thetelegraph--2020-04-16--Coronavirus latest news: Donald Trump says US has passed peak as he readies plan to lift lockdown

• The peak is near - but lockdown will continue , Government says • Government fails to take up offer @ @ @ @ @ week ' from private company • Subscribe to The Telegraph , free for one month @ @ @ @ @ Join us in helping those hit hardest Donald Trump has claimed that the United States @ @ @ @ @ new coronavirus cases as he ramps up plans to re-open his country 's economy .
@ @ @ @ @ at the daily White House briefing : `` The battle continues but the data suggests @ @ @ @ @ peak of new cases '' .
Mr Trump also said that he will on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ US lockdown , calling it `` a very big day '' .
`` It is @ @ @ @ @ is working , '' he said .
`` These encouraging developments have put us in @ @ @ @ @ finalise guidelines for states on reopening the country . ''
Meanwhile , deaths in the @ @ @ @ @ with no end in sight to the lockdown .

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the reopening of the US economy will take place gradually, with states that saw little of the pandemic starting first.
"Our approach will outline three phases in restoring our economic life," Mr Trump told reporters at the daily White House briefing. "We are not opening all at once, but one careful step at a time, and some states, they will be able to open up sooner than others."
Mr Trump said state governors, not the White House, would be in charge of the process, climbing down from his comments a few days ago when he said the office of president has "total authority" to re-open states.
"If they need to remain closed, we will allow them to do that," he told reporters. "If they believe it is time to reopen, we will provide them the freedom and guidance to accomplish that task and very, very quickly, depending on what they want to do," he said.
Read more: Trump prepares to 'open up America again'


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Is the WHO really 'China-centric'? It is more the case that Asia has become 'WHO-centric'

With knowledge comes power , and it is no coincidence that as the value of science and data has boomed , governments around the world have started eyeing the WHO with growing interest , sometimes envy .
“ The strength of WHO is that it is able to bring together public health experts from around the world to exchange information , review scientific evidence , and make evidence based consensus recommendations on disease prevention and control ” , says Professor David Heymann , Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology , London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and himself a WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all countries together informally and through its independent advisory groups WHO is a trusted source of information about the Covid-19 pandemic ” .
For countries which reacted slowly to the coronavirus outbreak , the WHO ’ s expertise in Covid-19 and pandemics generally poses a political challenge .
It ’ s advice , always honed down into forensically concise and readable communiques , is shared equally with all its 193 member states – and the world .
Take Taiwan whose reaction to the pandemic is generally held to have been exemplary .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national pandemic plan could have been written after the current outbreak rather than seven years before it .
Stockpiles of personal protective equipment , the capacity for mass testing , and plan for a nationwide quarantine and devices to keep the economy running are all there .
And right at the top of the document it says : “ [ This ] strategic plan is defined pursuant to the… recommendations of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) ” .
President Trump accuses the WHO of having become “ China-centric ” .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , scarred by its experience of Sars in 2003 , has become more WHO-centric than many western nations .
Exceptions include Iceland and Germany .
These countries did not just have pandemic plans in place of the type the WHO recommends but readied themselves quickly when the WHO issued its first warnings about the outbreak in the first week of January .
When at a press conference on January 14 , Maria Van Kerhkove , the American epidemiologist who heads the WHO ’ s emerging diseases and zoonosis unit , told reporters there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between people '' and `` there 's also the possibility of super-spreading events '' they swung those plans into action .
Will the WHO be found to have acted too slowly to the coronavirus pandemic ?
It may be and , if so , an independent inquiry of the type it is always subject to after a major incident will almost certainly dig up the evidence .
But you might also ask , did the WHO shout a warning in time enough for its nations to act ?
The reactions of Taiwan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it did .
Protect yourself and your family by learning more about Global Health Security

With knowledge comes power, and it is no coincidence that as the value of science and data has boomed, governments around the world have started eyeing the WHO with growing interest, sometimes envy.
“The strength of WHO is that it is able to bring together public health experts from around the world to exchange information, review scientific evidence, and make evidence based consensus recommendations on disease prevention and control”, says Professor David Heymann, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and himself a WHO adviser.
“By bringing experts from all countries together informally and through its independent advisory groups WHO is a trusted source of information about the Covid-19 pandemic”.
For countries which reacted slowly to the coronavirus outbreak, the WHO’s expertise in Covid-19 and pandemics generally poses a political challenge.
It’s advice, always honed down into forensically concise and readable communiques, is shared equally with all its 193 member states – and the world.
Take Taiwan whose reaction to the pandemic is generally held to have been exemplary. It is not a WHO member but its national pandemic plan could have been written after the current outbreak rather than seven years before it.
Stockpiles of personal protective equipment, the capacity for mass testing, and plan for a nationwide quarantine and devices to keep the economy running are all there.
And right at the top of the document it says: “[This] strategic plan is defined pursuant to the… recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO)”.
President Trump accuses the WHO of having become “China-centric”. But it is more the case that Asia, scarred by its experience of Sars in 2003, has become more WHO-centric than many western nations. Exceptions include Iceland and Germany.
These countries did not just have pandemic plans in place of the type the WHO recommends but readied themselves quickly when the WHO issued its first warnings about the outbreak in the first week of January.
When at a press conference on January 14, Maria Van Kerhkove, the American epidemiologist who heads the WHO’s emerging diseases and zoonosis unit, told reporters there was “the possibility of human-to-human transmission between people" and "there's also the possibility of super-spreading events" they swung those plans into action.
Will the WHO be found to have acted too slowly to the coronavirus pandemic? It may be and, if so, an independent inquiry of the type it is always subject to after a major incident will almost certainly dig up the evidence.
But you might also ask, did the WHO shout a warning in time enough for its nations to act? The reactions of Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore all suggest that it did.
Protect yourself and your family by learning more about Global Health Security


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Megan Nicholls on business as usual during coronavirus crisis: 'The horses still have to be ridden o

Megan Nicholls on business as usual during coronavirus crisis: 'The horses still have to be ridden out every day just as a farmer still has to milk his cows'

The traditional migration of jockeys is usually from the north to the south where there tends to be more and slightly better racing but , having landed a job riding for leading owner John Dance , apprentice Megan Nicholls is going against the normal flow of traffic .
Having spent her previous winters helping out with her father Paul ’ s jumpers in Ditcheat , Nicholls , 22 , returned from her first winter in Dubai earlier this spring and moved to a base in Thirsk to begin the process of getting to know the horses owned by Dance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among trainers in the north .
However , flitting between trainers in the north and occasionally back to Ditcheat where her father has a dozen Flat horses became impractical after the coronavirus lockdown and she is now riding out locally for Kevin Ryan , ironically not one of Dance ’ s trainers yet although she says it is one of her ‘ projects.
’ “ I was just starting to get to know the horses with Jedd O ’ Keefe , Karl Burke ( who trained the Group One winning Laurens for Dance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Richard Fahey but the current situation has put a stop to that , ” she explained .
“ You need to stick with one yard and Kevin kindly said I could ride out for him .
He is only five minutes up the road so it also meant I could cut down on the driving.
” She added : “ PJ McDonald ( who rode Laurens ) is still a massive part of the team but he has more of a free rein now and they wanted someone who could ride out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home.
” With 16 winners to ride before she comes out of her claim , the opportunity to ride for Dance comes at a good time for Nicholls who was brought up with Kauto Star , Denman , Master Minded and Neptune Collonges as neighbours and progressed through pony racing and point-to-pointing before turning Flat apprentice as she turned 18 .

The traditional migration of jockeys is usually from the north to the south where there tends to be more and slightly better racing but, having landed a job riding for leading owner John Dance, apprentice Megan Nicholls is going against the normal flow of traffic.
Having spent her previous winters helping out with her father Paul’s jumpers in Ditcheat, Nicholls, 22, returned from her first winter in Dubai earlier this spring and moved to a base in Thirsk to begin the process of getting to know the horses owned by Dance and his syndicate Titanium Racing which are spread among trainers in the north.
However, flitting between trainers in the north and occasionally back to Ditcheat where her father has a dozen Flat horses became impractical after the coronavirus lockdown and she is now riding out locally for Kevin Ryan, ironically not one of Dance’s trainers yet although she says it is one of her ‘projects.’
“I was just starting to get to know the horses with Jedd O’Keefe, Karl Burke (who trained the Group One winning Laurens for Dance), John Quinn, Mark Johnston and Richard Fahey but the current situation has put a stop to that,” she explained. “You need to stick with one yard and Kevin kindly said I could ride out for him. He is only five minutes up the road so it also meant I could cut down on the driving.”
She added: “PJ McDonald (who rode Laurens) is still a massive part of the team but he has more of a free rein now and they wanted someone who could ride out and get to know the horses at home.”
With 16 winners to ride before she comes out of her claim, the opportunity to ride for Dance comes at a good time for Nicholls who was brought up with Kauto Star, Denman, Master Minded and Neptune Collonges as neighbours and progressed through pony racing and point-to-pointing before turning Flat apprentice as she turned 18.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--The best wireless printers for home use

The best wireless printers for home use

Limbo , lust , gluttony , greed , anger , heresy , violence , fraud , treachery .
According to Dante ’ s Inferno , those represent the nine circles of hell , but I would suggest he missed one : printers .
Or , more specifically , setting up a printer .
Anyone who has set up a printer before knows that it can be the most arduous , thankless , long-winded tasks in the home tech arsenal .
The only advantage is that once you ’ ve done it , you shouldn ’ t have to mess around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least .
But in an age where everything is smart , surely wireless printers must have got smarter too ?
That ’ s what I hoped when I set out to test and review the best printers currently available… only to be disappointed .
I ’ m afraid setup is still , often , a pain - although some companies have made a better fist of it than others .
What ’ s more surprising is how much the actual print quality varies .
Black and white documents look very similar across all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the differences are immediately apparent .
Not only that but speed , volume , and ease of printing also vary massively , as does ink usage and therefore running costs .
I considered all these factors while testing , printing out the same black and white document and colour photograph on each printer .
Here are my top picks , starting with the best wireless printers of them all… What we like about it : Printing is very quick and colours look sharp

