news--2020-03-30--Coronavirus: Police seek man after hand sanitiser stolen from hospital

Police want to speak to this man after hand sanitiser was stolen from the wall of a hospital .
The video , filmed on CCTV in Northampton General Hospital 's Quinton Ward , shows the man initially walk past the wall-mounted hand sanitiser .
He then turns back and stands in front of the hand sanitiser with his back to the camera for a few moments .
When he walks away , the hand sanitiser is gone .
The hospital posted the footage on Twitter , along with an appeal : `` Please do n't steal from us . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday 9 March at around 7.45pm when `` a man pulled the sanitiser unit off the wall and made off '' .
The wall was also damaged as a result , they added .
`` Officers investigating the incident believe the man in the image may have information that could help their enquiries and are encouraging him or anyone who recognises him to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 . ''
Earlier this month , hand sanitisers were among the items snapped up by people as the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic became clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ none available for a number of days .

Police want to speak to this man after hand sanitiser was stolen from the wall of a hospital.
The video, filmed on CCTV in Northampton General Hospital's Quinton Ward, shows the man initially walk past the wall-mounted hand sanitiser.
He then turns back and stands in front of the hand sanitiser with his back to the camera for a few moments.
When he walks away, the hand sanitiser is gone.
The hospital posted the footage on Twitter, along with an appeal: "Please don't steal from us."
Northamptonshire Police said the theft was on Monday 9 March at around 7.45pm when "a man pulled the sanitiser unit off the wall and made off".
The wall was also damaged as a result, they added.
"Officers investigating the incident believe the man in the image may have information that could help their enquiries and are encouraging him or anyone who recognises him to call Northamptonshire Police on 101."
Earlier this month, hand sanitisers were among the items snapped up by people as the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic became clear.
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Many supermarket and pharmacy shelves had none available for a number of days.


news--2020-03-30--Coronavirus: Oil costs hit 2002 low as markets digest surge in infections

The cost of Brent crude oil has hit its lowest level since November 2002 as financial markets eye deepening economic damage from the coronavirus crisis .
The price fell more than 9 % overnight and early on Monday , to below $ 23 a barrel .
Just before 5pm UK time , it was down 11.5 % at $ 22.06 a barrel .
Market experts said it reflected concerns that demand would remain muted for longer as a growing number of countries globally enter lockdown conditions in a bid to slow COVID-19 infections - with the UK warning of likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump has also backtracked on his hope that the US could start to go back to work after the Easter holiday .
The oil price collapse is linked too to a bitter price war between major producers Russia and Saudi Arabia , following Moscow 's failure to back output cuts in support of prices - bolstering fears of a renewed supply glut .
At the same time , a sharp reverse on world stock markets has seen an estimated $ 15trn ( £12.1trn ) erased from values in the year to date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday - the Nikkei in Japan almost 4 % down at one stage - though Australia 's main index made gains of 7 % on the back of a AUS $ 130bn ( £65bn ) wage support package announced by the government .
A wave of stimulus from central banks and national governments has had only a limited effect on market confidence given the unprecedented nature of the crisis and uncertainty over its economic consequences .
The FTSE 100 in London - 27 % down on where it started the year - was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
EasyJet shares were 9 % down at one stage after it confirmed the phased grounding of its fleet had been completed .
They closed down 7.6 % .
Hammerson , the owner of UK shopping centres including Birmingham 's Bullring , said it had received only 37 % of the rent that had been due this month as retail reels from the lockdown conditions .
It said : `` We have received a variety of requests for rent deferrals , monthly payments and waivers , which we are reviewing on a case-by-case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model and risk profile of the occupier , alongside the aid made available by the relevant governments . ''
Mothercare said its UK administration last year was proving `` invaluable '' experience for the virus crisis .
It said 430 employees in the country had been sent home .
The Department for Transport also confirmed that First Group 's Great Western Railway had been given a new three-year franchise extension - with Southeastern , owned by Govia , securing a new two-year deal .
The move was aimed at ensuring `` those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will provide certainty for staff working on the railways , '' a spokesperson said .

The cost of Brent crude oil has hit its lowest level since November 2002 as financial markets eye deepening economic damage from the coronavirus crisis.
The price fell more than 9% overnight and early on Monday, to below $23 a barrel. Just before 5pm UK time, it was down 11.5% at $22.06 a barrel.
Market experts said it reflected concerns that demand would remain muted for longer as a growing number of countries globally enter lockdown conditions in a bid to slow COVID-19 infections - with the UK warning of likely restrictions for up to six months.
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Donald Trump has also backtracked on his hope that the US could start to go back to work after the Easter holiday.
The oil price collapse is linked too to a bitter price war between major producers Russia and Saudi Arabia, following Moscow's failure to back output cuts in support of prices - bolstering fears of a renewed supply glut.
At the same time, a sharp reverse on world stock markets has seen an estimated $15trn (£12.1trn) erased from values in the year to date.
Asian stocks were mostly lower on Monday - the Nikkei in Japan almost 4% down at one stage - though Australia's main index made gains of 7% on the back of a AUS$130bn (£65bn) wage support package announced by the government.
A wave of stimulus from central banks and national governments has had only a limited effect on market confidence given the unprecedented nature of the crisis and uncertainty over its economic consequences.
The FTSE 100 in London - 27% down on where it started the year - was up by 0.9% when it closed.
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EasyJet shares were 9% down at one stage after it confirmed the phased grounding of its fleet had been completed. They closed down 7.6%.
Hammerson, the owner of UK shopping centres including Birmingham's Bullring, said it had received only 37% of the rent that had been due this month as retail reels from the lockdown conditions.
It said: "We have received a variety of requests for rent deferrals, monthly payments and waivers, which we are reviewing on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the business model and risk profile of the occupier, alongside the aid made available by the relevant governments."
Image: Hammerson's shopping centres include Birmingham's BullRing
Mothercare said its UK administration last year was proving "invaluable" experience for the virus crisis.
It said 430 employees in the country had been sent home.
The Department for Transport also confirmed that First Group's Great Western Railway had been given a new three-year franchise extension - with Southeastern, owned by Govia, securing a new two-year deal.
The move was aimed at ensuring "those who need to can continue to travel and will provide certainty for staff working on the railways," a spokesperson said.


news--2020-03-30--Coronavirus: Turn off hand dryers to prevent spread of COVID-19, doctor warns

A senior doctor has written to England 's chief medical officer Chris Whitty to raise her `` grave concern '' that electric hand dryers in toilets could increase the risk of transmission of coronavirus .
Charlotte Fowler , a consultant radiologist , raised the risk of an increased spread if a person had not washed their hands thoroughly .
She called on Professor Whitty to have hand dryers turned off until the issue can be examined .
The senior doctor wrote : `` I am writing to you as I have grave concern regarding the potential for COVID-19 transmission following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dryers in toilets .
`` I have been envisaging the scenario of someone who is carrying the virus but who has n't been 100 % successful in their hand washing .
`` If they were to use a hand towel they might be lucky and finish the job off .
If however instead they use a hand drier to finish , they would be less effective in their own decontamination but worse could create COVID-19 laden aerosols which could float around in the warm air eddies of the facilities being inhaled by anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Dr Fowler , who is not an infection control specialist but has worked on reducing cross infection within her field , said the risk of germs being spread during the use of hand dryers is well documented .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker She highlighted that the Department of Health 's guidance on hand washing ends with the use of hand towels rather than dryers .
Speaking to Sky News , she added that part of the problem is `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drying our hands very safely , but they are whipping the virus up into the air and creating like a mist or a fog '' .
Dr Fowler said that this information , combined with recent research suggesting that the virus can survive in aerosols for three hours , is a cause for concern .
As well as writing to Prof Whitty , the consultant radiologist has also started a petition to raise awareness and gather support for her argument .
She cited 2018 research which found jet air hand dryers spread bacteria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be used in hospitals .
It found that staphylococcus aureus , which causes a range of conditions including MRSA , was found three times more often on the surfaces of air dryers compared to paper towel dispensers .
The dryer creates an `` aerosol that contaminates the toilet room '' , Mark Wilcox , professor of medical microbiology at the University of Leeds , said at the time .
Dr Simon Clarke , a microbiologist at Reading University , has acknowledged there could be a risk but as long as people wash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus to spread .
He said : “ It is a theoretical risk , but nothing is proven .
“ If you wash your hands properly there would be no virus left to be aerosolised while using a dryer.
” Sky News has contacted the Department for Health for a response .

