birminghammail--2020-10-10--Brummies reveal their temporary housing struggles as family face £920 rent

Brummies say they are 'disgusted ' after a homeless family-of-five who were evicted from their private rented home were told a temporary council house would set them back £920 a month .
Other city residents branded the staggering monthly cost for the three-bed house in Kingstanding a 'joke ' as they shared their struggles to pay for emergency housing .
One mum-of-two claimed she was left owing Birmingham City Council almost £3,000 for a temporary home through the council in comments shared to James Byrne 's story .
She told BirminghamLive : `` I had the £950 for a 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which came with a home ... .council gave me temporary accommodation with 2 children because it was a private rental they charge so much more .
`` I ended up owing them nearly 3,000 when I finally got some where it took over 2 years to pay that it was so hard ... '' And people saying housing benefit pays it - No they do not they pay what your entitled to .
For myself and 2 kids it was about £570 ... they do n't pay whatever the rent is ...
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dad-of-three James Byrne , placed in a Warren Farm Road property at £229 a week , claims he has tried four times to receive such benefits - but is n't eligible because he and his partner 'earn too much ' .
Birmingham City Council told us they need the family to 'undertake an affordability assessment ' .
Read the full story on James Byrne 's struggles here .
Reacting to the shocking cost of the Cadbury worker 's home , another reader said : `` I do n't understand how they think someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's disgusting . ''
Another added : `` Temporary accommodation prices are a joke to be fair , when I was homeless with my husband and 2 kids , they put us in a 2 bed high rise flat and that was nearly £900 a month .
`` There were others that were n't temporary and those were £350 a month . ''
Susan Collis pitched in : `` People ca n't afford to live .
Not good . ''
David Hill-Ilderton hit out at rent costs in general in his comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a third of that for the council to set them up with a mortgage .
Rent , the great British rip-off . ''
Mr Byrne , his partner Debbie Day , both 33 , and three kids , 3 , 5 and 7 , claim they had weeks of misery after the council first put them up in two 'hellish ' city hotels .
The family said they slept in their car because they could n't face another night in one hotel after an alleged bed bug infestation left them 'covered in bites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved the family to a different location when Mr Byrne raised concerns about the hotel they were placed in .
Things finally started to look up when James got a new job at Cadbury and the family were given the keys to a three-bed Birmingham City Council property in Warren Farm Road , Kingstanding - where they have been living since last Saturday ( Oct 3 ) .
But they will need to pay an eye-watering £920-a-month - despite the fact they were evicted from their £750-a-month home they could no longer afford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the accommodation , the council said the rent was `` considered affordable '' for the family - but James says he 'is being punished for going to work ' .
The family have also been invoiced £1,650 for the allegedly 'traumatising ' ten weeks they spent in two hotels between July and September .
James , who has yet to make a payment to the council , says the cost for rent is so high because it is usually priced for families who are topped up by housing benefit .
However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a penny in benefits as they both work .
And they claim the £2,300 they bring in together is n't enough to private rent again nor to afford what they 're being asked to pay by the council .
And in addition to the rent and hotel invoice , they will have to pay council tax , gas , water and electricity bills - and enough food to feed a family-of-five and for a car to drive the kids to their Erdington schools .
`` I 'm not saying I do n't want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fair crack at the whip like everyone else , other people pay £450 .
We earn 'too much ' for [ housing ] benefit , I 've tried three times , '' James , who now works for Cadbury , told BirminghamLive .
`` I 'm being punished because I go to work , we 're stuck in a catch 22 .
I could n't afford £750 but they want me to pay £920 - I can go and get a four bedroom house in Sutton or Four Oaks for that .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they 're just going to evict us again are n't they ? ''
A spokesperson for Birmingham City Council said : “ Whenever anyone approaches us as homeless , we will do all we can to help them .
`` When Mr Byrne raised concerns about the hotel they were placed in , we immediately moved them to a different location .
`` We then , helped the family to find more permanent accommodation .
However , we have also advised Mr Byrne that he needs to provide proof of income to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualify for Housing Benefit ( which will help cover their rent ) and allow the council to undertake an affordability assessment .
`` Mr Byrne has had this explained but has so far not submitted any documentation that will allow us to help him and his family any further .
“ While we will endeavour to help all who are homeless in Birmingham , we also need individuals and families affected to work with us so that we can prevent people from becoming homeless and help those who are in crisis .
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Brummies say they are 'disgusted' after a homeless family-of-five who were evicted from their private rented home were told a temporary council house would set them back £920 a month.
Other city residents branded the staggering monthly cost for the three-bed house in Kingstanding a 'joke' as they shared their struggles to pay for emergency housing.
One mum-of-two claimed she was left owing Birmingham City Council almost £3,000 for a temporary home through the council in comments shared to James Byrne's story.
She told BirminghamLive: "I had the £950 for a 3 bed house I had lost my job which came with a home....council gave me temporary accommodation with 2 children because it was a private rental they charge so much more.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
"I ended up owing them nearly 3,000 when I finally got some where it took over 2 years to pay that it was so hard...
"And people saying housing benefit pays it - No they do not they pay what your entitled to. For myself and 2 kids it was about £570 ... they don't pay whatever the rent is...I think it's so bad."
Dad-of-three James Byrne, placed in a Warren Farm Road property at £229 a week, claims he has tried four times to receive such benefits - but isn't eligible because he and his partner 'earn too much'.
Birmingham City Council told us they need the family to 'undertake an affordability assessment'.
Read the full story on James Byrne's struggles here.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Reacting to the shocking cost of the Cadbury worker's home, another reader said: "I don't understand how they think someone looking for emergency accommodation have 800/900, it's disgusting."
Another added: "Temporary accommodation prices are a joke to be fair, when I was homeless with my husband and 2 kids, they put us in a 2 bed high rise flat and that was nearly £900 a month.
"There were others that weren't temporary and those were £350 a month."
Susan Collis pitched in: "People can't afford to live. Not good."
David Hill-Ilderton hit out at rent costs in general in his comment, saying: "It'd cost a third of that for the council to set them up with a mortgage. Rent, the great British rip-off."
Mr Byrne, his partner Debbie Day, both 33, and three kids, 3, 5 and 7, claim they had weeks of misery after the council first put them up in two 'hellish' city hotels.
The family said they slept in their car because they couldn't face another night in one hotel after an alleged bed bug infestation left them 'covered in bites'.
The council said they immediately moved the family to a different location when Mr Byrne raised concerns about the hotel they were placed in.
The family income and outgoings The family's monthly income Dad James Byrne brings in £1,500 a month from his job at Cadbury His partner brings home £800 a month as a manager, but James says she may lose her job Totalling £2,300 a month as a couple Other monthly costs £180 Car cost £160 Petrol £200 Storage for household items which won't fit in the house £100 Car insurance £400 Food for the family-of-five £50 Gas £70 Electric £80 Phone bill £140 Loan £50 Sky £30 Internet Totalling £1,460 What the council is asking for £229.97 per week - Roughly £920 a month for the temporary house in Warren Farm Road £135 council tax Totalling over £1,055 After the rent, council tax, food, bills, car insurance, petrol, Internet and phone bills, the family would be left in £215 worth of debt every month.
The family are also expected to pay £1,650 (£165 a week) for the ten weeks they spent in two hotels whilst waiting for the property.
They have already forked out £1,000 this month for carpet in the whole property - which the family claim had none in place
Things finally started to look up when James got a new job at Cadbury and the family were given the keys to a three-bed Birmingham City Council property in Warren Farm Road, Kingstanding - where they have been living since last Saturday (Oct 3).
But they will need to pay an eye-watering £920-a-month - despite the fact they were evicted from their £750-a-month home they could no longer afford in 2018.
In its letter offering the accommodation, the council said the rent was "considered affordable" for the family - but James says he 'is being punished for going to work'.
The family have also been invoiced £1,650 for the allegedly 'traumatising' ten weeks they spent in two hotels between July and September.
(Image: James Byrne)
James, who has yet to make a payment to the council, says the cost for rent is so high because it is usually priced for families who are topped up by housing benefit.
However, the couple claim they aren't eligible for a penny in benefits as they both work.
And they claim the £2,300 they bring in together isn't enough to private rent again nor to afford what they're being asked to pay by the council.
And in addition to the rent and hotel invoice, they will have to pay council tax, gas, water and electricity bills - and enough food to feed a family-of-five and for a car to drive the kids to their Erdington schools.
"I'm not saying I don't want to pay, I just want a fair crack at the whip like everyone else, other people pay £450. We earn 'too much ' for [housing] benefit, I've tried three times," James, who now works for Cadbury, told BirminghamLive.
"I'm being punished because I go to work, we're stuck in a catch 22. I couldn't afford £750 but they want me to pay £920 - I can go and get a four bedroom house in Sutton or Four Oaks for that.
"If I don't pay the rent, they're just going to evict us again aren't they?"
A spokesperson for Birmingham City Council said: “Whenever anyone approaches us as homeless, we will do all we can to help them.
"When Mr Byrne raised concerns about the hotel they were placed in, we immediately moved them to a different location.
"We then, helped the family to find more permanent accommodation. However, we have also advised Mr Byrne that he needs to provide proof of income to the benefit service so that they can qualify for Housing Benefit (which will help cover their rent) and allow the council to undertake an affordability assessment.
"Mr Byrne has had this explained but has so far not submitted any documentation that will allow us to help him and his family any further.
“While we will endeavour to help all who are homeless in Birmingham, we also need individuals and families affected to work with us so that we can prevent people from becoming homeless and help those who are in crisis.”


