birminghammail--2020-10-28--Thousands of people set for £13k benefit back payment after Supreme Court ruling

The Department for Work and Pensions has started its search for benefit claimants who could be owed up to £13,000 in back payments after a court ruling .
A landmark case means that thousands more people now qualify for Personal Independence Payment or will receive it at a higher rate .
The Supreme Court judgment found that the DWP got the law wrong during assessments when deciding the number of points claimants should get for engaging with other people .
This would have resulted in some claimants getting lower scores and therefore lower PIP payments , while others have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't high enough to qualify .
The DWP said that where claims are reviewed and this leads to an increase in the PIP award , claimants will receive backdated payments .
Claims for PIP that were disallowed before April 2016 - when the case first went to a social security tribunal - wo n't be reviewed and people will have to start a new claim for the benefit .
Those that were disallowed after that date are being assessed to see if back payments are due .
Disability Rights UK said the DWP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' of cases to see who would get the extra money , adding : `` It is likely that it will consider PIP decisions made between the 6 April 2016 - the date from which the ruling applies - and 17 September 2020 - the date from which the DWP says that it has been following the Supreme Court ruling .
`` Those refused PIP previously and who benefit from the Supreme Court judgment may be owed several thousands of pounds in arrears . ''
Independent advice website Benefits and Work said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is beginning a review of PIP claimants to identify those who are owed up to £13,000 , because it got the law wrong .
However , not everyone who is eligible for additional payments will be contacted by the DWP . ''
Ir said the ruling `` could mean potentially thousands more people are eligible for the daily living component of PIP or should be getting it at a higher rate .
`` Some claimants will have missed out on awards of the standard daily living component since April 2016 and will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of PIP . ''
A DWP spokesperson told Birmingham Live : `` We already updated guidance for new PIP decisions in September to make sure people are receiving their full amount and are committed to making backdated payments for those eligible as soon as possible . ''
DWP statistics show that , as of July 2020 , there were 2.6 million claimants entitled to PIP with nearly one in three ( 32 per cent ) receiving the highest level of award .
Between April 2013 ( when PIP was first introduced ) and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applied for the payment .
Almost two thirds were new claims for cash from the welfare system while the others were moving across from the old Disability Living Allowance , which PIP is gradually replacing .
Of these claims , 5.1 million were cleared .
Following the application and assessment process : In February , the DWP was criticised after scaling down a review of more than a million Personal Independence Payment claims following two tribunal rulings relating to 'psychological distress ' and carrying out activities 'safely . '
Minister for Disabled People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the DWP would focus on claimants `` most likely to benefit . ''
He added : `` In total , we have paid £28 million in arrears to 5,900 claimants . ''
In 2018 , the DWP originally said that it believed up to 220,000 people might be entitled to a higher award .
How much is PIP ?
Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) is usually paid every four weeks .
It 's made up of two parts .
Whether you get one or both of these and how much you receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
Listed below are the new PIP rates from April 1 , 2020 .
PIP was not hit by the benefit freeze but received an annual rise along with other social security schemes .
Enhanced - increased from £87.65 to £89.15 ( per week ) Standard - increased from £58.70 to £59.70 ( per week ) Enhanced - increased from £61.20 to £62.25 ( per week ) Standard - increased from £23.20 to £23.60 ( per week ) If you get PIP and Constant Attendance Allowance , the daily living part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of Constant Attendance Allowance you get .
Those on the old Disability Living Allowance will carry on getting it if they were born on or before April 8 , 1948 , as long as they remain eligible .
If you were born after that date , your DLA will end .
You will get a letter telling you when that will happen and inviting you to apply for PIP within 28 days .
If you do apply , your DLA will continue to be paid until at least 28 days after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Here are the increases from April 2020 : Highest - increased from £87.65 to £89.15 ( per week ) Middle - increased from £58.70 to £59.70 ( per week ) Lowest - increased from £23.20 to £23.60 ( per week ) Higher - increased from £61.20 to £62.25 ( per week ) Lower - increased from £23.20 to £23.60 ( per week )

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The Department for Work and Pensions has started its search for benefit claimants who could be owed up to £13,000 in back payments after a court ruling.
A landmark case means that thousands more people now qualify for Personal Independence Payment or will receive it at a higher rate.
The Supreme Court judgment found that the DWP got the law wrong during assessments when deciding the number of points claimants should get for engaging with other people.
This would have resulted in some claimants getting lower scores and therefore lower PIP payments, while others have been refused PIP altogether because their points weren't high enough to qualify.
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The DWP said that where claims are reviewed and this leads to an increase in the PIP award, claimants will receive backdated payments.
Claims for PIP that were disallowed before April 2016 - when the case first went to a social security tribunal - won't be reviewed and people will have to start a new claim for the benefit. Those that were disallowed after that date are being assessed to see if back payments are due.
Disability Rights UK said the DWP confirmed it was carrying out a 'trawl' of cases to see who would get the extra money, adding: "It is likely that it will consider PIP decisions made between the 6 April 2016 - the date from which the ruling applies - and 17 September 2020 - the date from which the DWP says that it has been following the Supreme Court ruling.
"Those refused PIP previously and who benefit from the Supreme Court judgment may be owed several thousands of pounds in arrears."
Independent advice website Benefits and Work said: "The DWP has announced that it is beginning a review of PIP claimants to identify those who are owed up to £13,000, because it got the law wrong. However, not everyone who is eligible for additional payments will be contacted by the DWP."
It said the ruling "could mean potentially thousands more people are eligible for the daily living component of PIP or should be getting it at a higher rate.
"Some claimants will have missed out on awards of the standard daily living component since April 2016 and will be entitled to around £13,000 in back payments of PIP."
A DWP spokesperson told Birmingham Live: "We already updated guidance for new PIP decisions in September to make sure people are receiving their full amount and are committed to making backdated payments for those eligible as soon as possible."
DWP statistics show that, as of July 2020, there were 2.6 million claimants entitled to PIP with nearly one in three (32 per cent) receiving the highest level of award.
Between April 2013 (when PIP was first introduced) and July 2020, 5.3 million people have applied for the payment.
Almost two thirds were new claims entering the welfare system while the others were moving across from the old Disability Living Allowance, which PIP is gradually replacing.
Of these claims, 5.1 million were cleared. Following the application and assessment process:
2.7 million were awarded PIP
2.3 million had their claim disallowed
96,000 withdrew their claim
In February, the DWP was criticised after scaling down a review of more than a million Personal Independence Payment claims following two tribunal rulings relating to 'psychological distress' and carrying out activities 'safely.'
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Justin Tomlinson said the DWP would narrow its search to focus on claimants "most likely to benefit."
He added: "In total, we have paid £28 million in arrears to 5,900 claimants."
In 2018, the DWP originally said that it believed up to 220,000 people might be entitled to a higher award.
How much is PIP?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is usually paid every four weeks.
It's made up of two parts. Whether you get one or both of these and how much you receive depends on how severely your condition affects you.
Listed below are the new PIP rates from April 1, 2020. PIP was not hit by the benefit freeze but received an annual rise along with other social security schemes.
Daily living component
Enhanced - increased from £87.65 to £89.15 (per week)
Standard - increased from £58.70 to £59.70 (per week)
Mobility component
Enhanced - increased from £61.20 to £62.25 (per week)
Standard - increased from £23.20 to £23.60 (per week)
If you get PIP and Constant Attendance Allowance, the daily living part of your PIP will be reduced by the amount of Constant Attendance Allowance you get.
What about Disability Living Allowance?
Those on the old Disability Living Allowance will carry on getting it if they were born on or before April 8, 1948, as long as they remain eligible.
If you were born after that date, your DLA will end. You will get a letter telling you when that will happen and inviting you to apply for PIP within 28 days.
If you do apply, your DLA will continue to be paid until at least 28 days after a decision is made about your PIP application.
Here are the increases from April 2020:
Care Component
Highest - increased from £87.65 to £89.15 (per week)
Middle - increased from £58.70 to £59.70 (per week)
Lowest - increased from £23.20 to £23.60 (per week)
Mobility Component
Higher - increased from £61.20 to £62.25 (per week)
Lower - increased from £23.20 to £23.60 (per week)


birminghammail--2020-10-28--Richard Hammond told to sell swanky cars in tense planning row

Solihull celeb Richard Hammond is being pressured to flog his flashy cars amid a castle planning row .
The former Top Gear host and current Grand Tour presenter has been told to offload his fleet of vehicles .
It comes amid a row over plans to renovate a mock castle where he lives , in Gloucestershire .
50-year-old Richard asked for permission to build a large barn to protect the swanky motors at his home Bollitree Castle at Weston-under-Penyard .
But Scottish academic David Cheseldine has voiced concerns , telling Gloucestershire Live : “ Mr Hammond needs to understand that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the landscape not 'toys ' to be razed when they are inconvenient .
“ He has been allowed to change Bollitree Castle enough already .
“ He knew what it was when he bought it .
Further applications for significant changes should not be granted .
He is short of safe storage space .
Has he considered the option of disposing of a small part of his vast collection of vehicles ?
” The application from Richard stated : “ In addition to the agricultural and equestrian use of the estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and motorcycles which support his work as a motoring journalist .
“ Currently these are housed ‘ ad hoc ’ in the listed barns or in the open courtyard .
Secure storage and parking for this collection of vehicles is fundamental to the owner 's needs .
“ Removal of these vehicles from the listed buildings is also desired so that they can be used domestically.
” The local parish council and English Heritage have no objections to the plans which have been drawn up by John Ford Ford Architecture .

