thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Conman, 74, who weighs 28 stone, avoids jail because he's too fat for prison

A conman has avoided being locked up because he 's too fat and would cause an `` enormous disruption '' to the prison service .
Barry Beardall pocketed cash belonging to John Ryan but was given a suspended jail term due to him weighing 28-stone .
At Southampton Crown Court Judge Peter Henry said the 74-year-old would need carers to help him out of bed and give him his medication due to his size and poorly health He added jailing him would cause ‘ enormous disruption ’ for the prison service so instead handed down a 12-month prison term suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Ryan , had invested in shares through a Dubai-based company in 2016 but was later told he should transfer the money out as the firm was in trouble .
However at least £2,360 went into Beardall ’ s account .
Mr Gilbert said Beardall committed the offence while under investigation from a previous charge for fraud , Bournemouth Echo reports .
He also said £7,000 of the money was sent by Beardall to a suspected fraud company and he received £3,000 in his account in October 2016 , and £10,000 one month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to say why he received the money , while there was no identification of where it came from .
Beardall , from Ringwood , Hampshire , initially said he was unaware of the fraud .
He was also told to pay Mr Ryan £2,500 in compensation .

Barry Beardall, from Ringwood, Hampshire, pocketed cash belonging to John Ryan but was given a suspended jail term as he would cause 'enormous disruption' to the prison service
Conman, 74, who weighs 28 stone, avoids jail because he's too fat for prison
A conman has avoided being locked up because he's too fat and would cause an "enormous disruption" to the prison service.
Barry Beardall pocketed cash belonging to John Ryan but was given a suspended jail term due to him weighing 28-stone.
At Southampton Crown Court Judge Peter Henry said the 74-year-old would need carers to help him out of bed and give him his medication due to his size and poorly health
He added jailing him would cause ‘enormous disruption’ for the prison service so instead handed down a 12-month prison term suspended for two years
Prosecutor Graham Gilbert said Mr Ryan, had invested in shares through a Dubai-based company in 2016 but was later told he should transfer the money out as the firm was in trouble.
Image: Solent News & Photo Agency) Solent News & Photo Agency)
However at least £2,360 went into Beardall’s account.
Mr Gilbert said Beardall committed the offence while under investigation from a previous charge for fraud, Bournemouth Echo reports.
He also said £7,000 of the money was sent by Beardall to a suspected fraud company and he received £3,000 in his account in October 2016, and £10,000 one month later.
He added that Beardall was unable to say why he received the money, while there was no identification of where it came from.
Beardall's previous convictions include a money-laundering offence in 2018.
Beardall, from Ringwood, Hampshire, initially said he was unaware of the fraud.
However he admitted converting criminal property.
He was also told to pay Mr Ryan £2,500 in compensation.


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Heathrow chaos as travellers queue for hours and chant "get more staff"

Heathrow Airport was hit by chaotic scenes as travellers packed into huge queues as they returned to the UK following their summer holidays .
Families were forced to wait at the 'poorly ventilated ' border gate for over an hour with just three Border Force agents on duty checking passports .
Footage showed fed-up passengers chanting 'get more staff ' as they stood in queues so tightly-packed that social distancing was almost impossible .
Some travellers branded the scenes as a `` disgrace '' as they shared images of the long lines that stretched across Heathrow 's Terminal 5 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk Dan Deacon said on Twitter : `` Absolute joke @ HeathrowAirport T5 .
No order , no social distancing , people that haven ’ t completed forms delaying everyone . ''
Tom Gawthrop also said : `` Heathrow Airport an absolute disgrace at passport control ...
If you ’ re family , and let ’ s face it , it ’ s summer holidays , then good luck getting through within 2 or 3 hours with only 4 desks only .
Happy COVID holidays . ''
Mum-of three Natalie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Daily Mail : `` We queued with about 500 or 600 people ; there was no social distancing , no ventilation - it would have been impossible to socially distance that many people in the room .
`` It was just barbaric . ''
Heathrow Airport has branded the situation 'totally unacceptable ' on social media but indicated that passport control is operated by the UK Border Force .
The airport also demanded that the Home Office prevent the scenes from happening again .
Flights to Heathrow are currently operating from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airlines were moved from Terminals 3 and 4 .
Many holidaymakers to Spain now face 14-days of quarantine after a surge of coronavirus cases meant that the country was now deemed to be high-risk .

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Passengers were forced to wait for up to an hour just to have their passports checked with just three Border Force staff on duty at Heathrow Terminal 5 on Saturday
Heathrow chaos as travellers queue for hours at border and chant "get more staff"
Heathrow Airport was hit by chaotic scenes as travellers packed into huge queues as they returned to the UK following their summer holidays.
Families were forced to wait at the 'poorly ventilated' border gate for over an hour with just three Border Force agents on duty checking passports.
Footage showed fed-up passengers chanting 'get more staff' as they stood in queues so tightly-packed that social distancing was almost impossible.
Some travellers branded the scenes as a "disgrace" as they shared images of the long lines that stretched across Heathrow's Terminal 5.
Were you affected by the disruption? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Dan Deacon said on Twitter : "Absolute joke @HeathrowAirport T5. No order, no social distancing, people that haven’t completed forms delaying everyone."
Tom Gawthrop also said: "Heathrow Airport an absolute disgrace at passport control... If you’re family, and let’s face it, it’s summer holidays, then good luck getting through within 2 or 3 hours with only 4 desks only. Happy COVID holidays."
Mum-of three Natalie Crane, 32, from Surrey, told the Daily Mail : "We queued with about 500 or 600 people; there was no social distancing, no ventilation - it would have been impossible to socially distance that many people in the room.
"It was just barbaric."
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Heathrow Airport has branded the situation 'totally unacceptable' on social media but indicated that passport control is operated by the UK Border Force.
The airport also demanded that the Home Office prevent the scenes from happening again.
Flights to Heathrow are currently operating from Terminals 2 and 5 only after pandemic-hit airlines were moved from Terminals 3 and 4.
Many holidaymakers to Spain now face 14-days of quarantine after a surge of coronavirus cases meant that the country was now deemed to be high-risk.


thedailymirror--2020-08-01--Victoria Beckham to 'flog sex toys' and follow in Gwyneth Paltrow's footsteps

Victoria Beckham is set to branch out in her already lucrative career by selling a range of sex toys .
The former Spice Girl and fashion designer , 46 , is reportedly venturing out into the health and wellness industry .
VB will follow in the footsteps of Gweneth Paltrow and her viral lifestyle brand Goop which has been the subject of much controversy over the past year .
The American actress ' business , which boasts a candle that is said to hold the scent of her vagina , is valued at a whopping £193million .
According to Daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has received the go ahead to sell a range of health and beauty products by trademarking 'Victoria Beckham ' and her initials 'VB ' .
Now , after her infamous business has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , fashionista Victoria has decided to branch out in order to add to her accolades and catapult her career even further .
The insider revealed that David Beckham 's wife is determined to raise revenue after she was forced to lay off twenty members of staff amid the pandemic .
She 's planning on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footsteps and trademarking her own sex toy products .
The source explained : `` Victoria wants to raise revenue by launching her Goop-style business as soon as possible as she thinks she can get a piece of the same markets so profitably targeted by Gwyneth ’ s brand .
Posh prides herself on her cheeky personality which a lot of the time fans and followers alike do not get to see .
By launching her very own racy sex toy line , it 's the perfect opportunity for Victoria to showcase her bold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She may seem unsmiling and prudish , but Victoria reckons she has a cheeky sense of humour , and will not be shying away from trying to snag a share of the sex trade like Gwyneth has done .
`` Sex toys will be a no-brainer for Victoria , who wants to make a fortune from the new brand.
” Victoria has already won some fans over with her Victoria Beckham Beauty line and products which she launched last year .
The brand sells products including primer moisturiser for £92 per 30ml bottle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for £180 .
The former pop star also sparked fury earlier this year when she refused to dip into her estimated family fortune of £350 million to pay staff during coronavirus lockdown , instead opting to apply for taxpayer money through the UK Government furlough scheme .
The star reluctantly backtracked and performed a U Turn on her furlough plans after days of bitter backlash – including Piers Morgan branding her a “ prima donna millionaire ” and her fashion business as a “ failing vanity project ” .
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Victoria Beckham is set follow in Gwyneth Paltrow's footsteps and launch a lifestyle brand where she will be selling a range of sex toys
Victoria Beckham is set to branch out in her already lucrative career by selling a range of sex toys.
The former Spice Girl and fashion designer, 46, is reportedly venturing out into the health and wellness industry.
VB will follow in the footsteps of Gweneth Paltrow and her viral lifestyle brand Goop which has been the subject of much controversy over the past year.
The American actress' business, which boasts a candle that is said to hold the scent of her vagina, is valued at a whopping £193million.
According to Daily Star Online, proud mother-of-four Victoria will has received the go ahead to sell a range of health and beauty products by trademarking 'Victoria Beckham' and her initials 'VB'.
Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram) victoriabeckham/Instagram)
Now, after her infamous business has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, fashionista Victoria has decided to branch out in order to add to her accolades and catapult her career even further.
The insider revealed that David Beckham's wife is determined to raise revenue after she was forced to lay off twenty members of staff amid the pandemic.
She's planning on doing so by following in Gwyneth's footsteps and trademarking her own sex toy products.
The source explained: "Victoria wants to raise revenue by launching her Goop-style business as soon as possible as she thinks she can get a piece of the same markets so profitably targeted by Gwyneth’s brand.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Posh prides herself on her cheeky personality which a lot of the time fans and followers alike do not get to see.
By launching her very own racy sex toy line, it's the perfect opportunity for Victoria to showcase her bold side, explains the insider.
"She may seem unsmiling and prudish, but Victoria reckons she has a cheeky sense of humour, and will not be shying away from trying to snag a share of the sex trade like Gwyneth has done.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Sex toys will be a no-brainer for Victoria, who wants to make a fortune from the new brand.”
Victoria has already won some fans over with her Victoria Beckham Beauty line and products which she launched last year.
The brand sells products including primer moisturiser for £92 per 30ml bottle and ‘cell rejuvenating power serum’ for £180.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The former pop star also sparked fury earlier this year when she refused to dip into her estimated family fortune of £350 million to pay staff during coronavirus lockdown, instead opting to apply for taxpayer money through the UK Government furlough scheme.
The star reluctantly backtracked and performed a U Turn on her furlough plans after days of bitter backlash – including Piers Morgan branding her a “prima donna millionaire” and her fashion business as a “failing vanity project”.
Mirror Online have contacted Victoria's representatives for further comment.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Mum battling aggressive cancer in tears as pals organise Christmas party for her

