thedailymirror--2020-05-05--UK needs new digital rules to boost coronavirus contact-tracing, says report

A major shake-up of the UK 's “ digital rules ” is needed to boost plans for coronavirus contact-tracing , a report warns today .
Britain “ badly lags behind other countries ’ regulation around identity and data sharing ” , according to the centre-right think tank , Onward .
Its 55-page report , 'Data to the people – Why coronavirus necessitates a new digital social contract ' , says that while 59 % of Britons trust the NHS to use their data ethically , only 30 % trust central government .
Experts advising the Government believe 80 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHSX Covid-19 contact-tracing app , which was rolled out yesterday on the Isle of Wight , for it to be effective .
Today 's study shows 94 % of people say trust is important in deciding whether to share personal data .
Just 13 % trust multinational technology companies to handle sensitive health data confidentially – and only 30 % trust “ centralised ” government .
Three out of five people think technology companies should be regulated more – ten times more than those who think there is too much regulation .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow for a new market of “ data gatekeepers ” that would give people control over how their data is accessed and used by governments and companies ; setting-up a National Data Donor scheme where people can make their data available to medical research charities to boost treatments and diagnoses ; and launching a “ Government-verified digital ID to support Covid-19 testing , tracing and immunity ” .
Onward director Will Tanner said : “ If we are going to exit lockdown and get the economy firing on all cylinders again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ willing to share data and access digital tools in more trusted and secure ways .
“ This report sets out ambitious policies to update Britain ’ s digital architecture to not only help tackle the virus but to lay the foundations for a 21st Century digital economy.
” Report author Leo Rees said : `` In today ’ s pandemic suppressed economy , the value of data is measured not only in pounds and pence but in lives saved .
“ We need an update to the digital social contract as ambitious as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure we have the tools to stem the virus , and stimulate the UK ’ s economic recovery .
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The think tank Onward has come up with a series of recommendations aimed at boosting the use of data - and gaining people's trust
A major shake-up of the UK's “digital rules” is needed to boost plans for coronavirus contact-tracing, a report warns today.
Britain “badly lags behind other countries’ regulation around identity and data sharing”, according to the centre-right think tank, Onward.
Its 55-page report, 'Data to the people – Why coronavirus necessitates a new digital social contract', says that while 59% of Britons trust the NHS to use their data ethically, only 30% trust central government.
Experts advising the Government believe 80% of smartphone users will need to download the NHSX Covid-19 contact-tracing app, which was rolled out yesterday on the Isle of Wight, for it to be effective.
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Today's study shows 94% of people say trust is important in deciding whether to share personal data.
Just 13% trust multinational technology companies to handle sensitive health data confidentially – and only 30% trust “centralised” government.
Three out of five people think technology companies should be regulated more – ten times more than those who think there is too much regulation.
The think tank's recommendations include: regulating to allow for a new market of “data gatekeepers” that would give people control over how their data is accessed and used by governments and companies; setting-up a National Data Donor scheme where people can make their data available to medical research charities to boost treatments and diagnoses; and launching a “Government-verified digital ID to support Covid-19 testing, tracing and immunity”.
Onward director Will Tanner said: “If we are going to exit lockdown and get the economy firing on all cylinders again, we are going to need to be willing to share data and access digital tools in more trusted and secure ways.
“This report sets out ambitious policies to update Britain’s digital architecture to not only help tackle the virus but to lay the foundations for a 21st Century digital economy.”
Report author Leo Rees said: "In today’s pandemic suppressed economy, the value of data is measured not only in pounds and pence but in lives saved.
“We need an update to the digital social contract as ambitious as the Government’s furlough scheme to ensure we have the tools to stem the virus, and stimulate the UK’s economic recovery.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Coronavirus could send youth unemployment up by 600k in 'corona class of 2020'

Youth unemployment figures could soar by as many as 600,000 following the coronavirus crisis , a new report warns .
The Resolution Foundation said young people 's prospects could be `` scarred '' for years , causing long-term damage to their pay and job prospects .
The think tank said `` major new support '' was needed to help 18 to 24-year-olds through the economic crisis .
Research from previous recessions suggested that young people who have just left full-time education are hit harder than other age groups , said the report .
The foundation called on policymakers to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in education .
The employment rates of graduates entering the labour market during this crisis are projected to be 13 % lower in three years ' time than they would have been , and rates for mid- and low-skilled workers risk falling even further - 27 % and 37 % respectively , said the report .
Kathleen Henehan , research and policy analyst at the Resolution Foundation , said : `` The 800,000 young people set to leave education this year amid an unprecedented economic crisis are facing huge immediate unemployment risks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The 'corona class of 2020 ' could face years of reduced pay and limited job prospects , long after the current economic storm has passed , unless the Government provides additional support - and fast .
`` A new maintenance support scheme could help thousands stay in education and build up their skills , while those entering the labour market for the first time should be supported by a job guarantee offering critical employment experience . ''
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Alex Beer , of the Nuffield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The effects of the Covid-19 crisis are exacerbating existing inequalities .
`` It is important that the Government , higher education providers and employers act now to limit the long-term effects of the economic downturn by creating opportunities for those entering work and training and supporting those who choose to stay in education . ''
In a separate report , the Association of Colleges predicted that half of the new labour market entrants - around 100,000 16 to 25-year-olds - will struggle to find meaningful employment as the economic shocks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are likely to be fewer jobs and apprenticeships for this year 's school and college leavers , it said .
The association also warned of major challenges in re-starting education and training after months of lockdown .
A Government spokesman said : `` We are doing everything we can to protect our economy and make sure there are options for young people leaving education .
`` Alongside our £330bn package of support for business , we 've launched a targeted employment campaign and a new online Skills Toolkit , helping to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said : `` Young people must n't see their futures disappear in the coronavirus crisis .
That 's why the TUC is calling for a jobs guarantee for young people , offering six months real work with training paid at at least the living wage . ''

Young people's prospects could be 'scarred' for years by the Covid-19 crisis, the Resolution Foundation has warned
Coronavirus could send youth unemployment up by 600,000 in 'corona class of 2020'
Youth unemployment figures could soar by as many as 600,000 following the coronavirus crisis, a new report warns.
The Resolution Foundation said young people's prospects could be "scarred" for years, causing long-term damage to their pay and job prospects.
The think tank said "major new support" was needed to help 18 to 24-year-olds through the economic crisis.
Research from previous recessions suggested that young people who have just left full-time education are hit harder than other age groups, said the report.
The foundation called on policymakers to help young people spend an extra six months in education.
The employment rates of graduates entering the labour market during this crisis are projected to be 13% lower in three years' time than they would have been, and rates for mid- and low-skilled workers risk falling even further - 27% and 37% respectively, said the report.
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Kathleen Henehan, research and policy analyst at the Resolution Foundation, said: "The 800,000 young people set to leave education this year amid an unprecedented economic crisis are facing huge immediate unemployment risks, and longer-term damage to their careers.
"The 'corona class of 2020' could face years of reduced pay and limited job prospects, long after the current economic storm has passed, unless the Government provides additional support - and fast.
"A new maintenance support scheme could help thousands stay in education and build up their skills, while those entering the labour market for the first time should be supported by a job guarantee offering critical employment experience."
Sign up for the Mirror Politics newsletter From the coronavirus to Brexit, this is an era of great change and uncertainty. Events in Parliament have rarely been so crucial - or confusing. Our daily politics newsletter is there at 8.30am to guide you through these turbulent times. Written by the Mirror's Head of Politics Jason Beattie it includes sharply-written commentary, a concise overview of events in Westminster and a sprinkling of gossip. There's then a 4.30pm bullet-point update with the day's headlines. Don't miss a thing - sign up for the Mirror Politics newsletter by visiting www.mirror.co.uk/email.
Alex Beer, of the Nuffield Foundation, which funded the research, said: "The effects of the Covid-19 crisis are exacerbating existing inequalities.
"It is important that the Government, higher education providers and employers act now to limit the long-term effects of the economic downturn by creating opportunities for those entering work and training and supporting those who choose to stay in education."
In a separate report, the Association of Colleges predicted that half of the new labour market entrants - around 100,000 16 to 25-year-olds - will struggle to find meaningful employment as the economic shocks of Covid-19 continue to be felt.
There are likely to be fewer jobs and apprenticeships for this year's school and college leavers, it said.
The association also warned of major challenges in re-starting education and training after months of lockdown.
A Government spokesman said: "We are doing everything we can to protect our economy and make sure there are options for young people leaving education.
"Alongside our £330bn package of support for business, we've launched a targeted employment campaign and a new online Skills Toolkit, helping to keep people learning and building their skills."
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "Young people mustn't see their futures disappear in the coronavirus crisis. That's why the TUC is calling for a jobs guarantee for young people, offering six months real work with training paid at at least the living wage."


