inews--2020-06-06--What is the current Covid alert level? Why England is still at stage 4, despite the coronavirus lock

What is the current Covid alert level? Why England is still at stage 4, despite the coronavirus lockdown measures easing

What is the current Covid alert level ?
Why England is still at stage 4 , despite the coronavirus lockdown measures easing England 's chief medical officer Chris Whitty has vetoed the Government 's wish for the Covid-19 alert level to be lowered to level three This week lockdown measures in the UK have been eased , with measures including the reopening of schools for pupils in years Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 , and people being able allowed to gather outdoors in parks and private gardens in socially-distanced groups of six .
Outdoor retail and car showrooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shops can reopen on 15 June providing they are “ Covid-secure ” .
The Government has also raised the prospect of the limited reopening of the hospitality sector in July .
However , the official Covid alert level , which the public was told would determine how and when lockdown could be eased has not changed and remains at the severe level of four , just one rung below the maximum , critical level of five .
The ‘ alert system ’ will rank the threat level of coronavirus on a scale of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Images ) What is the UK 's current coronavirus alert level ?
Why the UK is still at level 4 despite lockdown rules easing It was expected that with the easing of lockdown measures - including schools reopening and people being allowed to meet in groups of six outside - the five-point alert system would have been reduced from four to three , from coronavirus transmission being `` high or rising exponentially '' to just `` in general circulation '' .
Previously , in his nationwide address on 10 May , Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards level three , and lockdown measures would be able to be introduced as we moved further down the alert system .

This week lockdown measures in the UK have been eased, with measures including the reopening of schools for pupils in years Reception, Year 1 and Year 6, and people being able allowed to gather outdoors in parks and private gardens in socially-distanced groups of six.
Outdoor retail and car showrooms are now open, and other non-essential shops can reopen on 15 June providing they are “Covid-secure”. The Government has also raised the prospect of the limited reopening of the hospitality sector in July.
Boris Johnson’s spokesperson has said the gradual changes made to lockdown measures have been “guided by the scientific and medical advice”.
However, the official Covid alert level, which the public was told would determine how and when lockdown could be eased has not changed and remains at the severe level of four, just one rung below the maximum, critical level of five.
What is the UK’s current coronavirus alert level?
Despite this week’s easing of certain lockdown restrictions, England’s official coronavirus alert level still remains at four.
This assessment was made by the chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty, guided by data provided by the Government’s new Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC).
The UK’s government Covid-19 recovery strategy, published last month, stated: “The JBC will be responsible for setting the new Covid-19 alert level to communicate the current level of risk clearly to the public.”
The Covid Alert System ranks the threat level of the virus on a scale of one (green) to five (red), with social distancing measures becoming tougher the higher the threat level is.
According to the system, level four is severe, meaning the NHS is stretched but is coping.
Level three is substantial, with the virus in general circulation and the NHS operating at extra capacity; some restrictions need to remain in place and other measures can be relaxed.
Why the UK is still at level 4 despite lockdown rules easing
It was expected that with the easing of lockdown measures – including schools reopening and people being allowed to meet in groups of six outside – the five-point alert system would have been reduced from four to three, from coronavirus transmission being “high or rising exponentially” to just “in general circulation”.
However, the level has stayed the same.
Previously, in his nationwide address on 10 May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK is moving towards level three, and lockdown measures would be able to be introduced as we moved further down the alert system.
Boris Johnson’s spokesperson said: “In terms of the setting of the alert level, it’s ultimately for the chief medical officers, who are informed by the data which has been collected, collated and analysed by the JBC.”
They added: “With the decisions in terms of the easements we made yesterday, I’ll stress again how cautious they were, and how we’re moving forwards at a very gradual rate.
“Secondly, they were based upon us meeting the five tests, and that is what we are currently doing.”
After being hospitalised with coronavirus himself, Mr Johnson said he would not risk a second peak in the disease by relaxing restrictions too quickly.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own chief medical officers – and the easing of lockdown measures vary across all the nations, with further measures set to be introduced if infection levels do not increase.


inews--2020-06-06--Postcard from Patagonia: From watching king penguins mingle with sheep to the shipwreck Desdemona

Postcard from Patagonia : From watching king penguins mingle with sheep to the shipwreck Desdemona A weekly dispatch in association with Lonely Planet , whose researchers and writers reflect on a recent travel highlight This week , Cathy Brown , who lives on a small farm in the Andes of northern Patagonia where she studies medicinal plants and loves to garden .
She is a travel writer who has adventured her way across all seven continents .
I was half asleep in the backseat of a 4x4 vehicle I ’ d been adventuring through Tierra del Fuego in , bundled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wool hat even though it was technically the beginning of summer .
Summer hits differently when you are a relatively short boat ride to Antarctica .
I was exhausted but content , replaying in my mind what I had experienced on guidebook assignment for Lonely Planet .
I went scuba diving in the icy Beagle Channel and swam through forests of surreal algae that looked like candle flames .
I watched king penguins mingle with sheep in what may be the most wonderfully clichéd Patagonian image .
I feasted on crab twice the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down with plenty of malbec and carménèr .
I ’ d frolicked through endless fields of lupines and daisies , spreading my arms wide like a bird and imagining that the gusty winds the region is known for could whisk me high into the sky .
I had one day left before returning home and I had planned on using it to lounge in my hotel and catch up on sleep and writing , but my guide , Ignacio from Tierra Turismo , insisted he had a surprise for me the next day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years that saying yes gets one into many more interesting and memorable situations than saying no , so… yes it was .
Ignacio picked me up in Ushuaia the next morning and drove a couple of hours .
When we arrived at what looked like , well , the middle of absolute nowhere , I had to rub my eyes to believe what I was seeing .
A massive shipwreck perched defiantly upon the sand .
This ship embodied a heavy stoicism that contrasted beautifully with the playful movement of everything around it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cement when it had engine failure and ran aground in 1986 .
The mortal mix of water and cement means that the ship is staying put .
While many of its floors on multiple levels are rusted through and , out of both respect and security reasons , it is not possible to walk inside the ship , Ignacio safely guided me to exterior places where I could peek into another world – one filled with textures of jagged oxidised metal that in my imagination creaked and moaned , with every gust of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolation .
This ship embodied a heavy stoicism that contrasted beautifully with the playful movement of everything around it – the curious swooping birds , the crashing Atlantic waves , the whipping winds .
I took a cue from the Desdemona and sat alongside her , unwrapping a picnic and uncorking a bottle of red as she taught me by example how to ground in stillness as I watched the rest of the world go by on my last day in Tierra del Fuego .

This week, Cathy Brown, who lives on a small farm in the Andes of northern Patagonia where she studies medicinal plants and loves to garden. She is a travel writer who has adventured her way across all seven continents.
I was half asleep in the backseat of a 4×4 vehicle I’d been adventuring through Tierra del Fuego in, bundled up in a wool sweater and a wool hat even though it was technically the beginning of summer.
Summer hits differently when you are a relatively short boat ride to Antarctica. I was exhausted but content, replaying in my mind what I had experienced on guidebook assignment for Lonely Planet. I went scuba diving in the icy Beagle Channel and swam through forests of surreal algae that looked like candle flames. I watched king penguins mingle with sheep in what may be the most wonderfully clichéd Patagonian image. I feasted on crab twice the size of my face and washed it down with plenty of malbec and carménèr.
I’d frolicked through endless fields of lupines and daisies, spreading my arms wide like a bird and imagining that the gusty winds the region is known for could whisk me high into the sky.
Exploring the world
I had one day left before returning home and I had planned on using it to lounge in my hotel and catch up on sleep and writing, but my guide, Ignacio from Tierra Turismo, insisted he had a surprise for me the next day. I’ve learned over the years that saying yes gets one into many more interesting and memorable situations than saying no, so… yes it was.
Ignacio picked me up in Ushuaia the next morning and drove a couple of hours. When we arrived at what looked like, well, the middle of absolute nowhere, I had to rub my eyes to believe what I was seeing. A massive shipwreck perched defiantly upon the sand.
The Desdemona was carrying a cargo of cement when it had engine failure and ran aground in 1986. The mortal mix of water and cement means that the ship is staying put. While many of its floors on multiple levels are rusted through and, out of both respect and security reasons, it is not possible to walk inside the ship, Ignacio safely guided me to exterior places where I could peek into another world – one filled with textures of jagged oxidised metal that in my imagination creaked and moaned, with every gust of wind a song formed by decades of isolation.
This ship embodied a heavy stoicism that contrasted beautifully with the playful movement of everything around it – the curious swooping birds, the crashing Atlantic waves, the whipping winds.
I took a cue from the Desdemona and sat alongside her, unwrapping a picnic and uncorking a bottle of red as she taught me by example how to ground in stillness as I watched the rest of the world go by on my last day in Tierra del Fuego.
lonelyplanet.com


inews--2020-06-06--From pop-up cycle lanes in lockdown to Coronation Street, here's the good news you might have missed

From pop-up cycle lanes in lockdown to Coronation Street, here's the good news you might have missed this week