A mum battling aggressive cancer fought back tears after her doting friends and family surprise her with an early Christmas party .
Natalie Kerr tragically does not have long to live after doctors found a tumour the size of a baby in her body .
The Northumberland mum-of-three clung onto hope to spend as much time as possible with her loved ones following her tragic diagnosis .
With the sad news her disease was progressing at a rapid rate , pals feared it may be too late to wait until December - so they began plotting , reports Chronicle Live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring the celebrations forward by a few months , putting on a festive bash in July .
She got friends and family to help put together a do complete with a Christmas tree and presents which left touched Natalie in tears .
Her emotional reaction was captured on video .
The mum has been documenting her cancer journey on Facebook to highlight the importance of acting early to catch the devastating illness .
Natalie choked back tears as she arrived at the Portland Pub in Ashington to the party .
She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I was not expecting this , what so ever .
It is absolutely fantastic .
`` Obviously my cancer is progressing at a very fast rate so we don ’ t know how long I ’ ve got , so this is amazing we can have our Christmas day .
'It ’ s just brilliant .
I ’ m overwhelmed and thankful to everybody that ’ s done this and everybody knows how much I love them - and we are going to have the best night of our lives.
” Natalie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer last year .
Her ordeal began in 2018 , when she started to feel unusually unwell and gained three stones in six weeks .
She became very tired , her periods stopped , her blood pressure rose and her body swelled with water retention from head to toe .
But Natalie said she was told it was “ probably due to early menopause or just stress ” as she ran a very successful local cafe deli .
For around eight months she went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she says nothing was done .
Nor was she sent for an MRI scan .
Natalie says by chance she saw another GP who immediately referred her for the MRI scan she needed .
And within 40 minutes of having it she was diagnosed with adrenal cancer , one of the rarest forms .
Natalie said : “ I had the biggest tumour they had ever seen - 14cm by 14cm at that point .
This was Halloween night 2019 and instead of having happy times , I had to sit my children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” A month later , she went to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle for an operation to remove the tumour , which had grown to 22cm by 22cm .
The surgeon told her this was the biggest tumour he had ever seen - it was the size of a baby , around 7lb .
Natalie , mum to Ethan , 15 , Jasmine Lilly , 13 , and Holly Rose , eight , said : “ I was told if I didn ’ t have the operation , the tumour would crush my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in two weeks .
“ I underwent a 10-hour surgery to remove the tumour , right kidney , adrenal gland and gall bladder with full frontal open surgery .
My liver was torn in the operation as they had to fold it over to the other side of my body.
” Natalie spent a week in intensive care and another week on a recovery ward .
She had no stomach muscles and had to learn how to sit up and walk again .
And she has praised NHS staff at the Freeman and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outstanding .
Natalie managed to come home for Christmas and was placed on chemotherapy tablets .
This was followed by months of recovery and her learning to walk and sit up freely .
Her first three-month scan , post operation , was clear .
However , she started to feel new symptoms and was getting pain in her right side , bladder and surrounding area , again with high heart rate and blood pressure .
She returned for her six-month scan and was told the cancer had returned in her liver and surrounding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating news that the cancer was terminal and could not be operated on .
Natalie says she is now discussing with her professor how she “ goes forward ” .
On the Christmas party video she added : “ I ’ m overwhelmed and thankful to everybody who 's done this and everybody knows how much I love them - and we are going to have the best night of our lives .
”

Ashington mum-of-three Natalie Kerr's family and friends want to spent the most memorable time with her possible after doctors found a cancerous tumour the size of a baby
A mum battling aggressive cancer fought back tears after her doting friends and family surprise her with an early Christmas party.
Natalie Kerr tragically does not have long to live after doctors found a tumour the size of a baby in her body.
The Northumberland mum-of-three clung onto hope to spend as much time as possible with her loved ones following her tragic diagnosis.
With the sad news her disease was progressing at a rapid rate, pals feared it may be too late to wait until December - so they began plotting, reports Chronicle Live.
Best pal Gemma Baister secretly decided to bring the celebrations forward by a few months, putting on a festive bash in July.
She got friends and family to help put together a do complete with a Christmas tree and presents which left touched Natalie in tears.
Her emotional reaction was captured on video.
Image: ChronicleLive WS) ChronicleLive WS)
The mum has been documenting her cancer journey on Facebook to highlight the importance of acting early to catch the devastating illness.
Natalie choked back tears as she arrived at the Portland Pub in Ashington to the party.
She said: “I am completely over whelmed, I was not expecting this, what so ever. It is absolutely fantastic.
"Obviously my cancer is progressing at a very fast rate so we don’t know how long I’ve got, so this is amazing we can have our Christmas day.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
'It’s just brilliant. I’m overwhelmed and thankful to everybody that’s done this and everybody knows how much I love them - and we are going to have the best night of our lives.”
Natalie’s life was turned upside down after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer last year.
Her ordeal began in 2018, when she started to feel unusually unwell and gained three stones in six weeks.
She became very tired, her periods stopped, her blood pressure rose and her body swelled with water retention from head to toe.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
But Natalie said she was told it was “probably due to early menopause or just stress” as she ran a very successful local cafe deli.
For around eight months she went backwards and forwards to the doctors but she says nothing was done. Nor was she sent for an MRI scan.
Natalie says by chance she saw another GP who immediately referred her for the MRI scan she needed. And within 40 minutes of having it she was diagnosed with adrenal cancer, one of the rarest forms.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Natalie said: “I had the biggest tumour they had ever seen - 14cm by 14cm at that point. This was Halloween night 2019 and instead of having happy times, I had to sit my children down and tell them I had cancer.”
A month later, she went to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle for an operation to remove the tumour, which had grown to 22cm by 22cm.
The surgeon told her this was the biggest tumour he had ever seen - it was the size of a baby, around 7lb.
Natalie, mum to Ethan, 15, Jasmine Lilly, 13, and Holly Rose, eight, said: “I was told if I didn’t have the operation, the tumour would crush my main vain and I would be dead in two weeks.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
“I underwent a 10-hour surgery to remove the tumour, right kidney, adrenal gland and gall bladder with full frontal open surgery. My liver was torn in the operation as they had to fold it over to the other side of my body.”
Natalie spent a week in intensive care and another week on a recovery ward. She had no stomach muscles and had to learn how to sit up and walk again.
And she has praised NHS staff at the Freeman and Royal Victoria Infirmary, describing them as outstanding.
Natalie managed to come home for Christmas and was placed on chemotherapy tablets. This was followed by months of recovery and her learning to walk and sit up freely.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Her first three-month scan, post operation, was clear. However, she started to feel new symptoms and was getting pain in her right side, bladder and surrounding area, again with high heart rate and blood pressure.
She returned for her six-month scan and was told the cancer had returned in her liver and surrounding area. She was also given the devastating news that the cancer was terminal and could not be operated on.
Natalie says she is now discussing with her professor how she “goes forward”.
On the Christmas party video she added: “I’m overwhelmed and thankful to everybody who's done this and everybody knows how much I love them - and we are going to have the best night of our lives.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Kieran Tierney dedicates FA Cup medal to Arsenal's fans

Kieran Tierney dedicated his FA Cup winner ’ s medal to the fans who have helped him through the “ toughest year of his life.
” It was a strange and surreal Wembley final played out behind closed doors with no fans allowed and was never going to feel the same because the day is always about the atmosphere , crowd and colour .
But Tierney immediately thanked the Arsenal supporters for their backing during a turbulent first year at the club when he has struggled with injuries , form and confidence .
Arsenal defender Tierney now feels they “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but was also at pains to pay tribute to the fans after the Wembley success .
Tierney said : “ It ’ s been so high and so low at different times but everyone at the club and the fans have been brilliant with me since I came in and this one is for them .
“ It ’ s brilliant .
It ’ s been the toughest year of my life and I couldn ’ t have picked a better ending for the season and there ’ s so many people I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends and the manager for putting his trust in me and I shared a moment with him at the end .
“ The manager has had a big impact on this squad .
We ’ re building something , going somewhere and we ’ re improving .
`` This is a process and we will have some bad results and ups and downs but we all trust in this process 110 per cent .
“ The best is yet to come from the team .
We ’ re building something here .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After the Man City defeat , we ’ ve made progress .
People can see we ’ re building something and getting somewhere .
“ There ’ s no better feeling that winning trophies .
It ’ s been a rollercoaster here but to finish it like this is just brilliant .
”

