thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Proud mum Meghan Markle gives rare update on Archie who is 'into everything'

Markle Markle dazzled in the British drizzle as she attended her first official engagement since announcing she 's quitting the royal family with hubby Prince Harry .
The Duchess of Sussex beamed as she arrived at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London last night , hugging , kissing and chatting to members of the organisation .
During the event , Meghan chatted to Claire Spencer , 52 , who was there to support her husband as he picked up an award .
Claire complimented the Duchess on how she looks after having her little boy , prompting Meghan to give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tot is getting on .
She said : `` Oh yes , well he is ten months now and is into everything . ''
The last time we saw little Archie , who is seventh in line to the throne , was on the couple 's Christmas card photo , which showed the couple sitting on the floor as their son crawled towards the camera .
Meghan and Harry have left Archie in Canada while they return to the UK to carry out their final engagements before 'Megxit ' on March 31 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arbiter branded the couple `` spiteful '' for not bringing Archie back with them , saying there is `` no excuse '' as the Queen and Prince Philip `` wo n't be here much longer '' .
He says the couple should consider that Queen and Prince Philip `` wo n't be here much longer '' , but they have n't seen little Archie since last year .
Speaking to Nine News Australia , Dickie said : `` It would be a great pity if he 's not brought over .
He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since last year .
`` There 's always the excuse , `` Well he 's too young to fly '' ; babies fly all the time , they flew Archie down to Southern Africa in October for that visit , so it was n't too far to take him there , so I believe that they should bring him .
`` I 'm sorry , there is n't an excuse for not bringing him .
After all , he 's got to meet his family , his family are not going to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some time , because Harry and Meghan are going to be in Canada or the United States . ''
Asked if he thought Meghan and Harry were being spiteful if they do leave him at home , Archie replied : `` Well it is spiteful , it 's inconsiderate as well , and the Queen is going to be 94 in April , she 's not going to be with us much longer .
`` Prince Philip is going to be 99 in June , he 's not going to be here much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be practical , he was in hospital at Christmas , he looked pretty frail when he came out , and he 's up at Sandringham , nobody 's seen him , and he is frail .
`` People do get frail at that age and it would be a great pity if Archie was n't brought over so that his great-grandparents could see him . ''
Meghan and Harry have a number of engagements over the weekend , with their last event taking place on Monday .
They will join the Queen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cambridge and other members of the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey .

Meghan talks about simple things allowing you to "go back to your sense of strength"
Meghan talks about simple things allowing you to "go back to your sense of strength"
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry couldn't have looked happier to be back at work together as they arrived at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London - and the Duchess was asked how their son Archie is getting on
Proud mum Meghan Markle gives rare update on Archie who is 'into everything'
Markle Markle dazzled in the British drizzle as she attended her first official engagement since announcing she's quitting the royal family with hubby Prince Harry .
The Duchess of Sussex beamed as she arrived at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London last night, hugging, kissing and chatting to members of the organisation.
During the event, Meghan chatted to Claire Spencer, 52, who was there to support her husband as he picked up an award.
Claire complimented the Duchess on how she looks after having her little boy, prompting Meghan to give a little update on how the royal tot is getting on.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
She said: "Oh yes, well he is ten months now and is into everything."
The last time we saw little Archie, who is seventh in line to the throne, was on the couple's Christmas card photo, which showed the couple sitting on the floor as their son crawled towards the camera.
Meghan and Harry have left Archie in Canada while they return to the UK to carry out their final engagements before 'Megxit' on March 31.
The Queen's former press secretary Dickie Arbiter branded the couple "spiteful" for not bringing Archie back with them, saying there is "no excuse" as the Queen and Prince Philip "won't be here much longer".
Image: PA) PA)
He says the couple should consider that Queen and Prince Philip "won't be here much longer", but they haven't seen little Archie since last year.
Speaking to Nine News Australia , Dickie said: "It would be a great pity if he's not brought over. He's not seen his great-grandparents or his grandad since last year.
"There's always the excuse, "Well he's too young to fly"; babies fly all the time, they flew Archie down to Southern Africa in October for that visit, so it wasn't too far to take him there, so I believe that they should bring him.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I'm sorry, there isn't an excuse for not bringing him. After all, he's got to meet his family, his family are not going to get a chance to see him for quite some time, because Harry and Meghan are going to be in Canada or the United States."
Asked if he thought Meghan and Harry were being spiteful if they do leave him at home, Archie replied: "Well it is spiteful, it's inconsiderate as well, and the Queen is going to be 94 in April, she's not going to be with us much longer.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
"Prince Philip is going to be 99 in June, he's not going to be here much longer.
"You've got to be practical, he was in hospital at Christmas, he looked pretty frail when he came out, and he's up at Sandringham, nobody's seen him, and he is frail.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"People do get frail at that age and it would be a great pity if Archie wasn't brought over so that his great-grandparents could see him."
Meghan and Harry have a number of engagements over the weekend, with their last event taking place on Monday.
They will join the Queen, Prince Charles, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and other members of the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Prince Harry gets a lift from Lewis Hamilton as they team up for Silverstone event

Prince Harry got a lift from racing legend Lewis Hamilton as they arrived at Silverstone for an exciting event this morning .
The Duke of Sussex , who is completing his final engagements before quitting royal life next month with wife Meghan Markle , is at the famous circuit to officially open a new museum .
Harry was driven to the doors of the new building in an electric Mercedes by the six-time Formula One world champion driver .
The pair will take of tour of The Silverstone Experience in Northamptonshire , a museum charting British motor racing through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home of the British Racing Drivers ' Club 's ( BRDC ) archive and also boasts hands-on exhibits for visitors .
Harry will have a chance to get to grips with some of the interactive displays , including the pit gun challenge .
As they arrived Harry and Lewis meet students from local schools in the Tech Lab section , learning more about the cutting-edge science and engineering that goes into motor racing .
Last night Harry was joined by wife Meghan at the Endeavour Fund Awards at London ’ s Mansion House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since they announced their plans to quit .
The couple beamed as they arrived at the awards , which they have attended for the past three years .
Amid the cheers there was one loud boo from an onlooker , however it did not spoil the mood , with Meghan telling the audience at the awards that it was 'nice to be back ' .
She upped the glamour stakes in heavy make up and a form fitting turquoise dress by British designer Victoria Beckham , with blue suede heels and gold earring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pony tail .
Harry , who has been made to give up his official patronages after deciding to move to Canada , is being allowed to retain his private links with organisations such as The Endeavour Fund , of which he is patron .
The charity supports service personnel keen to use challenges to help with their physical , psychological and social recovery and rehabilitation .
Speaking at the event , Harry said : `` Some of you tonight have told me you have my back , well I 'm also here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yours . ''

Prince Harry gets a lift from Lewis Hamilton as they team up for Silverstone event
Prince Harry gets a lift from Lewis Hamilton as they team up for Silverstone event
Prince Harry is back to work today after a glitzy evening at the Endeavour Fund Awards with wife Meghan Markle, spending the day at Silverstone with Lewis Hamilton
Prince Harry gets a lift from Lewis Hamilton as they team up for Silverstone event
Prince Harry got a lift from racing legend Lewis Hamilton as they arrived at Silverstone for an exciting event this morning.
The Duke of Sussex, who is completing his final engagements before quitting royal life next month with wife Meghan Markle , is at the famous circuit to officially open a new museum.
Harry was driven to the doors of the new building in an electric Mercedes by the six-time Formula One world champion driver.
The pair took a tour of The Silverstone Experience in Northamptonshire, a museum charting British motor racing through the years.
The experience is the new home of the British Racing Drivers' Club's (BRDC) archive and also boasts hands-on exhibits for visitors.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
As they arrived Harry and Lewis meet students from local schools in the Tech Lab section, learning more about the cutting-edge science and engineering that goes into motor racing.
They then Harry got to grips with some of the interactive displays, including the pit gun challenge.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
As they left the two men exchanged a few words while walking across the entrance, sharing a hug before going their separate ways.
Last night Harry was joined by wife Meghan at the Endeavour Fund Awards at London’s Mansion House - the Duchess' first official engagement since they announced their plans to quit.
The couple beamed as they arrived at the awards, which they have attended for the past three years.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Amid the cheers there was one loud boo from an onlooker, however it did not spoil the mood, with Meghan telling the audience at the awards that it was 'nice to be back'.
She upped the glamour stakes in heavy make up and a form fitting turquoise dress by British designer Victoria Beckham, with blue suede heels and gold earring. Her hair was tied back in a pony tail.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
Harry, who has been made to give up his official patronages after deciding to move to Canada, is being allowed to retain his private links with organisations such as The Endeavour Fund, of which he is patron.
The charity supports service personnel keen to use challenges to help with their physical, psychological and social recovery and rehabilitation.
Speaking at the event, Harry said: "Some of you tonight have told me you have my back, well I'm also here to tell you I've always got yours."


thedailymirror--2020-03-07--Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright house plans 'at risk over argument about sewage'

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have hit a bump in the road towards their dream home after an argument broke out with their local council over sewage works .
The couple bought a countryside estate in Essex last year and applied for planning permission to knock down the building currently standing on the land to make way for their dream home design .
The new building would be a new place to relax for 32-year-old actress Michelle and her 33-year-old husband Mark - but a spanner has been thrown into the works in terms of planning .
The Sun reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sewage removal form the planned new property - with claims they didn ’ t share plans for how toilet waste would be removed from the new home .
Michelle and Mark ’ s local council , Epping Forest District Council , reportedly ha concerns that there might not be suitable drainage on the land that the pair hope to make their dream home plans a reality .
There are also concerns that the land on which the property is being planed could be “ contaminated ” due to its previous use as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s environmental protection and drainage unit have stated they need Michelle and Mark to provide details of their plans to deal with their sewage .
`` The applicant has no proposal to dispose of foul sewage… the geology of the area is predominantly clay and infiltration drainage may not be suitable for the site , ” The Sun says the council wrote in a letter .
`` These records have identified that the site has potentially contaminated land due to its use as a farm , ” the letter allegedly continues .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk as The Sun adds that the letter states : “ to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers , neighbours and other offsite receptors . ''
The famous pair seem almost cursed by their new home plans as they previously hit a problem when a colony of rare bats were found nesting on the property .
In planning documents lodged with Epping Forest Council , there is a conservation survey that highlights the nesting bats .
The documents state : “ It is possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and within the woodland to the north west .
`` Therefore , it is advised a bat-considerate lighting scheme be employed during the demolition , construction and completed phase to prevent lighting of the wood .
“ In addition , bat boxes should be installed in the new building.
” It is believed Mark and Michelle spent £1.3 million on the property - and their plans include a bar , gym and swimming pool .