From pop-up cycle lanes in lockdown to Coronation Street , here 's the good news you might have missed this week This collection of positive news stories might lift the spirits after a painful week .
It 's been a good week for ... Cycling is continuing to boom across the country .
In Greater Manchester , pop-up cycle lanes are encouraging cyclists to take to the roads , with one user saying it is the `` first time I have felt safe in 40 years of commuting '' .
A poll in London found that 56 per cent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make space for walking and 57 per cent want to see new cycle lanes created and existing ones broadened .
Nationwide , more than 6,000 people across the UK have written to their councils asking them to create ‘ pop-up ’ cycle lanes using traffic cones and signs .
Lab-grown mini-livers made from human skin cells have been successfully transplanted into rats , paving the way for the production of full-scale livers for organ replacements in people .
In a proof-of-concept experiment , the organs survived and functioned for four days in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed to extend the survival period .
While it typically takes a liver two years to mature in a natural environment , the researchers did it in under a month .
The Welcome to Yorkshire Garden T the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 21 , 2018 ( Photo : Getty ) The original Watership Down was released in 1978 The estate of Watership Down author Richard Adams has won back all of the rights to the late author ’ s 1972 novel about anthropomorphised rabbits .
The Intellectual Property Enterprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director of the 1978 animated adaptation , who claimed he owned all rights to the novel , for infringing copyright , agreeing unauthorised license deals and denying royalty payments .
UK households paid off £5bn of credit card debt and £2.4bn of personal loans in April – the highest monthly figure on record .
More money was also saved than usual – £16.2bn in April compared with around £5bn in a normal month last year .
According to money management app Yolt , people put 70 per cent more into savings accounts in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more into investments .
Britons pictured outside during lockdown , as they go for daily exercise ( Photo : Peter Summers/Getty ) Nearly two million people with lung conditions have seen their symptoms improve as a result of a drop in air pollution during the Covid-19 crisis , according to the British Lung Foundation .
The charity extrapolated the figure from a survey of 14,000 patients , which found that 16 per cent reported an improvement in symptoms .
A new befriending phone line in Cheshire is to continue after lockdown has ended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifeline for older residents ’ .
More than 200 volunteers have been paired up with isolated elderly people in rural Cheshire through OPAL , which received royal recognition on Tuesday with a Queen ’ s Award for the Voluntary Service .
Analysis of fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls has illuminated how the Hebrew Bible came into existence , revealing that different versions circulated in the second and third centuries BC .
The seven-year study revealed that some scrolls were written in different locations along the Dead Sea and , in some cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using materials that were available only in particular locations .
The health worker from King ’ s Lynn was reunited with her young daughters after nine weeks apart .
Ms Vaughan usually assists surgeons at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Norfolk , but was transferred to a ward looking after patients with Covid-19 .
She said : ‘ The decision to send the girls away was to keep them safe because I didn ’ t know what I was going to be bringing home.
’ Drax has said that it expects to stop the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ station in March 2021 ( Photo : Christopher Furlong/Getty )

Two wheels
Cycling is continuing to boom across the country. In Greater Manchester, pop-up cycle lanes are encouraging cyclists to take to the roads, with one user saying it is the “first time I have felt safe in 40 years of commuting”. A poll in London found that 56 per cent of people want pavements to be permanently widened to make space for walking and 57 per cent want to see new cycle lanes created and existing ones broadened. Nationwide, more than 6,000 people across the UK have written to their councils asking them to create ‘pop-up’ cycle lanes using traffic cones and signs.
Liver transplants
Lab-grown mini-livers made from human skin cells have been successfully transplanted into rats, paving the way for the production of full-scale livers for organ replacements in people. In a proof-of-concept experiment, the organs survived and functioned for four days in the rats, although more work is needed to extend the survival period. While it typically takes a liver two years to mature in a natural environment, the researchers did it in under a month.
God’s own country
Mark Gregory’s ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’ garden, which showed at Chelsea in 2018, was named the BBC/RHS People’s Choice Garden of the Decade.
A realistic representation of a Wensleydale cheese-maker’s cottage garden set in the Yorkshire Dales, it aimed to entice people to visit the region with buttercup meadows and rich flora – not to mention the natural phenomena of cow pats and wool left by sheep passing by.
The Adams family
The estate of Watership Down author Richard Adams has won back all of the rights to the late author’s 1972 novel about anthropomorphised rabbits. The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court ruled against Martin Rosen, the director of the 1978 animated adaptation, who claimed he owned all rights to the novel, for infringing copyright, agreeing unauthorised license deals and denying royalty payments.
Household debt
UK households paid off £5bn of credit card debt and £2.4bn of personal loans in April – the highest monthly figure on record. More money was also saved than usual – £16.2bn in April compared with around £5bn in a normal month last year. According to money management app Yolt, people put 70 per cent more into savings accounts in April than February and 63 per cent more into investments.
Coronation Street addicts
The ITV show will restart filming next week on sets that the crew has started preparing. Social distancing measures will be in place and no actors aged over 70 or with underlying health conditions will be allowed back.
Diabetics
Insulin developed from the potent venom of a the cone sea snail could help people with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar without the long-term side effects seen in other diabetes treatments.
Fresh air
Nearly two million people with lung conditions have seen their symptoms improve as a result of a drop in air pollution during the Covid-19 crisis, according to the British Lung Foundation. The charity extrapolated the figure from a survey of 14,000 patients, which found that 16 per cent reported an improvement in symptoms.
Intergenerational friendships
A new befriending phone line in Cheshire is to continue after lockdown has ended, with users calling it a ‘lifeline for older residents’. More than 200 volunteers have been paired up with isolated elderly people in rural Cheshire through OPAL, which received royal recognition on Tuesday with a Queen’s Award for the Voluntary Service.
Ancient DNA
Analysis of fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls has illuminated how the Hebrew Bible came into existence, revealing that different versions circulated in the second and third centuries BC. The seven-year study revealed that some scrolls were written in different locations along the Dead Sea and, in some cases, even far away from it, using materials that were available only in particular locations.
Suzie Vaughan
The health worker from King’s Lynn was reunited with her young daughters after nine weeks apart. Ms Vaughan usually assists surgeons at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Norfolk, but was transferred to a ward looking after patients with Covid-19. She said: ‘The decision to send the girls away was to keep them safe because I didn’t know what I was going to be bringing home.’
Clean energy
May was the UK’s first full calendar month of electricity generation without coal since the Industrial Revolution. Around 28 per cent of electricity generation was from wind energy and solar power, while biomass per cent made up 8.7 per cent and gas 30 per cent.
Little chefs
Lockdown cooking videos starring the eight-year old Moe Myint May Thu in pyjamas and a chef’s hat have gone viral in Myanmar, with one receiving 200,000 views. She has made dishes from spicy fried prawns to boiled catfish soup.


inews--2020-06-06--Coronavirus: UK gyms hope restructured sites will attract Britons used to home exercising

Coronavirus : UK gyms hope restructured sites will attract Britons used to home exercising Enhanced cleaning regimes , a reduced capacity and distanced machines are expected to be introduced when lockdown is lifted Gyms and leisure centres are part of phase three of the Government 's planned route out of lockdown .
It is believed they will be considered for reopening from 4 July at the earliest .
In the meantime , executives have looked at how gyms abroad have restructured their facilities after state shutdowns were lifted .
In the US , Tennessee , Georgia and Florida were among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strict safety guidelines .
Capacity has been reduced by 25 per cent and showers and changing rooms remain closed .
Gym equipment is being disinfected and wiped down after each person 's use and gym-goers are encouraged to wear gloves , masks and adhere to social distancing .
Gym-goers in Germany must stay three metres apart under revised social distancing guidelines ( Photo : Maja Hitij/Getty ) Last week , low-cost chain The Gym Group adapted its Northampton site to demonstrate that it can operate safely .
Enhanced cleaning regimes will be prioritised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clean machines at its 179 UK sites .
Clear social distancing markers will be visible around machines and in `` functional areas of the floor '' where people perform circuit training .
Richard Darwin , CEO of the group , said it will also focus on `` capacity management '' , adding : `` We will look to remove equipment such as treadmills and bikes in order to follow the distancing guidelines .
We are also looking at erecting screens between machines on a site-by-site basis . ''
Mr Darwin explained that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limit the number of people accessing the gym at any one time .
Of course , some people will be fearful of entering a gym at all so soon after lockdown .
Less than a third ( 30 per cent ) said they would feel comfortable returning , according to a YouGov poll conducted in April .
Twice as many ( 62 per cent ) said they would feel uncomfortable .
Mr Darwin said fitness apps offered to members will enable them to work out at home until they feel happy to return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are vulnerable and do n't feel comfortable coming to the gym , so they can still [ enjoy ] their fitness experience , '' he said .
Huw Edwards , CEO of ukactive , the not-for-profit industry body that represents gyms and leisure centres , told i : `` We need urgent action to provide further protection for gyms and leisure facilities so that they are not forced to close permanently due to unaffordable rent payments , which would be a tragic loss to communities across the UK .
`` The Government acknowledged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during lockdown .
It now must recognise it will be crucial for our mental and physical recovery over the coming months . ''
Given that investment , will people take up their gym memberships again ?
There is certainly plenty of help out there for people who do want to train at home .
Alice Liveing started her `` Daily Live Workouts '' on Instagram shortly after the Government ordered gyms to close .
She leads an estimated 30,000 viewers through strength and bodyweight resistance exercises each week .
Ms Liveing , 27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Exercise can make people self-conscious , particularly beginners – there 's a fear of not knowing what to do .
But that 's eliminated when you 're working out in your own living room . ''
`` I think the rise in live streaming [ exercise ] content will only increase in the next few months and years .
We are used to accessing content on demand and I 've seen how people seem happy to follow live workouts .
But it 's important that we think about small businesses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on self-employed contracts and it 's really important they are supported .
`` The lockdown has made me adapt as a coach and develop new skills , '' she added .
`` It has been amazing to reach so many people , and the level of consistency – to see people tuning in each week for my workouts – is testament to how we are changing our approach to exercise .
It 's been an interesting shift to watch unfold . ''