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Wolves striker Austin Samuels secures season-long loan switch

The 19-year-old , who 's been at Wolves since the age of eight , links up with the Bantams after scoring against them in the EFL Trophy in midweek .
The former England under-16 international has scored twice in four appearances for the Wolves ' under-23s this season , following a loan spell at Kidderminster Harriers last term .
Samuels , who could make his League Two debut on Monday against Harrogate Town , said on his loan move : `` It feels great to be here and I can not wait to get started .
I am looking forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters what I can do .
`` I am a fast player who likes to get in behind and stretch the backline , and feel like I have good finishing ability .
`` After playing against Bradford City earlier in the week it made me even more eager to come here .
They have a great system in place which I am excited to be a part of . ''
Bradford boss Stuart McCall added : `` We are delighted to have Austin here and can not wait to have him properly bedded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of research on him before we played Wolves under-21s in the EFL Trophy and he had impressed me then , with the way he handled himself in games .
`` He has pace , is great at getting in behind and down the sides of defenders and has terrific movement - which is exactly what we were looking for .
`` The Wolves staff said he has improved drastically over the past six months and everyone I have spoken to about him has said extremely positive things . ''
Austin is yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' first team while his contract is set to expire next summer .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers' youth-team striker Austin Samuels has joined Bradford City on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old, who's been at Wolves since the age of eight, links up with the Bantams after scoring against them in the EFL Trophy in midweek.
The former England under-16 international has scored twice in four appearances for the Wolves' under-23s this season, following a loan spell at Kidderminster Harriers last term.
Samuels, who could make his League Two debut on Monday against Harrogate Town, said on his loan move: "It feels great to be here and I cannot wait to get started. I am looking forward to getting out there and showing our supporters what I can do.
"I am a fast player who likes to get in behind and stretch the backline, and feel like I have good finishing ability.
"After playing against Bradford City earlier in the week it made me even more eager to come here. They have a great system in place which I am excited to be a part of."
Bradford boss Stuart McCall added: "We are delighted to have Austin here and cannot wait to have him properly bedded in.
"I had done a lot of research on him before we played Wolves under-21s in the EFL Trophy and he had impressed me then, with the way he handled himself in games.
"He has pace, is great at getting in behind and down the sides of defenders and has terrific movement - which is exactly what we were looking for.
"The Wolves staff said he has improved drastically over the past six months and everyone I have spoken to about him has said extremely positive things."
Austin is yet to make a senior appearance for Wolves' first team while his contract is set to expire next summer.


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Coronavirus patient who didn't take it seriously issues warning from hospital

