thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Gary Neville details Man Utd compromise Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes must make

Gary Neville says Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba must compromise if they are to be a joint success at Man Utd .
Pogba is set for his return to the United side when the football season resumes , though his absence has left less of a hole since Fernandes ' arrival in January .
United fans are excited at the prospect of both players forming a partnership in the centre of the Red Devils ' midfield , though there are still question marks over how influential they can be together .
Asked during a fan Q & A on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars in the team , Neville said : `` They could be amazing together if they compromise and work to help each other . ''
Neville was then quizzed on which player in United 's current side would have the best chance of one day winning the Ballon d'Or .
`` Paul Pogba most likely , '' he replied .
The Frenchman has been edging towards the United exit over the course of the season , during which he has managed just eight appearances due to injury problems .
But the economic impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play havoc with the transfer market this summer and severely hamper the spending of most clubs , including those at elite level .
And Neville feels that Pogba may now have to reconsider his options as a result .
He reasoned with Sky Sports : `` I just wonder now what 's happened , which clubs are really going to be able to buy Paul Pogba for the reputed £80-100 million pounds that was being talked about ?
Which clubs are going to pay the huge wages Paul Pogba 's on at Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to , may want to , sit at Man Utd now for the next 12- 18 months , and look at the fact that he 's got a club he can play at with a core group of players who are a really good age . ''
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Fernandes and Pogba are yet to feature in the same Man Utd side due to the Frenchman's rotten luck with injuries this season, but a partnership is on the horizon now he is back to full fitness
Gary Neville says Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba must compromise if they are to be a joint success at Man Utd.
Pogba is set for his return to the United side when the football season resumes, though his absence has left less of a hole since Fernandes' arrival in January.
United fans are excited at the prospect of both players forming a partnership in the centre of the Red Devils' midfield, though there are still question marks over how influential they can be together.
Asked during a fan Q&A on Twitter what United could achieve with the two stars in the team, Neville said: "They could be amazing together if they compromise and work to help each other."
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Neville was then quizzed on which player in United's current side would have the best chance of one day winning the Ballon d'Or.
"Paul Pogba most likely," he replied.
The Frenchman has been edging towards the United exit over the course of the season, during which he has managed just eight appearances due to injury problems.
But the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis looks set to play havoc with the transfer market this summer and severely hamper the spending of most clubs, including those at elite level.
And Neville feels that Pogba may now have to reconsider his options as a result.
He reasoned with Sky Sports: "I just wonder now what's happened, which clubs are really going to be able to buy Paul Pogba for the reputed £80-100 million pounds that was being talked about? Which clubs are going to pay the huge wages Paul Pogba's on at Manchester United?
"So Paul Pogba may have to, may want to, sit at Man Utd now for the next 12- 18 months, and look at the fact that he's got a club he can play at with a core group of players who are a really good age."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Watford chief questions integrity of finishing season at neutral venues

Watford are the latest club to rail against plans to end the season at neutral venues , with chairman Scott Duxbury saying the Premier League has a `` duty of care '' to address concerns about a `` distorted nine-game mini-league '' .
Ahead of Monday 's crunch meeting of top-flight shareholders , the Hornets have joined Brighton and Aston Villa in making their opposition to the current 'Project Restart ' plans clear .
The decision to use neutral grounds for the remaining 92 fixtures sticks in Duxbury 's craw , with Watford 17th in the Premier League and looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backdrop brought by Covid-19 .
`` There is no altruism in the Premier League , '' he said .
`` There are 20 different vested interests , which sometimes align but more often than not work purely to protect each individual club .
`` That is why some clubs are happy to sign up to 'Project Restart ' because arguably there is only an upside in participating in this compromised format ; it means Liverpool can win the title , other clubs can book their place in Europe next season or potentially fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position of safety .
`` But when at least six clubs - and I suspect more - are concerned about the clear downside and the devastating effects of playing in this kind of distorted nine-game mini-league , then I believe the Premier League has a duty of care to address those concerns .
`` If we start and finish a whole season under these conditions and at neutral venues when everybody knows the rules when we start , not created in a time of crisis , then that is clearly fair .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the season under new rules and conditions is an entirely different proposition .
`` How can the long-term future of clubs be determined under these fundamentally changed conditions ?
How is there any semblance of fairness ?
To wave aside all the fears and concerns is too simplistic .
`` Surely all 20 clubs must agree the fairest way forward to complete the season ?
I hope we can now come together and find a solution to enable the season to end safely and fairly . ''
Duxbury accepts matches must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing coronavirus situation but having to play away from Vicarage Road is not an idea he buys into .
`` We are now told we can not play our remaining home games at Vicarage Road and the familiarity and advantage that brings , '' he said on the club 's website .
`` This against a backdrop of players who , having seen their lives turned upside down along with the rest of the world , are suddenly expected to perform as if nothing has happened , despite the rest of society probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a football pitch .
`` We have club medical staff working under conditions that no doctor or physio has ever experienced with guidelines that , in no small part , are based at this stage on supposition rather than scientific fact .
`` And with all these compromises and health risks we are asked to finish a competition that bears no resemblance to the one we started , which could end a small club like Watford 's time in the Premier League .
`` So is this fair ?
Does it have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course not . ''
West Ham chief executive Karren Brady says `` clubs on the brink are understandably concerned about giving up home advantage '' but believes everyone will `` need to make compromises '' - albeit not on the well-being of players and staff .
The Hammers chief has spoken to all their players to `` assure them their health and well-being is our primary concern '' and says there will be no compromises when it comes to playing games and , firstly , returning to training .
`` If lockdown is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health England ) give us permission to resume non-contact training , there are to be new rules for players and staff , '' Brady wrote in her column in The Sun .
`` This includes not sharing cars , to limits through to the time a small group training session should last ( 75 minutes ) and standing two metres away from each other .
In this phase , tackling is prohibited but passing and shooting is allowed .
`` We will also need to disinfect the corner flags , goalposts and even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mystery as that usually kills it . ''
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Ahead of Monday's crunch meeting of top-flight shareholders, the Hornets have joined Brighton and Aston Villa in making their opposition to the current 'Project Restart' plans clear
Watford are the latest club to rail against plans to end the season at neutral venues, with chairman Scott Duxbury saying the Premier League has a "duty of care" to address concerns about a "distorted nine-game mini-league".
Ahead of Monday's crunch meeting of top-flight shareholders, the Hornets have joined Brighton and Aston Villa in making their opposition to the current 'Project Restart' plans clear.
The decision to use neutral grounds for the remaining 92 fixtures sticks in Duxbury's craw, with Watford 17th in the Premier League and looking to stave off relegation amid a challenging backdrop brought by Covid-19.
"There is no altruism in the Premier League," he said. "There are 20 different vested interests, which sometimes align but more often than not work purely to protect each individual club.
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"That is why some clubs are happy to sign up to 'Project Restart' because arguably there is only an upside in participating in this compromised format; it means Liverpool can win the title, other clubs can book their place in Europe next season or potentially fight their way up the table from a position of safety.
"But when at least six clubs - and I suspect more - are concerned about the clear downside and the devastating effects of playing in this kind of distorted nine-game mini-league, then I believe the Premier League has a duty of care to address those concerns.
"If we start and finish a whole season under these conditions and at neutral venues when everybody knows the rules when we start, not created in a time of crisis, then that is clearly fair.
"To be asked to finish a quarter of the season under new rules and conditions is an entirely different proposition.
"How can the long-term future of clubs be determined under these fundamentally changed conditions? How is there any semblance of fairness? To wave aside all the fears and concerns is too simplistic.
"Surely all 20 clubs must agree the fairest way forward to complete the season? I hope we can now come together and find a solution to enable the season to end safely and fairly."
Image: PA) PA)
Duxbury accepts matches must be played behind closed doors due to the ongoing coronavirus situation but having to play away from Vicarage Road is not an idea he buys into.
"We are now told we cannot play our remaining home games at Vicarage Road and the familiarity and advantage that brings," he said on the club's website.
"This against a backdrop of players who, having seen their lives turned upside down along with the rest of the world, are suddenly expected to perform as if nothing has happened, despite the rest of society probably still facing the kind of restrictions unenforceable on a football pitch.
"We have club medical staff working under conditions that no doctor or physio has ever experienced with guidelines that, in no small part, are based at this stage on supposition rather than scientific fact.
"And with all these compromises and health risks we are asked to finish a competition that bears no resemblance to the one we started, which could end a small club like Watford's time in the Premier League.
"So is this fair? Does it have any semblance of sporting integrity? Of course not."
West Ham chief executive Karren Brady says "clubs on the brink are understandably concerned about giving up home advantage" but believes everyone will "need to make compromises" - albeit not on the well-being of players and staff.
The Hammers chief has spoken to all their players to "assure them their health and well-being is our primary concern" and says there will be no compromises when it comes to playing games and, firstly, returning to training.
"If lockdown is lifted and Government and PHE (Public Health England) give us permission to resume non-contact training, there are to be new rules for players and staff," Brady wrote in her column in The Sun.
"This includes not sharing cars, to limits through to the time a small group training session should last (75 minutes) and standing two metres away from each other. In this phase, tackling is prohibited but passing and shooting is allowed.
"We will also need to disinfect the corner flags, goalposts and even the grass - although how remains a mystery as that usually kills it."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Kate Garraway given hope by fan whose husband recovered after 7 weeks in ICU

