birminghammail--2020-10-31--National lockdown rules - everything that is likely to be announced

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding a press conference on Monday , according to media reports on Friday evening .
During the press conference and briefing from Number Ten , the PM will likely announce England is set to go into a nationwide lockdown next week .
The announcement from the Prime Minister comes as a way of combating a second wave of the coronavirus , according to newspaper reports .
The Times suggests the PM has met with ministers like Rishi Sunak , Michael Gove and Matt Hancock on Friday and , amid fears more and more places will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government is set to act .
But what can we expect from the Monday announcement ?
What will be forced to shut and what venues will be allowed to stay open and operate amid the new restrictions ?
Here is what the public can expect from next week , according to speculative reports circulating on Saturday - hours after the Times broke the news .
What will the national lockdown look like ?
It is still to be finalised , but it is likely everything will be closed .
There will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stretch to essential shops and education facilities , which includes nurseries , schools and universities .
Tougher measures for the most affected regions are also being considered .
Is Birmingham one of the most affected regions ?
Speculation this week has seen Birmingham linked with a tier 3 lockdown .
Birmingham and the wider West Midlands combined authority area has been widely mooted for a move to Tier 3 `` very high alert '' measures as soon as the end of next week , as infection rates continue to rise .
How long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the world waits for a vaccine , the idea is to return the country and economy to normal as soon as is feasible .
Reports suggest it will likely end on November 1 .
Will it even work ?
It is certainly hoped so .
Sage has warned a national lockdown is the only way to save Christmas .
Family Christmases can be made `` relatively safe '' if coronavirus cases are brought down sharply with stringent restrictions , a Government scientific adviser has said .
Professor John Edmunds , a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Sage ) , told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` The idea of a lockdown is to save lives primarily .
`` I think the only real way that we have a relatively safe Christmas is to get the incidence right down because otherwise I think Christmas is very difficult for people - nobody wants to have a disrupted Christmas holiday period where you ca n't see your family and so on .
`` So I think the only way that that can be safely achieved is to bring the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do that we have to take action now and that action needs to be stringent , unfortunately . ''
The UK , Italy , Spain and France imposed national lockdowns when badly hit by the first wave .
They were able to ease restrictions in early summer , including reopening travel involving countries on “ safe ” lists , but this was followed by rises in cases in the late summer , which have now increased dramatically , bringing the push for the lockdowns to be reimposed .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding a press conference on Saturday, after media reports on Friday evening suggested a national lockdown was coming.
During the press conference and briefing from Number Ten, the PM will likely announce England is set to go into a nationwide lockdown next week.
The announcement from the Prime Minister comes as a way of combating a second wave of the coronavirus, according to newspaper reports.
The Times suggests the PM has met with ministers like Rishi Sunak, Michael Gove and Matt Hancock on Friday and, amid fears more and more places will be added to tier 3 lockdowns, the government is set to act.
But what can we expect from the Saturday announcement? What will be forced to shut and what venues will be allowed to stay open and operate amid the new restrictions?
Here is what the public can expect from next week, according to speculative reports circulating on Saturday - hours after the Times broke the news.
What will the national lockdown look like?
It is still to be finalised, but it is likely everything will be closed.
There will be a few exemptions.
These exemptions will stretch to essential shops and education facilities, which includes nurseries, schools and universities.
Tougher measures for the most affected regions are also being considered.
Is Birmingham one of the most affected regions?
Speculation this week has seen Birmingham linked with a tier 3 lockdown.
Birmingham and the wider West Midlands combined authority area has been widely mooted for a move to Tier 3 "very high alert" measures as soon as the end of next week, as infection rates continue to rise.
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How long will it last?
As ever, while the world waits for a vaccine, the idea is to return the country and economy to normal as soon as is feasible.
Reports suggest it will likely end on November 1.
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Will it even work?
It is certainly hoped so. Sage has warned a national lockdown is the only way to save Christmas.
Family Christmases can be made "relatively safe" if coronavirus cases are brought down sharply with stringent restrictions, a Government scientific adviser has said.
Professor John Edmunds, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "The idea of a lockdown is to save lives primarily.
"I think the only real way that we have a relatively safe Christmas is to get the incidence right down because otherwise I think Christmas is very difficult for people - nobody wants to have a disrupted Christmas holiday period where you can't see your family and so on.
"So I think the only way that that can be safely achieved is to bring the incidence right down, and in order to do that we have to take action now and that action needs to be stringent, unfortunately."
The UK, Italy, Spain and France imposed national lockdowns when badly hit by the first wave.
They were able to ease restrictions in early summer, including reopening travel involving countries on “safe” lists, but this was followed by rises in cases in the late summer, which have now increased dramatically, bringing the push for the lockdowns to be reimposed.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--England pubs and restaurants will be 'devastated' by new national lockdown

A national lockdown would be `` absolutely devastating '' for the hospitality industry , Kate Nicholls of UK Hospitality has said .
Boris Johnson is poised to unveil a second national lockdown in a press conference on Monday , according to reports .
The Times reported on Friday evening how the Prime Minister will unveil new restrictions and measures on Monday .
She expected that some businesses would be unable to trade at all and the sector would need `` significant additional help in order to get through this '' .
She told BBC Breakfast : `` People have borrowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to get Covid-secure .
`` There is no spare capacity in the tank to be able to fund a lockdown , even for three to four weeks . ''
Pubs , restaurants and venues will likely be forced to close as part of a second national lockdown , in similar measures to the lockdown announced in March .
The specifics remain unclear and the details of the lockdown are yet to be thrashed out .
There may be exemptions for pubs and restaurants serving takeaway food and drink to customers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Professor Calum Semple , a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , told BBC Breakfast that `` the tiered approach to restrictions has n't worked particularly well '' .
When asked what could be achieved with a reported four-week lockdown , Prof Semple said : `` If that was applied nationally and was adhered to you would see a dramatic fall in hospital admissions and that 's in four weeks ' time . ''
He suggested there should be a review at four weeks and there could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ festive activities '' but that a lockdown would give officials `` time to get test , trace and isolate processes really up to scratch '' .

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A national lockdown would be "absolutely devastating" for the hospitality industry, Kate Nicholls of UK Hospitality has said.
Boris Johnson is poised to unveil a second national lockdown in a press conference on Monday, according to reports.
The Times reported on Friday evening how the Prime Minister will unveil new restrictions and measures on Monday.
She expected that some businesses would be unable to trade at all and the sector would need "significant additional help in order to get through this".
She told BBC Breakfast: "People have borrowed up to the hilt and spent money in order to get Covid-secure.
"There is no spare capacity in the tank to be able to fund a lockdown, even for three to four weeks."
Pubs, restaurants and venues will likely be forced to close as part of a second national lockdown, in similar measures to the lockdown announced in March.
The specifics remain unclear and the details of the lockdown are yet to be thrashed out.
There may be exemptions for pubs and restaurants serving takeaway food and drink to customers, it is understood.
It comes as Professor Calum Semple, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), told BBC Breakfast that "the tiered approach to restrictions hasn't worked particularly well".
When asked what could be achieved with a reported four-week lockdown, Prof Semple said: "If that was applied nationally and was adhered to you would see a dramatic fall in hospital admissions and that's in four weeks' time."
He suggested there should be a review at four weeks and there could be a "bit of easing around the festive activities" but that a lockdown would give officials "time to get test, trace and isolate processes really up to scratch".


birminghammail--2020-10-31--BBC pundit Lawrenson makes Villa prediction fans won't like

Aston Villa are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they host Southampton at Villa Park .
Villa boss @ @ @ @ @ for a reaction from his players , following their first league defeat of the season @ @ @ @ @ out .
While the Saints will arrive at Villa Park fresh from a 2-0 over @ @ @ @ @ I see of Southampton , the more I like them .
They were excellent against @ @ @ @ @ a really good team performance , '' he said .
`` They dealt with everything @ @ @ @ @ but they also looked lively up front .
Che Adams and Nathan Redmond are a @ @ @ @ @ have your man Danny Ings , who scores for fun but works so hard with @ @ @ @ @ be a good game but Leeds ' intensity proved a bit too much for Aston @ @ @ @ @ and I think Saints will edge it . ''