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Solihull celeb Richard Hammond is being pressured to flog his flashy cars amid a castle planning row.
The former Top Gear host and current Grand Tour presenter has been told to offload his fleet of vehicles.
It comes amid a row over plans to renovate a mock castle where he lives, in Gloucestershire.
50-year-old Richard asked for permission to build a large barn to protect the swanky motors at his home Bollitree Castle at Weston-under-Penyard.
But Scottish academic David Cheseldine has voiced concerns, telling Gloucestershire Live : “Mr Hammond needs to understand that structures like stable blocks are an established part of the landscape not 'toys' to be razed when they are inconvenient.
“He has been allowed to change Bollitree Castle enough already.
“He knew what it was when he bought it. Further applications for significant changes should not be granted. He is short of safe storage space. Has he considered the option of disposing of a small part of his vast collection of vehicles?”
The application from Richard stated: “In addition to the agricultural and equestrian use of the estate the owner has a collection of cars and motorcycles which support his work as a motoring journalist.
“Currently these are housed ‘ad hoc’ in the listed barns or in the open courtyard. Secure storage and parking for this collection of vehicles is fundamental to the owner's needs.
“Removal of these vehicles from the listed buildings is also desired so that they can be used domestically.”
The local parish council and English Heritage have no objections to the plans which have been drawn up by John Ford Ford Architecture.


birminghammail--2020-10-28--Neighbours object to new garage - 'because mechanics will swear'

Plans for a garage in Sandwell are being opposed as some residents fear mechanics will swear too much .
The threat of foul-mouthed engineers is one of many objections to a vehicle repair shop at the Old Water Works on Brunswick Park Trading Estate in Wednesbury .
But council officers have said the prospect of spanner-wielding mechanics turning the air blue is not grounds for refusing permission .
In a report to Sandwell Council ‘ s planning committee , one unnamed opponent claimed : “ The language used by the works is not acceptable in a residential area.
” They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to listen to any inappropriate language , however this falls outside the scope of planning considerations , as such matters can be reported to and dealt with by the anti-social behaviour team of the council.
” Other unusual objections include disturbance to birds nesting in nearby trees and a breach of the Human Rights Act .
Mr Bhupinder Singh Bhandal is asking the council to allow him to use the site for storing and carrying out repairs on his privately owned seven cars , three vans and and two motorcycles .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including concerns over parking , noise nuisance and fears the garage will eventual be used to sell vehicles .
Objectors have said a previous application for a repair shop selling used tyres on the site had been rejected by the planning inspectorate .
Recommending councillors grant temporary permission for two years , a senior planning officer said : “ I fully understand the objector ’ s concerns regarding noise and disturbance to nearby residents .
`` However , this application differs from the previous refusal as the use proposed is not of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hobbyist.
” The application will be discussed by the planning committee on November 4 .

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Plans for a garage in Sandwell are being opposed as some residents fear mechanics will swear too much.
The threat of foul-mouthed engineers is one of many objections to a vehicle repair shop at the Old Water Works on Brunswick Park Trading Estate in Wednesbury.
But council officers have said the prospect of spanner-wielding mechanics turning the air blue is not grounds for refusing permission.
In a report to Sandwell Council‘s planning committee, one unnamed opponent claimed: “The language used by the works is not acceptable in a residential area.”
However, council bosses say development laws don’t cover swear words.
They warn councilors: “Residents should not have to listen to any inappropriate language, however this falls outside the scope of planning considerations, as such matters can be reported to and dealt with by the anti-social behaviour team of the council.”
Other unusual objections include disturbance to birds nesting in nearby trees and a breach of the Human Rights Act.
Mr Bhupinder Singh Bhandal is asking the council to allow him to use the site for storing and carrying out repairs on his privately owned seven cars, three vans and and two motorcycles.
The extraordinary protests are among more conventional objections including concerns over parking, noise nuisance and fears the garage will eventual be used to sell vehicles.
Objectors have said a previous application for a repair shop selling used tyres on the site had been rejected by the planning inspectorate.
Recommending councillors grant temporary permission for two years, a senior planning officer said: “I fully understand the objector’s concerns regarding noise and disturbance to nearby residents.
"However, this application differs from the previous refusal as the use proposed is not of a commercial nature and is used for a hobbyist.”
The application will be discussed by the planning committee on November 4.


birminghammail--2020-10-28--New walk-through Covid-19 testing centre opens in Birmingham

A new walk-through Covid-19 testing centre has opened in Stirchley .
The facility , at the Lifford House car park , opened today - October 28 - with appointments made available each day .
The site is 'easily accessibly ' without a car .
Anyone attending an appointment will be given guidance on how to get to and from the test site safely , with additional support for vulnerable groups and those with disabilities .
Self-administered tests will be offered at the facility .
Baroness Dido Harding , executive chair of the National Institute for Health Protection , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities better access to coronavirus testing , so everyone with symptoms can get a test .
`` This new site is part of our ongoing work to expand testing across the UK to deliver 500,000 tests a day by the end of October .
`` Please book a test if you have coronavirus symptoms : a new continuous cough , a high temperature and a loss or change in sense of smell or taste .
`` Everybody should continue to think hands , face , space , and follow the advice of NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – this is the only way we can return to a more normal way of life . ''

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A new walk-through Covid-19 testing centre has opened in Stirchley.
The facility, at the Lifford House car park, opened today - October 28 - with appointments made available each day.
The site is 'easily accessibly' without a car. Anyone attending an appointment will be given guidance on how to get to and from the test site safely, with additional support for vulnerable groups and those with disabilities.
Self-administered tests will be offered at the facility.
Baroness Dido Harding, executive chair of the National Institute for Health Protection, said: "Our new walk through sites offer communities better access to coronavirus testing, so everyone with symptoms can get a test.
"This new site is part of our ongoing work to expand testing across the UK to deliver 500,000 tests a day by the end of October.
"Please book a test if you have coronavirus symptoms: a new continuous cough, a high temperature and a loss or change in sense of smell or taste.
"Everybody should continue to think hands, face, space, and follow the advice of NHS Test and Trace if you are contacted – this is the only way we can return to a more normal way of life."


birminghammail--2020-10-29--West Midlands Police respond after fury over 'breaking up Christmas dinners'

West Midlands Police has not ruled out entering homes to break up large Christmas gatherings .
The force said it would `` enforce the rules appropriately '' - but warned this year the festive season would be very different .
Its comments come after the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson vowed his officers would clamp down on Covid rule flouters in December .
He said this would include entering homes to break up Christmas dinners if families breached the lockdown rules .
In an interview with The Telegraph , he said : `` If we think there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they should n't be , then police will have to intervene .
If , again , there 's flagrant breaking of the rules , then the police would have to enforce .
`` It 's not the police 's job to stop people enjoying their Christmas . ''
But West Midlands Police said on Thursday that it would `` use good sense '' over the festive period .
And when asked directly by BirminghamLive if officers would enter people 's homes to break up large gatherings , they replied : `` We 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rules appropriately and proportionately . ''
A spokesman said : `` Coronavirus remains a deadly disease and the restrictions in place to prevent its spread are set by the Government .
`` Our approach remains the four E ’ s meaning that we engage with the public , explain the regulations and encourage people to follow them .
In the minority of cases where this doesn ’ t happen then we have no alternative than to enforce the restrictions .
`` We continue to respond to reports of regulation breaches and this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period with whatever restrictions are in place at that time .
`` We understand that if restrictions stay as they are , these are not the festive celebrations that anyone would have wanted and we do not want to spoil anyone ’ s fun , but we do have to follow the regulations to help prevent the spread of the virus .
`` We continue to urge the public to follow the rules , the greater effort we can all make now to prevent the spread of the virus . ''
In his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 'time bomb ' of social unrest , including riots could be triggered by the end of the furlough scheme ( Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ) and festive restrictions .
He said : `` We 're sitting on a time bomb here .
We 're getting very near the stage where you could see a considerable explosion of frustration and energy .
`` Things are very on the edge in a lot of communities and it would n't take very much to spark off unrest , riots , damage . ''

