who have consumed the product all carry a risk .
Salmonella can cause humans to have a fever , diarrhoea and abdominal cramps .
While infected animals may not necessarily display signs of illness , symptoms can include diarrhoea .
These are the affected products :

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Salmonella - what is it and how to avoid it
Salmonella - what is it and how to avoid it
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The Happy Hounds frozen raw range products listed below should be returned to the store. Anyone who has come into contact with the product could be at risk of infection
A warning has been issued after traces of salmonella were discovered in dog food sold in UK supermarkets.
Pet owners are being advised of the dangers posed by three products which are being urgently recalled by the manufacturer.
The products in question are in the Happy Hounds frozen raw range.
The firm is warning people who may have bought any of the products to return them to the store.
Customers will receive a full refund, according to Kent Live .
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency said: "Our advice to pet owners: If you have bought any of the above products do not use them.
"Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund."
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
They add: "When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly after use.
"Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food, bowls, utensils or after contact with the faeces of animals.
"Raw pet food should be stored separately from any food (especially ready to eat foods). Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross contamination of foods and surfaces."
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
Supermarkets will begin displaying point of sale notices explaining to customers why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have purchased the pet food.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause illness in humans and in animals - and even death.
Anyone who comes into contact with the pet food, either directly or indirectly, could be at risk.
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
Handling the product, touching feeding bowls or utensils that have touched the product or being in contact with the faeces of animals who have consumed the product all carry a risk.
Salmonella can cause humans to have a fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
While infected animals may not necessarily display signs of illness, symptoms can include diarrhoea.
These are the affected products:
Frozen Chicken & Beef Sleeve Dog Food
Pack size 1kg
Batch code 1205
Best before September 3 2020
Frozen Chicken Mince Sleeve Dog Food
Pack size 1kg
Batch code 1205
Best before September 3 2020
Frozen Chicken Mince Dog Food
Pack size 2.5kg (bag of 4)
Batch code 1205
Best before September 3 2020


thedailymirror--2020-01-21--Man Utd 'rejected Edinson Cavani transfer' after being offered PSG striker

Manchester United have reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign want-away PSG striker Edinson Cavani because they would prefer to focus on bringing in younger players .
The 32-year-old has been linked with a move to Old Trafford following Marcus Rashford 's injury against Wolves , which could rule him out for up to three months .
Cavani 's contract with PSG is set to expire at the end of the season , and the Uruguayan has handed in a transfer request to try to push through a move in January .
But according to the Times United do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his age , and they would rather invest in somebody who could be at the club for many years to come .
This would appear to leave the door open for fellow top four rivals Chelsea to swoop , with the Blues allegedly preparing an offer of £23m to sign the player .
Their manager Frank Lampard is known to be keen to add another attacker to his squad , and he appeared to hint at his interest in Cavani when asked about the player .
`` He 's a great player ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mentality and attitude , and his scoring record speaks for itself , '' said Lampard .
`` I 'm not absolutely aware of what the situation is , so we 'll see .
The idea of bringing in experience is something I 'm certainly not absolutely looking away from , because sometimes the young players need a little bit of help , and if that 's the case then that may help us . ''
It remains to be seen where United turn to in their search for a temporary replacement for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Luka Jovic of Real Madrid two other names who have been suggested .
United take on Burnley on Wednesday hoping to close the gap on fourth place Chelsea , who take on Arsenal on Tuesday night .

The Red Devils are thought to be desperate for a new striker following the long-term injury suffered by Marcus Rashford but it appears it will not be Cavani
Manchester United have reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign want-away PSG striker Edinson Cavani because they would prefer to focus on bringing in younger players.
The 32-year-old has been linked with a move to Old Trafford following Marcus Rashford's injury against Wolves , which could rule him out for up to three months.
Cavani's contract with PSG is set to expire at the end of the season, and the Uruguayan has handed in a transfer request to try to push through a move in January.
But according to the Times United do not have any interest in Cavani due to his age, and they would rather invest in somebody who could be at the club for many years to come.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
This would appear to leave the door open for fellow top four rivals Chelsea to swoop, with the Blues allegedly preparing an offer of £23m to sign the player.
Their manager Frank Lampard is known to be keen to add another attacker to his squad, and he appeared to hint at his interest in Cavani when asked about the player.
"He's a great player; I played against him and always loved his mentality and attitude, and his scoring record speaks for itself," said Lampard.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"I'm not absolutely aware of what the situation is, so we'll see. The idea of bringing in experience is something I'm certainly not absolutely looking away from, because sometimes the young players need a little bit of help, and if that's the case then that may help us."
It remains to be seen where United turn to in their search for a temporary replacement for Rashford, with Lyon's Moussa Dembele and Luka Jovic of Real Madrid two other names who have been suggested.
United take on Burnley on Wednesday hoping to close the gap on fourth place Chelsea, who take on Arsenal on Tuesday night.