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Aston Villa are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they host Southampton at Villa Park.
Villa boss Dean Smith will be looking for a reaction from his players, following their first league defeat of the season against Leeds United last time out.
While the Saints will arrive at Villa Park fresh from a 2-0 over Everton.
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson is predicting defeat for Villa.
"The more I see of Southampton, the more I like them. They were excellent against Everton, and put in a really good team performance," he said.
"They dealt with everything and stopped Everton from playing but they also looked lively up front. Che Adams and Nathan Redmond are a handful, and then you have your man Danny Ings, who scores for fun but works so hard with it.
"This should be a good game but Leeds' intensity proved a bit too much for Aston Villa last time out, and I think Saints will edge it."
Lawrenson has predicted a 2-1 defeat for Villa.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--SAGE issues stark warning to Boris Johnson over new national lockdown

A Sage member has urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to `` act now '' amid reports a national lockdown could be introduced .
A Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) meeting on October 8 said the number of infections and hospital admissions is `` exceeding the reasonable worst case scenario planning levels at this time '' .
Professor Jeremy Farrar , an infectious diseases expert and Sage member , said on Friday evening that to bring coronavirus under control `` we have to act now '' .
He tweeted : `` The best time to act was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions which we would all like to avoid .
`` The second-best time is now .
`` The sooner we get on top of the disease , reduce transmission , R^1 , the sooner we can get our society back to normal and the economy back on track . ''
A senior Government scientific adviser said : `` It 's definitely too late to think that the two week circuit-breaker on it own will sort this out .
It would bring it down a bit but it would n't be enough to bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A two week circuit-breaker would have an effect but now almost certainly it would need to go on for longer to have a significant effect . ''
They said the R needs to be brought below one in many places to `` get it down to levels that do n't run the risk of breaching health service capacity '' while in other regions the growth needs to flatten for that to happen .
They said the `` longer you leave it the more difficult it is to turn this around . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , with reports tier 4 could be introduced to the current regionalised system .
Other reports suggest a full-blown national lockdown could be announced on Monday from Downing Street , where Mr Johnson will hold a press conference .
The briefing comes after Mr Johnson met with Matt Hancock , Michael Gove and Rishi Sunak on Friday amid a worrying surge in Covid cases .

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A Sage member has urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to "act now" amid reports a national lockdown could be introduced.
A Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) meeting on October 8 said the number of infections and hospital admissions is "exceeding the reasonable worst case scenario planning levels at this time".
Professor Jeremy Farrar, an infectious diseases expert and Sage member, said on Friday evening that to bring coronavirus under control "we have to act now".
He tweeted: "The best time to act was a month ago but these are very tough decisions which we would all like to avoid.
"The second-best time is now.
"The sooner we get on top of the disease, reduce transmission, R^1, the sooner we can get our society back to normal and the economy back on track."
A senior Government scientific adviser said: "It's definitely too late to think that the two week circuit-breaker on it own will sort this out. It would bring it down a bit but it wouldn't be enough to bring (the R value) right down. A two week circuit-breaker would have an effect but now almost certainly it would need to go on for longer to have a significant effect."
They said the R needs to be brought below one in many places to "get it down to levels that don't run the risk of breaching health service capacity" while in other regions the growth needs to flatten for that to happen.
They said the "longer you leave it the more difficult it is to turn this around."
PM Johnson will unveil new measures on Monday, with reports tier 4 could be introduced to the current regionalised system.
Other reports suggest a full-blown national lockdown could be announced on Monday from Downing Street, where Mr Johnson will hold a press conference.
The briefing comes after Mr Johnson met with Matt Hancock, Michael Gove and Rishi Sunak on Friday amid a worrying surge in Covid cases.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Villa 'turned down' by former Bayern and Juventus striker Mandzukic

Mario Mandzukic is said to have `` turned down '' a move to Aston Villa .
The 34-year-old former Bayern @ @ @ @ @ Juventus striker is a free agent after leaving Qatar side Al-Duhail .
And journalist Gianluca @ @ @ @ @ and one of their Premier League rivals , West Ham United , both attempted to @ @ @ @ @ .
Mandzukic has been without a club since July , leaving Al-Duhail after just six @ @ @ @ @ an agreement with @ duhailsc management to terminate my contract by mutual consent , '' @ @ @ @ @ `` I appreciate the trust and hospitality that I have received in Qatar and I @ @ @ @ @ club and the team in the future . ''
The Croatian could now return to @ @ @ @ @ Marzio , having been linked with Bologna .

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Mario Mandzukic is said to have "turned down" a move to Aston Villa.
The 34-year-old former Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Juventus striker is a free agent after leaving Qatar side Al-Duhail.
And journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims both Villa and one of their Premier League rivals, West Ham United, both attempted to sign him "recently".
Mandzukic has been without a club since July, leaving Al-Duhail after just six months.
"I reached an agreement with @duhailsc management to terminate my contract by mutual consent," he said on Twitter.
"I appreciate the trust and hospitality that I have received in Qatar and I wish the best to the club and the team in the future."
The Croatian could now return to Italy, according to Di Marzio, having been linked with Bologna.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--What will be forced to shut and what can stay open in new national lockdown

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday a nationwide lockdown for England which could be introduced on Wednesday and last until December 1 , according to The Times .
Earlier reports on Friday suggested Tier 4 restrictions would be imposed , putting half the country 's population into lockdown , but meetings between the PM , ministers and health experts decided on the need for a more stringent move .
A national lockdown still needs to be signed off on by Cabinet , but it appears likely to be approved .
The Government is `` dithering '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow the science , according to Labour 's shadow business minister Lucy Powell .
It would provide a chance to get the virus under control and improve test , track and trace , she said .
She told BBC Breakfast : `` The Government 's dithering on this and its refusal to follow the science means we have missed the half-term holiday when it could have had its most impact .
`` It sounds like it is going to have to be longer than it would have had to have been because we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is likely pubs , bars and restaurants , casinos , gyms , leisure centres and other non-essential businesses face being closed .
In tier 3 currently , pubs and bars have been forced to close unless they serve substantial meals .
Betting shops , adult gaming centres and casinos have shut , and people have been told to avoid travelling outside their local area .
Essential shops will stay open but it is unclear what will happen to non-essential businesses .
All shops selling non-essential goods , including clothing and electronic stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first lockdown in March , Mr Johnson said : `` You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine - and you should do this as little as you can .
And use food delivery services where you can .
`` If you do n't follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them , including through fines and dispersing gatherings . ''
Will there be travel restrictions ?
People will be urged to avoid travelling outside of their area and staying overnight elsewhere will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in tier 3 areas anyway .
What will happen to schools ?
It is still to be finalised , but it is likely everything will be closed except essential shops and education facilities , which includes nurseries , schools and universities .
Tougher measures for the most affected regions are also being considered .
The UK , Italy , Spain and France imposed national lockdowns when badly hit by the first wave .
They were able to ease restrictions in early summer , including reopening travel involving countries on `` safe '' lists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cases in the late summer , which have now increased dramatically , bringing the push for the lockdowns to be reimposed .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday a nationwide lockdown for England which could be introduced on Wednesday and last until December 1, according to The Times.
Earlier reports on Friday suggested Tier 4 restrictions would be imposed, putting half the country's population into lockdown, but meetings between the PM, ministers and health experts decided on the need for a more stringent move.
A national lockdown still needs to be signed off on by Cabinet, but it appears likely to be approved.
The Government is "dithering" on a short circuit-breaker and whether to follow the science, according to Labour's shadow business minister Lucy Powell.
It would provide a chance to get the virus under control and improve test, track and trace, she said.
She told BBC Breakfast: "The Government's dithering on this and its refusal to follow the science means we have missed the half-term holiday when it could have had its most impact.
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"It sounds like it is going to have to be longer than it would have had to have been because we are doing it too late."
Will pubs and restaurants shut?
It is likely pubs, bars and restaurants, casinos, gyms, leisure centres and other non-essential businesses face being closed.
In tier 3 currently, pubs and bars have been forced to close unless they serve substantial meals.
Betting shops, adult gaming centres and casinos have shut, and people have been told to avoid travelling outside their local area.
Will 'non-essential' shops?
Essential shops will stay open but it is unclear what will happen to non-essential businesses.
All shops selling non-essential goods, including clothing and electronic stores, will be closed.
Announcing the first lockdown in March, Mr Johnson said: "You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine - and you should do this as little as you can. And use food delivery services where you can.
"If you don't follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings."
Will there be travel restrictions?
People will be urged to avoid travelling outside of their area and staying overnight elsewhere will be banned.
That is currently the case in tier 3 areas anyway.
What will happen to schools?
It is still to be finalised, but it is likely everything will be closed except essential shops and education facilities, which includes nurseries, schools and universities.
Tougher measures for the most affected regions are also being considered.
The UK, Italy, Spain and France imposed national lockdowns when badly hit by the first wave.
They were able to ease restrictions in early summer, including reopening travel involving countries on "safe" lists, but this was followed by rises in cases in the late summer, which have now increased dramatically, bringing the push for the lockdowns to be reimposed.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Real reason Boris Johnson is poised to announce new national lockdown

