birminghammail--2020-04-16--Jude Bellingham 'blown away' by Manchester United - but there's a catch

Manchester United feel as if they have done enough to convince Jude Bellingham to join the club this summer , but a disagreement over a future loan deal could scupper his move .
The 16-year-old is one of the most highly-sought after teenagers in world football after bursting onto the scene at Birmingham City under Pep Clotet .
Along with United - Borussia Dortmund , Chelsea and a number of other clubs are believed to have held talks with the player .
The midfielder was given a tour of United ’ s Carrington training ground last month and Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
According to a report in the Sun , Bellingham was given a tour of the complex along with Sir Alex Ferguson and United 's transfer supremo Matt Judge .
A United source told the Sun : “ We felt that he was blown away with what he was shown and what was said to him by all .
“ We believe he was impressed with what we can offer .
We have a duty of care to young players and want to develop them.
” The report goes on to suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ includes a deal that would see Bellingham back at St Andrew ’ s next season .
However , United would rather him stay at Old Trafford to continue his development , potentially giving Borussia Dortmund a boost in their own pursuit .
It is said that United are willing to part with £35m up front for Bellingham , with add-ons bringing the deal up to a possible £50m .

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Manchester United feel as if they have done enough to convince Jude Bellingham to join the club this summer, but a disagreement over a future loan deal could scupper his move.
The 16-year-old is one of the most highly-sought after teenagers in world football after bursting onto the scene at Birmingham City under Pep Clotet.
Along with United - Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea and a number of other clubs are believed to have held talks with the player.
The midfielder was given a tour of United’s Carrington training ground last month and Old Trafford sources think Bellingham was ‘blown away’.
According to a report in the Sun, Bellingham was given a tour of the complex along with Sir Alex Ferguson and United's transfer supremo Matt Judge.
A United source told the Sun : “We felt that he was blown away with what he was shown and what was said to him by all.
“We believe he was impressed with what we can offer. We have a duty of care to young players and want to develop them.”
The report goes on to suggest that Blues will demand any potential transfer includes a deal that would see Bellingham back at St Andrew’s next season. However, United would rather him stay at Old Trafford to continue his development, potentially giving Borussia Dortmund a boost in their own pursuit.
It is said that United are willing to part with £35m up front for Bellingham, with add-ons bringing the deal up to a possible £50m.


birminghammail--2020-04-16--Guilbert responds to criticism and gives frank 34-word verdict

Aston Villa 's French full-back Frederic Guilbert has issued a frank admission about his debut season at Villa Park .
On Thursday , we heard from Dean Smith who revealed he 's been hosting one-hour discussions with his players via video link .
`` Over the last three or four weeks I 've actually done an hour 's review with each player , '' Smith said , `` individually , just by video chat , just speaking to them about their season , how they think it 's gone , what they think they need to improve on .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they 've done well , but we need to be more consistent . ''
Guilbert , meanwhile , who has started 21 of Villa 's 28 Premier League games , responded to a series of tweets which analysed his game .
`` Hi Fred , as you know you started out of the side , but after an excellent debut against Everton you 've been a mainstay in the side , '' was what Villa Analytics put .
`` As this chart shows , you have been excellent defensively this season - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacking output out of you that we 'd like .
`` To start on what we 've been most impressed with , your defensive output has been huge .
Over the course of this season you 've completed 33 tackles , the 5th most in the league , and rank second among right backs for the defensive pressure you apply to our opponents . ''
`` One thing we 'd like you to work on before our return to action is your defensive positioning .
You can be caught out on occasion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pace to make a recovery challenge , this is not ideal . ''
Guilbert was tagged into the Twitter thread - and issued an honest 34-word assumption of his performances in B6 to date .
`` I 'd tell him he can and must do better , '' Guilbert replied .
`` He has to work on his centre and pass quality in recovering the ball .
As well as leaving less space between his central defender and him . ''

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Aston Villa's French full-back Frederic Guilbert has issued a frank admission about his debut season at Villa Park.
On Thursday, we heard from Dean Smith who revealed he's been hosting one-hour discussions with his players via video link.
"Over the last three or four weeks I've actually done an hour's review with each player," Smith said, "individually, just by video chat, just speaking to them about their season, how they think it's gone, what they think they need to improve on.
"I've given them clips of videos where they've done well, but we need to be more consistent."
(Image: Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
Guilbert, meanwhile, who has started 21 of Villa's 28 Premier League games, responded to a series of tweets which analysed his game.
"Hi Fred, as you know you started out of the side, but after an excellent debut against Everton you've been a mainstay in the side," was what Villa Analytics put.
"As this chart shows, you have been excellent defensively this season - but we're not quite getting the attacking output out of you that we'd like.
"To start on what we've been most impressed with, your defensive output has been huge. Over the course of this season you've completed 33 tackles, the 5th most in the league, and rank second among right backs for the defensive pressure you apply to our opponents."
"One thing we'd like you to work on before our return to action is your defensive positioning. You can be caught out on occasion, and although usually you can use your pace to make a recovery challenge, this is not ideal."
Guilbert was tagged into the Twitter thread - and issued an honest 34-word assumption of his performances in B6 to date.
"I'd tell him he can and must do better," Guilbert replied. "He has to work on his centre and pass quality in recovering the ball. As well as leaving less space between his central defender and him."


birminghammail--2020-04-16--Man United 'prioritising defensive midfielder' over Jack Grealish

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish is no longer a top summer transfer target for Manchester United .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now prioritising a defensive midfielder , according to The Athletic , with United seemingly keen on keeping Paul Pogba .
Solskjaer wants to bolster up his back line and sees a holding midfielder as a priority rather than a play-maker of Grealish 's ilk .
United , of course , have Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho high on their wish-list , with Birmingham City 's Jude Bellingham holding initial talks to join the club .
As for Villa 's captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but , if Villa survive this season , the B6 club could slap a sky-high price of up to £90million on Grealish .
A lot will depend on Villa 's status come next season , though , while Grealish 's antics flouting strict lockdown conditions last month could have dampened Solskjaer 's view of Villa 's main man .
Elsewhere , the Red Devils are said to be in for the likes of Declan Rice from West Ham United and Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid , two holding central midfield players .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everton emerged as a potential contender for Grealish , should Villa get relegated at the end of this season .
Sky Sports have confirmed that Everton ’ s director of football Marcel Brands is a huge admirer of Grealish , but is aware the club need to invest in a number of other positions first .
The report claims the Toffees are looking at right sided attacking players , with Grealish having spent the majority of this campaign on the left hand side of Villa ’ s front three .
Everton are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning an approach for Grealish remains unlikely .

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Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish is no longer a top summer transfer target for Manchester United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now prioritising a defensive midfielder, according to The Athletic, with United seemingly keen on keeping Paul Pogba.
Solskjaer wants to bolster up his back line and sees a holding midfielder as a priority rather than a play-maker of Grealish's ilk.
United, of course, have Dortmund's Jadon Sancho high on their wish-list, with Birmingham City's Jude Bellingham holding initial talks to join the club.
As for Villa's captain, Solskjaer remains keen on the 24-year-old but, if Villa survive this season, the B6 club could slap a sky-high price of up to £90million on Grealish.
A lot will depend on Villa's status come next season, though, while Grealish's antics flouting strict lockdown conditions last month could have dampened Solskjaer's view of Villa's main man.
Elsewhere, the Red Devils are said to be in for the likes of Declan Rice from West Ham United and Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid, two holding central midfield players.
In a report last week, though, Everton emerged as a potential contender for Grealish, should Villa get relegated at the end of this season.
Sky Sports have confirmed that Everton’s director of football Marcel Brands is a huge admirer of Grealish, but is aware the club need to invest in a number of other positions first.
The report claims the Toffees are looking at right sided attacking players, with Grealish having spent the majority of this campaign on the left hand side of Villa’s front three.
Everton are also keen to land a centre back, meaning an approach for Grealish remains unlikely.


birminghammail--2020-04-16--Probe as toddler found wandering alone in city street

An investigation is underway after a toddler was found wandering around alone in Bordesley Green .
A resident walking in Kenelm Road spotted the 18-month-old on their own , just before 9am on Thursday , April 16 .
The Good Samaritan called West Midlands Police and two patrol cars and four officers were sent to the scene .
The infant ’ s family were located and they were reunited .
A probe was underway into any potential `` neglect issues '' , the force said .
A spokeswoman said : “ We were called to Kenelm Road in the Bordesley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this morning , Thursday 16 April , where an 18 month old child was found alone by a passer-by .
`` The child ’ s family were found and enquiries continue into whether there are any neglect issues . ''
It was not known how long the toddler had been walking alone for .
The road , which is lined with terraced homes and bumper to bumper cars , would have been largely deserted with the country under strict lockdown since March 23 .
A picture taken of the incident showed police cars @ @ @ @ @