Kate Garraway has thanked a fan for giving her hope by sharing the story of her husband 's `` miracle '' recovery after seven weeks in intensive care .
The Good Morning Britain star 's partner Derek Draper , 52 , has been in ICU battling coronavirus for the last month as Kate isolates at home with their children .
Kate , 53 , took part in the clap for carers this week to show her support for the NHS , and received a sweet message from one of her followers who shared her own story of Covid-19 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battling the virus in ICU , but went on to make a recovery and is now recuperating at home .
In a comment on Kate 's Instagram page , the woman wrote : `` Keep the faith Kate .
We have my husband back after a 7 week fight in ITU miricles do happen . ''
Kate then replied : `` So happy to hear that - much love . ''
Another fan told the TV star : `` You are amazing Kate , you are one of the strongest women ever !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was an 85 year old man who had been in intensive care for 49 days and he went home this week ! ''
In her latest update this week , Kate revealed Derek is `` fighting so hard '' in his battle against coronavirus .
Derek was rushed to hospital on March 30 and has been has been on a ventilator for the past month in intensive care .
She explained he 's still very ill , but thanked the NHS team for taking such good care of him .
Kate wrote : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fighting so hard to beat this virus & everyday I am awestruck by how hard every member of the nhs team is fighting to turn things around & bring him ( & so many others ) home to their loved ones .
`` You are amazing - thank you thank you Sending love to you all in these terrible times # staypositive # hope # standtogether . ''

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper remains in critical care in hospital as he battles coronavirus and she thanked a fan for giving her hope by telling her about her partner who recovered after seven weeks in intensive care
Kate Garraway given hope by fan whose husband made 'miracle' recovery after 7 weeks in ICU
Kate Garraway has thanked a fan for giving her hope by sharing the story of her husband's "miracle" recovery after seven weeks in intensive care.
The Good Morning Britain star's partner Derek Draper, 52, has been in ICU battling coronavirus for the last month as Kate isolates at home with their children.
Kate, 53, took part in the clap for carers this week to show her support for the NHS, and received a sweet message from one of her followers who shared her own story of Covid-19.
The fan revealed her husband spent seven weeks battling the virus in ICU, but went on to make a recovery and is now recuperating at home.
In a comment on Kate's Instagram page, the woman wrote: "Keep the faith Kate. We have my husband back after a 7 week fight in ITU miricles do happen."
Kate then replied: "So happy to hear that - much love."
Image: James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock) James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock)
Another fan told the TV star: "You are amazing Kate, you are one of the strongest women ever!
"I saw on the news there was an 85 year old man who had been in intensive care for 49 days and he went home this week!"
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Kate replied with a heart emoji.
In her latest update this week, Kate revealed Derek is "fighting so hard" in his battle against coronavirus.
Derek was rushed to hospital on March 30 and has been has been on a ventilator for the past month in intensive care.
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She explained he's still very ill, but thanked the NHS team for taking such good care of him.
Kate wrote: "Derek is still with us, fighting so hard to beat this virus & everyday I am awestruck by how hard every member of the nhs team is fighting to turn things around & bring him ( & so many others) home to their loved ones.
"You are amazing - thank you thank you Sending love to you all in these terrible times #staypositive #hope #standtogether."


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Britney Spears writhes around in a bikini and chains for saucy new album cover

Britney Spears has stripped to a bikini to show off her incredible body on the new cover for her album Glory .
The singer has shared new artwork for the 2016 record , which has stormed to the top of the charts , and it shows her chained up in the desert , writhing around in the sand in a two-piece .
She stormed back to the top of the iTunes chart last week after a relentless campaign from her army of fans all over the world .
So the megastar naturally had to do something to say thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was her ninth studio album but fans have always maintained the record did n't get the credit it deserved .
`` You asked for a new Glory cover and since it went to number one we had to make it happen !
!
!
!
Could n't have done it without you all , '' she beamed on Instagram .
Her 25 million followers lapped it up - and they are left wanting more .
`` Ai n't no chains tying you down ! ''
said one , replying to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is that you ?
!
Looking good girl ! ''
another die hard wrote .
It came after the star told a court official that she wanted to have a baby with her boyfriend Sam Asghari , however her dad Jamie was against the idea , a new report claims .
The singer was entered into a legally mandated conservatorship - also known as a legal guardianship - lead by her father Jamie , and has not been able to live her life freely since 2008 .
Britney last year hoped to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years but was unable to because of her father 's input .
A source told UsWeekly : `` Britney told the probate investigator late last year she wanted to have a baby .
Her dad [ Jamie Spears ] had always been against Britney getting pregnant . ''
Britney is already a mother to two boys - Sean , 14 , and Jayden , 13 , whom she shares with DJ ex-husband Kevin Federline .

Her fans have always maintained her ninth studio album didn't get the recognition it deserved so they have sent the 2016 record spinning to the top of the charts four years after its release
Britney Spears writhes around in a bikini and chains for saucy new album cover
Britney Spears has stripped to a bikini to show off her incredible body on the new cover for her album Glory.
The singer has shared new artwork for the 2016 record, which has stormed to the top of the charts, and it shows her chained up in the desert, writhing around in the sand in a two-piece.
She stormed back to the top of the iTunes chart last week after a relentless campaign from her army of fans all over the world.
So the megastar naturally had to do something to say thank you to them all for their unwavering support.
It was her ninth studio album but fans have always maintained the record didn't get the credit it deserved.
Image: britneyspears/Instagram) britneyspears/Instagram)
"You asked for a new Glory cover and since it went to number one we had to make it happen!!!! Couldn't have done it without you all," she beamed on Instagram.
Her 25 million followers lapped it up - and they are left wanting more.
"Ain't no chains tying you down!" said one, replying to the new cover on social media.
Image: britneyspears/Instagram) britneyspears/Instagram)
"Is that you?! Looking good girl!" another die hard wrote.
It came after the star told a court official that she wanted to have a baby with her boyfriend Sam Asghari, however her dad Jamie was against the idea, a new report claims.
The singer was entered into a legally mandated conservatorship - also known as a legal guardianship - lead by her father Jamie, and has not been able to live her life freely since 2008.
Image: Britney Spears/Instagram) Britney Spears/Instagram)
Britney last year hoped to start a family with her boyfriend of three years but was unable to because of her father's input.
A source told UsWeekly : "Britney told the probate investigator late last year she wanted to have a baby. Her dad [Jamie Spears] had always been against Britney getting pregnant."
Britney is already a mother to two boys - Sean, 14, and Jayden, 13, whom she shares with DJ ex-husband Kevin Federline.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Workers could get legal right to work from home after coronavirus lockdown

Workers could be given the legal right to work from home after the coronavirus lockdown is eased .
The proposal , which reportedly has the support of government ministers , would mean companies could only refuse an employee 's request to work from home if their duties can only be done in the workplace .
Enshrining in law the right to work from home would mean staff can not be forced to return to the office after lockdown but can continue to work remotely , the Telegraph reports .
It is hoped this would also make it easier for office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduced numbers , as the UK continues to take precautions to prevent a second outbreak of the killer virus .
It may also reduce the numbers of commuters on trains and buses , where the virus can easily spread .
One minister reportedly told the Telegraph : `` It makes complete sense . ''
It would mean employees would not feel compelled to return to the office and businesses may be able to limit the cost of alterations to workplaces , which would otherwise be necessary to enforce social distancing and prevent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the proposal , suggested by officials during discussions over the Government 's return to work package , is being modelled on existing rules governing the rights of parents to request flexible working from their boss .
The Prime Minister promised greater flexibility for workers in his 2019 party manifesto .
The manifesto read : `` We will encourage flexible working and consult on making it the default unless employers have good reasons not to . ''
This followed a review by political strategist Matthew Taylor in 2017 , in which he wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for everyone and has been shown to have a positive impact on productivity , worker retention and quality of work . ''
Company bosses preparing to reopen offices shuttered are contemplating radical changes to the workplace to keep staff safe .
Hand sanitisers and thermal scanners are just the start .
Some firms are considering remodelling their offices to minimise the risk of a second wave of infections .
Long rows of desks may be out , work stations sheathed with glass sneeze guards may be in .
For the latest coronavirus updates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required to foot the bill for face masks for their staff who return to the office .
A Government spokesman said : `` The Business Secretary continues to work with businesses , union leaders and the science and medical community so we can ensure workplaces are safe for those who will go back to work once the measures are relaxed and give people the confidence to return to work . ''
New research suggests almost half of workers believe they will spend less time in offices as a result of the coronavirus crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that almost one in two predicted a permanent change to their employers ' approach to flexible working when the lockdown lifts .
Almost half of those surveyed by ICM for O2 said flexible working will increase , with a third expecting to increase the amount they work from home by at least three days a week .
Many employees admitted the lack of social interaction was challenging , with a third saying working from home can be lonely , and one in four missing socialising with colleagues .
Dr Heejung Chung , social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is currently researching the impact of flexible working , said : `` It will be difficult to go back to normal ways of working after lockdown , as we 've now proved that most of us can work from home , despite many companies previously telling employees that it would n't be possible . ''
Unions warn that many members are worried about being unable to practise social distancing should they return to work .
Last week , union bosses expressed fury at the government 's back-to-work rules , branding them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
The TUC 's general secretary Frances O'Grady is understood to have urged ministers to strengthen their protections for workers with other union chiefs warning their members may refuse to work if they do n't feel safe .
Department of Business officials are drawing up guidance to get people back to work in the coming weeks .
Recommendations could include staggering shift times to ease the rush hour , avoiding hot-desking or sharing pens , closing lifts and canteens .
But , although bosses are currently advised to keep workers two metres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It will not always be possible to keep a distance of 2m .
In these circumstances both employers and employees must do everything they can to reduce risk . ''
Cabinet minister Ben Wallace signalled some firms will be allowed to adopt other measures , even halving the distance to one metre if workers are given screens and protective kit .
He said : `` You could wear PPE , that could be a possibility , or indeed you could find other ways of doing it , shielding for example .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ only asks firms to `` consider '' the moves - insisting bosses should be forced to adopt them .
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said : `` Throughout this crisis the TUC has sought to engage constructively with ministers .
`` But we can not support the Government 's back-to-work plans as they stand .
`` They are an open goal for rogue employers , who will cut corners and put their workers , and the wider community , at risk .
`` We want new binding rules for employers to publish their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to set out the minimum standards that Current back-plans an open for employers employers must meet in order to protect public safety .
`` And we want ministers to outline a new tough approach to enforcement .
Unless the Government significantly strengthens its plans , safe working will not be guaranteed .
`` The current proposals fail to provide clear direction to those employers who want to act responsibly . ''