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Corrie's Sally Metcalfe to support Yasmeen against 'brainwashed' Tim

Sally Metcalfe will become one of the first people to support Yasmeen , causing a divide between herself and her `` brainwashed '' husband Tim on Coronation Street .
Vile Geoff has been secretly manipulating , isolating and abusing wife Yasmeen behind closed doors for two years .
However Yasmeen was forced to defend herself last week when Geoff advanced on her with a knife , slashing him with a broken bottle .
Yasmeen was arrested , but she will find an unlikely ally in the form of her step-son 's wife Sally .
Speaking to the Mirror Online and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iain MacLeod opened up about what was to come from the `` really interesting and complicating psychological storyline '' .
He said : `` As you can imagine , Alya 's very heavily involved but Sally comes to be quite pivotal and she , I think is fair to say , has never been Geoff 's biggest fan .
`` She is among the first people to start to see what is going on behind closed doors over the road - or next door , as I should say .
`` This provides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obviously Tim , in his own way , has been brainwashed and gaslighted since birth , more or less , so he is very much team Geoff .
`` Whereas Sally very quickly becomes team Yasmeen and there 's a lot of story to be had in coming weeks out of the tensions that creates in that relationship and the difficulties it poses for them as a married couple but with polar opposite views of what went on next door . ''
Iain confirmed that viewers would learn more about the mystery surrounding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this year .
He said : `` There will be a lot of interesting exploration of Geoff 's backstory which will tail off to an interesting exploration of Tim 's backstory .
`` There 's lots of family saga type stuff to come as a result of what Alya and the police and everyone else starts discovering about Geoff 's past . ''
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Corrie's Yasmeen was arrested after defending herself against abusive husband Geoff Metcalfe - and Sally will believe her over her father-in-law
Sally Metcalfe will become one of the first people to support Yasmeen, causing a divide between herself and her "brainwashed" husband Tim on Coronation Street.
Vile Geoff has been secretly manipulating, isolating and abusing wife Yasmeen behind closed doors for two years.
However Yasmeen was forced to defend herself last week when Geoff advanced on her with a knife, slashing him with a broken bottle.
Yasmeen was arrested, but she will find an unlikely ally in the form of her step-son's wife Sally.
Speaking to the Mirror Online and other news publications yesterday, soap boss Iain MacLeod opened up about what was to come from the "really interesting and complicating psychological storyline".
Image: ITV) ITV)
He said: "As you can imagine, Alya's very heavily involved but Sally comes to be quite pivotal and she, I think is fair to say, has never been Geoff's biggest fan.
"She is among the first people to start to see what is going on behind closed doors over the road - or next door, as I should say.
"This provides huge material for her and Tim. Obviously Tim, in his own way, has been brainwashed and gaslighted since birth, more or less, so he is very much team Geoff.
"Whereas Sally very quickly becomes team Yasmeen and there's a lot of story to be had in coming weeks out of the tensions that creates in that relationship and the difficulties it poses for them as a married couple but with polar opposite views of what went on next door."
Iain confirmed that viewers would learn more about the mystery surrounding Geoff's former wife over the rest of this year.
He said: "There will be a lot of interesting exploration of Geoff's backstory which will tail off to an interesting exploration of Tim's backstory.
"There's lots of family saga type stuff to come as a result of what Alya and the police and everyone else starts discovering about Geoff's past."
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Coronation Street to run coronavirus storylines to keep in touch with real world

Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has confirmed how coronavirus will be reflected in new storylines going forward .
The ITV soap producer vowed , however , that the pandemic would n't `` dominate '' and that there would n't be more comedic storylines introduced to counteract the difficult landscape .
Speaking to the Mirror Online and other news outlets yesterday , Iain revealed that they had considered continuing to film the soap in `` parallel universe '' .
Corrie , like EastEnders , Emmerdale and Hollyoaks , has stopped filming to adhere to government guidelines over the last month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the Corrie cast will return to filming , nor confirmation as to how various storylines will be specifically impacted by social distancing .
He said : `` The bottom line is that we 've talked a lot about this , as you can very well imagine , about whether Coronation Street would have a coronavirus present in it or whether we would exist in a parallel universe where everything proceeded in a pre-pandemic fashion .
He said : `` Ultimately what I thought was the Coronation Street that we love is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a more heightened way sometimes , and it felt that if there was no coronavirus in Coronation Street it would stop being a reflection of modern Britain and would instead a parallel fantasy land .
So we took the view that it has to exist in our world .
`` However I am also aware that people tune into Coronation Street for escapism , to some degree , and to see drama and stories that they would never normally experience in their own lives and stuff they would n't usually see play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played out on screen .
`` So while the virus will exist in Coronation Street , we were keen that it would n't dominate every single storyline and every single scene . ''
Explaining how it would be reflected on the cobbles , Iain said that it would be should through how various characters in the soap behave and businesses are run .
`` It will be there , you will be able to see evidence of it in the way people behave - hand washing protocols , the way businesses are run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the like , '' Iain explained .
`` But we will still continue telling the same brilliant , dramatic stories with the health dollop of comedy that we always do because to do otherwise because to do otherwise would be to turn the show into something viewers did n't recognise .
`` So it will be there , it will be handled with a light touch .
Our storytelling will be business as usual . ''
Revealing that they would n't be introducing a higher quantity of comedy storylines , he cited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ storyline .
Last week , viewers watched as Yasmeen was forced to defend herself against Geoff after being backed into a corner .
`` Look at the reaction to the Geoff and Yasmeen story - that 's as far as you can get from comedic story as you can probably get , '' Iain pointed out .
`` It 's evidence that people want to watch drama and they want to watch the same hard-hitting stories that Corrie does so well . ''
Iain referred to film makers during World War II assuming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them feel happier , only to discover that they only wanted to watch war films .
He said : `` The lesson to be learnt from the World War 2 thing is what people enjoyed about those was people overcoming the adversity of it .
`` So however hard things get , there will be a redemptive and optimistic ending to [ the Corrie storylines ] .
`` We will not be deviating really from what we would have done if there had been no pandemic .
We will just make sure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' It is believed that episodes will stop airing in June *Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

ITV soap producer Iain MacLeod vowed, however, that the pandemic wouldn't 'dominate' and that there wouldn't be more comedic storylines introduced
Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has confirmed how coronavirus will be reflected in new storylines going forward.
The ITV soap producer vowed, however, that the pandemic wouldn't "dominate" and that there wouldn't be more comedic storylines introduced to counteract the difficult landscape.
Speaking to the Mirror Online and other news outlets yesterday, Iain revealed that they had considered continuing to film the soap in "parallel universe".
Corrie, like EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks, has stopped filming to adhere to government guidelines over the last month.
Image: ITV) ITV)
There is not yet a set date when the Corrie cast will return to filming, nor confirmation as to how various storylines will be specifically impacted by social distancing.
He said: "The bottom line is that we've talked a lot about this, as you can very well imagine, about whether Coronation Street would have a coronavirus present in it or whether we would exist in a parallel universe where everything proceeded in a pre-pandemic fashion.
He said: "Ultimately what I thought was the Coronation Street that we love is the one that reflects modern Britain, albeit in a more heightened way sometimes, and it felt that if there was no coronavirus in Coronation Street it would stop being a reflection of modern Britain and would instead a parallel fantasy land. So we took the view that it has to exist in our world.
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"However I am also aware that people tune into Coronation Street for escapism, to some degree, and to see drama and stories that they would never normally experience in their own lives and stuff they wouldn't usually see play out in their own living rooms, played out on screen.
"So while the virus will exist in Coronation Street, we were keen that it wouldn't dominate every single storyline and every single scene."
Explaining how it would be reflected on the cobbles, Iain said that it would be should through how various characters in the soap behave and businesses are run.
"It will be there, you will be able to see evidence of it in the way people behave - hand washing protocols, the way businesses are run will be tweaked to put more takeaways and the like," Iain explained. "But we will still continue telling the same brilliant, dramatic stories with the health dollop of comedy that we always do because to do otherwise because to do otherwise would be to turn the show into something viewers didn't recognise.
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"So it will be there, it will be handled with a light touch. Our storytelling will be business as usual."
Revealing that they wouldn't be introducing a higher quantity of comedy storylines, he cited Geoff and Yasmeen's harrowing coercive control storyline.
Last week, viewers watched as Yasmeen was forced to defend herself against Geoff after being backed into a corner.
"Look at the reaction to the Geoff and Yasmeen story - that's as far as you can get from comedic story as you can probably get," Iain pointed out. "It's evidence that people want to watch drama and they want to watch the same hard-hitting stories that Corrie does so well."
Iain referred to film makers during World War II assuming the public wanted comedy films to make them feel happier, only to discover that they only wanted to watch war films.
He said: "The lesson to be learnt from the World War 2 thing is what people enjoyed about those was people overcoming the adversity of it.
"So however hard things get, there will be a redemptive and optimistic ending to [the Corrie storylines].
"We will not be deviating really from what we would have done if there had been no pandemic. We will just make sure the good guys win in the end."
It is believed that episodes will stop airing in June.
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Corrie boss teases 'comeuppance' for Geoff and confirms when storyline will end

Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has hinted that vile Geoff Metcalfe will get his comeuppance after his abuse of wife and confirmed when the storyline will end .
The executive producer also revealed that viewers would learn more about Geoff 's first wife .
Last Friday , viewers were horrified as Yasmeen , played by Shelley King , was forced to defend herself against vile husband Geoff ( Ian Bartholomew ) .
As Geoff advanced on Yasmeen with a knife , she grabbed a bottle from the counter and slashed his neck and has since been arrested .
Speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday , the ITV soap boss confirmed that Yasmeen will get justice .
Questioned on when the storyline would end , Iain said : `` The timelines have been shunted around as a result of the lockdown and things like that .
But I think it 's fair to imagine it will certainly be this year , we think .
`` What form of comeuppance that takes is still in discussion .
What we wanted to make sure in telling the story was that it was a kind of redemptive ending ultimately for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right in the thick of it at the moment and the toughest it 's going to get for her is around now .
But the ending is a little off - it 's going to be towards the end of the uyear .
And the key thing we 're going to be considering is how we can impart the right message at the end of this story .
`` As I 've said , there have been some very sobering and moving correspondence to me and to Ian and Shelley and for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to make sure we tell the right ending that has some positivity and some optimism .
`` So that 's uppermost in our thinking at the moment , it 's a little way off at the moment . ''
Iain also hinted that Geoff my try to help Yasmeen get off the charges as he struggles to control her from behind bars .
He said : `` Geoff does not find it easy to , ultimately , have Yasmeen outside of this sphere of influence and that becomes quite significant as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed that Geoff would not be rehabilitated as it would `` send the wrong message '' .
The soap boss said : `` I think ultimately , typically , abusers of this type do not get better and I think it would possibly be a dangerous message to impart to our audience to say , 'Oh , actually these people can change . '
'' Addressing how the story would move forward following Yasmeen 's arrest , he said : `` What we are keen to show is , yes she attacked him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not want to short circuit her psychology and the complex emotions she feels after having done that . ''
He added : `` Even though you 've finally snapped and you finally did what Yasmeen did , it does n't mean that you still do n't have this insidious character under your skin .
`` It 's not that she suddenly wakes up and realises that he has been abusing her for two years .
So it 's a slow road for her to accept what she 's been through and see it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see a lot of her wrestling with what she 's done over the coming weeks and a lot of her friends and family trying to lead her out of the darkness and into the light , in so far as they 're trying to convince her she 's actually the person who had been wronged in all of this and that Geoff is not the victim , Geoff is the perpatrator . ''
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has hinted that vile Geoff Metcalfe will get his comeuppance after his abuse of wife and confirmed when the storyline will end.
The executive producer also revealed that viewers would learn more about Geoff's first wife.
Last Friday, viewers were horrified as Yasmeen, played by Shelley King, was forced to defend herself against vile husband Geoff (Ian Bartholomew).
As Geoff advanced on Yasmeen with a knife, she grabbed a bottle from the counter and slashed his neck and has since been arrested.
Speaking to the Mirror Online and other news outlets yesterday, the ITV soap boss confirmed that Yasmeen will get justice.
Questioned on when the storyline would end, Iain said: "The timelines have been shunted around as a result of the lockdown and things like that. But I think it's fair to imagine it will certainly be this year, we think.
"What form of comeuppance that takes is still in discussion. What we wanted to make sure in telling the story was that it was a kind of redemptive ending ultimately for Yasmeen, obviously.
"She's right in the thick of it at the moment and the toughest it's going to get for her is around now. But the ending is a little off - it's going to be towards the end of the uyear. And the key thing we're going to be considering is how we can impart the right message at the end of this story.
"As I've said, there have been some very sobering and moving correspondence to me and to Ian and Shelley and for the sake of those people, we've got to make sure we tell the right ending that has some positivity and some optimism.
"So that's uppermost in our thinking at the moment, it's a little way off at the moment."
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Iain also hinted that Geoff my try to help Yasmeen get off the charges as he struggles to control her from behind bars.
He said: "Geoff does not find it easy to, ultimately, have Yasmeen outside of this sphere of influence and that becomes quite significant as the legal proceedings unfold."
Iain also revealed that Geoff would not be rehabilitated as it would "send the wrong message".
The soap boss said: "I think ultimately, typically, abusers of this type do not get better and I think it would possibly be a dangerous message to impart to our audience to say, 'Oh, actually these people can change.'"
Image: ITV) ITV)
Addressing how the story would move forward following Yasmeen's arrest, he said: "What we are keen to show is, yes she attacked him on Friday, but that we did not want to short circuit her psychology and the complex emotions she feels after having done that."
He added: "Even though you've finally snapped and you finally did what Yasmeen did, it doesn't mean that you still don't have this insidious character under your skin.
"It's not that she suddenly wakes up and realises that he has been abusing her for two years. So it's a slow road for her to accept what she's been through and see it as abuse.
"So we'll see a lot of her wrestling with what she's done over the coming weeks and a lot of her friends and family trying to lead her out of the darkness and into the light, in so far as they're trying to convince her she's actually the person who had been wronged in all of this and that Geoff is not the victim, Geoff is the perpatrator."
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Mystery behind Corrie abuser Geoff Metcalfe's first wife to be explored

Coronation Street viewers will discover the truth about Geoff Metcalfe 's first wife and his `` brainwashing '' of son Tim .
Soap viewers watched in horror last week as Yasmeen was forced to defend herself after years of mental abuse from vile husband Geoff .
After fearing that she had killed him , Yasmeen frantically rang 999 and was arrested for attacking him .
However Geoff 's past nasty behaviour towards his first wife will be revealed as Alya and the police begin digging into his past .
Speaking to the Mirror Online and other news outlets yesterday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would find out more about Tim 's mum and Geoff 's first wife .
He explained : `` What we thought when we considered the Geoff story was that we thought it was highly unlikely that this was the first time Geoff had exhibited these behaviours in a relationship .
`` What we have discovered via our research is that men , or indeed women , often have a cyclical pattern of behaviour where they meet someone and sort of love bomb them with romantic gestures and presents and are ultra supportive and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a period of time to the abusive , contrived behaviour that we 've seen of Geoff to Yasmeen .
`` But that when that relationship breaks down , they will move on to someone else and resume the same kind of patterned behaviour .
It felt right that we looked back at Geoff 's previous relationships in some detail and discover that he 's done this before , as that tends to be the case in real life .
`` So yeah , there will be a lot of interesting exploration of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an interesting exploration of Tim 's backstory .
`` There 's lots of family saga type stuff to come as a result of what Alya and the police and everyone else starts discovering about Geoff 's past . ''
He also revealed that Tim 's wife Sally would , interestingly , become one of Yasmeen 's first supporters .
Iain said : `` As you can imagine , Alya 's very heavily involved but Sally comes to be quite pivotal and she , I think is fair to say , has never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she is among the first people to start to see what is going on behind closed doors over the road - or next door , as I should say .
`` This provides huge material for her and Tim .
Obviously Tim , in his own way , has been brainwashed and gaslighted since birth , more or less , so he is very much team Geoff .
`` Whereas Sally very quickly becomes team Yasmeen and there 's a lot of story to be had in coming weeks out ; the tensions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficulties it poses for them as a married couple but with polar opposite views of what went on next door . ''
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Tim Metcalfe's backstory will be explored on Corrie after Alya and the police begin investigating into Geoff's past
Coronation Street viewers will discover the truth about Geoff Metcalfe's first wife and his "brainwashing" of son Tim.
Soap viewers watched in horror last week as Yasmeen was forced to defend herself after years of mental abuse from vile husband Geoff.
After fearing that she had killed him, Yasmeen frantically rang 999 and was arrested for attacking him.
However Geoff's past nasty behaviour towards his first wife will be revealed as Alya and the police begin digging into his past.
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Speaking to the Mirror Online and other news outlets yesterday, Corrie boss Iain MacLeod confirmed that viewers would find out more about Tim's mum and Geoff's first wife.
He explained: "What we thought when we considered the Geoff story was that we thought it was highly unlikely that this was the first time Geoff had exhibited these behaviours in a relationship.
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"What we have discovered via our research is that men, or indeed women, often have a cyclical pattern of behaviour where they meet someone and sort of love bomb them with romantic gestures and presents and are ultra supportive and charming and that will gradually give way over a period of time to the abusive, contrived behaviour that we've seen of Geoff to Yasmeen.
"But that when that relationship breaks down, they will move on to someone else and resume the same kind of patterned behaviour. It felt right that we looked back at Geoff's previous relationships in some detail and discover that he's done this before, as that tends to be the case in real life.
"So yeah, there will be a lot of interesting exploration of Geoff's backstory which will tail off to an interesting exploration of Tim's backstory.
"There's lots of family saga type stuff to come as a result of what Alya and the police and everyone else starts discovering about Geoff's past."
He also revealed that Tim's wife Sally would, interestingly, become one of Yasmeen's first supporters.
Iain said: "As you can imagine, Alya's very heavily involved but Sally comes to be quite pivotal and she, I think is fair to say, has never been Geoff's biggest fan. And she is among the first people to start to see what is going on behind closed doors over the road - or next door, as I should say.
"This provides huge material for her and Tim. Obviously Tim, in his own way, has been brainwashed and gaslighted since birth, more or less, so he is very much team Geoff.
"Whereas Sally very quickly becomes team Yasmeen and there's a lot of story to be had in coming weeks out; the tensions that creates in that relationship and the difficulties it poses for them as a married couple but with polar opposite views of what went on next door."
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Vanessa Bryant opens emotional last love letter from Kobe on her 38th birthday