I have to say my expectations were pretty low for this one, purely because the printer is far from a looker: my light grey test model had a ‘90s computer’ feel. Nonetheless, I came away seriously impressed.
Let’s start with the setup. Yes, it was long-winded - but it was still one of the better ones I went through. The easy-to-follow instructions are all laid out on the wireless printer’s little screen for the first few minutes, telling you how to load the ink and paper. Once you’ve done that, it tests itself by printing out its own setup instructions in an easy check-list for you to knock off one by one. All in all, the whole process took me about 25 minutes.
Just like all the other wireless printers here, the MFC-J1300DW is WiFi enabled, but you can connect it to your computer with a traditional USB cable if you so choose (or your dodgy WiFi demands). You can also print directly from a memory card or a USB stick; ideal for photographers to strip out the computer middle-man.
Then comes the actual printing, and boy is it fast. This one is an inkjet printer so it’s significantly faster than a laser printer (though the ink is more expensive.) One single-sided full-page document takes about eight seconds to print, while a full colour photograph takes just 38 seconds.
And the colours look very good too. When I printed my test photograph (a beautiful self-portrait that I happened to have on file from my time spent reviewing webcams), everything on the page looked just as it did on screen.
Sadly, the largest size you can print is A4, bigger paper simply won’t fit, but for home office use, I should think A4 does the job. The printer also fits 150 pages at a time, which should be enough to ensure you’re not having to go into your cupboards to fetch more paper every time you need to print something.
In terms of other features, the printer also acts as a fax, scanner, and copier. The scanner is great in that it allows you to scan images and upload them directly to a cloud service like Dropbox or straight onto Facebook. It’s a fast and good quality scan too, so I had no problems there.
There’s also the Brother iPrint app which allows you to print directly from a mobile phone. I would note that the app is quite ugly, but it works well enough and it’s relatively seamless to print from.
The elephant in the room is the price. Almost £300 is a lot to pay for a printer, especially when the runner-up costs a sixth of that price (see below). However, in the box you do get a set of cartridges which Brother claims will last you three whole years. For an ink cartridge, that’s a long, long time, and given how extortionately priced ink cartridges are, you may end up saving yourself in the long run.
Either way, given the speed and trueness of its colours, the Brother is my pick of the bunch.
Buy now
2. Epson Expression Home XP-5100
What we like about it: The bargain price
Price: £99.99, Amazon
Ink cartridges price: Epson 502, £47.99 for multipack, eBuyer


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--iPhone SE v iPhone 11: What are the differences between Apple’s phones?

Apple has unveiled a new version of the iPhone SE , the first update to its entry level mobile since 2016 .
The £419 device comes at a significant discount to the £729 of the iPhone 11 and the £1,049 iPhone Pro , but misses many of the high-end features of its more expensive brethren .
Here ’ s what to weigh up when choosing between them .
The most obvious differences between the iPhone SE and the pricier models are on the surface .
Unlike the all-screen design and intruding “ notch ” of the iPhone 11 and its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on a bygone generation : the iPhone 6 to 8 that were released between 2014 and 2017 .
That means a 4.7-inch screen ( compared to the iPhone 11 's 6.1-inches ) and a home button with a fingerprint reader , rather than the facial recognition used to unlock and verify payments on the bigger models .
Apple launching a phone with a design that first emerged in 2014 might come across as a little dated , but it may be no bad thing : many have argued that smartphone screens are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its Face ID system is less accurate for children under 13 .
And during the current pandemic , Touch ID is face mask friendly .
The biggest selling point of the iPhone 11 over previous models has been its camera system .
The new models included an ultra-wide lens for cramming more in the shot , as well as Night Mode , which vastly improved low-light pictures .
The three-camera 11 Pro , meanwhile , has a “ deep fusion ” technology that uses machine learning to touch up photos , and a @ @ @ @

Apple has unveiled a new version of the iPhone SE, the first update to its entry level mobile since 2016.
The £419 device comes at a significant discount to the £729 of the iPhone 11 and the £1,049 iPhone Pro, but misses many of the high-end features of its more expensive brethren.
Here’s what to weigh up when choosing between them.
Size and Design
The most obvious differences between the iPhone SE and the pricier models are on the surface. Unlike the all-screen design and intruding “notch” of the iPhone 11 and its predecessors, the new iPhone SE is based on a bygone generation: the iPhone 6 to 8 that were released between 2014 and 2017.
That means a 4.7-inch screen (compared to the iPhone 11's 6.1-inches) and a home button with a fingerprint reader, rather than the facial recognition used to unlock and verify payments on the bigger models.
Apple launching a phone with a design that first emerged in 2014 might come across as a little dated, but it may be no bad thing: many have argued that smartphone screens are now too big, and Apple says its Face ID system is less accurate for children under 13. And during the current pandemic, Touch ID is face mask friendly.
Camera
The biggest selling point of the iPhone 11 over previous models has been its camera system. The new models included an ultra-wide lens for cramming more in the shot, as well as Night Mode, which vastly improved low-light pictures. The three-camera 11 Pro, meanwhile, has a “deep fusion” technology that uses machine learning to touch up photos, and a 2x optical Zoom.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Scottish clubs vote to end season outside of the Premiership

A week of deadlock and recrimination within the Scottish Professional Football League came to an end when Dundee at last delivered a Yes vote to the proposal to end the season for the three lower divisions , with placings determined by the points average method .
The most immediate effect will be a pay-out to cash-strapped clubs in Leagues One and Two who have signalled distress at their plight .
As matters stand in a four-division league , Dundee United , Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers have all been acknowledged as champions of their respective tournaments , while Partick Thistle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League One respectively .
The SPFL maintained its commitment to keep the Premiership under review until a restart of play can either be sanctioned or ruled out .
League reconstruction , to be presented in time to be considered for next season , has now been passed for processing to a task force headed jointly by Ann Budge and Les Gray , the respective chairs of Hearts and Hamilton , who were the Premiership ’ s bottom teams when the Scottish football shutdown was imposed .
No great surprise will be occasioned should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs be advanced , a reconfiguration that would spare Hearts from relegation should it prove impossible to restart play .
The resolution brings partial closure to a process that almost came off the rails when Dundee cast a ‘ No ’ vote by last Friday ’ s 5pm advisory deadline , only to discover that their preference had not been recorded because of a formatting error .
Had their decision been processed and added to ‘ No ’ votes by Partick Thistle and Inverness , the shutdown proposal would have been rejected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , precipitating a crisis within the SPFL .

A week of deadlock and recrimination within the Scottish Professional Football League came to an end when Dundee at last delivered a Yes vote to the proposal to end the season for the three lower divisions, with placings determined by the points average method. The most immediate effect will be a pay-out to cash-strapped clubs in Leagues One and Two who have signalled distress at their plight.
As matters stand in a four-division league, Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers have all been acknowledged as champions of their respective tournaments, while Partick Thistle and Stranraer drop from the Championship and League One respectively. The SPFL maintained its commitment to keep the Premiership under review until a restart of play can either be sanctioned or ruled out.
League reconstruction, to be presented in time to be considered for next season, has now been passed for processing to a task force headed jointly by Ann Budge and Les Gray, the respective chairs of Hearts and Hamilton, who were the Premiership’s bottom teams when the Scottish football shutdown was imposed. No great surprise will be occasioned should a move to three divisions of 14 clubs be advanced, a reconfiguration that would spare Hearts from relegation should it prove impossible to restart play.
The resolution brings partial closure to a process that almost came off the rails when Dundee cast a ‘No’ vote by last Friday’s 5pm advisory deadline, only to discover that their preference had not been recorded because of a formatting error. Had their decision been processed and added to ‘No’ votes by Partick Thistle and Inverness, the shutdown proposal would have been rejected by the Championship and thus would have fallen, precipitating a crisis within the SPFL.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Brondby's Jesper Lindstrom emerges as tournament favourite with impressive win in 'Stay and Play' Cu

Brondby's Jesper Lindstrom emerges as tournament favourite with impressive win in 'Stay and Play' Cup first round

The Fifa 20 'Stay and Play ' Cup kicked off with a frankly humiliating win by Jesper Lindstrom of Brondby @ @ @ @ @ a potential tournament favourite with an 8-2 thrashing of Marseille and then revealed his usual @ @ @ @ @ League is similar to actual professionals .
Scandinavian players ruled the opening day , with @ @ @ @ @ match against Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea in the next round , while Jesper Karlstrom of @ @ @ @ @ Vallejo 4-2 with an almost-but-not-quite-as-impressive display to set up a fixture with Borussia Dortmund .
@ @ @ @ @ n't blessed with the same top tier level of Fifa playing as the previous two @ @ @ @ @ AIK will play against Phil Foden of Manchester City in the round of 16 , @ @ @ @ @ to be pretty decent at the game .
Mo Daramy had a fairly simple win @ @ @ @ @ faces Sergino Dest of Ajax next .
The round of 16 kicks off on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ from Telegraph Sport .