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West Midlands Police has not ruled out entering homes to break up large Christmas gatherings.
The force said it would "enforce the rules appropriately" - but warned this year the festive season would be very different.
Its comments come after the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson vowed his officers would clamp down on Covid rule flouters in December.
He said this would include entering homes to break up Christmas dinners if families breached the lockdown rules.
In an interview with The Telegraph, he said: "If we think there's large groups of people gathering where they shouldn't be, then police will have to intervene. If, again, there's flagrant breaking of the rules, then the police would have to enforce.
"It's not the police's job to stop people enjoying their Christmas."
But West Midlands Police said on Thursday that it would "use good sense" over the festive period.
And when asked directly by BirminghamLive if officers would enter people's homes to break up large gatherings, they replied: "We'll continue to use good sense and enforce the rules appropriately and proportionately."
A spokesman said: "Coronavirus remains a deadly disease and the restrictions in place to prevent its spread are set by the Government.
"Our approach remains the four E’s meaning that we engage with the public, explain the regulations and encourage people to follow them. In the minority of cases where this doesn’t happen then we have no alternative than to enforce the restrictions.
"We continue to respond to reports of regulation breaches and this will remain our approach throughout the Christmas period with whatever restrictions are in place at that time.
"We understand that if restrictions stay as they are, these are not the festive celebrations that anyone would have wanted and we do not want to spoil anyone’s fun, but we do have to follow the regulations to help prevent the spread of the virus.
"We continue to urge the public to follow the rules, the greater effort we can all make now to prevent the spread of the virus."
In his interview, Mr Jamieson also warned about a 'time bomb' of social unrest, including riots could be triggered by the end of the furlough scheme (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme) and festive restrictions.
He said: "We're sitting on a time bomb here. We're getting very near the stage where you could see a considerable explosion of frustration and energy.
"Things are very on the edge in a lot of communities and it wouldn't take very much to spark off unrest, riots, damage."


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Shabani on injury battle & transfer offer he had before Wolves

Meritan Shabani has revealed he was offered the chance to succeed Frenkie De Jong in Ajax ’ s midfield before he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Ajax sold De Jong to Barcelona in 2019 and Shabani , who was with Bayern Munich at the time , was contacted about joining the Dutch club as a replacement .
Bayern rejected Ajax ’ s advances for Shabani despite only using him twice as a substitute during the 2018/19 season .
“ That interest grew quickly , but it was also over relatively quickly , ” Shabani explained during an interview with transfermarkt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Ajax wanted me to be De Jong ’ s successor .
And they really wanted me .
“ It would have been a good step and I also wanted to go to Ajax .
I would have liked to be loaned out .
However , Bayern did not want that and refused .
I don ’ t know why .
In the end it didn ’ t work out and that ’ s actually the story.
” Shabani would secure a move away from his boyhood club later in the year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-year contract .
The German started life with Wolves ’ under-23s last season before making his senior debut in the Carabao Cup clash with Reading .
But Shabani had only been on the field a matter of minutes against the Royals when he suffered a serious knee injury .
That set the 21-year-old back and he ’ s working with the under-23s at the moment to build up his fitness .
Nuno Espirito Santo has invited Shabani up to train with the first team since his recovery and he was included in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City in September .
“ For me personally , things are going pretty well in the training sessions and games , ” Shabani continued .
“ It may take a while , because I 'm not in 100 per cent of my shape then .
But I 'm in a positive mood .
“ The way people treat you makes a huge difference .
I got so much help .
No matter what happens - everyone stands next to you and supports you .
That 's the biggest thing I 've noticed here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window for a year , but still I had someone by my side every day who asks me about something or takes care of me .
And I 've talked to the trainer a lot .
That is extremely noticeable and is very good.
” You can read the full interview with Shabani via transfermarkt here .

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Meritan Shabani has revealed he was offered the chance to succeed Frenkie De Jong in Ajax’s midfield before he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Ajax sold De Jong to Barcelona in 2019 and Shabani, who was with Bayern Munich at the time, was contacted about joining the Dutch club as a replacement.
Bayern rejected Ajax’s advances for Shabani despite only using him twice as a substitute during the 2018/19 season.
“That interest grew quickly, but it was also over relatively quickly,” Shabani explained during an interview with transfermarkt. “It struck me at the time that Ajax wanted me to be De Jong’s successor. And they really wanted me.
“It would have been a good step and I also wanted to go to Ajax. I would have liked to be loaned out. However, Bayern did not want that and refused. I don’t know why. In the end it didn’t work out and that’s actually the story.”
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Shabani would secure a move away from his boyhood club later in the year, completing a switch to Wolves on a three-year contract.
The German started life with Wolves’ under-23s last season before making his senior debut in the Carabao Cup clash with Reading. But Shabani had only been on the field a matter of minutes against the Royals when he suffered a serious knee injury.
That set the 21-year-old back and he’s working with the under-23s at the moment to build up his fitness.
Nuno Espirito Santo has invited Shabani up to train with the first team since his recovery and he was included in the squad for the cup clash with Stoke City in September.
“For me personally, things are going pretty well in the training sessions and games,” Shabani continued. “It may take a while, because I'm not in 100 per cent of my shape then. But I'm in a positive mood.
“The way people treat you makes a huge difference. I got so much help. No matter what happens - everyone stands next to you and supports you. That's the biggest thing I've noticed here.
“I was away from the window for a year, but still I had someone by my side every day who asks me about something or takes care of me. And I've talked to the trainer a lot. That is extremely noticeable and is very good.”
You can read the full interview with Shabani via transfermarkt here.


birminghammail--2020-10-29--What happened to the Government's promised 'levelling up' plan?

The Government must `` urgently '' publish its plans to back the North and Midlands and devolve more power to mayors , employers have warned .
Business group the CBI also criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's focus on `` levelling up '' , saying : “ Levelling up is currently an ambiguous term , and in order to be a success more clarity is needed on the government ’ s long-term vision.
” The comments came as there is still no sign of the Government ’ s long-awaited Devolution and Local Recovery White Paper , which was due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promised the paper would set out plans to give regional mayors such as Andy Street in the West Midlands more powers , as well as measures to create regional mayors in areas that don ’ t have them already .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that he is to deliver a one-year spending review statement on November 25 , and it ’ s thought that he might use this as an opportunity to provide more clarity about the Government 's plans for devolution to English regions , as well as to announce funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set out its comments in a paper submitted to the House of Commons Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee , which is holding an inquiry into “ levelling up ” and the current structures of local and regional government in England .
It said : `` Government must urgently publish its Local Recovery and English Devolution White Paper , including setting out a roadmap for the future of devolution in England , with the ambition of ensuring at least 60 per cent of the population is covered by a devolution deal by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs strong local and regional bodies in order for levelling up to be successful .
It called for the Government to ensure every region of the country is represented by a “ ministerial champion ” , to ensure regional growth is prioritised “ at the most senior levels of government and in all departments ” .
There used to be a dedicated Minister for the Northern Powerhouse who attended Cabinet ( but was not technically a member of the Cabinet ) , but this role has been abolished .
Instead , Transport Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister , while Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick is the “ Ministerial Champion ” for the Midlands Engine , the lesser-known equivalent of the Northern Powerhouse policy , which covers both the East Midlands and West Midlands .
The CBI also called on the Government to hold a grand meeting of all regional mayors at least twice a year , ahead of major financial statements such as the Budget , and to consider future devolution arrangements .
In its own submission , the Institute of Directors , which represents smaller businesses , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrangements are a mess .
It highlighted the Government ’ s decision to axe Regional Development Agencies , bodies created by the last Labour Government to grow regional economies .
Instead , local councils , Combined Authorities such as the West Midlands Combined Authorities and bodies called Local Enterprise Agencies have been expected to take on the role .
But the arrangements vary across the country .
Current arrangements are largely a result of former Chancellor George Osborne ’ s desire to create an economic powerhouse in the North of England .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create powerful regional or “ metro ” mayors , mostly in the North of England but also including a regional mayor for the West Midlands and one for the West of England , including Bath and Bristol .
The Government said in July that it hoped to create more regional mayors , including in rural areas which have largely been excluded from English devolution so far .
MP Simon Clarke was the local government minister in charge at the time .
He said : “ This September , the government will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paper… which will lay a clear path for levelling up every region of our country .
“ It will provide a roadmap for establishing a series of new mayors within the next ten years – representing the greatest decentralisation of power in our modern history .
“ In our towns , cities , and rural counties , we will give local places the ability to come forward with new mayoral devolution deals which work for every community , allowing them to become masters of their own destiny.
” As noted , that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paper has not yet appeared .