Vanessa Bryant has opened the last love letter from her late husband Kobe Bryant on her 38th birthday .
The emotional message from the NBA star , who was tragically killed in a helicopter crash , was addressed to ‘ the love of my life ' .
Vanessa shared a pic of the note , which was tucked inside a yellow envelope , with her 14.1 million Instagram followers .
The former LA Lakers legend died alongside teenage daughter Gianna and Vanessa had been keeping the letter to mark her birthday on May 5 .
Captioning a pic of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Yesterday I found an envelope labeled To : The Love of my Life .
From , Tu Papi .
`` I waited to open one more letter on my birthday .
It gave me something to look forward to today . ''
Vanessa continued : `` The irony is that Kobe had a photo of me drawn with an Angel holding me up by an artist on the cover .
`` Missing the Love of my Life and my sweet little Mamacita – my fellow Taurus.
” Vanessa had previously paid tribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as GiGi , when she would have turned 14 on May 1 .
She wrote at the time : `` Grateful to wake up to my 3 sweet girls today .
Wish we were all together.
” Vanessa added six red heart emojis and the hashtag , “ # MyBirthdayWish.
” Kobe and Gianna were among nine passengers who died in a helicopter crash in the Calabasas hills on January 26 .
The others who passed away in the tragic crash were John Altobelli , the head baseball coach at Orange Coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter Alyssa Altobelli ; Sarah Chester and her daughter Payton Chester ; Christina Mauser and the pilot , Ara Zobayan .
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Vanessa Bryant waited until her birthday to open the last love letter from late husband Kobe and shared the emotional message with her social media followers
Kobe Bryant's emotional last love letter to wife Vanessa is opened on her birthday
Vanessa Bryant has opened the last love letter from her late husband Kobe Bryant on her 38th birthday.
The emotional message from the NBA star, who was tragically killed in a helicopter crash, was addressed to ‘the love of my life'.
Vanessa shared a pic of the note, which was tucked inside a yellow envelope, with her 14.1 million Instagram followers.
The former LA Lakers legend died alongside teenage daughter Gianna and Vanessa had been keeping the letter to mark her birthday on May 5.
Image: Vanessa Bryant /Instagram) Vanessa Bryant /Instagram)
Captioning a pic of the letter on Instagram, Vanessa wrote: "Yesterday I found an envelope labeled To: The Love of my Life. From, Tu Papi.
"I waited to open one more letter on my birthday. It gave me something to look forward to today."
Vanessa continued: "The irony is that Kobe had a photo of me drawn with an Angel holding me up by an artist on the cover.
"Missing the Love of my Life and my sweet little Mamacita – my fellow Taurus.”
Vanessa had previously paid tribute to her daughter, who was affectionately known as GiGi, when she would have turned 14 on May 1.
She wrote at the time: "Grateful to wake up to my 3 sweet girls today. Wish we were all together.”
Image: NHLI via Getty Images) NHLI via Getty Images)
Vanessa added six red heart emojis and the hashtag, “#MyBirthdayWish.”
Kobe and Gianna were among nine passengers who died in a helicopter crash in the Calabasas hills on January 26.
The others who passed away in the tragic crash were John Altobelli, the head baseball coach at Orange Coast College, his wife Keri and their daughter Alyssa Altobelli; Sarah Chester and her daughter Payton Chester; Christina Mauser and the pilot, Ara Zobayan.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Liverpool change transfer plans as a result of coronavirus pandemic

Liverpool have changed their transfer plans for the next year and beyond as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - with a focus on the next generation of young talent .
Before the far-reaching financial impact of the Covid-19 outbreak started to become clear , Liverpool were expected to pursue targets such as RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner and Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar this summer .
The likes of Borussia Dortmund prodigy Jadon Sancho and Paris-Saint Germain star Kylian Mbappe have also been linked with the Reds - but manager Jurgen Klopp has said any moves for such highly-rated talents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football season was suspended back in March as the potentially deadly coronavirus spread across Europe , clubs have been enduring a financial squeeze with no matchday revenue or television money coming in .
Liverpool are now facing the prospect of a budget deficit over the next 12 to 18 months due to the fallout from the pandemic , and will focus on scouring Europe for the talented youngsters who can provide a bright future for the club .
The Reds are expected to make a summer move for 17-year-old midfielder Aster Vranckx , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mechelen and has also attracted the attentions of Manchester City , Bayern Munich and Feyenoord .
The tall , athletic midfielder has been watched by Liverpool , City and other Premier League clubs several times this season , and could cost as little as £1.5million initially .
Liverpool are also monitoring 19-year-old Brazilian striker Talles Magno , who plays for Vasco da Gama in his homeland .
Mirror Sport revealed on Friday that the Premier League leaders were reassessing their plans for the summer transfer market .
And Klopp has said he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars - who , after all , have won the Champions League , UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup in the last 11 months and had amassed a 25-point lead at the top of the Premier League by the time football was halted in March .
In an interview with beIN Sports , Klopp was quizzed on future targets - but instead chose to highlight the star power he already has at his disposal .
`` Sadio Mane is young enough and Mo Salah is young enough to be in that group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Klopp said .
Asked about potential targets like Sancho and Mbappe , the Reds boss added : “ I am completely happy with the boys that I have , but I never thought about the others .
“ When I am at a club then I work with the players I have , I don ’ t dream about other players .
If we can get one of them in the future , we will see , but we will make the best of the situation we have .
”

The Reds had been linked with the likes of Timo Werner, Jadon Sancho and Kylian Mbappe before the Covid-19 outbreak but have had to reassess their summer spending strategy
Liverpool have changed their transfer plans for the next year and beyond as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - with a focus on the next generation of young talent.
Before the far-reaching financial impact of the Covid-19 outbreak started to become clear, Liverpool were expected to pursue targets such as RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner and Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar this summer.
The likes of Borussia Dortmund prodigy Jadon Sancho and Paris-Saint Germain star Kylian Mbappe have also been linked with the Reds - but manager Jurgen Klopp has said any moves for such highly-rated talents will have to wait.
Since the football season was suspended back in March as the potentially deadly coronavirus spread across Europe, clubs have been enduring a financial squeeze with no matchday revenue or television money coming in.
Liverpool are now facing the prospect of a budget deficit over the next 12 to 18 months due to the fallout from the pandemic, and will focus on scouring Europe for the talented youngsters who can provide a bright future for the club.
The Reds are expected to make a summer move for 17-year-old midfielder Aster Vranckx, who has impressed for Belgian club KV Mechelen and has also attracted the attentions of Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Feyenoord.
The tall, athletic midfielder has been watched by Liverpool, City and other Premier League clubs several times this season, and could cost as little as £1.5million initially.
Liverpool are also monitoring 19-year-old Brazilian striker Talles Magno, who plays for Vasco da Gama in his homeland.
Mirror Sport revealed on Friday that the Premier League leaders were reassessing their plans for the summer transfer market.
And Klopp has said he is happy with his current crop of first-team stars - who, after all, have won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup in the last 11 months and had amassed a 25-point lead at the top of the Premier League by the time football was halted in March.
In an interview with beIN Sports, Klopp was quizzed on future targets - but instead chose to highlight the star power he already has at his disposal.
"Sadio Mane is young enough and Mo Salah is young enough to be in that group for the next few years," Klopp said.
Asked about potential targets like Sancho and Mbappe, the Reds boss added: “I am completely happy with the boys that I have, but I never thought about the others.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“When I am at a club then I work with the players I have, I don’t dream about other players.
If we can get one of them in the future, we will see, but we will make the best of the situation we have.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Amy Schumer celebrates son's 1st birthday after being forced to change his name

Amy Schumer reached a milestone in her life today as her son Gene celebrated his first birthday .
The Trainwreck actress , 38 , took to Instagram and Twitter to gush about her precious boy as he turned one year old today .
It came after Amy was forced to lose Gene 's middle name of Attall as it made it sound like 'genital ' , and with his dad Chris Fisher 's surname it sounded like 'genital fissure ' all together .
But Amy put all that behind her as she posted a sweet snapshot of the pair sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away in lockdown together .
The photo - which has already received over 300,00 likes - sees a bare-faced Amy snuggle into baby Gene who could n't look anymore peaceful if he tried .
A very tired Amy sports messy hair and a makeup free face as she catches some z 's on her sofa in a casual maroon t-shirt .
Alongside her , baby Gene looks cuter than ever as he steals the show in a teddy-bear patterned onesie which his actress mother has paired with some very cute green shorts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm really glad it was you .
Hbd . ''
Amy welcomed son Gene with husband Chris in May 2019 .
Speaking on the podcast 3 Girls , 1 Keith today , Amy said she and Chris decided to officially change the name they 'd picked out for their boy after realising it sounded too much like 'Genital ' .
The pair had named their boy after Amy 's close friend and fellow comic Dave Attell , but from now on Gene Attell will go by the name of Gene David to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Do you guys know that Gene , our baby ’ s name is officially changed ?
`` It ’ s now Gene David Fischer .
It was Gene Attell Fischer , but we realised that we , by accident , named our son 'Genital ' '' .
Its believed Gene 's first name is a tribute to late actor Gene Wilder .

Amy Schumer celebrated her son's very first birthday in style while in lockdown after she was forced to legally change his name because it sounded like a body part
Amy Schumer celebrates son's first birthday after being forced to change his rude name
Amy Schumer reached a milestone in her life today as her son Gene celebrated his first birthday.
The Trainwreck actress, 38, took to Instagram and Twitter to gush about her precious boy as he turned one year old today.
It came after Amy was forced to lose Gene's middle name of Attall as it made it sound like 'genital', and with his dad Chris Fisher's surname it sounded like 'genital fissure' all together.
But Amy put all that behind her as she posted a sweet snapshot of the pair sharing a cuddle as they snoozed the day away in lockdown together.
The photo - which has already received over 300,00 likes - sees a bare-faced Amy snuggle into baby Gene who couldn't look anymore peaceful if he tried.
A very tired Amy sports messy hair and a makeup free face as she catches some z's on her sofa in a casual maroon t-shirt.
Alongside her, baby Gene looks cuter than ever as he steals the show in a teddy-bear patterned onesie which his actress mother has paired with some very cute green shorts.
Amy's captioned the snap: "I'm really glad it was you. Hbd."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Amy welcomed son Gene with husband Chris in May 2019.
Speaking on the podcast 3 Girls, 1 Keith today, Amy said she and Chris decided to officially change the name they'd picked out for their boy after realising it sounded too much like 'Genital'.
The pair had named their boy after Amy's close friend and fellow comic Dave Attell, but from now on Gene Attell will go by the name of Gene David to avoid any confusion.
Image: amyschumer/Instagram) amyschumer/Instagram) Image: amyschumer/Instagram) amyschumer/Instagram)
Amy explained: "Do you guys know that Gene, our baby’s name is officially changed?
"It’s now Gene David Fischer. It was Gene Attell Fischer, but we realised that we, by accident, named our son 'Genital'".
Its believed Gene's first name is a tribute to late actor Gene Wilder.
Happy birthday little Gene!