A senior doctor has written to England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty to raise her "grave concern" that electric hand dryers in toilets could increase the risk of transmission of coronavirus.
Charlotte Fowler, a consultant radiologist, raised the risk of an increased spread if a person had not washed their hands thoroughly.
She called on Professor Whitty to have hand dryers turned off until the issue can be examined.
The senior doctor wrote: "I am writing to you as I have grave concern regarding the potential for COVID-19 transmission following aerosol formation by high energy electric hand dryers in toilets.
"I have been envisaging the scenario of someone who is carrying the virus but who hasn't been 100% successful in their hand washing.
"If they were to use a hand towel they might be lucky and finish the job off. If however instead they use a hand drier to finish, they would be less effective in their own decontamination but worse could create COVID-19 laden aerosols which could float around in the warm air eddies of the facilities being inhaled by anyone coming for the three hours afterwards."
Dr Fowler, who is not an infection control specialist but has worked on reducing cross infection within her field, said the risk of germs being spread during the use of hand dryers is well documented.
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She highlighted that the Department of Health's guidance on hand washing ends with the use of hand towels rather than dryers.
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Speaking to Sky News, she added that part of the problem is "these hand dryers are not only not drying our hands very safely, but they are whipping the virus up into the air and creating like a mist or a fog".
Dr Fowler said that this information, combined with recent research suggesting that the virus can survive in aerosols for three hours, is a cause for concern.
As well as writing to Prof Whitty, the consultant radiologist has also started a petition to raise awareness and gather support for her argument.
She cited 2018 research which found jet air hand dryers spread bacteria and viruses around public toilets and should not be used in hospitals.
It found that staphylococcus aureus, which causes a range of conditions including MRSA, was found three times more often on the surfaces of air dryers compared to paper towel dispensers.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:36 Hand dryers spread more germs than hand towels
The dryer creates an "aerosol that contaminates the toilet room", Mark Wilcox, professor of medical microbiology at the University of Leeds, said at the time.
Dr Simon Clarke, a microbiologist at Reading University, has acknowledged there could be a risk but as long as people wash their hands thoroughly there would be no virus to spread.
He said: “It is a theoretical risk, but nothing is proven.
“If you wash your hands properly there would be no virus left to be aerosolised while using a dryer.”
Sky News has contacted the Department for Health for a response.


news--2020-03-30--Coronavirus: Pet owners - here's your ultimate guide to lockdown by a celebrity vet

Only being allowed to go for one daily walk during the UK 's coronavirus lockdown is posing an issue for the millions of people who own pets .
There are an estimated nine million dogs and eight million cats in the UK who need walking and letting out during the coronavirus lockdown .
For those in the countryside this might be easier ; however , with many parks closed to prevent crowds , people in cities are finding it more difficult .
Celebrity vet Dr Scott Miller , who has three practices in and around Richmond , southwest London , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the UK 's 12 million pet owning households ( 44 % of the population ) through the lockdown ... Can I still walk my dog ?
It 's extremely important to continue to exercise your dog so I 'd strongly suggest people take their canine companion with them for their daily exercise .
You 're only allowed out on your own or with members of your household so if there 's more than one of you it 's best if one of you takes the dog out in the morning and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by yourself you must make sure you take your dog on your daily walk , as you can not go out again to walk them .
Make sure you stay on the right side of the rules when you 're out - keep away from other people , keep your dog on a lead and pick up their poo .
There is no evidence dogs and cats can be affected by coronavirus .
However , the current thinking in the vet profession is that they can potentially carry COVID-19 but are not infectious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will have no symptoms but the virus could be on them .
So , if you had COVID-19 and sneezed on your dog then someone else patted your dog , they could potentially pick it up .
We 're not sure how long it can last on an organic surface such as hair but it will be less than a hard surface .
So , the advice is to not touch other people 's dogs - it 's really hard but you have to be vigilant .
What should I do to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Most dogs think this lockdown is Christmas , `` my owners are with me , everyone wants to take me for a walk , I 'm getting all the fuss '' .
But it is a challenge , their social life will be impacted , as ours is - and those of us with pets are feeling quite grateful we have them in our lives .
Going for a run with your dog for your daily exercise , or a long walk , is a good idea .
But mental stimulation can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knackered when they return from school because they 're using their brain so much - that 's the same with dogs .
: : Listen to the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Lots of us are thinking about what we can improve in ourselves , that can also apply to our dogs .
You can give them some basic training , teach them new tricks , give them some environmental stimulation and play games .
There are games where they are rewarded by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interactive dog games online as well .
Lots of people are also struggling to keep kids occupied so why not combine the two , get kids involved in training pets .
We 've made fishing rod toys for our cats , for example .
You can talk to the kids about training , set up an obstacle course perhaps - two in one !
What should I do with my dog or cat if I am self-isolating with symptoms or have confirmed coronavirus at home ?
You should get somebody else to walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your dog or cat to a minimum .
That person needs to use the dog walk as their daily exercise .
If your cat normally goes outside then you should continue to let them out .
With both dogs and cats you should bath them and possibly wipe them down with anti-bacterial wipes when they come back in .
It might be better to see if a relative or friend can take your dog while you are self-isolating .

Only being allowed to go for one daily walk during the UK's coronavirus lockdown is posing an issue for the millions of people who own pets.
There are an estimated nine million dogs and eight million cats in the UK who need walking and letting out during the coronavirus lockdown.
For those in the countryside this might be easier; however, with many parks closed to prevent crowds, people in cities are finding it more difficult.
Celebrity vet Dr Scott Miller, who has three practices in and around Richmond, southwest London, shared some tips with Sky News to get the UK's 12 million pet owning households (44% of the population) through the lockdown...
Image: Dr Scott Miller said you can keep your dogs mentally stimulated while only taking them on one walk a day
Can I still walk my dog?
It's extremely important to continue to exercise your dog so I'd strongly suggest people take their canine companion with them for their daily exercise.
You're only allowed out on your own or with members of your household so if there's more than one of you it's best if one of you takes the dog out in the morning and one in the afternoon.
If you live by yourself you must make sure you take your dog on your daily walk, as you cannot go out again to walk them.
Make sure you stay on the right side of the rules when you're out - keep away from other people, keep your dog on a lead and pick up their poo.
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Image: Lola the Boston terrier from Enfield thought she'd love lockdown - but it's getting boring
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:08 Boris Johnson has warned the British public not to ignore social distancing measures while out in parks and open spaces
Can dogs and cats catch coronavirus?
There is no evidence dogs and cats can be affected by coronavirus.
However, the current thinking in the vet profession is that they can potentially carry COVID-19 but are not infectious.
They cannot transmit the virus and will have no symptoms but the virus could be on them.
So, if you had COVID-19 and sneezed on your dog then someone else patted your dog, they could potentially pick it up.
We're not sure how long it can last on an organic surface such as hair but it will be less than a hard surface.
So, the advice is to not touch other people's dogs - it's really hard but you have to be vigilant.
Image: Play games with your pets to keep them mentally stimulated
What should I do to keep my dog or cat occupied?
Most dogs think this lockdown is Christmas, "my owners are with me, everyone wants to take me for a walk, I'm getting all the fuss".
But it is a challenge, their social life will be impacted, as ours is - and those of us with pets are feeling quite grateful we have them in our lives.
Going for a run with your dog for your daily exercise, or a long walk, is a good idea.
But mental stimulation can be just as tiring. Kids are often knackered when they return from school because they're using their brain so much - that's the same with dogs.
:: Listen to the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker
Lots of us are thinking about what we can improve in ourselves, that can also apply to our dogs.
You can give them some basic training, teach them new tricks, give them some environmental stimulation and play games.
There are games where they are rewarded by hidden food, you can buy some interactive dog games online as well.
Lots of people are also struggling to keep kids occupied so why not combine the two, get kids involved in training pets.
We've made fishing rod toys for our cats, for example.
You can talk to the kids about training, set up an obstacle course perhaps - two in one!
What should I do with my dog or cat if I am self-isolating with symptoms or have confirmed coronavirus at home?
You should get somebody else to walk your dog, and keep contact with your dog or cat to a minimum.
That person needs to use the dog walk as their daily exercise.
If your cat normally goes outside then you should continue to let them out.
With both dogs and cats you should bath them and possibly wipe them down with anti-bacterial wipes when they come back in.
It might be better to see if a relative or friend can take your dog while you are self-isolating.


