birminghammail--2020-04-29--Furlough scheme could be extended until September under pressure from employers

Furloughed staff should be allowed to work reduced hours and the jobs scheme should be extended to at least the end of September , according to employers .
A survey of more than 1,000 employers found support for the Government 's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to be made more flexible .
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ( CIPD ) warned that without changes , the scheme could prove to be a `` waiting room '' for unemployment and fail to protect significant numbers of the jobs it set out to save .
Around half of those questioned said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 % plan to do so .
Seven in 10 employers that have already used or are considering using the furlough scheme said that up to half of affected staff could potentially work reduced hours .
The CIPD said changes to the scheme to allow short-time working would enable hundreds of thousands of furloughed staff to work in some capacity , helping to protect jobs , support businesses and reduce the burden on public finances , as many employers would require a lower wage subsidy from the Government .
CIPD chief executive Peter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked hard to get the Job Retention Scheme up and running so quickly .
However , urgent decisions must now be taken to make it more flexible and to extend it so employers can continue to protect jobs .
`` Letting furloughed staff work some hours , where possible , will enable organisations to bring back workers from furlough gradually while rebuilding their business .
This will be vital as lockdown measures are eased over a number of weeks or months , and will reduce the risk of large-scale redundancies in this next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government must also consider extending the scheme to at least the end of September .
This will provide more certainty for employers and ensure that there is no 'cliff edge ' exit from furlough straight to redundancy for hundreds of thousands of workers at the end of June .
`` The Government has shown it 's prepared to adapt and improve its rescue packages for businesses and workers as this crisis develops .
It needs to do so again here .
Equally , businesses must play their part .
`` We need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal and financial considerations of using the scheme , to act openly and responsibly to ensure that a more flexible system is not abused , and that public money goes to the businesses that need it the most . ''
Under the scheme - due to run until the end of June - the Government pays 80 % of wages of workers laid off because of the current crisis , up to a maximum of £2,500 a month .

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Furloughed staff should be allowed to work reduced hours and the jobs scheme should be extended to at least the end of September, according to employers.
A survey of more than 1,000 employers found support for the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to be made more flexible.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) warned that without changes, the scheme could prove to be a "waiting room" for unemployment and fail to protect significant numbers of the jobs it set out to save.
Around half of those questioned said they have furloughed staff, while another 10% plan to do so.
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Seven in 10 employers that have already used or are considering using the furlough scheme said that up to half of affected staff could potentially work reduced hours.
The CIPD said changes to the scheme to allow short-time working would enable hundreds of thousands of furloughed staff to work in some capacity, helping to protect jobs, support businesses and reduce the burden on public finances, as many employers would require a lower wage subsidy from the Government.
CIPD chief executive Peter Cheese said: "The Government has worked hard to get the Job Retention Scheme up and running so quickly. However, urgent decisions must now be taken to make it more flexible and to extend it so employers can continue to protect jobs.
"Letting furloughed staff work some hours, where possible, will enable organisations to bring back workers from furlough gradually while rebuilding their business. This will be vital as lockdown measures are eased over a number of weeks or months, and will reduce the risk of large-scale redundancies in this next phase of the crisis.
"The Government must also consider extending the scheme to at least the end of September. This will provide more certainty for employers and ensure that there is no 'cliff edge' exit from furlough straight to redundancy for hundreds of thousands of workers at the end of June.
"The Government has shown it's prepared to adapt and improve its rescue packages for businesses and workers as this crisis develops. It needs to do so again here. Equally, businesses must play their part.
"We need to see employers weigh up the ethical, legal and financial considerations of using the scheme, to act openly and responsibly to ensure that a more flexible system is not abused, and that public money goes to the businesses that need it the most."
Under the scheme - due to run until the end of June - the Government pays 80% of wages of workers laid off because of the current crisis, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Steph McGovern announces Channel 4 show has been pulled from the air

Steph McGovern has taken her Channel 4 show off air after she launched it live from her living room .
The changes were made after being forced to alter its format because of coronavirus .
The presenter said she wanted the programme to be a “ power hour of positivity ” for viewers during “ really strange times ” .
The Steph Show ’ s launch was brought forward , with producers saying they want to bring some “ much-needed joy to your day and help you navigate your way through the madness ” .
But now she has confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV listings .
Steph wrote : `` As much as I ’ ve loved doing a lockdown show at home I never expected it to go on this long .
`` We ’ ve decided it ’ s time to have a break and give my family our home back .
`` The proper programme will be launching when the Leeds studio is sorted , I may still be wearing slippers . ''
At the beginning of the programme , McGovern said it could be “ rough around the edges ” because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , adding : “ But that is how I have been described for most of my career.
” She said : “ For a long time I ’ ve just been living here , in a fair amount of chaos with the baby , but now we ’ re doing a show from here because , like lots of people , I ’ m working from home .
“ You know what , these are really strange times so I wanted to create a power hour of positivity where we celebrate all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It might be the key workers grafting on the front line – how much do we love them at the minute ?
– but also the neighbours who are helping people with their shopping .
“ We want to come together in this hour and just say thank you , we want to have a bit of a laugh , maybe get inspired , maybe learn a few things as well.
” She added : “ This was not what we originally had planned .
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Steph McGovern has taken her Channel 4 show off air after she launched it live from her living room.
The changes were made after being forced to alter its format because of coronavirus.
The presenter said she wanted the programme to be a “power hour of positivity” for viewers during “really strange times”.
The Steph Show’s launch was brought forward, with producers saying they want to bring some “much-needed joy to your day and help you navigate your way through the madness”.
But now she has confirmed the show had been pulled from the TV listings.
Steph wrote: "As much as I’ve loved doing a lockdown show at home I never expected it to go on this long.
"We’ve decided it’s time to have a break and give my family our home back.
"The proper programme will be launching when the Leeds studio is sorted, I may still be wearing slippers."
At the beginning of the programme, McGovern said it could be “rough around the edges” because it was being recorded outside the television studio, adding: “But that is how I have been described for most of my career.”
She said: “For a long time I’ve just been living here, in a fair amount of chaos with the baby, but now we’re doing a show from here because, like lots of people, I’m working from home.
“You know what, these are really strange times so I wanted to create a power hour of positivity where we celebrate all the people doing brilliant stuff out there.
“It might be the key workers grafting on the front line – how much do we love them at the minute? – but also the neighbours who are helping people with their shopping.
“We want to come together in this hour and just say thank you, we want to have a bit of a laugh, maybe get inspired, maybe learn a few things as well.”
She added: “This was not what we originally had planned.”


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Police bust large-scale cannabis factory hidden in city house

Police swooped on a Handsworth address expecting to arrest a man - but instead discovered a large-scale cannabis factory .
Officers visited the Farnham Road house on Tuesday , April 28 to carry out an arrest , but did n't find the man they were looking for .
But they found a haul of 60 cannabis plants packed into a bedroom .
Another man , who was at the property at the time of the raid , was arrested .
A photo tweeted by Lozells Police showed the illicit crop and growing equipment .
Lozells Police tweeted : `` Attended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ male , to find 60 cannabis plants in a bedroom .
`` Male we were looking for were n't there , but we arrested another male at the address for production of cannabis .
`` Do n't worry Handsworth Police , we cleared it for you . ''
Anyone with information should contact the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
Alternatively , call 101 at anytime or for guaranteed anonymity , contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
In the UK , cannabis is categorised as a class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those found in possession , dealing or producing the substance .
Police can issue a warning or an on-the-spot fine of £90 if you ’ re found with cannabis .
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison , an unlimited fine or both .
Those convicted for supplying or production of class B drugs can face up to 14 years in prison .

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Police swooped on a Handsworth address expecting to arrest a man - but instead discovered a large-scale cannabis factory.
Officers visited the Farnham Road house on Tuesday, April 28 to carry out an arrest, but didn't find the man they were looking for.
But they found a haul of 60 cannabis plants packed into a bedroom.
Another man, who was at the property at the time of the raid, was arrested.
A photo tweeted by Lozells Police showed the illicit crop and growing equipment.
Lozells Police tweeted: "Attended address on Farnham Road to arrest a male, to find 60 cannabis plants in a bedroom.
"Male we were looking for weren't there, but we arrested another male at the address for production of cannabis.
"Don't worry Handsworth Police, we cleared it for you."
Anyone with information should contact the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 at anytime or for guaranteed anonymity, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
In the UK, cannabis is categorised as a class B drug which will result in penalties for those found in possession, dealing or producing the substance.
Police can issue a warning or an on-the-spot fine of £90 if you’re found with cannabis.
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
Those convicted for supplying or production of class B drugs can face up to 14 years in prison.


