birminghammail--2020-04-21--We tried an 'essential' shop at Home Bargains and it didn't go as expect

This is what happened when a reporter tried to do an essential shop at Home Bargains amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The budget chain is among those staying open amid the coronavirus lockdown , with the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to alter our lives .
As the pandemic continues , shops are being placed under extreme pressure , with supermarkets restricting products and adding extra delivery slots for customers to take advantage of .
Social distancing measures have also been imposed after the government 's lockdown decree in mid-March .
Home Bargains is among the 'essential ' stores staying open amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local supermarkets , a reporter at the Liverpool Echo decided this week to try her local branch .
`` The store closest to me is a superstore and fairly new too , so it is bound to have everything I need - or so I thought , '' said Catherine .
`` I also assumed queues would be much smaller at budget retailers such as Home Bargains compared to Asda and Tesco - which I was right about .
`` I visited Home Bargains at around 12.30pm on a Tuesday afternoon and while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down really quick .
`` As I waited , for around 10 minutes ( if that ) , I watched as staff were cleaning each trolley individually and ensuring as soon as one was brought back it was sprayed down straight away .
`` At Home Bargains , customers are allowed in one at a time and there are markings on the floor outside stores so customers know where to queue in order to maintain a two metre distance from each other .
`` My shopping list was filled with plenty of cleaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and conditioner and then household items like teabags , crisp , coffee , chicken , biscuits and fruit .
`` The first aisle was filled with toiletries and bathroom products and all shelves were well stocked - just looking at them you would n't know there was worldwide pandemic going on .
`` There was a sign under its hand sanitisers and hand soap informing customers there is a limit of two per transaction .
`` This appeared to be the only restriction still in place at Home Bargains .
`` Inside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety measures were working as the majority of the aisles were empty .
`` From my list I managed to get all toiletry and cleaning products - many items had previously been sold out at other stores .
`` Cupboard foods were also easy to find in store too however , there was not much choice when it came to its chicken or chilled items .
`` Limited numbers of each were available and only a small freezer section too .
`` If you 're after fresh food and want to still shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of its even bigger stores . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Catherine Murphy, James Rodger)

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This is what happened when a reporter tried to do an essential shop at Home Bargains amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The budget chain is among those staying open amid the coronavirus lockdown, with the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to alter our lives.
As the pandemic continues, shops are being placed under extreme pressure, with supermarkets restricting products and adding extra delivery slots for customers to take advantage of.
Social distancing measures have also been imposed after the government's lockdown decree in mid-March.
Home Bargains is among the 'essential' stores staying open amid the lockdown.
With regular queues outside local supermarkets, a reporter at the Liverpool Echo decided this week to try her local branch.
"The store closest to me is a superstore and fairly new too, so it is bound to have everything I need - or so I thought," said Catherine.
"I also assumed queues would be much smaller at budget retailers such as Home Bargains compared to Asda and Tesco - which I was right about.
"I visited Home Bargains at around 12.30pm on a Tuesday afternoon and while there was a queue outside it went down really quick.
"As I waited, for around 10 minutes (if that), I watched as staff were cleaning each trolley individually and ensuring as soon as one was brought back it was sprayed down straight away.
"At Home Bargains, customers are allowed in one at a time and there are markings on the floor outside stores so customers know where to queue in order to maintain a two metre distance from each other.
"My shopping list was filled with plenty of cleaning products, beauty essentials such as shampoo and conditioner and then household items like teabags, crisp, coffee, chicken, biscuits and fruit.
"The first aisle was filled with toiletries and bathroom products and all shelves were well stocked - just looking at them you wouldn't know there was worldwide pandemic going on.
"There was a sign under its hand sanitisers and hand soap informing customers there is a limit of two per transaction.
"This appeared to be the only restriction still in place at Home Bargains.
"Inside the store it was clear the retailer's safety measures were working as the majority of the aisles were empty.
"From my list I managed to get all toiletry and cleaning products - many items had previously been sold out at other stores.
"Cupboard foods were also easy to find in store too however, there was not much choice when it came to its chicken or chilled items.
"Limited numbers of each were available and only a small freezer section too.
"If you're after fresh food and want to still shop at Home Bargains I'd suggest trying one of its even bigger stores."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--CCTV appeal after woman forced to withdraw cash from two banks

Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify after a woman was forced to withdraw cash from two Dudley banks .
West Midlands Police said the victim , who has not been named , took the money from separate banks around the Dudley and Stourbridge area on Friday , December 27 .
She is believed to have been under duress from the robber at the time of the transactions , a spokesman for the force said .
It is not known how much was taken but officers are keen to speak to the man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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In an online appeal , a spokesman added : `` Do you know who this man is ?
We want to speak to him about a robbery when a woman withdrew cash , under duress , from two banks in Dudley and Stourbridge on December 27 last year .
`` If you have any information please contact us , quoting crime reference number 20DY/1608V/20 , via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 @ @ @ @

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Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify after a woman was forced to withdraw cash from two Dudley banks.
West Midlands Police said the victim, who has not been named, took the money from separate banks around the Dudley and Stourbridge area on Friday, December 27.
She is believed to have been under duress from the robber at the time of the transactions, a spokesman for the force said.
It is not known how much was taken but officers are keen to speak to the man pictured, which can be seen above.
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In an online appeal, a spokesman added: "Do you know who this man is? We want to speak to him about a robbery when a woman withdrew cash, under duress, from two banks in Dudley and Stourbridge on December 27 last year.
"If you have any information please contact us, quoting crime reference number 20DY/1608V/20, via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--'Why shouldn't it?' - Aston Villa fans love Sweet Caroline

Sometimes some songs just capture the moments .
Sweet Caroline is one such song which rather randomly has become something of an anthem for Aston Villa .
A year ago , few Villa fans would have hummed let alone sang along to the Neil Diamond classic outside of the odd bit of karaoke down their local .
All that changed , however , in a pivotal night for Villa , just down the road in West Bromwich .
It was the night of the Championship final play-off second leg away at rivals West Bromwich Albion .
Coming from behind to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hourihane 's equaliser cancelled out Dwight Gayle 's early opener , before Tammy Abraham 's penalty winner , part two was a tense affair amidst an electric atmosphere at The Hawthorns .
When Craig Dawson 's header levelled on 29 minutes it cranked up the tension another notch and eventually the tie finished 2-2 on aggregate after extra time .
Villa held their nerve better than their rivals - Jed Steer famously eye-balling Mason Holgate into missing his spot-kick was a crucial factor - to win the penalty shootout decider 4-3 in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ End .
And then the Sweet Caroline association really began .
Okay , okay , so we can rewind back another couple of months further to February 23 away at Stoke City .
Villa fans creating a brilliant atmosphere in the away end that day latched on to the tune being played over the loud speakers and continued singing it long after the music stopped .
That too was a crucial afternoon for Villa , who came from behind to produce a strong seocnd-half performance and draw 1-1 and spark the long unbeaten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promotion .
Anyway , back to The Hawthorns pitch and that post match party on rival territory .
A party that lasted for ages and a party that the claret and blue faithful would have been happy to last forever .
Villa 's players continued their celebrations in the away dressing rooms under the Halfords Lane stand .
Social media nowadays allows behind the scenes glimpses we 'd have never thought possible and in real-time , Instagram stories and Twitter videos showed footage of Dean Smith 's players belting out a song .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than likely still in the players ' consciousness from being played over the Albion speakers at half-time .
Since then , it 's stuck - and why should n't it ?
It 's associated with some big moments in Villa 's recent history .
First of all the crucial win that got Villa back to Wembley and then even more scenes of jubilation .
The mutual appreciation society in the stands and on the pitch as Jack Grealish and Co paraded the trophy around the national stadium , and those scenes inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John McGinn , Tyrone Mings and their team-mates took it in turns to conduct the sing-song .
“ To be honest I went to bed and I couldn ’ t get Sweet Caroline out of my head !
” said Smith the following day .
“ We celebrated until late into the night and it was amazing to see 400 or 500 Villa fans still outside the hotel , just having a sing song , ” beamed Smith .
“ It will sink in over time .
We ’ re back where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure we go from here now.
” Yep , in terms of capturing a moment , Sweet Caroline and it 's lyrics earned its place in claret and blue hearts .
Good times never seemed so good .
SO GOOD .

