theweekuk--2020-04-21--Today’s back pages: Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid tie linked to coronavirus spread

Anfield tie under spotlight
The Guardian reports the claim that Atletico Madrid supporters may have brought coronavirus with them when they came to Anfield for last month’s Uefa Champions League tie.
The match, on 11 March, saw 3,000 Spaniards make the journey to Liverpool at a time when Madrid was already in the throes of a partial lockdown.
The Guardian says that Liverpool city council’s director of public health, Matthew Ashton, has admitted that the fixture “should have been called off”, while the mayor of Madrid, Jose Luis Martínez-Almeida, said at the weekend that it was a “mistake” to permit Atletico fans to make the journey.
Speaking yesterday at the daily coronavirus press conference at Downing Street, the government’s deputy chief scientific adviser, Angela McLean, described the possibility of a link between cases of the virus in the two cities as an “interesting hypothesis”.
She then told a reporter from the Liverpool Echo: “I think it would be very interesting to see in the future when all the science is done what relationship there is between the viruses that have circulated in Liverpool and the viruses that have circulated in Spain.”
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Gunners agree deal - but Ozil snubs pay cut
Many of the papers report the news that Arsenal have become the first Premier League club to agree a wage cut with its players.
Watford, West Ham and Southampton have all announced wage deferral schemes in recent weeks, but yesterday the Gunners revealed the terms of their deal.
“Arsenal hope to take a short cut”, says Metro, with the paper explaining that the players will take a 12.5% cut until March 2021, but this money will be reimbursed if they finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League. If Arsenal make it to the Europa League the players will receive 7.5% back.
Metro quotes the Arsenal statement declaring that the “agreement is based on the assumption we will finish the season 2019/20 and receive the full broadcasting revenues”.
The majority of Arsenal’s squad agreed to the deal but the Daily Mirror and Daily Star report that Mesut Ozil is one of three first-team players to reject the club’s 12.5% pay cut.
Arsenal confirm wage deal but Mesut Ozil refuses 12.5% cut
Depression worry
The Times devotes part of its back page to a report warning that among professional footballers “symptoms of depression [have] doubled in the wake of lockdown measures”.
Between 1 January and 31 March, 299 members of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) sought therapy through Sporting Chance Clinic’s networks of therapists and a confidential helpline, “just under half as many as sought counselling services in the whole of 2019 [653]”.
As a consequence every pro player has been sent a mental-health survey by the PFA as they “seek feedback” from players in England’s male and female professional leagues.
The Times says that “counsellors have been made available to players via the Skype, FaceTime and Zoom video call apps to discuss any problems”.
Today’s sport headlines
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theweekuk--2020-04-21--Donald Trump says he will suspend immigration to US

Donald Trump has said he will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend all immigration to the US because of the coronavirus .
Writing on Twitter , the US president announced : “ In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy , as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens , I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States !
” The BBC says it is not certain that the president will be able to carry out the order , and CNN says “ it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to suspend immigration and it is also unclear how long such a suspension could last ” .
Nevertheless , reaction has been swift .
Thomas Homan , Trump ’ s former acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement , said : “ It makes sense to protect opportunities for our workforce while this pandemic plays out.
” Paul Gosar , a Republican congressman , said : “ Thank you , @ realDonaldTrump !
All immigration to the United States should halt until every American who wants a job has one !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unemployment benefits in the last month .
However , the former Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro tweeted : “ You cut off immigration , you crater our nation ’ s already weakened economy .
What a dumb move.
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– USA Today adds that Trump ’ s critics believe the president is “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America First policies that have long been focused on making it more difficult for foreigners to live and work in the US ” .
The author Garrett M. Graff says that Trump ’ s announcement comes as the Department of Homeland Security has no Senate-confirmed leadership in immigration .
On Twitter , he wrote : “ Whatever this means , it comes at a time when @ DHSgov , which oversees immigration , has no Senate-confirmed leadership on this issue .
No Sec , Dep Sec , no General Counsel , and no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agencies.
” In the US , more than 785,000 people have been confirmed as having Covid-19 and more than 42,000 have died .

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theweekuk--2020-04-21--‘Irrational’ - No. 10 distances itself from Matt Hancock’s testing pledge

Downing Street sources say the Health Secretary ’ s promise that 100,000 people a day would be tested for coronavirus by the end of April is “ arbitrary ” and “ irrational ” .
The sources claim there is not the demand among NHS workers to meet the 100,000 target , with a Number 10 insider predicting that Matt Hancock ’ s headline-grabbing pledge will “ come back and bite him ” .
With nine days left for the government to honour Hancock ’ s promise , testing capacity is at 40 % of its target .
Speaking of Hancock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source told the Daily Telegraph : “ There is a faint irrationality behind it , just because there was a clamour for mass testing .
Hancock ’ s 100,000 target was a response to criticism in the media , and he decided to crank out tests regardless.
” They added : “ Hancock ’ s not had a good crisis .
The prime minister will say he has confidence in him , but it doesn ’ t feel like that .
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– However , sources close to Hancock insist the 100,000 target had been agreed by Downing Street .
They claim that ministers and advisers are distancing themselves from key decisions to try and avoid censure at an eventual inquiry into the response to coronavirus .
The allies also point to the fact that in March , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying : “ We 're massively increasing the testing to see whether you have it now and ramping up daily testing from 5,000 a day , to 10,000 to 25,000 and then up at 250,000.
” Meanwhile , the Mirror says it visited testing centre locations and found them “ eerily silent ” .
Arriving at a facility at Chessington World of Adventures , designed for NHS , police , fire and prison staff and their families to be tested , reporters say they found “ only idling staff ” .
Last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus tests target was an “ ambitious goal ” .
The latest official figures show that just 19,316 tests were carried out in the 24 hours to Monday morning .


theweekuk--2020-04-21--New AI distinguishes between ancient human and dog poo

A new form of artificial intelligence may be able to tell the difference between ancient human and dog poo .
Using DNA data , the system distinguishes between the respective faeces in areas where both species once cohabited .
However , an expert has warned that : “ There are definite issues that need to be resolved before the method can be used widely ” .
A jogger in Florida has worn a unicorn costume to cheer up locals who are locked down by the coronavirus pandemic .
Corey Jurgensen , 40 , wore the seven-foot-tall inflatable costume to jog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near her Tampa home .
“ Everyone smiles when they see a unicorn , ” she told the Tampa Bay Times .
A news reporter has accidentally filmed a man naked in the shower .
As she reported on a segment on how to cut hair while quarantining at home , Melinda Meza of KCRA 3 in Sacramento inadvertently included the reflection of a naked man , believed to be her husband , in one of the mirrors behind her .
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A new form of artificial intelligence may be able to tell the difference between ancient human and dog poo. Using DNA data, the system distinguishes between the respective faeces in areas where both species once cohabited. However, an expert has warned that: “There are definite issues that need to be resolved before the method can be used widely”.
Jogger wears unicorn costume to amuse locals
A jogger in Florida has worn a unicorn costume to cheer up locals who are locked down by the coronavirus pandemic. Corey Jurgensen, 40, wore the seven-foot-tall inflatable costume to jog, jump and dance around the streets near her Tampa home. “Everyone smiles when they see a unicorn,” she told the Tampa Bay Times.
Reporter accidentally broadcasts naked man
A news reporter has accidentally filmed a man naked in the shower. As she reported on a segment on how to cut hair while quarantining at home, Melinda Meza of KCRA 3 in Sacramento inadvertently included the reflection of a naked man, believed to be her husband, in one of the mirrors behind her.
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theweekuk--2020-04-20--Lego Super Mario: a toy every (big) kid will want this year

