news--2020-06-21--Tom Petty's estate issue Donald Trump with cease and desist notice over song

The family of late singer Tom Petty has issued Donald Trump with a cease and desist notice after he played one of his songs at a rally .
The family said the president was not authorised to use the singer 's music , and that Petty `` would never want a song of his used for a campaign of hate '' .
The 1989 rock song I Wo n't Back Down was reportedly played at President Trump 's comeback rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma , on Saturday .
Criticising Mr Trump 's re-election campaign , the family said he `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind '' .
The one-page statement went on : `` Both the late Tom Petty and his family firmly stand against racism and discrimination of any kind .
`` Tom Petty would never want a song of his used for a campaign of hate .
He liked to bring people together . ''
It was shared on the singer 's official Twitter page , and signed Adria , Annakim , Dana and Jane Petty .
Adria and Annakim are Petty 's daughters from his first marriage to Jane Benyo , and Dana York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 from an accidental overdose , just days after completing a 40th anniversary tour .
The statement added that the while the song was written `` for the underdog , for the common man and for everyone… .
the Petty family does n't stand for this '' .
It said that everyone is free to vote and think as they like , but added : `` We believe in America and we believe in democracy .
But Donald Trump is not representing the noble ideals of either . ''
The Petty estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Trump administration for using music without permission .
Prince , Rihanna , The Rolling Stones , Pharrell Williams , Aerosmith and Neil Young are among a long list of stars who have previously criticised the president for using their tracks .
: : Listen to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The Tulsa rally was the president 's first since March due to the coronavirus lockdown , however , it received a lower-than-expected turnout .
Only around 10,000 people turned up at the 19,000-seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and K-pop ( Korean pop music ) fans have since claimed they are responsible for potentially hundreds of thousands of no-shows after registering for tickets for days , with no intention of turning up .

The family of late singer Tom Petty has issued Donald Trump with a cease and desist notice after he played one of his songs at a rally.
The family said the president was not authorised to use the singer's music, and that Petty "would never want a song of his used for a campaign of hate".
The 1989 rock song I Won't Back Down was reportedly played at President Trump's comeback rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday.
Image: Trump speaking at the Tulsa rally, his first since March
Criticising Mr Trump's re-election campaign, the family said he "leaves too many Americans and common sense behind".
The one-page statement went on: "Both the late Tom Petty and his family firmly stand against racism and discrimination of any kind.
"Tom Petty would never want a song of his used for a campaign of hate. He liked to bring people together."
It was shared on the singer's official Twitter page, and signed Adria, Annakim, Dana and Jane Petty.
Adria and Annakim are Petty's daughters from his first marriage to Jane Benyo, and Dana York was his second wife.
Petty died in 2017 from an accidental overdose, just days after completing a 40th anniversary tour.
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Image: Petty performing with the Heartbreakers six months before his death
The statement added that the while the song was written "for the underdog, for the common man and for everyone…. the Petty family doesn't stand for this".
It said that everyone is free to vote and think as they like, but added: "We believe in America and we believe in democracy. But Donald Trump is not representing the noble ideals of either."
The Petty estate is not the first to hit out at the Trump administration for using music without permission.
Prince, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Pharrell Williams, Aerosmith and Neil Young are among a long list of stars who have previously criticised the president for using their tracks.
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The Tulsa rally was the president's first since March due to the coronavirus lockdown, however, it received a lower-than-expected turnout.
Only around 10,000 people turned up at the 19,000-seat BOK Center arena.
Teenage TikTok users and K-pop (Korean pop music) fans have since claimed they are responsible for potentially hundreds of thousands of no-shows after registering for tickets for days, with no intention of turning up.


news--2020-06-21--Coronavirus: Britons allowed to travel to Spain without quarantine on arrival