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An investigation is underway after a toddler was found wandering around alone in Bordesley Green.
A resident walking in Kenelm Road spotted the 18-month-old on their own, just before 9am on Thursday, April 16.
The Good Samaritan called West Midlands Police and two patrol cars and four officers were sent to the scene.
The infant’s family were located and they were reunited.
A probe was underway into any potential "neglect issues", the force said.
A spokeswoman said: “We were called to Kenelm Road in the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham just before 9am this morning, Thursday 16 April, where an 18 month old child was found alone by a passer-by.
"The child’s family were found and enquiries continue into whether there are any neglect issues."
It was not known how long the toddler had been walking alone for.
The road, which is lined with terraced homes and bumper to bumper cars, would have been largely deserted with the country under strict lockdown since March 23.
A picture taken of the incident showed police cars parked on Kenelm Road.


birminghammail--2020-04-16--The Europa League update Wolves fans need to know

UEFA are believed to be exploring the possibility of playing the Europa League final on August 26 , according to reports .
The final was due to take place in Gdansk on May 27 , but was pushed back due to the coronavirus outbreak .
However , according to a report in The Telegraph , the final could now be pushed back to the final Wednesday in August- with the Champions League final in Istanbul being played three days later .
The report also claims that there have been discussions about provisionally playing the quarter-final matches from July 28/29 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in August .
Before football was suspended , Wolves were competing in their first European competition for 40 years , after qualifying last season .
After navigating their way through qualifying , Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s side qualified from their group and made it to the last-16 , drawing with Olympiakos 1-1 the day before all elite football in the UK was suspended .
While Europa League ties would be played in the same weeks - but there are still 10 Round of 16 matches to factor into the planning .
UEFA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the prospect of Champions League and Europa League matches being played in September or October .
While the idea of a mini-tournament has also been proposed , that would see all quarter-final , semi-final and final matches being played over one leg over the course of a week in one location .
Manchester Untied are the only other side in Europe ’ s second competition , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side 4-0 up after their first leg with LASK Linz .

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UEFA are believed to be exploring the possibility of playing the Europa League final on August 26, according to reports.
The final was due to take place in Gdansk on May 27, but was pushed back due to the coronavirus outbreak.
However, according to a report in The Telegraph, the final could now be pushed back to the final Wednesday in August- with the Champions League final in Istanbul being played three days later.
The report also claims that there have been discussions about provisionally playing the quarter-final matches from July 28/29, with the rest of the competition concluded in August.
Before football was suspended, Wolves were competing in their first European competition for 40 years, after qualifying last season.
After navigating their way through qualifying, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side qualified from their group and made it to the last-16, drawing with Olympiakos 1-1 the day before all elite football in the UK was suspended.
While Europa League ties would be played in the same weeks - but there are still 10 Round of 16 matches to factor into the planning.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has already ruled out the prospect of Champions League and Europa League matches being played in September or October.
While the idea of a mini-tournament has also been proposed, that would see all quarter-final, semi-final and final matches being played over one leg over the course of a week in one location.
Manchester Untied are the only other side in Europe’s second competition, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side 4-0 up after their first leg with LASK Linz.


birminghammail--2020-04-16--The five tests that must be met before lockdown can end

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has named the five tests that must be met before the Government can consider ending the lockdown Mr Raab , who is standing in for Boris Johnson while the Prime Minister recovers from coronavirus , confirmed today that the lockdown will continue for at least three more weeks But he also explained what would need to change before the government could consider ending , or at least reducing , the restrictions designed to slow the spread of the covid-19 coronavirus .
• Protect the NHS ’ s ability to cope and be confident that the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the UK • See a sustained and consistent fall in daily death rates to be confident the UK is beyond the peak • Reliable data from Sage , the government 's scientific advisers , showing rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels across the board • Confidence that testing capacity and PPE are in hand with supply able to meet future demand • Confidence that any adjustments to the current measures would not risk a second peak in infections which would overwhelm the NHS Mr Raab confirmed the lockdown will continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The government has decided that the current measures must remain in place for at least the next three weeks . ''
Mr Raabr insisted “ there is light at the end of the tunnel ” but refused to set out a “ definitive timeframe ” for easing the lockdown measures .
He said : “ The Prime Minister said at the outset that it would take three months to come through the peak and I think that , broadly , is still the outline .
“ We can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be to prejudge the evidence , that wouldn ’ t be a responsible thing to do .
“ But our message to the British public is : there is light at the end of tunnel , we are making progress , but at the same time we must keep up the social distancing measures.
” The lockdown , introduced on March 23 , was due to be reviewed after three weeks , but it comes as no surprise that it has been extended .
The Government has been keen to dampen down any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , Mr Raab 's announcement makes the extension official .
He added : “ The very clear advice we received is that any change to our social distancing measures now would risk a significant increase in the spread of the virus .
“ That would threaten a second peak of the virus and substantially increase the number of deaths .
“ It would undo the progress we have made to date and as a result would require an even longer period of the more restrictive social distancing measures.
” The advice was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk damage to public health and the economy , he said .
“ Based on this advice , which we have very carefully considered , the Government has decided that the current measures must remain in place for at least the next three weeks.
” Today 's update from NHS ENgland shows that a further 740 people who tested positive for the covis-19 coronavirus have died in hospital , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 12,396 .
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not include people who died outside hospital , including in care homes .

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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has named the five tests that must be met before the Government can consider ending the lockdown
Mr Raab, who is standing in for Boris Johnson while the Prime Minister recovers from coronavirus, confirmed today that the lockdown will continue for at least three more weeks
But he also explained what would need to change before the government could consider ending, or at least reducing, the restrictions designed to slow the spread of the covid-19 coronavirus.
They are
Protect the NHS’s ability to cope and be confident that the NHS is able to provide sufficient critical care across the UK See a sustained and consistent fall in daily death rates to be confident the UK is beyond the peak Reliable data from Sage, the government's scientific advisers, showing rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels across the board Confidence that testing capacity and PPE are in hand with supply able to meet future demand Confidence that any adjustments to the current measures would not risk a second peak in infections which would overwhelm the NHS
Mr Raab confirmed the lockdown will continue until at least May 7.
He said: "The government has decided that the current measures must remain in place for at least the next three weeks."
Mr Raabr insisted “there is light at the end of the tunnel” but refused to set out a “definitive timeframe” for easing the lockdown measures.
He said: “The Prime Minister said at the outset that it would take three months to come through the peak and I think that, broadly, is still the outline.
“We can’t give a definitive timeframe, that would be to prejudge the evidence, that wouldn’t be a responsible thing to do.
“But our message to the British public is: there is light at the end of tunnel, we are making progress, but at the same time we must keep up the social distancing measures.”
The lockdown, introduced on March 23, was due to be reviewed after three weeks, but it comes as no surprise that it has been extended. The Government has been keen to dampen down any hope that it could end soon.
However, Mr Raab's announcement makes the extension official.
He added: “The very clear advice we received is that any change to our social distancing measures now would risk a significant increase in the spread of the virus.
“That would threaten a second peak of the virus and substantially increase the number of deaths.
“It would undo the progress we have made to date and as a result would require an even longer period of the more restrictive social distancing measures.”
The advice was that relaxing any of the measures would risk damage to public health and the economy, he said.
“Based on this advice, which we have very carefully considered, the Government has decided that the current measures must remain in place for at least the next three weeks.”
Today's update from NHS ENgland shows that a further 740 people who tested positive for the covis-19 coronavirus have died in hospital, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 12,396.
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows:
East of England 91
London 153
Midlands 127
North East & Yorkshire 150
North West 106
South East 84
South West 29
The numbers do not include people who died outside hospital, including in care homes.


birminghammail--2020-04-16--Aston Villa players 'to cut wages' as club make key pay decision

Aston Villa 's players are in talks to cut their wages , with the club confirming its non-playing staff will not be furloughed .
The Daily Telegraph reports `` constructive talks '' between the club and its players over reductions in pay during the pandemic crisis .
It 's been reported how Villa 's leadership group of Jack Grealish , Tyrone Mings , Tom Heaton , club captain James Chester and Neil Taylor have been in deep discussions with chief executive Christian Purslow over pay reductions , with Villa 's squad very much at ease with the situation .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stands at around £65million and , after a £130million outlay last summer , a £45,000-per-week wage cap was placed on players , with only Jack Grealish earning more than that amount .
With players deemed relaxed over slight cuts in pay it means Aston Villa will not be furloughing any of its staff .
The club also paid its match-day workforce in full for the postponed Chelsea fixture on March 11 .
Elsewhere , of course , clubs like Bournemouth , Liverpool and Spurs placed their staff on furlough - only to all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers .
In the Premier League , only Newcastle United and Norwich City have taken advantage of the Government ’ s job retention scheme .
A crucial Premier League meeting is set to take place on Friday to help determine the future of the current 2019/20 campaign .
According to reports , almost half of the division want the league to be decided by June 30 at the latest , regardless if the campaign can be finished or not .
However , Villa are reportedly one of the teams that want to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current relegation predicament .