Kieran Tierney has had to deal with a host of challenges following his summer transfer from Celtic and has dedicated his FA Cup winner's medal to the fan
Kieran Tierney dedicated his FA Cup winner’s medal to the fans who have helped him through the “toughest year of his life.”
It was a strange and surreal Wembley final played out behind closed doors with no fans allowed and was never going to feel the same because the day is always about the atmosphere, crowd and colour.
But Tierney immediately thanked the Arsenal supporters for their backing during a turbulent first year at the club when he has struggled with injuries, form and confidence.
Arsenal defender Tierney now feels they “are building something” under Mikel Arteta but was also at pains to pay tribute to the fans after the Wembley success.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Tierney said: “It’s been so high and so low at different times but everyone at the club and the fans have been brilliant with me since I came in and this one is for them.
“It’s brilliant. It’s been the toughest year of my life and I couldn’t have picked a better ending for the season and there’s so many people I want to thank… my family, my friends and the manager for putting his trust in me and I shared a moment with him at the end.
“The manager has had a big impact on this squad. We’re building something, going somewhere and we’re improving.
Image: Cath Ivill/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Cath Ivill/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
"This is a process and we will have some bad results and ups and downs but we all trust in this process 110 per cent.
“The best is yet to come from the team. We’re building something here. I’ve been saying that after lockdown. After the Man City defeat, we’ve made progress. People can see we’re building something and getting somewhere.
“There’s no better feeling that winning trophies. It’s been a rollercoaster here but to finish it like this is just brilliant.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Jac Jossa applauded for totally honest bikini snap showing her 'real' body

Jacqueline Jossa has been applauded by fans for sharing a totally honest bikini snap which shows off her `` real '' body .
The former EastEnders star , 27 , shared her passion for body positivity by posting two pictures from a recent photoshoot for In The Style which showed her sitting by a pool in a two-piece .
In the first picture , Jacqueline is perfectly posed with her toned tummy and bronzed legs on display .
She added the second shot , which features the former actress in a much more `` real '' stance , in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera angles and poses can be deceiving .
Jac - who has been tipped for Strictly this year - urged women to work on loving their bodies no matter what their shape or size .
She wrote : `` Shout out to all us women working on loving their bodies because that s**t is hard and I ’ m proud of us .
`` Just wanted to share another posed v relaxed pic from my @ inthestyle shoot !
`` Of course I prefer the shot on the left but who sits like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , arm aching , bum digging into the side I really wanted to shoot my swimwear my way and show a bit of realness in how this looks on me .
`` A huge thanks to @ inthestyle for letting me do this and design a little swimwear collection which I think is flattering for all shapes !
!
`` I felt so comfortable in it all !
... '' Fans flocked to her page to tell her how beautiful she looks in both pictures , with many declaring they prefer the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version .
One wrote : `` Is it me or do you look u even more stunning on the right ? ''
Another added : `` You spread so much positivity and self love and I 'm so here for it ! ''
Jac recently opened up about her plan to get fit , confessing she 's aiming to get healthy rather than lose weight .
In a video posted online , she explained : `` I 'm having those thoughts of I need to start doing a bit for me and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walks and maybe do some exercise .
`` And no , before everyone pipes up it 's not to necessarily lose weight , I would n't mind it but it is more just to know that you 're doing something .
`` Because work-wise I 'm feeling really good , I 'm busy I 'm on the ball and I just want to maintain that and I feel like getting on the ball with it now , it 's got to be done .
`` Got ta start doing some fitness stuff , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get skinnaaaay !
!
not to get skinnaaaay !
!
`` Just need to make sure I keep active and for so good for the brain .
`` Excited about that ... cut to me tomorrow not doing anything about it but hey , this is my 11pm evening thought lol I 'll check in with you tomorrow .
`` Gon na get a fit bit or something too ! ''

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has been praised by fans for sharing a totally 'real' picture from a swimwear photoshoot
Jacqueline Jossa has been applauded by fans for sharing a totally honest bikini snap which shows off her "real" body.
The former EastEnders star, 27, shared her passion for body positivity by posting two pictures from a recent photoshoot for In The Style which showed her sitting by a pool in a two-piece.
In the first picture, Jacqueline is perfectly posed with her toned tummy and bronzed legs on display.
She added the second shot, which features the former actress in a much more "real" stance, in a bid to show her female fans how camera angles and poses can be deceiving.
Jac - who has been tipped for Strictly this year - urged women to work on loving their bodies no matter what their shape or size.
She wrote: "Shout out to all us women working on loving their bodies because that s**t is hard and I’m proud of us.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
"Just wanted to share another posed v relaxed pic from my @inthestyle shoot!
"Of course I prefer the shot on the left but who sits like that around the pool, breathing in, arm aching, bum digging into the side I really wanted to shoot my swimwear my way and show a bit of realness in how this looks on me.
"A huge thanks to @inthestyle for letting me do this and design a little swimwear collection which I think is flattering for all shapes!!
"I felt so comfortable in it all!..."
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
Fans flocked to her page to tell her how beautiful she looks in both pictures, with many declaring they prefer the "real" snap to the more staged version.
One wrote: "Is it me or do you look u even more stunning on the right ?"
Another added: "You spread so much positivity and self love and I'm so here for it!"
A third commented: "Gorgeous body. You’re so awesome."
Jac recently opened up about her plan to get fit, confessing she's aiming to get healthy rather than lose weight.
In a video posted online, she explained: "I'm having those thoughts of I need to start doing a bit for me and I'm going to try and go for walks and maybe do some exercise.
Image: Jacqueline Jossa/Instagram) Jacqueline Jossa/Instagram)
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"And no, before everyone pipes up it's not to necessarily lose weight, I wouldn't mind it but it is more just to know that you're doing something.
"Because work-wise I'm feeling really good, I'm busy I'm on the ball and I just want to maintain that and I feel like getting on the ball with it now, it's got to be done.
"Gotta start doing some fitness stuff, purely for the mind, not to get skinnaaaay!!not to get skinnaaaay!!
"Just need to make sure I keep active and for so good for the brain.
"Excited about that... cut to me tomorrow not doing anything about it but hey, this is my 11pm evening thought lol I'll check in with you tomorrow.
"Gonna get a fit bit or something too!"


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Inter Milan accounts detail exact fees paid for Romelu Lukaku and Ashley Young

Inter Milan 's latest accounts have shown that they spent a club record €74m ( £66.75m ) on Romelu Lukaku last summer .
The Italian side purchased the Belgian after he had fallen out of favour at Manchester United despite spending just two years at Old Trafford .
Lukaku was signed for £75m and United were keen to recoup the entirety of that fee as they sought around £80m for the 27-year-old .
They announced that a fee of up to £73.9m had been accepted for the striker , but Inter 's accounts show that it was around £7m less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success in Serie A , scoring 29 times for Antonio Conte 's side in all competitions .
The striker went AWOL last summer as he looked to force through a switch to the San Siro .
Inter have since dealt with the Old Trafford hierarchy having signed Ashley Young in January .
The winger left Old Trafford in a deal that cost €1.729m ( £1.55m ) with United claiming at the time they had received €1.5m , plus add-ons .
Young has gone on to score four times in 20 appearances for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United for a third successive transfer window as they eye a permanent deal for Alexis Sanchez .
The Chilean struggled at Old Trafford during his 18-month stint and was farmed out in an effort to regain his best form .
United feel as if he still has something to offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side , but the former Arsenal man has made it clear he has no intention of returning to Manchester .
Inter secured second place in Serie A on with a 2-0 win at Atlanta , who themselves have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League quarter final with PSG to look forward to .

Inter Milan have dealt with Man Utd on several occasions over the past 12 months having completed deals for Romelu Lukaku and Ashley Young as they now eye a permanent move for Alexis Sanchex
Inter Milan's latest accounts have shown that they spent a club record €74m (£66.75m) on Romelu Lukaku last summer.
The Italian side purchased the Belgian after he had fallen out of favour at Manchester United despite spending just two years at Old Trafford.
Lukaku was signed for £75m and United were keen to recoup the entirety of that fee as they sought around £80m for the 27-year-old.
They announced that a fee of up to £73.9m had been accepted for the striker, but Inter's accounts show that it was around £7m less.
Lukaku has proved to be a success in Serie A, scoring 29 times for Antonio Conte's side in all competitions.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
The striker went AWOL last summer as he looked to force through a switch to the San Siro.
Inter have since dealt with the Old Trafford hierarchy having signed Ashley Young in January.
The winger left Old Trafford in a deal that cost €1.729m (£1.55m) with United claiming at the time they had received €1.5m, plus add-ons.
Young has gone on to score four times in 20 appearances for the Nerazzurri.
Inter could yet deal with United for a third successive transfer window as they eye a permanent deal for Alexis Sanchez.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
The Chilean struggled at Old Trafford during his 18-month stint and was farmed out in an effort to regain his best form.
United feel as if he still has something to offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, but the former Arsenal man has made it clear he has no intention of returning to Manchester.
Inter secured second place in Serie A on with a 2-0 win at Atlanta, who themselves have been impressive this term and have a Champions League quarter final with PSG to look forward to.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Emiliano Martinez details Arsenal team meeting which inspired FA Cup win