Spain will allow British tourists to enter the country from today without having to undergo quarantine .
Britons account for more than a fifth of the roughly 80 million tourists Spain receives each year and it is hoped that their return will help the tourism industry recover .
Spain had one of Europe 's strictest lockdowns during the worst of the coronavirus pandemic , with residents kept inside apart from trips for food , medicines and essential jobs .
Britain , which has reported more than 42,500 deaths from coronavirus , and Spain , with more than 28,300 , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Spain 's foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya told BBC News : `` We will allow British visitors to enter Spain just like the rest of the European Union or Schengen area from 21 June freely and without the need for the quarantine . ''
Travellers from Britain and the European Union will still have to have their temperature taken , their origin checked and the contact details recorded in case they need to be traced .
She added that Spain was opening its borders `` out of respect for the 400,000 British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country and who are `` dying to benefit '' from them .
However , the UK 's quarantine measures will mean that those returning from Spain - or elsewhere - are required to spend two weeks in isolation .
This and the fact that the Foreign Office is still advising against all non-essential travel could put off potential holidaymakers .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Britain 's quarantine is due to be reviewed on 29 June , after three weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to leave Stansted Airport for Barcelona and Malaga today , the first flights from the UK to Spain since lockdown began in March .
A British government spokesman said its position on quarantines for people entering the UK remained unchanged .
`` International travel corridors remain an option under consideration by the UK government , not established policy , '' the spokesman said .
`` Conversations take place regularly with governments around the world on a whole range of issues and we will not be providing any further details at this stage @ @

Spain will allow British tourists to enter the country from today without having to undergo quarantine.
Britons account for more than a fifth of the roughly 80 million tourists Spain receives each year and it is hoped that their return will help the tourism industry recover.
Spain had one of Europe's strictest lockdowns during the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, with residents kept inside apart from trips for food, medicines and essential jobs.
Britain, which has reported more than 42,500 deaths from coronavirus, and Spain, with more than 28,300, are among the countries hardest hit by COVID-19.
Spain's foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya told BBC News: "We will allow British visitors to enter Spain just like the rest of the European Union or Schengen area from 21 June freely and without the need for the quarantine."
Travellers from Britain and the European Union will still have to have their temperature taken, their origin checked and the contact details recorded in case they need to be traced.
She added that Spain was opening its borders "out of respect for the 400,000 British citizens who have second residences" in the country and who are "dying to benefit" from them.
However, the UK's quarantine measures will mean that those returning from Spain - or elsewhere - are required to spend two weeks in isolation.
This and the fact that the Foreign Office is still advising against all non-essential travel could put off potential holidaymakers.
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Britain's quarantine is due to be reviewed on 29 June, after three weeks in force.
Meanwhile, flights are due to leave Stansted Airport for Barcelona and Malaga today, the first flights from the UK to Spain since lockdown began in March.
A British government spokesman said its position on quarantines for people entering the UK remained unchanged.
"International travel corridors remain an option under consideration by the UK government, not established policy," the spokesman said.
"Conversations take place regularly with governments around the world on a whole range of issues and we will not be providing any further details at this stage."


news--2020-06-21--Coronavirus: People defy Stonehenge travel ban to celebrate soggy summer solstice

People defied advice not to travel to Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice and fought wind and rain so they could mark the occasion .
English Heritage livestreamed the Neolithic stones through Saturday night and Sunday morning so fans could enjoy a virtual solstice celebration .
More than 3.6 million people tuned in , but dozens went against official advice not to travel to the site during the coronavirus lockdown and turned up in person instead .
The ancient attraction is currently closed , but due to officially reopen to tourists on 4 July .
People dressed in traditional costumes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they clutched at their waterproofs this morning .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Traditionally solstice observers watch the sunrise after the longest day of the year , when site managers relax the ban on touching the stones , which has been in place to protect them since 1977 .
But the sun was nowhere to be seen across Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire , with clouds dominating the sky .
Normally , around 100,000 people attend the site , which also hosts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and autumn equinox .
Stonehenge director Nichola Tasker said : `` It was a rather wet but nonetheless atmospheric sunrise this morning and we were delighted to see that so many people around the world were enjoying the unique experience of seeing the dawn at Stonehenge on midsummer 's day .
`` We were sorry not to be able to open for solstice this year but we hope that our live stream offered the opportunity for people near and far to connect with this spiritual place at such a special time .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year . ''
She did not comment on those who attended in person .
Current COVID-19 regulations in England allow people to travel to beauty spots , providing they do not cross the border into Wales or Scotland , as they have different measures in place .
Solstice fans missed out on good weather by just a few days , with temperatures in the south of England expected to reach 30C ( 86F ) by Wednesday .

