thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Alphonso Davies picks Liverpool, Arsenal aces and himself in top five full-backs

Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has included Liverpool and Arsenal stars in his top five full-backs in world football - as well as himself .
Davies , who has previously been linked with interest from Manchester United , was a revelation in the Bundesliga this season as he enjoyed a breakthrough season for Bayern .
The 19-year-old scored three goals and posted five assists as he helped the German giants to an eighth straight title , cementing his place as the club 's first-choice left-back .
With Bayern on course for the treble , having won the German Cup and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davies is one of a new generation of attacking full-backs making waves in world football .
The Canada international was shortlisted for the 2020 Golden Boy award , won the Bundesliga 's Rookie of the Year prize and was ranked by 90min as one of the 25 best full-backs in the world .
But Davies rates himself even higher than that - throwing his own name into his selection for the best five full-backs on the planet .
He also picked his teammate Benjamin Pavard , who has been playing at right-back for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And there was a place for Real Madrid right-back Achraf Hakimi - as well as one player from Premier League champions Liverpool and one from the Gunners .
`` Hakimi is one of them , '' Davies told 90min when asked to pick his top five .
`` I really like how Benji plays , scoring goals and getting assists , so those two .
`` Trent Alexander-Arnold definitely and I really like [ Bukayo ] Saka from Arsenal .
He 's a really good player . ''
Not one to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his final pick would be , Davies replied : `` And me too ! ''
Davies began his career as a winger with Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS .
When asked whether he wants to continue as a full-back next season , or push forward into a more attacking role , he said : `` Right now , definitely left-back .
I like the position , I like how everything is going well with my centre-back partners . ''
Liverpool ace Alexander-Arnold is regarded by many as the world 's best right-back , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is crucial to the Reds ' fast-paced style of play .
Alexander-Arnold notched 13 assists in the Premier League this season - second only to Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne , who posted 20 , while Robertson was third with 12 .
Saka has emerged as one of Arsenal 's most promising young players this season .
As well as impressing at left-back , the 18-year-old has shown his versatility by being deployed in a number of positions by boss Mikel Arteta .

Bayern Munich left-back Davies was asked to name his top five current full-backs in world football - and the former Manchester United target picked two from the Premier League
Alphonso Davies picks Liverpool and Arsenal stars in top five full-backs - and himself
Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has included Liverpool and Arsenal stars in his top five full-backs in world football - as well as himself.
Davies, who has previously been linked with interest from Manchester United, was a revelation in the Bundesliga this season as he enjoyed a breakthrough season for Bayern.
The 19-year-old scored three goals and posted five assists as he helped the German giants to an eighth straight title, cementing his place as the club's first-choice left-back.
With Bayern on course for the treble, having won the German Cup and targeting glory in the Champions League, Davies is one of a new generation of attacking full-backs making waves in world football.
The Canada international was shortlisted for the 2020 Golden Boy award, won the Bundesliga's Rookie of the Year prize and was ranked by 90min as one of the 25 best full-backs in the world.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
But Davies rates himself even higher than that - throwing his own name into his selection for the best five full-backs on the planet.
He also picked his teammate Benjamin Pavard, who has been playing at right-back for Bayern but can operate across the defence.
And there was a place for Real Madrid right-back Achraf Hakimi - as well as one player from Premier League champions Liverpool and one from the Gunners.
"Hakimi is one of them," Davies told 90min when asked to pick his top five. "I really like how Benji plays, scoring goals and getting assists, so those two.
Image: 2020 Pool) 2020 Pool)
"Trent Alexander-Arnold definitely and I really like [Bukayo] Saka from Arsenal. He's a really good player."
Not one to play down his talents, when asked who his final pick would be, Davies replied: "And me too!"
Davies began his career as a winger with Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS.
When asked whether he wants to continue as a full-back next season, or push forward into a more attacking role, he said: "Right now, definitely left-back. I like the position, I like how everything is going well with my centre-back partners."
Liverpool ace Alexander-Arnold is regarded by many as the world's best right-back, and along with left-back teammate Andy Robertson is crucial to the Reds' fast-paced style of play.
Alexander-Arnold notched 13 assists in the Premier League this season - second only to Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne, who posted 20, while Robertson was third with 12.
Saka has emerged as one of Arsenal's most promising young players this season. As well as impressing at left-back, the 18-year-old has shown his versatility by being deployed in a number of positions by boss Mikel Arteta.


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Where Brad and Ange's relationship stands after frequent visits to her home

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly reaching a place where they can co-parent their children without any personal dramas .
Since their split in 2016 , they have n't exactly seen eye-to-eye on a number of issues with their custody battle becoming quite bitter at times .
But the coronavirus lockdown seems to have put a new perspective on life and Brad and Ange have reached a higher place in their relationship .
The 56-year-old Hollywood actor has been pictured arriving at Angelina 's Los Angeles home on his motorcycle on numerous occasions in recent weeks and it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this reconciliation is for good .
Brad is now seeing their six kids - 18-year-old Maddox , 16-year-old Pax , 15-year-old Zahara , 14-year-old Shiloh and 11-year-old twin Vivienne and Knox - on a more regular basis and a source has told Entertainment Tonight that Brad and Ange are now working effectively together to raise their children .
The source told the media outlet previously : `` Brad and Angelina have come a very long way and they 're finally in a place where they both want to work together to raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to reconcile and any communication between them is regarding their children 's needs and future . ''
The source continued : `` They chose to live close to one another so they could easily go back and forth with the kids .
`` Brad and Angelina have spent time together at her home .
They are in a much more amicable relationship . ''
This is some turnaround from where they were two years ago , when they tried to have therapy with their children as they looked to make sense of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a source said they could `` barely be in the same room together , '' as the break-up was 'extremely difficult ' .
The source said : `` When Brad and Angelina first separated , their only communication was through their attorneys .
`` They literally could n't bear to even speak to one another .
It was a very difficult time in their lives and their lack of communication made their living situation and custody decisions even more challenging . ''
There now seems to be more of an agreement as to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their kids and this has enabled a marked change in their relationship .
The source continued : `` Brad seemed ready to co-parent before Angelina but now they are on the same page .
`` Brad and Angelina want their kids to be healthy and happy and to have the support of both of their parents .
`` It has taken years to heal and they finally are in a place where they can co-parent in a really healthy way . ''
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have seen their relationship thaw in recent weeks as they become more amicable and Brad rides over to her house on his motorcycle
Where Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relationship stands after frequent visits to her home
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly reaching a place where they can co-parent their children without any personal dramas.
Since their split in 2016, they haven't exactly seen eye-to-eye on a number of issues with their custody battle becoming quite bitter at times.
But the coronavirus lockdown seems to have put a new perspective on life and Brad and Ange have reached a higher place in their relationship.
The 56-year-old Hollywood actor has been pictured arriving at Angelina's Los Angeles home on his motorcycle on numerous occasions in recent weeks and it has raised hopes among fans of the couple that this reconciliation is for good.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Brad is now seeing their six kids - 18-year-old Maddox, 16-year-old Pax, 15-year-old Zahara, 14-year-old Shiloh and 11-year-old twin Vivienne and Knox - on a more regular basis and a source has told Entertainment Tonight that Brad and Ange are now working effectively together to raise their children.
The source told the media outlet previously: "Brad and Angelina have come a very long way and they're finally in a place where they both want to work together to raise their kids.
"They have no plans to reconcile and any communication between them is regarding their children's needs and future."
Image: SL, Terma / BACKGRID) SL, Terma / BACKGRID)
The source continued: "They chose to live close to one another so they could easily go back and forth with the kids.
"Brad and Angelina have spent time together at her home. They are in a much more amicable relationship."
This is some turnaround from where they were two years ago, when they tried to have therapy with their children as they looked to make sense of their divorce.
At that time, a source said they could "barely be in the same room together," as the break-up was 'extremely difficult'.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
The source said: "When Brad and Angelina first separated, their only communication was through their attorneys.
"They literally couldn't bear to even speak to one another. It was a very difficult time in their lives and their lack of communication made their living situation and custody decisions even more challenging."
There now seems to be more of an agreement as to how they can move forward with parenting their kids and this has enabled a marked change in their relationship.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
The source continued: "Brad seemed ready to co-parent before Angelina but now they are on the same page.
"Brad and Angelina want their kids to be healthy and happy and to have the support of both of their parents.
"It has taken years to heal and they finally are in a place where they can co-parent in a really healthy way."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Kids kidnapped for sex or forced to fight for ISIS left abandoned and suicidal

Children kidnapped for sex or forced to fight for ISIS have been left abandoned and suicidal .
Girls raped and made pregnant by ISIS have been separated from their children .
And boys forced to front lines in Iraq and Syria have been left with mental and physical scars .
More than 2,000 Yazidi children were snatched as ISIS purged their Kurdistan homeland – also killing 5,000 – because of differences in religion from Sunni Islam .
Actress and activist Angelina Jolie highlighted their plight recently to the United Nations .
Yazidi Janan , 22 , said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would never ask to be reunited with his father , but I need to be reunited with my son.
” Hanan , 24 , whose daughter was taken from her , said : “ We have all thought about killing ourselves.
” Amnesty ’ s 64-page report , Legacy of Terror : The Plight of Yazidi Child Survivors of ISIS , is out today .
Matt Wells , of Amnesty International , said : “ They were subjected to the horror of life under ISIS , and have been left to pick @ @ @ @ @