Emiliano Martinez has credited a showdown meeting for Arsenal 's turnaround in form which led to their FA Cup success .
The Argentinian goalkeeper has played a big hand in his side 's resurgence since a disappointing league defeat to Brighton just two games into the restart .
That loss put Arsenal 's hopes of securing European football next season in doubt , and while they missed out on a place through their position in the table , they were able to qualify by beating Chelsea in Saturday 's final .
And Martinez believes the aftermath of the Brighton defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change the course of their campaign .
“ You can see that we changed , '' Martinez said .
`` After the restart , when we lost against Brighton , we sat down ourselves and thought ‘ we need to change - we need to trust the manager , we need to trust ourselves.
’ '' I was saying to the players before kick off : trust yourselves , trust everyone .
“ We have got a clever manager , he will know what to do in the future .
I just wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans .
`` Obviously we had a bad season in terms of playing style , we changed the manager twice which has not happened at Arsenal for a long period.
” Arsenal were surprise contenders in the final after earning a shock 2-0 win over Arteta 's old side Man City .
They then came from behind to beat fourth-place Chelsea and collect their record 14th FA Cup trophy .
Sadly for Arsenal none of their fans were able to join in the celebrations inside Wembley , and for Martinez even some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match together .
Argentina is still in a strict lockdown and his brother could not be in the same house as his parents to watch him enjoy the proudest moment of his career .
Martinez broke down in tears of joy after the game as he dedicated the win to his family back in his native Argentina , but it was reward for never giving up after spending 10 years at Arsenal .
He said : “ I never wanted to go back to Argentina with empty hands .
After a decade , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , playing a key role in the game , I could not be prouder .
“ My family are in lockdown now .
My brother watched it in a different house to my parents .
It is tough for them because they wanted to be here and it is tough for me because it has been a long long time .
“ I wanted to see them here and give them a hug after a long long fight .
I always do it for them .
My family supported me all the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europe and I do it for them - I never do it for myself .
“ I was just crying for the first five , ten minutes after the game .
Now I am relaxed I might get a replica to put in the cabinet at home .
I came from a long , long way to get here.
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MIKEL ARTETA ADMITS IT'S SPECIAL TO WIN FA CUP WITH ARSENAL AS PLAYER AND COACH
MIKEL ARTETA ADMITS IT'S SPECIAL TO WIN FA CUP WITH ARSENAL AS PLAYER AND COACH
Martinez broke down in tears after the win over Chelsea and explained how Arsenal's success stemmed from a frank discussion following the Premier League defeat to Brighton
Emiliano Martinez has credited a showdown meeting for Arsenal's turnaround in form which led to their FA Cup success.
The Argentinian goalkeeper has played a big hand in his side's resurgence since a disappointing league defeat to Brighton just two games into the restart.
That loss put Arsenal's hopes of securing European football next season in doubt, and while they missed out on a place through their position in the table, they were able to qualify by beating Chelsea in Saturday's final.
And Martinez believes the aftermath of the Brighton defeat was crucial in inspiring The Gunners to change the course of their campaign.
“You can see that we changed," Martinez said. "After the restart, when we lost against Brighton, we sat down ourselves and thought ‘we need to change - we need to trust the manager, we need to trust ourselves.’
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
"I was saying to the players before kick off: trust yourselves, trust everyone.
“We have got a clever manager, he will know what to do in the future. I just wanted to win the FA Cup for the fans.
"Obviously we had a bad season in terms of playing style, we changed the manager twice which has not happened at Arsenal for a long period.”
Arsenal were surprise contenders in the final after earning a shock 2-0 win over Arteta's old side Man City.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
They then came from behind to beat fourth-place Chelsea and collect their record 14th FA Cup trophy.
Sadly for Arsenal none of their fans were able to join in the celebrations inside Wembley, and for Martinez even some of his family members could not watch the match together.
Argentina is still in a strict lockdown and his brother could not be in the same house as his parents to watch him enjoy the proudest moment of his career.
Martinez broke down in tears of joy after the game as he dedicated the win to his family back in his native Argentina, but it was reward for never giving up after spending 10 years at Arsenal.
He said: “I never wanted to go back to Argentina with empty hands. After a decade, to win the FA Cup with Arsenal, playing a key role in the game, I could not be prouder.
“My family are in lockdown now. My brother watched it in a different house to my parents. It is tough for them because they wanted to be here and it is tough for me because it has been a long long time.
“I wanted to see them here and give them a hug after a long long fight. I always do it for them. My family supported me all the way, I have a family here in Europe and I do it for them - I never do it for myself.
“I was just crying for the first five, ten minutes after the game. Now I am relaxed I might get a replica to put in the cabinet at home. I came from a long, long way to get here.”
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thedailymirror--2020-08-02--ISIS bride Shamima Begum 'at risk of cholera and exploitation' at detention camp

ISIS bride Shamima Begum is at a heightened risk of cholera and exploitation in the `` chaotic '' detention camp she is living in , it is claimed .
The 20-year-old former East London schoolgirl - who travelled to Syria in 2015 - is at the Al Roj camp , where conditions have been described as `` deplorable '' .
Since she left ISIS stronghold Raqqa in 2017 , her three children have all died .
David Otto , counter-terrorism and organised crime expert at Global Risk International , told the Daily Star that her current surroundings could be deadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poorly provisioned , the health conditions are deplorable and made worse by regular cholera outbreaks , breakdown of order , deaths…this is down to the US decision to pull out support to the SDF .
“ Personally , Shamima has already lost two kids – this indicates an obvious psychological risk .
“ She is also vulnerable to further exploitation . ''
“ The longer she stays in these makeshift camps , the more it may cost to rehabilitate and reintegrate her into society.
” Begum was moved from the Al Hol refugee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Forces last year , after she reportedly received death threats .
Earlier this month , UN counter-terrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov said 700 people had died in the of Al Hol and Al Roj camps from lack of food and medicine .
Aid workers have also described them as “ perilously overcrowded ” .
On July 16 , the Court of Appeal ruled the she should be allowed back to the UK to appeal being stripped of British citizenship .
Sajid Javid , former Home Secretary , announced her British citizenship had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Flaux said : “ Notwithstanding the national security concerns about Ms Begum , I have reached the firm conclusion that given that the only way in which she can have a fair and effective appeal is to be permitted to come into the United Kingdom to pursue her appeal … the LTE [ leave to enter ] appeals should be allowed .
”

IS bride Shamima Begum previously said 'people should have sympathy towards me'
IS bride Shamima Begum previously said 'people should have sympathy towards me'
Counter terrorism expert David Otto warned that the 20-year-old is at heightened risk at the "chaotic" Al Roj camp, where conditions have been branded "deplorable"
ISIS bride Shamima Begum 'at risk of cholera and exploitation' at detention camp
ISIS bride Shamima Begum is at a heightened risk of cholera and exploitation in the "chaotic" detention camp she is living in, it is claimed.
The 20-year-old former East London schoolgirl - who travelled to Syria in 2015 - is at the Al Roj camp, where conditions have been described as "deplorable".
Since she left ISIS stronghold Raqqa in 2017, her three children have all died.
David Otto, counter-terrorism and organised crime expert at Global Risk International, told the Daily Star that her current surroundings could be deadly.
He said: “It is poorly provisioned, the health conditions are deplorable and made worse by regular cholera outbreaks, breakdown of order, deaths…this is down to the US decision to pull out support to the SDF.
Image: James Longman/ABC News) James Longman/ABC News)
“Personally, Shamima has already lost two kids – this indicates an obvious psychological risk.
“She is also vulnerable to further exploitation."
“The longer she stays in these makeshift camps, the more it may cost to rehabilitate and reintegrate her into society.”
Begum was moved from the Al Hol refugee camp to Al Roj by the Syrian Democratic Forces last year, after she reportedly received death threats.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Earlier this month, UN counter-terrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov said 700 people had died in the of Al Hol and Al Roj camps from lack of food and medicine.
Aid workers have also described them as “perilously overcrowded”.
On July 16, the Court of Appeal ruled the she should be allowed back to the UK to appeal being stripped of British citizenship.
Sajid Javid, former Home Secretary, announced her British citizenship had been revoked in February last year.
Lord Justice Flaux said: “Notwithstanding the national security concerns about Ms Begum, I have reached the firm conclusion that given that the only way in which she can have a fair and effective appeal is to be permitted to come into the United Kingdom to pursue her appeal … the LTE [leave to enter] appeals should be allowed.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Man's incredible gesture leaves girlfriend in tears after she shaved her head

A boyfriend 's incredible gesture to support his partner has left her - and millions of strangers - in floods of tears .
Eva Barilaro , who has alopecia , said that after months of allowing her hair to grow for the first time in a decade , she asked her boyfriend Damien for help to shave her head .
She uploaded a timelapse clip of the process to TikTok , showing her partner carefully using clippers to remove her hair - but it was an unexpected move at the end of the cut which has melted the hearts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ puts the finishing touches on Eva 's hair , he immediately takes the clippers to his own head in a show of solidatary .
Eva looks up and immediately buries her head in her hands in tears as she realises what Damien is doing .
She shared the moving video on YouTube , writing : `` 'Just like you ' - he said .
My boyfriend surprised me by shaving his head just after shaving mine .
`` I will be forever grateful for being so well surrounded .
I wish everyone could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily .
`` This video is to remember everyone that love is above all , and that all one 's need is love .
Thank you Damien , I love you too ... '' After being tweeted by former NBA player Rex Chapman , it 's since had more than 11 million views on social media .
He wrote : `` His girlfriend was struggling with her hair loss from alopecia .
Get out the tissues .
Humanity . ''
It left plenty of viewers crying as one commented : `` Was pretty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it still got me in the feels . ''
Another said : `` The hardest thing I ever had to do was shave my wife ’ s head during her battle with cancer .
I shaved mine later that night and I ’ d do it again . ''
A third wrote : `` Renews my faith in humanity .
Yes , I needed the tissues .
That ending ! ''