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Aston Villa's players are in talks to cut their wages, with the club confirming its non-playing staff will not be furloughed.
The Daily Telegraph reports "constructive talks" between the club and its players over reductions in pay during the pandemic crisis.
It's been reported how Villa's leadership group of Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings, Tom Heaton, club captain James Chester and Neil Taylor have been in deep discussions with chief executive Christian Purslow over pay reductions, with Villa's squad very much at ease with the situation.
The Telegraph states that Villa's wage bill stands at around £65million and, after a £130million outlay last summer, a £45,000-per-week wage cap was placed on players, with only Jack Grealish earning more than that amount.
(Image: 2019 Aston Villa FC)
With players deemed relaxed over slight cuts in pay it means Aston Villa will not be furloughing any of its staff. The club also paid its match-day workforce in full for the postponed Chelsea fixture on March 11.
Elsewhere, of course, clubs like Bournemouth, Liverpool and Spurs placed their staff on furlough - only to all make dramatic U-turns and pay its non-playing workers.
In the Premier League, only Newcastle United and Norwich City have taken advantage of the Government’s job retention scheme.
A crucial Premier League meeting is set to take place on Friday to help determine the future of the current 2019/20 campaign.
According to reports, almost half of the division want the league to be decided by June 30 at the latest, regardless if the campaign can be finished or not.
However, Villa are reportedly one of the teams that want to see the season out given the club's current relegation predicament.


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Facebook is adding a seventh reaction for users amid coronavirus crisis

Facebook is making a massive change to its reactions amid the coronavirus crisis .
The social networking platform , owned by Mark Zuckeberg , is adding a reaction to its site .
Currently users can react with everything from laughter and happiness to tears and anger .
Now , Facebook is adding a care reaction to the social network as a way for people to share their support with one another .
The move from the social media platform , which is widely used by Brits , comes during the coronavirus pandemic .
An animation of a smiley face cuddling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reactions , which users can place on posts , comments , images and videos across the platform .
Currently , people can give a reaction depicting a thumbs up , a heart , laughter , shock , sadness and anger .
The seventh reaction will start rolling out next week globally , Facebook has confirmed in a statement issued on Friday , April 17 .
The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of 13,000 Brits so far .
Facebook has also given its Messenger app an extra reaction , in the form of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearing from Friday .
The social network has previously added special reactions , such as a Pride rainbow and a purple flower reaction for Mother 's Day .

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Facebook is making a massive change to its reactions amid the coronavirus crisis.
The social networking platform, owned by Mark Zuckeberg, is adding a reaction to its site.
Currently users can react with everything from laughter and happiness to tears and anger.
Now, Facebook is adding a care reaction to the social network as a way for people to share their support with one another.
The move from the social media platform, which is widely used by Brits, comes during the coronavirus pandemic.
An animation of a smiley face cuddling a heart will join the existing six reactions, which users can place on posts, comments, images and videos across the platform.
Currently, people can give a reaction depicting a thumbs up, a heart, laughter, shock, sadness and anger.
The seventh reaction will start rolling out next week globally, Facebook has confirmed in a statement issued on Friday, April 17.
The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of 13,000 Brits so far.
Facebook has also given its Messenger app an extra reaction, in the form of a pulsating heart, which will start appearing from Friday.
The social network has previously added special reactions, such as a Pride rainbow and a purple flower reaction for Mother's Day.


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Lorraine and Dr Hilary slam Westminster Bridge 'idiots' breaking 2m rule

Clappers who congregated on Westminster Bridge to show their appreciation for NHS heroes have been slammed by MPs and Lorraine Kelly .
Lorraine used her ITV1 daytime show to hit out at the people ignoring the social distancing guidance from the government on Friday .
Taking to the air on April 17 , the Scottish TV personality hit out at shocking footage captured a huge crowd congregating .
On Thursday night , they congregated during the weekly 8pm applause , close to St Thomas ’ Hospital .
They were widely condemned on social media , with many people branding them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filmed by doctor Damir Rafi , shows a crowd of people including emergency staff , police officers and parents with young children all ignoring the rules .
The video has sparked outcry from many people who have been following the government 's strict rules to help protect our NHS .
Lorraine said : `` Now look , I was a bit confused because there was some footage on social media today and it was from last night on Westminster Bridge .
`` Understandably everyone wanted to say thank you , but look - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The police are there though .
`` Where are all these people coming from ?
“ Round there , there ’ s not many houses .
There are a few , but not many .
Where are they coming from ?
`` They ’ re all too close .
If they were coming out of hospital would they not be on the other side of the river ? ''
One woman said : `` This is just really infuriating !
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!
`` It ’ s more appreciated if social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itself !
Do we really CARE ?
?
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`` Expect for more weeks of torture , more casualties because of this !
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! ''
Another fumed : `` Unbelievable Steve , keep your distance until 8 o clock on a Thursday then for the next 10 minutes it ’ s a f****** free for all ! ''
And a second person added : `` People on Westminster Bridge clap for healthcare staff they 're going to meet in 10-14 days due to their lack of social distancing . ''
Dr Hilary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people on their front doorstep they are separated from their neighbours .
`` This is counterproductive .
We want to clap and say thank you but social distancing is more important than ever . ''

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Clappers who congregated on Westminster Bridge to show their appreciation for NHS heroes have been slammed by MPs and Lorraine Kelly.
Lorraine used her ITV1 daytime show to hit out at the people ignoring the social distancing guidance from the government on Friday.
Taking to the air on April 17, the Scottish TV personality hit out at shocking footage captured a huge crowd congregating.
On Thursday night, they congregated during the weekly 8pm applause, close to St Thomas’ Hospital.
They were widely condemned on social media, with many people branding them "idiots".
The video, filmed by doctor Damir Rafi, shows a crowd of people including emergency staff, police officers and parents with young children all ignoring the rules.
The video has sparked outcry from many people who have been following the government's strict rules to help protect our NHS.
Lorraine said: "Now look, I was a bit confused because there was some footage on social media today and it was from last night on Westminster Bridge.
"Understandably everyone wanted to say thank you, but look - there’s no social distancing there.
“The police are there though.
"Where are all these people coming from?
“Round there, there’s not many houses. There are a few, but not many. Where are they coming from?
"They’re all too close. If they were coming out of hospital would they not be on the other side of the river?"
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One woman said: "This is just really infuriating!!!!
"I’m a Nurse & this scene made me sick!!!
"It’s more appreciated if social distancing was practise here than the clapping itself! Do we really CARE???
"Expect for more weeks of torture, more casualties because of this!!!"
Another fumed: "Unbelievable Steve, keep your distance until 8 o clock on a Thursday then for the next 10 minutes it’s a f****** free for all!"
And a second person added: "People on Westminster Bridge clap for healthcare staff they're going to meet in 10-14 days due to their lack of social distancing."
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Dr Hilary Jones said: "When you see people on their front doorstep they are separated from their neighbours.
"This is counterproductive. We want to clap and say thank you but social distancing is more important than ever."


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Gary Neville makes huge Premier League admission involving Aston Villa

Gary Neville has revealed he is no longer confident that this season will be able to be completed , amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The Manchester United legend , who now owns League Two outfit Salford City , has stated several times that he believes the campaign should come to a conclusion , however long it takes .
However , Neville has now admitted that difficulties in talks between the league and PFA could see those in charge make the unprecedented decision .
It 's a claim that will interest Aston Villa , who currently occupy one of the three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this week , the SPFL announced that the bottom three tiers in Scotland would come to an end , with those teams in the relegation spots demoted .
Meanwhile , the English FA have set a precedent that promotions and relegations could be cancelled , with all football the three National Leagues cancelled , with results expunged .
And Neville , speaking to Sky Sports , has suggested that there is now a stronger possibility that the season could be cancelled .
He said : `` I was confident about all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed doors or in other circumstances .
`` Having been part of the League Two owners ' discussions over the last few weeks , I have seen the challenges that the PFA [ Professional Footballers ’ Association ] have got with contracts , seen the issues of starting behind closed doors and then players get it again and have to go into quarantine again .
`` There are also fans who will try to get to Istanbul [ for the Champions League final ] , and fans are that loyal they would probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The reality is , I am a lot less confident of football finishing than I was five or six weeks ago , now that we are getting to the crooks and these types of decisions are having to be made . ''
Premier League bosses are scheduled to meet on Friday to discuss the next steps in order to ensure all fixtures are fulfilled , with the likelihood that games will be played behind closed doors .

