birminghammail--2020-10-08--Bradley Walsh breaks down in tears during emotional This Morning interview

We may be used to seeing him on The Chase - but today Bradley Walsh appeared on This Morning for an interview in which he broke down .
Bradley , the former Coronation Street star and Doctor Who companion , was on the ITV1 daytime TV favourite opposite friends Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield .
Holly , 39 , introduced a segment on care homes , and welcomed Bradley via video link .
But the Chase host was left overcome with emotion during the difficult segment , which surrounded heartbreaking stories of people being unable to visit loved ones in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
As the coronavirus crisis rages on , Bradley was praised by This Morning viewers for his emotion and revealing his heartbreak over the ongoing health crisis .
Bradley told mum-of-three Holly : `` I 'm so sorry , it 's so heartbreaking .
`` It 's hard enough to see your parents go , but if your child is going to go before you , something needs to be done .
`` I apologise , it 's so upsetting and I had no idea , no idea .
`` People you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for life if they ca n't say goodbye , it 's tragic , it 's just tragic , it really is . ''
Silver-haired Schofe agreed , echoing Bradley 's thoughts and saying : `` We 've learnt a lot during this pandemic , but something needs to be done for these people and their families . ''
This Morning returns tomorrow ( Friday October 9 ) from 10am with Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes presenting .
Bradley , meanwhile , hosts The Chase each weeknight from 5pm on ITV1 and the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 10am on ITV tomorrow

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We may be used to seeing him on The Chase - but today Bradley Walsh appeared on This Morning for an interview in which he broke down.
Bradley, the former Coronation Street star and Doctor Who companion, was on the ITV1 daytime TV favourite opposite friends Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield.
Holly, 39, introduced a segment on care homes, and welcomed Bradley via video link.
But the Chase host was left overcome with emotion during the difficult segment, which surrounded heartbreaking stories of people being unable to visit loved ones in care homes across the country amid the pandemic.
As the coronavirus crisis rages on, Bradley was praised by This Morning viewers for his emotion and revealing his heartbreak over the ongoing health crisis.
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Bradley told mum-of-three Holly: "I'm so sorry, it's so heartbreaking.
"It's hard enough to see your parents go, but if your child is going to go before you, something needs to be done.
"I apologise, it's so upsetting and I had no idea, no idea.
"People you leave behind are going to be scarred for life if they can't say goodbye, it's tragic, it's just tragic, it really is."
Silver-haired Schofe agreed, echoing Bradley's thoughts and saying: "We've learnt a lot during this pandemic, but something needs to be done for these people and their families."
This Morning returns tomorrow (Friday October 9) from 10am with Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes presenting.
Bradley, meanwhile, hosts The Chase each weeknight from 5pm on ITV1 and the show returns this evening.
*This Morning continues at 10am on ITV tomorrow


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Pilot and wife who met in Birmingham killed in plane crash days after wedding

A couple who met in Birmingham were tragically killed in a plane crash just four days after their wedding .
Airline pilot Costas John Sivyllis met his wife Lindsey Vogelaar in the city during a layover , according to reports .
But the pair , from Florida in the US , died just days after their wedding in America .
Their plane came down 15 minutes after take-off died in a tragedy over the remote Ingram Basin in Colorado on October 4 .
Costas was a 30-year-old United Airlines pilot and Lindsey was 33 and a flight attendant .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to refuel in Oklahoma , according to San Miguel County Sheriff 's Office , Mirror Online reported .
Helicopter rescue crews quickly determined the couple had been killed before their bodies were found at 6.25pm , reported KIRO7 .
Tributes flooded in for the couple on Facebook .
Courtney , Lindsey 's sister , wrote : `` As many of you know , my beautiful sister , best friend , and the most gorgeous bride passed away yesterday with her handsome , most cheerful , husband in a plane crash .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they loved each other with all of their heart and soul .
`` They loved life and lived it to the fullest .
`` Our hearts are aching more than I can ever explain .
`` Thank you to everyone that has been reaching out , it is a lot to process . ''
The US National Transportation Safety Board confirmed it was investigating the crash alongside The Federal Aviation Authority .

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A couple who met in Birmingham were tragically killed in a plane crash just four days after their wedding.
Airline pilot Costas John Sivyllis met his wife Lindsey Vogelaar in the city during a layover, according to reports.
But the pair, from Florida in the US, died just days after their wedding in America.
Their plane came down 15 minutes after take-off died in a tragedy over the remote Ingram Basin in Colorado on October 4.
Costas was a 30-year-old United Airlines pilot and Lindsey was 33 and a flight attendant.
They had departed an airport before stopping off to refuel in Oklahoma, according to San Miguel County Sheriff's Office, Mirror Online reported.
Helicopter rescue crews quickly determined the couple had been killed before their bodies were found at 6.25pm, reported KIRO7.
Tributes flooded in for the couple on Facebook.
Courtney, Lindsey's sister, wrote: "As many of you know, my beautiful sister, best friend, and the most gorgeous bride passed away yesterday with her handsome, most cheerful, husband in a plane crash.
"They were married for four days, and they loved each other with all of their heart and soul.
"They loved life and lived it to the fullest.
"Our hearts are aching more than I can ever explain.
"Thank you to everyone that has been reaching out, it is a lot to process."
The US National Transportation Safety Board confirmed it was investigating the crash alongside The Federal Aviation Authority.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Only 'one in five' Walsall shoppers obeys mask law - claim

Barely one in five shoppers were wearing masks in Walsall , a councillor claimed - amid a clash over who should enforce the law .
Some shops were not insistings on face coverings being worn by customers as they did not want to lose trade and thought it was the police 's job to enforce it , a meeting heard .
But a senior West Midlands Police officer said it was not just the force 's responsibility and shoppers knew full well they should wear a mask - which have been mandatory in shops in England since July 24 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the borough council 's local outbreak engagement board that only 20 per cent of customers wore coverings when he did his shopping .
Walsall has the Black Country 's highest rate of coronavirus , according to latest figures .
The most recent stat showed an infection rate of 117.3 per 100,000 people - higher than Sandwell and Solihull , where local lockdowns are in place .
A question by a member of the public was submitted to the board at a meeting on Tuesday , October 6 , which said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing masks in shops ?
`` At least 50 per cent of the people in a shop were not wearing masks .
`` When I asked the duty manager why the rules were not being enforced his reply was 'it ’ s the police 's job to enforce the rules as they are not going to turn away paying customers ' . ''
The board 's responsed that enforcement extended much further with the police and started with managers of shops insisting on masks being worn .
Andy Parsons , chief superintendent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be 'policed ' by all authorities and not just his officers .
And he said the force had no powers to challenge or probe further if anyone claimed to have health issues or other exemptions .
But Coun Ian Robertson said : `` We 've got to be more forceful in getting people to obey the rules .
`` Going around a supermarket the other week , only 20 per cent or so were actually wearing masks .
`` I suspect a lot of them were students .
Perhaps they and many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is we all comply . ''
Board chairman Stephen Craddock said there appeared to be inconsistencies between different branches of the same store chains .
Mr Parsons said : `` You 'd have to be pretty isolated not to know at this moment in time that you need to wear a face mask .
`` There is definitely a need for face masks to be policed and I intentionally used the word 'policed ' rather than police to do that .
`` When it comes from police it seems quite draconian but when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much more likely to be seen as something about health rather than enforcement .
`` We are keen to push out that we have all got a responsibility to challenge the issue regarding face masks and social distancing .
`` The less people challenge , the more likely we will see non compliance with the legislation .
The overarching message is we need all people to police the issues , take that social responsibility .
`` We are still in the position whereby if we are faced by a member of the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is where the conversation starts and finishes .
`` My staff have no further powers to probe or to challenge that assertion . ''