“ It ’ s-a me , Mario !
” Say ciao to Nintendo ’ s legendary Italian plumber as he is brought to life via the power of Lego bricks .
The two iconic brands have teamed up to create what could be one of the must-have toys of 2020 : Lego Super Mario ’ s Adventures with Mario Starter Course .
Available for pre-order now and launching in August , kids ( and big kids ) will see the Nintendo character leave the digital sphere for a real-life world that is neither a video game nor a traditional Lego @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer and game producer of Nintendo , said : “ Super Mario has continued to appear , always in a form adapted to the current hardware of the time .
“ I am thankful that in this project with the Lego Group , Mario is jumping out of the digital world of game consoles and smart devices , and we are able to bring him into the world with a new , physical type of Mario play.
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Lego ’ s Mario has LCD screens in his eyes , mouth and belly to display a wide variety of instant reactions to movement , colour and action bricks .
Also included is a speaker that plays iconic sounds and music from the video game series .
Designed for kids aged six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mario Starter Course comes with 231 pieces and features seven action bricks for different interactions with the Lego Mario figure .
Video of A closer look at LEGO Super Mario !
( with a few surprises ) The Lego Super Mario products will officially launch on 1 August , but UK customers can pre-order the Adventures with Mario Starter Course for £49.99 at lego.com .
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“It’s-a me, Mario!” Say ciao to Nintendo’s legendary Italian plumber as he is brought to life via the power of Lego bricks.
The two iconic brands have teamed up to create what could be one of the must-have toys of 2020: Lego Super Mario’s Adventures with Mario Starter Course.
Available for pre-order now and launching in August, kids (and big kids) will see the Nintendo character leave the digital sphere for a real-life world that is neither a video game nor a traditional Lego brick-based set.
Takashi Tezuka, executive officer and game producer of Nintendo, said: “Super Mario has continued to appear, always in a form adapted to the current hardware of the time.
“I am thankful that in this project with the Lego Group, Mario is jumping out of the digital world of game consoles and smart devices, and we are able to bring him into the world with a new, physical type of Mario play.”
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About Lego Super Mario
The new product line features an interactive Lego Mario figure that collects coins in real-life game levels created with Lego bricks.
Lego’s Mario has LCD screens in his eyes, mouth and belly to display a wide variety of instant reactions to movement, colour and action bricks. Also included is a speaker that plays iconic sounds and music from the video game series.
Designed for kids aged six years and older, the Adventures with Mario Starter Course comes with 231 pieces and features seven action bricks for different interactions with the Lego Mario figure.
How to pre-order
The Lego Super Mario products will officially launch on 1 August, but UK customers can pre-order the Adventures with Mario Starter Course for £49.99 at lego.com.
A number of expansion packs - Piranha Plant Power Slide; Bowser’s Castle Boss Battle; and Monty Mole & Super Mushroom - will also be available when the range is released.
Lego Super Mario: in pictures
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theweekuk--2020-04-20--Richard Branson criticised for fresh bailout request

Richard Branson has claimed that his airlines will collapse without government cash .
Branson , described by The Guardian as “ the UK ’ s seventh richest person with an estimated £4.7bn fortune , ” has asked the government to give his airline a £500m bailout to help it through the “ devastating impact ” of the coronavirus pandemic on his Virgin carriers .
In a blogpost yesterday , he wrote : “ The reality of this unprecedented crisis is that many airlines around the world need government support and many have already received it.
” He said he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up as collateral , as he promised to “ raise as much money against the island as possible to save as many jobs as possible ” .
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– However , the controversial billionaire has come under fire for requesting taxpayers ’ cash , rather than using his own fortune to rescue the airlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Branson has not paid tax in this country for 14 years .
On no account should he get a taxpayer bailout , loan or otherwise.
” Angela Rayner , deputy leader of the Labour party , tweeted : “ Richard flog your private island and pay your staff , we are in unprecedented times here .
Now is the time your staff need support after making mountains of cash for the company.
” Luke Hildyard , of the High Pay Centre , said : “ At a time when the government is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low and middle income earners hit by the economic shutdown , it would be unthinkable to commit hundreds of millions of pounds to an effective bailout for billionaire Richard Branson.
” However , rejecting the idea that he should draw on his significant personal wealth rather seeking government support , Branson said : “ I ’ ve seen lots of comments about my net worth – but that is calculated on the value of Virgin businesses around the world before this crisis , not sitting as cash in a bank account ready to @ @ @

Richard Branson has claimed that his airlines will collapse without government cash.
Branson, described by The Guardian as “the UK’s seventh richest person with an estimated £4.7bn fortune,” has asked the government to give his airline a £500m bailout to help it through the “devastating impact” of the coronavirus pandemic on his Virgin carriers.
In a blogpost yesterday, he wrote: “The reality of this unprecedented crisis is that many airlines around the world need government support and many have already received it.”
He said he is willing to put his private Caribbean island up as collateral, as he promised to “raise as much money against the island as possible to save as many jobs as possible”.
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However, the controversial billionaire has come under fire for requesting taxpayers’ cash, rather than using his own fortune to rescue the airlines.
Labour MP Diane Abbott tweeted that “Branson has not paid tax in this country for 14 years. On no account should he get a taxpayer bailout, loan or otherwise.”
Angela Rayner, deputy leader of the Labour party, tweeted: “Richard flog your private island and pay your staff, we are in unprecedented times here. Now is the time your staff need support after making mountains of cash for the company.”
Luke Hildyard, of the High Pay Centre, said: “At a time when the government is struggling to fund the NHS and support low and middle income earners hit by the economic shutdown, it would be unthinkable to commit hundreds of millions of pounds to an effective bailout for billionaire Richard Branson.”
However, rejecting the idea that he should draw on his significant personal wealth rather seeking government support, Branson said: “I’ve seen lots of comments about my net worth – but that is calculated on the value of Virgin businesses around the world before this crisis, not sitting as cash in a bank account ready to withdraw.”


theweekuk--2020-04-20--Ex-Home Office chief launches tribunal claim against Priti Patel

The former Home Office chief Philip Rutnam has lodged an employment tribunal claim for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing against Home Secretary Priti Patel .
A statement from the civil servants union the FDA revealed that Rutnam , who resigned in February over bullying claims against Patel , officially began legal proceedings on Monday .
Announcing the start of the legal action , the general secretary of the civil service union the FDA , Dave Penman , said : “ This morning Sir Philip , with the support of his legal team and the FDA , submitted a claim to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the home secretary.
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The fact that whistleblowing is included in the allegations is significant because it means that any compensation award would be uncapped .
The payout from a standard unfair dismissal claim would be limited to £85,000 .
Although Patel has not commented publicly on the allegations , Whitehall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , The Guardian says the development “ will increase pressure on Patel ” and on “ Boris Johnson , who has publicly backed his home secretary ” .
When he stepped down in February , Rutnam , who was the Home Office 's most senior official , said there had been a “ vicious and orchestrated ” campaign against him .
When he quit , Rutnam said he received allegations that Patel 's conduct towards employees included “ swearing , belittling people , making unreasonable and repeated demands ” .
Allegations that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Times , which reported she had been accused of belittling officials in meetings , making unreasonable demands and creating an “ atmosphere of fear ” .
Then , The Guardian reported that she was accused of emerging from an office saying : “ Why is everyone so f***ing useless ?
” In an email to Home Office staff last month , Patel said she “ deeply cared ” about the “ wellbeing ” of her civil servants and valued their professionalism .
A government spokesperson said : “ We do not comment @ @ @ @ @ @


theweekuk--2020-04-20--Sport shorts: Juventus remain keen on England captain Harry Kane and golf’s Ryder Cup could be held

Sport shorts: Juventus remain keen on England captain Harry Kane and golf’s Ryder Cup could be held without fans

Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane continues to be linked with a transfer away from north London .
Quoted by the Manchester Evening News , former England captain Wayne Rooney believes that Man Utd should “ build their team ” around a classic No.9 like current Three Lions skipper Kane .
Rooney said : “ If I were building a team , he ’ s the one I ’ d start with .
Harry Kane : there ’ s my No 9 .
Then I ’ d build the rest around him.
” The 26-year-old is also again linked with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sport says Gonzalo Higuain is on his way out of Turin and the Daily Mail adds that Italian champions Juve see Kane as a “ dream ” replacement .
The Mail also reports that Spanish giants Real will pull out of the Kane transfer race due to the financial impact of the coronavirus .
According to The Sun Manchester United are close to signing Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho .
It ’ s understood that United have held “ secret talks ” and the length of the 20-year-old ’ s contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clause have been sorted .
United now need to finalise the transfer fee with German club Dortmund .
Daily Mirror says that the coronavirus lockdown is costing at least one Premier League club £9m a week with all of the top-flight suffering from the coronavirus lockdown to some degree .
The Premier League “ giant ” isn ’ t named but according to the Mirror the club may have to take out a “ £100m bank loan to cover their potential losses ” .
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Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Japan rugby union head coach Jamie Joseph does not believe the Test match against Wales on 27 June will get the go-ahead .
He said : “ Our [ summer ] Test matches look likely to be either cancelled or postponed until the end of the year .
It ’ s all up in the air when we can get back into Japan to prepare for those Test matches .
Once we get to understand what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we just plan accordingly.
” BBC Sport says European football ’ s governing body Uefa will provide an update tomorrow on plans to the 2019-20 season .
The 55 national associations will be included in a video conference in which Uefa hopes to end the campaign by August .
The BBC says it is hoped proposals will be presented at the latest by the middle of May .
This year ’ s Ryder Cup could be played without spectators .
The Times says PGA of America chief Seth Waugh is in talks with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going ahead with the event even if the coronavirus crisis precludes admitting fans to Whistling Straits in Wisconsin from 25-27 September .
“ We have begun to talk about whether you could create some virtual fan experience and we are going to try to be as creative as we can , ” said Waugh in an interview with WFAN Sports Radio .
“ It ’ s [ still ] to be determined , frankly , whether you could hold it without fans or not.
” League Two clubs will meet tomorrow to discuss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says The Sun .
The 24 teams have organised an emergency video call and the paper says that the outcome could have “ huge repercussions all the way up to the Premier League ” .
The League Two clubs doubt that they have the funds to restart the season should the coronavirus lockdown be lifted in the coming weeks , particularly as it ’ s certain any remaining games would be played behind closed doors .
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Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– World No.1 Novak Djokovic has thrown tennis into further turmoil by saying his return could be compromised by his opposition to vaccinations .
“ Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn ’ t want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel , ” the 17-time grand slam champion said in a live Facebook chat with other Serbian athletes .
The Open champion Shane Lowry is excited by the PGA Tour ’ s plan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas .
The Irishman said : “ I ’ m very excited as it gives me a date to work towards - I miss golf , I miss just playing the game .
I ’ ve got goals to come out stronger and fitter than I ’ ve ever been.
” British Grand Prix circuit Silverstone is in talks with Formula 1 about hosting two consecutive races in the 2020 season .
Stuart Pringle , Silverstone ’ s managing director , said : “ We have discussed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ races over one weekend and two races over consecutive weekends .
I have complete confidence in our ability to put on these events .
We have a lot of experience .
“ F1 has been working very hard to try and work out what the solution for the world championship is .
We have been in regular contact with them , and have been asked could we hold a race or two and could they be behind closed doors ?
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1. Juve remain keen on Kane
Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane continues to be linked with a transfer away from north London.
Quoted by the Manchester Evening News, former England captain Wayne Rooney believes that Man Utd should “build their team” around a classic No.9 like current Three Lions skipper Kane.
Rooney said: “If I were building a team, he’s the one I’d start with. Harry Kane: there’s my No 9. Then I’d build the rest around him.”
The 26-year-old is also again linked with Juventus and Real Madrid.
Corriere dello Sport says Gonzalo Higuain is on his way out of Turin and the Daily Mail adds that Italian champions Juve see Kane as a “dream” replacement.
The Mail also reports that Spanish giants Real will pull out of the Kane transfer race due to the financial impact of the coronavirus.
2. United close in on Sancho
According to The Sun Manchester United are close to signing Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho.
It’s understood that United have held “secret talks” and the length of the 20-year-old’s contract, salary, bonuses and huge buyout clause have been sorted. United now need to finalise the transfer fee with German club Dortmund.
3. Prem clubs haemorrhage money
Daily Mirror says that the coronavirus lockdown is costing at least one Premier League club £9m a week with all of the top-flight suffering from the coronavirus lockdown to some degree.
The Premier League “giant” isn’t named but according to the Mirror the club may have to take out a “£100m bank loan to cover their potential losses”.
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4. Japan coach not confident of Wales clash
Japan rugby union head coach Jamie Joseph does not believe the Test match against Wales on 27 June will get the go-ahead.
He said: “Our [summer] Test matches look likely to be either cancelled or postponed until the end of the year. It’s all up in the air when we can get back into Japan to prepare for those Test matches. Once we get to understand what the [playing] landscape is like, we just plan accordingly.”
5. Uefa update tomorrow
BBC Sport says European football’s governing body Uefa will provide an update tomorrow on plans to the 2019-20 season.


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theweekuk--2020-04-20--Up for the cuppa: ultimate tea gift guide - tea bags, teapots, hampers and alcoholic teas

Black , green , herbal , fruit or builder ’ s - there ’ s nothing better , or more British , than a good old cup of tea .
On Tuesday , 21 April , it ’ s National Tea Day across the UK and to celebrate the brilliant brew we ’ ve put together a list of must-have tea gifts , accessories and thirst-quenching alternatives .
So , put the kettle on , grab your finest china cup and elevate your tea-drinking game to another level .
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– If you are on the search for bags and loose leaves then the best place to start is at popular outlets such as Twinings , Whittard of Chelsea and the English Tea Shop .
All three have a wide variety of collections and flavours .
Priced at £36 and £24 , Twinings ’ s large jars come with 70 individually wrapped loose leaf pyramids .
The small jars , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £10 to £12 .
If you are throwing a Mad Hatter ’ s tea party then you ’ ll need some fine china .
Designed exclusively for Whittard of Chelsea , the quirky Alice In Wonderland collection features cups and saucers , milk and sugar sets , tea plates , tea tidies and tea pots .
Get your brew on with a glass , ceramic or cast iron teapot .
Inspired by traditional Japanese Tetsubin , The Exotic Teapot ’ s cast iron collection is designed to keep tea hotter for longer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialist Cup of Tea has a wide range of items in its online store , including loose leaf teas , gift sets , tea caddies and teaware .
Hampers are also very popular , with organic , chai and wellness among the varieties on sale .
NOVELTEA has created a boozy blend of cold-brewed teas infused with a matching spirit .
Flavours include The Tale of Earl Grey ( London dry gin ) , The Tale of Moroccan Mint ( white Carribean rum ) and The Tale of Oolong ( Scotch whisky ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £24.95 from NOVELTEA ’ s online store .
Other gifts include teapots , fan boxes and a tea lover ’ s pack .
The Teasmith Spirit Company ’ s grower ’ s edition - The Broich Single Estate Gin - is the world ’ s first Scottish gin distilled with Scottish-grown tea leaves .
An exclusive batch of just 1,000 bottles were made and the last remaining 50cl bottles are available to buy online for £35 .
Put down your mug , grab a glass flute and pour yourself a sparkling tea .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and prosecco with three flavours of sparkling tea .
Costing £8.99 a bottle , the jasmine , darjeeling and hochija bubbly teas are perfect for luxurious brunches or lunches .
The organic tea retailer ’ s coronavirus care pack is priced at £20 .
It includes three packs of organic pyramid teabags - strong black , green , Earl Grey - and a randomly selected book from the company ’ s Living Bookshelf .
For each care pack sold Teatulia will donate one pack of teabags to NHS staff at London hospitals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ before ?
Give yourself the perfect pick-up with a hangover rescue tea made with natural ingredients such as white pear and ginger .
Twelve pyramid tea bags cost £4.95 and a party pack of eight mini hangover teas costs £18.95 .
The Book of Tea by teapigs As well as selling tea bags and accessories , teapigs has also published The Book of Tea .
Written by Louise Cheadle and Nick Kilby , the publication explains everything about the UK ’ s favourite beverage .
The book is priced at £19.99 and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Get two specially chosen loose leaf teas delivered directly to your door each month .
Silver Lantern also offers black tea , green tea or herbal tea only subscriptions .
Prices start from £36 .
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Black, green, herbal, fruit or builder’s - there’s nothing better, or more British, than a good old cup of tea.
To celebrate the brilliant brew we’ve put together a list of must-have tea gifts, accessories and thirst-quenching alternatives.
So, put the kettle on, grab your finest china cup and elevate your tea-drinking game to another level.
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Tea bags and leaves
If you are on the search for bags and loose leaves then the best place to start is at popular outlets such as Twinings, Whittard of Chelsea and the English Tea Shop. All three have a wide variety of collections and flavours.
Twinings loose leaf pyramid filled jars
Priced at £36 and £24, Twinings’s large jars come with 70 individually wrapped loose leaf pyramids. The small jars, with 20 or 30 envelopes, range from £10 to £12.
Whittard’s Alice tableware collection
If you are throwing a Mad Hatter’s tea party then you’ll need some fine china. Designed exclusively for Whittard of Chelsea, the quirky Alice In Wonderland collection features cups and saucers, milk and sugar sets, tea plates, tea tidies and tea pots.
The Exotic Teapot teaware
Get your brew on with a glass, ceramic or cast iron teapot. Inspired by traditional Japanese Tetsubin, The Exotic Teapot’s cast iron collection is designed to keep tea hotter for longer. Prices start from £29.
Cup of Tea hampers
UK tea specialist Cup of Tea has a wide range of items in its online store, including loose leaf teas, gift sets, tea caddies and teaware. Hampers are also very popular, with organic, chai and wellness among the varieties on sale.
NOVELTEA alcoholic teas
NOVELTEA has created a boozy blend of cold-brewed teas infused with a matching spirit. Flavours include The Tale of Earl Grey (London dry gin), The Tale of Moroccan Mint (white Carribean rum) and The Tale of Oolong (Scotch whisky). A 70cl bottle is priced at £24.95 from NOVELTEA’s online store. Other gifts include teapots, fan boxes and a tea lover’s pack.
The Teasmith: gin distilled with tea
The Teasmith Spirit Company’s grower’s edition - The Broich Single Estate Gin - is the world’s first Scottish gin distilled with Scottish-grown tea leaves. An exclusive batch of just 1,000 bottles were made and the last remaining 50cl bottles are available to buy online for £35.
Saicho sparking tea
Put down your mug, grab a glass flute and pour yourself a sparkling tea. Saicho has created an alternative to champagne and prosecco with three flavours of sparkling tea. Costing £8.99 a bottle, the jasmine, darjeeling and hochija bubbly teas are perfect for luxurious brunches or lunches.
Teatulia coronavirus care pack
The organic tea retailer’s coronavirus care pack is priced at £20. It includes three packs of organic pyramid teabags - strong black, green, Earl Grey - and a randomly selected book from the company’s Living Bookshelf. For each care pack sold Teatulia will donate one pack of teabags to NHS staff at London hospitals.
Apply Me hangover rescue tea
Had too much to drink the night before? Give yourself the perfect pick-up with a hangover rescue tea made with natural ingredients such as white pear and ginger. Twelve pyramid tea bags cost £4.95 and a party pack of eight mini hangover teas costs £18.95.
The Book of Tea by teapigs
As well as selling tea bags and accessories, teapigs has also published The Book of Tea. Written by Louise Cheadle and Nick Kilby, the publication explains everything about the UK’s favourite beverage. The book is priced at £19.99 and the book and tea bundle is £22.
Silver Lantern monthly tea subscriptions
Get two specially chosen loose leaf teas delivered directly to your door each month. Silver Lantern also offers black tea, green tea or herbal tea only subscriptions. Prices start from £36.
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theweekuk--2020-04-20--Coronavirus: when can I book my next holiday?