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--EastEnders fans predict danger for Stacey Fowler as Phil makes discovery

EastEnders aired a big reveal on the BBC soap on Tuesday night .
Phil Mitchell finally learned who really attacked him and left him for dead back in July last year .
He was hit over the head with a wrench and left for dead , after he attacked Martin Fowler .
Phil believed it was Kat Moon who hit him after her confession , but it was actually her cousin Stacey , Martin 's wife .
Stacey , played by actress Lacey Turner , has been on the run ever since after Phil 's son Ben kept the evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walked in on Stacey 's attack and allowed them to flee , before using it against them .
In the latest episode , Stacey 's mum Jean Slater confronted Phil and let slip the truth .
She confirmed Stacey was the attacker , which Phil had no idea about , and that she was on the run as a result .
Phil seemed confused , and may even have thought she was mistaken .
He walked off and left her to it , but fans were confused given this was the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many are speculating he might confront Ben about it , or that if Stacey returns she could be in trouble .
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Taking to Twitter , one fan said : `` Love it when you work out the spoilers correctly for once !
`` So does Phil end up calling Ben out on never telling him the complete truth or is it water under the bridge ?
Stacey could 've come back cos Ben let her off when he went legit .
She had just shacked up with a random ! ''
Another said : `` Does Phil know that Stacey is on the run because of Ben threatening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Jean revealing the truth about Phil 's attack .
He 'll know Ben and Kat were lying ! ''
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm , and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EastEnders viewers think Stacey Fowler will return to be BBC soap, and that Phil Mitchell will want revenge
EastEnders aired a big reveal on the BBC soap on Tuesday night.
Phil Mitchell finally learned who really attacked him and left him for dead back in July last year.
He was hit over the head with a wrench and left for dead, after he attacked Martin Fowler.
Phil believed it was Kat Moon who hit him after her confession, but it was actually her cousin Stacey, Martin's wife.
Stacey, played by actress Lacey Turner, has been on the run ever since after Phil's son Ben kept the evidence to blackmail the couple.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Ben had walked in on Stacey's attack and allowed them to flee, before using it against them.
In the latest episode, Stacey's mum Jean Slater confronted Phil and let slip the truth.
She confirmed Stacey was the attacker, which Phil had no idea about, and that she was on the run as a result.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Phil seemed confused, and may even have thought she was mistaken.
He walked off and left her to it, but fans were confused given this was the first time he knew the truth.
Now, many are speculating he might confront Ben about it, or that if Stacey returns she could be in trouble.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Keep up with all the soap news Life moves fast in soapland, so make sure you stay up to date with all the latest from your favourite soaps with our regular email newsletter. Sign up using this form to receive regular updates on Corrie, Emmerdale, EastEnders direct to your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date on what your favourite stars are up to in the real world too, and the breaking news as it happens.
Taking to Twitter, one fan said: "Love it when you work out the spoilers correctly for once!
"So does Phil end up calling Ben out on never telling him the complete truth or is it water under the bridge? Stacey could've come back cos Ben let her off when he went legit. She had just shacked up with a random!"
Another said: "Does Phil know that Stacey is on the run because of Ben threatening her??"
A third added: "Jean revealing the truth about Phil's attack. He'll know Ben and Kat were lying!"
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm, and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Brits could soon be allowed to enjoy picnics with a small ‘bubble’ of friends

Friends and family may soon be allowed to meet up in a small 'bubble ' for picnics under new plans being drawn up to ease the coronavirus lockdown .
The government is considering letting a small group mingle and families may be allowed to leave their homes more often and for longer in time for summer .
The proposals are being considered by ministers as they try to steer the nation into adopting a “ new normal ” routine .
But any changes will not be rolled out for several weeks as the government want to see the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports .
Prime Minster Boris Johnson ’ s official spokesman confirmed ministers are looking at easing the lockdown so Brits can enjoy being outdoors in the sunshine .
Sign up to get the Mirror ’ s daily coronavirus briefing email at mirror.co.uk/email - in your inbox after the press conference every evening .
He said : “ Once we have the scientific evidence , we will be able to set out what those arrangements are .
“ Broadly the scientific and medical experts have been clear that there is less likelihood of transmission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ That will obviously be something we are considering as part of the review . ''
Mr Johnson announced last week that the nation was past the peak of the killer virus and was working on his plans to loosen restrictions which he will reveal in a major speech on Sunday .
A Scottish government document outlining the plan states : “ We are considering if and how we could make changes to allow people to meet with a small number of others ( the number is under consideration ) outside their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” that acts as a single , self-contained unit , without connections to other households or 'bubbles ' .
“ It is possible that this option would be introduced first for outdoor meetings , ahead of any change to permit indoor meetings of the bubble.
” Under the 'bubble plan ' people would be allowed to pick a small number of friends and family to mix with but will not be allowed to mingle with anyone else .
Relationships with family members and friendships will be tested as people decide who they want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a painful dilemma when choosing .
Everyone would still need to adhere to social distancing measures when mixing in their bubble .
In addition , if anyone in the group starts to suffer from coronavirus symptoms the others could be ordered to self-isolate for a fortnight .
Current rules only allow people to leave their homes if they are a key worker , to do essential shopping or for their daily exercise .
But ministers are considering “ changes to allow people to leave their home more often and/or for longer ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be among the first phase of businesses allowed to reopen when the lockdown eases .
The plans have been drawn up by Scotland , but so far the devolved regions have worked with Westminster on tackling coronavirus .
Schools are not expected to reopen all at once under the plans instead kids will be phased back in with Year 6 pupils expected to go back first .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab warned on Tuesday that sending pupils back to school at the same time could fuel a second spike in coronavirus cases .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fears as it states hospitals north of the border could be overwhelmed with Covid-19 admissions within weeks if all schools reopened .
Mr Raab told the Downing Street press conference : “ The one thing I can say with confidence is at least today , the evidence has been that we would n't be able to open up all schools , without a very real risk that the transmission rate would rise at such a level that we would risk a second spike .
“ But we 've asked Sage for the options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued to be guided by the scientific advice we get . ''
Issuing a warning that life will not return to normal after the lockdown is eased , he said : “ We will need to adjust to a new normal where we as a society adapt to safe new ways to work , to travel , to interact and to go about our daily lives .
“ We have never experienced anything like this first stage of Covid-19 in terms of the scale of the lives lost but also the lockdown it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward we want to make sure that the next phase is more comfortable , is more sustainable and prevents lasting damage to jobs and livelihoods.
” The news comes as senior government science advisor resigned on Tuesday after breaking lockdown social distancing rules to meet his lover .
Professor Neil Ferguson sat on the government 's SAGE committee , which provides advice to ministers on their response to the pandemic and told Mr Johnson a lockdown was the best way to tackle the killer virus .
He also sat on the New and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NERVTAG ) .
The Government Office for Science confirmed he had 'stepped back ' from both bodies .
Professor Ferguson , nicknamed `` Professor Lockdown '' , is an infectious disease epidemiologist at Imperial College London , .
He said he believed he was immune to the virus , after self isolating with symptoms in March .

All you need to know from the May 5 UK coronavirus briefing
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The government is considering letting small groups mix outdoors as ministers look to steer Brits towards a "new normal" after lockdown - though that still could be weeks away
Small ‘bubbles’ of family and friends could soon be allowed to enjoy picnics
Friends and family may soon be allowed to meet up in a small 'bubble' for picnics under new plans being drawn up to ease the coronavirus lockdown.
The government is considering letting a small group mingle and families may be allowed to leave their homes more often and for longer in time for summer.
The proposals are being considered by ministers as they try to steer the nation into adopting a “new normal” routine.
But any changes will not be rolled out for several weeks as the government want to see the number of Covid-19 cases decrease further, Sun Online reports.
Prime Minster Boris Johnson ’s official spokesman confirmed ministers are looking at easing the lockdown so Brits can enjoy being outdoors in the sunshine.
Sign up to get the Mirror’s daily coronavirus briefing email at mirror.co.uk/email - in your inbox after the press conference every evening.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
He said: “Once we have the scientific evidence, we will be able to set out what those arrangements are.
“Broadly the scientific and medical experts have been clear that there is less likelihood of transmission of this disease outdoors than indoors.
“That will obviously be something we are considering as part of the review."
Mr Johnson announced last week that the nation was past the peak of the killer virus and was working on his plans to loosen restrictions which he will reveal in a major speech on Sunday.
A Scottish government document outlining the plan states: “We are considering if and how we could make changes to allow people to meet with a small number of others (the number is under consideration) outside their own household in a group or “bubble” that acts as a single, self-contained unit, without connections to other households or 'bubbles'.
“It is possible that this option would be introduced first for outdoor meetings, ahead of any change to permit indoor meetings of the bubble.”
Under the 'bubble plan' people would be allowed to pick a small number of friends and family to mix with but will not be allowed to mingle with anyone else.
Relationships with family members and friendships will be tested as people decide who they want in their bubble while grandparents could face a painful dilemma when choosing.
Everyone would still need to adhere to social distancing measures when mixing in their bubble.
In addition, if anyone in the group starts to suffer from coronavirus symptoms the others could be ordered to self-isolate for a fortnight.
Current rules only allow people to leave their homes if they are a key worker, to do essential shopping or for their daily exercise.
But ministers are considering “changes to allow people to leave their home more often and/or for longer”.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Factories and more shops are expected to be among the first phase of businesses allowed to reopen when the lockdown eases.
The plans have been drawn up by Scotland, but so far the devolved regions have worked with Westminster on tackling coronavirus.
Schools are not expected to reopen all at once under the plans instead kids will be phased back in with Year 6 pupils expected to go back first.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab warned on Tuesday that sending pupils back to school at the same time could fuel a second spike in coronavirus cases.
And the Scottish document backs up his fears as it states hospitals north of the border could be overwhelmed with Covid-19 admissions within weeks if all schools reopened.
Mr Raab told the Downing Street press conference: “The one thing I can say with confidence is at least today, the evidence has been that we wouldn't be able to open up all schools, without a very real risk that the transmission rate would rise at such a level that we would risk a second spike.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
“But we've asked Sage for the options on this and will as ever be continued to be guided by the scientific advice we get."
Issuing a warning that life will not return to normal after the lockdown is eased, he said: “We will need to adjust to a new normal where we as a society adapt to safe new ways to work, to travel, to interact and to go about our daily lives.
“We have never experienced anything like this first stage of Covid-19 in terms of the scale of the lives lost but also the lockdown it has required.
“As we go forward we want to make sure that the next phase is more comfortable, is more sustainable and prevents lasting damage to jobs and livelihoods.”
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The news comes as senior government science advisor resigned on Tuesday after breaking lockdown social distancing rules to meet his lover.
Professor Neil Ferguson sat on the government's SAGE committee, which provides advice to ministers on their response to the pandemic and told Mr Johnson a lockdown was the best way to tackle the killer virus.
He also sat on the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG).
The Government Office for Science confirmed he had 'stepped back' from both bodies.
Professor Ferguson, nicknamed "Professor Lockdown", is an infectious disease epidemiologist at Imperial College London,.
He said he believed he was immune to the virus, after self isolating with symptoms in March.