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Barely one in five shoppers were wearing masks in Walsall, a councillor claimed - amid a clash over who should enforce the law.
Some shops were not insistings on face coverings being worn by customers as they did not want to lose trade and thought it was the police's job to enforce it, a meeting heard.
But a senior West Midlands Police officer said it was not just the force's responsibility and shoppers knew full well they should wear a mask - which have been mandatory in shops in England since July 24.
And a councillor told the same meeting of the borough council's local outbreak engagement board that only 20 per cent of customers wore coverings when he did his shopping.
Walsall has the Black Country's highest rate of coronavirus, according to latest figures.
The most recent stat showed an infection rate of 117.3 per 100,000 people - higher than Sandwell and Solihull, where local lockdowns are in place.
A question by a member of the public was submitted to the board at a meeting on Tuesday, October 6, which said: "Why is no one enforcing the rules wearing masks in shops?
"At least 50 per cent of the people in a shop were not wearing masks.
"When I asked the duty manager why the rules were not being enforced his reply was 'it’s the police's job to enforce the rules as they are not going to turn away paying customers'."
The board's responsed that enforcement extended much further with the police and started with managers of shops insisting on masks being worn.
Andy Parsons, chief superintendent of Walsall Police, said the issue needed to be 'policed' by all authorities and not just his officers.
And he said the force had no powers to challenge or probe further if anyone claimed to have health issues or other exemptions.
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But Coun Ian Robertson said: "We've got to be more forceful in getting people to obey the rules.
"Going around a supermarket the other week, only 20 per cent or so were actually wearing masks.
"I suspect a lot of them were students. Perhaps they and many organisations do need reminding how important it is we all comply."
Board chairman Stephen Craddock said there appeared to be inconsistencies between different branches of the same store chains.
Mr Parsons said: "You'd have to be pretty isolated not to know at this moment in time that you need to wear a face mask.
"There is definitely a need for face masks to be policed and I intentionally used the word 'policed' rather than police to do that.
"When it comes from police it seems quite draconian but when it comes from a partner it is much more likely to be seen as something about health rather than enforcement.
"We are keen to push out that we have all got a responsibility to challenge the issue regarding face masks and social distancing.
"The less people challenge, the more likely we will see non compliance with the legislation. The overarching message is we need all people to police the issues, take that social responsibility.
"We are still in the position whereby if we are faced by a member of the public who states they have an exemption, that is where the conversation starts and finishes.
"My staff have no further powers to probe or to challenge that assertion."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Charlie Lakin sends transfer message to Birmingham City

Birmingham City midfielder Charlie Lakin admits he wants to prove a point to Aitor Karanka .
The 21-year-old will spend the 2020/2021 campaign with Ross County in the Scottish Premiership .
However , Solihull-born Lakin admits he expected to still be at St Andrew ’ s having seemingly made an impression in pre-season .
Lakin started the friendly game at Tottenham and played the full 90 minutes of the Carabao Cup defeat to Cambridge on the opening game of the season .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here He has not been involved since though - and after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in last night ’ s 3-3 draw and Scottish League Cup penalty shoot out win over Montrose .
Lakin stepped up and converted the winning spot kick , as he seeks to make an impression .
“ Considering I thought I ’ d had such a good pre-season and started the first cup game , I thought it was going to be a good season for me , ” Lakin told the Ross-Shire Journal .
“ I didn ’ t think I ’ d be starting every game in the league .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in .
“ But when he brought as many in as he did , it was disappointing for myself .
I just know I did well , but it is the manager ’ s prerogative .
“ I definitely have a point to prove to Birmingham .
That ’ s what I aim to do – come here , help Ross County as much as I can and , by doing that , I ’ m going to prove a point to Birmingham .
“ Hopefully , they ’ ll be thinking ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go out ’ .
” Lakin spent last season on loan at Stevenage and has played 14 times for Blues since making his debut against Huddersfield in the FA Cup in February 2018 .
However , Blues have signed several central midfielders this summer , with Mikel San Jose , Adam Clayton and Riley McGree joining .

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Birmingham City midfielder Charlie Lakin admits he wants to prove a point to Aitor Karanka.
The 21-year-old will spend the 2020/2021 campaign with Ross County in the Scottish Premiership.
However, Solihull-born Lakin admits he expected to still be at St Andrew’s having seemingly made an impression in pre-season.
Lakin started the friendly game at Tottenham and played the full 90 minutes of the Carabao Cup defeat to Cambridge on the opening game of the season.
He has not been involved since though - and after moving to Ross County made his debut in last night’s 3-3 draw and Scottish League Cup penalty shoot out win over Montrose.
Lakin stepped up and converted the winning spot kick, as he seeks to make an impression.
“Considering I thought I’d had such a good pre-season and started the first cup game, I thought it was going to be a good season for me,” Lakin told the Ross-Shire Journal.
“I didn’t think I’d be starting every game in the league. I knew the manager would be bringing players in.
“But when he brought as many in as he did, it was disappointing for myself. I just know I did well, but it is the manager’s prerogative.
“I definitely have a point to prove to Birmingham. That’s what I aim to do – come here, help Ross County as much as I can and, by doing that, I’m going to prove a point to Birmingham.
“Hopefully, they’ll be thinking ‘we shouldn’t have let him go out’.”
Lakin spent last season on loan at Stevenage and has played 14 times for Blues since making his debut against Huddersfield in the FA Cup in February 2018.
However, Blues have signed several central midfielders this summer, with Mikel San Jose, Adam Clayton and Riley McGree joining.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Pub 'didn't get it quite right' after £1k fine for party with 34 guests

A quaint village pub in the Midlands has been slapped with a fine after hosting a birthday party with 34 guests amid the Covid-19 pandemic .
Dozens of people turned out at the pub in Nottinghamshire for the bash , which has left its owner out of pocket .
The pub owner was fined hundreds after the party was reported .
In hindsight , the pub has admitted it did n't get things `` quite right '' when organising the get together for East Midlands locals .
The financial punishment comes as gatherings are limited across the country , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Unfortunately , on one occasion following the most recent government changes we didn ’ t get it quite right '' the pub told NottinghamshireLive .
Our sister title reports The White Horse , in Ruddington , was handed a £1,000 fixed penalty notice .
It accepted a booking of larger than six on September 26 .
Andrew Hunt , of The White Horse , said in a statement : “ Since reopening The White Horse in July we have continued to operate safely within the government guidelines .
`` The team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly when guidance changed to ensure we can still provide a great experience for our customers as safely as possible .
`` Unfortunately , on one occasion following the most recent government changes we didn ’ t get it quite right , this was a genuine misunderstanding and we have been working with the local Environmental Health Officer ( EHO ) team to resolve .
`` We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support since we reopened and assure them and the wider community that The White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome place for all , and we look forward to seeing you . ''

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A quaint village pub in the Midlands has been slapped with a fine after hosting a birthday party with 34 guests amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dozens of people turned out at the pub in Nottinghamshire for the bash, which has left its owner out of pocket.
The pub owner was fined hundreds after the party was reported.
In hindsight, the pub has admitted it didn't get things "quite right" when organising the get together for East Midlands locals.
The financial punishment comes as gatherings are limited across the country, with Nottinghamshire's rate of coronavirus cases soaring.
"Unfortunately, on one occasion following the most recent government changes we didn’t get it quite right" the pub told NottinghamshireLive.
Our sister title reports The White Horse, in Ruddington, was handed a £1,000 fixed penalty notice.
It accepted a booking of larger than six on September 26.
Andrew Hunt, of The White Horse, said in a statement: “Since reopening The White Horse in July we have continued to operate safely within the government guidelines.
"The team and I have worked hard, adapting quickly when guidance changed to ensure we can still provide a great experience for our customers as safely as possible.
"Unfortunately, on one occasion following the most recent government changes we didn’t get it quite right, this was a genuine misunderstanding and we have been working with the local Environmental Health Officer (EHO) team to resolve.
"We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support since we reopened and assure them and the wider community that The White Horse remains a safe, warm and welcome place for all, and we look forward to seeing you."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Kate Garraway issues poignant update on husband Derek's health

Kate Garraway has updated Good Morning Britain viewers over her husband Derek Draper 's condition .
Derek , aged 53 , was rushed to hospital with coronavirus in April , where he entered a coma on April 5 .
He contracted the deadly bug and eventually fought it off - testing negative for the virus and exiting a coma .
But he is still yet to regain consciousness and Kate 's kids Darcey and Billy have not seen him in six months .
He remains critically ill after the virus wreaked havoc on his body .
Kate took time off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health battle and updated viewers on his condition during Thursday 's show .
Kate revealed that he was `` fighting on '' but was n't out of the woods .
She thanked a Covid-19 survivor who was on the show as a guest .
Asked if Derek was okay now , she told him : `` No , he is still fighting on like you .
So no , he 's not through the woods yet but thank you so much for thinking of that . ''
Anil then told her : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She replied : `` Will he ?
Well that is a lovely thought , thank you for saying that . ''
The guest then said : `` I wish him really well , '' with Kate again thanking him for his kind words .
Kate has regularly been updating fans on Instagram , with weekly updates typically on a Thursday evening .
Kate was a vocal supporter of the NHS Clap for our Carers initiative and has been open and honest when discussing the reality her family faces .