Boys forced to frontlines in Iraq and Syria have been left with mental and physical scars, while girls raped and made pregnant separated from their children
Children kidnapped for sex or forced to fight for ISIS left abandoned and suicidal
Children kidnapped for sex or forced to fight for ISIS have been left abandoned and suicidal.
Girls raped and made pregnant by ISIS have been separated from their children.
And boys forced to front lines in Iraq and Syria have been left with mental and physical scars.
More than 2,000 Yazidi children were snatched as ISIS purged their Kurdistan homeland – also killing 5,000 – because of differences in religion from Sunni Islam.
Actress and activist Angelina Jolie highlighted their plight recently to the United Nations.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
Yazidi Janan, 22, said: “I was forced to have a son. I would never ask to be reunited with his father, but I need to be reunited with my son.”
Hanan, 24, whose daughter was taken from her, said: “We have all thought about killing ourselves.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Amnesty’s 64-page report, Legacy of Terror: The Plight of Yazidi Child Survivors of ISIS, is out today.
Matt Wells, of Amnesty International, said: “They were subjected to the horror of life under ISIS, and have been left to pick up the pieces.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Huge police presence after man shot dead 'on London street' - gunman at large

An investigation has been launched after a young man was shot dead in north London - with the gunman remaining at large .
A huge police presence remains at the scene on a quiet residential road as the search for the culprit continues .
The Metropolitan Police Service 's Enfield Borough branch confirmed officers and paramedics were called to the scene in Beaconsfield Road at around 9pm on Wednesday .
The victim , described as being in his mid-20s , was pronounced dead at the scene .
He is understood to have been shot in the street .
Police have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enquiries continue .
Video footage and photos from the scene shows at least a dozen police vehicles and a cordon , with officers patrolling the street .
Posting on Twitter , Enfield MPS said : `` Police are on scene following a fatal shooting on Beaconsfield Road , N9 , at approx .
21:00hrs .
`` Despite efforts of officers and paramedics , a man in his mid-20s was pronounced dead at the scene .
A crime scene has been put in place .
`` There have been no arrests .
Enquiries continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been pronounced dead at around 10pm .
It comes just days after three men were shot in another incident in north London - with one left in a life threatening condition .
Police were called to Haringey at 00.41am on July 23 and found three people with gunshot injuries .
They were all taken to a major trauma centre .
Wednesday 's tragic incident is understood to be the seventh fatal shooting in North London so far in 2020 .

A crime scene has been put in place in Beaconsfield Road after a fatal shooting which left a man, said to be in his mid-20s, dead despite the efforts of paramedics
North London shooting: Huge police presence as man in 20s shot dead 'in the street'
An investigation has been launched after a young man was shot dead in north London - with the gunman still at large.
A huge police presence remains at the scene on a quiet residential road as the search for the culprit continues.
The Metropolitan Police Service's Enfield Borough branch confirmed officers and paramedics were called to the scene in Beaconsfield Road at around 9pm on Wednesday.
The victim, described as being in his mid-20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
He is understood to have been shot in the street.
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A crime scene was put in place.
Police have said no arrests have been made and enquiries continue.
Video footage and photos from the scene shows at least a dozen police vehicles and a cordon, with officers patrolling the street.
Posting on Twitter, Enfield MPS said: "Police are on scene following a fatal shooting on Beaconsfield Road, N9, at approx. 21:00hrs.
"Despite efforts of officers and paramedics, a man in his mid-20s was pronounced dead at the scene. A crime scene has been put in place.
"There have been no arrests. Enquiries continue."
Image: UK News in Pictures (UKNIP)) UK News in Pictures (UKNIP)) Image: UK News in Pictures (UKNIP)) UK News in Pictures (UKNIP))
The fatality is understood to have been pronounced dead at around 10pm.
It comes just days after three men were shot in another incident in north London - with one left in a life threatening condition.
Police were called to Haringey at 00.41am on July 23 and found three people with gunshot injuries.
They were all taken to a major trauma centre.
Wednesday's tragic incident is understood to be the seventh fatal shooting in North London so far in 2020.


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thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Football stars united for Prince William's mental health campaign

Rival stars from the world of football have united to tackle the subject of mental health , as part of Prince William ’ s Heads Up campaign .
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and defender Andy Robertson - who are still celebrating after being crowned Premier League champions - spoke of the pressures of the coronavirus lockdown and how the team came together to help one another .
In a separate discussion Manchester United 's Jesse Lingard spoke to presenter Maya Jama about how he bravely stepped in to look after his younger siblings last year as his mum battled depression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ championship-winning season , Klopp said : “ There were moments in the lockdown when we thought it is a proper setback from all of our dreams .
“ So it was a setback but it was a setback for all of us together , and we could calm each other down.
” He added : “ [ It ] helps if you don ’ t feel all the burden on your own shoulders .
`` If you have a group of friends or a group of colleagues and you can create an atmosphere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think there is no problem big enough or small enough that you can not talk about it.
” Discussing his experiences of talking about mental health , Scottish international Robertson , 26 , said becoming a father had changed his approach to talking about his feelings which he had preciously bottled up when embarking on his career .
He revealed : “ When I started making it professional , I think that ’ s when I struggled the most… I think probably since the last year or two , since we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve started to open up more .
“ I used to be one that blocked everything up , I thought my problems are my problems .
“ I think mentally it has been a lot easier because I have opened up a lot better and [ that ’ s ] something I wish I had done earlier.
” Meanwhile , Jesse Lingard was joined by Maya Jama in Stockport where they discussed family life , anxiety and performance pressures .
In the film , available on the Heads Together YouTube channel from today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Last season , I was going through some things off the field with my family so it was difficult for me to perform on the field .
“ I ’ m very family orientated and my mum was going through some things last year with depression… so in the meantime , I had to look after my little brother and sister who ’ s 12 and 15 .
“ I was still performing at the same time .
“ You just get to that point where you ’ re like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say something .
I spoke to my family and stuff like that .
It felt so much better.
” Presenter Maya opened up about how talking openly has helped her address a “ spiral ” of traumatic events in her childhood after her dad was imprisoned and later her boyfriend was tragically killed .
She said : “ I was three years old when my dad went to prison and then he was in and out through the rest of my life .
“ And then when I was sixteen , my boyfriend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London and then had to live with a family member but they were on drugs .
“ [ It ] was just like a spiral of events that should have just completely knocked me off track .
“ For a while I used to be embarrassed about talking about it - but then as I got older , I realised – me sharing this there ’ s going to be so many people who ’ ve gone through similar things .
“ Once you see somebody having that conversation it ’ s like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not that bad , I can do that too ’ .
” As part of the The # SoundOfSupport series Manchester City players İlkay Gündoğan and Phil Foden also spoke of their struggles .
Foden , 20 , also revealed his changing attitudes in becoming a father , saying : “ Becoming a father , say you have a bad game or something and you come back and see your little one smiling , it makes you think there ’ s more to life and definitely brings the best out of me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ things , it just makes me more happy.
” • The renamed Heads Up FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea will be live from Wembley Stadium on BBC One at 5.30pm on Saturday .

Manchester United and Liverpool stars have spoken out as part of the Heads Up campaign, with Saturday's FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea renamed to raise awareness of mental health issues
Rival stars from the world of football have united to tackle the subject of mental health, as part of Prince William’s Heads Up campaign.
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and defender Andy Robertson - who are still celebrating after being crowned Premier League champions - spoke of the pressures of the coronavirus lockdown and how the team came together to help one another.
In a separate discussion Manchester United's Jesse Lingard spoke to presenter Maya Jama about how he bravely stepped in to look after his younger siblings last year as his mum battled depression.
Reflecting on his team's incredible championship-winning season, Klopp said: “There were moments in the lockdown when we thought it is a proper setback from all of our dreams.
“So it was a setback but it was a setback for all of us together, and we could calm each other down.”
He added: “[It] helps if you don’t feel all the burden on your own shoulders.
"If you have a group of friends or a group of colleagues and you can create an atmosphere like this, that helps... I think there is no problem big enough or small enough that you cannot talk about it.”
Discussing his experiences of talking about mental health, Scottish international Robertson, 26, said becoming a father had changed his approach to talking about his feelings which he had preciously bottled up when embarking on his career.
He revealed: “When I started making it professional, I think that’s when I struggled the most… I think probably since the last year or two, since we’ve had kids and that then I’ve started to open up more.
“I used to be one that blocked everything up, I thought my problems are my problems.
“I think mentally it has been a lot easier because I have opened up a lot better and [that’s] something I wish I had done earlier.”
Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard was joined by Maya Jama in Stockport where they discussed family life, anxiety and performance pressures.
In the film, available on the Heads Together YouTube channel from today, the England midfielder, 27, said: “Last season, I was going through some things off the field with my family so it was difficult for me to perform on the field.
“I’m very family orientated and my mum was going through some things last year with depression… so in the meantime, I had to look after my little brother and sister who’s 12 and 15.
“I was still performing at the same time.
“You just get to that point where you’re like, I’ve got to actually say something. I spoke to my family and stuff like that. It felt so much better.”
Presenter Maya opened up about how talking openly has helped her address a “spiral” of traumatic events in her childhood after her dad was imprisoned and later her boyfriend was tragically killed.
She said: “I was three years old when my dad went to prison and then he was in and out through the rest of my life.
“And then when I was sixteen, my boyfriend was murdered.
“I moved to London and then had to live with a family member but they were on drugs.
“[It] was just like a spiral of events that should have just completely knocked me off track.
“For a while I used to be embarrassed about talking about it - but then as I got older, I realised – me sharing this there’s going to be so many people who’ve gone through similar things.
“Once you see somebody having that conversation it’s like ‘Ah okay, it’s not that bad, I can do that too’.”
As part of the The #SoundOfSupport series Manchester City players İlkay Gündoğan and Phil Foden also spoke of their struggles.
Foden, 20, also revealed his changing attitudes in becoming a father, saying: “Becoming a father, say you have a bad game or something and you come back and see your little one smiling, it makes you think there’s more to life and definitely brings the best out of me.
“To always see him smiling and things, it just makes me more happy.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Britain’s native red squirrels, wildcats and beavers all at risk of extinction