thedailymirror--2020-01-21--Chloe Ferry buys huge new house just days after returning from three week holiday

Chloe Ferry has bought a huge new pad just days after returning home from a luxurious three week holiday in Thailand .
The Geordie Shore star , 24 , took to her Instagram to share the big news with her 3.4 million followers , and admitted that the new house is a new start for her .
Taking to Instagram to share a picture of her lavish new house , Chloe posed gleefully in front of her new purchase in a pair of black Adidas leggings and a crop-top which showed off her toned midriff .
Alongside the candid snap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Left a lot of things in 2019 but I ’ m so ready for 2020 welcome to my new home . ''
Before the big reveal , Chloe teased a “ exciting thing to show ” her 3.4million followers on her Instagram story .
She later shared a video of the outside of her new the white and grey abode with an American styled driveway and garage .
In the clip she says : `` So , this is what I ’ ve been keeping a secret , this is my new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followers on a tour of the empty house , which she admitted was still a 'shell ' due to the fact it was no carpets or furniture yet .
`` Obviously , it ’ s just a shell at the minute , got ta put carpet down . ''
she says .
Sharing a quick glimpse into her brand new , gigantic , yet-to-be-furnished , master bedroom , Chloe revealed her excitement about finally being able to move in .
`` This is the master bedroom , huge bedrooms , built in wardrobe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this ! ''
The Geordie lass has also set up an Instagram account for her new home , and pleaded with fans to follow the new page for decor and furniture updates .
This comes after Chloe has returned from a luxurious holiday in Thailand where she lived her best life for three weeks and showcased her collection of skimpy bikinis all over social media .
The Geordie Shore star was busy flaunting her curves in a series of scanty thong bikini since she flew to the tropical islands earlier this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blonde bombshell stood at the front of a boat amid a stunning setting with turquoise water and rock formations .
The attention-grabbing snap left little to the imagination as the reality starlet showed off her long blonde locks and an impossibly tiny thong .
She added the caption : `` This view . ''
The Northern beauty was also spied with on-off boyfriend Sam , 24 , during her time in the sun .
This led many to speculate they are embarking on a fresh attempt at a romance together .

The Geordie Shore star has shown off her new pad after returning from Thailand after three long weeks
Chloe Ferry buys huge new house just days after returning from three week holiday
Chloe Ferry has bought a huge new pad just days after returning home from a luxurious three week holiday in Thailand.
The Geordie Shore star, 24, took to her Instagram to share the big news with her 3.4 million followers, and admitted that the new house is a new start for her.
Taking to Instagram to share a picture of her lavish new house, Chloe posed gleefully in front of her new purchase in a pair of black Adidas leggings and a crop-top which showed off her toned midriff.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Alongside the candid snap, Chloe wrote the cryptic caption: "Left a lot of things in 2019 but I’m so ready for 2020 welcome to my new home."
Before the big reveal, Chloe teased a “exciting thing to show” her 3.4million followers on her Instagram story.
She later shared a video of the outside of her new the white and grey abode with an American styled driveway and garage.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
In the clip she says: "So, this is what I’ve been keeping a secret, this is my new humble abode."
Chloe brought her followers on a tour of the empty house, which she admitted was still a 'shell' due to the fact it was no carpets or furniture yet.
"Obviously, it’s just a shell at the minute, gotta put carpet down." she says.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Sharing a quick glimpse into her brand new, gigantic, yet-to-be-furnished, master bedroom, Chloe revealed her excitement about finally being able to move in.
"This is the master bedroom, huge bedrooms, built in wardrobe, en-suite, so excited to be in this!"
The Geordie lass has also set up an Instagram account for her new home, and pleaded with fans to follow the new page for decor and furniture updates.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
This comes after Chloe has returned from a luxurious holiday in Thailand where she lived her best life for three weeks and showcased her collection of skimpy bikinis all over social media.
The Geordie Shore star was busy flaunting her curves in a series of scanty thong bikini since she flew to the tropical islands earlier this month.
In her last holiday post, the blonde bombshell stood at the front of a boat amid a stunning setting with turquoise water and rock formations.
Image: Chloe Ferry/Instagram) Chloe Ferry/Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The attention-grabbing snap left little to the imagination as the reality starlet showed off her long blonde locks and an impossibly tiny thong.
She added the caption: "This view."
The Northern beauty was also spied with on-off boyfriend Sam, 24, during her time in the sun.
This led many to speculate they are embarking on a fresh attempt at a romance together.