What will Britain’s post-lockdown workplaces look like?
What will Britain’s post-lockdown workplaces look like?
All workers would be given the right to request to work from home under a new law modelled on an existing one governing parents' entitlement to flexible working
Workers could get legal right to work from home after coronavirus lockdown is lifted
Workers could be given the legal right to work from home after the coronavirus lockdown is eased.
The proposal, which reportedly has the support of government ministers, would mean companies could only refuse an employee's request to work from home if their duties can only be done in the workplace.
Enshrining in law the right to work from home would mean staff cannot be forced to return to the office after lockdown but can continue to work remotely, the Telegraph reports.
It is hoped this would also make it easier for office workers to practise social distancing due to reduced numbers, as the UK continues to take precautions to prevent a second outbreak of the killer virus.
It may also reduce the numbers of commuters on trains and buses, where the virus can easily spread.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
One minister reportedly told the Telegraph: "It makes complete sense."
It would mean employees would not feel compelled to return to the office and businesses may be able to limit the cost of alterations to workplaces, which would otherwise be necessary to enforce social distancing and prevent the spread of the virus.
It is said the proposal, suggested by officials during discussions over the Government's return to work package, is being modelled on existing rules governing the rights of parents to request flexible working from their boss.
The Prime Minister promised greater flexibility for workers in his 2019 party manifesto.
The manifesto read: "We will encourage flexible working and consult on making it the default unless employers have good reasons not to."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
This followed a review by political strategist Matthew Taylor in 2017, in which he wrote: "Encouraging flexible work is good for everyone and has been shown to have a positive impact on productivity, worker retention and quality of work."
Company bosses preparing to reopen offices shuttered are contemplating radical changes to the workplace to keep staff safe.
Hand sanitisers and thermal scanners are just the start.
Some firms are considering remodelling their offices to minimise the risk of a second wave of infections. Long rows of desks may be out, work stations sheathed with glass sneeze guards may be in.
For the latest coronavirus updates, follow our liveblog
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Companies may be required to foot the bill for face masks for their staff who return to the office.
A Government spokesman said: "The Business Secretary continues to work with businesses, union leaders and the science and medical community so we can ensure workplaces are safe for those who will go back to work once the measures are relaxed and give people the confidence to return to work."
New research suggests almost half of workers believe they will spend less time in offices as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
A survey of 2,000 workers found that almost one in two predicted a permanent change to their employers' approach to flexible working when the lockdown lifts.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Almost half of those surveyed by ICM for O2 said flexible working will increase, with a third expecting to increase the amount they work from home by at least three days a week.
Many employees admitted the lack of social interaction was challenging, with a third saying working from home can be lonely, and one in four missing socialising with colleagues.
Dr Heejung Chung, social policy director at the University of Kent, who is currently researching the impact of flexible working, said: "It will be difficult to go back to normal ways of working after lockdown, as we've now proved that most of us can work from home, despite many companies previously telling employees that it wouldn't be possible."
Unions warn that many members are worried about being unable to practise social distancing should they return to work.
Image: PA) PA)
Last week, union bosses expressed fury at the government's back-to-work rules, branding them an "open goal for rogue bosses".
The TUC's general secretary Frances O'Grady is understood to have urged ministers to strengthen their protections for workers with other union chiefs warning their members may refuse to work if they don't feel safe.
Department of Business officials are drawing up guidance to get people back to work in the coming weeks.
Recommendations could include staggering shift times to ease the rush hour, avoiding hot-desking or sharing pens, closing lifts and canteens.
But, although bosses are currently advised to keep workers two metres apart wherever possible, the guidance states: "It will not always be possible to keep a distance of 2m. In these circumstances both employers and employees must do everything they can to reduce risk."
Cabinet minister Ben Wallace signalled some firms will be allowed to adopt other measures, even halving the distance to one metre if workers are given screens and protective kit.
He said: "You could wear PPE, that could be a possibility, or indeed you could find other ways of doing it, shielding for example."
Unions slammed the guidance - which only asks firms to "consider" the moves - insisting bosses should be forced to adopt them.
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "Throughout this crisis the TUC has sought to engage constructively with ministers.
"But we cannot support the Government's back-to-work plans as they stand.
"They are an open goal for rogue employers, who will cut corners and put their workers, and the wider community, at risk.
"We want new binding rules for employers to publish their risk assessment. We want clear guidance to set out the minimum standards that Current back-plans an open for employers employers must meet in order to protect public safety.
"And we want ministers to outline a new tough approach to enforcement. Unless the Government significantly strengthens its plans, safe working will not be guaranteed.
"The current proposals fail to provide clear direction to those employers who want to act responsibly."


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Phillip Schofield says he's still living in family home after rule break claims

Phillip Schofield has insisted he 's still living at his family home amid claims he broke lockdown rules by reuniting with his loved ones .
The This Morning host , 58 , was said to have moved out of the £2 million home he shared with his wife and daughters earlier this year after buying a bachelor flat in London .
He was pictured outside the new home several times over the last few weeks , and was last photographed there just 14 days ago .
Schofield , who came out as gay in February , baffled fans this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his wife Steph and their daughters Molly , 27 , and Ruby , 24 , as they enjoyed a murder mystery party together .
The picture showed the whole family posing for a picture outside their Oxfordshire mansion .
Some of the telly favourite 's followers questioned why the star was able to meet up with his family during lockdown .
One commented : `` So you moved out but you ’ re allowed to visit your family ?
But I can ’ t go any visit my children and grandchildren .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are allowed , good to know . ''
Schofield then replied , insisting he 's still living with his family full-time despite being photographed outside his new flat .
He wrote : `` Where did you get that I ’ d moved out ... .. oh yeah , the papers . ''
Phil 's new plush pad is said to be right in the middle of the city and has views of The Shard .
He is said to have moved out of the £2million Oxfordshire property that he shared with wife Steph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple had stayed living together after he came out as gay live on This Morning in February .
A source told The Mail On Sunday : `` There has been talk for weeks that Phillip is n't living with Steph any more , that he had moved out for good and had a new home .
`` He has a place in central London .
It 's not as big but it 's the beginning of a new life for him .
`` It very much also seems as though their marriage could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publicly supported by both Steph and their daughters when he came out earlier this year .

PHILIP SCHOFIELD SAYS THIS MORNING 'SAVED HIS HEAD' DURING DIFFICULT LOCKDOWN PERIOD
PHILIP SCHOFIELD SAYS THIS MORNING 'SAVED HIS HEAD' DURING DIFFICULT LOCKDOWN PERIOD
Phillip Schofield has declared he's still living in his family home with his wife and daughters after fans questioned how he'd been able to take a picture with them during lockdown
Phillip Schofield says he hasn't moved out of family home amid claims he broke lockdown
Phillip Schofield has insisted he's still living at his family home amid claims he broke lockdown rules by reuniting with his loved ones.
The This Morning host, 58, was said to have moved out of the £2 million home he shared with his wife and daughters earlier this year after buying a bachelor flat in London.
He was pictured outside the new home several times over the last few weeks, and was last photographed there just 14 days ago.
Schofield, who came out as gay in February, baffled fans this week by sharing a picture of himself posing with his wife Steph and their daughters Molly, 27, and Ruby, 24, as they enjoyed a murder mystery party together.
The picture showed the whole family posing for a picture outside their Oxfordshire mansion.
Some of the telly favourite's followers questioned why the star was able to meet up with his family during lockdown.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
One commented: "So you moved out but you’re allowed to visit your family? But I can’t go any visit my children and grandchildren.
"Just the rich or famous that are allowed, good to know."
Schofield then replied, insisting he's still living with his family full-time despite being photographed outside his new flat.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: PA) PA)
He wrote: "Where did you get that I’d moved out..... oh yeah, the papers."
Phil's new plush pad is said to be right in the middle of the city and has views of The Shard.
He is said to have moved out of the £2million Oxfordshire property that he shared with wife Steph before the coronavirus lockdown.
The former couple had stayed living together after he came out as gay live on This Morning in February.
A source told The Mail On Sunday : "There has been talk for weeks that Phillip isn't living with Steph any more, that he had moved out for good and had a new home.
"He has a place in central London. It's not as big but it's the beginning of a new life for him.
"It very much also seems as though their marriage could well be over."
Phil was publicly supported by both Steph and their daughters when he came out earlier this year.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Neville's ex-teammates Ince and Stam disagree over Man Utd chances next season