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The Government must "urgently" publish its plans to back the North and Midlands and devolve more power to mayors, employers have warned.
Business group the CBI also criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson's focus on "levelling up", saying: “Levelling up is currently an ambiguous term, and in order to be a success more clarity is needed on the government’s long-term vision.”
The comments came as there is still no sign of the Government’s long-awaited Devolution and Local Recovery White Paper, which was due to be published in September.
Ministers had promised the paper would set out plans to give regional mayors such as Andy Street in the West Midlands more powers, as well as measures to create regional mayors in areas that don’t have them already.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that he is to deliver a one-year spending review statement on November 25, and it’s thought that he might use this as an opportunity to provide more clarity about the Government's plans for devolution to English regions, as well as to announce funding for major infrastructure projects.
The CBI set out its comments in a paper submitted to the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, which is holding an inquiry into “levelling up” and the current structures of local and regional government in England.
It said: "Government must urgently publish its Local Recovery and English Devolution White Paper, including setting out a roadmap for the future of devolution in England, with the ambition of ensuring at least 60 per cent of the population is covered by a devolution deal by 2025.”
The CBI warned that England needs strong local and regional bodies in order for levelling up to be successful.
It called for the Government to ensure every region of the country is represented by a “ministerial champion”, to ensure regional growth is prioritised “at the most senior levels of government and in all departments”.
There used to be a dedicated Minister for the Northern Powerhouse who attended Cabinet (but was not technically a member of the Cabinet), but this role has been abolished. Instead, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps doubles as the Northern Powerhouse Minister, while Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick is the “Ministerial Champion” for the Midlands Engine, the lesser-known equivalent of the Northern Powerhouse policy, which covers both the East Midlands and West Midlands.
The CBI also called on the Government to hold a grand meeting of all regional mayors at least twice a year, ahead of major financial statements such as the Budget, and to consider future devolution arrangements.
In its own submission, the Institute of Directors, which represents smaller businesses, said that the current regional and local government arrangements are a mess.
It highlighted the Government’s decision to axe Regional Development Agencies, bodies created by the last Labour Government to grow regional economies.
Instead, local councils, Combined Authorities such as the West Midlands Combined Authorities and bodies called Local Enterprise Agencies have been expected to take on the role. But the arrangements vary across the country.
Current arrangements are largely a result of former Chancellor George Osborne’s desire to create an economic powerhouse in the North of England.
As part of this, he set out to create powerful regional or “metro” mayors, mostly in the North of England but also including a regional mayor for the West Midlands and one for the West of England, including Bath and Bristol. The Government said in July that it hoped to create more regional mayors, including in rural areas which have largely been excluded from English devolution so far.
MP Simon Clarke was the local government minister in charge at the time. He said: “This September, the government will be publishing the Devolution and Local Recovery White Paper… which will lay a clear path for levelling up every region of our country.
“It will provide a roadmap for establishing a series of new mayors within the next ten years – representing the greatest decentralisation of power in our modern history.
“In our towns, cities, and rural counties, we will give local places the ability to come forward with new mayoral devolution deals which work for every community, allowing them to become masters of their own destiny.”
As noted, that was back in July. But the White Paper has not yet appeared.


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Coronavirus R rate now 'almost 2 in Birmingham and West Midlands' after surge

The coronavirus R rate is now nearly two in the West Midlands , alarming new data shows as Birmingham gets ready to enter a tier 3 lockdown .
Researchers found that in the West Midlands , the R rate has reached an estimated 1.8 , meaning each infected person passes the virus onto nearly two others .
The West Midlands , including Birmingham , could move to Tier 3 restrictions within days , unless infection rates drop significantly .
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and the leaders of the seven metropolitan councils had been discussing the prospect of tougher Tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a gold command meeting with Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Wednesday .
Following the meeting , local authority sources said it was `` pretty unlikely '' infection rates would come down enough in the next few days .
They also said that Tier 3 would be imposed `` by the end of next week or the start of the following week '' .
According to a study by Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI , the R rate is nearly three in London .
The rate needs to stay below 1 in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The REACT study said : `` We previously reported that prevalence was highest in northern parts of England .
`` While this is still the case , there is suggestion that the epidemic may be turning down in the North East , although there are still marked increases in prevalence amongst the most vulnerable population at ages 65 years and over .
`` The epidemic is now increasing most rapidly in the Midlands and South .
`` Patterns of growth rate and the age distribution of cases in the South now are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the prior two rounds of this study . ''
Interim data from round six of the Imperial College London React study estimates there are around 96,000 new infections per day , and found early signs that numbers in low-risk areas are following trends observed in the worst-affected regions .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said coronavirus rates are in a `` bad place '' all over the country but added that the Government is resisting another national lockdown .
He told Sky News : `` We will continue with our localised but proportionate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is strongest , but you can see from those figures that the virus is in a bad place in all parts of the country .
`` The approach of trying to bear down on it where it is most concentrated , I think , continues to be the best way forward because despite the fact the virus is rising across the country it is very concentrated in some places nonetheless . ''

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The coronavirus R rate is now nearly two in the West Midlands, alarming new data shows as Birmingham gets ready to enter a tier 3 lockdown.
Researchers found that in the West Midlands, the R rate has reached an estimated 1.8, meaning each infected person passes the virus onto nearly two others.
The West Midlands, including Birmingham, could move to Tier 3 restrictions within days, unless infection rates drop significantly.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and the leaders of the seven metropolitan councils had been discussing the prospect of tougher Tier 3 measures.
It comes ahead of a gold command meeting with Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Wednesday.
Following the meeting, local authority sources said it was "pretty unlikely" infection rates would come down enough in the next few days.
They also said that Tier 3 would be imposed "by the end of next week or the start of the following week".
According to a study by Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI, the R rate is nearly three in London.
The rate needs to stay below 1 in order for the number of cases to fall.
The REACT study said: "We previously reported that prevalence was highest in northern parts of England.
"While this is still the case, there is suggestion that the epidemic may be turning down in the North East, although there are still marked increases in prevalence amongst the most vulnerable population at ages 65 years and over.
"The epidemic is now increasing most rapidly in the Midlands and South.
"Patterns of growth rate and the age distribution of cases in the South now are similar to those observed in northern regions during the prior two rounds of this study."
Interim data from round six of the Imperial College London React study estimates there are around 96,000 new infections per day, and found early signs that numbers in low-risk areas are following trends observed in the worst-affected regions.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said coronavirus rates are in a "bad place" all over the country but added that the Government is resisting another national lockdown.
He told Sky News: "We will continue with our localised but proportionate approach on taking action where the virus is strongest, but you can see from those figures that the virus is in a bad place in all parts of the country.
"The approach of trying to bear down on it where it is most concentrated, I think, continues to be the best way forward because despite the fact the virus is rising across the country it is very concentrated in some places nonetheless."


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Walsall WILL review help for hungry kids after school meals row

A review of help give to vulnerable people in Walsall is to take place in the wake of the row over free meals for children during school holidays .
Walsall Council leader Mike Bird announced the forthcoming appraisal of support services offered by the authority at a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday .
Councillor Bird said the review will look at all aspects to provision over the next few weeks with any findings and recommendations being brought back to the committee .
But he also severely criticised opponents who he said had used the free school meals issue raised by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Conservative administration was slammed after it was announced it would not follow some neighbouring authorities by providing meals for children in the borough during this week 's half term , resulting in a protest outside the council house .
And the fury intensified when Councillor Bird made national newspaper headlines quoting him as telling poor families to buy food from Marks and Spencer - comments he insists were taken out of context from a radio interview on BBC Five Live .
At the meeting he said : `` It 's fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - not for the first time .
`` But it 's also fair to say the issue has sadly become a political football both locally and nationally and I stand by that point of view .
`` I have raised and discussed the matter of support for vulnerable people with my cabinet colleagues in the last few days .
`` We are united that we will not allow our support to become a political issue in the current extremely challenging Covid crisis .
We leave that to other parties .
`` We collectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support to vulnerable people and we tailor that support to Walsall .
`` This message has got lost in recent days as the focus has shifted away from the support that is provided to who can score the biggest political point .
`` I can give you many examples of the investment this cabinet has made to support our communities both during the Covid-19 pandemic and before .
`` However , I 'm happy to open up our approach to examination to the public to ensure we are doing the right thing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm therefore announcing we have requested officers to commission and carry out a short , sharp and timely appraisal of our support for people who are financially vulnerable .
`` This appraisal will be given the full support of my administration to look at the relevant areas and make recommendations on if and how we can improve them .
`` I 'll be clear .
None of us are perfect but my cabinet and I do have the best interests of all our residents at heart in our thinking and decision making .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ produce findings which will be brought back to this cabinet for further discussion and the outcomes will be publicly shared .
`` The residents of Walsall should know , this cabinet will always try to support our most vulnerable and no-one owns this agenda .
`` I would hope the independent appraisal will be able to produce its initial findings in four weeks so that any further support measures that maybe required can be put in place in time for the Christmas break .
`` This work builds on our resilient communities approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politicking which helps nobody , particularly the vulnerable residents . ''