While retailers busily adapt shop floors in preparation of trade resuming on 15 June, Britain’s gyms and health clubs are still awaiting the green light to welcome back patrons in the wake of coronavirus.
Gyms and leisure centres are part of phase three of the Government’s planned route out of lockdown. It is believed they will be considered for reopening from 4 July at the earliest. In the meantime, executives have looked at how gyms abroad have restructured their facilities after state shutdowns were lifted.
In the US, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida were among the first states to reopen gyms under strict safety guidelines. Capacity has been reduced by 25 per cent and showers and changing rooms remain closed. Gym equipment is being disinfected and wiped down after each person’s use and gym-goers are encouraged to wear gloves, masks and adhere to social distancing.
In Hong Kong, Perspex dividers have been installed between machines while some leisure centres in Germany have taped off every other treadmill to prevent close contact.
Enhanced cleaning regimes
Last week, low-cost chain The Gym Group adapted its Northampton site to demonstrate that it can operate safely. Enhanced cleaning regimes will be prioritised and sanitation points introduced so members can clean machines at its 179 UK sites. Clear social distancing markers will be visible around machines and in “functional areas of the floor” where people perform circuit training.
Richard Darwin, CEO of the group, said it will also focus on “capacity management”, adding: “We will look to remove equipment such as treadmills and bikes in order to follow the distancing guidelines. We are also looking at erecting screens between machines on a site-by-site basis.” Mr Darwin explained that, with its airport-style entrances, it can limit the number of people accessing the gym at any one time.
Of course, some people will be fearful of entering a gym at all so soon after lockdown. Less than a third (30 per cent) said they would feel comfortable returning, according to a YouGov poll conducted in April. Twice as many (62 per cent) said they would feel uncomfortable.
Mr Darwin said fitness apps offered to members will enable them to work out at home until they feel happy to return. “Obviously there are groups who are vulnerable and don’t feel comfortable coming to the gym, so they can still [enjoy] their fitness experience,” he said.
‘Ticking timebomb’
Britain’s fitness industry is big business: the sector contributes £7.7bn to the economy each year and our 7,700 gym and leisure facilities employ 189,000 people.
But concerns have been raised about the “ticking timebomb” facing gyms, because quarterly rent payments are due at the end of June.
Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, the not-for-profit industry body that represents gyms and leisure centres, told i: “We need urgent action to provide further protection for gyms and leisure facilities so that they are not forced to close permanently due to unaffordable rent payments, which would be a tragic loss to communities across the UK.
“The Government acknowledged the role of exercise in our resilience during lockdown. It now must recognise it will be crucial for our mental and physical recovery over the coming months.”
Home workouts
After an estimated 10 million gym memberships were frozen on 20 March, many turned to live-streamed fitness and yoga sessions to stay fit and trim. Others have devised home workout plans and taken up running.
Sales of gym equipment have surged 496 per cent at John Lewis, while yoga and Pilates equipment sales were up by 315 per cent and sports shoes orders increased by 72 per cent.
Given that investment, will people take up their gym memberships again? There is certainly plenty of help out there for people who do want to train at home.
Joe Wicks was dubbed the nation’s PE teacher after his daily fitness classes, broadcast live on YouTube, attracted more than a million viewers, while personal trainers Gina Obeng and Ciara Madden, and nutritional therapist Ryan Carter, are among those leading Instagram classes.
Fundamental change
Alice Liveing started her “Daily Live Workouts” on Instagram shortly after the Government ordered gyms to close. She leads an estimated 30,000 viewers through strength and bodyweight resistance exercises each week. Ms Liveing, 27, from west London, told i: “Exercise can make people self-conscious, particularly beginners – there’s a fear of not knowing what to do. But that’s eliminated when you’re working out in your own living room.”
The author of the Clean Eating Alice series of books and host of the Give Me Strength podcast believes that the way we work and exercise will fundamentally change in the future.
“I think the rise in live streaming [exercise] content will only increase in the next few months and years. We are used to accessing content on demand and I’ve seen how people seem happy to follow live workouts. But it’s important that we think about small businesses and fitness professionals; most personal trainers are on self-employed contracts and it’s really important they are supported.
“The lockdown has made me adapt as a coach and develop new skills,” she added. “It has been amazing to reach so many people, and the level of consistency – to see people tuning in each week for my workouts – is testament to how we are changing our approach to exercise. It’s been an interesting shift to watch unfold.”


inews--2020-06-06--From finding the right style for your shape to fail-safe dresses, You Are What You Wear stylists sha

From finding the right style for your shape to fail-safe dresses, You Are What You Wear stylists share fashion advice

From finding the right style for your shape to fail-safe dresses , You Are What You Wear stylists share fashion advice The five stylists from Rylan Clark Neal 's new BBC show , You Are What You Wear , give their advice on how to dress this summer ‘ Don ’ t try to shoehorn yourself into a shape that doesn ’ t suit ’ '' Any outfit will look good on any person as long as the fit is right .
Don ’ t follow trends and try to shoehorn yourself into something that doesn ’ t suit your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main way to work out what clothes suit you , but as a starting point , identify the favourite parts of your body and accentuate them .
If you have a small waist , slim legs or a big bust , pick items that show them off .
`` Go back to basics and try not to overcomplicate a look .
Jeans , a T-shirt , heels and a blazer will always look chic .
A leather jacket is the one thing to invest in .
It will never go out of fashion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season and it is guaranteed to go with most items in your wardrobe .
‘ The bigger the print , the smaller you will look ’ Joey Bevan , fashion designer whose work has featured on The X Factor and Britain ’ s Next Top Model Live ( Photo : Mark Gregson ) ‘ Maxi and midi dresses are now my fail-safe options ’ '' It depends on your height and shape , but once you ’ ve got that nailed , your outfits will look so much better .
For the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my fail-safe , feel-amazing option – a maxi or midi dress .
I find it easier to wear a full-on colourful pattern from head to toe than I do trying to shoehorn it into an outfit .
For me , maxis and midis are so versatile – you can dress them up , dress then down , wear with boots , heels or trainers and either a blazer , leather biker or trench coat .
`` Invest in something you use a lot .
If you get use out of it every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So it really depends on your lifestyle .
For some it may be a handbag , for others a pair of trainers or boots .
Or maybe a leather jacket or trench coat .
We wash our clothes too often – so long as they ’ re hung up and aired and you ’ re not super-stinky , you shouldn ’ t need to wash them after every wear .
Kat Farmer , stylist whose blog , # doesmybumlook40 , documents how she has found her style in her forties ( Photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything that doesn ’ t fit .
If you look at an item and it doesn ’ t bring you joy or you don ’ t want to try to think of an outfit that you could wear it with , you are not going to make any attempt to wear it again and it should be recycled .
`` Make sure your outfit for video calls is comfortable .
Then you can concentrate on the meeting and not whether your shirt is bunching up or you ’ ve got too much cleavage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really depends on whether you are sitting down or standing up .
Too often we only think about our outfit standing up and don ’ t contemplate how it is going to look or feel when you sit down . ''
Lucie Clifford , former fashion editor who now styles for Simply Be , New Look , Lipsy , Primark and Amazon ( Photo : Mark Gregson ) '' My rules for a wardrobe cleanse .
Clear out things with labels in them : if you still haven ’ t worn them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them on through a clothes swap , give them to charity or sell them on eBay .
Also , clear items with holes , previous repairs , stains , or that have been worn to death .
Finally get rid of anything that is massively too small or too big . ''
' A two-piece suit can be used in five different outfits ’