Marseille 2 Brondby 8
Valencia 2 Djurgarden 5
AIK 4 PSV Eindhoven 2
Copenhagen 3 HJK Helsinki 0
The Fifa 20 'Stay and Play' Cup kicked off with a frankly humiliating win by Jesper Lindstrom of Brondby, who established himself as a potential tournament favourite with an 8-2 thrashing of Marseille and then revealed his usual record in the FUT Weekend League is similar to actual professionals.
Scandinavian players ruled the opening day, with that Brondby win securing a match against Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea in the next round, while Jesper Karlstrom of Djurgardens defeated Valencia's Manu Vallejo 4-2 with an almost-but-not-quite-as-impressive display to set up a fixture with Borussia Dortmund.
AIK vs PSV Eindhoven wasn't blessed with the same top tier level of Fifa playing as the previous two games but Nabil Bahoui of AIK will play against Phil Foden of Manchester City in the round of 16, with the young Englishman said to be pretty decent at the game. Mo Daramy had a fairly simple win to beat HJK Helsinki and faces Sergino Dest of Ajax next.
The round of 16 kicks off on Thursday at 5pm with live coverage from Telegraph Sport.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Dr Tedros: The WHO leader that Donald Trump is gunning for

Perhaps Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus always saw a pandemic coming .
In an interview last November , the World Health @ @ @ @ @ said the scenario was his biggest fear - “ as a world we should be @ @ @ @ @ he warned .
This foresight will be of little comfort now as the 55-year-old , @ @ @ @ @ , leads the global response to the coronavirus pandemic .
The Ethiopian ’ s job @ @ @ @ @ by the politics of the pandemic .
The American President says he is “ china-centric @ @ @ @ @ the world early enough .
On social media he has been attacked with racist memes @ @ @ @ @ I can tell you personal attacks that have been going on for more than two @ @ @ @ @ , or racist comments , ” Dr Tedros said in response last week .
“ @ @ @ @ @ being black ... please quarantine Covid politics.
” Dr Tedros won the leadership of the @ @ @ @ @ mildly-dirty election contest .
Never before has an African held the position .

Perhaps Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus always saw a pandemic coming.
In an interview last November, the World Health Organization’s director general said the scenario was his biggest fear - “as a world we should be afraid of it”, he warned.
This foresight will be of little comfort now as the 55-year-old, known simply as Dr Tedros, leads the global response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Ethiopian’s job is being made harder still by the politics of the pandemic.
The American President says he is “china-centric” and failed to alert the world early enough. On social media he has been attacked with racist memes and death threats.
“I can tell you personal attacks that have been going on for more than two, three months. Abuses, or racist comments,” Dr Tedros said in response last week. “I’m proud of being black... please quarantine Covid politics.”
Dr Tedros won the leadership of the WHO in 2017 following a mildly-dirty election contest. Never before has an African held the position.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Listen to the latest episode of our daily Coronavirus podcast

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thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Apple unveils new £419 iPhone SE with 4.7inch screen and Touch ID

Apple has lifted the lid on its new budget iPhone SE , which aims to fill a gap in its product range .
The iPhone , which will start at £419 , heralds the return of a smaller screen to Apple ’ s range .
With a 4.7-inch display , the California firm will aim to appeal to users looking for a cheaper device or who have been put off by ever-larger screens .
The iPhone SE has a similar design to Apple ’ s iPhone 8 model , eschewing a full-screen front and keeping popular features such as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone comes with a faster A13 chip and in black , red and white , with an all black front to the device .
The original iPhone SE proved popular , but was discontinued in 2018 as Apple moved to more powerful devices such as the iPhone X. Apple hopes the phone , which lacks some of the cutting-edge features of its other recent devices , will boost sales while consumers wait for the launch of new high-end models with 5G later this year .
Its launch comes at a delicate time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revenue forecasts due to the impact of the ongoing pandemic and warned investors it would miss its lower estimate of $ 63bn .

Apple has lifted the lid on its new budget iPhone SE, which aims to fill a gap in its product range.
The iPhone, which will start at £419, heralds the return of a smaller screen to Apple’s range. With a 4.7-inch display, the California firm will aim to appeal to users looking for a cheaper device or who have been put off by ever-larger screens.
The iPhone SE has a similar design to Apple’s iPhone 8 model, eschewing a full-screen front and keeping popular features such as a fingerprint scanner and home button. The phone comes with a faster A13 chip and in black, red and white, with an all black front to the device.
The original iPhone SE proved popular, but was discontinued in 2018 as Apple moved to more powerful devices such as the iPhone X.
Apple hopes the phone, which lacks some of the cutting-edge features of its other recent devices, will boost sales while consumers wait for the launch of new high-end models with 5G later this year.
Its launch comes at a delicate time for Apple. The California giant cut its revenue forecasts due to the impact of the ongoing pandemic and warned investors it would miss its lower estimate of $63bn.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--The British victims of coronavirus and their personal stories

Bryn and Pat Howells had recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary when they died within hours of each other on Easter Monday at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant , South Wales .
Mr Howells , 86 , and his 80-year-old wife , who lived in Gelli in the Rhondda Valley , had a long association with the Treorchy Male Choir .
Choir chairman Gareth Evans said : `` Today is a very sad day as the Treorchy Male Choir mourn the passing of Bryn and Pat , who have been a big part of our family for a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lovely couple who will be sadly missed .
`` To the family , we offer our deepest sympathy and would like to thank Bryn and Pat for being part of our lives . ''
Mr Howells , a life member of the choir , had travelled the world performing .
Mr and Mrs Howells ' grandson , Elliot Howells , said his grandmother died at 2am on April 13 and his grandfather later that day , at 7pm .
He told WalesOnline : `` We are trying to take some comfort in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of joyous marriage .
`` They took such pride in their family and we loved celebrating their diamond anniversary just a few months ago .
Nanny was elated to receive a card from the Queen .
`` It was heartbreaking that we could n't see them in hospital , but the healthcare staff and everyone at the hospital were brilliant .
We were never kept in the dark and knew they were getting the best care . ''
A grandmother from Sunderland who beat the coronavirus has spoken of her heartache at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marion Jolliff , 62 , from the Pennywell area of Sunderland , said the staff at South Tyneside District Hospital were `` dedicated '' to caring for her as she fought for her life .
The grandmother-of-four became the first person in the city to be diagnosed with the virus after initially showing signs of a cold , but after her condition deteriorated she was put in an induced coma in hospital .
Marion , who ca n't remember anything about falling ill , today thanked the dedicated staff who saved her life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' she said .
`` The staff were going backwards and forwards checking in on me .
I have never known staff to be so dedicated .
Their dedication is beyond belief .
`` I ca n't praise them enough .
I would n't be here without them .
They are wonderful people . ''
She remained in hospital for 41 days until she was allowed home last week where she learnt the tragic news that her brother Joe Jenkins , 65 , had sadly died after his own battle with the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
It 's heartbreaking .
We were always together , there were only two years between us .
We were close .
It was just awful , we all miss him so much .
The family hope to be able to scatter his ashes at a special gathering when restrictions are lifted .
The family of a 21-year-old nursery worker who died with coronavirus say they have been left “ completely devastated ” by her death .
Katie Horne , from Burgess Hill , in Sussex , was admitted to hospital about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition , and then contracted the deadly disease .
“ People need to understand how serious this is , ” her sister Emma told the BBC .
Katie ’ s struggle with the liver condition and coronavirus lasted for about 12 days , during which time she was not on a ventilator .
“ We just can ’ t believe it .
We are absolutely devastated , '' Emma told the BBC .
The family are now trying to arrange a funeral during the lockdown .
`` We can have about 10 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they would eventually hold a celebration of her sister 's life so more people could attend .

Hundreds of people are losing their lives to coronavirus each and every day.
Aged five to 108, from a retired policeman to a shoe designer, an eccentric aristocrat to a vicar, their names are released, their stories all-too-briefly told, by the heartbroken relatives left behind.
As Covid-19 continues its grim march, the Telegraph seeks here to pay tribute to as many victims as possible. Click here to read about the brave NHS workers who have died treating the sick.
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Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, 13
The schoolboy from Brixton was treated at King’s College Hospital where he died on 30 March.
His family said that he started showing symptoms and had trouble breathing but to their knowledge he had no underlying health conditions.
After being tested positive for the disease he was put on a ventilator and into an induced coma before passing away.
Mark Barnett
Mark Barnett, of York, who was described as a "legend in the community", died of covid-19 on 1 April.
He had been headteacher of Westfield primary school for seventeen years when he stepped down in 2008 to work for the City of York council as a consultant head teacher.
Mr Barnett, believed to be in his late 60s, then became acting head at Danesgate, the pupils support centre, where he was in charge of behaviour strategies for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.
Outside of the classroom, he enjoyed spending time in Ghana and helped set up a school there.
Cllr Andrew Waller, a school governor at Westfield, said of his former colleague: "He was an inspirational head teacher and legend in the community. Everyone knew Mark and he had a huge amount of respect."
Patrick Beckford
Patrick Beckford, a support staff member at Pentonville Prison, north London, died after showing symptoms of coronavirus.
Mr Beckford, who had no confirmed underlying health conditions, was thought to be in his 60s.
Staff at the prison are believed to have held a minute's silence after hearing of the death.
Darrell Blakeley, 88


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--NBA's Chris Paul loses to WNBA player Allie Quigley in video-link basketball shooting game

This week ESPN has been broadcasting a semblance of organised live sport – and it featured an elite woman professional beating a male counterpart in a basketball shooting tournament .
Allie Quigley , of WNBA side Chicago Sky , beat NBA player Chris Paul in the contest .
They were among players competing in the “ H-O-R-S-E ” event , with the two playing in their own homes and linked via a live video stream .
The shooting game of ' H-O-R-S-E ' sees two players go up against each other in each match : one takes and scores a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exact shot .
If they miss , they receive a letter , starting with H. Players can be as creative as they like , shooting from anywhere in and around the court , and even from seated positions .
The first player to miss five shots made by their opponent , thus spelling out the word 'horse ' , loses .
The tournament , which began on Monday , featured eight past and present NBA and WNBA stars .
Quigley was one of two WNBA players taking part , and she knocked out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trick shots , all of which were filmed by her team-mate and wife , Courtney Vandersloot .
Quigley was the only woman to reach the semi-finals , which will be played Thursday .
The other woman taking part was the retired Tanika Catchings , whose match against Utah Jazz ’ s Mike Conley showed dramatically the economic inequality between the two leagues .
Conley was playing in his state-of-the-art home indoor court , complete with a hardwood flooring and branded painted walls , Catchings was in a concrete back yard .
The tournament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basketball fans , but some viewers complained about blurry pictures and an apparent lack of preparation from some of the players which they felt devalued the final product .
Despite that more than 680,000 reportedly tuned in .
In the semi-finals Quigley faces Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls while Conley takes on retired NBA great Chauncey Billups .
The final will be played immediately afterwards .
The NBA ’ s season , including the play-offs , is on hold and the WNBA ’ s staring date in May has also been postponed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ void with the H-O-R-S-E event .
Popular among professionals and amateurs alike , it is a staple drill activity taught to children when they take up the sport .
Former US president Barack Obama , a keen basketball fan , played horse against NBA players on the court he had built at the White House shortly after taking office in 2009 .