People defied advice not to travel to Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice and fought wind and rain so they could mark the occasion.
English Heritage livestreamed the Neolithic stones through Saturday night and Sunday morning so fans could enjoy a virtual solstice celebration.
More than 3.6 million people tuned in, but dozens went against official advice not to travel to the site during the coronavirus lockdown and turned up in person instead.
The ancient attraction is currently closed, but due to officially reopen to tourists on 4 July.
People dressed in traditional costumes were seen battling wind and rain as they clutched at their waterproofs this morning.
Image: Dozens defied advice not to travel to the stones during the coronavirus lockdown
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Traditionally solstice observers watch the sunrise after the longest day of the year, when site managers relax the ban on touching the stones, which has been in place to protect them since 1977.
But the sun was nowhere to be seen across Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, with clouds dominating the sky.
Normally, around 100,000 people attend the site, which also hosts events at winter solstice and the spring and autumn equinox.
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Image: People clutched at waterproofs amid wind and rain on Salisbury Plain
Image: Solstice marks the longest day of the year, with fans travelling to Stonehenge to see the sunrise the day after
Stonehenge director Nichola Tasker said: "It was a rather wet but nonetheless atmospheric sunrise this morning and we were delighted to see that so many people around the world were enjoying the unique experience of seeing the dawn at Stonehenge on midsummer's day.
"We were sorry not to be able to open for solstice this year but we hope that our live stream offered the opportunity for people near and far to connect with this spiritual place at such a special time. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year."
Image: People join hands around a cloudy Stonehenge
She did not comment on those who attended in person.
Current COVID-19 regulations in England allow people to travel to beauty spots, providing they do not cross the border into Wales or Scotland, as they have different measures in place.
Image: The stones were livestreamed by site managers English Heritage on Saturday night through to Sunday morning
Solstice fans missed out on good weather by just a few days, with temperatures in the south of England expected to reach 30C (86F) by Wednesday.


news--2020-06-18--Ibiza Rocks: Sun, sea and... social distancing? How the party is getting restarted

