thedailymirror--2020-05-12--7 ways to travel safer if you need to use public transport during the lockdown

Passengers on public transport are unlikely to be able to practice social distancing safely , the government has admitted .
Publishing guidance for both passengers and operators the Department for Transport warned that “ there will be times and some settings on public transport where social distancing is not possible ” .
But with the Government calling on those who can not work from home in certain industries to return to work from tomorrow , it is inevitable that more people will be getting public transport .
So here is the government 's advice to make sure you can make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe as possible .
Do not travel if you 're unwell or clinically extremely vulnerable People have been asked not to take any non-essential travel by public transport , but even if your trip is essential you should n't take it if you have any coronavirus symptoms or are part of the vulnerable groups , people with underlying conditions , who the Government have urged to shield themselves .
If you 're self-isolating you should also , obviously , avoid public transport Even as public transport routes begin to step up activity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the nornal arrangements , so the government is asking people to plan a head by identifying alternative routes and options in case of unexpected disruption .
They also suggest that if can , travel at off-peak times , and you should ask your employer to consider letting you start late or leave early to avoid peaks .
Where possible , book your travel online through your transport provider ’ s ticketing app or website .
Try and keep social distance If you can take a less busy route , you should try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2metres away from people .
But where that is n't possible the advice is to `` keep the time you spend nears others as short as possible and avoid physical contact . ''
It adds : `` Be aware of the surfaces you touch .
Be careful not to touch your face .
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing . ''
To avoid crowds it suggests you `` try to start or end your journey using a station or mode of transport you know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For instance , walk the first or last mile of your journey , or alight at an earlier station , where this is possible '' .
While the guidance stresses that wearing a face covering is not a legal requirement it stresses that if you can wear one while on public transport you should .
And it suggests making a list of items that you need to take with you in order to minimise the luggage you take .
Also , the advice suggests you do n't eat or drink on public transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around you and follow basic travel ettiquette Operators have been told they must set out schemes to try and make travelling more secure and this will mean restrictions on where you stand or how to queue .
It goes without saying that you should follow these .
It may mean going into or out of a different entrance or only boarding from a particular part of the train or bus .
When you get home - wash your hands Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or sanitise your hands as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children within your care if they have travelled

Anyone who needs to take public transport should wear face masks, keep their distance from fellow travellers and avoid rush hour if possible, the Department for Transport has said - here is how you can stay safe
Seven ways to travel safer if you need to use public transport during the lockdown
Passengers on public transport are unlikely to be able to practice social distancing safely, the government has admitted.
Police were out in force on Monday as the operators stepped up services as lockdown measures ease slightly.
The Rail Delivery Group said services this week will increase from about 50% of the standard timetable to 70%.
However, capacity will be reduced to as little as 10% of normal levels to ensure social distancing, while passengers are being urged to avoid non-essential travel.
But publishing guidance for both passengers and operators the Department for Transport warned that “there will be times and some settings on public transport where social distancing is not possible”.
But with the Government calling on those who cannot work from home in certain industries to return to work from tomorrow, it is inevitable that more people will be getting public transport.
So here is the government's advice to make sure you can make any trip you have to take as safe as possible.
Image: Daniel Hambury) Daniel Hambury)
Do not travel if you're unwell or clinically extremely vulnerable
People have been asked not to take any non-essential travel by public transport, but even if your trip is essential you shouldn't take it if you have any coronavirus symptoms or are part of the vulnerable groups, people with underlying conditions, who the Government have urged to shield themselves.
If you're self-isolating you should also, obviously, avoid public transport
Check ahead and travel when quieter
Even as public transport routes begin to step up activity, there is still likely to be disruption to the nornal arrangements, so the government is asking people to plan a head by identifying alternative routes and options in case of unexpected disruption.
They also suggest that if can, travel at off-peak times, and you should ask your employer to consider letting you start late or leave early to avoid peaks.
Image: Guy Bell/Shutterstock) Guy Bell/Shutterstock)
Buy tickets ahead of time (and check what you need to bring)
On some services you will now now required to book ahead of time.
If you are travelling on LNER trains then you need to know that is ‘reservation only’ travel from 18 May
Passengers will have to reserve their seat or if they are using a flexible ticket such as a season ticket, they can avail the online seat reservation tool or speak to staff.
Passengers who have an existing reservation should choose a seat at a distance and ignore the seat details.
On other networks it has been recomended that where possible, that you book your travel online through your transport provider’s ticketing app or website.
Some networks - like Nothern Rail - have said that the layout and frequency of trains might in order to ensure social distancing.
So you must check the timetable ahead of time - and where possible just pick up your ticket in advance.
Consider contactless payment to buy tickets.
Try and keep social distance
If you can take a less busy route, you should try and obviously where possible you should keep 2metres away from people.
But where that isn't possible the advice is to "keep the time you spend nears others as short as possible and avoid physical contact."
It adds: "Be aware of the surfaces you touch. Be careful not to touch your face. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing."
To avoid crowds it suggests you "try to start or end your journey using a station or mode of transport you know to be quieter or more direct. For instance, walk the first or last mile of your journey, or alight at an earlier station, where this is possible".
Wear a face covering and travel lightly
While the guidance stresses that wearing a face covering is not a legal requirement it stresses that if you can wear one while on public transport you should.
And it suggests making a list of items that you need to take with you in order to minimise the luggage you take.
Also, the advice suggests you don't eat or drink on public transport.
Pay attention to the safety instructions around you and follow basic travel ettiquette
Operators have been told they must set out schemes to try and make travelling more secure and this will mean restrictions on where you stand or how to queue.
It goes without saying that you should follow these.
It may mean going into or out of a different entrance or only boarding from a particular part of the train or bus.
When you get home - wash your hands
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or sanitise your hands as soon as possible - do the same for children within your care if they have travelled


thedailymirror--2020-05-12--Grimes films Elon Musk cuddling tiny baby X Æ A-12 to celebrate Mother's Day

Grimes has been celebrating her first Mother 's Day as a new mum , and marked the occasion by sharing rare footage of partner Elon Musk cuddling their brand new baby son .
The little boy - who they 've named X Æ A-12 - was seen curled up on his dad 's chest as Elon gently patted his back to wind him .
Tiny X Æ A-12 seemed to be rocking off to sleep in the intimate footage , which Grimes captioned with a simple pink love heart .
It comes after the happy couple announced the reasons behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to correct his girlfriend when she got part of the moniker wrong .
She had tweeted : `` X , the unknown variable .
Æ , my elven spelling of Ai ( love & /or Artificial intelligence ) .
A-12 = precursor to SR-17 ( our favorite aircraft ) .
No weapons , no defenses , just speed .
Great in battle , but non-violent + ( A=Archangel , my favorite song ) ( metal rat ) . ''
Elon then replied to her in a now-viral tweet : `` SR-71 , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I am recovering from surgery and barely alive so may my typos b forgiven but , damnit .
That was meant to be profound . ''
The singer - real name Claire Boucher - has also revealed how to pronounce her son 's name after baffled fans asked what she was thinking .
`` It ’ s just X , like the letter X .
Then A.I .
Like how you said the letter A then I , '' Grimes explained .
Her video comes hours after billionaire Elon , founder of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to reopen production at his California car factory in spite of strict coronavirus lockdown laws .
The defiant tech mogul tweeted : `` Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules .
`` I will be on the line with everyone else .
If anyone is arrested , I ask that it only be me . ''
In a statement on Tesla 's website , the team said its employees are `` excited '' to get back to work .
`` We understand the impacts COVID-19 has caused and have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and safety of our personnel , many of whom rely on us and have been out of work for weeks due to the impacts of shelter-in-place orders , '' Tesla said .
`` We will continue to put people back to work in a safe and responsible manner .
However , the County 's position left us no choice but to take legal action to ensure that Tesla and its employees can get back to work .
We filed a lawsuit on May 9 asking the court to invalidate the County Orders , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent Tesla from resuming operations . ''

Grimes has been celebrating her first Mother's Day as a new mum, and marked the occasion by sharing rare footage of partner Elon Musk cuddling their brand new baby son.
The little boy - who they've named X Æ A-12 - was seen curled up on his dad's chest as Elon gently patted his back to wind him.
Tiny X Æ A-12 seemed to be rocking off to sleep in the intimate footage, which Grimes captioned with a simple pink love heart.
It comes after the happy couple announced the reasons behind their unusual name - although Elon had to correct his girlfriend when she got part of the moniker wrong.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She had tweeted: "X, the unknown variable. Æ, my elven spelling of Ai (love &/or Artificial intelligence). A-12 = precursor to SR-17 (our favorite aircraft). No weapons, no defenses, just speed. Great in battle, but non-violent + (A=Archangel, my favorite song) ( metal rat)."
Elon then replied to her in a now-viral tweet: "SR-71, but yes."
Grimes patiently explained: "I am recovering from surgery and barely alive so may my typos b forgiven but, damnit. That was meant to be profound."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The singer - real name Claire Boucher - has also revealed how to pronounce her son's name after baffled fans asked what she was thinking.
"It’s just X, like the letter X. Then A.I. Like how you said the letter A then I," Grimes explained.
Her video comes hours after billionaire Elon, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, announced he was going to reopen production at his California car factory in spite of strict coronavirus lockdown laws.
The defiant tech mogul tweeted: "Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be me."
In a statement on Tesla's website, the team said its employees are "excited" to get back to work.
"We understand the impacts COVID-19 has caused and have a responsibility to look out for the livelihoods and safety of our personnel, many of whom rely on us and have been out of work for weeks due to the impacts of shelter-in-place orders," Tesla said.
"We will continue to put people back to work in a safe and responsible manner. However, the County's position left us no choice but to take legal action to ensure that Tesla and its employees can get back to work. We filed a lawsuit on May 9 asking the court to invalidate the County Orders, to the extent the County claims they prevent Tesla from resuming operations."