The reason for Boris Johnson announcing a new nationwide lockdown has been revealed - and it relates to concerning Covid-19 data .
Fears have arisen among the government that the predictions and modelling outstrips that of earlier this year , when the first wave was at its peak .
It has become a concern for Boris Johnson that the majority of the country could enter tier 3 restrictions .
So a meeting with Health Secretary Matt Hancock , Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Michael Gove on Friday has led to the report that a nationwide lockdown could be announced as early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the table , however , including tier 4 restrictions .
New data published on Friday suggested around 570,000 people per week are becoming infected with Covid-19 across England , prompting fresh calls from scientists for tougher restrictions .
The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) infection survey found cases `` continued to rise steeply '' in the week ending October 23 , with an estimated 568,100 people in households becoming infected .
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth shared the Times newspaper front page , bearing the headline `` national lockdown looms '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The virus is now spreading with ferocity .
`` Boris Johnson needs to show some actual leadership and get a grip of this crisis .
`` He should have followed the advice of scientists and used the school half term for a time limited circuit break to push infections down and save lives . ''
Coronavirus is `` running riot '' across all age groups , Professor Calum Semple , a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , has warned .
Speaking in a personal capacity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programme : `` For the naysayers that do n't believe in a second wave , there is a second wave .
`` And unlike the first wave , where we had a national lockdown which protected huge swathes of society , this outbreak is now running riot across all age groups . ''
He also said there were `` many more cases particularly in younger females between the ages of 20 and 40 '' .
Prof Semple said there were three to four times as many women in the age group coming into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposed in hospitality , retail and some educational settings .

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The reason for Boris Johnson announcing a new nationwide lockdown has been revealed - and it relates to concerning Covid-19 data.
Fears have arisen among the government that the predictions and modelling outstrips that of earlier this year, when the first wave was at its peak.
It has become a concern for Boris Johnson that the majority of the country could enter tier 3 restrictions.
So a meeting with Health Secretary Matt Hancock, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Michael Gove on Friday has led to the report that a nationwide lockdown could be announced as early as Monday.
Other options are on the table, however, including tier 4 restrictions.
New data published on Friday suggested around 570,000 people per week are becoming infected with Covid-19 across England, prompting fresh calls from scientists for tougher restrictions.
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) infection survey found cases "continued to rise steeply" in the week ending October 23, with an estimated 568,100 people in households becoming infected.
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth shared the Times newspaper front page, bearing the headline "national lockdown looms", as he said on Twitter: "The virus is now spreading with ferocity.
"Boris Johnson needs to show some actual leadership and get a grip of this crisis.
"He should have followed the advice of scientists and used the school half term for a time limited circuit break to push infections down and save lives."
Coronavirus is "running riot" across all age groups, Professor Calum Semple, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), has warned.
Speaking in a personal capacity, he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "For the naysayers that don't believe in a second wave, there is a second wave.
"And unlike the first wave, where we had a national lockdown which protected huge swathes of society, this outbreak is now running riot across all age groups."
He also said there were "many more cases particularly in younger females between the ages of 20 and 40".
Prof Semple said there were three to four times as many women in the age group coming into hospital as men, because they are exposed in hospitality, retail and some educational settings.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Kate Garraway's husband Derek says heartbreaking first word since Covid

Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper has said his first word since battling coronavirus .
Derek , a former Labour advisor , was rushed to hospital in March , before entering a coma on April 5 .
He contracted the deadly bug earlier this year , and has stayed in hospital ever since .
While exiting the coma and regaining a limited consciousness , Derek has been left with serious lasting effects .
But now he has uttered his first word since being admitted to hospital with coronavirus seven months ago .
According to The Sun , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word `` pain '' as doctors moved his body and TV presenter Garraway watched over video call .
Draper 's tracheotomy tube has been removed and he is now able to breathe without a ventilator , she said .
Garraway told the newspaper : `` It 's a case of trying to balance belief , hope , optimism with reality .
`` But we have had a breakthrough which was both amazing yet -heartbreaking .
`` It happened when the nurses were moving Derek , as part of his treatment , to trigger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been horizontal for so long . ''
She said that while it was `` heart wrenching '' that `` pain '' was her husband 's first word , the fact he communicated was a `` huge breakthrough '' .
Draper , 53 , was admitted to hospital in March with coronavirus symptoms and placed in an induced coma .
Garraway , also 53 , has shared regular updates on her husband 's health through social media and on ITV 's Good Morning Britain .
The couple married in 2005 and have a daughter @ @ @ @

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Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper has said his first word since battling coronavirus.
Derek, a former Labour advisor, was rushed to hospital in March, before entering a coma on April 5.
He contracted the deadly bug earlier this year, and has stayed in hospital ever since.
While exiting the coma and regaining a limited consciousness, Derek has been left with serious lasting effects.
But now he has uttered his first word since being admitted to hospital with coronavirus seven months ago.
According to The Sun, the former lobbyist and political adviser mouthed the word "pain" as doctors moved his body and TV presenter Garraway watched over video call.
Draper's tracheotomy tube has been removed and he is now able to breathe without a ventilator, she said.
Garraway told the newspaper: "It's a case of trying to balance belief, hope, optimism with reality.
"But we have had a breakthrough which was both amazing yet -heartbreaking.
"It happened when the nurses were moving Derek, as part of his treatment, to trigger the sensation of gravity because he's been horizontal for so long."
She said that while it was "heart wrenching" that "pain" was her husband's first word, the fact he communicated was a "huge breakthrough".
Draper, 53, was admitted to hospital in March with coronavirus symptoms and placed in an induced coma.
Garraway, also 53, has shared regular updates on her husband's health through social media and on ITV's Good Morning Britain.
The couple married in 2005 and have a daughter and a son.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--When Boris Johnson's second national lockdown announcement will be

Boris Johnson is poised to throw the country back into a full nationwide lockdown , it has been reported .
The Times broke the news last night ( Friday ) that the PM would unveil a new national lockdown next week .
The Prime Minister met with Rishi Sunak , the Chancellor , and Matt Hancock , the Health Secretary on Friday .
And while the PM is hesitant to make businesses close again , it has been reported the concerning Covid-19 data has led him to call for a new lockdown .
Mr Johnson will announce the new measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Times said , which could see everything closed except essential shops and educational settings .
The restrictions could be introduced on Wednesday and remain in place until December 1 , according to the paper .
However , no final decisions are believed to have been made , and tougher regional measures - such as the introduction of Tier 4 - are also being considered .
Mr Johnson has so far resisted pressure to reintroduce nationwide restrictions , despite calls for a `` circuit-breaker '' to curb the rise in coronavirus cases .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ UCL , has said another national lockdown is `` inevitable '' .
The director of clinical operational research told Sky News : `` Broadly speaking , Covid is spreading , particularly in England and Wales .
I suspect Wales ' cases will come down next week as their firebreak starts to take effect .
`` But basically it 's spreading everywhere and at the moment it 's spreading mainly in Tier 1 areas . ''
Asked if a second national lockdown is worth damaging the economy and people 's mental health , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inevitable , and given that it 's inevitable I think the sooner you do it the quicker it 's over and the more lives you save . ''

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Boris Johnson is poised to throw the country back into a full nationwide lockdown, it has been reported.
The Times broke the news last night (Friday) that the PM would unveil a new national lockdown next week.
The Prime Minister met with Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, and Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary on Friday.
And while the PM is hesitant to make businesses close again, it has been reported the concerning Covid-19 data has led him to call for a new lockdown.
Mr Johnson will announce the new measures at a press conference on Monday, The Times said, which could see everything closed except essential shops and educational settings.
The restrictions could be introduced on Wednesday and remain in place until December 1, according to the paper.
However, no final decisions are believed to have been made, and tougher regional measures - such as the introduction of Tier 4 - are also being considered.
Mr Johnson has so far resisted pressure to reintroduce nationwide restrictions, despite calls for a "circuit-breaker" to curb the rise in coronavirus cases.
Sage member Professor Christina Pagel, from UCL, has said another national lockdown is "inevitable".
The director of clinical operational research told Sky News: "Broadly speaking, Covid is spreading, particularly in England and Wales. I suspect Wales' cases will come down next week as their firebreak starts to take effect.
"But basically it's spreading everywhere and at the moment it's spreading mainly in Tier 1 areas."
Asked if a second national lockdown is worth damaging the economy and people's mental health, she said: "I think it's inevitable, and given that it's inevitable I think the sooner you do it the quicker it's over and the more lives you save."