Ibiza 's summer season for 2020 is all about sun , sea , and staying more than 1.5 metres away from strangers .
Despite lockdown measures across Spain easing , clubs on the White Isle remain closed on government orders , and have reportedly been told they wo n't be able to open again until next year .
However , there is one venue that will soon be getting the party started .
Ibiza Rocks , which launched in 2005 to bring live bands to the most famous club scene in the world , is set to be back up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions ease .
In any other year , there would be thousands of mainly 20-somethings squeezed into its pool and dance floor ; can they really bring an event like this back while adhering to restrictions , without the atmosphere being somewhat diminished ?
Ibiza Rocks chief executive and founder Andy McKay says he is confident they can do it well , reducing the capacity from 2,500-plus to a maximum of 700 people .
`` Within the centre of the Ibiza Rocks Hotel is a venue which was a day club and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also a table and beds area around the periphery , '' he says .
`` The beds and tables can still operate .
`` We 've extended the big round day beds on to the dance floor .
So no giant dance floor anymore ; people can dance between their beds but there is n't a dance floor in the same way .
`` A friendship group of say eight people can be on a day bed and get the energy that the other 700 or so people provide while remaining socially distanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor the pool will be open , although they are awaiting confirmation from authorities on the restrictions that will need to be in place .
The venue is open-air , which makes social distancing a lot easier than for Ibiza 's famous clubs , and means it is considered one of the safest places to party on the island .
Customer-facing staff will be wearing protective equipment and all staff will have temperature checks before shifts .
Safety screens are being installed at key interaction points across the hotel and venue to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hand sanitisers and safety bins will also be available .
All this - and the small matter of not snogging strangers - might not sound like a recipe for a wild week or two of sunshine partying .
Mr McKay acknowledges visitors wo n't be getting the same Ibiza Rocks experience as previous years , but is certain they wo n't be disappointed .
`` The indoor [ market ] is going to be slower to recover ... it 's hard to imagine packed dance floors coming back anytime soon because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people packed on a dance floor with social distancing , '' he says .
`` It 's just not really compatible .
`` I certainly have no illusions that Ibiza this year is going to be about packed dance floors indoors or outdoors , to be honest .
But it 's a change .
[ The virus ] is going to be with us for a year , maybe more .
`` I 'm quite excited because comparatively , we 're in a much better place than many others . ''
And with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for months , the mood will no doubt be euphoric despite the distance .
`` We had very large areas of day beds last year and the energy was superb in them , but obviously they benefited from the energy of the dance floor so I know it 's going to be somewhat different , '' he says .
`` But I think the energy levels of our young customers will be possibly a little bit higher than they normally are after spending three months at home .
`` I 'm sure for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a great time in Ibiza this year .
But they should n't come expecting what they got in last year in Ibiza because it simply wo n't be the same product . ''
The effects of the pandemic seemed `` pretty much cataclysmic '' for the company when they first had to think about closing and cancelling events , Mr McKay says .
`` I 'm delighted that Spain is accepting British tourists from 21 June , which is beyond our wildest expectations of a few weeks ago . ''
Stars including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this year ; the plan is to reorganise for some to play later in the summer , but there 's nothing confirmed yet .
`` We are hoping that some level of the programme can be returned .
We have n't given up hope .
I 'm confident we can do more and more with talent as the season progresses . ''
During preparations for reopening , Ibiza Rocks conducted a survey of its customers to find out about opinions on overseas travel in the current climate .
Of the results from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK & Ireland , more than three quarters ( 78 % ) said they would be comfortable travelling to Ibiza this year and three quarters again said they would feel safe in an open-air venue ( compared with 42 % for nightclubs ) .
`` Our customers are conscious of the risks , they are safety conscious , '' Mr McKay says .
`` And what we 're providing them is a space where they can hang out with their friends without the obligation to be bombarded with other strangers , physically , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others . ''
But what happens when people have had a few drinks ?
: : Listen to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker '' That was the overriding concern [ of customers ] , '' says Mr McKay .
`` They were very happy with the safety conditions , they felt safe .
Their biggest single concern was the behaviour of other customers , particularly when they 've had a drink .
`` So , yes ... absolutely , we have to be concerned about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the walled garden that is the Ibiza Rocks Hotel : we want 700 people , only 700 people get in .
We have the contact details of every lead customer on every day bed .
And we have toilet provisions for three times the volume of people .
`` It 's a risk , but it 's a more controlled risk than just going to a bar on the street , I believe . ''
Is Mr McKay worried about a second spike in the virus ?
`` Nobody can deny that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very , very positive , in that cases are going down dramatically .
`` Yes , of course , I 'm concerned if there is another spike in the virus , but I 'm also very optimistic that in the short-term , there probably wo n't be .
If there is , that is a great concern .
`` And , you know , my problems as a single hotelier with day beds for 700 people - yes , it would be devastating , but I think the problems are much bigger than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We 've got the measures to be safer than the market .
And I think that 's the best we can do , is be the most responsible we can . ''
As with the thousands of other businesses that are tentatively reopening , it is about balancing the risks of the virus with the risks of the damage to livelihoods - and also the effects of a global crisis and lockdown on people 's mental health .
This is an issue many young people who responded to the survey mentioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 % of [ the 18 to 21 bracket ] mentioned mental health , without us asking them about it .
I think we 're really underestimating the effects [ of the pandemic ] .
The younger you are , the more physical contact and social groups you have . ''
So far , he says , the Ibiza Rocks Hotel is already at about 50 % occupancy for the summer .
`` It is actually very good .
But we 're noticing there 's a lot of people waiting for that little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ... very first flight - when that touches the ground and people physically see British customers getting off the plane in Ibiza , I think that will give people a lot of confidence to start booking in even bigger numbers . ''