The actress and her presenter husband could see their multi million pound property plans derailed after Epping Forest District Council expressed concerns over how they will deal with their toilet waste
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright house plans 'at risk over argument about sewage'
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have hit a bump in the road towards their dream home after an argument broke out with their local council over sewage works.
The couple bought a countryside estate in Essex last year and applied for planning permission to knock down the building currently standing on the land to make way for their dream home design.
The new building would be a new place to relax for 32-year-old actress Michelle and her 33-year-old husband Mark - but a spanner has been thrown into the works in terms of planning.
The Sun reports that the couple have encountered problems due to sewage removal form the planned new property - with claims they didn’t share plans for how toilet waste would be removed from the new home.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Michelle and Mark’s local council, Epping Forest District Council, reportedly ha concerns that there might not be suitable drainage on the land that the pair hope to make their dream home plans a reality.
There are also concerns that the land on which the property is being planed could be “contaminated” due to its previous use as a farm.
Epping Forest District Council’s environmental protection and drainage unit have stated they need Michelle and Mark to provide details of their plans to deal with their sewage.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"The applicant has no proposal to dispose of foul sewage… the geology of the area is predominantly clay and infiltration drainage may not be suitable for the site,” The Sun says the council wrote in a letter.
"These records have identified that the site has potentially contaminated land due to its use as a farm,” the letter allegedly continues.
Michelle and Mark’s plans appear at risk as The Sun adds that the letter states: “to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The famous pair seem almost cursed by their new home plans as they previously hit a problem when a colony of rare bats were found nesting on the property.
In planning documents lodged with Epping Forest Council, there is a conservation survey that highlights the nesting bats.
The documents state: “It is possible that bats may commute and forage along and within the woodland to the north west.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Therefore, it is advised a bat-considerate lighting scheme be employed during the demolition, construction and completed phase to prevent lighting of the wood.
“In addition, bat boxes should be installed in the new building.”
It is believed Mark and Michelle spent £1.3 million on the property - and their plans include a bar, gym and swimming pool.


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thedailymirror--2020-03-07--Corrie's Nathan Graham hopes his depiction of James Bailey may help footballers come out

Coronation Street actor Nathan Graham hopes his depiction of gay footballer James Bailey may help a Premier League star to come out .
Next week will see Nathan ’ s character , professional footballer James Bailey , accidentally outed on social media .
He fears that his career will be over if he comes out publicly and he is scared of the repercussions from fans and the press .
The storyline comes after a number of reports suggesting a player may be close to coming out as the first openly gay player in the Premier League .
Nathan , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s had a positive reaction so far . ''
He continued : “ Nobody wants to be the first of this new generation , I guess that ’ s how anyone would feel .
It ’ s a real shame that people don ’ t feel that they can come out , because I feel like we 've moved on .
“ People are , I think , more accepting of everyone .
Hopefully there is someone that ’ s a catalyst for more players to come out.
” Nathan sought advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LGBT+ rugby league player Keegan Hirst to help make sure his depiction of his character was accurate and to ask about what it is like coming out as a professional sportsman .
The pair met at the show ’ s set and spent several hours talking together .
Nathan , 28 , said : “ It is important because it is clearly an issue as there is no one currently playing professional football who is openly gay .
“ After talking to Keegan Hirst , I can see that in football , homophobia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same level as racism so it is good to spark that conversation and then hopefully it will educate people that discrimination is discrimination no matter what it is ; race , religion , sexuality .
He added : “ If a sportsperson is gay , it doesn ’ t take away from their ability and with any type of discrimination , until people are educated then nothing will change .
`` Keegan said if a fan says something negative it is hurtful to hear but he doesn ’ t let it affect him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this struggle , I hope they see themselves represented and they know that it is okay to own who you are.
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EXCLUSIVE: The James Bailey storyline comes after a number of reports suggesting a player may be close to coming out as the first openly gay player in the Premier League
Coronation Street actor Nathan Graham hopes his depiction of gay footballer James Bailey may help a Premier League star to come out.
Next week will see Nathan’s character, professional footballer James Bailey, accidentally outed on social media.
He fears that his career will be over if he comes out publicly and he is scared of the repercussions from fans and the press.
The storyline comes after a number of reports suggesting a player may be close to coming out as the first openly gay player in the Premier League.
Nathan, told the Mirror: “I think it’s had a positive reaction so far."
Image: ITV) ITV)
He continued: “Nobody wants to be the first of this new generation, I guess that’s how anyone would feel. It’s a real shame that people don’t feel that they can come out, because I feel like we've moved on.
“People are, I think, more accepting of everyone. Hopefully there is someone that’s a catalyst for more players to come out.”
Nathan sought advice for the role and the storyline from LGBT+ rugby league player Keegan Hirst to help make sure his depiction of his character was accurate and to ask about what it is like coming out as a professional sportsman.
Image: PA) PA)
The pair met at the show’s set and spent several hours talking together.
Nathan, 28, said: “It is important because it is clearly an issue as there is no one currently playing professional football who is openly gay.
“After talking to Keegan Hirst, I can see that in football, homophobia is not seen as being on the same level as racism so it is good to spark that conversation and then hopefully it will educate people that discrimination is discrimination no matter what it is; race, religion, sexuality.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He added: “If a sportsperson is gay, it doesn’t take away from their ability and with any type of discrimination, until people are educated then nothing will change.
"Keegan said if a fan says something negative it is hurtful to hear but he doesn’t let it affect him.
“If someone is going through this struggle, I hope they see themselves represented and they know that it is okay to own who you are.”
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thedailymirror--2020-03-07--ADVERTORIAL: Saturday horse racing tips: Four horses to back at Ayr and Wolverhampton - according to

ADVERTORIAL: Saturday horse racing tips: Four horses to back at Ayr and Wolverhampton - according to a Paddy Power expert

Saturday ’ s unfortunate abandonment of the Paddy Power Imperial Cup Meeting at Sandown due to rain means that ITV will now show three races from Ayr , as well as the scheduled same number of contests at Wolves ahead of next week ’ s Cheltenham Festival extravaganza .
The mares ’ handicap hurdle ( 2.30pm ) at Ayr can go the way of Coylton conjuror Ian Duncan ’ s Jessiemac ( 11/4 ) who has been tremendously consistent this season winning three times and being placed second on another two occasions in seven starts .
But a closer perusal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deadly at Ayr where in three of those outings she has finished second once ( on her seasonal bow ) and won twice in three runs .
So today ’ s trip of an extended 2m 5f should be absolutely perfect on soft , heavy ground , which she prevailed on on her penultimate start here when a length and a quarter too powerful for Aurora Thunder .
For fans of the sand the Listed Lady Wulfruna Stakes ( 2.45pm ) and Lincoln Trial ( 1.35pm ) can brighten up a cold March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Meara ’ s Gulliver ( 13/2 ) will be too happy about seasonal conditions must be debatable as he was last seen on his travels in Qatar where he was attempting to scoop a big prize , but still trousered 11 grand for finishing fourth .
He stayed on like a train that day over six furlongs so you can see why canny O ’ Meara has opted for the Lady Wulfruna ’ s additional furlong and even though the former distance has always been preferred by connections , he has scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s also got some blue chip form at the Midlands sweat bowl where he has won , but perhaps his best effort was finishing second to Kachy a couple of years ’ ago which was some performance considering the winner was third in the top-class Diamond Jubilee Stakes during the following campaign .
Back at Ayr the extended 2m handicap chase ( 1.55pm ) has attracted a disappointing six combatants of which Roxboro Road ( 9/4 ) can prevail for bang in form Middleham Moor magician Ben Haslam who has enjoyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This horse hasn ’ t enjoyed the best of luck recently as he slipped up before the fourth last when running a monster race and still a close third at Punchestown in November before taking a tumble at Leopardstown just after Christmas .
Despite those mishaps he was backed as if defeat was out of the question last time at Punchestown in January when again going well but pecking badly two fences from home and eventually claiming fourth .
It ’ s intriguing that he has now transferred from the care of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who no doubt will have given him some extensive schooling , and he does look very well handicapped if he can brush up that jumping given he is off a mark 8lb lower over the bigger obstacles than hurdles .
Kasbaan could be a big price in the Lincoln Trial in a first-time tongue tie .