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Dossier 'has fresh evidence of Cummings lockdown breaches', prosecutor says

There is fresh evidence of Dominic Cummings alleged lockdown breaches in a mammoth dossier , according to an ex-chief prosecutor .
Nazir Afzal , from Birmingham , tragically lost his brother to coronavirus during the pandemic .
He wants Boris Johnson 's aide Cummings prosecuted for allegedly breaching lockdown rules .
Mr Afzal , who lost his brother Umar in April , says his solicitors have uncovered new evidence they have submitted in a 225-page dossier to the Crown Prosecution Service .
In the submission , Mr Afzal ’ s lawyers claim eye-witness accounts and the explanations given by Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaches of lockdown regulations , reports Mirror Online .
It calls for police to obtain phone and CCTV records and licence plate tracking to more firmly establish the sequence of events around the trip .
Durham Police have investigated Dominic Cummings ' relocation of his family to Durham during lockdown .
They found that when he subsequently drove to Barnard Castle to check his eyesight `` there might have been a minor breach '' of the law .
Mr Cummings has maintained he behaved reasonably and legally throughout the episode .
Mr Afzal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West , said : “ The police investigation thus far has been cursory and incomplete .
`` I believe the CPS ’ Public Interest test is also met given the impact this has had on general compliance with Covid regulations .
“ It is now a matter for the police and CPS to decide whether to take this forward.
” The CPS said : “ Durham Police issued a statement about their investigation which explained their decision not to take any further action .
`` As with all cases , if a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information they should bring it to the attention of the police .
The CPS has no power to direct the police.
” A No10 spokesman said : “ The Prime Minister has said he believes Mr Cummings behaved reasonably and he considers the matter closed .
“ Durham Constabulary made clear they are not taking further action against Mr Cummings and that by locating himself at his father ’ s premises he did not breach the regulations .
”

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There is fresh evidence of Dominic Cummings alleged lockdown breaches in a mammoth dossier, according to an ex-chief prosecutor.
Nazir Afzal, from Birmingham, tragically lost his brother to coronavirus during the pandemic.
He wants Boris Johnson's aide Cummings prosecuted for allegedly breaching lockdown rules.
Mr Afzal, who lost his brother Umar in April, says his solicitors have uncovered new evidence they have submitted in a 225-page dossier to the Crown Prosecution Service.
In the submission, Mr Afzal’s lawyers claim eye-witness accounts and the explanations given by Mr Cummings show he was responsible for six breaches of lockdown regulations, reports Mirror Online.
It calls for police to obtain phone and CCTV records and licence plate tracking to more firmly establish the sequence of events around the trip.
Durham Police have investigated Dominic Cummings' relocation of his family to Durham during lockdown.
They found that when he subsequently drove to Barnard Castle to check his eyesight "there might have been a minor breach" of the law.
Mr Cummings has maintained he behaved reasonably and legally throughout the episode.
(Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)
Mr Afzal, ex-CPS Chief Prosecutor for the North West, said: “The police investigation thus far has been cursory and incomplete.
"I believe the CPS’ Public Interest test is also met given the impact this has had on general compliance with Covid regulations.
“It is now a matter for the police and CPS to decide whether to take this forward.”
The CPS said: “Durham Police issued a statement about their investigation which explained their decision not to take any further action.
"As with all cases, if a member of the public believes they have new information they should bring it to the attention of the police. The CPS has no power to direct the police.”
A No10 spokesman said: “The Prime Minister has said he believes Mr Cummings behaved reasonably and he considers the matter closed.
“Durham Constabulary made clear they are not taking further action against Mr Cummings and that by locating himself at his father’s premises he did not breach the regulations.”


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Man who brutally murdered Villa fan by ramming knife into throat jailed

A man who brutally murdered an Aston Villa fan by ramming a knife down his throat has been jailed .
Smith - who had developed a hatred of ex-wife Nicola Johnstone 's new lover Jamie Bell - sparked a disturbance at a club where Mr Bell and his family were partying in July 2019 .
When Andrew McCarron , 49 , who was engaged to Jamie 's mother Catherine , tried to stop the situation escalating , he was fatally wounded by Smith .
Judge Lord Burns told Smith , who appeared in court via a video link : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a knife and had according to CCTV footage spent a little time thinking about what you were doing .
`` You did not give evidence , but what is plain is that when confronted by Mr McCarron you deliberately stabbed him with a large knife taken from your home a short time before .
The jury found that to be a murderous attack . ''
Smith admitted killing Aston Villa fan , Andrew who was originally from Birmingham but denied murdering him , but the jury convicted him of murder .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 21 , 2019 , outside Edinburgh City FC 's social club in Lochend Road South , Edinburgh .
On the night of the attack , he went to the social club where the Bell family were holding a night out .
Nicola Johnstone told the court she split from Smith in February 2019 and began a relationship with Mr Bell .
`` He was going to kill him basically .
He was going to harm Jamie . ''
Referring to the killing of Andrew , she added : `` There can hardly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack than for somebody to target a vulnerable area of the body such as the neck where there are several major blood vessels .
Mr Gilfedder added : `` Mr Smith in 2018 lost his grandfather , his uncle and his dad within the space of six weeks and began drinking to excess .
This resulted in Nicola leaving him in 2019 and he was totally heartbroken .
`` He has expressed remorse and awareness of the devastation he has caused to the friends and relatives of Andrew McCarron . ''

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A man who brutally murdered an Aston Villa fan by ramming a knife down his throat has been jailed.
Twisted Paul Smith killed Andrew McCarron, 49, originally from Birmingham, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Smith - who had developed a hatred of ex-wife Nicola Johnstone's new lover Jamie Bell - sparked a disturbance at a club where Mr Bell and his family were partying in July 2019.
When Andrew McCarron, 49, who was engaged to Jamie's mother Catherine, tried to stop the situation escalating, he was fatally wounded by Smith.
Judge Lord Burns told Smith, who appeared in court via a video link: "You undoubtedly went out that night armed with a knife and had according to CCTV footage spent a little time thinking about what you were doing.
"You did not give evidence, but what is plain is that when confronted by Mr McCarron you deliberately stabbed him with a large knife taken from your home a short time before. The jury found that to be a murderous attack."
Smith admitted killing Aston Villa fan, Andrew who was originally from Birmingham but denied murdering him, but the jury convicted him of murder.
The violent attack took place around 12.15am on July 21, 2019, outside Edinburgh City FC's social club in Lochend Road South, Edinburgh. On the night of the attack, he went to the social club where the Bell family were holding a night out. Nicola Johnstone told the court she split from Smith in February 2019 and began a relationship with Mr Bell.
"He was going to kill him basically. He was going to harm Jamie."
Referring to the killing of Andrew, she added: "There can hardly be a clearer example of a murderous attack than for somebody to target a vulnerable area of the body such as the neck where there are several major blood vessels.
Mr Gilfedder added: "Mr Smith in 2018 lost his grandfather, his uncle and his dad within the space of six weeks and began drinking to excess. This resulted in Nicola leaving him in 2019 and he was totally heartbroken.
"He has expressed remorse and awareness of the devastation he has caused to the friends and relatives of Andrew McCarron."


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Birmingham shisha lounge filled with 150 people days after £10,000 fine

Police have closed down a shisha cafe after storming inside to find around 150 people crammed together just days after the venue was hit with a £10,000 fine for Covid breaches .
Kasablanca in Birmingham was filled with patrons at around 1am on Saturday despite being hit with the hefty penalty for breaking restrictions earlier this month , said West Midlands Police .
Video shows officers forcing entry to the smokers ' lounge in the Highgate area of the city , with shrieks audible as they disperse the crowds .
Birmingham and the wider West Midlands combined authority area has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier 3 `` very high alert '' measures as soon as the end of next week , as infection rates continue to rise .
In a separate incident , the owner of a venue in Smethwick , West Midlands , has been fined £10,000 after hosting a wedding celebration for more than 70 people .
Chief Superintendent Andy Beard said : `` It 's unacceptable that these businesses continue to flout the law , putting lives at risk and increasing the risk of infections as this deadly virus continues to spread .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but we wo n't be able to control this pandemic and return to a sense of normality if this continues to happen .
`` We all need to help stop the spread of coronavirus , and no-one is above the law when it comes to that . ''
Closed-down venues have their orders reviewed every week by the local authority and owners must prove they are complying with the law before reopening , the force said .