Downing Street has warned Britons they should not book holidays until the current coronavirus lockdown measures are relaxed.
No. 10 said official rules state that “non-essential” travel is banned, whether within the UK or overseas.
What exactly has the government said?
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on 17 April: “Clearly people will want to see what the trajectory of this disease is in the next few weeks.
“We are not seeing declines yet. I won’t be booking a summer holiday at this point, let’s put it that way.”
But Abta, the body which represents travel companies, said the comments were “thoughtless” and would damage the travel industry.
“It shows complete disregard for the UK travel industry, the hundreds of thousands of people it employs and the struggle it is facing in this current crisis,” Abta said in a statement.
“It would be better if the government focused on taking the necessary steps to support the sector.”
And Rory Boland, editor of Which? Travel, also criticised the government’s warning not to book holidays, saying “it will only add further confusion to the lack of clear guidance around what the lockdown means for future travel plans.
“To bring an end to some of the uncertainty around refunds, rebooking and insurance claims, all Foreign Office travel warnings against non-essential travel should be extended to a definitive date,” Travel Weekly reports.
What are the current rules?
The lockdown measures currently in place ban all “non-essential” travel and public gatherings of more than two people, unless they are from the same household.
But there’s nothing in law to stop you booking a future holiday now, so long as lockdown measures have been lifted by the time you are scheduled to go.
However, exactly when lockdown will end is still unclear. The measures have just been extended for a further three weeks, with the outlook for summer looking uncertain.
Boris Johnson reportedly favours extending the current measures for even longer, rather than lifting them and risking a second peak of infections, reports the BBC.
The Foreign Office has advised against “all but essential international travel” for an indefinite period.
No. 10 reiterated these official rules, saying travel within the UK for holidays was “not something which the current guidelines allow for” and Foreign Office advice “continues to be that you should go abroad for essential travel only”, says the BBC.


theweekuk--2020-04-20--UK vs. Germany: coronavirus responses compared


theweekuk--2020-04-20--Instant Opinion: ‘We need Big Brother to beat this virus’

The Week ’ s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media , with excerpts from each .
We need Big Brother to beat this virus “ The Keystone Coppery of recent weeks has had some people muttering darkly that we are heading the way of a police state .
Those who style themselves as defenders of ancient British liberties will soon have bigger fish to fry : the digital surveillance tools that government hopes to use to trace the infected .
Prepare for dire warnings of state intrusion and an avalanche of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Big Brother is upon us .
Yet if we are to beat a path out of this pandemic without destroying our economy , overblown concerns about threats to our liberties must be countered by pragmatism .
To recover some semblance of normality before a vaccine is found , we must accept the need for the state to access more information about ourselves , our health and our whereabouts — and not waste precious weeks arguing about it.
” on the new normal No country , not just Britain , has a plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do is wait “ Pandemics are survived , not beaten , and with the timeless methods of isolation and patience .
If Britain did cap its death rate and then lifted the lockdown , we would all fear the damn thing would come back , so any ‘ lifting ’ that we do enjoy in the next few months is going to be highly cautious and concentrated .
Kids might return to school .
Perhaps you can get a drive-thru McDonald ’ s .
But don ’ t be surprised if we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspended animation for a long time .
My gut says over a year .
It leaves us trapped in the most loopy logic imaginable .
If the death rate falls , we shall say it ’ s proof that the lockdown works .
If it rises , we shall say that we need more lockdown .
In the absence of a vaccine , the establishment seems to have concluded that the lockdown is the only tool we have , or at least that the alternative might be thousands of times worse.
” 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why coronavirus will force the SNP to entirely remake the case for Scottish independence Independence is itself a big idea , of course , if a somewhat blunt one .
Before the pandemic struck it seemed entirely achievable , as a posh , right-wing , pro-Brexit Conservative government at Westminster moved the UK further and further away from what we might term the Scottish ideal .
The trials , tribulations and revenge lust of Alex Salmond aside , there was no real threat to the SNP ’ s eminence , or to Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The party would walk the 2021 devolved election – the only questions were whether it would secure a majority of seats to enable that second independence referendum , and whether it could tempt the Scottish electorate ’ s floating middle over to its side of the argument .
How quaint those times seem .
Like a village suddenly overwhelmed by a burst dam , the independence debate sits submerged in the Covid-19 flood , overwhelmed by this massive natural force – out of sight , out of mind , its foundations subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the possibility of rescue as yet unclear.
” Using alcohol to cope with coronavirus lockdown is exposing our class divides “ Covid-19 hasn ’ t removed inequalities in our society ; it has exaggerated them .
As with so many aspects of health , there is a class divide in the impact that alcohol has .
While access to alcohol is classless , as it is relatively affordable to most , the results of drinking depend on where you are in social hierarchy .
Those with the least tend to fair worse than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they drinking the same amount .
It is not just the amount of alcohol that matters but the impact it has .
If you have a limited income then spending on alcohol can compromise how much you are able to spend on food or other basics , areas unlikely to be adversely impacted for those with more money.
” 5 .
Charles M. Blow in the New York Times “ Trump has completely politicized this pandemic and the briefings have become a tool of that politicization .
He is standing on top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the media to distract attention away from them and instead brag about what a great job he ’ s done .
In 2016 , Trump stormed the castle by outwitting the media gatekeepers , exploiting their need for content and access , their intense hunger for ratings and clicks , their economic hardships and overconfidence .
It ’ s all happening again .
The media has learned nothing.
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The Week’s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media, with excerpts from each.
1. Clare Foges in The Times
on surveillance
We need Big Brother to beat this virus
“The Keystone Coppery of recent weeks has had some people muttering darkly that we are heading the way of a police state. Those who style themselves as defenders of ancient British liberties will soon have bigger fish to fry: the digital surveillance tools that government hopes to use to trace the infected. Prepare for dire warnings of state intrusion and an avalanche of Nineteen Eighty-Four quotes on social media warning that Big Brother is upon us. Yet if we are to beat a path out of this pandemic without destroying our economy, overblown concerns about threats to our liberties must be countered by pragmatism. To recover some semblance of normality before a vaccine is found, we must accept the need for the state to access more information about ourselves, our health and our whereabouts — and not waste precious weeks arguing about it.”
2. Tim Stanley in The Telegraph
on the new normal
No country, not just Britain, has a plan for what next – all we can do is wait
“Pandemics are survived, not beaten, and with the timeless methods of isolation and patience. If Britain did cap its death rate and then lifted the lockdown, we would all fear the damn thing would come back, so any ‘lifting’ that we do enjoy in the next few months is going to be highly cautious and concentrated. Kids might return to school. Perhaps you can get a drive-thru McDonald’s. But don’t be surprised if we’re living in a stop-go state of suspended animation for a long time. My gut says over a year. It leaves us trapped in the most loopy logic imaginable. If the death rate falls, we shall say it’s proof that the lockdown works. If it rises, we shall say that we need more lockdown. In the absence of a vaccine, the establishment seems to have concluded that the lockdown is the only tool we have, or at least that the alternative might be thousands of times worse.”
3. Chris Deerin in the New Statesman
on Nicola Sturgeon’s dilemma
Why coronavirus will force the SNP to entirely remake the case for Scottish independence
Independence is itself a big idea, of course, if a somewhat blunt one. Before the pandemic struck it seemed entirely achievable, as a posh, right-wing, pro-Brexit Conservative government at Westminster moved the UK further and further away from what we might term the Scottish ideal. The trials, tribulations and revenge lust of Alex Salmond aside, there was no real threat to the SNP’s eminence, or to Nicola Sturgeon’s status as First Minister. The party would walk the 2021 devolved election – the only questions were whether it would secure a majority of seats to enable that second independence referendum, and whether it could tempt the Scottish electorate’s floating middle over to its side of the argument. How quaint those times seem. Like a village suddenly overwhelmed by a burst dam, the independence debate sits submerged in the Covid-19 flood, overwhelmed by this massive natural force – out of sight, out of mind, its foundations subject to sudden and intense new stresses, the possibility of rescue as yet unclear.”
4. Ian Hamilton in The Independent
on turning to drink
Using alcohol to cope with coronavirus lockdown is exposing our class divides
“Covid-19 hasn’t removed inequalities in our society; it has exaggerated them. As with so many aspects of health, there is a class divide in the impact that alcohol has. While access to alcohol is classless, as it is relatively affordable to most, the results of drinking depend on where you are in social hierarchy. Those with the least tend to fair worse than those who are more affluent, even when they drinking the same amount. It is not just the amount of alcohol that matters but the impact it has. If you have a limited income then spending on alcohol can compromise how much you are able to spend on food or other basics, areas unlikely to be adversely impacted for those with more money.”
5. Charles M. Blow in the New York Times
on playing the media
Stop Airing Trump’s Briefings!
“Trump has completely politicized this pandemic and the briefings have become a tool of that politicization. He is standing on top of nearly 40,000 dead bodies and using the media to distract attention away from them and instead brag about what a great job he’s done. In 2016, Trump stormed the castle by outwitting the media gatekeepers, exploiting their need for content and access, their intense hunger for ratings and clicks, their economic hardships and overconfidence. It’s all happening again. The media has learned nothing.”
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theweekuk--2020-04-20--Novak Djokovic’s dilemma: get a vaccine or don’t play tennis