A coronavirus patient who did n't take Covid-19 seriously has issued a chilling warning to Brits .
Trevor Jones , 57 , from the North West , said `` it 's trying to drown you '' and branded the deadly bug `` evil '' .
Mr Jones spoke out as the rate of coronavirus cases soars across the country - including in the West Midlands .
Birmingham has a rate higher than 150 cases per 100k currently , with West Midlands areas like Sandwell and Solihull also boasting rates higher than 100 .
Wolverhampton , Walsall and swathes of Staffordshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100k , alongside Coventry .
Jones , 57 , admits he did not take the pandemic seriously until it left him struggling to breathe and gives a stark warning to others .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , he said : `` It 's an evil thing and it feels like it 's trying to drown you .
You 're fighting non-stop and you feel like if you do n't fight you 're going to die . ''
Mr Jones , from Bolton , added : `` It 's horrible .
Anybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of man flu I hope they do n't get it .
I just feel if you can stay away from it until there 's a vaccine , you 've got to do it . ''
Mr Jones found himself in a hospital bed receiving oxygen from a tank to help him breath at the Royal Bolton Hospital .
He lost one and a half stone in weight , developed problems with his eyesight and thought he would not survive the ordeal .
Trevor said : `` I just did n't feel right .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I went home and my wife told me I should go for a test .
I got tested but things went downhill drastically and my lad had to take me to hospital .
`` I felt like I could n't breathe and they took a look at me and at first they thought I was well enough to go home .
I ca n't explain how it effects you , I was so agitated that I could n't sleep that night .
I stayed up all night sat on the bed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at that point .
I could n't breathe and they had me on oxygen .
I thought I was n't going to pull through .
`` I was on a course of drugs and I was getting injections in my stomach every few hours .
I was gasping for breath for days .
`` It was n't until the end of the week that I started to feel better and knew I was n't going to die .
But that was about seven or ten days after I first got it .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life by far .
I 'm still out of breath now just brushing my teeth . ''
He added : `` Maybe to young people they can get it and have a headache for a couple of days and move on.But for someone at my age with an underlying problem like asthma it 's a killer .
It could kill you .
`` I absolutely did n't realise how serious it was .
I thought I 'd had it in March actually because I was ill coming back from Spain .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to China but I 'd only been to Spain .
I was very ill but it was n't even in the same league as this .
`` I treated it as though I was n't going to catch it and I thought even if I did it would only be a bit of a cough .
`` The annoying thing about it is when you put these posts on Facebook to explain it to people and you get these people saying you 're lying .
`` I 'm not lying .
I could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the toilet in the hospital so I was allowed to walk about to exercise my legs and I walked about the ward so I know exactly how many people are in there . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Seamus McDonnell, James Rodger)

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A coronavirus patient who didn't take Covid-19 seriously has issued a chilling warning to Brits.
Trevor Jones, 57, from the North West, said "it's trying to drown you" and branded the deadly bug "evil".
Mr Jones spoke out as the rate of coronavirus cases soars across the country - including in the West Midlands.
Birmingham has a rate higher than 150 cases per 100k currently, with West Midlands areas like Sandwell and Solihull also boasting rates higher than 100.
Wolverhampton, Walsall and swathes of Staffordshire also have rates of 100 cases per 100k, alongside Coventry.
Jones, 57, admits he did not take the pandemic seriously until it left him struggling to breathe and gives a stark warning to others.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, he said: "It's an evil thing and it feels like it's trying to drown you. You're fighting non-stop and you feel like if you don't fight you're going to die."
Mr Jones, from Bolton, added: "It's horrible. Anybody who says it's just a bit of man flu I hope they don't get it. I just feel if you can stay away from it until there's a vaccine, you've got to do it."
Mr Jones found himself in a hospital bed receiving oxygen from a tank to help him breath at the Royal Bolton Hospital.
He lost one and a half stone in weight, developed problems with his eyesight and thought he would not survive the ordeal.
Trevor said: "I just didn't feel right. I knew there was something wrong.
"I went home and my wife told me I should go for a test. I got tested but things went downhill drastically and my lad had to take me to hospital.
"I felt like I couldn't breathe and they took a look at me and at first they thought I was well enough to go home. I can't explain how it effects you, I was so agitated that I couldn't sleep that night. I stayed up all night sat on the bed.
"I was fighting for my life at that point. I couldn't breathe and they had me on oxygen. I thought I wasn't going to pull through.
"I was on a course of drugs and I was getting injections in my stomach every few hours. I was gasping for breath for days.
"It wasn't until the end of the week that I started to feel better and knew I wasn't going to die. But that was about seven or ten days after I first got it.
"It's the worst time of my life by far. I'm still out of breath now just brushing my teeth."
(Image: Trevor Jones)
He added: "Maybe to young people they can get it and have a headache for a couple of days and move on.But for someone at my age with an underlying problem like asthma it's a killer. It could kill you.
"I absolutely didn't realise how serious it was. I thought I'd had it in March actually because I was ill coming back from Spain.
"The doctor asked me if I'd been to China but I'd only been to Spain. I was very ill but it wasn't even in the same league as this.
"I treated it as though I wasn't going to catch it and I thought even if I did it would only be a bit of a cough.
"The annoying thing about it is when you put these posts on Facebook to explain it to people and you get these people saying you're lying.
"I'm not lying. I couldn't get up at first walk to the toilet in the hospital so I was allowed to walk about to exercise my legs and I walked about the ward so I know exactly how many people are in there."


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Public shame 'Covid-19 flouters' as Walsall heads for tougher restrictions

People from Walsall have publicly shamed 'Covid-19 flouters ' after news broke that the borough could be hit with tough new restrictions as infection rates continue to rise .
BirminghamLive readers have hit out at those spreading the virus following news that the region could see a ban on households having visitors , or visiting anyone else in their home or garden .
The area will also likely become a new area of `` enhanced support '' on the national watch list as soon as Monday , October 12 .
It will fall in line with Birmingham , Solihull , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regional convenor Clive Wright said an announcement on the fate of Walsall and other parts of the West Midlands was due following the weekend .
But Clive said that because the Government is currently drawing up a new 'traffic light ' strategy the restrictions have n't yet been imposed .
`` It does largely depend on timing , and with the national announcement now due on Wednesday I would expect an announcement on Monday about all of our authorities , including Walsall .
`` I would expect Walsall to go in as requiring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not a final conclusion but was likely .
`` There may be support available for Walsall as a consequence of being at enhanced support , '' he added .
`` I am confident that Walsall is doing everything it can anyway . ''
But people from across the area have spoken out after the announcement - and some are NOT happy .
Rashid Bashir said : `` Serves them right .
Do n't wan na listen .
Forever telling them to - so keep apart .
Move two metres away . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing and keeping to personal bubbles all work .
It 's frustrating but it has to be done .
`` It requires everyone to cooperate with each other but there are always some that do n't . ''
Linzi Reeves wrote : `` It 's amazing that people do n't abide by these rules and they wonder why we are getting more cases ! ''
But other - including Katie Forrester - said the rise was due to more testing .
She said : `` Like we did n't see that one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walsall and the cases were bound to go up . ''
And John Lewis penned : `` That is only just less than 2 per cent of the total population of Walsall . ''