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Police have closed down a shisha cafe after storming inside to find around 150 people crammed together just days after the venue was hit with a £10,000 fine for Covid breaches.
Kasablanca in Birmingham was filled with patrons at around 1am on Saturday despite being hit with the hefty penalty for breaking restrictions earlier this month, said West Midlands Police.
Video shows officers forcing entry to the smokers' lounge in the Highgate area of the city, with shrieks audible as they disperse the crowds.
Birmingham and the wider West Midlands combined authority area has been widely mooted for a move to Tier 3 "very high alert" measures as soon as the end of next week, as infection rates continue to rise.
In a separate incident, the owner of a venue in Smethwick, West Midlands, has been fined £10,000 after hosting a wedding celebration for more than 70 people.
Chief Superintendent Andy Beard said: "It's unacceptable that these businesses continue to flout the law, putting lives at risk and increasing the risk of infections as this deadly virus continues to spread.
"This is a difficult time for everyone, but we won't be able to control this pandemic and return to a sense of normality if this continues to happen.
"We all need to help stop the spread of coronavirus, and no-one is above the law when it comes to that."
Closed-down venues have their orders reviewed every week by the local authority and owners must prove they are complying with the law before reopening, the force said.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Home Bargains £12.99 item returns - with 5,000 shoppers desperate for it

Home Bargains shoppers are obsessed with the launch of a new product - which is actually a return .
The budget store , which operates shops in Birmingham , the Black Country , Worcestershire , Staffordshire and beyond - has brought back a fan favourite .
Customers used to shopping at Home Bargains have been left commenting on a sell-out product after it was shared on social media .
On Instagram , Home Bargains announced the return of the £12.99 Jeff Banks foot stools .
They told shoppers : “ These Jeff Banks Velvet Footstools are great for adding a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but which is your favourite ?
“ Only £12.99 , available in stores and tap to shop online now ( while stocks last ) ” .
5,000 shoppers flocked to have their say , commenting on the `` gorgeous '' pieces of homeware .
On its website , Home Bargains says : `` Add a touch of style to your home with this Ports of Call Jeff Banks : Velvet Footstool .
The 46cm high footstool is the perfect accessory for your living room or bedroom .
With a soft , velvet touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure to compliment any decor . ''
`` Ideal for your living room or bedroom , '' it adds .
The stools are available in stores now and can be ordered online .

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Home Bargains shoppers are obsessed with the launch of a new product - which is actually a return.
The budget store, which operates shops in Birmingham, the Black Country, Worcestershire, Staffordshire and beyond - has brought back a fan favourite.
Customers used to shopping at Home Bargains have been left commenting on a sell-out product after it was shared on social media.
On Instagram, Home Bargains announced the return of the £12.99 Jeff Banks foot stools.
They told shoppers: “These Jeff Banks Velvet Footstools are great for adding a touch of style to your home, but which is your favourite?
“Only £12.99, available in stores and tap to shop online now (while stocks last)”.
5,000 shoppers flocked to have their say, commenting on the "gorgeous" pieces of homeware.
On its website, Home Bargains says: "Add a touch of style to your home with this Ports of Call Jeff Banks: Velvet Footstool. The 46cm high footstool is the perfect accessory for your living room or bedroom. With a soft, velvet touch and gold coated legs, it's sure to compliment any decor."
"Ideal for your living room or bedroom," it adds.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Mum who cut supermarket bill by £2,600 a year shares her key secret

A mum who feeds her family for just £10 a week has shared how she managed to slash her shopping bill by £50 a week .
Kelly Costa shares her yellow sticker hauls on Instagram at @ yellowstickerkelly .
The 40-year-old told money-saving community `` Before becoming a mum to Isabella , now eight , I shopped haphazardly with no regard for what I chucked in my supermarket basket .
If I fancied wine , it went in .
`` I was a successful contract manager on a salary of £32k which was plenty for me and my boy Raphael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But then Isabella arrived and at two months doctors realised there was something wrong with her .
`` It emerged she had fluid on the brain and was subsequently diagnosed with macrocephaly , and developmental delays .
`` I continued working for two years but it was too much .
The childminder couldn ’ t deal with Isabella ’ s extensive needs so I had to leave my job .
`` Overnight I went from having plenty of cash to virtually none , surviving on her disability benefit , carer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dad isn ’ t in the picture and money was really tight .
`` But I was desperate to continue to feed my kids healthy meals .
I ’ d grown up near Lisbon , Portugal , before moving to Greys , Essex , for work and I ’ d loved my traditional food growing up .
`` ‘ I ’ m not going to let them suffer just because times are tight , ’ I said to a pal .
`` So I looked into how I could buy good food cheaply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` That ’ s when supermarkets stick yellow stickers on goods as they approach the end of their best before dates .
`` You can knock 75 percent off - there are amazing discounts .
The best I ’ ve got off is £52.61 !
`` I know what time the supermarkets knock down the prices and head there then , going straight to the reduced aisle .
In the past , I ’ ve got chicken for £1 , lamb steaks for 60p , chicken chipolatas for 60p and a smoked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I ’ ve got a two for one Indian takeaway down from £8 to £2 too .
Raphael and I enjoyed that .
`` I ’ ll look for fruit and veg too and have picked up raspberries for 33p , down from around £2 , choccie puddings for 13p down from £2.50 and slaw 5p down from £1 .
`` I don ’ t just stick to one supermarket , but visit all in the area .
I know exactly where I ’ m going and have a really keen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t buy anything which isn ’ t on offer now - I can ’ t afford to .
`` Some of it I freeze , but most I eat the same day or over the next few days .
In total I spend about £10 a week on food , whereas before I spent about £60.
” Kelly said : `` I don ’ t feel guilty .
I eat everything I take and if there ’ s only one thing left on the shelf I still grab it .
I love showing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram page and most people have been lovely !
`` I always advise to shop around , speak to supermarket workers to find out best times , always go to the last reduced section as it 's the biggest and arrive early so you can have a look around before they are repriced down .
“ I ’ d also advise people to cook from scratch .
Instead of takeaways make your own fakeaways and get kids involved so they learn from an early age to be sensible . ''

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A mum who feeds her family for just £10 a week has shared how she managed to slash her shopping bill by £50 a week.
Kelly Costa shares her yellow sticker hauls on Instagram at @yellowstickerkelly.
The 40-year-old told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk: "Before becoming a mum to Isabella, now eight, I shopped haphazardly with no regard for what I chucked in my supermarket basket. If I fancied wine, it went in.
"I was a successful contract manager on a salary of £32k which was plenty for me and my boy Raphael, now 18 and a college student.
"But then Isabella arrived and at two months doctors realised there was something wrong with her.
"It emerged she had fluid on the brain and was subsequently diagnosed with macrocephaly, and developmental delays.
"I continued working for two years but it was too much. The childminder couldn’t deal with Isabella’s extensive needs so I had to leave my job.
"Overnight I went from having plenty of cash to virtually none, surviving on her disability benefit, carer’s allowance and universal credit. Her dad isn’t in the picture and money was really tight.
(Image: Kelly Costa)
"But I was desperate to continue to feed my kids healthy meals. I’d grown up near Lisbon, Portugal, before moving to Greys, Essex, for work and I’d loved my traditional food growing up.
"‘I’m not going to let them suffer just because times are tight,’ I said to a pal.
"So I looked into how I could buy good food cheaply - and became a yellow sticker shopper.
"That’s when supermarkets stick yellow stickers on goods as they approach the end of their best before dates.
"You can knock 75 percent off - there are amazing discounts. The best I’ve got off is £52.61!
"I know what time the supermarkets knock down the prices and head there then, going straight to the reduced aisle. In the past, I’ve got chicken for £1, lamb steaks for 60p, chicken chipolatas for 60p and a smoked steak salmon for £1.”
(Image: Kelly Costa)
Kelly added: "I’ve got a two for one Indian takeaway down from £8 to £2 too. Raphael and I enjoyed that.
"I’ll look for fruit and veg too and have picked up raspberries for 33p, down from around £2, choccie puddings for 13p down from £2.50 and slaw 5p down from £1.
"I don’t just stick to one supermarket, but visit all in the area. I know exactly where I’m going and have a really keen eye for bargains. I don’t buy anything which isn’t on offer now - I can’t afford to.
"Some of it I freeze, but most I eat the same day or over the next few days. In total I spend about £10 a week on food, whereas before I spent about £60.”
Kelly said: "I don’t feel guilty. I eat everything I take and if there’s only one thing left on the shelf I still grab it. I love showing off my wins on Facebook and my Instagram page and most people have been lovely!
"I always advise to shop around, speak to supermarket workers to find out best times, always go to the last reduced section as it's the biggest and arrive early so you can have a look around before they are repriced down.
“I’d also advise people to cook from scratch. Instead of takeaways make your own fakeaways and get kids involved so they learn from an early age to be sensible."


