thedailymirror--2020-10-21--Fury over £1billion coronavirus deals as Tories hand out huge contracts to pals

More than £1billion of outsourced government contracts have gone to firms run by Tory “ friends and donors ” since the pandemic took hold , an analysis reveals .
The figures include deals for PPE provision , testing and polling – as well as the Government 's much-maligned contact tracing system .
Some of the firms were awarded work under emergency procedures that allow public bodies to give contracts without asking other firms to bid for the work .
There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing .
But the Good Law Project is challenging the Government ’ s decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by “ allies ” without a competitive tender .
Shadow Cabinet Office minister Rachel Reeves , who analysed the contracts , told the Mirror : “ It is outrageous that so much public money is being siphoned to Tory friends and donors .
We need to know who agreed these contracts , when and why.
” Jo Maugham QC , director of the Good Law Project , added : “ The way government chose to place these contracts threw open the doors to the politically well connected .
And boy , did they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of families mourn loved ones , in the Carlton Club the lucky few will be toasting the Government with vintage champagne , paid for with our money.
” The Department of Health said : “ We have processes for carrying out proper due diligence for all government contracts and we take these checks extremely seriously.
” Here , we take a look at some of the contracts and their Tory links ... LINK : Tory ex-leader of Kensington and Chelsea council Sir Merrick Cockell has been a senior adviser since 2014 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ consulting on the ventilator challenge .
There is no suggestion Sir Merrick played any role in securing contracts with the Government .
LINK : Co-owner is David Meller , who has given Tories £65,000 in 10 years .
Also gave £3,250 to Michael Gove ’ s failed bid for leadership in 2016 .
The firm usually supplies home and beauty goods but turned to PPE .
Mr Meller has said he is “ proud ” of its role at the height of the crisis .
LINK : Northern Irish firm pays former Cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an adviser .
But a spokesman insisted : “ Owen Paterson MP played no role in securing any Randox contract with DHSC and any insinuation that he did would be misleading.
” WHAT FOR : Polling , focus groups and strategy for Cabinet Office and Treasury LINKS : Set up by Dominic Cummings ally Paul Stephenson , part of the Vote Leave campaign and a Tory media adviser for 2019 election .
Legal campaigners are taking action over contract .
Firm says it has top experts and is “ proud ” of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opinion surveys and strategic advice .
LINK : Owned by James Frayne – a close ally of Dominic Cummings who also worked for Michael Gove at the Department for Education – and wife Rachel Wolf , who co-wrote the Conservative Party ’ s 2019 manifesto .
LINK : Specialist manufacturing firm won contracts to supply PPE to the NHS seven weeks after it was set up .
It was started by Anthony Page on the day he quit as secretary of the firm that provides branding services to Tory peer and lingerie entrepreneur @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a director of finance firm Knox Group , founded by Mone ’ s fiance , Doug Barrowman .
Baroness Mone has said she had no involvement in PPE MedPRO .
She added Barrowman is also not involved in the firm .
Page states the firm underwent a rigorous vetting procedure .
LINK : Julian Henry Malins is one of four directors .
He is brother of Tory ex-MP Humfrey Malins , who , the firm says , has “ nothing to do with it ” .
LINK : Director Steve Dechan is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local MP Siobhan Baillie last year .
He said he had only met MPs and ex-ministers on the campaign trail and never talked of PPE .
The medical supplies firm got the deals despite significant losses in 2019 .
It said these were due to investing in new technology .
WHAT FOR : Supports contact-tracing system and call centres , manages testing site .
LINK : Health minister Edward Argar was previously a senior executive .
The firm ’ s CEO , Rupert Soames , is the brother of Tory ex-MP Sir Nicholas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £4,995 last year .
Serco said it was “ awarded the vast majority of work… through competition ” .
LINK : Creative agency worked on the Tory Party ’ s digital and social media campaign in last general election .
The firm said it was “ proud ” to work with New Zealand and UK governments on Covid .
LINKS : Gavin Barwell , ex-No 10 chief of staff , became a non-exec director in June .
There is no suggestion he played a role in securing contracts .
LINK : Chairman Steven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since 2016 and has attended Leaders ’ Group meetings which give him exclusive access to Tory prime ministers .
LINK : One of the directors , Lady Xuelin Bates , is the wife of Tory peer and former Home Office minister Lord Bates .
She has donated £30,000 to the Conservative Party since 2014 .
LINK : Ben Warner , brother of CEO Marc , was recruited as a data scientist at No10 after work on Tories ’ election campaign .
Until September , Cabinet Office minister Lord Agnew was a shareholder .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” contract was “ won through a fit and proper process ” .
LINK : Since 2016 , the equipment firm , which claims 25 years ’ experience in supplying industry and healthcare , has donated £365,668 to the Tories .
Its annual financial gifts rose to £150,000 in 2019 , when Boris Johnson became PM .
This obsession is wasteful , shady and does n't even work , says Rachel Reeves Rachel Reeves , Labour Cabinet Office Minister , said : `` This Government is obsessed .
It can not stop outsourcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have seen it issue £11billion of contracts without competitive tender , meaning businesses that are experienced and qualified have been shut out .
`` Of course , it ’ s important the Government took swift initial action to the virus .
But why hand out these contracts to a handful of huge companies , many of them with terrible track records ?
`` Why rely on them without considering all the alternatives ?
Why , when we know how vital tracing contacts is in curbing the spread , hand the funds to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as most successful countries have done ?
`` The failures on contact tracing bite especially deep when we see many of our councils picking up the pieces with a fraction of the resources .
`` And what seems wasteful becomes troubling when we look closer at some of these contracts handed to people with clear links to the Tory Party .
`` These top £1billion worth so far .
This approach isn ’ t just shady it ’ s also not working , with tests voided , PPE unable to be used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who knows what .
`` This wasteful government needs to learn from our local leaders and put communities above its political pals . ''

Boris Johnson faces off in PMQs against Starmer after Manchester funding farce
Boris Johnson faces off in PMQs against Starmer after Manchester funding farce
The figures include deals for PPE provision, testing and polling – as well as the Government’s much-maligned contact tracing system
Fury over £1billion coronavirus deals as Tories hand out huge contracts to pals
More than £1billion of outsourced government contracts have gone to firms run by Tory “friends and donors” since the pandemic took hold, an analysis reveals.
The figures include deals for PPE provision, testing and polling – as well as the Government's much-maligned contact tracing system.
Some of the firms were awarded work under emergency procedures that allow public bodies to give contracts without asking other firms to bid for the work.
There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing. But the Good Law Project is challenging the Government’s decision to award contracts to a few firms run by “allies” without a competitive tender.
Shadow Cabinet Office minister Rachel Reeves, who analysed the contracts, told the Mirror: “It is outrageous that so much public money is being siphoned to Tory friends and donors. We need to know who agreed these contracts, when and why.”
Image: PA) PA)
Jo Maugham QC, director of the Good Law Project, added: “The way government chose to place these contracts threw open the doors to the politically well connected. And boy, did they take advantage.
“While tens of thousands of families mourn loved ones, in the Carlton Club the lucky few will be toasting the Government with vintage champagne, paid for with our money.”
The Department of Health said: “We have processes for carrying out proper due diligence for all government contracts and we take these checks extremely seriously.”
Here, we take a look at some of the contracts and their Tory links...
PA Consulting Services Ltd
Image: Kensington and Chelsea) Kensington and Chelsea)
Total - £13.75million
Contracts - Three
WHAT FOR: Consulting
LINK: Tory ex-leader of Kensington and Chelsea council Sir Merrick Cockell has been a senior adviser since 2014.
The bulk of the work was for consulting on the ventilator challenge. There is no suggestion Sir Merrick played any role in securing contracts with the Government.
Meller Designs
Total - £90.9million
Contracts: Four
WHAT FOR: Hand sanitiser, face masks
LINK: Co-owner is David Meller, who has given Tories £65,000 in 10 years.
Also gave £3,250 to Michael Gove’s failed bid for leadership in 2016. The firm usually supplies home and beauty goods but turned to PPE. Mr Meller has said he is “proud” of its role at the height of the crisis.
Randox Laboratories Ltd
Total - £133million
Contracts - One
WHAT FOR: Coronavirus testing
LINK: Northern Irish firm pays former Cabinet minister Owen Paterson almost £100,000 a year as an adviser.
But a spokesman insisted: “Owen Paterson MP played no role in securing any Randox contract with DHSC and any insinuation that he did would be false and misleading.”
Hanbury Strategy
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Total - £819,000
Contracts - Three
WHAT FOR: Polling, focus groups and strategy for Cabinet Office and Treasury
LINKS: Set up by Dominic Cummings ally Paul Stephenson, part of the Vote Leave campaign and a Tory media adviser for 2019 election.
Legal campaigners are taking action over contract. Firm says it has top experts and is “proud” of its work.
Public First
Image: Barcroft Media via Getty Images) Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
Total - £1million
Contracts - 4
WHAT FOR: Public opinion surveys and strategic advice.
LINK: Owned by James Frayne – a close ally of Dominic Cummings who also worked for Michael Gove at the Department for Education – and wife Rachel Wolf, who co-wrote the Conservative Party’s 2019 manifesto.
PPE Medpro Ltd
Total - £203million
Contracts - Two
WHAT FOR: PPE
LINK: Specialist manufacturing firm won contracts to supply PPE to the NHS seven weeks after it was set up.
It was started by Anthony Page on the day he quit as secretary of the firm that provides branding services to Tory peer and lingerie entrepreneur Baroness Mone.
Mr Page is also a director of finance firm Knox Group, founded by Mone’s fiance, Doug Barrowman. Baroness Mone has said she had no involvement in PPE MedPRO.
She added Barrowman is also not involved in the firm. Page states the firm underwent a rigorous vetting procedure.
Ocean Footprint
Total - £5.2million
Contracts - One
WHAT FOR: Face masks
LINK: Julian Henry Malins is one of four directors. He is brother of Tory ex-MP Humfrey Malins, who, the firm says, has “nothing to do with it”.
P14 Medical
Total - £276m
Contracts - Three
WHAT FOR: Face shields
LINK: Director Steve Dechan is a Tory councillor in Stroud and campaigned for local MP Siobhan Baillie last year.
He said he had only met MPs and ex-ministers on the campaign trail and never talked of PPE. The medical supplies firm got the deals despite significant losses in 2019. It said these were due to investing in new technology.
Serco Group PLC
Image: East Grinstead Courier) East Grinstead Courier)
Total - £214million
Contracts - Four
WHAT FOR: Supports contact-tracing system and call centres, manages testing site.
LINK: Health minister Edward Argar was previously a senior executive. The firm’s CEO, Rupert Soames, is the brother of Tory ex-MP Sir Nicholas and his wife Camilla gave the Tories £4,995 last year. Serco said it was “awarded the vast majority of work… through competition”.
Topham Guerin
Total - £3million
Contracts - One
WHAT FOR: Coronavirus messaging
LINK: Creative agency worked on the Tory Party’s digital and social media campaign in last general election.
The firm said it was “proud” to work with New Zealand and UK governments on Covid.
Arcadis
Total - £1.5million
Contracts - One
WHAT FOR: Consultant
LINKS: Gavin Barwell, ex-No 10 chief of staff, became a non-exec director in June. There is no suggestion he played a role in securing contracts.
Clipper Logistics
Total - £1.3million
Contracts - One
WHAT FOR: Distributing PPE
LINK: Chairman Steven Parkin has donated £725,000 to the Tories since 2016 and has attended Leaders’ Group meetings which give him exclusive access to Tory prime ministers.
Dragontown
Total - £675,000
Contracts - One
WHAT FOR: PPE
LINK: One of the directors, Lady Xuelin Bates, is the wife of Tory peer and former Home Office minister Lord Bates. She has donated £30,000 to the Conservative Party since 2014.
Faculty AI
Total - £3.1million
Contracts - Four
WHAT FOR: Data analysis
LINK: Ben Warner, brother of CEO Marc, was recruited as a data scientist at No10 after work on Tories’ election campaign.
Until September, Cabinet Office minister Lord Agnew was a shareholder. The firm said “each and every” contract was “won through a fit and proper process”.
Globus Shetland Ltd
Total - £93million
Contracts - One
WHAT FOR: Respirators
LINK: Since 2016, the equipment firm, which claims 25 years’ experience in supplying industry and healthcare, has donated £365,668 to the Tories.
Its annual financial gifts rose to £150,000 in 2019, when Boris Johnson became PM.
This obsession is wasteful, shady and doesn't even work, says Rachel Reeves
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Rachel Reeves, Labour Cabinet Office Minister, said: "This Government is obsessed. It cannot stop outsourcing.
"Since the pandemic began, we have seen it issue £11billion of contracts without competitive tender, meaning businesses that are experienced and qualified have been shut out.
"Of course, it’s important the Government took swift initial action to the virus. But why hand out these contracts to a handful of huge companies, many of them with terrible track records?
"Why rely on them without considering all the alternatives? Why, when we know how vital tracing contacts is in curbing the spread, hand the funds to Serco rather than local public health teams, as most successful countries have done?
"The failures on contact tracing bite especially deep when we see many of our councils picking up the pieces with a fraction of the resources.
"And what seems wasteful becomes troubling when we look closer at some of these contracts handed to people with clear links to the Tory Party.
"These top £1billion worth so far. This approach isn’t just shady it’s also not working, with tests voided, PPE unable to be used and a fortune spent on consultants doing who knows what.
"This wasteful government needs to learn from our local leaders and put communities above its political pals."