Eva Barilaro, who has alopecia, asked her boyfriend to help shave her head after she let her hair grow for the first time in 10 years - and his sweet show of support has melted hearts on social media
Man's incredible gesture leaves girlfriend in tears after she shaved her head
A boyfriend's incredible gesture to support his partner has left her - and millions of strangers - in floods of tears.
Eva Barilaro, who has alopecia, said that after months of allowing her hair to grow for the first time in a decade, she asked her boyfriend Damien for help to shave her head.
She uploaded a timelapse clip of the process to TikTok, showing her partner carefully using clippers to remove her hair - but it was an unexpected move at the end of the cut which has melted the hearts of the internet.
As soon as Damien puts the finishing touches on Eva's hair, he immediately takes the clippers to his own head in a show of solidatary.
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Eva looks up and immediately buries her head in her hands in tears as she realises what Damien is doing.
She shared the moving video on YouTube, writing: "'Just like you' - he said. My boyfriend surprised me by shaving his head just after shaving mine.
"I will be forever grateful for being so well surrounded. I wish everyone could be supported as well as I am daily.
Image: Maria & Dariel) Maria & Dariel)
"This video is to remember everyone that love is above all, and that all one's need is love. Thank you Damien, I love you too..."
After being tweeted by former NBA player Rex Chapman, it's since had more than 11 million views on social media.
He wrote: "His girlfriend was struggling with her hair loss from alopecia. Get out the tissues. Humanity."
Image: Maria & Dariel) Maria & Dariel)
It left plenty of viewers crying as one commented: "Was pretty sure he was going to do that and it still got me in the feels."
Another said: "The hardest thing I ever had to do was shave my wife’s head during her battle with cancer. I shaved mine later that night and I’d do it again."
A third wrote: "Renews my faith in humanity. Yes, I needed the tissues. That ending!"


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Ellen DeGeneres producer addresses claims show is going off-air after scandal

A producer behind Ellen DeGeneres ' scandal-hit talk show denied rumours the series is on the verge of being cancelled following a slew of reports of a `` toxic '' atmosphere onset .
The US TV star , 62 , has been at the centre of a storm of negative publicity in recent months , amid allegations of bullying behaviour from employees , past guests , and fellow celebs with many claiming it 's common knowledge that Ellen is `` mean '' .
Earlier this week , it was suggested that Ellen is close to walking away from her self-named @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried the series may get cancelled .
However , TV executive Andy Lassner - who is a producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show - denied has now weighed in on the gossip and denied the programme is in trouble .
He posted a tweet suggested he 'd had a rough year , writing : `` Me : I really think 2020 is gon na turn around and start getting better 2020 : Lol , I ’ m gon na make your bed the epicenter . ''
One of his followers then brought up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I seriously wish you well .
`` If the Ellen show goes off the air due to all these allegations ( I , personally , have stopped watching ) I hope you are able to find employment quickly .
`` Your twitter account always made me laugh ... '' Lassner then shot the gossip , replying : `` Nobody is going off the air . ''
The rumours started after the Daily Mail reported Ellen was feeling fed up and was considering quitting .
An insider at Telepictures - the production company behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` She feels she can ’ t go on and the only way to recover her personal brand from this is to shut down the show . ''
They added that the `` truth is that she knew what was going on '' .
The same audience insider claimed that she `` hates coming to work '' and has `` utter contempt for her audience '' .
US Weekly then reported the rumours had `` freaked out '' staff working on the series as they feared for their jobs .
An insider told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling each other freaking out as they fear Ellen [ DeGeneres ] will quit or that the show will be cancelled .
`` The show feels done .
It 's going to be very hard to turn this around . ''
It has since been suggested that James Corden is being lined up to take over her afternoon slot after proving a success with his own late night talk show .
The Ellen scandal began after a Buzzfeed article published last month alleged that there was a `` toxic work culture '' behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees facing `` racism , fear and intimidation '' on set .
After the allegations surfaced , executive producers Andy Lassner and Mary Connelly responded with a joint statement .
They said : `` We are truly heartbroken and sorry to learn that even one person in our production family has had a negative experience .
It ’ s not who we are and not who we strive to be , and not the mission Ellen has set for us .
`` For the record , the day to day responsibility of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We take all of this very seriously and we realize , as many in the world are learning , that we need to do better , are committed to do better , and we will do better . ''
Warner Bros. has launched an internal investigation into the claims made about the show , telling the publication that they `` hoped to determine the validity and extent of publicly reported allegations and to understand the full breadth of the show ’ s day-to-day culture . ''
In a memo obtained by Us Weekly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her employees on the show .
Ellen is said to have written : `` On day one of our show , I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be a place of happiness – no one would ever raise their voice , and everyone would be treated with respect .
`` Obviously , something changed , and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case .
And for that , I am sorry .
Anyone who knows me knows it ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hoped for our show . ''

One of the producers behind Ellen DeGeneres' scandal-hit talk show has hit back at reports suggesting the show is on the verge of being cancelled after a wave of negative publicity
A producer behind Ellen DeGeneres ' scandal-hit talk show denied rumours the series is on the verge of being cancelled following a slew of reports of a "toxic" atmosphere onset.
The US TV star, 62, has been at the centre of a storm of negative publicity in recent months, amid allegations of bullying behaviour from employees, past guests, and fellow celebs with many claiming it's common knowledge that Ellen is "mean".
Earlier this week, it was suggested that Ellen is close to walking away from her self-named show with other reports claimed staffers are worried the series may get cancelled.
However, TV executive Andy Lassner - who is a producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show - denied has now weighed in on the gossip and denied the programme is in trouble.
He posted a tweet suggested he'd had a rough year, writing: "Me: I really think 2020 is gonna turn around and start getting better 2020: Lol, I’m gonna make your bed the epicenter."
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
One of his followers then brought up the cancellation rumours, tweeting: "I seriously wish you well.
"If the Ellen show goes off the air due to all these allegations (I, personally, have stopped watching) I hope you are able to find employment quickly.
"Your twitter account always made me laugh..."
Lassner then shot the gossip, replying: "Nobody is going off the air."
The rumours started after the Daily Mail reported Ellen was feeling fed up and was considering quitting.
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images)
An insider at Telepictures - the production company behind the show - told the publication: "She feels she can’t go on and the only way to recover her personal brand from this is to shut down the show."
They added that the "truth is that she knew what was going on".
The same audience insider claimed that she "hates coming to work" and has "utter contempt for her audience".
US Weekly then reported the rumours had "freaked out" staff working on the series as they feared for their jobs.
An insider told them: "Staffers are texting and calling each other freaking out as they fear Ellen [DeGeneres] will quit or that the show will be cancelled.
Image: theellenshow/Youtube) theellenshow/Youtube)
"The show feels done. It's going to be very hard to turn this around."
It has since been suggested that James Corden is being lined up to take over her afternoon slot after proving a success with his own late night talk show.
The Ellen scandal began after a Buzzfeed article published last month alleged that there was a "toxic work culture" behind the scenes of the show, with employees facing "racism, fear and intimidation" on set.
After the allegations surfaced, executive producers Andy Lassner and Mary Connelly responded with a joint statement.
They said: "We are truly heartbroken and sorry to learn that even one person in our production family has had a negative experience. It’s not who we are and not who we strive to be, and not the mission Ellen has set for us.
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"For the record, the day to day responsibility of the Ellen show is completely on us. We take all of this very seriously and we realize, as many in the world are learning, that we need to do better, are committed to do better, and we will do better."
Warner Bros. has launched an internal investigation into the claims made about the show, telling the publication that they "hoped to determine the validity and extent of publicly reported allegations and to understand the full breadth of the show’s day-to-day culture."
In a memo obtained by Us Weekly on July 30, Ellen apologised to her employees on the show.
Ellen is said to have written: "On day one of our show, I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be a place of happiness – no one would ever raise their voice, and everyone would be treated with respect.
"Obviously, something changed, and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case. And for that, I am sorry. Anyone who knows me knows it’s the opposite of what I believe and what I hoped for our show."


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Henry Mauriss tells Mike Ashley he still wants to complete Newcastle takeover

American businessman Henry Mauriss has underlined a commitment to buy Newcastle after the Saudi-backed bid failed .
California-based media mogul Mauriss has been waiting in the wings with a rival offer while the Premier League deliberated on the £300million plan by financial ‘ fixer ’ Amanda Staveley and her PCP Capital Partners group .
Staveley , with the backing of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and property developers Simon and David Reuben , hoped to secure the Premier League ’ s approval .
But in a crushing blow to hopeful Geordie fans , Staveley ’ s Saudi backers pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was beset by increasing problems and seen as too risky for the Premier League to sanction .
And that has put Mauriss in position to press on with his own pursuit of Newcastle .
A source close to Mauriss said : “ Henry is still interested in buying and is totally focused about trying to get a deal done .
“ But it won ’ t be played out in public – that ’ s not his style .
He has been watching developments and having discussions with his advisors .
Mike Ashley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s interest as they had discussions in December .
“ Henry is genuinely interested in buying Newcastle .
He ’ s a strategist .
He ’ s been studying other Premier League clubs and making plans .
Let ’ s see.
” Doubts have been raised about the exact wealth of Mauriss , 56 , CEO of US cable network Clear TV , but those around him insist he has the necessary funds to buy the club .
The American guards his privacy and has refused requests to outline his plans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since the Saudi deal collapsed Toon owner Mike Ashley , believed to be in Miami , has stressed his desire to sell .
His aides say he hopes Saudi interest can be revived , but privately he knows it won ’ t happen .
The Saudis are embarrassed at a loss of face in the global business community , with piracy and human rights issues undermining their bid .
Ashley isn ’ t happy either , despite reportedly pocketing a £17million non-returnable deposit from the failed consortium .
He is furious it took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be made .
And he wants to know why he wasn ’ t fully aware of all the details contained in the damning World Trade Organisation report on Saudi Arabian piracy .
It discovered a representative of the Saudi Arabian regime had facilitated the illicit activities of pirate network beoutQ .
The platform was found to have illegally broadcast Premier League games as well as other high-profile sporting events .
The onset of the coronavirus crisis also hampered Ashley and his legal team being able to get ‘ face time ’ with Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bid ’ s viability .
The final straw for the Premier League was when human rights group Amnesty International backed Hatice Cengiz in her letter to Masters asking him to block the Saudi takeover .
Cengiz was the fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi .

The American TV mogul is ready to step in after a Saudi consortium pulled the plug on its bid to take over the northeastern club
Henry Mauriss tells Mike Ashley he still wants to complete Newcastle takeover
American businessman Henry Mauriss has underlined a commitment to buy Newcastle after the Saudi-backed bid failed.
California-based media mogul Mauriss has been waiting in the wings with a rival offer while the Premier League deliberated on the £300million plan by financial ‘fixer’ Amanda Staveley and her PCP Capital Partners group.
Staveley, with the backing of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and property developers Simon and David Reuben, hoped to secure the Premier League’s approval.
But in a crushing blow to hopeful Geordie fans, Staveley’s Saudi backers pulled the plug on the venture, which was beset by increasing problems and seen as too risky for the Premier League to sanction.
And that has put Mauriss in position to press on with his own pursuit of Newcastle.
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A source close to Mauriss said: “Henry is still interested in buying and is totally focused about trying to get a deal done.
“But it won’t be played out in public – that’s not his style. He has been watching developments and having discussions with his advisors. Mike Ashley and his lawyers are aware of Henry’s interest as they had discussions in December.
“Henry is genuinely interested in buying Newcastle. He’s a strategist. He’s been studying other Premier League clubs and making plans. Let’s see.”
Doubts have been raised about the exact wealth of Mauriss, 56, CEO of US cable network Clear TV, but those around him insist he has the necessary funds to buy the club.
The American guards his privacy and has refused requests to outline his plans, preferring to keep a low profile.
Image: INTERNET PICTURE) INTERNET PICTURE)
Since the Saudi deal collapsed Toon owner Mike Ashley, believed to be in Miami, has stressed his desire to sell. His aides say he hopes Saudi interest can be revived, but privately he knows it won’t happen.
The Saudis are embarrassed at a loss of face in the global business community, with piracy and human rights issues undermining their bid.
Ashley isn’t happy either, despite reportedly pocketing a £17million non-returnable deposit from the failed consortium. He is furious it took over four months for a decision to be made.
And he wants to know why he wasn’t fully aware of all the details contained in the damning World Trade Organisation report on Saudi Arabian piracy.
It discovered a representative of the Saudi Arabian regime had facilitated the illicit activities of pirate network beoutQ.
The platform was found to have illegally broadcast Premier League games as well as other high-profile sporting events.
The onset of the coronavirus crisis also hampered Ashley and his legal team being able to get ‘face time’ with Premier League chief Richard Masters to assess the bid’s viability.
The final straw for the Premier League was when human rights group Amnesty International backed Hatice Cengiz in her letter to Masters asking him to block the Saudi takeover.
Cengiz was the fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Wayne Rooney criticises Sir Alex Ferguson's "suicidal" tactics against Barcelona

Wayne Rooney has criticised former manager Sir Alex Ferguson for using `` suicidal '' tactics in Man Utd 's two Champions League finals against Barcelona .
The Red Devils twice met Pep Guardiola 's much-lauded side in the last two of the competition in 2009 and 2011 .
On both occasions United suffered defeat to the likes of Lionel Messi , Xavi , Andres Iniesta and co. but Rooney feels they could have came out on top had they implemented different tactics .
Discussing Real Madrid 's chances of overturning a 2-1 first leg loss to Guardiola 's Man City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times : `` It 's always hard for a club like Real to go into a game saying 'we 'll surrender the ball ' .
It is the same for United .
`` But we lost two Champions League finals going toe-to-toe with Guardiola 's Barcelona , by trying to press high and get round them , which was suicidal .
`` I remember Alex Ferguson saying 'we 're Man United and we 're going to attack , it 's in the culture of this football club ' and thinking ' I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think all the players knew , deep down , it was the wrong approach , that we were abandoning the way that had brought us success in that 2008 semi-final — and sure enough both times we got outplayed . ''
United had knocked Barcelona out on the way to winning the trophy in 2008 , battling to a 1-0 aggregate win after two solid , strategic performances .
They were unable to repeat the trick in either final though , after Ferguson put his confidence in his players to outplay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won the 2009 final convincingly 2-0 , before wiping United away 3-1 in 2011 after Rooney himself had equalised .
Rooney added : `` There is being true to the club , but then there 's sitting back afterwards and thinking 'we lost ' .
`` For me , it does n't matter how you do it in these big Champions League games , as long as you win — look at how Liverpool ground it out in last year 's final — and I think [ Madrid boss Zinedine ] Zidane has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

United eliminated Barcelona on the way to winning the 2008 Champions League final, but Rooney was on the losing side in 2009 and 2011 after boss Ferguson opted for a different strategy
Wayne Rooney has criticised former manager Sir Alex Ferguson for using "suicidal" tactics in Man Utd's two Champions League finals against Barcelona.
The Red Devils twice met Pep Guardiola's much-lauded side in the last two of the competition in 2009 and 2011.
On both occasions United suffered defeat to the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta and co. but Rooney feels they could have came out on top had they implemented different tactics.
Discussing Real Madrid's chances of overturning a 2-1 first leg loss to Guardiola's Man City this week, Rooney told The Sunday Times : "It's always hard for a club like Real to go into a game saying 'we'll surrender the ball'. It is the same for United.
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"But we lost two Champions League finals going toe-to-toe with Guardiola's Barcelona, by trying to press high and get round them, which was suicidal.
"I remember Alex Ferguson saying 'we're Man United and we're going to attack, it's in the culture of this football club' and thinking 'I'm not too sure about this'.
"I think all the players knew, deep down, it was the wrong approach, that we were abandoning the way that had brought us success in that 2008 semi-final — and sure enough both times we got outplayed."
United had knocked Barcelona out on the way to winning the trophy in 2008, battling to a 1-0 aggregate win after two solid, strategic performances.
They were unable to repeat the trick in either final though, after Ferguson put his confidence in his players to outplay Barcelona at their own game.
Barca won the 2009 final convincingly 2-0, before wiping United away 3-1 in 2011 after Rooney himself had equalised.
Rooney added: "There is being true to the club, but then there's sitting back afterwards and thinking 'we lost'.
"For me, it doesn't matter how you do it in these big Champions League games, as long as you win — look at how Liverpool ground it out in last year's final — and I think [Madrid boss Zinedine] Zidane has the same mindset."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Schools 'definitely' reopen in September - threatening other venues with closure

England 's schools will `` definitely '' reopen to all pupils in September despite fears of a second wave of coronavirus , a Tory minister has declared .
Today 's pledge by Robert Jenrick raises the grim prospect of pubs , restaurants or other venues having to shut in return to keep the virus down .
Mr Jenrick insisted there were `` no plans '' to shutter the nation 's pubs and restaurants in exchange for keeping kids at school .
But he refused to rule out the move in future - and admitted `` tough choices '' will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty warned on Friday that England has `` probably '' reached the limit of easing lockdown .
Prof Whitty said : `` If we wish to do more things in the future , we may have to do less of some other things . ''
Scientists have since raised speculation that some of the venues which have opened in England since July 4 will have to close to keep Covid-19 in balance .
Mr Jenrick today said ministers are `` trying '' to aim only for local restrictions when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blanket national shutdowns .
But he did not rule out shutting other venues nationwide , or putting in new controls on people 's movement , if that 's necessary to keep schools open .
The top Tory said `` if we need to go further we 'll have to '' , adding : `` If the rate of infection rises then obviously we 'll have to take further action as well . ''
He refused to rule out shutting pubs and restaurants , instead saying there are `` no plans '' to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times Radio as a flurry of reports emerged about how Boris Johnson could avoid the `` nuclear option '' of another national shutdown .
According to the Sunday Telegraph , options include asking all over-50s to stay at home more than the under-50s , or restricting travel in and out of London .
Other reports suggest a ban on two households meeting indoors , which already exists in parts of Greater Manchester , West Yorkshire and Lancashire , could be extended nationwide .
Mr Jenrick today said the flurry of reported plans were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over-50s was not being `` actively considered '' .
But he added : `` You would expect the government to be considering all of the range of options that might be available to us . ''
Asked if all schools in England will definitely reopen to all pupils in September he replied : `` Yes .
`` We want to ensure that schools return in September .
We need to get all of our kids back to school . ''
Asked if there could be tougher restrictions in other areas to cope with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replied : `` I think it ’ s difficult to speculate on that .
`` Obviously we ’ ll keep all the options under review .
`` But I think you ’ re right to say that reopening schools and getting our children back into the classroom with that direct , face-to-face contact with their teachers will be a priority for the government when we have to make those tough choices . ''
Asked if those `` tough choices '' could include shutting bars and restaurants he said : `` We don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a blanket approach across the country .
`` Our strategy is to manage this in a localised way with targeted action as we ’ ve done in Leicester , as we ’ re doing now in the North West .
“ We will follow the data and look at options if we have to .
But that approach is the way we restrict in certain areas.
” He refused to rule out shutting bars and restaurants if needed , instead replying : `` We don ’ t have any plans to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ localised approach as we ’ ve seen in Leicester and the North West and that appears to be working today so we ’ ll keep going forward with that . ''
The Prime Minister admitted on Friday there could be `` trade-offs '' to meet his goal of getting all pupils back in England 's schools from September 1 .
Sir Jeremy Farrar , Chair of the Wellcome Trust , told The Sun reopening schools was about “ choices and trade-offs ” that would include workplaces , public transport , pubs and “ @ @ @ @