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Man tests positive for Covid-19 three times in two months and says 'he's scared'

A man who tested positive for coronavirus three times in two months says he is `` scared '' he still has the disease .
Christian Bermea , 26 , was first diagnosed with Covid-19 on March 19 , and has tested positive twice since then .
Although he does n't feel as ill as he first did , Christian , from Houston , Texas , said he does still have some symptoms .
He told Fox 6 Now : `` I ’ m ready for it to be done .
`` I definitely feel a lot better than I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m still not at 100 percent .
My smell isn ’ t as good as it used to be , fatigue , and shortness of breath . ''
Mr Bermea is continuing to self-isolate , 52 days after first being told he has coronavirus .
`` This virus isn ’ t just a physical process , it ’ s a mental one too , '' he added .
`` You ’ re almost stuck with your thoughts .
I ’ m scared because there ’ s still a virus inside me.
” Bermea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week , and will continue to be tested every month as long as he has the virus .
If the results are positive , he says he ’ ll likely wait another month before taking another test .
“ Even if it comes back positive , and you feel like you can ’ t infect anyone else , it ’ s better to play it safe than sorry , '' he added .
Texas has reported 884 coronavirus deaths and 32,332 so far as the US death toll edges closer towards 70,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's actions have `` saved millions of lives '' and that the US is already bouncing back from the coronavirus crisis .
The president told the New York Post `` there 's a great optimism '' in the country and he predicts a major economic turnaround in the final quarter of 2020 .
It comes as around half the country 's state governors ramped up the re-opening of their economies over the weekend , despite a newly revised coronavirus mortality model predicting nearly 135,000 Americans will die from Covid-19 by early August , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think they ’ re starting to feel good now , '' Trump said during an interview in the Oval office , apparently sat with a printed list of accomplishments in front of him .
`` The country ’ s opening again .
We saved millions of lives , I think . ''

Christian Bermea, 26, has told how he was first diagnosed with Covid-19 on March 19, but is still infected 50 days later and admitted he is 'scared' he still has the virus
Man tests positive for coronavirus three times in two months and admits 'he's scared'
A man who tested positive for coronavirus three times in two months says he is "scared" he still has the disease.
Christian Bermea, 26, was first diagnosed with Covid-19 on March 19, and has tested positive twice since then.
Although he doesn't feel as ill as he first did, Christian, from Houston, Texas, said he does still have some symptoms.
He told Fox 6 Now : "I’m ready for it to be done.
"I definitely feel a lot better than I did at the beginning, but I’m still not at 100 percent. My smell isn’t as good as it used to be, fatigue, and shortness of breath."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Mr Bermea is continuing to self-isolate, 52 days after first being told he has coronavirus.
"This virus isn’t just a physical process, it’s a mental one too," he added.
"You’re almost stuck with your thoughts. I’m scared because there’s still a virus inside me.”
Bermea said he plans to get tested again this week, and will continue to be tested every month as long as he has the virus.
If the results are positive, he says he’ll likely wait another month before taking another test.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
“Even if it comes back positive, and you feel like you can’t infect anyone else, it’s better to play it safe than sorry," he added.
Texas has reported 884 coronavirus deaths and 32,332 so far as the US death toll edges closer towards 70,000.
Donald Trump yesterday claimed his administration's actions have "saved millions of lives" and that the US is already bouncing back from the coronavirus crisis.
The president told the New York Post "there's a great optimism" in the country and he predicts a major economic turnaround in the final quarter of 2020.
It comes as around half the country's state governors ramped up the re-opening of their economies over the weekend, despite a newly revised coronavirus mortality model predicting nearly 135,000 Americans will die from Covid-19 by early August, almost double previous projections.
“I think they’re starting to feel good now," Trump said during an interview in the Oval office, apparently sat with a printed list of accomplishments in front of him.
"The country’s opening again. We saved millions of lives, I think."


thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Tyra Banks' problematic America's Next Top Model scenes come back to haunt her

Supermodel Tyra Banks is facing one of her most problematic moments from America 's Next Top Model coming back to haunt her .
The presenter , 46 , has fronted the hit fashion reality show for nearly twenty years and also serves as an executive producer on the series .
However , the show has n't been without its more controversial moments and some episodes only get more controversial when looked at through modern eyes .
One clip , in particular , has not aged well and has now gone viral on Twitter .
One account that shared the clip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to air wtf Tyra banks is going to straight hell . ''
In the clip from 2005 's season 6 , Tyra speaks to contestant Danielle Evans and says : `` So , Danielle , you went to the dentist but refused to have your gap closed .
`` Do you really think you can have a Covergirl contract with a gap in your mouth ? ''
A confident Danielle responds : `` Yes , why not ? ''
Tyra then points to her own perfectly straight and pearly teeth and says : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's easy , breezy , beautiful Covergirl . ''
Referring to Danielle 's own teeth , Tyra opines : `` It 's not marketable . ''
However , Danielle does not back down and sticks up for her own beauty .
She notes : `` Just a little bit is okay , but I do n't wan na completely close it . ''
Sitting next to fashion icon Twiggy , judge and runway coach J. Alexander responds : `` Well , I guess she just left the gap wide open for another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the coach 's quip , despite the fact that Danielle went on to win the season she competed in .
Naturally , the lambasting of Danielle 's love of her own physical imperfections has not gone down well on social media .
One Twitter user replied to the post , noting : `` I never understood what the big fuss was about when it came to Tyra .
`` Who does she think she is to talk to someone like this ?
She has plenty of her own faults . ''
Elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She gave herself the authority to treat these women like trash and had judges who backed her up .
Smh . ''
A different user tweeted : `` 'It ’ s not marketable . '
Meanwhile Georgia May Jagger has a big ass gap tooth and is one the main faces for Rimmel . ''
`` Teaching young women to change themselves to be more `` marketable , '' actually disgusting , '' remarked another .
Finally , another Twitter user recalled : `` This was the last season I consistently watched .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The way she spoke to Dani ( even two seconds after she won ) was so irritating .
I had forgotten how horrible Tyra was to those girls until Twitter reminded me . ''
Thankfully , we seem to have come a long way since the days of this episode of America 's Next Top Model !
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Tyra Banks' most problematic America's Next Top Model episodes are coming back to haunt her
Tyra Banks' most problematic America's Next Top Model episodes are coming back to haunt her
Supermodel Tyra Banks has been the subject of a viral social media post regarding one of her more problematic America's Next Top Model scenes
Tyra Banks' most problematic America's Next Top Model episodes come back to haunt her in viral clip
Supermodel Tyra Banks is facing one of her most problematic moments from America's Next Top Model coming back to haunt her.
The presenter, 46, has fronted the hit fashion reality show for nearly twenty years and also serves as an executive producer on the series.
However, the show hasn't been without its more controversial moments and some episodes only get more controversial when looked at through modern eyes.
One clip, in particular, has not aged well and has now gone viral on Twitter.
One account that shared the clip noted: "Why was this allowed to air wtf Tyra banks is going to straight hell."
Image: America's Next Top Model) America's Next Top Model)
In the clip from 2005's season 6, Tyra speaks to contestant Danielle Evans and says: "So, Danielle, you went to the dentist but refused to have your gap closed.
"Do you really think you can have a Covergirl contract with a gap in your mouth?"
A confident Danielle responds: "Yes, why not?"
Tyra then points to her own perfectly straight and pearly teeth and says: "This is all people see. It's easy, breezy, beautiful Covergirl."
Image: America's Next Top Model) America's Next Top Model)
Referring to Danielle's own teeth, Tyra opines: "It's not marketable."
However, Danielle does not back down and sticks up for her own beauty.
She notes: "Just a little bit is okay, but I don't wanna completely close it."
Sitting next to fashion icon Twiggy, judge and runway coach J. Alexander responds: "Well, I guess she just left the gap wide open for another girl, baby."
Image: America's Next Top Model) America's Next Top Model)
Tyra agrees with the coach's quip, despite the fact that Danielle went on to win the season she competed in.
Naturally, the lambasting of Danielle's love of her own physical imperfections has not gone down well on social media.
One Twitter user replied to the post, noting: "I never understood what the big fuss was about when it came to Tyra.
Image: America's Next Top Model) America's Next Top Model)
"Who does she think she is to talk to someone like this? She has plenty of her own faults."
Elsewhere, another commented of Tyra: "She gave herself the authority to treat these women like trash and had judges who backed her up. Smh."
A different user tweeted: "'It’s not marketable.' Meanwhile Georgia May Jagger has a big ass gap tooth and is one the main faces for Rimmel."
"Teaching young women to change themselves to be more "marketable," actually disgusting," remarked another.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
Finally, another Twitter user recalled: "This was the last season I consistently watched. I really hated Tyra after this season.
"The way she spoke to Dani (even two seconds after she won) was so irritating. I had forgotten how horrible Tyra was to those girls until Twitter reminded me."
Thankfully, we seem to have come a long way since the days of this episode of America's Next Top Model!
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thedailymirror--2020-05-05--Myleene Klass called 'brave' as she shares candid breastfeeding snap