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Gary Neville has revealed he is no longer confident that this season will be able to be completed, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Manchester United legend, who now owns League Two outfit Salford City, has stated several times that he believes the campaign should come to a conclusion, however long it takes.
However, Neville has now admitted that difficulties in talks between the league and PFA could see those in charge make the unprecedented decision.
It's a claim that will interest Aston Villa, who currently occupy one of the three spots in the Premier League relegation zone.
Earlier this week, the SPFL announced that the bottom three tiers in Scotland would come to an end, with those teams in the relegation spots demoted.
Meanwhile, the English FA have set a precedent that promotions and relegations could be cancelled, with all football the three National Leagues cancelled, with results expunged.
And Neville, speaking to Sky Sports, has suggested that there is now a stronger possibility that the season could be cancelled.
He said: "I was confident about all competitions being completed whether it be behind closed doors or in other circumstances.
"Having been part of the League Two owners' discussions over the last few weeks, I have seen the challenges that the PFA [Professional Footballers’ Association] have got with contracts, seen the issues of starting behind closed doors and then players get it again and have to go into quarantine again.
"There are also fans who will try to get to Istanbul [for the Champions League final], and fans are that loyal they would probably try and get there somehow.
"The reality is, I am a lot less confident of football finishing than I was five or six weeks ago, now that we are getting to the crux and these types of decisions are having to be made."
Premier League bosses are scheduled to meet on Friday to discuss the next steps in order to ensure all fixtures are fulfilled, with the likelihood that games will be played behind closed doors.


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Matt Hancock admits hospitals are running out of gowns for patients

UK hospitals are reportedly running out of gowns for patients amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
The Covid-19 outbreak has spread across the country , claiming the lives of some 13,000 Brits , and infecting many thousands more .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted the UK is `` tight on gowns '' .
But he stressed that 55,000 more are due to arrive today .
Asked whether reports that some NHS trusts do not have enough gowns to get them through the weekend , Mr Hancock said : `` As of this weekend we will have shipped 1 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK . ''
He then continued : `` So this is a ...
I 've called it a Herculean effort before , it is a massive undertaking .
`` And it is understanding in a massive undertaking like that that there are complications and that there are challenges and I take responsibility for getting PPE out to everyone . ''
He added : `` We are tight on gowns , that is the pressure point at the moment .
We have another 55,000 gowns arriving today and we 're working on the acquisition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a challenge .
`` And this follows changing the guidance 10 days ago which increased the advice on the use of gowns but also said that they should be used for sessional use rather than for individual patient use .
`` And it is a big challenge delivering against that new guidance and we 're doing everything we possibly can . ''

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UK hospitals are reportedly running out of gowns for patients amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Covid-19 outbreak has spread across the country, claiming the lives of some 13,000 Brits, and infecting many thousands more.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted the UK is "tight on gowns".
But he stressed that 55,000 more are due to arrive today.
Asked whether reports that some NHS trusts do not have enough gowns to get them through the weekend, Mr Hancock said: "As of this weekend we will have shipped 1 billion items of personal protective equipment across the UK."
He then continued: "So this is a... I've called it a Herculean effort before, it is a massive undertaking.
"And it is understanding in a massive undertaking like that that there are complications and that there are challenges and I take responsibility for getting PPE out to everyone."
He added: "We are tight on gowns, that is the pressure point at the moment. We have another 55,000 gowns arriving today and we're working on the acquisition internationally of more gowns, but it is a challenge.
"And this follows changing the guidance 10 days ago which increased the advice on the use of gowns but also said that they should be used for sessional use rather than for individual patient use.
"And it is a big challenge delivering against that new guidance and we're doing everything we possibly can."


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Gary Neville's latest comments should alarm West Brom and Leeds United

Gary Neville has revealed he is no longer confident that the EFL will be able to complete this season , amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The Manchester United legend , who now owns Salford City , has stated several times that he believes the campaign should come to a conclusion , however long it takes .
However , Neville has now admitted that difficulties in talks between the league and PFA could see those in charge make the unprecedented decision .
It 's a claim that will greatly concern West Brom and Leeds United , with both sides set for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League .
The FA have set a precedent that promotions could be cancelled , with all football the three National Leagues cancelled , with results expunged .
And Neville , speaking to Sky Sports , has suggested that there is now a stronger possibility that the season could be cancelled .
He said : `` I was confident about all competitions being completed whether it be behind closed doors or in other circumstances .
`` Having been part of the League Two owners ' discussions over the last few weeks , I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Professional Footballers ’ Association ] have got with contracts , seen the issues of starting behind closed doors and then players get it again and have to go into quarantine again .
`` There are also fans who will try to get to Istanbul [ for the Champions League final ] , and fans are that loyal they would probably try and get there somehow .
`` The reality is , I am a lot less confident of football finishing than I was five or six weeks ago , now that we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of decisions are having to be made . ''
In a letter released by EFL chief Rick Parry , the league has revealed that they can not set a date for when football will resume , but when it does , it will in all likelihood be without fans in attendance .

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Gary Neville has revealed he is no longer confident that the EFL will be able to complete this season, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Manchester United legend, who now owns Salford City, has stated several times that he believes the campaign should come to a conclusion, however long it takes.
However, Neville has now admitted that difficulties in talks between the league and PFA could see those in charge make the unprecedented decision.
It's a claim that will greatly concern West Brom and Leeds United, with both sides set for a lucrative promotion back to the Premier League.
The FA have set a precedent that promotions could be cancelled, with all football the three National Leagues cancelled, with results expunged.
And Neville, speaking to Sky Sports, has suggested that there is now a stronger possibility that the season could be cancelled.
He said: "I was confident about all competitions being completed whether it be behind closed doors or in other circumstances.
"Having been part of the League Two owners' discussions over the last few weeks, I have seen the challenges that the PFA [Professional Footballers’ Association] have got with contracts, seen the issues of starting behind closed doors and then players get it again and have to go into quarantine again.
"There are also fans who will try to get to Istanbul [for the Champions League final], and fans are that loyal they would probably try and get there somehow.
"The reality is, I am a lot less confident of football finishing than I was five or six weeks ago, now that we are getting to the crux and these types of decisions are having to be made."
In a letter released by EFL chief Rick Parry, the league has revealed that they cannot set a date for when football will resume, but when it does, it will in all likelihood be without fans in attendance.


birminghammail--2020-04-17--ADVERTORIAL: Meet the kind-hearted Midlands artist who has raised almost £8k for the NHS

A generous West Midlands artist has decided to put his talents to good use by selling his Robin illustrations in aid of the NHS .
Jamie Taylor , from Cannock , has been creating beautiful NHS Saviour Robin charity prints in a bid to support key workers in the Health Service .
The artwork depicts a vibrant hand-painted Robin wearing a nurse 's cap .
The skilled illustrator has been selling his work online , with a slice of the profits from each print going to the Feed the NHS campaign .
The fundraiser has been set-up by actors Damian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to provide NHS workers with at least one hot meal a day .
Jamie has been making and selling art online since 2015 .
He now has a Facebook following of over 288,000 and has sold over 100,000 copies of his work .
As well as prints , Jamie also designs colouring books , clothing , phone cases , bags , cushions , and various other homeware items for people to buy online .
Some of his most recent work has included NHS Saviour Robin t-shirts and hoodies .
Jamie said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something back to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic .
After searching for campaigns online , he thought donating to NHS workers who need extra support would be the perfect cause .
Currently , nurses , doctors and other medical staff in the NHS are working longer hours , leaving them pressed for time to eat well or even shop for basic food items .
That 's why the Feed the NHS campaign has partnered up with Leon restaurants ; providing 6,000 healthy meals to hospitals for critical care staff each day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from each A4 NHS Saviour Robin print he sells and £3 from every A4 print to the NHS via his online fundraiser .
In the last week alone , he has managed to raise over £3,784 , with a total of £7,575 being donated to the cause from his artwork so far .
Although he is currently only selling prints in aid of the campaign , Jamie also put up a pre-order of NHS Saviour Robin pins to encourage further donations .
The 35mm gloss enamel and metal-shaped pins are ideal for nurses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uniforms , as a special thanks from the artist for all of their hard work .
Jamie said : `` It 's mainly been nurses themselves requesting these pin badges .
`` A lot of the NHS staff also buy the Robin print for their families or people who have relatives working in healthcare purchase them . ''
Jamie 's artwork and efforts to fund the Feed the NHS campaign have had an overwhelmingly positive response online .
He now plans to make prints for other key workers who he also wishes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Jamie 's fantastic prints for yourself , you can visit his online shop here .
If you want to donate to the Feed the NHS campaign directly , click here .