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Saturday horse racing tips: Four horses to back at Ayr and Wolverhampton - according to a Paddy Power expert
Saturday’s unfortunate abandonment of the Paddy Power Imperial Cup Meeting at Sandown due to rain means that ITV will now show three races from Ayr, as well as the scheduled same number of contests at Wolves ahead of next week’s Cheltenham Festival extravaganza.
The mares’ handicap hurdle (2.30pm) at Ayr can go the way of Coylton conjuror Ian Duncan’s Jessiemac (11/4) who has been tremendously consistent this season winning three times and being placed second on another two occasions in seven starts.
But a closer perusal of those stats reveals that she is deadly at Ayr where in three of those outings she has finished second once (on her seasonal bow) and won twice in three runs.
So today’s trip of an extended 2m 5f should be absolutely perfect on soft, heavy ground, which she prevailed on on her penultimate start here when a length and a quarter too powerful for Aurora Thunder.
For fans of the sand the Listed Lady Wulfruna Stakes (2.45pm) and Lincoln Trial (1.35pm) can brighten up a cold March afternoon in Wolverhampton.
Whether David O’Meara’s Gulliver (13/2) will be too happy about seasonal conditions must be debatable as he was last seen on his travels in Qatar where he was attempting to scoop a big prize, but still trousered 11 grand for finishing fourth.
He stayed on like a train that day over six furlongs so you can see why canny O’Meara has opted for the Lady Wulfruna’s additional furlong and even though the former distance has always been preferred by connections, he has scored over seven a couple of times.
He’s also got some blue chip form at the Midlands sweat bowl where he has won, but perhaps his best effort was finishing second to Kachy a couple of years’ ago which was some performance considering the winner was third in the top-class Diamond Jubilee Stakes during the following campaign.
Back at Ayr the extended 2m handicap chase (1.55pm) has attracted a disappointing six combatants of which Roxboro Road (9/4) can prevail for bang in form Middleham Moor magician Ben Haslam who has enjoyed three winners from his last 10 runners.
This horse hasn’t enjoyed the best of luck recently as he slipped up before the fourth last when running a monster race and still a close third at Punchestown in November before taking a tumble at Leopardstown just after Christmas.
Despite those mishaps he was backed as if defeat was out of the question last time at Punchestown in January when again going well but pecking badly two fences from home and eventually claiming fourth.
It’s intriguing that he has now transferred from the care of Ted Walsh in Ireland to Haslam, who no doubt will have given him some extensive schooling, and he does look very well handicapped if he can brush up that jumping given he is off a mark 8lb lower over the bigger obstacles than hurdles.
Kasbaan could be a big price in the Lincoln Trial in a first-time tongue tie.


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Demi Lovato shares that she has a burning desire to snog pop sensation Rihanna

Demi Lovato , 27 , has revealed she wants to snog Rihanna in her latest interview following her drug abuse battle .
The pop star has recently launched herself back into work after a near-fatal overdose in 2018 - kick-starting her promising career at the Super Bowl in January .
Having found her feet again , Demi has participated in many candid interviews , recently telling host Ellen DeGeneres about her desire to kiss Rihanna .
Demi , who started off as child star on Disney Channel , had previously made an appearance on the show - where during game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she repeatedly chose the Barbadian babe .
Speaking of that moment , Ellen said : `` Last time you were on here , we showed a little bit of it , '' before she added : `` And I assumed she 's called you . ''
But Demi hilariously revealed Rihanna had n't called her , and still waiting on the star 's kiss , she joked about not taking offence as `` she is Rihanna '' .
She later took a chance to shoot her shot , saying : `` Look , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ okay ?
I mean , we could do a song together too .
Maybe we make out in the video , I do n't know .
Shooting my shot . ''
Ellen asked Demi about her budding love-life , but despite being on dating apps `` for a while '' , the single star decided to spend time with herself in recent months , and enjoys spending Saturday nights alone .
She does n't seem ready for a new relationship , admitting : `` I have to fight those battles on my own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and fix those issues for me . ''
But she is still keen for a snog with the beauty that is Rihanna though .
Lovato is currently single , and is loving spending quality time with herself .
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Demi Lovato has admitted she wants to snog Rihanna in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres
Demi Lovato shares that she has a burning desire to snog pop sensation Rihanna
Demi Lovato , 27, has revealed she wants to snog Rihanna in her latest interview following her drug abuse battle.
The pop star has recently launched herself back into work after a near-fatal overdose in 2018 - kick-starting her promising career at the Super Bowl in January.
Having found her feet again, Demi has participated in many candid interviews, recently telling host Ellen DeGeneres about her desire to kiss Rihanna .
Demi, who started off as child star on Disney Channel, had previously made an appearance on the show - where during game of 'Who'd You Rather', she repeatedly chose the Barbadian babe.
Image: TheEllenShow/Youtube) TheEllenShow/Youtube)
Speaking of that moment, Ellen said: "Last time you were on here, we showed a little bit of it," before she added: "And I assumed she's called you."
But Demi hilariously revealed Rihanna hadn't called her, and still waiting on the star's kiss, she joked about not taking offence as "she is Rihanna".
She later took a chance to shoot her shot, saying: "Look, I just want to make out, okay? I mean, we could do a song together too. Maybe we make out in the video, I don't know. Shooting my shot."
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Ellen asked Demi about her budding love-life, but despite being on dating apps "for a while", the single star decided to spend time with herself in recent months, and enjoys spending Saturday nights alone.
She doesn't seem ready for a new relationship, admitting: "I have to fight those battles on my own and I can't let somebody come in and fix those issues for me."
But she is still keen for a snog with the beauty that is Rihanna though.
Lovato is currently single, and is loving spending quality time with herself.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Gary Lineker recalls his biggest "F***, what have you done?" moment in TV presenting

Gary Lineker has relived what he calls his biggest `` F*** , what have you done ? ''
moment in TV presenting .
As a player Lineker was a hero to England fans .
He won the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup and is third on the list of the Three Lions ' all-time highest scorers with 48 goals in 80 appearances .
The former Tottenham , Everton , Barcelona and Leicester striker is now known to millions as the face of Match of the Day .
But his most awkward moment came while presenting on Qatari network @ @ @ @ @ @ @ characteristic quips about a player 's goal celebration backfired badly .
`` The worst thing that ever happened , a real ' f*** , what have you done ? '
moment , was presenting for Al Jazeera , '' said Lineker in an interview with the Mail .
`` I 'd been doing the Champions League for them in London .
We 'd show a group game and then a round-up of the rest of the matches .
`` Some would have commentary , others would just arrive and all I would know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Have n't seen the footage , but I 've got to voice it live .
It 's tricky .
`` We cut to this game , two teams you would n't recognise , this fella scores and the picture you see , his face is pressed into the ground .
`` So I 've said , 'And to celebrate - he 's eating grass ! '
`` Bit of laughter in the gallery , I thought it was just a little silliness .
`` He 's praying , is n't he ?
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the car going home and I can see this building up .
'He does this regularly… it 's his religion ... how can you be so ignorant…' '' And it was big over there and I had to apologise — but it was a genuine mistake . ''

Match of the Day presenter's most awkward moment came while presenting on Al Jazeera, when his joke about a player's goal celebration backfired
Gary Lineker recalls his biggest "F***, what have you done?" moment in TV presenting
Gary Lineker has relived what he calls his biggest "F***, what have you done?" moment in TV presenting.
As a player Lineker was a hero to England fans. He won the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup and is third on the list of the Three Lions' all-time highest scorers with 48 goals in 80 appearances.
The former Tottenham , Everton , Barcelona and Leicester striker is now known to millions as the face of Match of the Day.
But his most awkward moment came while presenting on Qatari network Al Jazeera - when one of his characteristic quips about a player's goal celebration backfired badly.
"The worst thing that ever happened, a real 'f***, what have you done?' moment, was presenting for Al Jazeera," said Lineker in an interview with the Mail .
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I'd been doing the Champions League for them in London. We'd show a group game and then a round-up of the rest of the matches.
"Some would have commentary, others would just arrive and all I would know is the name of the goal-scorer. Haven't seen the footage, but I've got to voice it live. It's tricky.
"We cut to this game, two teams you wouldn't recognise, this fella scores and the picture you see, his face is pressed into the ground.
"So I've said, 'And to celebrate - he's eating grass!'
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
"Bit of laughter in the gallery, I thought it was just a little silliness.
"He's praying, isn't he? It's a Muslim prayer. I get in the car going home and I can see this building up. 'He does this regularly… it's his religion... how can you be so ignorant…'
"And it was big over there and I had to apologise — but it was a genuine mistake."