news--2020-03-30--Rapper Bugzy Malone 'lucky to be alive' after quad bike crash in Greater Manchester

Rapper Bugzy Malone has said he is `` lucky to be alive '' after suffering serious injuries in a quad bike crash .
The grime star was riding the vehicle and came off following a collision with a car in Bury , Greater Manchester , on the evening of 25 March .
It came two days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a UK lockdown due to the spread of coronavirus .
Posting on social media for the first time since the crash , the 29-year-old , whose real name is Aaron Davis , shared photographs of the quad bike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell me I 'm lucky to be alive , '' he tweeted .
`` I sustained serious injuries and at the time I lost consciousness but what I do remember is the none ( sic ) stop love , and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support ! ''
He was taken to hospital following the crash and was being assessed for his injuries , his management team said last week .
Rappers and other stars have joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crash .
EastEnders star Jake Wood , known for playing Max Branning in the soap , tweeted : `` Speedy recovery bro . ''
Rapper Wiley posted following the crash : `` Praying for all people involved in the @ TheBugzyMalone Crash . ''
Manchester City also sent a message of support on Twitter , writing : `` Everyone at Manchester City sends their love and thoughts to Bugzy Malone .
Wishing you a quick recovery . ''
: : Listen to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rochdale Road shortly before 9.20pm on Wednesday to reports of a collision between a quad bike and an Audi car .
No arrests were made and inquiries continue , Greater Manchester Police have said .

Rapper Bugzy Malone has said he is "lucky to be alive" after suffering serious injuries in a quad bike crash.
The grime star was riding the vehicle and came off following a collision with a car in Bury, Greater Manchester, on the evening of 25 March.
It came two days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a UK lockdown due to the spread of coronavirus.
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Posting on social media for the first time since the crash, the 29-year-old, whose real name is Aaron Davis, shared photographs of the quad bike and his facial injuries.
"They tell me I'm lucky to be alive," he tweeted. "I sustained serious injuries and at the time I lost consciousness but what I do remember is the none (sic) stop love, and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support!"
The rapper added the hashtag "#ImOk".
He was taken to hospital following the crash and was being assessed for his injuries, his management team said last week.
Rappers and other stars have joined fans in posting messages of support following the crash.
EastEnders star Jake Wood, known for playing Max Branning in the soap, tweeted: "Speedy recovery bro."
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Image: The grime star has thanked fans for their support
Rapper Wiley posted following the crash: "Praying for all people involved in the @TheBugzyMalone Crash."
Manchester City also sent a message of support on Twitter, writing: "Everyone at Manchester City sends their love and thoughts to Bugzy Malone. Wishing you a quick recovery."
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Police were called to Rochdale Road shortly before 9.20pm on Wednesday to reports of a collision between a quad bike and an Audi car.
No arrests were made and inquiries continue, Greater Manchester Police have said.


news--2020-03-30--Coronavirus: Animal shelters facing closure as COVID-19 leads to '90% drop in income'

RSPCA animal homes are being forced to contemplate closing down after the COVID-19 lockdown caused them to lose up to 90 % of their income in a week .
The financial and emotional stress being felt around the country could also lead to a rise in abuse and abandonment of animals , according to one branch manager .
`` For a short period of time we should be ok , '' Peter Gorbet , branch manager for RSPCA York said .
`` We will be fine for a month but if this continues longer , we 're going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ independently financed so we only have what money we bring in , so if it 's three to six months it 's just going to be impossible . ''
Many are finding the company of their pets a welcome distraction from the often miserable monotony of life in lockdown .
But animal shelters around the country have had to press pause on rehoming and fostering animals meaning some centres are overwhelmed .
`` We 're in a strange limbo state where the animals are stuck with us , '' Mr Gorbet said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ go out .
We 've had to shut the charity shops and cancel fundraising events , many of which take place in spring .
`` It costs £60,000 a month to run a centre like ours and we 've seen 80-90 % of our income gone in a week . ''
Other countries which have gone into lockdown have seen a spike in the numbers of domestic animals abandoned .
`` We 've seen more of them turned over to centres or abandoned on the streets , '' Mr Gorbet said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their pets and it 's easy for the pet to start winding people up if they 're not used it .
`` People are going to have to prioritise looking after themselves and there 's been huge rushes on cat and dog food , which means we 're struggling to find food for the shelter . ''
The spread of coronavirus is an unremitting and indiscriminate crisis for the entire charity sector .
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations estimated charities will lose around £3.7bn in income over the next 12 weeks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trussell Trust , they have seen demand for vital supplies double in the past week .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Project coordinator Adam Raffell said : `` Anecdotally we 've noticed a considerable increase over the past week and we fully expect to see more .
`` There 's lots of zero hour contract workers and different pressure points so obviously we 're prepared and are preparing for that . ''

RSPCA animal homes are being forced to contemplate closing down after the COVID-19 lockdown caused them to lose up to 90% of their income in a week.
The financial and emotional stress being felt around the country could also lead to a rise in abuse and abandonment of animals, according to one branch manager.
"For a short period of time we should be ok," Peter Gorbet, branch manager for RSPCA York said. "We will be fine for a month but if this continues longer, we're going to be in real trouble.
Image: Some animal shelters are being overwhelmed.
"We are independently financed so we only have what money we bring in, so if it's three to six months it's just going to be impossible."
Many are finding the company of their pets a welcome distraction from the often miserable monotony of life in lockdown.
But animal shelters around the country have had to press pause on rehoming and fostering animals meaning some centres are overwhelmed.
"We're in a strange limbo state where the animals are stuck with us," Mr Gorbet said.
Image: Peter Gorbet, branch manager for RSPCA York, said it could be in 'real trouble' due to coronavirus
"We can't allow animals to go out. We've had to shut the charity shops and cancel fundraising events, many of which take place in spring.
"It costs £60,000 a month to run a centre like ours and we've seen 80-90% of our income gone in a week."
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Image: A letter warning people not to enter an RSPCA centre if they have COVID-19 symptoms
Other countries which have gone into lockdown have seen a spike in the numbers of domestic animals abandoned.
"We've seen more of them turned over to centres or abandoned on the streets," Mr Gorbet said.
"People are in increasingly close proximity to their pets and it's easy for the pet to start winding people up if they're not used it.
Image: Charity shops have been closed and fundraising events cancelled
"People are going to have to prioritise looking after themselves and there's been huge rushes on cat and dog food, which means we're struggling to find food for the shelter."
The spread of coronavirus is an unremitting and indiscriminate crisis for the entire charity sector.
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations estimated charities will lose around £3.7bn in income over the next 12 weeks.
At the York Foodbank, operated by the Trussell Trust, they have seen demand for vital supplies double in the past week.
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Project coordinator Adam Raffell said: "Anecdotally we've noticed a considerable increase over the past week and we fully expect to see more.
"There's lots of zero hour contract workers and different pressure points so obviously we're prepared and are preparing for that."


news--2020-03-30--Coronavirus: Medics 'hiding' COVID-19 protective equipment 'out of sheer desperation'