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Primark £30 coat identical to £2,080 designer one has 43,000 shoppers obsessed

If you 're a fan of Nili Lotan , then do n't panic : you do n't have to spend £2,000 on your new coat .
Primark is selling a coat for £30 which shoppers say is near identical .
On Instagram , the fashion chain shared its new winter coat , which comes in a brown/camel in colour and follows a blazer-style design with button fastings to the front .
40,000 people have commented , with many comparing it to a £2,080 coat sold by designer Nili .
Primark wrote on Insta : `` Nice top and jeans + @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coat £30/€35/ $ 40 . ''
`` I need this coat now , '' one replied .
A second added : `` I have the coat and love it . ''
`` Lovely , '' wrote a third , while a fourth chipped in with : `` I need this coat right now . ''
Others branded it `` gorgeous '' and many commented on the colour , saying it was `` beautiful '' and they could n't wait to pick up one for themselves .
Both coats follow the same style and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Primark 's has two pockets at the front and Nili Lotan 's is slightly longer in length , reports The Liverpool Echo .
But if you 're just after a coat of this style you could save £2,050 by shopping Primark 's version .

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If you're a fan of Nili Lotan, then don't panic: you don't have to spend £2,000 on your new coat.
Primark is selling a coat for £30 which shoppers say is near identical.
On Instagram, the fashion chain shared its new winter coat, which comes in a brown/camel in colour and follows a blazer-style design with button fastings to the front.
40,000 people have commented, with many comparing it to a £2,080 coat sold by designer Nili.
Primark wrote on Insta: "Nice top and jeans + this coat = a winning combo. Coat £30/€35/$40."
"I need this coat now," one replied.
A second added: "I have the coat and love it."
"Lovely," wrote a third, while a fourth chipped in with: "I need this coat right now."
Others branded it "gorgeous" and many commented on the colour, saying it was "beautiful" and they couldn't wait to pick up one for themselves.
Both coats follow the same style and colour with the only noticeable differences being Primark's has two pockets at the front and Nili Lotan's is slightly longer in length, reports The Liverpool Echo.
But if you're just after a coat of this style you could save £2,050 by shopping Primark's version.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Chef shares the roast potato mistake we've been making for years

A head chef has shared the trick for cooking perfect roast potatoes - and it turns out we 've been doing it wrong .
It 's such a nifty little trick , and we 're shocked we never thought of it .
After all , we have been having roast dinners for years - and roast potatoes are a key component .
Roast dinners are incredible - from lashing of gravy and succulent meat , to roasted veggies and gigantic Yorkshire puddings .
You will all have your favourite parts - but , for us , it 's definitely the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have spent years and years cooking them wrong , eh ?
We 've asked ourselves the question .
Daily Star reports Tom `` Westy '' Westerland , head chef at The Grill – Crocker 's Henley , shared his “ seven minute shuffle ” technique .
He said : `` This is my trick for our roasties .
I call it the seven minute shuffle .
`` The first important factor is choosing the potato – you need a dirty potato like a Maris Piper or a King Edward .
`` Dirty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so they crisp up better without burning . ''
The chef continued : `` We peel them and cut them into what I call `` roast potato shape '' –this is basically as many edges as possible .
`` It 's the trick to maximising your crispy edges . ''
Tom added : `` We then cover them with cold water and a good handful of salt . ''
Explaining the `` shuffle '' aspect , he said : `` Bring them to the boil and then rapidly boil them for seven minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in the colander with some rock salt .
( This is the 7 minute shuffle ) . ''
Finally , the chef commented : `` We then preheat an oven tray with beef fat at 200 degrees Celsius and plunge the potatoes into it .
`` Roast them at a high heat until golden and crispy .
`` Finish with some smoked rock salt ( everything 's better with some smoke ! )
. ''

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A head chef has shared the trick for cooking perfect roast potatoes - and it turns out we've been doing it wrong.
It's such a nifty little trick, and we're shocked we never thought of it.
After all, we have been having roast dinners for years - and roast potatoes are a key component.
Roast dinners are incredible - from lashing of gravy and succulent meat, to roasted veggies and gigantic Yorkshire puddings.
You will all have your favourite parts - but, for us, it's definitely the roast potato.
So, how could we have spent years and years cooking them wrong, eh? We've asked ourselves the question.
Daily Star reports Tom "Westy" Westerland, head chef at The Grill – Crocker's Henley, shared his “seven minute shuffle” technique.
He said: "This is my trick for our roasties. I call it the seven minute shuffle.
"The first important factor is choosing the potato – you need a dirty potato like a Maris Piper or a King Edward.
"Dirty potatoes have a lower sugar content in so they crisp up better without burning."
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The chef continued: "We peel them and cut them into what I call "roast potato shape" –this is basically as many edges as possible.
"It's the trick to maximising your crispy edges."
Tom added: "We then cover them with cold water and a good handful of salt."
Explaining the "shuffle" aspect, he said: "Bring them to the boil and then rapidly boil them for seven minutes.
"Drain them off, ruffle them in the colander with some rock salt. (This is the 7 minute shuffle)."
Finally, the chef commented: "We then preheat an oven tray with beef fat at 200 degrees Celsius and plunge the potatoes into it.
"Roast them at a high heat until golden and crispy.
"Finish with some smoked rock salt (everything's better with some smoke!)."


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Dean Smith provides new contract update involving John McGinn

Dean Smith admits midfield enforcer John McGinn `` might be knocking on the door '' to get a new and improved Aston Villa contract .
The 26-year-old , who captained his country recently , is slowly getting back to his best after breaking his ankle and shin bone last season .
Over the summer Villa - under the guidance of the club 's owners - tied down Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings on bumper new , long-term deals .
Club captain Grealish signed terms to become Villa 's highest-paid player on a reported £125,000-a-week , five-year contract .
England teammate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the summer of 2024 .
As far as McGinn 's concerned the £2.75 million Hibernian signing - tracked by Manchester United last year - last signed a new four-year deal in August 2019 .
However with Villa 's key men Grealish and Mings being rewarded for their form , manager Smith believes McGinn could well be in line for an improved pay packet in the not too distant future .
`` John 's got four years left on his contract anyway , '' Smith said .
`` If he 's seen Tyrone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down on new contracts ) he might be knocking on the door but , again , that 's one for the sporting director ( Johan Lange ) to deal with . ''
Smith added on his relationship with the all-action Villa ace : `` I think everybody knows what I think of John McGinn both as a person and as a player .
I love working with him .
`` He was a massive part of our success getting to the Premier League .
He started off last season really , really well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ robbed of him after that injury .
We 're glad he 's back to full fitness and showing everybody what he 's al about again . ''
McGinn shattered his ankle against this weekend 's opponents Southampton last December while , prior to returning , sustained a hairline fracture on his shin before being scheduled to return for the Chelsea fixture in March which was subsequently cancelled as lockdown commenced .
`` He was very low , '' Smith explained .
`` He was due to be on the bench against Chelsea just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we got locked down just before .
`` He had another scan and it showed it had n't fully healed and there was a bit of a recurrence and all of that hard work he 'd put in to get back up ( to full speed ) and he was back to the start again . ''
McGinn , though , soldiered on to help Villa over the survival line throughout Project Restart last summer , and Smith said of McGinn 's heroics : `` It 's remarkable how he played nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
He was n't at his normal level but he was n't expected to be but I knew what he could give us .
`` He was very good against Liverpool away from home and I thought he was our best player down at West Ham in the last game .
I think he 's showed now for Aston Villa and Scotland just how good a player he is . ''
But what about sceptics questioning McGinn 's dip in form ?
`` John knew himself he was n't 100 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew he was n't 100 per cent but we felt it was a risk worth taking .
There was only one way to get him back to 100 per cent and that was by playing games .
`` He managed to get back to 100 per cent and was involved with keeping us in the league .
People will remember John McGinn before the injury and he was n't quite the same .
We expected that .
Fans might not have because we did n't publicise ( his injury ) .
`` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can do he was fighting for his fitness .
He 's a strong character in and around the place anyway .
One of the strongest we 've got . ''