Mylenne Klass has been flooded with praise after sharing a candid snap of herself in lockdown .
The 41-year-old has been busy documenting her lockdown life with her doting Instagram fans by sharing regular family updates .
Today was no different as she took to the popular social media site to admit that being a mother during the current coronavirus crisis is harder than ever .
The presenter took to Instagram to share a candid shot of herself breastfeeding her eight-month-old son Apollo .
Myleene shared the post to tell fans she was determined to help other mums who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The brunette beauty showcased a gorgeous glow as she displayed her natural beauty in the sweet snap .
The former Hear'Say songstress let her freckles shine through as she kept her age-defying face makeup free - and wore her luscious locks in waves which fell and framed her face .
Myleene reassured fans that she would do everything in her power to help new and single mothers who are currently struggling with raising and caring for their children in lockdown .
She insisted that it 's normal to feel alone at such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's okay not to be okay .
Admitting that many celebrity mothers make the whole process look way too easy sometimes , Myleene added that she suffers with sleepless nights , sore boobs and endless tasks looking after her baby son .
After sharing the candid snap , it did n't take long for fans to flock to Myleene 's comment section to praise the 'brave ' mother .
`` You are an inspiration Myleene .
Thank you so much for always looking out for new mothers '' commented one fan .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is such an important message and you are so brave to share pictures like this '' another echoed .
While a third shared : `` One of the most refreshing things I have seen in a long time .
Thank you for always being so real Myleene '' .
Myleene welcomed baby boy Apollo on August 1st with her fashion PR boyfriend Simon , 45 .
Despite having a traumatic birth , Myleene said she 's `` loving every minute '' of being a new mum - including the gruelling night @ @

Myleene Klass got candid about motherhood duties while in lockdown after welcoming her son Apollo in August
Mylenne Klass has been flooded with praise after sharing a candid snap of herself in lockdown.
The 41-year-old has been busy documenting her lockdown life with her doting Instagram fans by sharing regular family updates.
Today was no different as she took to the popular social media site to admit that being a mother during the current coronavirus crisis is harder than ever.
The presenter took to Instagram to share a candid shot of herself breastfeeding her eight-month-old son Apollo.
Myleene shared the post to tell fans she was determined to help other mums who were struggling to cope during the coronavirus lockdown.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The brunette beauty showcased a gorgeous glow as she displayed her natural beauty in the sweet snap.
The former Hear'Say songstress let her freckles shine through as she kept her age-defying face makeup free - and wore her luscious locks in waves which fell and framed her face.
Myleene reassured fans that she would do everything in her power to help new and single mothers who are currently struggling with raising and caring for their children in lockdown.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She insisted that it's normal to feel alone at such a strange time, and that it's okay not to be okay.
Admitting that many celebrity mothers make the whole process look way too easy sometimes, Myleene added that she suffers with sleepless nights, sore boobs and endless tasks looking after her baby son.
After sharing the candid snap, it didn't take long for fans to flock to Myleene's comment section to praise the 'brave' mother.
"You are an inspiration Myleene. Thank you so much for always looking out for new mothers" commented one fan.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Keep doing what you are doing girl. This is such an important message and you are so brave to share pictures like this" another echoed.
While a third shared: "One of the most refreshing things I have seen in a long time. Thank you for always being so real Myleene".
Myleene welcomed baby boy Apollo on August 1st with her fashion PR boyfriend Simon, 45.
Despite having a traumatic birth, Myleene said she's "loving every minute" of being a new mum - including the gruelling night feeds.


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Joe Wicks' P.E class sent into chaos by his daughter India

Bodycoach Joe Wicks ' daily P.E classes have become a family affair during the coronavirus lockdown .
Following Joe 's recent arm surgery his wife Rosie , 29 , has stepped into help and their little daughter Indie , 22 months , is adamant about getting in on the action too .
During Monday 's YouTube class Indie ensured she had her time on-screen by rushing onto camera as her parents got hot and sweaty in a bid to keep the UK fit as the pandemic keeps families indoors .
As she caused chaos darting across the screen Joe decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into behaving with treats whilst Rosie continued to squat .
India , who also has a 5-month-old brother named Marley , decided that the yummy raisins were not enough so Joe , 33 , then decided to keep her busy by using her a weight and placing her on Rosie 's back Rosie also lifted the cutie in her arms during certain moves .
During the session Joe revealed that from tomorrow he will be doing the videos again as Rosie is passing the baton back to him now that he is feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the comments to ask that Rosie - who was a massive hit with viewers - continues being involved in the clips .
Others added : `` Rosie Rosie Rosie !
We love Rosie '' and `` We really like Rosie , please do n't let her go ! ''
Another fan penned : `` I 've been doing it everyday and it just keeps getting better and better .
I 'm hoping Rosie will join in with him tomorrow cos she 's really good and it just makes it better .
And Indie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And his little boy , but he was n't there today .
It 's good that Joe is getting better now as well . ''
Instagram star Joe was forced to take a step back from working out after undergoing surgery , over the weekend , to remove wires that had been fitted to fix a fracture after he fell off his bike back in March .
The sporty guy was discharged from hospital on Sunday and took to Instagram to inform his loyal followers of the plan for his classes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in health .
My wonderful wife Rosie has agreed to be by my side during tomorrow ’ s PE lesson as my # TeachingAssistant .
`` I ’ ve just got out of hospital with an infection in my hand and whilst high on morphine last night ... '' I sent her a text saying 'Rosie I think I need your help , I can ’ t do PE Monday I ’ m in bits ' to which she replied 'Do n't worry darling I 'll do it with you ' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the teacher and she ’ ll be the assistant demonstrating all the exercises for you . ''
`` I ’ ll still lead the session and coach you through it .
I ’ ll just have Rosie demonstrating the moves . ''
Joe was admitted to hospital last Friday after the injury became enflamed .
He fractured his hand at the end of March after falling off his bike , but he woke up in intense pain last week and underwent a second surgery on Saturday .
He spent two nights under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recover at home .
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Joe and Rosie Wicks' daughter Indie was unable to resist getting in on The Body Coach P.E class on Wednesday
Joe Wicks' P.E class sent into chaos by daughter Indie who cannot resist joining in
Bodycoach Joe Wicks' daily P.E classes have become a family affair during the coronavirus lockdown.
Following Joe's recent arm surgery his wife Rosie, 29, has stepped into help and their little daughter Indie, 22 months, is adamant about getting in on the action too.
During Monday's YouTube class Indie ensured she had her time on-screen by rushing onto camera as her parents got hot and sweaty in a bid to keep the UK fit as the pandemic keeps families indoors.
As she caused chaos darting across the screen Joe decided to try and bribe the little tot into behaving with treats whilst Rosie continued to squat.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
India, who also has a 5-month-old brother named Marley, decided that the yummy raisins were not enough so Joe, 33, then decided to keep her busy by using her a weight and placing her on Rosie's back
Rosie also lifted the cutie in her arms during certain moves.
During the session Joe revealed that from tomorrow he will be doing the videos again as Rosie is passing the baton back to him now that he is feeling better.
However some fans took to the comments to ask that Rosie - who was a massive hit with viewers - continues being involved in the clips.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
One typed: "Gonna miss Rosie tomorrow!"
Others added: "Rosie Rosie Rosie! We love Rosie" and "We really like Rosie, please don't let her go!"
Another fan penned: "I've been doing it everyday and it just keeps getting better and better. I'm hoping Rosie will join in with him tomorrow cos she's really good and it just makes it better. And Indie is so cute, little and beautiful. And his little boy, but he wasn't there today. It's good that Joe is getting better now as well."
Instagram star Joe was forced to take a step back from working out after undergoing surgery, over the weekend, to remove wires that had been fitted to fix a fracture after he fell off his bike back in March.
The sporty guy was discharged from hospital on Sunday and took to Instagram to inform his loyal followers of the plan for his classes.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
Joe wrote: "In sickness and in health. My wonderful wife Rosie has agreed to be by my side during tomorrow’s PE lesson as my #TeachingAssistant.
"I’ve just got out of hospital with an infection in my hand and whilst high on morphine last night...
"I sent her a text saying 'Rosie I think I need your help, I can’t do PE Monday I’m in bits' to which she replied 'Don't worry darling I'll do it with you'.
"So at 9am tomorrow I’ll be the teacher and she’ll be the assistant demonstrating all the exercises for you."
"I’ll still lead the session and coach you through it. I’ll just have Rosie demonstrating the moves."
Image: Joe Wicks/Instagram) Joe Wicks/Instagram)
Joe was admitted to hospital last Friday after the injury became enflamed.
He fractured his hand at the end of March after falling off his bike, but he woke up in intense pain last week and underwent a second surgery on Saturday.
He spent two nights under the care of doctors before being discharged to recover at home.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Ferne McCann asked to be Danielle Armstrong's bridesmaid in emotional clip