Hospital staff are hiding personal protective equipment ( PPE ) during the coronavirus outbreak due to shortages on the NHS frontline , medics have claimed .
Some workers are said to be going off sick because they fear the provisions are inadequate - with one doctor saying it seems `` inevitable '' they will contract COVID-19 .
Global shortages of the equipment medics and carers need to protect themselves against the virus have led to shortfalls in the UK .
Several medics have now come forward to express concerns about a lack of PPE in NHS hospitals .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frontline hospital worker in the UK to die after contracting coronavirus .
One doctor said staff at a hospital have taken to `` hiding '' equipment out of sheer desperation .
The obstetrician , who works in a London hospital and chose to speak anonymously , said protective gear is being kept under lock and key by senior staff .
`` Our orderly was walking around the ward yesterday with a sleep mask over her face - an eye mask over her nose and mouth as a make-shift mask , '' she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our hospital and only one person has got the key because people are panicking .
`` So , some people are going in and grabbing some of the stuff because they want to walk around with a mask .
`` [ It is ] out of sheer desperation , there is just not enough . ''
Another frontline NHS doctor , who worked for the government in west Africa during the Ebola crisis , said some fellow workers are saying they are sick because they fear the PPE provisions are inadequate .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some people are going off sick because they do n't feel safe , '' the doctor said .
`` Others are seeking placement elsewhere so they are not frontline , again because of the lack of PPE .
`` The closed WhatsApp groups are awash with fear , anger and confusion around the issues regarding PPE . ''
A junior doctor at the Royal Bolton Hospital in Greater Manchester compared the situation to sending a soldier to war without the necessary equipment .
`` You would n't send a soldier out without the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not being provided the adequate PPE ? ''
he said .
Another junior doctor added : `` There 's not enough , there 's nowhere near enough .
`` There is such a shortage , so we feel like it 's inevitable we 're going to get sick .
Infection control tells you one thing , the government are advising another thing , there 's so much conflicting advice . ''
The World Health Organisation has warned that the `` chronic '' shortage of PPE is threatening `` our collective ability to save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said : `` When health workers are at risk , we 're all at risk . ''
The Department of Health and Social Care said it has issued millions of pieces of equipment and set up a national helpline so those in need can ask for more .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick told a Downing Street briefing on Sunday that 170 million masks , some 42.8 million gloves , 13.7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 million items of cleaning equipment and 2.3 million pairs of eye protectors were being delivered to frontline staff .
He said : `` Every single GP practice , dental practice and community pharmacy has had a PPE delivery .
All care homes , hospices , and home care providers have , or will shortly , receive a delivery . ''

Hospital staff are hiding personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus outbreak due to shortages on the NHS frontline, medics have claimed.
Some workers are said to be going off sick because they fear the provisions are inadequate - with one doctor saying it seems "inevitable" they will contract COVID-19.
Global shortages of the equipment medics and carers need to protect themselves against the virus have led to shortfalls in the UK.
Image: A paramedic is seen wearing a protective face mask
Several medics have now come forward to express concerns about a lack of PPE in NHS hospitals.
It comes after Dr Amged El-Hawrani became the first frontline hospital worker in the UK to die after contracting coronavirus.
One doctor said staff at a hospital have taken to "hiding" equipment out of sheer desperation.
The obstetrician, who works in a London hospital and chose to speak anonymously, said protective gear is being kept under lock and key by senior staff.
"Our orderly was walking around the ward yesterday with a sleep mask over her face - an eye mask over her nose and mouth as a make-shift mask," she said.
"PPE is locked away in our hospital and only one person has got the key because people are panicking.
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"So, some people are going in and grabbing some of the stuff because they want to walk around with a mask.
"[It is] out of sheer desperation, there is just not enough."
Another frontline NHS doctor, who worked for the government in west Africa during the Ebola crisis, said some fellow workers are saying they are sick because they fear the PPE provisions are inadequate.
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"All my colleagues are quite nervous - some people are going off sick because they don't feel safe," the doctor said.
"Others are seeking placement elsewhere so they are not frontline, again because of the lack of PPE.
"The closed WhatsApp groups are awash with fear, anger and confusion around the issues regarding PPE."
A junior doctor at the Royal Bolton Hospital in Greater Manchester compared the situation to sending a soldier to war without the necessary equipment.
Image: A temporary hospital is being built at London's ExCel centre
"You wouldn't send a soldier out without the necessary equipment so why are healthcare professionals not being provided the adequate PPE?" he said.
Another junior doctor added: "There's not enough, there's nowhere near enough.
"There is such a shortage, so we feel like it's inevitable we're going to get sick. Infection control tells you one thing, the government are advising another thing, there's so much conflicting advice."
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The World Health Organisation has warned that the "chronic" shortage of PPE is threatening "our collective ability to save lives".
On Friday, WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "When health workers are at risk, we're all at risk."
The Department of Health and Social Care said it has issued millions of pieces of equipment and set up a national helpline so those in need can ask for more.
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Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick told a Downing Street briefing on Sunday that 170 million masks, some 42.8 million gloves, 13.7 million aprons, 182,000 gowns, almost 10 million items of cleaning equipment and 2.3 million pairs of eye protectors were being delivered to frontline staff.
He said: "Every single GP practice, dental practice and community pharmacy has had a PPE delivery. All care homes, hospices, and home care providers have, or will shortly, receive a delivery."


news--2020-03-30--Coronavirus: Moscow aims to 'fully control' citizens' movements amid COVID-19 lockdown

Moscow is intending to `` practically fully control the movement of citizens '' to enforce quarantine measures as the Russian capital begins a full lockdown .
It comes as the city is hit with more than 1,220 cases , with 17 cases known to be children .
Residents will only be allowed to leave their homes for either urgent medical problems , to visit the nearest supermarket or chemist , to take out the rubbish and to walk their dogs - but only to a distance of 100m .
Unlike in the UK , Muscovites are not granted time outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These measures will be backed up by what amounts to a smart control system where data on citizens will be monitored .
`` We will be tightening control as the development of information systems progresses .
Hopefully , by the end of the week , we 'll have information systems which will allow us to practically fully control the movement of citizens and prevent possible violations , '' Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said during a coronavirus council meeting .
Moscow already has one of the most sophisticated and invasive facial recognition surveillance systems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to monitor individual quarantines .
Additionally , location data gathered from people 's mobile phones will also be used to track the movements of citizens .
This new power for the government has resulted in the presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov having to deny the measure is a violation of people 's rights .
These two surveillance tools will become just a part of the mechanism deployed to watch the whole city .
People flouting the quarantine will be hit with fines and potential prison terms .
New draft legislation which is soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any person who is found to have infected two or more people face up to seven years behind bars .
One exception to the strict rules is that people are still allowed to leave and enter the city .
Moscow Region , adjacent to the capital , and the Arctic city of Murmansk are also in lockdown .
On Monday morning Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin urged other regional governors to follow suit , indicating that it will only be a matter of time before Russia , the largest country in the world , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a far cry from the week 's paid leave Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his people last Wednesday .
It was an extraordinary promise in an address which the president seemed to have made to announce the delay of his cherished vote on constitutional reforms , rather than to remind his people of the gravity of what is an economic as much as a health crisis .
It fell to Mr Sobyanin to explain that all restaurants , malls and parks would now be closed and for the Kremlin spokesman to spell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holiday and that people should work or study from home .
There has been a strange absence of leadership from Mr Putin on the coronavirus crisis .
On Friday , the Kremlin insisted there was no epidemic in Russia but three days later and the capital is in lockdown .
The president 's default appears to be to downplay the virus .
Perhaps this is to stop the spread of panic , but more likely it is to capitalise off the perceived wins of Russia being able to control an epidemic the West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the real leadership on this has come from Mr Sobyanin .
His impulse has been to meticulously watch the response of countries elsewhere and to take every possible precaution back home , first as mayor and then as head of the country 's COVID-19 task force .
The decision to put Moscow in lockdown was his .
Last Tuesday in a televised meeting a visibly frustrated Mr Sobyanin told the president that the numbers in the capital alone were far higher than the official statistics suggested and that the response must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call to implement a regime of high alert on 5 March which required anyone returning from high-risk countries to self-isolate for 14 days .
These measures may have won Russia valuable time .
The Kremlin spokesman last week said there was no reason to consider a lockdown .
Mr Putin 's office then said there was no reason to consider extending the 'week off work ' this time was styled as .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Mr Sobyanin on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long haul .
He says that self-isolation measures will become more restrictive day by day and that the monitoring system will only come into play at the weekend .
That would not happen if the self-isolation regime was duly lifted the following week .
Russians have not yet been confronted with the six month lockdown possibility the UK faces today but it may not be far off .
The number of cases this Monday is up to 1,836 over 35 regions , the vast majority of those in Moscow .
Sobyanin is taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already riddled with the virus .
Let us hope this is out of an abundance of caution rather than because he is one of the few to see the real picture .