Gary Neville 's former Manchester United teammates Paul Ince and Jaap Stam are taking a dimmer view of the Red Devils ' prospects next season than the hopeful Sky Sports pundit .
Former United right-back Neville believes that United 's displays of late plus the current factors at play in football 's transfer market will mean that his old side can get closer to the top of the table in 2020/21 .
United currently sit in fifth , a huge 37 points behind champions-elect Liverpool , but Neville thinks they can improve .
`` I don ’ t know why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little more confident in Manchester United ’ s ability to challenge next season just because of what ’ s happened , and the fact they started to play a lot better before this lockdown , '' Neville told Sky Sports .
However Ince and Stam are n't as hopeful for their former employers .
`` It will take a long time to catch up and if anyone at Old Trafford thinks it can be done in a couple of years with some big money signings , they are kidding themselves , '' Ince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a lot of damage caused by the instability at the club over the last six years and at the same time , Liverpool have had stability , especially since [ Jurgen ] Klopp came in .
`` Liverpool have had a plan , they stuck to it even when things didn ’ t go great for Klopp in his first year and now they are getting the rewards .
`` At United , managers have come and gone , they ’ ve had their own ideas on players , spent fortunes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they found themselves 30 points behind Liverpool at the halfway point of the season , which is embarrassing for a club of United ’ s stature . ''
Meanwhile Stam , speaking to Goal.com , thinks that while United have impressed with the odd good result , they still lack the stability needed to challenge Liverpool .
“ Against [ Manchester ] City they have had a good run of results , ” he said .
“ But you can ’ t look at individual games and say we can go for winning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them several times .
“ I think you need to be very stable as a team throughout the whole league , which Liverpool is .
You need to play in a certain way now and build your squad in a certain way , then eventually you can build that challenge for winning the league again .
“ If I look at it now , I think they still need some more quality players in the squad to make that challenge .
”

Neville's former United teammates don't agree that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are currently in a position to get closer to Liverpool at the top
Gary Neville's former Manchester United teammates Paul Ince and Jaap Stam are taking a dimmer view of the Red Devils' prospects next season than the hopeful Sky Sports pundit.
Former United right-back Neville believes that United's displays of late plus the current factors at play in football's transfer market will mean that his old side can get closer to the top of the table in 2020/21.
United currently sit in fifth, a huge 37 points behind champions-elect Liverpool, but Neville thinks they can improve.
"I don’t know why it is, but I feel a little more confident in Manchester United ’s ability to challenge next season just because of what’s happened, and the fact they started to play a lot better before this lockdown," Neville told Sky Sports.
However Ince and Stam aren't as hopeful for their former employers.
Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images) Visionhaus/Getty Images)
"It will take a long time to catch up and if anyone at Old Trafford thinks it can be done in a couple of years with some big money signings, they are kidding themselves," Ince told Planet Football.
"There has been a lot of damage caused by the instability at the club over the last six years and at the same time, Liverpool have had stability, especially since [Jurgen] Klopp came in.
"Liverpool have had a plan, they stuck to it even when things didn’t go great for Klopp in his first year and now they are getting the rewards.
Image: Sunday Mirror) Sunday Mirror)
"At United, managers have come and gone, they’ve had their own ideas on players, spent fortunes on terrible signings.
"Because of that they found themselves 30 points behind Liverpool at the halfway point of the season, which is embarrassing for a club of United’s stature."
Meanwhile Stam, speaking to Goal.com, thinks that while United have impressed with the odd good result, they still lack the stability needed to challenge Liverpool.
“Against [Manchester] City they have had a good run of results,” he said.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
“But you can’t look at individual games and say we can go for winning the league because we’ve beaten them several times.
“I think you need to be very stable as a team throughout the whole league, which Liverpool is. You need to play in a certain way now and build your squad in a certain way, then eventually you can build that challenge for winning the league again.
“If I look at it now, I think they still need some more quality players in the squad to make that challenge.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Premier League stars to receive coronavirus test results before key workers

The Premier League 's 'Project Restart ' proposal has come under fresh scrutiny after clubs were told to expect coronavirus test results back within 24 hours .
Top-flight footballers are due to be tested for the virus next Thursday , and will learn of their result the following day .
Meanwhile key workers , including those battling the virus on the frontline for the NHS , have been told they will hear back between 48-72 hours after being tested .
Those working in social care and people over the age of 65 have also been given the same timeframe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As reported by The Telegraph , the UK 's former director of public health in the North West , John Ashton , has now questioned how the Premier League are getting results back so quickly .
`` I don ’ t think we should be doing this until everybody has a level playing field , '' Ashton said .
`` If football can get results in this amount of time , then why can ’ t everybody else ? ''
The Premier League are arranging for each club to be set up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with other facilities being provided in private locations .
Biotechnology firm Prenetics will be administering the tests after agreeing a £4million deal with the Premier League .
Some clubs have already reopened their training grounds , but social distancing restrictions are still in place , and each player is only undertaking individual workouts .
Group sessions are not currently prohibited , and clubs are waiting on the coronavirus tests before giving each player a full fitness examination .
Things such as heart rate checks can not be done until players have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Further discussions are due to be held regarding player welfare and safety in Monday 's showdown meeting between Premier League bosses .
Professor Martin Green , chief executive of Care England , told The Telegraph : `` What this shows is that you can get relatively fast results for people if you have got the resources .
But there is also the question of scale .
`` The number of essential workers and over 65s runs into the millions , while there are far fewer Premier League footballers to test . ''
Sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the latest news and transfer gossip .

NHS staff must wait between 48 and 72 hours to hear back whether or not they are carrying coronavirus, but Premier League clubs and players will receive their results the following day
The Premier League's 'Project Restart' proposal has come under fresh scrutiny after clubs were told to expect coronavirus test results back within 24 hours.
Top-flight footballers are due to be tested for the virus next Thursday, and will learn of their result the following day.
Meanwhile key workers, including those battling the virus on the frontline for the NHS, have been told they will hear back between 48-72 hours after being tested.
Those working in social care and people over the age of 65 have also been given the same timeframe, suggesting footballers are getting preferential treatment.
As reported by The Telegraph, the UK's former director of public health in the North West, John Ashton, has now questioned how the Premier League are getting results back so quickly.
Image: GETTY) GETTY)
"I don’t think we should be doing this until everybody has a level playing field," Ashton said. "If football can get results in this amount of time, then why can’t everybody else?"
The Premier League are arranging for each club to be set up with their own testing station from next Thursday, with other facilities being provided in private locations.
Biotechnology firm Prenetics will be administering the tests after agreeing a £4million deal with the Premier League.
Some clubs have already reopened their training grounds, but social distancing restrictions are still in place, and each player is only undertaking individual workouts.
Group sessions are not currently prohibited, and clubs are waiting on the coronavirus tests before giving each player a full fitness examination.
Things such as heart rate checks cannot be done until players have been cleared of being free from Covid-19.
Further discussions are due to be held regarding player welfare and safety in Monday's showdown meeting between Premier League bosses.
Professor Martin Green, chief executive of Care England, told The Telegraph: "What this shows is that you can get relatively fast results for people if you have got the resources. But there is also the question of scale.
"The number of essential workers and over 65s runs into the millions, while there are far fewer Premier League footballers to test."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-09--UFC 249 full card and fight times as Tony Ferguson takes on Justin Gaethje

Tonight 's UFC 249 card is stacked from top to bottom as the promotion offers mouthwatering from start to finish .
At the top of the show in Florida , Tony Ferguson takes on Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title .
And just before the main event , Dominick Cruz will bid to win back the bantamweight title from champion Henry Cejudo .
But earlier on the night , there is a potentially explosive heavyweight clash between Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik .
And Donald Cerrone returns to the octagon four months after his 40-second defeat by Conor McGregor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lightweight rematch .
Here is everything you need to know about tonight 's fights , including how you can watch them and at what time ... What is the full card ?
Click here for the latest odds from bet365 What time will the fights start ?
The first fights will start at around 11.30pm UK time tonight with the early preliminary fights .
The preliminary fights will then start at around 1am UK time before the main card kicks off at 3am .
The main event between Ferguson and Gaethje is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV channel are they on ?
The early prelim fights will be streamed on Fight Pass - click here to sign up .
The prelim fights will then be shown on BT Sport 1 , as will the main card , including Ferguson vs Gaethje in the main event .
The full BT Sport schedule is as follows : The fights can be streamed on the BT Sport app and website for subscribed customers .
Fans who have not subscribed - and who are EE phone customers - can sign up for free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to sign up .