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Sometimes some songs just capture the moments.
Sweet Caroline is one such song which rather randomly has become something of an anthem for Aston Villa.
A year ago, few Villa fans would have hummed let alone sang along to the Neil Diamond classic outside of the odd bit of karaoke down their local.
All that changed, however, in a pivotal night for Villa, just down the road in West Bromwich.
It was the night of the Championship final play-off second leg away at rivals West Bromwich Albion.
Coming from behind to win the first leg 2-1 after Conor Hourihane's equaliser cancelled out Dwight Gayle's early opener, before Tammy Abraham's penalty winner, part two was a tense affair amidst an electric atmosphere at The Hawthorns.
When Craig Dawson's header levelled on 29 minutes it cranked up the tension another notch and eventually the tie finished 2-2 on aggregate after extra time.
Villa held their nerve better than their rivals - Jed Steer famously eye-balling Mason Holgate into missing his spot-kick was a crucial factor - to win the penalty shootout decider 4-3 in front of their delirious fans in the Smethwick End.
And then the Sweet Caroline association really began.
Okay, okay, so we can rewind back another couple of months further to February 23 away at Stoke City. Villa fans creating a brilliant atmosphere in the away end that day latched on to the tune being played over the loud speakers and continued singing it long after the music stopped.
That too was a crucial afternoon for Villa, who came from behind to produce a strong seocnd-half performance and draw 1-1 and spark the long unbeaten run that would be the springboard to promotion.
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Anyway, back to The Hawthorns pitch and that post match party on rival territory. A party that lasted for ages and a party that the claret and blue faithful would have been happy to last forever.
Villa's players continued their celebrations in the away dressing rooms under the Halfords Lane stand.
Social media nowadays allows behind the scenes glimpses we'd have never thought possible and in real-time, Instagram stories and Twitter videos showed footage of Dean Smith's players belting out a song.
That song was Sweet Caroline and was more than likely still in the players' consciousness from being played over the Albion speakers at half-time.
Since then, it's stuck - and why shouldn't it?
It's associated with some big moments in Villa's recent history. First of all the crucial win that got Villa back to Wembley and then even more scenes of jubilation.
The mutual appreciation society in the stands and on the pitch as Jack Grealish and Co paraded the trophy around the national stadium, and those scenes inside and outside the team's hotel as John McGinn, Tyrone Mings and their team-mates took it in turns to conduct the sing-song.
“To be honest I went to bed and I couldn’t get Sweet Caroline out of my head!” said Smith the following day.
“We celebrated until late into the night and it was amazing to see 400 or 500 Villa fans still outside the hotel, just having a sing song,” beamed Smith.
“It will sink in over time. We’re back where we should be and we’ve got to make sure we go from here now.”
Yep, in terms of capturing a moment, Sweet Caroline and it's lyrics earned its place in claret and blue hearts.
Good times never seemed so good. SO GOOD.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Aston Villa set to enter Trezeguet transfer talks - reports

Galatasaray are set to contact Aston Villa over the possibility of signing Trezeguet , according to reports .
Trezeguet , @ @ @ @ @ months ago , has been heavily linked with a move away from B6 ahead of @ @ @ @ @ Turkish media have reported Besiktas are keen on the 25-year-old , while Newcastle United have @ @ @ @ @ interest .
The Egypt international previously spent two seasons in Turkey 's Super Lig , @ @ @ @ @ in 65 appearances .
It was even suggested Mohamed Elneny , the Besiktas midfielder currently @ @ @ @ @ was trying to convince Trezeguet to make the move .
Now , fresh reports from @ @ @ @ @ will approach Villa 'in a short time ' to discuss a potential deal .
Trezeguet @ @ @ @ @ following his £8.75m move last year .
He has featured 31 times in all competitions @ @ @ @ @ goals and providing three assists .

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Galatasaray are set to contact Aston Villa over the possibility of signing Trezeguet, according to reports.
Trezeguet, who only joined Villa nine months ago, has been heavily linked with a move away from B6 ahead of the next transfer window.
Turkish media have reported Besiktas are keen on the 25-year-old, while Newcastle United have also been credited with an interest.
The Egypt international previously spent two seasons in Turkey's Super Lig, scoring 24 goals for Kasimpasa in 65 appearances.
It was even suggested Mohamed Elneny, the Besiktas midfielder currently on loan at Arsenal, was trying to convince Trezeguet to make the move.
Now, fresh reports from Fotomac in Turkey claim Galatasaray will approach Villa 'in a short time' to discuss a potential deal.
Trezeguet is under contract until 2023 following his £8.75m move last year. He has featured 31 times in all competitions this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Stan Collymore has a West Brom message for the Premier League

Stan Collymore believes clubs must still be promoted and relegated as normal - even if the full 38-game Premier League season is n't completed .
West Bromwich Albion sit comfortably in second place in the Championship , requiring one final push to realise their ambition of returning to the top-flight when the campaign resumes .
Slaven Bilic 's side are battling Leeds United for the title and sit a single point behind the Elland Road club with nine matches left to play .
Brighton owner Tony Bloom said over that weekend that promotion and relegation should be scrapped because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis .
If you want to follow all things Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com But Collymore thinks it is fair for the system to operate as usual as long as Premier League clubs have all played the same amount of matches , with three Championship sides going up .
Writing in his Mirror column , the former Aston Villa forward said : `` Brighton owner Tony Bloom ’ s suggestion that no clubs should be relegated from the Premier League this season is noble .
`` And regular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived on these shores I was thinking along the same lines .
`` That we could promote Leeds and West Brom from the Championship , and get back to normal numbers by relegating five teams at the end of next season .
`` But I ’ ve changed my mind and , if we do reach a stage where a line has to be drawn through the season , then I see no option but for the three teams at the bottom to go down .
`` I say that with a heavy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Aston Villa , being relegated with Norwich and Bournemouth .
`` Although the caveat is we ’ d have to level the playing field by making sure all top-flight clubs had played 29 matches .
`` That would mean Sheffield United versus Villa and Manchester City-Arsenal being played behind closed doors .
And if Villa win , great , they stay up .
But if they lose , they ’ re down – tough luck and lump it .
`` I know people will argue the clubs signed up to a 38-game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be relegated if the season isn ’ t fulfilled , but we ’ re never going to get a perfect solution .
`` I ’ d argue teams shouldn ’ t be in that position after 29 games , so they only have themselves to blame . ''
The EFL is thought to be considering a return date of June 8 but there is significant uncertainty about what could happen between now and then .
Collymore added : `` The best-case scenario , of course , is for this campaign to be finished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still get to do that in June and July , even if the June 8 date the Premier League is mooting seems too early .
`` But the trouble is , if the Government extends the lockdown for even one more three-week cycle after this one then it will take us to May 28 and players will need at least a couple of weeks to get fit .
`` If things take a turn for the worse and we need a few further lockdowns , though , we can ’ t keep going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ d need to call the season where it is , as they ’ ve done in Scotland , rather than void it , which would mean handing Liverpool the title , with Europe and relegation sorted as well .
`` To cushion the blow of going down , the Premier League could give the relegated trio a slice of next season ’ s money – say , 75 per cent of what they ’ d have earned had they stayed a top-flight club .
It ’ s difficult to see a @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Stan Collymore believes clubs must still be promoted and relegated as normal - even if the full 38-game Premier League season isn't completed.
West Bromwich Albion sit comfortably in second place in the Championship, requiring one final push to realise their ambition of returning to the top-flight when the campaign resumes.
Slaven Bilic's side are battling Leeds United for the title and sit a single point behind the Elland Road club with nine matches left to play.
Brighton owner Tony Bloom said over that weekend that promotion and relegation should be scrapped because of the unprecedented nature of the public health crisis.
But Collymore thinks it is fair for the system to operate as usual as long as Premier League clubs have all played the same amount of matches, with three Championship sides going up.
Writing in his Mirror column, the former Aston Villa forward said: "Brighton owner Tony Bloom’s suggestion that no clubs should be relegated from the Premier League this season is noble.
"And regular readers will know that when Covid-19 first arrived on these shores I was thinking along the same lines.
"That we could promote Leeds and West Brom from the Championship, and get back to normal numbers by relegating five teams at the end of next season.
"But I’ve changed my mind and, if we do reach a stage where a line has to be drawn through the season, then I see no option but for the three teams at the bottom to go down.
"I say that with a heavy heart because it would mean my club, Aston Villa, being relegated with Norwich and Bournemouth.
"Although the caveat is we’d have to level the playing field by making sure all top-flight clubs had played 29 matches.
"That would mean Sheffield United versus Villa and Manchester City-Arsenal being played behind closed doors. And if Villa win, great, they stay up. But if they lose, they’re down – tough luck and lump it.
"I know people will argue the clubs signed up to a 38-game competition and that they shouldn’t be relegated if the season isn’t fulfilled, but we’re never going to get a perfect solution.
"I’d argue teams shouldn’t be in that position after 29 games, so they only have themselves to blame."
The EFL is thought to be considering a return date of June 8 but there is significant uncertainty about what could happen between now and then.
Collymore added: "The best-case scenario, of course, is for this campaign to be finished and, fingers crossed, we can still get to do that in June and July, even if the June 8 date the Premier League is mooting seems too early.
"But the trouble is, if the Government extends the lockdown for even one more three-week cycle after this one then it will take us to May 28 and players will need at least a couple of weeks to get fit.
"If things take a turn for the worse and we need a few further lockdowns, though, we can’t keep going indefinitely.
"That’s when you’d need to call the season where it is, as they’ve done in Scotland, rather than void it, which would mean handing Liverpool the title, with Europe and relegation sorted as well.
"To cushion the blow of going down, the Premier League could give the relegated trio a slice of next season’s money – say, 75 per cent of what they’d have earned had they stayed a top-flight club. It’s difficult to see a better way out of it."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Birmingham set to be hotter than Ibiza and Greece as temperatures rise

