birminghammail--2020-03-24--How much Brits will be fined for breaking UK coronavirus lockdown rules

The punishment for flouting Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's government lockdown will be fines , Brits have been warned .
On Monday evening , in a landmark , historic address to the nation , the PM told Brits to stay indoors whenever possible .
He told them they should stay inside aside from shopping for essentials , like foods or medicines .
And the Prime Minister also said anybody who is a worker should do their jobs from home wherever possible , with friends and family gatherings strictly prohibited .
The draconian measures were handed down by the government amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far infected thousands of Brits and claimed the lives of over 300 .
In a further warning , he said anyone caught breaking the rules could be questioned by police , dispersed and handed an on the spot penalty fine .
In his address to the nation , Jonson said people will be able to leave their home for four , very limited , reasons .
Police will be able to fine people £30 if they ignore the rules and these on the spot charges will be `` ramped up '' if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The move will be phased in gradually from today - and will last for at least three weeks as part of emergency measures to stop the fast-spreading infection .
Announcing the move , Boris Johnson admitted : `` No Prime Minister wants to enact measures like this .
`` I know the damage that this disruption is doing and will do to people ’ s lives , to their businesses and to their jobs .
`` At present there are just no easy options .
`` The way ahead is hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many lives will sadly be lost . ''
The measures will be under constant review , Mr Johnson said .
They will last at least three weeks .

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The punishment for flouting Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government lockdown will be fines, Brits have been warned.
On Monday evening, in a landmark, historic address to the nation, the PM told Brits to stay indoors whenever possible.
He told them they should stay inside aside from shopping for essentials, like foods or medicines.
And the Prime Minister also said anybody who is a worker should do their jobs from home wherever possible, with friends and family gatherings strictly prohibited.
The draconian measures were handed down by the government amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 has so far infected thousands of Brits and claimed the lives of over 300.
In a further warning, he said anyone caught breaking the rules could be questioned by police, dispersed and handed an on the spot penalty fine.
In his address to the nation, Jonson said people will be able to leave their home for four, very limited, reasons.
Police will be able to fine people £30 if they ignore the rules and these on the spot charges will be "ramped up" if there is widespread flouting, the Government said.
The move will be phased in gradually from today - and will last for at least three weeks as part of emergency measures to stop the fast-spreading infection.
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Announcing the move, Boris Johnson admitted: "No Prime Minister wants to enact measures like this.
"I know the damage that this disruption is doing and will do to people’s lives, to their businesses and to their jobs.
"At present there are just no easy options.
"The way ahead is hard, and it is still true that many lives will sadly be lost."
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The measures will be under constant review, Mr Johnson said.
They will last at least three weeks.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Grealish will quit Villa if they are relegated, says Robinson

Former England international Paul Robinson has identified Jack Grealish as one of four players he expects to walk out on Aston Villa this summer , should the club be relegated to the Championship .
The 24-year-old midfielder is a target for Manchester United , if reports are to be believed , while Villa for their lives in the top flight .
Dean Smith 's captain has been in sensational form this season with seven goals and six assists in 23 Premier League appearances for his boyhood club .
But when asked if a return to the Championship would lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa Park , Robinson told Football Insider : “ Without a doubt .
They will be in danger of getting asset-stripped if they go down . ''
Most Premier League clubs will often lose a host of stars after being relegated from the top flight , but Robinson believes four will almost certainly depart should they fail to dodge the drop .
“ Jack Grealish , Tyrone Mings , Tom Heaton and John McGinn , '' he said .
`` They have a lot of quality and if they do go down they @ @ @ @ @ @

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Former England international Paul Robinson has identified Jack Grealish as one of four players he expects to walk out on Aston Villa this summer, should the club be relegated to the Championship.
The 24-year-old midfielder is a target for Manchester United, if reports are to be believed, while Villa for their lives in the top flight.
Dean Smith's captain has been in sensational form this season with seven goals and six assists in 23 Premier League appearances for his boyhood club.
But when asked if a return to the Championship would lead to players scrambling for the exit door at Villa Park, Robinson told Football Insider: “Without a doubt. They will be in danger of getting asset-stripped if they go down."
Most Premier League clubs will often lose a host of stars after being relegated from the top flight, but Robinson believes four will almost certainly depart should they fail to dodge the drop.
“Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings, Tom Heaton and John McGinn," he said.
"They have a lot of quality and if they do go down they will lose good players.”


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Solskjear reveals Wolves transfer he almost completed

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he came close to completing a spectacular transfer to Wolves during the 90s , before joining Sir Alex Ferguson 's ranks at Old Trafford .
The Old Trafford boss made 235 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils after first signing in 1996 , winning six Premier League titles and a treble along the way .
But all that so nearly never happened with Wolves being the first club to come sniffing around the young Norweigen striker during his days with Molde , he has revealled .
Then Molineux boss , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in action having heard promising reports about a 22-year-old Solskjaer when he bumped into United reserves coach Jimmy Ryan .
Ryan was there to cast his eye over Besiktas defender Ronny Johnsen in action with Ferguson keen to strengthen defensively , but after hearing that Wolves had eyes on Solskjaer he instead turned his attention to watching the 'baby-faced assassin ' .
And the rest is history , as Ryan returned to Old Trafford singing the striker 's praises .
“ I scored two decent goals [ that game ] , '' recalled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UTD Podcast .
`` Mark McGhee was sat next to him .
He needed a forward , because he was manager at Wolverhampton at the time .
“ So after I scored those two goals , Jimmy rang the gaffer straight away and said : ' I 've found someone but we need to be quick . '
Solskjaer added : “ There was only one choice .
It was fantastic when the call came . ''

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he came close to completing a spectacular transfer to Wolves during the 90s, before joining Sir Alex Ferguson's ranks at Old Trafford.
The Old Trafford boss made 235 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils after first signing in 1996, winning six Premier League titles and a treble along the way.
But all that so nearly never happened with Wolves being the first club to come sniffing around the young Norweigen striker during his days with Molde, he has revealled.
Then Molineux boss, Mark McGhee, travelled to watch Norway in action having heard promising reports about a 22-year-old Solskjaer when he bumped into United reserves coach Jimmy Ryan.
Ryan was there to cast his eye over Besiktas defender Ronny Johnsen in action with Ferguson keen to strengthen defensively, but after hearing that Wolves had eyes on Solskjaer he instead turned his attention to watching the 'baby-faced assassin'.
And the rest is history, as Ryan returned to Old Trafford singing the striker's praises.
“I scored two decent goals [that game]," recalled Solskjaer, as he spoke to the UTD Podcast.
"Mark McGhee was sat next to him. He needed a forward, because he was manager at Wolverhampton at the time.
“So after I scored those two goals, Jimmy rang the gaffer straight away and said: 'I've found someone but we need to be quick.'
Solskjaer added: “There was only one choice. It was fantastic when the call came."


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Michael Gove issues apology after scaring parents in GMB coronavirus message

Michael Gove has issued an apology to mums and dads after he scared parents during an interview on Good Morning Britain today .
The Cabinet Minister appeared on the ITV1 daytime favourite opposite Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on Tuesday , March 24 .
Mr Gove was addressing a number of unanswered questions after Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's landmark , historic announcement on Monday .
In a statement to the nation , Mr Johnson declared a nationwide shutdown , ordering Brits to stay indoors wherever possible .
And today , Mr Gove was asked what Mr Johnson 's guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answer to Piers Morgan sparking fears among divorced mums and dads .
In comments he later had to clarify , Cabinet Office minister Mr Gove said : “ You should not be moving children from home to home.
” But he added there will be children with unique vulnerabilities and needs , where their situation may be different .
Susanna suggested his advice was like a game of `` roulette '' and could prevent court orders from being honoured .
Mr Gove said : “ As a general rule with very limited exceptions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re currently in.
” His stance received widespread backlash and criticism , with host Piers Morgan calling for clarity from the government after a series of `` mixed messages '' .
Piers Morgan said it was “ not acceptable ” for a government official to make such a “ U-turn ” on a situation that ’ s so important .
Just 15 minutes after his interview , Michael Gove issued an apology and clarification on Twitter .
Government guidance does let children move between separated parents .

