news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: What if you're scared of returning to work - and can you be sacked if you refuse?

With the relaxing of lockdown measures , people in England who can not do their job at home are now being actively encouraged to go to work instead of being told to do so only if they must .
While the move will be welcomed by those anxious to restart the stalled economy after nearly two months of coronavirus restrictions , there will be concern among some employees about their safety and the risk of infection .
So where do British workers stand in the new normal of the COVID-19 crisis ?
What has the UK government said ?
Under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government still says that those who can work from home should continue to do so `` wherever possible '' in order to reduce the risk of transmission .
However , those who can not work from home should go in , it says , singling out certain sectors including food production , construction , manufacturing and distribution .
The only exceptions to this are those workplaces such as pubs and restaurants and non-essential shops , which are currently required to remain shut .
It is worth pointing out the devolved administrations of Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the existing `` stay at home message '' and not encouraging a return to work .
What if I am scared of going back into work ?
The government is encouraging employers and staff to discuss and agree working arrangements .
While every effort should be made to help people work from home , where they can not , official guidance states employers should take clear , practical steps to help protect staff and create a safe workplace , such as shift working .
Managers have also been told to discuss with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that may need to be taken .
The government says those who remain concerned that steps to manage risk are not being taken , such as social distancing , should report it to the local authority or the Health and Safety Executive , which can take action .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker It is also to publish so-called `` COVID-19 Secure '' guidelines about making workplaces safe , which it says was developed in consultation with more than 200 business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while this is all well on paper , critics will cast doubt as to the plan 's effectiveness in the real world of work and the everyday pressures it creates .
What if my boss tries to sack me because I wo n't go into work ?
The government says bosses should take `` socially responsible decisions and listen to the concerns of their staff '' , while reaching `` a pragmatic agreement about their working arrangements '' .
Those needing advice should approach the Advisory , Conciliation and Arbitration Service ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impartial advice about workplace disputes , according to the guidance .
But again , it is likely that workers and unions will be looking for greater assurance than this .
What is the lawyer 's view ?
Rustom Tata , a partner at leading city law firm DMH Stallard and head of the firm 's employment group , said : `` Many workers , presumably on furlough if they have n't been able to work for the last couple of months , will still be concerned about the health risks of attending at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in terms of what protective measures are being taken in the workplace .
`` For others , the journey to and from work will present a logistical challenge .
And that 's before the health risks of travelling on public transport . ''
He added : `` In most cases , if the employee does n't attend work , the employer could notionally seek to dismiss the employee .
`` However , in practice that is unlikely to happen .
A dismissal would almost certainly be unfair .
`` In fact , employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the workplace , may be able successfully to claim unfair dismissal with increased compensation and without needing any minimum period of service . ''

With the relaxing of lockdown measures, people in England who cannot do their job at home are now being actively encouraged to go to work instead of being told to do so only if they must.
While the move will be welcomed by those anxious to restart the stalled economy after nearly two months of coronavirus restrictions, there will be concern among some employees about their safety and the risk of infection.
So where do British workers stand in the new normal of the COVID-19 crisis?
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What has the UK government said?
Under the revised guidance for England, the government still says that those who can work from home should continue to do so "wherever possible" in order to reduce the risk of transmission.
However, those who cannot work from home should go in, it says, singling out certain sectors including food production, construction, manufacturing and distribution.
The only exceptions to this are those workplaces such as pubs and restaurants and non-essential shops, which are currently required to remain shut.
It is worth pointing out the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are continuing with the existing "stay at home message" and not encouraging a return to work.
What if I am scared of going back into work?
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The government is encouraging employers and staff to discuss and agree working arrangements.
While every effort should be made to help people work from home, where they cannot, official guidance states employers should take clear, practical steps to help protect staff and create a safe workplace, such as shift working.
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Managers have also been told to discuss with staff a risk assessment to identify precautions that may need to be taken.
The government says those who remain concerned that steps to manage risk are not being taken, such as social distancing, should report it to the local authority or the Health and Safety Executive, which can take action.
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It is also to publish so-called "COVID-19 Secure" guidelines about making workplaces safe, which it says was developed in consultation with more than 200 business leaders and trades union organisations.
However, while this is all well on paper, critics will cast doubt as to the plan's effectiveness in the real world of work and the everyday pressures it creates.
What if my boss tries to sack me because I won't go into work?
The government says bosses should take "socially responsible decisions and listen to the concerns of their staff", while reaching "a pragmatic agreement about their working arrangements".
Those needing advice should approach the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), where they can get impartial advice about workplace disputes, according to the guidance.
But again, it is likely that workers and unions will be looking for greater assurance than this.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:28 'Go to work if you can't work from home'
What is the lawyer's view?
Rustom Tata, a partner at leading city law firm DMH Stallard and head of the firm's employment group, said: "Many workers, presumably on furlough if they haven't been able to work for the last couple of months, will still be concerned about the health risks of attending at work without there being very clear provisions in terms of what protective measures are being taken in the workplace.
"For others, the journey to and from work will present a logistical challenge. And that's before the health risks of travelling on public transport."
He added: "In most cases, if the employee doesn't attend work, the employer could notionally seek to dismiss the employee.
"However, in practice that is unlikely to happen. A dismissal would almost certainly be unfair.
"In fact, employees who raise concerns about their safety in the workplace, may be able successfully to claim unfair dismissal with increased compensation and without needing any minimum period of service."


news--2020-05-11--'Every patient was a drunk injury': Despair over Bank Holiday A&E admissions

Medics have criticised people for defying the coronavirus lockdown and ending up in A & E with drunken injuries over the Bank Holiday .
One NHS nurse said that `` nearly every patient '' who attended Bridgend 's emergency department in South Wales this weekend was `` drunk with a head injury '' .
Her team were forced to do 12 CT head scans and `` plaster numerous limbs '' after people were seen congregating in large groups without social distancing and drinking in parks during the hot weather .
She said people who went against lockdown rules in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faith in humanity she had left '' .
She posted after her weekend shift : `` After all these weeks of lockdown , social distancing and protecting the NHS , what do you do ?
You ruin all the hard work and effort in one night .
`` All our staff were exposed to so many more people unnecessarily and so were you .
Do you know how many have tested positive to this virus already ?
: : Listen to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , Spotify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be seeing you in about two weeks when you 've got symptoms of the virus and we 'll be welcoming in the next wave . ''
A Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board spokesman told Sky News : `` In recent days our teams have reported seeing a steady increase in attendances at our emergency departments .
`` The health board would like to take this opportunity to remind all our patients of the limitations in place during COVID-19 and family members and friends ( with some exceptions ) will be asked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone as safe as possible during this pandemic .
`` We urge people to follow the government guidelines responsibly .
This is critical to protecting themselves , their friends and family , and also our NHS staff who are working tirelessly to respond to COVID19 under very difficult circumstances . ''
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford announced that only minor adjustments would be made to the country 's coronavirus lockdown measures this week .
He said yesterday that the `` stay at home '' message had not changed in Wales , despite Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control the virus , save lives '' slogan for England .
It comes after Britons were seen drinking , barbecuing and swimming in rivers amid 26C ( 78.8F ) temperatures on Saturday .
Police in Hackney , east London , said they were `` fighting a losing battle '' , while HM Coastguard said it had the highest number of callouts since lockdown began on Friday with 97 incidents - a 54 % increase compared with April 's daily average .