Top Tory Robert Jenrick has pledged all schools in England will reopen as planned - which could mean "tough choices" over whether to keep bars, restaurants and pubs all open
Schools will 'definitely' reopen in September - threatening other venues with closure
England's schools will "definitely" reopen to all pupils in September despite fears of a second wave of coronavirus, a Tory minister has declared.
Today's pledge by Robert Jenrick raises the grim prospect of pubs, restaurants or other venues having to shut in return to keep the virus down.
Mr Jenrick insisted there were "no plans" to shutter the nation's pubs and restaurants in exchange for keeping kids at school.
But he refused to rule out the move in future - and admitted "tough choices" will have to be made.
It comes after Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty warned on Friday that England has "probably" reached the limit of easing lockdown.
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Prof Whitty said: "If we wish to do more things in the future, we may have to do less of some other things."
Scientists have since raised speculation that some of the venues which have opened in England since July 4 will have to close to keep Covid-19 in balance.
Mr Jenrick today said ministers are "trying" to aim only for local restrictions when there's an outbreak, and not blanket national shutdowns.
But he did not rule out shutting other venues nationwide, or putting in new controls on people's movement, if that's necessary to keep schools open.
The top Tory said "if we need to go further we'll have to", adding: "If the rate of infection rises then obviously we'll have to take further action as well."
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
He refused to rule out shutting pubs and restaurants, instead saying there are "no plans" to do so.
Mr Jenrick was quizzed on Times Radio as a flurry of reports emerged about how Boris Johnson could avoid the "nuclear option" of another national shutdown.
According to the Sunday Telegraph, options include asking all over-50s to stay at home more than the under-50s, or restricting travel in and out of London.
Other reports suggest a ban on two households meeting indoors, which already exists in parts of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire, could be extended nationwide.
Mr Jenrick today said the flurry of reported plans were "speculation" and isolation for the over-50s was not being "actively considered".
But he added: "You would expect the government to be considering all of the range of options that might be available to us."
Asked if all schools in England will definitely reopen to all pupils in September he replied: "Yes.
"We want to ensure that schools return in September. We need to get all of our kids back to school."
Asked if there could be tougher restrictions in other areas to cope with the increased risk from schools, he replied: "I think it’s difficult to speculate on that.
"Obviously we’ll keep all the options under review.
"But I think you’re right to say that reopening schools and getting our children back into the classroom with that direct, face-to-face contact with their teachers will be a priority for the government when we have to make those tough choices."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Asked if those "tough choices" could include shutting bars and restaurants he said: "We don’t want to do anything that’s a blanket approach across the country.
"Our strategy is to manage this in a localised way with targeted action as we’ve done in Leicester, as we’re doing now in the North West.
“We will follow the data and look at options if we have to. But that approach is the way we restrict in certain areas.”
He refused to rule out shutting bars and restaurants if needed, instead replying: "We don’t have any plans to do that.
"We are taking a localised approach as we’ve seen in Leicester and the North West and that appears to be working today so we’ll keep going forward with that."
The Prime Minister admitted on Friday there could be "trade-offs" to meet his goal of getting all pupils back in England's schools from September 1.
Sir Jeremy Farrar, Chair of the Wellcome Trust, told The Sun reopening schools was about “choices and trade-offs” that would include workplaces, public transport, pubs and “many others”.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Struggling beauty salons' fury as barbers can trim beards yet brows still banned