thedailymirror--2020-10-21--Rio Ferdinand explains problem "top operator" Fabinho now faces at centre-back

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Fabinho has the quality to be an adequate replacement for the injured Virgil van Dijk but reckons the pressure of replacing the Dutchman could be a problem .
Van Dijk has been ruled out until next year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday .
The 29-year-old is considered to be the best central defender in the world and his absence is a huge blow to Liverpool .
In his absence , Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will rely on Fabinho , Joe Gomez and Joel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success domestically and in Europe .
On Wednesday night , Fabinho played alongside Gomez in Liverpool 's Champions League opener against Ajax .
And the defensive midfielder was outstanding at the back and produced an excellent goal-line clearance to deny the Dutch side .
Speaking on BT Sport , Ferdinand hailed Fabinho but said the Brazilian will be under significant pressure along with Gomez .
He said : `` This guy is a top operator .
He played at right-back when he was at Monaco .
He knows how to defend .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course of the season , not a couple of sporadic performances at centre-back .
And now he 's got the opportunity to play there for a sustained amount of time and he 's going to have to show it on a consistent basis .
`` First half he made one or two of those types of challenges on the edge of the box to quash attacks and he had read the game really well today .
`` It 's about him and Gomez getting a partnership . ''
`` The problem that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boots of one of the best , if not the best , defender in the world at the moment .
It 's huge pressure .
`` Not only for him but for Gomez as well .
He 's a natural defender he 's going to be looked at and expected to lead that back four now .
Can he do it ? ''
`` What helps him is they 're not playing that really crazy offside rule .
`` If they step back and give him that bit of time to assess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the front foot , he 's got a better chance of showing real quality . ''

With Virgil van Dijk set to be out for several months, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp may need to rely on Fabinho to step up and play in defence as makeshift cover
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Fabinho has the quality to be an adequate replacement for the injured Virgil van Dijk but reckons the pressure of replacing the Dutchman could be a problem.
Van Dijk has been ruled out until next year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday.
The 29-year-old is considered to be the best central defender in the world and his absence is a huge blow to Liverpool.
In his absence, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will rely on Fabinho, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip to keep alive their hopes of success domestically and in Europe.
Image: GETTY) GETTY)
On Wednesday night, Fabinho played alongside Gomez in Liverpool's Champions League opener against Ajax.
And the defensive midfielder was outstanding at the back and produced an excellent goal-line clearance to deny the Dutch side.
Speaking on BT Sport, Ferdinand hailed Fabinho but said the Brazilian will be under significant pressure along with Gomez.
He said: "This guy is a top operator. He played at right-back when he was at Monaco. He knows how to defend.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
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"But he will be judged over the course of the season, not a couple of sporadic performances at centre-back. And now he's got the opportunity to play there for a sustained amount of time and he's going to have to show it on a consistent basis.
"First half he made one or two of those types of challenges on the edge of the box to quash attacks and he had read the game really well today.
"It's about him and Gomez getting a partnership."
"The problem that he's got is that he's filling the boots of one of the best, if not the best, defender in the world at the moment. It's huge pressure.
"Not only for him but for Gomez as well. He's a natural defender he's going to be looked at and expected to lead that back four now. Can he do it?"
"What helps him is they're not playing that really crazy offside rule.
"If they step back and give him that bit of time to assess and see things, rather than be on the front foot, he's got a better chance of showing real quality."


thedailymirror--2020-10-22--Drug addict burglar who murdered loving grandad, 88, during break-in jailed

A drug addict burglar who murdered a loving 88-year-old grandfather during a break-in has been jailed .
Dennis Kellond , known as `` Kipper '' to his eight adoring grandchildren , was killed by burglar Darren McClean who smashed into his home and brutally assaulted him with punches and kicks , so he could find money to pay drug dealers , a judge was told .
Mr Kellond had told his daughter Kate that he he intended to finish all of his life projects by the time he was aged in his mid 90s just the day before , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 32 years today after a jury unanimously convicted him of killing the pensioner , who was found collapsed under a chair in the kitchen of his bungalow home .
Judge Jonathan Black , jailing McClean , said : `` The fulfilling life led by Mr Kellond , brought to an end by you Darren McClean , is a polar opposite of the lifestyle with which you have engaged throughout your adult life .
`` You are a drug addict and you committed numerous offences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a number of occasions where the court has imposed a sentence intended to assist you and help you with your drug addiction but you have repeatedly failed to engage .
`` You instead embraced a life of indolence punctuated by regular abuse of drugs and alcohol . ''
At an emotionally charged sentencing hearing at Guildford Crown Court , 11 members of Mr Kellond 's family attended to condemn McClean , who sat with his head bowed throughout .
James Newton-Price QC , prosecuting , read out a biography of Mr Kellond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ born on November 15 1931 in Paddington , London , and was briefly evacuated as a child during the Second World War .
During the war , Mr Kellond returned to London where he did well in chemistry at school , the court heard .
He did his national service as a corporal and attended to the safe disposal of unexploded wartime bombs .
Mr Kellond worked as a research chemist for the same company for 46 years , where he created fragrances for Johnson & Johnson baby baths and boots , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2013 and he lived alone at the Priory Gates bungalow on Bletchingley Road , Godstone , Surrey , where he was supported by his three children and grandchildren .
Daughter Kate Kellond said : `` I last spoke to Dad on the Friday , the day before the attack .
We laughed about Trump 's suggestion of injecting people with bleach .
`` We spoke about Captain Tom approaching his 100th birthday and reaching number one in the charts .
He told me he thought 100 was too old . ''
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The fact that his life ended so violently and we were not able to protect him is completely unbearable .
`` It is so unfair that what gave him the most pleasure , living in his own home , should have made him a target for this attack . ''
Peter Kellond , describing the moment he found his father dead , said : `` He did not look like my dad , I could not do anything to fix the situation and it broke my heart . ''
Several grandchildren told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and told the judge how their grandfather had missed his great-granddaughter 's first steps and would not attend two upcoming weddings .
During the course of his trial , the jury heard how McClean , who was on bail at the time he murdered Mr Kellond , had used Mr Kellond 's phone to call his drug dealers and paid them £200 in cash shortly after the killing .
He had used an ornamental frog sat outside Mr Kellond 's home to smash a window pane and used his hand to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which he entered and met the pensioner , standing at just 5ft 7ins in height , in the entrance hall .
Judge Black told the defendant : `` At that time you had a choice .
The obvious choice would have been to turn around and remove yourself from the scene .
You did not do so .
Instead you launched an unprovoked and sustained , violent assault upon Mr Kellond causing a number of internal and external injuries to his head , his neck and his torso .
`` It was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been in any position to resist you .
`` You made no attempt to ascertain the extent of Mr Kellond 's injuries , no attempt to render any first-aid to him and no attempt to alert the emergency services , even anonymously , of the need to attend .
What you did do , almost immediately , was to use Mr Kellond 's mobile telephone to telephone your drug dealer . ''
McClean had 41 convictions for 117 separate offences on his record .
The serial offender had received jail sentences for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fraud and drugs offences .
Around 19 days after he was arrested by murder squad detectives , who linked McClean to the scene from DNA and CCTV evidence , a solicitor instructed by the suspect informed police that two other men were responsible for the killing .
Both men , who were innocent , were fully investigated by Surrey Police on suspicion of murder and McClean later abandoned his story , where he claimed they had menaced him with claw hammers because he owed them money .
Ali Bajwa QC , defending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wish to convey to the court his remorse and secondly he wishes to make it clear that his concern is not for himself serving the minimum term , his concern is for his mother who has stood by him throughout his 24 years addiction and she has stood by him today .
He knows that the effect of his conviction is going to be mostly felt by her . ''
McClean , of Coney Grove , Bletchingley , Surrey , had denied murder but was convicted following a six day trial .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manslaughter on the first day of his trial and admitted burglary in relation to Mr Kellond .
A pair of cufflinks belonging to Mr Kellond , purchased in 1959 and thought to have been an engagement present , were taken from the pensioner 's home and never found , but a picture of them was found on McClean 's partner 's phone .
Before his sentencing hearing began , McClean admitted one further count of burglary , relating to an incident on December 15 2018 where he and another man had visited a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , West Sussex , to look at a wardrobe which was for sale , but McClean used the opportunity to go into another room and steal the victim 's purse and its contents .
He also admitted three counts of fraud relating to the same day , where he went and used a Barclays and Santander bank card to buy groceries totalling just under £80 .
Judge Black sentenced McClean to three years for the burglary and nine months on each count of fraud , all to run concurrently with his life sentence @