This week ESPN has been broadcasting a semblance of organised live sport – and it featured an elite woman professional beating a male counterpart in a basketball shooting tournament. Allie Quigley, of WNBA side Chicago Sky, beat NBA player Chris Paul in the contest.
They were among players competing in the “H-O-R-S-E” event, with the two playing in their own homes and linked via a live video stream.
The shooting game of 'H-O-R-S-E' sees two players go up against each other in each match: one takes and scores a shot and the other must match that exact shot. If they miss, they receive a letter, starting with H. Players can be as creative as they like, shooting from anywhere in and around the court, and even from seated positions. The first player to miss five shots made by their opponent, thus spelling out the word 'horse', loses.
The tournament, which began on Monday, featured eight past and present NBA and WNBA stars. Quigley was one of two WNBA players taking part, and she knocked out Oklahoma Thunder guard Paul with some impressive trick shots, all of which were filmed by her team-mate and wife, Courtney Vandersloot.
Quigley was the only woman to reach the semi-finals, which will be played Thursday. The other woman taking part was the retired Tanika Catchings, whose match against Utah Jazz’s Mike Conley showed dramatically the economic inequality between the two leagues. Conley was playing in his state-of-the-art home indoor court, complete with a hardwood flooring and branded painted walls, Catchings was in a concrete back yard.
The tournament was designed as a respite for starved basketball fans, but some viewers complained about blurry pictures and an apparent lack of preparation from some of the players which they felt devalued the final product. Despite that more than 680,000 reportedly tuned in.
In the semi-finals Quigley faces Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls while Conley takes on retired NBA great Chauncey Billups. The final will be played immediately afterwards.
The NBA’s season, including the play-offs, is on hold and the WNBA’s staring date in May has also been postponed, so ESPN aimed to fill the void with the H-O-R-S-E event.
Popular among professionals and amateurs alike, it is a staple drill activity taught to children when they take up the sport. Former US president Barack Obama, a keen basketball fan, played horse against NBA players on the court he had built at the White House shortly after taking office in 2009.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Apple iPhone SE: UK price, release date, screen size and everything you need to know

Apple has revealed its updated iPhone SE , a smaller version of its flagship smartphones with a starting price of @ @ @ @ @ features Apple 's latest microchip - the A13 Bionic - as well as a single @ @ @ @ @ Retina HD display .
Unlike current Apple flagship phones , the new SE also features @ @ @ @ @ 's Touch ID fingerprint sensor .
Here is everything you need to know : The @ @ @ @ @ on sale online from April 17 .
Customers will be able to order it directly @ @ @ @ @ through phone networks .
The phone will be released on April 24 .
The iPhone @ @ @ @ @ which Apple sells .
It ’ s available for £419 for the 64GB model , @ @ @ @ @ and £569 for the 256GB model .

Apple has revealed its updated iPhone SE, a smaller version of its flagship smartphones with a starting price of £419.
The new phone features Apple's latest microchip - the A13 Bionic - as well as a single rear camera and a 4.7in Retina HD display.
Unlike current Apple flagship phones, the new SE also features a Home button and Apple's Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Here is everything you need to know:
iPhone SE release date
The new iPhone SE will go on sale online from April 17. Customers will be able to order it directly from Apple as well as through phone networks.
The phone will be released on April 24.
iPhone SE price
The iPhone SE is the cheapest iPhone which Apple sells. It’s available for £419 for the 64GB model, £469 for the 128GB model and £569 for the 256GB model.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Police name intelligence analyst who was killed while cycling to work

A Scotland Yard intelligence analyst was killed after two vehicles collided with her bike as she cycled to work .
Rachel Brown , 25 , was commuting through Worcester Park , Greater London , when the crash occurred just before 9am on April 7 .
Despite the efforts of police , London Ambulance Service paramedics and members of the public , she was pronounced dead at the scene .
There have been no arrests made and all parties remained at the site of the incident , according to Scotland Yard .
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Ms Brown , originally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member of staff , though they would not say in what capacity .
It is understood that she had worked in the forces analytical unit .
Friends described her as a “ talented and very special young woman ” who helped domestic assault victims in London through her work .
On a Facebook tribute page for Ms Brown , Gemma Charge , her friend and former colleague , said : “ Rachel , you were a beautiful , talented and very special young woman .
From the moment you joined our team , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspiration .
It was a joy and a privilege to have you in my team.
” Ms Brown , who studied law at Queen 's University Belfast , was also known as a keen rower who represented Staines Boat Club senior women 's team for several years .
The university 's rowing club said : “ Yet whilst she was both a talented and technical oarswoman , Rachel was also a popular crew member , loved and appreciated by so many for her bright nature , her kind heart , her constant encouragement @ @ @ @ @ @

A Scotland Yard intelligence analyst was killed after two vehicles collided with her bike as she cycled to work.
Rachel Brown, 25, was commuting through Worcester Park, Greater London, when the crash occurred just before 9am on April 7.
Despite the efforts of police, London Ambulance Service paramedics and members of the public, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
There have been no arrests made and all parties remained at the site of the incident, according to Scotland Yard.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Ms Brown, originally from Staines, Middlesex, was a member of staff, though they would not say in what capacity.
It is understood that she had worked in the forces analytical unit.
Friends described her as a “talented and very special young woman” who helped domestic assault victims in London through her work.
On a Facebook tribute page for Ms Brown, Gemma Charge, her friend and former colleague, said: “Rachel, you were a beautiful, talented and very special young woman. From the moment you joined our team, your energy and drive was such an inspiration. It was a joy and a privilege to have you in my team.”
Ms Brown, who studied law at Queen's University Belfast, was also known as a keen rower who represented Staines Boat Club senior women's team for several years.
The university's rowing club said: “Yet whilst she was both a talented and technical oarswoman, Rachel was also a popular crew member, loved and appreciated by so many for her bright nature, her kind heart, her constant encouragement and her colourful kit.”


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--London and Paris hotels donate iPads to help isolated Covid-19 patients connect with family

With many hospital patients currently isolated from family and friends amidst lockdown restrictions , one hotel group is donating iPads to help them stay in touch with loved ones .
CitizenM hotels in London and Paris have gifted almost 800 unused electronic tablets to a number of hospitals across both cities , and the devices are now being distributed amongst the patients who need them , including those with Covid-19 , children separated from parents , the elderly and the terminally ill .
Restored to factory settings , the iPads will be uploaded with FaceTime to allow video calls , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep their users entertained .
Some of the iPads , which would otherwise have been used by the Netherlands-based company as in-room ‘ MoodPads ’ ( controlling lights , televisions , etc . )
will also be handed out to ambulance workers , who use them to access vital patient information while out on call .
In a bid to halt the spread of the deadly virus , most hospitals in the UK and abroad have stopped all visits for the foreseeable future , meaning current patients are almost entirely reliant on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their relatives .

With many hospital patients currently isolated from family and friends amidst lockdown restrictions, one hotel group is donating iPads to help them stay in touch with loved ones.
CitizenM hotels in London and Paris have gifted almost 800 unused electronic tablets to a number of hospitals across both cities, and the devices are now being distributed amongst the patients who need them, including those with Covid-19, children separated from parents, the elderly and the terminally ill.
Restored to factory settings, the iPads will be uploaded with FaceTime to allow video calls, as well as games and educational apps to keep their users entertained.
Some of the iPads, which would otherwise have been used by the Netherlands-based company as in-room ‘MoodPads’ (controlling lights, televisions, etc.) will also be handed out to ambulance workers, who use them to access vital patient information while out on call.
In a bid to halt the spread of the deadly virus, most hospitals in the UK and abroad have stopped all visits for the foreseeable future, meaning current patients are almost entirely reliant on technology in order to keep in touch with their relatives.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Fact check: Trump’s WHO charge sheet and how it stacks up

Announcing the withdrawal of US funding for the World Health Organization , President Trump laid out seven main charges against the organisation .
Here are the accusations in Mr Trump 's own words - and how they compare to the facts .
1 .
The WHO is “ very China centric ” The WHO represents 193 member countries .
It ’ s most senior experts and advisers tend to come from the West .
2 .
“ One of the most dangerous and costly decisions from the WHO was its disastrous decision to oppose travel restrictions from China and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 2005 ) , binding on all WHO member states , health measures “ shall not be more restrictive of international traffic and not more invasive or intrusive to persons than reasonably available alternatives ” .
The US that was pivotal in getting this law in place and it means the WHO can only recommend travel restrictions in the most extreme circumstances .
From an early stage the WHO described such travel bans as “ ineffective in most situations ” , citing good evidence which shows that restricting the movement of people and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid and technical support and disrupt businesses .
This was widely taken to mean the WHO opposed all travel restrictions .
3 .
“ The WHO failed to adequately obtain , vet , and share information in a timely and transparent fashion ” Hard to square with the record .
China first alerted the WHO to the outbreak on 31 December .
It 's report was shared around the world the following day .
Newspapers , briefed by the WHO , started writing about it soon after .
On 10 January WHO warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of transmission remain unclear ” and advised anyone “ travelling in or from affected areas ” to avoid “ close contact ” with others .
WHO guidance on laboratory testing issued the same day , warned that healthcare workers should use full personal protective equipment when dealing with suspected cases .