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Staggering financial results edge Wolves closer to England's elite

Wolverhampton Wanderers are the seventh most valuable club in the Premier League , according to new data .
Wolves enjoyed a stunning 2018/19 season and sealed a seventh-place finish after promotion from the Championship .
The club has improved further this season with progression to the Europa League last-16 , while Nuno Espirito Santo 's side are also genuine contenders for a top four spot .
And their growth under the Portuguese , combined with the shrewd business dealings of owners Fosun , has put the club in a very healthy position financially .
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's clubs , based on information obtained from the 2018/19 accounts .
Wolves is supposedly worth £458million - 10 times what Fosun paid Steve Morgan to purchase the club four years ago - and only trail the 'big six ' in the standings .
Tottenham Hotspur , boosted by their magnificent new stadium , are top of the list and estimated to be worth a staggering £2.5billion , with Manchester City , United , Liverpool , Arsenal and Chelsea also ahead of Wolves .
Wolves made a pre-tax profit of almost £20million for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their turnover was £172.5million - a mind-blowing £146million increase on the previous year .
Given the growth of prize assets Raul Jimenez , Adama Traore and Ruben Neves during the course of the 2019/20 campaign , the £458million estimate is likely to increase .
The coronavirus crisis has put the football world on hold for now , but Fosun still plan to increase the capacity of Molineux in the not-too-distant future .
Plans for stadium capacity to top 50,000 have been revealed and that would allow Wolves to dramatically increase its match-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in full here .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are the seventh most valuable club in the Premier League, according to new data.
Wolves enjoyed a stunning 2018/19 season and sealed a seventh-place finish after promotion from the Championship.
The club has improved further this season with progression to the Europa League last-16, while Nuno Espirito Santo's side are also genuine contenders for a top four spot.
And their growth under the Portuguese, combined with the shrewd business dealings of owners Fosun, has put the club in a very healthy position financially.
(Image: Kieran Maguire)
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has calculated the value of the Premier League's clubs, based on information obtained from the 2018/19 accounts.
Wolves is supposedly worth £458million - 10 times what Fosun paid Steve Morgan to purchase the club four years ago - and only trail the 'big six' in the standings.
Tottenham Hotspur, boosted by their magnificent new stadium, are top of the list and estimated to be worth a staggering £2.5billion, with Manchester City, United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea also ahead of Wolves.
Wolves made a pre-tax profit of almost £20million for the financial year ending in May 2019 and their turnover was £172.5million - a mind-blowing £146million increase on the previous year.
Given the growth of prize assets Raul Jimenez, Adama Traore and Ruben Neves during the course of the 2019/20 campaign, the £458million estimate is likely to increase.
The coronavirus crisis has put the football world on hold for now, but Fosun still plan to increase the capacity of Molineux in the not-too-distant future. Plans for stadium capacity to top 50,000 have been revealed and that would allow Wolves to dramatically increase its match-day revenue.
Maguire explains his working out in full here.


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Van sheds load of pasties onto A50 after freak accident crash with lorry

A delivery van shed its load of hundreds of pasties in the Midlands .
The dramatic incident unfolded in the @ @ @ @ @ into the back of the delivery van when it broke down .
Pictures from the @ @ @ @ @ the dramatic incident , which occurred in Derbyshire , in the East Midlands .
Photos @ @ @ @ @ the carriageway .
Indeed , pictures show the savoury items blocking both lanes of the @ @ @ @ @ Sawley , in Derbyshire .
The van had broken down on the westbound carriageway .
@ @ @ @ @ HGV crashed into the back of it at around 8.15am yesterday ( Tuesday , April @ @ @ @ @ no one was injured in the crash , according to local emergency service workers .
@ @ @ @ @ and ordered to appear in court at a later date , police confirmed in a @ @

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A delivery van shed its load of hundreds of pasties in the Midlands.
The dramatic incident unfolded in the region when a lorry ploughed into the back of the delivery van when it broke down.
Pictures from the scene show the aftermath of the dramatic incident, which occurred in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands.
Photos show the snacks strewn over the carriageway.
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Indeed, pictures show the savoury items blocking both lanes of the A50, which is near Sawley, in Derbyshire.
The van had broken down on the westbound carriageway.
And this was when a HGV crashed into the back of it at around 8.15am yesterday (Tuesday, April 28).
Thankfully, no one was injured in the crash, according to local emergency service workers.
The lorry driver was arrested and ordered to appear in court at a later date, police confirmed in a statement.


birminghammail--2020-04-29--KFC is reopening 80 more UK restaurants from Monday

The chain has re-opened some UK restaurants already as the country continues to fight Covid-19 .
And now , from May 4 , KFC has confirmed the opening of 100 further outlets .
In a statement to BirminghamLive , the fast food favourite confirmed the move would take place .
`` Over the past couple of weeks , we ’ ve gradually re-opened 20 of our restaurants in the UK for delivery in order to put the nation ’ s favourite fried chicken back on the menu for those looking for an accessible , affordable ( and delicious , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' a spokesperson said .
`` We will now be reopening an additional 80 restaurants in the UK this week for delivery .
That takes our total to 100 by Monday next week .
`` We are doing this responsibly and carefully , with stringent processes and hygiene measures put in place .
All our restaurants will continue serving a limited menu to help the smaller kitchen teams maintain social distancing .
`` Even better… opening these restaurants will mean that we can continue donating food to the NHS and key workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be able to continue to deliver 10,000 meals a week in partnership with Deliveroo - to add to the 13,000 we ’ ve already donated.
`` Paula MacKenzie , Managing Director for KFC UK & Ireland said : “ I ’ m really proud of the way we , with our franchise partners , have been able to carefully get some of our restaurants back open for delivery over the last two weeks .
This next stage allows us to continue to provide wider access to hot food for those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s key workers after a long shift or those working from home who need a quick , affordable dinner for the family .
I ’ m hugely appreciative of our team members who have returned to work – it ’ s a challenging time for everyone , but we ’ re so glad to play our part in helping to feed the nation .
”

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KFC is re-opening 100 UK branches amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The chain has re-opened some UK restaurants already as the country continues to fight Covid-19.
And now, from May 4, KFC has confirmed the opening of 100 further outlets.
In a statement to BirminghamLive, the fast food favourite confirmed the move would take place.
"Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve gradually re-opened 20 of our restaurants in the UK for delivery in order to put the nation’s favourite fried chicken back on the menu for those looking for an accessible, affordable (and delicious, if we do say so ourselves) meal," a spokesperson said.
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"We will now be reopening an additional 80 restaurants in the UK this week for delivery. That takes our total to 100 by Monday next week.
"We are doing this responsibly and carefully, with stringent processes and hygiene measures put in place. All our restaurants will continue serving a limited menu to help the smaller kitchen teams maintain social distancing.
"Even better… opening these restaurants will mean that we can continue donating food to the NHS and key workers. When these restaurants reopen, we’ll be able to continue to deliver 10,000 meals a week in partnership with Deliveroo - to add to the 13,000 we’ve already donated. "
Paula MacKenzie, Managing Director for KFC UK & Ireland said: “I’m really proud of the way we, with our franchise partners, have been able to carefully get some of our restaurants back open for delivery over the last two weeks. This next stage allows us to continue to provide wider access to hot food for those who need it most, whether that’s key workers after a long shift or those working from home who need a quick, affordable dinner for the family. I’m hugely appreciative of our team members who have returned to work – it’s a challenging time for everyone, but we’re so glad to play our part in helping to feed the nation.”
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birminghammail--2020-04-29--The five symptoms of anxiety people are mistaking for coronavirus

People are reportedly getting in touch with doctors over claiming to have coronavirus symptoms .
But on closer inspection , these physical signs of Covid-19 are not actually coronavirus at all .
In fact , GPs have urged people to get clued up on the signs and symptoms of anxiety .
It turns out chest tightness and shortness of breath are common signs of anxiety - but these can also indicate coronavirus .
Mirror Online reports Dr Sarah Jarvis , said : `` Some of the symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks – feeling short of breath , palpitations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in coronavirus . ''
She suggested indicators that a patient is suffering from anxiety and not coronavirus .
The five symptoms have been identified as : '' Panic attacks don ’ t come with fever and virtually never with a persistent cough – these are the classic symptoms of coronavirus , '' Dr Jarvis added .
It comes as access to coronavirus home testing kits for UK essential workers ran out in just over an hour on Wednesday morning .
Slots for millions more people , including those over 65 and those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book on the Government website from 8am .
Tests at regional drive-through centres ran out in Wales almost immediately but were still available in England , Scotland and Northern Ireland as of 9.15am .

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People are reportedly getting in touch with doctors over claiming to have coronavirus symptoms.
But on closer inspection, these physical signs of Covid-19 are not actually coronavirus at all.
In fact, GPs have urged people to get clued up on the signs and symptoms of anxiety.
It turns out chest tightness and shortness of breath are common signs of anxiety - but these can also indicate coronavirus.
Mirror Online reports Dr Sarah Jarvis, said: "Some of the symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks – feeling short of breath, palpitations, dizziness etc – are sometimes also seen in coronavirus."
She suggested indicators that a patient is suffering from anxiety and not coronavirus.
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The five symptoms have been identified as:
1. Shortness of breath
2. Problems with digestion
3. Increased heart rate
4. Muscle pain
5. Hot flashes
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"Panic attacks don’t come with fever and virtually never with a persistent cough – these are the classic symptoms of coronavirus," Dr Jarvis added.
It comes as access to coronavirus home testing kits for UK essential workers ran out in just over an hour on Wednesday morning.
Slots for millions more people, including those over 65 and those who live with them, were available to book on the Government website from 8am.
Tests at regional drive-through centres ran out in Wales almost immediately but were still available in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland as of 9.15am.