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Gogglebox star Izzi introduces baby Bessie Rose on show after welcoming her last month

Gogglebox star Izzi Warner introduced a brand new family member to the show on Friday 's episode .
The newest member of TV show 's cast is Izzi 's newborn daughter named Bessie Rose .
On Bessie 's TV debut appearance Izzi and Ellie could n't keep a straight face as they changed the tot 's nappy , with Ellie joking that she did n't trust her sister changing Bessie with her `` long talons '' .
The hilarious back-and-forth between the two northern girls prompted a positive reaction from viewers at home .
Fans rushed to Twitter to share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut , with many mesmerised by her cuteness .
One viewer wrote : `` Izzi had her baby ?
Congrats . ''
Another added : `` I wish I looked as good as Izzi now let alone four weeks after having a baby !
High five Mama # Gogglebox '' While a third penned : `` How amazing does Izzi look on # Gogglebox her hair is gorgeous she ’ s absolutely glowing .
Congratulations on welcoming baby Betsy [ sic ] . ''
But the girls ' banter did n't end there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked her sister : `` Would you kiss on a first date ? ''
To which Izzi replied honestly : `` Yeah I think I 've kissed on a first date . ''
But Ellie took the opportunity to poke fun at Izzi , saying : `` You conceived Bobby ( Izzi 's first child ) on a first date . ''
Izzi accepted defeat : `` Thank you for outing me ! ''
Izzi last month introduced baby Bessie Rose to the world , sharing the news with her fans on Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penned on the social media site : `` So pleased to announce the safe arrival of our darling baby girl Bessie Rose .
Born on 3rd February 2020 1:44pm , weighing 7lb 3oz .
`` We are all totally smitten by her , feeling so blessed and happy .
thanks everyone for all your well wishes . ''
The little bundle of joy could be seen in the snap wearing a pink and white striped onesie as she was nestled behind a knitted blankert .
It is Izzi 's second child as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , named Bobby .
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GOGGLEBOX STAR IZZI INTRODUCES BABY BESSIE ROSE ON SHOW AFTER WELCOMING HER LAST MONTH
GOGGLEBOX STAR IZZI INTRODUCES BABY BESSIE ROSE ON SHOW AFTER WELCOMING HER LAST MONTH
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Googlebox's Izzi gave birth to a little girl named Bessie Rose, her second child, last month
Gogglebox star Izzi introduces baby Bessie Rose on show after welcoming her last month
Gogglebox star Izzi Warner introduced a brand new family member to the show on Friday's episode.
The newest member of TV show's cast is Izzi's newborn daughter named Bessie Rose.
On Bessie's TV debut appearance Izzi and Ellie couldn't keep a straight face as they changed the tot's nappy, with Ellie joking that she didn't trust her sister changing Bessie with her "long talons".
The hilarious back-and-forth between the two northern girls prompted a positive reaction from viewers at home.
Fans rushed to Twitter to share their thoughts on the tot's TV debut, with many mesmerised by her cuteness.
One viewer wrote: "Izzi had her baby? Congrats."
Another added: "I wish I looked as good as Izzi now let alone four weeks after having a baby! High five Mama #Gogglebox"
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
While a third penned: "How amazing does Izzi look on #Gogglebox her hair is gorgeous she’s absolutely glowing. Congratulations on welcoming baby Betsy [sic]."
But the girls' banter didn't end there.
While watching First Dates, Ellie asked her sister: "Would you kiss on a first date?"
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
To which Izzi replied honestly: "Yeah I think I've kissed on a first date."
But Ellie took the opportunity to poke fun at Izzi, saying: "You conceived Bobby (Izzi's first child) on a first date."
Izzi accepted defeat: "Thank you for outing me!"
Image: izzywarner/instagram) izzywarner/instagram)
Izzi last month introduced baby Bessie Rose to the world, sharing the news with her fans on Instagram .
Sharing the happy news, she penned on the social media site: "So pleased to announce the safe arrival of our darling baby girl Bessie Rose. Born on 3rd February 2020 1:44pm, weighing 7lb 3oz.
"We are all totally smitten by her, feeling so blessed and happy. thanks everyone for all your well wishes."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
The little bundle of joy could be seen in the snap wearing a pink and white striped onesie as she was nestled behind a knitted blankert.
It is Izzi's second child as she is mum to a son, four, named Bobby.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Coronation Street's Craig tipped for major health scare after 'death' foreshadowing

Coronation Street viewers have been left gravely concerned for Craig Tinker , amid his new plan to get fit for his job .
The character ended up sharing his new fitness routine with Imran Habeeb , with him deciding to take up running .
But it was Craig 's behaviour throughout the hour-long episode of the ITV soap that sparked concern from fans .
Something Imran said only fuelled their fears that something was wrong with Craig .
It all kicked off when police officer Craig tried to stop a thief at the shop , but became out of breath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been making comments about his size , and this was the motivation for him to be healthier .
Kirk spilled this confession to Imran , leaving Craig furious - but it only spurred him on to go for a run then and there .
Imran offered some encouragement , but when he left he said he was `` going to die '' .
Later , Craig returned from his run completely red in the face , out of breath yet again .
Fans grew a little concerned when he began clutching his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undetected condition , as others wondered if he might have an eating disorder .
Taking to Twitter , viewers shared their predictions that a new storyline could be on the cards .
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One fan said : `` Think Craig has a heart/lung problem going unnoticed . ''
Another said : `` Craig 's heading for a heart attack . ''
A third theorised : `` Are we seeing the beginnings of some sort of eating disorder/excessive exercise storyline for Craig . ''
Meanwhile , a fourth viewer questioned : `` Does Craig have an eating disorder ? ''
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Coronation Street's Craig Tinker appeared a little unwell, while another character joked he was 'going to die'
Coronation Street viewers have been left gravely concerned for Craig Tinker, amid his new plan to get fit for his job.
The character ended up sharing his new fitness routine with Imran Habeeb, with him deciding to take up running.
But it was Craig's behaviour throughout the hour-long episode of the ITV soap that sparked concern from fans.
Something Imran said only fuelled their fears that something was wrong with Craig.
It all kicked off when police officer Craig tried to stop a thief at the shop, but became out of breath.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He later said that his colleagues had been making comments about his size, and this was the motivation for him to be healthier.
Kirk spilled this confession to Imran, leaving Craig furious - but it only spurred him on to go for a run then and there.
Imran offered some encouragement, but when he left he said he was "going to die".
Image: ITV) ITV)
Later, Craig returned from his run completely red in the face, out of breath yet again.
Fans grew a little concerned when he began clutching his chest, believing he might have an undetected condition, as others wondered if he might have an eating disorder.
Taking to Twitter, viewers shared their predictions that a new storyline could be on the cards.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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One fan said: "Think Craig has a heart/lung problem going unnoticed."
Another said: "Craig's heading for a heart attack."
A third theorised: "Are we seeing the beginnings of some sort of eating disorder/excessive exercise storyline for Craig."
Meanwhile, a fourth viewer questioned: "Does Craig have an eating disorder?"
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Oxford Street fire: Huge blaze rips through store as 70 firefighters on scene

A fire has broken out at a shop on London 's Oxford Street as 70 firefighters work to battle the blaze .
The ground floor of a five-storey building near the West One Shopping Centre is alight , the London Fire Brigade says .
Ten fire engines are at the scene after the Brigade 's 999 control officers took 12 calls to the fire , which reportedly broke out in Colour London , a souvenir shop .
It has left Oxford Street closed in both directions between Marble Arch and Oxford Circus .
Have you been affected by the fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has flats above , is located on Gilbert Street at the junction with Oxford Circus near the Russell & Bromley shoe store and Lloyds Bank .
The cause of the fire is not known at this stage .
A spokesman for London Fire Brigade told Mirror Online : `` Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire at a shop with flats above on Gilbert Street at the junction with Oxford Street in Mayfair .
`` The Brigade was called at 21.38 .
Fire crews from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Kentish Town , Euston and surrounding fire stations are at the scene . ''
Metropolitan Police are also at the scene providing support .
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70 firefighters tackled a blaze in an Oxford Street souvenir shop on Friday night. London Fire Brigade says the cause is still not known.
Oxford Street fire: Huge blaze rips through store as 70 firefighters on scene
A fire broke out at a souvenir shop on London's Oxford Street on Friday evening.
London Fire Brigade says 70 firefighters were battling the blaze, on the ground floor of a five-storey building near the West One Shopping Centre, into the early hours.
Ten fire engines were at the scene after the Brigade's 999 control officers took 13 calls to the fire, which reportedly broke out in Colour London, a souvenir shop.
It left Oxford Street closed in both directions between Marble Arch and Oxford Circus with people advised to avoid the area.
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The fire was brought under control by 2.14am on Saturday.
No injuries have been reported.
The building, which has flats above, is located on Gilbert Street at the junction with Oxford Circus near the Russell & Bromley shoe store and Lloyds Bank.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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A spokesman for London Fire Brigade told Mirror Online: "Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire at a shop with flats above on Gilbert Street at the junction with Oxford Street in Mayfair.
"The Brigade was called at 21.38. Fire crews from Soho, Lambeth, Kensington, Chelsea, Kentish Town, Euston and surrounding fire stations are at the scene."
Metropolitan Police were also at the scene providing support.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Meghan Markle's decision to publish photos of her at theatre wasn't an accident

In the world of the influencer where every post is crafted , image is everything .
Meghan ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ of her laughing at the National Theatre didn ’ t happen by accident .
It @ @ @ @ @ of Sussex made a plea for them to be placed , ensuring maximum coverage as @ @ @ @ @ few moments of her life in The Firm .
It ’ s fair to say @ @ @ @ @ rules , with the central pillar being to not upset the family , hasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s strong point .
So it should come as no surprise Meghan went up @ @ @ @ @ of ignoring the wishes of the advisers they sacked is a telling sign of how @ @ @ @ @ Sussexes wanted out from a lifetime of duty .
It ’ s just a shame @ @ @ @ @ family and loyal staff holding the monarchy together they decided to start before their notice @ @ @

Meghan talks about simple things allowing you to "go back to your sense of strength"
Meghan talks about simple things allowing you to "go back to your sense of strength"
The Sussexes wanted out from a lifetime of duty but it's a shame for the rest of the family and loyal staff holding the monarchy together they decided to start before their notice period ends
Meghan Markle's decision to publish photos of her at theatre wasn't an accident
In the world of the influencer where every post is crafted, image is everything.
Meghan’s decision to hand out PR pictures of her laughing at the National Theatre didn’t happen by accident.
It’s understood the Duchess of Sussex made a plea for them to be placed, ensuring maximum coverage as she goes through the last few moments of her life in The Firm.
It’s fair to say operating to a catalogue of rules, with the central pillar being to not upset the family, hasn’t been Harry and Meghan’s strong point.
So it should come as no surprise Meghan went up against Camilla.
Image: Duke and Duchess of Sussex/Chris Allerton) Duke and Duchess of Sussex/Chris Allerton) Image: Duke and Duchess of Sussex/Chris Allerton) Duke and Duchess of Sussex/Chris Allerton)
The backdrop of ignoring the wishes of the advisers they sacked is a telling sign of how bad relations are.
The Sussexes wanted out from a lifetime of duty.
It’s just a shame for the rest of the family and loyal staff holding the monarchy together they decided to start before their notice period ends.