Announcing the withdrawal of US funding for the World Health Organization, President Trump laid out seven main charges against the organisation.
Here are the accusations in Mr Trump's own words - and how they compare to the facts.
1. The WHO is “very China centric”
The WHO represents 193 member countries. It’s most senior experts and advisers tend to come from the West.
2. “One of the most dangerous and costly decisions from the WHO was its disastrous decision to oppose travel restrictions from China and other nations”
Under the International Health Regulations (2005), binding on all WHO member states, health measures “shall not be more restrictive of international traffic and not more invasive or intrusive to persons than reasonably available alternatives”.
The US that was pivotal in getting this law in place and it means the WHO can only recommend travel restrictions in the most extreme circumstances.
From an early stage the WHO described such travel bans as “ineffective in most situations”, citing good evidence which shows that restricting the movement of people and goods during public health emergencies may interrupt aid and technical support and disrupt businesses. This was widely taken to mean the WHO opposed all travel restrictions.
3. “The WHO failed to adequately obtain, vet, and share information in a timely and transparent fashion”
Hard to square with the record. China first alerted the WHO to the outbreak on 31 December. It's report was shared around the world the following day. Newspapers, briefed by the WHO, started writing about it soon after.
On 10 January WHO warned that the virus’s “modes of transmission remain unclear” and advised anyone “travelling in or from affected areas” to avoid “close contact” with others. WHO guidance on laboratory testing issued the same day, warned that healthcare workers should use full personal protective equipment when dealing with suspected cases.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--The 30 best calming and relaxing songs to listen to right now

Songs about sleep are a pop perennial – The Beatles alone wrote four ( I ’ m So Tired , @ @ @ @ @ and I ’ m Only Sleeping ) .
But often it ’ s the less @ @ @ @ @ that encourage us to switch off .
And , given the current circumstances , has @ @ @ @ @ need to listen to some calming music ?
Here we present 30 sleep-inducing pieces , @ @ @ @ @ fall asleep to .
Go and hunt them down on a streaming service of your @ @ @ @ @ to win two Mercury Prizes has never made the same album twice .
She followed @ @ @ @ @ City , Stories from the Sea ( 2001 ) and the grungy Uh Her Her @ @ @ @ @ ethereal , piano-driven masterpiece about spectres and ancient cliffs .
The first album by Alabaman @ @ @ @ @ in one weekend in her childhood bedroom .
It takes “ lo-fi ” to a @ @ @ @ @ ’ s elegaic and nostalgic lyrics drifting above her steady , slow guitar .

Songs about sleep are a pop perennial – The Beatles alone wrote four (I’m So Tired, Golden Slumbers, Good Night and I’m Only Sleeping). But often it’s the less familiar, more esoteric pieces that encourage us to switch off.
And, given how hectic and stressful our lives are these days, has there ever been a greater need to listen to some calming music?
Here, we present 30 sleep-inducing pieces, songs and entire albums to fall asleep to. Go and hunt them down on a streaming service of your choice.
30. PJ Harvey: White Chalk
The only musician to win two Mercury Prizes has never made the same album twice. She followed the glittering Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea (2001) and the grungy Uh Her Her (2004) with this ethereal, piano-driven masterpiece about spectres and ancient cliffs.
29. Waxahatchee: American Weekend
The first album by Alabaman songwriter Katie Crutchfield was recorded in one weekend in her childhood bedroom. It takes “lo-fi” to a new level, with Crutchfield’s elegaic and nostalgic lyrics drifting above her steady, slow guitar.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--What to watch online: from virtual museum tours to the best films, TV and theatre shows to stream

You might have got it bad this month , but at least you ’ re not the young man in this irresistibly lurid postwar melodrama , driven to Dante-esque levels of despair by his lover .
Paris Opéra ’ s Nicolas Le Riche and Marie-Agnès Gillot give exhilarating performances in this 2005 recording .
Medici TV , DVD This triple bill of beautiful short works by one of the greatest choreographers of all time is a thing of joy , thanks not only to Ashton but also to its all-time-great Royal Ballet stars , from Darcey Bussell to Carlos Acosta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ superb Royal Ballet performance of Peter Wright ’ s magical production .
The first-rate cast includes Vadim Muntagirov , Marianela Nuñez and Gary Avis , and the score by Tchaikovsky is arguably his greatest .
DVD Expertly blending light and dark , magic and earthiness , Christopher Wheeldon ’ s brilliant 2014 creation ( after Shakespeare ) proved that brand-new , full-evening ballets had a future .
It was rightly hailed as an instant modern classic .
DVD Christopher Wheeldon ’ s 2011 Lewis Carroll adaptation is a banquet of escapism : invigorating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ music ( by Joby Talbot ) ; out-of-this-world designs ( by Bob Crowley ) ; and , in Lauren Cuthbertson , a pitch-perfect Alice .
Medici TV , DVD The Elves and the Shoemaker One for younger isolationists , this CBeebies ballet sees Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers try to discover who is helping the village shoemaker .
Boasting dancers from Northern Ballet , the performances are the real thing .
BBC iPlayer This six-minute tour ( from 2006 ) of pop dance moves by comedian Judson Laipply has been watched more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage , he serves up tiny terpsichorean helpings of everyone from Elvis to MC Hammer .
It ’ s a complete blast .
YouTube This was the ballet with which Bourne seemed to turn the dance world upside-down .
A flock of male swans ?
It can ’ t be done !
But it could , and the show still makes for an exhilarating experience .
Now TV , DVD Frederick Ashton ’ s 1960 romantic comedy might be the funniest ballet ever created .
A whirl of prancing hens , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face .
This Royal Ballet staging – with Natalia Osipova – is a very charming one .
Now TV , DVD From fictitious dancing fowl to the real deal : Snowball , the medium sulphur crested eleanora cockatoo who loves to cut a rug .
There are several films of him on YouTube ; start with his Backstreet Boys one .
The Royal Ballet is yet to offer him a contract , but he ’ s still a friskier mover than most people you ’ ll see take to the floor on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re confined to your sickbed , why not share it with Patrick Marber and Peter Curran ?
Each bitesized episode of this gently charming BBC series finds the writers on the verge of sleep , swapping murmured , meandering banter about life .
This terrific podcast features Gyles Brandreth and Susie Dent exploring the strange etymology of words and phrases .
“ Namby-pamby ” , “ the blind leading the blind ” , “ grockle ” … Each is discussed in a light-hearted , whip-smart way .
Following the misadventures of two feuding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this is one of the funniest British sitcoms of recent years – in any medium .
Brilliantly acted , it taps into an Ealing-ish vein of genteel black comedy .
This weighty series gives nearly two hours to each despot ( one episode features his rise , the other his fall ) .
The rogue ’ s gallery so far includes Hitler , Stalin and Ivan the Terrible .
This wildly inventive horror-comedy has had more than 100 million downloads .
It ’ s set in the community radio station of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afoot .
Think Twin Peaks-meets-Under Milk Wood , as rewritten by H P Lovecraft .
The perfect antidote to anxiety-fuelled insomnia : tedious books read in monotone on a variety of subjects .
Some are familiar ( Isabella Beeton ’ s Book of Household Management ) while others – Bad Drains , and How to Test Them – beggar belief .
Fed up with earnest , luvvie-ish interview podcasts ?
Comedian David Reed skewers the format : in his interviews with fellow comics , the only rule is that every answer must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brigstocke , Miles Jupp and Rufus Hound are improvisational gold .
No Such Thing as a Fish From the “ elves ” ( researchers ) behind quiz show QI , this weekly podcast combines witty chatter with joyfully abstruse trivia .
Where else could you learn what kind of liquor lemurs like , or hear about a robot built to replace the Duke of York ?