Birmingham is braced for temperature highs in the low-twenties this week , as the country experiences a heatwave amid the Covid-19 lockdown .
Despite Brits facing days indoors as the unprecedented health crisis continues , the mercury is due to soar across the country amid a heatwave .
In Birmingham , the mercury wo n't reach the highs of elsewhere in the UK , with parts of the country braced for a 25C heat .
But the mercury will still hit over 20C , making it warmer than parts of Spain , with Ibiza due for highs of just 17C @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Met Office forecasters expect `` another day with widespread sunshine and clear blue skies '' on Tuesday .
Meteorologists at the agency have issued a five-day weather forecast , telling Brummies : `` It will be warmer than Monday , but still cooler in areas exposed to the easterly breeze . ''
On tonight , the Met Office predicts : `` Similar temperatures to last night - feeling cool .
Although winds will ease , it will still be breezy .
Clear skies throughout . ''
On Wednesday , expect `` fgurther @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sunshine . ''
The forecasters continue : `` Warmer again than Tuesday with the calmer winds , but still breezy .
`` Sunshine turning hazy from Thursday , but winds turning calm .
Very warm days and mild nights .
Largely dry throughout , although there is a risk of the odd shower on Saturday . ''
A sunny Thursday and Friday will see the temperature reach as high as 24C ( 75.2F ) as London will be hotter than Lanzarote and Corfu .
But many of the UK 's beaches and open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are urged to stay at home during the coronavirus lockdown .
Forecasters said the expected heatwave is due to a large area of high pressure to the north of England making the days clear and bright .
A weather map showed the giant zone stretching from Scandinavia to Ireland .
Most of the country will bask in the sunshine on both days , with temperatures reaching up to 23C ( 73.4F ) in Wales and south-west England , 18C ( 64.4F ) in Scotland and 19C ( 66.2F ) in Northern Ireland .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ high of 12C ( 53.6F ) in April for the UK and the hottest the UK has been in this month since 2011 .
Bookmaker Ladbrokes has cut odds to 4/5 on this week beating the hottest day of the year so far when 26C ( 79F ) was recorded in Treknow , Cornwall , on April 10 .
Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said : `` There will be a bit of fog to start the day on Thursday , but that will clear up pretty quickly and there will be bright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This will be the same for Friday , which could be hotter in some areas .
`` This is because of a large area of high pressure that is hanging north of the UK .
It also helps that there has been consecutive days of clear , hot days that have kept it going . ''

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Birmingham is braced for temperature highs in the low-twenties this week, as the country experiences a heatwave amid the Covid-19 lockdown.
Despite Brits facing days indoors as the unprecedented health crisis continues, the mercury is due to soar across the country amid a heatwave.
In Birmingham, the mercury won't reach the highs of elsewhere in the UK, with parts of the country braced for a 25C heat.
But the mercury will still hit over 20C, making it warmer than parts of Spain, with Ibiza due for highs of just 17C at times over the coming days.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
The Met Office forecasters expect "another day with widespread sunshine and clear blue skies" on Tuesday.
Meteorologists at the agency have issued a five-day weather forecast, telling Brummies: "It will be warmer than Monday, but still cooler in areas exposed to the easterly breeze."
On tonight, the Met Office predicts: "Similar temperatures to last night - feeling cool. Although winds will ease, it will still be breezy. Clear skies throughout."
On Wednesday, expect "fgurther settled, dry weather with plenty of sunshine."
The forecasters continue: "Warmer again than Tuesday with the calmer winds, but still breezy.
"Sunshine turning hazy from Thursday, but winds turning calm. Very warm days and mild nights. Largely dry throughout, although there is a risk of the odd shower on Saturday."
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A sunny Thursday and Friday will see the temperature reach as high as 24C (75.2F) as London will be hotter than Lanzarote and Corfu.
But many of the UK's beaches and open spaces will be largely empty as Britons are urged to stay at home during the coronavirus lockdown.
Forecasters said the expected heatwave is due to a large area of high pressure to the north of England making the days clear and bright. A weather map showed the giant zone stretching from Scandinavia to Ireland.
Most of the country will bask in the sunshine on both days, with temperatures reaching up to 23C (73.4F) in Wales and south-west England, 18C (64.4F) in Scotland and 19C (66.2F) in Northern Ireland.
This would be well above the average high of 12C (53.6F) in April for the UK and the hottest the UK has been in this month since 2011.
Bookmaker Ladbrokes has cut odds to 4/5 on this week beating the hottest day of the year so far when 26C (79F) was recorded in Treknow, Cornwall, on April 10.
Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said: "There will be a bit of fog to start the day on Thursday, but that will clear up pretty quickly and there will be bright, warm sunshine across the whole UK. This will be the same for Friday, which could be hotter in some areas.
"This is because of a large area of high pressure that is hanging north of the UK. It also helps that there has been consecutive days of clear, hot days that have kept it going."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Man pleads guilty to punching paramedic

Man pleads guilty to punching paramedic

A man has pleaded guilty to criminal damage and assault - after a paramedic was attacked and an ambulance wing mirror was broken .
Thomas Essex , from Dawley in Telford , admitted the attack when he appeared in court earlier this week .
The victim - a paramedic who works for West Midlands Ambulance Service - was punched in the assault on April 18 .
Essex will be sentenced on May 22 .
West Mercia Police tweeted : `` A Telford man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a key worker and criminal damage .
`` Thomas Essex , 27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , April 18 , following reports an ambulance worker was punched and the wing mirror of the ambulance was broken .
`` He is due to be sentenced on May 22 . ''
Earlier this month , a man was arrested after a paramedic was left with a suspected broken jaw .
The front line responder was called to an address on Winifred Avenue , Coventry , just before 9pm on April 5 , to a man suffering breathing difficulties .
Instead , West Midlands Police said a 21-year-old man 'lashed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a paramedic in the face ' .
And in February , a paramedic was injured after allegedly being attacked by a patient they were treating at Birmingham 's New Street Station .
An ambulance and crew arrived to treat a man suffering a 'medical episode ' late on February 18 , when the incident happened .
At the time , a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said : `` West Midlands Ambulance Service will not tolerate people who abuse our staff .
It is never appropriate for staff to be abused verbally or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work without fear of violence or intimidation whilst trying to help patients . ''

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A man has pleaded guilty to criminal damage and assault - after a paramedic was attacked and an ambulance wing mirror was broken.
Thomas Essex, from Dawley in Telford, admitted the attack when he appeared in court earlier this week.
The victim - a paramedic who works for West Midlands Ambulance Service - was punched in the assault on April 18.
Essex will be sentenced on May 22.
West Mercia Police tweeted: "A Telford man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a key worker and criminal damage.
(Image: West Midlands Ambulance Service)
"Thomas Essex, 27, from Dawley, was arrested on Saturday, April 18, following reports an ambulance worker was punched and the wing mirror of the ambulance was broken.
"He is due to be sentenced on May 22."
Earlier this month, a man was arrested after a paramedic was left with a suspected broken jaw.
The front line responder was called to an address on Winifred Avenue, Coventry, just before 9pm on April 5, to a man suffering breathing difficulties.
Instead, West Midlands Police said a 21-year-old man 'lashed out as he demanded an inhaler and punched a paramedic in the face'.
And in February, a paramedic was injured after allegedly being attacked by a patient they were treating at Birmingham's New Street Station.
An ambulance and crew arrived to treat a man suffering a 'medical episode' late on February 18, when the incident happened.
At the time, a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "West Midlands Ambulance Service will not tolerate people who abuse our staff. It is never appropriate for staff to be abused verbally or physically. Our crews have the right to work without fear of violence or intimidation whilst trying to help patients."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--The Wolves attacking trait that allows Adama Traore to thrive

Wolves have developed into one of the most stable sides in the Premier League since achieving promotion in 2018 .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's outfit secured a top-half finish last year , and once this season resumes , they will restart from sixth place with nine matches remaining .
One of the key reasons behind the consistency demonstrated at Molineux is Nuno 's system , as it remains largely unchanged from week to week .
Subtle tweaks are often made , particularly in attack , but for the most part , Wolves employ three central defenders alongside wing-backs .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , followed by 3-5-2 but regardless of the formation , Wolves seem to place a clear emphasis on switching the play frequently as a means of attacking .
Below , each Premier League team has been ranked in accordance with passes per switch of play , with a switch defined as a pass that travels more than 40 yards of the width of the pitch .
Wolves and Sheffield United are the two most active with Bournemouth and Tottenham at the opposite end .
Nuno wants his players to focus on switching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because his favoured back three system fosters width and allows opposing defences to be stretched .
Only Trent Alexander-Arnold and Oliver Norwood have played more switches this season than Ruben Neves ' 110 , with Joao Moutinho placed sixth on 101 , marginally ahead of Kevin de Bruyne 's figure of 100 .
Wolves regularly generate overloads as a consequence , whereby opposing defenders are outnumbered due to the switch .
In addition , Nuno has Adama Traore at his disposal who 's an expert dribbler .
The Spanish forward benefits greatly from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below .
Ruben Neves assumes possession to the left of the centre of the pitch , and he lifts his head quickly to locate Traore , shown below .
That pass allowed Traore to control the ball on the opposite flank , before driving towards Ben Chilwell who had excessive space to manage , with the Wolves forward often thriving when presented with 1v1 situations .
Ultimately , Wolves benefit from continuity , and the offensive mechanism of attacking horizontally rather than vertically appears productive providing great width is present , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nuno 's loyalty to three at the back combined with the presence of Traore .