A generous West Midlands artist has decided to put his talents to good use by selling his Robin illustrations in aid of the NHS.
Jamie Taylor, from Cannock, has been creating beautiful NHS Saviour Robin charity prints in a bid to support key workers in the Health Service. The artwork depicts a vibrant hand-painted Robin wearing a nurse's cap.
The skilled illustrator has been selling his work online, with a slice of the profits from each print going to the Feed the NHS campaign. The fundraiser has been set-up by actors Damian Lewis, Helen McCrory and Matt Lucas, to provide NHS workers with at least one hot meal a day.
Jamie has been making and selling art online since 2015. He now has a Facebook following of over 288,000 and has sold over 100,000 copies of his work.
As well as prints, Jamie also designs colouring books, clothing, phone cases, bags, cushions, and various other homeware items for people to buy online. Some of his most recent work has included NHS Saviour Robin t-shirts and hoodies.
Jamie said he wanted to use his artwork to give something back to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. After searching for campaigns online, he thought donating to NHS workers who need extra support would be the perfect cause.
Currently, nurses, doctors and other medical staff in the NHS are working longer hours, leaving them pressed for time to eat well or even shop for basic food items.
That's why the Feed the NHS campaign has partnered up with Leon restaurants; providing 6,000 healthy meals to hospitals for critical care staff each day.
Jamie is donating a total of £5 from each A4 NHS Saviour Robin print he sells and £3 from every A4 print to the NHS via his online fundraiser. In the last week alone, he has managed to raise over £17,552, with a total of £28,182 being donated to the cause from his artwork so far.
Although he is currently only selling prints in aid of the campaign, Jamie also put up a pre-order of NHS Saviour Robin pins to encourage further donations. Up until now he has sold a staggering 7,682 of them to raise money for the campaign.
The 35mm gloss enamel and metal-shaped pins are ideal for nurses and healthcare workers to wear on their uniforms, as a special thanks from the artist for all of their hard work.
Jamie said: "It's mainly been nurses themselves requesting these pin badges.
"A lot of the NHS staff also buy the Robin print for their families or people who have relatives working in healthcare purchase them."
Jamie's artwork and efforts to fund the Feed the NHS campaign have had an overwhelmingly positive response online. He now plans to make prints for other key workers who he also wishes to donate funds to.
To purchase one of Jamie's fantastic prints for yourself, you can visit his online shop here. If you want to donate to the Feed the NHS campaign directly, click here.


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Police pups could be named after NHS staff who saved officer's life

A new litter of police pups could be named after the NHS staff who saved the life of a West Midlands officer , who nearly died from the coronavirus .
Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby was in intensive care for 13 days after contracting the deadly disease .
But he pulled through and is now in hospital recovering .
During the lockdown West Midlands Police 's dogs division welcomed a new litter of puppies .
Officers there are now looking to name them after NHS heroes , including those who saved the life of one of their colleagues .
And from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has even been coming up with some suggestions .
These include Police Dog Wardy , Police Dog Canular and Police Dog Prayer .
Writing on Twitter , the officer said : `` Due to my experiences ( and ongoing challenges ) I would offer up for consideration : Police Dog SATS , the reading that shows how well someone can breathe .
`` Mine are checked numerous times each day .
Also Police Dog Canualar , a word that has daily connotations for me and those going thru this .
`` Police Dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have been prayed for by people around the globe , as well as from within WMPolice HQ . ''
He added : `` Police Dog Service - what these @ WorcsAcuteNHS are doing for me/others is astounding .
Some have moved out of their young family homes to come to look after us .
`` Individual names of the amazing staff could include all sorts of exotic names , given the truly multi-national workforce they have here .
`` Police Dog Wardy , named after the wards here might be a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was rushed to hospital on March 29 following 'frightening ' bouts of breathlessness and dizziness .
He was in ITU and on a ventilator for nearly two weeks , but was moved to a normal ward last week .
The new puppies were born this week and West Midlands Police put out an appeal to the public to help name them .
They posted : `` Our latest police puppies have just been born .
As a thank you to our life-saving carers we want your help to name our “ NHS Heroes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggestions .
Come up with names that show the gratitude we all have for our # NHSheroes during Covid19 . ''

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A new litter of police pups could be named after the NHS staff who saved the life of a West Midlands officer, who nearly died from the coronavirus.
Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby was in intensive care for 13 days after contracting the deadly disease. But he pulled through and is now in hospital recovering.
During the lockdown West Midlands Police's dogs division welcomed a new litter of German Shepherd puppies. The four girls and three boys were born at the dog training centre in Balsall Common and are now four weeks old.
Officers there are now looking to name them after NHS heroes, including those who saved the life of one of their colleagues.
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And from his hospital bed, Chief Supt Dolby has even been coming up with some suggestions. These include Police Dog Wardy, Police Dog Canular and Police Dog Prayer.
Writing on Twitter, the officer said: "Due to my experiences (and ongoing challenges) I would offer up for consideration: Police Dog SATS, the reading that shows how well someone can breathe.
"Mine are checked numerous times each day. Also Police Dog Canualar, a word that has daily connotations for me and those going thru this.
"Police Dog Prayer - I have had and continue to have been prayed for by people around the globe, as well as from within WMPolice HQ."
He added: "Police Dog Service - what these @WorcsAcuteNHS are doing for me/others is astounding. Some have moved out of their young family homes to come to look after us.
"Individual names of the amazing staff could include all sorts of exotic names, given the truly multi-national workforce they have here.
"Police Dog Wardy, named after the wards here might be a good idea too."
Chief Supt Dolby was rushed to hospital on March 29 following 'frightening' bouts of breathlessness and dizziness. He was in ITU and on a ventilator for nearly two weeks, but was moved to a normal ward last week.
The new puppies were born this week and West Midlands Police put out an appeal to the public to help name them.
They posted: "Our latest police puppies have just been born. As a thank you to our life-saving carers we want your help to name our “NHS Heroes” litter.
"Reply with your suggestions. Come up with names that show the gratitude we all have for our #NHSheroes during Covid19."


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Coronavirus victims buried in 'pauper's chipboard boxes'

Bodies could be buried in basic chipboard boxes with coffin makers struggling to cope with demand for Covid-19 funerals .
The startling claim comes amid reports that the shortage means victims of coronavirus are being stockpiled in temporary morgues as funeral directors face four-week waits for new coffins .
Some families are forced to bury their loved ones in £60 `` pauper ’ s coffins '' – basic fibreboard ( MDF ) containers with no varnish and cheap handles on the side , reports the DailyStarOnline .
One manufacturer has seen the production of basic coffins rocket to 350 a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stewart Jukes , managing director of coffin maker Jukes Group , told a national newspaper : “ We are working through the night to make ‘ back to crem ’ models and are producing more of these than ever before to keep up with the huge demand for funerals .
`` It ’ s very hard work and they are very basic .
They have a simple , MDF shell without any veneer and are like a long , cardboard box with handles on the side .
“ But all I can say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that nobody goes without a coffin.
” Traditional coffins are made from materials like oak , pine , or mahogany , with intricate details and layers of bespoke varnish .
A spokesman for Co-op Funeralcare added : “ Losing a loved one is devastating for those closest and sadly many families are unable to have the funeral they would have wanted for their loved one at this incredibly difficult time .
“ The funerals we are conducting today are very different to those conducted only a few short weeks ago and as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making for coffins has also changed .
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Bodies could be buried in basic chipboard boxes with coffin makers struggling to cope with demand for Covid-19 funerals.
The startling claim comes amid reports that the shortage means victims of coronavirus are being stockpiled in temporary morgues as funeral directors face four-week waits for new coffins.
Some families are forced to bury their loved ones in £60 "pauper’s coffins" – basic fibreboard (MDF) containers with no varnish and cheap handles on the side, reports the DailyStarOnline.
One manufacturer has seen the production of basic coffins rocket to 350 a day from just five a week.
Stewart Jukes, managing director of coffin maker Jukes Group, told a national newspaper: “We are working through the night to make ‘back to crem’ models and are producing more of these than ever before to keep up with the huge demand for funerals.
"It’s very hard work and they are very basic. They have a simple, MDF shell without any veneer and are like a long, cardboard box with handles on the side.
“But all I can say is that we are determined to ensure that nobody goes without a coffin.”
Traditional coffins are made from materials like oak, pine, or mahogany, with intricate details and layers of bespoke varnish.
A spokesman for Co-op Funeralcare added: “Losing a loved one is devastating for those closest and sadly many families are unable to have the funeral they would have wanted for their loved one at this incredibly difficult time.
“The funerals we are conducting today are very different to those conducted only a few short weeks ago and as a result the choices that many families are making for coffins has also changed.
"We are the largest coffin manufacturer in the UK and our dedicated colleagues are working round the clock to keep supplies of coffins strong at this important time.
"As a result, coffin production has doubled and we continue to offer a wide range of coffin choice to our clients. Our professional colleagues remain absolutely dedicated to supporting individuals in creating meaningful and unique tributes, both today and in the months ahead."