Dance
Chosen by Mark Monahan
Le Jeune Homme et la Mort
You might have got it bad this month, but at least you’re not the young man in this irresistibly lurid postwar melodrama, driven to Dante-esque levels of despair by his lover. Paris Opéra’s Nicolas Le Riche and Marie-Agnès Gillot give exhilarating performances in this 2005 recording. Medici TV, DVD
Frederick Ashton: Les Patineurs, Divertissements and Scènes de Ballet
This triple bill of beautiful short works by one of the greatest choreographers of all time is a thing of joy, thanks not only to Ashton but also to its all-time-great Royal Ballet stars, from Darcey Bussell to Carlos Acosta. Naxos Video Library, DVD
The Nutcracker
A superb Royal Ballet performance of Peter Wright’s magical production. The first-rate cast includes Vadim Muntagirov, Marianela Nuñez and Gary Avis, and the score by Tchaikovsky is arguably his greatest. DVD
The Winter’s Tale
Expertly blending light and dark, magic and earthiness, Christopher Wheeldon’s brilliant 2014 creation (after Shakespeare) proved that brand-new, full-evening ballets had a future. It was rightly hailed as an instant modern classic. DVD
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Christopher Wheeldon’s 2011 Lewis Carroll adaptation is a banquet of escapism: invigorating choreography (by Wheeldon); scintillating music (by Joby Talbot); out-of-this-world designs (by Bob Crowley); and, in Lauren Cuthbertson, a pitch-perfect Alice. Medici TV, DVD
The Elves and the Shoemaker
One for younger isolationists, this CBeebies ballet sees Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers try to discover who is helping the village shoemaker. Boasting dancers from Northern Ballet, the performances are the real thing. BBC iPlayer
Evolution of Dance
This six-minute tour (from 2006) of pop dance moves by comedian Judson Laipply has been watched more than 300 million times. Alone and on stage, he serves up tiny terpsichorean helpings of everyone from Elvis to MC Hammer. It’s a complete blast. YouTube
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
This was the ballet with which Bourne seemed to turn the dance world upside-down. A flock of male swans? It can’t be done! But it could, and the show still makes for an exhilarating experience. Now TV, DVD
La Fille mal gardée
Frederick Ashton’s 1960 romantic comedy might be the funniest ballet ever created. A whirl of prancing hens, it is guaranteed to put a smile on the face. This Royal Ballet staging – with Natalia Osipova – is a very charming one. Now TV, DVD
Snowball the Cockatoo
From fictitious dancing fowl to the real deal: Snowball, the medium sulphur crested eleanora cockatoo who loves to cut a rug. There are several films of him on YouTube; start with his Backstreet Boys one. The Royal Ballet is yet to offer him a contract, but he’s still a friskier mover than most people you’ll see take to the floor on a Friday night. YouTube
Podcasts
Chosen by Tristram Fane Saunders and Ben Lawrence
Bunk Bed
If you’re confined to your sickbed, why not share it with Patrick Marber and Peter Curran? Each bitesized episode of this gently charming BBC series finds the writers on the verge of sleep, swapping murmured, meandering banter about life.
Something Rhymes With Purple
This terrific podcast features Gyles Brandreth and Susie Dent exploring the strange etymology of words and phrases. “Namby-pamby”, “the blind leading the blind”, “grockle”… Each is discussed in a light-hearted, whip-smart way.
Wooden Overcoats
Following the misadventures of two feuding funeral parlours on a fictional channel island, this is one of the funniest British sitcoms of recent years – in any medium. Brilliantly acted, it taps into an Ealing-ish vein of genteel black comedy.
Dictators
This weighty series gives nearly two hours to each despot (one episode features his rise, the other his fall). The rogue’s gallery so far includes Hitler, Stalin and Ivan the Terrible.
Welcome to Night Vale
This wildly inventive horror-comedy has had more than 100 million downloads. It’s set in the community radio station of an imaginary desert town where eerie things are afoot. Think Twin Peaks-meets-Under Milk Wood, as rewritten by H P Lovecraft.
Boring Books for Bedtime
The perfect antidote to anxiety-fuelled insomnia: tedious books read in monotone on a variety of subjects. Some are familiar (Isabella Beeton’s Book of Household Management) while others – Bad Drains, and How to Test Them – beggar belief.
Inside the Comedian
Fed up with earnest, luvvie-ish interview podcasts? Comedian David Reed skewers the format: in his interviews with fellow comics, the only rule is that every answer must be a lie. His chats with Marcus Brigstocke, Miles Jupp and Rufus Hound are improvisational gold.
No Such Thing as a Fish
From the “elves” (researchers) behind quiz show QI, this weekly podcast combines witty chatter with joyfully abstruse trivia. Where else could you learn what kind of liquor lemurs like, or hear about a robot built to replace the Duke of York?


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--The 100 best movies on Netflix UK to watch during lockdown

In the brave new world of coronavirus , you may find yourself searching for something to watch in the safety of your own home .
Netflix has plenty of classic films in its catalogue , and in recent years , the streaming service has also produced some superb original films , from the animal rights satire Okja to the Oscar-winning Roma and Noah Baumbach ’ s Marriage Story .
And yet : for every award-winning drama , there are just as many trashy B-movies ( such as the risible romance A Christmas Prince ) .
If you need help navigating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no further .
In this star-rated guide , The Telegraph ’ s film critics have chosen 100 of the very best .
In a nutshell : Netflix recently secured the European distribution rights to Studio Ghibli 's catalogue and its proving one of their most popular acquisitions in years .
Ghibli enjoys an almost mythological status in Japan , and its elegant , fine-grained animations are captivating a new global audience via the streaming service .
Anything directed by co-founder and lead director Hayao Miyazaki possesses a generous humanity and beauty , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ghibli style with its simple pathos and enchanting blend of folktale , mysticism and modernity .
It follows a girl whose parents are turned to pigs in a parallel world leading her on a quest to save them .
The Odyssean reference is not to be missed ; Miyazaki expertly draws out the similarities between the Western and Eastern canons .

Could this be the year that a Netflix original finally scoops the Best Picture Oscar? Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman was snubbed in 2019. But this year’s crop of 10 nominees features two Netflix features – Don’t Look Up and The Power of the Dog. While Adam McKay’s climate change satire has an outsider chance, Jane Campion’s magnificent, brawny Western leads the pack.
Ahead of the Oscars ceremony on 27 March, here’s your chance to catch up on the best Netflix has to offer. Chosen by the Telegraph’s film critics, this is the cream of the crop to stream from the squishy comfort of your sofa, from awards-bait to park-your-brain fun.
The Power of the Dog (2021)
Genre: Drama Cert: 12 Time: 128 mins
A chamberpiece in chaps, Campion’s psychological Western is an intense family drama, lit up by an astonishingly menacingly and sinewy performance by Benedict Cumberbatch. Cumberbatch and Plemons plays two brother ranchers in the wilds of Montana (actually Campion's native New Zealand) whose uneasy domestic harmony is shattered when Plemons falls for a fragile local woman who runs a bar (Kirsten Dunst), and she moves in with her fey, awkward son (Kodi Smit-McPhee). It builds to a devastating, unguessable climax.
Read our 5-star review of The Power of the Dog


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--The 40 best comedy movies to watch during coronavirus lockdown

With coronavirus affecting everything from cinema closures to postponed filming , getting your film fix is looking trickier by the day .
Thankfully , our critics and editors have put together a list of 40 films guaranteed to put a smile on your face during quarantine .
The Marx Brothers at their finest : a cult favourite and perhaps their funniest film .
A wealthy widow offers financial aid to the bankrupt state of Freedonia on the sole ( and alarming ) condition that Rufus T Firefly ( Groucho Marx ) be made leader .
But his chaotic , inept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sylvania .
It ’ s typically inspired silliness .
The sheer denseness of the laughter in Rob Reiner ’ s send-up of rock ’ n ’ roll excess is what gets you : Christopher Guest , Michael McKean and Harry Shearer have such perfect chemistry that every line bursts with howl-out-loud brilliance .
Sacha Baron Cohen ’ s Borat ( or Borat !
Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan , to give it its full title ) blends ludicrous slapstick scenes with footage of unwitting real-life Americans ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it is silly .

With coronavirus affecting everything from postponing live arts to cancelled filming, getting your film fix is looking trickier by the day.
Thankfully, our critics and editors have put together a list of 40 films guaranteed to put a smile on your face during quarantine.
Best comedy movies
1. Duck Soup (1933)
The Marx Brothers at their finest: a cult favourite and perhaps their funniest film. A wealthy widow offers financial aid to the bankrupt state of Freedonia on the sole (and alarming) condition that Rufus T Firefly (Groucho Marx) be made leader. But his chaotic, inept regime soon bumbles into war with neighbouring Sylvania. It’s typically inspired silliness.
2. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
The sheer denseness of the laughter in Rob Reiner’s send-up of rock ’n’ roll excess is what gets you: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer have such perfect chemistry that every line bursts with howl-out-loud brilliance.
3. Borat (2006)
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat (or Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, to give it its full title) blends ludicrous slapstick scenes with footage of unwitting real-life Americans... and ends up being as surprisingly revealing as it is silly.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--From the Red Zone: ‘There is talk of washing and re-using surgical gowns... it is worrying’

The past few days things have got much harder .
At the end of last week , I had a 24-hour shift .
I did my normal day ’ s work – starting at 0730 , working non-stop through both our ICU units , the second of which is now almost at capacity .
I got home at the end of a “ long day ” but remained on-call for emergencies .
As I put my bag down in the hallway , I got a call and had to get an Uber back to the hospital immediately , then went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a patient on ECMO .
When we got back to the unit at 2am , other clinical work prevented me from going home to bed , so I didn ’ t eventually manage to leave until 6.30am .
I then went in on Easter Sunday which is unheard of .
The perfusionist ’ s main role is with elective operations and so we normally just have an on-call team at weekends and overnight to deal with trauma and emergencies , with two or three of us on-call in an escalating order .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock , due to the sheer volume of patients on life support , so we now have a 24/7 rota set up .
All of our ECMO circuits are now being used and we ’ re having to split equipment between machines in order to facilitate the number of patients we have on ECMO .
We ’ re still waiting for more equipment to arrive .
At the moment , we ’ re ok for ventilators within our hospital and not having to split them ( and hopefully won ’ t have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very long until we reach full capacity .
Hopefully the government ’ s work to increase ventilator supplies will pull us through .
If we get a call for a patient retrieval and we can ’ t help , the referral will be passed on to another hospital – there is a referral network .
I don ’ t think there will be the equipment or specialist staff available for ECMOs at the Nightingale Hospitals – these I suspect will be used for housing patients who need less intense support and non-invasive ventilation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more specialist staff required .
But who knows ?
It ’ s an interesting and constantly evolving situation .
We are being very careful with PPE .
You try to minimise waste under normal circumstances , but right now we ’ re definitely having to think very carefully about the number of times we have to don and doff – it ’ s all disposable except for types of visors .
I ’ m very worried about conversations both within the hospital and media about a shortage of surgical gowns .
Although they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of having used gowns washed for reuse , which is astonishing .
It ’ s difficult to describe the type of material they ’ re made of – a thin “ papery ” front with repellent backing – but it ’ s clearly disposable and how they intend to wash them and retain their integrity and function , I ’ ve no idea .
It would be like trying to wash a disposable napkin .