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Kate Garraway has updated Good Morning Britain viewers over her husband Derek Draper's condition.
Derek, aged 53, was rushed to hospital with coronavirus in April, where he entered a coma on April 5.
He contracted the deadly bug and eventually fought it off - testing negative for the virus and exiting a coma.
But he is still yet to regain consciousness and Kate's kids Darcey and Billy have not seen him in six months.
He remains critically ill after the virus wreaked havoc on his body.
Kate took time off GMB in the wake of Derek's health battle and updated viewers on his condition during Thursday's show.
Kate revealed that he was "fighting on" but wasn't out of the woods.
She thanked a Covid-19 survivor who was on the show as a guest.
Asked if Derek was okay now, she told him: "No, he is still fighting on like you. So no, he's not through the woods yet but thank you so much for thinking of that."
Anil then told her: "He will be fine Kate."
She replied: "Will he? Well that is a lovely thought, thank you for saying that."
The guest then said: "I wish him really well," with Kate again thanking him for his kind words.
Kate has regularly been updating fans on Instagram, with weekly updates typically on a Thursday evening.
Kate was a vocal supporter of the NHS Clap for our Carers initiative and has been open and honest when discussing the reality her family faces.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--From Aston Villa to saving Rangers and making international history

Steven Davis was an ambitious young Aston Villa player when he made his international debut for Northern Ireland .
That was in February 2005 when , just month past his 20th birthday and with a handful of Villa appearances under his belt , he was part of Lawrie Sanchez ’ s team which lost 1-0 to Canada .
Fast forward a decade-and-a-half on and the 35-year-old will tonight break Pat Jennings ’ long-standing record when he wins his 120th cap in the Euro play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo .
He does so with more career behind him than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him play one hundred games for Villa , more than 200 for Southampton and getting on for 300 for his current club Rangers .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Store Indeed of all his employers it is the Ibrox giants for whom he is most likely to be remembered , not only for his long service but also for how he conducted himself when he left Glasgow to sign for Saints in 2012 .
It was controversial at the time but Davis ’ long-standing agent , Rob Segal , has told Sky Sports how the midfielder did his best by the club .
“ I remember the first time I was told about Steven .
John Orr , who works with me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 .
He said you ’ ve got to come and watch this kid .
`` We have represented him for 20 years and that is the mark of a man in a game which doesn ’ t allow that to happen , ” Segal said .
“ I ’ ve got to tell you one other thing Steven did .
He refused to sign the registration papers for his Southampton move until Southampton paid a sum of money to Rangers to help them .
“ Rangers were so close to being extinct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
`` He possibly could have received that money but he insisted on that money going back to Rangers .
That is what Steven Davis is all about .
It ’ s been a pleasure to be his agent.
” Segal isn ’ t the only one to have paid tribute to Davis .
His ex-Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino told Sky Sports : “ The talent of him I compare to football people like Xavi and [ Andreas ] Iniesta .
“ You put him in the same level as this type @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play football , be a playmaker , the intelligence to read the game , his capacity to run .
I think to compare Christian Eriksen to this type of player too , they make your team better.
” David O ’ Leary gave Davis his Villa debut , off the bench in a 0-0 draw at Norwich in September 2004 .
He left Villa Park to sign for Fulham in the summer of 2007 .

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Steven Davis was an ambitious young Aston Villa player when he made his international debut for Northern Ireland.
That was in February 2005 when, just month past his 20th birthday and with a handful of Villa appearances under his belt, he was part of Lawrie Sanchez’s team which lost 1-0 to Canada.
Fast forward a decade-and-a-half on and the 35-year-old will tonight break Pat Jennings’ long-standing record when he wins his 120th cap in the Euro play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo.
He does so with more career behind him than in front, one that has seen him play one hundred games for Villa, more than 200 for Southampton and getting on for 300 for his current club Rangers.
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Indeed of all his employers it is the Ibrox giants for whom he is most likely to be remembered, not only for his long service but also for how he conducted himself when he left Glasgow to sign for Saints in 2012.
It was controversial at the time but Davis’ long-standing agent, Rob Segal, has told Sky Sports how the midfielder did his best by the club.
“I remember the first time I was told about Steven. John Orr, who works with me, scouted him. He was probably 16. He said you’ve got to come and watch this kid.
"We have represented him for 20 years and that is the mark of a man in a game which doesn’t allow that to happen,” Segal said.
“I’ve got to tell you one other thing Steven did. He refused to sign the registration papers for his Southampton move until Southampton paid a sum of money to Rangers to help them.
“Rangers were so close to being extinct and he didn’t just walk away.
"He possibly could have received that money but he insisted on that money going back to Rangers. That is what Steven Davis is all about. It’s been a pleasure to be his agent.”
Segal isn’t the only one to have paid tribute to Davis. His ex-Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino told Sky Sports: “The talent of him I compare to football people like Xavi and [Andreas] Iniesta.
“You put him in the same level as this type of player because of this capacity to play football, be a playmaker, the intelligence to read the game, his capacity to run. I think to compare Christian Eriksen to this type of player too, they make your team better.”
David O’Leary gave Davis his Villa debut, off the bench in a 0-0 draw at Norwich in September 2004. He left Villa Park to sign for Fulham in the summer of 2007.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Taskforce to develop Covid-safe travel - but too late for many

The UK government is forming a 'global taskforce ' to help the beleaguered travel and aviation industries - after claiming its controversial 14-day quarantine rule has saved many lives .
The department for transport and the department of health and social care have been working extensively with clinicians , health experts and the private testing sector on the practicalities of testing international arrivals , a statement explained .
However , it is too late for many with thousands of jobs in travel and aviation already lost and companies also reporting massive financial hits linked to the pandemic .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to introduce an airport testing trial scheme this week - much to the dismay of the travel industry .
However , the current rules around the 14-day self-isolation policy remain in place .
The taskforce aims to speed up work on testing options for air passengers and develop a uniformed regime designed to ease quarantine restrictions .
This will include looking at proposals based on a single test taken after a shorter period of self-isolation , provided at the cost of the passenger to avoid pressure on the NHS .
Transport secretary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current measures at the border have saved lives .
“ Our understanding of the science now means we can intensify efforts to develop options for a testing regime and help reinvigorate our world-leading travel sector .
“ This new taskforce will not only help us move towards safer , smoother international travel as we continue to battle this virus but will also support global connectivity – helping facilitate more Covid-19 secure travel whilst protecting the population from imported cases.
” The 'global travel taskforce ' will investigate various testing schemes , including partnerships @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be undertaken pre-departure .
The taskforce , which will be jointly chaired by the secretaries of state for transport and health and social care , will also consider other options to boost safe and sustainable tourism and business travel .
Health secretary Matt Hancock added : “ It is vital we do everything we can to control the spread of the virus and our measures at the borders are designed to help keep the country safe , by preventing imported cases of Covid-19 .
“ We know how these measures have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and on the travel and tourism industries , so we are working hard across government to explore ways to open up international travel in a safe way.
” The group will consult closely with partners from the aviation , travel , healthcare and testing sectors as well as the devolved administrations to implement measures to support the recovery of the travel sector .
It is expected to report back next month .