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Michael Gove has issued an apology to mums and dads after he scared parents during an interview on Good Morning Britain today.
The Cabinet Minister appeared on the ITV1 daytime favourite opposite Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on Tuesday, March 24.
Mr Gove was addressing a number of unanswered questions after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's landmark, historic announcement on Monday.
In a statement to the nation, Mr Johnson declared a nationwide shutdown, ordering Brits to stay indoors wherever possible.
And today, Mr Gove was asked what Mr Johnson's guidance meant for split families, with his answer to Piers Morgan sparking fears among divorced mums and dads.
In comments he later had to clarify, Cabinet Office minister Mr Gove said: “You should not be moving children from home to home.”
But he added there will be children with unique vulnerabilities and needs, where their situation may be different.
Susanna suggested his advice was like a game of "roulette" and could prevent court orders from being honoured.
Mr Gove said: “As a general rule with very limited exceptions, children should stay in the home they’re currently in.”
His stance received widespread backlash and criticism, with host Piers Morgan calling for clarity from the government after a series of "mixed messages".
Piers Morgan said it was “not acceptable” for a government official to make such a “U-turn” on a situation that’s so important.
Just 15 minutes after his interview, Michael Gove issued an apology and clarification on Twitter.
Government guidance does let children move between separated parents.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--ADVERTORIAL: New hope for thousands of Brits who lost holiday home deposits in Spain

More than 100,000 Brits lost deposits for their off-plan holiday homes in Spain in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008 .
Now , they can reclaim their Spanish deposits risk free – but only if they act fast .
An estimated 400,000 of us Brits have a place in Spain where we can stay and soak up the sun .
But research by MySpanishDeposit – a team of lawyers helping Brits who lost their deposits in Spain ’ s property crash – shows that as many as 100,000 sun-seekers lost deposits for their off-plan holiday apartments in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decade ago .
Each family that invested lost on average €40,000 , with some families losing much more .
Property developers all over Spain went bankrupt and nobody could get their money back for years .
But in 2015 , lawyers acting for Spanish investors won an important victory when Spain ’ s Supreme Court ruled that it is not the developers who must repay any lost deposits but the developer ’ s banks and insurance companies .
All those who lost money on deposits in Spain between 2005 and 2016 can now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it back with the interest they lost out on , too .
But there ’ s a time limit .
All claims must be filed in the Spanish court by October 2020 .
And a lot of legal work has to be done for each person for their money to be recovered .
That ’ s where the legal team at MySpanishDeposit comes in .
The team can help people who lost their deposits in the crash bring their claims in the Spanish courts cost and risk-free .
Claim now , to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have already claimed and received thousands of euros back , but most in the UK , Ireland , and other countries outside Spain have not .
If they don ’ t act very soon , they will lose the opportunity and their money forever , ” says Lianne Craig , a London-based partner at Hausfeld & Co LLP , one of the two law firms acting for clients who register with MySpanishDeposit .
“ The team at MySpanishDeposit can do it for you – but we need time to put your claim together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need you to get in touch with us as soon as possible .
Then we will do the rest . ''
How do you know if you have a claim ?
• Did you pay a deposit on an off-plan Spanish home between 2005 - 2016 ?
• Was the property never built or finished ?
• Did you lose your deposit ?
If you ticked all three boxes , you almost certainly have a claim .
Click here now to register .
MySpanishDeposit has been set up to help people who lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off-plan holiday homes went bankrupt during the financial crisis .
People who bring claims through MySpanishDeposit will be represented by specialist Spanish and UK lawyers with a collective track record of successfully recovering deposits on Spanish property ; litigating against banks and bringing large group actions .
Claimants with MySpanishDeposit bring their claims free of risk from any adverse costs .
Moreover , there is no need to pay legal costs upfront as fees are only payable on success .
For more information , please visit myspanishdeposit.com

More than 100,000 Brits lost deposits for their off-plan holiday homes in Spain in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008. Now, they can reclaim their Spanish deposits risk free – but only if they act fast.
An estimated 400,000 of us Brits have a place in Spain where we can stay and soak up the sun. But research by MySpanishDeposit – a team of lawyers helping Brits who lost their deposits in Spain’s property crash – shows that as many as 100,000 sun-seekers lost deposits for their off-plan holiday apartments in the wake of the global financial crisis a decade ago. Each family that invested lost on average €40,000, with some families losing much more.
Property developers all over Spain went bankrupt and nobody could get their money back for years. But in 2015, lawyers acting for Spanish investors won an important victory when Spain’s Supreme Court ruled that it is not the developers who must repay any lost deposits but the developer’s banks and insurance companies.
What this means
All those who lost money on deposits in Spain between 2005 and 2016 can now recover it. They can even get it back with the interest they lost out on, too. But there’s a time limit. All claims must be filed in the Spanish court by October 2020. And a lot of legal work has to be done for each person for their money to be recovered.
That’s where the legal team at MySpanishDeposit comes in. The team can help people who lost their deposits in the crash bring their claims in the Spanish courts cost and risk-free.
Claim now, to avoid losing out
“Many people in Spain have already claimed and received thousands of euros back, but most in the UK, Ireland, and other countries outside Spain have not. If they don’t act very soon, they will lose the opportunity and their money forever,” says Lianne Craig, a London-based partner at Hausfeld & Co LLP, one of the two law firms acting for clients who register with MySpanishDeposit.
“The team at MySpanishDeposit can do it for you – but we need time to put your claim together for the Spanish court, so we need you to get in touch with us as soon as possible. Then we will do the rest."
How do you know if you have a claim?
Did you pay a deposit on an off-plan Spanish home between 2005 - 2016?
Was the property never built or finished?
Did you lose your deposit?
If you ticked all three boxes, you almost certainly have a claim. Click here now to register.
About MySpanishDeposit
MySpanishDeposit has been set up to help people who lost their deposits when the developers building their off-plan holiday homes went bankrupt during the financial crisis.
People who bring claims through MySpanishDeposit will be represented by specialist Spanish and UK lawyers with a collective track record of successfully recovering deposits on Spanish property; litigating against banks and bringing large group actions. Claimants with MySpanishDeposit bring their claims free of risk from any adverse costs.
Moreover, there is no need to pay legal costs upfront as fees are only payable on success.
For more information, please visit myspanishdeposit.com


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Self-employed set to get 80% of wages under emergency coronavirus package