‘Don’t try to shoehorn yourself into a shape that doesn’t suit’
Nana Acheampong
Fashion and celebrity stylist who works with both editorial and commercial clients
“Any outfit will look good on any person as long as the fit is right. Don’t follow trends and try to shoehorn yourself into something that doesn’t suit your shape. Trial and error is the main way to work out what clothes suit you, but as a starting point, identify the favourite parts of your body and accentuate them. If you have a small waist, slim legs or a big bust, pick items that show them off.
“Go back to basics and try not to overcomplicate a look. Jeans, a T-shirt, heels and a blazer will always look chic. A leather jacket is the one thing to invest in. It will never go out of fashion, it will last you season after season and it is guaranteed to go with most items in your wardrobe.
“My go-to outfit is a dress, heels and leather jacket. I am a big fan of one-item dressing, as I am usually in the gym in the morning and don’t want to think too much about what to pack in my bag the night before.
“If you don’t wear a lot of colour, start introducing it into your wardrobe in the form of accessories such as a shoe or a bag. It can be a gradual thing rather than buying every block colour you see. Invest in key pieces that can be worn again and again with multiple items already in your wardrobe.
“Keep all your clothes on wooden hangers. They will keep their shape for longer that way.
“Make sure you have a full outfit on in video meetings. Just in case you’re asked to stand up – so no sitting in your pants! In all seriousness, though, the focus is going to be on your top half, so opt for a block shade rather than a print or stripe that could be distracting.”
@styledbynana
‘The bigger the print, the smaller you will look’
Joey Bevan
Fashion designer whose work has featured on The X Factor and Britain’s Next Top Model Live
“Colour is the first thing I notice. It can be a real head-turner. If you wear a lot of black, navy is a great way to add a hint of colour without looking too bright.
“Good-quality items that will last are worth the expense. Buy clothes that work with most of your wardrobe. I would suggest a nice pair of white trainers or pumps, a good pair of dark blue jeans and a stylish biker jacket or blazer. This suits every race, gender and age.
“Water and heat damage clothes, so don’t overwash them. Use a cold wash – my mum always taught me to fold the items to get creases out before hanging to dry.
“Stop looking at dress sizes. Just try clothes on. Shapes and sizes differ from one brand to another.
“Experiment with prints. The bigger the print, the smaller you will look and the smaller the print, the larger you look.
“It’s a no from me… Socks and sliders – I don’t know who made that a trend, but I hate it. And cheap black leggings make me cry.
“I focus on the top half in video calls. When I did my screen test over video call for You Are What You Wear, I looked fabulous on top – then I jumped up with excitement and they saw my Star Wars PJs on the bottom half.”
@joeybevan
‘Maxi and midi dresses are now my fail-safe options’
Kat Farmer
Stylist whose blog, #doesmybumlook40, documents how she has found her style in her forties
“It depends on your height and shape, but once you’ve got that nailed, your outfits will look so much better. For the past couple of years I’ve lived in my fail-safe, feel-amazing option – a maxi or midi dress. I find it easier to wear a full-on colourful pattern from head to toe than I do trying to shoehorn it into an outfit. For me, maxis and midis are so versatile – you can dress them up, dress then down, wear with boots, heels or trainers and either a blazer, leather biker or trench coat.
“Invest in something you use a lot. If you get use out of it every day, that’s even better. So it really depends on your lifestyle. For some it may be a handbag, for others a pair of trainers or boots. Or maybe a leather jacket or trench coat. We wash our clothes too often – so long as they’re hung up and aired and you’re not super-stinky, you shouldn’t need to wash them after every wear.
“Clear out anything that doesn’t fit. If you look at an item and it doesn’t bring you joy or you don’t want to try to think of an outfit that you could wear it with, you are not going to make any attempt to wear it again and it should be recycled.
“Make sure your outfit for video calls is comfortable. Then you can concentrate on the meeting and not whether your shirt is bunching up or you’ve got too much cleavage on show when sitting down. It really depends on whether you are sitting down or standing up. Too often we only think about our outfit standing up and don’t contemplate how it is going to look or feel when you sit down.”
@doesmybumlook40
‘A classic three-quarter beige trench is a great investment’
Lucie Clifford
Former fashion editor who now styles for Simply Be, New Look, Lipsy, Primark and Amazon
“Accessories are your best friend when you want to elevate a look. Classic stilettos in leather or suede will always make a work outfit look sophisticated, and equally a classic white leather trainer will give an athleisure outfit a real finesse feel. I tend to give my clients simple gold jewellery to complement an evening look. Some gold hoops, a delicate gold pendant and some simple stacking rings are the perfect accompaniment to an LBD.
“Black is my favourite colour to wear. It can be super-flattering. But it is great to experiment with colour and print. If you are bigger on the bottom, opt for a printed or colourful top and a black trouser or skirt, or add bright accessories when wearing a black dress or jumpsuit.
“A one-piece is my go-to outfit. It can be a dress or a jumpsuit, but always something I can just throw on with a pair of boots and a leather jacket.
“A classic beige three-quarter. length trench coat is a great investment piece. Slightly A-line in shape and just touching the calf, a statement mac can go the distance. It will team with jeans, dresses, skirts, even jumpsuits all year round.
“My rules for a wardrobe cleanse. Clear out things with labels in them: if you still haven’t worn them, you never will! You can pass them on through a clothes swap, give them to charity or sell them on eBay. Also, clear items with holes, previous repairs, stains, or that have been worn to death. Finally get rid of anything that is massively too small or too big.”
@luciecliffordstylist
‘A two-piece suit can be used in five different outfits’
Darren Kennedy
Style entrepreneur, fashion columnist and TV presenter
“Be conscious of your posture. Putting your shoulders back and standing up taller can make the world of a difference to your shape and how clothes hang.
“Your choice of footwear can also make or break an outfit. Invest in a structured coat that you love and know you will wear for ever. Regardless of what you are wearing underneath, you will still look the part once you throw it on.
“We have a natural tendency to focus on what we don’t like. Flip this by focusing on what you do like about your body and draw attention to these things through the use of colour, pattern and clothing shapes. My go-to outfit is a pair of fitted trousers with a crisp T-shirt, topped with either a blazer and boots combo or leather biker jacket and trainers.
“Repurpose the clothes that you already have in your wardrobe. Most people already own far more clothes than they need, so it’s about looking at our wardrobes with a fresh perspective. Most guys will own a two-piece suit but these two pieces can act as stapless for at least five different outfits.
“We have become very conscious of sustainability and our impact on the environment and as a result throwaway trends are becoming increasingly passé. We all need clothes that will have a lasting impact within a capsule wardrobe.”
@darrenkennedyofficial
You Are What You Wear starts on Thursday on BBC1


inews--2020-06-06--The World's Greatest Paintings, Channel 5, review: Andrew Marr offers a tabloid-worthy portrait of t

The World's Greatest Paintings, Channel 5, review: Andrew Marr offers a tabloid-worthy portrait of the Mona Lisa

The World 's Greatest Paintings , Channel 5 , review : Andrew Marr offers a tabloid-worthy portrait of the Mona Lisa The series opener worked as an introduction of Da Vinci 's painting , but did n't question its merit as a masterpiece After a 36-year career covering British politics , Andrew Marr now wants you to know that art is the great passion of his life .
Given the past few years , who can blame him ?
The World ’ s Greatest Paintings is a bit like a Beginner ’ s Guide to Art , though Marr ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been subdued for the gentler subject .
The first episode took on perhaps the most famous painting in the world , Leonardo Da Vinci ’ s Mona Lisa .
Even those who only take a passing interest in art – i.e .
the people this series is made for – know that the smiling lady hanging in the Louvre is worth a longer look but we never found out why it is considered such a great work .
Still , it is hard to make Leonardo Da Vinci ’ s life as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including “ his obsession with a 24-year-old girl ” who was the inspiration behind the Mona Lisa , boring .
The hour was a whirlwind tour of the most tabloid-worthy elements of the story , from Leonardo ’ s obsession with learning human anatomy via gruesome autopsies to the story of the Mona Lisa ’ s theft from the Louvre in 1911 .
The film may not have been a brand new analysis of the painter ’ s technique or revelations on his inspiration , but I guess you ’ ve got to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all arts programming can be for those already acquainted with the basics .
To make it so would be to deny a whole section of society an entryway to a fascinating world .
But when it comes to the Mona Lisa , you would expect a nugget of fresh information or even a revision of the painting ’ s legendary status .
It might not be politics Marr is concerned with here , but this programme could have done with a dose of his inquisitiveness .

The World’s Greatest Paintings, 8:15pm, Channel 5 ★★★
After a 36-year career covering British politics, Andrew Marr now wants you to know that art is the great passion of his life. Given the past few years, who can blame him? The World’s Greatest Paintings is a bit like a Beginner’s Guide to Art, though Marr’s loud, rambunctious presenting style has not been subdued for the gentler subject.
The first episode took on perhaps the most famous painting in the world, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Even those who only take a passing interest in art – i.e. the people this series is made for – know that the smiling lady hanging in the Louvre is worth a longer look but we never found out why it is considered such a great work.


inews--2020-06-06--Thousands gather to pay their respects at George Floyd memorial

Thousands gather to pay their respects at George Floyd memorial Supporters gathered in the small town of Raeford , North Carolina , where George Floyd was born In Raeford , the small town near Fayetteville where Mr Floyd , 46 , was born , a long line of people formed outside a church , waiting to enter in small groups for a chance to look at his coffin .
Thousands lined up to pay their respects to Mr Floyd ( Photo : Ed Clemente/The Fayetteville Observer/AP Pool ) Mr Floyd 's death two weeks ago has sparked mass demonstrations across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off much of Washington city centre to traffic ahead of a planned march , which was expected to attract up to 200,000 people .
Hundreds of thousands showed up to the demonstration in Washington DC ( Photo : AP Photo/Alex Brandon ) The American capital has seen daily protests for the past week .
These have been largely peaceful , with people marching back and forth from the White House to the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial .
A private service was to be held later in the day ( Photo : Ed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their supporters in public office say they are determined to turn the extraordinary outpouring of anger and grief into change , notably in regard to policing .
In Minneapolis , city officials have agreed to ban chokeholds and neck restraints by police and to require officers to try to stop any other officers they see using improper force .
A picture of George Floyd and flowers are set up for the memorial service ( Photo : Ed Clemente/The Fayetteville Observer/AP Pool )

Thousands of mourners lined up to pay their respects to George Floyd at a memorial in his North Carolina hometown.
In Raeford, the small town near Fayetteville where Mr Floyd, 46, was born, a long line of people formed outside a church, waiting to enter in small groups for a chance to look at his coffin.
A private service was scheduled for later in the day.
Mr Floyd’s death two weeks ago has sparked mass demonstrations across the country, and military vehicles closed off much of Washington city centre to traffic ahead of a planned march, which was expected to attract up to 200,000 people.
‘No justice, no peace’
The line of people waiting to view the coffin included families with young children and teenagers.
One young woman wore a green and gold graduation cap and gown as she walked beside her parents.
Most people wore surgical masks or cloth face coverings.
When a hearse bearing Mr Floyd’s coffin arrived, chants of “Black Power”, “George Floyd” and “No justice, no peace”, echoed from beneath the covered entrance.
Mass demonstrations
Meanwhile, army secretary Ryan McCarthy said local officials expected 100,000 to 200,000 protesters for Saturday’s protest in Washington.
The White House has been fortified with new fencing and extra security precautions.
The American capital has seen daily protests for the past week. These have been largely peaceful, with people marching back and forth from the White House to the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial.
In general, demonstrations in the US have become calmer in recent days after frequent episodes of violence in the early stages.
Protesters and their supporters in public office say they are determined to turn the extraordinary outpouring of anger and grief into change, notably in regard to policing.
Improper force
In Minneapolis, city officials have agreed to ban chokeholds and neck restraints by police and to require officers to try to stop any other officers they see using improper force.
In California, governor Gavin Newsom ordered the state’s police training programme to stop teaching officers how to use a neck hold that blocks the flow of blood to the brain.
Democrats in Congress are preparing a sweeping package of police reforms, which are expected to included changes to police-accountability laws, such as revising immunity provisions and creating a database of police use-of-force incidents.
Revamped training requirements are planned, too, among them a ban on chokeholds.
The US house of representatives is expected to vote by the end of the month. With Democrats in the majority, the bills will almost certainly pass the house.
The outcome in the senate is less certain. Republican majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said the chamber would look at the issues, but he has not endorsed any particular legislation.