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Little Mix's Perrie Edwards won't join band in Brazil as she pulls out of performance

Little Mix 's Perrie Edwards has announced that she wo n't be joining her bandmates Jesy Nelson , Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall for their upcoming performance in Brazil .
The rest of the girls will still sing their hearts out at the Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo , before the band head back to the UK to complete the next leg of their tour .
Perrie , 26 , was heartbroken to reveal that she 's too unwell to perform in a personal note to the fans via her Instagram stories on Friday night .
She wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so sorry to announce that I am unable to travel and perform in Brazil with the rest of the girls on Sunday due to being unwell . ''
She added : `` To all the fans that are attending the show , I 'm heartbroken I ca n't be there with you , but I know the girls will absolutely smash their performance and give you everything in my absence .
Lots of love Perrie x '' The girls have had their hands full with mentoring a wave of new talent in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Search .
The girls are on a quest as they mentor a wave of new talent , in a bid to find a new boy , girl or mixed-sex band .
The new bands will be doing what the girls have been doing for years and perform live and collaborate with songwriters , producers and stylists .
`` We want to create lots of incredible groups who really gel , '' Little Mix said in a statement .
`` As we have been there and done it ourselves , we know what it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will be there to mentor them every step of the way .
`` We want solo-artists to audition as well as groups and every type of genre is welcome too .
It ’ s going to be really exciting and people can apply right now ! ''
The star added that the cherry on the cake is that the winner gets the opportunity to support Little Mix on tour which will throw them in the deep end .
The tour will include a stint in Hyde Park in front of 65,000 adoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launch on the BBC later this year .
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Perrie Edwards, 26, was heartbroken to reveal that she's too unwell to perform in a personal note to the fans
Little Mix's Perrie Edwards won't join band in Brazil as she pulls out of performance
Little Mix 's Perrie Edwards has announced that she won't be joining her bandmates Jesy Nelson , Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall for their upcoming performance in Brazil.
The rest of the girls will still sing their hearts out at the Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo, before the band head back to the UK to complete the next leg of their tour.
Perrie, 26, was heartbroken to reveal that she's too unwell to perform in a personal note to the fans via her Instagram stories on Friday night.
She wrote: "Hey everyone, I'm so sorry to announce that I am unable to travel and perform in Brazil with the rest of the girls on Sunday due to being unwell."
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
She added: "To all the fans that are attending the show, I'm heartbroken I can't be there with you, but I know the girls will absolutely smash their performance and give you everything in my absence. Lots of love Perrie x"
The girls have had their hands full with mentoring a wave of new talent in the brand new BBC1 singing competition called The Search.
Image: Little Mix/Twitter) Little Mix/Twitter)
The girls are on a quest as they mentor a wave of new talent, in a bid to find a new boy, girl or mixed-sex band.
The new bands will be doing what the girls have been doing for years and perform live and collaborate with songwriters, producers and stylists.
"We want to create lots of incredible groups who really gel," Little Mix said in a statement.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
"As we have been there and done it ourselves, we know what it takes to make a group successful, and will be there to mentor them every step of the way.
"We want solo-artists to audition as well as groups and every type of genre is welcome too. It’s going to be really exciting and people can apply right now!"
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The star added that the cherry on the cake is that the winner gets the opportunity to support Little Mix on tour which will throw them in the deep end.
The tour will include a stint in Hyde Park in front of 65,000 adoring fans.
*The Search is set to launch on the BBC later this year.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Coronavirus: 21 passengers test positive on quarantined cruise ship carrying 142 Brits

US authorities have confirmed 21 people have tested positive for coronavirus on the Grand Princess Cruise ship stranded off the coast of California with Brits aboard .
The colossal ship is carrying 142 British citizens and is currently being held off the coast of San Francisco .
US Vice President Mike Pence announced 21 had tested positive and the ship will be brought to a non-commercial port this weekend , with all passengers and crew set to be tested .
One test was inconclusive , Mr Pence said .
It is not known whether any of those infected are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passengers are believed to have been exposed during two different outings from the ship .
It comes after the first Brit to die from the virus perished aboard the still-quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan last month .
The two ships are owned by the same cruise line , Carnival Corp .
US President Donald Trump said earlier on Friday he would rather have passengers on the Grand Princess stay aboard the ship , after it was denied entry to San Francisco over coronavirus concerns .
The Grand Princess is carrying 3,533 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passengers and 21 crew - and everyone has been advised to stay in their rooms .
The California Air National Guard had delivered 46 tests to the liner on Thursday .
Of the 46 passengers tested , Pence said 21 people , 19 employees and two passengers , had tested positive .
All passengers will be brought into port in the U.S. over the weekend and tested , he added .
The Grand Princess earlier said around 100 people were being tested aboard the vessel .
It added : `` Public health officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permitted to disembark until all results have been received .
`` Out of an abundance of caution , all guests who have been identified for testing have been asked to remain in their staterooms . ''
Passengers aboard the Princess saw a gradual shutdown on board the ship , starting with the food buffet being closed as gloved staff wiped down surfaces .
The ship 's gym , bar , casino and boutiques were closed , and passengers were told to keep to themselves .
Before the positive results were confirmed , holidaymakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be another Diamond Princess situation .
Kathleen Reid , 67 , told Reuters : `` My first reaction was , 'Oh , c*** .
We 're going to be quarantined , and maybe get sick . ''
The retiree , from Granbury , Texas , added : `` We do n't know what 's happening , so we 're just kind of in limbo , waiting . ''
US officials had criticised the decision taken by Japanese officials over their handling of the Diamond Princess quarantine technique .
Infectious diseases control body the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmission among passengers and crew on the ship and presented an ongoing risk .
The US put all Americans aboard the ship under travel restrictions as a result , barring them from returning home for at least 14 days after they had left the Diamond Princess .
Anyone who did try to re-enter the US would be placed under mandatory quarantine until they completed a 14-day period with no symptoms .

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There are 142 Brits aboard stranded cruise liner the Grand Princess which US Vice President Mike Pence has announced has 21 confirmed cases of Covid-19
US authorities have confirmed 21 people have tested positive for coronavirus on the Grand Princess Cruise ship stranded off the coast of California with Brits aboard.
The colossal ship is carrying 142 British citizens and is currently being held off the coast of San Francisco.
US Vice President Mike Pence announced 21 had tested positive and the ship will be brought to a non-commercial port this weekend, with all passengers and crew set to be tested.
One test was inconclusive, Mr Pence said.
It is not known whether any of those infected are the British passengers.
Mr Pence said the passengers are believed to have been exposed during two different outings from the ship.
It comes after the first Brit to die from the virus perished aboard the still-quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan last month. The two ships are owned by the same cruise line, Carnival Corp.
US President Donald Trump said earlier on Friday he would rather have passengers on the Grand Princess stay aboard the ship, after it was denied entry to San Francisco over coronavirus concerns.
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The Grand Princess is carrying 3,533 people, including 142 Britons - 121 passengers and 21 crew - and everyone has been advised to stay in their rooms.
The California Air National Guard had delivered 46 tests to the liner on Thursday.
Of the 46 passengers tested, Pence said 21 people, 19 employees and two passengers, had tested positive.
All passengers will be brought into port in the U.S. over the weekend and tested, he added.
San Francisco is the ship's home port.
The Grand Princess earlier said around 100 people were being tested aboard the vessel.
It added: "Public health officials have advised that no guests will be permitted to disembark until all results have been received.
"Out of an abundance of caution, all guests who have been identified for testing have been asked to remain in their staterooms."
Passengers aboard the Princess saw a gradual shutdown on board the ship, starting with the food buffet being closed as gloved staff wiped down surfaces.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
The ship's gym, bar, casino and boutiques were closed, and passengers were told to keep to themselves.
Before the positive results were confirmed, holidaymakers stuck aboard the vessel feared it would be another Diamond Princess situation.
Kathleen Reid, 67, told Reuters: "My first reaction was, 'Oh, c***. We're going to be quarantined, and maybe get sick."
The retiree, from Granbury, Texas, added: "We don't know what's happening, so we're just kind of in limbo, waiting."
US officials had criticised the decision taken by Japanese officials over their handling of the Diamond Princess quarantine technique.
Infectious diseases control body the CDC said the quarantine had not prevented transmission among passengers and crew on the ship and presented an ongoing risk.
The US put all Americans aboard the ship under travel restrictions as a result, barring them from returning home for at least 14 days after they had left the Diamond Princess.
Anyone who did try to re-enter the US would be placed under mandatory quarantine until they completed a 14-day period with no symptoms.