The past few days things have got much harder. At the end of last week, I had a 24-hour shift. I did my normal day’s work – starting at 0730, working non-stop through both our ICU units, the second of which is now almost at capacity.
I got home at the end of a “long day” but remained on-call for emergencies. As I put my bag down in the hallway, I got a call and had to get an Uber back to the hospital immediately, then went straight out on a retrieval to put a patient on ECMO.
When we got back to the unit at 2am, other clinical work prevented me from going home to bed, so I didn’t eventually manage to leave until 6.30am. I then went in on Easter Sunday which is unheard of.
The perfusionist’s main role is with elective operations and so we normally just have an on-call team at weekends and overnight to deal with trauma and emergencies, with two or three of us on-call in an escalating order. But now our support is needed round the clock, due to the sheer volume of patients on life support, so we now have a 24/7 rota set up.
All of our ECMO circuits are now being used and we’re having to split equipment between machines in order to facilitate the number of patients we have on ECMO. We’re still waiting for more equipment to arrive.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Best epilators and facial epilators for less painful hair removal

Spring is finally here , which means it 's time to ditch the tights .
But before you bare your legs , have you considered epilating ?
As hair removal methods go , epilating is having a revival as it offers cost-effective , mid-term hair removal at home .
While painless practices - like shaving - require regular ( often daily ) maintenance , more painful practices - like waxing - come with long regrowth period in between appointments .
Epilating sits somewhere in between .
But how painful is it ?
And , how far has epilating come since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested the latest on the market to find out how they perform now .
Epilators offer many of the benefits of shaving ( convenience and super-smooth results ) with a few added benefits .
Because they pull hair out from the root , results last longer .
Most companies say a single session will keep you hairless for four full weeks while long-term epilator users claim they can go months without a touch-up .
Of course , while epilating has come a long way , it is not completely painless .
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as waxing , but the main benefit of epilating is that it 's easy to do and you can epilate in the comfort of your home .

Summer weather is finally here, which means it's time to get your legs out. But before you bare all, have you considered epilating?
As hair removal methods go, epilating is having a revival as it offers cost-effective, mid-term hair removal at home. While painless practices - like shaving - require regular (often daily) maintenance, more painful practices - like waxing - come with long regrowth period in between appointments. Epilating sits somewhere in between. But how painful is it? And, how far has epilating come since it was first introduced? We've tested the latest on the market to find out how they perform now.
Why buy an epilator?
Epilators offer many of the benefits of shaving (convenience and super-smooth results) with a few added benefits. Because they pull hair out from the root, results last longer. Most companies say a single session will keep you hairless for four full weeks while long-term epilator users claim they can go months without a touch-up.
Of course, while epilating has come a long way, it is not completely painless. At the beginning, it can feel as uncomfortable as waxing, but the main benefit of epilating is that it's easy to do and you can epilate in the comfort of your home.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Second World War veteran thanks generous public after raising more than £7.5million for NHS

A 99-year-old veteran who is raising funds for the NHS by walking 100 lengths of his garden has hailed the public for their generosity as donations topped £7.5 million .
Captain Tom Moore is on track to complete 100 of the 25-metre laps before he turns 100 on April 30 .
The veteran , who lives with his family in Bedfordshire , had hoped to raise just £1,000 for the NHS when he started the challenge last week but by Wednesday afternoon , a total of more than £7.5 million had been donated by more than 340,000 supporters .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crashed after more than 90,000 people tried to access it at once .
On Wednesday morning as he was told that his fundraising drive had broken the £5 million barrier , before it topped £7.5million later in the day , Mr Moore said : `` Completely out of this world !
`` Thank you so much to all you people who subscribe to the National Health Service because , for every penny that we get , they deserve every one of it .
`` At no time when we started off with this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything near that sort of money .
`` It just shows that people have such high regard for matters of our National Health Service and it 's really amazing that people have paid so much money . ''

A 99-year-old veteran raising funds for the NHS by completing 100 laps of his garden has completed his challenge and hailed the public for their generosity as donations topped a staggering £17 million.
Captain Tom Moore had resolved to complete 100 25-metre laps before he turns 100 at the end of this month.
The World War Two veteran, who lives with his family in Bedfordshire, had originally hoped to raise £1,000 for the NHS when he started the challenge last week – but by Friday morning he had raised a total of more than £17 million, donated by more than 650,000 supporters.
After reaching his target, completed with a guard of honour from the 1st Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment (pictured below), he said he felt "fine" and was glad to be "surrounded by the right sort of people".
He has received multiple messages of thanks from NHS workers, sports personalities and politicians.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--The best steam cleaners and steam mops for a sparkling home

Looking for an easier way to clean your home ?
We have the solution with our round-up of the best steam cleaners and steam mops on the market .
Just short of getting on your hands and knees with a sponge and some soap water , steam cleaners and mops can be one of the best ways to keep the surfaces in your home nice and clean .
Steam cleaning has enjoyed a boost of popularity in recent years .
Sir James Dyson , the man behind the eponymous Dyson company , once claimed that mopping is simply `` moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
But can a tried and tested method used by so many across the world really be that bad ?
Here we tell you everything you need to know about steam cleaning so you can decide for yourself - and we 've even added some of our favourite models guaranteed to get the job done .
What is a steam cleaner and how do they work ?
The first thing to know is there are two different types of steam cleaner you should be on the lookout for .
The first is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steam without boiling the water inside .
These models typically contain more water .
The second is a 'dry ' steam cleaner , which boils the water inside to make the steam .
These versions of the steam cleaner contain less water but can become extremely hot .

How do I love steam mops? Let me count the ways. First, I live in the countryside, with an untrainable dog, a cat that brings in unmentionables, two kids who prefer to consume, construct and paint with highly-spill-able substances, and a husband whose carpentry workshop is attached to the main house. Reader, that’s a lot of different types of grime being trafficked, daily, through the sitting room. Only the best steam mop stands a chance of tackling it.
Also: two years ago, on Christmas Eve no less, my entire house was flooded. Water came gushing off the fields and into the kitchen, sitting room, loo and more. And with the water: mud, gravel, and myriad other sticky, unsightly substances. None of the floors were carpeted, which meant finding the best steam cleaner became my new, near-full time occupation. Borrowed Sharks, Kärchers and Bissells became my best friends.
While this is a tragic tale on my many levels, it has taught me some valuable lessons. Everyone should have a steam mop. And not all steam mops are created equal. I’ll explain why shortly – but if you’re in a rush, here’s a quick look at the best out there:
Which are the best steam mops in 2023? At a glance
What’s the difference between a steam cleaner and a steam mop?
“A steam cleaner is usually a compact, handheld device which emits an intense, targeted spray of steam onto a surface in order to loosen dirt particles,” explains Emily Barron, cleaning expert at Rezigo. “These versatile devices can be used to clean a number of different surfaces and fabrics, including clothing. A steam mop is generally only used to clean floors and takes the shape of a traditional mop or floor cleaner but with the added oomph of jets of steam which more effectively clean floors.”
How I tested the best steam mops
First, this technologically and spatially challenged reviewer assembled each model and rated it for ease of construction. Then I tested each on tiled and stone floors, cleaning a variety of substances from dried wellington boot prints to orange juice spillages and vegetable oil splatterings.
I took notes on speed, ease, efficiency and handling (especially in tight corners and under low furniture). I used all the accessories and laundered and refitted all the pads to check that it was a straight-forward process.
Best steam mops
1. Kärcher SC 5 EasyFix Premium
£325.24, Amazon
Best overall, 10/10
We like: the infinitely multi-tasking nature of this carthorse
We don’t like: twice the price of the others


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--How to pause your Sky Sports subscription due to coronavirus: can you also cancel BT Sport?

With millions of people across the country preparing to spend weeks at home , many will be relying on television to provide them with information and entertainment during the coronavirus crisis .
However , sports fans will have a limited choice of viewing as most of the world ’ s major sports leagues have announced that they will suspend their competitions to help limit the spread of the virus .
In football , the Premier League , Champions League , Football League and National League have all been placed on a hiatus .
Other sports such as Formula 1 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halted their seasons .
But with sports fans paying hundreds of pounds a year for subscriptions to Sky Sports and rival BT Sport , many are asking whether it is possible to cancel a subscription as no live action is being shown .
At present , those who are currently locked into a contract with Sky Sports or BT Sport are unable to cancel their subscription without paying a hefty exit penalty .
Only those who are out of contract after their initial term has ended will be able to cancel , usually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Refunds are not available to those who have missed out on sporting action since the virus outbreak started .
While customers can not cancel , Sky has said it will allow customers to pause their sports subscription until live sport is resumed .
Customers should call 0800 151 2747 to do so , but are warned that there could be significant waiting times .
BT customers are also unable to claim refunds .
However , the firm has announced that it will offer account credit equivalent to one month 's subscription fee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed through the BT website or app .
It is asking customers not to call unless absolutely necessary .
Both Sky and BT said they hoped to show any cancelled events when they are rearranged for later in the year .
BT Sport said it expected to broadcast the remainder of the season over the coming months .
Some events , such as WWE wrestling , are still taking place behind closed doors .

The Premier League is set to restart on Wednesday June 17, ending months without sporting action for television subscribers.
Sky Sports and BT Sport, the country’s two biggest premium football channels, will soon resume charging customers their full monthly subscriptions.
At the start of the coronavirus outbreak, Sky announced that it was allowing customers to pause their subscription until top-flight sport returned. Now, with Premier League returning, football subscribers will be required to pay their usual monthly bills from Friday June 19.
Sky Sports will show the 39 exclusive matches it originally had scheduled. It will also broadcast an additional 25 live games for free to everyone, including Everton v Liverpool on the opening weekend, using Sky’s free-to-air Pick TV channel.
As well as football returning to the airwaves, Sky Sports said that PGA Tour golf would return on June 11 and Formula 1 is expected to start soon after. Customers with motorsport-only packages will be charged once action resumes and do not need to take any action to resume their subscription.
BT Sport did not allow customers to pause their subscriptions while no live sport was being broadcast. However, customers have been offered account credit. BT said it would offer credit worth 50pc of their monthly subscription to users during June.
Customers must apply for credit using the BT Sport website from June 1. Bundesliga football from Germany has already resumed and Premier League football will follow next month. BT will show 20 games from England’s top flight during the remainder of the season.
Four games will be broadcast free-to-air on the BBC, with a further four available on Amazon Prime.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--The best cordless vacuums on the market

The best cordless vacuums on the market

When Dyson unveiled the Cyclone V10 it was more than just a regular announcement .
No longer , said founder James Dyson , would the company develop traditional corded vacuums ; all future investment will go to improving cordless models .
Cordless vacuums ( ie battery- rather than mains-powered ) are still in their infancy , and represent a relatively low percentage of the market share .
But Dyson 's statement feels like a concrete sign of things to come : they 've seen the future , and it 's cord-free .
With that vision as the backdrop , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also known as stick vacuum cleaners – stack up against traditional options ( spoiler : pretty well ) , and which will best help you keep your house squeaky clean .
We 've consulted with experts , posed as buyers in shops , and cleaned our houses more times than necessary in order to find the right option for you .
To test out the cordless vacuums , we put them through regular tasks – carpets , wood floors , cars – and rated them for weight , ease of use , battery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proved very easy to put together out of the box , come with several detachable components , and include chargers that can be connected to wall mounts for convenience .
They make life easy , in other words .