Moscow is intending to "practically fully control the movement of citizens" to enforce quarantine measures as the Russian capital begins a full lockdown.
It comes as the city is hit with more than 1,220 cases, with 17 cases known to be children.
Residents will only be allowed to leave their homes for either urgent medical problems, to visit the nearest supermarket or chemist, to take out the rubbish and to walk their dogs - but only to a distance of 100m.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:03 As a lockdown comes into force in Russia's capital, activity on the roads is much lower than normal.
Unlike in the UK, Muscovites are not granted time outside their homes in order to exercise.
These measures will be backed up by what amounts to a smart control system where data on citizens will be monitored.
"We will be tightening control as the development of information systems progresses. Hopefully, by the end of the week, we'll have information systems which will allow us to practically fully control the movement of citizens and prevent possible violations," Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said during a coronavirus council meeting.
Moscow already has one of the most sophisticated and invasive facial recognition surveillance systems in the world which has been used to monitor individual quarantines.
Additionally, location data gathered from people's mobile phones will also be used to track the movements of citizens. This new power for the government has resulted in the presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov having to deny the measure is a violation of people's rights.
Image: Moscow 's Red Square is empty other than for police
These two surveillance tools will become just a part of the mechanism deployed to watch the whole city.
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People flouting the quarantine will be hit with fines and potential prison terms.
New draft legislation which is soon to be debated in parliament would see any person who is found to have infected two or more people face up to seven years behind bars.
One exception to the strict rules is that people are still allowed to leave and enter the city.
Image: Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with regional officials via video link
Moscow Region, adjacent to the capital, and the Arctic city of Murmansk are also in lockdown.
On Monday morning Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin urged other regional governors to follow suit, indicating that it will only be a matter of time before Russia, the largest country in the world, locks down completely.
These new steps are a far cry from the week's paid leave Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his people last Wednesday.
It was an extraordinary promise in an address which the president seemed to have made to announce the delay of his cherished vote on constitutional reforms, rather than to remind his people of the gravity of what is an economic as much as a health crisis.
It fell to Mr Sobyanin to explain that all restaurants, malls and parks would now be closed and for the Kremlin spokesman to spell out that this was not actually a holiday and that people should work or study from home.
There has been a strange absence of leadership from Mr Putin on the coronavirus crisis.
On Friday, the Kremlin insisted there was no epidemic in Russia but three days later and the capital is in lockdown. The president's default appears to be to downplay the virus. Perhaps this is to stop the spread of panic, but more likely it is to capitalise off the perceived wins of Russia being able to control an epidemic the West cannot.
The more realistic perspective and the real leadership on this has come from Mr Sobyanin. His impulse has been to meticulously watch the response of countries elsewhere and to take every possible precaution back home, first as mayor and then as head of the country's COVID-19 task force.
Image: Moscow's mayor Sergei Sobyanin attends a government meeting on COVID-19
The decision to put Moscow in lockdown was his. Last Tuesday in a televised meeting a visibly frustrated Mr Sobyanin told the president that the numbers in the capital alone were far higher than the official statistics suggested and that the response must be ramped up nationwide.
It was his call to implement a regime of high alert on 5 March which required anyone returning from high-risk countries to self-isolate for 14 days. These measures may have won Russia valuable time.
The Kremlin spokesman last week said there was no reason to consider a lockdown. Mr Putin's office then said there was no reason to consider extending the 'week off work' this time was styled as.
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Mr Sobyanin on the other hand is clearly preparing for the long haul. He says that self-isolation measures will become more restrictive day by day and that the monitoring system will only come into play at the weekend. That would not happen if the self-isolation regime was duly lifted the following week.
Russians have not yet been confronted with the six month lockdown possibility the UK faces today but it may not be far off. The number of cases this Monday is up to 1,836 over 35 regions, the vast majority of those in Moscow. Sobyanin is taking steps that would suggest the capital is already riddled with the virus.
Let us hope this is out of an abundance of caution rather than because he is one of the few to see the real picture.


news--2020-03-30--Coronavirus Easter egg ban? 'Overzealous' officials accused of misreading lockdown rules

Convenience stores should keep on selling Easter eggs during the coronavirus lockdown and ignore `` overzealous '' attempts to stop them , a trade body has said .
The Association of Convenience Stores ( ACS ) accused council officials of `` misreading '' the rules as Britain deals with the COVID-19 pandemic .
They have tried to tell independent shops what they can and can not sell , including items such as chocolate eggs and hot-cross buns , said the ACS .
Its chief executive , James Lowman , said : `` The government have defined which stores can remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including newsagents and off-licences .
`` There is no government definition of which products can be sold within those stores .
This is overzealous enforcement and a misreading of the rules . ''
Rather than help limit human contact , the actions of the officials concerned have had the opposite effect , Mr Lowman added .
He said the attempts had `` brought confusion , distracted retailers in the busiest weeks of their lives , and increased the interactions between people at a time when the government is trying to minimise them '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they had been `` wrongly '' told by council environmental health officers to stop selling certain items which they deemed non-essential , according to the ACS .
Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards has confirmed that convenience stores should continue to sell all available products as normal , said the association - which represents more than 33,500 shops .
Local enforcement officers had been `` interpreting rules in their own way '' and taking `` incorrect approaches , '' Mr Lowman added .
`` We advise any retailer facing this challenge to continue selling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us with the name of the local authority or police force and officer so we can follow up with them , '' he said .
Ministers issued a list of `` essential retailers '' that are allowed to stay open , including supermarkets and other food shops , pharmacies , off-licences and licensed shops selling alcohol , as well as newsagents .

Convenience stores should keep on selling Easter eggs during the coronavirus lockdown and ignore "overzealous" attempts to stop them, a trade body has said.
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) accused council officials of "misreading" the rules as Britain deals with the COVID-19 pandemic.
They have tried to tell independent shops what they can and cannot sell, including items such as chocolate eggs and hot-cross buns, said the ACS.
Its chief executive, James Lowman, said: "The government have defined which stores can remain open, and that includes convenience stores including newsagents and off-licences.
"There is no government definition of which products can be sold within those stores. This is overzealous enforcement and a misreading of the rules."
Rather than help limit human contact, the actions of the officials concerned have had the opposite effect, Mr Lowman added.
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He said the attempts had "brought confusion, distracted retailers in the busiest weeks of their lives, and increased the interactions between people at a time when the government is trying to minimise them".
About four convenience stores reported that they had been "wrongly" told by council environmental health officers to stop selling certain items which they deemed non-essential, according to the ACS.
Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards has confirmed that convenience stores should continue to sell all available products as normal, said the association - which represents more than 33,500 shops.
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Local enforcement officers had been "interpreting rules in their own way" and taking "incorrect approaches," Mr Lowman added.
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"We advise any retailer facing this challenge to continue selling their normal range, and to contact us with the name of the local authority or police force and officer so we can follow up with them," he said.
Ministers issued a list of "essential retailers" that are allowed to stay open, including supermarkets and other food shops, pharmacies, off-licences and licensed shops selling alcohol, as well as newsagents.


news--2020-03-30--Boxing champion Billy Joe Saunders suspended after posting video 'showing men how to hit women'