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Wolves have developed into one of the most stable sides in the Premier League since achieving promotion in 2018.
Nuno Espirito Santo's outfit secured a top-half finish last year, and once this season resumes, they will restart from sixth place with nine matches remaining.
One of the key reasons behind the consistency demonstrated at Molineux is Nuno's system, as it remains largely unchanged from week to week.
Subtle tweaks are often made, particularly in attack, but for the most part, Wolves employ three central defenders alongside wing-backs.
The team have used 3-4-3 most often this season, followed by 3-5-2 but regardless of the formation, Wolves seem to place a clear emphasis on switching the play frequently as a means of attacking.
Below, each Premier League team has been ranked in accordance with passes per switch of play, with a switch defined as a pass that travels more than 40 yards of the width of the pitch.
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Wolves and Sheffield United are the two most active with Bournemouth and Tottenham at the opposite end.
Nuno wants his players to focus on switching the play from side to side largely because his favoured back three system fosters width and allows opposing defences to be stretched.
Only Trent Alexander-Arnold and Oliver Norwood have played more switches this season than Ruben Neves' 110, with Joao Moutinho placed sixth on 101, marginally ahead of Kevin de Bruyne's figure of 100.
Wolves regularly generate overloads as a consequence, whereby opposing defenders are outnumbered due to the switch. In addition, Nuno has Adama Traore at his disposal who's an expert dribbler.
The Spanish forward benefits greatly from quick switches, with an example pictured below.
Ruben Neves assumes possession to the left of the centre of the pitch, and he lifts his head quickly to locate Traore, shown below.
That pass allowed Traore to control the ball on the opposite flank, before driving towards Ben Chilwell who had excessive space to manage, with the Wolves forward often thriving when presented with 1v1 situations.
Ultimately, Wolves benefit from continuity, and the offensive mechanism of attacking horizontally rather than vertically appears productive providing great width is present, which is always the case at Molineux due to Nuno's loyalty to three at the back combined with the presence of Traore.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Piers Morgan rages at MP over PPE as NHS staff fight Covid-19 'wearing cagoules'

Piers Morgan and a Good Morning Britain guest have been embroiled in a furious row over PPE today .
He addressed failings to provide PPE for frontline healthcare workers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Piers , presenting the ITV1 daytime favourite alongside co-host Susanna Reid , was left apoplectic with rage during the interview .
Simon Clarke , a Tory MP for Middlesbrough South , was on the show via video link to discuss PPE .
Piers held up a photo of nurses wearing cagoules because they were not properly equipped with protection from the deadly virus .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a COV-19 ward wearing a cagoule ? ''
asked Piers .
`` We put a billion pieces of PPE into the health service and care homes , we are sourcing every piece of PPE we possibly can , '' replied Simon .
Piers told Simon he `` did n't have a clue '' after asking him how many healthcare workers had died from coronavirus .
Simon said 49 , but Piers argued and said it was over 100 .
Piers raged : `` The least you can do for people who lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at home , from this hideous disease , is have a system that allows you to have even a vague idea of how many British people are dying in these places at the moment from the coronavirus .
`` And the government has n't got a clue , and I find that shameful . ''
He added : `` They 're not statistics Mr Clarke , they 're human lives , do n't you dare just call them statistics '' .
`` Do n't you dare turn this into something which it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I do n't think you really know whats going on do you Mr Clarke but thanks for talking to us '' , Piers ended the interview with .

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Piers Morgan and a Good Morning Britain guest have been embroiled in a furious row over PPE today.
On Good Morning Britain, presenter Piers tore into a government minister.
He addressed failings to provide PPE for frontline healthcare workers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Piers, presenting the ITV1 daytime favourite alongside co-host Susanna Reid, was left apoplectic with rage during the interview.
Simon Clarke, a Tory MP for Middlesbrough South, was on the show via video link to discuss PPE.
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Piers held up a photo of nurses wearing cagoules because they were not properly equipped with protection from the deadly virus.
"Would you send one of your family into a COV-19 ward wearing a cagoule?" asked Piers.
"We put a billion pieces of PPE into the health service and care homes, we are sourcing every piece of PPE we possibly can," replied Simon.
Piers told Simon he "didn't have a clue" after asking him how many healthcare workers had died from coronavirus.
Simon said 49, but Piers argued and said it was over 100.
Piers raged: "The least you can do for people who lose their lives in care homes, hospitals, at home, from this hideous disease, is have a system that allows you to have even a vague idea of how many British people are dying in these places at the moment from the coronavirus.
"And the government hasn't got a clue, and I find that shameful."
He added: "They're not statistics Mr Clarke, they're human lives, don't you dare just call them statistics".
"Don't you dare turn this into something which it isn't," replied Simon.
"I don't think you really know whats going on do you Mr Clarke but thanks for talking to us", Piers ended the interview with.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Brum firm 'shipping PPE abroad after UK gov ignored offer of help'

A Birmingham pharmaceutical wholesaler has reportedly been forced to ship millions of items of PPE abroad - after the government allegedly 'ignored ' their offers of help .
Veenak International Ltd , which has a base on Coventry Road in Yardley , distributes pharmaceutical products across the UK and Europe .
The firm currently has around £5m-worth of PPE in its warehouses brought from China - the Daily Telegraph reports .
But - despite severe shortages of PPE kit in the UK - millions of surgical masks and respirators stored in Veenak 's warehouses in Birmingham and London were last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU .
The revelation comes as concern mounts over the lack of life-saving gowns , masks and visors for frontline staff .
At least 50 NHS workers have died from Covid-19 , and hospitals fear running out of PPE as Public Health England changed its advice to allow the re-use of gowns .
Veenak International Ltd told the Daily Telegraph they had 'no choice ' but to sell the gear abroad because the Government had repeatedly ignored their offers of help .
Shan Hassam , chief executive of Veenak International , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British customers if given the opportunity to do so.
” For weeks , carers , nurses and doctors in Birmingham and across the region have been clamouring for more personal protective equipment - the masks , gloves and other kit they need to do their jobs safely .
Frightened for their own health and those they care for , caregivers and their advocates have said a shortage of PPE is 'unforgiveable ' and puts lives at risk .
One nurse at a local hospital revealed to us how scared fellow nurses had got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of pieces of laminate stapled to a piece of black foam , so anxious were they about the lack of new deliveries .
The chief executive of one social care provider in the city , Dave Rogers , of Midland Mencap , warned the situation around a shortage of PPE was 'critical ' and he feared it could trigger the breakdown of the whole social care system in Birmingham .
City doctor Rinesh Parmar talked of staff feeling like `` lambs to the slaughter '' because of the quality and shortage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical intensive care settings .
And Asha Sharma , boss at Sutton Coldfield based Cherish Home Care , who look after hundreds of elderly people , told how staff were beginning to walk out , pressured by their worried families to stop working in case they become ill or bring infection home .
Yesterday , we told how three RAF planes scheduled to depart for Turkey to pick up vital PPE amid the coronavirus crisis had not yet left the UK .
The planes are set to head to Turkey to pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are only able to jet off after confirmation the PPE shipments are ready for collection .
Speaking at the press conference on Saturday , Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said : `` Supply in some areas , particularly gowns and certain types of masks and aprons , is in short supply at the moment and that must be an extremely anxious time for people working on the front line .
`` But they should be assured that we are doing everything we can to correct this issue and to get them the equipment that @ @ @ @