While still not as powerful as their mains-powered counterparts (especially the most powerful cylinder vacuum cleaners), new technology such as long-lasting lithium-ion batteries means that the best cordless vacuum cleaners from brands like Shark, Dyson and Vax now offer enough cleaning power for most homes, in a much lighter, more manoeuvrable and affordable format.
Cordless vacuums use less electricity than traditional vacuum cleaners, since they have smaller motors and only draw power when they’re recharging. That becomes more and more appealing as the cost of energy rises. (Admittedly robot vacuum cleaners use even less, but those remain a niche proposition.) If you need a vacuum for pet hair removal, especially from sofas and beds, a light and handy cordless makes a lot of sense.
Another factor in their popularity is that they’re often discounted. Scroll down for our full reviews of the ten best cordless vacuums on the market this year, followed by answers to some frequently asked questions, such as how long the batteries last. If you’re in a rush, here’s a quick look at our top five:
The best cordless vacuum cleaners for 2023, at a glance
How to choose the best vacuum cleaner
There are a few factors to consider when shopping. The first is suction power. Cordless models are low on suction power compared to plug-ins, but some are more powerful than others. Most can tackle most dirt, grime and surface stains. For more persistent staining you may need a carpet cleaner or a steam cleaner.
The second factor is weight, as some of the heavier cordless vacuum cleaners make hoovering your sitting room seem like an upper-body workout.
The third is battery life: the vacuum cleaner you choose will need to last long enough to get round your home on one charge, otherwise it will take just as much effort to clean with as a corded model. Don’t expect to get much more than quarter of an hour’s use when cleaning carpets. Always use less energy-intensive hard floor modes where possible to extend the run-time.
It’s also worth bearing in mind any extra features you want – we consider extra tools, such as a dust brush and crevice tool, to be essential. And, as you’ll see below, some models offer extra batteries, light-up floor heads and other extras to make cleaning easier than ever before. For these, though, you’ll likely pay a premium.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--How to create the best home office set-up for productivity during the lockdown

With almost an entire nation forced into working from home thanks to the ongoing plight of Covid-19 , we 've had to turn our bedrooms , kitchens and living rooms into pop-up offices .
For some , it 's the best part of a difficult situation — all luxe loungewear , indulgent lunch breaks and extra hours to smash through to-do lists — but for others , it 's a difficult situation .
An unexpected shift into home-working can throw the most productive person out of sync .
If `` WFH-ing '' has taught me anything , it is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an office — rather than the place you spend your weekends recovering from Friday night exploits — is imperative .
And a few little changes can go a long way .
These quick-shipping products will help you create the best home office set-up for productivity when you 're not able to get into the office , whether you 're upgrading a full room or a small space : Whether you use one in-office or not , standing desks are a saving grace for home-workers , encouraging movement and flexibility which so often falls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an option .
In fact , some reports suggest standing desks actually boost productivity .

Now that more of us work from home, finding the best ergonomic office chair is arguably the most important aspect of your office set up. (Although, if you’re looking for other home office essentials like a laptop, keyboard or WiFi extender, we have buyer’s guides to those, too).
But what exactly is an ergonomic office chair? “One that suits you,” says Lee Jones, ergonomic consultant at specialist retailer Wellworking. “In an ideal world we would all have a chair specifically made for us, but as that’s not realistic we need chairs that can be adjusted to suit our individual needs, especially as we tend to sit for prolonged periods at home or in the office.”
In practice, that means it offers back support or lumbar support and is easily adjustable. At a minimum, ergonomic office chairs – sometimes called ‘posture chairs’ or ‘orthopaedic chairs’ – should allow for seat height adjustment, pan depth adjustment, back support adjustment (tilt, tension, height, etc), and movement (letting you turn while seated, without straining).
Like office workers, many gamers look for a special gaming chair to keep them supported during long periods in front of the PC. These tend to be softer than office chairs and are designed for a more laid back posture, with support for the head as well as the lower back.
You can find more detail about what to look for in an ergonomic office chair at the bottom of this feature, after our reviews. But if you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick look at our top five:
What are the best ergonomic office chairs in 2023? At a glance
What is the best sitting position for working?
“You should adjust everything initially, but once you have set the chair to suit you and the desk you are working at, the height is something you’ll want to check regularly,” says Jones. “One of the most common issues for poor posture is incorrect sitting height.”
The functions of an ergonomic office chair help you get into the perfect seated position: knees a little lower than your hips, feet flat on the floor, and roughly 1-4 inches of space between the back of your knee and the seat’s edge (the ideal position for optimal leg support and blood flow).
If you find it painful to sit for long periods, you may find our guide to the best standing desks useful.
The best ergonomic office chairs
1. Herman Miller Aeron Office Chair
From £1,329, John Lewis
Best overall office chair, 10/10
We like: it’s the best-engineered office chair you’ll find
We don’t like: it costs more than £1,000


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Watch: Piers Morgan in heated exchange over 'laughing' Minister during care home crisis interview

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan criticised Care Minister Helen Whately for appearing to laugh during an interview on the @ @ @ @ @ Piers Morgan got into a heated exchange with Helen Whately MP when he presented the @ @ @ @ @ headline claiming there could be 4,000 unreported deaths at care homes .
The Good Morning @ @ @ @ @ Whately appeared to be laughing .
Watch the full heated exchange in the video above @

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan criticised Care Minister Helen Whately for appearing to laugh during an interview on the coronavirus care homes crisis.
Piers Morgan got into a heated exchange with Helen Whately MP when he presented the Minister with the Daily Mail headline claiming there could be 4,000 unreported deaths at care homes. The Good Morning Britain presenter asked why Mrs Whately appeared to be laughing.
Watch the full heated exchange in the video above.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Best rattan garden furniture - and where to buy it online

On the hunt for the best rattan furniture for your garden , but have no idea where to start ?
We have done all the thinking for you with our round-up of rattan garden essentials .
There are few experiences that can rival sitting in your garden with a cup of tea , the sun warming your cheeks .
But taking it all in , while relaxing on gorgeous garden furniture , makes it that much better .
Stylish and durable , rattan furniture does just that , flawlessly complementing any garden .
Rattan ( also referred to as ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a distinctive hand-woven material .
It was originally made from rattan vines and natural wooden cane , but these materials expand and don ’ t retain colour , so are no longer used .
Nowadays , rattan furniture is usually made from either high-density polyethylene ( HDPE ) or PVC .
HDPE creates a more premium product , according to Robert Bridgman - founder of Bridgman furniture store , which specialises in rattan furniture .
“ The properties are in-between a plastic and a wax , ” he says , “ and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and feel .
It doesn ’ t look plasticky and it also has no toxins or chemicals.
” Rattan furniture is “ extremely durable ” according to Bridgman , which makes it “ the best material that we ’ ve found for outdoor furniture ” .

What is the best rattan furniture to buy right now? You’ll need to know if you’re to make the most of the summer. If the warm spell continues, you’ll want garden chairs on the patio, the barbecue going and a bottle of rosé chilling in an ice bucket.
Telegraph gardening writer Cinead McTernan is a rattan enthusiast. “My modular corner sofa has absolutely transformed how much we use our outdoor space,” she says. “I went for synthetic polyethylene rattan because it’s so light and easy to look after – a quick blast with a pressure washer at the start of the season and you’re ready to go.”
Cinead bought her set from Alice’s Garden but there are great selections at La Redoute, John Lewis and Cox & Cox among others. Below, we’ve reviewed 15 of this year’s best, followed by a brief FAQ on how to spot high-quality rattan. If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick look at our top five:
What is the best rattan garden furniture in 2023? At a glance
What is the best type of rattan furniture?
There’s an assumption that natural rattan is superior, Cinead says, but it’s not weatherproof and is only really suitable for sunny days: “Natural rattan does look more beautiful, but isn’t as hard wearing and fades in the sunlight.”
PE rattan (polyethylene - also known as synthetic rattan or polyrattan) can shrug off rain, snow and, as long as you give it an occasional light scrub with soapy water, mould and algae.
“The properties of PE are in between a plastic and a wax,” says Peter Bridgman, founder of Bridgman furniture store, which specialises in rattan furniture. “That gives it a very natural look and feel. It doesn’t look plasticky and it also has no toxins.” For more detail, read the FAQ at the end of this feature.
How we chose the best rattan garden furniture
The experts were our guide to the quality and durability of rattan furniture, but we also took into consideration affordability, style and a range of uses from sun lounging to outdoor entertaining. All the furniture below is chosen from the respective retailers’ most popular products, at a range of budgets. (Remember to check out our guides to the best patio heaters and fire pits too. That way you can enjoy outdoor seating all year round.)
Best rattan garden furniture
1. La Redoute natural rope lounge chair and footstool set
£649, La Redoute
Best overall, 10/10
We like: it practically commands you to sit back and doze in the sun