Ferne McCann and Danielle Armstong 's friendship has spanned years and several TV shows - and the pair proved how tight they are as Danielle asked Ferne to be by her side when she says ' I do . '
In an emotional clip from an upcoming episode of First Time Mum , Danielle relived the moment fiance Tommy Edney got popped the question .
She called Ferne straight after and asked if she would be a bridesmaid , with Danielle confirming during the clip that she wants Ferne up there with her .
`` It was no getting down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the clip acquired by MailOnline , `` It was just , 'Will you marry me , darling ? '
`` But that 's what I love .
I just screamed , I did n't even say yes . ''
`` Then you called me and asked me if I wanted to be a bridesmaid , '' Ferne remembered , `` Do you still mean that ? ''
`` Of course I mean it ! ''
Danielle replied .
The pair have been close pals since their TOWIE days .
Ferne 's currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who she says is `` driving me crazy . ''
`` Sunday has decided that she does n't want to get dressed any more , '' doting mum Ferne told , `` And if I 'm honest I 'm not up for the fight .
`` She wo n't let me do her hair , that gets ripped out in seconds . ''
Still , before the lockdown went into place , Ferne revealed that she felt tremendous `` mum guilt '' at having to leave Sunday for work .
`` Shout out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... '' she said .
`` I am in a game of tug of war .
Do I want to leave Sunday ?
Absolutely no .
`` I experience such a huge deal of mum guilt but do I want to work ?
Yes I do n't have a choice , but yes it keeps me sane-minded as well . ''

Ferne and Danielle demonstrated just how strong their bond is as Danielle asked Ferne to be a bridesmaid in an upcoming clip from First Time Mum
Ferne McCann asked to be bridesmaid at Danielle Armstrong's wedding in emotional clip
Ferne McCann and Danielle Armstong's friendship has spanned years and several TV shows - and the pair proved how tight they are as Danielle asked Ferne to be by her side when she says 'I do.'
In an emotional clip from an upcoming episode of First Time Mum, Danielle relived the moment fiance Tommy Edney got popped the question.
She called Ferne straight after and asked if she would be a bridesmaid, with Danielle confirming during the clip that she wants Ferne up there with her.
"It was no getting down on one knee," Danielle laughed in the clip acquired by MailOnline, "It was just, 'Will you marry me, darling?'
Image: ITV) ITV)
"But that's what I love. I just screamed, I didn't even say yes."
"Then you called me and asked me if I wanted to be a bridesmaid," Ferne remembered, "Do you still mean that?"
"Of course I mean it!" Danielle replied.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
The pair have been close pals since their TOWIE days.
Ferne's currently self-isolating with daughter Sunday, two, who she says is "driving me crazy."
"Sunday has decided that she doesn't want to get dressed any more," doting mum Ferne told, "And if I'm honest I'm not up for the fight.
Image: Ferne McCann/Instagram) Ferne McCann/Instagram)
"She won't let me do her hair, that gets ripped out in seconds."
Still, before the lockdown went into place, Ferne revealed that she felt tremendous "mum guilt" at having to leave Sunday for work.
"Shout out to all the working mums out there..." she said.
"I am in a game of tug of war. Do I want to leave Sunday? Absolutely no.
"I experience such a huge deal of mum guilt but do I want to work? Yes I don't have a choice, but yes it keeps me sane-minded as well."


thedailymirror--2020-05-06--Family-of-three in UK coronavirus vaccine trial 'have no idea' who was given jab

A family taking part in a pioneering coronavirus vaccine trial do n't know which of them have actually been given the jab .
They have been comparing symptoms since being given the vaccine - as they do n't know who was given the placebo and who was injected with the real deal .
The Vineys are among more than 1,000 participants involved the groundbreaking testing at the University of Oxford .
Dad Tony , mum Katie and daughter Rhiannon have all been injected in the past week and have to keep a diary to track their progress .
Half of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 vaccine while the other half will get a placebo which protects against meningitis .
As of this Monday , 601 people had taken part across the country .
A total of 1,112 will be injected .
The Vineys , who live in Bicester , Oxfordshire , must keep a note checking their temperatures and keeping a score from zero to five on how they are feeling .
Mum-of-four Katie said : `` It ’ s been fantastic so far .
We have no idea who has got the vaccine .
`` Tony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was at Warneford – so we wonder if that means anything .
`` We haven ’ t had any symptoms , but on the first evening Rhiannon ’ s arm was a bit sore .
Follow our live blog for the latest coronavirus news and updates She said that , as part of the diary keeping , they must examine the ‘ site ’ where they were injected in their arms - keeping watch for red circles around the area .
But since getting the jab , the couple have not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on each other and Mr Viney even mistook a freckle for the ‘ site ’ .
Teaching assistant Katie added : `` Everything that they ’ re coming back with at the moment is just really positive .
`` You ’ re just hoping that this is the vaccine that works and we will be back to normality soon .
`` You just can ’ t help but think that this might be it and this is the biggest thing that has happened and hopefully will happen in our lifetimes . ''
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of producing a vaccine and how long it would take to make on a large scale .
But last week AstraZeneca - a drugs company based in Cambridge - signed an agreement with the university to distribute it around the world when the time comes .
Katie said some people she spoke to had been alarmed at the idea of being injected with the untested new formula .
She cited the famous case of Thalidomide - the drug prescribed for morning sickness in the 1950s which later turned out to cause deformities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of people are saying : ' I would never do that ' .
But the days of Thalidomide are gone - they wouldn ’ t take the risks with people ’ s lives anymore .
`` People that have actually done their homework know what we ’ re being injected with .
`` Others have said : ‘ Oh you must be going into quarantine now ?
’ .
`` But we ’ re not being injected with the real thing - it ’ s a vaccine . ''
The family will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month for more blood tests .
The next phase of the trial is to begin vaccinating larger numbers of people .
To look at whether the vaccine works to protect from coronavirus , statisticians at the university ’ s Jenner Institute will compare the number of infections in the control group with the number of infections in the vaccinated group .
For this to happen , a small number of people in the study will need to develop the virus .
On its trial updates page online , the university said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required will depend on the levels of the virus transmission in the community .
`` If transmission remains high , we may get enough data in a couple of months to see if the vaccine works , but if transmission levels drop , this could take up to six months . ''
The University of Oxford said there was no update , but the trial was progressing well .

The family from Bicester, Oxfordshire, are among the Brits taking part in the University of Oxford's groundbreaking coronavirus vaccine trial as scientists race to find a jab
Family-of-three in UK coronavirus vaccine trial 'have no idea' who was given jab
A family taking part in a pioneering coronavirus vaccine trial don't know which of them have actually been given the jab.
They have been comparing symptoms since being given the vaccine - as they don't know who was given the placebo and who was injected with the real deal.
The Vineys are among more than 1,000 participants involved the groundbreaking testing at the University of Oxford.
Dad Tony, mum Katie and daughter Rhiannon have all been injected in the past week and have to keep a diary to track their progress.
Half of the trial volunteers will receive the potential COVID-19 vaccine while the other half will get a placebo which protects against meningitis.
Image: Oxford Mail / SWNS) Oxford Mail / SWNS)
As of this Monday, 601 people had taken part across the country.
A total of 1,112 will be injected.
The Vineys, who live in Bicester, Oxfordshire, must keep a note checking their temperatures and keeping a score from zero to five on how they are feeling.
Mum-of-four Katie said: "It’s been fantastic so far. We have no idea who has got the vaccine.
"Tony and Rhiannon were at the Churchill and I was at Warneford – so we wonder if that means anything.
"We haven’t had any symptoms, but on the first evening Rhiannon’s arm was a bit sore.
Follow our live blog for the latest coronavirus news and updates
Image: Oxford Mail / SWNS) Oxford Mail / SWNS)
She said that, as part of the diary keeping, they must examine the ‘site’ where they were injected in their arms - keeping watch for red circles around the area.
But since getting the jab, the couple have not been able to see the ‘dot’ on each other and Mr Viney even mistook a freckle for the ‘site’.
Teaching assistant Katie added: "Everything that they’re coming back with at the moment is just really positive.
"You’re just hoping that this is the vaccine that works and we will be back to normality soon.
"You just can’t help but think that this might be it and this is the biggest thing that has happened and hopefully will happen in our lifetimes."
There has been some debate over the timescale of producing a vaccine and how long it would take to make on a large scale.
But last week AstraZeneca - a drugs company based in Cambridge - signed an agreement with the university to distribute it around the world when the time comes.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Katie said some people she spoke to had been alarmed at the idea of being injected with the untested new formula.
She cited the famous case of Thalidomide - the drug prescribed for morning sickness in the 1950s which later turned out to cause deformities in babies.
She said: "A lot of people are saying: 'I would never do that'. But the days of Thalidomide are gone - they wouldn’t take the risks with people’s lives anymore.
"People that have actually done their homework know what we’re being injected with.
"Others have said: ‘Oh you must be going into quarantine now?’.
"But we’re not being injected with the real thing - it’s a vaccine."
The family will have another appointment at the end of the month for more blood tests.
The next phase of the trial is to begin vaccinating larger numbers of people.
To look at whether the vaccine works to protect from coronavirus, statisticians at the university’s Jenner Institute will compare the number of infections in the control group with the number of infections in the vaccinated group.
For this to happen, a small number of people in the study will need to develop the virus.
On its trial updates page online, the university said: "How quickly we reach the numbers required will depend on the levels of the virus transmission in the community.
"If transmission remains high, we may get enough data in a couple of months to see if the vaccine works, but if transmission levels drop, this could take up to six months."
The University of Oxford said there was no update, but the trial was progressing well.