inews--2020-06-06--Chaos as police move in on Black Lives Matter protest in London

Chaos as police move in on Black Lives Matter protest in London Videos circulating on social media showed items being thrown at officers and mounted police Trouble flared in London as police moved in following the Black Lives Matter protest in London - despite a plea from the Health Secretary for people not to gather during lockdown .
Videos circulating on social media showed missiles being thrown at officers wearing protective gear , with mounted police driving back some of the demonstrators along Whitehall .
A police officer was reported to have been injured during the clashes .
A police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the protest ( Photo : Yui Mok/PA Wire ) The clashes followed a series of marches and demonstrations through London , including outside the US Embassy , in protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis .
Elsewhere , boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua used crutches to join people on a peaceful protest in his home town of Watford .
In a speech shared online , 30-year-old Joshua said : `` We can no longer sit back and remain silent on this senseless , unlawful killings and sly racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ?
Only their skin colour .
`` We need to speak out in peaceful demonstrations - just like today , so well done Watford .
We must not use a demonstration for selfish motives and turn it into rioting and looting . ''
Protesters gathered in solidarity with other demonstrations around the world ( Photo : Yui Mok/PA Wire ) But people wanted to show solidarity with campaigners in the US and to highlight incidents when black and ethnic minority people in Britain have been victims of racial discrimination and violence at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An injured police officer is tended to after a police charge on horseback in Whitehall ( Photo : Yui Mok/PA Wire ) As the rally began , one organiser used a megaphone to tell the crowds : `` We are not here for violence .
Today is sheer positivity , today is sheer love . ''
Protester Bobbi , 26 , from Chingford , London - who did not give her last name , said : `` We 're literally living in the history books , we 're going to be teaching our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say I was here to support that . ''
The historian , who is leading the project to decolonise the university curriculum , said : `` It is really powerful to see such a young , motivated crowd coming out and organising themselves , handing out masks and working with the police . ''

Trouble flared in London as police moved in following the Black Lives Matter protest in London – despite a plea from the Health Secretary for people not to gather during lockdown.
Videos circulating on social media showed missiles being thrown at officers wearing protective gear, with mounted police driving back some of the demonstrators along Whitehall. A police officer was reported to have been injured during the clashes.
One officer appeared to fall from his horse after riding into a traffic light. The horse then bolted – sending crowds of people scattering.
Photographs showed the officer being treated as they lay injured on the pavement.
Worldwide demonstrations
The clashes followed a series of marches and demonstrations through London, including outside the US Embassy, in protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Many people wore face masks and social-distancing measures were encouraged during events in Manchester, Cardiff, Sheffield and Newcastle, among other cities.
Elsewhere, boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua used crutches to join people on a peaceful protest in his home town of Watford. In a speech shared online, 30-year-old Joshua said: “We can no longer sit back and remain silent on this senseless, unlawful killings and sly racism on another human being – based on what? Only their skin colour.
“We need to speak out in peaceful demonstrations – just like today, so well done Watford. We must not use a demonstration for selfish motives and turn it into rioting and looting.”
At Friday’s coronavirus news briefing, Matt Hancock warned people against joining the demonstrations this weekend, pointing out “we’re still facing a health crisis and coronavirus remains a real threat”.
But people wanted to show solidarity with campaigners in the US and to highlight incidents when black and ethnic minority people in Britain have been victims of racial discrimination and violence at the hands of police and others.
Earlier in London, most demonstrators who gathered in Parliament Square wore masks and face coverings, with some opting for gloves.
A virus ‘greater that Covid-19’
Placards carried by demonstrators referenced the coronavirus crisis, with one saying: “There is a virus greater than Covid-19 and it’s called racism.”
As the rally began, one organiser used a megaphone to tell the crowds: “We are not here for violence. Today is sheer positivity, today is sheer love.”
Protester Bobbi, 26, from Chingford, London – who did not give her last name, said: “We’re literally living in the history books, we’re going to be teaching our future children about this and I want to say I was here to support that.”
Thousands of protesters packed central Manchester. They chanted and clapped in unison and held home-made placards bearing the initials BLM.
Several hundred marchers gathered in Newcastle, while thousands more watched an online protest organised in the north-east of England.
Dr Christina Mobley, a lecturer who came to Newcastle University from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, attended with her five-year-old daughter.
A ‘young, motivated crowd’
The historian, who is leading the project to decolonise the university curriculum, said: “It is really powerful to see such a young, motivated crowd coming out and organising themselves, handing out masks and working with the police.”
She took a photo of one of the police officers who had taken off his helmet during the silence for Mr Floyd.
Meanwhile, an online protest organised by Stand Up To Racism – North East drew an audience of several thousand, who listened to speakers including Janet Alder, whose brother Christopher died in police custody in Hull in 1998.
In Sheffield, hundreds of people gathered on Devonshire Green to protest and hold a minute’s silence.
During the gathering, which included speeches, they chanted: “No justice, no peace, no racist police.”


inews--2020-06-06--Two Buffalo officers charged for assaulting 75-year-old man during George Floyd protest

Two Buffalo officers charged for assaulting 75-year-old man during George Floyd protest Officers Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski have pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault Two police officers have been charged with assault after a 75-year-old man was pushed over during a Black Lives Matter protest over the death of George Floyd .
The arrests come after a video showing Martin Gugino being shoved to the ground after approaching the police went viral .
The pensioner was seriously injured and taken to hospital .
Officers Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski have pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault and were released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers during the Black Lives Matter protest ( Photo : Mike Desmond/WbFO ) The officers were suspended without pay on Friday after a TV crew captured the confrontation the night before .
The footage shows a man identified as Martin Gugino approaching a line of helmeted officers holding batons as they clear demonstrators from Niagara Square around the time of an 8pm curfew .
Two officers can be seen pushing Mr Gugino backward , and he hits his head on the pavement .
Blood spills as officers walk past .
One officer leans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before another officer urges the colleague to keep walking .
One officer can be seen approaching Mr Gugino before walking on ( Photo : Mike Desmond/WbFO ) The video of the encounter sparked outrage online as demonstrators take to cities across the country to protest against Mr Floyd 's death .
State governor Andrew Cuomo said : `` I think there was criminal liability from what I saw on the video .
`` I think what the mayor did and the district attorney did was right , and I applaud them for acting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What we saw was horrendous and disgusting , and I believe , illegal , '' he added .
However , dozens of Buffalo police officers who were angered over their fellow officers ' suspensions stepped down from the department 's crowd control unit on Friday .

Two police officers have been charged with assault after a 75-year-old man was pushed over during a Black Lives Matter protest over the death of George Floyd.
The arrests come after a video showing Martin Gugino being shoved to the ground after approaching the police went viral.
The pensioner was seriously injured and taken to hospital.
‘Crossed a line’
Officers Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski have pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault and were released without bail.
District attorney John Flynn said that the officers “crossed a line”.
The officers were suspended without pay on Friday after a TV crew captured the confrontation the night before.
The footage shows a man identified as Martin Gugino approaching a line of helmeted officers holding batons as they clear demonstrators from Niagara Square around the time of an 8pm curfew.
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Two officers can be seen pushing Mr Gugino backward, and he hits his head on the pavement. Blood spills as officers walk past.
One officer leans down to check on the injured man before another officer urges the colleague to keep walking.
The video of the encounter sparked outrage online as demonstrators take to cities across the country to protest against Mr Floyd’s death.
‘Criminal liability’
State governor Andrew Cuomo said: “I think there was criminal liability from what I saw on the video.
“I think what the mayor did and the district attorney did was right, and I applaud them for acting as quickly as they did.
“What we saw was horrendous and disgusting, and I believe, illegal,” he added.
However, dozens of Buffalo police officers who were angered over their fellow officers’ suspensions stepped down from the department’s crowd control unit on Friday.
The resigning officers did not leave their jobs altogether.


inews--2020-06-06--John Bercow says he was denied peerage by 'people who have got grievances and agendas'

John Bercow says he was denied peerage by 'people who have got grievances and agendas' The former Speaker , who has faced bullying allegations , is the first in 230 years not to be offered a seat in the House of Lords Former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow has admitted that he is “ sorry ” not to have been granted a peerage .
After leaving office in October , Mr Bercow became the first former Speaker in 230 years not to be offered a seat in the House of Lords .
In response to the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put forward Mr Bercow for a peerage - but his appointment is understood to have been blocked over allegations of bullying levelled at the former Speaker .
Speaking on BBC Radio 4 ’ s Any Questions , Mr Bercow said that he had “ made a lot of enemies ” during his 10-year term , but denies any bullying .
Mr Bercow said of being denied a peerage : `` I 'm sorry about it , yes , I 'm not going to pretend it does n't matter .
Would I like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 've obviously made a lot of enemies , and I know there are people who have got grievances and agendas of their own who think I just 'do n't fit ' and I 'm not the sort of chap who should be going to the House of Lords .
But I 'll have to let other people make that judgement . ''
John Bercow is seen outside the Houses of Parliament on 1 January 2020 ( Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images ) Mr Bercow said : `` It was my enormous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House of Commons .
I did my best , I had some successes , I had some failures , I endured controversies , I made friends , I incurred enemies as well .
`` I think that 's best decided by other people .
I 'm not going to sit awake at night worrying about it , all I will say is that it was an honour to serve as Speaker [ for as long as I did ] . ''
He added : `` Did I make mistakes from time to time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my rag in the chamber ?
Was I periodically irascible ?
Yes , of course .
`` What I will say is that I fought for change , I would n't take no for an answer , and I did n't think it acceptable simply to allow bureaucratic obstacles to be put in the way of doing what was right . ''
Asked if he could say whether he is subject to an investigation by Parliament 's standards commissioner , Mr Bercow replied : `` It 's a private and confidential matter and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the truth is .
We 'll have to leave it there . ''
John Bercow applauds at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at O2 Arena in 2013 ( Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images )