Medics have criticised people for defying the coronavirus lockdown and ending up in A&E with drunken injuries over the Bank Holiday.
One NHS nurse said that "nearly every patient" who attended Bridgend's emergency department in South Wales this weekend was "drunk with a head injury".
Her team were forced to do 12 CT head scans and "plaster numerous limbs" after people were seen congregating in large groups without social distancing and drinking in parks during the hot weather.
She said people who went against lockdown rules in her area had "completely ruined what little faith in humanity she had left".
She posted after her weekend shift: "After all these weeks of lockdown, social distancing and protecting the NHS, what do you do? You ruin all the hard work and effort in one night.
"All our staff were exposed to so many more people unnecessarily and so were you. Do you know how many have tested positive to this virus already?
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"I expect we'll be seeing you in about two weeks when you've got symptoms of the virus and we'll be welcoming in the next wave."
A Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board spokesman told Sky News: "In recent days our teams have reported seeing a steady increase in attendances at our emergency departments.
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"The health board would like to take this opportunity to remind all our patients of the limitations in place during COVID-19 and family members and friends (with some exceptions) will be asked to wait outside so that we can keep everyone as safe as possible during this pandemic.
"We urge people to follow the government guidelines responsibly. This is critical to protecting themselves, their friends and family, and also our NHS staff who are working tirelessly to respond to COVID19 under very difficult circumstances."
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford announced that only minor adjustments would be made to the country's coronavirus lockdown measures this week.
He said yesterday that the "stay at home" message had not changed in Wales, despite Boris Johnson's new "Stay alert, control the virus, save lives" slogan for England.
It comes after Britons were seen drinking, barbecuing and swimming in rivers amid 26C (78.8F) temperatures on Saturday.
Image: People in a park in Hackney, London, where police say they are 'losing the battle' to enforce lockdown rules
Police in Hackney, east London, said they were "fighting a losing battle", while HM Coastguard said it had the highest number of callouts since lockdown began on Friday with 97 incidents - a 54% increase compared with April's daily average.


news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: Prince Harry praises young people's response to COVID-19 crisis

Prince Harry has praised young people across Britain for `` thriving '' in the face of challenges brought by the coronavirus crisis .
The Duke of Sussex recorded a video message for youngsters supported by the London-based charity OnSide , which he is still a patron of despite stepping down as a senior royal earlier this year .
He said in a clip posted on YouTube : `` Just a few months ago we were all together in London at the OnSide youth centre awards and wow what a night that was .
`` I remember meeting so many incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of strength , of determination , of resilience , but ultimately of courage .
`` Hats off to every single one of you for surviving , but also for thriving .
These daily challenges that you guys are coming up against are unbelievable .
So many people will never understand .
You guys have the strength to pull through . ''
Speaking from his new home in Los Angeles , he said he could `` only imagine '' what the past six weeks had been like for OnSide members unable to take advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other services during the coronavirus lockdown .
But he assured them that `` this too shall pass '' , adding : `` Before you know it , you will be back together again , probably in a Youth Zone running around , having the best time ever . ''
The video message was posted as OnSide streamed its 2019 awards ceremony in full online for the first time .
The duke has publicly committed to supporting the charity in his new life away from the UK .
It has 12 youth clubs in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which give young people a place to go to socialise and learn new skills .
Last week , Harry and his wife , Meghan , uploaded a video of their son , Archie , to mark his first birthday .
The clip shows the duchess reading Archie one of his favourite books - `` Duck !
Rabbit ! ''
- and was posted charity Save The Children 's Instagram account to raise money for its coronavirus campaign # SaveWithStories .

Prince Harry has praised young people across Britain for "thriving" in the face of challenges brought by the coronavirus crisis.
The Duke of Sussex recorded a video message for youngsters supported by the London-based charity OnSide, which he is still a patron of despite stepping down as a senior royal earlier this year.
He said in a clip posted on YouTube: "Just a few months ago we were all together in London at the OnSide youth centre awards and wow what a night that was.
"I remember meeting so many incredible people and hearing your stories, stories of strength, of determination, of resilience, but ultimately of courage.
"Hats off to every single one of you for surviving, but also for thriving. These daily challenges that you guys are coming up against are unbelievable. So many people will never understand. You guys have the strength to pull through."
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Speaking from his new home in Los Angeles, he said he could "only imagine" what the past six weeks had been like for OnSide members unable to take advantage of the charity's youth clubs and other services during the coronavirus lockdown.
But he assured them that "this too shall pass", adding: "Before you know it, you will be back together again, probably in a Youth Zone running around, having the best time ever."
The video message was posted as OnSide streamed its 2019 awards ceremony in full online for the first time.
The duke has publicly committed to supporting the charity in his new life away from the UK.
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It has 12 youth clubs in England, dubbed "Youth Zones", which give young people a place to go to socialise and learn new skills.
Last week, Harry and his wife, Meghan, uploaded a video of their son, Archie, to mark his first birthday.
The clip shows the duchess reading Archie one of his favourite books - "Duck! Rabbit!" - and was posted charity Save The Children's Instagram account to raise money for its coronavirus campaign #SaveWithStories.


news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: Weddings could be allowed in England from June, government says

Engaged couples in England could hold their weddings from June , after the government announced it was looking at ways to facilitate small marriage ceremonies .
The government 's new coronavirus strategy , released on Monday afternoon , sets out how the coronavirus lockdown restrictions could be lifted , providing the R rate of infection stays below one .
The guidance says that from 1 June , officials are `` examining how to enable people to gather in slightly larger groups to better facilitate small weddings '' .
It is not clear how many people would constitute a `` small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places of worship will not be open until 4 July at the earliest .
All but a handful of social events were cancelled immediately on 23 March , when the initial lockdown measures were announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson , but weddings had already been subject to a limit of five people - including the bride , groom and wedding official .
Government officials have said they are considering a range of options when it comes to the next step of easing the lockdown , to `` reduce the social effects '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) has also been asked to look at whether it is safe to allow people from more than one household to mix in the same group .
All the changes in restrictions will be dependent on a number of conditions - including getting PPE into care settings , not allowing the NHS to be overwhelmed and implementing effective testing and tracing .
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The document says : `` Over the coming weeks , the government will engage on the nature and timing of the measures in this step , in order to consider the widest possible array of views on how best to balance the health , economic and social effects . ''

Engaged couples in England could hold their weddings from June, after the government announced it was looking at ways to facilitate small marriage ceremonies.
The government's new coronavirus strategy, released on Monday afternoon, sets out how the coronavirus lockdown restrictions could be lifted, providing the R rate of infection stays below one.
The guidance says that from 1 June, officials are "examining how to enable people to gather in slightly larger groups to better facilitate small weddings".
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It is not clear how many people would constitute a "small" wedding.
And the guidance says places of worship will not be open until 4 July at the earliest.
All but a handful of social events were cancelled immediately on 23 March, when the initial lockdown measures were announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but weddings had already been subject to a limit of five people - including the bride, groom and wedding official.
Government officials have said they are considering a range of options when it comes to the next step of easing the lockdown, to "reduce the social effects" of the restrictions.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) has also been asked to look at whether it is safe to allow people from more than one household to mix in the same group.
All the changes in restrictions will be dependent on a number of conditions - including getting PPE into care settings, not allowing the NHS to be overwhelmed and implementing effective testing and tracing.
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If those conditions are not met, the date that those measures are due to be implemented could be pushed back.
The document says: "Over the coming weeks, the government will engage on the nature and timing of the measures in this step, in order to consider the widest possible array of views on how best to balance the health, economic and social effects."


news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: The lockdown could be a good time to explore Google's 3D animals

Over the past year Google has been adding augmented reality ( AR ) objects to Google Search , including 3D animals , human anatomical systems , and even cellular structures .
Although the COVID-19 lockdown is preventing us from visiting zoos , we can still entertain and educate ourselves at home about the relative size of a lot of these animals .
To find the AR objects , you 'll need to type the name of the animal into Google Search using a modern mobile device - the 3D objects generally wo n't work on desktops .
But on smartphones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Android or iOS ( Android 7 , or iOS 11 ) users will see a box showing a model of the animal and a button offering them a chance to `` View in 3D '' .
There 's a long list of animals available for viewing , including tigers , giant pandas , cheetahs , ponies , timber wolves , octopus , angler fish and sea turtles .
On top of this , there are some more unusual cellular structures for visualisation too .
For anyone trying to learn about biology without an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ability to see what and where a smooth endoplasmic reticulum is could be a very valuable tool .
The objects can be resized by pinching the screen , and because the AR technology treats them as if they were an actual object in the room , you can walk around to view different angles .
Additional anatomical systems are available too , including both male and female reproductive systems , which are fortunately educational to spare your blushes .
And if the hassle of placing one of the 3D models on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ switch from AR view to Object view to simply put the model against a plain background and then manipulate it with your fingers .
A number of NASA objects are also available in 3D , including the planets ( and Pluto ) and the Apollo 11 command module .