A quarter of Britain ’ s native mammal species – including red squirrels , wildcats and beavers – are at risk of extinction .
The first official Red List for British mammals shows that 11 of our 47 native species could disappear from our shores .
Habitat loss , chemicals , industrial development and non-native species have left them in a perilous state .
Those “ critically endangered ” are wildcats , with fewer than 20 in the wild in Scotland , and greater mouse-eared bats , with one left .
Beavers – reintroduced after being hunted to extinction by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are red squirrels , water voles and grey long-eared bats .
Hedgehogs and hazel dormice are among five mammals classed as vulnerable to extinction .
Natural England chairman Tony Juniper said protection and restoration of habitat would be key to recovery , adding : “ This is a wake-up call , but it is not too late to act.
” The Red List has been produced by the Mammal Society for government conservation agencies .
Chairwoman Prof Fiona Mathews said : “ Once an animal becomes endangered or critically endangered , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place to rescue them .
”

There is just one greater mouse-eared bat left in the wild and fewer than 20 wildcats - both are critically endangered and could soon be lost forever
Britain’s native red squirrels, wildcats and beavers all at risk of extinction
A quarter of Britain’s native mammal species – including red squirrels, wildcats and beavers – are at risk of extinction.
The first official Red List for British mammals shows that 11 of our 47 native species could disappear from our shores.
Habitat loss, chemicals, industrial development and non-native species have left them in a perilous state.
Those “critically endangered” are wildcats, with fewer than 20 in the wild in Scotland, and greater mouse-eared bats, with one left.
Beavers – reintroduced after being hunted to extinction by the 1600s – are endangered, as are red squirrels, water voles and grey long-eared bats.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Image: Getty) Getty)
Hedgehogs and hazel dormice are among five mammals classed as vulnerable to extinction.
Natural England chairman Tony Juniper said protection and restoration of habitat would be key to recovery, adding: “This is a wake-up call, but it is not too late to act.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
Image: Getty) Getty)
The Red List has been produced by the Mammal Society for government conservation agencies.
Chairwoman Prof Fiona Mathews said: “Once an animal becomes endangered or critically endangered, it’s really a scramble to put measures in place to rescue them.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Bear Grylls says Covid-19 brought communities together, now let’s stick together

I have been so proud of the way Scouts have been helping our communities in the past few difficult months .
Working for the benefit of others and showing that by us all coming together , everybody benefits .
It ’ s what we do in Scouts , in good times as well as bad .
And it has been fantastic to see how many people , young and not-so young , have been doing the same .
We ’ ve all been finding new ways to come together and do our best to make sure nobody is left isolated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , Scouts have been teaming up with the British Red Cross in “ Care for Care Homes ” , carrying out more than 10,000 acts of kindness .
Initiatives such as this have been vital because they go to show that it is community that makes us – and every single person matters .
The question we must face now is how we bottle that amazing spirit of togetherness so it can be something that keeps us going into the future , with all the uncertainties confronting us .
I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Scouts , to have their say in this important new survey launched today .
We ’ ll be there playing our part , but what a great idea it is to ask as many people as possible what they think are the best ways we can all continue to support each other .
So please , take a few minutes to complete the survey at together.org.uk/survey .
The coronavirus crisis has helped show the best of all of us .
However , we must be careful not to let things slide .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep up the good work and good habits that have helped us all so much .
We have come together , now let ’ s stick together .

Chief Scout and TV survivalist Bear Grylls writes for the Mirror about how the coronavirus crisis has created a new spirit of cooperation which must continue
I have been so proud of the way Scouts have been helping our communities in the past few difficult months.
Working for the benefit of others and showing that by us all coming together, everybody benefits.
It’s what we do in Scouts, in good times as well as bad.
And it has been fantastic to see how many people, young and not-so young, have been doing the same.
We’ve all been finding new ways to come together and do our best to make sure nobody is left isolated or alone.
Just to give one example, Scouts have been teaming up with the British Red Cross in “Care for Care Homes”, carrying out more than 10,000 acts of kindness.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Initiatives such as this have been vital because they go to show that it is community that makes us – and every single person matters.
The question we must face now is how we bottle that amazing spirit of togetherness so it can be something that keeps us going into the future, with all the uncertainties confronting us.
I’m asking everyone, including all those involved in Scouts, to have their say in this important new survey launched today.
We’ll be there playing our part, but what a great idea it is to ask as many people as possible what they think are the best ways we can all continue to support each other.
So please, take a few minutes to complete the survey at together.org.uk/survey.
The coronavirus crisis has helped show the best of all of us.
However, we must be careful not to let things slide.
Now is the time to pledge to keep up the good work and good habits that have helped us all so much.
We have come together, now let’s stick together.


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Nearly one in five renting parents fear becoming homeless due to coronavirus

Nearly one in five private renting parents fear they will become homeless as a result of the Covid crisis , new research from Shelter shows .
The new polling carried out by YouGov for Shelter , revealed parents living in privately rented homes are almost twice as likely to be worried about homelessness than parents living in secure social homes .
The charity has warned that a `` chronic '' lack of social housing is leaving families with few options to escape the insecurity of private renting as the economic lockdown continues to ease , according to a new report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Families are going hungry and taking on risky debt to pay private rent , and yet for too many even these sacrifices won ’ t be enough to avoid homelessness .
`` These parents need a way out of living hand to mouth , but so far , the government has offered them no alternative to private renting .
`` This must change if we are ever going to build this country back better . ''
Around one in seven respondents said they had cut back on food in recent months to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in five had taken on debt , such as an overdraft or payday loan .
`` Councils have serious concerns about the risk of homelessness many private renters face as a result of the coronavirus crisis .
`` We are clear that building 100,000 social homes a year must form a central part of the national recovery .
`` To give further protection to private tenants , the Government should also bring forward its pledge to end 'no-fault evictions ' and commit to maintaining local housing allowance rates at the lowest third of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greater security and households can meet their housing costs . ''
A Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government spokesman said : `` The Government has taken unprecedented action to support renters during the pandemic .
`` We have put in place a support package to help prevent people getting into financial hardship or rent arrears and ensured no-one has been forced from their home this summer as a result of the pandemic .
`` New court rules will also require landlords to set out information about a tenant 's circumstances in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possession claim .
`` Over the next five years Government will invest £12 billion in affordable housing , the largest investment in affordable housing in a decade , delivering up to 180,000 new affordable homes .
We 've abolished the borrowing cap so councils can build more social homes . ''

Shelter warned that a 'chronic' lack of social housing was leaving families with few options to escape the insecurity of private renting during the pandemic
Nearly one in five renting parents fear becoming homeless amid coronavirus crisis
Nearly one in five private renting parents fear they will become homeless as a result of the Covid crisis, new research from Shelter shows.
The new polling carried out by YouGov for Shelter, revealed parents living in privately rented homes are almost twice as likely to be worried about homelessness than parents living in secure social homes.
The charity has warned that a "chronic" lack of social housing is leaving families with few options to escape the insecurity of private renting as the economic lockdown continues to ease, according to a new report.
Shelter Chief Exec Polly Neate: “Families are going hungry and taking on risky debt to pay private rent, and yet for too many even these sacrifices won’t be enough to avoid homelessness.
"These parents need a way out of living hand to mouth, but so far, the government has offered them no alternative to private renting.
Image: PA) PA)
"This must change if we are ever going to build this country back better."
Around one in seven respondents said they had cut back on food in recent months to help pay their rent, and one in five had taken on debt, such as an overdraft or payday loan.
David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesman, commented:
"Councils have serious concerns about the risk of homelessness many private renters face as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
"We are clear that building 100,000 social homes a year must form a central part of the national recovery.
"To give further protection to private tenants, the Government should also bring forward its pledge to end 'no-fault evictions' and commit to maintaining local housing allowance rates at the lowest third of market rents, so that tenants have greater security and households can meet their housing costs."
A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesman said: "The Government has taken unprecedented action to support renters during the pandemic.
"We have put in place a support package to help prevent people getting into financial hardship or rent arrears and ensured no-one has been forced from their home this summer as a result of the pandemic.
"New court rules will also require landlords to set out information about a tenant's circumstances in light of the pandemic when bringing a possession claim.
"Over the next five years Government will invest £12 billion in affordable housing, the largest investment in affordable housing in a decade, delivering up to 180,000 new affordable homes. We've abolished the borrowing cap so councils can build more social homes."