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Coronavirus testing extended to police, firefighters, prison and council staff

Coronavirus testing will be extended to workers at councils and prisons across the country , as well as police staff and fire crews .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced `` police , fire service , prison staff , critical local authority staff , the judiciary and Department for Work and Pensions staff who need it '' will be tested for Covid-19 .
He said : `` Now we 've got the curve under control , I want to be able to get back to the position that we can test everybody with symptoms and I anticipate being able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increasing capacity as I say .
`` I can now give you the full figures for yesterday - at midday yesterday , we 'd done 18,665 tests in the previous 24 hours , 16,166 from pillar one , 2,323 from pillar two , and 176 from pillar four .
`` So I know history of testing is going to be a long debated subject .
What really matters is what we 're going to do from here on in .
`` And what I can tell you is that today we are able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently for patients , for surveys and for NHS and social care staff , and some that go to LRFs for local urgent need .
`` I can today expand the eligibility for testing to police , the fire service , prison staff , critical local authority staff , the judiciary and DWP staff who need it and we 're able to do that because of the scale-up of testing . ''
Mr Hancock told the committee that the Government had considered a `` London-specific lockdown '' before implementing the measures nationwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London-specific lockdown , and decided that it was better to do it across the country as a whole , '' the Health Secretary said .
`` And that 's for two reasons .
The first is that if you put a lockdown in one part of the country , then there 's still travel from there to the rest of the country , so it is n't as easy as that .
`` And the second reason is that actually one of the really strong things that 's come through this crisis is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
He said that the country had `` come together '' in response to the social distancing measures .
`` To separate off one part of the country from the rest actually has downsides in terms of the national unity that we 've seen in support for the overall response , '' he added .

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Coronavirus testing will be extended to workers at councils and prisons across the country, as well as police staff and fire crews.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced "police, fire service, prison staff, critical local authority staff, the judiciary and Department for Work and Pensions staff who need it" will be tested for Covid-19.
He said: "Now we've got the curve under control, I want to be able to get back to the position that we can test everybody with symptoms and I anticipate being able to do that relatively soon because we're increasing capacity as I say.
"I can now give you the full figures for yesterday - at midday yesterday, we'd done 18,665 tests in the previous 24 hours, 16,166 from pillar one, 2,323 from pillar two, and 176 from pillar four.
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"So I know history of testing is going to be a long debated subject. What really matters is what we're going to do from here on in.
"And what I can tell you is that today we are able to expand the eligibility for testing which is currently for patients, for surveys and for NHS and social care staff, and some that go to LRFs for local urgent need.
"I can today expand the eligibility for testing to police, the fire service, prison staff, critical local authority staff, the judiciary and DWP staff who need it and we're able to do that because of the scale-up of testing."
Mr Hancock told the committee that the Government had considered a "London-specific lockdown" before implementing the measures nationwide.
"We did consider having a London-specific lockdown, and decided that it was better to do it across the country as a whole," the Health Secretary said.
"And that's for two reasons. The first is that if you put a lockdown in one part of the country, then there's still travel from there to the rest of the country, so it isn't as easy as that.
"And the second reason is that actually one of the really strong things that's come through this crisis is that the country is acting in lockstep."
He said that the country had "come together" in response to the social distancing measures.
"To separate off one part of the country from the rest actually has downsides in terms of the national unity that we've seen in support for the overall response," he added.


birminghammail--2020-04-17--UK set for 'waves' of coronavirus even after lockdown and current pandemic ends

Britain will face `` further waves '' of coronavirus and will probably have the highest death rate in Europe because the Government was `` too slow '' to act , a leading physician has warned .
Professor Anthony Costello , of University College London 's Institute for Global Health , told a committee of MPs that the `` harsh reality '' is that `` we were too slow with a number of things '' .
`` If we 're going to suppress the chain of transmission of this virus in the next stage we all hope that the national lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large suppression of the epidemic so far - but we 're going to face further waves , '' he said .
`` And so we need to make sure that we have a system in place that can not just do a certain number of tests in the laboratory , but has a system at district and community level . ''
Prof Costello , giving evidence to the Commons Health and Social Care Committee , said we `` should not have any blame at this stage '' but that `` we can make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not too slow '' .
MPs were also told that healthcare staff are `` genuinely concerned '' about the safety of patients being compromised if workers are spread too thinly .
Dr Alison Pittard , Dean at the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine , said : `` We 've had to spread ourselves more thinly and we have developed guidance to try and make sure that continues to be safe , but if we have to expand even more and spread ourselves even more thinly , there would be concern that safety could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working really well , we 're doing everything that we can but staff are genuinely concerned . ''
And Dame Donna Kinnair , chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing , told the committee sick NHS workers are being forced to drive two hours away to be tested .
She urged : `` We need some really clear direction on how we can access testing both in the NHS but more so for social care , because they do n't have the same infrastructure as the NHS . ''
Prof Costello said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 tests per day in reality if we can get this epidemic damped down '' and that it was `` more important to have the systems in place '' .
`` How are they restructuring the public health teams ?
Have they got plans in place ?
Will they need extra volunteers , for example ? ''
He also suggested offering incentives to 10 % of the population to stay socially isolated in order to get the economy going again .
`` We have to get the economy going and if it means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even giving them incentives to stay in quarantine and with digital apps to help monitor their symptoms and give them support , that 's the way to really keep this going until we get a vaccine and safe herd immunity . ''

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Britain will face "further waves" of coronavirus and will probably have the highest death rate in Europe because the Government was "too slow" to act, a leading physician has warned.
Professor Anthony Costello, of University College London's Institute for Global Health, told a committee of MPs that the "harsh reality" is that "we were too slow with a number of things".
"If we're going to suppress the chain of transmission of this virus in the next stage we all hope that the national lockdown and social distancing will bring about a large suppression of the epidemic so far - but we're going to face further waves," he said.
"And so we need to make sure that we have a system in place that cannot just do a certain number of tests in the laboratory, but has a system at district and community level."
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Prof Costello, giving evidence to the Commons Health and Social Care Committee, said we "should not have any blame at this stage" but that "we can make sure in the second wave we're not too slow".
MPs were also told that healthcare staff are "genuinely concerned" about the safety of patients being compromised if workers are spread too thinly.
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Dr Alison Pittard, Dean at the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, said: "We've had to spread ourselves more thinly and we have developed guidance to try and make sure that continues to be safe, but if we have to expand even more and spread ourselves even more thinly, there would be concern that safety could be compromised.
"So everyone is working really well, we're doing everything that we can but staff are genuinely concerned."
And Dame Donna Kinnair, chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing, told the committee sick NHS workers are being forced to drive two hours away to be tested.
She urged: "We need some really clear direction on how we can access testing both in the NHS but more so for social care, because they don't have the same infrastructure as the NHS."
Prof Costello said he was "not sure we need 100,000 tests per day in reality if we can get this epidemic damped down" and that it was "more important to have the systems in place".
"How are they restructuring the public health teams? Have they got plans in place? Will they need extra volunteers, for example?"
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He also suggested offering incentives to 10% of the population to stay socially isolated in order to get the economy going again.
"We have to get the economy going and if it means locking down 10% of our population, even giving them incentives to stay in quarantine and with digital apps to help monitor their symptoms and give them support, that's the way to really keep this going until we get a vaccine and safe herd immunity."


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Price hikes targeting care homes during outbreak can't be stopped by councils

Chiefs in Sandwell have admitted there is little they can do about companies price gouging care homes which desperately need personal protective equipment ( PPE ) during the Covid -19 outbreak .
The admission comes after a Wednesbury-based care provider reported it had been quoted £2 for a single plastic , throwaway apron that normally retails for two pence – an increase of nearly 10,000 per cent .
Awarding Care , which supports around 170 people living in their own homes , told the Local Democracy Reporting Service it has seen massive increases in the cost of the life-saving equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Costigan who reported the case to Sandwell Councils ’ Trading Standards .
But council leader , Cllr Yvonne Davies , has said while Sandwell has powers to deal with overcharging by shops , transactions between companies are not regulated by local authorities .
Commenting on the steps officers have taken to enforce new lock down laws , she said : “ Suppliers of care homes are different as this falls outside the scope of consumer protection – these are business-to-business transactions rather than a business-to-consumer ones , so consumer legislation does not apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Competitions & Markets Authority which has set-up a task-force to help tackle firms suspected of exploiting companies during the outbreak , she added : “ The evidence gathered will help them advise Government on emergency legislation if existing powers can not do enough to protect consumers throughout this crisis .
“ I have also raised the issue of profiteering with our MPs who are raising this issue with Government .
“ The advice to all care homes and community-based services is that they can make requests for PPE direct to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of our providers to do this which is in line with national guidance .
“ Care homes are also being advised on how to source emergency supplies of PPE nationally and through the council in an emergency.
” Any consumer or business who has been subject to vast overcharging is encouraged to report it to the CMA via www.gov.uk/government/collections/cma-covid-19-response Any consumer concerns should also be reported to Trading Standards on 03454 040506 .