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The UK government is forming a 'global taskforce' to help the beleaguered travel and aviation industries - after claiming its controversial 14-day quarantine rule has saved many lives.
The department for transport and the department of health and social care have been working extensively with clinicians, health experts and the private testing sector on the practicalities of testing international arrivals, a statement explained.
However, it is too late for many with thousands of jobs in travel and aviation already lost and companies also reporting massive financial hits linked to the pandemic.
It comes after government appeared to backtrack on plans to introduce an airport testing trial scheme this week - much to the dismay of the travel industry.
However, the current rules around the 14-day self-isolation policy remain in place.
The taskforce aims to speed up work on testing options for air passengers and develop a uniformed regime designed to ease quarantine restrictions.
This will include looking at proposals based on a single test taken after a shorter period of self-isolation, provided at the cost of the passenger to avoid pressure on the NHS.
Transport secretary, Grant Shapps, said: “The current measures at the border have saved lives.
“Our understanding of the science now means we can intensify efforts to develop options for a testing regime and help reinvigorate our world-leading travel sector.
“This new taskforce will not only help us move towards safer, smoother international travel as we continue to battle this virus but will also support global connectivity – helping facilitate more Covid-19 secure travel whilst protecting the population from imported cases.”
The 'global travel taskforce' will investigate various testing schemes, including partnerships with other nations to explore whether self-isolation could be undertaken pre-departure.
The taskforce, which will be jointly chaired by the secretaries of state for transport and health and social care, will also consider other options to boost safe and sustainable tourism and business travel.
Health secretary Matt Hancock added: “It is vital we do everything we can to control the spread of the virus and our measures at the borders are designed to help keep the country safe, by preventing imported cases of Covid-19.
“We know how these measures have a significant impact on people’s lives and on the travel and tourism industries, so we are working hard across government to explore ways to open up international travel in a safe way.”
The group will consult closely with partners from the aviation, travel, healthcare and testing sectors as well as the devolved administrations to implement measures to support the recovery of the travel sector.
It is expected to report back next month.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--'Do not eat' - Aldi urgently recalls product after salmonella fears

One of the UK 's most popular supermarket has asked people to urgently recall a product after fears of salmonella inside .
Aldi has told people 'not to eat '' a chicken product after fears that it may contain the deadly bacteria inside one of its food .
According to the recall , it affects Rooster 's Breaded Poppin ' Chicken and Rooster 's Southern Fried Poppin ' Chicken products which both contain 210g .
The packs both have the best before dates of 25 May 2022 with the batch codes either L15320 , L14720 , L14820 , L14920 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can buy the product on Aldi 's website for 85p but only those listed above have been affected , it is believed .
A spokesperson from Aldi said : “ We are recalling specific batches of these products as a precaution as they may contain traces of salmonella .
`` Customers are advised not to eat these products and should return them to store for a full refund . ''
Anyone who has purchased one should send it back to their nearest Aldi as soon as possible to get a refund .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find the nearest one .
Salmonella is one of the main bacteria that can cause food poisoning and can cause you to feel sick , have a fever and it can causes diahorrea .
In rare circumstances , the bacteria can cause death for those with weakened immune systems such as the old and the young .
This comes as a number of other stores have been forced to recall other products .
The Food Standards Agency as well as Lidl GB ’ s website has issued a recall for a certain batch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substance inside that is not mentioned on the label .
Tesco had to recall a cereal bar after the possible presence of Salmonella was discovered in several batches .
This recall is ongoing and customers who have recently bought the Eat Natural Brazil & Sultana with Peanuts and Almonds Bar 50g , should return the product to a Tesco store .

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One of the UK's most popular supermarket has asked people to urgently recall a product after fears of salmonella inside.
Aldi has told people 'not to eat" a chicken product after fears that it may contain the deadly bacteria inside one of its food.
According to the recall, it affects Rooster's Breaded Poppin' Chicken and Rooster's Southern Fried Poppin' Chicken products which both contain 210g.
The packs both have the best before dates of 25 May 2022 with the batch codes either L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120 or L16020.
You can buy the product on Aldi's website for 85p but only those listed above have been affected, it is believed.
A spokesperson from Aldi said: “We are recalling specific batches of these products as a precaution as they may contain traces of salmonella.
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"Customers are advised not to eat these products and should return them to store for a full refund."
Anyone who has purchased one should send it back to their nearest Aldi as soon as possible to get a refund. You can use Aldi's store locator to find the nearest one.
Salmonella is one of the main bacteria that can cause food poisoning and can cause you to feel sick, have a fever and it can causes diahorrea.
In rare circumstances, the bacteria can cause death for those with weakened immune systems such as the old and the young.
This comes as a number of other stores have been forced to recall other products. The Food Standards Agency as well as Lidl GB’s website has issued a recall for a certain batch of their sweetener tablets because of a substance inside that is not mentioned on the label.
Tesco had to recall a cereal bar after the possible presence of Salmonella was discovered in several batches.
This recall is ongoing and customers who have recently bought the Eat Natural Brazil & Sultana with Peanuts and Almonds Bar 50g, should return the product to a Tesco store.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Teen stabbed with 'screwdriver' at bus station

A teenager was rushed to hospital after he was stabbed with a 'screwdriver ' at a West Bromwich bus station @ @ @ @ @ by paramedics after the drama unfolded at around 3pm on Wednesday , October 7 .
@ @ @ @ @ the victim was punctured by a 'screwdriver ' and said police rushed to the area @ @ @ @ @ schoolboy was stabbed with a screwdriver , '' they said .
`` I 'm not @ @ @ @ @ long after loads of police arrived .
`` I hope he is OK. '' His @ @ @ @ @ be life-threatening .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ had been stabbed at West Bromwich bus station at 3.11pm .
`` An ambulance , @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car were sent to the scene .
`` The teenager @ @ @ @ @ the scene before being taken to hospital .
`` His condition is not believed life-threatening @ @ @ @ @ has been contacted for information .

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A teenager was rushed to hospital after he was stabbed with a 'screwdriver' at a West Bromwich bus station.
The youngster was treated by paramedics after the drama unfolded at around 3pm on Wednesday, October 7.
Eyewitness Sarah Gibbs told BlackCountryLive the victim was punctured by a 'screwdriver' and said police rushed to the area shortly after.
"A schoolboy was stabbed with a screwdriver," they said. "I'm not sure what happened but not long after loads of police arrived.
"I hope he is OK."
His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports a teenager had been stabbed at West Bromwich bus station at 3.11pm.
"An ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car were sent to the scene.
"The teenager was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
"His condition is not believed life-threatening."
West Midlands Police has been contacted for information.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Government hints at nationwide pub closures to avoid full blown lockdown

The government has hinted the hospitality sector could be restricted in a bid to curb Covid-19 rates across the country .
As reports in the Financial Times emerged yesterday evening that the government would shut pubs across the north , a Cabinet minister hinted it could be nationwide .
As coronavirus cases and deaths rise , with experts warning the UK faces a daily death toll above 100 within a fortnight , fresh restrictions are being weighed up .
It is felt they will impact the hospitality sector hardest , with reports suggesting pubs across swathes of the north - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North East - could face closure .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said on Thursday ministers are `` currently considering what steps we should take '' as he warned of a `` fast and serious situation '' in the North .
It comes after pubs in Scotland were forced to stop serving alcohol for punters to consume on the premises in a new measure unveiled by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday .
Mr Jenrick was pressed on whether new restrictions on the hospitality industry could come as early as Monday as rates soar in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It is correct to say the number of cases in the North West and the North East and a number of cities , particularly in the Midlands like Nottingham , are rising fast and that is a serious situation , '' he told BBC Breakfast .
`` We are currently considering what steps we should take , obviously taking the advice of our scientific and medical advisers , and a decision will be made shortly . ''
But he said that a `` localised but proportionate response has to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to impose new national measures .
He told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme that it was `` commonsensical '' that the longer individuals spend in pubs the more likely they are to transmit the virus and stressed the need to `` take action decisively '' .
Liverpool City Region metro mayor Steve Rotheram said : `` It is deeply disappointing to wake up this morning to reports that new Covid-19 restrictions affecting millions of people in our city region , and across the North , could be in place within days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dialogue between ministers and local leaders .
`` At the moment we have a patchwork of local measures across the country and too much confusion for the public as a result .
`` So , clarity and consistency are certainly needed about what the different levels of restrictions are , when they will be imposed and crucially , how and when they can be lifted again .
`` Significant restrictions , like those being proposed , must also come with significant financial support for local businesses that will be affected , local councils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and for NHS Test and Trace . ''