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Dean Smith admits midfield enforcer John McGinn "might be knocking on the door" to get a new and improved Aston Villa contract.
The 26-year-old, who captained his country recently, is slowly getting back to his best after breaking his ankle and shin bone last season.
Over the summer Villa - under the guidance of the club's owners - tied down Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings on bumper new, long-term deals.
Club captain Grealish signed terms to become Villa's highest-paid player on a reported £125,000-a-week, five-year contract. England teammate Mings signed a vastly-improved deal too up until the summer of 2024.
As far as McGinn's concerned the £2.75 million Hibernian signing - tracked by Manchester United last year - last signed a new four-year deal in August 2019.
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However with Villa's key men Grealish and Mings being rewarded for their form, manager Smith believes McGinn could well be in line for an improved pay packet in the not too distant future.
"John's got four years left on his contract anyway," Smith said. "If he's seen Tyrone Mings and Jack Grealish (getting tied down on new contracts) he might be knocking on the door but, again, that's one for the sporting director (Johan Lange) to deal with."
Smith added on his relationship with the all-action Villa ace: "I think everybody knows what I think of John McGinn both as a person and as a player. I love working with him.
"He was a massive part of our success getting to the Premier League. He started off last season really, really well and we were unfortunate that we were robbed of him after that injury. We're glad he's back to full fitness and showing everybody what he's al about again."
McGinn shattered his ankle against this weekend's opponents Southampton last December while, prior to returning, sustained a hairline fracture on his shin before being scheduled to return for the Chelsea fixture in March which was subsequently cancelled as lockdown commenced.
"He was very low," Smith explained. "He was due to be on the bench against Chelsea just before lockdown but that game got cancelled because we got locked down just before.
"He had another scan and it showed it hadn't fully healed and there was a bit of a recurrence and all of that hard work he'd put in to get back up (to full speed) and he was back to the start again."
McGinn, though, soldiered on to help Villa over the survival line throughout Project Restart last summer, and Smith said of McGinn's heroics: "It's remarkable how he played nine of the 10 last games of the season. He wasn't at his normal level but he wasn't expected to be but I knew what he could give us.
"He was very good against Liverpool away from home and I thought he was our best player down at West Ham in the last game. I think he's showed now for Aston Villa and Scotland just how good a player he is."
But what about sceptics questioning McGinn's dip in form? "John knew himself he wasn't 100 per cent," Smith added. "I knew he wasn't 100 per cent but we felt it was a risk worth taking. There was only one way to get him back to 100 per cent and that was by playing games.
"He managed to get back to 100 per cent and was involved with keeping us in the league. People will remember John McGinn before the injury and he wasn't quite the same. We expected that. Fans might not have because we didn't publicise (his injury).
"When he didn't play as well as he can do he was fighting for his fitness. He's a strong character in and around the place anyway. One of the strongest we've got."


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Owen disagrees with Lawrenson in Villa vs Southampton prediction

Former Premier League striker Michael Owen has backed Aston Villa to get back to winning ways in their Premier League match against Southampton .
Villa have had a brilliant start to the season , winning all four of their opening matches of the campaign , including wins over Liverpool and Leicester City .
However , they lost their 100 percent winning record last week , falling to a 3-0 loss against Leeds United .
Dean Smith ’ s men go into the game knowing that a win would take them up to second place in the table , and just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a game in hand over the Reds .
Villa welcome Southampton to Villa Park on Sunday afternoon , with the Saints coming into the game on the back of an impressive 2-0 win over Everton .
But , Owen is backing Villa to edge a high scoring contest when the two teams meet .
“ Aston Villa host Southampton at Villa Park with the home side looking to get back on track , ” he wrote on .
“ They were well in the game until they conceded their second goal against Leeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoping to pick up three points again here .
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Villa have had a brilliant start to the season, winning all four of their opening matches of the campaign, including wins over Liverpool and Leicester City.
However, they lost their 100 percent winning record last week, falling to a 3-0 loss against Leeds United.
Dean Smith ’s men go into the game knowing that a win would take them up to second place in the table, and just one point behind reigning Champions Liverpool with a game in hand over the Reds.
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Villa welcome Southampton to Villa Park on Sunday afternoon, with the Saints coming into the game on the back of an impressive 2-0 win over Everton.
But, Owen is backing Villa to edge a high scoring contest when the two teams meet.
“Aston Villa host Southampton at Villa Park with the home side looking to get back on track,” he wrote on BetVictor .
“They were well in the game until they conceded their second goal against Leeds last Friday night, and will be hoping to pick up three points again here.
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“Southampton’s win against Everton was very impressive, but if Villa can recapture their form, I think they’ll win with both sides scoring.”
Owen’s prediction differs from that of BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson who is predicted defeat for Villa on Sunday.
"This should be a good game but Leeds' intensity proved a bit too much for Aston Villa last time out, and I think Saints will edge it,” he wrote.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Government gives green light for Premier League to continue despite lockdown

The government has given the green light for the Premier League season to continue despite the ‘ tier 4 ’ lockdown that comes into effect this week .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a second lockdown of 2020 will begin on Thursday , November 5 and will last until December 2 - with all non-essential businesses forced to close .
However , unlike the first national lockdown in March , the Premier League will be allowed to continue as elite sport will not be forced to be halted , which represents a significant boost to the football landscape .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Prime Minister said : “ I can say yes to the premier league , I think , with authority.
” Oliver Dowden , the Secretary of State for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport also outlined that elite sport will be exempt from the new restrictions , tweeting : “ The changes mean people should work from home where possible .
“ But where this is not possible , travel to a place of work will be permitted - e.g .
this includes ( but not exhaustive ) elite sport played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ production , telecoms workers.
” The Premier League shareholders are also set for a meeting in November ’ s international break , which follows next weekend ’ s fixtures , where the controversial pay-per-view structure will be on the agenda .

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The government has given the green light for the Premier League season to continue despite the ‘tier 4’ lockdown that comes into effect this week.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a second lockdown of 2020 will begin on Thursday, November 5 and will last until December 2 - with all non-essential businesses forced to close.
However, unlike the first national lockdown in March, the Premier League will be allowed to continue as elite sport will not be forced to be halted, which represents a significant boost to the football landscape.
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, the Prime Minister said: “I can say yes to the premier league, I think,with authority.”
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Oliver Dowden, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport also outlined that elite sport will be exempt from the new restrictions, tweeting: “The changes mean people should work from home where possible.
“But where this is not possible, travel to a place of work will be permitted - e.g. this includes (but not exhaustive) elite sport played behind closed doors, film & tv production, telecoms workers.”
The Premier League shareholders are also set for a meeting in November’s international break, which follows next weekend’s fixtures, where the controversial pay-per-view structure will be on the agenda.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--Furlough scheme extended by Boris Johnson - the rules for businesses

An extension of the furlough scheme has been announced by Boris Johnson as part of a new lockdown .
Furlough will be payable at 80 % for the duration of the package of tougher national measures .
The Prime Minister said : `` I 'm under no illusions about how difficult this will be for businesses which have already had to endure such hardship this year and I 'm truly , truly sorry for that - and that 's why we 're going to extend the furlough system through November .
`` The furlough system was a success in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a critical time .
We will not end it , we will extend furlough until December . ''
He said the measures would be time-limited from November 5 to December 2 , when restrictions would be eased and regions would go back into the tiered system .
He added : `` Christmas is going to be different this year , perhaps very different .
but it 's my sincere hope and belief that by taking tough action now we can allow families across the country to be together . ''
MPs will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are introduced at 0001 on Thursday , and when they lapse on December 2 , the current tier system will be reintroduced .
The hope is that Covid-19 cases will drop low enough to keep on top of outbreaks at a regional level .
In a Downing Street press conference , PM Boris Johnson said `` no responsible Prime Minister can ignore '' the rising rates of Covid-19 infections as he announced the lockdown .
The furlough scheme has been wound down over the last few months , with the state providing 70 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60 per cent in October .
The latest figures from HMRC have shown 9.6 million jobs were furloughed through the programme .
From November 1 , workers and businesses will instead turn to the Chancellor ’ s Job Support Scheme ( JSS ) for support .
Firms able to stay open but impacted by a slump in demand – such as those in Tier 2 areas – were the first offered support through the JSS .
Staff will have to work 20 per cent of their hours to be eligible .
The employer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 per cent of total wages to cover some hours not worked , with the Government paying another 49 per cent .
Companies forced to close as a result of Tier 3 restrictions will be eligible for more support through the scheme .
Workers will be paid 67 per cent of their wages – up to a maximum of £2,100 a month – through the JSS but must be off for a minimum of seven days to be eligible .