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Suffering together through pandemic 'has made Britain a less divided country'

Suffering together through a pandemic has made Britain a less divided country , a report found .
At the beginning of the pandemic , 60 % of people questioned by pollsters ICM agreed that the UK had never felt so divided in their lifetimes .
But just three months later , only 45 % of Brits said they felt that way .
The research was commissioned to promote today ’ s launch of what is believed to be the largest survey of the British public since the 2011 census .
Organised by Together , it will ask how the spirit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be maintained as restrictions are eased .
Called Talk/together , the survey will include an online poll plus discussion groups throughout the country .
Its organisers hope it will help bridge what they describe as “ the angry divisions of the past ” .
But a report for Together , a coalition of community and national groups aiming to build a kinder , closer and more connected country , warns new divisions could emerge as the lockdown eases .
In a foreword to the report , entitled Remembering the Kindness of Strangers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rt Rev Nick Baines , writes : “ We are entering a period of deep economic uncertainty , one that will heighten existing inequalities and strain our society further still.
” The Bishop , who chairs the Together board of trustees , adds : “ We must start to disagree better : recognising and respecting our differences while remembering our common humanity.
” The new ICM research showed 14 million people joined in 2020 ’ s final Clap for Carers on July 5 , to mark the NHS ’ s 72nd birthday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ then again in May and June .
It found a strong initial feeling of togetherness – which started to fragment as restrictions eased .
The survey also found that people liked the new connectedness and community spirit that developed at this most difficult of times , and want to keep hold of it .
Yet the research also finds that much of our sense of division has not gone away , with 62 % agreeing that “ as a society , we have lost the ability to discuss politics without getting angry and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit Zoomed-out , with three-quarters of people agreeing that connecting online is no substitute for interacting with people face-to-face .
Almost two-thirds – 61 % – say we dwell on our differences rather than what we have in common , but that is down from 70 % in March .
A vast majority – 80 % – agree it is important to meet people who are different from themselves .
But only just over a quarter – 27 % – often get to meet people from a different background .
And sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National sporting events such as the Euros or Olympics – both cancelled this year due to Covid – help bring people together , according to two-thirds of people ( 67 % ) .
Bishop Baines said : “ Talk/together is a conversation that everyone can be part of – about what unites and divides us.
” Jill Rutter , author of the report and Director of Strategy for British Future , said : “ There ’ s a risk that past divides are re-emerging as society starts to re-open .
“ The shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more connected to their neighbours and local community .
Now that sense of togetherness is starting to fray .
The good news is that people would rather we kept hold of it and talk/Together aims to find out how we can do that.
” • To take part in the new survey go to together.org.uk/survey

The Talk/together survey, organised by Together, is believed to be the largest since the 2011 census as a report finds the coronavirus crisis brought communities closer and eased the UK's divisions
Suffering together through pandemic 'has made Britain a less divided country'
Suffering together through a pandemic has made Britain a less divided country, a report found.
At the beginning of the pandemic, 60% of people questioned by pollsters ICM agreed that the UK had never felt so divided in their lifetimes.
But just three months later, only 45% of Brits said they felt that way.
The research was commissioned to promote today’s launch of what is believed to be the largest survey of the British public since the 2011 census.
Organised by Together, it will ask how the spirit of communities coming together during the lockdown can be maintained as restrictions are eased.
Called Talk/together, the survey will include an online poll plus discussion groups throughout the country.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Its organisers hope it will help bridge what they describe as “the angry divisions of the past”.
But a report for Together, a coalition of community and national groups aiming to build a kinder, closer and more connected country, warns new divisions could emerge as the lockdown eases.
In a foreword to the report, entitled Remembering the Kindness of Strangers, the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Rev Nick Baines, writes: “We are entering a period of deep economic uncertainty, one that will heighten existing inequalities and strain our society further still.”
The Bishop, who chairs the Together board of trustees, adds: “We must start to disagree better: recognising and respecting our differences while remembering our common humanity.”
The new ICM research showed 14 million people joined in 2020’s final Clap for Carers on July 5, to mark the NHS’s 72nd birthday.
ICM polled 2,000 people in March, then again in May and June. It found a strong initial feeling of togetherness – which started to fragment as restrictions eased.
The survey also found that people liked the new connectedness and community spirit that developed at this most difficult of times, and want to keep hold of it.
Yet the research also finds that much of our sense of division has not gone away, with 62% agreeing that “as a society, we have lost the ability to discuss politics without getting angry and abusive”.
We’re also a bit Zoomed-out, with three-quarters of people agreeing that connecting online is no substitute for interacting with people face-to-face.
Almost two-thirds – 61% – say we dwell on our differences rather than what we have in common, but that is down from 70% in March.
A vast majority – 80% – agree it is important to meet people who are different from themselves.
But only just over a quarter – 27% – often get to meet people from a different background.
And sport brings us together like nothing else.
National sporting events such as the Euros or Olympics – both cancelled this year due to Covid – help bring people together, according to two-thirds of people (67%).
Bishop Baines said: “Talk/together is a conversation that everyone can be part of – about what unites and divides us.”
Jill Rutter, author of the report and Director of Strategy for British Future, said: “There’s a risk that past divides are re-emerging as society starts to re-open.
“The shared experience of lockdown made many people feel more connected to their neighbours and local community. Now that sense of togetherness is starting to fray. The good news is that people would rather we kept hold of it and talk/Together aims to find out how we can do that.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Britain's 'race against time' to stop second coronavirus wave as Army brought in

Britain faces a race against time to stop Covid-19 spikes in towns turning into a second wave and national lockdown , experts warn .
Scientists say the effect of lockdown is waning as hotspots of coronavirus infection hit many northern towns .
It comes after the Government ordered anyone arriving from countries deemed high-risk to quarantine to stop them triggering new outbreaks .
Oldham , Greater Manchester , has overtaken Leicester as the area with the second highest infection rate in England .
The town had 56.4 cases for every 100,000 people in the seven days to July 26 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Government is today expected to review its guidance on the lockdown imposed in late June .
Blackburn with Darwen , Lancs , now has the highest infection rate in England , at 81.2 cases per 100,000 .
Restrictions have been imposed in Rochdale and Stockport , both in Gtr Manchester , and Wrexham , North Wales , due to new spikes .
Wrexham currently has 30 % of all Welsh infections the Army has been brought in to run Covid-19 testing centres .
Prof Jose Vazquez-Boland , chair of infectious diseases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are facing a comeback of community transmission after removing the lockdown measures .
The efficacy of lockdowns is only temporary .
There will be a resurgence of new cases every time social restriction measures are lifted as long as the virus remains in circulation.
” Cambridge University ’ s MRC Biostatistics Unit estimates there are around 3,000 new infections a day in the UK .
It put the R reproductive rate at near 1 in most regions .
One expert said if infection rates are not lowered we could face a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Rosalind Franklin Institute in Oxford .
said : “ I fear if we fail to check this flare-up , we will head into winter with a high level of circulating virus .
“ With normal winter illnesses such as flu , we could see a return to exponential growth in cases that overwhelms the NHS and requires complete lockdown .
We have only a short time to get our systems ready to prevent this.
” New NHS Test and Trace data will be released today but so far the system has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptomatic cases .
Confirmed cases are still low but increases were recorded each day last week for the first time since April .
Local authorities complain they are not getting detailed enough testing data in time to take action .
Experts warn that a series of new spikes is likely till a vaccine is rolled out or regular , widespread testing is in place .
Officials in Oldham have pleaded with people to follow new restrictions .
Justin Brierley , 49 , runs a shoe shop in the town ’ s market .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it is , so it ’ s very worrying that cases are rising again .
We ’ ve done everything we can to abide by the social distancing measures .
I ’ m not confident I can rebuild my business for a second time.
” Experts are calling for better sick pay and laws preventing staff being penalised for taking time off .
Delayed test results also mean many contacts of those who test positive are not being told to self-isolate fast enough .
Prof Naismith added : “ The Government intervention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeping the lid on this flare-up is the isolation of positive cases .
Not enough effort has been put into measures [ like ] financial support.
” One in 14 Brits , or 7.1 % of the population , has been infected with Covid-19 , a study shows .
UK Biobank tested more than 20,000 people for antibodies , which indicate past infection .
In Blackburn and Darwen residents have been told to limit the number of people from the same household visiting another household to just two .
The council also wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spaces , including shops , workplaces , libraries , museums , health centres , hair and beauty salons .
And it said handshakes should be replaced with bumping elbows .
In Oldham 235,000 residents have been told to keep visitors away from their homes .
And they are also being urged to maintain a strict two metre social distance when they leave the house .
Care homes are not allowing visitors and those people who are “ shielding ” will also be asked to continue to do so for another two weeks from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-essential shops were asked to close , just two weeks after they had re-opened .
Bars and restaurants did not open on July 4 as planned and the government advised against all but essential travel .
Restrictions have been eased in some areas and the government is expected to announce a review of its advice on Thursday .
Rochdale council told residents to wear masks a week before the government ’ s own guidance .
It also advised people to use them in all public places , not just shops .
The council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be allowed to visit private homes and it advised against any physical contact with people outside the household .
Stockport council has issued a reminder of the ‘ key steps ’ to stop the spread of the virus .
These include keeping two metres apart from people outside the home and having a test as soon as people suffer symptoms , no matter how mild .
Wearing a mask in enclosed spaces , regularly washing hands and self-isolating after coming into contact with someone with Covid-19 is also advised .
People in Wrexham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Public Health Wales to observe social distancing and wash hands regularly .
Meetings with people from other households should be outside and working from home is still advised .
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales , Dr Frank Atherton , has confirmed people in Wales who are shielding will no longer need to after August 16 .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Paul Byrne, Martin Bagot)