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Nelson Oliveira claims Villa's Tyrone Mings 'wanted to hurt him'

Nelson Oliveira has claimed that Tyrone Mings wanted to hurt him , in the incident which saw him hospitalised with serious facial injuries .
The Aston Villa defender , who was at the beginning of his loan spell with the club , caught Oliveira with a stray boot while he was on the floor .
He would suffer deep cuts to the face , leaving him in hospital for several days .
And in an interview with The Tilehurst End , the former Norwich striker admitted he was reluctant to look back on the incident that is now ‘ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would give more details on the February 2019 incident , suggesting Mings intentionally injured him .
Although he did reveal the Villa defender went out of his way to apologise to him .
“ It was a very bad challenge from Tyrone Mings , ” he said .
“ I don ’ t believe he ’ s a bad guy , but sometimes in games there are players , especially defenders , who want to hurt you on purpose .
At the time , I felt he wanted to do that .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boot .
“ To be honest , he doesn ’ t need this .
He ’ s a great player , a great athlete , strong .
“ Sometimes , some players they just have this inside them that maybe afterwards they regret .
I believe he regrets what he did .
He texted me saying sorry , so for me it ’ s done .
No problem at all.
” Mings escaped punishment for the alleged stamp – a decision which still annoys Oliveira , suggesting if it had happened to someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very different .
He added : “ I thought at the time the federation didn ’ t take the right decision .
It hurt more mentally than physically .
“ I knew I was lucky because it didn ’ t get my eye , and that in time the scars would get better .
But I didn ’ t like the way the federation reacted .
If a player like Harry Kane received the same challenge I did , it would have been different .
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Nelson Oliveira has claimed that Tyrone Mings wanted to hurt him, in the incident which saw him hospitalised with serious facial injuries.
The Aston Villa defender, who was at the beginning of his loan spell with the club, caught Oliveira with a stray boot while he was on the floor.
He would suffer deep cuts to the face, leaving him in hospital for several days.
And in an interview with The Tilehurst End, the former Norwich striker admitted he was reluctant to look back on the incident that is now ‘a bad memory’.
But, he would give more details on the February 2019 incident, suggesting Mings intentionally injured him. Although he did reveal the Villa defender went out of his way to apologise to him.
“It was a very bad challenge from Tyrone Mings,” he said. “I don’t believe he’s a bad guy, but sometimes in games there are players, especially defenders, who want to hurt you on purpose. At the time, I felt he wanted to do that. He wanted to hurt my face with his boot.
“To be honest, he doesn’t need this. He’s a great player, a great athlete, strong.
“Sometimes, some players they just have this inside them that maybe afterwards they regret. I believe he regrets what he did. He texted me saying sorry, so for me it’s done. No problem at all.”
Mings escaped punishment for the alleged stamp – a decision which still annoys Oliveira, suggesting if it had happened to someone else, the sanctions would have been very different.
He added: “I thought at the time the federation didn’t take the right decision. It hurt more mentally than physically.
“I knew I was lucky because it didn’t get my eye, and that in time the scars would get better. But I didn’t like the way the federation reacted. If a player like Harry Kane received the same challenge I did, it would have been different.”


birminghammail--2020-04-29--James Corden undergoes eye surgery and pulls out of hosting Late Late Show

James Corden has revealed that he has had surgery on his eye and will not be able to host his @ @ @ @ @ a few nights '' .
The actor , comedian and TV presenter revealed that he @ @ @ @ @ his social media account , adding that he is `` doing well and recovering '' @ @ @ @ @ star added that he would be taking a short break from presenting The Late Late @ @ @ @ @ Instagram : `` Hey all , I had to have minor surgery on my eye @ @ @ @ @ doing well and recovering , but wo n't be able to film new episodes for @ @ @ @ @ Thank you to everyone who has been watching The Late Late Shows from my garage @ @ @ @ @ back soon .
Stay safe and well everybody . ''
The Late Late Show has @ @ @ @ @ home during the coronavirus pandemic after filming was initially suspended .
Corden has been hosting @ @ @ @ @ 2015 and last year extended his contract to host the programme until 2022 .

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James Corden has revealed that he has had surgery on his eye and will not be able to host his US chat show "for a few nights".
The actor, comedian and TV presenter revealed that he had the minor surgery via his social media account, adding that he is "doing well and recovering".
The Gavin And Stacey star added that he would be taking a short break from presenting The Late Late Show.
He wrote on Instagram: "Hey all, I had to have minor surgery on my eye yesterday.
"I am doing well and recovering, but won't be able to film new episodes for a few nights.
"Thank you to everyone who has been watching The Late Late Shows from my garage.
"I'll be back soon. Stay safe and well everybody."
The Late Late Show has been presented from Corden's home during the coronavirus pandemic after filming was initially suspended.
Corden has been hosting The Late Late Show since 2015 and last year extended his contract to host the programme until 2022.


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Ref recalls Aston Villa's role in Alan Shearer's first red card

Jeff Winter has revealed how he had to flee from St James ’ Park after a match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa .
The former ref was fourth official at the Premiership game in August 1999 which was won by Julian Joachim ’ s 70th minute strike .
However , it wasn ’ t losing 1-0 that angered the home faithful , it was Uriah Rennie ’ s decision to send off Geordie hero Alan Shearer for what was a relatively minor offence .
Newcastle fans were enjoying how the game was panning out when Villa boss John Gregory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dugout .
But it all turned sour when Rennie made the brave decision to give Shearer the first red card of his career .
It was a second yellow card for the striker , who was playing in his 100th match for the Toon , with the second offence being an accumulation of little fouls .
“ No doubt that ’ s why 52,000 fans reacted as they did , ” fourth official Winter recalled in his autobiography , Who ’ s The B*****d In The Black .
“ The lid came off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game went on .
I agreed with Uriah .
`` The decision was brave , but correct , and was in keeping with what we had been ordered to do to clamp down on persistent misconduct .
“ Newcastle fans have a collective blind spot for Shearer .
For ability and winning mentality , there have been few equals in the game .
“ His goalscoring record and his qualities of leadership have spoken for themselves down the years .
“ But he was not an easy player to referee , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had learnt all the tricks of the trade .
“ Add to that his god-like status in the eyes of the fans , and the task of the official was made even harder.
” But the drama of sending off Newcastle ’ s hero did not stop once he had left the pitch .
Winter , Rennie and their assistants were told by the chief steward following the match that a crowd of frustrated Toon fans had gathered and were waiting to let their feelings known .
“ It is best not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will go out another way , ” was the instruction from the steward .
The chauffeur headed to a different exit , the officials were shepherded to another side of the stadium , round the back of the club shop .
“ It was as if we were escaping from a prisoner of war camp , looking over our shoulder for guards , ” Winter recalled .
“ Fortunately , around that time the FA had decided to provide transport for officials to ensure their safety .
“ Who knows what would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we had all been left to make our way in our own cars .
It was bad enough as it was .
“ As we left the ground , with hundreds of fans still milling around , we immediately hit red traffic lights .
“ Uriah is instantly recognisable , and I lost my cool .
I politely told the driver to ‘ hit the f****** floor with that pedal , and sod the lights ’ .
“ Some of the Newcastle fans , had the latched onto us , would certainly have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was like being a young Middlesbrough fan all over again .
“ We had marched into enemy territory , done our job , and were now legging it.
” Villa had the last laugh over the whole season too as they went on to finish sixth and qualify for the Intertoto Cup while the Toon had to settle for 11th .