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People from Walsall have publicly shamed 'Covid-19 flouters' after news broke that the borough could be hit with tough new restrictions as infection rates continue to rise.
BirminghamLive readers have hit out at those spreading the virus following news that the region could see a ban on households having visitors, or visiting anyone else in their home or garden.
The area will also likely become a new area of "enhanced support" on the national watch list as soon as Monday, October 12.
It will fall in line with Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell and Wolverhampton.
Department of Health regional convenor Clive Wright said an announcement on the fate of Walsall and other parts of the West Midlands was due following the weekend.
But Clive said that because the Government is currently drawing up a new 'traffic light' strategy the restrictions haven't yet been imposed.
(Image: Birmingham Live)
"It does largely depend on timing, and with the national announcement now due on Wednesday I would expect an announcement on Monday about all of our authorities, including Walsall.
"I would expect Walsall to go in as requiring enhanced support."
He emphasised that was not a final conclusion but was likely.
"There may be support available for Walsall as a consequence of being at enhanced support," he added.
"I am confident that Walsall is doing everything it can anyway."
But people from across the area have spoken out after the announcement - and some are NOT happy.
Rashid Bashir said: "Serves them right. Don't wanna listen. Forever telling them to - so keep apart. Move two metres away."
Anne Hill added: "Masks, social distancing and keeping to personal bubbles all work. It's frustrating but it has to be done.
"It requires everyone to cooperate with each other but there are always some that don't."
Linzi Reeves wrote: "It's amazing that people don't abide by these rules and they wonder why we are getting more cases!"
But other - including Katie Forrester - said the rise was due to more testing.
She said: "Like we didn't see that one coming.... Stick test centres in Walsall and the cases were bound to go up."
And John Lewis penned: "That is only just less than 2 per cent of the total population of Walsall."


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Aston Villa fans react to Dean Smith's second year in charge

It 's exactly two years in the Aston Villa hot seat for Dean Smith ever since he was officially unveiled at Villa Park on October 10 , 2018 .
A total of 90 matches later ( W39 D19 L32 ) and Villa have gone from mid-table Championship fodder to this season 's Premier League unbeatables .
From beating Swansea 1-0 in his first game in charge to trouncing champions Liverpool 7-2 - it 's been one heck of a ride .
In just 24 months Smith masterminded a record-breaking 10-game winning streak , won promotion , guided Villa to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final-day survival last term while , this season , the boss has signed serious talent that looks set to catapult Villa back to where they belong in the Premier League .
As Villa announced Smith 's second anniversary here 's what supporters have been saying : Jonathan Ridgeway : You could n't write the story of Don Smith 's Aston Villa the past two years .
Long may he reign .
Andy Seferta : Dean has done a fantastic job , along with the club 's management .
Look forward to more history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be proud of .
UTV .
Adam Martin : Fantastic 2 years .
Promotion , a Cup Final , Survival in the Premiership and destroying The English Champions plus a 100 % record start !
Will : Done an amazing job .
And he ’ s a Villa fan too .
CJ : Some amazing highs some low moments .
On the whole he has done a great job .
Hopefully a hugely successful season ahead .
The Villa Podcast : He gave us our Villa back .
Dawny B : Love him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is totally Villa .
Camp Survivor : best manager we have had for a long time .
Liam Lovelace-Smith : Most underrated manager in the league well done Deano .
Craigy : Legend in the making .
Love you Deano .
Reece : Absolute don what a hero makes his dad would be so proud of what he ’ s done .
Jimmy Villa : I would n't swap him for anyone .

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It's exactly two years in the Aston Villa hot seat for Dean Smith ever since he was officially unveiled at Villa Park on October 10, 2018.
A total of 90 matches later (W39 D19 L32) and Villa have gone from mid-table Championship fodder to this season's Premier League unbeatables.
From beating Swansea 1-0 in his first game in charge to trouncing champions Liverpool 7-2 - it's been one heck of a ride.
In just 24 months Smith masterminded a record-breaking 10-game winning streak, won promotion, guided Villa to a major cup final at Wembley, clinched final-day survival last term while, this season, the boss has signed serious talent that looks set to catapult Villa back to where they belong in the Premier League.
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As Villa announced Smith's second anniversary here's what supporters have been saying:
Jonathan Ridgeway: You couldn't write the story of Don Smith's Aston Villa the past two years. Long may he reign.
Hitesh Jhall: King.
Andy Seferta: Dean has done a fantastic job, along with the club's management. Look forward to more history being created that we can enjoy and be proud of. UTV.
Adam Martin: Fantastic 2 years. Promotion, a Cup Final, Survival in the Premiership and destroying The English Champions plus a 100% record start!
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Will: Done an amazing job. And he’s a Villa fan too.
CJ: Some amazing highs some low moments. On the whole he has done a great job. Hopefully a hugely successful season ahead.
The Villa Podcast: He gave us our Villa back.
Dawny B: Love him, love his pride and his heart is totally Villa.
Camp Survivor: best manager we have had for a long time.
Liam Lovelace-Smith: Most underrated manager in the league well done Deano.
Craigy: Legend in the making. Love you Deano.
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Reece: Absolute don what a hero makes his dad would be so proud of what he’s done.
Jimmy Villa: I wouldn't swap him for anyone.
Arb0417: Thank you, Dean.
Lew Astbury: long may it continue gaffer.
Jen: What an absolute hero.
Dave Deeney: Phenomenal job. Love the guy.


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Tier 3 lockdown rules unveiled - including pubs and restaurants shut

The mayor of Liverpool has said he expects the city to be put in a tier three lockdown within days .
Joe Anderson told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme on Saturday : `` We had some conversations with Downing Street yesterday , we have got further conversations , discussions with them this afternoon .
`` And I expect that Liverpool will be one of those announced .
We will be in the local lockdown , new local lockdown , which is announced , which will probably be , well , will be tier three , and that that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are continuing the discussions and conversations today . ''
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson said : `` Now we are engaged in a conversation that 's telling us that these decisions have been made , so that 's ... a conversation , not a consultation .
`` But the main point of the imposition of the measures are clearly that : imposition .
We have not be consulted . ''
Tier 3 measures are expected to include compulsory closure of hospitality venues such as pubs and restaurants , while mixing with other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 areas are also expected to be hit by a ban on meeting people you do n't live with , although pubs and restaurants would be allowed to stay open .
Places with lowest infection rates will still have to stick to the `` rule of six '' and 10pm curfews currently in place across England .
Susan Hopkins , deputy director of Public Health England 's national infection service told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` The picture shows that all over the country the numbers of cases are rising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the North West , the North East and Yorkshire and Humber than they are in the south of the country .
`` Concerning aspects in terms of the North West is that in certain pockets of the North West it is rising quite fast now in the over-60s .
And that 's the group of people that we know would need admission to hospital more significantly than the younger population . ''
The Labour leader of Gateshead Council Martin Gannon said he is opposed to a lockdown of hospitality venues across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 's Today programme : `` I think new measures would be counter-productive .
`` We had three different sets of regulations in 10 days which caused huge resistance and confusion .
`` Even the Prime Minister at one stage did n't have the foggiest idea what actual restrictions he had imposed on the north-east of England . ''
Mr Gannon also complained that no minister took part in a conference call with North East leaders regarding the situation on Friday .