Tory MP says 'there's always a risk' of a second wave
Tory MP says 'there's always a risk' of a second wave
Many northern towns are seeing a sharp rise in coronavirus cases amid fears of more local lockdowns, which experts fear could ultimately lead to another national lockdown and a second wave
Six towns where coronavirus is causing fears of UK second wave as Army brought in
Britain faces a race against time to stop Covid-19 spikes in towns turning into a second wave and national lockdown, experts warn.
Scientists say the effect of lockdown is waning as hotspots of coronavirus infection hit many northern towns.
It comes after the Government ordered anyone arriving from countries deemed high-risk to quarantine to stop them triggering new outbreaks.
Oldham, Greater Manchester, has overtaken Leicester as the area with the second highest infection rate in England.
The town had 56.4 cases for every 100,000 people in the seven days to July 26.
Leicester’s has dropped to 56.3 and the Government is today expected to review its guidance on the lockdown imposed in late June.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Blackburn with Darwen, Lancs, now has the highest infection rate in England, at 81.2 cases per 100,000.
Restrictions have been imposed in Rochdale and Stockport, both in Gtr Manchester, and Wrexham, North Wales, due to new spikes.
Wrexham currently has 30% of all Welsh infections the Army has been brought in to run Covid-19 testing centres.
Prof Jose Vazquez-Boland, chair of infectious diseases at Edinburgh University, said: “We are facing a comeback of community transmission after removing the lockdown measures.
The efficacy of lockdowns is only temporary. There will be a resurgence of new cases every time social restriction measures are lifted as long as the virus remains in circulation.”
Cambridge University’s MRC Biostatistics Unit estimates there are around 3,000 new infections a day in the UK. It put the R reproductive rate at near 1 in most regions. One expert said if infection rates are not lowered we could face a second wave.
Prof James Naismith. director of the Rosalind Franklin Institute in Oxford. said: “I fear if we fail to check this flare-up, we will head into winter with a high level of circulating virus.
“With normal winter illnesses such as flu, we could see a return to exponential growth in cases that overwhelms the NHS and requires complete lockdown. We have only a short time to get our systems ready to prevent this.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
New NHS Test and Trace data will be released today but so far the system has only been reaching around a third of symptomatic cases.
Confirmed cases are still low but increases were recorded each day last week for the first time since April.
Local authorities complain they are not getting detailed enough testing data in time to take action. Experts warn that a series of new spikes is likely till a vaccine is rolled out or regular, widespread testing is in place.
Officials in Oldham have pleaded with people to follow new restrictions.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Justin Brierley, 49, runs a shoe shop in the town’s market. He said: “Business is poor as it is, so it’s very worrying that cases are rising again. We’ve done everything we can to abide by the social distancing measures. I’m not confident I can rebuild my business for a second time.”
Experts are calling for better sick pay and laws preventing staff being penalised for taking time off. Delayed test results also mean many contacts of those who test positive are not being told to self-isolate fast enough.
Prof Naismith added: “The Government intervention that will make the most difference in keeping the lid on this flare-up is the isolation of positive cases. Not enough effort has been put into measures [like] financial support.”
One in 14 Brits, or 7.1% of the population, has been infected with Covid-19, a study shows. UK Biobank tested more than 20,000 people for antibodies, which indicate past infection.
Blackburn/Darwen
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In Blackburn and Darwen residents have been told to limit the number of people from the same household visiting another household to just two.
The council also wants masks to be worn in enclosed public spaces, including shops, workplaces, libraries, museums, health centres, hair and beauty salons.
And it said handshakes should be replaced with bumping elbows.
Oldham
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
In Oldham 235,000 residents have been told to keep visitors away from their homes.
And they are also being urged to maintain a strict two metre social distance when they leave the house.
Care homes are not allowing visitors and those people who are “shielding” will also be asked to continue to do so for another two weeks from Friday.
Leicester
In Leicester in late June non-essential shops were asked to close, just two weeks after they had re-opened.
Bars and restaurants did not open on July 4 as planned and the government advised against all but essential travel.
Restrictions have been eased in some areas and the government is expected to announce a review of its advice on Thursday.
Rochdale
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Rochdale council told residents to wear masks a week before the government’s own guidance.
It also advised people to use them in all public places, not just shops.
The council said no more than two people should be allowed to visit private homes and it advised against any physical contact with people outside the household.
Stockport
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Stockport council has issued a reminder of the ‘key steps’ to stop the spread of the virus.
These include keeping two metres apart from people outside the home and having a test as soon as people suffer symptoms, no matter how mild.
Wearing a mask in enclosed spaces, regularly washing hands and self-isolating after coming into contact with someone with Covid-19 is also advised.
Wrexham
People in Wrexham have been urged to follow the advice of Public Health Wales to observe social distancing and wash hands regularly.
Meetings with people from other households should be outside and working from home is still advised.
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton, has confirmed people in Wales who are shielding will no longer need to after August 16.


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--BAFTA stars swap pyjamas for frocks as they pose at home ahead of award ceremony

This year ’ s BAFTA nominated TV stars have posed at home for celebrity photographer Rankin ahead of Friday ’ s ceremony at a closed studio .
From Suranne Jones playing board games to Ncuti Gatwa in his garden and Stephen Graham on his trampoline , Rankin has captured stars at home but in their finest frocks , as they prepare to tune into the biggest night in television like TV fans across the country for the first time .
Other nominees who took part in this first-of-its-kind shoot include Takehiro Hira , Samantha Morton , Glenda Jackson and Jamie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 41 , is in the Leading Actress category for her part in BBC drama Gentleman Jack , where she faces competition from Morton , 43 , who starred in Channel 4 ’ s I Am Kirsty , and Jackson , 84 , who appeared in Elizabeth Is Missing on BBC1 .
Graham , 46 , and Hira , 46 , are both up against each other in the Leading Actor category .
Photographer Rankin said : `` I am so excited to have shot the 2020 Virgin Media BAFTAs nominee portraits .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ limitations , we have created a memorable series of photographs and it has been a real honour to capture some of the biggest TV stars in the intimacy of their own homes .
`` To be able to virtually connect , direct , shoot and deliver these portraits without any physical interaction has been a fun challenge and our TV celebrities put on quite the performance for us ! ''
Rankin and BAFTA came together to create this unique shoot ahead of this years ’ Awards ceremony , capturing the essence of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nominees ’ homes .
The shoot was virtually connected , directed and delivered through a series of video calls , with the help of families and friends of the nominees who took part .
Speaking this week ahead of the awards , Suranne said she was excited more female stories are coming through on screen .
She said : “ It ’ s about this woman or these two women and the driver is going to be investigating what makes them tick , their life . ''
She added : `` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up ... That ’ s my passion with my company and the development we ’ re doing .
It ’ s just having the balls to tell the stories without there being an add-on .
“ This is where you discover relationships of who you want to work with and who wants to go in the same direction as you and has the focus and drive for that and who just kind of wants to hang on to what was . ''
She added : `` I know I want to work with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things.
” This year ’ s nominees are invited to get involved through a combination of video linkups and pre-recorded acceptance speeches , with a number of celebrity presenters also on hand in-studio to announce the winners .
*The socially distanced Virgin Media BAFTAs air tomorrow on BBC1 at 7pm .
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Rankin has captured stars at home but in their finest frocks, as they prepare to tune into the biggest night in television like TV fans across the country
BAFTA stars swap pyjamas for fancy frocks as they pose at home ahead of award ceremony
This year’s BAFTA nominated TV stars have posed at home for celebrity photographer Rankin ahead of Friday’s ceremony at a closed studio.
From Suranne Jones playing board games to Ncuti Gatwa in his garden and Stephen Graham on his trampoline, Rankin has captured stars at home but in their finest frocks, as they prepare to tune into the biggest night in television like TV fans across the country for the first time.
Other nominees who took part in this first-of-its-kind shoot include Takehiro Hira, Samantha Morton, Glenda Jackson and Jamie Demetriou.
Former Coronation Street star Suranne, 41, is in the Leading Actress category for her part in BBC drama Gentleman Jack, where she faces competition from Morton, 43, who starred in Channel 4’s I Am Kirsty, and Jackson, 84, who appeared in Elizabeth Is Missing on BBC1.
Graham, 46, and Hira, 46, are both up against each other in the Leading Actor category.
Photographer Rankin said: "I am so excited to have shot the 2020 Virgin Media BAFTAs nominee portraits."
Image: RANKIN) RANKIN)
He added: "Despite the limitations, we have created a memorable series of photographs and it has been a real honour to capture some of the biggest TV stars in the intimacy of their own homes.
"To be able to virtually connect, direct, shoot and deliver these portraits without any physical interaction has been a fun challenge and our TV celebrities put on quite the performance for us!"
Rankin and BAFTA came together to create this unique shoot ahead of this years’ Awards ceremony, capturing the essence of the Awards from the safety and comfort of the nominees’ homes.
The shoot was virtually connected, directed and delivered through a series of video calls, with the help of families and friends of the nominees who took part.
Speaking this week ahead of the awards, Suranne said she was excited more female stories are coming through on screen.
She said: “It’s about this woman or these two women and the driver is going to be investigating what makes them tick, their life."
Image: RANKIN) RANKIN)
She added: "There isn’t a dead body coming up... That’s my passion with my company and the development we’re doing. It’s just having the balls to tell the stories without there being an add-on.
“This is where you discover relationships of who you want to work with and who wants to go in the same direction as you and has the focus and drive for that and who just kind of wants to hang on to what was."
Image: RANKIN) RANKIN) Image: RANKIN) RANKIN)
She added: "I know I want to work with daring people and I want to push things.”
This year’s nominees are invited to get involved through a combination of video linkups and pre-recorded acceptance speeches, with a number of celebrity presenters also on hand in-studio to announce the winners.
*The socially distanced Virgin Media BAFTAs air tomorrow on BBC1 at 7pm.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Vue to reopen cinemas next week - full list of branches that will be back