Over the past year Google has been adding augmented reality (AR) objects to Google Search, including 3D animals, human anatomical systems, and even cellular structures.
Although the COVID-19 lockdown is preventing us from visiting zoos, we can still entertain and educate ourselves at home about the relative size of a lot of these animals.
To find the AR objects, you'll need to type the name of the animal into Google Search using a modern mobile device - the 3D objects generally won't work on desktops.
Image: A duck is also available as an AR object
But on smartphones or tablets running a recent version of Android or iOS (Android 7, or iOS 11) users will see a box showing a model of the animal and a button offering them a chance to "View in 3D".
There's a long list of animals available for viewing, including tigers, giant pandas, cheetahs, ponies, timber wolves, octopus, angler fish and sea turtles.
On top of this, there are some more unusual cellular structures for visualisation too.
For anyone trying to learn about biology without an expensive set of microscopes at home, the ability to see what and where a smooth endoplasmic reticulum is could be a very valuable tool.
Image: Cellular structures are also available to explore in 3D
The objects can be resized by pinching the screen, and because the AR technology treats them as if they were an actual object in the room, you can walk around to view different angles.
Additional anatomical systems are available too, including both male and female reproductive systems, which are fortunately educational to spare your blushes.
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And if the hassle of placing one of the 3D models on a table is too much, you can switch from AR view to Object view to simply put the model against a plain background and then manipulate it with your fingers.
Image: The respiratory and digestive systems are available
A number of NASA objects are also available in 3D, including the planets (and Pluto) and the Apollo 11 command module.


news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus travel quarantine threatens to keep planes grounded, says BA owner

British Airways ' owner has warned its flights face being grounded for longer with Boris Johnson 's travel quarantine plans .
Willie Walsh , chief executive of BA 's parent company , International Airlines Group , said the move was `` definitely going to make it worse '' for the industry , already hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic .
He told MPs the business would now need to review its plans to resume flights from July .
Speaking to the Commons Transport Select Committee , Mr Walsh also insisted that the plan to shed up to 12,000 jobs at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure the survival of the airline given the `` greatest crisis '' ever seen by the sector .
He estimated it could now be as late as 2024 before demand returned to levels before the COVID-19 pandemic .
Mr Walsh was giving evidence to MPs after the prime minister said it would `` soon be the time '' to bring in a 14-day quarantine period for air passengers to prevent infections from abroad .
Highlighting the `` very severe , very significant crisis '' facing the industry , Mr Walsh said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for people ) coming into the UK , it 's definitely going to make it worse .
`` There 's nothing positive in anything that I heard the prime minister say , '' he added .
`` We had been planning to resume - on a pretty significant basis - our flying in July .
`` I think we 'd have to review that based on what the prime minister said . ''
He told MPs that BA 's capacity to operate will be `` pretty minimal '' with an imposed quarantine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there had been some rumours about this quarantine period , I do n't think anybody believed that the UK government would actually implement it if they were serious about getting the economy moving again . ''
Pressed by members of the committee over the job losses , Mr Walsh , whose group also includes Iberia and Aer Lingus , said : `` We are not picking on British Airways .
`` We 're not doing anything that we do n't think is absolutely necessary to secure the survival of British Airways and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other airlines in the group . ''
Mr Walsh said : `` Our restructuring is solely driven by the fact that we are now in the deepest downturn that the aviation industry has ever seen .
`` I do n't think I need to hide the scale of it , because it 's obvious to everybody .
We 're not flying our aircraft to transport passengers . ''
He added : `` The industry has changed and anybody who believes that we 're going back to the way things were in 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being faced . ''

British Airways' owner has warned its flights face being grounded for longer with Boris Johnson's travel quarantine plans.
Willie Walsh, chief executive of BA's parent company, International Airlines Group, said the move was "definitely going to make it worse" for the industry, already hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
He told MPs the business would now need to review its plans to resume flights from July.
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Speaking to the Commons Transport Select Committee, Mr Walsh also insisted that the plan to shed up to 12,000 jobs at BA was driven by the need to ensure the survival of the airline given the "greatest crisis" ever seen by the sector.
He estimated it could now be as late as 2024 before demand returned to levels before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr Walsh was giving evidence to MPs after the prime minister said it would "soon be the time" to bring in a 14-day quarantine period for air passengers to prevent infections from abroad.
Highlighting the "very severe, very significant crisis" facing the industry, Mr Walsh said: "The announcement of a 14-day period (for people) coming into the UK, it's definitely going to make it worse.
"There's nothing positive in anything that I heard the prime minister say," he added.
"We had been planning to resume - on a pretty significant basis - our flying in July.
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"I think we'd have to review that based on what the prime minister said."
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He told MPs that BA's capacity to operate will be "pretty minimal" with an imposed quarantine.
He added: "Despite the fact that there had been some rumours about this quarantine period, I don't think anybody believed that the UK government would actually implement it if they were serious about getting the economy moving again."
Pressed by members of the committee over the job losses, Mr Walsh, whose group also includes Iberia and Aer Lingus, said: "We are not picking on British Airways.
"We're not doing anything that we don't think is absolutely necessary to secure the survival of British Airways and we're doing exactly the same with the other airlines in the group."
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Mr Walsh said: "Our restructuring is solely driven by the fact that we are now in the deepest downturn that the aviation industry has ever seen.
"I don't think I need to hide the scale of it, because it's obvious to everybody. We're not flying our aircraft to transport passengers."
He added: "The industry has changed and anybody who believes that we're going back to the way things were in 2019 misunderstands the scale of the challenge that is being faced."


news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: Retail footfall suffers biggest ever drop with shoppers in lockdown

Shopping destinations saw their largest ever decline in footfall last month as many people stayed at home under the coronavirus lockdown .
Latest figures for April show the number of visits to retail sites plunged by 80 % .
The slump was almost double the level of the downturn in March , which saw a 41.3 % decline as the COVID-19 restrictions came into force later in the month .
Retail parks were the least impacted by the coronavirus lockdown in April , according to Springboard 's monthly footfall monitor , but still recorded a fall of 68.1 % .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been put down to the presence of supermarkets and open spaces which allowed for better social distancing .
Meanwhile , high streets reported a slump of 83.3 % , while shopping centre footfall dived by 84.8 % for the month .
The data also revealed that footfall moved away from large towns and cities towards smaller local shopping areas .
Diane Wehrle , marketing and insights director at Springboard , said : `` Whilst this is somewhat inevitable given the closure of all but essential stores , it is perhaps indicative of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shopping and working from home .
`` Additionally , the overriding focus on safe shopping and the greater emphasis on community that has come to the fore means that trips to larger towns and cities have been curtailed .
`` Indeed , it is the first evidence available that suggests how consumers may respond to easing of restrictions .
`` In contrast to pre-coronavirus days , when small high streets were facing an increasing struggle to attract shoppers , the path of recovery for retail may well be led by smaller high streets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits . ''