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Jeff Winter has revealed how he had to flee from St James’ Park after a match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
The former ref was fourth official at the Premiership game in August 1999 which was won by Julian Joachim’s 70th minute strike.
However, it wasn’t losing 1-0 that angered the home faithful, it was Uriah Rennie’s decision to send off Geordie hero Alan Shearer for what was a relatively minor offence.
Newcastle fans were enjoying how the game was panning out when Villa boss John Gregory was given his marching orders from the dugout.
But it all turned sour when Rennie made the brave decision to give Shearer the first red card of his career.
It was a second yellow card for the striker, who was playing in his 100th match for the Toon, with the second offence being an accumulation of little fouls.
“No doubt that’s why 52,000 fans reacted as they did,” fourth official Winter recalled in his autobiography, Who’s The B*****d In The Black.
“The lid came off and the feeling of hatred increased as the game went on. I agreed with Uriah.
"The decision was brave, but correct, and was in keeping with what we had been ordered to do to clamp down on persistent misconduct.
“Newcastle fans have a collective blind spot for Shearer. For ability and winning mentality, there have been few equals in the game.
“His goalscoring record and his qualities of leadership have spoken for themselves down the years.
“But he was not an easy player to referee, because he was an aggressive challenger, and had learnt all the tricks of the trade.
“Add to that his god-like status in the eyes of the fans, and the task of the official was made even harder.”
But the drama of sending off Newcastle’s hero did not stop once he had left the pitch.
Winter, Rennie and their assistants were told by the chief steward following the match that a crowd of frustrated Toon fans had gathered and were waiting to let their feelings known.
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“It is best not to go out of the front door, we will go out another way,” was the instruction from the steward.
The chauffeur headed to a different exit, the officials were shepherded to another side of the stadium, round the back of the club shop.
“It was as if we were escaping from a prisoner of war camp, looking over our shoulder for guards,” Winter recalled.
“Fortunately, around that time the FA had decided to provide transport for officials to ensure their safety.
“Who knows what would have happened after the Newcastle game if we had all been left to make our way in our own cars. It was bad enough as it was.
“As we left the ground, with hundreds of fans still milling around, we immediately hit red traffic lights.
“Uriah is instantly recognisable, and I lost my cool. I politely told the driver to ‘hit the f****** floor with that pedal, and sod the lights’.
“Some of the Newcastle fans, had the latched onto us, would certainly have gone into thug mode. For me, it was like being a young Middlesbrough fan all over again.
“We had marched into enemy territory, done our job, and were now legging it.”
Villa had the last laugh over the whole season too as they went on to finish sixth and qualify for the Intertoto Cup while the Toon had to settle for 11th.


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday

Tonight 's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG .
Camelot , the operator of the National Lottery , conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening .
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions , with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights .
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000 .
To play , you simply select five numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucky Star numbers from 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding the pressure too much , you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you .
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm .
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw .
If you ’ ve missed out , you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG.
Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening.
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions, with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights.
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm.
EuroMillions draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw.
If you’ve missed out, you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - sales re-open at 9pm.
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 16, 17, 32, 36, 40, 47
The Bonus Ball is 04
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £12.1 million.
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 06, 07, 19, 34, 39
The Thunderball is 04


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Drug users who stole nurses bikes as they treated Covid patients jailed

Two drugs users who stole bikes belonging to NHS staff , including a nurse working in a coronavirus ward , have each been jailed for two years and 10 months .
The Crown Prosecution Service said David Moran , 35 , and 29-year-old Aaron Lancaster both admitted being involved in thefts from bicycle stores at the Queen 's Medical Centre in Nottingham .
The pair were jailed at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday in connection with the offences on the night of March 25 , in which locks were cut on a bicycle compound and five high-value bikes stolen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing on finishing their shifts the next morning .
Prosecutor Jon Fountain said Moran and Lancaster were both interviewed after their arrest and accepted stealing the bikes to raise money to buy drugs .
Mr Fountain told the court : `` Lancaster accepted his involvement and detailed how after stealing bikes they had taken them back to his address and made arrangements for someone to collect them .
The money they were paid was spent on drugs .
`` He stated he knew the bikes belonged to NHS staff and felt guilty about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and needed the money for drugs . ''
Mr Fountain added : `` The defendants can not have been oblivious to the impact coronavirus was having on the NHS .
`` These offences were committed at the QMC when it must have been plain and obvious that many NHS workers would be working night shifts . ''
Both defendants were arrested at Lancaster 's home on March 27 , where he assaulted a police officer , while Moran threatened to spit in an officer 's face .
The men both pleaded guilty at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , assaulting an emergency worker and obstructing a police officer .
Janine Smith , from the CPS , said : `` This was a callous raid , targeting NHS staff working a busy night shift .
`` These defendants took power tools to the hospital and spent a considerable time on the campus planning the thefts .
They could have been in no doubt of the hurt their actions would cause with the additional pressures caused by Covid-19 cases in the hospital , but they went ahead nonetheless . ''
Nottinghamshire Police said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lancaster , of Camrose Close , both Nottingham , were arrested after several reports of bike thefts from the hospital .
Chief Superintendent Robert Griffin , head of local policing , said : `` I 'd like to thank the public for their help in identifying Moran and Lancaster .
Their crimes are nothing short of deplorable .
`` Our colleagues in the NHS are putting themselves at risk every day in the fight against Covid-19 and for them to have had this happen to them is disgusting . ''

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Two drugs users who stole bikes belonging to NHS staff, including a nurse working in a coronavirus ward, have each been jailed for two years and 10 months.
The Crown Prosecution Service said David Moran, 35, and 29-year-old Aaron Lancaster both admitted being involved in thefts from bicycle stores at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.
The pair were jailed at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday in connection with the offences on the night of March 25, in which locks were cut on a bicycle compound and five high-value bikes stolen.
Some hospital staff discovered their bikes were missing on finishing their shifts the next morning.
Prosecutor Jon Fountain said Moran and Lancaster were both interviewed after their arrest and accepted stealing the bikes to raise money to buy drugs.
Mr Fountain told the court: "Lancaster accepted his involvement and detailed how after stealing bikes they had taken them back to his address and made arrangements for someone to collect them. The money they were paid was spent on drugs.
"He stated he knew the bikes belonged to NHS staff and felt guilty about that but said he was an addict and needed the money for drugs."
Mr Fountain added: "The defendants cannot have been oblivious to the impact coronavirus was having on the NHS.
"These offences were committed at the QMC when it must have been plain and obvious that many NHS workers would be working night shifts."
Both defendants were arrested at Lancaster's home on March 27, where he assaulted a police officer, while Moran threatened to spit in an officer's face.
The men both pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to burglary, theft, assaulting an emergency worker and obstructing a police officer.
Janine Smith, from the CPS, said: "This was a callous raid, targeting NHS staff working a busy night shift.
"These defendants took power tools to the hospital and spent a considerable time on the campus planning the thefts. They could have been in no doubt of the hurt their actions would cause with the additional pressures caused by Covid-19 cases in the hospital, but they went ahead nonetheless."
Nottinghamshire Police said Moran, of Courtleet Way, and Lancaster, of Camrose Close, both Nottingham, were arrested after several reports of bike thefts from the hospital.
Chief Superintendent Robert Griffin, head of local policing, said: "I'd like to thank the public for their help in identifying Moran and Lancaster. Their crimes are nothing short of deplorable.
"Our colleagues in the NHS are putting themselves at risk every day in the fight against Covid-19 and for them to have had this happen to them is disgusting."


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Man, 20, who threw teen girl over stairwell balcony at 'pre-trial party' jailed

A 20-year-old who threw a teenage girl over a stairwell balcony after an argument at a `` pre-trial party '' has been sentenced to 14 years in prison .
Yusuf Ali was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after pushing the then 17-year-old Faduma Ibrahim over a barrier in a block of flats on August 4 , 2019 .
Judge Nicholas Ainley said it was `` a miracle that she survived at all '' after Miss Ibrahim fell 50 feet , suffering fractures to her neck , pelvis and at least three vertebrae as well as two collapsed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court heard the incident took place during a house party at a rented flat in the Empire Square apartments on Long Lane , Southwark .
The party was held while Ali was awaiting trial for his role in a robbery on a phone shop on May 20 , 2018 .
Judge Ainley said : `` This was going to be a pre-trial party .
Some girls came along after midnight having heard about the party .
Among them was Faduma Ibrahim .
`` You did n't know her , she did n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party and came along .
`` There was some sort of argument between you and Faduma which was caused when you snatched off the wig she was wearing . ''
Judge Ainley said a group of men `` obviously in a different group '' arrived at around 9am and a fight broke out unrelated to the victim .
The then 19-year-old Ali grabbed a knife and stabbed two men as other partygoers fled the property .
Judge Ainley said : `` Faduma Ibrahim had run away , she had run around the corner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and she got herself to an area where there was a balcony on her right-hand side and the lifts on her left .
`` What you did was you ran up to her , she was small and slight and she had no weapons .
She was not a threat to you .
`` You threw her over the balcony down the lightwell that was immediately beside her , the lightwell that goes all the way to the ground . ''
He added Miss Ibrahim required the use of a wheelchair for several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After throwing her over the barrier , Ali tried to leave the building but was arrested by police officers at the scene .
Ali , of Corry Drive , Lambeth , was convicted of affray and possession of a bladed article in addition to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and the unrelated charge of robbery .
He was found not guilty of attempted murder .
The two men who were stabbed did not assist in the prosecution , the judge said , leading to the charge of affray rather than more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ainley said : `` I am quite sure having heard the trial and having read what I have read that you are a highly dangerous young man . ''
Ali , who appeared at the Skype hearing from HMP High Down will first serve half of a four-year sentence for the robbery .
He will then serve at least two-thirds of an extended 10-year sentence and will be released at the discretion of the parole board .