Boxing champion Billy Joe Saunders has had his boxer 's licence suspended after posting a video which appears to condone domestic abuse .
The video , which has circulated on social media , shows the WBO super middleweight champion in his shed with a punchbag in front of him .
In it , the 30-year-old advises men on how to physically hit partners who are `` giving you mouth '' during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown .
But in a statement , the British Boxing Board of Control ( BBBofC ) said that `` having considered comments made by Billy Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has ] suspended his boxer 's licence pending a hearing under the board 's misconduct regulation , at a time and venue to be confirmed as soon as possible '' .
In the video , the English boxer says : `` I just wanted to make a little video for all you dads , husbands , if you 've got girlfriends et cetera .
`` Obviously this COVID-19 is getting very serious and we are isolated away in tight spaces .
`` If your old woman is giving you mouth and you try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be calm , cool , but after the sixth day you 're just about to explode , '' he explains , before going on to demonstrate how viewers should punch their partners .
In an interview with talkSPORT Radio , boxing promoter Eddie Hearn described the video as `` idiotic '' .
`` I was appalled really , '' he said .
`` It was so idiotic , it was so frustrating because I know Billy well .
He 's a really good kid , with a really good heart ... but every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stupid things .
`` It 's unacceptable for Joe Bloggs down the street to do it .
It 's much more unacceptable for a world champion boxer to be doing it .
`` People who are in abusive relationships are watching that video .
You can not do it , it 's unacceptable , '' the promoter said .
Saunders ' subsequent apology on Twitter went : `` I would never condone domestic violence and if I saw a man touch a woman I would smash him to pieces myself .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laid a finger on her it would be end well [ sic ] .
His account now appears to have been suspended .
Saunders issued a further apology on talkSPORT on Monday morning , saying he had intended the post as `` a bit of a joke at first '' .
`` There are people dying all around the world with coronavirus and I tried to take the heat off that a little bit by cheering everybody up - but it clearly has n't done it .
`` My sense of humour is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Saunders has pledged to donate £25,000 to domestic violence charities .
But the domestic abuse charity Women 's Aid has criticised the boxer for the footage .
Adina Claire , acting co-chief executive , said : `` Domestic abuse is never a joking matter , but when thousands of women are trapped in their homes with a perpetrator and are fearing for their lives , whether it is supposed to be a joke or not , the Billy Joe Saunders video sends out a dangerous message .
`` Before the pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were murdered by their male partner or ex-partner .
Now that we are experiencing a nationwide lockdown , those living with domestic abuse who know that their home is not a safe place are even more exposed to danger than before .
`` In the last two weeks , Avon and Somerset police have reported a 20.9 % increase in domestic abuse incidents , '' she said .
`` We want women to know that we believe them , we are here for them and support is available , even when they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The footage caused fierce backlash on social media over the weekend , including from the comedian Janey Godley , with many calling for Saunders to be barred from competing .
`` My mum was murdered by her ex-BF ... maybe this boxer thinks it 's a joke , '' Ms Godley said on Twitter .
Senior police officers have told Sky News that authorities are preparing for an upsurge in the number of domestic abuse cases as victims have to self-isolate with their abusers .
West Midlands Police have said data from China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` increase by three-fold '' over the coming weeks , and that some abusers have already tried to manipulate the crisis .
The Duchess of Cornwall has also recently urged domestic violence victims in isolation with their abusers to seek help .
`` If this is your situation , or you are worried about someone else , I want you to know that you are not alone , '' Camilla said on her official Clarence House Twitter account .
`` Even if you can not leave your home , you can call the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the domestic violence charities .
Please stay safe and get help . ''
This is not the first time Saunders has attracted the attention of the BBBofC .
The board fined the Hertfordshire boxer £100,000 in September 2018 following a social media video in which he encouraged a woman to perform a sex act in exchange for £150 worth of drugs .
If you suspect you are being abused and need to speak to someone , there are people who will listen to you .

Boxing champion Billy Joe Saunders has had his boxer's licence suspended after posting a video which appears to condone domestic abuse.
The video, which has circulated on social media, shows the WBO super middleweight champion in his shed with a punchbag in front of him.
In it, the 30-year-old advises men on how to physically hit partners who are "giving you mouth" during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.
But in a statement, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) said that "having considered comments made by Billy Joe Saunders on social media, [it has] suspended his boxer's licence pending a hearing under the board's misconduct regulation, at a time and venue to be confirmed as soon as possible".
Image: Saunders has apologised, saying he 'would never condone domestic violence'
In the video, the English boxer says: "I just wanted to make a little video for all you dads, husbands, if you've got girlfriends et cetera.
"Obviously this COVID-19 is getting very serious and we are isolated away in tight spaces.
"If your old woman is giving you mouth and you try to be patient, you try to be calm, cool, but after the sixth day you're just about to explode," he explains, before going on to demonstrate how viewers should punch their partners.
In an interview with talkSPORT Radio, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn described the video as "idiotic".
"I was appalled really," he said.
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"It was so idiotic, it was so frustrating because I know Billy well. He's a really good kid, with a really good heart... but every now and again he does the most stupid things.
"It's unacceptable for Joe Bloggs down the street to do it. It's much more unacceptable for a world champion boxer to be doing it.
"People who are in abusive relationships are watching that video. You cannot do it, it's unacceptable," the promoter said.
Image: A senior police officer has told Sky News they are expecting a rise in the number of domestic abuse cases during the COVID-19 lockdown
Saunders' subsequent apology on Twitter went: "I would never condone domestic violence and if I saw a man touch a woman I would smash him to pieces myself.
"I have a daughter and if a man laid a finger on her it would be end well [sic].
"Apologies if I offended any women [sic] stay blessed."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 7:28 An MP's story of domestic abuse
His account now appears to have been suspended.
Saunders issued a further apology on talkSPORT on Monday morning, saying he had intended the post as "a bit of a joke at first".
"There are people dying all around the world with coronavirus and I tried to take the heat off that a little bit by cheering everybody up - but it clearly hasn't done it.
"My sense of humour is not everyone's cup of tea."
Image: Saunders has promised to give £25,000 to domestic abuse charities as an apology
Saunders has pledged to donate £25,000 to domestic violence charities.
But the domestic abuse charity Women's Aid has criticised the boxer for the footage.
Adina Claire, acting co-chief executive, said: "Domestic abuse is never a joking matter, but when thousands of women are trapped in their homes with a perpetrator and are fearing for their lives, whether it is supposed to be a joke or not, the Billy Joe Saunders video sends out a dangerous message.
"Before the pandemic, an average of three women every fortnight were murdered by their male partner or ex-partner. Now that we are experiencing a nationwide lockdown, those living with domestic abuse who know that their home is not a safe place are even more exposed to danger than before.
"In the last two weeks, Avon and Somerset police have reported a 20.9% increase in domestic abuse incidents," she said.
"We want women to know that we believe them, we are here for them and support is available, even when they cannot safely leave their home."
The footage caused fierce backlash on social media over the weekend, including from the comedian Janey Godley, with many calling for Saunders to be barred from competing.
"My mum was murdered by her ex-BF...maybe this boxer thinks it's a joke," Ms Godley said on Twitter.
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Senior police officers have told Sky News that authorities are preparing for an upsurge in the number of domestic abuse cases as victims have to self-isolate with their abusers.
West Midlands Police have said data from China and Italy suggests that case numbers could "increase by three-fold" over the coming weeks, and that some abusers have already tried to manipulate the crisis.
Image: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has told abuse victims to get in touch with charities to seek help during this time
The Duchess of Cornwall has also recently urged domestic violence victims in isolation with their abusers to seek help.
"If this is your situation, or you are worried about someone else, I want you to know that you are not alone," Camilla said on her official Clarence House Twitter account.
"Even if you cannot leave your home, you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline or contact one of the domestic violence charities. Please stay safe and get help."
This is not the first time Saunders has attracted the attention of the BBBofC.
The board fined the Hertfordshire boxer £100,000 in September 2018 following a social media video in which he encouraged a woman to perform a sex act in exchange for £150 worth of drugs.
If you suspect you are being abused and need to speak to someone, there are people who will listen to you.
:: The National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
:: Women's Aid
:: Refuge
:: Respect's Men's Advice Line: 0808 8010327
:: Galop, the LGBT+ anti-violence charity: 0800 999 5428


news--2020-03-29--Coronavirus: Police stop driver on 224-mile trip to collect £15 windows - with wife in boot

Police have stopped a driver on a 224-mile round trip to collect £15 windows he bought on eBay during the UK 's coronavirus lockdown - when officers discovered his wife was in the boot .
North West Motorway Police revealed details of the incident after the British public were told only to make `` essential '' journeys to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic .
It comes after England 's deputy chief medical officer warned Britons that restrictions on their lives may last for at least six months .
In a post on Twitter , the force said : `` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to collect a £15 eBay purchase of windows .
`` His wife could not fit in the vehicle so she was travelling in the boot for the return journey when stopped on the M6 Cheshire .
`` The driver was given a TOR ( Traffic Offence Report ) for the offence . ''
The force later spelt out the only circumstances that people should be leaving their homes , saying : `` You can leave your home to shop for basic necessities , [ such as ] food and medicine ; taking exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household ; for any medical need or [ to ] provide care to a vulnerable person ; travelling for work purposes , but only where they can not work from home . ''
The incident comes after officers broke up a `` massive '' karaoke party involving 25 people at a house in Derbyshire on Saturday night .
Derbyshire Police said it was `` clear people are still having complete disregard for the government advice and rules '' .
Meanwhile , South Wales Police urged MP Stephen Kinnock to comply with coronavirus restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his father , the former Labour leader Neil Kinnock .
The Labour MP for Aberavon posted a photo of himself on Twitter sat in his father 's front garden and said he was taking part in a `` socially distanced celebration '' .
In response to Mr Kinnock , South Wales Police wrote : `` We know celebrating your dad 's birthday is a lovely thing to do , however this is not essential travel . ''
Mr Kinnock replied : `` I felt that this was essential travel as I had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I stayed long enough to sing 'happy birthday ' to dad , and then I was off . ''
Britons breaking coronavirus lockdown rules can be arrested or fined £60 under new police powers to ensure people stay at home and avoid non-essential travel .
Last week Derbyshire Police defended using drones to deter people from flouting the measures after the force filmed people rambling in the Peak District .
Meanwhile , officers from Avon and Somerset Police have been conducting random vehicle checks in Bristol to ensure only essential journeys are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England 's deputy chief medical officer , Dr Jenny Harries , warned on Sunday it could be six months or more before the UK gets back to normal from the pandemic .
At the daily Downing Street briefing , Dr Harries said lockdown measures could be in place for months and would be lifted gradually before regular life resumes fully .
The deaths of another 207 people who had contracted coronavirus were announced on Sunday , taking the UK 's total to 1,235 .