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has thrown tennis into further turmoil by saying his return could be compromised by his opposition to vaccinations .
Like the rest of sport , tennis is in lockdown limbo on account of the coronavirus crisis .
Wimbledon has already been cancelled , the French Open has been rescheduled to September and the US Open in New York is also uncertain .
The Guardian reports that last month the former women ’ s No.1 Amelie Mauresmo declared that tennis shouldn ’ t resume until a vaccine for coronavirus is found - although that might not happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sport ’ s governing bodies have suspended all tournaments until 13 July .
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“ Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn ’ t want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said in a live Facebook chat with other Serbian athletes .
“ Hypothetically , if the season was to resume in July , August or September , though unlikely , I understand that a vaccine will become a requirement straight after we are out of strict quarantine and there is no vaccine yet.
” Asked what he would do if it came to a straight choice between getting a vaccination and not resuming his career , the Serbian star replied : “ I will have to make a decision .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter and whether those thoughts will change at some point , I don ’ t know .
”

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has thrown tennis into further turmoil by saying his return could be compromised by his opposition to vaccinations.
Like the rest of sport, tennis is in lockdown limbo on account of the coronavirus crisis.
Wimbledon has already been cancelled, the French Open has been rescheduled to September and the US Open in New York is also uncertain.
The Guardian reports that last month the former women’s No.1 Amelie Mauresmo declared that tennis shouldn’t resume until a vaccine for coronavirus is found - although that might not happen until well into 2021.
Currently, the sport’s governing bodies have suspended all tournaments until 13 July.
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Opposition
Now, to further complicate the issue, 17-time grand slam champion Djokovic has said he wouldn’t be comfortable with a vaccine.
“Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn’t want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel,” he said in a live Facebook chat with other Serbian athletes.
“Hypothetically, if the season was to resume in July, August or September, though unlikely, I understand that a vaccine will become a requirement straight after we are out of strict quarantine and there is no vaccine yet.”
Asked what he would do if it came to a straight choice between getting a vaccination and not resuming his career, the Serbian star replied: “I will have to make a decision. I have my own thoughts about the matter and whether those thoughts will change at some point, I don’t know.”


theweekuk--2020-04-20--Coronavirus: who should be released from lockdown first?

Nattavudh Powdthavee , professor of behavioural economics at Warwick Business School , University of Warwick , and Andrew Oswald , professor of economics and behavioural science at University of Warwick , discuss who should be released from lockdown first - and why .
Millennials who do not live with their parents should be the first people released from the UK coronavirus lockdown .
That is the conclusion of our new research which is being studied in Whitehall by officials .
The move would be one part of a possible exit strategy the government could implement in the coming weeks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because people aged between 20 and 30 are statistically the safest from COVID-19 among the age groups .
They are also the hardest hit financially from the prolonged lockdown .
Getting them back into work could help restart the economy and increase their own prosperity .
Releasing millennials from lockdown first would mean they could provide essential supports for the rest of society , particularly those in the high risk groups , such as the elderly or those with underlying conditions .
It could also be argued that giving this generation a strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its way out of the crisis could provide hope to the rest of the country .
According to the Office of National Statistics , there are about 4.2 million people aged between 20 and 30 who do not live with parents .
Of those , 2.6 million are private sector workers who may have lost their earnings entirely because of the lockdown .
If half of those could be re-employed by private sector when they are the first to be released , then the extra annual income generated would be about £13 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
But in doing this , there is obviously the questions about how many young deaths society would have to tolerate .
Based on a standard epidemiological model , the fatality risk associated with the release of these young people has been estimated to be at around three in 10,000 .
By way of comparison , the fatality risk is about 75 times higher for those in their 60s .
If , for example , half of the 4.2 million young people were infected , then the extra premature deaths in the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fully recognise that any loss of life – however few – is tragic , we believe that a policy that releases the young from the lockdown first will produce a number of fatalities that is far smaller in the long run than those from any general release of the population .
Older adults who have been tested to have the necessary antibody can then be released later in a staggered way .
Understandably there would be many people who are opposed to the idea of releasing the young first .
To these people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 weighs much more heavily in their minds compared to other less salient fatality risks such as those associated with poverty and unemployment .
Because of this , many people would likely prefer that the state lockdown be extended until a vaccine is found .
But this could be up to 18 months away .
Efforts would have to be made by politicians and others to explain all the risks to the general public .
Here , a useful lesson could be learned from research on risk literacy , which is the ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
For example , according to a 2012 study , there was a sudden surge in the number of accident-related deaths on American roads , as people sought alternative transport to flying , one year after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001 .
An estimated 1,600 more people died as a result of a significant increase in traffic than would have been expected statistically .
By contrast , there had been no fatalities from commercial flights in the United States during the same period .
The explanation for the findings may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than driving a long distance .
Yet , the fear of immediate death from a terrorist attack had altered the behaviour of many Americans , which had led to a significantly greater number of deaths than had they chosen to fly .
The fatality risk associated with road accidents is not so different from the fatality risk associated with economic inactivity for the young if the lockdown goes on for too long .
Compared to the small risk of the young dying from contracting COVID-19 , the long term fatality risk from poverty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more substantial but likely to be less prominent in people ’ s mind .
For such a step to be successful , it is vital that all of the associated risks are made clear and transparent to everyone .
Unless a vaccine is suddenly discovered , any decision will be difficult .
The best exit strategy would be one that minimises all of the associated risks , regardless of how attention grabbing each one of them is in our mind .
Nattavudh Powdthavee , Professor of Behavioural Science , Warwick Business School , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Professor of Economics , University of Warwick This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license .
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theweekuk--2020-04-21--Sport shorts: Barcelona to sell Camp Nou naming rights and Lewis Hamilton dismisses Ferrari move rum

Sport shorts: Barcelona to sell Camp Nou naming rights and Lewis Hamilton dismisses Ferrari move rumours