Dennis Kellond, known as "Kipper" to his eight adoring grandchildren was killed by burglar Darren McClean who smashed into his home and brutally assaulted him with punches and kicks, so he could find money to pay drug dealers
A drug addict burglar who murdered a loving 88-year-old grandfather during a break-in has been jailed.
Dennis Kellond, known as "Kipper" to his eight adoring grandchildren, was killed by burglar Darren McClean who smashed into his home and brutally assaulted him with punches and kicks, so he could find money to pay drug dealers, a judge was told.
Mr Kellond had told his daughter Kate that he he intended to finish all of his life projects by the time he was aged in his mid 90s just the day before, the court heard.
McClean, 42, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 32 years today after a jury unanimously convicted him of killing the pensioner, who was found collapsed under a chair in the kitchen of his bungalow home.
Judge Jonathan Black, jailing McClean, said: "The fulfilling life led by Mr Kellond, brought to an end by you Darren McClean, is a polar opposite of the lifestyle with which you have engaged throughout your adult life.
"You are a drug addict and you committed numerous offences to fund that addiction. There have been a number of occasions where the court has imposed a sentence intended to assist you and help you with your drug addiction but you have repeatedly failed to engage.
Image: Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd) Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
"You instead embraced a life of indolence punctuated by regular abuse of drugs and alcohol."
At an emotionally charged sentencing hearing at Guildford Crown Court, 11 members of Mr Kellond's family attended to condemn McClean, who sat with his head bowed throughout.
James Newton-Price QC, prosecuting, read out a biography of Mr Kellond's life which told how he was born on November 15 1931 in Paddington, London, and was briefly evacuated as a child during the Second World War.
During the war, Mr Kellond returned to London where he did well in chemistry at school, the court heard. He did his national service as a corporal and attended to the safe disposal of unexploded wartime bombs.
Mr Kellond worked as a research chemist for the same company for 46 years, where he created fragrances for Johnson & Johnson baby baths and boots, the court heard.
His wife Sylvia died in 2013 and he lived alone at the Priory Gates bungalow on Bletchingley Road, Godstone, Surrey, where he was supported by his three children and grandchildren.
Daughter Kate Kellond said: "I last spoke to Dad on the Friday, the day before the attack. We laughed about Trump's suggestion of injecting people with bleach.
"We spoke about Captain Tom approaching his 100th birthday and reaching number one in the charts. He told me he thought 100 was too old."
Image: Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd) Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
Mr Kellond's other daughter Anne said: "The fact that his life ended so violently and we were not able to protect him is completely unbearable.
"It is so unfair that what gave him the most pleasure, living in his own home, should have made him a target for this attack."
Peter Kellond, describing the moment he found his father dead, said: "He did not look like my dad, I could not do anything to fix the situation and it broke my heart."
Several grandchildren told how they called Mr Kellond "Kipper" and told the judge how their grandfather had missed his great-granddaughter's first steps and would not attend two upcoming weddings.
During the course of his trial, the jury heard how McClean, who was on bail at the time he murdered Mr Kellond, had used Mr Kellond's phone to call his drug dealers and paid them £200 in cash shortly after the killing.
He had used an ornamental frog sat outside Mr Kellond's home to smash a window pane and used his hand to open the lock to the front door, which he entered and met the pensioner, standing at just 5ft 7ins in height, in the entrance hall.
Judge Black told the defendant: "At that time you had a choice. The obvious choice would have been to turn around and remove yourself from the scene. You did not do so. Instead you launched an unprovoked and sustained, violent assault upon Mr Kellond causing a number of internal and external injuries to his head, his neck and his torso.
Image: Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd) Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
"It was a brutal assault. Mr Kellond would not have been in any position to resist you.
"You made no attempt to ascertain the extent of Mr Kellond's injuries, no attempt to render any first-aid to him and no attempt to alert the emergency services, even anonymously, of the need to attend. What you did do, almost immediately, was to use Mr Kellond's mobile telephone to telephone your drug dealer."
McClean had 41 convictions for 117 separate offences on his record. The serial offender had received jail sentences for crimes including theft, burglary, assault, fraud and drugs offences.
Around 19 days after he was arrested by murder squad detectives, who linked McClean to the scene from DNA and CCTV evidence, a solicitor instructed by the suspect informed police that two other men were responsible for the killing.
Both men, who were innocent, were fully investigated by Surrey Police on suspicion of murder and McClean later abandoned his story, where he claimed they had menaced him with claw hammers because he owed them money.
Ali Bajwa QC, defending McClean, said: "He does wish to convey to the court his remorse and secondly he wishes to make it clear that his concern is not for himself serving the minimum term, his concern is for his mother who has stood by him throughout his 24 years addiction and she has stood by him today. He knows that the effect of his conviction is going to be mostly felt by her."
McClean, of Coney Grove, Bletchingley, Surrey, had denied murder but was convicted following a six day trial.
He had admitted to an alternative charge of manslaughter on the first day of his trial and admitted burglary in relation to Mr Kellond.
A pair of cufflinks belonging to Mr Kellond, purchased in 1959 and thought to have been an engagement present, were taken from the pensioner's home and never found, but a picture of them was found on McClean's partner's phone.
Before his sentencing hearing began, McClean admitted one further count of burglary, relating to an incident on December 15 2018 where he and another man had visited a property on Frith Park, East Grinstead, West Sussex, to look at a wardrobe which was for sale, but McClean used the opportunity to go into another room and steal the victim's purse and its contents.
He also admitted three counts of fraud relating to the same day, where he went and used a Barclays and Santander bank card to buy groceries totalling just under £80.
Judge Black sentenced McClean to three years for the burglary and nine months on each count of fraud, all to run concurrently with his life sentence.


thedailymirror--2020-10-22--Lauren Goodger disturbs fans with oiled bum pic after denying she's had implants