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The mayor of Liverpool has said he expects the city to be put in a tier three lockdown within days.
Joe Anderson told BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Saturday: "We had some conversations with Downing Street yesterday, we have got further conversations, discussions with them this afternoon.
"And I expect that Liverpool will be one of those announced. We will be in the local lockdown, new local lockdown, which is announced, which will probably be, well, will be tier three, and that that will be enacted in Parliament on Tuesday.
"We are continuing the discussions and conversations today."
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson said: "Now we are engaged in a conversation that's telling us that these decisions have been made, so that's... a conversation, not a consultation.
"But the main point of the imposition of the measures are clearly that: imposition. We have not be consulted."
Tier 3 measures are expected to include compulsory closure of hospitality venues such as pubs and restaurants, while mixing with other households won't be allowed.
Tier 2 areas are also expected to be hit by a ban on meeting people you don't live with, although pubs and restaurants would be allowed to stay open.
Places with lowest infection rates will still have to stick to the "rule of six" and 10pm curfews currently in place across England.
Susan Hopkins, deputy director of Public Health England's national infection service told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "The picture shows that all over the country the numbers of cases are rising.
"They are rising more quickly in the North West, the North East and Yorkshire and Humber than they are in the south of the country.
"Concerning aspects in terms of the North West is that in certain pockets of the North West it is rising quite fast now in the over-60s. And that's the group of people that we know would need admission to hospital more significantly than the younger population."
The Labour leader of Gateshead Council Martin Gannon said he is opposed to a lockdown of hospitality venues across the north-east region.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I think new measures would be counter-productive.
"We had three different sets of regulations in 10 days which caused huge resistance and confusion.
"Even the Prime Minister at one stage didn't have the foggiest idea what actual restrictions he had imposed on the north-east of England."
Mr Gannon also complained that no minister took part in a conference call with North East leaders regarding the situation on Friday.


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

Hello and welcome to Saturday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
Today marks Dean Smith 's second anniversary as Villa 's head coach after swapping Brentford for B6 on October 10 , 2018 .
In total , Smith has been in charge of 90 matches at Villa Park , winning 39 games which included promotion back in 2019 .
We will be keeping you up to date on 'Deano Day ' with in-depth features while we 'll also look at the latest transfer news ahead of next week 's deadline .
Smith 's men have until Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they want to done with English Football League ( EFL ) clubs .
Brentford 's Said Benrahma , Ismaila Sarr of Watford and Josh King at AFC Bournemouth have all been linked with moves to Villa and , should Smith feel his side need a little extra , they could swoop for one of those players .
Outgoings can also be done , too , so some of Villa 's fringe players or young stars could secure a move into the Championship for regular game-time .
You can keep up to date with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below .

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


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Android users warned to delete 240 dangerous apps which are on 14 million phones

If you are an Android user , you are being urgently warned to delete as many as 240 apps from @ @ @ @ @ could prove massively harmful for your device or phone , Google is warning users .
@ @ @ @ @ - so if you 're impacted , be sure to act immediately , otherwise you @ @ @ @ @ at risk .
Android users have been warned the dodgy apps , which have been @ @ @ @ @ can bombard your smartphone with unwanted advertisements .
Experts from the White Ops Satori Threat @ @ @ @ @ warned about 240 dangerous apps that can bombard your smartphone with fraudulent ads .
The @ @ @ @ @ had been downloaded a whopping 14 million times .

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If you are an Android user, you are being urgently warned to delete as many as 240 apps from your device.
The apps could prove massively harmful for your device or phone, Google is warning users.
Android phones are massively popular - so if you're impacted, be sure to act immediately, otherwise you could be putting your security at risk.
Android users have been warned the dodgy apps, which have been downloaded scores of times, can bombard your smartphone with unwanted advertisements.
Experts from the White Ops Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team have warned about 240 dangerous apps that can bombard your smartphone with fraudulent ads.
The researchers discovered that the apps had been downloaded a whopping 14 million times.
The 240 dangerous apps
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birminghammail--2020-10-10--10pm curfew could be scrapped after just 24 outbreaks linked to pubs

The 10pm pub curfew could be SCRAPPED - amid claims just two dozen outbreaks nationwide have been linked to the hospitality sector .
And as the death count rises , with more and more cases being recorded , the government could be poised to conduct a u-turn .
In Birmingham , it is estimated by leading authorities that only 2 per cent of cases came through the sector .
Nationally , just 24 outbreaks have been tied to drinking spots .
New data from Public Health England shows the 24 outbreaks linked to hospitality accounted for 3.3 per cent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past week .
In comparison , there were 325 outbreaks in schools , colleges and universities ( 252 linked to coronavirus ) , and a further 172 in care homes ( 116 involving Covid-19 ) and 47 in hospitals ( 38 involving coronavirus ) .
But at a briefing for MPs in northern England and the Midlands on Thursday , chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty referred to figures showing that pubs , bars , restaurants and cafes account for 30 % of `` common exposure settings '' , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health England .
New restrictions are expected on Monday , which could see pubs and restaurants in areas suffering a surge in Covid-19 cases temporarily closed .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will unveil new measures on Monday in the Commons .
UKHospitality chief Kate Nicholls told the BBC yesterday : `` If the Government is serious about avoiding mass redundancies in hospitality , then we do need to make sure that that curfew is lifted in areas of the country where infection rates are lower . ''
But Business minister Lord Callanan insisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place .
He said `` early data '' suggests a `` significant proportion of exposure to the virus is seen in the hospitality sector '' as he responded to concerns over the 10pm curfew .
A Commons vote on the controversial 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants in England has been scheduled for Tuesday , paving the way for a rebellion on the Tory backbenches .
But Mr Johnson is likely to be spared a defeat after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer ruled out telling his MPs to oppose the measure in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said : `` I am prepared to consider restrictions but they have to be : number one , evidence based , and they have to come with support .
`` They have to get rid of the contradictory measures that are in place , for instance , the 10pm curfew , which I think contradicts local restrictions because it acts as an incentive for more gatherings in the home . ''
Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg has defended the 10pm curfew by assuring MPs that the Government is `` acting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asked by shadow Commons leader Valerie Vaz for the evidence behind the curfew on pubs , restaurants and bars to be released before MPs debate the policy next week , Mr Rees-Mogg said : `` As regards to evidence for individual measures , the Government is acting on the advice of Sage .
`` The Government has consistently acted on the advice of Sage and all these measures come in on the best available advice - that is the whole point of having Sage in the first place . ''