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A Birmingham pharmaceutical wholesaler has reportedly been forced to ship millions of items of PPE abroad - after the government allegedly 'ignored' their offers of help.
Veenak International Ltd, which has a base on Coventry Road in Yardley, distributes pharmaceutical products across the UK and Europe.
The firm currently has around £5m-worth of PPE in its warehouses brought from China - the Daily Telegraph reports.
But - despite severe shortages of PPE kit in the UK - millions of surgical masks and respirators stored in Veenak's warehouses in Birmingham and London were last week allegedly transported on lorries to the EU.
The revelation comes as concern mounts over the lack of life-saving gowns, masks and visors for frontline staff.
At least 50 NHS workers have died from Covid-19, and hospitals fear running out of PPE as Public Health England changed its advice to allow the re-use of gowns.
Veenak International Ltd told the Daily Telegraph they had 'no choice' but to sell the gear abroad because the Government had repeatedly ignored their offers of help.
Shan Hassam, chief executive of Veenak International, said: “We stand ready to prioritise our British customers if given the opportunity to do so.”
For weeks, carers, nurses and doctors in Birmingham and across the region have been clamouring for more personal protective equipment - the masks, gloves and other kit they need to do their jobs safely.
Frightened for their own health and those they care for, caregivers and their advocates have said a shortage of PPE is 'unforgiveable' and puts lives at risk.
(Image: PA)
One nurse at a local hospital revealed to us how scared fellow nurses had got together to fashion their own protective visors out of pieces of laminate stapled to a piece of black foam, so anxious were they about the lack of new deliveries.
The chief executive of one social care provider in the city, Dave Rogers, of Midland Mencap, warned the situation around a shortage of PPE was 'critical' and he feared it could trigger the breakdown of the whole social care system in Birmingham.
City doctor Rinesh Parmar talked of staff feeling like "lambs to the slaughter" because of the quality and shortage of protective gear, even in the most critical intensive care settings.
And Asha Sharma, boss at Sutton Coldfield based Cherish Home Care, who look after hundreds of elderly people, told how staff were beginning to walk out, pressured by their worried families to stop working in case they become ill or bring infection home.
Yesterday, we told how three RAF planes scheduled to depart for Turkey to pick up vital PPE amid the coronavirus crisis had not yet left the UK.
The planes are set to head to Turkey to pick up supplies of personal protective equipment - but are only able to jet off after confirmation the PPE shipments are ready for collection.
Speaking at the press conference on Saturday, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said: "Supply in some areas, particularly gowns and certain types of masks and aprons, is in short supply at the moment and that must be an extremely anxious time for people working on the front line.
"But they should be assured that we are doing everything we can to correct this issue and to get them the equipment that they need."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Does Universal Credit cover rent? Rules on housing costs explained

Record numbers of people in the UK are now trying to claim Universal Credit as the coronavirus pandemic hits the economy .
More than 1.4 million have applied for the benefit , the Government said , as housing charity Shelter published research that found nearly one in five renters are scared of losing their job in the next three months due to coronavirus .
The poll of 498 renters by YouGov also suggested that one in four ( 24 per cent ) has already suffered a pay cut or job loss due to the pandemic .
A further 23 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them immediately unable to cover rent .
Many are asking if Universal Credit covers housing costs and how that works .
Universal Credit is a new welfare scheme that is intended to replace six existing benefits .
These include Housing Benefit , which will eventually be phased out .
The Government says that Universal Credit includes a component to cover housing costs , including service charges .
But whereas Housing Benefit is usually sent directly to landlords as a separate payment from other benefits , an amount to cover rent is included within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This means UC recipients must take responsibility for paying for accommodation costs themselves .
The Government said : `` If you and/or your partner are responsible for paying rent for the home you live in , or if you have a mortgage , Universal Credit may provide help towards the cost .
This is called Universal Credit housing costs . ''
If you are making a new Universal Credit claim , there is five-week wait for your first payment .
To prevent you getting into arrears , it 's advisable to tell your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so they understand your situation .
You will need to tell them that you have made a new claim to Universal Credit and that a claim for housing costs has been included as part of your claim .
What happens if you are already on Housing Benefit ?
If you are already receiving Housing Benefit , the Department for Work and Pensions will contact your local authority to stop it .
But to prevent issues with rent payments between Housing Benefit stopping and Universal Credit arriving , you will receive an additional two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bridge the gap .
How to prepare for the change to Universal Credit Birmingham City Council has issued advice to tenants in the city who are moving on to Universal Credit .
It said : `` There is nothing more important than a roof over your head , so always make rent your top priority .
`` If you ’ re used to Housing Benefit paying your rent , you need to arrange a new payment method .
If you are claiming Universal Credit , it ’ s important to tell your landlord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supplied and any other advice on what you need to do . ''
It urged tenants to make sure they have a bank , building society or Credit Union account for Universal Credit to be paid into ; to draw up a monthly budget ; and verify their identity at www.gov.uk/verify Its advice on rent is : `` If you currently get Housing Benefit , your rent will no longer be paid to directly to your landlord .
`` Instead of Housing Benefit , this payment will be included in your monthly Universal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay the landlord yourself , e.g .
via Direct Debit .
`` If you have a Credit Union account , a prepaid card account or a post office card account , check that you can set up automated payments such as Direct Debits for things like rent and bills .
If you can ’ t , you should open an account which offers this .
`` Because Universal Credit is paid monthly , you may need to make changes to the way you budget .
`` Universal Credit payments will be made monthly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to pay your rent in arrears at the end of the month .
You ’ ll need to make sure that your rent is paid in advance so that you don ’ t break the terms of your tenancy agreement .
You can request personal budgeting support from your job centre work coach when you claim universal Credit .
`` Make small extra payments on your rent account so that you have a credit in place for when you do make a claim for Universal Credit . ''
Can you ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a landlord ?
The DWP says it is your responsibility to make sure you pay your rent and other housing costs to your landlord in full .
But some vulnerable claimants have been unaware that UC includes money to cover rent and have fallen into financial difficulties .
If you find you are having trouble managing your money , you can ask to have your housing costs paid straight to your landlord instead .
Talk to your work coach , use your journal or call the helpline for more information .
How do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Credit ?
If you are applying for housing costs for rented property as part of your Universal Credit claim , you need to have evidence of how much your rent is .
This could be a current tenancy agreement , rent statement , rent book , or a signed letter from your landlord .
If you live in social rented property , you enter details of your housing costs online , and the Department for Work and Pensions will contact your landlord to confirm that these are correct .
A shared ownership scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you part rent and part buy your home .
Usually , you have to pay a mortgage amount and a rent amount .
If you get help with this , your Universal Credit housing costs payment will include help towards your rent amount with any help towards your mortgage interest usually being paid direct to your mortgage lender .
If you have to pay a service charge this will be shown on a statement from your landlord .
Universal Credit can help towards this cost , but you will need to show evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay .
How much do you get to cover housing costs ?
If you pay rent to a local authority , council or housing association you will get your full rent as part of your Universal Credit payment .
But under the so-called Bedroom Tax , this will be reduced by 14 per cent if you have one spare bedroom , or 25 per cent if you have two or more spare bedrooms .
This is known as Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy .
If you pay rent to a private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs you receive will be worked out by looking at the number of people who live in your home .
The actual size of your home doesn ’ t matter – the amount you get will be calculated by how many people live there .
So if you have spare bedrooms you will only get housing costs to cover a smaller property .
The amount you get is set by the Local Housing Allowance rate in your area , based on average rental costs where you live .
It means that if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are under 35 , single , not disabled and have no children , your Universal Credit housing costs will be no higher than if you were renting a single room in a shared house .
If you live with someone who is 21 or older who is not your partner , your housing payment will usually be reduced .
If you change address during the month-long assessment period before a Universal Credit payment , the amount you get in housing costs for the whole month will be based on where you live at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means that if you move to a property that has lower rent , the amount you receive that month wo n't cover the higher amount that you will have been charged for the rent at the start of that period .
What if you are in rent arrears ?
If you are two months or more behind on your rent , your landlord can apply to have the housing costs part of your Universal Credit paid directly to them .
Is council tax the same ?
If you receive Universal Credit you may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council tax .
Apply for a Local Council Tax Reduction on GOV.UK .
It will take you to your local council 's website , which will tell you what you need to do .
If you are claiming Universal Credit for the first time you should apply for Local Council Tax Reduction straight away , as many local councils will not backdate it for you .
You do n't need to wait until your claim for Universal Credit has been approved or paid .
Is the housing costs element enough ?
Some people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pounds short .
In Lambeth , south London , renters are paying on average £2,200 each month , according to the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) , but the benefit only covers £1,675 .
In Cambridge , £950 has to cover roughly £1,350 rent .
Shelter 's chief executive praised the Government 's decision to suspend evictions until June , but said `` millions of renters will be in dire straits further down the line '' and called for changes to the benefit .
Polly Neate added : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to afford their rent at a time when people need to stay put and can not safely move to a cheaper home .
`` To avoid spiralling debt and needless evictions once the ban lifts , the Government must increase the housing element of Universal Credit so that it covers the average cost of local rents . ''
A Government spokesman said : `` The Government has put in place unprecedented measures to support tenants from getting into financial hardship or rent arrears , including protecting millions of jobs up and down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing allowances .
`` Emergency legislation is now in place so no social or private renter can be forced out of their home - with landlords unable to start proceedings to evict tenants for at least the next three months .
We have the power to extend this if necessary . ''