Ibiza's summer season for 2020 is all about sun, sea, and staying more than 1.5 metres away from strangers.
Despite lockdown measures across Spain easing, clubs on the White Isle remain closed on government orders, and have reportedly been told they won't be able to open again until next year.
However, there is one venue that will soon be getting the party started.
Image: There'll be no dance floor this year, but the Ibiza Rocks pool will be open with restrictions to be confirmed
Ibiza Rocks, which launched in 2005 to bring live bands to the most famous club scene in the world, is set to be back up and running from 1 July as coronavirus restrictions ease.
In any other year, there would be thousands of mainly 20-somethings squeezed into its pool and dance floor; can they really bring an event like this back while adhering to restrictions, without the atmosphere being somewhat diminished?
Ibiza Rocks chief executive and founder Andy McKay says he is confident they can do it well, reducing the capacity from 2,500-plus to a maximum of 700 people.
"Within the centre of the Ibiza Rocks Hotel is a venue which was a day club and a giant dance floor, but there was also a table and beds area around the periphery," he says. "The beds and tables can still operate.
"We've extended the big round day beds on to the dance floor. So no giant dance floor anymore; people can dance between their beds but there isn't a dance floor in the same way.
"A friendship group of say eight people can be on a day bed and get the energy that the other 700 or so people provide while remaining socially distanced."
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While there's no dance floor the pool will be open, although they are awaiting confirmation from authorities on the restrictions that will need to be in place.
Image: Holidaymakers can party in friendship groups on 'day beds'
The venue is open-air, which makes social distancing a lot easier than for Ibiza's famous clubs, and means it is considered one of the safest places to party on the island.
Customer-facing staff will be wearing protective equipment and all staff will have temperature checks before shifts. Safety screens are being installed at key interaction points across the hotel and venue to keep physical distance between staff and customers, and hand sanitisers and safety bins will also be available.
All this - and the small matter of not snogging strangers - might not sound like a recipe for a wild week or two of sunshine partying.
Mr McKay acknowledges visitors won't be getting the same Ibiza Rocks experience as previous years, but is certain they won't be disappointed.
"The indoor [market] is going to be slower to recover... it's hard to imagine packed dance floors coming back anytime soon because it seems very difficult to validate something like people packed on a dance floor with social distancing," he says. "It's just not really compatible.
"I certainly have no illusions that Ibiza this year is going to be about packed dance floors indoors or outdoors, to be honest. But it's a change. [The virus] is going to be with us for a year, maybe more.
"I'm quite excited because comparatively, we're in a much better place than many others."
And with holidaymakers having been cooped up at home for months, the mood will no doubt be euphoric despite the distance.
"We had very large areas of day beds last year and the energy was superb in them, but obviously they benefited from the energy of the dance floor so I know it's going to be somewhat different," he says.
"But I think the energy levels of our young customers will be possibly a little bit higher than they normally are after spending three months at home.
"I'm sure for our audience, they're going to have a great time in Ibiza this year. But they shouldn't come expecting what they got in last year in Ibiza because it simply won't be the same product."
The effects of the pandemic seemed "pretty much cataclysmic" for the company when they first had to think about closing and cancelling events, Mr McKay says.
"I'm delighted that Spain is accepting British tourists from 21 June, which is beyond our wildest expectations of a few weeks ago."
Stars including Craig David and Rudimental had been booked for this year; the plan is to reorganise for some to play later in the summer, but there's nothing confirmed yet.
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"We are hoping that some level of the programme can be returned. We haven't given up hope. I'm confident we can do more and more with talent as the season progresses."
During preparations for reopening, Ibiza Rocks conducted a survey of its customers to find out about opinions on overseas travel in the current climate.
Of the results from 5,025 respondents aged 18-30 living in the UK & Ireland, more than three quarters (78%) said they would be comfortable travelling to Ibiza this year and three quarters again said they would feel safe in an open-air venue (compared with 42% for nightclubs).
"Our customers are conscious of the risks, they are safety conscious," Mr McKay says. "And what we're providing them is a space where they can hang out with their friends without the obligation to be bombarded with other strangers, physically, that could present risk to them and others."
But what happens when people have had a few drinks?
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"That was the overriding concern [of customers]," says Mr McKay. "They were very happy with the safety conditions, they felt safe. Their biggest single concern was the behaviour of other customers, particularly when they've had a drink.
"So, yes... absolutely, we have to be concerned about that. All I would say is the walled garden that is the Ibiza Rocks Hotel: we want 700 people, only 700 people get in. We have the contact details of every lead customer on every day bed. And we have toilet provisions for three times the volume of people.
"It's a risk, but it's a more controlled risk than just going to a bar on the street, I believe."
Is Mr McKay worried about a second spike in the virus?
"Nobody can deny that the trend with the virus in Europe is very, very positive, in that cases are going down dramatically.
"Yes, of course, I'm concerned if there is another spike in the virus, but I'm also very optimistic that in the short-term, there probably won't be. If there is, that is a great concern.
"And, you know, my problems as a single hotelier with day beds for 700 people - yes, it would be devastating, but I think the problems are much bigger than that if [another spike happens].
"We've got the measures to be safer than the market. And I think that's the best we can do, is be the most responsible we can."
As with the thousands of other businesses that are tentatively reopening, it is about balancing the risks of the virus with the risks of the damage to livelihoods - and also the effects of a global crisis and lockdown on people's mental health.
This is an issue many young people who responded to the survey mentioned, Mr McKay says.
"About 10% of [the 18 to 21 bracket] mentioned mental health, without us asking them about it. I think we're really underestimating the effects [of the pandemic]. The younger you are, the more physical contact and social groups you have."
So far, he says, the Ibiza Rocks Hotel is already at about 50% occupancy for the summer.
"It is actually very good. But we're noticing there's a lot of people waiting for that little bit more permission.
"I think that... very first flight - when that touches the ground and people physically see British customers getting off the plane in Ibiza, I think that will give people a lot of confidence to start booking in even bigger numbers."