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A review of help give to vulnerable people in Walsall is to take place in the wake of the row over free meals for children during school holidays.
Walsall Council leader Mike Bird announced the forthcoming appraisal of support services offered by the authority at a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday.
Councillor Bird said the review will look at all aspects to provision over the next few weeks with any findings and recommendations being brought back to the committee.
But he also severely criticised opponents who he said had used the free school meals issue raised by footballer Marcus Rashford as a political football.
The Conservative administration was slammed after it was announced it would not follow some neighbouring authorities by providing meals for children in the borough during this week's half term, resulting in a protest outside the council house.
And the fury intensified when Councillor Bird made national newspaper headlines quoting him as telling poor families to buy food from Marks and Spencer - comments he insists were taken out of context from a radio interview on BBC Five Live.
At the meeting he said: "It's fair to say my comments have created controversy - not for the first time.
"But it's also fair to say the issue has sadly become a political football both locally and nationally and I stand by that point of view.
"I have raised and discussed the matter of support for vulnerable people with my cabinet colleagues in the last few days.
"We are united that we will not allow our support to become a political issue in the current extremely challenging Covid crisis. We leave that to other parties.
"We collectively believe we provide the right level of support to vulnerable people and we tailor that support to Walsall.
"This message has got lost in recent days as the focus has shifted away from the support that is provided to who can score the biggest political point.
"I can give you many examples of the investment this cabinet has made to support our communities both during the Covid-19 pandemic and before.
"However, I'm happy to open up our approach to examination to the public to ensure we are doing the right thing for our communities in Walsall.
"I'm therefore announcing we have requested officers to commission and carry out a short, sharp and timely appraisal of our support for people who are financially vulnerable.
"This appraisal will be given the full support of my administration to look at the relevant areas and make recommendations on if and how we can improve them.
"I'll be clear. None of us are perfect but my cabinet and I do have the best interests of all our residents at heart in our thinking and decision making.
"The appraisal will both confirm and produce findings which will be brought back to this cabinet for further discussion and the outcomes will be publicly shared.
"The residents of Walsall should know, this cabinet will always try to support our most vulnerable and no-one owns this agenda.
"I would hope the independent appraisal will be able to produce its initial findings in four weeks so that any further support measures that maybe required can be put in place in time for the Christmas break.
"This work builds on our resilient communities approach and hopefully end some of the destructive politicking which helps nobody, particularly the vulnerable residents."


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Four lockdown changes coming to West Midlands within days

Over 1.5 million more people in the West Midlands look set to have Tier 2 restrictions imposed amid a continuing rise in Covid infections .
Across the region , Walsall was at 320 , Stoke-on-Trent 301 , Sandwell 295 , Birmingham 259 , Wolverhampton 242 , Solihull 218 , Telford 213 , and Coventry on 192 .
Birmingham could enter tier 3 , with three other key changes to be aware of .
Discussions will take place today over increased restrictions for Leeds and West Yorkshire , Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said .
And Birmingham and the West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imminently , according to reports .
Mr Jenrick told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` We 're having discussions later today with Leeds and West Yorkshire where there 's also a concerning rise in the number of cases and pressure on the local NHS . ''
The whole of Staffordshire , Dudley , in the Black Country , and Telford & Wrekin , in Shropshire , are the latest areas set for a move from medium to high controls .
Staffordshire County Council leader , Councillor Alan White warned the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing tighter restrictions '' because of rapidly rising cases , and the new measures could be in place as soon as the end of the week .
The council said the exact date of when restrictions will be imposed was to be confirmed , but would be reviewed after 14 days .
An official announcement is expected later .
Stoke-on-Trent , which is also in Staffordshire , had already moved to Tier 2 , on Saturday .
Dudley had been the last of the West Midlands ' seven metropolitan local authority areas not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise in infections means it also looks set to move up to stiffer controls .
Dudley was 248 per 100,000 in the same period .
The latest NHS data showed Staffordshire 's Covid-19 case rate was 271 per 100,000 in the week to October 26 .
Lucy Allan , Conservative MP for Telford , said `` an announcement re Telford 's 'Tier status ' is expected at lunchtime today , following a meeting this morning '' .
Councillor Patrick Harley , Dudley Council leader , said he hoped local authorities would be given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Tier 2 measures would include no household mixing , the Rule of Six outdoors , and a 10pm closure for pubs and bars not serving substantial meals .
Mr White said : `` We can , and we must rise , to this new challenge , but it is down to each and every one of us to stick to the new rules when they do come into force to help keep Staffordshire safe and open for business . ''
Meanwhile , with infection rates still rising across almost all areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven metropolitan councils , including Birmingham , had talks with West Midlands mayor Andy Street , on Wednesday , to discuss Tier 3 .
A senior local authority official who attended described the move to Tier 3 as `` a matter of when , not if '' , although council leaders had not been united on the detail of what controls should apply .
Hospitals have started postponing routine procedures and appointments to cope with rising admissions of patients with Covid .
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust , England 's largest , had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of patients with the disease it was treating in the five days to October 28 , because of what it called `` sustained and growing pressures '' .

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Over 1.5 million more people in the West Midlands look set to have Tier 2 restrictions imposed amid a continuing rise in Covid infections.
Across the region, Walsall was at 320, Stoke-on-Trent 301, Sandwell 295, Birmingham 259, Wolverhampton 242, Solihull 218, Telford 213, and Coventry on 192.
Birmingham could enter tier 3, with three other key changes to be aware of.
Discussions will take place today over increased restrictions for Leeds and West Yorkshire, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said.
And Birmingham and the West Midlands is set to move into Tier 3 imminently, according to reports.
Mr Jenrick told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "We're having discussions later today with Leeds and West Yorkshire where there's also a concerning rise in the number of cases and pressure on the local NHS."
Whole of Staffordshire - tier 2
The whole of Staffordshire, Dudley, in the Black Country, and Telford & Wrekin, in Shropshire, are the latest areas set for a move from medium to high controls.
Staffordshire County Council leader, Councillor Alan White warned the area's 880,000 residents "we are now facing tighter restrictions" because of rapidly rising cases, and the new measures could be in place as soon as the end of the week.
The council said the exact date of when restrictions will be imposed was to be confirmed, but would be reviewed after 14 days.
An official announcement is expected later.
Stoke-on-Trent, which is also in Staffordshire, had already moved to Tier 2, on Saturday.
Dudley - tier 2
Dudley had been the last of the West Midlands' seven metropolitan local authority areas not at Tier 2, but a recent rise in infections means it also looks set to move up to stiffer controls.
Dudley was 248 per 100,000 in the same period.
The latest NHS data showed Staffordshire's Covid-19 case rate was 271 per 100,000 in the week to October 26.
Telford and Wrekin - tier 2
Lucy Allan, Conservative MP for Telford, said "an announcement re Telford's 'Tier status' is expected at lunchtime today, following a meeting this morning".
Councillor Patrick Harley, Dudley Council leader, said he hoped local authorities would be given time for the measures time to work.
The Tier 2 measures would include no household mixing, the Rule of Six outdoors, and a 10pm closure for pubs and bars not serving substantial meals.
Mr White said: "We can, and we must rise, to this new challenge, but it is down to each and every one of us to stick to the new rules when they do come into force to help keep Staffordshire safe and open for business."
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Birmingham - tier 3
Meanwhile, with infection rates still rising across almost all areas in the region, leaders of the seven metropolitan councils, including Birmingham, had talks with West Midlands mayor Andy Street, on Wednesday, to discuss Tier 3.
A senior local authority official who attended described the move to Tier 3 as "a matter of when, not if", although council leaders had not been united on the detail of what controls should apply.
Hospitals have started postponing routine procedures and appointments to cope with rising admissions of patients with Covid.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, England's largest, had a 27% increase in the numbers of patients with the disease it was treating in the five days to October 28, because of what it called "sustained and growing pressures".


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Student from Miami puts Wolverhampton on the map with viral TikTok videos

A charismatic American influencer has put Wolverhampton on the map after going viral on Tiktok .
Nick Alexander , more commonly known as Mr Miami UK , has taken the world by storm by revealing the hidden gems in and around the Black Country city .
He started with a following of just 97 and it skyrocketed to more than 67,000 after he posted a review of Green Doughnuts - which is renowned for its fresh homemade bakes .
It racked up nearly 50,000 likes and comments from fans across the globe .
From there he went on to review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pub cuisine .
Nick told BirminghamLive : “ I want to show people that Wolverhampton is not a city that is boring , there is stuff here you just have to seek it out , find it and make the most of the city that you come from.
” Nick ’ s mum was raised in Birmingham and lived in Wolverhampton for a spell before moving to Miami in the 80s .
He added : “ I have family in the city and wanted to resettle here so I went to university and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ management .
“ It ’ s very different , but it ’ s safer than Miami so I like it here .
People are more friendly here , in Miami , it ’ s not just beaches as most people assume .
I was desperately in need of a change from the streets of Miami I came to the UK and made a change for the better.
” When asked what spurred him to start creating videos about the city , the entrepreneur and event manager added : “ My friends kept asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people were like here so I started filming in a Costa Coffee one day and it took off from there.
” In just over a month he has amassed a whopping 2.1 million likes .
His last video garnered 35,300 views within a matter of hours .
Food plays a central role in many of Mr Miami ’ s videos and it stems from his passion for cooking .
He added : “ It ’ s something that I ’ ve been lucky enough to be good at .
I remember how excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alexander would cook at Easter , I always wanted that reaction and I tend to get it.
” The only downside Nick has found is the lack of a nightlife .
He continued : `` Everything closes early , I ca n't believe that there is n't really any nightlife after 5pm .
It 's a bit weird to me . ''
Wolverhampton has certainly made a positive impression on the young American as he plans to stay in the Midlands .
While highlighting the best the city has to offer , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feed the Wolverhampton ’ s homeless .
You can find out more here .
For aspiring content creators , Nick advised : “ Keep the content as original as possible , find your niche , record in public , film often , don ’ t be shy , and don ’ t hold yourself back because that ’ s where people get it wrong .
Just be yourself.
” He also champions local talent wherever possible and will include homegrown artists and creatives in his viral videos , including rapper Sophie Lou .