Self-employed workers hit by coronavirus shutdown will be offered 80 per cent of their income under an emergency package , reports say .
Millons of Brits will be entitled to a portion of their wages under an emergency package to be unveiled on Wednesday .
The Sun reports the details are set to be thrashed out on Tuesday , March 24 , with the package set to be revealed tomorrow ( Weds ) .
It is thought as many as five million Brits could be entitled under the unprecedented package .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ package .
Mr Sunak , who unveiled concessions for workers last Friday in adjustments to his Budget , is looking at unveiling a grant scheme .
The scheme , similar to one adopted by Norway , will see the government fork out 80 per cent of average income earned over the previous three years .
This would be calculated on tax returns and banking history but like the job retention scheme , it would be capped at £2,500 per month .
The Prime Minister 's spokesman told reporters on Monday morning : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in .
`` We have always said we will go further where we can and are actively considering further steps .
`` We appreciate the urgency of the situation and officials are working around the clock to find a well-targeted support package . ''
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell wrote to Mr Sunak on Monday warning of `` significant gaps '' in the compensation scheme .
In a letter signed by more than 100 MPs and peers , Mr McDonnell said : `` We welcomed much of your statement on Friday 20th March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incomes of workers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
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`` However there are two significant gaps in the provisions you have advanced .
`` First , your proposal for income support through the jobs retention scheme does not include the self-employed and freelancers , whose income are now increasingly being seriously affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
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`` Second , you have failed to raise the level of statutory sick pay currently at £94.25 a week .
Clearly , as the Secretary of State for Health confirmed when questioned this week , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can live on.
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TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady also urged ministers to `` beef up '' support for the self-employed .
She said : `` The Government took a big and important step last week with wage subsidies for employed workers .
`` But millions of self-employed workers - from the creative industries to construction - are still facing a collapse in their earnings .
Many wo n't be able to meet their basic living costs without further support .
Ministers must urgently beef up support for the self-employed .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to boost household finances , keep businesses running and help our economy bounce back after this crisis .
All workers - both employed and self-employed - should have their wages protected . ''
It comes after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said : `` There now needs to be clear guidance to employers and workers about which workplaces should close - and the Government must close the loopholes to give security to all workers , including the self-employed , as well as renters and mortgage holders . ''
Labour MP Neil Coyle tweeted : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-employed people and no penalties for employers insisting workers come in , Johnson 's announcement is insufficient to ensure compliance . ''

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Self-employed workers hit by coronavirus shutdown will be offered 80 per cent of their income under an emergency package, reports say.
Millons of Brits will be entitled to a portion of their wages under an emergency package to be unveiled on Wednesday.
The Sun reports the details are set to be thrashed out on Tuesday, March 24, with the package set to be revealed tomorrow (Weds).
It is thought as many as five million Brits could be entitled under the unprecedented package.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak are said to be involved in creating the package.
Mr Sunak, who unveiled concessions for workers last Friday in adjustments to his Budget, is looking at unveiling a grant scheme.
The scheme, similar to one adopted by Norway, will see the government fork out 80 per cent of average income earned over the previous three years.
This would be calculated on tax returns and banking history but like the job retention scheme, it would be capped at £2,500 per month.
The Prime Minister's spokesman told reporters on Monday morning: "We understand the difficult position the self-employed are in.
"We have always said we will go further where we can and are actively considering further steps.
"We appreciate the urgency of the situation and officials are working around the clock to find a well-targeted support package."
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell wrote to Mr Sunak on Monday warning of "significant gaps" in the compensation scheme.
In a letter signed by more than 100 MPs and peers, Mr McDonnell said: "We welcomed much of your statement on Friday 20th March 2020 setting out plans to support the incomes of workers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.?
"However there are two significant gaps in the provisions you have advanced.
"First, your proposal for income support through the jobs retention scheme does not include the self-employed and freelancers, whose income are now increasingly being seriously affected by the coronavirus outbreak.?
"Second, you have failed to raise the level of statutory sick pay currently at £94.25 a week. Clearly, as the Secretary of State for Health confirmed when questioned this week, this is not an income level that anyone can live on.?"
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TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady also urged ministers to "beef up" support for the self-employed.
She said: "The Government took a big and important step last week with wage subsidies for employed workers.
"But millions of self-employed workers - from the creative industries to construction - are still facing a collapse in their earnings. Many won't be able to meet their basic living costs without further support. Ministers must urgently beef up support for the self-employed.
"Large-scale wage subsidies are the best way to boost household finances, keep businesses running and help our economy bounce back after this crisis. All workers - both employed and self-employed - should have their wages protected."
It comes after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: "There now needs to be clear guidance to employers and workers about which workplaces should close - and the Government must close the loopholes to give security to all workers, including the self-employed, as well as renters and mortgage holders."
Labour MP Neil Coyle tweeted: "If there's no support for self-employed people and no penalties for employers insisting workers come in, Johnson's announcement is insufficient to ensure compliance."


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Lidl installs huge screens in front of staff amid coronavirus pandemic

Lidl has today announced it will install checkout protection screens across all its stores in the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The safety measure will see thousands of screens rolled out in stores across the country in order to protect Lidl colleagues and customers .
Christian Härtnagel , CEO at Lidl GB , commented : “ The safety of our colleagues and customers continues to be a key priority for us , which is why all of our stores here in Great Britain will be fitted with protection screens at checkouts . ''
In a statement given to BirminghamLive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We hope that this additional safeguard will help to provide extra reassurance for those both working and shopping in our stores .
“ We are eternally grateful to all of our store teams who are working hard every day to support their communities .
And , we would once again like to thank customers for their consideration during this very challenging time.
” Last week , the supermarket announced that it was creating up to 2,500 new store jobs to provide necessary additional support to its workforce and customers .
The Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson ordering a UK nationwide lockdown in a historic , landmark speech on Monday evening .

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Lidl has today announced it will install checkout protection screens across all its stores in the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The safety measure will see thousands of screens rolled out in stores across the country in order to protect Lidl colleagues and customers.
Christian Härtnagel, CEO at Lidl GB, commented: “The safety of our colleagues and customers continues to be a key priority for us, which is why all of our stores here in Great Britain will be fitted with protection screens at checkouts."
In a statement given to BirminghamLive on Tuesday, he then added: "We hope that this additional safeguard will help to provide extra reassurance for those both working and shopping in our stores.
“We are eternally grateful to all of our store teams who are working hard every day to support their communities. And, we would once again like to thank customers for their consideration during this very challenging time.”
Last week, the supermarket announced that it was creating up to 2,500 new store jobs to provide necessary additional support to its workforce and customers.
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to intensify, with Boris Johnson ordering a UK nationwide lockdown in a historic, landmark speech on Monday evening.
Lidl operates multiple stores across Birmingham.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--The Rio Ferdinand plan that would end Villa's relegation worries