thedailymirror--2020-05-12--Kate teams up with Royal Family's 'secret weapon' as Queen asks them to step up

The Duchess of Cambridge has teamed up with Sophie Wessex , who is often dubbed the Royal Family 's 'secret weapon ' , for an exciting new project .
The two woman , who are close friends and `` get on famously well '' , have joined forces for their first major gig together to mark International Nurses Day .
They spoke to nurses from seven different Commonwealth nations - India , Australia , Malawi , Cyprus , Sierra Leone , the Bahamas and the UK - to hear about their vital work during the coronavirus pandemic .
The new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her family to step up while she is self-isolating due to the deadly virus , with senior aides setting up a programme dubbed the Royal Task Force aimed at extending The Firm ’ s public presence .
The Queen 's youngest son Prince Edward , 56 , and wife Sophie , 55 , will take on more duties while the Queen self-isolates at Windsor Castle for the foreseeable future .
In the absence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle , Sophie is seen as the family ’ s ‘ secret weapon ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her popular and affable nature .
A royal source said : “ The whole family is being lined up to appear in more joint projects in the coming days and weeks which will demonstrate them working together in a really positive way.
” Sophie is also a seasoned campaigner , raising the profile of several projects during the crisis and used her role as Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness to talk to nurses from two hospitals in India yesterday .
Sophie , 55 , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Royal Army Nursing Corps , subsequently talked to and introduced nurses from the Corps in Cyprus to Kate during the video calls .
In return , in her role as Patron of the Evelina London Children ’ s Hospital , Kate introduced Sophie to nurses from the hospital in the capital .
Both women also talked to nurses from Gidgee Healing , Queensland , Australia and nurses from Phalombe District Hospital , Malawi , the Aberdeen Women ’ s Centre , Freetown , Sierra Leone and Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre , Nassau , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anne also took part in the round of calls to celebrate the international community of nursing , especially during the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe .

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The Queen, Prince Charles, Camilla, Kate Middleton, Prince Charles and Princess Anne recorded messages of thanks to nurses around the world who hare working around the clock to treat people during the coroanvirus pandemic
Royal Family come together in emotional joint message to thank nurses for amazing work
The Royal Family have come together to release a joint video message to mark International Nurses' Day.
The Queen, Prince Charles, Duchess of Cambridge and Sophie Wessex joint forces to speak to healthcare professionals working in Australia, India, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Bahamas, Cyprus, Tanzania and the UK.
The clip starts with the Queen making a phone call to a nurse, saying: "This is rather an important day. [Nurses] have had a very important part to play recently."
It then cuts to Charles, who says: "On this International Nurses Day, my family and I want to join in the chorus of thank you to nursing and midwifery staff all over the country, and indeed the world."
Camilla, who is sat in a separate room in the couple's Scottish home Birkhall, adds: "Extraordinary times call for extraordinary people.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Prince William is up next, who says: "Thank you for everything you're doing", before Kate adds "a huge thank you from us all".
It's then Princess Anne's turn, who says "thank you all so much", followed by Sophie Wessex who adds: "Thank you for what you're doing."
Image: Kensington Palace) Kensington Palace)
It then cuts to Kate and Sophie, who teamed up for a joint project for the first time since the pandemic started to chat to nurses in several Commonwealth countries.
Sophie, who is married to the Queen's youngest son Prince Edward, is often dubbed the Royal Family's 'secret weapon' and is said to "get on famously" with Kate.
The two royal women can be heard thanking nurses for their hard work, and praising their commitment to treating people.
Image: Kensington Palace) Kensington Palace)
Kate says: "It's amazing that you're able to still continue the support and the care you would normally provide even under these really difficult circumstances."
Sophie is also a seasoned campaigner, raising the profile of several projects during the crisis and used her role as Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness to talk to nurses from two hospitals in India yesterday.
Sophie, 55, who is also Colonel-in-Chief of the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, subsequently talked to and introduced nurses from the Corps in Cyprus to Kate during the video calls.
In return, in her role as Patron of the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Kate introduced Sophie to nurses from the hospital in the capital.
Both women also talked to nurses from Gidgee Healing, Queensland, Australia and nurses from Phalombe District Hospital, Malawi, the Aberdeen Women’s Centre, Freetown, Sierra Leone and Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, Nassau, the Bahamas.
Image: Kensington Palace) Kensington Palace)
Princess Anne also passed her thanks to a nurse in Tanzania, saying: "Thank you to you for being such a great leader out there. You understand the islands and what they need.
"It's a pleasure to talk to you and I think we can be part of the celebration. Thank you so much."
The new project comes after the Queen asked members of her family to step up while she is self-isolating due to the deadly virus, with senior aides setting up a programme dubbed the Royal Task Force aimed at extending The Firm’s public presence.
Prince Edward, 56, and Sophie, 55, will take on more duties while the Queen self-isolates at Windsor Castle for the foreseeable future.
In the absence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Sophie is seen as the family’s ‘secret weapon’ in helping promote ‘Brand Royal’ with her popular and affable nature.
A royal source said: “The whole family is being lined up to appear in more joint projects in the coming days and weeks which will demonstrate them working together in a really positive way.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-13--Robert De Niro slams Trump saying he 'doesn't care how many die' from Covid-19

Robert De Niro has taken aim at Donald Trump as he reopened his feud with the president , saying he `` does n't care '' how many people die from coronavirus .
The 76-year-old Oscar-winning actor is one of Mr Trump 's most vociferous critics and has slammed his handling of the health crisis .
More than 82,000 people have died in the US , according to Johns Hopkins University , more than any other country .
During an appearance on Newsnight , De Niro described the situation at the White House as `` Shakespearean , '' saying `` you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are trying to dance around '' .
Mr Trump , who is up for re-election in November , has frequently been accused of contradicting the advice of his scientific advisers throughout the pandemic and refuses to wear a mask .
He was widely mocked last month for suggesting research into whether coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body .
De Niro added : `` It 's appalling , it 's appalling .
He wants to be re-elected , he does n't even care how many people die . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Trump 's fanbase would disagree , The Irishman star said : `` No , he does n't care for those people .
And the people who he pretends to care about are the people he has the most disdain for because he could care less about them .
`` They might like to tell themselves or delude themselves , but he does n't care about them . ''
De Niro is isolating at his home in New York , the state hardest hit by the pandemic .
He said : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is kind of like a ghost town , it 's surreal then you see other parts of the world , other great big cities of the world , are also in the same situation .
`` It 's interesting , it 's kind of like a science fiction movie but it 's real . ''
De Niro and Mr Trump have sparred frequently during the president 's time in office .
After De Niro , who played boxer Jake LaMotta in Martin Scorsese 's 1980 biopic Raging Bull , yelled `` f*** Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the president responded on Twitter .
He said : `` Robert De Niro , a very Low IQ individual , has received too many shots to the head by real boxers in movies .
I watched him last night and truly believe he may be 'punch-drunk ' . ''
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ROBERT DE NIRO CALLS TRUMP A LUNATIC AND SAYS THE PRESIDENT DOESN'T CARE ABOUT DEATH TOLL
ROBERT DE NIRO CALLS TRUMP A LUNATIC AND SAYS THE PRESIDENT DOESN'T CARE ABOUT DEATH TOLL
Hollywood legend has launched a scathing attack on President Trump and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States claiming he "doesn't care"
Robert De Niro slams Trump saying he 'doesn't care how many die' from coronavirus
Robert De Niro has taken aim at Donald Trump as he reopened his feud with the president, saying he "doesn't care" how many people die from coronavirus.
The 76-year-old Oscar-winning actor is one of Mr Trump's most vociferous critics and has slammed his handling of the health crisis.
More than 82,000 people have died in the US, according to Johns Hopkins University, more than any other country.
During an appearance on Newsnight, De Niro described the situation at the White House as "Shakespearean," saying "you've got a lunatic saying things that people are trying to dance around".
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Mr Trump, who is up for re-election in November, has frequently been accused of contradicting the advice of his scientific advisers throughout the pandemic and refuses to wear a mask.
He was widely mocked last month for suggesting research into whether coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body.
De Niro added: "It's appalling, it's appalling. He wants to be re-elected, he doesn't even care how many people die."
Challenged by Newsnight host Emily Maitlis that Mr Trump's fanbase would disagree, The Irishman star said: "No, he doesn't care for those people. And the people who he pretends to care about are the people he has the most disdain for because he could care less about them.
"They might like to tell themselves or delude themselves, but he doesn't care about them."
De Niro is isolating at his home in New York, the state hardest hit by the pandemic.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
He said: "It's been very strange because New York is kind of like a ghost town, it's surreal then you see other parts of the world, other great big cities of the world, are also in the same situation.
"It's interesting, it's kind of like a science fiction movie but it's real."
De Niro and Mr Trump have sparred frequently during the president's time in office.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
After De Niro, who played boxer Jake LaMotta in Martin Scorsese's 1980 biopic Raging Bull, yelled "f*** Trump" at the Tony Awards in 2018, the president responded on Twitter.
He said: "Robert De Niro, a very Low IQ individual, has received too many shots to the head by real boxers in movies. I watched him last night and truly believe he may be 'punch-drunk'."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-13--Government 'will have to freeze wages to cover £300bn coronavirus bill'