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A 20-year-old who threw a teenage girl over a stairwell balcony after an argument at a "pre-trial party" has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Yusuf Ali was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after pushing the then 17-year-old Faduma Ibrahim over a barrier in a block of flats on August 4, 2019.
Judge Nicholas Ainley said it was "a miracle that she survived at all" after Miss Ibrahim fell 50 feet, suffering fractures to her neck, pelvis and at least three vertebrae as well as two collapsed lungs.
On Wednesday, Croydon Crown Court heard the incident took place during a house party at a rented flat in the Empire Square apartments on Long Lane, Southwark.
The party was held while Ali was awaiting trial for his role in a robbery on a phone shop on May 20, 2018.
Judge Ainley said: "This was going to be a pre-trial party. Some girls came along after midnight having heard about the party. Among them was Faduma Ibrahim.
"You didn't know her, she didn't know you, she just heard about a party and came along.
"There was some sort of argument between you and Faduma which was caused when you snatched off the wig she was wearing."
Judge Ainley said a group of men "obviously in a different group" arrived at around 9am and a fight broke out unrelated to the victim.
The then 19-year-old Ali grabbed a knife and stabbed two men as other partygoers fled the property.
Judge Ainley said: "Faduma Ibrahim had run away, she had run around the corner from where those two men were stabbed and she got herself to an area where there was a balcony on her right-hand side and the lifts on her left.
"What you did was you ran up to her, she was small and slight and she had no weapons. She was not a threat to you.
"You threw her over the balcony down the lightwell that was immediately beside her, the lightwell that goes all the way to the ground."
He added Miss Ibrahim required the use of a wheelchair for several weeks as part of her extensive recovery.
After throwing her over the barrier, Ali tried to leave the building but was arrested by police officers at the scene.
Ali, of Corry Drive, Lambeth, was convicted of affray and possession of a bladed article in addition to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and the unrelated charge of robbery.
He was found not guilty of attempted murder.
The two men who were stabbed did not assist in the prosecution, the judge said, leading to the charge of affray rather than more serious charges.
Passing sentence, Judge Ainley said: "I am quite sure having heard the trial and having read what I have read that you are a highly dangerous young man."
Ali, who appeared at the Skype hearing from HMP High Down will first serve half of a four-year sentence for the robbery.
He will then serve at least two-thirds of an extended 10-year sentence and will be released at the discretion of the parole board.


birminghammail--2020-04-29--West Brom given Premier League hope after major decision in Europe

West Bromwich Albion might have been given a hint over their Championship season after football in Switzerland was given the go-ahead to resume .
Slaven Bilic 's side have been out of action for almost eight weeks after the coronavirus pandemic halted all elite level fixtures in England .
The 0-0 draw against Swansea City on March 7 , Albion 's last match , left them with a six-point advantage over third-placed Fulham and one-point deficit on league leaders Leeds United .
The EFL - and its clubs - remain committed to completing the season when it is safe to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a return date of early June .
Now , the Swiss government has announced that lockdown measures will be relaxed , allowing teams to return to training in small groups .
The Super League , Switzerland 's top-flight , will restart on June 8 provided the country continues to see a drop in cases of Covid-19 .
All matches will be played behind-closed-doors with a ban on events with more than 1,000 attendees still in force .
The Baggies have nine matches left to play as they bid to secure promotion to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City , Brentford , Sheffield Wednesday , Derby , Blackburn , Fulham , Huddersfield and Queens Park Rangers .

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West Bromwich Albion might have been given a hint over their Championship season after football in Switzerland was given the go-ahead to resume.
Slaven Bilic's side have been out of action for almost eight weeks after the coronavirus pandemic halted all elite level fixtures in England.
The 0-0 draw against Swansea City on March 7, Albion's last match, left them with a six-point advantage over third-placed Fulham and one-point deficit on league leaders Leeds United.
The EFL - and its clubs - remain committed to completing the season when it is safe to do and bosses are reportedly working towards a return date of early June.
Now, the Swiss government has announced that lockdown measures will be relaxed, allowing teams to return to training in small groups.
The Super League, Switzerland's top-flight, will restart on June 8 provided the country continues to see a drop in cases of Covid-19.
All matches will be played behind-closed-doors with a ban on events with more than 1,000 attendees still in force.
The Baggies have nine matches left to play as they bid to secure promotion to the Premier League, which are against Birmingham City, Brentford, Sheffield Wednesday, Derby, Blackburn, Fulham, Huddersfield and Queens Park Rangers.


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Tesco delivery slots boost to 1.2 million a week after 'concern and frustration'

Tesco has announced plans that will double the delivery slots in its online shopping service .
The supermarket chain is boosting its capacity - but concedes it is still not enough to cope with demand and even more will need to be done .
Thousands more staff have been recruited to fulfil and deliver orders , it said .
And delivery slots will be expanded further to 1.2 million within two weeks .
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis said : `` As we go through the sixth week of lockdown , we continue to make changes to the way we serve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy , and the changes we 've made have had a huge impact on how and when you shop . ''
But he admitted there were problems and complaints and is now doing more to help resolve them .
Mr Lewis said : `` There is one clear area of concern and frustration , so I wanted to focus this update on online grocery shopping – and in particular on what we ’ re doing to increase the number of home delivery and Click+Collect slots , as part of our efforts to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started , about 7 per cent of grocery sales were delivered to homes ( that ’ s about 1 in every 15 households ) .
Tesco served about 35 per cent of this market segment .
`` We pick around 90 per cent of online orders from our stores .
To increase our capacity for deliveries and Click+Collect , we ’ ve closed stores overnight – so that we have more time to prepare orders – and recruited 12,000 new colleagues to pick these orders , and 4,000 new drivers to deliver them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes , we ’ ve increased the number of online orders every week from 590,000 in the first week of the crisis , to over 1 million this week .
We ’ ll increase this further to 1.2 million slots in the next two weeks . ''
He added : `` This means that , since the start of the crisis , we will have effectively doubled our online capacity .
`` While this is enough to cover the Government-provided list of people who are clinically vulnerable and don ’ t have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s simply not enough for everyone who feels vulnerable at the moment .
`` In the last six weeks , we ’ ve built a grocery delivery business which is probably the biggest in the world , but we know we need to do more – and we will . ''
He urged people to help ease the pressure on deliveries by shopping in store or using the Click+Collect service , where possible , as that would `` will help us free up more online slots for people who need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced that those opting to use the service now only need to purchase a minimum £25 worth of shopping instead of £40 .
This means many shoppers can avoid the £4 charge that is usually added on for spending less than £40 .

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Tesco has announced plans that will double the delivery slots in its online shopping service.
The supermarket chain is boosting its capacity - but concedes it is still not enough to cope with demand and even more will need to be done.
Thousands more staff have been recruited to fulfil and deliver orders, it said.
And delivery slots will be expanded further to 1.2 million within two weeks.
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis said: "As we go through the sixth week of lockdown, we continue to make changes to the way we serve our customers.
"It's not easy, and the changes we've made have had a huge impact on how and when you shop."
But he admitted there were problems and complaints and is now doing more to help resolve them.
Mr Lewis said: "There is one clear area of concern and frustration, so I wanted to focus this update on online grocery shopping – and in particular on what we’re doing to increase the number of home delivery and Click+Collect slots, as part of our efforts to help vulnerable customers.
"Before the crisis started, about 7 per cent of grocery sales were delivered to homes (that’s about 1 in every 15 households). Tesco served about 35 per cent of this market segment.
"We pick around 90 per cent of online orders from our stores. To increase our capacity for deliveries and Click+Collect, we’ve closed stores overnight – so that we have more time to prepare orders – and recruited 12,000 new colleagues to pick these orders, and 4,000 new drivers to deliver them.
"As a result of these changes, we’ve increased the number of online orders every week from 590,000 in the first week of the crisis, to over 1 million this week. We’ll increase this further to 1.2 million slots in the next two weeks."
He added: "This means that, since the start of the crisis, we will have effectively doubled our online capacity.
"While this is enough to cover the Government-provided list of people who are clinically vulnerable and don’t have a support network (around 350,000 people), it’s simply not enough for everyone who feels vulnerable at the moment.
"In the last six weeks, we’ve built a grocery delivery business which is probably the biggest in the world, but we know we need to do more – and we will."
He urged people to help ease the pressure on deliveries by shopping in store or using the Click+Collect service, where possible, as that would "will help us free up more online slots for people who need them most."
Earlier it was announced that those opting to use the service now only need to purchase a minimum £25 worth of shopping instead of £40.
This means many shoppers can avoid the £4 charge that is usually added on for spending less than £40.