FC Barcelona will sell the naming rights to their Camp Nou stadium for one season to raise money for the fight against Covid-19 .
The club ’ s board of directors have approved the ceding of the title rights for the 2020-2021 season and the money will be invested in research projects being carried out in Catalonia and the rest of the world involved in the fight against the effects of Covid-19 .
Jordi Cardoner , the first vice president of FC Barcelona and of the Barça Foundation , said : “ We are facing a global crisis without precedent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assume with courage and calm the responsibility that we have .
“ For that reason , from both the club and the Foundation , we consider it vital at this time of humanitarian crisis to use all the resources available at the organisation to fight against the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences .
It forms part of our way of doing things and of being as an institution.
” The Spanish champions confirmed that the name will maintain “ Camp Nou ” as well as the sponsor .
Arsenal have become the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wage cut with its players .
Watford , West Ham and Southampton have all announced wage deferral schemes in recent weeks , but yesterday the Gunners revealed the terms of their deal .
The majority of Arsenal ’ s squad agreed to the deal but it ’ s widely reported that Mesut Ozil is one of three first-team players to reject the club ’ s 12.5 % pay cut .
3 .
Nobbs : Arsenal is my everything England women ’ s international Jordan Nobbs has signed a new contract with Arsenal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ Arsenal is my everything now .
I think football has overtaken my life since the age of seven , but I think I ’ ve got Arsenal in my blood now and I ’ m very proud to say that .
I think I ’ ve got some great years to come.
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Between 1 January and 31 March , 299 members of the Professional Footballers ’ Association ( PFA ) sought therapy through Sporting Chance Clinic ’ s networks of therapists and a confidential helpline , “ just under half as many as sought counselling services in the whole of 2019 [ 653 ] ” .
The Guardian reports the claim that Atletico Madrid supporters may have brought coronavirus with them when they came to Anfield for last month ’ s Uefa Champions League tie against Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saw 3,000 Spaniards make the journey at a time when Madrid was already in the throes of a partial lockdown .
6 .
Lewis ‘ not trying to move ’ to Ferrari Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has dismissed reports that he is trying to move to Ferrari and insists that he ’ s already with his “ dream team ” .
The six-time Formula 1 world champion said : “ First off , there is no dream of a dash to another team .
I am with my dream team .
Second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my way as I ’ m not trying to move .
I ’ m with the people who have cared from day one .
We are the best team !
” UK Athletics ’ s former performance director Neil Black passed away at the weekend at the age of 60 .
UK Athletics said : “ Neil loved the sport of athletics and dedicated his life to supporting athletes - as a world-class physiotherapist , as head of sport science , and then in recent years as performance director for British Athletics.
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Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Great Britain and England Hockey ’ s nine-year relationship with sponsor Investec will come to an end in August .
This leaves Team GB Hockey without a sponsor in the run up to next year ’ s Olympic Games in Tokyo .
Sky Sports says that the proposed takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi-backed consortium PCP Capital Partners is nearing completion .
A deposit has been paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owner Mike Ashley .
Sky says the only aspect of the deal left to be completed is the Premier League ’ s owners ’ and directors ’ test .
Tottenham striker Harry Kane will be too expensive and “ out of reach ” for Manchester United , The Guardian reports .
Real Madrid and Juventus have also been linked with a move for the England captain but in the case of United the Red Devils will have to redraw their transfer strategy because of financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus .
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1. Camp Nou rights to raise funds to fight Covid-19
FC Barcelona will sell the naming rights to their Camp Nou stadium for one season to raise money for the fight against Covid-19.
The club’s board of directors have approved the ceding of the title rights for the 2020-2021 season and the money will be invested in research projects being carried out in Catalonia and the rest of the world involved in the fight against the effects of Covid-19.
Jordi Cardoner, the first vice president of FC Barcelona and of the Barça Foundation, said: “We are facing a global crisis without precedent in our modern history and we have to assume with courage and calm the responsibility that we have.
“For that reason, from both the club and the Foundation, we consider it vital at this time of humanitarian crisis to use all the resources available at the organisation to fight against the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences. It forms part of our way of doing things and of being as an institution.”
The Spanish champions confirmed that the name will maintain “Camp Nou” as well as the sponsor.
2. Gunners agree deal - but Ozil snubs pay cut
Arsenal have become the first Premier League club to agree a wage cut with its players. Watford, West Ham and Southampton have all announced wage deferral schemes in recent weeks, but yesterday the Gunners revealed the terms of their deal.
The majority of Arsenal’s squad agreed to the deal but it’s widely reported that Mesut Ozil is one of three first-team players to reject the club’s 12.5% pay cut.
3. Nobbs: Arsenal is my everything
England women’s international Jordan Nobbs has signed a new contract with Arsenal. The Gunners’s vice-captain, 27, said: “Arsenal is my everything now. I think football has overtaken my life since the age of seven, but I think I’ve got Arsenal in my blood now and I’m very proud to say that. I think I’ve got some great years to come.”
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4. Depression worry for football
The Times reports that symptoms of depression among professional footballers have doubled in the wake of lockdown measures.


theweekuk--2020-04-21--The best and worst countries for press freedom

The UK has slipped down the list of countries ranked by the freedom of their press , partly because of a rise in intimidation and violence against journalists in Northern Ireland .
The annual World Press Freedom Index , compiled by the Reporters Without Borders campaign group , surveys the “ state of the media in 180 countries and territories ” , The Guardian says .
In the newly published 2020 edition , the UK falls two places to No.35 in the wake of threats and assassinations aimed at reporters in Northern Ireland .
The murder in April last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporting on unrest in Derry when she was killed , appears to have been a key factor in the decision to move the UK down the list .
The Guardian adds that police inappropriately obtaining warrants to raid the homes of investigative reporters in Northern Ireland also had an impact on the ranking .
The UK now sits below countries such as Costa Rica , Ghana and South Africa in the World Press Freedom Index .
Top spot went to Norway , for the fourth consecutive year , while in last place was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honour from last year ’ s lowest-ranked country , Turkmenistan .
Responding to the UK ’ s fall , Patrick Corrigan , Amnesty International ’ s Northern Ireland programme director , said the news “ comes as no surprise ” , adding : “ The tragic death of Lyra McKee at the hands of republican paramilitaries 12 months ago is a reminder of the risks that reporters face in Northern Ireland .
“ Northern Ireland continues to be the most dangerous part of the UK to be a journalist , threatening press freedom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death , reporters have continued to receive threats of violence and death on a regular basis and two reporters have had to defend their freedom in court after groundless arrests by the police.
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Reporters Without Borders ’ UK director , Rebecca Vincent , said : “ We were shocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from journalists in Belfast and Derry , who are clearly among the most at-risk reporters in the UK .
“ These issues must be addressed by the UK authorities as a matter of urgent priority to prevent further acts of violence.
” Here are the best and worst countries for press freedom in the world :

The UK has slipped down the list of countries ranked by the freedom of their press, partly because of a rise in intimidation and violence against journalists in Northern Ireland.
The annual World Press Freedom Index, compiled by the Reporters Without Borders campaign group, surveys the “state of the media in 180 countries and territories”, The Guardian says.
In the newly published 2020 edition, the UK falls two places to No.35 in the wake of threats and assassinations aimed at reporters in Northern Ireland.
The murder in April last year of journalist Lyra McKee, who was reporting on unrest in Derry when she was killed, appears to have been a key factor in the decision to move the UK down the list.
The Guardian adds that police inappropriately obtaining warrants to raid the homes of investigative reporters in Northern Ireland also had an impact on the ranking.
The UK now sits below countries such as Costa Rica, Ghana and South Africa in the World Press Freedom Index.
Top spot went to Norway, for the fourth consecutive year, while in last place was North Korea, having taken the dubious honour from last year’s lowest-ranked country, Turkmenistan.
Responding to the UK’s fall, Patrick Corrigan, Amnesty International’s Northern Ireland programme director, said the news “comes as no surprise”, adding: “The tragic death of Lyra McKee at the hands of republican paramilitaries 12 months ago is a reminder of the risks that reporters face in Northern Ireland.
“Northern Ireland continues to be the most dangerous part of the UK to be a journalist, threatening press freedom daily. In the year since Lyra’s death, reporters have continued to receive threats of violence and death on a regular basis and two reporters have had to defend their freedom in court after groundless arrests by the police.”
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Reporters Without Borders’ UK director, Rebecca Vincent, said: “We were shocked by some of the reports we received from journalists in Belfast and Derry, who are clearly among the most at-risk reporters in the UK.
“These issues must be addressed by the UK authorities as a matter of urgent priority to prevent further acts of violence.”
Here are the best and worst countries for press freedom in the world:
Top ten
1. Norway2. Finland3. Denmark4. Sweden5. Netherlands6. Jamaica7. Costa Rica8. Switzerland9. New Zealand10. Portugal
Bottom ten
171. Cuba172. Laos173. Iran174. Syria175. Vietnam176. Djibouti177. China178. Eritrea179. Turkmenistan180. North Korea


theweekuk--2020-04-21--Instant Opinion: ‘Piers Morgan now the voice of the nation’

The Week ’ s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media , with excerpts from each .
How things change – Piers Morgan now the voice of the nation “ What [ Piers Morgan ] does is not so much interview junior ministers – the government has wisely and determinedly kept all its big guns away from Morgan ; ITV could clean up with Morgan v Priti Patel on pay-per-view – as harangue and shout at them with all the pent-up fury of someone who doesn ’ t understand why those in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,000 additional people have died in the previous 24 hours .
The best that any minister can hope for is to survive the barrage without post-traumatic stress disorder.
” on sticking to the rules “ Lockdown is a social pressure cooker , exposing and enhancing serious inequalities which will only swell as the heat of the summer approaches .
And in countries where governments are unable or unwilling to shield their people from poverty and hunger , the consequences could be catastrophic ...
Doubtless a case could be made for an extended multi-year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crush coronavirus for good .
But I ’ m beginning to wonder whether even rule-abiding Britain would be able or willing to pay the cost.
” on the government ’ s 2,000-word rebuttal to The Sunday Times The government can ’ t fight coronavirus , so it ’ s fighting journalists instead “ Politicians have always lied and will always lie .
But what is a relatively new phenomenon is that it is becoming impossible to take their lies in good faith – to accept that politicians tell strategic lies , and defend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than this , it has become impossible to even spot the truth lurking beneath the lies .
For what does Michael Gove even believe ?
Does he think Boris Johnson is not up to the job , or that it is ‘ grotesque ’ to suggest such a thing ?
If you made me bet , I wouldn ’ t fancy my chances.
” ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For a round-up of the most important stories from around the world - and a concise , refreshing and balanced take on the week ’ s news agenda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– on the US being fatally unprepared for real biological warfare The Next Pandemic Might Not Be Natural “ Germs have killed more people than all the wars in history , and people have been trying to make use of them throughout all those wars .
Even before humans knew about the existence of microbes , they fumbled about with infected arrowheads , catapulted plague corpses , and , most infamously , dispatched smallpox-soaked blankets .
While the scientific revolution helped humans battle these horrible diseases , it also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other , from the World War I German experiments with infecting allied livestock to the massive , and largely forgotten in the West , Japanese germ attacks on China ( which may have caused upwards of 200,000 deaths ) in World War II to the colossal bioweapon stockpiles of the Cold War , which , at least in one case , caused a Soviet anthrax version of Chernobyl.
” 5 .
Sarah Manavis in the New Statesman on the Sussexes cutting off four newspapers Harry and Meghan ’ s decision to boycott the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s long overdue “ ‘ Why wasn ’ t there all this fuss with Kate and Wills ?
’ is the loaded question that dogs the comments section of tabloid articles about Meghan Markle .
And what a good question it is – why wasn ’ t there ?
We experienced foaming-at-the-mouth glorification of Kate Middleton in the UK tabloids during the early 2010s that , while overly voyeuristic , was almost entirely positive .
But just years later , whether it was what she was eating or wearing or doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suddenly became horrifying when Meghan did them in 2019 .
You have to wonder what it was that caused this shift and what it is that makes the Duchess of Sussex different .
”