The Government will have to raise taxes and freeze wages to pay the estimated £300 billion coronavirus bill , a leaked document reportedly claims .
A confidential Treasury assessment said the UK 's deficit could reach £337 billion this year because of the crisis .
Measures including income tax hikes , a public sector pay freeze and the end of the triple lock on pensions may be required to fund the debt .
According to the Daily Telegraph , Chancellor Rishi Sunak 's report said filling the gap in the public finances through tax revenue rises would be `` very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` To raise fiscally significant amounts , we would either have to increase rates/thresholds in one of the broad-based taxes ( IT , NICS , VAT , CT ) or reform one of the biggest tax reliefs ( eg pensions tax ) , '' according to the document .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
March 's Budget had predicted the deficit this year would be £55 billion , but the document , dated May 5 , but the document reportedly predicts a worst case scenario of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1.19 trillion over five years .
While the best case scenario , relying on the economy recovering sharply , would mean a £209 billion shortfall .
Basic rate tax rises of around 5p would would raise around £30 billion , the report says .
Millions of workers will still be having their wages paid largely by the state for months as the financial and human cost of the coronavirus crisis continues to mount .
The furlough scheme , currently supporting 7.5 million jobs , will be extended until the end of October , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up a share of the bill from August as the economy reopens .
The human toll of the Covid-19 pandemic was laid bare in official figures which indicated there have been more than 40,000 coronavirus-related deaths in the UK .
The furlough scheme - which pays 80 % of a worker 's salary up to a £2,500 monthly cap - will remain unchanged until the end of July , a one-month extension .
Economists at the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggested that could cost £10 billion , taking the total amount of support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion .
The Government has , meanwhile , rejected the idea of a universal basic income ( UBI ) in the future , despite support for the scheme in Scotland .
The case for UBI , which sees governments provide citizens with a basic rate of income , regardless of financial earnings , has gained traction over the weeks as millions of people are furloughed from work during the crisis .
But Business Secretary Alok Sharma said , while UBI was being tested in other countries , it `` has not been taken @ @ @

Officials have listed dire options including hiking income tax, ending the pension triple lock and freezing public sector pay for two years in a leaked document - but a Cabinet minister insisted a 'world of austerity' wouldn't return
Government 'will have to raise taxes and freeze wages to cover £300bn coronavirus bill'
Pensioners and public sector workers could be clobbered as the Government tries to repair the economy in the wake of coronavirus, according to a leaked Treasury plan.
A document seen by the Daily Telegraph estimates the Budget deficit could hit £337billion this year because of the pandemic.
That is compared to the forecast £55billion in March's Budget.
The assessment, drawn up for Chancellor Rishi Sunak and dated May 5, warned that to plug such a gaping hole in the public coffers through tax revenue rises would be "very challenging without breaking the tax lock" – an election promise not to raise taxes.
Measures including income tax hikes, a two-year public sector pay freeze and the end of the triple lock on pensions may be required to fund the debt.
The triple lock means pensions rise by at least 2.5%, the inflation rate or average earnings growth, whichever is largest.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
The document, seen by the Telegraph, says: "To fill a gap this size (in the public finances) through tax revenue risers would be very challenging without breaking the tax lock.
"To raise fiscally significant amounts, we would either have to increase rates/thresholds in one of the broad-based taxes (IT, NICS, VAT, CT) or reform one of the biggest tax reliefs (e.g. pensions tax)."
It suggests a two-year public sector pay freeze could save £6.5billion by 2023-24 while "stopping the rising cost" of the pension triple lock would cut £8billion a year. A 1p rise in income tax could raise £5billion a year.
The document predicts a worst case scenario of a £516 billion current budget deficit. The best case scenario, relying on the economy recovering sharply, would mean a £209 billion shortfall.
Asked about the leaked document, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it was "a speculative thing at this stage" and "I don’t think we recognise those figures."
He told Sky News: "In terms of payment, we’ll have to have future budgets and get to that.
“But right now we are still in the midst of this thing. And we’re clear we’re not going to go back to a world of austerity in order to do that.”
But Labour urged Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to reject the leaked proposals completely - as they come after almost 10 long, hard years of austerity.
Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds said: "A lack of resilience in our public services, caused by 10 years of underfunding, has made it harder to deal with the challenge of coronavirus.
Image: fstop123) fstop123)
"After all our public services and key workers have done to save lives during this pandemic, there must be no return to a society where we lack that resilience.
"Both the Chancellor and the Prime Minister must urgently make a statement rejecting these plans."
Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales John Apter said any pay freeze would be "morally bankrupt" and urged the Government to rethink any plans for "financially punishing our public sector workers".
He tweeted: "If there is any consideration in financially punishing our public sector workers then I urge a rethink.
"The Chancellor, RishiSunak and thousands of others have clapped for our key workers every Thursday.
"To even consider freezing the pay of our essential public sector workers to help the financial recovery would be morally bankrupt and would be a deep and damaging betrayal."
The Treasury declined to comment on the report, but it is understood that the document is one of many put together by different teams to discuss ideas about future policy.
A source said the document "does not reflect Government policy".
Image: NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
It comes after the Chancellor confirmed he will continue subsidising the wages of furloughed workers all the way to October 31.
The furlough scheme, currently supporting 7.5million jobs, will be extended but employers will be expected to pick up a share of the bill from August.
That has prompted fears of mass redundancies - because even workplaces that are still completely shuttered will have to contribute.
And Chancellor Rishi Sunak last night suggested the UK is already in a recession.
Image: WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Asked if we are looking at a recession he told the BBC: "We already know that many people have lost their jobs and it breaks my heart, we've seen what's happening with Universal Credit claims already.
"This is not something that we're going to wait to see - it's already happening.
"There are already businesses that are shutting they're already people who have lost their jobs.
"And as I said that's heartbreaking to me and that's why I'm working night and day to limit the amount of job losses."
Mr Shapps added today: “Everyone will have expected there to be something of a hit to the economy people have been staying at home and there’ll be more to come, clearly."
As the economic pressure mounts, the government has taken the first "baby step" to easing some lockdown restrictions in England from today.
People are being "actively encouraged" to go back to work - avoiding public transport - if they cannot work from home.
And the housing market is being reopened in England.
Yet the human toll of the Covid-19 pandemic has been laid bare and is still mounting by the day.
Official figures indicate there have been more than 40,000 coronavirus-related deaths in the UK.
The furlough scheme - which pays 80% of a worker's salary up to a £2,500 monthly cap - will remain unchanged until the end of July, a one-month extension.
Economists at the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggested that could cost £10 billion, taking the total amount of support provided by the scheme to around £60 billion.
The Government has, meanwhile, rejected the idea of a universal basic income (UBI) in the future, despite support for the scheme in Scotland.
The case for UBI, which sees governments provide citizens with a basic rate of income, regardless of financial earnings, has gained traction over the weeks as millions of people are furloughed from work during the crisis.
But Business Secretary Alok Sharma said, while UBI was being tested in other countries, it "has not been taken forward".


thedailymirror--2020-05-13--Ex-Arsenal ace Jens Lehmann says coronavirus is 'not a big concern' for players