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The 10pm pub curfew could be SCRAPPED - amid claims just two dozen outbreaks nationwide have been linked to the hospitality sector.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a curfew for establishments amid a rising rate of coronavirus.
And as the death count rises, with more and more cases being recorded, the government could be poised to conduct a u-turn.
In Birmingham, it is estimated by leading authorities that only 2 per cent of cases came through the sector. Nationally, just 24 outbreaks have been tied to drinking spots.
New data from Public Health England shows the 24 outbreaks linked to hospitality accounted for 3.3 per cent of the 918 total outbreaks recorded over the past week.
In comparison, there were 325 outbreaks in schools, colleges and universities (252 linked to coronavirus), and a further 172 in care homes (116 involving Covid-19) and 47 in hospitals (38 involving coronavirus).
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But at a briefing for MPs in northern England and the Midlands on Thursday, chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty referred to figures showing that pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes account for 30% of "common exposure settings", according to preliminary analysis of contact tracing by Public Health England.
New restrictions are expected on Monday, which could see pubs and restaurants in areas suffering a surge in Covid-19 cases temporarily closed.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will unveil new measures on Monday in the Commons.
UKHospitality chief Kate Nicholls told the BBC yesterday: "If the Government is serious about avoiding mass redundancies in hospitality, then we do need to make sure that that curfew is lifted in areas of the country where infection rates are lower."
But Business minister Lord Callanan insisted there were "not draconian measures" in place.
He said "early data" suggests a "significant proportion of exposure to the virus is seen in the hospitality sector" as he responded to concerns over the 10pm curfew.
A Commons vote on the controversial 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants in England has been scheduled for Tuesday, paving the way for a rebellion on the Tory backbenches.
But Mr Johnson is likely to be spared a defeat after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer ruled out telling his MPs to oppose the measure in a "take-it-or-leave-it vote".
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said: "I am prepared to consider restrictions but they have to be: number one, evidence based, and they have to come with support.
"They have to get rid of the contradictory measures that are in place, for instance, the 10pm curfew, which I think contradicts local restrictions because it acts as an incentive for more gatherings in the home."
(Image: Getty Images)
Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg has defended the 10pm curfew by assuring MPs that the Government is "acting on the advice of Sage".
Asked by shadow Commons leader Valerie Vaz for the evidence behind the curfew on pubs, restaurants and bars to be released before MPs debate the policy next week, Mr Rees-Mogg said: "As regards to evidence for individual measures, the Government is acting on the advice of Sage.
"The Government has consistently acted on the advice of Sage and all these measures come in on the best available advice - that is the whole point of having Sage in the first place."


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Villa boss Smith deserves more respect for Liverpool masterclass

Dean Smith has officially been in charge of Aston Villa for two years , with arguably his biggest triumph coming just six days ago against the current champions of England .
Smith has navigated his boyhood club through turbulent times , having achieved promotion from the Championship in 2018/19 before surviving in England 's top-flight last year by a single point .
The current campaign appears to be acting as a platform for Villa to really progress to a new level under Smith 's leadership , with the 7-2 demolition of Liverpool acting as the biggest indicator yet that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trajectory .
Villa demonstrated a maturity and a hunger against the Reds .
The team played with courage having been boosted by the new signings made over the course of the summer and the positive start to the new season .
In addition to those intangible aspects , though , Smith 's tactical approach was highly effective .
Jurgen Klopp 's outfit have been largely immaculate for two years , but Villa made them look vulnerable , fragile and uncertain .
After the contest , Ollie Watkins stated : `` We saw how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was to get in behind them , '' and when questioned about what the team worked on in training throughout the week , he said : `` It was about blocking passing lanes and making sure they ca n't pass through us . ''
The English striker - who bagged a hat-trick - essentially summed up the crux of Villa 's approach .
The Lions were bold not only with possession , but without it too .
As shown below , Villa adopted a medium defensive block of sorts .
The space behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool to exploit but - crucially - they also refrained from retreating too deep into their own defensive third .
Smith 's outfit remained compact and limited the space in behind , but ensured that access to Liverpool 's half of the pitch was kept so that attacks could materialise quickly once possession was regained .
Villa forced Klopp 's men into errors on the ball quite frequently due to the lack of passing options available to the likes of Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk , which resulted in penetrative counter-attacks transpiring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ switch to some deep runs , and we made some great deep runs , '' Smith said after being asked about his strategy .
`` We felt that if we reversed the ball to the opposite side , that 's where the space would be . ''
Given how Liverpool defend as a unit by occupying space zonally rather than man-marking , Smith was right .
The Reds are inclined to shuffle over as a team to the side of the pitch where the ball is located , and that tends to result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flank .
On the 31st minute , Ross Barkley almost scored moments after the switch pictured below was hit by Trezeguet to Jack Grealish .
Grealish played three of those diagonal passes himself - with a switch defined as a pass that travels more than 40 yards of the width of the pitch - which was more than any Villa player in what was a well-rounded and complete display showcased by the skipper .
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He also took three shots and directly generated five attempts for his teammates , while completing more progressive passes and passes into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing the claret jersey .
For 90 minutes , Smith 's men forced Liverpool into making poor decisions and whenever possession was gained by the home side , Grealish and co placed the spotlight on the hidden flaws of Klopp 's team .
It was arguably Smith 's most memorable day on the touchline in charge of his boyhood club and ultimately , it bodes well for what lies ahead .

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Aston Villa will face Liverpool tonight for the first time since the remarkable 7-2 contest which transpired in October at Villa Park.
The upcoming meeting is unlikely to follow a similar path for COVID-19 reasons, as Dean Smith looks set to field a team of under-18 players after the club's Bodymoor Heath training ground was closed earlier this week.
Regardless of what happens, though, the clash with Liverpool offers an opportunity to look back at that incredible victory from three months ago to determine exactly how Villa managed to do it on the day.
The Reds certainly failed to turn up, but much of what materialised was a product of Villa's tactical approach causing problems for the current English champions from the very beginning.
Villa demonstrated a maturity and a hunger against the Reds. The team played with courage having been boosted by the new signings made over the course of the summer, and the positive start made to the new season.
In addition to those intangible aspects, though, Smith's strategic ploys were highly effective. Jurgen Klopp's outfit had been largely immaculate for two years, but Villa made them look vulnerable, fragile and uncertain.
After the contest, Ollie Watkins stated: "We saw how high they play and the game plan was to get in behind them," and when questioned about what the team worked on in training throughout the week, he said: "It was about blocking passing lanes and making sure they can't pass through us."
The English striker - who bagged a hat-trick - essentially summed up the crux of Villa's approach. The Lions were bold not only with possession, but without it too.
As shown below, Villa adopted a medium defensive block of sorts. The space behind Smith's defence was relatively limited for Liverpool to exploit but - crucially - they also refrained from retreating too deep into their own defensive third.
Smith's outfit remained compact and limited the space in behind, but ensured that access to Liverpool's half of the pitch was kept so that attacks could materialise quickly once possession was regained.
Villa forced Klopp's men into errors on the ball quite frequently due to the lack of passing options available to the likes of Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk, which resulted in penetrative counter-attacks transpiring.
"We worked on the opposite switch to some deep runs, and we made some great deep runs," Smith said after being asked about his plan. "We felt that if we reversed the ball to the opposite side, that's where the space would be."
Given how Liverpool defend as a unit by occupying space zonally rather than man-marking, Smith was right. The Reds are inclined to shuffle over as a team to the side of the pitch where the ball is located, and that tends to result in open spaces materialising on the opposite flank.
On the 31st minute, Ross Barkley almost scored moments after the switch pictured below was hit by Trezeguet to Jack Grealish.
Grealish played three of those diagonal passes himself - with a switch defined as a pass that travels more than 40 yards of the width of the pitch - which was more than any Villa player in what was a well-rounded and complete display showcased by the skipper.
Despite playing as part of an attacking trio, Grealish managed to complete the most passes for his team. He also took three shots and directly generated five attempts for his teammates, while completing more progressive passes and passes into the penalty box than any other player wearing the claret jersey.
For 90 minutes, Smith's men forced Liverpool into making poor decisions and whenever possession was gained by the home side, Grealish and co placed the spotlight on the hidden flaws of Klopp's team.
It was arguably Smith's most memorable day on the touchline in charge of his boyhood club and ultimately, it provided a platform for the encouraging campaign that Villa are currently experiencing.