Shopping destinations saw their largest ever decline in footfall last month as many people stayed at home under the coronavirus lockdown.
Latest figures for April show the number of visits to retail sites plunged by 80%.
The slump was almost double the level of the downturn in March, which saw a 41.3% decline as the COVID-19 restrictions came into force later in the month.
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Retail parks were the least impacted by the coronavirus lockdown in April, according to Springboard's monthly footfall monitor, but still recorded a fall of 68.1%.
The slightly better performance than other areas has been put down to the presence of supermarkets and open spaces which allowed for better social distancing.
Meanwhile, high streets reported a slump of 83.3%, while shopping centre footfall dived by 84.8% for the month.
The data also revealed that footfall moved away from large towns and cities towards smaller local shopping areas.
Diane Wehrle, marketing and insights director at Springboard, said: "Whilst this is somewhat inevitable given the closure of all but essential stores, it is perhaps indicative of consumers getting into a new rhythm around shopping and working from home.
"Additionally, the overriding focus on safe shopping and the greater emphasis on community that has come to the fore means that trips to larger towns and cities have been curtailed.
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"Indeed, it is the first evidence available that suggests how consumers may respond to easing of restrictions.
"In contrast to pre-coronavirus days, when small high streets were facing an increasing struggle to attract shoppers, the path of recovery for retail may well be led by smaller high streets which can offer both safety and community benefits."


news--2020-05-10--Coronavirus: Johnson to give more detail on 'unclear' and 'confused' lockdown easing plan

Boris Johnson is to give more detail on his plan to ease the coronavirus lockdown amid criticism that his TV address was confusing .
A 50-page document will be published in parliament later to add detail to the prime minister 's `` first sketch '' on how the restrictions in England could be eased over the next three months .
Sunday 's announcement included measures taking effect this week , such as removing the limit on exercise and allowing people to sunbathe in parks , as well as a potential return for some schoolchildren in June .
Mr Johnson also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not work from home should now be `` actively encouraged '' to go to work .
The PM stressed his plan was conditional on meeting five government tests to ensure the virus is under control and said it would be `` madness '' to risk a second spike in cases .
But political opponents , businesses and unions have urged more clarity .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Johnson 's statement raised `` more questions than answers '' .
`` I think what the country wanted tonight was real clarity and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm afraid we have n't got that , '' said Sir Keir .
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford told Sky News it had caused `` confusion '' and `` broken '' the lockdown consensus in the four UK nations .
The leaders of the devolved administrations have already said they will not use this updated message - telling people to simply `` stay at home '' instead .
The prime minister 's suggestion that pupils in reception , year 1 and year 6 may be able to return `` at the earliest by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The teachers ' National Education Union called it `` nothing short of reckless '' and said a snap poll had shown 85 % of its 49,000 members disagreed with the idea .
It is also `` imperative '' that businesses get detailed advice on how to keep people safe and the use of PPE if more employees are to return to work , said the British Chambers of Commerce .
During Sunday 's address , the prime minister also said : • A `` phased reopening '' of shops may be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitality industry and other public places could begin to reopen in July at the earliest • `` It will soon be the time '' to impose quarantine on people coming into the UK by air • A five-level Covid Alert System will judge how strict lockdown measures and social distancing rules should be locally • People can drive to another destination for exercise , and play sport with people from the same household • The UK 's COVID-19 reproduction rate , also known as R , is between 0.5 and 0.9 , `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • The government 's key message is now : `` Stay alert , control the virus and save lives '' Mr Johnson said that from Wednesday : `` You can sit in the sun in your local park , you can drive to other destinations , you can even play sports but only with members of your own household . ''
However , he warned fines would increase for the `` small minority '' who break the social distancing rules , rising from £60 to £100 .
The changes also allow people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when out in parks , said a government official .
It gives people the chance to see friends for the first time in almost eight weeks - but the two-metre rule must still be adhered to .
Tennis courts and golf clubs will also be allowed to reopen this week , although - again - people will only be able to play with members of their household .
Mr Johnson said that the impact of the changes would be `` closely monitored '' , adding : `` If there are outbreaks , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hesitate to put on the brakes . ''
He said : `` Throughout this period of the next two months we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity .
`` We are going to be driven by the science , the data and public health . ''
Although Britons can return to their workplaces if necessary , the prime minister said safety should be a priority when they are commuting .
`` You should avoid public transport if at all possible , because we must and will maintain social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he added .
`` So work from home if you can , but you should go to work if you ca n't work from home . ''
New guidance is also being offered to employers so workplaces can become `` COVID secure '' .
Mr Johnson also thanked the public `` for the effort and personal sacrifice they have made to reduce the spread of coronavirus and protect the NHS '' .
He reiterated that keeping the infection rate down and beginning a return to a semblance of normality depended on @ @ @ @

Boris Johnson is to give more detail on his plan to ease the coronavirus lockdown amid criticism that his TV address was confusing.
A 50-page document will be published in parliament later to add detail to the prime minister's "first sketch" on how the restrictions in England could be eased over the next three months.
Sunday's announcement included measures taking effect this week, such as removing the limit on exercise and allowing people to sunbathe in parks, as well as a potential return for some schoolchildren in June.
Mr Johnson also told the nation that anyone who cannot work from home should now be "actively encouraged" to go to work.
The PM stressed his plan was conditional on meeting five government tests to ensure the virus is under control and said it would be "madness" to risk a second spike in cases.
But political opponents, businesses and unions have urged more clarity.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Johnson's statement raised "more questions than answers".
"I think what the country wanted tonight was real clarity and a sense of consensus - and I'm afraid we haven't got that," said Sir Keir.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford told Sky News it had caused "confusion" and "broken" the lockdown consensus in the four UK nations.
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The leaders of the devolved administrations have already said they will not use this updated message - telling people to simply "stay at home" instead.
The prime minister's suggestion that pupils in reception, year 1 and year 6 may be able to return "at the earliest by 1 June" was also criticised.
The teachers' National Education Union called it "nothing short of reckless" and said a snap poll had shown 85% of its 49,000 members disagreed with the idea.
It is also "imperative" that businesses get detailed advice on how to keep people safe and the use of PPE if more employees are to return to work, said the British Chambers of Commerce.
Image: The two-metre rule will still govern people's life outside the home
During Sunday's address, the prime minister also said:
A "phased reopening" of shops may be able to start in June
Some of the hospitality industry and other public places could begin to reopen in July at the earliest
"It will soon be the time" to impose quarantine on people coming into the UK by air
A five-level Covid Alert System will judge how strict lockdown measures and social distancing rules should be locally
People can drive to another destination for exercise, and play sport with people from the same household
The UK's COVID-19 reproduction rate, also known as R, is between 0.5 and 0.9, "but potentially only just below one"
The government's key message is now: "Stay alert, control the virus and save lives"
Mr Johnson said that from Wednesday: "You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports but only with members of your own household."
However, he warned fines would increase for the "small minority" who break the social distancing rules, rising from £60 to £100.
The changes also allow people to meet one person not in their household when out in parks, said a government official.
It gives people the chance to see friends for the first time in almost eight weeks - but the two-metre rule must still be adhered to.
Tennis courts and golf clubs will also be allowed to reopen this week, although - again - people will only be able to play with members of their household.
Mr Johnson said that the impact of the changes would be "closely monitored", adding: "If there are outbreaks, if there are problems, we will not hesitate to put on the brakes."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:50 'We must continue to control the virus'
He said: "Throughout this period of the next two months we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity.
"We are going to be driven by the science, the data and public health."
Although Britons can return to their workplaces if necessary, the prime minister said safety should be a priority when they are commuting.
"You should avoid public transport if at all possible, because we must and will maintain social distancing, and capacity will therefore be limited," he added.
"So work from home if you can, but you should go to work if you can't work from home."
New guidance is also being offered to employers so workplaces can become "COVID secure".
Image: The new coronavirus slogans unveiled by Boris Johnson
Mr Johnson also thanked the public "for the effort and personal sacrifice they have made to reduce the spread of coronavirus and protect the NHS".
He reiterated that keeping the infection rate down and beginning a return to a semblance of normality depended on a unified effort.


news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: Lockdown fines to rise as government mulls tougher enforcement measures