Lauren Goodger shocked fans with an explicit snap of her oiled `` bubble butt '' .
The former TOWIE star , 34 , has always denied enhancing her perky bottom with implants but continues to flaunt it on social media .
Sharing a very frisky snap of her oiled bum on Twitter , Lauren asked her fans if they 've signed up to see X-rated content of her on OnlyFans .
Lauren then jiggled her ample assets on Instagram , as she delighted fans with the news that she 'll be slashing the cost of her one-month subscription packages on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one day only .
Putting all her energy into gaining as many Only Fans subscribers as possible , Lauren wrote : `` Are you apart of my only fans ?
Don ’ t miss out on this , '' alongside some very cheeky emojis .
Naturally , Lauren 's unbelievably perky bum became the focus of the snap - but the former reality TV star insists she 's never had any work done on it .
She 's often been accused of having plastic surgery to give herself a curvier bottom as her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first found fame .
But continues to shrug off surgery rumours , saying she 'd get an X-ray to prove that her bum is n't fake .
Speaking to new !
magazine earlier this year , Lauren said : `` I 've always been thick set and I 've always had a big bum .
That 's the way it is . ''
`` Feel it if you want !
I ’ ve not had implants , '' she continued .
Lauren also said she had n't had a Brazilian bum lift , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fat and puts it in the bum to make it bigger .
`` No , I 've just got a big a**e !
Feel free to do any X-rays or scans or whatever you need to do to prove it , '' she added .
`` Fat transfers do n't last .
You need to keep getting them redone and I 'd be forever under the knife if that were the case ! ''
Lauren continued : `` I had lipo and sculpting three years ago and that was it .
My bum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
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The former TOWIE star, 34, has always denied enhancing her perky bottom with implants but continues to flaunt it on social media
Lauren Goodger shocked fans with an explicit snap of her oiled "bubble butt".
The former TOWIE star, 34, has always denied enhancing her perky bottom with implants but continues to flaunt it on social media.
Sharing a very frisky snap of her oiled bum on Twitter, Lauren asked her fans if they've signed up to see X-rated content of her on OnlyFans.
Lauren then jiggled her ample assets on Instagram, as she delighted fans with the news that she'll be slashing the cost of her one-month subscription packages on the adult app by 40% for one day only.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Putting all her energy into gaining as many Only Fans subscribers as possible, Lauren wrote: "Are you apart of my only fans? Don’t miss out on this," alongside some very cheeky emojis.
Naturally, Lauren's unbelievably perky bum became the focus of the snap - but the former reality TV star insists she's never had any work done on it.
She's often been accused of having plastic surgery to give herself a curvier bottom as her body looks completely different to when she first found fame.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
But continues to shrug off surgery rumours, saying she'd get an X-ray to prove that her bum isn't fake.
Speaking to new! magazine earlier this year, Lauren said: "I've always been thick set and I've always had a big bum. That's the way it is."
"Feel it if you want! I’ve not had implants," she continued.
Image: laurengoodger/Instagram) laurengoodger/Instagram)
Lauren also said she hadn't had a Brazilian bum lift, a procedure in which a surgeon removes fat and puts it in the bum to make it bigger.
"No, I've just got a big a**e! Feel free to do any X-rays or scans or whatever you need to do to prove it," she added.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Fat transfers don't last. You need to keep getting them redone and I'd be forever under the knife if that were the case!"
Lauren continued: "I had lipo and sculpting three years ago and that was it. My bum goes up and down with my weight."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-22--Martin Lewis spots huge gap in Rishi Sunak's new coronavirus support plan

Martin Lewis has noticed a rather large gap in the new coronavirus support measures announced today , and it could mean 3million people miss out .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak today unveiled an updated version of the help available to self-employed people from November onwards .
`` Just as we have throughout this crisis , we will listen and respond to people ’ s concerns as the situation demands , '' the Chancellor said .
`` And I make no apology for responding to changing circumstances .
`` And so today we go further . ''
But there 's one group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for help have fallen on deaf ears .
That 's because the nature of the help on offer covers people who fully employed by their bosses as well as people who file tax returns as self-employed .
But anyone who 's self employed - but paid through PAYE so does n't file a tax return - falls into a gap .
And despite doubling the support available for self-emplyed Britons in light of new coronavirus restrictions being imposed , the Chancellor did nothing to help more people qualify .
`` Very sorry to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it seems the new Self Employment Grant 3 will still only be 'available to all those eligible for SEISS 1 and 2 ' , '' Martin Tweeted .
`` Sorry to all the # ExcludedUK . ''
Closer inspection seemed to prove Martin right .
Under repeated questions on the subject from other MPs , Sunak refused to budge - instead pointing out the support for people who had already qualified would see the amount they receive double .
Dave Doogan , MP for Angus , asked : `` What will he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Sunak replied : `` Everyone who 's self-employed circumstances will be different .
`` It may well be that they own a business premises , which will benefit from business rates relief - or indeed a cash grant .
`` It may well be that they 've used the bounce back loan scheme , as over a million small businesses have .
`` It may well be that they 're benefiting from the enhanced welfare system and improvements to the Universal Credit local housing allowance . ''
He added that the package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most comprehensive packages of support for those that are self-employed anywhere in the world '' .
Notably missing in all this was any mention of people who have n't been able to claim anything at all yet .
But not quite all hope was gone - with Martin pointing out a fourth Self-Employment Income Support grant was on the cards - and the terms for this one have n't been finalised yet .
`` I still think there 's a chance for SEISS 4 though , '' he said .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Really do hope so !
! ''
one replied .

Chancellor Rishi Sunak just changed the rules on how much people can be paid if they've lost work thanks to coronaivirus - but financial guru Martin Lewis has seen a rather large hole in it already
Martin Lewis has noticed a rather large gap in the new coronavirus support measures announced today, and it could mean 3million people miss out.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak today unveiled an updated version of the help available to self-employed people from November onwards.
"Just as we have throughout this crisis, we will listen and respond to people’s concerns as the situation demands," the Chancellor said.
"And I make no apology for responding to changing circumstances.
"And so today we go further."
But there's one group of people that look like their cries for help have fallen on deaf ears.
That's because the nature of the help on offer covers people who fully employed by their bosses as well as people who file tax returns as self-employed.
But anyone who's self employed - but paid through PAYE so doesn't file a tax return - falls into a gap.
And despite doubling the support available for self-emplyed Britons in light of new coronavirus restrictions being imposed, the Chancellor did nothing to help more people qualify.
"Very sorry to report, but on a cursory look, it seems the new Self Employment Grant 3 will still only be 'available to all those eligible for SEISS 1 and 2'," Martin Tweeted.
"Sorry to all the #ExcludedUK."
Closer inspection seemed to prove Martin right.
Under repeated questions on the subject from other MPs, Sunak refused to budge - instead pointing out the support for people who had already qualified would see the amount they receive double.
Image: PA) PA)
Dave Doogan, MP for Angus, asked: "What will he do for the 3 million excluded?"
Sunak replied: "Everyone who's self-employed circumstances will be different.
"It may well be that they own a business premises, which will benefit from business rates relief - or indeed a cash grant.
"It may well be that they've used the bounce back loan scheme, as over a million small businesses have.
"It may well be that they're benefiting from the enhanced welfare system and improvements to the Universal Credit local housing allowance."
He added that the package for the self-employed was "one of the most comprehensive packages of support for those that are self-employed anywhere in the world".
Notably missing in all this was any mention of people who haven't been able to claim anything at all yet.
But not quite all hope was gone - with Martin pointing out a fourth Self-Employment Income Support grant was on the cards - and the terms for this one haven't been finalised yet.
"I still think there's a chance for SEISS 4 though," he said.
It's a sentiment many immediately got behind.
"Really do hope so!!" one replied.


thedailymirror--2020-10-22--New Job Support Scheme changes explained - how much money you will get

Chancellor Rishi Sunak today unveiled major changes to wage support for millions of workers across the UK .
The top Tory was forced to tear up his Job Support Scheme less than a month after announcing it after unions , northern leaders and experts warned it would n't be enough .
Facing fears of 500,000 redundancies by Christmas , Mr Sunak raised the proportion of state support for workers who go part-time from November 1 .
But workers themselves will get no more of their salary than they would have under the previous plans .
And because staff can now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualify , the worst-hit will actually get less of their salary .
The worst-off under the scheme will get 73.3 % of their normal wage - even if they were on minimum wage before .
Mr Sunak announced the changes after 28million people plunged into Tiers 2 and 3 in England - threatening thousands of restaurants and pubs with closure .
In a package costing billions of pounds per month , the Chancellor also announced a new system of cash grants worth £934 to £2,100 a month for hospitality , accommodation and leisure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he doubled a grant the self-employed will get in January , from 20 % of past profits to 40 % .
But it still falls short of the 70 % and 80 % offered under previous grants .
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said : `` Today 's measures are a step forward .
But there are still big holes in the government 's plan .
`` Low-paid workers will face real hardship if they have to get by on less than 80 % of their wages and the support for the self-employed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what was announced today and what will it mean for you ?
Here 's everything you need to know .
How the Job Support Scheme was going to work The Job Support Scheme ( JSS ) is the system that will replace furlough when furlough ends on October 31 .
From November 1 , workers whose venues are n't shut down will only qualify for a state subsidy if they work at least some of their hours part-time .
And employers must contribute more than they did before .
Previously , the scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least one third of their hours to qualify .
Their “ unworked hours ” would have been split equally three ways : between employer , state and worker .
The maths is complicated , but it meant someone on a third of their usual hours would get 78 % of their usual salary .
Of that , just over 22 % would be paid by government and just over 55 % would be paid by their employer .
How the Job Support Scheme will work now Rishi Sunak has announced two changes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now work fewer hours to qualify ; and secondly , the government will put more cash towards wages so employers do n't have to pay so much .
The minimum hours you have to work to qualify for JSS will now be one-fifth , down from a third .
That means someone can work just one day a week to qualify .
And instead of government and firms paying 33.3 % of unworked hours each , the government will now fund 61.67 % of all unworked hours while the employer funds 5 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third of their hours will get exactly the same 78 % pay as they would have under the previous scheme ; the government just makes a bigger contribution .
But because it ’ s proportional , a worker on a fifth of their hours will get less than 78 % of their total salary .
Under the new scheme , they ’ d get 73.3 % of their salary .
It 's really complicated .
Here 's where you get your money from if you 're on a third of your normal hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
55.5 % from employer and 22.2 % from the government .
NEW SCHEME:77.8 % of salary paid .
36.6 % from employer and 41.1 % from the government .
And here 's where you get your money from if you 're on a fifth of your normal hours , the new minimum : OLD SCHEME : Not eligible .
Need at least a third of hours .
NEW SCHEME : 73.3 % of salary paid .
24 % from employer and 49.3 % from the government .
Why was it changed ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ baffled because it gave little to no incentive to firms to keep people on their payroll .
It would have forced struggling shops and bars to fork out 55 % of a worker 's salary , despite only having them on a third of their hours .
That then worsened when area after area plunged into stricter Tier 2 or 3 lockdown restrictions in England .
Tier 2 rules - covering more than 20million people - allow pubs and restaurants to stay open , but slash their takings , because they ban dining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together .
People must meet socially in a beer garden .
Tier 3 rules - covering more than 7million people - allow pubs and restaurants to stay open , but only to serve `` substantial '' meals .
And different household groups ca n't meet at all , either indoors or in the beer garden .
This left thousands of venues in a dangerous 'no-man's-land ' where their takings were slashed but they fell through the cracks of support .
Who can apply , where , and how ?
The Job Support Scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and all tiers - not just pubs and bars , or places in Tier 2 or 3 .
Workers and employers need to reach agreement about their new hours and it will have to be recorded in a formal document .
What if my venue is completely shut down ?
If your venue is forced to close by law , then the JSS does n't apply and you can get more generous support instead .
In these cases , workers get two-thirds of their normal salary for doing no work , paid entirely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay things like National Insurance .
This applies , for example , to pubs forced to shut under Tier 3 that do n't serve `` substantial meals '' .
Tier 3 rules have also shut many betting shops , casinos and soft play areas .
It will be less generous to the worst-hit workers Today ’ s changes to the Job Support Scheme will make it more generous for businesses - but LESS generous for the very worst-hit workers .
Under the previously announced scheme , workers on a third of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just under 78 % of their salary .
Under the newly announced scheme , workers who remain on a third of their hours will get the same 78 % .
But workers who go onto a fifth of their hours ( the new minimum ) will only get just over 73 % of their salary .
That 's going to leave many people surviving on just 73 % of the minimum wage , including in London .
But it 's more generous to firms - meaning you 're more likely to keep your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem - that the scheme was n't financially viable for firms to use .
That would have left them making redundancies left , right and centre , meaning workers would n't get anything at all .
Under the new scheme , there is at least an incentive for firms to keep people on , even if at reduced pay .
More help for the self-employed Self-employed workers will get 40 % of their previous profit subsidised after a January grant was doubled .
Sole traders will qualify for up to £3,750 , based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over three months .
That 's a big improvement on the 20 % previously announced , but it falls well short of the 80 % and 70 % offered in two previous grant schemes .
And thousands of self-employed workers still wo n't qualify for the help .
The grant will only be available to those who were previously eligible for the the system of coronavirus self-employment grants .
People need to have filed a tax return for 2018/19 and need to take more than half their total income from self-employment , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A second grant will be paid in around April 2021 , but the level it will be set at has not been decided yet .
Hospitality , hotel , B & B , and leisure businesses in Tier 2 areas will be able to get a new series of grants from their local council , with funding allocated by the government .
This will apply to businesses that are not forced to close down , but have had their takings hit by restrictions .
Treasury officials claim the grants could be worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1,400 for medium-sized venues and £2,100 a month for large venues .
Small means a rateable value of up to £15k , medium means £15 to £51k and large means over £51k .
However , it will be up to councils to determine which businesses are eligible for grants and exactly how much to allocate to each firm .
How much will it all cost ?
The new-style Job Support Scheme is expected to cost £1bn a month for every 2million people that take it up .
And the first set of self @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new rate of 40 % ) is expected to cost £3.1bn , roughly double what it was planned to cost .
A second self-employed grant will be paid next spring , but the rate hasn ’ t been set yet so the estimated cost is not known .
It all means we 're looking at extra costs of billions of pounds from today 's announcement , but it 'll depend on take-up and the Treasury refused to provide a figure .