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Chiefs in Sandwell have admitted there is little they can do about companies price gouging care homes which desperately need personal protective equipment (PPE) during the Covid -19 outbreak.
The admission comes after a Wednesbury-based care provider reported it had been quoted £2 for a single plastic, throwaway apron that normally retails for two pence – an increase of nearly 10,000 per cent.
Awarding Care, which supports around 170 people living in their own homes, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service it has seen massive increases in the cost of the life-saving equipment.
The news outraged local councillor Elaine Costigan who reported the case to Sandwell Councils’ Trading Standards.
But council leader, Cllr Yvonne Davies, has said while Sandwell has powers to deal with overcharging by shops, transactions between companies are not regulated by local authorities.
Commenting on the steps officers have taken to enforce new lock down laws, she said: “Suppliers of care homes are different as this falls outside the scope of consumer protection – these are business-to-business transactions rather than a business-to-consumer ones, so consumer legislation does not apply. ”
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Explaining the council was working with the Competitions & Markets Authority which has set-up a task-force to help tackle firms suspected of exploiting companies during the outbreak, she added: “The evidence gathered will help them advise Government on emergency legislation if existing powers cannot do enough to protect consumers throughout this crisis.
“I have also raised the issue of profiteering with our MPs who are raising this issue with Government.
“The advice to all care homes and community-based services is that they can make requests for PPE direct to the National Distribution line. We are encouraging all of our providers to do this which is in line with national guidance.
“Care homes are also being advised on how to source emergency supplies of PPE nationally and through the council in an emergency.”
Any consumer or business who has been subject to vast overcharging is encouraged to report it to the CMA via www.gov.uk/government/collections/cma-covid-19-response
Any consumer concerns should also be reported to Trading Standards on 03454 040506.


birminghammail--2020-04-17--The bizarre clip leaving Aston Villa and Liverpool fans in stitches

Pepe Reina has already earned himself a reputation as somewhat of a maverick during his short tenure with Aston Villa .
Whether it was his bizarre short pulling display vs Spurs , or his lung bursting runs up the pitch , he is certainly a character in between the Villa sticks .
And his latest social media output has showed he is still in good spirits , just weeks after recovering from COVID-19 .
The former Liverpool keeper revealed he had been suffering with the symptoms of the virus , just days after the Premier League was suspended last month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reina said : `` I am winning the battle against coronavirus only now .
`` The most difficult moment was when I could no longer breathe , the 25 minutes I ran out of oxygen .
It was the worst moments of my life .
`` I was very tired after experiencing the first symptoms of the virus .
A fever , dry cough and headache that never left me - it was just that constant feeling of tiredness .
`` The only real fear I had was when I understood that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear , as if suddenly my throat had closed . ''
Fortunately he has now recovered and done his bit to raise a smile , posting a brilliant video to his social media account .
The Villa stopper uploaded the clip , with four eggs at the bottom of the screen .
Only one of the eggs was Reina 's clean shaven head , he emerged before dancing to Queen 's ' I want to break free ' .
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Pepe Reina has already earned himself a reputation as somewhat of a maverick during his short tenure with Aston Villa.
Whether it was his bizarre short pulling display vs Spurs, or his lung bursting runs up the pitch, he is certainly a character in between the Villa sticks.
And his latest social media output has showed he is still in good spirits, just weeks after recovering from COVID-19.
The former Liverpool keeper revealed he had been suffering with the symptoms of the virus, just days after the Premier League was suspended last month.
At the end of March, Reina said: "I am winning the battle against coronavirus only now.
"The most difficult moment was when I could no longer breathe, the 25 minutes I ran out of oxygen. It was the worst moments of my life.
"I was very tired after experiencing the first symptoms of the virus. A fever, dry cough and headache that never left me - it was just that constant feeling of tiredness.
"The only real fear I had was when I understood that there was no oxygen: endless minutes of fear, as if suddenly my throat had closed."
Fortunately he has now recovered and done his bit to raise a smile, posting a brilliant video to his social media account. The Villa stopper uploaded the clip, with four eggs at the bottom of the screen. Only one of the eggs was Reina's clean shaven head, he emerged before dancing to Queen's 'I want to break free'.
Never change Pepe.
Watch the full video at the top of the page


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Odds on Tom Moore becoming BBC Sports Personality of the Year slashed

A hero to the nation , Captain Tom Moore has had his odds slashed on emulating the likes of Sir Andy Murray and Sir Chris Hoy , and winning the Sports Personality of the Year award .
Captain Moore ’ s odds have been cut in half over the last 24 hours , with the war veteran going from 100/1 into 50/1 in the betting .
That ’ s due to a high increase of bets on the West Yorkshire man , with a whopping 52 % of all bets in the last 24 hours backing Captain Moore .
Moore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday and raised 880,000 donations , totalling £18m in fundraising .
That ’ s ahead of some huge names in the world of sport , with the current favourite for the award being lineal Heavyweight boxing champion , Tyson Fury ( 5/4 ) .
Get-fit superstar Joe Wicks is the joint-second favourite in the market at 10/1 , alongside Lewis Hamilton at the same price .
Another person whose response to the Coronavirus epidemic has been praised is Jordan Henderson , currently the 12/1 fourth favourite in the market .
Oddschecker spokesperson Callum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enormous sum of money , Captain Tom is nothing short of a national inspiration .
“ Tyson Fury is the only recognised sportsman to have achieved something major in 2020 , but the incredible work Captain Tom and Joe Wicks have done over the last few weeks rightly puts them in the SPOTY conversation .
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A hero to the nation, Captain Tom Moore has had his odds slashed on emulating the likes of Sir Andy Murray and Sir Chris Hoy, and winning the Sports Personality of the Year award.
Captain Moore’s odds have been cut in half over the last 24 hours, with the war veteran going from 100/1 into 50/1 in the betting.
That’s due to a high increase of bets on the West Yorkshire man, with a whopping 52% of all bets in the last 24 hours backing Captain Moore.
Moore completed 100 laps of his front garden yesterday and raised 880,000 donations, totalling £18m in fundraising.
That’s ahead of some huge names in the world of sport, with the current favourite for the award being lineal Heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury (5/4).
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Get-fit superstar Joe Wicks is the joint-second favourite in the market at 10/1, alongside Lewis Hamilton at the same price.
Another person whose response to the Coronavirus epidemic has been praised is Jordan Henderson, currently the 12/1 fourth favourite in the market.
Oddschecker spokesperson Callum Wilson : “After raising such an enormous sum of money, Captain Tom is nothing short of a national inspiration.
“Tyson Fury is the only recognised sportsman to have achieved something major in 2020, but the incredible work Captain Tom and Joe Wicks have done over the last few weeks rightly puts them in the SPOTY conversation.”
Ends
SPOTY winner 2020:
Tyson Fury – 5/4
Joe Wicks – 10/1
Lewis Hamilton – 10/1
Jordan Henderson – 12/1
Anthony Joshua – 22/1
Captain Tom Moore – 50/1
Ben Stokes – 50/1
Dina Asher-Smith – 66/1


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Three men given extra jail time after wrongful coronavirus convictions

Three men were given extra jail time after being wrongly convicted under new coronavirus laws , an investigation by the PA news agency has revealed .
Patrick Ward , 31 , Jonathon Ward , 24 , and a 30-year-old , who can not be named for legal reasons , each pleaded guilty to a Coronavirus Act 2020 offence at Coventry Magistrates ' Court on March 30 .
All three were jailed for three months and fined for fuel thefts in Warwickshire and handed an extra £100 fine and a one-day sentence for the Coronavirus Act offence .
The Crown Prosecution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incorrect coronavirus-related offence should have been withdrawn at court before a plea was entered .
`` We have asked the court to relist the case and will seek to have that conviction and sentence set aside .
`` All three men pleaded guilty to other offences and were given prison sentences and these are unchanged .
`` We are working with all police forces to make sure the new Coronavirus Act and the regulations are being correctly applied in these challenging times . ''
Police have been given new powers to break up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement rules under the Health Protection Regulations 2020 .
The Coronavirus Act allows officers to remove or detain a `` suspected infectious person '' for screening and assessment with `` reasonable force '' if necessary .
Warwickshire Police said five other charges under the Act , which are yet to go before the courts , have been dropped .
Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Tedds said : `` Our initial interpretation in the first few days of the legislation being in place saw us charge a small number of people with Covid-19 related offences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have since revised our position following national guidance being issued providing greater clarity and consistency nationally .
`` While we are no longer bringing separate Covid-19 charges alongside other criminal matters , we are citing any breach of the restrictions as aggravating factors of the original arrestable offence .
`` For the small number of cases where individuals were charged with a Covid-19 offence alongside other offences , we are seeking for those to be discontinued in keeping with this approach . ''
PA first learnt of the case two weeks ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and action taken , following repeated questions to Warwickshire Police and the CPS .
Silkie Carlo , director of UK civil liberties group Big Brother Watch , said : `` It 's astounding that people in so many layers of the criminal justice system are repeatedly misunderstanding and misusing the new emergency legislation .
`` These are serious institutional failings that undermine trust in the rule of law , yet it seems lessons are n't being learnt .
`` Police chiefs and the CPS need to take more serious action to prevent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Given the eye-watering set of powers in the Coronavirus Act , it 's terrifying to consider what else could happen if this law is persistently misused . ''