Police have stopped a driver on a 224-mile round trip to collect £15 windows he bought on eBay during the UK's coronavirus lockdown - when officers discovered his wife was in the boot.
North West Motorway Police revealed details of the incident after the British public were told only to make "essential" journeys to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
It comes after England's deputy chief medical officer warned Britons that restrictions on their lives may last for at least six months.
Image: An empty stretch of the M5 motorway in Worcestershire during the UK's lockdown
In a post on Twitter, the force said: "A driver has travelled from Coventry to Salford to collect a £15 eBay purchase of windows.
"His wife could not fit in the vehicle so she was travelling in the boot for the return journey when stopped on the M6 Cheshire.
"The driver was given a TOR (Traffic Offence Report) for the offence."
The force later spelt out the only circumstances that people should be leaving their homes, saying: "You can leave your home to shop for basic necessities, [such as] food and medicine; taking exercise - alone or with members of a household; for any medical need or [to] provide care to a vulnerable person; travelling for work purposes, but only where they cannot work from home."
The incident comes after officers broke up a "massive" karaoke party involving 25 people at a house in Derbyshire on Saturday night.
Derbyshire Police said it was "clear people are still having complete disregard for the government advice and rules".
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Image: Officers shared this image from the scene of the karaoke party. Pic: Derbyshire Police
Meanwhile, South Wales Police urged MP Stephen Kinnock to comply with coronavirus restrictions after he celebrated the 78th birthday of his father, the former Labour leader Neil Kinnock.
The Labour MP for Aberavon posted a photo of himself on Twitter sat in his father's front garden and said he was taking part in a "socially distanced celebration".
In response to Mr Kinnock, South Wales Police wrote: "We know celebrating your dad's birthday is a lovely thing to do, however this is not essential travel."
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Mr Kinnock replied: "I felt that this was essential travel as I had to deliver some necessary supplies to my parents. I stayed long enough to sing 'happy birthday' to dad, and then I was off."
Britons breaking coronavirus lockdown rules can be arrested or fined £60 under new police powers to ensure people stay at home and avoid non-essential travel.
Last week Derbyshire Police defended using drones to deter people from flouting the measures after the force filmed people rambling in the Peak District.
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Civil liberties group Big Brother Watch branded the drone move "sinister" and "counter-productive".
Meanwhile, officers from Avon and Somerset Police have been conducting random vehicle checks in Bristol to ensure only essential journeys are being made during the coronavirus crisis.
England's deputy chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries, warned on Sunday it could be six months or more before the UK gets back to normal from the pandemic.
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At the daily Downing Street briefing, Dr Harries said lockdown measures could be in place for months and would be lifted gradually before regular life resumes fully.
The deaths of another 207 people who had contracted coronavirus were announced on Sunday, taking the UK's total to 1,235.


news--2020-03-30--Coronavirus: Police turning parts of UK into 'dystopia' after prosecuting shoppers and people drivin

Coronavirus: Police turning parts of UK into 'dystopia' after prosecuting shoppers and people driving 'due to boredom'

Police have been accused of overreaching their powers in the wake of new coronavirus legislation , after one force said it was prosecuting people for activities including driving `` due to boredom '' and `` going to the shops '' with other members of the same household .
Legal and human rights experts described Warrington Police 's actions as `` dystopian '' after officers opted to summon people to court for supposed offences such as `` returning from parties '' , with critics arguing the measures were not justified by the new legislation and risked harming the ongoing effort to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other forces faced criticism for using drones to monitor people out for walks in public and erecting roadblocks to stop drivers heading to tourist attractions .
Warrington Police said six people `` have been summonsed for offences relating to the new coronavirus legislation to protect the public '' .
According to a statement posted by the force on social media , these purported offences included one person `` out for a drive due to boredom '' , people `` returning from parties '' and `` multiple people from the same household going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asked about the way police were interpreting the new rules at the daily Downing Street briefing , and about whether the UK was becoming a `` police state '' , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said `` of course we back the police doing a very difficult job in unprecedented circumstances '' but that `` common sense '' should be used .
Jules Carey , a human rights lawyer and partner at Bindmans LLP , told Sky News the government legislation - under the Health Protection ( Coronavirus ) Regulations 2020 - indicated any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fines .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker '' By referring to 'summonses ' , they appear to be suggesting they will be dragging people into criminal court for this , '' he said .
`` Not only does this use up court space and general resources at a time of national crisis , when things are already stretched , but it also criminalises people unnecessarily .
`` These measures were brought in to protect civilians and they should certainly be used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proportionate .
`` But the police need to get it into their head that these powers are , fundamentally , being introduced to help ensure that we as citizens are safe .
`` This kind of thing is contributing to this dystopian sense of society where we risk adding significant mental health concerns on top of the existing fears around our physical health .
`` It is very important that the police retain public trust as we face this crisis but overzealous actions such as these - along with the use of drones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the integrity of the police and they will rapidly lose credibility . ''
Sky 's policing analyst Graham Wettone said : `` Obviously police should use any powers proportionately and reasonably but that is based on the circumstances and on occasions the reaction and attitude of those involved .
`` The official guidance from the National Police Chiefs Council is for officers to 'engage , explain and encourage people to go home ' but that relies on a common sense response from the public and accepting any advice from the officers . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearer about what constitutes `` essential items and journeys '' as there appears to have been some misunderstanding .
He also said that many officers had received no training on how to interpret the new rules apart from a 20-30 minute distance learning package .
Mr Wettone added : `` In the vast majority of cases ( police ) are applying them to the best of their ability and knowledge but it would appear that in some isolated instances they may have been over zealous in their interpretation of what the government directed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere near a police state and for some commentators to suggest that , is increasing the will to ignore guidelines put in place to save lives . ''
The Guardian reported on Monday night that the NPCC is urgently working on guidance that will remind officers of the extent - and limits - of their powers .
According to the newspaper , the guidelines will state that while certain actions such as driving to exercise may be unwise , they are not prohibited by the emergency powers .
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely '' police would be pulling cars over just for driving .
And while the legislation says no person should leave their home `` without reasonable excuse '' , it does not prohibit `` multiple people from the same household going to the shops '' .
Legal commentator David Allen Green highlighted Warrington Police 's apparent decision to order people to court rather than issue fixed penalty notices .
`` It means criminal convictions and criminal records , '' he said .
`` Just be careful what you clamour for . ''
Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based at Newcastle Law School , also criticised the actions of Warrington Police : `` Out of these , only returning from parties is arguably covered by the legislation , in that one presumes the party itself involved a gathering of more than two people .
`` Returning from it is not really the problem !
`` The rest is mad police overreach .
Calm the hell down , please . ''
Cheshire Police , of which Warrington Police is part , has been contacted for comment .
Last week , Derbyshire Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people from flouting coronavirus lockdown rules by walking in the Peak District .