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Ferguson and Gaethje clash for the interim lightweight title tonight in Florida while Dominick Cruz takes on bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo in the co-main event
UFC 249 full card and fight times as Tony Ferguson takes on Justin Gaethje
Tonight's UFC 249 card is stacked from top to bottom as the promotion offers mouthwatering from start to finish.
At the top of the show in Florida, Tony Ferguson takes on Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title.
And just before the main event, Dominick Cruz will bid to win back the bantamweight title from champion Henry Cejudo.
But earlier on the night, there is a potentially explosive heavyweight clash between Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
And Donald Cerrone returns to the octagon four months after his 40-second defeat by Conor McGregor when he takes on Anthony Pettis in a lightweight rematch.
Here is everything you need to know about tonight's fights, including how you can watch them and at what time...
What is the full card?
Main card (3am)
Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje
Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz
Francis Ngannou vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Jeremy Stephens vs Calvin Kattar
Greg Hardy vs Yorgan de Castro
Image: Zuffa LLC) Zuffa LLC)
Preliminary Card (1am)
Donald Cerrone vs Anthony Pettis
Aleksei Oleinik vs Fabrício Werdum
Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson
Uriah Hall vs Ronaldo Souza
Early Preliminary Card (11.30pm)
Vicente Luque vs Niko Price
Bryce Mitchell vs Charles Rosa
Ryan Spann vs Sam Alvey
Odds
BET ON UFC 249 Tony Ferguson 4/7 Justin Gaethje 6/4 Draw 80/1 Click here for the latest odds from bet365 *Odds subject to change
What time will the fights start?
The first fights will start at around 11.30pm UK time tonight with the early preliminary fights.
The preliminary fights will then start at around 1am UK time before the main card kicks off at 3am.
The main event between Ferguson and Gaethje is unlikely to start before 5am.
What TV channel are they on?
The early prelim fights will be streamed on Fight Pass - click here to sign up.
The prelim fights will then be shown on BT Sport 1, as will the main card, including Ferguson vs Gaethje in the main event.
The full BT Sport schedule is as follows:
10:30pm – UFC 249 Countdown
11:30pm – Open Mat with Dan Hardy
Midnight – Live Open Mat with Dan Hardy – UFC 249
1am – Live UFC 249 Prelims
3am – Live UFC 249 card, Ferguson v Gaethje headline
Is there a live stream?
The fights can be streamed on the BT Sport app and website for subscribed customers.
Fans who have not subscribed - and who are EE phone customers - can sign up for free.
Click here to find out more and to sign up.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Too Hot To Handle's Harry proposes to Francesca with candy ring via webcam

Aussie hunk Harry Jowsey proposed to girlfriend Francesca Farago with a bright blue candy ring on Zoom - but fans may be wondering if all is as it seems .
He popped the question on the Too Hot To Handle reunion special , which is being released by Netflix on Friday .
The loved-up couple were in different cities when he asked her to be his wife via video link .
The Canadian stunner said yes to the 21-year-old despite a recent revalation .
It is claimed Harry secretly dated co-star Madison Wyborny after their split last year but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , off .
He told her : `` You 've absolutely changed my life .
I love you so much and I ca n't wait to spend forever with you . ''
Stumbling , he adds : `` I really should have rehearsed this !
Do you wan na do this thing ?
Do you wan na get married ? ''
He produced the sweet ring - and his first job after isolation will be to get the real thing .
After a pause , Francesca replied : `` Harry knows I want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of course ! ''
But some are n't convinced it 's for real .
Taking to twitter , one viewer wrote : `` Who would propose with a candy ring in another country ?
If a man asked me to marry him over Zoom I would go offline lol ! ''
The pair have got back together after a break - but it 's what he got up to in that time apart which fans want to talk about .
Daily Mail Australia claim he dated co-star Madison for months during the period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Francesca .
`` Three weeks after filming ended , Harry DMd Madison to ask how she was going , and they began talking as friends , '' a source said .
They claim Harry had asked Madison to go on a trip with him to Bali in June - but she declined .
Yet in August it is said Madison flew into Australia to stay with Harry in Queensland .

Too Hot To Handle's Francesca and Harry share footage of their time together after the show
Too Hot To Handle's Francesca and Harry share footage of their time together after the show
Harry popped the question with a candy ring on Zoom just four months after the reality TV stars got back together - but are the reality favourites really about to get hitched?
Too Hot To Handle's Harry Jowsey proposes to Francesca with candy ring via webcam
Aussie hunk Harry Jowsey proposed to girlfriend Francesca Farago with a bright blue candy ring on Zoom - but fans may be wondering if all is as it seems.
He popped the question on the Too Hot To Handle reunion special, which is being released by Netflix on Friday.
The loved-up couple were in different cities when he asked her to be his wife via video link.
The Canadian stunner said yes to the 21-year-old despite a recent revalation.
It is claimed Harry secretly dated co-star Madison Wyborny after their split last year but the stories didn't put Francesca, 26, off.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
He told her: "You've absolutely changed my life. I love you so much and I can't wait to spend forever with you."
Stumbling, he adds: "I really should have rehearsed this! Do you wanna do this thing? Do you wanna get married?"
He produced the sweet ring - and his first job after isolation will be to get the real thing.
After a pause, Francesca replied: "Harry knows I want to marry him, so yes. Of course!"
But some aren't convinced it's for real.
Image: francescafarago/Instagram) francescafarago/Instagram)
Taking to twitter, one viewer wrote: "Who would propose with a candy ring in another country? If a man asked me to marry him over Zoom I would go offline lol!"
The pair have got back together after a break - but it's what he got up to in that time apart which fans want to talk about.
Daily Mail Australia claim he dated co-star Madison for months during the period in which he had split from model Francesca.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Three weeks after filming ended, Harry DMd Madison to ask how she was going, and they began talking as friends," a source said.
They claim Harry had asked Madison to go on a trip with him to Bali in June - but she declined.
Yet in August it is said Madison flew into Australia to stay with Harry in Queensland.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Miriam Margolyes says she ‘wanted Boris Johnson to die’ from coronavirus

Miriam Margolyes has admitted she had wanted Boris Johnson to die of coronavirus during his battle with the deadly bug .
The actress , 78 , made the comments about the Prime Minister - who caught Covid-19 and battled the virus in hospital - during an appearance The Last Leg Locked Down Under on Friday evening .
She shocked viewers with her outburst about Boris - who is now back running the country following his recovery - that came after she was asked on the show her opinion on how the government has handled the pandemic .
Being frank as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alex Brooker and Josh Widdecombe via webcam , the Harry Potter star exclaimed : `` Appallingly , of course , appallingly .
`` It ’ s a disgrace , it ’ s a scandal .
It ’ s a public scandal .
I had difficulty not wanting Boris Johnson to die .
`` I wanted him to die .
Then I thought that will reflect badly on me and I don ’ t want to be the sort of person that wants people to die .
‘ So then I wanted him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he did get better .
`` But he didn ’ t get better as a human being .
And I really would prefer that .
`` So we ’ re in the s**t , basically , here . ''
Some channel 4 viewers took to social media to vent about Miriam 's words .
One infuriated watcher fumed : `` I love the last leg but I don ’ t like miriam margolyes saying she wishes Boris dead . ''
Other viewers shared on the micro-blogging site that they `` respect '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Already had a fair amount of respect for Miriam Margoyles already but I just saw her on The Last Leg and I now believe she is a national treasure , '' typed one .
`` Not surprised Miriam Margoyles is trending after The Last Leg .
She 's unfailingly honest and gives zero f**ks .
I love her .
I do n't agree with wishing death on anyone , but she did say she felt awful and was happy he recovered .
I also wish he 'd become a better human as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris was discharged from hospital after six days and went on to continue his recovery from coronavirus at Chequers before returning to work .
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Miriam Margolyes says she ‘wanted Boris Johnson to die’ from coronavirus
Miriam Margolyes says she ‘wanted Boris Johnson to die’ from coronavirus
The actress shocked viewers with her honest and frank admission when she appeared on The Last Leg Locked Down Under on Friday evening
Coronavirus: Miriam Margolyes says she ‘wanted Boris Johnson to die’ from deadly bug
Miriam Margolyes has admitted she had wanted Boris Johnson to die of coronavirus during his battle with the deadly bug.
The actress, 78, made the comments about the Prime Minister - who caught Covid-19 and battled the virus in hospital - during an appearance The Last Leg Locked Down Under on Friday evening.
She shocked viewers with her outburst about Boris - who is now back running the country following his recovery - that came after she was asked on the show her opinion on how the government has handled the pandemic.
Being frank as she spoke to hosts Adam Mills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdecombe via webcam, the Harry Potter star exclaimed: "Appallingly, of course, appallingly.
"It’s a disgrace, it’s a scandal. It’s a public scandal. I had difficulty not wanting Boris Johnson to die.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
"I wanted him to die. Then I thought that will reflect badly on me and I don’t want to be the sort of person that wants people to die. ‘So then I wanted him to get better, which he did do, he did get better.
"But he didn’t get better as a human being. And I really would prefer that.
"So we’re in the s**t, basically, here."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Image: Getty) Getty)
Some channel 4 viewers took to social media to vent about Miriam's words.
One infuriated watcher fumed: " I love the last leg but I don’t like miriam margolyes saying she wishes Boris dead."
Another appalled person added: "Miriam’s comment on Boris…..disgusting.."
Other viewers shared on the micro-blogging site that they "respect" the actor for being honest.
"Already had a fair amount of respect for Miriam Margoyles already but I just saw her on The Last Leg and I now believe she is a national treasure," typed one.
Image: UKTV) UKTV)
"Not surprised Miriam Margoyles is trending after The Last Leg. She's unfailingly honest and gives zero f**ks. I love her. I don't agree with wishing death on anyone, but she did say she felt awful and was happy he recovered. I also wish he'd become a better human as a result," added a second.
Boris was discharged from hospital after six days and went on to continue his recovery from coronavirus at Chequers before returning to work.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Matt Hancock urges Boris Johnson to 'give me a break' in 'bust up' over pandemic

Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the Prime Minister to `` give me a break '' in an alleged bust up over the coronavirus emergency , according to reports .
The pair are understood to have come to blows after Boris Johnson grilled his minister over the Department for Health 's handling of the pandemic , the Mail on Sunday reports .
Mr Hancock is said to have responded to his boss : `` That 's not fair - give me a break . ''
It has led to speculation over the Health Secretary 's future , with a Government source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` borrowed time '' .
`` He has fallen out with the most powerful figures in the Government , from the Prime Minister down .
Nothing will change immediately .
But once we have beaten this thing , expect him to be moved , '' the source said .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here However , another source close to Mr Hancock has refuted the suggestions , saying the PM has praised him for doing an `` amazing job in hellishly difficult circumstances '' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the PM and the whole No 10 team and have had nothing but total support from them , '' they said .
The UK now has the highest recorded coronavirus death rate in Europe , and although the government warns against directly comparing figures between different countries , it faces probing questions over its handling of the pandemic .
The nation 's death toll now stands at 31,587 after 346 people died in the last 24 hours .
It also emerged last night that more than 25 million pairs of goggles purchased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer inadequate protection against Covid-19 .
In the latest failure linked to supplying personal protective equipment ( PPE ) to the NHS frontline - vital to protect health workers from the highly contagious virus - more than 16 million of the Tiger Eye goggles had to be recalled from hospitals .
The goggles , which were ordered as part of a pandemic stockpile in 2009 , were found to not meet safety regulations set out by the British Standards Institute .
The Prime Minister is due to address the nation this evening , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage of the coronavirus battle .
In a televised speech , Boris Johnson is expected to tell the public to `` stay alert , control the virus and save lives '' as he shifts his messaging from `` stay home '' .
It is understood he will call on workers and businesses to stay alert by following strict social distancing rules , as the Government urges employees who can not work from home to begin returning to offices and factories .
The government 's new five-tier system , similar to a scheme used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be used to flag up any coronavirus risk .
It was also encourage the nation to stick to all the rules which include social distancing .

Sources have claimed that Matt Hancock is on "borrowed time" after a bust up with the Prime Minister over the Department of Health's handling of the coronavirus emergency
Matt Hancock urges Boris Johnson to 'give me a break' in 'bust up' over pandemic
Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the Prime Minister to "give me a break" in an alleged bust up over the coronavirus emergency, according to reports.
The pair are understood to have come to blows after Boris Johnson grilled his minister over the Department for Health's handling of the pandemic, the Mail on Sunday reports.
Mr Hancock is said to have responded to his boss: "That's not fair - give me a break."
It has led to speculation over the Health Secretary's future, with a Government source reportedly telling the paper he is on "borrowed time".
"He has fallen out with the most powerful figures in the Government, from the Prime Minister down. Nothing will change immediately. But once we have beaten this thing, expect him to be moved," the source said.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
However, another source close to Mr Hancock has refuted the suggestions, saying the PM has praised him for doing an "amazing job in hellishly difficult circumstances".
"We’ve been working incredibly well with the PM and the whole No 10 team and have had nothing but total support from them," they said.
The UK now has the highest recorded coronavirus death rate in Europe, and although the government warns against directly comparing figures between different countries, it faces probing questions over its handling of the pandemic.
The nation's death toll now stands at 31,587 after 346 people died in the last 24 hours.
It also emerged last night that more than 25 million pairs of goggles purchased for NHS hospitals have been found to offer inadequate protection against Covid-19.
In the latest failure linked to supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) to the NHS frontline - vital to protect health workers from the highly contagious virus - more than 16 million of the Tiger Eye goggles had to be recalled from hospitals.
The goggles, which were ordered as part of a pandemic stockpile in 2009, were found to not meet safety regulations set out by the British Standards Institute.
The Prime Minister is due to address the nation this evening, setting out his roadmap for the next stage of the coronavirus battle.
In a televised speech, Boris Johnson is expected to tell the public to "stay alert, control the virus and save lives" as he shifts his messaging from "stay home".
It is understood he will call on workers and businesses to stay alert by following strict social distancing rules, as the Government urges employees who cannot work from home to begin returning to offices and factories.
The government's new five-tier system, similar to a scheme used to publicise terror threat levels, will be used to flag up any coronavirus risk.
It was also encourage the nation to stick to all the rules which include social distancing.


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Love Island 2020 could be revived as 'plan to film in Canary Islands' swirls

Love Island may have been cancelled for the remainder of 2020 just days ago – but already plans are afoot to revive the show for it to air before the year is out .
ITV bosses are said to be weighing up options to shoot the hit reality romance show later this year after coronavirus lockdown procedures scuppered initial plans to air the series this summer .
An autumn edition of the show could be on the cards instead , with a Spanish Island different to the traditional setting of Majorca being lined up as a possible location .
Potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feature in the summer edition have been asked to remain single by show bosses who hope the ongoing global health crisis could be controlled enough come September to safely film a seventh season of the smash show .
A source told The Sun on Sunday : “ The location is up in the air , as Majorca would maybe be a bit chilly by September/October , but the Canary Islands could be possible .
“ Casting was well under way for the summer season and producers don ’ t want to lose some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The winter series lacked a few standout characters , so they had been careful to find reality TV wannabes with looks as well as brains and personality.
” The chance of the show going ahead later than anticipated over not at all could offer hope to some of the prospective 2020 contestants who were livid earlier this month when their chance at fame was snatched away .
On Tuesday a show source expressed the concerns of the dashed hopefuls , saying : `` Potential wannabes who were being lined up to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There ’ s a chance they could be heading into the winter series , but that ’ s a long way off .
It ’ s a dream for some of them so there have been plenty of angry phone calls . ''
While it was only one day earlier that ITV made the decision to axe Love Island 2020 completely due to the risks posed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
International travel and intimate relations are both effectively banned under present conditions – and it is unclear exactly when social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifted as the pandemic shows no real sign of ending .
A show source declared on Monday : `` '' We have tried every which way to make Love Island this summer but logistically it 's just not possible to produce it in a way that safeguards the wellbeing of everyone involved and that for us is the priority . ''

It was only a week ago that Love Island fans faced the harsh news that the summer 2020 series had been irreversibly cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis – but now hopes of a series slightly later this year are beginning to ignite
Love Island may have been cancelled for the remainder of 2020 just days ago – but already plans are afoot to revive the show for it to air before the year is out.
ITV bosses are said to be weighing up options to shoot the hit reality romance show later this year after coronavirus lockdown procedures scuppered initial plans to air the series this summer.
An autumn edition of the show could be on the cards instead, with a Spanish Island different to the traditional setting of Majorca being lined up as a possible location.
Potential contestants who had already been approached to feature in the summer edition have been asked to remain single by show bosses who hope the ongoing global health crisis could be controlled enough come September to safely film a seventh season of the smash show.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “The location is up in the air, as Majorca would maybe be a bit chilly by September/October, but the Canary Islands could be possible.
“Casting was well under way for the summer season and producers don’t want to lose some of the gems they had hand-picked.
“The winter series lacked a few standout characters, so they had been careful to find reality TV wannabes with looks as well as brains and personality.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
The chance of the show going ahead later than anticipated over not at all could offer hope to some of the prospective 2020 contestants who were livid earlier this month when their chance at fame was snatched away.
On Tuesday a show source expressed the concerns of the dashed hopefuls, saying: "Potential wannabes who were being lined up to become islanders have been left absolutely gutted.
"There’s a chance they could be heading into the winter series, but that’s a long way off. It’s a dream for some of them so there have been plenty of angry phone calls."
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
While it was only one day earlier that ITV made the decision to axe Love Island 2020 completely due to the risks posed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
International travel and intimate relations are both effectively banned under present conditions – and it is unclear exactly when social distance rules and lockdown measures will be lifted as the pandemic shows no real sign of ending.
A show source declared on Monday: ""We have tried every which way to make Love Island this summer but logistically it's just not possible to produce it in a way that safeguards the wellbeing of everyone involved and that for us is the priority."


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Pep Guardiola 'got lucky' with star-studded Barcelona says former team-mate

Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov claims Pep Guardiola just got lucky when he was made manager of the Catalan giants .
Stoichkov , a former Bulgarian international and Ballon d ’ Or winner , was a team-mate of Guardiola when Johan Cruyff led Barca to their first European Cup triumph in 1992 .
He reckons the current Manchester City boss inherited a team from Frank Rijkaard that was destined for greatness with or without him , when he was appointed in the summer of 2008 .
“ Barcelona was already cooked , ” is Stoichkov ’ s take on a side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win 14 trophies in four seasons under Guardiola .
It is a criticism that has been levelled at 49-year-old Guardiola over his reigns at Bayern Munich and City too – that he ’ s just in the right place at the right time .
Stoichkov won five La Liga titles and the European Cup Winners Cup in two spells with Barcelona .
Guardiola was a team-mate , and he saw Jose Mourinho working as then-boss Bobby Robson ’ s interpreter .
The 54-year-old Stoichkov said : “ Pep ’ s work was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the infrastructure of the youth system .
“ Frank Rijkaard made the squad Pep took over .
“ Messi and other players had already debuted with Rijkaard .
Spectacular things would have been achieved with Pep or without .
“ There were a few players Pep needed to move , but Andreas Iniesta and Pedro came in , and there was more playing time for Lionel – then the team was complete.
” Stoichkov , now working as a television pundit in the United States , has a rosier view of the young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a pretty smart boy .
He looked at everything – from training and the warm-ups , to the work we did with the ball .