Former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow has admitted that he is “sorry” not to have been granted a peerage.
After leaving office in October, Mr Bercow became the first former Speaker in 230 years not to be offered a seat in the House of Lords.
In response to the Government snub, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn put forward Mr Bercow for a peerage – but his appointment is understood to have been blocked over allegations of bullying levelled at the former Speaker.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions, Mr Bercow said that he had “made a lot of enemies” during his 10-year term, but denies any bullying.
He insisted: “I don’t think I bullied anyone, anywhere, in any way, at any time.”
Mr Bercow said of being denied a peerage: “I’m sorry about it, yes, I’m not going to pretend it doesn’t matter. Would I like to make a contribution? I would.
“I’ve obviously made a lot of enemies, and I know there are people who have got grievances and agendas of their own who think I just ‘don’t fit’ and I’m not the sort of chap who should be going to the House of Lords. But I’ll have to let other people make that judgement.”
‘My enormous privilege’
Mr Bercow said: “It was my enormous privilege to serve as Speaker of the House of Commons. I did my best, I had some successes, I had some failures, I endured controversies, I made friends, I incurred enemies as well.
“I think that’s best decided by other people. I’m not going to sit awake at night worrying about it, all I will say is that it was an honour to serve as Speaker [for as long as I did].”
He added: “Did I make mistakes from time to time? Yes. Did I occasionally lose my rag in the chamber? Was I periodically irascible? Yes, of course.
“What I will say is that I fought for change, I wouldn’t take no for an answer, and I didn’t think it acceptable simply to allow bureaucratic obstacles to be put in the way of doing what was right.”
Asked if he could say whether he is subject to an investigation by Parliament’s standards commissioner, Mr Bercow replied: “It’s a private and confidential matter and in due course, people will know what the truth is. We’ll have to leave it there.”
‘Conspiracy’
Former senior parliamentary official Lt General David Leakey, who served as Black Rod, is among those to have accused Mr Bercow of “intolerable rudeness and explosive behaviour”.
Mr Bercow denies the claims.


inews--2020-06-06--Banksy unveils new artwork to support Black Lives Matter protests and calls for change to 'white sys

Banksy unveils new artwork to support Black Lives Matter protests and calls for change to 'white system' 'People of colour are being failed by the system .
The white system , ' the Bristol-based artist wrote alongside the image Banksy has unveiled a new artwork alongside a powerful statement to show his support for the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd .
The provocative painting features a vigil candle burning the edge of an American flag and a haunting portrait .
In a post alongside the work on social media , he said that “ people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system . ''
Banksy revealed his new piece via his official Instagram account alongside a powerful statement ( Photo : PA/Instagram ) “ At first I thought I should just shut up and listen to black people about this issue , ” he continued .
“ But why would I do that ?
It ’ s not their problem , it ’ s mine . ''
He added : “ People of colour are being failed by the system .
The white system .
`` Like a broken pipe flooding the apartment of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system is making their life a misery , but it ’ s not their job to fix it .
They can ’ t , no one will let them in the apartment upstairs .
“ This is a white problem .
And if white people don ’ t fix it , someone will have to come upstairs and kick the door in.
” Despite being one of the most prolific artists of the 21st century , Banksy 's identity remains a closely guarded secret , garnering acclaim all over the world for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and statement was revealed on Saturday , as thousands of people across the UK joined anti-racism protests .
Demonstrators came out in force to demand racial equality and an end to police discrimination and and racially motivated brutality at home and abroad .
George Floyd was 46 when he was accosted by police in Minneapolis on 25 May .
He was killed after a white officer knelt on his neck , ignoring his cries for help and suffocating him to death .

Banksy has unveiled a new artwork alongside a powerful statement to show his support for the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd.
The provocative painting features a vigil candle burning the edge of an American flag and a haunting portrait. In a post alongside the work on social media, he said that “people of colour are being failed by the system.”
“At first I thought I should just shut up and listen to black people about this issue,” he continued.
“But why would I do that? It’s not their problem, it’s mine.”
He added: “People of colour are being failed by the system. The white system.
“Like a broken pipe flooding the apartment of the people living downstairs. The faulty system is making their life a misery, but it’s not their job to fix it. They can’t, no one will let them in the apartment upstairs.
“This is a white problem. And if white people don’t fix it, someone will have to come upstairs and kick the door in.”
Thousands protest across the UK
Despite being one of the most prolific artists of the 21st century, Banksy’s identity remains a closely guarded secret, garnering acclaim all over the world for his often politically-motivated artwork.
The new piece and statement was revealed on Saturday, as thousands of people across the UK joined anti-racism protests.
Demonstrators came out in force to demand racial equality and an end to police discrimination and and racially motivated brutality at home and abroad.
George Floyd was 46 when he was accosted by police in Minneapolis on 25 May. He was killed after a white officer knelt on his neck, ignoring his cries for help and suffocating him to death.
In Banksy’s hometown of Bristol, more than 4,000 people attended demonstrations, including a march through the city on Sunday.


inews--2020-06-06--George Floyd protests: Anti-racism activists in Glasgow rename streets that commemorate slave owners

A number of street signs with a black background and a white font have popped up alongside the originals Anti-racism campaigners have temporarily renamed several famous streets in the city centre of Glasgow that were titled after men who profited from the enslavement and trade of black people .
A number of street signs with a black background and a white font have popped up alongside the originals as activists replace the names of tobacco lords and slave owners with names of prominent black activists , slaves and innocent people killed by police officers .
For example , Cochrane Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cochrane , has been called Sheku Bayoh Street in honour of the 32-year-old man who died in police custody in 2015 after being restrained by officers responding to an emergency call in Kirkcaldy , Fife .
His sister - who is a nurse - said her family would have attended planned demonstrations in Scotland this weekend but the danger of spreading coronavirus is `` still too great '' .
Buchanan Street , which was named after a slave owner and tobacco lord Andrew Buchanan , was renamed George Floyd Street temporarily before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd , aged 46 , has sparked over a week of protests around the world calling for racial equality and an end to racially motivated police brutality .
He died in Minneapolis on 25 May after a white police officer knelt on his throat and caused him to suffocate .
The idea to change street names in Glasgow came after more than 11,500 people signed a petition to reclaim the titles retrospectively from streets that commemorate the lives of rich slave owners .
`` I think it 's important to take these tobacco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on and instead recognise other Scottish activists who are deserving of such esteem , '' the Change.org petition , started by Ciara Spratt , reads .
“ Such changes have been made in places like Spain who renamed streets previously named after figures from Franco ’ s fascist regime .
”

Anti-racism campaigners have temporarily renamed several famous streets in the city centre of Glasgow that were titled after men who profited from the enslavement and trade of black people.
A number of street signs with a black background and a white font have popped up alongside the originals as activists replace the names of tobacco lords and slave owners with names of prominent black activists, slaves and innocent people killed by police officers.
For example, Cochrane Street, named after 18th-century tobacco lord Andrew Cochrane, has been called Sheku Bayoh Street in honour of the 32-year-old man who died in police custody in 2015 after being restrained by officers responding to an emergency call in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
His sister – who is a nurse – said her family would have attended planned demonstrations in Scotland this weekend but the danger of spreading coronavirus is “still too great”.
George Floyd Street
Similarly, Wilson Street has been unofficially renamed Rosa Parks Street after the American civil rights activist.
Buchanan Street, which was named after a slave owner and tobacco lord Andrew Buchanan, was renamed George Floyd Street temporarily before the sign was removed.
The death of Floyd, aged 46, has sparked over a week of protests around the world calling for racial equality and an end to racially motivated police brutality. He died in Minneapolis on 25 May after a white police officer knelt on his throat and caused him to suffocate.
Thousands sign petition
The idea to change street names in Glasgow came after more than 11,500 people signed a petition to reclaim the titles retrospectively from streets that commemorate the lives of rich slave owners.
“I think it’s important to take these tobacco lords off the pedestal they seemingly stand on and instead recognise other Scottish activists who are deserving of such esteem,” the Change.org petition, started by Ciara Spratt, reads.
“Such changes have been made in places like Spain who renamed streets previously named after figures from Franco’s fascist regime.”


inews--2020-06-06--Black Lives Matter UK protests: Shaun Bailey warns of unrest 'if we do not allow this tension to be

Black Lives Matter UK protests: Shaun Bailey warns of unrest 'if we do not allow this tension to be answered'

Black Lives Matter UK protests : Shaun Bailey warns of unrest 'if we do not allow this tension to be answered' The Conservative candidate for London mayor contradicted Matt Hancock 's advice for protesters to stay home Shaun Bailey , the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London , has contradicted Health Secretary Matt Hancock ’ s plea for people not to attend anti-racism protests , saying that doing so would only “ store up trouble for the summer ” .
Speaking to Sky News , the Tory hopeful said : “ If we do not allow this tension to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then it will just spill out into the summer and be very tough for the police .
“ So , in some sense , they absolutely need to go ahead , but it must be done with social distancing and must be done as safely as possible .
He added : “ People must wear masks - and if you have already been on a protest , please think of it as having already had your go and stay away , and let people express themselves so we can move past this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very tough situation for us all' Shaun Bailey , London Mayoral candidate , speaking during the final day of the Conservative Party Conference in 2018 ( Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images ) Writing on Twitter , she said : “ Please for the safety of all of us , do not attend large gatherings – including protests – of more than six people this weekend.
” Mr Bailey acknowledged that “ this is a very , very tough situation for us all ” , but added : `` If this very real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure valve to release , we 'll be storing up trouble for summer.
“ A protester holds a sign bearing the slogan 'end police brutality ' at protests held in London on 6 June 2020 ( Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images ) 'We are not here for violence '