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Three men were given extra jail time after being wrongly convicted under new coronavirus laws, an investigation by the PA news agency has revealed.
Patrick Ward, 31, Jonathon Ward, 24, and a 30-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, each pleaded guilty to a Coronavirus Act 2020 offence at Coventry Magistrates' Court on March 30.
All three were jailed for three months and fined for fuel thefts in Warwickshire and handed an extra £100 fine and a one-day sentence for the Coronavirus Act offence.
The Crown Prosecution Service said on Friday: "The incorrect coronavirus-related offence should have been withdrawn at court before a plea was entered.
"We have asked the court to relist the case and will seek to have that conviction and sentence set aside.
"All three men pleaded guilty to other offences and were given prison sentences and these are unchanged.
"We are working with all police forces to make sure the new Coronavirus Act and the regulations are being correctly applied in these challenging times."
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Police have been given new powers to break up gatherings and fine people breaching restriction of movement rules under the Health Protection Regulations 2020.
The Coronavirus Act allows officers to remove or detain a "suspected infectious person" for screening and assessment with "reasonable force" if necessary.
Warwickshire Police said five other charges under the Act, which are yet to go before the courts, have been dropped.
Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Tedds said: "Our initial interpretation in the first few days of the legislation being in place saw us charge a small number of people with Covid-19 related offences alongside other criminal matters.
"We have since revised our position following national guidance being issued providing greater clarity and consistency nationally.
"While we are no longer bringing separate Covid-19 charges alongside other criminal matters, we are citing any breach of the restrictions as aggravating factors of the original arrestable offence.
"For the small number of cases where individuals were charged with a Covid-19 offence alongside other offences, we are seeking for those to be discontinued in keeping with this approach."
PA first learnt of the case two weeks ago, but the mistakes were only admitted, and action taken, following repeated questions to Warwickshire Police and the CPS.
Silkie Carlo, director of UK civil liberties group Big Brother Watch, said: "It's astounding that people in so many layers of the criminal justice system are repeatedly misunderstanding and misusing the new emergency legislation.
"These are serious institutional failings that undermine trust in the rule of law, yet it seems lessons aren't being learnt.
"Police chiefs and the CPS need to take more serious action to prevent the pandemic becoming a punitive Wild West.
"Given the eye-watering set of powers in the Coronavirus Act, it's terrifying to consider what else could happen if this law is persistently misused."


birminghammail--2020-04-17--Norman Hunter dies aged 76 after coronavirus diagnosis

It comes days after Leeds United AFC confirmed the club legend was “ severely unwell ” in hospital .
The 76-year-old footballing great been was admitted with Covid-19 last Friday .
Hunter , 76 , was part of England ’ s 1966 World Cup-winning squad and won two First Division titles , the FA Cup , League Cup and two Fairs Cups with Leeds .
“ His family would like to take this opportunity to thank all Leeds United supporters for their amazing messages and well wishes , ” a club statement read .
“ They would also like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS doctors and nurses who continue to do an amazing job 24 hours a day for Norman and all of those currently in their care . ''
Only three Leeds players - Charlton , Billy Bremner and Paul Reaney - have made more appearances for the club .
He also played for Bristol City and Barnsley , managing the latter for four years , before taking charge for a two-year spell at Rotherham United .
Hunter made 28 appearances for England between 1965 and 1974 .
Hunter did not receive a medal for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules stipulated that only the 11 starting players received medals .
But he and the remaining members of the squad - including the likes of Jimmy Greaves - received theirs in a 2009 ceremony at 10 Downing Street .

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Norman Hunter has died aged 76 after contracting coronavirus.
It comes days after Leeds United AFC confirmed the club legend was “severely unwell” in hospital.
The 76-year-old footballing great been was admitted with Covid-19 last Friday.
Hunter, 76, was part of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad and won two First Division titles, the FA Cup, League Cup and two Fairs Cups with Leeds.
“His family would like to take this opportunity to thank all Leeds United supporters for their amazing messages and well wishes,” a club statement read.
“They would also like to say a huge thank you to the NHS doctors and nurses who continue to do an amazing job 24 hours a day for Norman and all of those currently in their care."
Only three Leeds players - Charlton, Billy Bremner and Paul Reaney - have made more appearances for the club.
He also played for Bristol City and Barnsley, managing the latter for four years, before taking charge for a two-year spell at Rotherham United.
Hunter made 28 appearances for England between 1965 and 1974.
Hunter did not receive a medal for the Three Lions' 1966 success as rules stipulated that only the 11 starting players received medals.
But he and the remaining members of the squad - including the likes of Jimmy Greaves - received theirs in a 2009 ceremony at 10 Downing Street.


birminghammail--2020-04-17--David Beckham celebrates Victoria's 46th birthday with adorable message

David Beckham has shared a sweet message with his wife Victoria to celebrate her 46th birthday .
The 44-year-old former footballer posted four pictures of the singer turned fashion designer on Instagram alongside his message .
He wrote : `` Happy birthday mama we love you so much and hope you have the most amazing day . ''
The names of their four children - Brooklyn , Romeo , Cruz and Harper - were also written at the end of the message .
In her own Instagram post , Victoria said the occasion is `` perhaps a stranger birthday than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I am so grateful to be safe and well with David , Cruz , Romeo and Harper while missing Brooklyn and all my family I ca n't be with today .
`` I know we will all be dancing together in spirit to my playlist tonight ! ''
She also shared a video compilation of photographs of herself when she was younger .
The former Spice Girls star announced on Thursday that she would be marking her birthday with a virtual celebration on social media .
She will be handing over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fat Tony , who is set to play a selection of her favourite songs live .
She also said she has asked family and friends to donate to the Children 's Society instead of giving her gifts .

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David Beckham has shared a sweet message with his wife Victoria to celebrate her 46th birthday.
The 44-year-old former footballer posted four pictures of the singer turned fashion designer on Instagram alongside his message.
He wrote: "Happy birthday mama we love you so much and hope you have the most amazing day."
The names of their four children - Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper - were also written at the end of the message.
In her own Instagram post, Victoria said the occasion is "perhaps a stranger birthday than usual".
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She added: "But I am so grateful to be safe and well with David, Cruz, Romeo and Harper while missing Brooklyn and all my family I can't be with today.
"I know we will all be dancing together in spirit to my playlist tonight!"
She also shared a video compilation of photographs of herself when she was younger.
The former Spice Girls star announced on Thursday that she would be marking her birthday with a virtual celebration on social media.
She will be handing over the reins of her Instagram account to DJ Fat Tony, who is set to play a selection of her favourite songs live.
She also said she has asked family and friends to donate to the Children's Society instead of giving her gifts.
David and Victoria married in 1999.


birminghammail--2020-04-17--M6 closed at Spaghetti Junction after lorry topples over and lands on its side

The M6 is closed in Birmingham after a lorry overturned onto the carriageway .
The northbound side of the motorway at Junction 6 Spaghetti Junction was completely shut on Friday morning ( April 17 ) .
It followed an accident which saw an HGV topple over and land on its side .
The stricken lorry is now blocking the northbound carriageway at that junction .
Central Motorway Police Group ( CMPG ) tweeted a picture of the scene , and warned drivers to avoid the area .
They posted : `` M6 NB J6 toward Salford Circus is currently closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on its side completely blocking the carriageway .
Please avoid the area . ''
Highways England officers are also on the scene and said they were working hard to clear it as quickly as possible .
In the meantime , traffic is asked to find an alternative route .
They tweeted : `` M6 northbound to the A38 Gravelly Hill Erdington Island is closed due to an overturned HGV .
`` Traffic officers are making to scene to assess and we will endeavour to clear as soon as possible .
Please find an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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The M6 is closed in Birmingham after a lorry overturned onto the carriageway.
The northbound side of the motorway at Junction 6 Spaghetti Junction was completely shut on Friday morning (April 17).
It followed an accident which saw an HGV topple over and land on its side. The stricken lorry is now blocking the northbound carriageway at that junction.
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Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) tweeted a picture of the scene, and warned drivers to avoid the area.
They posted: "M6 NB J6 toward Salford Circus is currently closed due to RTC whereby a HGV is on its side completely blocking the carriageway. Please avoid the area."
Highways England officers are also on the scene and said they were working hard to clear it as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, traffic is asked to find an alternative route.
They tweeted: "M6 northbound to the A38 Gravelly Hill Erdington Island is closed due to an overturned HGV.
"Traffic officers are making to scene to assess and we will endeavour to clear as soon as possible. Please find an alternative route to access J6 Island."