Fines for people who flout lockdown restrictions in England will increase from Wednesday , as the government warned it was considering tougher enforcement measures .
Members of the public will now face a minimum £100 penalty if they breach rules on movement during the COVID-19 outbreak .
The amount will be halved if it is paid within a fortnight .
Previously , police could award on-the-spot fines of up to £60 for coronavirus rule-breakers - reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days .
Fines will be doubled for each offence an individual commits , up to a total of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , known as Health Protection ( Coronavirus , Restrictions ) ( England ) Regulations 2020 , will be updated to reflect the new Home Office measures .
It comes as a 50-page document published by the government setting out its COVID-19 recovery strategy for England said it was `` examining more stringent enforcement measures for non-compliance , as it has seen in many other countries '' .
The paper said it would be imposing higher fines `` to reflect the increased risk to others of breaking the rules as people are returning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance states people will be able to : • Exercise outside as many times a day as they want - although a limit on the number of exercise sessions has never been enforced by law in England previously .
• Spend time outdoors , other than for exercise , as long as they are not meeting up with more than one person from outside their household while observing social distancing measure by keeping two metres ( 6ft ) apart , and continuing to wash their hands regularly .
• Drive to outdoor open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as they observe social distancing rules when there , and do not travel over borders to other parts of the UK where rules are different .
Previously , the public were urged not to travel long distances to visit beaches , countryside and beauty spots .
Little other detail was provided on how stricter enforcement other than higher fines would be imposed .
No other specific examples of scenarios where members of the public would be considered to be flouting the rules , and therefore liable for fines , were provided in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police in London tweeted saying officers were `` fighting a losing battle '' to get people to follow the rules , as people descended onto the city 's parks to eat and drink amid the hot weather .
John Apter , the national chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales , said : `` What we need from the prime minister and the government now is clear and unambiguous messaging and guidance , explaining what exactly is expected of the public , so that my colleagues can do their level best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Listen to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Lockdown fines will remain unchanged in Scotland after the nation 's government said it found no evidence to suggest an increase was required because the number of fixed penalty notices there was `` proportionately lower than in England '' .
This means people found to be flouting lockdown rules for the first time in Scotland will still be fined £30 by police , rising to £60 if not paid within 28 days .
Cumulative fines for repeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fines also remain unchanged in Wales - a £60 fine reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days , rising to £120 for a second and subsequent offences .

Fines for people who flout lockdown restrictions in England will increase from Wednesday, as the government warned it was considering tougher enforcement measures.
Members of the public will now face a minimum £100 penalty if they breach rules on movement during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The amount will be halved if it is paid within a fortnight.
Previously, police could award on-the-spot fines of up to £60 for coronavirus rule-breakers - reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days.
Fines will be doubled for each offence an individual commits, up to a total of £3,200.
From Wednesday, the legislation, known as Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020, will be updated to reflect the new Home Office measures.
It comes as a 50-page document published by the government setting out its COVID-19 recovery strategy for England said it was "examining more stringent enforcement measures for non-compliance, as it has seen in many other countries".
The paper said it would be imposing higher fines "to reflect the increased risk to others of breaking the rules as people are returning to work and school".
The new guidance states people will be able to:
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Exercise outside as many times a day as they want - although a limit on the number of exercise sessions has never been enforced by law in England previously.
Spend time outdoors, other than for exercise, as long as they are not meeting up with more than one person from outside their household while observing social distancing measure by keeping two metres (6ft) apart, and continuing to wash their hands regularly.
Drive to outdoor open spaces "irrespective of distance" as long as they observe social distancing rules when there, and do not travel over borders to other parts of the UK where rules are different. Previously, the public were urged not to travel long distances to visit beaches, countryside and beauty spots.
Little other detail was provided on how stricter enforcement other than higher fines would be imposed.
No other specific examples of scenarios where members of the public would be considered to be flouting the rules, and therefore liable for fines, were provided in the document.
Over the weekend, police in London tweeted saying officers were "fighting a losing battle" to get people to follow the rules, as people descended onto the city's parks to eat and drink amid the hot weather.
John Apter, the national chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, said: "What we need from the prime minister and the government now is clear and unambiguous messaging and guidance, explaining what exactly is expected of the public, so that my colleagues can do their level best to police it."
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Lockdown fines will remain unchanged in Scotland after the nation's government said it found no evidence to suggest an increase was required because the number of fixed penalty notices there was "proportionately lower than in England".
This means people found to be flouting lockdown rules for the first time in Scotland will still be fined £30 by police, rising to £60 if not paid within 28 days. Cumulative fines for repeat offenders will stay capped at £960.
Fines also remain unchanged in Wales - a £60 fine reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days, rising to £120 for a second and subsequent offences.


news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: Matt Lucas' video mocking Boris Johnson's speech to the nation goes viral

Comedian Matt Lucas has posted a video mocking Boris Johnson 's speech to the nation on coronavirus .
In a clip which has been viewed more than three million times on Twitter , the Little Britain star parodied the prime minister following his announcement on how the lockdown will eased in England .
Lucas said : `` So we are saying do n't go to work , go to work , do n't take public transport go to work , do n't go to work .
He added : `` If you can work from home , go to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Go outside .
Do n't go outside .
And then we will or wo n't , something or other . ''
Lucas revealed in a later tweet that he knows seven people who have died with coronavirus .
Social media users have praised Lucas ' parody video of the speech , with one NHS nurse saying she had been `` devastated '' by the announcement but that the video had `` helped me smile '' .
Another Twitter user said : `` Thank you Matt , I have literally laughed my head clean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times & still chuckling ... genius !
!
! ''
Others criticised the video for making a joke out of a serious situation .
One user said : `` Meanwhile Matt people are dying !
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!
!
Love ya to bits but ... ... .. Not really the time for taking the p*** .
People are having to bury their families !
!
!
!
! ''
Lucas later responded : `` I know 7 people who have died , Andy .
When the message from our PM is clear and effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a job .
I 'll be happy when that happens . ''
Mr Johnson has received criticism that his speech did not provide enough clarity on how the lockdown is being eased .
He announced the conditional plan on Sunday evening after the government changed its message from `` stay at home '' to `` stay alert '' .
Those who can not do their jobs from home should be `` actively encouraged to go to work '' , the prime minister said , but people should avoid public transport if possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced in a 50-page document this afternoon .
: : Listen to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker But some said the speech had created confusion .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said : `` The prime minister appears to be effectively telling millions of people to go back to work without a clear plan for safety or clear guidance as to how to get there without using public transport . ''
The leaders of Scotland and Wales also rejected the decision to replace the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one to `` stay alert '' .

Comedian Matt Lucas has posted a video mocking Boris Johnson's speech to the nation on coronavirus.
In a clip which has been viewed more than three million times on Twitter, the Little Britain star parodied the prime minister following his announcement on how the lockdown will eased in England.
Lucas said: "So we are saying don't go to work, go to work, don't take public transport go to work, don't go to work.
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He added: "If you can work from home, go to work. Don't go to work. Go outside. Don't go outside. And then we will or won't, something or other."
Lucas revealed in a later tweet that he knows seven people who have died with coronavirus.
Social media users have praised Lucas' parody video of the speech, with one NHS nurse saying she had been "devastated" by the announcement but that the video had "helped me smile".
Another Twitter user said: "Thank you Matt, I have literally laughed my head clean off!!! Watched it numerous times & still chuckling...genius!!!"
Image: Some social media users said Lucas' video had given them a much-needed laugh
Others criticised the video for making a joke out of a serious situation.
One user said: "Meanwhile Matt people are dying !!!! Love ya to bits but........ Not really the time for taking the p***. People are having to bury their families !!!!!"
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Lucas later responded: "I know 7 people who have died, Andy. When the message from our PM is clear and effective, satirists like me will be out of a job. I'll be happy when that happens."
Mr Johnson has received criticism that his speech did not provide enough clarity on how the lockdown is being eased.
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He announced the conditional plan on Sunday evening after the government changed its message from "stay at home" to "stay alert".
Those who cannot do their jobs from home should be "actively encouraged to go to work", the prime minister said, but people should avoid public transport if possible.
More details are set to be announced in a 50-page document this afternoon.
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But some said the speech had created confusion.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: "The prime minister appears to be effectively telling millions of people to go back to work without a clear plan for safety or clear guidance as to how to get there without using public transport."
The leaders of Scotland and Wales also rejected the decision to replace the "stay at home" slogan with one to "stay alert".