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The government has hinted the hospitality sector could be restricted in a bid to curb Covid-19 rates across the country.
As reports in the Financial Times emerged yesterday evening that the government would shut pubs across the north, a Cabinet minister hinted it could be nationwide.
As coronavirus cases and deaths rise, with experts warning the UK faces a daily death toll above 100 within a fortnight, fresh restrictions are being weighed up.
It is felt they will impact the hospitality sector hardest, with reports suggesting pubs across swathes of the north - from Merseyside and Greater Manchester to the North East - could face closure.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said on Thursday ministers are "currently considering what steps we should take" as he warned of a "fast and serious situation" in the North.
It comes after pubs in Scotland were forced to stop serving alcohol for punters to consume on the premises in a new measure unveiled by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday.
Mr Jenrick was pressed on whether new restrictions on the hospitality industry could come as early as Monday as rates soar in cities including Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle.
"It is correct to say the number of cases in the North West and the North East and a number of cities, particularly in the Midlands like Nottingham, are rising fast and that is a serious situation," he told BBC Breakfast.
"We are currently considering what steps we should take, obviously taking the advice of our scientific and medical advisers, and a decision will be made shortly."
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But he said that a "localised but proportionate response has to be the way forwards" amid calls from experts to impose new national measures.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that it was "commonsensical" that the longer individuals spend in pubs the more likely they are to transmit the virus and stressed the need to "take action decisively".
Liverpool City Region metro mayor Steve Rotheram said: "It is deeply disappointing to wake up this morning to reports that new Covid-19 restrictions affecting millions of people in our city region, and across the North, could be in place within days, rather than hearing it during a genuine dialogue between ministers and local leaders.
"At the moment we have a patchwork of local measures across the country and too much confusion for the public as a result.
"So, clarity and consistency are certainly needed about what the different levels of restrictions are, when they will be imposed and crucially, how and when they can be lifted again.
"Significant restrictions, like those being proposed, must also come with significant financial support for local businesses that will be affected, local councils who are leading our public health efforts and for NHS Test and Trace."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--How Gareth Southgate rated Jack Grealish's England performance

Jack Grealish scooped man of the match on his first start for England in the 3-0 victory over Wales .
The Aston Villa captain continued his fine form and teased , tormented and tantalised Ryan Giggs ' below-par side from minute one .
The 25-year-old played in a fluid front three alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Danny Ings and , just 26 minutes in , Grealish crossed for Calvert-Lewin to power his header home .
For England 's second as well it was Grealish who was fouled in the lead up to Conor Coady 's goal with the Wolves man converting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His Villa teammate Tyrone Mings came on for Joe Gomez on 58 minutes and it was Mings who assisted Ings for his clinical bicycle kick to make it 3-0 .
As for Grealish - who had strapping on his left thigh for the first half - he was replaced by Ainsley Maitland-Niles on 75 minutes to a round of applause from the England bench .
Villa 's talisman was given man of the match afterwards and won 60.4 per cent of the 27,433 votes online with Calvert-Lewin next best with 17.7 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grealish 's performance on ITV , and said : `` His work with the ball was very good .
We know he draws those fouls , he 's comfortable receiving it in tight areas .
It was a debut he can be really pleased with . ''
He added in his post-match press conference : `` He is a different type of player to probably any of we have .
Sancho and Raheem have the ability to dribble and beat people but he does it in a different way .
He 's very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The area he got into and created for the goal is where he should aim to be more and more regularly .
You want a player with that ability to be in that final third as much as you can .
`` He 's good at receiving deep but I keep stressing to him that they 're the areas where he can make the difference .
He did that tonight .
Very pleased with him and I 'm sure he 's delighted with his first start . ''
Elsewhere on Thursday evening , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John McGinn and Conor Hourihane .
McGinn scored his penalty in their EURO 2020 qualifier shoot-out victory over Israel .
As for Hourihane , he also scored his spot-kick but the Republic of Ireland lost 4-2 on pens to Slovakia .

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Jack Grealish scooped man of the match on his first start for England in the 3-0 victory over Wales.
The Aston Villa captain continued his fine form and teased, tormented and tantalised Ryan Giggs' below-par side from minute one.
The 25-year-old played in a fluid front three alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Danny Ings and, just 26 minutes in, Grealish crossed for Calvert-Lewin to power his header home.
For England's second as well it was Grealish who was fouled in the lead up to Conor Coady's goal with the Wolves man converting well from Kieran Trippier's whipped free-kick.
His Villa teammate Tyrone Mings came on for Joe Gomez on 58 minutes and it was Mings who assisted Ings for his clinical bicycle kick to make it 3-0.
As for Grealish - who had strapping on his left thigh for the first half - he was replaced by Ainsley Maitland-Niles on 75 minutes to a round of applause from the England bench.
Villa's talisman was given man of the match afterwards and won 60.4 per cent of the 27,433 votes online with Calvert-Lewin next best with 17.7 per cent.
Afterwards Southgate was asked about Grealish's performance on ITV, and said: "His work with the ball was very good. We know he draws those fouls, he's comfortable receiving it in tight areas. It was a debut he can be really pleased with."
He added in his post-match press conference: "He is a different type of player to probably any of we have. Sancho and Raheem have the ability to dribble and beat people but he does it in a different way. He's very comfortable receiving it under pressure.
"The area he got into and created for the goal is where he should aim to be more and more regularly. You want a player with that ability to be in that final third as much as you can.
"He's good at receiving deep but I keep stressing to him that they're the areas where he can make the difference. He did that tonight. Very pleased with him and I'm sure he's delighted with his first start."
Elsewhere on Thursday evening, it was a mixture of emotions for John McGinn and Conor Hourihane. McGinn scored his penalty in their EURO 2020 qualifier shoot-out victory over Israel. As for Hourihane, he also scored his spot-kick but the Republic of Ireland lost 4-2 on pens to Slovakia.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours LIVE

Hello and welcome to Thursday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest transfer news as the countdown to the ending of the second window begins .
@ @ @ @ @ until Friday , October 16 to get any deals they want to done with English @ @ @ @ @ clubs .
Brentford 's Said Benrahma , Ismaila Sarr of Watford and Josh King at @ @ @ @ @ linked with moves to Villa and should Smith feel his side need a little extra @ @ @ @ @ one of those players .
Outgoings can also be done , too , so some @ @ @ @ @ or young stars could secure a move into the Championship for regular game-time .
You @ @ @ @ @ with all the latest on the blog below .