Cinema chain Vue is preparing to reopen its UK branches next week with new smartphone tickets and staggered screen times .
The entertainment giant will follow in the footsteps of Odeon , which reopened a handful of branches on July 4 .
Vue said it will begin a phased reopening of its cinemas across the country from Friday , August 7 , with tickets going on sale for the first ten sites on Thursday , July 30 .
It said new covid-secure safety measures will include contactless visits , with all tickets purchased online , increased cleaning - including disinfecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distanced seating .
Staggered film times will also be implemented to maintain physical distancing and reduce the number of people at any one time in foyers and corridors .
Toby Bradon , at Vue Entertainment in the UK , said : `` Behind the scenes , we ’ ve been working hard to develop safety protocols in line with government guidelines and informed by our recently reopened cinemas across Europe .
`` The safety of those who work and visit our sites is paramount and we ’ ve therefore taken the time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line with the latest guidance ahead of opening . ''
`` We can ’ t wait to welcome back film-lovers .
The quality of our viewing experience remains unchanged and we ’ re continuing to offer the best sound and picture quality in big screen entertainment . ''
New releases in the coming months will include Wonder Woman 1984 and The King ’ s Man , as well as filmmaker Christopher Nolan 's latest blockbuster , Tenet .
Get the latest money advice , news and help straight to your inbox - sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourite ' films will also be back on the big screen , including the Harry Potter series ; Star Wars - The Empire Strikes back ; and a collection of Nolan ’ s catalogue including Batman Begins , Inception and Dunkirk .
The decision to reopen comes just weeks after Cineworld postponed its reopenings in the UK and US , due to a delay in new film releases .
The world 's second-largest cinema chain had previously announced cinemas in both countries would open on 10 July .
Cineworld said films including Mulan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to August .
The company said cinemas would open with new safety measures in place , but some staff say the measures do not go far enough .

The high street cinema chain said branches will reopen to the public next month, with tickets going on sale for the first 10 sites on July 30. It follows in the footsteps of Odeon which returned to business on July 4
Vue to reopen cinemas next week - full list of branches that will be back in business
Cinema chain Vue is preparing to reopen its UK branches next week with new smartphone tickets and staggered screen times.
The entertainment giant will follow in the footsteps of Odeon, which reopened a handful of branches on July 4.
Vue said it will begin a phased reopening of its cinemas across the country from Friday, August 7, with tickets going on sale for the first ten sites on Thursday, July 30.
It said new covid-secure safety measures will include contactless visits, with all tickets purchased online, increased cleaning - including disinfecting every screen between showings - and socially distanced seating.
Staggered film times will also be implemented to maintain physical distancing and reduce the number of people at any one time in foyers and corridors.
Toby Bradon, at Vue Entertainment in the UK, said: "Behind the scenes, we’ve been working hard to develop safety protocols in line with government guidelines and informed by our recently reopened cinemas across Europe.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
"The safety of those who work and visit our sites is paramount and we’ve therefore taken the time to ensure protocols and staff training are in line with the latest guidance ahead of opening."
"We can’t wait to welcome back film-lovers. The quality of our viewing experience remains unchanged and we’re continuing to offer the best sound and picture quality in big screen entertainment."
New releases in the coming months will include Wonder Woman 1984 and The King’s Man, as well as filmmaker Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster, Tenet.
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A number of 'customer favourite' films will also be back on the big screen, including the Harry Potter series; Star Wars - The Empire Strikes back; and a collection of Nolan’s catalogue including Batman Begins, Inception and Dunkirk.
The decision to reopen comes just weeks after Cineworld postponed its reopenings in the UK and US, due to a delay in new film releases.
The world's second-largest cinema chain had previously announced cinemas in both countries would open on 10 July.
Cineworld said films including Mulan and Tenet had been delayed from July to August.
The company said cinemas would open with new safety measures in place, but some staff say the measures do not go far enough.
First 10 Vue cinemas reopening on August 7
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thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Britney Spears' fans fear for star's wellbeing after cryptic Pink Planet post

Fans of pop icon Britney Spears have feared for her wellbeing after a cryptic social media post .
The Toxic singer , 38 , took to her Instagram account and shared an image of a pink planet in space .
Britney captioned the image : `` This is the PINK PLANET ... .
aka GJ 504b ... the planet made of pink gas !
!
!
!
!
`` It 's even four times more massive than Jupiter !
!
!
!
!
Can I just go here already '' .
Despite possibly just showing the singer 's love for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans are fearing the post signals something more concerning .
One of Britney 's followers wrote in the comments section : `` i feel like every post is cryptic code for something ... '' Another fan asked : `` are you ok britney ? ''
`` Brit Brit are you ok ?
`` , echoed another concerned fan .
Meanwhile , one with added urgency wrote : `` ARE YOU OKAY ? ''
One of her fans interpreted the post : `` She wants to escape and go somewhere far away '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , writing : `` we love you britney stay strong '' .
A different fan compared this to other recent posts from the star , writing : `` She keeps posting about pink .
There has to be symbology about pink she wants us to know . ''
Finally , one fan concluded : `` SHE WANTS TO GO FAR AWAY !
Britney we hear you ! ''
The posts come amid an increased debate regarding Britney 's conservatorship , which has been in force since 2008 following her much-publicised mental health breakdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete control of her finances and important life decisions since 2008 , with conservators including her father James 'Jamie ' Spears and temporary conservator Jodi Montgomery , who is now in charge of handling her personal affairs until at least August 22 , 2020 , according to court documents seen by ET .
Recent reports have suggested that her ex-husband Kevin Federline has not stopped Britney from seeing their two sons : 14-year-old Sean and 13-year-old Jayden .
Additionally , Kevin was said to not be concerned about the controversy surrounding her conservatorship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media movement calling to # FreeBritney .
Recently , Britney 's brother Bryan Spears recently claimed she wanted to leave her conservatorship but it was good for her family .
Bryan told the As Not Seen on TV podcast : `` She ’ s always wanted to get out of [ the conservatorship ] . ''
He added : `` I am aware that fans feel like maybe she ’ s being confined or held against her will in some capacity , but I ca n't really speak for them .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our family , to this point , and we keep hoping for the best . ''
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Britney Spears' Boyfriend Jumps to Her Defence After Timbaland Tries to Publicly Humiliate the Star
Britney Spears' Boyfriend Jumps to Her Defence After Timbaland Tries to Publicly Humiliate the Star
Pop princess Britney Spears has been at the centre of a #FreeBritney row surrounding her conservatorship but some fans are showing concerns for her well-being
Fans of pop icon Britney Spears have feared for her wellbeing after a cryptic social media post.
The Toxic singer, 38, took to her Instagram account and shared an image of a pink planet in space.
Britney captioned the image: "This is the PINK PLANET .... aka GJ 504b ... the planet made of pink gas !!!!!
"It's even four times more massive than Jupiter !!!!! Can I just go here already".
Despite possibly just showing the singer's love for all things pink, some of her fans are fearing the post signals something more concerning.
One of Britney's followers wrote in the comments section: "i feel like every post is cryptic code for something..."
Another fan asked: "are you ok britney?"
"Brit Brit are you ok?", echoed another concerned fan.
Meanwhile, one with added urgency wrote: "ARE YOU OKAY?"
One of her fans interpreted the post: "She wants to escape and go somewhere far away".
Elsewhere, a fan delivered kinds words, writing: "we love you britney stay strong".
A different fan compared this to other recent posts from the star, writing: "She keeps posting about pink. There has to be symbology about pink she wants us to know."
Finally, one fan concluded: "SHE WANTS TO GO FAR AWAY! Britney we hear you!"
Image: britneyspears/Instagram) britneyspears/Instagram)
The posts come amid an increased debate regarding Britney's conservatorship, which has been in force since 2008 following her much-publicised mental health breakdown.
The singer has not been in complete control of her finances and important life decisions since 2008, with conservators including her father James 'Jamie' Spears and temporary conservator Jodi Montgomery, who is now in charge of handling her personal affairs until at least August 22, 2020, according to court documents seen by ET.
Recent reports have suggested that her ex-husband Kevin Federline has not stopped Britney from seeing their two sons : 14-year-old Sean and 13-year-old Jayden.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Additionally, Kevin was said to not be concerned about the controversy surrounding her conservatorship, with some fans creating a social media movement calling to #FreeBritney.
Recently, Britney's brother Bryan Spears recently claimed she wanted to leave her conservatorship but it was good for her family.
Bryan told the As Not Seen on TV podcast: "She’s always wanted to get out of [the conservatorship]."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He added: "I am aware that fans feel like maybe she’s being confined or held against her will in some capacity, but I can't really speak for them.
"The contract has been a great thing for our family, to this point, and we keep hoping for the best."
Mirror Online has reached out to representatives of Britney Spears for comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Kim Kardashian 'trapped' by Kanye and 'doesn't know what to do with marriage'