Jens Lehmann has claimed players have to “ cope ” with the coronavirus – and insisted it is not “ a big concern ” for fit young athletes .
The Arsenal Invincible suffered from Covid-19 in March and said : “ I found it less bad than when I have had the flu.
” Now the former Germany goalkeeper , 50 , has joined the supervisory board of Hertha Berlin as the Bundesliga prepares to become the first big European league to return after a 66-day stoppage .
Danny Rose and Raheem Sterling have become the latest English players to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League next month .
The Bundesliga is following a strict medical protocol with all squads playing this weekend now in quarantine between hotels and training grounds .
And Lehmann said : “ We had plenty of players who were infected and most of them did n't show any symptoms .
“ So I think for young , healthy people , with strong immune systems , it is not such a big concern .
`` The only thing that this lockdown is based on is the hope that eventually we are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that cures it .
`` But there is only hope – so far we do n't have anything .
`` And because of that , you ca n't shut down everything so you have to get on with it .
As long as the symptoms are not that bad , I think players have to cope with it .
“ You do n't always want to practice .
You want to have competition .
And you know if you think positive and look at yourself and your immune system and everything , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be infected or be hit harshly.
” Ten players tested positive in the first round of testing last week while Bundesliga 2 side Dynamo Dresden had been forced into quarantine after two more players failed the tests .
Their opening match against Hanover has been delayed but other games will go ahead .
“ We are quite relieved because there was a discussion as well that it might be postponed , ” Lehmann told beIN Sports .
“ There was uncertainty and now it ’ s clear that we are going to kick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward to it.
” The biggest game of the first weekend is the Ruhr derby between two of Lehmann 's former clubs – Borussia Dortmund and Schalke .
Red Bull Leipzig host Freiburg also on Saturday with midfielder Konrad Laimer raring to get back to action .
“ This is a small leap back to normal , ” said the Austrian .
“ I am happy that I can do what I enjoy most .
Personally I am not afraid of the virus .
I am following all the protective measures .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So we can be sure that the team will not do that.
” But Bayer Leverkusen Finnish goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky said : “ I can understand the criticism .
I was a little surprised that there is no player union as strong here as in Denmark and England .
`` The league made the decision and it 's a good thing .
But asking us players would n't have been bad .
” German clubs will on Wednesday discuss whether to allow teams to use five subs per match instead of the normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned : “ Players will be exhausted after 60 minutes .
Five subs wo n't help .
We can then expect fatigue and serious injuries.
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Former Invincible Lehmann has key role as Bundesliga prepares to become the first big European league to return to action following Covid-19 outbreak
Ex-Arsenal ace Jens Lehmann says coronavirus is 'not a big concern' for players
Jens Lehmann has claimed players have to “cope” with the coronavirus – and insisted it is not “a big concern” for fit young athletes.
The Arsenal Invincible suffered from Covid-19 in March and said: “I found it less bad than when I have had the flu.”
Now the former Germany goalkeeper, 50, has joined the supervisory board of Hertha Berlin as the Bundesliga prepares to become the first big European league to return after a 66-day stoppage.
Danny Rose and Raheem Sterling have become the latest English players to voice safety doubts over the return of the Premier League next month.
The Bundesliga is following a strict medical protocol with all squads playing this weekend now in quarantine between hotels and training grounds.
Image: Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images)
And Lehmann said: “We had plenty of players who were infected and most of them didn't show any symptoms.
“So I think for young, healthy people, with strong immune systems, it is not such a big concern.
"The only thing that this lockdown is based on is the hope that eventually we are going to find a vaccine, some medicine that cures it.
"But there is only hope – so far we don't have anything.
"And because of that, you can't shut down everything so you have to get on with it. As long as the symptoms are not that bad, I think players have to cope with it.
“You don't always want to practice. You want to have competition. And you know if you think positive and look at yourself and your immune system and everything, that most likely you are not going to be infected or be hit harshly.”
Ten players tested positive in the first round of testing last week while Bundesliga 2 side Dynamo Dresden had been forced into quarantine after two more players failed the tests.
Their opening match against Hanover has been delayed but other games will go ahead.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
“We are quite relieved because there was a discussion as well that it might be postponed,” Lehmann told beIN Sports.
“There was uncertainty and now it’s clear that we are going to kick off again and we are all looking forward to it.”
The biggest game of the first weekend is the Ruhr derby between two of Lehmann's former clubs – Borussia Dortmund and Schalke.
Red Bull Leipzig host Freiburg also on Saturday with midfielder Konrad Laimer raring to get back to action.
Image: Charles McQuillan) Charles McQuillan)
“This is a small leap back to normal,” said the Austrian.
“I am happy that I can do what I enjoy most. Personally I am not afraid of the virus. I am following all the protective measures. We have a test every three days. So we can be sure that the team will not do that.”
But Bayer Leverkusen Finnish goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky said: “I can understand the criticism. I was a little surprised that there is no player union as strong here as in Denmark and England.
"The league made the decision and it's a good thing. But asking us players wouldn't have been bad. ”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
German clubs will on Wednesday discuss whether to allow teams to use five subs per match instead of the normal three.
But Karlsruhe midfielder Marc Lorenz warned: “Players will be exhausted after 60 minutes. Five subs won't help. We can then expect fatigue and serious injuries.”
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thedailymirror--2020-05-13--David Bowie's teenage daughter's despair at not seeing mum Iman for six months

David Bowie 's teenage daughter , Lexi Jones , has issued a plea to her mother Iman , to make sure it `` doesn ’ t take two years , '' before they are reunited after not seeing her for six months .
The 19-year-old daughter , who was born Alexandria but goes by her nickname Lexi , is self-isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Lexi has opined that she has not seen 64-year-old mother Iman for so long and she revealed on Mother 's Day that she 's had a 'sad day ' .
Posting on Instagram on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her supermodel mother : `` Happy Mother ’ s Day , again .
“ Here ’ s another [ with ] me holding a chikken nugget .
Everyone , please stay inside .
I haven ’ t seen my mom in 6 months because we live on opposite coasts , and it is very difficult to leave NY right now .
“ [ But , ] I ’ m a child , and I miss her dearly , so please be party poopers this one time , so it doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again .
Thank you !
” The Sun has reported that Lexi is currently in LA , where she is making her way as a photographer and fashion designer .
Meanwhile , Iman is living in New York City and Lexi shared a pic of her as a toddler with her mum , in a second Mother ' Day post .
She captioned it with : `` Happy mama day to my mommy and to all the mommys . ''
Lexi has kept a reasonably low profile considering who her parents are and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ famous mother on social media since 2018 .
Despite this , Lexi has shown her love for her parents on Instagram and her very first post on the social media site was a pic of a tattoo that she had after her father passed away .
The pic showed a crescent moon on her skin and she captioned the inking with `` Love you , ’ 47- ’ 16 '' and the word `` Daddy '' underneath .
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Iman talks about David Bowie's death for the first time at New York Fashion Week
Iman talks about David Bowie's death for the first time at New York Fashion Week
David Bowie's daughter Lexi Jones has said that she misses mum Iman "dearly" as she speaks out about not seeing her for more than half a year
David Bowie's teenage daughter's despair at not seeing mum Iman for six months
David Bowie's teenage daughter, Lexi Jones, has issued a plea to her mother Iman, to make sure it "doesn’t take two years," before they are reunited after not seeing her for six months.
The 19-year-old daughter, who was born Alexandria but goes by her nickname Lexi, is self-isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lexi has opined that she has not seen 64-year-old mother Iman for so long and she revealed on Mother's Day that she's had a 'sad day'.
Posting on Instagram on Sunday, Lexi wrote alongside a photo of her supermodel mother: "Happy Mother’s Day, again.
Image: Lexi Jones/Instagram) Lexi Jones/Instagram)
“Here’s another [with] me holding a chikken nugget. Everyone, please stay inside. I haven’t seen my mom in 6 months because we live on opposite coasts, and it is very difficult to leave NY right now.
“[But,] I’m a child, and I miss her dearly, so please be party poopers this one time, so it doesn’t take two f***ing years to see her again. Thank you!”
The Sun has reported that Lexi is currently in LA, where she is making her way as a photographer and fashion designer.
Meanwhile, Iman is living in New York City and Lexi shared a pic of her as a toddler with her mum, in a second Mother' Day post.
She captioned it with: "Happy mama day to my mommy and to all the mommys."
Lexi has kept a reasonably low profile considering who her parents are and this was her first acknowledgement of her famous mother on social media since 2018.
Image: Lexi Jones/Instagram) Lexi Jones/Instagram)
Despite this, Lexi has shown her love for her parents on Instagram and her very first post on the social media site was a pic of a tattoo that she had after her father passed away.
The pic showed a crescent moon on her skin and she captioned the inking with "Love you, ’47-’16" and the word "Daddy" underneath.
David Bowie passed away on January 10, 2016 after an 18-month battle with liver cancer.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-12--Paul Scholes identifies two modern-day players who remind him of himself