Manchester United hero Rio Ferdinand has echoed calls for the Premier League season to be voided .
Karren Brady first suggested it several weeks ago but , with her West Ham United team in relegation trouble , was accused of self-interest .
However , the coronavirus crisis has moved on since then and Ferdinand says public health has to come above everything else .
“ I just think the Premier League should just be voided .
Just void it , ” he said on his Instagram account .
“ I know there are going to be a lot of Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just because you support Manchester United and it ’ s Liverpool ’ .
‘ It ’ s not that , it ’ s just that I don ’ t see a way that it can be done , where health isn ’ t compromised .
Simple as that.
” That plan would end Aston Villa ’ s relegation fears , Dean Smith ’ s men are currently in 19th place , two points from safety , with ten games remaining .
There has been some suggestion that the Premier League will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty stadia .
Ferdinand is not a fan of that .
“ All this behind closed doors business , you ’ re still going to have the players there .
What , are the players not classed as part of society ?
“ There are players who are going to go down lame from the illness , who might not have recovered or who will catch it from someone .
“ Then it spreads to other players , so it won ’ t be fair , it ’ s not a level playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel it ’ s right .
“ And there ’ s going to have to be people in that stadium to man the stadium – security , etcetera , as well in there , which puts everyone at risk .
“ At this time , all this ‘ we ’ re gon na win this or so and so might not go down or so and so might not get promoted ’ , you ’ ve got to put those type of things to one side .
“ This is about life and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider grand scheme of things .
So , football , it ain ’ t that serious in that sense .
“ Listen , we all love it .
I love football , we all love it .
But it ain ’ t life or death .
`` When it comes to matters like these , you ’ ve got to put people ’ s health before anything and I just think that ’ s the way it should be .
“ Start the season with a clean slate .
Once this health situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , then we can start a new season , because I just don ’ t see it happening in that time .
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Manchester United hero Rio Ferdinand has echoed calls for the Premier League season to be voided.
Karren Brady first suggested it several weeks ago but, with her West Ham United team in relegation trouble, was accused of self-interest.
However, the coronavirus crisis has moved on since then and Ferdinand says public health has to come above everything else.
“I just think the Premier League should just be voided. Just void it,” he said on his Instagram account.
“I know there are going to be a lot of Liverpool fans going ‘Oh Rio, it’s just because you support Manchester United and it’s Liverpool’.
‘It’s not that, it’s just that I don’t see a way that it can be done, where health isn’t compromised. Simple as that.”
That plan would end Aston Villa ’s relegation fears, Dean Smith’s men are currently in 19th place, two points from safety, with ten games remaining.
There has been some suggestion that the Premier League will be compelled to complete the campaign in empty stadia. Ferdinand is not a fan of that.
“All this behind closed doors business, you’re still going to have the players there. What, are the players not classed as part of society?
“There are players who are going to go down lame from the illness, who might not have recovered or who will catch it from someone.
“Then it spreads to other players, so it won’t be fair, it’s not a level playing field, I just don’t feel it’s right.
“And there’s going to have to be people in that stadium to man the stadium – security, etcetera, as well in there, which puts everyone at risk.
“At this time, all this ‘we’re gonna win this or so and so might not go down or so and so might not get promoted’, you’ve got to put those type of things to one side.
“This is about life and death situations, about society and the wider grand scheme of things. So, football, it ain’t that serious in that sense.
“Listen, we all love it. I love football, we all love it. But it ain’t life or death.
"When it comes to matters like these, you’ve got to put people’s health before anything and I just think that’s the way it should be.
“Start the season with a clean slate. Once this health situation is all ironed out, all sorted out, then we can start a new season, because I just don’t see it happening in that time.”


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Martin Lewis' urgent warning for anybody with credit card amid lockdown

Martin Lewis appeared on This Morning via videolink today to issue advice to credit card holders .
The MoneySavingExpert founder , renowned for his financial tricks , tips and hacks , spoke out on the ITV1 daytime favourite .
Mr Lewis , who has his own ITV1 show , as well as stints on GMB , This Morning and Lorraine , was taking part in a coronavirus Q & A .
`` Will interest rates on credit cards be stopped ? ''
one caller asked , causing Mr Lewis to respond : `` It does n't affect credit cards , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` While we have formal agreements for mortgage payment holidays , banks are offering credit card payment holidays . ''
`` The most important advice is speak to the bank . ''
However , he also urged customers not to call the bank unless it was totally urgent , as call centres are backed up with Britons worried about their finances .
He advised waiting if your mortgage holiday does n't need to begin for a few weeks .
And in an email to MSE subscribers , Mr Lewis said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intuitively it makes sense ) that credit card firms are already starting to tighten acceptance criteria - never mind the fact many people 's incomes may be compromised .
`` Therefore , if you need to cut existing debt costs via zero percent balance transfers , do it ASAP .
`` New borrowing is trickier .
Normally I 'm anti-borrowing unless for one-off needed , planned , budgeted-for expenditure ( in which case , use our Cheap Loans guide ) .
`` Right now though I 'm torn .
It 's understandable that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to a cheap borrowing facility just in case .
`` In which case zero percent credit cards will fulfil that , but please be incredibly careful - only use in dire emergency ( if you get one , lock it away and pre-define the criteria you 'll allow yourself to use it in ) . ''

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Martin Lewis appeared on This Morning via videolink today to issue advice to credit card holders.
The MoneySavingExpert founder, renowned for his financial tricks, tips and hacks, spoke out on the ITV1 daytime favourite.
Mr Lewis, who has his own ITV1 show, as well as stints on GMB, This Morning and Lorraine, was taking part in a coronavirus Q&A.
"Will interest rates on credit cards be stopped?" one caller asked, causing Mr Lewis to respond: "It doesn't affect credit cards, it's almost irrelevant for credit cards.
"While we have formal agreements for mortgage payment holidays, banks are offering credit card payment holidays."
Martin explained: "It's bank by bank.
"The most important advice is speak to the bank."
However, he also urged customers not to call the bank unless it was totally urgent, as call centres are backed up with Britons worried about their finances.
He advised waiting if your mortgage holiday doesn't need to begin for a few weeks.
In previous advice Martin Lewis discussed credit card applications.
And in an email to MSE subscribers, Mr Lewis said: "I've heard unconfirmed mutterings (though intuitively it makes sense) that credit card firms are already starting to tighten acceptance criteria - never mind the fact many people's incomes may be compromised.
"Therefore, if you need to cut existing debt costs via zero percent balance transfers, do it ASAP.
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"New borrowing is trickier. Normally I'm anti-borrowing unless for one-off needed, planned, budgeted-for expenditure (in which case, use our Cheap Loans guide).
"Right now though I'm torn. It's understandable that in these unprecedented times some may want access to a cheap borrowing facility just in case.
"In which case zero percent credit cards will fulfil that, but please be incredibly careful - only use in dire emergency (if you get one, lock it away and pre-define the criteria you'll allow yourself to use it in)."


birminghammail--2020-03-24--NEC statement over becoming temporary hospital amid coronavirus pandemic

The NEC in Birmingham has said it `` stands ready '' and is `` well equipped '' should the centre be considered as a suitable location for a temporary hospital .
In a statement , a spokeswoman said : `` As a cornerstone of the local community , we are committed to playing our part in ensuring the health and well-being of everyone in our area .
`` As such , we stand ready and willing to help our emergency services - especially at a time like this .
`` The NEC is well equipped to be used as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please be assured , that if we are requested to do so , we can action this with immediate effect .
`` We are and have been in constant communication with the local NHS trust , police and fire service , and the services are fully aware of the capabilities of the venue .
We will do our utmost to support the effort in combating the virus . ''
It comes as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Midlands has been announced .
More than 1,000 cases have been confirmed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today by Public Health England ( Tuesday March 24 ) .
There have been a total 1,074 in the Midlands as a whole , whilst in Birmingham the number of cases has more than doubled from 91 to 187 in just two days .
Follow our live blog here for Midland coronavirus updates Sadly , another 87 people in the UK have died as a result of coronavirus - taking the toll up to 422 .
This is the biggest daily rise so far across the country and it comes on the first @ @ @ @ @ @

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The NEC in Birmingham has said it "stands ready" and is "well equipped" should the centre be considered as a suitable location for a temporary hospital.
In a statement, a spokeswoman said: "As a cornerstone of the local community, we are committed to playing our part in ensuring the health and well-being of everyone in our area.
"As such, we stand ready and willing to help our emergency services - especially at a time like this.
"The NEC is well equipped to be used as a support base if such need arises so please be assured, that if we are requested to do so, we can action this with immediate effect.
"We are and have been in constant communication with the local NHS trust, police and fire service, and the services are fully aware of the capabilities of the venue. We will do our utmost to support the effort in combating the virus."
It comes as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Midlands has been announced.
More than 1,000 cases have been confirmed in the Midlands alone, it was reported today by Public Health England (Tuesday March 24).
There have been a total 1,074 in the Midlands as a whole, whilst in Birmingham the number of cases has more than doubled from 91 to 187 in just two days.
Follow our live blog here for Midland coronavirus updates
Sadly, another 87 people in the UK have died as a result of coronavirus - taking the toll up to 422.
This is the biggest daily rise so far across the country and it comes on the first day of the nationwide lockdown.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Greta Thunberg's coronavirus fear after spotting symptoms

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg says she believes she has recovered from mild symptoms of Covid-19 experienced during a period of quarantine following a European trip .
On social media the teenager called on young people to protect groups at greater risk from the disease .
She said her mild symptoms are `` what makes it so much more dangerous '' due to the risk of passing on the virus without knowing it .
Sweden only tests patients for coronavirus if they require hospital care .
Others are urged to isolate themselves and rest .
She urged people to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
Among the famous faces to have contracted COVID-19 are Tom Hanks , as well as a string of sports stars .
Marouane Fellaini , the former Manchester United star , also tested positive , as well as Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta .
Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi was also affected , as well as a string of stars from Serie A , the top league in France .
Other people to test positive include disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein , who is currently in prison .
Nadine Dorries , a British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic deepens across the country and entire world , with over 400 deaths in the UK .