The Week’s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media, with excerpts from each.
1. John Crace in The Guardian
on the Good Morning Britain host
How things change – Piers Morgan now the voice of the nation
“What [Piers Morgan] does is not so much interview junior ministers – the government has wisely and determinedly kept all its big guns away from Morgan; ITV could clean up with Morgan v Priti Patel on pay-per-view – as harangue and shout at them with all the pent-up fury of someone who doesn’t understand why those in power aren’t more bothered that 1,000 additional people have died in the previous 24 hours. The best that any minister can hope for is to survive the barrage without post-traumatic stress disorder.”
2. Tom Welsh in The Telegraph
on sticking to the rules
Lockdown is a recipe for mass global unrest
“Lockdown is a social pressure cooker, exposing and enhancing serious inequalities which will only swell as the heat of the summer approaches. And in countries where governments are unable or unwilling to shield their people from poverty and hunger, the consequences could be catastrophic... Doubtless a case could be made for an extended multi-year lockdown, a great national effort to crush coronavirus for good. But I’m beginning to wonder whether even rule-abiding Britain would be able or willing to pay the cost.”
3. Tom Peck in The Independent
on the government’s 2,000-word rebuttal to The Sunday Times
The government can’t fight coronavirus, so it’s fighting journalists instead
“Politicians have always lied and will always lie. But what is a relatively new phenomenon is that it is becoming impossible to take their lies in good faith – to accept that politicians tell strategic lies, and defend the indefensible when needs must. More than this, it has become impossible to even spot the truth lurking beneath the lies. For what does Michael Gove even believe? Does he think Boris Johnson is not up to the job, or that it is ‘grotesque’ to suggest such a thing? If you made me bet, I wouldn’t fancy my chances.”
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4. Max Brooks in Foreign Policy
on the US being fatally unprepared for real biological warfare
The Next Pandemic Might Not Be Natural
“Germs have killed more people than all the wars in history, and people have been trying to make use of them throughout all those wars. Even before humans knew about the existence of microbes, they fumbled about with infected arrowheads, catapulted plague corpses, and, most infamously, dispatched smallpox-soaked blankets. While the scientific revolution helped humans battle these horrible diseases, it also helped them inflict those diseases on each other, from the World War I German experiments with infecting allied livestock to the massive, and largely forgotten in the West, Japanese germ attacks on China (which may have caused upwards of 200,000 deaths) in World War II to the colossal bioweapon stockpiles of the Cold War, which, at least in one case, caused a Soviet anthrax version of Chernobyl.”
5. Sarah Manavis in the New Statesman
on the Sussexes cutting off four newspapers
Harry and Meghan’s decision to boycott the tabloids isn’t tone deaf – it’s long overdue
“‘Why wasn’t there all this fuss with Kate and Wills?’ is the loaded question that dogs the comments section of tabloid articles about Meghan Markle. And what a good question it is – why wasn’t there? We experienced foaming-at-the-mouth glorification of Kate Middleton in the UK tabloids during the early 2010s that, while overly voyeuristic, was almost entirely positive. But just years later, whether it was what she was eating or wearing or doing, the things Kate did in 2015 suddenly became horrifying when Meghan did them in 2019. You have to wonder what it was that caused this shift and what it is that makes the Duchess of Sussex different.”


theweekuk--2020-04-21--Riot police use tear gas as Peruvians try to flee coronavirus lockdown

Riot police in Peru have blockaded a major road and fired tear gas into crowds attempting to flee the capital city of Lima as the country ’ s strict coronavirus lockdown entered its sixth week .
The Guardian reports that television news on Monday showed “ hundreds of families , including young children , trekking along highways ” as they attempted to make the journey to their family homes .
Poorer Peruvians have been trying to leave Lima since last week , the paper adds , with many saying they had to “ choose between hunger or homelessness in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they attempt to return home ” .
Maricela de la Cruz , who was trying to return to Huancayo , in Peru ’ s central Andes , told Associated Press : “ Here in Lima there are no longer any jobs , there is no longer any way to pay for food , we do not have any more savings.
” What has been happening in Peru ?
According to latest figures , Peru has so far recorded 16,325 cases of coronavirus and 445 deaths .
The figures mean it is second only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost seven times larger than Peru ’ s – in the number of infections in the region .
The Peruvian government has enforced strict measures to stem the spread of coronavirus , with the BBC reporting that restricting public movement by sex has become a hallmark of the Covid-19 containment effort .
Men can leave home only on Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays , the broadcaster says , while women can do so on Tuesdays , Thursdays and Saturdays .
On Sundays , no one is allowed out .
Peruvian president , Martin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police to enforce the lockdown , which includes a nightly curfew .
However , with more than 70 % of Peruvians working in the unregulated economy , according to the country ’ s statistics institute , the lockdown is beginning to take its toll .
“ We have done everything possible to stay the 30 quarantine days .
Now we want to go back because we have a house , family , we have someone who can support us – here in Lima we have absolutely no one , ” said De @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government has introduced a huge stimulus package worth 90bn soles ( £21bn ) – equivalent to about 12 % of GDP .
This included millions in fortnightly cash transfers to poor families .
However , Associated Press reports that many of the poorest in Peru now face a “ desperate hunt for food ” each day .
“ The pandemic has spotlighted the wide gap between rich and poor in Peru and elsewhere in Latin America , ” the news agency notes , “ and economists say a looming recession worse than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the continent ’ s long-suffering poor into even more dire circumstances.
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Why were there clashes ?
Many poor Peruvians in the capital have family living in rural towns and are looking to travel back there in order to have access to a support network .
However , authorities called in riot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Lima , leading to the San Martin Province and other areas of the country .
The Guardian reports that police fired tear gas into the crowds in an effort to control their movement .
President Vizcarra said on Monday that the weeks ahead would be the most difficult yet and would require “ everyone ’ s highest capacity to respond ” .
“ The number of patients is close to exceeding the capacity of the health service , ” he said .
However , the former Peruvian finance minister , Alonso Segura @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to move out of the city into the countryside showed that the state ’ s response was “ pushed to its limits ” , the Guardian says .
“ The government can not push the severe lockdown much longer , ” said Segura .
“ Companies are going bankrupt and the desperation of the people is increasing .
More than an economic issue , it ’ s a social issue .
”


theweekuk--2020-04-21--Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 21 Apr 2020

Boris Johnson has signalled that he favours a continuation of coronavirus lockdown measures over alternative plans to ease restrictions , @ @ @ @ @ a two-hour video call on Friday , the prime minister is understood to have told @ @ @ @ @ advisers including Dominic Cummings that his “ overriding concern ” is avoiding a fresh outbreak @ @ @ @ @ the UK .

Trump to suspend all immigration amid pandemic
Donald Trump has announced that he is to temporarily suspend all immigration to the US in order to combat the coronavirus pandemic. In a tweet on Monday, he wrote: “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy [Covid-19] as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!” Critics say the president is using the outbreak as an excuse to pursue ideological interests as he vies for re-election later this year.


theweekuk--2020-04-20--Quiz questions for kids on lockdown

Quiz questions for kids on lockdown

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has warned that UK pubs may remain closed until Christmas in a continuation of social distancing measures - putting a damper on any hopes that adults may soon return to their locals for a pint and a quiz .
Parents may be feeling a bit desperate too , after the UK government extended the current coronavirus lockdown by another three weeks , following a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee last week .
But whether you ’ re getting trivia withdrawal or struggling to keep the family happy , help is at hand .
Challenge your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special quiz for youngsters - and get them hooked on brain-teasers in the process .
As well as keeping you all entertained , experts say that playing trivia games can provide “ a rush or a neuroreward signal or a dopamine burst ” that can help “ exercise for the frontal cortex ” , says wellness information website Healthline .
We ’ ve picked some of our favourite quiz questions for children , covering a variety of topics , to test their general knowledge - and perhaps yours as well .
And if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fill kids ’ time while schools are closed , check out our top tips for keeping them happy , healthy and well educated .