Paul Scholes was one of the greatest midfielders of his generation , and one of the finest in Manchester United 's history .
A midfielder who could play from deep , connect defence and attack , but also join the attack and score goals , he was a lynchpin of United 's two decades of dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson .
Scholes was known for his clinically accurate passing , his strength on the ball , and his ability to arrive at the 18-yard box at exactly the right time to unleash his shooting boots with often deadly effect .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 11 Premier League titles , two Champions League triumphs , the Club World Cup , Intercontinental Cup , three FA Cups and two League Cups - in short , almost everything there is to win at club level .
And from his breakthrough into the team in 1993 , Scholes was with United right through until the end of Ferguson 's reign in 2013 - albeit one season was as a coach before the midfielder came out of retirement to join his manager in one last Premier League title triumph before both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scholes was also a huge player for the England teams of the late 1990s and early 2000s , and retired from international duty with 14 goals from 66 Three Lions appearances .
United have certainly missed him during the club 's seven-year title drought since his playing career ended , while the club legend 's qualities have been hailed by greats of the game such as Xavi , Pele and Thierry Henry .
Bruno Fernandes has recently been described by some observers as the nearest thing the Red Devils have had to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boots .
But which modern-day players does the man himself think are most reminiscent of his style ?
`` I 'd like to think I played a little bit like Luka Modric , '' said the 45-year-old on the Savage Social Podcast .
`` He 's different to me because he was quicker than me , he can beat a man , but I see certain traits in him , like controlling a game . ''
The other player who reminds Scholes of himself is one of the Madrid playmaker 's teammates , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those two for Real Madrid in those great European Cup winning teams , they 're the two , '' said Scholes .
`` It 's probably more towards Toni Kroos , as a passer and more of a controlling player .
He does n't really get involved physically with people and scores the odd goal here and there .
`` I think if I had to choose between the two I 'd be more like Kroos than Modric . ''
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Scholes was one of the greatest midfielders of his time and a key man in Manchester United's two decades of dominance - but which of today's stars are most reminiscent of his style?
Man Utd icon Paul Scholes identifies two modern-day players who remind him of himself
Paul Scholes was one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, and one of the finest in Manchester United's history.
A midfielder who could play from deep, connect defence and attack, but also join the attack and score goals, he was a lynchpin of United's two decades of dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Scholes was known for his clinically accurate passing, his strength on the ball, and his ability to arrive at the 18-yard box at exactly the right time to unleash his shooting boots with often deadly effect.
A one-club man, he helped United to 11 Premier League titles, two Champions League triumphs, the Club World Cup, Intercontinental Cup, three FA Cups and two League Cups - in short, almost everything there is to win at club level.
And from his breakthrough into the team in 1993, Scholes was with United right through until the end of Ferguson's reign in 2013 - albeit one season was as a coach before the midfielder came out of retirement to join his manager in one last Premier League title triumph before both men retired from their respective roles.
Image: PA) PA)
Scholes was also a huge player for the England teams of the late 1990s and early 2000s, and retired from international duty with 14 goals from 66 Three Lions appearances.
United have certainly missed him during the club's seven-year title drought since his playing career ended, while the club legend's qualities have been hailed by greats of the game such as Xavi, Pele and Thierry Henry.
Bruno Fernandes has recently been described by some observers as the nearest thing the Red Devils have had to a Scholes-like player since he hung up his boots.
But which modern-day players does the man himself think are most reminiscent of his style?
"I'd like to think I played a little bit like Luka Modric," said the 45-year-old on the Savage Social Podcast.
"He's different to me because he was quicker than me, he can beat a man, but I see certain traits in him, like controlling a game."
The other player who reminds Scholes of himself is one of the Madrid playmaker's teammates, Toni Kroos.
"When I watch those two for Real Madrid in those great European Cup winning teams, they're the two," said Scholes.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
"It's probably more towards Toni Kroos, as a passer and more of a controlling player. He doesn't really get involved physically with people and scores the odd goal here and there.
"I think if I had to choose between the two I'd be more like Kroos than Modric."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-12--Paris Jackson gives herself a tattoo while social distancing at home

Paris Jackson has decided to take tattooing into her own hands and decided to do-it-herself with a new inking .
With the coronavirue lockdown meaning that visiting a tattoo parlour has been ruled out , Michael Jackson 's 22-year-old daughter thought that she would give it a go herself .
Paris already has quite a collection of inkings , so is prepared for the pain and it is evident from her Instagram video that it was water off a duck 's back to turn the needle on herself .
In the video clip that she posted on her Instagram Story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shape to her right foot , just below her pinky toe .
She was obviously pleased with her efforts , as she then posted a close-up pic of her finished design .
It looked like that this may not be the first time that Paris has inked herself as she seemed adept in pulling her skin tight on her foot as she worked with the needle in her other hand .
It would seem that Paris is not the only one who could n't wait for parlours to reopen , as 18-year-old model @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Cindy Crawford , has also spoken about tattooing herself .
In an interview with Glamour , she said : `` I 've been struggling because one of my favorite pastimes was going and getting tattoos , and nobody 's been able to do that .
`` So , in the meantime , I gave myself a stick and poke . ''
This is not a pastime that she recommends people try at home as it is not as easy as Paris makes it look in her video - let alone the pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' I think I have a newfound appreciation for tattoo artists .
It 's not easy .
`` I did n't get too ambitious .
I gave myself a dot , just so I could be like , 'All right , I got a tattoo this month , I 'm cool . '
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Paris Jackson has got fed up waiting for the coronavirus lockdown to finish so has taken having new ink on her skin into her own hands with a DIY effort
Paris Jackson has decided to take tattooing into her own hands and decided to do-it-herself with a new inking.
With the coronavirue lockdown meaning that visiting a tattoo parlour has been ruled out, Michael Jackson's 22-year-old daughter thought that she would give it a go herself.
Paris already has quite a collection of inkings, so is prepared for the pain and it is evident from her Instagram video that it was water off a duck's back to turn the needle on herself.
In the video clip that she posted on her Instagram Story, Paris is seen adding a squiggle shape to her right foot, just below her pinky toe.
Image: Paris Jackson/Instagram) Paris Jackson/Instagram)
She was obviously pleased with her efforts, as she then posted a close-up pic of her finished design.
It looked like that this may not be the first time that Paris has inked herself as she seemed adept in pulling her skin tight on her foot as she worked with the needle in her other hand.
It would seem that Paris is not the only one who couldn't wait for parlours to reopen, as 18-year-old model Kaia Gerber, who is the daughter of Cindy Crawford, has also spoken about tattooing herself.
In an interview with Glamour, she said: "I've been struggling because one of my favorite pastimes was going and getting tattoos, and nobody's been able to do that.
"So, in the meantime, I gave myself a stick and poke."
This is not a pastime that she recommends people try at home as it is not as easy as Paris makes it look in her video - let alone the pain it brings.
Image: Paris Jackson/Instagram) Paris Jackson/Instagram)
Kaia adds: ""I think I have a newfound appreciation for tattoo artists. It's not easy.
"I didn't get too ambitious. I gave myself a dot, just so I could be like, 'All right, I got a tattoo this month, I'm cool.'"
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thedailymirror--2020-05-12--Young child and mum killed in quad bike crash as second daughter fights for life

A woman and child have died and a second child is fighting for her life after a road crash between a quad bike and a tractor in Co Antrim , today .
It is understood those killed in the collision in Ballycastle were a mother and her daughter , with the woman named locally as Claire Smyth , in her 30s , reports The Belfast Telegraph .
Another child was injured in the collision on the Whitepark Road and airlifted to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast in a critical condition .
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it received an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It dispatched two rapid response paramedics , three emergency crews , one doctor and two ambulance officers to the incident .
The PSNI and Coastguard helicopter were also involved in the response .
The crash is understood to have taken place on the edge of Ballycastle town on the road towards Ballintoy and the Giant 's Causeway .
North Antrim MLA Jim Allister said : `` Reports tonight of a double family fatality in a traffic accident in the north of my constituency are distressing .
`` While further details are awaited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been plunged into deep mourning . ''
The BBC reports Sinn Féin councillor Cara McShane said news of the collision had `` left people reeling '' .
`` The community is shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic accident just one mile outside of the town , '' she added .
A spokesperson for the NIAS said : `` NIAS dispatched two Rapid Response Paramedics , three emergency crews , one doctor and two ambulance officers to the incident .
`` The PSNI and Coastguard also assisted in the incident .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene , one patient was transported to Causeway hospital initially before being transferred onwards to Belfast by coastguard helicopter with a HEMS crew on board . ''
Police had closed the road on Tuesday afternoon .

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Another child was injured in the crash in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, which is understood to have involved a tractor, and has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition
Young child and mum killed in quad bike crash as second daughter fights for life
A woman and child have died and a second child is fighting for her life after a road crash between a quad bike and a tractor in Co Antrim, today.
It is understood those killed in the collision in Ballycastle were a mother and her daughter, with the woman named locally as Claire Smyth, in her 30s, reports The Belfast Telegraph.
Another child was injured in the collision on the Whitepark Road and airlifted to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast in a critical condition.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it received an emergency call at 4.46pm on Tuesday afternoon.
It dispatched two rapid response paramedics, three emergency crews, one doctor and two ambulance officers to the incident.
The PSNI and Coastguard helicopter were also involved in the response.
The crash is understood to have taken place on the edge of Ballycastle town on the road towards Ballintoy and the Giant's Causeway.
North Antrim MLA Jim Allister said: "Reports tonight of a double family fatality in a traffic accident in the north of my constituency are distressing.
"While further details are awaited it is clear a local family has been plunged into deep mourning."
The BBC reports Sinn Féin councillor Cara McShane said news of the collision had "left people reeling".
"The community is shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic accident just one mile outside of the town," she added.
A spokesperson for the NIAS said: "NIAS dispatched two Rapid Response Paramedics, three emergency crews, one doctor and two ambulance officers to the incident.
"The PSNI and Coastguard also assisted in the incident.
"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was transported to Causeway hospital initially before being transferred onwards to Belfast by coastguard helicopter with a HEMS crew on board."
Police had closed the road on Tuesday afternoon.