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A charismatic American influencer has put Wolverhampton on the map after going viral on Tiktok.
Nick Alexander, more commonly known as Mr Miami UK, has taken the world by storm by revealing the hidden gems in and around the Black Country city.
He started with a following of just 97 and it skyrocketed to more than 67,000 after he posted a review of Green Doughnuts - which is renowned for its fresh homemade bakes.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
It racked up nearly 50,000 likes and comments from fans across the globe. From there he went on to review Nandos, Costa and tried the local pub cuisine.
Nick told BirminghamLive: “I want to show people that Wolverhampton is not a city that is boring, there is stuff here you just have to seek it out, find it and make the most of the city that you come from.”
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Nick’s mum was raised in Birmingham and lived in Wolverhampton for a spell before moving to Miami in the 80s.
He added: “I have family in the city and wanted to resettle here so I went to university and I’m now studying international business management.
“It’s very different, but it’s safer than Miami so I like it here. People are more friendly here, in Miami, it’s not just beaches as most people assume. I was desperately in need of a change from the streets of Miami I came to the UK and made a change for the better.”
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
When asked what spurred him to start creating videos about the city, the entrepreneur and event manager added: “My friends kept asking me what the food, vibe and people were like here so I started filming in a Costa Coffee one day and it took off from there.”
In just over a month he has amassed a whopping 2.1 million likes. His last video garnered 35,300 views within a matter of hours.
Food plays a central role in many of Mr Miami’s videos and it stems from his passion for cooking.
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He added: “It’s something that I’ve been lucky enough to be good at. I remember how excited everyone would get when my grandfather Albert Alexander would cook at Easter, I always wanted that reaction and I tend to get it.”
The only downside Nick has found is the lack of a nightlife. He continued: "Everything closes early, I can't believe that there isn't really any nightlife after 5pm. It's a bit weird to me."
(Image: TikTok)
Wolverhampton has certainly made a positive impression on the young American as he plans to stay in the Midlands. While highlighting the best the city has to offer, he is also on a mission to help feed the Wolverhampton’s homeless.
You can find out more here.
For aspiring content creators, Nick advised: “Keep the content as original as possible, find your niche, record in public, film often, don’t be shy, and don’t hold yourself back because that’s where people get it wrong. Just be yourself.”
He also champions local talent wherever possible and will include homegrown artists and creatives in his viral videos, including rapper Sophie Lou.


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Disqualified driver with 26 points on licence caught eating dinner at wheel

A disqualified motorist who already had 26 points on her license was caught driving with ‘ no hands ’ while eating her dinner at the wheel .
Amy Richards , 50 , drove through a busy town centre while holding her plate in one hand and forking food into her mouth with the other .
Officers initially began following the hungry motorist when they noticed the car was untaxed .
But the driver , from Cranleigh , Surrey , then swerved onto the other side of the road as she went through Guildford town centre on October 22 last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ realised Richards had been tucking into a meal behind the wheel and that she already had a shocking 26 points on her licence with two speeding offences .
She was also uninsured and had been banned from driving until the following year .
Richards was charged with driving while disqualified , using a vehicle while uninsured and driving while not in proper control .
She pleaded guilty to all three charges at Staines Magistrates court and was banned from driving for a further two years with an additional six points slapped on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Policing Unit said : “ It ’ s taken over a year .
On October 22 , this car spiked our interest as it was shown untaxed .
No biggie , run of the mill .
“ Whilst following the vehicle , it swerved onto the wrong side of the road .
“ When we pulled up alongside it , we found the driver holding her dinner in one hand and forking the food into her mouth with the other , all while driving through Guildford town centre .
‘ Forking Hell ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we confirmed that the tax had expired in July .
Another check showed the driver wasn ’ t on the insurance either .
“ And finally , almost predictably , the driver is disqualified form driving until mid 2020 and had an ‘ impressive ’ 26 points on her license .
“ Three court sessions later and the driver pleaded guilty to all offences.
” Richards already had 26 points on her license for two speeding offences and failing to disclose details of the driver of a vehicle five times .
She must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new driving licence before she is allowed back behind the wheel after her two-year ban .
A Surrey Police spokesman added : “ Once the disqualification period of two years has ended , Richards will need to reapply for her license from the DVLA .
“ If this is granted , she will be permitted to drive again.
” Richards was ordered by the court to pay £287 in fines , costs and surcharges following her most recent offence .

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A disqualified motorist who already had 26 points on her license was caught driving with ‘no hands’ while eating her dinner at the wheel.
Amy Richards, 50, drove through a busy town centre while holding her plate in one hand and forking food into her mouth with the other.
Officers initially began following the hungry motorist when they noticed the car was untaxed.
But the driver, from Cranleigh, Surrey, then swerved onto the other side of the road as she went through Guildford town centre on October 22 last year.
When officers got nearer, they realised Richards had been tucking into a meal behind the wheel and that she already had a shocking 26 points on her licence with two speeding offences.
She was also uninsured and had been banned from driving until the following year.
Richards was charged with driving while disqualified, using a vehicle while uninsured and driving while not in proper control.
She pleaded guilty to all three charges at Staines Magistrates court and was banned from driving for a further two years with an additional six points slapped on her license.
A spokesman for Surrey Roads Policing Unit said: “It’s taken over a year. On October 22, this car spiked our interest as it was shown untaxed. No biggie, run of the mill.
“Whilst following the vehicle, it swerved onto the wrong side of the road.
“When we pulled up alongside it, we found the driver holding her dinner in one hand and forking the food into her mouth with the other, all while driving through Guildford town centre. ‘Forking Hell’ we thought.
“Once stopped, we confirmed that the tax had expired in July. Another check showed the driver wasn’t on the insurance either.
“And finally, almost predictably, the driver is disqualified form driving until mid 2020 and had an ‘impressive’ 26 points on her license.
“Three court sessions later and the driver pleaded guilty to all offences.”
Richards already had 26 points on her license for two speeding offences and failing to disclose details of the driver of a vehicle five times.
She must reapply to the DVLA and request a new driving licence before she is allowed back behind the wheel after her two-year ban.
A Surrey Police spokesman added: “Once the disqualification period of two years has ended, Richards will need to reapply for her license from the DVLA.
“If this is granted, she will be permitted to drive again.”
Richards was ordered by the court to pay £287 in fines, costs and surcharges following her most recent offence.


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Primark lovers adore 'cosy' fashion sets that people 'need for winter'

Primark fans are absolutely in love with a new trio of sets in store that people are saying they really want .
The retailer is previewing all its new autumn and winter fashion sets on social media and customers say they are rushing out to buy them .
Primark is known to provide its clothes at great prices compared to other big fashion brands and many of its clothes are mistaken for designer brands .
And now a recent Instagram post has got customers excited to the point where people say they are `` clearing out their wardrobe '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the texts such as `` Felt cute , might deleted later '' and `` Be kind to your mind '' .
The best thing is both the sets are only £12 .
The social media post seems to have gone down very well with people on Instagram with almost 50,000 likes and hundreds of comments .
One person said : `` Omg not more joggers and jumpers .
I need to clear out my wardrobe for all these new sets '' and a second person said : `` I love my be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it yesterday on a shopping spree with my girls '' .
A third person said : `` I want them all '' and a fourth person said : `` Comfy dreams '' .
This comes after Primark fans were absolutely in love with a faux fur coat that people could swear it looked like a £1,700 designer version .
The £30 coat looked almost identical to £1,782 version which is currently on sale at Farfetch .
One person said : `` Omg this is my next purchase .
My fave colour !
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can find out what the opening times , jobs and address of the biggest Primark in the country by clicking right here .

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Primark fans are absolutely in love with a new trio of sets in store that people are saying they really want.
The retailer is previewing all its new autumn and winter fashion sets on social media and customers say they are rushing out to buy them.
Primark is known to provide its clothes at great prices compared to other big fashion brands and many of its clothes are mistaken for designer brands.
And now a recent Instagram post has got customers excited to the point where people say they are "clearing out their wardrobe".
The post features three jumpers and joggers with the texts such as "Felt cute, might delete later" and "Be kind to your mind". The best thing is both the sets are only £12.
The social media post seems to have gone down very well with people on Instagram with almost 50,000 likes and hundreds of comments.
One person said: "Omg not more joggers and jumpers. I need to clear out my wardrobe for all these new sets" and a second person said: "I love my be kind to your mind jumper. Grabbed it yesterday on a shopping spree with my girls".
A third person said: "I want them all" and a fourth person said: "Comfy dreams".
This comes after Primark fans were absolutely in love with a faux fur coat that people could swear it looked like a £1,700 designer version.
The £30 coat looked almost identical to £1,782 version which is currently on sale at Farfetch. One person said: "Omg this is my next purchase. My fave colour! I will be goals in this coat"
You can find out what the opening times, jobs and address of the biggest Primark in the country by clicking right here.