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Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg says she believes she has recovered from mild symptoms of Covid-19 experienced during a period of quarantine following a European trip.
On social media the teenager called on young people to protect groups at greater risk from the disease.
She said her mild symptoms are "what makes it so much more dangerous" due to the risk of passing on the virus without knowing it.
Sweden only tests patients for coronavirus if they require hospital care. Others are urged to isolate themselves and rest.
She urged people to stay at home to slow the spread of the pandemic.
Among the famous faces to have contracted COVID-19 are Tom Hanks, as well as a string of sports stars.
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Marouane Fellaini, the former Manchester United star, also tested positive, as well as Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta.
Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi was also affected, as well as a string of stars from Serie A, the top league in France.
Other people to test positive include disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who is currently in prison.
Nadine Dorries, a British MP, also contracted COVID-19, as the pandemic deepens across the country and entire world, with over 400 deaths in the UK.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Love Is Blind season two officially confirmed by Netflix

Netflix dating show Love Is Blind will return for a second series , the streaming service has confirmed .
The series , in which couples got engaged without ever seeing each other after talking while in isolated pods , was an internet phenomenon .
The final episode of the reality show saw two couples tie the knot when they made it to the altar .
Netflix also confirmed the US version of The Circle will return for a second series , as will Rhythm + Flow , starring Cardi B , Chance The Rapper and TI .
The star of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the service , as she and her team set out to tidy up a small American town in the new series , Sparking Joy .
Love Is Blind , which was hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey , concluded with a reunion episode , filmed almost two years after the series was filmed .
It revealed that one couple which did not get married has got back together since filming concluded .
Giannina Gibelli was left devastated after Damian Powers said he could not marry her , but they are now dating @ @

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Netflix dating show Love Is Blind will return for a second series, the streaming service has confirmed.
The series, in which couples got engaged without ever seeing each other after talking while in isolated pods, was an internet phenomenon.
The final episode of the reality show saw two couples tie the knot when they made it to the altar.
Netflix also confirmed the US version of The Circle will return for a second series, as will Rhythm + Flow, starring Cardi B, Chance The Rapper and TI.
The star of Tidying Up With Marie Kondo will return to the service, as she and her team set out to tidy up a small American town in the new series, Sparking Joy.
Love Is Blind, which was hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, concluded with a reunion episode, filmed almost two years after the series was filmed.
It revealed that one couple which did not get married has got back together since filming concluded.
Giannina Gibelli was left devastated after Damian Powers said he could not marry her, but they are now dating again.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Hit-and-run driver killed woman, 20, after failing to stop for police

A hit-and-run driver has admitted knocking down and killing a young woman after he failed to stop for police .
Quincy Anyiam , 26 , from Wolfs Wood , Oxsted , Surrey , struck 20-year-old Anisha Vidal-Garner on Brixton Hill on February 19 .
At about 9.45pm , a car sped off from police in Brixton Hill after officers signalled for it to stop , Scotland Yard had said .
After it failed to stop , it was then involved in a collision with Ms Vidal-Garner , a pedestrian .
The car again did not stop at the scene and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms Vidal-Garner , from Epping , east London , died at the scene .
Two days later , Anyiam handed himself into a south London police station and he was charged .
On Tuesday at the Old Bailey , he pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving , failing to stop and dangerous driving .
Judge Anuja Dhir QC adjourned sentencing until May 5 for a psychological report to be prepared , a court official confirmed .
The defendant entered his pleas by videolink from HMP High Down in Surrey .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Professional Standards and Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) was informed .
The IOPC went on to take the decision to independently investigate the incident .

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A hit-and-run driver has admitted knocking down and killing a young woman after he failed to stop for police.
Quincy Anyiam, 26, from Wolfs Wood, Oxsted, Surrey, struck 20-year-old Anisha Vidal-Garner on Brixton Hill on February 19.
At about 9.45pm, a car sped off from police in Brixton Hill after officers signalled for it to stop, Scotland Yard had said.
After it failed to stop, it was then involved in a collision with Ms Vidal-Garner, a pedestrian.
The car again did not stop at the scene and was found abandoned nearby, police said.
Ms Vidal-Garner, from Epping, east London, died at the scene.
Two days later, Anyiam handed himself into a south London police station and he was charged.
On Tuesday at the Old Bailey, he pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop and dangerous driving.
Judge Anuja Dhir QC adjourned sentencing until May 5 for a psychological report to be prepared, a court official confirmed.
The defendant entered his pleas by videolink from HMP High Down in Surrey.
Following the fatal crash, the Directorate of Professional Standards and Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) was informed.
The IOPC went on to take the decision to independently investigate the incident.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Full list of every 'essential' retailer as coronavirus lockdown begins

The National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended that all non-essential retail outlets should close to members of the public in Ireland .
All other retail outlets are to implement social distancing .
Here is a list of what are considered essential outlets : - Retail and wholesale sale of food , beverages and newspapers in non-specialised and specialised stores - Retail sale of household consumer products necessary to maintain the safety and sanitation of residences and businesses - Pharmacies/chemists and retailers providing pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical or dispensing services - Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods in specialised stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motor vehicles , motorcycles , bicycle repair and related facilities - Retail sale of essential items for the health and welfare of animals , including animal feed and medicines , pet food and supplies including bedding - Hardware stores , builders ' merchants and stores that provide hardware products necessary for home and business maintenance , sanitation and farm equipment , supplies and tools essential for gardening/farming/agriculture - Retail sale of office products and services for people working from home and for businesses - Retailers providing electrical , IT and phone sales , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above outlets must implement the following social distancing measures : - Ensure adequate distancing between customers and retail assistants in line with public health guidelines - Only let people into the store in small groups and ensure spaces are not crowded - Manage queues inside and outside the door - Consider designating certain times of the day to facilitate vulnerable groups - Provide online services where possible and appropriate to minimise footfall Parents are encouraged to avoid taking children when visiting essential retail outlets .