The furlough scheme comes to an end on October 31 and is being replaced by the less generous Job Support Scheme - throwing millions of workers into the lurch. So what will you actually get? Here's a proper guide
New Job Support Scheme explained - what you'll get as furlough ends today
The furlough programme which paid the wages of almost 10million Brits is coming crashing to an end.
From Sunday 1 November, the 'Job Retention Scheme' will no longer exist and is being replaced by a UK-wide Job Support Scheme.
The new 'JSS' will still see the government contributing to people's wages, but it is less generous than furlough.
It will only pay out either if your business is shut down - for instance in a Tier 3 lockdown - or if you work at least one fifth of your normal hours.
All in all, if you're on the JSS you'll get between 67% and 100% of your normal salary - depending what situation you're in and what hours you work.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak was forced to make the JSS more generous with days to spare amid fears of mass unemployment.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
But the JSS still won't save every job and fears are growing for the workers about to make the switch.
New ONS figures suggest nearly one in every 13 workers in the UK (7.5%) may have been on furlough as of mid-October. That would be the equivalent of more than 2million people.
So what is the new JSS, and what will you get? Here's everything you need to know.
Job Support Scheme explained
Image: Stefan Rousseau-WPA Pool/Getty Images) Stefan Rousseau-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
The Job Support Scheme (JSS) is the system that will replace furlough when furlough ends on October 31.
From November 1, workers can get 67% of their normal pay if their venue is shut down by order of the government.
If the venue is not formally shut down, workers will only qualify for a state subsidy if they work at least some of their hours part-time. And employers must contribute more than they did before.
The details of this bit have changed at the last minute.
Previously, the scheme was going to make people work at least one third of their hours to qualify and their “unworked hours” would have been split equally three ways: between employer, state and worker.
The maths is complicated, but it meant someone on a third of their usual hours would get 78% of their usual salary. Of that, just over 22% would be paid by government and just over 55% would be paid by their employer.
That has now changed - see below.
How the Job Support Scheme will work
If your venue is shut down by government
Image: Peter Summers) Peter Summers)
People whose venue is shut down by government can get two-thirds of their normal salary paid by the state.
Employers don't have to pay anything except National Insurance and pension contributions.
This applies - for example - to pubs and bars that shut in Tier 3 areas, as well as other places forced to close in some local areas, like betting shops and soft play centres.
If your venue is not shut down by government
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Many venues are seeing falling custom but aren't officially shut - so need to cut staff hours.
These include pubs in Tier 2, where you can essentially go but not see your friends or family indoors.
To get the JSS, you must work at least one fifth of your normal hours (down from one third in previous plans).
That means someone can work one day a week to qualify.
For the hours you don't work, the government will then fund 61.67% while your employer funds 5%. The rest (one third of your unworked hours), you won't get paid for.
Eh? I don't understand!
It's really complicated, but as an example, here's where you get your money from if you're on different proportions of your normal hours:
HALF OF NORMAL HOURS: 83.3% of salary paid. 52.5% from employer and 30.8% from the government.
ONE THIRD OF HOURS:77.8% of salary paid. 36.6% from employer and 41.1% from the government.
ONE FIFTH OF HOURS: 73.3% of salary paid. 24% from employer and 49.3% from the government.
Why was it changed?
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The original Job Support Scheme left experts baffled because it gave little to no incentive to firms to keep people on their payroll.
It would have forced struggling shops and bars to fork out 55% of a worker's salary, despite only having them on a third of their hours.
That then worsened when area after area plunged into stricter Tier 2 or 3 lockdown restrictions in England.
Tier 2 rules - covering 21.6million people - allow pubs and restaurants to stay open, but slash their takings, because they ban dining indoors by groups who don't live together. People must meet socially in a beer garden.
Tier 3 rules - covering 11million people - allow pubs and restaurants to stay open, but only to serve "substantial" meals. And different household groups can't meet at all, either indoors or in the beer garden.
This left thousands of venues in a dangerous 'no-man's-land' where their takings were slashed but they fell through the cracks of support.
Is it less generous than furlough?
Yes, potentially.
It is also less generous to workers than the original plans for the JSS.
It means a worker on a third of their hours will get exactly the same 78% pay as they would have under previous plans; the government just makes a bigger contribution.
But because it’s proportional, a worker on a fifth of their hours will get less than 78% of their total salary, which was the previous minimum. Under the new scheme, you'll now get a minimum of 73.3% of your salary.
Unions and Labour say this is not enough and will leave minimum wage workers facing destitution. Tory ministers say it can be topped up with benefits - but not everyone is able to do that.
On the other hand, the scheme is much more generous to employers - meaning you're more likely to keep your job in the first place.
Who can apply, where, and how?
Image: Press Association Images) Press Association Images)
The Job Support Scheme is UK-wide and applies to all sectors and all tiers - not just pubs and bars, or places in Tier 2 or 3.
Workers and employers need to reach agreement about their new hours and it will have to be recorded in a formal document.
What else was announced recently?
More help for the self-employed
Self-employed workers will get 40% of their previous profit subsidised after a January grant was doubled.
Sole traders will qualify for up to £3,750, based on 40% of historic average profits over three months.
That's a big improvement on the 20% previously announced, but it falls well short of the 80% and 70% offered in two previous grant schemes.
And thousands of self-employed workers still won't qualify for the help.
The grant will only be available to those who were previously eligible for the the system of coronavirus self-employment grants.
People need to have filed a tax return for 2018/19 and need to take more than half their total income from self-employment, for example. New firms don't qualify.
A second grant will be paid in around April 2021, but the level it will be set at has not been decided yet.
Business grants for Tier 2 areas
Hospitality, hotel, B&B, and leisure businesses in Tier 2 areas will be able to get a new series of grants from their local council, with funding allocated by the government.
This will apply to businesses that are not forced to close down, but have had their takings hit by restrictions.
Treasury officials claim the grants could be worth £934 a month for small venues, £1,400 for medium-sized venues and £2,100 a month for large venues.
Small means a rateable value of up to £15k, medium means £15 to £51k and large means over £51k.
However, it will be up to councils to determine which businesses are eligible for grants and exactly how much to allocate to each firm.
How much will it all cost?
The new-style Job Support Scheme is expected to cost £1bn a month for every 2million people that take it up.
And the first set of self employed grants in January (at the new rate of 40%) is expected to cost £3.1bn, roughly double what it was planned to cost.
A second self-employed grant will be paid next spring, but the rate hasn’t been set yet so the estimated cost is not known.
It all means we're looking at extra costs of billions of pounds, but it'll depend on take-up and the Treasury refused to provide a figure.


thedailymirror--2020-10-22--Robin Williams' demise began on wedding anniversary - three years before death