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Record numbers of people in the UK are claiming Universal Credit as the coronavirus pandemic hits the economy, with many needing cash to cover their rent or mortgage.
Universal Credit includes an element to cover accommodation costs, incorparating what was previously paid separately as Housing Benefit.
But many people are worried about having enough money to keep a roof over their head.
Housing charity Shelter published research that found nearly one in five renters were scared of losing their job due to coronavirus.
The poll of 498 renters by YouGov also suggested that one in four (24 per cent) has already suffered a pay cut or job loss due to the pandemic.
A further 23 per cent said losing their job would make them immediately unable to cover rent.
Many are asking if Universal Credit covers all their housing costs and how that works.
(Image: Shared Content Unit)
Does Universal Credit cover housing costs?
Universal Credit is a new welfare scheme that is intended to replace six existing benefits. These include Housing Benefit, which will eventually be phased out.
The Government says that Universal Credit includes a component to cover housing costs, including service charges.
But whereas Housing Benefit is usually sent directly to landlords as a separate payment from other benefits, an amount to cover rent is included within a claimant's Universal Credit payment. This means UC recipients must take responsibility for paying for accommodation costs themselves.
The Government said: "If you and/or your partner are responsible for paying rent for the home you live in, or if you have a mortgage, Universal Credit may provide help towards the cost. This is called Universal Credit housing costs."
If you are making a new Universal Credit claim, there is five-week wait for your first payment. To prevent you getting into arrears, it's advisable to tell your landlord that you are claiming Universal Credit so they understand your situation.
You will need to tell them that you have made a new claim to Universal Credit and that a claim for housing costs has been included as part of your claim.
(Image: PA)
What happens if you are already on Housing Benefit?
If you are already receiving Housing Benefit, the Department for Work and Pensions will contact your local authority to stop it.
But to prevent issues with rent payments between Housing Benefit stopping and Universal Credit arriving, you will receive an additional two weeks' worth of Housing Benefit to bridge the gap.
How to prepare for the change to Universal Credit
Birmingham City Council has issued advice to tenants in the city who are moving on to Universal Credit.
It said: "There is nothing more important than a roof over your head, so always make rent your top priority.
"If you’re used to Housing Benefit paying your rent, you need to arrange a new payment method. If you are claiming Universal Credit, it’s important to tell your landlord so that proof of rent can be supplied and any other advice on what you need to do."
It urged tenants to make sure they have a bank, building society or Credit Union account for Universal Credit to be paid into; to draw up a monthly budget; and verify their identity at www.gov.uk/verify
Its advice on rent is: "If you currently get Housing Benefit, your rent will no longer be paid to directly to your landlord.
"Instead of Housing Benefit, this payment will be included in your monthly Universal Credit payment and you will need to pay the landlord yourself, e.g. via Direct Debit.
"If you have a Credit Union account, a prepaid card account or a post office card account, check that you can set up automated payments such as Direct Debits for things like rent and bills. If you can’t, you should open an account which offers this.
"Because Universal Credit is paid monthly, you may need to make changes to the way you budget.
"Universal Credit payments will be made monthly in arrears but you won’t be able to pay your rent in arrears at the end of the month. You’ll need to make sure that your rent is paid in advance so that you don’t break the terms of your tenancy agreement. You can request personal budgeting support from your job centre work coach when you claim universal Credit.
"Make small extra payments on your rent account so that you have a credit in place for when you do make a claim for Universal Credit."
Can you ask for rent to be paid directly to a landlord?
The DWP says it is your responsibility to make sure you pay your rent and other housing costs to your landlord in full.
But some vulnerable claimants have been unaware that UC includes money to cover rent and have fallen into financial difficulties.
If you find you are having trouble managing your money, you can ask to have your housing costs paid straight to your landlord instead.
How do I get housing costs included in Universal Credit?
If you are applying for housing costs for rented property as part of your Universal Credit claim, you need to have evidence of how much your rent is.
This could be a current tenancy agreement, rent statement, rent book, or a signed letter from your landlord.
If you live in social rented property, you enter details of your housing costs online, and the Department for Work and Pensions will contact your landlord to confirm that these are correct.
What about shared ownership schemes?
A shared ownership scheme is usually provided by housing associations where you part rent and part buy your home.
Usually, you have to pay a mortgage amount and a rent amount. If you get help with this, your Universal Credit housing costs payment will include help towards your rent amount with any help towards your mortgage interest usually being paid direct to your mortgage lender.
Are service charges covered?
If you have to pay a service charge this will be shown on a statement from your landlord.
Universal Credit can help towards this cost, but you will need to show evidence of any service charges that you have to pay.
How much do you get to cover housing costs?
If you pay rent to a local authority, council or housing association you will get your full rent as part of your Universal Credit payment.
But under the so-called Bedroom Tax, this will be reduced by 14 per cent if you have one spare bedroom, or 25 per cent if you have two or more spare bedrooms. This is known as Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy.
If you pay rent to a private landlord the amount of Universal Credit housing costs you receive will be worked out by looking at the number of people who live in your home.
The actual size of your home doesn’t matter – the amount you get will be calculated by how many people live there.
So if you have spare bedrooms you will only get housing costs to cover a smaller property. The amount you get is set by the Local Housing Allowance rate in your area, based on average rental costs where you live.
It means that if you pay rent to a private landlord and are under 35, single, not disabled and have no children, your Universal Credit housing costs will be no higher than if you were renting a single room in a shared house.
If you live with someone who is 21 or older who is not your partner, your housing payment will usually be reduced.
If you change address during the month-long assessment period before a Universal Credit payment, the amount you get in housing costs for the whole month will be based on where you live at the end of that period.
This means that if you move to a property that has lower rent, the amount you receive that month won't cover the higher amount that you will have been charged for the rent at the start of that period.
What is the Local Housing Allowance?
Local Housing Allowance rates are calculated from the average rents in any given area and are used to determine the level of housing costs awarded to those renting from private landlords.
There are around 1.4 million people in the private rental sector receiving Local Housing Allowance.
The allowance went up by 1.7 per cent in April in line with inflation and was also given a coronavirus boost to cover 30 per cent of market rents, which is giving £10 extra a month to affected households in the private rented sector.
For example, in Birmingham these are the allowances:
We have included the rate from April 2020, with weekly and monthly equivalents:
Category A
A dwelling where the tenant has exclusive use of only one bedroom with shared use of other facilities.
April 2020 rate = £67 a week; calendar monthly equivalent £291.13
Category B
A dwelling where the tenant has exclusive use of only one bedroom with exclusive use of other facilities.
April 2020 rate = £120.82 a week; calendar monthly equivalent £524.99
Category C
A dwelling where the tenant has the use of two bedrooms.
April 2020 rate = £143.84 a week; calendar monthly equivalent £625.02
Category D
A dwelling where the tenant has the use of three bedrooms.
April 2020 rate = £155.34 a week; calendar monthly equivalent £674.99
Category E
A dwelling where the tenant has the use of four bedrooms.
April 2020 rate = £195.62 a week; calendar monthly equivalent £850.02
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If you are two months or more behind on your rent, your landlord can apply to have the housing costs element of your Universal Credit paid directly to them.
Is council tax the same?
If you receive Universal Credit you may be able to get a reduction in council tax.
Apply for a Local Council Tax Reduction on GOV.UK. It will take you to your local council's website, which will tell you what you need to do.
If you are claiming Universal Credit for the first time you should apply for Local Council Tax Reduction straight away, as many local councils will not backdate it for you.
You don't need to wait until your claim for Universal Credit has been approved or paid.
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Is the housing costs element enough?
Some people have said they have been left hundreds of pounds short.
In Lambeth, south London, renters are paying on average £2,200 each month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), but the benefit only covers £1,675.
In Cambridge, £950 has to cover roughly £1,350 rent.
Shelter's chief executive praised the Government's decision to suspend evictions until June, but said "millions of renters will be in dire straits further down the line" and called for changes to the benefit.
Polly Neate added: "We're facing an onslaught of people suddenly unable to afford their rent at a time when people need to stay put and cannot safely move to a cheaper home.
"To avoid spiralling debt and needless evictions once the ban lifts, the Government must increase the housing element of Universal Credit so that it covers the average cost of local rents."
A Government spokesman said: "The Government has put in place unprecedented measures to support tenants from getting into financial hardship or rent arrears, including protecting millions of jobs up and down the country and increasing Universal Credit and housing allowances.
"Emergency legislation is now in place so no social or private renter can be forced out of their home - with landlords unable to start proceedings to evict tenants for at least the next three months. We have the power to extend this if necessary."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Fred Sirieix’s The Restaurant That Burns Calories sparks Ofcom complaints