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The National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended that all non-essential retail outlets should close to members of the public in Ireland.
All other retail outlets are to implement social distancing.
Here is a list of what are considered essential outlets:
- Retail and wholesale sale of food, beverages and newspapers in non-specialised and specialised stores
- Retail sale of household consumer products necessary to maintain the safety and sanitation of residences and businesses
- Pharmacies/chemists and retailers providing pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical or dispensing services
- Opticians/optometrists
- Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods in specialised stores
- Fuel stations and heating fuel providers
- Retailers involved in the repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycle repair and related facilities
- Retail sale of essential items for the health and welfare of animals, including animal feed and medicines, pet food and supplies including bedding
- Laundries and dry cleaners
- Banks, post offices and credit unions
- Retail sale of safety supply (eg, work clothes, personal protective equipment)
- Hardware stores, builders' merchants and stores that provide hardware products necessary for home and business maintenance, sanitation and farm equipment, supplies and tools essential for gardening/farming/agriculture
- Retail sale of office products and services for people working from home and for businesses
- Retailers providing electrical, IT and phone sales, repair and maintenance services for homes
The above outlets must implement the following social distancing measures:
- Ensure adequate distancing between customers and retail assistants in line with public health guidelines
- Only let people into the store in small groups and ensure spaces are not crowded
- Manage queues inside and outside the door
- Consider designating certain times of the day to facilitate vulnerable groups
- Provide online services where possible and appropriate to minimise footfall
- Offer contactless payment where possible
Parents are encouraged to avoid taking children when visiting essential retail outlets.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--How BBC is replacing Eurovision and Glastonbury amid coronavirus

The BBC has pledged to `` keep the country entertained during these testing times '' with a raft of programming including replacements for Glastonbury Festival and the Eurovision Song Contest .
The Somerset music festival had been due to mark its 50th anniversary in June , with Sir Paul McCartney , Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar all headlining the Pyramid Stage , but it was axed because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Instead , the BBC will broadcast Glastonbury Experience , which aims to `` celebrate the spirit of this unique event . ''
In place of coverage of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will `` bring the nation together and create a weekend of the best in music across radio , television and online with amazing performances for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home . ''
Eurovision , which was due to take place in May , will be replaced with Eurovision : Come Together , hosted by Graham Norton on May 16 .
It will feature classic Eurovision performances , a look at what would have been in 2020 and interviews , including this year 's UK entry James Newman .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Euros , Peter Crouch will be joined by presenter Maya Jama and comedian Alex Horne for live entertainment show Peter Crouch : Save Our Summer , which is `` intent on giving the ensconced British public a little bit of all the big summer events that have been taken away '' .
The show will bring audiences `` live music , replacement sports action , exclusive comedy , celebrity guests , interactive audience fun and VT adventures from all over the country - and beyond '' .
BBC One staples Have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Graham Norton Show will both also return to screens , with the satirical panel show returning on April 3 .
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop `` will be sitting in their usual seats , come what may ( although we ca n't quite be sure where those seats will be ) '' .
Steph McGovern will be hosting the first show with guests Miles Jupp and Helen Lewis .
Norton 's chat show will be on Friday nights from April 10 .
The BBC said it will be `` not quite as usual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the best stories , including the famous Red Chair - now relocated to the comfort of your own armchair at home '' .
Tony Hall , the director-general of the corporation , said : `` The BBC is determined to do all it can to raise a smile and keep the country entertained during these testing times .
`` We have lots of great shows already recorded , but we have also found ways to keep many other shows going so that the familiar faces people love will still be in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead .
I think that is incredibly important .
`` The BBC will also deliver a range of virtual events to replace some of those that have now had to be cancelled .
`` We can all still have a Eurovision moment , even if it is different from the past .
`` Our pledge is to offer the best escapism , fun and distraction we can , alongside the news and information everyone needs . ''
Charlotte Moore , director of BBC content , added : `` Bringing the nation together to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Throughout this crisis , we will respond to the mood of the nation and provide programmes to help us escape and laugh ; and create memorable events which we can all enjoy from home to replace those we 're going to be missing this summer . ''
The Mash Report will also return to BBC Two , with Nish Kumar and correspondents including Rachel Parris , Geoff Norcott , Ellie Taylor , Steve N Allen , Catherine Bohart , Desiree Burch , and Ahir Shah all filming themselves at home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will follow choirmaster Gareth Malone as he brings all those who are staying in their homes , but who want to sing , to form The Great British Home Chorus .

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The BBC has pledged to "keep the country entertained during these testing times" with a raft of programming including replacements for Glastonbury Festival and the Eurovision Song Contest.
The Somerset music festival had been due to mark its 50th anniversary in June, with Sir Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar all headlining the Pyramid Stage, but it was axed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Instead, the BBC will broadcast Glastonbury Experience, which aims to "celebrate the spirit of this unique event."
In place of coverage of the festival, the broadcaster has said it will "bring the nation together and create a weekend of the best in music across radio, television and online with amazing performances for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home."
Eurovision, which was due to take place in May, will be replaced with Eurovision: Come Together, hosted by Graham Norton on May 16.
It will feature classic Eurovision performances, a look at what would have been in 2020 and interviews, including this year's UK entry James Newman.
Meanwhile, in the absence of live sport and the Euros, Peter Crouch will be joined by presenter Maya Jama and comedian Alex Horne for live entertainment show Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer, which is "intent on giving the ensconced British public a little bit of all the big summer events that have been taken away".
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The show will bring audiences "live music, replacement sports action, exclusive comedy, celebrity guests, interactive audience fun and VT adventures from all over the country - and beyond".
BBC One staples Have I Got News for You and The Graham Norton Show will both also return to screens, with the satirical panel show returning on April 3.
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop "will be sitting in their usual seats, come what may (although we can't quite be sure where those seats will be)".
Steph McGovern will be hosting the first show with guests Miles Jupp and Helen Lewis.
Norton's chat show will be on Friday nights from April 10.
The BBC said it will be "not quite as usual, but still featuring the biggest stars and the best stories, including the famous Red Chair - now relocated to the comfort of your own armchair at home".
Tony Hall, the director-general of the corporation, said: "The BBC is determined to do all it can to raise a smile and keep the country entertained during these testing times.
"We have lots of great shows already recorded, but we have also found ways to keep many other shows going so that the familiar faces people love will still be in their living rooms in the weeks and months ahead. I think that is incredibly important.
"The BBC will also deliver a range of virtual events to replace some of those that have now had to be cancelled.
"We can all still have a Eurovision moment, even if it is different from the past.
"Our pledge is to offer the best escapism, fun and distraction we can, alongside the news and information everyone needs."
Charlotte Moore, director of BBC content, added: "Bringing the nation together to be entertained is a vital public service.
"Throughout this crisis, we will respond to the mood of the nation and provide programmes to help us escape and laugh; and create memorable events which we can all enjoy from home to replace those we're going to be missing this summer."
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The Mash Report will also return to BBC Two, with Nish Kumar and correspondents including Rachel Parris, Geoff Norcott, Ellie Taylor, Steve N Allen, Catherine Bohart, Desiree Burch, and Ahir Shah all filming themselves at home, while The Choir: Britain In Lockdown will follow choirmaster Gareth Malone as he brings all those who are staying in their homes, but who want to sing, to form The Great British Home Chorus.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Wetherspoons workers brutally blast Tim Martin over coronavirus video