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Pep Guardiola 'got lucky' with star-studded Barcelona says former team-mate
Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov claims Pep Guardiola just got lucky when he was made manager of the Catalan giants.
Stoichkov, a former Bulgarian international and Ballon d’Or winner, was a team-mate of Guardiola when Johan Cruyff led Barca to their first European Cup triumph in 1992.
He reckons the current Manchester City boss inherited a team from Frank Rijkaard that was destined for greatness with or without him, when he was appointed in the summer of 2008.
“ Barcelona was already cooked,” is Stoichkov’s take on a side that would be inspired by Lionel Messi to win 14 trophies in four seasons under Guardiola.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It is a criticism that has been levelled at 49-year-old Guardiola over his reigns at Bayern Munich and City too – that he’s just in the right place at the right time.
Stoichkov won five La Liga titles and the European Cup Winners Cup in two spells with Barcelona.
Guardiola was a team-mate, and he saw Jose Mourinho working as then-boss Bobby Robson’s interpreter.
The 54-year-old Stoichkov said: “Pep’s work was easy, as he knew perfectly well the infrastructure of the youth system.
“Frank Rijkaard made the squad Pep took over.
“Messi and other players had already debuted with Rijkaard. Spectacular things would have been achieved with Pep or without.
“There was Thierry Henry, Deco, Ronaldinho, Rafa Marquez, Carles Puyol and Victor Valdes.
“There were a few players Pep needed to move, but Andreas Iniesta and Pedro came in, and there was more playing time for Lionel – then the team was complete.”
Stoichkov, now working as a television pundit in the United States, has a rosier view of the young Mourinho.
He recalled: “He was a pretty smart boy. He looked at everything – from training and the warm-ups, to the work we did with the ball.
“Always a paper and a pen, always writing things down.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Peter Crouch recalls Craig Bellamy's foul-mouthed abuse at Jamie Carragher

Peter Crouch has detailed an on pitch exchange where Craig Bellamy tore strips off Jamie Carragher .
The two players , who were twice team-mates at Anfield , clashed when the Welshman was at Newcastle .
Carragher played a long ball to Robbie Fowler but took issue with his lack of movement .
That criticism did n't sit well with Bellamy who made the defender aware of the calibre of player he was calling out .
And Crouch admits that the Welshman was `` relentless '' when it came to verbals during a match .
`` Robbie Savage and Craig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a story about Bellers , '' he wrote in the Daily Mail .
`` Carra played a ball up to Robbie Fowler and then had a go at him for not running into space .
Bellers , playing for Newcastle at the time , turned to Carra and said : 'Who the **** do you think you are you talking to ?
That 's Robbie Fowler ! '
`` Even when it had nothing to do with him , Bellers could not help getting involved .
Carra was gobsmacked .
`` In my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players had all but disappeared . ''
Bellamy made 74 appearances for the Reds during two separate spells .
When he first moved to Anfield he was in a Liverpool squad that featured Crouch and Steven Gerrard .
But despite the qualities possessed by the former Reds captain Crouch admits it was a one-time Tottenham player who he found it easiest to play with .
`` I loved playing with Steven Gerrard '' he added .
`` He was an absolute joy .
I would have to say Rafa van der Vaart was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it off from our first training session .
He knew where to run , how to pass and we just had the perfect blend . ''
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Craig Bellamy wasn't shy in making his feelings known on the football pitch according to Peter Crouch who shared a story involving the Welshman and Jamie Carragher
Peter Crouch has detailed an on pitch exchange where Craig Bellamy tore strips off Jamie Carragher.
The two players, who were twice team-mates at Anfield, clashed when the Welshman was at Newcastle.
Carragher played a long ball to Robbie Fowler but took issue with his lack of movement.
That criticism didn't sit well with Bellamy who made the defender aware of the calibre of player he was calling out.
And Crouch admits that the Welshman was "relentless" when it came to verbals during a match.
"Robbie Savage and Craig Bellamy were relentless. Jamie Carragher tells a story about Bellers," he wrote in the Daily Mail.
"Carra played a ball up to Robbie Fowler and then had a go at him for not running into space. Bellers, playing for Newcastle at the time, turned to Carra and said: 'Who the **** do you think you are you talking to? That's Robbie Fowler!'
"Even when it had nothing to do with him, Bellers could not help getting involved. Carra was gobsmacked.
"In my final few years, those types of players had all but disappeared."
Bellamy made 74 appearances for the Reds during two separate spells.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
When he first moved to Anfield he was in a Liverpool squad that featured Crouch and Steven Gerrard.
But despite the qualities possessed by the former Reds captain Crouch admits it was a one-time Tottenham player who he found it easiest to play with.
"I loved playing with Steven Gerrard" he added. "He was an absolute joy. I would have to say Rafa van der Vaart was my best partner.
"We hit it off from our first training session. He knew where to run, how to pass and we just had the perfect blend."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Princess Diana psychic pens letter about Harry with 'message from beyond grave'

A psychic who claims to receive regular visits from Princess Diana has written to William begging him to `` save '' his brother Harry .
Clairvoyant Simone Simmons told the Duke of Cambridge she was delivering a message from his mother from beyond the grave , the Daily Star reports .
Simone - who was a close friend of Diana 's until her death in 1997 - says the Princess fears her younger son faces disaster after deciding to step back from the royal family with his wife Meghan Markle earlier this year .
In her letter to William , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promise to keep an eye on both you and Harry to make sure you ’ re both OK , and to give you warnings of danger signs .
`` I am writing , actually I ’ m begging you , to listen because Meghan will isolate Harry , and eventually cause him to attempt radical , possibly lethal , self-destructive actions .
`` If you want to respond , feel free .
We MUST save Harry . ''
The healer says she used to chat to Diana for up to 14 hours at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was still alive and that she now makes regular `` appearances '' at her London home .
`` Diana comes and talks to me – I see her body and she ’ s very animated at times .
I got so fed up of it all I wrote to William , but he hasn ’ t responded , '' Simone explains .
“ It ’ s going from bad to worse .
“ Harry ’ s been separated from everything he loves – his family and his friends , including the Army boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry is feeling more and more isolated and it ’ s like torture for him .
“ Diana told me it was all going to end in disaster . ''
Simone , who met Diana in 1993 at the Hale Clinic in west London , warned that `` something was going to happen to her that would be the death of her '' before her death in a car crash in Paris .
The psychic also predicted that Meghan was pregnant with the couple 's son Archie before the news was formally announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry , before his wedding .
She added : `` I ’ m going to write one more letter to him , but I ’ m told he and William refuse to read correspondence from their mother ’ s friends because they have been told we are not to be trusted .
`` It ’ s so sad as it ’ s the only way they will get to hear the full truth about their mother . ''
Meanwhile Meghan , Harry and baby Archie have moved into an £18m mansion in Beverley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fled to LA , where Meghan 's mother Doria Ragland lives , from Vancouver Island after Canada announced restrictions on its borders due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The family celebrated Archie 's first birthday this week , and reportedly marked the occasion with a 'smash cake ' - where babies are encouraged to get their hands , feet and faces covered in cake - and Zoom meet-ups with friends and relatives .

Healer Simone Simmons, who says she receives regular visits from Princess Diana, has begged William to save his brother Harry from "disaster" after quitting the royal family
Princess Diana psychic writes letter about Harry with 'message from beyond the grave'
A psychic who claims to receive regular visits from Princess Diana has written to William begging him to "save" his brother Harry.
Clairvoyant Simone Simmons told the Duke of Cambridge she was delivering a message from his mother from beyond the grave, the Daily Star reports.
Simone - who was a close friend of Diana's until her death in 1997 - says the Princess fears her younger son faces disaster after deciding to step back from the royal family with his wife Meghan Markle earlier this year.
In her letter to William, she wrote: "Diana made me promise to keep an eye on both you and Harry to make sure you’re both OK, and to give you warnings of danger signs.
"I am writing, actually I’m begging you, to listen because Meghan will isolate Harry, and eventually cause him to attempt radical, possibly lethal, self-destructive actions.
"If you want to respond, feel free. We MUST save Harry."
The healer says she used to chat to Diana for up to 14 hours at a time on the phone when she was still alive and that she now makes regular "appearances" at her London home.
"Diana comes and talks to me – I see her body and she’s very animated at times. I got so fed up of it all I wrote to William, but he hasn’t responded," Simone explains.
“It’s going from bad to worse.
“Harry’s been separated from everything he loves – his family and his friends, including the Army boys he loved.
“Diana told me Harry is feeling more and more isolated and it’s like torture for him.
“Diana told me it was all going to end in disaster."
Simone, who met Diana in 1993 at the Hale Clinic in west London, warned that "something was going to happen to her that would be the death of her" before her death in a car crash in Paris.
The psychic also predicted that Meghan was pregnant with the couple's son Archie before the news was formally announced.
She has previously also written to Harry, before his wedding.
She added: "I’m going to write one more letter to him, but I’m told he and William refuse to read correspondence from their mother’s friends because they have been told we are not to be trusted.
"It’s so sad as it’s the only way they will get to hear the full truth about their mother."
Meanwhile Meghan, Harry and baby Archie have moved into an £18m mansion in Beverley Hills, Los Angeles.
The couple fled to LA, where Meghan's mother Doria Ragland lives, from Vancouver Island after Canada announced restrictions on its borders due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The family celebrated Archie's first birthday this week, and reportedly marked the occasion with a 'smash cake' - where babies are encouraged to get their hands, feet and faces covered in cake - and Zoom meet-ups with friends and relatives.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Sinitta wades in on Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman amid 'split' rumours