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thedailymirror--2020-05-12--11 things you can from today in England under changes to lockdown

Today people in England will be able to enjoy greater freedoms as lockdown restrictions are eased .
The changes permit exercising more than once a day , sitting and sunbathing in parks and on beaches , and going for a drive .
However , the vast majority of the measures imposed on March 23 still apply , with Boris Johnson previously warning it was `` not the time simply to end the lockdown this week . ''
You can now meet up with someone from another household in the park - as long as you maintain a 2m distance from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work from home are also being urged to return to work today .
Schools and all non-essential shops will remain shut until at least June , with pubs expected to be closed beyond July .
With the risk that the virus could run rampant again , the fine for breaching remaining rules has been almost doubled to £100 , up to a cap of £3,200 .
And the overall message has switched from `` stay at home '' to `` stay alert '' - a situation that has prompted alarm and anger .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ far too soon - with England still seeing thousands of new Covid-19 infections and hundreds of deaths per day .
And Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have all stopped short of easing the lockdown in the way Mr Johnson has .
Labour leader Keir Starmer previously warned : `` This statement raises more questions than it answers .
`` We see the prospect of England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland pulling in different directions .
`` The Prime Minister appears to be effectively telling millions of people to go back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety or clear guidance as to how to get there without using public transport .
`` What the country wanted tonight was clarity and consensus , but we have n't got either of those . ''
The Police Federation of England and Wales warned of `` extreme pressure '' being placed on the officers it represents by the relaxation of rules .
National chairman John Apter said : `` What we need from the Prime Minister and the Government now is clear and unambiguous messaging and guidance , explaining what exactly is expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleagues can do their level best to police it . ''
While some of these changes also apply in Scotland , Wales or Northern Ireland , it is for those governments to decide exactly how to proceed .
Here 's what we know you can and ca n't do in England .
11 things you can do from today 1 .
Exercise more than once per day '' From this Wednesday , we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise , '' Boris Johnson previously announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take exercise once per day has been scrapped .
The 'once a day ' rule was never laid down in the law , but it was in government guidance since March 23 .
2 .
Sit in the park or on a beach - 2 metres from others From today you will no longer have to keep moving all the time in parks and other public places ( other than for a short rest ) .
It is understood you will be allowed to sit and sunbathe or read a book , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be at least 2 metres from people outside your own household .
The same rules that apply to parks will apply to beaches .
That means you can sunbathe or read a book on a beach , just as you could in the park .
Again , you may only do this with members of your own household .
You must be at least 2 metres from all other households .
Garden centres are , along with golf courses and tennis courts ( below ) , reopening in England today .
4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ socially distanced ) outdoor activity Boris Johnson said in his speech that `` you can drive to other destinations '' from today .
In England there is no limit on how far you can travel to an outdoor space - as long as you respect social distancing rules once you 're there .
You must ensure that you do not come within two metres of anybody who is not from your household , as this would risk you spreading the virus .
You should not cross the border into Wales or Scotland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can drive to the countryside for a walk , visit a quiet beach or go on a day-trip with members of your household .
5 .
Meet one friend or relative in the park - if you stay two metres away from each other Government officials said that from today , you may sit with someone from another household in public under certain circumstances .
Those are if you stay 2 metres apart - and if there are only two of you , one from each household .
So for example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a separate household in a socially distanced way and chat from 2 metres away .
But you ca n't bend the rule to have a very spread-out party in the park with your mates .
6 .
Play golf and tennis - but only with members of your own household Golf courses and tennis courts will be allowed to open from today in England .
However , you would still have to play only with members of your own household .
Other sports may be allowed but there is no word on football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in a socially distanced way , and usually needs more people than are in the average household .
7 .
Go angling and swim in lakes and the sea Angling and water sports are also to be allowed to resume in England today .
Again , you must be within your own household and 2 metres from other households .
You can also swim in lakes and the sea as long as you ’ re socially distant - but not outdoor swimming pools .
Or indoor swimming pools , which like gyms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Go back to work - if you ca n't work from home This is more a `` should do '' than a `` can do '' .
Boris Johnson announced a `` change in emphasis '' - rather than strictly a change in the rules - from this week for who should and should n't be at work .
He said : `` Anyone who can ’ t work from home , for instance those in construction or manufacturing , should be actively encouraged to go to work .
`` Work from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should go to work if you can ’ t work from home . ''
The Prime Minister said the government has been working to establish new guidance for firms to make workplaces safe .
But he did not say when it would be published - which is likely to spark fears over how workers will be kept safe or whether they 'll all be 2 metres apart .
9 .
See a personal trainer in the park '' A personal trainer can have a session in a park with one client , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because you 're allowed to see one person from another household in the park , as long as you 're both two metres away and do n't bring anyone with you .
Government guidance says : `` You can go out to care for or help a vulnerable person , or to provide other voluntary or charitable services , following the advice set out here .
You should not do so if you have coronavirus symptoms , however mild .
`` Wherever possible , you should stay at least two metres away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least 20 seconds ( or use hand sanitiser if soap and water are not available ) . ''
From today the government will make it legal to carry out viewings , house moves and trips to letting or estate agents .
The exceptions have been made public as part of new laws loosening the coronavirus lockdown in England .
The Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Restrictions ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 say people may leave the home `` to undertake any of the following activities in connection with the purchase , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residential property '' .
This includes visiting estate or letting agents , developer sales offices or show homes ; viewing residential properties to look for a property to buy or rent ; and moving home .

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Boris Johnson: "Unlimited exercise now allowed but fines will be increased"
Boris Johnson: "Unlimited exercise now allowed but fines will be increased"
People in England can exercise more than once a day and sit in the park under coronavirus lockdown changes from today - but the vast majority of restrictions remain in place
Lockdown changes: 11 things you can do in England from today
Today people in England will be able to enjoy greater freedoms as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Despite the number of UK deaths topping 40,000, the changes permit exercising more than once a day, sitting and sunbathing in parks and on beaches, and going for a drive.
However, the vast majority of the measures imposed on March 23 still apply, with Boris Johnson previously warning it was "not the time simply to end the lockdown this week."
You can now meet up with someone from another household in the park - as long as you maintain a 2m distance from each other.
Those who can't work from home are also being urged to return to work today.
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Schools and all non-essential shops will remain shut until at least June, with pubs expected to be closed beyond July.
With the risk that the virus could run rampant again, the fine for breaching remaining rules has been almost doubled to £100, up to a cap of £3,200.
And the overall message has switched from "stay at home" to "stay alert" - a situation that has prompted alarm and anger.
Many say even the limited easing comes far too soon - with England still seeing thousands of new Covid-19 infections and hundreds of deaths per day.
And Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all stopped short of easing the lockdown in the way Mr Johnson has.
Labour leader Keir Starmer previously warned: "This statement raises more questions than it answers.
"We see the prospect of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland pulling in different directions.
"The Prime Minister appears to be effectively telling millions of people to go back to work without a clear plan for safety or clear guidance as to how to get there without using public transport.
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The Police Federation of England and Wales warned of "extreme pressure" being placed on the officers it represents by the relaxation of rules.
National chairman John Apter said: "What we need from the Prime Minister and the Government now is clear and unambiguous messaging and guidance, explaining what exactly is expected of the public, so that my colleagues can do their level best to police it."
While some of these changes also apply in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, it is for those governments to decide exactly how to proceed.
Here's what we know you can and can't do in England.
11 things you can do from today
1. Exercise more than once per day
"From this Wednesday, we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise," Boris Johnson previously announced.
The rule that you could only take exercise once per day has been scrapped.
The 'once a day' rule was never laid down in the law, but it was in government guidance since March 23.
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2. Sit in the park or on a beach - 2 metres from others
From today you will no longer have to keep moving all the time in parks and other public places (other than for a short rest).
You will be allowed to sit and sunbathe, read a book or have a picnic, for example.
The law's wording means you can "visit a public open space for the purposes of open-air recreation to promote your physical or mental health or emotional wellbeing".
The condition is that you must be at least 2 metres from people outside your own household.
The same rules that apply to parks will apply to beaches. That means you can sunbathe or read a book on a beach, just as you could in the park.
Again, you may only do this with members of your own household. You must be at least 2 metres from all other households.
There's an important exception to this - see point 5.
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3. Go to a garden centre
Garden centres are, along with golf courses and tennis courts (below), reopening in England today.
4. Drive to other places for (socially distanced) outdoor activity
Boris Johnson said in his speech that "you can drive to other destinations" from today.
In England there is no limit on how far you can travel to an outdoor space - as long as you respect social distancing rules once you're there.
You must ensure that you do not come within two metres of anybody who is not from your household, as this would risk you spreading the virus.
You should not cross the border into Wales or Scotland, as they have different rules.
But you can drive to the countryside for a walk, visit a quiet beach or go on a day-trip with members of your household.
5. Meet one friend or relative in the park - if you stay two metres away from each other
Government officials said that from today, you may sit with someone from another household in public under certain circumstances.
Those are if you stay 2 metres apart - and if there are only two of you, one from each household.
So for example, one person can meet another person from a separate household in a socially distanced way and chat from 2 metres away.
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But you can't bend the rule to have a very spread-out party in the park with your mates.
6. Play golf and tennis with members of your own household - or one person from another household
Golf courses and tennis courts will be allowed to open from today in England.
However, you would still have to play only with members of your own household.
Or you can play with one person from another household, as long as you stay two metres apart.
Basketball courts will also be allowed to reopen, again with the same social distancing rules.
Other sports may be allowed but there is no word on football - which obviously cannot be carried out in a socially distanced way, and usually needs more people than are in the average household.
7. Go angling and swim in lakes and the sea
Angling and water sports are also to be allowed to resume in England today. Again, you must be within your own household and 2 metres from other households.
You can also swim in lakes and the sea as long as you’re socially distant - but not outdoor swimming pools. Or indoor swimming pools, which like gyms remain closed for the foreseeable.
8. Go back to work - if you can't work from home
This is more a "should do" than a "can do".
Boris Johnson announced a "change in emphasis" - rather than strictly a change in the rules - from this week for who should and shouldn't be at work.
He said: "Anyone who can’t work from home, for instance those in construction or manufacturing, should be actively encouraged to go to work.
"Work from home if you can, but you should go to work if you can’t work from home."
He prompted outrage after saying the change was "this week" only to belatedly confirm he meant Wednesday.
There is new guidance for firms to make workplaces safe, and unions are urging workers not to return unless their workplace complies.
9. See a personal trainer in the park
"A personal trainer can have a session in a park with one client," a No10 spokesman said.
This is because you're allowed to see one person from another household in the park, as long as you're both two metres away and don't bring anyone with you.
10. Help a vulnerable person
Government guidance says: "You can go out to care for or help a vulnerable person, or to provide other voluntary or charitable services, following the advice set out here. You should not do so if you have coronavirus symptoms, however mild.
"Wherever possible, you should stay at least two metres away from others, and wash your hands for at least 20 seconds (or use hand sanitiser if soap and water are not available)."
11. View a flat or home
From today the government will make it legal to carry out viewings, house moves and trips to letting or estate agents.
The exceptions have been made public as part of new laws loosening the coronavirus lockdown in England.
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 say people may leave the home "to undertake any of the following activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of a residential property".
This includes visiting estate or letting agents, developer sales offices or show homes; viewing residential properties to look for a property to buy or rent; and moving home.