Kim Kardashian is reportedly feeling the pressure of being married to Kanye West after their meeting in Wyoming did n't come up with a solution .
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star 's meeting with her husband in Cody was not the happy reunion that many fans hoped for and it has left them searching for how they move forward as a couple .
A source has told PEOPLE that this is a `` very sad time '' for Kim as she has struggled with Kanye 's damaging outbursts on Twitter .
The reality star is reportedly `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media and for what he said at his first presidential campaign rally , in which he claimed that Kim wanted to terminate her first pregnancy .
Kim took to Instagram in the aftermath of Kanye 's Twitter rants to say that he is in the middle of a bipolar episode and to have compassion towards him during this time .
She is allegedly privately upset about his increasingly erratic behaviour and is thought to have told Kanye to stay at his ranch in Wyoming until he 'feels ready ' .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She loves Kanye and she thinks of him as the love of her life .
But she does n't know what to do . ''
It is thought that Kim and Kanye 's six-year marriage was already under strain before the incidents of the past couple weeks and it is now close to 'breaking point ' .
With Kim returning to Los Angeles alone on Tuesday from her meeting with Kanye , the source concluded : `` Kim was thinking that they need to be apart .
`` She knows that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around him now , and it 's honestly not healthy for the kids .
He needs to get his stuff together before he can be any sort of partner or father . ''
Despite this , Kim `` will always want what 's best for him . ''
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It is thought that Kim and Kanye's six-year marriage was already under strain before the incidents of the past couple weeks and it is now close to 'breaking point'
Kim Kardashian 'trapped' by Kanye and 'doesn't know what to do with marriage'
Kim Kardashian is reportedly feeling the pressure of being married to Kanye West after their meeting in Wyoming didn't come up with a solution.
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star's meeting with her husband in Cody was not the happy reunion that many fans hoped for and it has left them searching for how they move forward as a couple.
A source has told PEOPLE that this is a "very sad time" for Kim as she has struggled with Kanye's damaging outbursts on Twitter.
The reality star is reportedly "really upset" by what Kanye shared on social media and for what he said at his first presidential campaign rally, in which he claimed that Kim wanted to terminate her first pregnancy.
Image: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Kim took to Instagram in the aftermath of Kanye's Twitter rants to say that he is in the middle of a bipolar episode and to have compassion towards him during this time.
She is allegedly privately upset about his increasingly erratic behaviour and is thought to have told Kanye to stay at his ranch in Wyoming until he 'feels ready'.
The source continued: "Kim feels trapped. She loves Kanye and she thinks of him as the love of her life. But she doesn't know what to do."
It is thought that Kim and Kanye's six-year marriage was already under strain before the incidents of the past couple weeks and it is now close to 'breaking point'.
With Kim returning to Los Angeles alone on Tuesday from her meeting with Kanye, the source concluded: "Kim was thinking that they need to be apart.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"She knows that it's not healthy for her to be around him now, and it's honestly not healthy for the kids. He needs to get his stuff together before he can be any sort of partner or father."
Despite this, Kim "will always want what's best for him."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Heartbreak as baby dolphin dies after being abandoned by its mother

Beachgoers were left heartbroken after a baby dolphin that was found abandoned by its mother died .
Described as a `` rare sight '' , the tiny mammal was found stranded near the shore by lifeguards near Holywell beach in Cornwall .
The dolphin was taken to a shallow pool after being rescued on Monday evening , but died shortly after .
Incredible footage shows the animal swimming forwards in the water , while lifeguards look on .
Cornwall Wildlife Trust ’ s marine awareness officer Matt Slater said the dolphin was badly injured after discovering teeth marks on its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is incredibly rare to see a baby dolphin . ''
`` The baby was weak and had rake marks on its body from the teeth of other dolphins .
It was beautiful and tiny – I can ’ t believe how small they are .
`` Common dolphins are one of the smallest dolphin species found in UK waters , slightly larger than a porpoise but much smaller than a bottlenose dolphin .
There have been a lot of sightings of common dolphins around our coasts in the past week . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as soon as the dolphin was spotted by the lifeguards and they responded rapidly .
A baby dolphin this young is extremely vulnerable without its mother and it turned out that this individual was not only exhausted but badly injured .
Exactly why the baby had been separated from its mother is unknown , but there were rake marks from common dolphin teeth on the skin and it 's possible it was either rejected or separated by aggressive non-family members .
Matt added : `` I have spent my lifetime on and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like this .
It shows you how surprising and unpredictable our local seas are . ''

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Lifeguards were stunned to see a 'rare' baby dolphin in Cornwall, which was found near the shore abandoned by its mother. But it was badly injured and died from its injuries
Heartbreak as baby dolphin dies after being abandoned by its mother
Beachgoers were left heartbroken after a baby dolphin that was found abandoned by its mother died.
Described as a "rare sight", the tiny mammal was found stranded near the shore by lifeguards near Holywell beach in Cornwall.
The dolphin was taken to a shallow pool after being rescued on Monday evening, but died shortly after.
Incredible footage shows the animal swimming forwards in the water, while lifeguards look on.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine awareness officer Matt Slater said the dolphin was badly injured after discovering teeth marks on its body.
Image: Cornwall Wildlife Trust / SWNS) Cornwall Wildlife Trust / SWNS)
He told CornwallLive : "It is incredibly rare to see a baby dolphin."
"The baby was weak and had rake marks on its body from the teeth of other dolphins. It was beautiful and tiny – I can’t believe how small they are.
"Common dolphins are one of the smallest dolphin species found in UK waters, slightly larger than a porpoise but much smaller than a bottlenose dolphin. There have been a lot of sightings of common dolphins around our coasts in the past week."
Image: Cornwall Wildlife Trust / SWNS) Cornwall Wildlife Trust / SWNS) Image: Cornwall Wildlife Trust / SWNS) Cornwall Wildlife Trust / SWNS)
British Divers Marine Life Rescue were called as soon as the dolphin was spotted by the lifeguards and they responded rapidly.
A baby dolphin this young is extremely vulnerable without its mother and it turned out that this individual was not only exhausted but badly injured.
Exactly why the baby had been separated from its mother is unknown, but there were rake marks from common dolphin teeth on the skin and it's possible it was either rejected or separated by aggressive non-family members.
Matt added: "I have spent my lifetime on and in the sea but have never seen anything like this. It shows you how surprising and unpredictable our local seas are."


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Kim Kardashian gushes over Psalm and True as she returns home from crisis talks