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Axed Flybe staff face losing pensions as collapsed airline is registered in tax haven

More than 1,300 Flybe staff who have lost their jobs could also lose their pensions , it has emerged .
Workers risk suffering a big shortfall in old age because the money saved for their retirement is not protected .
Former staff will also be affected .
Members of the pension fund are among 2,400 stunned staff to have lost their jobs after the airline collapsed .
Their plight contrasts sharply with Flybe ’ s wealthy owners , which include Sir Richard Branson ’ s Virgin Atlantic , 69 , and a US hedge fund .
They are among well-off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going into administration this week .
Pension schemes are usually guarded by the Pension Protection Fund , which comes to the rescue when firms go to the wall .
But Flybe ’ s scheme isn ’ t protected because it is registered in the Isle of Man tax haven .
It had a £11.6million shortfall in November 2018 .
Sir Steve Webb , a former pensions minister , said : “ The PPF is like car insurance – if you don ’ t pay , you can ’ t claim .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only to lose their jobs but , potentially , part of their pensions as well.
” Virgin Atlantic , Cyrus Capital and the Stobart Group are among creditors which are most likely to get back a chunk of their investment .
Cyrus Capital is a £3billion hedge fund run by mega-rich Stephen Freidheim , 55 , who reportedly splashed out £20million on a two-storey penthouse in Manhattan .
The European boss of Cyrus is old-Etonian Lucien Farrell , 45 , who is based at the firm ’ s Mayfair office in London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The consortium has invested more than £135million to keep the airline flying for an extra year , maintaining 2,400 people in employment and ensuring customers could keep travelling .
”

Flybe’s employee pension scheme is not protected by rescue body the Pension Protection Fund because the company is registered in the Isle of Man tax haven
More than 1,300 Flybe staff who have lost their jobs could also lose their pensions, it has emerged.
Workers risk suffering a big shortfall in old age because the money saved for their retirement is not protected.
Former staff will also be affected. Members of the pension fund are among 2,400 stunned staff to have lost their jobs after the airline collapsed.
Their plight contrasts sharply with Flybe’s wealthy owners, which include Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic, 69, and a US hedge fund.
They are among well-off investors likely to recover money from Flybe going into administration this week. Pension schemes are usually guarded by the Pension Protection Fund, which comes to the rescue when firms go to the wall.
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But Flybe’s scheme isn’t protected because it is registered in the Isle of Man tax haven. It had a £11.6million shortfall in November 2018.
Sir Steve Webb, a former pensions minister, said: “The PPF is like car insurance – if you don’t pay, you can’t claim.
“It is a devastating blow to Flybe workers not only to lose their jobs but, potentially, part of their pensions as well.”
Virgin Atlantic, Cyrus Capital and the Stobart Group are among creditors which are most likely to get back a chunk of their investment.
Cyrus Capital is a £3billion hedge fund run by mega-rich Stephen Freidheim, 55, who reportedly splashed out £20million on a two-storey penthouse in Manhattan.
The European boss of Cyrus is old-Etonian Lucien Farrell, 45, who is based at the firm’s Mayfair office in London.
A Virgin Atlantic spokesman said: “The consortium has invested more than £135million to keep the airline flying for an extra year, maintaining 2,400 people in employment and ensuring customers could keep travelling.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Joey Essex 'slipped into Rita Ora's house for the night' after partying in capital

Joey Essex was spotted heading into Rita Ora ’ s lavish home in the early hours of Thursday morning .
The TOWIE star and Hot Right Now hitmaker , both 29 , reportedly returned to Rita 's London abode after a night of partying and drinking in London .
According to The Sun , the reality TV personality and singer had been avoiding being spotted together earlier in the night by taking separate vehicles - but later on they decided to share a chauffeur driven car back to Rita 's West London house .
A source who saw the pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joey looked very relaxed and happy in each other ’ s company .
“ They had beaming smiles as they helped each other from a car and excitedly slipped into her house for the night.
” It is said that after a couple of hours they went to Rita 's place and Joey did not depart until Friday afternoon .
The publication added that an insider close to Ora insisted there is no romantic link between her and Joey .
Mirro Online have contacted reps for Joey and Rita for comment .
Masked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the tiles comes after she split from her 23-year-old ex-boyfriend Rafferty Law .
The couple first set eyes on each other while they were on the set of the latest Oliver Twist adaptation .
It appeared it was all over before it could really get going as their relationship crumbled after three months .
Their love came to light when they were pictured holding hands at the British Fashion Awards after-party .
It 's said everything fell apart while Rita was residing in Los Angeles as she laid low recovering from having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought to be dating Lorena Medina - a Playboy model who he met whilst filming MTV 's Ex On The Beach .
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RITA ORA SIZZLES AS SHE HOLIDAYS ON BOARD YACHT IN ST. BARTH'S
RITA ORA SIZZLES AS SHE HOLIDAYS ON BOARD YACHT IN ST. BARTH'S
Joey Essex joined a group pf pals who went back to Rita Ora's West London home after a night of partying
Joey Essex parties at Rita Ora's house after wild night out in London
Joey Essex was spotted heading into Rita Ora’s lavish home in the early hours of Friday morning with a group of pals after a wild night of partying.
The TOWIE star and Hot Right Now hitmaker, both 29, were out at an event in London on Thursday night and the singer invited a bunch of friends back to her place to continue the party.
The bash was held by Rita's mate Vas Morgan and his pal Joey went along when the pop star asked a group of revellers to come back to her house.
Rita and Joey, along with the rest of the gang, didn't emerge from the house until late Friday afternoon.
They all wore huge smiles as they left the house and headed out.
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An insider close to Rita has insisted there is no romantic link between her and Joey.
Mirro Online have contacted reps for Joey and Rita for comment.
Masked Singer judge Rita and Joey's night on the tiles comes after she split from her 23-year-old ex-boyfriend Rafferty Law.
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The couple first set eyes on each other while they were on the set of the latest Oliver Twist adaptation.
It appeared it was all over before it could really get going as their relationship crumbled after three months.
Their love came to light when they were pictured holding hands at the British Fashion Awards after-party.
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It's said everything fell apart while Rita was residing in Los Angeles as she laid low recovering from having her tonsils taken out.
Joey is thought to be dating Lorena Medina - a Playboy model who he met whilst filming MTV's Ex On The Beach.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Labour's Dan Jarvis on coping with horrors of war and pain of losing wife to cancer