news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: Leave deliveries for 72 hours to limit risk of virus exposure, experts say

People must leave packages and deliveries for up to 72 hours before opening them to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 , researchers have said .
The advice comes from a team of researchers from the universities of Bath , Bristol and Southampton in a bid to help reduce transmission .
The guidance from health experts and psychologists , who are working closely with Public Health England , is uploaded onto a website called Germ Defence , which the universities have updated to reflect the impact of coronavirus .
The site encourages users to work through a series of questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice to reduce their exposure to COVID-19 within the home .
• Leaving packages and deliveries for up to 72 hours before opening them to reduce the risk of the disease being passed on surfaces • Instilling better hygiene measures between household members , for example by not sharing towels Dr Ben Ainsworth from the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath explains : `` We know that COVID-19 is caught in the same way as other viruses .
`` Germ Defence provides advice on how you can protect yourself using the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viruses .
`` It only takes around 10 minutes to go through the information - but it could help protect you from coronavirus , as well as offer you a lifetime of fewer colds and flu .
`` It may take a bit of practice for you and your family to use the ideas on Germ Defence .
But once you have learnt them , they will become habits that you 'll do easily which will protect you from becoming ill. '' Professor Lucy Yardley , from the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University of Bristol , added : `` Most people think that if a family member gets ill then it is just a matter of luck whether other people in the household get infected .
But our team has shown that the people who follow the Germ Defence advice get fewer and less severe infections - and so do the people they live with .
`` We hope the app will save lives by helping people avoid spreading coronavirus to family members . ''
: : Listen to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spreaker The team wrote in the British Medical Journal ( BMJ ) last week to highlight the importance of limiting the amount of virus people come into contact with at home given that most people who contract COVID-19 are cared for by those they live with .
Paul Little , Professor of Primary Care Research at the University of Southampton , who led the BMJ article said : `` We developed and trialled Germ Defence so that it could be widely disseminated both during normal winter months and also during a major pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both transmission of infections to other family members and also in transmission from other family members .
It should help reduce both the number of family members who become ill with COVID-19 , and also reduce the severity of illness if family members do become ill . ''

People must leave packages and deliveries for up to 72 hours before opening them to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, researchers have said.
The advice comes from a team of researchers from the universities of Bath, Bristol and Southampton in a bid to help reduce transmission.
The guidance from health experts and psychologists, who are working closely with Public Health England, is uploaded onto a website called Germ Defence, which the universities have updated to reflect the impact of coronavirus.
The site encourages users to work through a series of questions and scenarios and are then provided with advice to reduce their exposure to COVID-19 within the home.
Hygiene suggestions on the site include:
Leaving packages and deliveries for up to 72 hours before opening them to reduce the risk of the disease being passed on surfaces
Regularly disinfecting surfaces in the home
Instilling better hygiene measures between household members, for example by not sharing towels
Dr Ben Ainsworth from the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath explains: "We know that COVID-19 is caught in the same way as other viruses.
"Germ Defence provides advice on how you can protect yourself using the same methods that have worked for other viruses.
"It only takes around 10 minutes to go through the information - but it could help protect you from coronavirus, as well as offer you a lifetime of fewer colds and flu.
"It may take a bit of practice for you and your family to use the ideas on Germ Defence. But once you have learnt them, they will become habits that you'll do easily which will protect you from becoming ill."
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Professor Lucy Yardley, from the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Behavioural Science and Evaluation at the University of Bristol, added: "Most people think that if a family member gets ill then it is just a matter of luck whether other people in the household get infected. But our team has shown that the people who follow the Germ Defence advice get fewer and less severe infections - and so do the people they live with.
"We hope the app will save lives by helping people avoid spreading coronavirus to family members."
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The team wrote in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) last week to highlight the importance of limiting the amount of virus people come into contact with at home given that most people who contract COVID-19 are cared for by those they live with.
Paul Little, Professor of Primary Care Research at the University of Southampton, who led the BMJ article said: "We developed and trialled Germ Defence so that it could be widely disseminated both during normal winter months and also during a major pandemic.
"We showed clear reductions in both transmission of infections to other family members and also in transmission from other family members. It should help reduce both the number of family members who become ill with COVID-19, and also reduce the severity of illness if family members do become ill."


news--2020-05-11--Gui Khury: Skateboarder, 11, makes history by landing 1080-degree spin on vertical ramp

An 11-year-old boy from Brazil has made skateboarding history after becoming the first-ever person to land a 1080-degree spin on a vertical ramp .
More than 20 years after US skateboarding legend Tony Hawk completed the world 's first 900-degree spin , Gui Khury completed three full rotations on his board before a clean landing .
The trick has been seen as one of the `` holy grails '' in the sport .
He pulled off the historic feat using makeshift skateboarding facilities in his grandmother 's back garden as he trained during the coronavirus lockdown .
Posting a video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` 1080 !
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I have no words to explain what just happened . ''
Following his son 's achievement , Gui 's father Ricardo said : `` The isolation for the coronavirus helped because he had a life that was about school and he did n't have a lot of time to train , when he got home from school he was tired .
`` He has an opportunity to train here , if he did n't have ( the skate facilities ) ... he would be stuck at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do sport .
So the isolation helped him focus . ''
Gui had already become the youngest person to complete the 900-degree spin , which he did aged eight .
He added that his celebration meal was `` mac and cheese at home '' with his family .
During the closing of schools in Brazil , the boy 's family have been making an almost-daily short journey to his grandmother 's home to drop off food , as well as use the skate ramp .
Hawk was 31 when he completed the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about a decade before Gui was born - and only a handful of skaters have pulled it off since .
The 11-year-old 's move was uploaded to Instagram by his parents , with Gui saying he sent the clip to some of his idols , such as Hawk and Bob Burnquist .
`` Some posted it on their stories and some actually posted it on their Instagram .
I was like that 's so crazy , because it 's like a once in a lifetime experience .
`` It 's so amazing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
Gui said he wants to keep practising his triple spin so he can use it in competitions , and work towards a 1260-degree version .

An 11-year-old boy from Brazil has made skateboarding history after becoming the first-ever person to land a 1080-degree spin on a vertical ramp.
More than 20 years after US skateboarding legend Tony Hawk completed the world's first 900-degree spin, Gui Khury completed three full rotations on his board before a clean landing.
The trick has been seen as one of the "holy grails" in the sport.
He pulled off the historic feat using makeshift skateboarding facilities in his grandmother's back garden as he trained during the coronavirus lockdown.
Image: Gui Khury is the first person to pull of the stunt. Pic: Gui Khury
Posting a video of his achievement on Facebook, Gui said: "1080!!!I have no words to explain what just happened."
Following his son's achievement, Gui's father Ricardo said: "The isolation for the coronavirus helped because he had a life that was about school and he didn't have a lot of time to train, when he got home from school he was tired.
"He has an opportunity to train here, if he didn't have (the skate facilities)... he would be stuck at home like everyone else and unable to do sport. So the isolation helped him focus."
Gui had already become the youngest person to complete the 900-degree spin, which he did aged eight.
He added that his celebration meal was "mac and cheese at home" with his family.
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During the closing of schools in Brazil, the boy's family have been making an almost-daily short journey to his grandmother's home to drop off food, as well as use the skate ramp.
Image: Tony Hawk was 31 when he managed a 900-degree spin
Hawk was 31 when he completed the world's first 900-degree spin in 1999 - about a decade before Gui was born - and only a handful of skaters have pulled it off since.
The 11-year-old's move was uploaded to Instagram by his parents, with Gui saying he sent the clip to some of his idols, such as Hawk and Bob Burnquist.
"Some posted it on their stories and some actually posted it on their Instagram. I was like that's so crazy, because it's like a once in a lifetime experience.
"It's so amazing. It's the best feeling ever," he said.
Gui said he wants to keep practising his triple spin so he can use it in competitions, and work towards a 1260-degree version.