birminghammail--2020-10-10--The 5 types of people actually worse off under Covid job support scheme

Rishi Sunak has unveiled an expanded coronavirus job support scheme for the country after facing growing pressure to provide a financial package to relieve affected workers .
As the coronavirus rate rises across the country , swathes of the UK face a lockdown - with over 1 in 3 Brits currently living under enhanced measures .
On Monday , a huge announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson means a traffic light , three-tier system will be introduced , with the entire West Midlands likely to be in tier two .
But what does Mr Sunak 's new Covid-19 job support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Well , it depends - and there are winners and losers depending on what sector you find yourself in .
Pubs have warned the new scheme `` does n't touch the sides '' - and there are more glaring issues , like the self-employed and arts sector , which do not benefit from the package whatsoever .
The Chancellor announced the package on Friday but was immediately met with criticism from people saying the scheme does not go anywhere near far enough .
Here are 5 types of people actually worse off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : anybody actually eligible , and signed up to the scheme , will be worse off .
The scheme means workers whose venues are shut down will get 67 % of their wages for staying at home , up to a maximum of £2,100 a month .
This is a big drop from the 80 % they were getting under the original furlough scheme .
The new announcement includes no changes for self-employed people .
Around 2.2 million self-employed people have applied for help under a Government scheme that launched on August 17 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be any further support for the self-employed .
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said : `` This scheme will protect jobs in businesses forced to close by local restrictions , but ministers still need to do more to stop the devastation of mass unemployment .
`` Firms which are n't required to close but will still be hit by stricter local restrictions need a more generous short-time working scheme , and there needs to be extra help for self-employed people in local lockdown areas too .
`` Nationally , industries like the arts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long , tough winter .
These sectors need targeted help . ''
In a huge blow to pubs , restaurants , bars and hotels , it emerged the big loser from Mr Sunak 's announcement yesterday was the hospitality industry .
Anybody working in the industry and sector faces being left worse off as a result of the announcement , which does little to provide them respite .
From Monday , pubs across swathes of the north of England could be forced to shut .
But the scheme wo n't help pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So anybody hit by the 10pm curfew wo n't be given any aid .
`` No , it 's not enough , definitely not enough , it does n't even touch the sides , '' said Mel Green , 41 , manager of The Black Bull in Otley , West Yorkshire .
`` I think there needs to be more financial support .
`` £2,000 every four weeks is n't going to cut it .
Two-thirds of somebody 's wage is n't going to cut it .
You 've got to remember that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's on national minimum wage pretty much .
`` They 're the ones that are losing out .
A lot of them are living hand to mouth already and they 've already had hours reduced . ''
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people living in coronavirus hotspots could be told to shield this winter under plans reportedly being considered by the Government as infections continue to soar .
Ministers are expected to outline a three-tier local lockdown system next week , which may see those most at risk if they catch Covid-19 being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Times said a decision on shielding had not been finalised and may be delayed because of fears for the mental health of those told to avoid seeing other people .
The last time 2.2million people had to shield , they could just claim 80 % of their wages through the furlough scheme .
But that support wo n't be available now , unless they happen to work in a venue that 's been shut down by the government .
There is also nothing to help venues like theatres , cinemas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but name , but are n't actually legally shut .
The chief executive of the trade association UKHospitality welcomed the move but called for more clarity and urged the Chancellor to keep the situation under review .
Kate Nicholls told the BBC : `` This provides some immediate help and support to alleviate concerns for people who are facing imminent threats of lockdown or restrictions to their business , but we still do n't know the detail of where they will be .
`` We also do n't know to what extent your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow you to qualify .
`` So , while this will undoubtedly help those businesses in our sector like nightclubs , music venues , that are fully closed , and those that are clearly restricted in a local lockdown , there are vast swathes of the country where businesses are still facing in hospitality a loss of a third to half of their income and wo n't qualify for this enhanced Job Support Scheme .
`` So we want the Chancellor to keep that under review . ''