Sinitta has cast further doubt on the strength of Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman ’ s relationship just days after Amanda Holden inadvertently suggested the romance was all over .
Last week tongues were sent wagging when 49-year-old Mandy was hosting an Instagram live chat while accompanied by her eight-year-old daughter , Hollie .
Conversation turned to Amanda ’ s Britain ’ s Got Talent boss Simon , 60 , and his girlfriend of seven-years Lauren – prompting Hollie to innocently declare : “ I thought they broke up ?
” Amanda very swiftly replied : “ Don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewers noted , glared at her young daughter furiously , with the incident sparking a wave of speculation about Simon and Lauren ’ s romance .
Now Simon ’ s one-time girlfriend and long-time good friend Sinitta , 56 , has shed further light on the romance – and it she has hinted the pair will never get married .
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday : “ You never know what is going on behind closed doors — so I won ’ t buy a hat for their wedding.
” Headlines have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid allegations of an extramarital affair with Spice Girl Mel B – a rumour that Sinitta has flatly rubbished .
The So Macho singer – who dated Cowell in the '80s – said : “ There was no Mel B affair .
I was around them when Mel was on the show and she was otherwise happy and occupied.
” She added : “ They are really good friends and Lauren should not have been so worried and upset about it .
She had nothing to be upset about.
” Simon and 42-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together – and couple have flatly denied they have broken up .
Lauren was previously married to Simon ’ s former close friend Andrew Silverman between 2003 and 2013 .
The American businessman has retained a dignified silence despite his marriage ending upon the news that Lauren had fallen for Simon and fallen pregnant with his child .
“ Being in the public spotlight is not something I envy .
It ’ s never been my way , ” Andrew said in an interview in 2014 .
“ Privacy has tremendous value .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ quiet as possible even though everyone wants to hear about this hoopla , ” he added .

The long time friend, and one time lover, of Mr Cowell has shared her two pence on the music boss's relationship status after Amanda Holden inadvertently suggested he had split from the mother of his child
Sinitta wades in on state of Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman's relationship amid 'split' rumours
Sinitta has cast further doubt on the strength of Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman’s relationship just days after Amanda Holden inadvertently suggested the romance was all over.
Last week tongues were sent wagging when 49-year-old Mandy was hosting an Instagram live chat while accompanied by her eight-year-old daughter, Hollie.
Conversation turned to Amanda’s Britain’s Got Talent boss Simon, 60, and his girlfriend of seven-years Lauren – prompting Hollie to innocently declare: “I thought they broke up?”
Amanda very swiftly replied: “Don’t be stupid,” while, some viewers noted, glared at her young daughter furiously, with the incident sparking a wave of speculation about Simon and Lauren’s romance.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Now Simon’s one-time girlfriend and long-time good friend Sinitta, 56, has shed further light on the romance – and it she has hinted the pair will never get married.
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday: “You never know what is going on behind closed doors — so I won’t buy a hat for their wedding.”
Headlines have also been made about Simon and Lauren amid allegations of an extramarital affair with Spice Girl Mel B – a rumour that Sinitta has flatly rubbished.
Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Mike Marsland/WireImage)
The So Macho singer – who dated Cowell in the '80s – said: “There was no Mel B affair. I was around them when Mel was on the show and she was otherwise happy and occupied.”
She added: “They are really good friends and Lauren should not have been so worried and upset about it. She had nothing to be upset about.”
Simon and 42-year-old Lauren have a six-year-old son named Eric together – and couple have flatly denied they have broken up.
Lauren was previously married to Simon’s former close friend Andrew Silverman between 2003 and 2013.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
The American businessman has retained a dignified silence despite his marriage ending upon the news that Lauren had fallen for Simon and fallen pregnant with his child.
“Being in the public spotlight is not something I envy. It’s never been my way,” Andrew said in an interview in 2014.
“Privacy has tremendous value. I’ve tried to be as quiet as possible even though everyone wants to hear about this hoopla,” he added.


thedailymirror--2020-05-09--Leigh Francis discusses being sexually harassed in rare non-Keith Lemon chat

Leigh Francis says he has been sexually harassed multiple times by sleazy fans who mistake him for his sexually forthright comedy alter-ego , Keith Lemon , when they meet him in public .
In a rare break from his flirtatious on-screen character , the 47-year-old TV star says he has been forced to turn down corporate gigs due to the amount of times he has been manhandled and subjected to lewd comments at such events in the past .
For many , Leigh is synonymous with his Celebrity Juice host character Keith Lemon .
And some might be forgiven for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outlandish personality as he has fronted the late night show for 12 years and attended TV interviews in character for just as long – blurring the line between character and artist to an extreme level .
But in a rare moment of candid honesty , Leigh explained that being known for such a brash character has come at a cost .
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday , he said some fans approach him with the wrong idea .
He explained : “ I project this sexual beast on Celebrity Juice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to you when you are having your dinner and touch you where they shouldn ’ t .
`` People say naughty and inappropriate things to me all the time .
When I am with friends they are surprised and go , ‘ How dare they come up to you and say that ’ .
” The TV star says that if he were a woman , the people making the rude comments and making the unwelcome physical contact wouldn ’ t be able to get away with it .
The harassment has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability to enjoy nights out – and to take up lucrative side-projects .
Explaining one scene , Leigh recalled “ lots of ladies ” grabbing him inappropriately when he was in the audience of a Matt Goss concert , and he had to suffer through people saying “ very sexual things to me about my penis and stuff.
” The surprisingly shy star went on to say he is more than happy to meet fans and pose with them – but explained that he has been inappropriately touched on many occasions .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t like it when they try to touch my bum .
That ’ s happened a few times .
Often it was at corporate gigs because they all get drunk and do that .
So I don ’ t do corporate gigs now , ever.
” Elsewhere in the frank discussion , Leigh said he will miss Holly Willoughby after she called him to announce she was quitting Celeb Juice after 12 years as a team captain on the show .
He also explained he has found lockdown hard , but has enjoyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time and reconnecting with old friends in Leeds who he speaks to for hours at a time .

The Celebrity Juice star has played 'sexual beast' Keith Lemon for 12 years on TV but says some problematic fans think they have a license to touch him inappropriately due to his comedy character
Leigh Francis says he has been sexually harassed multiple times by sleazy fans who mistake him for his sexually forthright comedy alter-ego, Keith Lemon, when they meet him in public.
In a rare break from his flirtatious on-screen character, the 47-year-old TV star says he has been forced to turn down corporate gigs due to the amount of times he has been manhandled and subjected to lewd comments at such events in the past.
For many, Leigh is synonymous with his Celebrity Juice host character Keith Lemon.
And some might be forgiven for forgetting that there is a comedian underneath the outlandish personality as he has fronted the late night show for 12 years and attended TV interviews in character for just as long – blurring the line between character and artist to an extreme level.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But in a rare moment of candid honesty, Leigh explained that being known for such a brash character has come at a cost.
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, he said some fans approach him with the wrong idea.
He explained: “I project this sexual beast on Celebrity Juice and they think they are allowed to come up to you when you are having your dinner and touch you where they shouldn’t.
"People say naughty and inappropriate things to me all the time. When I am with friends they are surprised and go, ‘How dare they come up to you and say that’.”
Image: Joel Anderson Photography 2013) Joel Anderson Photography 2013)
The TV star says that if he were a woman, the people making the rude comments and making the unwelcome physical contact wouldn’t be able to get away with it.
The harassment has been so bad it has impacted his ability to enjoy nights out – and to take up lucrative side-projects.
Explaining one scene, Leigh recalled “lots of ladies” grabbing him inappropriately when he was in the audience of a Matt Goss concert, and he had to suffer through people saying “very sexual things to me about my penis and stuff.”
The surprisingly shy star went on to say he is more than happy to meet fans and pose with them – but explained that he has been inappropriately touched on many occasions.
Image: Studio Ramsay) Studio Ramsay)
He said: “I just don’t like it when they try to touch my bum. That’s happened a few times. Often it was at corporate gigs because they all get drunk and do that. So I don’t do corporate gigs now, ever.”
Elsewhere in the frank discussion, Leigh said he will miss Holly Willoughby after she called him to announce she was quitting Celeb Juice after 12 years as a team captain on the show.
He also explained he has found lockdown hard, but has enjoyed making amusing face masks in his spare time and reconnecting with old friends in Leeds who he speaks to for hours at a time.