Wetherspoons workers have described founder Tim Martin 's lack of support for his chain 's 40,000 employees as `` absolutely outrageous '' .
The company closed all its pubs on Friday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered sites to shut until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Mr Martin sent a video to all staff on Monday evening , telling them he will pay employees until the pubs last opened , but there will be no further payments until the Government fulfils its promise to cover 80 % of the wages of workers affected .
An anonymous student @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the PA news agency : `` It 's absolutely outrageous .
`` The thing with Tim Martin is that bad press does n't make him change his tune as he knows that people will always go to Wetherspoons because of the low prices .
`` I do think though that people need to see that he has contacted his staff and not once mentioned staying safe or our health . ''
In Mr Martin 's video , he suggested staff should find employment elsewhere while the pubs are closed .
He also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonus scheme - which was due to be paid out on Friday - saying no payments will be made until the reopening of the pubs .
The anonymous student said : `` The consensus is that it 's just a big slap in the face and that he 's acting like it 's a hard time for him whilst he 's sitting on millions of pounds and the majority of us are struggling as we are weekly paid .
`` So to be told that basically we have to wait until the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he could very easily cover our wages until then at the very least , is so insulting . ''
Shannon , 23 , who has a young child and is pregnant with her second , and also has heart problems and asthma , was a full-time employee but is worried about the livelihood of her young family .
She said : `` I 'm seen as in the high-risk/vulnerable category , I would n't get many people employing a pregnant woman in normal circumstances never mind just now .
`` Without my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost impossible to keep my house going .
`` It also stops me preparing for a new baby , which is a massive stress as it is , as I 've had a lot of health problems during my pregnancy .
I now have to work out what to do to fund for myself and my child . ''
The company said it believes its actions `` are responsible and sensible in the difficult circumstances '' and criticised a `` complete misinterpretation of what Wetherspoon said '' in press reports .
Wetherspoons spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a video by the chairman Tim Martin , a letter from chief executive John Hutson and other information to all employees .
`` In those communications it made clear that all employees would get paid this Friday for all work carried out until the pubs shut .
`` After that , the company would utilise the Government 'furlough ' scheme , which pays 80 % of wages , details of which are in the course of being finalised between licensed trade representatives and the Government at the present time .
`` As we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitality workers and others have already lost their jobs , but Wetherspoon is retaining all its employees , using the Government scheme for the purpose for which it is intended . ''

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Wetherspoons workers have described founder Tim Martin's lack of support for his chain's 40,000 employees as "absolutely outrageous".
The company closed all its pubs on Friday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered sites to shut until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Martin sent a video to all staff on Monday evening, telling them he will pay employees until the pubs last opened, but there will be no further payments until the Government fulfils its promise to cover 80% of the wages of workers affected.
An anonymous student who worked part time for the company told the PA news agency: "It's absolutely outrageous.
"The thing with Tim Martin is that bad press doesn't make him change his tune as he knows that people will always go to Wetherspoons because of the low prices.
"I do think though that people need to see that he has contacted his staff and not once mentioned staying safe or our health."
In Mr Martin's video, he suggested staff should find employment elsewhere while the pubs are closed.
He also sent updated information about the company's bonus scheme - which was due to be paid out on Friday - saying no payments will be made until the reopening of the pubs.
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The anonymous student said: "The consensus is that it's just a big slap in the face and that he's acting like it's a hard time for him whilst he's sitting on millions of pounds and the majority of us are struggling as we are weekly paid.
"So to be told that basically we have to wait until the end of April to see any money, when he could very easily cover our wages until then at the very least, is so insulting."
Shannon, 23, who has a young child and is pregnant with her second, and also has heart problems and asthma, was a full-time employee but is worried about the livelihood of her young family.
She said: "I'm seen as in the high-risk/vulnerable category, I wouldn't get many people employing a pregnant woman in normal circumstances never mind just now.
"Without my regular weekly pay, it'll be almost impossible to keep my house going.
"It also stops me preparing for a new baby, which is a massive stress as it is, as I've had a lot of health problems during my pregnancy. I now have to work out what to do to fund for myself and my child."
The company said it believes its actions "are responsible and sensible in the difficult circumstances" and criticised a "complete misinterpretation of what Wetherspoon said" in press reports.
Wetherspoons spokesman Eddie Gershon said: "Wetherspoon sent a video by the chairman Tim Martin, a letter from chief executive John Hutson and other information to all employees.
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"In those communications it made clear that all employees would get paid this Friday for all work carried out until the pubs shut.
"After that, the company would utilise the Government 'furlough' scheme, which pays 80% of wages, details of which are in the course of being finalised between licensed trade representatives and the Government at the present time.
"As we understand it, tens of thousands of hospitality workers and others have already lost their jobs, but Wetherspoon is retaining all its employees, using the Government scheme for the purpose for which it is intended."


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Government tells couples to move in together during coronavirus pandemic

Couples living separately should consider moving in together to circumvent the tight restrictions imposed on leaving the house during the coronavirus lockdown , according to Government advice .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday that gatherings of more than two people are to be banned as the country tackles the coronavirus pandemic .
In an address to the nation , the Prime Minister advised that any contact with people not living in the same household should be conducted while keeping at least two metres apart .
Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries said these rules would also apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the deadly virus if they continued to visit each other at their respective homes .
At a press conference in Downing Street on Tuesday , Dr Harries said couples could `` test '' their relationship and move in together while the clampdown on movement was in place .
New rules brought in allow only four reasons for leaving the house : shopping for basic necessities , taking one form of exercise per day , for medical needs or travelling to work that can not be done from home .
Dr Harries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Number 10 conference , said : `` If you are two individuals , two halves of the couple , living in separate households then ideally they should stay in those households .
`` The alternative might be that , for quite a significant period going forward , they should test the strength of their relationship and decide whether they should permanently be resident in another household . ''
She warned those in such a situation that they should make a decision and stick with it , or else they could be putting their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not want is people switching in and out of households , '' Dr Harries added .
`` It defeats the purpose of the reductions in social interactions and will allow the transmission of disease . ''
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman had earlier told reporters , during an afternoon conference call , that `` common sense '' should be used by a girlfriend and boyfriend living apart .
Asked about the dilemma facing such couples , the PM 's spokesman said the `` rules are clear '' .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are an instruction given by the Government for a specific reason which is to save lives , '' said the Downing Street spokesman .
`` People should follow the rules and do so in a common sense way . ''
He added : `` When you are out of the house , you should only do so with members of your own household or if it is for work reasons . ''
The PM 's spokesman said exemptions to the rules on being outside the home applied in two scenarios - key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children living with two separated parents .
The comments came after Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove was forced to backtrack after initially saying the children of separated parents should not move between households .
But the Number 10 spokesman said : `` Two particular issues have been raised which are clear in our guidance .
`` Those are around key workers taking their children to school and also the issue of separated parents and ensuring children can move between those two carers . ''

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Couples living separately should consider moving in together to circumvent the tight restrictions imposed on leaving the house during the coronavirus lockdown, according to Government advice.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday that gatherings of more than two people are to be banned as the country tackles the coronavirus pandemic.
In an address to the nation, the Prime Minister advised that any contact with people not living in the same household should be conducted while keeping at least two metres apart.
Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries said these rules would also apply to non-cohabiting partners, who could pass on the deadly virus if they continued to visit each other at their respective homes.
At a press conference in Downing Street on Tuesday, Dr Harries said couples could "test" their relationship and move in together while the clampdown on movement was in place.
New rules brought in allow only four reasons for leaving the house: shopping for basic necessities, taking one form of exercise per day, for medical needs or travelling to work that cannot be done from home.
Dr Harries, answering a question at the first virtual Number 10 conference, said: "If you are two individuals, two halves of the couple, living in separate households then ideally they should stay in those households.
"The alternative might be that, for quite a significant period going forward, they should test the strength of their relationship and decide whether they should permanently be resident in another household."
She warned those in such a situation that they should make a decision and stick with it, or else they could be putting their families in danger.
"What we do not want is people switching in and out of households," Dr Harries added.
"It defeats the purpose of the reductions in social interactions and will allow the transmission of disease."
The Prime Minister's official spokesman had earlier told reporters, during an afternoon conference call, that "common sense" should be used by a girlfriend and boyfriend living apart.
Asked about the dilemma facing such couples, the PM's spokesman said the "rules are clear".
"I think you should look at those rules, they are an instruction given by the Government for a specific reason which is to save lives," said the Downing Street spokesman.
"People should follow the rules and do so in a common sense way."
He added: "When you are out of the house, you should only do so with members of your own household or if it is for work reasons."
The PM's spokesman said exemptions to the rules on being outside the home applied in two scenarios - key workers taking their children to school and children living with two separated parents.
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The comments came after Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove was forced to backtrack after initially saying the children of separated parents should not move between households.
But the Number 10 spokesman said: "Two particular issues have been raised which are clear in our guidance.
"Those are around key workers taking their children to school and also the issue of separated parents and ensuring children can move between those two carers."