Shaun Bailey, the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London, has contradicted Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s plea for people not to attend anti-racism protests, saying that doing so would only “store up trouble for the summer”.
The recent death of George Floyd in the US has been a catalyst for a broader conversation about police brutality and systemic racism, prompting protests around the UK and further afield.
Speaking to Sky News, the Tory hopeful said: “If we do not allow this tension to be answered, if it is bottled up, then it will just spill out into the summer and be very tough for the police.
“So, in some sense, they absolutely need to go ahead, but it must be done with social distancing and must be done as safely as possible.
He added: “People must wear masks – and if you have already been on a protest, please think of it as having already had your go and stay away, and let people express themselves so we can move past this point.”
‘A very, very tough situation for us all’
Speaking at Friday’s Downing Street coronavirus briefing, Mr Hancock said although he was “appalled” about the death of Mr Floyd, people should avoid large protests in order to maintain social distancing, a sentiment echoed by Home Secretary Priti Patel.
Writing on Twitter, she said: “Please for the safety of all of us, do not attend large gatherings – including protests – of more than six people this weekend.”
Please for the safety of all of us, do not attend large gatherings – including protests – of more than six people this weekend. As @MattHancock said, coronavirus remains a real threat and people must protect themselves and their families from this horrific disease. https://t.co/AijZRYuQ30 — Priti Patel (@pritipatel) June 5, 2020
Mr Bailey acknowledged that “this is a very, very tough situation for us all”, but added: “If this very real tension and fear is not allowed a pressure valve to release, we’ll be storing up trouble for summer.“
‘We are not here for violence’
In London’s Parliament Square, thousands of protesters have gathered holding placards.
Many bore the slogan “Black Lives Matter”, while another read “There is a virus greater than Covid-19 and it’s called racism”.
Chants of “no justice, no peace” could be heard, along with “Boris is a racist”.
The prime minister has previously used racist slurs in his newspaper columns, writing in a 2000 Guardian piece that seeing a “bunch of black kids” made alarm bells go off in his head.
The majority of the demonstrators were wearing masks and face coverings, with some also opting for gloves.
As the rally began, one organiser used a megaphone to tell the crowds: “We are not here for violence. Today is sheer positivity, today is sheer love.”
She added: “Today we will not commit any violence to anyone.”
Protesters were also reminded to try and keep a two metre distance from one another where possible and to be mindful of the pandemic.
Similar protests have taken place in other UK cities, including Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Leicester, Newcastle and Birmingham.


inews--2020-06-06--Coronavirus latest: Searches for overseas properties surge as Britons dream of escape from lockdown

Coronavirus latest : Searches for overseas properties surge as Britons dream of escape from lockdown Estate agents are reporting a huge spike in online demand to look at properties in sunshine destinations Britons in lockdown are searching for overseas properties in their droves as the Covid-19 crisis continues to inspire life overhauls across the nation .
According to website Rightmove , searches for new homes in Spain , particularly on the Costa del Sol , were up by 34 per cent in May .
Meanwhile , properties in areas such as Brittany in France were up by 33 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a means to purchasing a new pad , or merely those “ dreaming of a trip abroad ” after a slew of cancelled holidays , the agents are unable to determine .
However , the latter may go some way to explaining why there was a 174 per cent spike in searches for homes in Ibiza , where a one-bedroom apartment starts at around £12o,000 .
This may have had some assistance from the release of Netflix series White Lines , which , while actually shot on the neighbouring island of Majorca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isle .
“ It ’ s still early days as we ’ re not out of lockdown yet and most airlines are still shut , but this is an indication that this has been a life-changing period for many who are reappraising both how and where they want to live , ” Miles Shipside , a property expert at Rightmove , told The Guardian .
Estate agents are reporting a huge spike in online demand to look at properties in sunshine destinations .
Other countries being searched for include Portugal , particularly in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coast , the Algarve , Albufeira and Vilamoura .
Meanwhile in the UK , house sales hit a record low in April since 2005 , with just 38,060 transactions , according to provisional numbers from HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) .
Lockdown measures temporarily shut down activity in the sector , although some restrictions have since been lifted by the Government to get house sales moving again .
In England , estate agents can now open , viewings can be carried out and removal firms can begin to operate .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many restrictions remain in place .
The Government also encouraged those in the middle of house sale transactions to come to an amicable agreement to avoid too much movement between households and areas .

Britons in lockdown are searching for overseas properties in their droves as the Covid-19 crisis continues to inspire life overhauls across the nation.
Estate agents are reporting a huge spike in online demand to look at properties in sunshine destinations.
According to website Rightmove, searches for new homes in Spain, particularly on the Costa del Sol, were up by 34 per cent in May. Meanwhile, properties in areas such as Brittany in France were up by 33 per cent.
Whether these were all genuine searches with a means to purchasing a new pad, or merely those “dreaming of a trip abroad” after a slew of cancelled holidays, the agents are unable to determine.
Fantasy moves
However, the latter may go some way to explaining why there was a 174 per cent spike in searches for homes in Ibiza, where a one-bedroom apartment starts at around £12o,000. This may have had some assistance from the release of Netflix series White Lines, which, while actually shot on the neighbouring island of Majorca, was set on the Spanish party isle.
“It’s still early days as we’re not out of lockdown yet and most airlines are still shut, but this is an indication that this has been a life-changing period for many who are reappraising both how and where they want to live,” Miles Shipside, a property expert at Rightmove, told The Guardian.
Other countries being searched for include Portugal, particularly in the areas of Lisbon and the surrounding coast, the Algarve, Albufeira and Vilamoura.
Housing sales slump
Meanwhile in the UK, house sales hit a record low in April since 2005, with just 38,060 transactions, according to provisional numbers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Lockdown measures temporarily shut down activity in the sector, although some restrictions have since been lifted by the Government to get house sales moving again.
In England, estate agents can now open, viewings can be carried out and removal firms can begin to operate. However, in the rest of Britain, many restrictions remain in place.
The Government also encouraged those in the middle of house sale transactions to come to an amicable agreement to avoid too much movement between households and areas.


inews--2020-06-06--China warns UK will face 'consequences' if it offers British citizenship to Hong Kong residents

China warns UK will face 'consequences ' if it offers British citizenship to Hong Kong residents Boris Johnson said the UK would open the door to almost three million Hong Kong citizens if China introduced a controversial security law A senior Chinese diplomat has warned the UK there will be “ consequences ” if it proceeds with plans to offer millions of Hongkongers the chance of British citizenship .
The law , which alters the former British colony ’ s Basic Law , will require Hong Kong ’ s government to enforce measures to be decided later by Chinese leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson warned the UK would open the door to almost three million Hong Kong citizens if China pressed ahead with the change by effectively upgrading the status of British National  ( Overseas ) passports to grant immigration rights beyond the current six-month limit .
But Chen Wen , a minister at the Chinese embassy in the UK , told the BBC there will be “ consequences ” if the UK went ahead .
She said any changes to the British National ( Overseas ) status of Hong Kong citizens would be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ territory was handed over in 1997 .
Asked what the consequences would be , she said : “ Let ’ s wait and see .
There will be consequences – that ’ s for sure.
” She insisted her warning was not “ a threat ” , adding : “ Changing the status quo of BNO itself is a threat .
I ’ m not threatening anything .
The Chinese government has criticised the Prime Minister for offering Hong Kong citizens residency in the UK ( Photo : Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it will be damaging to Hong Kong ’ s stability and it will be damaging to the UK ’ s own image of abiding by its own commitments .
It will be damaging to the bilateral relationship.
” Her comments came after former foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind said the UK Government had sent a message to China with its plans to offer Hongkongers the chance of citizenship .
Sir Malcolm stressed the UK had a “ legal and ethical ” obligation to raise the issue , adding : “ One can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole world is watching what ’ s happening in Hong Kong.
” Conservative former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith said HSBC ’ s support for China ’ s national security law was a “ grave error ” , and said that if he were a customer , he would close any accounts with the bank .
He told BBC Radio : “ In my personal opinion , I think it is a grave error by HSBC getting involved in what is essentially a very difficult problem.
” Asked if he would advise people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ It is up to individuals but , personally , if I was there I would .
I honestly think the issue of freedom is more important .
”