birminghammail--2020-04-29--MPs call for end to 'rough sex gone wrong' defence

MPs want to see an end to 'rough sex gone wrong ' being used as a defence in court .
During a parliamentary debate on the Domestic Abuse Bill , the case of Natalie Connolly - who was left to die at her Kinver home by multi-millionaire John Broadhurst - was referenced as members called for a change .
Property developer Broadhurst left the mother-of-one `` drunk and bleeding '' at the foot of the stairs in the home they shared in Kenrose Mill , near Stourbridge , after the pair had sex following an alcohol and cocaine binge in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three years and eight months at Birmingham Crown Court in December last year after admitting manslaughter by gross negligence for failing to get medical help for the 26-year-old .
Broadhurst was originally tried for murder , but was cleared by the jury on the judge 's direction at the close of the prosecution case .
As the bill , which aims to give greater protection to domestic abuse victims , was discussed in the House of Commons on Tuesday ( April 28 ) , Labour MP Harriet Harman , who served as solicitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ omission '' .
In a passionate speech , she said : `` We need the bill to tackle the problem of the defence being used by men who kill women and then say , 'It ’ s a sex game gone wrong ' .
`` That is a double injustice .
Not only does he kill , but he drags her name through the mud .
It causes indescribable trauma for the bereaved family , who sit silently in court with the loss of a beloved daughter , sister and mother , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ luridly what he alleges are her sexual proclivities .
She , of course , is not there to speak for herself .
He kills her and then he defines her .
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`` That is what happened to Natalie Connolly .
Her brutal killer , John Broadhurst , escaped a murder charge by saying that it was what she wanted .
We can stop that injustice .
We can prohibit the rough sex gone wrong defence . ''
Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier also spoke about his former constituent during the debate .
`` How can it possibly be the case that somebody dies through sex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It just does not make any sense .
It is completely wrong . ''
`` John Broadhurst traduced Natalie ’ s reputation after she died .
He conducted post-mortem abuse , having abused her for the previous seven months .
It is appalling that this happened .
`` A rape victim is offered anonymity during the course of a trial .
The fact that Natalie was dead should not have meant that she received that post-mortem abuse . ''
The justice secretary , Robert Buckland , said it was `` absolutely right '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law that a person can not consent to violence that leads to serious injury or death .
He said he hoped to `` set out our approach '' by the report stage of the bill , adding : `` We are looking at how best to address it .
It is a complex area of criminal law , and we need to ensure that any statutory provisions have the desired effect and do not have any unintended consequences .
`` We do not want to inadvertently create loopholes or uncertainties in the law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who perpetrate crimes . ''

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MPs want to see an end to 'rough sex gone wrong' being used as a defence in court.
During a parliamentary debate on the Domestic Abuse Bill, the case of Natalie Connolly - who was left to die at her Kinver home by multi-millionaire John Broadhurst - was referenced as members called for a change.
Property developer Broadhurst left the mother-of-one "drunk and bleeding" at the foot of the stairs in the home they shared in Kenrose Mill, near Stourbridge, after the pair had sex following an alcohol and cocaine binge in December 2016.
He was jailed for three years and eight months at Birmingham Crown Court in December last year after admitting manslaughter by gross negligence for failing to get medical help for the 26-year-old. Broadhurst was originally tried for murder, but was cleared by the jury on the judge's direction at the close of the prosecution case.
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As the bill, which aims to give greater protection to domestic abuse victims, was discussed in the House of Commons on Tuesday (April 28), Labour MP Harriet Harman, who served as solicitor general, pointed out "one glaring omission".
In a passionate speech, she said: "We need the bill to tackle the problem of the defence being used by men who kill women and then say, 'It’s a sex game gone wrong'.
"That is a double injustice. Not only does he kill, but he drags her name through the mud. It causes indescribable trauma for the bereaved family, who sit silently in court with the loss of a beloved daughter, sister and mother, to see the man who killed her describe luridly what he alleges are her sexual proclivities. She, of course, is not there to speak for herself. He kills her and then he defines her.
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"That is what happened to Natalie Connolly. Her brutal killer, John Broadhurst, escaped a murder charge by saying that it was what she wanted. We can stop that injustice. We can prohibit the rough sex gone wrong defence."
Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier also spoke about his former constituent during the debate.
"How can it possibly be the case that somebody dies through sex?", he said. "It just does not make any sense. It is completely wrong."
"John Broadhurst traduced Natalie’s reputation after she died. He conducted post-mortem abuse, having abused her for the previous seven months. It is appalling that this happened.
"A rape victim is offered anonymity during the course of a trial. The fact that Natalie was dead should not have meant that she received that post-mortem abuse."
The justice secretary, Robert Buckland, said it was "absolutely right" that the government should reinforce current case law that a person cannot consent to violence that leads to serious injury or death.
He said he hoped to "set out our approach" by the report stage of the bill, adding: "We are looking at how best to address it. It is a complex area of criminal law, and we need to ensure that any statutory provisions have the desired effect and do not have any unintended consequences.
"We do not want to inadvertently create loopholes or uncertainties in the law that can then be exploited by those who perpetrate crimes."


birminghammail--2020-04-29--61 things that only true Aston Villa fans will understand

Are you an Aston Villa fan ?
If the answer to that question is a resounding 'yes ' then read on .
If it is 'no ' then move along please .
This does n't concern you - you would n't understand !
The following list , put together with help from Villa blogger Colin Abbott and friend Andy 'Turnstile ' Ullah , encapsulates many of the feelings associated with being a Villa supporter .
It gives a flavour of what it means to be a Villan , but is by no means definitive .
Claret and blue experts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - or even create another one with your help and suggestions - but please enjoy 61 things that sum up what following the Villa is all about .
1 ) Quickly realising that announcing transfers he ca n't afford with stupid emoji equations does n't necessarily make someone a responsible custodian of a great football club .
2 ) Standing bemused as Big Ron took to the pitch with a microphone to assure us he was trying to sign Dean Saunders and pronouncing the striker 's surname as if he had KFC 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's namesake ( who is not his son - Karren Brady ) Dalian Atkinson waltzing through to score goal of the century at Selhurst Park .
Then being upstaged by Rainman , the brolly-wielding fan .
RIP Dalian .
4 ) Remaining eternally grateful to Peter Withe 's shin .
Of course he meant to hit it like that .
5 ) Discovering a hidden love of a Neil Diamond classic .
'Hands , touching hands ... good times never seemed so good , so good ! '
6 ) Never tiring of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup more times than Blues have won it ... ( from when it was stolen from a sports shop in Aston on September 11 1895 ) .
7 ) Having an aversion to Scottish managers 8 ) But quite liking those called Ron ... 9 ) And liking opposing players called Ronnie after Liverpool striker Rosenthal missed a sitter in front of the Holte End 11 ) Never looking at a cabbage in the same way ever again .
12 ) Remembering when Nigel Kennedy was Villa 's most famous fan 13 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see a bald bloke .
`` He 's got no hair but we do n't care , Chrissy Chrissy Price . ''
14 ) Bursting with pride when Villa charitably donated their shirt sponsorship to Acorns 15 ) Having your faith restored that good really does conquer evil .
16 ) Wondering who actually invented the bicycle kick , after being told numerous times it was Herbert Douglas Ellis .
17 ) Dreading the announcement of the England squad in case there is a Villa player in it .
We all know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you will never be as under-the-thumb as David 'Does your missus know you 're here ' Unsworth .
19 ) The hairs standing up on the back of your neck when you watch this video 20 ) Remembering when a goal of a certain vintage at Villa Park was greeted with the scoreboard message 'Simon Stainrod Drives Montego ' during the club 's links with Austin Rover .
21 ) Wondering what Dr Jo made of this Evening Mail headline .
22 ) During a near quarter-of-a-century drought , recognising that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no honestly , even if it did nearly take our captain 's eye out .
23 ) Rejoicing in the fact Chris Nicholl had scored four goals in one game - and then realising half of them were own goals as Villa drew 2-2 with Leicester .
24 ) Wishing Randy Lerner was as good at appointing coaches as he was at laying on free coaches .
25 ) Laughing as the Villa club shop stocked up with Savo Milosevic bandanas only for the striker to never wear one again after his original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beaming with delight when John Carew swept a ball boy up into his arms during Villa 5 Blues 1 in 2008 .
27 ) Remembering ( or being told by your elders about ) cutting European Champions elect Liverpool apart 5-1 at Villa Park in December 1976 with doubles from John Deehan and Andy Gray and a goal from Brian Little .
28 ) Hearing the Life of Riley by the Lightning Seeds and reminiscing about Match of the Day 's goal of the month , which seemed to always feature two or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Dwight Yorke finishing his warm up routine by running from the Holte End to the player 's tunnel with the ball either resting or bouncing on his head .
30 ) Getting a warm feeling whenever David Platt 's Cheshire cat grin greeted another Platty goal 32 ) Dreaming of wearing those Proud History Bright Future scarves rather than using them as dusters 33 ) Smirking at the 'We 're not fickle , we just do n't like you ' banner aimed at David O'Leary .
34 ) Enjoying the only time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cones - Villa fans in fancy dress at Tottenham in May 2014 .
35 ) Witnessing the original 'one of our own ' Ian Taylor score in a fairytale day at Wembley in 1996 .
Savo and Yorkie 's goals were n't bad either !
36 ) Leaving Villa Park with toilet seats , bits of rubble and other souvenirs following the Holte End 's last stand 37 ) Buying a copy of Heroes and Villains outside the ground .
`` New issue out today , only a pound ... '' 39 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Ginola when he removed his shirt after Gregory accused him of being overweight .
40 ) Being more infuriated by Martin O'Neill 's non apology at the infamous Moscow meal than by the team selection which sparked the fans ' frustrations .
41 ) Gutted , but refusing to let the date of May 26 ever be tainted 42 ) Forgiving Sir Graham Taylor 's difficult second album after being eternally grateful for his brilliant first spell .
Rest easy , GT .
43 ) Reading Paul McGrath 's autobiography and marvelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tortured genius put himself through , while still managing to be God 44 ) Loving this picture of a man who walks on water 45 ) Having a cheeky pint of celebration or drowning your sorrows in a Villa boozer .
46 ) Retaining a soft spot for these two garments , even though they never tempted you to buy a photocopier or a yoghurt .
49 ) Checking yourself out a bit too much in the mirror just because that Luke 1977 kit was so ( * Googles 'flame emoji* ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your favourite songs 52 ) Forever worshipping heroes who respect the club when they leave .
53 ) Going back home , watching video highlights of the Tranmere semi and chuckling as commentator Alan Parry likens Shaun Teale to John Wayne during the penalty shoot-out .
54 ) Rather liking the way Gabby Agbonlahor responded to insults from rivals 55 ) Referring to this fella simply as 'Sid ' , as if he 's a lifelong mate !
56 ) Blaming your make-believe electric gates every time you 're late for work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own wedding etc .
57 ) Understanding from a lifetime 's disappointment that the FA in FA Cup actually stands for the FA in Sweet F.A .
58 ) Dropping subtle hints that you prefer the classic round badge 59 ) Loving 'One of Our Own ' for loving the Villa 60 ) Insisting Cafu gets his name changed by deed poll to 'The Brazilian Hutton ' .
61 ) Being eternally grateful to this man for giving us our Villa back .
Although , as Deano would say , `` Villa has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a Villa fan ( what are you doing here ? )
or if you 're just feeling curious - check out our list of Things associated with being a Blues supporter