Robin Williams turned his razor sharp wit and comedy genius into a legendary career .
But in the years before his death , the skills that made him who he was suddenly started to vanish , and in August 2014 he took his own life after battling months of debilitating ill health .
Everything had been fine , but at a celebration for his two-year wedding anniversary to his third wife Susan Schneider on October 24 , 2011 - nine years ago today - he complained that 'gut discomfort ' was making him anxious .
That discomfort was just the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unconnected ailments that later turned out to be symptoms of a deadly brain disease .
On what would have been the couple ’ s ninth wedding anniversary , we look back at their loving relationship and Robin ’ s demise , which left Susan a widow at age 47 ...
Following the discomfort in this stomach , Robin developed a resting tremor in his left hand - thought to have been caused by an old shoulder injury - stomach cramps , heartburn , and constipation .
He started having trouble with his sight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he was more anxious than ever and began having disturbed sleep .
His limbs would sometimes freeze mid-movement for no obvious reason , while his voice became weaker , his posture less rigid .
Sometimes he just froze on the spot .
He was hooked in a cycle of paranoia thoughts , waking in the night worrying that friends were in danger and anxiously obsessing about one thing after another , conjuring up delusions and suffering panic attacks .
Finally , an answer came on May 28 , 2014 , when doctors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Parkinson 's disease .
What followed was a barrage of tests , medication , alternative treatments and even a stint in rehab - but still he grew worse .
On August 11 , 2014 , Robin kissed his wife goodnight , retired to his own bedroom with his iPad and took his own life aged 63 .
An autopsy would later reveal he had actually been suffering from Lewy body dementia - an aggressive , incurable brain disorder that is associated with a higher risk of suicide .
The second most common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson 's due to an overlap in symptoms , such as impairment of motor function .
The Hollywood actor was not discovered until the following morning by his personal assistant , after his wife had left the house to run some errands , believing her husband to still be asleep .
Graphic designer Susan was Robin ’ s third wife and the couple were married for three years .
Prior to marrying Susan , Robin a reported $ 20 million loss in his divorce from second ex-wife Marsha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married to Valerie Velardi in 1978 , but divorced in 1988 after a cheating scandal with a cocktail waitress , where the waitress sued Robin over a case of herpes .
Robin met Susan shortly before he had heart surgery in March 2009 .
She nursed him back to health after the major operation at his California home .
After falling in love , the couple married in a star-studded wedding that was supported by Williams ’ three children .
Celebrity guests including Steven Spielberg , George Lucas , and Billy Crystal were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the knot for the third time .
The loved-up couple spent three years in each other ’ s company before Robin ’ s death at age 63 .
Susan previously told of the last conversation she had with her husband before he hanged himself at their California home .
He offered to give her a foot rub before bed .
She added : “ I said , ‘ It ’ s OK , honey .
You don ’ t have to tonight.
’ '' And I ’ ll never forget the look in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he wanted to .
And I wished… you know ?
“ Then he came back in the room a couple of times .
Once to his closet .
And then he laughed .
`` And he said ,  ‘ Goodnight , my love.
’ And I said ,  ‘ Goodnight , my love.
’ ” Following her tragic loss , Schneider paid loving tribute to her `` husband and my best friend '' .
She said : `` This morning , I lost my husband and my best friend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most beloved artists and beautiful human beings .
`` On behalf of the Robin 's family , we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief .
`` As he is remembered , it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin 's death , but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he game to millions . ''
In a later statement the widow said : `` It is our hope in the wake of Robin ’ s tragic passing , that others will find the strength @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to treat whatever battles they are facing so they may feel less afraid , '' '' Robin spent so much of his life helping others , '' she went on .
`` Whether he was entertaining millions on stage , film or television , our troops on the front lines , or comforting a sick child — Robin wanted us to laugh and to feel less afraid .
`` Since his passing , all of us who loved Robin have found some solace in the tremendous outpouring of affection and admiration for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives he touched .
`` His greatest legacy , besides his three children , is the joy and happiness he offered to others , particularly to those fighting personal battles . ''
After his death , Susan became embroiled in a row over his estate with his three children - Zak , 31 , Zelda , 25 , and 23-year-old Cody .
The trio claimed she attempted to change his wishes and alter his will .
Both parties settled the dispute last month but details were not disclosed .

Robin Williams’ final days to be revealed in new documentary
Robin Williams’ final days to be revealed in new documentary
Robin Williams fell ill with a barrage of minor and seemingly unconnected ailments in 2013 that later turned out to be symptoms of a deadly brain disease
Robin Williams turned his razor sharp wit and comedy genius into a legendary career.
But in the years before his death, the skills that made him who he was suddenly started to vanish, and in August 2014 he took his own life after battling months of debilitating ill health.
Everything had been fine, but at a celebration for his two-year wedding anniversary to his third wife Susan Schneider on October 24, 2013 - seven years ago today - he complained that 'gut discomfort' was making him anxious.
That discomfort was just the beginning of a long list of seemingly unconnected ailments that later turned out to be symptoms of a deadly brain disease.
On what would have been the couple’s ninth wedding anniversary, we look back at their loving relationship and Robin’s demise, which left Susan a widow at age 47...
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Following the discomfort in this stomach, Robin developed a resting tremor in his left hand - thought to have been caused by an old shoulder injury - stomach cramps, heartburn, and constipation.
He started having trouble with his sight and smell, he struggled to urinate, he was more anxious than ever and began having disturbed sleep.
His limbs would sometimes freeze mid-movement for no obvious reason, while his voice became weaker, his posture less rigid.
Sometimes he just froze on the spot.
He was hooked in a cycle of paranoia thoughts, waking in the night worrying that friends were in danger and anxiously obsessing about one thing after another, conjuring up delusions and suffering panic attacks.
Finally, an answer came on May 28, 2014, when doctors delivered the news that he was suffering from Parkinson's disease.
Image: REX) REX)
What followed was a barrage of tests, medication, alternative treatments and even a stint in rehab - but still he grew worse.
On August 11, 2014, Robin kissed his wife goodnight, retired to his own bedroom with his iPad and took his own life aged 63.
An autopsy would later reveal he had actually been suffering from Lewy body dementia - an aggressive, incurable brain disorder that is associated with a higher risk of suicide.
The second most common neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer’s, it is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's due to an overlap in symptoms, such as impairment of motor function.
The Hollywood actor was not discovered until the following morning by his personal assistant, after his wife had left the house to run some errands, believing her husband to still be asleep.
Image: Visual / FameFlynet.uk.com) Visual / FameFlynet.uk.com)
Graphic designer Susan was Robin’s third wife and the couple were married for three years.
Prior to marrying Susan, Robin a reported $20 million loss in his divorce from second ex-wife Marsha Garces in 2008.
He also was married to Valerie Velardi in 1978, but divorced in 1988 after a cheating scandal with a cocktail waitress, where the waitress sued Robin over a case of herpes.
Robin met Susan shortly before he had heart surgery in March 2009.
She nursed him back to health after the major operation at his California home.
After falling in love, the couple married in a star-studded wedding that was supported by Williams’ three children in 2011.
Celebrity guests including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Billy Crystal were all in attendance to see Robin tie the knot for the third time.
The loved-up couple spent three years in each other’s company before Robin’s death at age 63.
Susan previously told of the last conversation she had with her husband before he hanged himself at their California home.
He offered to give her a foot rub before bed.
She added: “I said, ‘It’s OK, honey. You don’t have to tonight.’
"And I’ll never forget the look in his eyes of just, sad, because he wanted to. And I wished… you know?
“Then he came back in the room a couple of times. Once to his closet. And then he laughed.
"And he said, ‘Goodnight, my love.’ And I said, ‘Goodnight, my love.’”
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Following her tragic loss, Schneider paid loving tribute to her "husband and my best friend".
She said: "This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings.
"I am utterly heartbroken.
"On behalf of the Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief.
"As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he game to millions."
In a later statement the widow said: "It is our hope in the wake of Robin’s tragic passing, that others will find the strength to seek the care and support they need to treat whatever battles they are facing so they may feel less afraid,"
"Robin spent so much of his life helping others," she went on.
"Whether he was entertaining millions on stage, film or television, our troops on the front lines, or comforting a sick child — Robin wanted us to laugh and to feel less afraid.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Since his passing, all of us who loved Robin have found some solace in the tremendous outpouring of affection and admiration for him from the millions of people whose lives he touched.
"His greatest legacy, besides his three children, is the joy and happiness he offered to others, particularly to those fighting personal battles."
After his death, Susan became embroiled in a row over his estate with his three children - Zak, 31, Zelda, 25, and 23-year-old Cody.
Court papers outlined a bust-up over money and property.
The trio claimed she attempted to change his wishes and alter his will.
Both parties settled the dispute last month but details were not disclosed.


thedailymirror--2020-10-22--Richard Hammond had 'no choice' but to sell Ferrari so he could pay his rent

Richard Hammond says he once had to make the devastating decision to sell his Ferrari so he could afford to pay the rent on his family home .
The Grand Tour host owned six cars at the time and had `` no choice '' but to give up his Ferrari .
The presenter , who leads the show with pals Jeremy Clarkson and James May , said it was while they were presenting Top Gear together that he was forced to sell his beloved 1998 Ferrari 550 Marnello so that he could pay six months rent on the home his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video for DriveTribe , Richard was reunited with his old Ferrari .
He spilled : `` I had it for a few years .
We were living where we 're living now .
A long way from London .
`` I was working at Top Gear based in London , to and from , it was just killing me .
I wanted us to be together as a family , so we decided , 'Right , there 's nothing for it , we 're living in a rented house .
We 're going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mike Fernie told viewers that the car was going up for auction the following day , and that he was hoping bringing it to Richard would inspire him to buy it back .
Richard said the first memory that came to him after seeing the car was `` sadly '' the day he had to give it up .
He explained : `` So we gave up on the rented house , we rented another house closer to London and we moved lock , stock and barrel .
`` So I had six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there .
The last drive I did in this [ the Ferrari ] was in the lashing rain to the house in Penn , Buckinghamshire .
We pulled up outside the house we rented . ''
Richard said it was only after moving into the house with his wife Mindy and daughters Isabella , 19 , and Willow , 16 , that he realised it had n't been the right decision .
He said : `` We sort of moved in and it was very smart .
We got my girls into another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school , it was the end of their summer term .
`` We moved in on the Saturday .
Three removal vans ... and on the Sunday morning I 'd been talking to the girls and I looked at them in this new context . ''
He said that he spoke about it with his family and realised he 'd made a mistake .
He went on : `` Weirdly I 'd gone out to walk the dogs that night and I almost wore this sort of leathery , cowboy hat with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suddenly felt silly .
`` This does n't work for us .
We do n't fit here .
So the following morning , the removal guys came to take the last few bits and I said put it all back on .
`` So they put it all back on the truck .
The house we 'd been renting , let 's have that one again . ''
Richard said he then made the rash decision to move back home , but faced the consequences .
He said : `` But , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Penn held me to six months of rent , which amounted to what this [ the Ferrari ] was worth .
`` I mean , I was n't flat broke , I had a Ferrari , but I had no income to cover it . ''