thedailymirror--2020-05-12--UK Athletics boss out to 'reinvent' track and field after loss of flagship event

The new boss of British athletics has pledged to “ reinvent ” the stricken sport in this country after its flagship event was lost to the coronavirus pandemic .
The forced cancellation of the Anniversary Games will cost UK Athletics £1 million and leaves it heavily reliant on UK Sport securing extra government funding to get it through the global crisis .
Joanna Coates , chief executive of UKA , admitted cancelling their biggest money-spinner would have a “ significant financial impact ” and would mean a “ substantial ” reduction in income for the governing body .
But rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out fighting - declaring that it offered up an opportunity to give athletics as a spectator sport a “ facelift ” .
“ What we need to do is create events that are more relevant and sell out , ” said Coates .
“ The Muller Anniversary Games has not been selling out recently .
Fans have been voting with their money and saying ‘ we don ’ t want to come and watch this any more ’ .
“ I think athletes feel the same .
Quite a few have kind of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a bit more sexy ’ .
I think we can do that .
“ We need to understand we ’ re competing with the cinema , all sorts of things .
We ’ re after people ’ s time .
“ I believe we can create much more relevant events , shorter in format , where you still get a crowd but you don ’ t have the massive operational costs that come with putting two days on at the London Stadium.
” Coates enjoyed significant success popularising netball in her previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participation then persuading recreational players to become fans .
“ Athletics has got more recreational runners than I ever had netballers to turn into fans of the sport who ultimately buy a ticket , ” she said .
“ But the offer has to be right and the offer at the moment is not right.
” Referring to world champions Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson , she added : “ Look at the incredible role models in athletics that are household names .
We didn ’ t have that in netball .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peak of their career .
We don ’ t use them enough .
We ’ ve got millions of people actually taking part in this sport .
We don ’ t talk to them enough .
“ So the basis of the sport is there .
It just needs reigniting and a plan putting in place .
This sport has not had a plan for quite a few years .
“ We ’ re going to ask fans what kind of event they want to come to and we ’ ll ask the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to participate in .
Then we ’ ll reinvent it .
”

“What we need to do is create events that are more relevant. The Muller Anniversary Games has not been selling out recently. Fans have been voting with their money and saying ‘we don’t want to come and watch this any more’"
UK Athletics boss out to 'reinvent' track and field after loss of flagship event
The new boss of British athletics has pledged to “reinvent” the stricken sport in this country after its flagship event was lost to the coronavirus pandemic.
The forced cancellation of the Anniversary Games will cost UK Athletics £1 million and leaves it heavily reliant on UK Sport securing extra government funding to get it through the global crisis.
Joanna Coates, chief executive of UKA, admitted cancelling their biggest money-spinner would have a “significant financial impact” and would mean a “substantial” reduction in income for the governing body.
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But rather than cry over spilt milk she came out fighting - declaring that it offered up an opportunity to give athletics as a spectator sport a “facelift”.
“What we need to do is create events that are more relevant and sell out,” said Coates. “The Muller Anniversary Games has not been selling out recently. Fans have been voting with their money and saying ‘we don’t want to come and watch this any more’.
“I think athletes feel the same. Quite a few have kind of said ‘we want our events to be a bit more sexy’. I think we can do that.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“We need to understand we’re competing with the cinema, all sorts of things. We’re after people’s time.
“I believe we can create much more relevant events, shorter in format, where you still get a crowd but you don’t have the massive operational costs that come with putting two days on at the London Stadium.”
Coates enjoyed significant success popularising netball in her previous job through a 10-year strategy of growing participation then persuading recreational players to become fans.
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“Athletics has got more recreational runners than I ever had netballers to turn into fans of the sport who ultimately buy a ticket,” she said. “But the offer has to be right and the offer at the moment is not right.”
Referring to world champions Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson, she added: “Look at the incredible role models in athletics that are household names. We didn’t have that in netball.
“These are incredible women at the absolute peak of their career. We don’t use them enough. We’ve got millions of people actually taking part in this sport. We don’t talk to them enough.
Image: TT News Agency/Press Association) TT News Agency/Press Association)
“So the basis of the sport is there. It just needs reigniting and a plan putting in place. This sport has not had a plan for quite a few years.
“We’re going to ask fans what kind of event they want to come to and we’ll ask the athletes what kind of event they want to participate in. Then we’ll reinvent it.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-12--Michael Owen names his five-a-side dream team - including 'the Real Ronaldo'

Michael Owen has picked his five-a-side dream team from the stars he played alongside for Liverpool , Manchester United , Real Madrid and England .
Owen was one of the finest strikers of his generation , having scored 158 goals in 297 games for Liverpool between 1996 and 2004 , as well as 40 for England until up until 2008 .
After eight years as a Kop hero he joined Real Madrid for a season in 2004 , before spells at Newcastle United , Manchester United and Stoke City .
During that time Owen played with some of the greatest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 40-year-old has chosen the very best of them .
Among them is legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo - who he described as 'the Real Ronaldo ' to differentiate from former Red Devils star Cristiano , whose No7 shirt Owen inherited when he switched to Old Trafford in 2009 .
Explaining his selection , Owen started with former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar , with whom he won the 2010/11 Premier League title .
`` In goal I would have to have Van Der Sar .
He was absolutely brilliant , '' said Owen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Dutchman the nod over Madrid legend Iker Casillas and England hero David Seaman .
`` Iker Casillas was good at Real Madrid , David Seaman was very good when I first got into the England team .
`` Then it is tricky , plenty of good centre-halves .
Sami Hyypia and Jamie Carragher were talented , John Terry was amazing .
I think Rio Ferdinand was a Rolls Royce - he 'd probably be the defender . ''
While that makes two United players , there is one ex-Liverpool teammate Owen could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gerrard , who gets in alongside Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane .
`` Gerrard gets in with Zidane as the midfielders and the real Ronaldo up front , '' said Owen .
`` I played with him towards the end of the career so he was physically struggling with his knees after surgery .
`` But even though he had all those problems he was still Real Madrid 's centre forward .
Still banging in the goals .
`` His pace , his skill , that step over .
I do n't care how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still fall for it every time .
He can do three or four step overs at 100mph .
`` But the best of him I can only watch on DVDs and clips , but what a player . ''
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Owen played with some of the greatest players of recent times for Liverpool, Man Utd, Real Madrid and England - and has picked the very best of them
Michael Owen has picked his five-a-side dream team from the stars he played alongside for Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid and England.
Owen was one of the finest strikers of his generation, having scored 158 goals in 297 games for Liverpool between 1996 and 2004, as well as 40 for England until up until 2008.
After eight years as a Kop hero he joined Real Madrid for a season in 2004, before spells at Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City.
During that time Owen played with some of the greatest players of recent times - and the 40-year-old has chosen the very best of them.
Among them is legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo - who he described as 'the Real Ronaldo' to differentiate from former Red Devils star Cristiano, whose No7 shirt Owen inherited when he switched to Old Trafford in 2009.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Explaining his selection, Owen started with former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, with whom he won the 2010/11 Premier League title.
"In goal I would have to have Van Der Sar. He was absolutely brilliant," said Owen on the Savage Social Podcast, giving the Dutchman the nod over Madrid legend Iker Casillas and England hero David Seaman.
"Iker Casillas was good at Real Madrid, David Seaman was very good when I first got into the England team.
"Then it is tricky, plenty of good centre-halves. Sami Hyypia and Jamie Carragher were talented, John Terry was amazing. I think Rio Ferdinand was a Rolls Royce - he'd probably be the defender."
While that makes two United players, there is one ex-Liverpool teammate Owen couldn't ignore - his former skipper Steven Gerrard, who gets in alongside Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane.
"Gerrard gets in with Zidane as the midfielders and the real Ronaldo up front," said Owen.
"I played with him towards the end of the career so he was physically struggling with his knees after surgery.
"But even though he had all those problems he was still Real Madrid's centre forward. Still banging in the goals.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"His pace, his skill, that step over. I don't care how many times he does it, you still fall for it every time. He can do three or four step overs at 100mph.
"But the best of him I can only watch on DVDs and clips, but what a player."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-12--Michelle Keegan confirms Peter Kay is in talks to make TV comeback in Brassic