Fred Sirieix ’ s new BBC show has been hit by Ofcom complaints as viewers slam The Restaurant That Burns Calories .
Furious viewers were left outraged over the BBC Two documentary , which aired on Monday , April 21 .
Ruby Tandoh , the former Great British Bake Off contestant , led the criticism , alongside Jameela Jamil .
The pair were backed by thousands of Twitter users , with Ofcom now confirming they have received complaints over the Horizon hour-long programme .
The documentary special was branded `` appalling '' by eating disorder charity Beat , with critics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triggered eating disorders '' .
While the restaurant dished up the food to hungry diners , a group of fitness fanatics were working hard in a secret gym next door .
On the hour-long show , Fred and Zoe delved into the science behind calories and find out whether some people are more predisposed to being overweight .
They used scientific research that suggests that if we are shown the exercise required to work off our meals , we would choose to eat up to 20 per cent less .
First Dates star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Zoe Williams for the programme .
BEAT , the UK 's leading eating disorder charity , warned users against watching the series : `` We strongly discourage anyone with an # eatingdisorder to watch the BBC2 programme The Restaurant that Burns Off Calories airing tonight .
`` We ’ re keeping our online support group open 3 hours longer & you can contact us by DM on Twitter if you need support . ''
GBBO 's Ruby Tandoh tweeted : `` As many have pointed out , this is an appalling show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let alone right now .
people struggle SO much with their relationships with food – this will only worsen that anxiety .
Reducing food to calories is unhelpful , joyless and leans into disordered eating . ''
Ofcom confirmed they had received six complaints but were directing all who contacted them to the BBC .
`` The intention of the programme was to give viewers information about the latest research into the science of calories , about why our bodies need them and how our bodies use them , '' said a BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked at recent studies by academics in both the US and the UK , which suggest that diners may make healthier choices when presented with information about how much activity is required to burn off the calorie content of dishes .
`` The voiceover is clear throughout that there are government guidelines for the recommended number of calories needed for the average man or woman to remain healthy ( 2,500 for men and 2,000 for women ) .
The programme never endorses or suggests restricting calories below these levels .
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Fred Sirieix’s new BBC show has been hit by Ofcom complaints as viewers slam The Restaurant That Burns Calories.
Furious viewers were left outraged over the BBC Two documentary, which aired on Monday, April 21.
Ruby Tandoh, the former Great British Bake Off contestant, led the criticism, alongside Jameela Jamil.
The pair were backed by thousands of Twitter users, with Ofcom now confirming they have received complaints over the Horizon hour-long programme.
The documentary special was branded "appalling" by eating disorder charity Beat, with critics claiming th "insensitive" doc "triggered eating disorders".
(Image: BBC)
While the restaurant dished up the food to hungry diners, a group of fitness fanatics were working hard in a secret gym next door.
On the hour-long show, Fred and Zoe delved into the science behind calories and find out whether some people are more predisposed to being overweight.
They used scientific research that suggests that if we are shown the exercise required to work off our meals, we would choose to eat up to 20 per cent less.
First Dates star Fred appears alongside This Morning’s Dr Zoe Williams for the programme.
BEAT, the UK's leading eating disorder charity, warned users against watching the series: "We strongly discourage anyone with an #eatingdisorder to watch the BBC2 programme The Restaurant that Burns Off Calories airing tonight.
"We’re keeping our online support group open 3 hours longer & you can contact us by DM on Twitter if you need support."
GBBO's Ruby Tandoh tweeted: "As many have pointed out, this is an appalling show premise at the best of times, let alone right now. people struggle SO much with their relationships with food – this will only worsen that anxiety. Reducing food to calories is unhelpful, joyless and leans into disordered eating."
(Image: BBC)
Ofcom confirmed they had received six complaints but were directing all who contacted them to the BBC.
"The intention of the programme was to give viewers information about the latest research into the science of calories, about why our bodies need them and how our bodies use them," said a BBC spokesperson.
"In particular, it looked at recent studies by academics in both the US and the UK, which suggest that diners may make healthier choices when presented with information about how much activity is required to burn off the calorie content of dishes.
"The voiceover is clear throughout that there are government guidelines for the recommended number of calories needed for the average man or woman to remain healthy (2,500 for men and 2,000 for women). The programme never endorses or suggests restricting calories below these levels.”


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Watch: Firefighters battle beauty spot blaze at woodland

Residents in Stourbridge have been left devastated after an area of woodland became engulfed in flames .
Three fire engines were called to Friars Gorse Woods , in Stourbridge at 15.54pm , yesterday ( April 20 ) .
Initially only one crew attended the scene , but the blaze had spread and measured approximately 25 meters by 100 meters .
Another two fire engines were dispatched to help tackle the flames .
Footage of the scene was posted online - you can watch above - and it shows the shocking damage left behind .
The cause of the fire is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post on social media were raised about the danger to wildlife as well as families who used the space for outdoor exercise .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We got a call at 15.54pm .
We sent one appliance from Brierley Hill .
`` They requested a further two appliances , due to the spread of the fire .
It was a fire in the woodland which was approximately 25 metres by 100 metres .
`` They used one hose reel , one extended hose reel , four @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Residents in Stourbridge have been left devastated after an area of woodland became engulfed in flames.
Three fire engines were called to Friars Gorse Woods, in Stourbridge at 15.54pm, yesterday (April 20).
Initially only one crew attended the scene, but the blaze had spread and measured approximately 25 meters by 100 meters.
Another two fire engines were dispatched to help tackle the flames.
Footage of the scene was posted online - you can watch above - and it shows the shocking damage left behind.
The cause of the fire is not currently clear.
Concerns on a post on social media were raised about the danger to wildlife as well as families who used the space for outdoor exercise.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We got a call at 15.54pm. We sent one appliance from Brierley Hill.
"They requested a further two appliances, due to the spread of the fire. It was a fire in the woodland which was approximately 25 metres by 100 metres.
"They used one hose reel, one extended hose reel, four nap sacks and two beaters."
Black Country Live has contacted West Midlands Police for a comment.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Daniel Podence responds to message from Bruno Fernandes

Footballers have been finding lots of weird and wonderful ways to entertain themselves during the coronavirus lockdown .
Premier League @ @ @ @ @ and players are following the government 's guidelines of social distancing .
Wolverhampton Wanderers ' @ @ @ @ @ currently away from Compton , and several of them have left the country to return @ @ @ @ @ themselves busy by accepting challenges and that 's exactly what Daniel Podence is doing .
@ @ @ @ @ nominated by Manchester United 's Bruno Fernandes , who he played alongside at Sporting , @ @ @ @ @ # NikeLivingRoomCup challenge .
It involves a pair of shoes and a stop watch ... @ @ @ @ @ the top of the page to see how he got on .

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Footballers have been finding lots of weird and wonderful ways to entertain themselves during the coronavirus lockdown.
Premier League fixtures have been suspended indefinitely and players are following the government's guidelines of social distancing.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' first team squad are all currently away from Compton, and several of them have left the country to return home.
Some are keeping themselves busy by accepting challenges and that's exactly what Daniel Podence is doing.
The diminutive attacker has been nominated by Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, who he played alongside at Sporting, to take part in the #NikeLivingRoomCup challenge.
It involves a pair of shoes and a stop watch... Check out the video at the top of the page to see how he got on.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--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 the UK .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm .
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often .
A spokesman for Camelot said : “ More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros ( up from 190M Euros ) - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more often .
“ The changes , which will also see more special promotional draws in the year , came into effect from 1 February , with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020 .
“ EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw , but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday , February 4 , an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire .
For every EuroMillions line played , UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Selection : - one UK millionaire has been created : VRNW42408

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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 EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often.
A spokesman for Camelot said: “More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros (up from 190M Euros) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often.
“The changes, which will also see more special promotional draws in the year, came into effect from 1 February, with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
“EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, February 4, an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.”
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 11, 10, 23, 14, 28.
Lucky Stars are: 06, 08.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £14 million.
Millionaire Maker Selection: - one UK millionaire has been created: VRNW42408
The Thunderball winning numbers are: 04, 08, 17, 23, 36.
The Thunderball is 12.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--'Exceptional' NHS nurse's husband pays tribute after her Covid-19 death

A nurse who died after testing positive for coronavirus has been described as an `` exceptional woman '' by her husband .
Julie Penfold , 53 , was a well-loved member of staff at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust in Merseyside .
She had been on a career break due to health issues for about 18 months before her death , a spokesman for the health trust said .
Her husband Nick said : `` She loved her job .
When she was at school , all she ever talked about was being a nurse .
`` She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say about anybody and nothing was too much trouble for her .
`` She was always checking on other people and looked after everyone .
`` As a mentor she loved training the younger ones and supported a lot of doctors .
She was really well-loved .
`` I was really proud of her .
She was an exceptional woman . ''
Mrs Penfold , known as Jules , had fostered more than 20 children and also had two daughters , a son , an adopted daughter , two step-daughters and 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and daughter who died .
She and her husband would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year .
Mr Penfold : `` She was just a beautiful woman and everything I lived for .
Her death was just such a shock . ''
A spokesman for the health trust said Mrs Penfold , who had underlying health conditions , was a patient at Arrowe Park Hospital when she died .
She had joined the trust as a health care assistant at Arrowe Park in 2003 , and trained to become a nurse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three years .
She later returned to the hospital and was also a mentor to trainee nurses and doctors .
A book of condolence is being set up in the chapel at Arrowe Park Hospital and a minute 's silence is being planned in her memory .
Janelle Holmes , chief executive of Wirral University Teaching Hospital , said : `` Words can not express how saddened we all are to lose a member of our own team to Covid-19 .
`` This is truly devastating and my thoughts and sympathy are with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was a valued member of staff who cared so much about others .
`` I know many colleagues will want to pay their own respects and a book of condolence has been set up for staff to sign and recount their memories of their colleague Jules , which we will pass on to her family.
`` A GoFundMe page has been set up in Julie 's memory at www.gofundme.com/f/julies-fundraiser .