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The former Top Gear star says he had to choose between paying the rent on his family home and selling his Ferrari ... one of the six cars he owned at the time
Richard Hammond had 'no choice' but to flog Ferrari so he could pay his rent
Richard Hammond says he once had to make the devastating decision to sell his Ferrari so he could afford to pay the rent on his family home.
The Grand Tour host owned six cars at the time and had "no choice" but to give up his Ferrari.
The presenter, who leads the show with pals Jeremy Clarkson and James May, said it was while they were presenting Top Gear together that he was forced to sell his beloved 1998 Ferrari 550 Marnello so that he could pay six months rent on the home his family was moving into.
In a video for DriveTribe, Richard was reunited with his old Ferrari.
He spilled: "I had it for a few years. We were living where we're living now. A long way from London.
Image: DriveTribe) DriveTribe)
"I was working at Top Gear based in London, to and from, it was just killing me. I wanted us to be together as a family, so we decided, 'Right, there's nothing for it, we're living in a rented house. We're going to move'."
DriveTribe's Mike Fernie told viewers that the car was going up for auction the following day, and that he was hoping bringing it to Richard would inspire him to buy it back.
Richard said the first memory that came to him after seeing the car was "sadly" the day he had to give it up.
He explained: "So we gave up on the rented house, we rented another house closer to London and we moved lock, stock and barrel.
Image: DriveTribe) DriveTribe)
"So I had six cars - we shifted them all over there. The last drive I did in this [the Ferrari] was in the lashing rain to the house in Penn, Buckinghamshire. We pulled up outside the house we rented."
Richard said it was only after moving into the house with his wife Mindy and daughters Isabella, 19, and Willow, 16, that he realised it hadn't been the right decision.
He said: "We sort of moved in and it was very smart. We got my girls into another school, they said goodbye to their school, it was the end of their summer term.
"We moved in on the Saturday. Three removal vans... and on the Sunday morning I'd been talking to the girls and I looked at them in this new context."
Image: DriveTribe) DriveTribe)
He said that he spoke about it with his family and realised he'd made a mistake.
He went on: "Weirdly I'd gone out to walk the dogs that night and I almost wore this sort of leathery, cowboy hat with a torch on where I live. I suddenly felt silly.
"This doesn't work for us. We don't fit here. So the following morning, the removal guys came to take the last few bits and I said put it all back on.
Image: DriveTribe) DriveTribe)
"So they put it all back on the truck. The house we'd been renting, let's have that one again."
Richard said he then made the rash decision to move back home, but faced the consequences.
He said: "But, the guy I rented the house from in Penn held me to six months of rent, which amounted to what this [the Ferrari] was worth.
"I mean, I wasn't flat broke, I had a Ferrari, but I had no income to cover it."


thedailymirror--2020-10-22--Greater Manchester Tier 3 lockdown rules - what you can and can’t do from Friday

Greater Manchester finally enters Tier 3 lockdown measures at midnight tonight after fractious talks with local leaders broke down earlier this week .
Boris Johnson decided to impose the restrictions on the Covid-hit region following a failure for national and regional officials to agree on a financial package to those who will lose out during Tier 3 , such as pubs , restaurants and other hospitality businesses .
Residents in all 10 boroughs will face the toughest set of restrictions set out in the government 's new three-tier localised system , which means a ban on household mixing and closures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said ministers had torpedoed the talks after refusing to meet demands for £65million bailout for businesses and workers in the region .
The Prime Minister overruled local leaders and announced he was moving the area into Tier 3 at a Downing Street press conference .
The Manchester region is set to get £60m in support .
He said : `` I know that these restrictions are tough , both on businesses and individuals - and believe me no one wants to be putting these things into effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are putting in place a comprehensive package of support . ''
Here 's how life will change in Greater Manchester .
Under the new rules , you can not mix with people from other households indoors .
This applies to visiting friends or family at home , as well as public indoor settings such as pubs , restaurants and ticketed venues .
Tradespeople such as electricians , plumbers and plasterers are the only people allowed to visit other people 's homes to carry out work .
Outdoor meet-ups between households are also banned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gardens .
You can still meet friends and family on a beach , in a forest or in a public park - but you must obey the rule of six limits .
You can not meet with people outside of your household indoors or outdoors - including private gardens , beer gardens and restaurant terraces - unless you 're in a support bubble .
Therefore you can continue to visit restaurants and pubs , that can remain open due to serving substantial meals , with your household/support bubble only .
But you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not in your household/support bubble .
For example , you wo n't be able to sit in a beer garden with up to five friends if they are all from different households .
Pubs and bars must close - unless they serve food From Friday , pubs and bars must shut the doors completely unless they serve substantial meals .
Punters can buy alcohol if they consume it with a lunchtime meal or dinner .
Bar snacks do not count , unfortunately .
Casinos , bingo halls , betting shops and soft play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as casinos and bingo halls will all be shuttered under Tier 3 rules .
In a disappointing move for parents , soft play areas must also close .
It follows a similar list of closures in Lancashire , which went into Tier 3 on Saturday .
This has been a sore point for council leaders in Merseyside - another Tier 3 areas - where gyms have been forced to close .
It is unclear why the gym was declared too risky in Liverpool City Region but not down the road in Lancashire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain open .
Local leaders erupted in fury when the inconsistencies in the rules emerged last week .
There are exceptions to the legal gathering limit for registered childcare .
A childcare bubble can also be formed where someone in one household provides informal ( unpaid and unregistered ) childcare to a child aged 13 or under in another household .
But this must always be between the same two households .
What financial support is Greater Manchester getting ?
The size of the financial bailout is the centre of the row between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said civic leaders had reduced their original demand of £90million for stricken businesses and for workers to top up furlough payments .
It was then reduced again to £75million , then £65million but the Government refused and walked away , Mr Burnham said .
It it thought the Government wanted to offer £60million - meaning the talks were trashed over £5million difference .
By contrast , the Government has already spent more than £200bn on the coronavirus crisis .
It is unclear whether the £60million demand remains on the table .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service , but must n't mingle with other households whilst there .
Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies can take place with up to 15 people .
But only at 'Covid secure ' venues or in public outdoor spaces , unless in exceptional circumstances .
Thirty people are allowed at funerals , while wakes are limited to 15 .
Where food or drink is consumed , this should be in the form of a sit-down meal to ensure people can keep their distance from each other .
Can you travel outside Greater Manchester during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you may continue to travel to venues or amenities which are open , for work , or to access education , within a very high alert level area , but you should aim to reduce the number of journeys you make .
They are also advising people not to travel into or out of an area if it has been categorised as a very high alert level area ( Tier 3 ) .
You can continue to travel into or out of very high alert level areas if you need to for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services or because of caring responsibilities .
You may also do so where necessary as part of a longer journey – such as when a journey between lower risk areas passes through a very high alert level area , or when going to an airport , port or international rail terminal to travel abroad .
The full rules for Tier 3 - 'very high' Social contact : You can not meet anyone outside your household or support bubble indoors .
Strict rules also ban any meet-ups in private gardens , beer gardens , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only be able to see people not in your household or bubble is in a public open space , such as a park , forest , beach - and in groups of no more than six .
Pubs and restaurants : All bars must close unless they serve food .
You can only buy alcohol if you are also consuming a `` substantial meal '' - not a bar snack .
Schools , universities and childcare : These remain open in all circumstances , but universities can do more online learning .
Travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journeys made outside your local area - except for work and school run journeys .
This is guidance , rather than the law .
People are advised against overnight stays outside the area or having visitors to stay from elsewhere .
Work : The advice is to work from home if you can .
Weddings and funerals : 15 guests can attend marriage ceremonies but receptions are banned .
Funerals can have up to 30 mourners , with only 15 people allowed at the wake .
Gyms , hairdressers , public facilities : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities including casinos and gyms , such as they have in the Liverpool City Region .
Sports : Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place , provided rule of six is observed Length of time : Regulations will be reviewed every 28 days and expire after 6 months .
Which areas are already in Tier 3 ?
The Liverpool City Region was the first area to be placed into the highest level of restrictions on Wednesday , 13 October .
The whole of Lancashire , including Blackpool , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 17 October .
Which areas could move into Tier 3 ?
Discussions are ongoing with civic leaders in South Yorkshire , West Yorkshire , Nottinghamshire and North East , the Prime Minister said .
Seven council areas in the North East were given a stay of execution last week , after leaders successfully argued to stay in Tier 2 for another week to see if the infection rate could be reduced .