'Heartbroken ' beauty salon owners say many in the business wo n't survive yet more delays as the coronavirus crisis leaves them penniless .
The industry faced another bombshell on Friday , as preparations to relaunch makeup artistry , facials , and eyelash and brow treatments on their menus were paused yet again .
Struggling beauty salons had just hours noticed to cancel hundreds of appointments as they were told the lockdown easing would be delayed 'at least ' another fortnight .
The latest decision was met with fresh outrage as thousands of business owners and their workers face weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't offer the popular services .
Critics have accused the government of sexism over the issue - pointing out men can get their beards trimmed by barbers , while services popular with women like brow shaping remain banned .
Treatments close to the face such as facial waxing , sugaring , eyebrow and eyelash services , facials and make-up application have been officially deemed high-risk and not allowed as part of the initial salon reopening plan last month .
The whole beauty industry is worth an estimated £30billion to the UK economy annually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workforce offering largely popular with women - but increasingly with men too .
Now , beauty therapists have opened up to the Mirror Online about the 'disaster ' their industry faces .
'The government has no idea what goes on in a beauty salon' Many beauty salon owners have been questioning whether the male-dominated cabinet knows how popular treatments even work .
Those that spoke to the Mirror pointed out lashes and brow services like tinting and threading are typically done from behind the head , with both therapist and client masked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hairdressers and barbers may be inadequately protected by wearing only a visor , amid fears they could unknowingly passing the virus to customers .
They are calling on the government to change guidance to require them also to wear a mask underneath , the Daily Telegraph reports .
Alex Smith , who owns The Treatment Room in Harrogate , has been baffled by the restrictions placed on her business - considering her salon can carry out most treatments in full PPE .
She and her co-owner dad had just hours notice to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the treatments would not yet be able to resume for at least another two weeks .
“ The girls were in ( on Saturday ) at the salon just sat on the phone just ringing the ladies and cancelling them .
`` As for the vagueness of the timing- they said 13th of August but it ’ s a ‘ maybe ‘ - and we don ’ t want to rebook all the ladies to only in two weeks ’ time have to ring them again.
” Miss Smith told the Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their premises throughout lockdown despite the blow to business .
She added they were were grateful for the government grants and options to furlough staff that kept the business afloat .
However this latest announcement took a toll on her staff - some of whom specialise in the particular treatments still banned and who had been expecting to return fulltime from Saturday .
Instead they will see their working hours remain reduced for at least another fortnight .
Miss Smith joined the chorus questioning why brows and lashes and particular were still off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government ’ s understanding of what goes on in a beauty salon is not great - they have got no idea , '' Miss Smith said .
She was frustrated that the services seemed to be being viewed as frivolous - rather than a business that creates employment opportunities across the UK .
Miss Smith said what salons offer is not just about looks - it was about “ wellbeing.
” “ People want to open up to us like in a hairdresser 's .
We know their personal lives , they tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a place to relax- it ’ s a whole experienmnce .
`` It ’ s not just a quick appointment to 'look a bit better'.
” Jade Shelden opened up her own specialist skin clinic in Norfolk just months before the pandemic began .
She left her job as a National Clinical Educator for a medical device company , to open her own business in January .
She was still training her replacements and building hew new client base in March when the UK was plunged into lockdown .
Ms Shelden has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business for the months since .
She said : `` I used all of my savings to start up my own business and now can not earn any of it back and because I am a new business I have zero entitlement to any financial help from the government .
She is hungering to get back to work - and points out trained beauty therapists undergo health and safety and hygiene training .
Cross-contamination and infection prevention was standard practice in salons before Covid-19 arose , she added .
`` Many therapists including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ courses on this specific virus and its prevention , followed by investing in all the correct PPE . ''
Ms Shelden explained that skin treatments will be offered one-on-one in a sterile and controlled environment , with gloves , disposable aprons , face visors and face masks .
The client 's temperature it taken upon arrival and a consent form is signed stating that the client hasn ’ t had any symptoms nor has been linked to anyone tested positive for Covid-19 .
Ms Shelden said : `` This is being considered as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a barbers and all they are wearing is a face visor , working even closer to the persons face then we need to , with no gloves on in a room full of other people that haven ’ t even been questioned if they have any symptoms . ''
Ms Shelden added she had spent her career training doctors and nurses how to carry out facial treatments safely .
She also questioned why some parts of the leisure economy had been prioritised for reopening ahead of aesthetics businesses .
`` Facial treatments are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 20 year old girl hiding at home in her bedroom with depression because her acne is so bad she can ’ t face going out in public .
`` Tell that to the cancer survivor who lost all her eyebrows through chemo and can ’ t have them tattooed back on .
Tell that to the person suffering with skin irritations so bad it hurts to smile . ''
She was frustrated that outbreaks were being linked to businesses allowed to reopen like pubs , while beauty industry owners fought to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It brings me heartbreak that so many skin clinics will not survive this pandemic .
Our years of education is being insulted , deeming us as under qualified and incapable of taking the correct measures to carry out treatments safely .
`` The reasoning behind us not being able to reopen is completely unjustified .
I would love to hear one justification as to why we are deemed as unsafe while hairdressers , pubs , restaurants and supermarkets are still all open . ''
' I feel like I have slipped between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fulham , west London , says the beauty industry is dominated by self-employed and freelance workers .
She does not want to be named , as she lifts the lid on her personal financial situation to give Brits an insight .
The 30-year-old Londoner called the latest delay `` disastrous '' for many in her position .
She explained she has had no work at all during lockdown- as she specialises in makeup artistry and eyebrow microblading only - two services that remain banned .
She also did not qualify for the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been freelance for less than a year when the package kicked in .
She said she has now had nearly five months without income , and has churned through her life savings .
She and her partner were able to get a mortgage holiday , and said their bank had made promising remarks about extending it .
She had only applied for Universal Credit only after the shock discovery she would not qualify for Chancellor Rishi Sunak 's self-employment grants .
Weeks after applying for welfare , she still has no answer - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she was fully prepared to return to work this Saturday , August 1 .
`` I don ’ t know when I ’ m going to be able to work , so I can ’ t just get another job .
No one is going to give me another job knowing in two weeks I might have to start working again.
” She was dealt a fresh blow by Friday 's postponement - leaving her to frantically cancel around 30 appointments .
“ I had one client who had travelled into London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and be like ‘ so sorry , I can ’ t do it ’ with less than 24 hours ’ notice .
`` I had less than 24 hours ’ notice to reschedule all my next two weeks ’ appointments .
She is facing at least another fortnight without income , but remains furious that her specialism was singled out as unsafe- while Britain 's pubs and hairdressing salons began filled up weeks ago .
“ To have a client 's brows done I wold be in full PPE , and I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ client would be wearing a mask .
`` I would be standing behind their head , except for in microblading eyebrows - you are standing at the start behind the head , then you need to move to the sides.
” “ I think that ’ s the problem- they don ’ t know how anyone works… It ’ s been really , really hard .
I ’ d only just become self-employed and the first year is already the toughest - you ’ re building your client-base , I was just starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a self-employed person I just kind of slipped between the cracks .
I just don ’ t know what to do .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Struggling beauty salons warn British businesses 'may not survive the pandemic' as they face fresh delays to the lifting of the ban on treatments like brows, lashes, facials and make-up
Struggling beauty salons' fury as barbers can trim beards yet brows still banned
'Heartbroken' beauty salon owners say many in the business won't survive yet more delays as the coronavirus crisis leaves them penniless.
The industry faced another bombshell on Friday, as preparations to relaunch makeup artistry, facials, and eyelash and brow treatments on their menus were paused yet again.
Struggling beauty salons had just hours noticed to cancel hundreds of appointments as they were told the lockdown easing would be delayed 'at least' another fortnight.
The latest decision was met with fresh outrage as thousands of business owners and their workers face weeks more earnings pain as they still can't offer the popular services.
Critics have accused the government of sexism over the issue - pointing out men can get their beards trimmed by barbers, while services popular with women like brow shaping remain banned.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Treatments close to the face such as facial waxing, sugaring, eyebrow and eyelash services, facials and make-up application have been officially deemed high-risk and not allowed as part of the initial salon reopening plan last month.
The whole beauty industry is worth an estimated £30billion to the UK economy annually.
It is dominated by a female workforce offering largely popular with women - but increasingly with men too.
Now, beauty therapists have opened up to the Mirror Online about the 'disaster' their industry faces.
'The government has no idea what goes on in a beauty salon'
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Many beauty salon owners have been questioning whether the male-dominated cabinet knows how popular treatments even work.
Those that spoke to the Mirror pointed out lashes and brow services like tinting and threading are typically done from behind the head, with both therapist and client masked.
Scientists advising the government reportedly voiced concerns hairdressers and barbers may be inadequately protected by wearing only a visor, amid fears they could unknowingly passing the virus to customers.
They are calling on the government to change guidance to require them also to wear a mask underneath, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Alex Smith, who owns The Treatment Room in Harrogate, has been baffled by the restrictions placed on her business - considering her salon can carry out most treatments in full PPE.
She and her co-owner dad had just hours notice to make between 50-100 cancellations when Boris Johnson announced that the treatments would not yet be able to resume for at least another two weeks.
“The girls were in (on Saturday) at the salon just sat on the phone just ringing the ladies and cancelling them.
"As for the vagueness of the timing- they said 13th of August but it’s a ‘maybe ‘- and we don’t want to rebook all the ladies to only in two weeks’ time have to ring them again.”
Miss Smith told the Mirror Online the business had paint rent on their premises throughout lockdown despite the blow to business.
She added they were were grateful for the government grants and options to furlough staff that kept the business afloat.
However this latest announcement took a toll on her staff - some of whom specialise in the particular treatments still banned and who had been expecting to return fulltime from Saturday.
Instead they will see their working hours remain reduced for at least another fortnight.
Miss Smith joined the chorus questioning why brows and lashes and particular were still off the menu.
Image: supplied via Talia) supplied via Talia)
"I think the government’s understanding of what goes on in a beauty salon is not great - they have got no idea," Miss Smith said.
She was frustrated that the services seemed to be being viewed as frivolous - rather than a business that creates employment opportunities across the UK.
Miss Smith said what salons offer is not just about looks - it was about “wellbeing.”
“People want to open up to us like in a hairdresser's. We know their personal lives, they tell us their secrets, we offer people a place to relax- it’s a whole experienmnce.
"It’s not just a quick appointment to 'look a bit better'.”
'Beauty salons won't survive this'
Image: supplied via Talia) supplied via Talia)
Jade Shelden opened up her own specialist skin clinic in Norfolk just months before the pandemic began.
She left her job as a National Clinical Educator for a medical device company, to open her own business in January.
She was still training her replacements and building hew new client base in March when the UK was plunged into lockdown.
Ms Shelden has been unemployed and unable to restart her fledgling business for the months since.
She said: "I used all of my savings to start up my own business and now cannot earn any of it back and because I am a new business I have zero entitlement to any financial help from the government.
She is hungering to get back to work - and points out trained beauty therapists undergo health and safety and hygiene training.
Cross-contamination and infection prevention was standard practice in salons before Covid-19 arose, she added.
Image: supplied via Talia) supplied via Talia)
"Many therapists including myself have spent money on further educational courses on this specific virus and its prevention, followed by investing in all the correct PPE."
Ms Shelden explained that skin treatments will be offered one-on-one in a sterile and controlled environment, with gloves, disposable aprons, face visors and face masks.
The client's temperature it taken upon arrival and a consent form is signed stating that the client hasn’t had any symptoms nor has been linked to anyone tested positive for Covid-19.
Ms Shelden said: "This is being considered as high risk, yet I walk past a barbers and all they are wearing is a face visor, working even closer to the persons face then we need to, with no gloves on in a room full of other people that haven’t even been questioned if they have any symptoms."
Image: PA) PA)
Ms Shelden added she had spent her career training doctors and nurses how to carry out facial treatments safely.
She also questioned why some parts of the leisure economy had been prioritised for reopening ahead of aesthetics businesses.
"Facial treatments are deemed as unnecessary. Tell that to the 20 year old girl hiding at home in her bedroom with depression because her acne is so bad she can’t face going out in public.
"Tell that to the cancer survivor who lost all her eyebrows through chemo and can’t have them tattooed back on. Tell that to the person suffering with skin irritations so bad it hurts to smile."
She was frustrated that outbreaks were being linked to businesses allowed to reopen like pubs, while beauty industry owners fought to keep business afloat.
She added: "It brings me heartbreak that so many skin clinics will not survive this pandemic. Our years of education is being insulted, deeming us as under qualified and incapable of taking the correct measures to carry out treatments safely.
"The reasoning behind us not being able to reopen is completely unjustified. I would love to hear one justification as to why we are deemed as unsafe while hairdressers, pubs, restaurants and supermarkets are still all open."
'I feel like I have slipped between the cracks'
Image: Getty) Getty)
A freelance makeup artist based in Fulham, west London, says the beauty industry is dominated by self-employed and freelance workers.
She does not want to be named, as she lifts the lid on her personal financial situation to give Brits an insight.
The 30-year-old Londoner called the latest delay "disastrous" for many in her position.
She explained she has had no work at all during lockdown- as she specialises in makeup artistry and eyebrow microblading only - two services that remain banned.
She also did not qualify for the government’s self-employment assistance as she had been freelance for less than a year when the package kicked in.
She said she has now had nearly five months without income, and has churned through her life savings.
She and her partner were able to get a mortgage holiday, and said their bank had made promising remarks about extending it.
She had only applied for Universal Credit only after the shock discovery she would not qualify for Chancellor Rishi Sunak's self-employment grants.
Weeks after applying for welfare, she still has no answer - and now believes it is too late as she was fully prepared to return to work this Saturday, August 1.
"I don’t know when I’m going to be able to work, so I can’t just get another job. No one is going to give me another job knowing in two weeks I might have to start working again.”
She was dealt a fresh blow by Friday's postponement - leaving her to frantically cancel around 30 appointments.
“I had one client who had travelled into London specially. I just had to ring and be like ‘so sorry, I can’t do it’ with less than 24 hours’ notice.
"I had less than 24 hours’ notice to reschedule all my next two weeks’ appointments.
She is facing at least another fortnight without income, but remains furious that her specialism was singled out as unsafe- while Britain's pubs and hairdressing salons began filled up weeks ago.
“To have a client's brows done I wold be in full PPE, and I would be wearing a mask - and the client would be wearing a mask.
"I would be standing behind their head, except for in microblading eyebrows - you are standing at the start behind the head, then you need to move to the sides.”
“I think that’s the problem- they don’t know how anyone works… It’s been really, really hard. I’d only just become self-employed and the first year is already the toughest - you’re building your client-base, I was just starting out.
"I feel like as a self-employed person I just kind of slipped between the cracks. I just don’t know what to do.”