Police have been accused of overreaching their powers in the wake of new coronavirus legislation, after one force said it was prosecuting people for activities including driving "due to boredom" and "going to the shops" with other members of the same household.
Legal and human rights experts described Warrington Police's actions as "dystopian" after officers opted to summon people to court for supposed offences such as "returning from parties", with critics arguing the measures were not justified by the new legislation and risked harming the ongoing effort to combat the outbreak.
It comes after other forces faced criticism for using drones to monitor people out for walks in public and erecting roadblocks to stop drivers heading to tourist attractions.
Warrington Police said six people "have been summonsed for offences relating to the new coronavirus legislation to protect the public".
According to a statement posted by the force on social media, these purported offences included one person "out for a drive due to boredom", people "returning from parties" and "multiple people from the same household going to the shops for non-essential items".
Asked about the way police were interpreting the new rules at the daily Downing Street briefing, and about whether the UK was becoming a "police state", Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said "of course we back the police doing a very difficult job in unprecedented circumstances" but that "common sense" should be used.
Jules Carey, a human rights lawyer and partner at Bindmans LLP, told Sky News the government legislation - under the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 - indicated any offences would be punishable by fixed penalty fines.
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"By referring to 'summonses', they appear to be suggesting they will be dragging people into criminal court for this," he said.
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"Not only does this use up court space and general resources at a time of national crisis, when things are already stretched, but it also criminalises people unnecessarily.
"These measures were brought in to protect civilians and they should certainly be used as a far as is reasonable and proportionate.
"But the police need to get it into their head that these powers are, fundamentally, being introduced to help ensure that we as citizens are safe.
"This kind of thing is contributing to this dystopian sense of society where we risk adding significant mental health concerns on top of the existing fears around our physical health.
"It is very important that the police retain public trust as we face this crisis but overzealous actions such as these - along with the use of drones and roadblocks - will call into question the integrity of the police and they will rapidly lose credibility."
Sky's policing analyst Graham Wettone said: "Obviously police should use any powers proportionately and reasonably but that is based on the circumstances and on occasions the reaction and attitude of those involved.
"The official guidance from the National Police Chiefs Council is for officers to 'engage, explain and encourage people to go home' but that relies on a common sense response from the public and accepting any advice from the officers."
He said the guidelines could have been clearer about what constitutes "essential items and journeys" as there appears to have been some misunderstanding. He also said that many officers had received no training on how to interpret the new rules apart from a 20-30 minute distance learning package.
Mr Wettone added: "In the vast majority of cases (police) are applying them to the best of their ability and knowledge but it would appear that in some isolated instances they may have been over zealous in their interpretation of what the government directed. This does not mean we are anywhere near a police state and for some commentators to suggest that, is increasing the will to ignore guidelines put in place to save lives."
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The Guardian reported on Monday night that the NPCC is urgently working on guidance that will remind officers of the extent - and limits - of their powers.
According to the newspaper, the guidelines will state that while certain actions such as driving to exercise may be unwise, they are not prohibited by the emergency powers.
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove previously told Sky News it was "unlikely" police would be pulling cars over just for driving.
And while the legislation says no person should leave their home "without reasonable excuse", it does not prohibit "multiple people from the same household going to the shops".
Legal commentator David Allen Green highlighted Warrington Police's apparent decision to order people to court rather than issue fixed penalty notices.
"It means criminal convictions and criminal records," he said.
"Just be careful what you clamour for."
Dr Sylvia de Mars, a legal academic based at Newcastle Law School, also criticised the actions of Warrington Police: "Out of these, only returning from parties is arguably covered by the legislation, in that one presumes the party itself involved a gathering of more than two people.
"Returning from it is not really the problem!
"The rest is mad police overreach. Calm the hell down, please."
Cheshire Police, of which Warrington Police is part, has been contacted for comment.
Last week, Derbyshire Police defended its use of drones to deter people from flouting coronavirus lockdown rules by walking in the Peak District.


news--2020-05-20--Coronavirus: Rolls-Royce warns of 'significant' UK hit as 9,000 jobs are cut

Rolls-Royce has announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs - almost a fifth of its global workforce - as the coronavirus crisis takes a heavy toll on aviation .
The engine-maker told Sky News it would result in a `` significant '' hit to employment within the UK but refused to put a number on the impact or say where the axe would fall .
In an interview on Ian King Live , chief executive Warren East said he could not rule out site closures under a review being carried out by the company to help it navigate the downturn caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world 's airlines .
Rolls-Royce employs about 16,000 staff in its civil aerospace unit in the UK - most of them in Derby .
The company said it was targeting £1.3bn in annual cost savings - with £700m of that coming from the job losses .
It said the cuts to employment would be felt worst in its civil aerospace business - adding that it had begun consultations with unions .
Those negotiations are set to be combative as Unite accused the firm , which has furloughed 4,000 UK staff during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunism '' .
Rolls-Royce said its defence divisions in the UK and US would not be affected by the cuts .
Its aerospace unit accounts for roughly half of annual revenues .
The company is paid by airlines based on how many hours they fly , meaning its earnings will be hit by the collapse in air travel which is expected to last for years .
Mr East told investors : `` This is not a crisis of our making .
But it is the crisis that we face and we must deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and airframe partners are having to adapt and so must we .
`` Being told that there is no longer a job for you is a terrible prospect and it is especially hard when all of us take so much pride in working for Rolls-Royce .
`` But we must take difficult decisions to see our business through these unprecedented times . ''
The cuts are the latest to be undertaken by the company after it announced 4,600 job losses in a shake-up in 2018 .
The coronavirus crisis has exacerbated surging costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier warned that flying hours for its engines dived by 90 % in April as airlines around the world temporarily ground large proportions of their fleets and slash jobs with a total of almost 20,000 planned by BA , Virgin Atlantic and Ryanair alone .
The company 's actions have included slashing its global wage bill by at least 10 % and scrapping its final shareholder dividend payout to save £137m .
Rolls-Royce shares - down by more than 60 % so far this year - were 2.3 % higher by the close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , assistant general secretary of the Unite union , said of the job loss plans : `` The news that Rolls-Royce is preparing to throw thousands of skilled , loyal , world-class workers , their families and communities under the bus during the worst public health crisis since 1918 is shameful opportunism .
`` This company has accepted public money to furlough thousands of workers .
`` Unite and Britain 's taxpayers deserve a more responsible approach to a national emergency . ''

Rolls-Royce has announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs - almost a fifth of its global workforce - as the coronavirus crisis takes a heavy toll on aviation.
The engine-maker told Sky News it would result in a "significant" hit to employment within the UK but refused to put a number on the impact or say where the axe would fall.
In an interview on Ian King Live, chief executive Warren East said he could not rule out site closures under a review being carried out by the company to help it navigate the downturn caused by COVID-19 that has grounded most of the world's airlines.
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Rolls-Royce employs about 16,000 staff in its civil aerospace unit in the UK - most of them in Derby.
The company said it was targeting £1.3bn in annual cost savings - with £700m of that coming from the job losses.
It said the cuts to employment would be felt worst in its civil aerospace business - adding that it had begun consultations with unions.
Those negotiations are set to be combative as Unite accused the firm, which has furloughed 4,000 UK staff during the pandemic to date, of "shameless opportunism".
Rolls-Royce said its defence divisions in the UK and US would not be affected by the cuts.
Its aerospace unit accounts for roughly half of annual revenues.
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The company is paid by airlines based on how many hours they fly, meaning its earnings will be hit by the collapse in air travel which is expected to last for years.
Image: The company's defence division, which includes engines to power warships, is unaffected by the planned job cuts
Mr East told investors: "This is not a crisis of our making. But it is the crisis that we face and we must deal with it.
"Our airline customers and airframe partners are having to adapt and so must we.
"Being told that there is no longer a job for you is a terrible prospect and it is especially hard when all of us take so much pride in working for Rolls-Royce.
"But we must take difficult decisions to see our business through these unprecedented times."
The cuts are the latest to be undertaken by the company after it announced 4,600 job losses in a shake-up in 2018.
The coronavirus crisis has exacerbated surging costs in its aerospace unit.
It had earlier warned that flying hours for its engines dived by 90% in April as airlines around the world temporarily ground large proportions of their fleets and slash jobs with a total of almost 20,000 planned by BA, Virgin Atlantic and Ryanair alone.
The company's actions have included slashing its global wage bill by at least 10% and scrapping its final shareholder dividend payout to save £137m.
Rolls-Royce shares - down by more than 60% so far this year - were 2.3% higher by the close of trading on Wednesday.
Steve Turner, assistant general secretary of the Unite union, said of the job loss plans: "The news that Rolls-Royce is preparing to throw thousands of skilled, loyal, world-class workers, their families and communities under the bus during the worst public health crisis since 1918 is shameful opportunism.
"This company has accepted public money to furlough thousands of workers.
"Unite and Britain's taxpayers deserve a more responsible approach to a national emergency."