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Hello and welcome to Monday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with the latest Villa news and gossip after a fourth win of the season.
A stoppage-time strike from Ross Barkley gave Dean Smith's men a valuable 1-0 win over Midland rivals Leicester City as they maintained their winning start to the season.
There will be plenty of reaction to that game and news ahead of the next Premier League encounter with Leeds United on Friday night.
After the summer transfer window, It's also all eyes on the January window, now, which is only two and a half months away!
Join our team throughout the day to keep up to date with all the latest eaction and gossip on the blog below.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Lineker says what we're all thinking about Coady after England heroics

Gary Lineker summed up Conor Coady 's England dream perfectly after the Wolverhampton Wanderers skipper had a night to remember at Wembley .
Coady , 27 , earned his second cap in the heart of the Three Lions defence in the 3-0 win against Wales .
Having watched Dominic Calvert-Lewin open the scoring in the first-half , Coady bagged his first international goal - and first at any level for two-and-a-half-years - to extend England 's lead after 53 minutes .
He got on the end of Kieran Trippier 's teasing free-kick to smartly prod home at the back post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to stay on top of all the Wolverhampton Wanderers news with our daily newsletter .
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Google Play Store and App Store The joy on Coady 's face as he wheeled away in celebration was palpable , but his smile grew wider yet when Trippier was taken off five minutes later .
That meant the captain 's armband was transferred to Coady for the remainder of the match , which was put to bed when Danny Ings scored England 's third moments later .
`` I ’ m still in a bit of shock , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ for the goal ] was incredible .
It comes to my toe , I ’ ve just got to turn it in .
It ’ ll live with me forever .
`` It ’ s an incredible night .
To score is absolutely amazing .
I can ’ t explain it .
To play with these players is incredible .
Everything about playing here at Wembley is sensational .
Honestly , it ’ s a night I ’ ll never , never forget . ''
Coady 's pride and humility shone through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter to pay tribute to the centre-back .
`` Unforgettable moment for Conor Coady , scoring his first goal for @ England , '' said Lineker .
`` Great to see the reaction of his teammates .
He ’ s clearly admired and popular . ''

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Gary Lineker summed up Conor Coady's England dream perfectly after the Wolverhampton Wanderers skipper had a night to remember at Wembley.
Coady, 27, earned his second cap in the heart of the Three Lions defence in the 3-0 win against Wales.
Having watched Dominic Calvert-Lewin open the scoring in the first-half, Coady bagged his first international goal - and first at any level for two-and-a-half-years - to extend England's lead after 53 minutes.
He got on the end of Kieran Trippier's teasing free-kick to smartly prod home at the back post.
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The joy on Coady's face as he wheeled away in celebration was palpable, but his smile grew wider yet when Trippier was taken off five minutes later.
That meant the captain's armband was transferred to Coady for the remainder of the match, which was put to bed when Danny Ings scored England's third moments later.
"I’m still in a bit of shock," Coady explained afterwards. "The ball [for the goal] was incredible. It comes to my toe, I’ve just got to turn it in. It’ll live with me forever.
"It’s an incredible night. To score is absolutely amazing. I can’t explain it. To play with these players is incredible. Everything about playing here at Wembley is sensational. Honestly, it’s a night I’ll never, never forget."
Coady's pride and humility shone through and former England striker Lineker took to Twitter to pay tribute to the centre-back.
"Unforgettable moment for Conor Coady, scoring his first goal for @England," said Lineker. "Great to see the reaction of his teammates. He’s clearly admired and popular."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Birmingham to return £17m provided to help struggling businesses

West Midlands councils are being ordered to hand back millions of pounds in Treasury grants designed to help struggling businesses .
Birmingham alone faces returning £17 million to central government - even though some local businesses are still in a desperate financial situation due to coronavirus and restrictions designed to stop the viruse spreading .
It 's because the Treasury set councils a deadline of September 30 to distribute grants designed to keep employers afloat during the lockdown .
Millions was paid out , including £214 million in Birmingham .
But the remaining money must now go back to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calls a `` smash and grab raid '' on struggling businesses .
Lucy Powell MP , Labour ’ s Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers , said : `` Businesses are in a fight for survival .
The Business Secretary must stand up to the Treasury and demand they reverse this smash and grab raid on business support or risk the decimation of our high streets .
It makes zero sense to remove economic support while public health restrictions are tightening .
`` It ’ s now clear that some places and some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit over a longer period than was first thought .
Rather than clawing remaining funds back , the government should redeploy these funds and allow local areas to use them flexibly to support those businesses and town centres hardest hit , before we see waves of redundancies , shuttered high streets and viable businesses going bust . ''
Many hospitality businesses are struggling as a result of the 10pm curfew and , although there have been scenes of crowded bars and drinkers in city centres , some restaurants have found customers are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large gatherings , and some specific rules barring activities such as singing , mean that many arts and culture organisations are still unable to operate .
The Government is expected to announce a new , major package of financial support for firms affected by the latest round of local lockdown measures , which are due next week .
However , no details have been confirmed , and while the planned new measures are an open secret at Westminster , the Government will not openly admit any announcement is imminent .
Government data shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allocated to each local authority , and how much they distributed .
It suggests Solihull will have to repay £2.3 million , Sandwell will have to pay £16.2 million and Wolverhampton will have to repay £8.6 million .
Along with Birmimgham , these councils are all currently subject to local lockdown restrictions .
The Department for Business , Energy , Innovation and Skills , which oversees the scheme , was invited to provide a comment .

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West Midlands councils are being ordered to hand back millions of pounds in Treasury grants designed to help struggling businesses.
Birmingham alone faces returning £17 million to central government - even though some local businesses are still in a desperate financial situation due to coronavirus and restrictions designed to stop the viruse spreading.
It's because the Treasury set councils a deadline of September 30 to distribute grants designed to keep employers afloat during the lockdown.
Millions was paid out, including £214 million in Birmingham. But the remaining money must now go back to the Treasury.
Labour has condemned what it calls a "smash and grab raid" on struggling businesses. Lucy Powell MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers, said: "Businesses are in a fight for survival. The Business Secretary must stand up to the Treasury and demand they reverse this smash and grab raid on business support or risk the decimation of our high streets. It makes zero sense to remove economic support while public health restrictions are tightening.
"It’s now clear that some places and some businesses are going to be acutely hard hit over a longer period than was first thought. Rather than clawing remaining funds back, the government should redeploy these funds and allow local areas to use them flexibly to support those businesses and town centres hardest hit, before we see waves of redundancies, shuttered high streets and viable businesses going bust."
Many hospitality businesses are struggling as a result of the 10pm curfew and, although there have been scenes of crowded bars and drinkers in city centres, some restaurants have found customers are still reluctant to venture out.
Rules barring large gatherings, and some specific rules barring activities such as singing, mean that many arts and culture organisations are still unable to operate.
The Government is expected to announce a new, major package of financial support for firms affected by the latest round of local lockdown measures, which are due next week. However, no details have been confirmed, and while the planned new measures are an open secret at Westminster, the Government will not openly admit any announcement is imminent.
Government data shows how much support for local businesses was allocated to each local authority, and how much they distributed. It suggests Solihull will have to repay £2.3 million, Sandwell will have to pay £16.2 million and Wolverhampton will have to repay £8.6 million. Along with Birmimgham, these councils are all currently subject to local lockdown restrictions.
A Government Spokesperson said: "Our support for business has reached, and continues to reach, millions of firms across the country. More than £11 billion has been paid out in grants to almost 900,000 businesses, with a further £617 million available to councils to use at their discretion. We have also backed businesses with a wider package of support worth almost £200 billion, including cuts to VAT and business rates relief.
"We keep all financial support under review to support businesses who need it most. That’s why we introduced new targeted support for businesses in England that are required to temporarily close due to local interventions to control the virus, who will now be able to claim up to £1,500 per property every three weeks."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Wolves fans react to freak Conor Coady goal for England

Wolves ' favourite Conor Coady has scored his first goal in 901 days on his first England start at Wembley .
The centre-back , 27 , was in for his full debut and played in the middle of a back three alongside Joe Gomez and Michael Keane against Wales .
Enjoying another classy display , Coady scored England 's second on 54 minutes - ghosting in at the back post to convert Kieran Trippier 's deep free-kick .
The Wolves skipper watched it all the way and almost burst the net striking home on the bounce with his right foot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , to some extent , disbelief .
It was Coady 's first goal since Wolves battered Bolton at the Reebok Stadium on April 21 , 2018 where he scored a 66th-minute penalty in the 4-0 win .
Barry Douglas , Benik Afobe and Diogo Jota got the other goals as Wolves clinched promotion to the Premier League .
Coady , meanwhile , has since been handed the captain 's armband for England following the withdrawl of stand-in skipper Trippier .
Following his goal , here 's how Wolves supporters reacted : Elle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t make up the goals that Jota & Doherty scored last season ... Tony Wilde : Start him up front against Leeds !
Jack Fielder : This is Conor Coady 's world and we 're just living in it .
Singh Kang : Captain of my club and now captain of my country .
Skodinio : What a leader and credit to our club .