Are you an Aston Villa fan?
If the answer to that question is a resounding 'yes' then read on.
If it is 'no' then move along please. This doesn't concern you - you wouldn't understand!
The following list, put together with help from Villa blogger Colin Abbott and friend Andy 'Turnstile' Ullah, encapsulates many of the feelings associated with being a Villa supporter.
It gives a flavour of what it means to be a Villan, but is by no means definitive.
Claret and blue experts, we are happy to expand this list - or even create another one with your help and suggestions - but please enjoy 61 things that sum up what following the Villa is all about.
1) Quickly realising that announcing transfers he can't afford with stupid emoji equations doesn't necessarily make someone a responsible custodian of a great football club.
2) Standing bemused as Big Ron took to the pitch with a microphone to assure us he was trying to sign Dean Saunders and pronouncing the striker's surname as if he had KFC's secret recipe.
3) Loving Ron's namesake (who is not his son - Karren Brady) Dalian Atkinson waltzing through to score goal of the century at Selhurst Park. Then being upstaged by Rainman, the brolly-wielding fan. RIP Dalian.
4) Remaining eternally grateful to Peter Withe's shin. Of course he meant to hit it like that.
5) Discovering a hidden love of a Neil Diamond classic. 'Hands, touching hands... good times never seemed so good, so good!'
6) Never tiring of the fact Villa have lost the FA Cup more times than Blues have won it... (from when it was stolen from a sports shop in Aston on September 11 1895).
7) Having an aversion to Scottish managers
8) But quite liking those called Ron...
(Image: Mirrorpix)
9) And liking opposing players called Ronnie after Liverpool striker Rosenthal missed a sitter in front of the Holte End
10) Breathing a sigh of relief that Villa don't play Rangers regularly
11) Never looking at a cabbage in the same way ever again.
12) Remembering when Nigel Kennedy was Villa's most famous fan
(Image: Mirrorpix)
13) Humming Chris Price's chant whenever you see a bald bloke. "He's got no hair but we don't care, Chrissy Chrissy Price."
14) Bursting with pride when Villa charitably donated their shirt sponsorship to Acorns
15) Having your faith restored that good really does conquer evil.
(Image: Sky Sports) (Image: PA)
16) Wondering who actually invented the bicycle kick, after being told numerous times it was Herbert Douglas Ellis.
17) Dreading the announcement of the England squad in case there is a Villa player in it. We all know what happens next.
18) Feeling relieved that you will never be as under-the-thumb as David 'Does your missus know you're here' Unsworth.
19) The hairs standing up on the back of your neck when you watch this video
20) Remembering when a goal of a certain vintage at Villa Park was greeted with the scoreboard message 'Simon Stainrod Drives Montego' during the club's links with Austin Rover.
21) Wondering what Dr Jo made of this Evening Mail headline.
22) During a near quarter-of-a-century drought, recognising that this pot counts as a proper trophy, no honestly, even if it did nearly take our captain's eye out.
23) Rejoicing in the fact Chris Nicholl had scored four goals in one game - and then realising half of them were own goals as Villa drew 2-2 with Leicester.
24) Wishing Randy Lerner was as good at appointing coaches as he was at laying on free coaches.
25) Laughing as the Villa club shop stocked up with Savo Milosevic bandanas only for the striker to never wear one again after his original introduction to the fans.
(Image: News Team International)
26) Beaming with delight when John Carew swept a ball boy up into his arms during Villa 5 Blues 1 in 2008.
27) Remembering (or being told by your elders about) cutting European Champions elect Liverpool apart 5-1 at Villa Park in December 1976 with doubles from John Deehan and Andy Gray and a goal from Brian Little.
(Image: Mirrorpix)
28) Hearing the Life of Riley by the Lightning Seeds and reminiscing about Match of the Day's goal of the month, which seemed to always feature two or three Villa goals under Big Ron
29) Dwight Yorke finishing his warm up routine by running from the Holte End to the player's tunnel with the ball either resting or bouncing on his head.
30) Getting a warm feeling whenever David Platt's Cheshire cat grin greeted another Platty goal
31) Coming together to support Stan Petrov's brave battle
32) Daring to dream of finally wearing those Proud History Bright Future scarves again rather than using them as dusters
33) Smirking at the 'We're not fickle, we just don't like you' banner aimed at David O'Leary.
(Image: Getty Images)
34) Enjoying the only time you've been pleased to see traffic cones - Villa fans in fancy dress at Tottenham in May 2014.
35) Witnessing the original 'one of our own' Ian Taylor score in a fairytale day at Wembley in 1996. Savo and Yorkie's goals weren't bad either!
(Image: Shaun Botterill/ALLSPORT)
36) Leaving Villa Park with toilet seats, bits of rubble and other souvenirs following the Holte End's last stand
(Image: Mirrorpix)
37) Buying a copy of Heroes and Villains outside the ground. "New issue out today, only a pound..."
38) Relishing John Gregory's sound bites about Dwight Yorke, guns, electrodes and referees' goolies
39) Wishing you were as 'fat' as David Ginola when he removed his shirt after Gregory accused him of being overweight.
40) Being more infuriated by Martin O'Neill's non apology at the infamous Moscow meal than by the team selection which sparked the fans' frustrations.
(Image: Credit: Dave Evitts)
41) Gutted, but refusing to let the date of May 26 ever be tainted
42) Forgiving Sir Graham Taylor's difficult second album after being eternally grateful for his brilliant first spell. Rest easy, GT.
43) Reading Paul McGrath's autobiography and marvelling at the true extent of what the tortured genius put himself through, while still managing to be God
44) Loving this picture of a man who walks on water
45) Having a cheeky pint of celebration or drowning your sorrows in a Villa boozer.
46) Retaining a soft spot for these two garments, even though they never tempted you to buy a photocopier or a yoghurt.
(Image: Brian Meers)
47) Struggling to forgive or forget
(Image: Fabian Delph, Instagram)
48) Insert your own words...
(Image: Photo: Andy Stenning)
49) Checking yourself out a bit too much in the mirror just because that Luke 1977 kit was so (* Googles 'flame emoji*).
50) Singing the lyrics to one of your favourite songs
51) Loving this video too!
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52) Forever worshipping heroes who respect the club when they leave.
53) Going back home, watching video highlights of the Tranmere semi and chuckling as commentator Alan Parry likens Shaun Teale to John Wayne during the penalty shoot-out.
54) Rather liking the way Gabby Agbonlahor responded to insults from rivals
55) Referring to this fella simply as 'Sid', as if he's a lifelong mate!
56) Blaming your make-believe electric gates every time you're late for work, a doctor's appointment, your own wedding etc.
57) Understanding from a lifetime's disappointment that the FA in FA Cup actually stands for the FA in Sweet F.A.
58) Dropping subtle hints that you prefer the classic round badge
59) Loving 'One of Our Own' for loving the Villa
(Image: Getty Images)
60) Insisting Cafu gets his name changed by deed poll to 'The Brazilian Hutton'.
61) Being eternally grateful to this man for giving us our Villa back. Although, as Deano would say, "Villa has never gone!"
If you're not a Villa fan (what are you doing here?) or if you're just feeling curious - check out our list of Things associated with being a Blues supporter


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Scott Hogan has no fears playing behind closed doors after Stoke experience