news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: Miriam Margolyes' comments about Boris Johnson spark hundreds of complaints

Actress Miriam Margolyes sparked more than 240 complaints to Ofcom after saying she `` wanted Boris Johnson to die '' from coronavirus during a controversial appearance on Channel 4 's The Last Leg .
The broadcasting watchdog has yet to decide whether to launch an investigation into the comments made by the BAFTA-winning Harry Potter star , which were broadcast on the comedy chat show on Friday .
Asked by host Adam Hills how she thought the government had responded to the coronavirus , Margolyes said the pandemic had been handled `` appallingly '' and admitted she `` had difficulty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She added : `` I wanted him to die .
Then I thought that will reflect badly on me , and I do n't want to be the sort of person that wants people to die .
So then I wanted him to get better , which he did do , he did get better . ''
Margolyes had dialled into the programme remotely just over a week after Mr Johnson returned to Downing Street following his recovery from COVID-19 .
The prime minister spent a week in hospital with persistent symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of days in intensive care , and then spent two weeks recovering at his country retreat Chequers .
After being discharged from St Thomas ' Hospital in London , Mr Johnson said there was `` no question '' that the NHS saved his life and admitted that at one stage `` things could have gone either way '' .
Ofcom said it had received 241 complaints about Margolyes ' appearance on The Last Leg , adding : `` We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules , but are yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Regular panellists including comedian Josh Widdicombe appeared stunned by the comments , which were widely condemned on social media .
Among those to call Margolyes out was Piers Morgan , who branded her comments `` disgusting '' , although other viewers left angry by the government 's response to coronavirus praised the 78-year-old for her honesty .
Margolyes has been an outspoken critic of the government beyond its handling of the ongoing health crisis , and endorsed the then-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ahead of the general election last December .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Johnson has started to outline how the UK may recover from COVID-19 , although his new guidance on relaxing parts of the lockdown have been labelled `` unclear '' .
He is expected to try to clarify the tweaked measures , such as encouraging those who can not work from home to return to the workplace , when he faces MPs in the House of Commons later .

Actress Miriam Margolyes sparked more than 240 complaints to Ofcom after saying she "wanted Boris Johnson to die" from coronavirus during a controversial appearance on Channel 4's The Last Leg.
The broadcasting watchdog has yet to decide whether to launch an investigation into the comments made by the BAFTA-winning Harry Potter star, which were broadcast on the comedy chat show on Friday.
Asked by host Adam Hills how she thought the government had responded to the coronavirus, Margolyes said the pandemic had been handled "appallingly" and admitted she "had difficulty not wanting Boris Johnson to die".
She added: "I wanted him to die. Then I thought that will reflect badly on me, and I don't want to be the sort of person that wants people to die. So then I wanted him to get better, which he did do, he did get better."
Image: Boris Johnson returned to Downing Street late last month after recovering from coronavirus
Margolyes had dialled into the programme remotely just over a week after Mr Johnson returned to Downing Street following his recovery from COVID-19.
The prime minister spent a week in hospital with persistent symptoms of the virus last month, including a number of days in intensive care, and then spent two weeks recovering at his country retreat Chequers.
After being discharged from St Thomas' Hospital in London, Mr Johnson said there was "no question" that the NHS saved his life and admitted that at one stage "things could have gone either way".
Image: The prime minister spent several nights in intensive care
Ofcom said it had received 241 complaints about Margolyes' appearance on The Last Leg, adding: "We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate."
Regular panellists including comedian Josh Widdicombe appeared stunned by the comments, which were widely condemned on social media.
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Among those to call Margolyes out was Piers Morgan, who branded her comments "disgusting", although other viewers left angry by the government's response to coronavirus praised the 78-year-old for her honesty.
Margolyes has been an outspoken critic of the government beyond its handling of the ongoing health crisis, and endorsed the then-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ahead of the general election last December.
After two weeks back in Downing Street, Mr Johnson has started to outline how the UK may recover from COVID-19, although his new guidance on relaxing parts of the lockdown have been labelled "unclear".
He is expected to try to clarify the tweaked measures, such as encouraging those who cannot work from home to return to the workplace, when he faces MPs in the House of Commons later.


news--2020-05-10--Coronavirus: PM's plan to reopen primary schools by 1 June 'reckless', says teaching union

The prime minister 's suggestion that some children could start returning to schools in England from 1 June has been described as `` reckless '' by the largest teaching union .
In a pre-recorded address to the nation on Sunday , Boris Johnson said the start of next month was the earliest possible date to consider sending pupils back to class .
He said that by that time `` we believe we may be in a position to begin the phased reopening of shops , and to get primary pupils back into schools , in stages , beginning with reception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The National Education Union says 85 % of its 49,000 members who responded to a survey following Mr Johnson 's speech disagreed with the suggestion to restart lessons for some year groups , while 92 % said they would not feel safe with the proposed wider opening of schools .
Joint general secretary Dr Mary Bousted described the prime minister 's announcement as `` nothing short of reckless '' .
She told Sky News : `` We 're clear that the government has n't answered fundamental questions about the safety of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the virus in schools , and around basic safety precautions .
`` We do n't know the evidence on which Boris Johnson is saying it 's safe to return to schools and I suspect neither does he . ''
Dr Bousted added : `` We know that when schools are open , the evidence appears to be that they 're highly effective in spreading the virus .
`` So we have huge concerns for the pupils themselves going back to the schools , for the adults working in schools , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that these children will go back to . ''
She also suggested that the reason behind the move could be to benefit working parents .
`` We do n't understand the government 's actions - the suspicion must be that it 's harder to do work at home with very young children , and so there 's an economic imperative to get those children back into school . ''
Dr Bousted claimed the prime minister 's speech was `` contradictory '' and `` unclear '' , adding : `` I think frankly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dyson , headteacher of Parklands Primary School in Leeds , told Sky News that `` in an ideal world '' , reopening schools is what everyone wants , but that it `` has to be safe for everyone '' .
He said : `` Sadly , Boris Johnson said himself that he was n't confident that the five tests he 'd set in place had been passed anywhere near yet .
`` So to think that we 're going to be in a position to open up the school on 1 June for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ridiculous , because these children will have no sense of social distancing whatsoever .
`` If what Boris Johnson said on Sunday all comes true and we 're reducing the R rate ( reproduction rate ) down close to zero , absolutely brilliant .
`` But I think with the message saying 'if you can go to work , go to work - we 're opening up parks , you can now travel to go and visit places ' , this is really going to see the R rate start to rise again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in these times . ''
For older children , Mr Johnson said `` our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays '' .
Mr Dyson said it should be those in Year 10 and 12 returning to class first .
He said : `` I 've got a 16-year-old , Year 11 child in the house .
My priority would have been to get the Year 10 and Year 12 children back into school , because they 're the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the essential examinations , which is your GCSEs and your A-levels . ''
: : Listen to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Mr Dyson said : `` Brighton Football Club only started training this week and they 've had three new cases this week .
`` We ca n't rush these things , we 've got to make sure that health and parent confidence is absolutely essential before we even think about opening schools up . ''
Schools and colleges closed their doors to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the children of key workers and vulnerable youngsters , from 23 March .