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An extension of the furlough scheme has been announced by Boris Johnson as part of a new lockdown.
Furlough will be payable at 80% for the duration of the package of tougher national measures.
The Prime Minister said: "I'm under no illusions about how difficult this will be for businesses which have already had to endure such hardship this year and I'm truly, truly sorry for that - and that's why we're going to extend the furlough system through November.
"The furlough system was a success in the spring, it supported people in businesses in a critical time. We will not end it, we will extend furlough until December."
He said the measures would be time-limited from November 5 to December 2, when restrictions would be eased and regions would go back into the tiered system.
He added: "Christmas is going to be different this year, perhaps very different. but it's my sincere hope and belief that by taking tough action now we can allow families across the country to be together."
MPs will vote on the new measures before they are introduced at 0001 on Thursday, and when they lapse on December 2, the current tier system will be reintroduced.
The hope is that Covid-19 cases will drop low enough to keep on top of outbreaks at a regional level.
In a Downing Street press conference, PM Boris Johnson said "no responsible Prime Minister can ignore" the rising rates of Covid-19 infections as he announced the lockdown.
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The furlough scheme has been wound down over the last few months, with the state providing 70 per cent of wages in September and 60 per cent in October.
The latest figures from HMRC have shown 9.6 million jobs were furloughed through the programme.
From November 1, workers and businesses will instead turn to the Chancellor’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) for support.
Firms able to stay open but impacted by a slump in demand – such as those in Tier 2 areas – were the first offered support through the JSS.
Staff will have to work 20 per cent of their hours to be eligible. The employer must pay for at least an extra 4 per cent of total wages to cover some hours not worked, with the Government paying another 49 per cent.
Companies forced to close as a result of Tier 3 restrictions will be eligible for more support through the scheme.
Workers will be paid 67 per cent of their wages – up to a maximum of £2,100 a month – through the JSS but must be off for a minimum of seven days to be eligible.


birminghammail--2020-10-31--9 big announcements from Boris Johnson press conference

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has delivered his press conference to the nation tonight , as a new national lockdown looms .
The lockdown comes into effect on Thursday , after a vote in the Commons , according to the PM .
Mr Johnson has told people `` you must stay at home '' - unless a few exemptions , like exercise , work , or shopping for essentials , like medicines and food .
You can also leave homes to volunteer or care for loved ones , with pubs , bars , restaurants forced to close - bar takeaway services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who can not work from home , with single adult households able to fold into other homes to create support bubbles .
If you are over the age of 60 , be particularly careful , Mr Johnson says .
Shielding will not return .
The virus is spreading faster than worst-case scenario The PM has started his press conference along with his scientific adivisors .
The geographical spread is being shown on graphs showing a “ significant rate of increase ” .
“ The prevalence of this disease has been going up extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the press conference has heard .
Professor Chris Whitty warned that the prevalence of coronavirus has been increasing `` extremely rapidly '' in recent weeks .
Citing Office for National Statistics data , the chief medical officer for England told the Downing Street press conference : `` The prevalence of this disease has been going up extremely rapidly over the last few weeks , having been very flat due to the work of everybody in the country over spring and summer .
`` And we now have around 50,000 new cases a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The public is being talked through the latest coronavirus data .
“ There is a rise in the number of hospital admissions in England in virtually every age group over 45 .
“ This is going up in an accelerating line.
” Professor Chris Whitty said the number of people in NHS beds in England will exceed the peak of the first wave without further measures .
The chief medical officer for England told the Downing Street press conference there is an increase in prevalence `` in virtually every part of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ East where stricter measures are in place , and cases are not constrained to one age group .
Discussing NHS bed use in England , he said : `` Currently only in the North West is this coming close to the peak that we previously had , but it is increasing in every area .
`` And if we do nothing , the inevitable result is these numbers will go up and they will eventually exceed the peak that we saw in the spring of this year . ''
Chief Medical Officer Professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We now have several hospitals with more inpatients with Covid than we had during the peak in the spring . ''
Prof Whitty added that `` the death rate , although rising , is still significantly below the peak '' .
But if numbers keep rising , `` in terms of deaths over the winter , there 's the potential for this to be twice as bad , or more , compared to the first wave , '' according to Chief Scientific Officer Sir Patrick Vallance .
No responsible Prime Minister can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
He said his hope was that by strong local action we could get the rates of infection down .
The PM has thanked people for putting up with local restrictions for so long .
“ We have got to be humble in the face of nature , ” the PM says .
“ In this country the virus is spreading even faster than the worst case scenario ” .
“ The risk is the NHS will not be there for our families , ” the PM says .
The PM said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and moral disaster .
“ Now is the time to take action because there is no alternative .
“ From Thursday you must stay at home and only leave for specific reasons.
” If you are clinically vulnerable you must minimise your contacts .
Shielding will not be in place as it was in the first wave .
Apologising to businesses , Boris Johnson has said the Government will extend furlough payments at 80 % for the duration of the new national lockdown measures in England .
A national lockdown which will see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venues and non-essential shops will come into force in England at 0001 on Thursday November 5 and will end on Wednesday December 2 , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said .
Boris Johnson warned that `` Christmas is going to different this year '' but added that by taking action now he hoped that families could be together .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has delivered his press conference to the nation tonight, as a new national lockdown looms.
The lockdown comes into effect on Thursday, after a vote in the Commons, according to the PM.
Mr Johnson has told people "you must stay at home" - unless a few exemptions, like exercise, work, or shopping for essentials, like medicines and food.
You can also leave homes to volunteer or care for loved ones, with pubs, bars, restaurants forced to close - bar takeaway services.
Workplaces can stay open for people who cannot work from home, with single adult households able to fold into other homes to create support bubbles.
If you are over the age of 60, be particularly careful, Mr Johnson says. Shielding will not return.
The virus is spreading faster than worst-case scenario
The PM has started his press conference along with his scientific adivisors.
The geographical spread is being shown on graphs showing a “significant rate of increase”.
“The prevalence of this disease has been going up extremely rapidly over the last few weeks,” the press conference has heard.
'Extremely rapid' rise
Professor Chris Whitty warned that the prevalence of coronavirus has been increasing "extremely rapidly" in recent weeks.
Citing Office for National Statistics data, the chief medical officer for England told the Downing Street press conference: "The prevalence of this disease has been going up extremely rapidly over the last few weeks, having been very flat due to the work of everybody in the country over spring and summer.
"And we now have around 50,000 new cases a day and that is rising."
The public is being talked through the latest coronavirus data.
“There is a rise in the number of hospital admissions in England in virtually every age group over 45.
“This is going up in an accelerating line.”
NHS beds will exceed first wave
Professor Chris Whitty said the number of people in NHS beds in England will exceed the peak of the first wave without further measures.
The chief medical officer for England told the Downing Street press conference there is an increase in prevalence "in virtually every part of the country", apart from possibly the North East where stricter measures are in place, and cases are not constrained to one age group.
Discussing NHS bed use in England, he said: "Currently only in the North West is this coming close to the peak that we previously had, but it is increasing in every area.
"And if we do nothing, the inevitable result is these numbers will go up and they will eventually exceed the peak that we saw in the spring of this year."
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty told the press conference : "We now have several hospitals with more inpatients with Covid than we had during the peak in the spring."
Prof Whitty added that "the death rate, although rising, is still significantly below the peak".
But if numbers keep rising, "in terms of deaths over the winter, there's the potential for this to be twice as bad, or more, compared to the first wave," according to Chief Scientific Officer Sir Patrick Vallance.
'No responsible PM can ignore'
No responsible Prime Minister can ignore the figures, Boris Johnson has said.
He said his hope was that by strong local action we could get the rates of infection down.
The PM has thanked people for putting up with local restrictions for so long.
“We have got to be humble in the face of nature,” the PM says.
“In this country the virus is spreading even faster than the worst case scenario”.
From Thursday - stay home
“The risk is the NHS will not be there for our families,” the PM says.
The PM said over-running the NHS would be a medical and moral disaster.
“Now is the time to take action because there is no alternative.
“From Thursday you must stay at home and only leave for specific reasons.”
The rules apply to England.
Advice for vulnerable
If you are clinically vulnerable you must minimise your contacts.
Shielding will not be in place as it was in the first wave.
Furlough extension
Apologising to businesses, Boris Johnson has said the Government will extend furlough payments at 80% for the duration of the new national lockdown measures in England.
Pubs, restaurants close
A national lockdown which will see the closure of pubs, restaurants entertainment venues and non-essential shops will come into force in England at 0001 on Thursday November 5 and will end on Wednesday December 2, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Christmas warning
Boris Johnson warned that "Christmas is going to different this year" but added that by taking action now he hoped that families could be together.