news--2020-06-21--Trump rally: TikTok teens and K-pop fans claim responsibility for half empty arena

Teenagers on TikTok and K-pop fans have claimed responsibility for the lack of supporters at Donald Trump 's campaign rally .
The president 's election campaign had promised large crowds in Tulsa , Oklahoma , on Saturday , but the 19,000-seat BOK Center looked only half full and an overflow stage outside was dismantled as there were no crowds .
Tim Murtaugh , the campaign 's spokesman , said protesters stopped supporters from entering the rally but Sky News ' Mark Stone , at the venue , saw no evidence of that .
About 10,000 people are believed to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having their temperatures taken and being asked to sign a waiver to not sue Mr Trump if they were infected with COVID-19 after attending .
Users of the short-form mobile video platform TikTok and K-pop ( Korean pop music ) fans have claimed they registered for potentially hundreds of thousands of tickets .
The Trump campaign asked people on Twitter on 11 June to sign-up for the free tickets .
It was picked up by K-pop fans who began sharing the tweet within the large community and asking them to register then not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to TikTok where videos encouraging people to do the same racked up millions of views .
`` It spread mostly through Alt TikTok - we kept it on the quiet side where people do pranks and a lot of activism , '' YouTuber Elijah Daniel , 26 , told the New York Times .
`` K-pop Twitter and Alt TikTok have a good alliance where they spread information amongst each other very quickly .
`` They all know the algorithms and how they can boost videos to get where they want . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ most users deleted their posts after a day or two to prevent it from spreading out of their social media communities .
But after it was evident the Trump campaign rally was lacking supporters they came out on Twitter to declare the ploy a victory .
Longtime Republican strategist Steve Schmidt , an outspoken Trump critic , tweeted : `` My 16-year-old daughter and her friends in Park City , Utah , have hundreds of tickets .
`` You have been trolled by America 's teens . ''
Other parents tweeted their children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mostly under fake names .
Democrat representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted in reply to Mr Trump 's campaign manager claiming protesters were to blame .
She said : `` Actually you just got ROCKED by teens on TikTok who flooded the Trump campaign w/ fake ticket reservations and tricked you into believing a million people wanted your white supremacist open mic enough to pack an area during COVID .
`` Shout out to Zoomers .
Y'all make me so proud .
`` KPop allies , we see and appreciate your contributions in the fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pink tweeted a news report showing the `` smaller than expected '' crowd , adding : `` I think I sold that same place out in five minutes .
# donkeyshow . ''