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has warned that UK pubs may remain closed until Christmas in a continuation of social distancing measures - putting a damper on any hopes that adults may soon return to their locals for a pint and a quiz.
Parents may be feeling a bit desperate too, after the UK government extended the current coronavirus lockdown by another three weeks, following a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee last week.
But whether you’re getting trivia withdrawal or struggling to keep the family happy, help is at hand. Challenge your children to complete The Week’s special quiz for youngsters - and get them hooked on brain-teasers in the process.
As well as keeping you all entertained, experts say that playing trivia games can provide “a rush or a neuroreward signal or a dopamine burst” that can help “exercise for the frontal cortex”, says wellness information website Healthline.
We’ve picked some of our favourite quiz questions for children, covering a variety of topics, to test their general knowledge - and perhaps yours as well.
And if you need other ideas afterwards for how to fill kids’ time while schools are closed, check out our top tips for keeping them happy, healthy and well educated.


theweekuk--2020-04-22--Spa days at home: best products for lockdown delivery

If the coronavirus lockdown has left you in need a boost , a spa day might be just what you need .
Real spas are out of bounds for now , but there are health and beauty companies still willing to bring the experience to you .
Here is a look at some of the best products on the market .
From Temple Spa comes the Simply Radiant Collection , containing excellent products such as Repose resting ceram , Exalt neck cream , Windows of the Soul eye treatment and Eye Will Survive eye mask treatment .
The company promises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new lease of life and that ‘ wow ’ feeling you have been longing for ” , and is ideal for both men and women “ seeking a radiance to their skin ” .
Given the flattering “ best buy ” accolade by The Independent , this subscription box has a little bit of everything to keep your spa needs satisfied during lockdown .
As the newspaper says , the contents of the box are “ born from Michaella ’ s desire to offer a package of her ‘ cult ’ favourites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the years on lots of different skin types and shades ” , and each product “ makes up part of your daily optimal skincare routine and includes cleansers , exfoliators , masks , SPF , self tan and lip balms ” .
Self Care at Home from ESPA With the Self Care at Home package from ESPA , home spa enthusiasts can indulge themselves with a series of hand-picked products that can , as ESPA puts it , “ bring you beautiful skin and a sense of inner calm during this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Refining Skin Polish , Pink Hair & Scalp Mud and Overnight Hydration Therapy .
As a little bonus , ESPA will also send a complimentary Morning Ritual Gift when you spend £80 .
Conveniently , this self-care package costs £81 .
Those looking to give their scalp and hair a bit of TLC should try Salon Science ’ s Proaccelerant Organic Pea Sprout Treatment - an intensive serum formulated with an organic pea sprout extract known as AnaGain for fuller , thicker hair .
It is said to be rich in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works to prolong the life cycle of hair and encourage growth at the root .
The Daily Set , a skincare bundle from The Ordinary , is a great way to keep your skin feeling radiant at a fairly low cost .
It contains a squalane cleanser , natural moisturising factors and hydrating hyaluronic acid serum , making it the “ perfect introduction to the game-changing skincare range ” , Pretty Little Thing says .
“ Your complete daily regime is right here , with everything you need to cleanse , hydrate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ re into the more hi-tech side of spa treatments , even these can be done at home during lockdown with the Talika Genius Light , a wearable device that boasts multiple anti-ageing skincare benefits .
Talika claims its product is inspired by powerful patented Nasa technology , combining light therapy and electrostimulation to offer eight innovative treatments such as first wrinkles , global anti-ageing , anti-dark spots , anti-blemishes , anti-stress , radiance boost , detox and after sun .
As Talika ’ s president and founder Alexis de Brosses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like Aladdin , of having a magic lamp with their very own Genie ?
Today , Talika has just created such a lamp and presents its technological discoveries and know-how to enable women realise their dreams.
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mask Time says its product is a “ funky Korean sheet mask subscription service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plus added goodies delivered straight to your door each month ” .
The monthly subscription box service , which comes at the end of every month , contains a number of Korean face masks and other skincare products to leave your face feeling refreshed .
And if that wasn ’ t enough , Masktime is offering 50 % for NHS staff , police officers , fire fighters and the military .

If the coronavirus lockdown has left you in need a boost, a spa day might be just what you need.
Real spas are out of bounds for now, but there are health and beauty companies still willing to bring the experience to you.
Here is a look at some of the best products on the market.
Temple Spa’s Simply Radiant Collection
From Temple Spa comes the Simply Radiant Collection, containing excellent products such as Repose resting ceram, Exalt neck cream, Windows of the Soul eye treatment and Eye Will Survive eye mask treatment.
The company promises the collection will “give your skin a new lease of life and that ‘wow’ feeling you have been longing for”, and is ideal for both men and women “seeking a radiance to their skin”.
Michaella Bolder - the facial box by MD
Given the flattering “best buy” accolade by The Independent, this subscription box has a little bit of everything to keep your spa needs satisfied during lockdown.
As the newspaper says, the contents of the box are “born from Michaella’s desire to offer a package of her ‘cult’ favourites that have been personally tried and tested over the years on lots of different skin types and shades”, and each product “makes up part of your daily optimal skincare routine and includes cleansers, exfoliators, masks, SPF, self tan and lip balms”.
Self Care at Home from ESPA
With the Self Care at Home package from ESPA, home spa enthusiasts can indulge themselves with a series of hand-picked products that can, as ESPA puts it, “bring you beautiful skin and a sense of inner calm during this time”.
The collection contains the brand’s Refining Skin Polish, Pink Hair & Scalp Mud and Overnight Hydration Therapy.
As a little bonus, ESPA will also send a complimentary Morning Ritual Gift when you spend £80. Conveniently, this self-care package costs £81.
Proaccelerant Organic Pea Sprout Treatment by Salon Science
Those looking to give their scalp and hair a bit of TLC should try Salon Science’s Proaccelerant Organic Pea Sprout Treatment - an intensive serum formulated with an organic pea sprout extract known as AnaGain for fuller, thicker hair.
It is said to be rich in restorative proteins, starch and fibres and works to prolong the life cycle of hair and encourage growth at the root.
The Ordinary - The Daily Set
The Daily Set, a skincare bundle from The Ordinary, is a great way to keep your skin feeling radiant at a fairly low cost.


theweekuk--2020-04-22--Coronavirus: how the pandemic may be reducing flu risk

The Covid-19 coronavirus has brought misery worldwide but the pandemic may have at least one positive health outcome : social-distancing measures appear to have cut short the flu season .
EU data and other research suggests that “ influenza , which each year kills hundreds of thousands of people worldwide , all but vanished in Europe last month as coronavirus lockdowns slowed transmission ” , reports Reuters .
The winter flu season normally runs from October to mid-May in the northern hemisphere .
But Holger Rabenau , virologist at the Frankfurt University Hospital , told the news agency : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year and this is probably due to the measures taken regarding Sars-CoV-2 , such as social distancing and mask wearing.
” Although final figures for European flu deaths are not yet available , “ early estimates point to much lower mortality this year ” , says Reuters .
Data from 11 European countries shows that 4,000 flu patients required intensive care treatment this season - around half the totals for the same periods in the previous two seasons .
However , Reuters warns that underreporting may have contributed to flu ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that experts say “ people with milder flu symptoms have mostly steered clear of hospitals during the Covid-19 epidemic ” .
In the UK , latest provisional figures for 2020 up to 10 April from the Office for National Statistics show that the number of deaths from influenza and pneumonia have been below the five-year average in every week except one .
The total number of recorded flu and pneumonia deaths so far this year , not including those where Covid-19 was also mentioned , was 32,763 - nearly 5,700 fewer than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period .
Countries outside Europe have also reported waning flu seasons this year .
Data from Japan ’ s government reveals that flu cases in the East Asian nation plunged by more than 60 % year-on-year in the week to 9 February , as The Japan Times reported at the time .
“ Many Japanese people have become serious about taking measures to prevent infection with the new coronavirus .
This might be one of the reasons why influenza cases dropped this year , ” Yoko Muramatsu , a researcher at the Tokyo-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For a round-up of the most important stories from around the world - and a concise , refreshing and balanced take on the week ’ s news agenda - try The Week magazine .
Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– In an article on The Conversation , Lauren Bloomfield , a senior lecturer at the School of Medicine , University of Notre Dame Australia , says : “ Influenza and Covid-19 share some similar symptoms .
They are also both spread via respiratory droplets : coughing , sneezing and touching .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hygiene and social distancing also means protecting ourselves from flu .
This is a small silver lining in an otherwise extremely disruptive time .
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