A senior Chinese diplomat has warned the UK there will be “consequences” if it proceeds with plans to offer millions of Hongkongers the chance of British citizenship.
China’s rubber-stamp legislature, the National People’s Congress, endorsed a controversial security law for Hong Kong which critics say will strip the territory of its autonomy.
The law, which alters the former British colony’s Basic Law, will require Hong Kong’s government to enforce measures to be decided later by Chinese leaders.
In response, Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the UK would open the door to almost three million Hong Kong citizens if China pressed ahead with the change by effectively upgrading the status of British National (Overseas) passports to grant immigration rights beyond the current six-month limit.
‘Consequences’
But Chen Wen, a minister at the Chinese embassy in the UK, told the BBC there will be “consequences” if the UK went ahead. She said any changes to the British National (Overseas) status of Hong Kong citizens would be a breach of UK commitments made when the territory was handed over in 1997. Asked what the consequences would be, she said: “Let’s wait and see. There will be consequences – that’s for sure.”
She insisted her warning was not “a threat”, adding: “Changing the status quo of BNO itself is a threat. I’m not threatening anything.
“This is not a correct decision and it will be damaging to Hong Kong’s stability and it will be damaging to the UK’s own image of abiding by its own commitments. It will be damaging to the bilateral relationship.”
‘Legal and ethical’ obligation
Her comments came after former foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind said the UK Government had sent a message to China with its plans to offer Hongkongers the chance of citizenship. Sir Malcolm stressed the UK had a “legal and ethical” obligation to raise the issue, adding: “One cannot emphasise this too much: the whole world is watching what’s happening in Hong Kong.”
Conservative former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith said HSBC’s support for China’s national security law was a “grave error”, and said that if he were a customer, he would close any accounts with the bank. He told BBC Radio: “In my personal opinion, I think it is a grave error by HSBC getting involved in what is essentially a very difficult problem.”
Asked if he would advise people to shut their HSBC accounts, he said: “It is up to individuals but, personally, if I was there I would. I honestly think the issue of freedom is more important.”


inews--2020-06-06--René Hasee: Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'investigated over disappearance' of six-ye

René Hasee: Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'investigated over disappearance' of six-year-old boy

Authorities investigating the suspect in the Madeleine McCann case are now examining links to the disappearance of two other children Authorities investigating the new suspect in the Madeleine McCann case are believed to be examining links to the disappearance of a six-year-old boy from Elsdorf , Germany , who went missing from a beach in 1996 .
René Hasee vanished while on holiday with his family in Aljezur in the Portuguese Algarve - just 25 miles from Praia da Luz , where Madeleine went missing in 2007 , more than a decade later .
German news sites have reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirm they are re-investigating the boy 's disappearance .
Police are also thought to be reviewing the disappearance of five-year-old Inga Gehricke , from Germany , who vanished from a forest in the Saxony-Anhalt region in 2015 .
43-year-old German national Christian Brüeckner , who has previous sexual offences and child abuse convictions , has been named as the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case .
Brüeckner is serving a seven-year prison sentence in his home country for the rape of a 72-year-old American woman in Portugal in 2005 - two years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of rape at Braunschweig District Court in December 2019 .
Scotland Yard said his name was already known to its investigation , but he did not become a suspect until after information was received as a “ direct consequence ” of a 2017 appeal .
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cranwell , who is leading the Metropolitan Police probe , said he was “ pleased ” with information coming in , with more than 270 calls and emails within 24 hours after the news broke .
'We will never give up hope' The investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grange , is still considered a missing person inquiry because there is no `` definitive evidence whether Madeleine is alive or dead '' .
Kate and Gerry McCann pose with an artist 's impression of how their daughter , Madeleine , might have looked at the age of nine ahead of a press conference in 2012 ( Photo by LEON NEAL/AFP/GettyImages ) Madeleine 's doctor parents Kate and Gerry McCann from Rothley , Leicestershire , welcomed the latest appeal in a statement saying : “ We will never give up hope of finding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mitchell , said on Friday : “ They certainly will be encouraged to know the appeal is yielding results already and hopefully within that there will be crucial bits of information the police can act upon.
” He added : “ They are trying to maintain as normal a life as possible under the circumstances , continuing their medical work where necessary and bringing the twins up as best they can , while shielding them from all the attention .

Authorities investigating the new suspect in the Madeleine McCann case are believed to be examining links to the disappearance of a six-year-old boy from Elsdorf, Germany, who went missing from a beach in 1996.
René Hasee vanished while on holiday with his family in Aljezur in the Portuguese Algarve – just 25 miles from Praia da Luz, where Madeleine went missing in 2007, more than a decade later.
German news sites have reported that authorities have now contacted his family to confirm they are re-investigating the boy’s disappearance.
His father, Andreas Hasee, told the German newspaper Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger “there could be a connection” between the cases.
Police are also thought to be reviewing the disappearance of five-year-old Inga Gehricke, from Germany, who vanished from a forest in the Saxony-Anhalt region in 2015.
New suspect
43-year-old German national Christian Brüeckner, who has previous sexual offences and child abuse convictions, has been named as the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case.
Brüeckner is serving a seven-year prison sentence in his home country for the rape of a 72-year-old American woman in Portugal in 2005 – two years before Madeline disappeared – after being convicted of rape at Braunschweig District Court in December 2019.
He was linked to several houses in Portugal, including one near Praia da Luz.
Scotland Yard said his name was already known to its investigation, but he did not become a suspect until after information was received as a “direct consequence” of a 2017 appeal.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cranwell, who is leading the Metropolitan Police probe, said he was “pleased” with information coming in, with more than 270 calls and emails within 24 hours after the news broke.
‘We will never give up hope’
The investigation into Madeline McCann’s disappearance, Operation Grange, is still considered a missing person inquiry because there is no “definitive evidence whether Madeleine is alive or dead”.
Madeleine’s doctor parents Kate and Gerry McCann from Rothley, Leicestershire, welcomed the latest appeal in a statement saying: “We will never give up hope of finding Madeleine alive.”
Their spokesman, Clarence Mitchell, said on Friday: “They certainly will be encouraged to know the appeal is yielding results already and hopefully within that there will be crucial bits of information the police can act upon.”
He added: “They are trying to maintain as normal a life as possible under the circumstances, continuing their medical work where necessary and bringing the twins up as best they can, while shielding them from all the attention.
“They wait to hear any developments from police.”


inews--2020-06-06--Proposals to relax Sunday trading hours are "grossly unfair", unions say

Proposals to relax Sunday trading hours are `` grossly unfair '' , unions say The Government is reportedly considering a move to temporarily ease Sunday trading hours The Government is said to be looking at suspending the laws for a year in an effort to kick-start the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Supermarket bosses have previously called on the Government to relax existing legislation that limits larger stores from serving customers for more than six hours on a Sunday in England and Wales .
But unions have said any change would ignore the childcare challenges that many shopworkers face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much-needed break on Sundays during the highly-pressurised coronavirus crisis Paddy Lillis , general secretary of Usdaw ( Union of Shop , Distributive and Allied Workers ) , said : `` The last thing the retail industry needs is longer trading hours , there is no economic case for this and it will put extra pressure on the retail workers who have worked so hard throughout this crisis .
`` Our members in retail are working long hours , in difficult circumstances and under a great deal of pressure , they need a break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask for a shorter day on Sundays .
A fruit and vegetable stall trades at Brixton market in London , England ( Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images ) Unite national officer Bev Clarkson added : `` The Government must understand that many retail workers have to work around childcare and by extending Sunday opening hours it will create additional stress and make it impossible for many workers to juggle work and their caring duties.
” According to The Times , Downing Street is said to be drawing up plans as part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Boris Johnson and his chief adviser , Dominic Cummings , are said to be on board with the proposals , but there are concerns that ‘ traditionalist ’ Tory MPs may be reluctant to back the changes .
Other reforms being considered would make it easier for pubs and cafes to serve food and drink outside , the newspaper reports .
Councils may be encouraged to pedestrianise more streets and to allow more outdoor markets , while planning restriction changes could make it easier for high street properties to change between retail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday Trading Act of 1994 allows large stores to open for no more than six consecutive hours between 10am and 6pm .

Unions have slammed moves to relax Sunday trading hours as “misguided” and “grossly unfair” to key workers.
The Government is said to be looking at suspending the laws for a year in an effort to kick-start the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Supermarket bosses have previously called on the Government to relax existing legislation that limits larger stores from serving customers for more than six hours on a Sunday in England and Wales.
Easing existing laws would reduce queues and overcrowding, it is hoped.
But unions have said any change would ignore the childcare challenges that many shopworkers face while also stopping them from having a much-needed break on Sundays during the highly-pressurised coronavirus crisis
Paddy Lillis, general secretary of Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers), said: “The last thing the retail industry needs is longer trading hours, there is no economic case for this and it will put extra pressure on the retail workers who have worked so hard throughout this crisis.
“Our members in retail are working long hours, in difficult circumstances and under a great deal of pressure, they need a break. It isn’t too much to ask for a shorter day on Sundays.
“Deregulating trading hours will put more pressure on shopworkers to work longer and cause further problems with finding childcare.”
Unite national officer Bev Clarkson added: “The Government must understand that many retail workers have to work around childcare and by extending Sunday opening hours it will create additional stress and make it impossible for many workers to juggle work and their caring duties.”
Broader bailout package
According to The Times, Downing Street is said to be drawing up plans as part of a package of measures to stimulate the economy.
Boris Johnson and his chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, are said to be on board with the proposals, but there are concerns that ‘traditionalist’ Tory MPs may be reluctant to back the changes.
Other reforms being considered would make it easier for pubs and cafes to serve food and drink outside, the newspaper reports.
Councils may be encouraged to pedestrianise more streets and to allow more outdoor markets, while planning restriction changes could make it easier for high street properties to change between retail and residential use.
The altered Sunday trading laws would coincide with a larger bailout intended to boost retail and hospitality businesses as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Six-hour restriction
Currently, the Sunday Trading Act of 1994 allows large stores to open for no more than six consecutive hours between 10am and 6pm.
Tesco and Morrisons open an hour earlier for NHS staff on Sundays, but cannot process payments until the official opening time.
Former prime minister David Cameron previously suspended Sunday trading laws temporarily during the London 2012 Olympics.
Mr Cameron attempted to permanently extend Sunday trading hours in 2016, but was forced to kill off the plans after a rebellion from Tory MPs and opposition from the Church of England.
Labour and trade unions also opposed the move, arguing that it favours big business and prevents workers from spending time with family.