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Final decision made on West Brom winger Kamil Grosicki's transfer saga

Kamil Grosicki 's move from West Bromwich Albion to Nottingham Forest has fallen through .
The Championship side agreed to take Grosicki on a season-long loan on deadline day but there was uncertainty over whether the relevant paperwork was submitted on time .
An arbitration panel heard the case this week and decided the loan transfer could not be ratified because the paperwork was submitted past the 5pm deadline on October 16 .
It is understood the cut-off was missed by a matter of seconds , rather than minutes , but Grosicki will now stay at Albion for the foreseeable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ granted a spot in Slaven Bilic 's 25-man Premier League squad after only 24 names were submitted to leave a space free .
Grosicki has played an hour of football this season - that coming in Albion ’ s 3-0 EFL Cup win over Harrogate Town - and was on the fringes of the squad .
He was free to make the move to Forest as Albion sought to shift players who weren ’ t in contention off their books - they managed to move Kenneth Zohore out on loan to Millwall until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was hopeful of a positive resolution when asked about the situation on Tuesday .
“ As manager , I ’ m very much hoping it ’ s going to be soon , ” Hughton told NottinghamshireLive .
“ I can only pass on the information I ’ ve been given , and that is that it ’ s still very much in the hands of the club and the Football League .
“ But let ’ s hope there ’ s a decision as soon as possible .
It ’ s something we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as quickly as possible .
Let ’ s hope it ’ s soon.
” But the 32-year-old will now remain at The Hawthorns until January at the earliest .

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Kamil Grosicki's move from West Bromwich Albion to Nottingham Forest has fallen through.
The Championship side agreed to take Grosicki on a season-long loan on deadline day but there was uncertainty over whether the relevant paperwork was submitted on time.
An arbitration panel heard the case this week and decided the loan transfer could not be ratified because the paperwork was submitted past the 5pm deadline on October 16.
It is understood the cut-off was missed by a matter of seconds, rather than minutes, but Grosicki will now stay at Albion for the foreseeable future.
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The Polish winger is also granted a spot in Slaven Bilic's 25-man Premier League squad after only 24 names were submitted to leave a space free.
Grosicki has played an hour of football this season - that coming in Albion’s 3-0 EFL Cup win over Harrogate Town - and was on the fringes of the squad.
He was free to make the move to Forest as Albion sought to shift players who weren’t in contention off their books - they managed to move Kenneth Zohore out on loan to Millwall until January.
City Ground boss Chris Hughton was hopeful of a positive resolution when asked about the situation on Tuesday.
“As manager, I’m very much hoping it’s going to be soon,” Hughton told NottinghamshireLive. “I can only pass on the information I’ve been given, and that is that it’s still very much in the hands of the club and the Football League.
“But let’s hope there’s a decision as soon as possible. It’s something we all want to happen, and happen as quickly as possible. Let’s hope it’s soon.”
But the 32-year-old will now remain at The Hawthorns until January at the earliest.


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Cannon and Ball in the Midlands.

Cannon and Ball in the Midlands.

Cannon and Ball in the Midlands .
Bobby Ball , one half of comedy double act Cannon & Ball , @ @ @ @ @ of 76 , his manager has said .
A statement said : `` It is @ @ @ @ @ on behalf of Yvonne Ball , and the family , and Tommy Cannon , I @ @ @ @ @ away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the 28th October 2020 approximately 21:30 .
The popular @ @ @ @ @ in the Midlands over the years .

Cannon and Ball in the Midlands.
Bobby Ball, one half of comedy double act Cannon & Ball, has died at the age of 76, his manager has said. A statement said: "It is with great personal sadness that on behalf of Yvonne Ball, and the family, and Tommy Cannon, I announce that Bobby Ball passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the 28th October 2020 approximately 21:30. The popular duo have performed many times in the Midlands over the years.
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birminghammail--2020-10-29--Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid make major announcement over GMB future

Piers Morgan has moved to confirm a shake up to his GMB presenting duties as he prepares to return next week .
The controversial presenter has confirmed when he is returning to Good Morning Britain after his break , and announced a shake up to his hosting .
A fan had tweeted Piers : `` @ piersmorgan Hi Piers , are you on leave or other projects ?
`` Absent from GMB and no Susanna either '' .
Piers replied : `` Been promoting my book Paul , but we 're back every day next week in a rare 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Piers and co-host Susanna Reid have been absent from the show all week , and last week too , as they enjoy some time off .
The pair have been missing from the ITV1 studio while they enjoy a well-earned half term break .
Piers upped his schedule earlier this year at the height of the coronavirus crisis , with the pandemic causing the controversial host to extend his role to four mornings a week .
Susanna has also been missing but is due to return next week , Piers confirmed .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break as has Susanna Reid , with Charlotte Hawkins , Ben Shepherd and Alex Beresford stepping in to present the ITV show .
Sean Fletcher has also been used by the show , alongside Kate Garraway .
Birmingham 's very own Adil Ray , the creator of Citizen Khan , has also featured , as has Ranvir Singh , who is currently competing in BBC talent contest Strictly Come Dancing .

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Piers Morgan has moved to confirm a shake up to his GMB presenting duties as he prepares to return next week.
The controversial presenter has confirmed when he is returning to Good Morning Britain after his break, and announced a shake up to his hosting.
A fan had tweeted Piers: " @piersmorgan Hi Piers, are you on leave or other projects?
"Absent from GMB and no Susanna either".
Piers replied: "Been promoting my book Paul, but we're back every day next week in a rare 5 day treat for the nation."
Piers and co-host Susanna Reid have been absent from the show all week, and last week too, as they enjoy some time off.
The pair have been missing from the ITV1 studio while they enjoy a well-earned half term break.
Piers upped his schedule earlier this year at the height of the coronavirus crisis, with the pandemic causing the controversial host to extend his role to four mornings a week.
Susanna has also been missing but is due to return next week, Piers confirmed.
The host has been taking a half term break as has Susanna Reid, with Charlotte Hawkins, Ben Shepherd and Alex Beresford stepping in to present the ITV show.
Sean Fletcher has also been used by the show, alongside Kate Garraway.
Birmingham's very own Adil Ray, the creator of Citizen Khan, has also featured, as has Ranvir Singh, who is currently competing in BBC talent contest Strictly Come Dancing.
* Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Carragher shares warning he gave to Terry before Aston Villa move

Jamie Carragher has revealed he warned John Terry about leaving Chelsea before the former defender signed for Aston Villa .
Terry joined Villa on a free transfer in 2017 after his glittering 19-year professional career with Chelsea came to an end .
As captain , Terry led Chelsea to five Premier League titles , four FA Cups , three League Cups , one Champions League title and a Europa League crown making over 700 appearances for the club .
While some had expected him to retire following his departure from Stamford Bridge , the then 36-year-old Terry opted to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Championship clubs including Villa .
In his final season at Chelsea , Terry had also been linked with a move to Bournemouth and Carragher revealed the doubts he shared with the ex-England skipper .
Former Liverpool centre-back Carragher told Ryan Giggs on The Greatest Game Podcast : `` You know when you get to the end at 35 and people say , why do you not want to play in the Championship ?
`` I 'm thinking 'are you joking ?
I would look awful down there . '
`` To be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than me at centre-back Rio Ferdinand but I always looked at him going to QPR and thought 'do n't do that . '
`` I remember John Terry speaking to me once about leaving Chelsea and Bournemouth were in for him .
`` I said 'you know them clean sheets you 're getting every week at Chelsea , you wo n't be getting them !
You 'll be coming home every week having conceded three ' .
`` I think you 've got to be very careful towards the end of your career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Villa which ended in play-off heartbreak against Fulham , Terry retired before returning to B6 as an assistant coach Dean Smith in October 2018 .
Under Smith , Terry and fellow coach Richard O'Kelly , Villa won promotion to the Premier League and secured survival in the top flight last season .