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A nurse who died after testing positive for coronavirus has been described as an "exceptional woman" by her husband.
Julie Penfold, 53, was a well-loved member of staff at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust in Merseyside.
She had been on a career break due to health issues for about 18 months before her death, a spokesman for the health trust said.
Her husband Nick said: "She loved her job. When she was at school, all she ever talked about was being a nurse.
"She was lovely and never had a bad word to say about anybody and nothing was too much trouble for her.
"She was always checking on other people and looked after everyone.
"As a mentor she loved training the younger ones and supported a lot of doctors. She was really well-loved.
"I was really proud of her. She was an exceptional woman."
Mrs Penfold, known as Jules, had fostered more than 20 children and also had two daughters, a son, an adopted daughter, two step-daughters and 11 grandchildren, as well as a son and daughter who died.
She and her husband would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year.
Mr Penfold: "She was just a beautiful woman and everything I lived for. Her death was just such a shock."
A spokesman for the health trust said Mrs Penfold, who had underlying health conditions, was a patient at Arrowe Park Hospital when she died.
She had joined the trust as a health care assistant at Arrowe Park in 2003, and trained to become a nurse before moving to Wirral Community Trust for three years.
She later returned to the hospital and was also a mentor to trainee nurses and doctors.
A book of condolence is being set up in the chapel at Arrowe Park Hospital and a minute's silence is being planned in her memory.
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Janelle Holmes, chief executive of Wirral University Teaching Hospital, said: "Words cannot express how saddened we all are to lose a member of our own team to Covid-19.
"This is truly devastating and my thoughts and sympathy are with Julie's family at this time. She was a valued member of staff who cared so much about others.
"I know many colleagues will want to pay their own respects and a book of condolence has been set up for staff to sign and recount their memories of their colleague Jules, which we will pass on to her family. "
A GoFundMe page has been set up in Julie's memory at www.gofundme.com/f/julies-fundraiser.


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Gogglebox star beat coronavirus 'because of six stone weight loss'

A family featured on Gogglebox believe their six-stone weight loss may have saved their lives after they contracted coronavirus .
The Tappers , father Jonathan , mother Nikki and brother and sister Amy and Josh , were all diagnosed with the illness but have now recovered .
Jonathan , 52 , was hardest hit and was left fighting for his life .
The family , one of the early breakout stars of the Channel 4 series , credit their pulling through to their weight loss over 2019 .
Celebs Go Dating star Amy , 20 , said : `` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year when we did , could this have been a different outcome for us ?
I just do n't know . ''
Amy and her father lost three stone each through the Do The Unthinkable Diet with Muscle Foods .
After being diagnosed with coronavirus , Jonathan spent one night having his oxygen levels constantly monitored while Nikki , 47 , kept a bedside vigil .
Amy added : `` It 's public knowledge that in most cases , the healthier you are when you contract coronavirus , the more likely you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't even begin to think about what might have happened to dad - and to me - if we had n't changed our lives last year .
`` Dad is now taking it easier but the rest of us are fully well now .
`` I know that if he was n't eating right and taking care of himself , things could have been a lot worse for him . ''

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A family featured on Gogglebox believe their six-stone weight loss may have saved their lives after they contracted coronavirus.
The Tappers, father Jonathan, mother Nikki and brother and sister Amy and Josh, were all diagnosed with the illness but have now recovered.
Jonathan, 52, was hardest hit and was left fighting for his life. The family, one of the early breakout stars of the Channel 4 series, credit their pulling through to their weight loss over 2019.
Celebs Go Dating star Amy, 20, said: "If we hadn't lost the six stone last year when we did, could this have been a different outcome for us? I just don't know."
(Image: Channel 4)
Amy and her father lost three stone each through the Do The Unthinkable Diet with Muscle Foods.
After being diagnosed with coronavirus, Jonathan spent one night having his oxygen levels constantly monitored while Nikki, 47, kept a bedside vigil.
Amy added: "It's public knowledge that in most cases, the healthier you are when you contract coronavirus, the more likely you are to survive.
"I can't even begin to think about what might have happened to dad - and to me - if we hadn't changed our lives last year.
"Dad is now taking it easier but the rest of us are fully well now.
"I know that if he wasn't eating right and taking care of himself, things could have been a lot worse for him."


birminghammail--2020-04-21--Leeds United fans are 'gutted' after update on Wolves transfer target

Leeds United are facing up to the fact they will not be able to retain the services of loan star Ben White , according to reports .
The 22-year-old , joined Marcelo Bielsa 's side on a season-long loan deal from Brighton and has excelled under the Argentinian .
White has become an integral member of Leeds ' promotion pushing squad , with the Whites well set for a long-awaited return to the Premier League .
But his form at Elland Road has mean that a number of teams in the upper reaches of the top-flight , could look to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the window eventually opens .
Wolves have been linked with a move for White , with Nuno Espirito Santo reportedly in the market for defensive reinforcements with Ryan Bennett 's future in doubt .
According to the Athletic , Wolves face intense competition for White , with Liverpool , Manchester United and Man City all believed to be monitoring the Seagulls star .
The report claims that along with a number of teams chasing his signature , Brighton themselves are keen to hold onto the player .
Here 's how Leeds fans on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crowd favourite may not return , even if they do reach the promised land of the Premier League : @ MarkSheppy67 : Be gutted if we don ’ t get at least first refusal @ BatesyV3 : Honestly I can see him walking into a top 6 club .
Maybe even Liverpool or Man City with their resources .
@ DamienCrossan4 : If Leeds go up he will be playing next season at Leeds @ JPHardie84 : May seem like a biased opinion but a big IF we go up then surely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Leeds .
He could genuinely get in the euros squad next year .
Any super club move would come if good enough that for sure .
@ Anyoldsport : Even if we did manage to keep him next season , we would only be a stepping stone for him .
He and KP will be playing European football in 18 months time .
Deluded if we think it ’ s with us @ Andy_Waldis : He would be the best signing we could make @ 11Bostock : I think our best hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then we take him on loan for another season in Prem .
@ AndrewKearns11 : Is he really going to be playing regularly at top 6 club ?
( I don ’ t think so ) I just hope we get first refusal seeing though no one would have heard of him if he weren ’ t with us .

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Leeds United are facing up to the fact they will not be able to retain the services of loan star Ben White, according to reports.
The 22-year-old, joined Marcelo Bielsa's side on a season-long loan deal from Brighton and has excelled under the Argentinian.
White has become an integral member of Leeds' promotion pushing squad, with the Whites well set for a long-awaited return to the Premier League.
But his form at Elland Road has mean that a number of teams in the upper reaches of the top-flight, could look to sign the talented, central defender when the window eventually opens.
Wolves have been linked with a move for White, with Nuno Espirito Santo reportedly in the market for defensive reinforcements with Ryan Bennett's future in doubt.
According to the Athletic, Wolves face intense competition for White, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Man City all believed to be monitoring the Seagulls star.
The report claims that along with a number of teams chasing his signature, Brighton themselves are keen to hold onto the player.
Here's how Leeds fans on social media reacted to the news that the crowd favourite may not return, even if they do reach the promised land of the Premier League:
@MarkSheppy67: Be gutted if we don’t get at least first refusal
@BatesyV3: Honestly I can see him walking into a top 6 club. Maybe even Liverpool or Man City with their resources.
@DamienCrossan4: If Leeds go up he will be playing next season at Leeds
@JPHardie84: May seem like a biased opinion but a big IF we go up then surely make more sense to play every week at Leeds. He could genuinely get in the euros squad next year. Any super club move would come if good enough that for sure.
@Anyoldsport: Even if we did manage to keep him next season, we would only be a stepping stone for him. He and KP will be playing European football in 18 months time. Deluded if we think it’s with us
@Andy_Waldis: He would be the best signing we could make
@Dzialowskimatt: Nice one. Sons crying now.
@11Bostock: I think our best hope is if he get a huge move and then we take him on loan for another season in Prem.
@AndrewKearns11: Is he really going to be playing regularly at top 6 club ? ( I don’t think so ) I just hope we get first refusal seeing though no one would have heard of him if he weren’t with us .