Labour MP , Sheffield City Region Mayor and former paratrooper Dan Jarvis has seen the horrors of war ... but they were nothing compared to the grief of losing his wife at just 43 .
Here in an exclusive extract from his new book , Long Way Home , he recalls some moments that helped shape him ...
I wouldn ’ t necessarily recommend the coping box as a strategy for others but it somehow saw me through the toughest of times .
It was a Colour Sergeant who introduced us to the concept .
He said : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through is by putting all my worries in a box – what I call a coping box .
“ When you ’ re in the heat of an operation , when your mates are being killed and maimed , you don ’ t have time to grieve , don ’ t have time to think too deeply about what ’ s happening .
“ You just have to get on with it .
Better to store it all away in that box and deal with it later .
“ When you get back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and deal with it.
” I first used it in the war in Kosovo .
We were dropped by helicopter into an area that had been occupied by Serbian forces .
There was something about the place that immediately struck me as not being right .
I just got a sense that we had arrived at somewhere that had witnessed horrors .
As we neared the village we saw a young woman walking towards us .
There was a terrible sadness in her dark eyes and a haunted expression on her face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was afraid of us or of who had been there before .
Or both .
As I was considering whether to call to her , there was a message from the lead section that they had found something .
I watched the woman disappear like a ghost into the trees .
Called forward to examine the find , I discovered it was a pit about the size of a single-decker bus on its side .
It had been covered with a mound of earth .
It looked like it might be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to it , wondering if it might be booby-trapped , and knelt beside it .
Something smelt very bad .
Then something caught my eye – protruding out of the mound a couple of metres on from where I was .
I looked more closely .
There could be no mistake – it was a human hand sticking out of the dirt .
I edged closer , my eyes fixed upon it .
On the wrist of the hand was a watch .
It was still ticking .
I wondered about the woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she have witnessed or suffered ?
I tried not to think about the watch , or the hand , or what was attached to it , and what else was hidden in the mound .
I tried to put out of my mind the very distinctive stench of death and the haunted young woman ’ s face .
Into the coping box it all went and I got on with what we were doing .
After the war , life carried on and deployments around the world followed .
Then , in 2000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in love very quickly and it wasn ’ t long before I asked her to marry me .
Over the next few years we had a son and daughter and while life in the Army with two small kids was rarely quiet , we were happy and hopeful .
But in April 2006 the unimaginable happened : Caroline was diagnosed with bowel cancer .
Although we had come to understand there was some minor problem , the thought it might be cancer just hadn ’ t crossed our minds .
And now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ C-word was being used .
Caroline was very upset but quickly regained her composure .
I had decided to be as ruthlessly positive as I could possibly be .
I didn ’ t want to unmask the terrible fear I felt because I knew I had to be strong for her .
We agreed both to stay as positive as possible .
I tried to cope by being useful and keeping busy .
But I was angry .
Angry that Caroline , of all people , was having to go through this ordeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t anything I could really do to make it go away .
There was an all-consuming feeling of powerlessness and it proved very difficult to manage .
For once I didn ’ t feel I could just put it in my coping box .
Surgeons thought an operation had got all the cancer but in 2008 it re- turned .
Chemotherapy was prescribed and Caroline began a punishing routine which continued until early 2010 .
Her health continued to deteriorate .
I never ever gave up but there came a moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was leading .
I had to start accepting that the cancer was probably going to win .
That it would take her from me .
That I would lose her .
That I would be left on my own with the kids .
I had always looked around the corner to think about what was coming next and to try and get ready for it .
But , for the first time , I couldn ’ t bear to look round that next corner , nor was I able to shove it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was full or maybe this didn ’ t belong in the box .
I don ’ t know which – I just knew I couldn ’ t discard the worry in the way I always had .
I steeled myself .
The final few weeks were awful .
I was caring for Caroline at home with support from a nurse who came in every day .
We strove to maintain the normal routine with me getting the kids ready for school and then bringing Caroline downstairs , where I would make her as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh summer ’ s morning at the end of June we made it out into the garden and sat in deckchairs with a coffee .
Caroline had her sunglasses on and , despite everything she had endured , was still beautiful , graceful and delightful company .
We enjoyed the sunshine and each other ’ s company and I took the opportunity to tell her how much I loved her .
Caroline noticed a stirring in the little rose bed by the side of the house .
It was a mole .
Gradually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and popped its sleepy head out .
It paused , as if to enjoy the lovely sunshine , before deciding that it was perhaps better off underground .
 Caroline recounted the tale to the children when they returned from school and was as excited to tell them about it as they were to hear it .
It was the last time I saw her smile .
In the weeks that followed she declined with terrifying speed .
On a Friday morning in July Caroline became very short of breath .
An ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sat by her hospital bedside for several hours .
All day I could see and feel Caroline sliding away .
I sat holding her hand all night and for most of the following day .
That afternoon I could feel her going and at 3.30pm she died .
I had no idea what to do .
I sat with her for a while .
Despite all the time I had spent thinking about it , trying to prepare myself for this moment , I wasn ’ t ready .
Eventually , I thanked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slowly out .
I was holding a small plastic bag containing Caroline ’ s belongings – her dressing gown and a washbag I ’ d made up with a few toiletries .
I ’ d arrived at the hospital with my wife .
I was leaving with a plastic bag .
I drove back to our house , opened the front door and walked in .
That ’ s when the magnitude of it hit me – like a shock wave washing over me , a force field of anguish and hurt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sobbed uncontrollably .
How cruel and unfair that they had lost their mum .
I couldn ’ t make it stop .
I couldn ’ t make it go away .
Losing Caroline only reinforced my understanding of how important it was to make the most out of life and I had long before come to understand that what you do for a job really matters .
If I was going to leave the Army it would have to be for something that still gave me the opportunity to make a meaningful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and felt that huge sense of loss , day by day , week by week , month by month , I had started to work my way through the fog of grief to a point where I was able to ask questions of myself about what I wanted to do in the future .
I thought that serving in politics just might be the way to go and I began to get excited at the prospect of this new challenge .

In an exclusive extract from his new book, Long Way Home, former paratrooper Dan Jarvis recalls some moments that helped shape him
Labour's Dan Jarvis on coping with horrors of war and pain of losing wife to cancer
Labour MP, Sheffield City Region Mayor and former paratrooper Dan Jarvis has seen the horrors of war... but they were nothing compared to the grief of losing his wife at just 43.
Here in an exclusive extract from his new book, Long Way Home, he recalls some moments that helped shape him...
I wouldn’t necessarily recommend the coping box as a strategy for others but it somehow saw me through the toughest of times.
It was a Colour Sergeant who introduced us to the concept. He said: “The way I’ve always got myself through is by putting all my worries in a box – what I call a coping box.
“When you’re in the heat of an operation, when your mates are being killed and maimed, you don’t have time to grieve, don’t have time to think too deeply about what’s happening.
“You just have to get on with it. Better to store it all away in that box and deal with it later.
“When you get back, maybe then you can open it up and deal with it.”
I first used it in the war in Kosovo. We were dropped by helicopter into an area that had been occupied by Serbian forces. There was something about the place that immediately struck me as not being right. I just got a sense that we had arrived at somewhere that had witnessed horrors.
As we neared the village we saw a young woman walking towards us.
There was a terrible sadness in her dark eyes and a haunted expression on her face. I couldn’t tell if she was afraid of us or of who had been there before. Or both.
As I was considering whether to call to her, there was a message from the lead section that they had found something. I watched the woman disappear like a ghost into the trees.
Called forward to examine the find, I discovered it was a pit about the size of a single-decker bus on its side. It had been covered with a mound of earth. It looked like it might be a mass grave.
I walked cautiously up to it, wondering if it might be booby-trapped, and knelt beside it.
Something smelt very bad. Then something caught my eye – protruding out of the mound a couple of metres on from where I was.
I could feel my heart pumping.
I looked more closely. There could be no mistake – it was a human hand sticking out of the dirt. I edged closer, my eyes fixed upon it.
On the wrist of the hand was a watch. It was still ticking.
I wondered about the woman I passed earlier. What horrors might she have witnessed or suffered?
I tried not to think about the watch, or the hand, or what was attached to it, and what else was hidden in the mound. I tried to put out of my mind the very distinctive stench of death and the haunted young woman’s face.
Into the coping box it all went and I got on with what we were doing.
After the war, life carried on and deployments around the world followed. Then, in 2000, I met Caroline. I fell in love very quickly and it wasn’t long before I asked her to marry me.
Over the next few years we had a son and daughter and while life in the Army with two small kids was rarely quiet, we were happy and hopeful.
But in April 2006 the unimaginable happened: Caroline was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Although we had come to understand there was some minor problem, the thought it might be cancer just hadn’t crossed our minds.
And now, from nowhere, completely unexpectedly, the C-word was being used. Caroline was very upset but quickly regained her composure.
I had decided to be as ruthlessly positive as I could possibly be. I didn’t want to unmask the terrible fear I felt because I knew I had to be strong for her.
We agreed both to stay as positive as possible. I tried to cope by being useful and keeping busy. But I was angry. Angry that Caroline, of all people, was having to go through this ordeal.
I was desperately frustrated that there wasn’t anything I could really do to make it go away. There was an all-consuming feeling of powerlessness and it proved very difficult to manage.
For once I didn’t feel I could just put it in my coping box.
Surgeons thought an operation had got all the cancer but in 2008 it re- turned. Chemotherapy was prescribed and Caroline began a punishing routine which continued until early 2010.
Her health continued to deteriorate. I never ever gave up but there came a moment when I had to acknowledge where this was leading. I had to start accepting that the cancer was probably going to win. That it would take her from me. That I would lose her. That I would be left on my own with the kids.
I had always looked around the corner to think about what was coming next and to try and get ready for it.
But, for the first time, I couldn’t bear to look round that next corner, nor was I able to shove it in my coping box. Maybe the box was full or maybe this didn’t belong in the box. I don’t know which – I just knew I couldn’t discard the worry in the way I always had.
I steeled myself. The final few weeks were awful. I was caring for Caroline at home with support from a nurse who came in every day.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
We strove to maintain the normal routine with me getting the kids ready for school and then bringing Caroline downstairs, where I would make her as comfortable as possible.
On a beautifully fresh summer’s morning at the end of June we made it out into the garden and sat in deckchairs with a coffee.
Caroline had her sunglasses on and, despite everything she had endured, was still beautiful, graceful and delightful company. We enjoyed the sunshine and each other’s company and I took the opportunity to tell her how much I loved her.
Caroline noticed a stirring in the little rose bed by the side of the house.
It was a mole. Gradually it worked its way to the surface and popped its sleepy head out.
It paused, as if to enjoy the lovely sunshine, before deciding that it was perhaps better off underground.
Caroline recounted the tale to the children when they returned from school and was as excited to tell them about it as they were to hear it.
It was the last time I saw her smile.
In the weeks that followed she declined with terrifying speed.
Image: PA) PA)
On a Friday morning in July Caroline became very short of breath. An ambulance came and took her away. I sat by her hospital bedside for several hours.
All day I could see and feel Caroline sliding away. I sat holding her hand all night and for most of the following day.
That afternoon I could feel her going and at 3.30pm she died. I had no idea what to do. I sat with her for a while.
Despite all the time I had spent thinking about it, trying to prepare myself for this moment, I wasn’t ready.
Eventually, I thanked the staff for their care and walked slowly out. I was holding a small plastic bag containing Caroline’s belongings – her dressing gown and a washbag I’d made up with a few toiletries.
I’d arrived at the hospital with my wife. I was leaving with a plastic bag.
I drove back to our house, opened the front door and walked in.
That’s when the magnitude of it hit me – like a shock wave washing over me, a force field of anguish and hurt. I walked into the kids’ bedroom and sobbed uncontrollably.
How cruel and unfair that they had lost their mum.
I couldn’t make it stop. I couldn’t make it go away.
Losing Caroline only reinforced my understanding of how important it was to make the most out of life and I had long before come to understand that what you do for a job really matters.
If I was going to leave the Army it would have to be for something
that still gave me the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
Although I missed Caroline enormously and felt that huge sense of loss, day by day, week by week, month by month, I had started to work my way through the fog of grief to a point where I was able to ask questions of myself about what I wanted to do in the future.
I thought that serving in politics just might be the way to go and I began to get excited at the prospect of this new challenge.