Kim Kardashian is shifting her energy into hers and her sibling 's kids after returning home from crisis talks with husband Kanye West .
The mother-of-four , 39 , suffered public humiliation after her rapper husband announced on Twitter that he wanted to divorce her .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was left to pick up the pieces after Kanye continued to tweet some cutting remarks about her family - from branding mum Kris Jenner a `` white supremacist '' to going against Kim .
Since his Twitter outburst , Kim flew to the ranch in Wyoming where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sort out their problems .
And after returning home from her tear-filled trip , Kim has made it clear she 's putting her focus into her kids as backlash from the drama continues to unfold .
Kim took to Instagram to share a heartwarming snap of her youngest child Psalm , one , who had a play date with Khloe Kardashian 's two-year-old daughter True .
The adorable cousins were dubbed `` besties '' by Kim , as they posed for the sweet snap together .
Sharing the snap with her 182 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These two are besties .
True and Psalm . ''
The adorable pic naturally sparked many loving comments from fans and celebs alike .
While True 's dad Tristan Thompson left two heart emojis in the comments section of the post .
Kylie Jenner left a lovestruck emoji , with Kim 's makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic writing : `` Wow Psalm got so big . ''
During her crisis talks with Kanye , Kim was pictured crying as they sat in a car to discuss what was going on between them , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll on her .
Over the last few weeks Kanye has launched into several rants about Kim and her family .
He claimed he and Kim had considered aborting their daughter North , as he accused his wife and her mum Kris Jenner of trying to get him locked up .
Kim broke her silence by sharing a long statement on Instagram saying that Kanye 's outbursts were as a result of his bipolar disorder .
Kanye then publicly apologised to her on Twitter , writing : `` I would like to apologise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with something that was a private matter .
`` I did not cover her like she has covered me .
To Kim I want to say I know I hurt you .
Please forgive me .
Thank you for always being there for me . ''
But despite his apology , it seems as though the couple is far from resolution following this public outburst .
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The mother-of-four, 39, suffered public humiliation after her rapper husband announced on Twitter that he wanted to divorce her
Kim Kardashian gushes over Psalm and True as she returns home from Kanye crisis talks
Kim Kardashian is shifting her energy into hers and her sibling's kids after returning home from crisis talks with husband Kanye West.
The mother-of-four, 39, suffered public humiliation after her rapper husband announced on Twitter that he wanted to divorce her.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was left to pick up the pieces after Kanye continued to tweet some cutting remarks about her family - from branding mum Kris Jenner a "white supremacist" to going against Kim.
Since his Twitter outburst, Kim flew to the ranch in Wyoming where he's been hiding out to try and sort out their problems.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
And after returning home from her tear-filled trip, Kim has made it clear she's putting her focus into her kids as backlash from the drama continues to unfold.
Kim took to Instagram to share a heartwarming snap of her youngest child Psalm, one, who had a play date with Khloe Kardashian 's two-year-old daughter True.
The adorable cousins were dubbed "besties" by Kim, as they posed for the sweet snap together.
Sharing the snap with her 182 million followers, she wrote: "These two are besties. True and Psalm."
Image: Kim Kardashian/Instagram) Kim Kardashian/Instagram)
The adorable pic naturally sparked many loving comments from fans and celebs alike.
Khloe rushed to comment: "Awwwwwww our babies!!!!!!!!!"
While True's dad Tristan Thompson left two heart emojis in the comments section of the post.
Kylie Jenner left a lovestruck emoji, with Kim's makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic writing: "Wow Psalm got so big."
Image: Kim Kardashian/Instagram) Kim Kardashian/Instagram)
During her crisis talks with Kanye, Kim was pictured crying as they sat in a car to discuss what was going on between them, and it seems it's all taking its toll on her.
Over the last few weeks Kanye has launched into several rants about Kim and her family.
He claimed he and Kim had considered aborting their daughter North, as he accused his wife and her mum Kris Jenner of trying to get him locked up.
Kim broke her silence by sharing a long statement on Instagram saying that Kanye's outbursts were as a result of his bipolar disorder.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Kanye then publicly apologised to her on Twitter, writing: "I would like to apologise to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter.
"I did not cover her like she has covered me. To Kim I want to say I know I hurt you. Please forgive me. Thank you for always being there for me."
But despite his apology, it seems as though the couple is far from resolution following this public outburst.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Havertz request blocked by Leverkusen as Chelsea attempt to push through move

Bayer Leverkusen are insisting that Kai Havertz must stay with them for the remainder of their Europa League campaign as Chelsea attempt to push through the transfer .
Frank Lampard 's side have been widely regarded as the favourites to land highly-rated Havertz , having already signed his compatriot Timo Werner from RB Leipzig earlier this summer .
Chelsea were expected to step up their efforts to sign the 21-year-old attacker after securing Champions League football for next season on the final day of the Premier League campaign .
Havertz himself is keen for the move , according to Metro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Voller has publicly said it 's `` set in stone '' that the midfielder will remain in Germany to complete the Bundesliga club 's European campaign .
That could mean Chelsea will not be able to sign Havertz until after August 21 , when the Europa League final is due to take place .
Leverkusen host Steven Gerrard 's Rangers in the second leg of their last-16 clash next Thursday , with the Germans sitting on a 3-1 aggregate lead from the first leg .
Should they see off Rangers , Havertz and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday , against the winners of the last-16 tie between Sevilla and Roma .
The semi-finals will then take place on August 16 and 17 before the final on August 21 .
So Chelsea fans will face a nervous wait before Havertz can sign at Stamford Bridge , with the midfielder potentially set to play another four games for Leverkusen .
But even once the club 's Europa League campaign is over , it seems a deal is far from done .
Former Germany striker Voller has insisted there has still been no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Metro .
The publication reports that the two sides are still about £20million apart in their respective valuations of the player , with Leverkusen determined to hold out for their full £91m price tag .
Bayern Munich , Liverpool and Manchester United have all previously been linked with moves for Havertz - but Chelsea hope their signing of Werner will help sway his compatriot into switching to Stamford Bridge .

Chelsea are widely expected to sign Havertz and will want to get him on board as soon as possible, but his club are not ready to see him depart just yet
Kai Havertz request blocked by Leverkusen as Chelsea attempt to push through transfer
Bayer Leverkusen are insisting that Kai Havertz must stay with them for the remainder of their Europa League campaign as Chelsea attempt to push through the transfer.
Frank Lampard's side have been widely regarded as the favourites to land highly-rated Havertz, having already signed his compatriot Timo Werner from RB Leipzig earlier this summer.
Chelsea were expected to step up their efforts to sign the 21-year-old attacker after securing Champions League football for next season on the final day of the Premier League campaign.
Havertz himself is keen for the move, according to Metro - but Leverkusen's sporting director Rudi Voller has publicly said it's "set in stone" that the midfielder will remain in Germany to complete the Bundesliga club's European campaign.
That could mean Chelsea will not be able to sign Havertz until after August 21, when the Europa League final is due to take place.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Leverkusen host Steven Gerrard's Rangers in the second leg of their last-16 clash next Thursday, with the Germans sitting on a 3-1 aggregate lead from the first leg.
Should they see off Rangers, Havertz and Co will play their quarter-final the following Tuesday, against the winners of the last-16 tie between Sevilla and Roma.
The semi-finals will then take place on August 16 and 17 before the final on August 21.
So Chelsea fans will face a nervous wait before Havertz can sign at Stamford Bridge, with the midfielder potentially set to play another four games for Leverkusen.
But even once the club's Europa League campaign is over, it seems a deal is far from done.
Former Germany striker Voller has insisted there has still been no formal offer for Havertz, according to Metro.
The publication reports that the two sides are still about £20million apart in their respective valuations of the player, with Leverkusen determined to hold out for their full £91m price tag.
Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Manchester United have all previously been linked with moves for Havertz - but Chelsea hope their signing of Werner will help sway his compatriot into switching to Stamford Bridge.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Raul Jimenez 'on way to Man Utd' as Wolves line up Paulinho to replace him

Raul Jimenez is reportedly on his way to Manchester United , with Wolves on the verge of signing Portuguese centre forward Paulinho as a replacement .
Jimenez has put himself firmly on the radar of top Premier League clubs in this summer 's transfer window , with 26 goals in all competitions for Wolves during the season .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has previously spoken of United 's need to sign a top-class striker , and Mexico star Jimenez would fit the bill .
And now the 29-year-old is heading for Old Trafford as Wolves have all but agreed a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RTP .
The Portuguese outlet claims Jimenez is `` on his way '' to United , reporting that Nuno Espirito Santo 's side are set to sign Paulinho from Sporting de Braga for €30million ( £27m ) .
Paulinho scored 25 goals in all competitions for Sporting during the 2019/20 season , as well as laying on nine assists .
So he would appear to have the goalscoring pedigree to replace Jimenez , who was Wolves ' top scorer as they finished seventh in the Premier League .
Jimenez , who has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said last month it was `` incredible '' to be a potential summer transfer target for a host of top clubs .
“ 'It is something very cool , '' said the striker .
“ Different teams like Real Madrid , Barcelona , Juventus , Manchester City , Manchester United , Liverpool - they are teams that are important in football history .
“ It is an incredible thing to be on the radar and on the lips of those teams .
“ They are rumours but it is something good for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and taking it as an incentive so that , if possible , I can achieve it.
” United youngster Mason Greenwood has been in form since football 's restart , forging an impressive front three with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial .
But signing 29-year-old Jimenez would reduce the goalscoring burden on Greenwood - who is still only 18 and in his breakthrough season with the Red Devils .

Jimenez is on the radar of top clubs after 26 goals in all competitions this season, and he is reportedly heading to Old Trafford this summer as Wolves close in on his successor
Raul Jimenez 'on way to Man Utd' as Wolves line up Paulinho transfer to replace him
Raul Jimenez is reportedly on his way to Manchester United, with Wolves on the verge of signing Portuguese centre forward Paulinho as a replacement.
Jimenez has put himself firmly on the radar of top Premier League clubs in this summer's transfer window, with 26 goals in all competitions for Wolves during the season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has previously spoken of United's need to sign a top-class striker, and Mexico star Jimenez would fit the bill.
And now the 29-year-old is heading for Old Trafford as Wolves have all but agreed a deal to sign his successor, according to RTP.
The Portuguese outlet claims Jimenez is "on his way" to United, reporting that Nuno Espirito Santo's side are set to sign Paulinho from Sporting de Braga for €30million (£27m).
Image: Andy Hooper NMC Pool) Andy Hooper NMC Pool)
Paulinho scored 25 goals in all competitions for Sporting during the 2019/20 season, as well as laying on nine assists.
So he would appear to have the goalscoring pedigree to replace Jimenez, who was Wolves' top scorer as they finished seventh in the Premier League.
Jimenez, who has also been linked with Arsenal this summer, said last month it was "incredible" to be a potential summer transfer target for a host of top clubs.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
“'It is something very cool," said the striker. “Different teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool - they are teams that are important in football history.
“It is an incredible thing to be on the radar and on the lips of those teams.
“They are rumours but it is something good for me to continue growing, making an effort and taking it as an incentive so that, if possible, I can achieve it.”
United youngster Mason Greenwood has been in form since football's restart, forging an impressive front three with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
But signing 29-year-old Jimenez would reduce the goalscoring burden on Greenwood - who is still only 18 and in his breakthrough season with the Red Devils.