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Jamie Carragher has revealed he warned John Terry about leaving Chelsea before the former defender signed for Aston Villa.
Terry joined Villa on a free transfer in 2017 after his glittering 19-year professional career with Chelsea came to an end.
As captain, Terry led Chelsea to five Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, one Champions League title and a Europa League crown making over 700 appearances for the club.
While some had expected him to retire following his departure from Stamford Bridge, the then 36-year-old Terry opted to play on after receiving a host of offers from Championship clubs including Villa.
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In his final season at Chelsea, Terry had also been linked with a move to Bournemouth and Carragher revealed the doubts he shared with the ex-England skipper.
Former Liverpool centre-back Carragher told Ryan Giggs on The Greatest Game Podcast: "You know when you get to the end at 35 and people say, why do you not want to play in the Championship?
"I'm thinking 'are you joking? I would look awful down there.'
"To be honest, he was a better player than me at centre-back Rio Ferdinand but I always looked at him going to QPR and thought 'don't do that.'
"I remember John Terry speaking to me once about leaving Chelsea and Bournemouth were in for him.
"I said 'you know them clean sheets you're getting every week at Chelsea, you won't be getting them! You'll be coming home every week having conceded three'.
"I think you've got to be very careful towards the end of your career haven't you."
After season at Villa which ended in play-off heartbreak against Fulham, Terry retired before returning to B6 as an assistant coach Dean Smith in October 2018.
Under Smith, Terry and fellow coach Richard O'Kelly, Villa won promotion to the Premier League and secured survival in the top flight last season.


birminghammail--2020-10-29--The tier three lockdown rules Birmingham could face within days

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has warned Birmingham could face a third tier lockdown - the strictest of its kind - within weeks , if coronavirus cases continue to rise .
The comments from the Mayor came late on Tuesday , fresh from the war of words between the government and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham .
Greater Manchester is poised to join Liverpool City Region in the top tier of coronavirus measures - and Birmingham could follow , Mr Street warned in a statement .
Mr Street urged Brummies to follow social distancing measures and the current tier two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a third tier lockdown is likely .
Mr Street , the Conservative mayor of the West Midlands region around Birmingham , said he expected “ the economic support to be agreed in advance ” in order to accept further restrictions .
The coronavirus rate in Birmingham has surpassed 200 cases per 100,000 people , with the rate in Solihull doing the same .
A dozen areas in the West Midlands now have rates higher than 150 .
But what rules would Birmingham residents have to follow if a third tier lockdown was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not meet anyone outside your household or support bubble indoors .
Strict rules also ban any meet-ups in private gardens , beer gardens , hospitality or ticketed venues .
You will only be able to see people not in your household or bubble is in a public open space , such as a park , forest , beach - and in groups of no more than six .
Pubs and restaurants : All bars must close unless they serve food .
You can only buy alcohol if you are also consuming a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snack .
Schools , universities and childcare : These remain open in all circumstances , but universities can do more online learning .
Travel and transport : You should limit any journeys made outside your local area - except for work and school run journeys .
This is guidance , rather than the law .
People are advised against overnight stays outside the area or having visitors to stay from elsewhere .
Work : The advice is to work from home if you can .
Weddings and funerals : 15 guests can attend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Funerals can have up to 30 mourners , with only 15 people allowed at the wake .
Gyms , hairdressers , public facilities : Local areas can negotiate whether to close facilities including casinos and gyms , such as they have in the Liverpool City Region .
Sports : Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place , provided rule of six is observed Length of time : Regulations will be reviewed every 28 days and expire after 6 months .

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West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has warned Birmingham could face a third tier lockdown - the strictest of its kind - within weeks, if coronavirus cases continue to rise.
The comments from the Mayor came late on Tuesday, fresh from the war of words between the government and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Greater Manchester is poised to join Liverpool City Region in the top tier of coronavirus measures - and Birmingham could follow, Mr Street warned in a statement.
Mr Street urged Brummies to follow social distancing measures and the current tier two restrictions, warning if the cases rise, a third tier lockdown is likely.
Mr Street, the Conservative mayor of the West Midlands region around Birmingham, said he expected “the economic support to be agreed in advance” in order to accept further restrictions.
The coronavirus rate in Birmingham has surpassed 200 cases per 100,000 people, with the rate in Solihull doing the same. A dozen areas in the West Midlands now have rates higher than 150.
But what rules would Birmingham residents have to follow if a third tier lockdown was confirmed?
Social contact: You cannot meet anyone outside your household or support bubble indoors. Strict rules also ban any meet-ups in private gardens, beer gardens, hospitality or ticketed venues. You will only be able to see people not in your household or bubble is in a public open space, such as a park, forest, beach - and in groups of no more than six.
Pubs and restaurants: All bars must close unless they serve food. You can only buy alcohol if you are also consuming a "substantial meal" - not a bar snack.
Schools, universities and childcare: These remain open in all circumstances, but universities can do more online learning.
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Travel and transport: You should limit any journeys made outside your local area - except for work and school run journeys. This is guidance, rather than the law. People are advised against overnight stays outside the area or having visitors to stay from elsewhere.
Work: The advice is to work from home if you can.
Weddings and funerals: 15 guests can attend marriage ceremonies but receptions are banned. Funerals can have up to 30 mourners, with only 15 people allowed at the wake.
Shops: All retail - including non-essential shops - can stay open.
Gyms, hairdressers, public facilities: Local areas can negotiate whether to close facilities including casinos and gyms, such as they have in the Liverpool City Region.
Sports: Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place, provided rule of six is observed
Length of time: Regulations will be reviewed every 28 days and expire after 6 months.


birminghammail--2020-10-29--UK coronavirus death toll 'could rise by 85,000 by February' warns Sage

A leaked Sage report suggests as many as 85,000 people could die from coronavirus in the UK by February .
The report from the Scientific Advisory Board for Emergencies ( SAGE ) was leaked on Wednesday evening .
Asked if it is not unrealistic to think of 25,000 people being in hospital by the end of November , Sir Mark , a member of the Government 's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , said : `` It 's certainly not unrealistic to think about that . ''
The SAGE documents , meanwhile , seen by The Spectator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be hospitalised in a `` large winter peak '' .
The warning also suggests deaths would peak at around 800 a day in late February and 25,000 could be in hospital , including 5,000 in intensive care .
But the predictions were made months ago - having been published on July 30 .
According to official statistics there were 360 inpatients - the highest in the first wave was 322 on April 8 .
Overall in England there are 7,454 people in hospital with Covid-19 .
The number of in north-west England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 2,407 - the highest since April 23 , and not far below the peak of the first wave , which was 2,890 on April 13 .
In north-east England and Yorkshire , the latest total is 1,962 .
This is the highest since April 28 , and is also close to the first wave peak of 2,567 on April ) .
By contrast , in the Midlands the total on October 26 stood at 1,203 - less than half the peak of the first wave - 3,101 on April 10 .

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A leaked Sage report suggests as many as 85,000 people could die from coronavirus in the UK by February.
The report from the Scientific Advisory Board for Emergencies (SAGE) was leaked on Wednesday evening.
It threatens a worrying "worst case scenario" based on random swab testing.
Asked if it is not unrealistic to think of 25,000 people being in hospital by the end of November, Sir Mark, a member of the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said: "It's certainly not unrealistic to think about that."
The SAGE documents, meanwhile, seen by The Spectator, predicts 356,000 Covid patients may need to be hospitalised in a "large winter peak".
The warning also suggests deaths would peak at around 800 a day in late February and 25,000 could be in hospital, including 5,000 in intensive care.
But the predictions were made months ago - having been published on July 30.
According to official statistics there were 360 inpatients - the highest in the first wave was 322 on April 8.
Overall in England there are 7,454 people in hospital with Covid-19.
The number of in north-west England, as of October 26, stood at 2,407 - the highest since April 23, and not far below the peak of the first wave, which was 2,890 on April 13.
In north-east England and Yorkshire, the latest total is 1,962. This is the highest since April 28, and is also close to the first wave peak of 2,567 on April ).
By contrast, in the Midlands the total on October 26 stood at 1,203 - less than half the peak of the first wave - 3,101 on April 10.


birminghammail--2020-10-29--Live updates - Birmingham and West Midlands to move into Tier 3

Birmingham and the West Midlands is set to move into Tier 3 'within days ' .
Rapidly filling intensive care beds and rising cases in the community have made the case for more restrictions now 'pressing and urgent ' .
Mayor Andy Street and council leaders - including Birmingham 's Cllr Ian Ward - are leading talks behind the scenes to ensure a full package of support measures and financial backing for affected businesses is in place before the measures come into force .
The 'very worrying ' position of the West Midlands was discussed at yesterday 's Gold Command @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And as a result the region will move into Tier 3 , likely next week .
He said : `` Case rate numbers are going up , and we have to do something more .
We will be moving into Tier 3 . ''
The city 's case rate is now above 250 cases per 100,000 people .
The city 's hospitals have been under rising pressure the past fortnight .
There are now more than 300 patients with coronavirus in hospital beds at University Hospitals Birmingham , including 34 fighting for @ @ @ @ @

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Charlotte Paxton, Jane Haynes)

News that Birmingham and the West Midlands are poised for more restrictions is top of the agenda today as mayor Andy Street prepares to host a media briefing in the city.
Rapidly filling intensive care beds and rising cases in the community have made the case for more restrictions now 'pressing and urgent'.
Business leaders and local politicians have made it clear a move into the highest risk 'Tier 3' rating will not be coming this weekend but the current situation is not sustainable and more restrictions are 'inevitable'.
But meanwhile the clamour is growing for a full national lockdown, similar to the month-long restrictions which went live in France this morning.
Mayor Andy Street and council leaders including Birmingham's Cllr Ian Ward are leading talks behind the scenes to sort out a package of support measures before any new measures come into force.
The city's case rate is now above 270 cases per 100,000 people.
The city's hospitals have been under rising pressure the past fortnight. There are now around 300 patients with coronavirus in hospital beds at University Hospitals Birmingham, including 34 fighting for life in intensive care.
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