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Tampon tax to be scrapped in Budget as Boris Johnson urged to keep funding women's groups

Scrapping the Tampon Tax should n't be used as an opportunity to end donations to women 's groups , charities and politicians have warned .
Next week the government is expected to abolish the 5 % VAT charged on women 's sanitary products during the Budget , with a zero rate of VAT applying from the start of next year .
The Treasury estimates the move will save the average woman nearly £40 over her lifetime , with a cut of 7p on a pack of 20 tampons and 5p on 12 pads .
But since 2015 the money raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanitary towels , which could n't be abolished while the UK was in the EU , has been used to fund a charity pot for women 's groups .
Since its creation , £62million has been awarded by the fund to projects that help disadvantaged and vulnerable women across the UK .
Campaigners welcomed the move to abolish the tax but said the fund should continue to pay back the money women have poured into government coffers .
Women 's Resource Centre CEO Vivienne Hayes told the Mirror she was `` over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called on Boris Johnson to `` pay back the Tampon Tax '' .
She said : `` Tampons and sanitary towels were never luxury items and should never have been subject to VAT . ''
Now we want to see the estimated £700 million collected through this tax paid back to women ’ s charities as promised . ''
With International Women ’ s Day around the corner what a great way to celebrate , honour and support millions of women this would be . ''
Labour Women 's Network chair Abena Oppong-Asare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see the funding pot for charities protected .
The Erith and Thamesmead MP said : `` Although it is good to see that the government has finally realised that sanitary products are not a ‘ luxury item ’ and therefore should not be taxed , it would be even better if they could commit to retaining the funding for the Tampon Tax Community Fund .
`` This fund is already oversubscribed , with the enormous demand for funding .
I would like to see this money being ring-fenced for future generations .
@

Rishi Sunak mentioned the campaign by former Labour MP for Dewsbury Paula Sherriff as he made the announcement in his first budget. The Prime Minister has been urged to maintain the funding for women's groups currently taken from tax on women's sanitary products
Tampon tax scrapped in Budget as Chancellor pays tribute to former Labour MP's campaign
The government has confirmed it is abolishing the 5% VAT charged on women's sanitary products during the Budget, with a zero rate of VAT applying from the start of next year.
The Treasury estimates the move will save the average woman nearly £40 over her lifetime, with a cut of 7p on a pack of 20 tampons and 5p on 12 pads.
Announcing the change, Chancellor Rishi Sunak paid tribute to former Labour MP Paula Sherriff who campaigned against period poverty.
Labour MP Wes Streeting praised Mr Sunak for acknowledging the work of his former colleague.
He tweeted: "Very good of Rishi Sunak to pay tribute to Paula Sherriff's leadership on the tampon tax. The first opposition backbencher to successfully amend a government budget - and still making an impact on public policy. A lot of organisations could learn from her campaigning savvy..."
Since 2015 the money raised by the hated charge on tampons and sanitary towels, which couldn't be abolished while the UK was in the EU, has been used to fund a charity pot for women's groups.
Since its creation, £62million has been awarded by the fund to projects that help disadvantaged and vulnerable women across the UK.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Campaigners have urged the government to continue to pay back the money women have poured into government coffers.
Women's Resource Centre CEO Vivienne Hayes told the Mirror she was "over the moon" with the proposed change but called on Boris Johnson to "pay back the Tampon Tax".
She said: "Tampons and sanitary towels were never luxury items and should never have been subject to VAT."
Now we want to see the estimated £700 million collected through this tax paid back to women’s charities as promised."
With International Women’s Day around the corner what a great way to celebrate, honour and support millions of women this would be." Labour Women's Network chair Abena Oppong-Asare also welcomed the move - but wanted to see the funding pot for charities protected.
The Erith and Thamesmead MP said: "Although it is good to see that the government has finally realised that sanitary products are not a ‘luxury item’ and therefore should not be taxed, it would be even better if they could commit to retaining the funding for the Tampon Tax Community Fund.
"This fund is already oversubscribed, with the enormous demand for funding. I would like to see this money being ring-fenced for future generations."


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Carlo Ancelotti claims Everton are three players away from being top-four contenders

Carlo Ancelotti passionately believes that Everton are just three players away from challenging for the Champions League .
And in a candid interview , the Blues boss revealed that he has been told he will have the backing to bring in the players he wants to turn his side into genuine top four contenders next season .
The Italian returns to his former club Chelsea this weekend , with fond memories of his time at Stamford Bridge and the title success he enjoyed there .
He returns with confidence that he has the foundations at Everton to build a side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ English football - and believes he will get the big budget required to bring in three top class talents in the summer .
“ I think the Champions League is a realistic target for Everton next season…yes it ’ s realistic , ” he said .
“ We have to improve the squad in the summer , but I do think with that it is realistic .
What I am seeing now is the target is realistic .
“ Seriously , I am not going to say we have to fight for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel that we have a possibility to do that , but I think we have the squad we have now , improving it in the summer , we can fight for the top places .
“ How many players will it take ?
I don ’ t think it is a lot , you have no possibility to change a lot of players .
I think it is possible with two or three of the right players we can compete.
” Ancelotti is not talking fringe players though .
In his first summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signings of Daniel Sturridge , Nemanja Matic and Yuri Zhirkov , and followed that the next season with huge-money captures like Ramires , Fernando Torres and David Luiz .
Realistically , the quality of player he requires to lift Everton into the top four , to challenge the likes of Chelsea , would cost well in excess of £100m in total .
But he explained that in talks with owner Farhad Moshiri and chairman Bill Kenwright , the desire and ambition is there to do that .
Explaining that he did get guarantees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Of course ( I did ) .
You have to talk with the club and the fact that I spoke with Mr Farhad and Mr Kenwright and Marcel [ Brands ] underlined that the club has the ambition .
“ So it has the ambition and the possibility [ because of the funds ] so the project was in my opinion clear and so this was the reason why I am here - to try to help the team to what they have in mind [ the Champions League ] .
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player Frank Lampard in the managers ’ dug outs at Stamford Bridge , after avoiding a touchline ban despite being sent off against Manchester United at the weekend .
And he revealed that far from giving the former Chelsea midfielder advice when he went into management , he actually learned a lot from Lampard , and other English players like John Terry and Ashley Cole , during his time at Chelsea .
“ Frank was a fast learner , really intelligent .
Really professional as a player .
I have a good memory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the English ones like John Terry , Frank and Ashley Cole .
“ They helped me a lot to know the atmosphere , the history of the club , they helped me a lot and also with the language .
And of course .
Ray Wilkins [ his No2 ] was really important too . ''

The Blues boss revealed that he has been told he will have the backing to bring in the players he wants to turn his side into genuine top four contenders next season
Carlo Ancelotti passionately believes that Everton are just three players away from challenging for the Champions League.
And in a candid interview, the Blues boss revealed that he has been told he will have the backing to bring in the players he wants to turn his side into genuine top four contenders next season.
The Italian returns to his former club Chelsea this weekend, with fond memories of his time at Stamford Bridge and the title success he enjoyed there.
He returns with confidence that he has the foundations at Everton to build a side that can break into the elite of English football - and believes he will get the big budget required to bring in three top class talents in the summer.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“I think the Champions League is a realistic target for Everton next season…yes it’s realistic,” he said.
“We have to improve the squad in the summer, but I do think with that it is realistic. What I am seeing now is the target is realistic.
“Seriously, I am not going to say we have to fight for the Champions League if I don’t feel that we have a possibility to do that, but I think we have the squad we have now, improving it in the summer, we can fight for the top places.
“How many players will it take? I don’t think it is a lot, you have no possibility to change a lot of players. I think it is possible with two or three of the right players we can compete.”
Image: Alex Livesey) Alex Livesey)
Ancelotti is not talking fringe players though. In his first summer at Chelsea he made high the profile signings of Daniel Sturridge, Nemanja Matic and Yuri Zhirkov, and followed that the next season with huge-money captures like Ramires, Fernando Torres and David Luiz.
Realistically, the quality of player he requires to lift Everton into the top four, to challenge the likes of Chelsea, would cost well in excess of £100m in total. But he explained that in talks with owner Farhad Moshiri and chairman Bill Kenwright, the desire and ambition is there to do that.
Explaining that he did get guarantees when he joined Everton he said: “Of course (I did). You have to talk with the club and the fact that I spoke with Mr Farhad and Mr Kenwright and Marcel [Brands] underlined that the club has the ambition.
“So it has the ambition and the possibility [because of the funds] so the project was in my opinion clear and so this was the reason why I am here - to try to help the team to what they have in mind [the Champions League].”
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Ancelotti will meet up with his former player Frank Lampard in the managers’ dug outs at Stamford Bridge, after avoiding a touchline ban despite being sent off against Manchester United at the weekend.
And he revealed that far from giving the former Chelsea midfielder advice when he went into management, he actually learned a lot from Lampard, and other English players like John Terry and Ashley Cole, during his time at Chelsea.
“Frank was a fast learner, really intelligent. Really professional as a player. I have a good memory of all the players there, especially the English ones like John Terry, Frank and Ashley Cole.
“They helped me a lot to know the atmosphere, the history of the club, they helped me a lot and also with the language. And of course. Ray Wilkins [his No2] was really important too."