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Liam Gallagher demands Oasis reunion - and says all money will go to NHS

Liam Gallagher has set out a `` demand '' for Oasis to get back together , with money made by the reunion going towards the NHS .
The singer said he was `` sick of pleading , begging etc '' for the group to reform .
Gallagher said that `` all money '' raised by the reunion should go towards the health service `` after this is all over '' , in an apparent reference to coronavirus .
He wrote on Twitter : `` Right sick of pleading , begging etc no more olive branches I demand an Oasis reunion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All money going to NHS c'mon you know . ''
Last week in a separate post on social media , Gallagher called for the band to reform for a `` one-off '' charity gig , saying that afterwards he and brother Noel could `` then go back to our amazing solo careers '' .
The pair have been locked in a war of words since the band acrimoniously split in 2009 .
The move was prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris .
Noel has previously told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his brother , who he described as a `` moron '' , is a `` nail in the coffin '' of hopes about Oasis reforming .

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Liam Gallagher has set out a "demand" for Oasis to get back together, with money made by the reunion going towards the NHS.
The singer said he was "sick of pleading, begging etc" for the group to reform.
Gallagher said that "all money" raised by the reunion should go towards the health service "after this is all over", in an apparent reference to coronavirus.
He wrote on Twitter: "Right sick of pleading, begging etc no more olive branches I demand an Oasis reunion after this is all over.
"All money going to NHS c'mon you know."
Last week in a separate post on social media, Gallagher called for the band to reform for a "one-off" charity gig, saying that afterwards he and brother Noel could "then go back to our amazing solo careers".
The pair have been locked in a war of words since the band acrimoniously split in 2009.
The move was prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris.
Noel has previously told the Big Issue that every tweet from his brother, who he described as a "moron", is a "nail in the coffin" of hopes about Oasis reforming.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Lady Gaga delays release of new album Chromatica amid coronavirus

Lady Gaga has pushed back the release date for her album Chromatica due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The singer said that it `` does n't feel right '' to release the record `` during this global pandemic '' .
Gaga said that the album , which was supposed to come out on April 10 , will now be released on a date to be announced `` soon '' .
She wrote on Instagram : `` This is such a hectic and scary time for all of us , and while I believe art is one of the strongest things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to each other during times like this , it just does n't feel right to me to release this album with all that is going on during this global pandemic .
`` Instead I prefer that we spend this time focusing on finding solutions .
`` It 's important to me that the attention is on getting essential medical equipment to healthcare professionals , making sure kids who depend on public schools for meals get the assistance they need , and that we help those who will be financially impacted by this pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sixth album and her first since 2016 .
The singer also revealed that she had been scheduled to play a secret set at the Coachella music festival in the US , which has been postponed because of Covid-19 .

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Lady Gaga has pushed back the release date for her album Chromatica due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The singer said that it "doesn't feel right" to release the record "during this global pandemic".
Gaga said that the album, which was supposed to come out on April 10, will now be released on a date to be announced "soon".
She wrote on Instagram: "This is such a hectic and scary time for all of us, and while I believe art is one of the strongest things we have to provide joy and healing to each other during times like this, it just doesn't feel right to me to release this album with all that is going on during this global pandemic.
"Instead I prefer that we spend this time focusing on finding solutions.
"It's important to me that the attention is on getting essential medical equipment to healthcare professionals, making sure kids who depend on public schools for meals get the assistance they need, and that we help those who will be financially impacted by this pandemic."
Chromatica will be Gaga's sixth album and her first since 2016.
The singer also revealed that she had been scheduled to play a secret set at the Coachella music festival in the US, which has been postponed because of Covid-19.


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across @ @ @ @ @ sum of money could buy you a new home , nice car , several world @ @ @ @ @ the life you 've always dreamed of .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ .
Millionaire Maker Selection : - one UK millionaire has been created : MHLK81873 If @ @ @ @ @ it will be capped - if the jackpot is not won , any additional money @ @ @ @ @ over and above €190 million will roll down to boost the prize money at the @ @ @ @ @ are winners ( most likely the 5+1 tier ) .
This can happen four times @ @ @ @ @ be won .
If this happens and the jackpot is still not won , the @ @ @ @ @ any additional money in the jackpot prize fund over and above this amount - would @ @ @ @ @ highest tier where there are winners ( most likely the 5+1 tier ) .

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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The huge sum of money could buy you a new home, nice car, several world trips and you could live the life you've always dreamed of.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 33, 12, 07, 26, 30.
Lucky Stars are: 11, 10.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £15 million.
Millionaire Maker Selection: - one UK millionaire has been created: MHLK81873
The Thunderball winning numbers are: 06, 08, 20, 26, 29
The Thunderball is 04.
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If it reaches this level, it will be capped - if the jackpot is not won, any additional money in the jackpot prize fund over and above €190 million will roll down to boost the prize money at the next highest tier where there are winners (most likely the 5+1 tier).
This can happen four times before the €190 million must be won.
If this happens and the jackpot is still not won, the entire €190 million - plus any additional money in the jackpot prize fund over and above this amount - would roll down to the next highest tier where there are winners (most likely the 5+1 tier).


birminghammail--2020-03-24--Fulham star fires warning to Albion and Leeds in promotion race

Fulham captain Tom Cairney doesn ’ t believe that the Cottagers have yet hit the heights they ’ re capable of with the Championship season in limbo and the club trailing West Brom and Leeds United in the race for automatic promotion .
With nine matches left to play , and the entire division awaiting the resumption of the league calendar that has been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic , Fulham lie six points behind Albion and seven adrift of league leaders Leeds .
From the division ’ s summit is where Slaven Bilic and Marcelo Bielsa have enjoyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , but in truth Fulham and Scott Parker have never been all too far behind .
Skipper Cairney , with his side in good form heading into the campaign ’ s finale , reckons that the Londoners have an extra gear and is excited at the prospect of concluding the season , confident Parker ’ s group can go one better than their current position .
“ The break came at the wrong time for us , ” Cairney told talkSPORT .
“ We were top of the form table over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re finishing strong like we do in the Championship .
“ I don ’ t think we ’ ve reached our potential in third in the league , I ’ m confident that we can achieve something but we ’ ll see .
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Fulham captain Tom Cairney doesn’t believe that the Cottagers have yet hit the heights they’re capable of with the Championship season in limbo and the club trailing West Brom and Leeds United in the race for automatic promotion.
With nine matches left to play, and the entire division awaiting the resumption of the league calendar that has been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, Fulham lie six points behind Albion and seven adrift of league leaders Leeds.
From the division’s summit is where Slaven Bilic and Marcelo Bielsa have enjoyed a comfortable view for most of the season, but in truth Fulham and Scott Parker have never been all too far behind.
Skipper Cairney, with his side in good form heading into the campaign’s finale, reckons that the Londoners have an extra gear and is excited at the prospect of concluding the season, confident Parker’s group can go one better than their current position.
“The break came at the wrong time for us,” Cairney told talkSPORT.
“We were top of the form table over the last 12 or 13 games and we’re finishing strong like we do in the Championship.
“We’re there or thereabouts.
“I don’t think we’ve reached our potential in third in the league, I’m confident that we can achieve something but we’ll see.”