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Wolves' favourite Conor Coady has scored his first goal in 901 days on his first England start at Wembley.
The centre-back, 27, was in for his full debut and played in the middle of a back three alongside Joe Gomez and Michael Keane against Wales.
Enjoying another classy display, Coady scored England's second on 54 minutes - ghosting in at the back post to convert Kieran Trippier's deep free-kick.
The Wolves skipper watched it all the way and almost burst the net striking home on the bounce with his right foot. The Liverpudlian wheeled away in delight and, to some extent, disbelief.
It was Coady's first goal since Wolves battered Bolton at the Reebok Stadium on April 21, 2018 where he scored a 66th-minute penalty in the 4-0 win. Barry Douglas, Benik Afobe and Diogo Jota got the other goals as Wolves clinched promotion to the Premier League.
Coady, meanwhile, has since been handed the captain's armband for England following the withdrawl of stand-in skipper Trippier.
Following his goal, here's how Wolves supporters reacted:
Elle Richards: And everyone was worried we couldn’t make up the goals that Jota & Doherty scored last season...
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Tony Wilde: Start him up front against Leeds!
Jack Fielder: This is Conor Coady's world and we're just living in it.
Ella: incredible, what a bloke.
Julian Britton: Captain Marvel!!!
Singh Kang: Captain of my club and now captain of my country.
Skodinio: What a leader and credit to our club.
Wolfie YYA: Give Raul a rest now.
BD Rushton: His smile man I'm so happy.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Aston Villa fans go wild over 'quality' Grealish moment for England

Jack Grealish responded to Gareth Southgate 's plea to strut his stuff in style with a brilliant assist for England against Wales .
The Aston Villa skipper was handed his first Three Lions start for the friendly at Wembley on Thursday night .
Southgate explained the 25-year-old 's incredible early season form for Villa - four goals and three assists in four games - earned him a place in the starting XI .
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`` It 's his first start and we said before we left the hotel you 're in because of what you 're doing with your club , '' Southgate said .
`` We 've put you in a position where we think will allow you to recreate those roles and runs and he 's got to go and do that .
[ England 's debutants ] wo n't be perfect and , if mistakes happen , it 's how they react and how they respond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he 's been playing well for his club and , again , what we do want to see is him being in areas of the pitch where he can really hurt the opposition not dropping too deep and playing nice and high up the pitch .
`` Basically , just doing what he does for his club which is why he 's here . ''
It took Grealish just 26 minutes to make his mark on proceedings , providing a perfect cross for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score on his interntional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the midfielder after footage of the assist was shared on social media .
Here 's a selection of responses on Twitter : @ AVFC_AndyC : Love seeing Jack a class above , every touch silky , does n't give the ball away , the main man .
@ Dtfrenchfoxes : Got ta say @ JackGrealish is going up a level this year .
@ JamesWalters6 : Maybe we can now start to realise that Jack Grealish can be the difference maker in this England side .
@ TheVillaVison : That 's what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack .
@ JBaker_24 : First time Jack gets a chance , he creates a goal , imagine the shock .
@ Marko7LW : First bit of quality in the game .
No surprise that @ JackGrealish provided it .
@ Karlfrankham1 : First decent bit of proper possession in a dangerous area and he puts it on a silver platter for Calvert Lewin .
My captain .
@ DaleTJordan : Lovely assist from Jack .
Doing bits already .
@ Pjeary : That ’ s what happens when you give the ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Jack Grealish responded to Gareth Southgate's plea to strut his stuff in style with a brilliant assist for England against Wales.
The Aston Villa skipper was handed his first Three Lions start for the friendly at Wembley on Thursday night.
Southgate explained the 25-year-old's incredible early season form for Villa - four goals and three assists in four games - earned him a place in the starting XI.
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"It's his first start and we said before we left the hotel you're in because of what you're doing with your club," Southgate said.
"We've put you in a position where we think will allow you to recreate those roles and runs and he's got to go and do that. [England's debutants] won't be perfect and, if mistakes happen, it's how they react and how they respond.
"He's got his opportunity because he's been playing well for his club and, again, what we do want to see is him being in areas of the pitch where he can really hurt the opposition not dropping too deep and playing nice and high up the pitch.
"Basically, just doing what he does for his club which is why he's here."
It took Grealish just 26 minutes to make his mark on proceedings, providing a perfect cross for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score on his interntional debut.
And Villa fans heaped praise on the midfielder after footage of the assist was shared on social media. Here's a selection of responses on Twitter:
@AVFC_AndyC: Love seeing Jack a class above, every touch silky, doesn't give the ball away, the main man.
@JayAVFCJohno: Class that Jacky boy!
@Dtfrenchfoxes: Gotta say @JackGrealish is going up a level this year.
@JamesWalters6: Maybe we can now start to realise that Jack Grealish can be the difference maker in this England side.
@TheVillaVison: That's what happens when you pass the ball to Jack.
@AdamWaters23: Super @JackGrealish assist. IMAGINE MY SHOCK.
@JBaker_24: First time Jack gets a chance, he creates a goal, imagine the shock.
@Marko7LW: First bit of quality in the game. No surprise that @JackGrealish provided it.
@Karlfrankham1: First decent bit of proper possession in a dangerous area and he puts it on a silver platter for Calvert Lewin. My captain.
@DaleTJordan: Lovely assist from Jack. Doing bits already.
@Pjeary: That’s what happens when you give the ball to @JackGrealish he makes things happen.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Southgate reveals talks with Jack Grealish ahead of England start

Gareth Southgate has told Jack Grealish to continue to strut his stuff for England tonight and told him to `` really hurt the opposition '' .
The Aston Villa captain is in from the start for the first time and is expected to play just behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Danny Ings against Wales .
Grealish , 25 , has scored five goals in his last five games for Villa - and Southgate revealed discussions he had with Villa 's No.10 prior to tonight 's kick-off .
`` It 's his first start and we said before we left the hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're doing with your club , '' Southgate said .
`` We 've put you in a position where we think will allow you to recreate those roles and runs and he 's got to go and do that .
[ England 's debutants ] wo n't be perfect and , if mistakes happen , it 's how they react and how they respond . ''
Southgate added on Grealish : `` He 's got his opportunity because he 's been playing well for his club and , again , what we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas of the pitch where he can really hurt the opposition not dropping too deep and playing nice and high up the pitch .
`` Basically , just doing what he does for his club which is why he 's here . ''

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Gareth Southgate has told Jack Grealish to continue to strut his stuff for England tonight and told him to "really hurt the opposition".
The Aston Villa captain is in from the start for the first time and is expected to play just behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Danny Ings against Wales.
Grealish, 25, has scored five goals in his last five games for Villa - and Southgate revealed discussions he had with Villa's No.10 prior to tonight's kick-off.
"It's his first start and we said before we left the hotel you're in because of what you're doing with your club," Southgate said.
"We've put you in a position where we think will allow you to recreate those roles and runs and he's got to go and do that. [England's debutants] won't be perfect and, if mistakes happen, it's how they react and how they respond."
Southgate added on Grealish: "He's got his opportunity because he's been playing well for his club and, again, what we do want to see is him being in areas of the pitch where he can really hurt the opposition not dropping too deep and playing nice and high up the pitch.
"Basically, just doing what he does for his club which is why he's here."


birminghammail--2020-10-08--West Brom learn update on M'Baye Niang after transfer claims