Michelle Keegan has confirmed that Peter Kay is in talks for an epic TV comeback in Sky One sitcom Brassic .
The comedian , 46 , stepped away from the limelight in 2017 and has only made rare appearances ever since , but it seems as though his brief hiatus may come to an end very soon .
Michelle , 32 , has dished on how Brassic co-creator Joseph Gilgun had spoken to the comedian , 46 , about joining the show .
She even said she has her `` fingers crossed '' for Peter to make an appearance on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heart.co.uk , she said : `` The last season I remember Joe speaking to Peter because Peter is a fan of the show . ''
She continued : `` I don ’ t know if it ’ s true that he ’ s joining , I just know that he ’ s a fan of the show and that he was in talks with Joe last season .
`` He would be a great addition to the show , I ’ m a massive fan of Peter Kay as well , fingers crossed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' And even the show 's writer and co-creator Danny Brocklehurst is believed to be keen to get Kay in for a cameo role .
According to the Daily Star , he said : `` There are so many people it would be good fun to have in .
`` I know Peter Kay loved the show ’ s season one .
It ’ d be amazing if we could get him in it . ''
The show focuses on a group of working class mates living in the fictional northern town of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series is set to air later this month .
Kay has stayed away from the spotlight after cancelling his stand-up tour in 2017 due to `` family reasons '' .
He had been due to return to theatres for his Dance for Life Tour in April and May this year , but that was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic .
His rare appearances in recent months include a brief cameo on BBC fundraiser Big Night In .
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Michelle Keegan left red-faced after her dog lets out loud bark during live stream
Michelle Keegan left red-faced after her dog lets out loud bark during live stream
Comedian Peter Kay, 46, stepped away from the limelight in 2017 - but it seems as though his brief hiatus may come to an end very soon
Michelle Keegan confirms Peter Kay is 'in talks' to make TV comeback in Brassic
Michelle Keegan has confirmed that Peter Kay is in talks for an epic TV comeback in Sky One sitcom Brassic.
The comedian, 46, stepped away from the limelight in 2017 and has only made rare appearances ever since, but it seems as though his brief hiatus may come to an end very soon.
Michelle, 32, has dished on how Brassic co-creator Joseph Gilgun had spoken to the comedian, 46, about joining the show.
She even said she has her "fingers crossed" for Peter to make an appearance on her latest acting venture.
Speaking to Heart.co.uk, she said: "The last season I remember Joe speaking to Peter because Peter is a fan of the show."
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She continued: "I don’t know if it’s true that he’s joining, I just know that he’s a fan of the show and that he was in talks with Joe last season.
"He would be a great addition to the show, I’m a massive fan of Peter Kay as well, fingers crossed, it’d be hilarious."
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And even the show's writer and co-creator Danny Brocklehurst is believed to be keen to get Kay in for a cameo role.
According to the Daily Star, he said: "There are so many people it would be good fun to have in.
"I know Peter Kay loved the show’s season one. It’d be amazing if we could get him in it."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The show focuses on a group of working class mates living in the fictional northern town of Hawley.
The second season of the series is set to air later this month.
Kay has stayed away from the spotlight after cancelling his stand-up tour in 2017 due to "family reasons".
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He had been due to return to theatres for his Dance for Life Tour in April and May this year, but that was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
His rare appearances in recent months include a brief cameo on BBC fundraiser Big Night In.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-12--NHS staff panic as bodies pile up and mortuary runs out of space amid pandemic

BBC2 's Hospital saw worrying scenes in tonight 's episode as staff were left panicking over a shortage of space to store deceased bodies amid the coronavirus crisis .
The staff at Royal Free Hospital in London exposed the heartbreaking reality brought on by the virus in distressing scenes .
The special episode also saw staff talk about the measures they 've had to very swiftly put in place since the terrible outbreak , which has been `` overwhelming '' .
Director of operations Rachel explained : `` We 're not full , but we 're nearly full .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We 're still preparing for a super surge .
`` Hopefully , we will have planned for capacity that we 'll never use but we need to be 10 steps ahead .
It 's quite overwhelming , the enormity of the problem . ''
The BBC special sees site matrons Kate and Viv explain how deceased patients had to stay on the ward as there was no space in the mortuary .
`` Our mortuary , for as long as I can remember , has never not had capacity in it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday with 26 spaces and on Monday morning , it was almost full and we had four deceased patients on the ward we were n't able to transfer down there until some of the other deceased were transferred to alternative facilities .
`` I 've never heard of that .
I 've been here for 20 years .
It 's very depressing . ''
Devastated fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts and praise for NHS staff working on the frontline amid the pandemic .
One wrote : `` If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least something , you are made of solid stone and do n't deserve a heart .
`` The dedication of our # NHSheroes is astounding .
If that does n't convince you to stay the f**k at home you need your a**e nailing to the couch and made to . ''
Another shared : `` Can you imagine being in charge of a hospital overflowing with Covid patients and running out of oxygen ?
It was only recently that I realised ventilators need various consumables - luckily most of us never have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` How sad.. families being torn apart , patients dying on their own , nhs staff going above and beyond in the duty of care.. and still they want to ease the lockdown !
Madness of an incredible scale ! ''
a third added .
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BBC2's Hospital special featured hard-to-watch scenes tonight as NHS staff grew concerned over the shortage of space to store bodies due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
BBC's Hospital: NHS staff panic as bodies pile up and mortuary runs out of space
BBC2's Hospital saw worrying scenes in tonight's episode as staff were left panicking over a shortage of space to store deceased bodies amid the coronavirus crisis.
The staff at Royal Free Hospital in London exposed the heartbreaking reality brought on by the virus in distressing scenes.
The special episode also saw staff talk about the measures they've had to very swiftly put in place since the terrible outbreak, which has been "overwhelming".
Director of operations Rachel explained: "We're not full, but we're nearly full. It's tight, very, very tight. We're still preparing for a super surge.
"Hopefully, we will have planned for capacity that we'll never use but we need to be 10 steps ahead. It's quite overwhelming, the enormity of the problem."
Image: BBC/Label1/Daniel Dewsbury) BBC/Label1/Daniel Dewsbury)
The BBC special sees site matrons Kate and Viv explain how deceased patients had to stay on the ward as there was no space in the mortuary.
"Our mortuary, for as long as I can remember, has never not had capacity in it," they said.
"We left on Friday with 26 spaces and on Monday morning, it was almost full and we had four deceased patients on the ward we weren't able to transfer down there until some of the other deceased were transferred to alternative facilities.
Image: BBC/Label1/Daniel Dewsbury) BBC/Label1/Daniel Dewsbury)
"I've never heard of that. I've been here for 20 years. It's very depressing."
Devastated fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts and praise for NHS staff working on the frontline amid the pandemic.
One wrote: "If you watch #hospitalspecial and don't feel at least something, you are made of solid stone and don't deserve a heart.
Image: BBC/Label1/Daniel Dewsbury) BBC/Label1/Daniel Dewsbury)
"The dedication of our #NHSheroes is astounding. If that doesn't convince you to stay the f**k at home you need your a**e nailing to the couch and made to."
Another shared: "Can you imagine being in charge of a hospital overflowing with Covid patients and running out of oxygen? It was only recently that I realised ventilators need various consumables - luckily most of us never have to think about this stuff".
"How sad.. families being torn apart, patients dying on their own, nhs staff going above and beyond in the duty of care.. and still they want to ease the lockdown! Madness of an incredible scale!" a third added.
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