The prime minister's suggestion that some children could start returning to schools in England from 1 June has been described as "reckless" by the largest teaching union.
In a pre-recorded address to the nation on Sunday, Boris Johnson said the start of next month was the earliest possible date to consider sending pupils back to class.
He said that by that time "we believe we may be in a position to begin the phased reopening of shops, and to get primary pupils back into schools, in stages, beginning with reception, Year 1 and Year 6".
Image: Boris Johnson says primary schools could reopen by the start of June
The National Education Union says 85% of its 49,000 members who responded to a survey following Mr Johnson's speech disagreed with the suggestion to restart lessons for some year groups, while 92% said they would not feel safe with the proposed wider opening of schools.
Joint general secretary Dr Mary Bousted described the prime minister's announcement as "nothing short of reckless".
She told Sky News: "We're clear that the government hasn't answered fundamental questions about the safety of a return to school, around the potential spread of the virus in schools, and around basic safety precautions.
"We don't know the evidence on which Boris Johnson is saying it's safe to return to schools and I suspect neither does he."
Dr Bousted added: "We know that when schools are open, the evidence appears to be that they're highly effective in spreading the virus.
"So we have huge concerns for the pupils themselves going back to the schools, for the adults working in schools, and for the families and relatives and friends that these children will go back to."
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She also suggested that the reason behind the move could be to benefit working parents.
"We don't understand the government's actions - the suspicion must be that it's harder to do work at home with very young children, and so there's an economic imperative to get those children back into school."
Dr Bousted claimed the prime minister's speech was "contradictory" and "unclear", adding: "I think frankly, it's a mess."
Image: A teaching union has claimed it is 'reckless' to send pupils back by 1 June
Chris Dyson, headteacher of Parklands Primary School in Leeds, told Sky News that "in an ideal world", reopening schools is what everyone wants, but that it "has to be safe for everyone".
He said: "Sadly, Boris Johnson said himself that he wasn't confident that the five tests he'd set in place had been passed anywhere near yet.
"So to think that we're going to be in a position to open up the school on 1 June for reception and Year 1 children is absolutely ridiculous, because these children will have no sense of social distancing whatsoever.
Image: Schools and colleges closed their doors from 23 March
"If what Boris Johnson said on Sunday all comes true and we're reducing the R rate (reproduction rate) down close to zero, absolutely brilliant.
"But I think with the message saying 'if you can go to work, go to work - we're opening up parks, you can now travel to go and visit places', this is really going to see the R rate start to rise again, which is really worrying and sad in these times."
For older children, Mr Johnson said "our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays".
Mr Dyson said it should be those in Year 10 and 12 returning to class first.
He said: "I've got a 16-year-old, Year 11 child in the house. My priority would have been to get the Year 10 and Year 12 children back into school, because they're the ones that have got the essential - the essential examinations, which is your GCSEs and your A-levels."
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Mr Dyson said: "Brighton Football Club only started training this week and they've had three new cases this week.
"We can't rush these things, we've got to make sure that health and parent confidence is absolutely essential before we even think about opening schools up."
Schools and colleges closed their doors to the majority of pupils, apart from the children of key workers and vulnerable youngsters, from 23 March.


news--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: My family was chosen for the government's COVID-19 survey. Here's what happened

`` Sit really still , mouth wide open and say ahhhhh . ''
Simple enough unless you 're three years old and your mum is prodding a long cotton bud at your tonsils to test for coronavirus - or `` the horrible germ '' as my daughter describes it .
Cue a lot of squirming , gagging and eventually bribery with chocolate .
That seemed to do the trick .
Two weeks ago , we received a letter inviting us to take part in what Health Secretary Matt Hancock described as `` vital research '' .
Conducted by the Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oxford , the `` COVID-19 Infection Survey '' aims to find out how many people have the infection , or are likely to have had it , even if they had n't realised it at the time .
In the first phase , 25,000 randomly selected people will undergo regular nose and throat swabs to check if the virus is present .
One thousand of the participants will also have blood tests to see if they have any antibodies - a sign of past infection .
The hope is to scale-up to 300,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , making it one of the biggest virus infection and antibody studies the UK has ever seen .
It is an important part of the national effort to tackle coronavirus , helping government scientists track its spread , and as a family we wanted to do our bit .
From a more selfish perspective we also hoped the regular tests would give us some clarity in these uncertain times and an idea of how we were affected - if at all .
I guess everybody else felt the same .
Getting through by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempts .
When we eventually did , we were told a healthcare professional would visit within a few days .
The first week came and went and we heard nothing , then a second passed .
I called the helpline to find out what was happening and was told there were delays due to a lack of test kits .
Then on Sunday evening , my phone rang and a nurse called Anna said she 'd be round the following day to do our first tests .
: : Listen to the Daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Spotify , Spreaker It was to be a non-contact visit so she would remain outside at all times and we would swab ourselves under her supervision .
At lunchtime , Anna came through the side gate into our garden , handed over the test kits and gave us our instructions .
I went first to show the children what would happen .
The swab has to be brushed over the back of your throat where your tonsils are , then inside each nostril .
It 's not painful but it is uncomfortable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water .
My youngest child , Freya , bravely volunteered to go next .
We 'd prepared her by using her pretend doctor kit beforehand , but she was a little confused as to why I was doing her test .
`` Mummy , you 're not a doctor ! ''
Boys being boys , my two sons were fascinated by the idea of something being shoved up their noses when normally that would result in a telling-off .
At seven , Jack is old enough to understand why this is important .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be able to see his grandparents again sooner .
Five-year-old brother Ollie , however , found it very distressing and swears he 's never doing it again .
He 'll have to get used to it , though , as we 'll be tested weekly for the next month and then every month for a year - 16 tests in total .
Who could have anticipated a few months ago that this would become our new normal ?

"Sit really still, mouth wide open and say ahhhhh."
Simple enough unless you're three years old and your mum is prodding a long cotton bud at your tonsils to test for coronavirus - or "the horrible germ" as my daughter describes it.
Cue a lot of squirming, gagging and eventually bribery with chocolate. That seemed to do the trick.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:49 Sky presenter tests daughter for coronavirus
Two weeks ago, we received a letter inviting us to take part in what Health Secretary Matt Hancock described as "vital research".
Conducted by the Office for National Statistics and the University of Oxford, the "COVID-19 Infection Survey" aims to find out how many people have the infection, or are likely to have had it, even if they hadn't realised it at the time.
In the first phase, 25,000 randomly selected people will undergo regular nose and throat swabs to check if the virus is present.
One thousand of the participants will also have blood tests to see if they have any antibodies - a sign of past infection.
The hope is to scale-up to 300,000 people by the end of the year, making it one of the biggest virus infection and antibody studies the UK has ever seen.
It is an important part of the national effort to tackle coronavirus, helping government scientists track its spread, and as a family we wanted to do our bit.
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Image: My son understood that taking the test may mean he gets to see his grandparents sooner
From a more selfish perspective we also hoped the regular tests would give us some clarity in these uncertain times and an idea of how we were affected - if at all.
I guess everybody else felt the same. Getting through by phone to confirm our interest took several attempts.
When we eventually did, we were told a healthcare professional would visit within a few days. The first week came and went and we heard nothing, then a second passed. I called the helpline to find out what was happening and was told there were delays due to a lack of test kits.
Then on Sunday evening, my phone rang and a nurse called Anna said she'd be round the following day to do our first tests.
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It was to be a non-contact visit so she would remain outside at all times and we would swab ourselves under her supervision.
At lunchtime, Anna came through the side gate into our garden, handed over the test kits and gave us our instructions.
I went first to show the children what would happen. The swab has to be brushed over the back of your throat where your tonsils are, then inside each nostril.
It's not painful but it is uncomfortable, making me retch and my eyes water.
My youngest child, Freya, bravely volunteered to go next.
We'd prepared her by using her pretend doctor kit beforehand, but she was a little confused as to why I was doing her test. "Mummy, you're not a doctor!"
Boys being boys, my two sons were fascinated by the idea of something being shoved up their noses when normally that would result in a telling-off.
At seven, Jack is old enough to understand why this is important. He thinks if he does it he might be able to see his grandparents again sooner.
Five-year-old brother Ollie, however, found it very distressing and swears he's never doing it again.
He'll have to get used to it, though, as we'll be tested weekly for the next month and then every month for a year - 16 tests in total.
Who could have anticipated a few months ago that this would become our new normal?