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The Greater Manchester region will be in Tier 3 from midnight tonight. From pub closures to a ban on household meet-ups, here are the rules for a 'very high' risk area
Greater Manchester Tier 3 lockdown rules: What you can and can’t do from Friday
Greater Manchester finally enters Tier 3 lockdown measures at midnight tonight after fractious talks with local leaders broke down earlier this week.
Boris Johnson decided to impose the restrictions on the Covid-hit region following a failure for national and regional officials to agree on a financial package to those who will lose out during Tier 3, such as pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses.
Residents in all 10 boroughs will face the toughest set of restrictions set out in the government's new three-tier localised system, which means a ban on household mixing and closures of pubs that do not serve food.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said ministers had torpedoed the talks after refusing to meet demands for £65million bailout for businesses and workers in the region.
The Prime Minister overruled local leaders and announced he was moving the area into Tier 3 at a Downing Street press conference. The Manchester region is set to get £60m in support.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He said: "I know that these restrictions are tough, both on businesses and individuals - and believe me no one wants to be putting these things into effect.
"But that is why we are putting in place a comprehensive package of support."
Here's how life will change in Greater Manchester.
Households are banned from mixing
Under the new rules, you cannot mix with people from other households indoors.
This applies to visiting friends or family at home, as well as public indoor settings such as pubs, restaurants and ticketed venues.
Tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and plasterers are the only people allowed to visit other people's homes to carry out work.
Image: PA) PA)
Outdoor meet-ups between households are also banned, including in beer gardens and private gardens.
You can still meet friends and family on a beach, in a forest or in a public park - but you must obey the rule of six limits.
Visiting pubs and restaurants
You cannot meet with people outside of your household indoors or outdoors - including private gardens, beer gardens and restaurant terraces - unless you're in a support bubble.
Therefore you can continue to visit restaurants and pubs, that can remain open due to serving substantial meals, with your household/support bubble only.
But you cannot visit these hospitality venues with people not in your household/support bubble.
For example, you won't be able to sit in a beer garden with up to five friends if they are all from different households.
Image: Press Association Images) Press Association Images)
Pubs and bars must close - unless they serve food
From Friday, pubs and bars must shut the doors completely unless they serve substantial meals.
Punters can buy alcohol if they consume it with a lunchtime meal or dinner.
Bar snacks do not count, unfortunately.
Casinos, bingo halls, betting shops and soft play areas have to shut
Indoor leisure facilities such as casinos and bingo halls will all be shuttered under Tier 3 rules.
In a disappointing move for parents, soft play areas must also close.
It follows a similar list of closures in Lancashire, which went into Tier 3 on Saturday.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But gyms can stay open
This has been a sore point for council leaders in Merseyside - another Tier 3 areas - where gyms have been forced to close.
It is unclear why the gym was declared too risky in Liverpool City Region but not down the road in Lancashire, where work-out spaces were allowed to remain open.
Local leaders erupted in fury when the inconsistencies in the rules emerged last week.
Childcare
There are exceptions to the legal gathering limit for registered childcare.
A childcare bubble can also be formed where someone in one household provides informal (unpaid and unregistered) childcare to a child aged 13 or under in another household. But this must always be between the same two households.
What financial support is Greater Manchester getting?
The size of the financial bailout is the centre of the row between local leaders and Westminster.
Mr Burnham said civic leaders had reduced their original demand of £90million for stricken businesses and for workers to top up furlough payments.
It was then reduced again to £75million, then £65million but the Government refused and walked away, Mr Burnham said.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
It it thought the Government wanted to offer £60million - meaning the talks were trashed over £5million difference.
By contrast, the Government has already spent more than £200bn on the coronavirus crisis.
It is unclear whether the £60million demand remains on the table.
Weddings, civil partnerships, religious services and funerals
You can still attend places of worship for a service, but mustn't mingle with other households whilst there.
Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies can take place with up to 15 people. But only at 'Covid secure' venues or in public outdoor spaces, unless in exceptional circumstances.
However, receptions are banned.
Thirty people are allowed at funerals, while wakes are limited to 15. Where food or drink is consumed, this should be in the form of a sit-down meal to ensure people can keep their distance from each other.
Can you travel outside Greater Manchester during Tier 3 lockdown?
The government says that you may continue to travel to venues or amenities which are open, for work, or to access education, within a very high alert level area, but you should aim to reduce the number of journeys you make.
They are also advising people not to travel into or out of an area if it has been categorised as a very high alert level area (Tier 3).
You can continue to travel into or out of very high alert level areas if you need to for work, education, to access youth services or because of caring responsibilities.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
You may also do so where necessary as part of a longer journey – such as when a journey between lower risk areas passes through a very high alert level area, or when going to an airport, port or international rail terminal to travel abroad.
The full rules for Tier 3 - 'very high'
Social contact: You cannot meet anyone outside your household or support bubble indoors. Strict rules also ban any meet-ups in private gardens, beer gardens, hospitality or ticketed venues. You will only be able to see people not in your household or bubble is in a public open space, such as a park, forest, beach - and in groups of no more than six.
Pubs and restaurants: All bars must close unless they serve food. You can only buy alcohol if you are also consuming a "substantial meal" - not a bar snack.
Schools, universities and childcare: These remain open in all circumstances, but universities can do more online learning.
Travel and transport: You should limit any journeys made outside your local area - except for work and school run journeys. This is guidance, rather than the law. People are advised against overnight stays outside the area or having visitors to stay from elsewhere.
Work: The advice is to work from home if you can.
Weddings and funerals: 15 guests can attend marriage ceremonies but receptions are banned. Funerals can have up to 30 mourners, with only 15 people allowed at the wake.
Shops: All retail - including non-essential shops - can stay open.
Gyms, hairdressers, public facilities: Local areas can negotiate whether to close facilities including casinos and gyms, such as they have in the Liverpool City Region.
Sports: Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place, provided rule of six is observed
Length of time: Regulations will be reviewed every 28 days and expire after 6 months.
Which areas are already in Tier 3?
The Liverpool City Region was the first area to be placed into the highest level of restrictions on Wednesday, 13 October.
The whole of Lancashire, including Blackpool, was also put into this category on Saturday, 17 October.
Which areas could move into Tier 3?
Discussions are ongoing with civic leaders in South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and North East, the Prime Minister said.
Seven council areas in the North East were given a stay of execution last week, after leaders successfully argued to stay in Tier 2 for another week to see if the infection rate could be reduced.


thedailymirror--2020-10-22--'Hot felon' Jeremy Meeks on co-parenting with exes Chloe Green and Melissa Meeks

Jeremy Meeks , otherwise known as the `` hot felon '' , has opened up about co-parenting with the 'incredible ' mothers of his two children .
Jeremy Meeks , who earned his nickname in 2014 after his mugshot went viral online , shares a two-year-old son with Topshop heiress Chloe Green , and 11-year-old Jeremy Jr with ex-wife Melissa .
The 36-year-old finalised his divorce from Melissa in 2018 , and the same month Chloe announced the birth of hers and Jeremy 's son .
`` We are pleased to announce the birth of our beautiful baby boy Jayden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Made in Chelsea alum wrote at the time .
`` Born May 29th 2018 .
Mommy and Baby both doing well .
We kindly ask to respect our privacy please .
Much love Chloe & Jeremy . ''
But despite marriage rumours floating about , the pair are reported to have split last year .
Now Jeremy has opened up about how his arrangement with his two exes .
`` I am single .
I am trying to focus on self , '' the model told Extra .
`` I have an incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my 2-year-old .
And now I have a relationship with the mother of my oldest son .
`` We 're all coparenting .
They are incredible mothers . ''
Jeremy last year shared stories from his childhood , telling of his father being a convicted murderer and getting shot at just 15 .
He explained that he was born in Washington State during `` the crack era '' , referring to the crack cocaine epidemic that hit the US in the late 80s and early 90s .
`` Both of my parents were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I was a heroin baby .
`` So , my childhood was very , very dark . ''
He continued : `` My dad committed a murder when I was nine months old and killed my mum 's best friend .
`` Because he was looking for us and she was the only one who knew where we were at .
`` And she would n't tell him , so he stabbed her to death .
Not knowing that we had rented the apartment right above her . ''
His older sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her siblings ' legal guardian at just 20-years-old .

Jeremy Meeks opens up about his 'very, very dark' childhood
Jeremy Meeks opens up about his 'very, very dark' childhood
Jeremy Meeks - dubbed 'hot felon' in 2014 after his mugshot went viral - praised his exes as 'incredible mothers' and told of how they successfully co-parent with him
Jeremy Meeks, otherwise known as the "hot felon" , has opened up about co-parenting with the 'incredible' mothers of his two children.
Jeremy Meeks, who earned his nickname in 2014 after his mugshot went viral online, shares a two-year-old son with Topshop heiress Chloe Green, and 11-year-old Jeremy Jr with ex-wife Melissa.
The 36-year-old finalised his divorce from Melissa in 2018, and the same month Chloe announced the birth of hers and Jeremy's son.
"We are pleased to announce the birth of our beautiful baby boy Jayden Meeks-Green," the Topshop heiress and Made in Chelsea alum wrote at the time.
"Born May 29th 2018. Mommy and Baby both doing well. We kindly ask to respect our privacy please. Much love Chloe & Jeremy."
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But despite marriage rumours floating about, the pair are reported to have split last year.
Now Jeremy has opened up about how his arrangement with his two exes.
"I am single. I am trying to focus on self," the model told Extra.
"I have an incredible relationship with Chloe, the mother of my 2-year-old. And now I have a relationship with the mother of my oldest son.
"We're all coparenting. They are incredible mothers."
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Jeremy last year shared stories from his childhood, telling of his father being a convicted murderer and getting shot at just 15.
He explained that he was born in Washington State during "the crack era", referring to the crack cocaine epidemic that hit the US in the late 80s and early 90s.
"Both of my parents were heroin addicts," he shared, "I was a heroin baby.
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"So, my childhood was very, very dark."
He continued: "My dad committed a murder when I was nine months old and killed my mum's best friend.
"Because he was looking for us and she was the only one who knew where we were at.
"And she wouldn't tell him, so he stabbed her to death. Not knowing that we had rented the apartment right above her."
His older sister adopted Jeremy and their brother, becoming her siblings' legal guardian at just 20-years-old.