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Rishi Sunak has unveiled an expanded coronavirus job support scheme for the country after facing growing pressure to provide a financial package to relieve affected workers.
As the coronavirus rate rises across the country, swathes of the UK face a lockdown - with over 1 in 3 Brits currently living under enhanced measures.
On Monday, a huge announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson means a traffic light, three-tier system will be introduced, with the entire West Midlands likely to be in tier two.
But what does Mr Sunak's new Covid-19 job support scheme mean for workers across the country? Well, it depends - and there are winners and losers depending on what sector you find yourself in.
Pubs have warned the new scheme "doesn't touch the sides" - and there are more glaring issues, like the self-employed and arts sector, which do not benefit from the package whatsoever.
The Chancellor announced the package on Friday but was immediately met with criticism from people saying the scheme does not go anywhere near far enough.
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Here are 5 types of people actually worse off:
Workers signed up
So, here's the kicker: anybody actually eligible, and signed up to the scheme, will be worse off.
That's plain fact.
The scheme means workers whose venues are shut down will get 67% of their wages for staying at home, up to a maximum of £2,100 a month.
This is a big drop from the 80% they were getting under the original furlough scheme.
Self-employed
The new announcement includes no changes for self-employed people. Around 2.2 million self-employed people have applied for help under a Government scheme that launched on August 17. It is unclear if there will be any further support for the self-employed.
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "This scheme will protect jobs in businesses forced to close by local restrictions, but ministers still need to do more to stop the devastation of mass unemployment.
"Firms which aren't required to close but will still be hit by stricter local restrictions need a more generous short-time working scheme, and there needs to be extra help for self-employed people in local lockdown areas too.
"Nationally, industries like the arts, hospitality, retail and aviation face a long, tough winter. These sectors need targeted help."
Hospitality industry
In a huge blow to pubs, restaurants, bars and hotels, it emerged the big loser from Mr Sunak's announcement yesterday was the hospitality industry.
Anybody working in the industry and sector faces being left worse off as a result of the announcement, which does little to provide them respite.
From Monday, pubs across swathes of the north of England could be forced to shut. But the scheme won't help pubs which have to shorten their hours.
So anybody hit by the 10pm curfew won't be given any aid.
"No, it's not enough, definitely not enough, it doesn't even touch the sides," said Mel Green, 41, manager of The Black Bull in Otley, West Yorkshire. "I think there needs to be more financial support.
"£2,000 every four weeks isn't going to cut it. Two-thirds of somebody's wage isn't going to cut it. You've got to remember that we're in a trade where everyone's on national minimum wage pretty much.
"They're the ones that are losing out. A lot of them are living hand to mouth already and they've already had hours reduced."
Anybody shielding
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people living in coronavirus hotspots could be told to shield this winter under plans reportedly being considered by the Government as infections continue to soar.
Ministers are expected to outline a three-tier local lockdown system next week, which may see those most at risk if they catch Covid-19 being told to stay at home for months.
The Times said a decision on shielding had not been finalised and may be delayed because of fears for the mental health of those told to avoid seeing other people.
The last time 2.2million people had to shield, they could just claim 80% of their wages through the furlough scheme.
But that support won't be available now, unless they happen to work in a venue that's been shut down by the government.
Arts sector
There is also nothing to help venues like theatres, cinemas and weddings venues that are closed in all but name, but aren't actually legally shut.
The chief executive of the trade association UKHospitality welcomed the move but called for more clarity and urged the Chancellor to keep the situation under review.
Kate Nicholls told the BBC: "This provides some immediate help and support to alleviate concerns for people who are facing imminent threats of lockdown or restrictions to their business, but we still don't know the detail of where they will be.
"We also don't know to what extent your business has to be restricted in order to allow you to qualify.
"So, while this will undoubtedly help those businesses in our sector like nightclubs, music venues, that are fully closed, and those that are clearly restricted in a local lockdown, there are vast swathes of the country where businesses are still facing in hospitality a loss of a third to half of their income and won't qualify for this enhanced Job Support Scheme.
"So we want the Chancellor to keep that under review."


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Jack Grealish reveals moment he collapsed in hotel at England trials

Jack Grealish has revealed how he collapsed in the middle of the night while on trial with England at youth-team level .
The Villa captain dazzled on his full Three Lions debut against Wales in midweek and was named man of the match for his special performance .
The 25-year-old , though , spoke about the time he was on trial with England aged 15 before moving to play for the Republic of Ireland instead .
Grealish played 19 times for Ireland at under-17 , 18 and 21 level before switching his allegiance back to England in 2016 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to meet up with all the best players from England , around the country , and it was a big difference from what I was used to , '' detailed Grealish , who explained how the England coaches sent him home after he was too nervous to play .
`` When I got there , I woke up in the middle of the night , I went to go to the toilet and then my room-mate , who was Diego Poyet , Gus Poyet 's son , heard a bang and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I had obviously collapsed .
`` I did n't want to go home the following day , but England said they thought it was best that I did .
I always wanted to play for England and I 'm just so grateful and thankful to the manager for making it happen . ''
Grealish , meanwhile , who 's scored five in his last five games for Villa , now wants to become an England great and win as many caps as possible .
`` I want to be in the squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - five , six years - and I want to have a long England career and get many caps , '' he said .
`` I want to cement my place .
`` I have got a lot of confidence about me on and off the pitch . ''
The Villa man was asked about being compared to Paul Gascoigne too , and said : `` I would love to get compared to Gazza .
I think he is an absolute icon .
`` He , along with Wayne Rooney , was probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last 30 years .
There has been a load of them , but if they were the top two , Gazza would be my first . ''
Grealish looks set to start for England against Belgium tomorrow and was quizzed by reporters about why he wears his socks so low .
He said : `` I wear my socks down for two reasons .
One , when I was younger , I had a season in which I wore my socks down and that was when my life took off when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ myself , ' I 've done well this season , I 'm going to carry on with this . '
`` There is also another reason .
A lot of socks are so tight around my calves that they give me cramps .
I try to have them down underneath my calves .
I do n't do any work on them , either .
It is just a thing that runs in my family . ''

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Jack Grealish has revealed how he collapsed in the middle of the night while on trial with England at youth-team level.
The Villa captain dazzled on his full Three Lions debut against Wales in midweek and was named man of the match for his special performance.
The 25-year-old, though, spoke about the time he was on trial with England aged 15 before moving to play for the Republic of Ireland instead.
Grealish played 19 times for Ireland at under-17, 18 and 21 level before switching his allegiance back to England in 2016.
"I was just a young lad, going to meet up with all the best players from England, around the country, and it was a big difference from what I was used to," detailed Grealish, who explained how the England coaches sent him home after he was too nervous to play.
"When I got there, I woke up in the middle of the night, I went to go to the toilet and then my room-mate, who was Diego Poyet, Gus Poyet's son, heard a bang and then I just woke up in the bathroom. I had obviously collapsed.
"I didn't want to go home the following day, but England said they thought it was best that I did. I always wanted to play for England and I'm just so grateful and thankful to the manager for making it happen."
Grealish, meanwhile, who's scored five in his last five games for Villa, now wants to become an England great and win as many caps as possible.
"I want to be in the squad now for the next, however long - five, six years - and I want to have a long England career and get many caps," he said. "I want to cement my place.
"I have got a lot of confidence about me on and off the pitch."
The Villa man was asked about being compared to Paul Gascoigne too, and said: "I would love to get compared to Gazza. I think he is an absolute icon.
"He, along with Wayne Rooney, was probably one of the greatest England players over the last 30 years. There has been a load of them, but if they were the top two, Gazza would be my first."
Grealish looks set to start for England against Belgium tomorrow and was quizzed by reporters about why he wears his socks so low.
He said: "I wear my socks down for two reasons. One, when I was younger, I had a season in which I wore my socks down and that was when my life took off when I was 16.
"I thought to myself, 'I've done well this season, I'm going to carry on with this.'
"There is also another reason. A lot of socks are so tight around my calves that they give me cramps. I try to have them down underneath my calves. I don't do any work on them, either. It is just a thing that runs in my family."