West Bromwich Albion target M'Baye Niang is closing in a move to Saint Etienne from Rennes , according to reports in France .
Niang has been linked with a switch to The Hawthorns as part of Slaven Bilic 's ongoing search for a new striker .
It was reported in the national press last month Niang was 'desperate ' to join Albion ahead of Monday 's transfer deadline in a loan deal with an option to buy .
But nothing materialised and the 25-year-old now appears to be set for a loan between the two Ligue 1 clubs .
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Niang has been linked with a switch to The Hawthorns as part of Slaven Bilic's ongoing search for a new striker.
It was reported in the national press last month Niang was 'desperate' to join Albion ahead of Monday's transfer deadline in a loan deal with an option to buy.
But nothing materialised and the 25-year-old now appears to be set for a loan between the two Ligue 1 clubs.
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Although the French window also closed on Monday, clubs are permitted one extra signing from within the top two divisions after the deadline under the 'joker' rule.
L’Equipe are reporting a loan switch for Niang has been agreed in principle and all that needs to be ironed out is how the Senegal international's wages will be split between the sides.
French-born Niang previously had a spell in the Premier League with Watford, scoring two goals in 16 appearances on loan from AC Milan in 2017.
Albion have until October 16 to sign a new forward from an EFL club during the extended domestic window.
Bournemouth striker Josh King is the latest option but Karlan Grant remains the club's top target in the next 11 days.
However, suggestions that there had been a breakthrough in negotiations with Huddersfield Town and that a move was close are premature at this time.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Martin Lewis Money Show removed from air tonight by ITV

Martin Lewis ' ITV1 show has been bumped from the TV schedule tonight .
The MoneySavingExpert.com founder is usually in the hot seat on ITV1 from 8.30pm on Thursday evenings .
But the financial guru , who is known for his cash-saving tips , tricks , hacks and expertise , has been bumped from the listings on October 8 .
He has been removed so ITV can broadcast live coverage of the England football team 's international friendly match versus Wales .
England face Wales in a friendly ahead of their UEFA Nations League matches this weekend .
Mr Lewis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ axing of the programme - and had a promise for viewers .
He wrote : `` No @ itvMLshow tonight , we 've been kicked by the football .
I am still heading into the studio though to do first @ thismorning followed by putting together a special `` successes '' episode of my show for a couple of weeks time . ''
Another wrote : `` Finance in this case.. Football without fans in the stadium is just plain boring . ''
`` Arrrrrrrg I forgot you were n't on TV tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on another ITV channel , '' wrote a third .
`` Hate football ...
Taking you off and putting that one makes no financial sense to my mind ... '' another chipped in with .
`` Ridiculous !
People are losing jobs all over the place & need financial advice ! ''
agreed another .
`` How rude DO THEY NOT KNOW WHO YOU ARE ?
?
?
?
? ''
another fumed .
England take on Wales with coverage starting at 7.30pm .

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Martin Lewis' ITV1 show has been bumped from the TV schedule tonight.
The MoneySavingExpert.com founder is usually in the hot seat on ITV1 from 8.30pm on Thursday evenings.
But the financial guru, who is known for his cash-saving tips, tricks, hacks and expertise, has been bumped from the listings on October 8.
He has been removed so ITV can broadcast live coverage of the England football team's international friendly match versus Wales.
England face Wales in a friendly ahead of their UEFA Nations League matches this weekend.
Mr Lewis took to social media to discuss the axing of the programme - and had a promise for viewers.
He wrote: "No @itvMLshow tonight, we've been kicked by the football. I am still heading into the studio though to do first @thismorning followed by putting together a special "successes" episode of my show for a couple of weeks time."
"Hard one... football or finance?" a viewer joked.
Another wrote: "Finance in this case.. Football without fans in the stadium is just plain boring."
"Arrrrrrrg I forgot you weren't on TV tonight, they should have put the football on another ITV channel," wrote a third.
"Hate football... Taking you off and putting that one makes no financial sense to my mind..." another chipped in with.
"Ridiculous! People are losing jobs all over the place & need financial advice!" agreed another.
"How rude DO THEY NOT KNOW WHO YOU ARE ?????" another fumed.
England take on Wales with coverage starting at 7.30pm.


birminghammail--2020-10-08--Aston Villa supporters go crazy after Jack Grealish announcement

Jack Grealish - at long last - starts for England tonight in their friendly match at Wembley against Wales .
Villa 's in-form captain is expected to play in a No.10 role for Gareth Southgate ahead of Harry Winks and Kalvin Phillips and in support of in-form strikers Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Danny Ings .
Grealish , of course , made his Three Lions debut in Denmark last month and came on for the final 10 minutes .
That call-up was forced upon following the withdrawals of Harry Winks and Marcus Rashford .
This time around , though , Villa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week after a scintillating start to this season having scored three in three in the Premier League .
Grealish put in an out-of-this-world performance against the champions on Sunday too and became the first-ever player to contribute five goals in a single game against Liverpool after his three-assist , two-goal display .
`` There is so much talent in and around my position in the England team at the moment that there is always a little doubt that you might not get in , '' Grealish said , in the build-up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the call-up , like the proper call-up where you 're in from the start , means much more to me than the last one .
`` I feel comfortable there .
I feel like I deserve my place .
It 's a massive thing for me to get into the England team .
Staying at Villa was the best thing for me .
I 've had a lot of pressure .
It is something that I thrive off and enjoy . ''
Villa supporters , meanwhile , have been reacting in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England .
He 'll where the No.11 shirt and here 's the best of the reaction : Jordan Treveil : Jack will be used to carrying teams .
He will have to again tonight .
Jonny Gilkes : Looks like Grealish might be playing in behind a front two .
Crying out for Mings on the left side of a back three so hopefully he gets some minutes over the next few games .
MG : Feel like a proud dad .
Go on , Jack .
Zoe : Jack 's time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch Joe Gomez getting skinned alive on Sunday night ?
!
Get Tyrone in there !
!
Heel Hicks : Fully deserved this start for his country .
Well done .
Jay : So proud !
Dream come true for our Super Jack !
England v Wales kicks-off at 8pm with coverage beginning at 7.30pm on ITV .
Villa 's Tyrone Mings is among the subs .
Here 's the team in full , 3-4-1-2 : Pope ; Gomez , Coady , Keane ; Trippier , Winks , Phillips , Saka ; Grealish @ @ @ @ @

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Jack Grealish - at long last - starts for England tonight in their friendly match at Wembley against Wales.
Villa's in-form captain is expected to play in a No.10 role for Gareth Southgate ahead of Harry Winks and Kalvin Phillips and in support of in-form strikers Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Danny Ings.
Grealish, of course, made his Three Lions debut in Denmark last month and came on for the final 10 minutes. That call-up was forced upon following the withdrawals of Harry Winks and Marcus Rashford.
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This time around, though, Villa's skipper was called-up first time by Southgate last week after a scintillating start to this season having scored three in three in the Premier League.
Grealish put in an out-of-this-world performance against the champions on Sunday too and became the first-ever player to contribute five goals in a single game against Liverpool after his three-assist, two-goal display.
"There is so much talent in and around my position in the England team at the moment that there is always a little doubt that you might not get in," Grealish said, in the build-up to tonight's friendly. "To finally get the call-up, like the proper call-up where you're in from the start, means much more to me than the last one.
"I feel comfortable there. I feel like I deserve my place. It's a massive thing for me to get into the England team. Staying at Villa was the best thing for me. I've had a lot of pressure. It is something that I thrive off and enjoy."
Villa supporters, meanwhile, have been reacting in their droves at Grealish's first start for England. He'll where the No.11 shirt and here's the best of the reaction:
Paddy Nolan: SUUUUUUPER!, SUPER JACK! Go smash it Jacky-Boy.
Jordan Treveil: Jack will be used to carrying teams. He will have to again tonight.
Heaton Samuel: God help Wales then.
Jonny Gilkes: Looks like Grealish might be playing in behind a front two. Crying out for Mings on the left side of a back three so hopefully he gets some minutes over the next few games.
MG: Feel like a proud dad. Go on, Jack.
Jack Hopkins: My captain!
Zoe: Jack's time to shine. Also, did Gareth not watch Joe Gomez getting skinned alive on Sunday night?! Get Tyrone in there!!
Nathan Lowe: Let’s goooo captain.
James Donaghy: The King starts for Engbland.
Heel Hicks: Fully deserved this start for his country. Well done.
Jay: So proud! Dream come true for our Super Jack!
England v Wales kicks-off at 8pm with coverage beginning at 7.30pm on ITV. Villa's Tyrone Mings is among the subs. Here's the team in full, 3-4-1-2: Pope; Gomez, Coady, Keane; Trippier, Winks, Phillips, Saka; Grealish; Ings, Calvert-Lewin.