With seven goals in his first eight league games for Birmingham City Scott Hogan ’ s campaign was brought to a juddering halt by the coronavirus shutdown .
By his own admission the striker , on loan from near-neighbours Aston Villa , was visiting something of a Last Chance Saloon after an unsuccessful time at Stoke in the first half of the season .
And he was making good use of it , forging a prolific partnership with Lukas Jutkiewicz and proving the sceptics wrong .
Which could be one reason why the 28-year-old is so keen to pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019/2020 should not be voided .
“ I think the season has to be finished , as long as there ’ s a reasonable safe way of doing it , ” Hogan told the club website via video-link .
“ I think we have got time to do it as well .
Technically we have had a break so if it means starting next season closer to the end of this one so be it .
“ With nine games to go I think you can get them in by the sounds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Obviously safety-wise you would have to look at behind closed doors which can ’ t be helped but I think you have got to finish it and you can draw a line under it and gives everyone a bit of breathing space once it ’ s done .
“ I am all for finishing the season without a doubt.
” Clearly that will mean doing so in empty stadiums , not something that fazes the self deprecating forward who struggled for games and goals at Villa Park at the Bet365 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad as the first team .
“ Before I came to Blues I spent three months at Stoke playing behind closed doors , I 'm alright with it !
“ It will be different , I have been sat there thinking a few times this week ‘ What are you going to do when you score ?
’ “ What are you supposed to do it will be weird running off celebrating when no-one ’ s there .
“ It will feel like a development game but if you are playing football at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I think most fans would take it as long as they can view it on the TV .
“ It gives them something to look forward to , if they are playing games every other day it takes two or three hours out of your day .
“ It will be strange but if that ’ s the way it pans out so be it .
At the end of the day we are paid to do that if there are fans or not .
It will be strange but whatever will @ @ @ @ @ @

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With seven goals in his first eight league games for Birmingham City Scott Hogan’s campaign was brought to a juddering halt by the coronavirus shutdown.
By his own admission the striker, on loan from near-neighbours Aston Villa, was visiting something of a Last Chance Saloon after an unsuccessful time at Stoke in the first half of the season.
And he was making good use of it, forging a prolific partnership with Lukas Jutkiewicz and proving the sceptics wrong.
Which could be one reason why the 28-year-old is so keen to pick up where he left off - insisting that 2019/2020 should not be voided.
“I think the season has to be finished, as long as there’s a reasonable safe way of doing it,” Hogan told the club website via video-link.
“I think we have got time to do it as well. Technically we have had a break so if it means starting next season closer to the end of this one so be it.
“With nine games to go I think you can get them in by the sounds of what the authorities and government are saying.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
“Obviously safety-wise you would have to look at behind closed doors which can’t be helped but I think you have got to finish it and you can draw a line under it and gives everyone a bit of breathing space once it’s done.
“I am all for finishing the season without a doubt.”
Clearly that will mean doing so in empty stadiums, not something that fazes the self deprecating forward who struggled for games and goals at Villa Park at the Bet365, spending as much time with the development squad as the first team.
“Before I came to Blues I spent three months at Stoke playing behind closed doors, I'm alright with it!
“It will be different, I have been sat there thinking a few times this week ‘What are you going to do when you score?’
“What are you supposed to do it will be weird running off celebrating when no-one’s there.
“It will feel like a development game but if you are playing football at the moment most payers will take it and I think most fans would take it as long as they can view it on the TV.
“It gives them something to look forward to, if they are playing games every other day it takes two or three hours out of your day.
“It will be strange but if that’s the way it pans out so be it. At the end of the day we are paid to do that if there are fans or not. It will be strange but whatever will be, will be.”


birminghammail--2020-04-29--Coronavirus testing UK - who can get tested and how to book a test near you

The Government has announced a major expansion in its coronavirus testing programme as it aims to deliver 100,000 tests a day by the end of April .
Not knowing who has Covid-19 or when it 's safe to return to normal life is one of the major uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic .
And so health secretary Matt Hancock is now expanding the testing to other groups , today saying it would be available to all over 65s and those workers who must leave their homes for essential jobs .
The Government says its priority is testing patients in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also offering tests to : 1 .
All essential workers including NHS and social care workers with symptoms 2 .
Anyone over 65 with symptoms 3 .
Anyone with symptoms whose work can not be done from home ( for example , construction workers , shop workers , emergency plumbers and delivery drivers ) 4 .
Anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus and lives with any of those identified above 5 .
Social care workers and residents in care homes ( with or without symptoms ) to investigate outbreaks and , following successful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programme to test all care homes 6 .
NHS workers and patients without symptoms , in line with NHS England guidance The Government said : `` This means anyone in one of these groups can find out whether they have the virus .
Testing is most effective within three days of symptoms developing .
`` Please note that these lists apply to England only .
Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have their own lists and criteria . ''
You can select a drive-through appointment at a local test site or a home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be limited at first but more will become available .
They are delivered by Amazon within 24 hours and collected the next day by Royal Mail .
Apply for a coronavirus test here - you 'll need to give your name , phone number and employer in order to register , and will then receive an invitation to book an appointment at a regional site or apply for a home kit .
To meet the testing criteria you must either be : An individual ( adult or child ) with coronavirus symptoms living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worker OR an essential worker with coronavirus symptoms .
In addition , you should be in the first three days of the onset of your coronavirus symptoms at the time the swab is taken - although testing is considered effective up until day five .
No testing should be undertaken after day five , unless it 's for a specific reason agreed on a case by case basis by local microbiologists .
If your test result turns out to be negative , you can safely return to work , as long as : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not had a high temperature for 48 hours • anyone you live with also tests negative If your test result is positive , or someone you live with tests positive , you can not return to work .
You ’ ll need to continue to self-isolate .
The Armed Forces is currently supporting the Department for Health and Social Care in delivering coronavirus testing .
The Army announced today that testing will be taking place on Thursday , April 30 at these locations : Stratford Park and Ride , Stratford-upon-Avon from 10:30am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Any essential worker or members of their family who display symptoms can now be tested .
`` Testing has also been expanded to include anyone symptomatic over 65 , or members of their household . ''

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The Government has announced a major expansion in its coronavirus testing programme as it aims to deliver 100,000 tests a day by the end of April.
Not knowing who has Covid-19 or when it's safe to return to normal life is one of the major uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic.
And so health secretary Matt Hancock is now expanding the testing to other groups, today saying it would be available to all over 65s and those workers who must leave their homes for essential jobs.
The Government says its priority is testing patients in order to confirm a Covid-19 diagnosis but is also offering tests to:
1. All essential workers including NHS and social care workers with symptoms
2. Anyone over 65 with symptoms
3. Anyone with symptoms whose work cannot be done from home (for example, construction workers, shop workers, emergency plumbers and delivery drivers)
4. Anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus and lives with any of those identified above
5. Social care workers and residents in care homes (with or without symptoms) to investigate outbreaks and, following successful pilots, as part of a rolling programme to test all care homes
6. NHS workers and patients without symptoms, in line with NHS England guidance
The Government said: "This means anyone in one of these groups can find out whether they have the virus. Testing is most effective within three days of symptoms developing.
"Please note that these lists apply to England only. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own lists and criteria."
You can select a drive-through appointment at a local test site or a home test kit.
Home test kits will be limited at first but more will become available.
They are delivered by Amazon within 24 hours and collected the next day by Royal Mail.
Apply for a coronavirus test here - you'll need to give your name, phone number and employer in order to register, and will then receive an invitation to book an appointment at a regional site or apply for a home kit.
To meet the testing criteria you must either be: An individual (adult or child) with coronavirus symptoms living in the same household as a essential worker OR an essential worker with coronavirus symptoms.
In addition, you should be in the first three days of the onset of your coronavirus symptoms at the time the swab is taken - although testing is considered effective up until day five.
No testing should be undertaken after day five, unless it's for a specific reason agreed on a case by case basis by local microbiologists.
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If your test result turns out to be negative, you can safely return to work, as long as:
you are well enough
you have not had a high temperature for 48 hours
anyone you live with also tests negative
If your test result is positive, or someone you live with tests positive, you cannot return to work. You’ll need to continue to self-isolate.
The Armed Forces is currently supporting the Department for Health and Social Care in delivering coronavirus testing.
The Army announced today that testing will be taking place on Thursday, April 30 at these locations:
Birmingham NEC, Car Park 2 from 10:30am to 3:30pm
Blakenall Village Centre, Bloxwich, Walsall from 11am to 4pm
Merton Meadow Car Park, Hereford from 11am to 3pm
Abbey Stadium, Redditch from 10:30am to 3:30pm
Newbold Road Car Park, Rugby from 10:30am to 3:30pm
Blackheath Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire University from 10:30am to 3:30pm
Stratford Park and Ride, Stratford-upon-Avon from 10:30am to 3:30pm
An Army spokesperson said: " Any essential worker or members of their family who display symptoms can now be tested.
"Testing has also been expanded to include anyone symptomatic over 65, or members of their household."