Teenagers on TikTok and K-pop fans have claimed responsibility for the lack of supporters at Donald Trump's campaign rally.
The president's election campaign had promised large crowds in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, but the 19,000-seat BOK Center looked only half full and an overflow stage outside was dismantled as there were no crowds.
Tim Murtaugh, the campaign's spokesman, said protesters stopped supporters from entering the rally but Sky News' Mark Stone, at the venue, saw no evidence of that.
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About 10,000 people are believed to have been at the rally, with supporters having their temperatures taken and being asked to sign a waiver to not sue Mr Trump if they were infected with COVID-19 after attending.
Users of the short-form mobile video platform TikTok and K-pop (Korean pop music) fans have claimed they registered for potentially hundreds of thousands of tickets.
The Trump campaign asked people on Twitter on 11 June to sign-up for the free tickets.
It was picked up by K-pop fans who began sharing the tweet within the large community and asking them to register then not show up.
The trend then spread to TikTok where videos encouraging people to do the same racked up millions of views.
"It spread mostly through Alt TikTok - we kept it on the quiet side where people do pranks and a lot of activism," YouTuber Elijah Daniel, 26, told the New York Times.
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"K-pop Twitter and Alt TikTok have a good alliance where they spread information amongst each other very quickly.
"They all know the algorithms and how they can boost videos to get where they want."
Image: The 19,000-seat arena was noticeably not full
To keep the plan under wraps, most users deleted their posts after a day or two to prevent it from spreading out of their social media communities.
But after it was evident the Trump campaign rally was lacking supporters they came out on Twitter to declare the ploy a victory.
Image: Supporters got a temperature check before being allowed entry to the rally but did not have to wear masks inside
Longtime Republican strategist Steve Schmidt, an outspoken Trump critic, tweeted: "My 16-year-old daughter and her friends in Park City, Utah, have hundreds of tickets.
"You have been trolled by America's teens."
Other parents tweeted their children had also signed up for tickets, mostly under fake names.
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Democrat representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted in reply to Mr Trump's campaign manager claiming protesters were to blame.
She said: "Actually you just got ROCKED by teens on TikTok who flooded the Trump campaign w/ fake ticket reservations and tricked you into believing a million people wanted your white supremacist open mic enough to pack an area during COVID.
"Shout out to Zoomers. Y'all make me so proud.
"KPop allies, we see and appreciate your contributions in the fight for justice too."
And popstar Pink tweeted a news report showing the "smaller than expected" crowd, adding: "I think I sold that same place out in five minutes. #donkeyshow."


news--2020-06-21--Coronavirus: Hairdressers wait for reopening instructions while Britons learn to make do

Desperation to be done with dodgy lockdown hairdos has prompted a surge of home cuts but it 's thought they may not always be the work of a fellow householder .
The sight of certain footballers , television stars and MPs emerging with neatly coiffed hair has prompted questions about how they managed to get a trim during the COVID-19 pandemic .
Clive Collins is director of 25 Hob salons across the country and has been inundated with calls for him to break the rules , while he is forced to keep his doors closed and his income at zero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire ! ''
he said .
`` We 've had clients , phoning , texting , emailing 'please , please come over , come and do my hair ' and of course the government strictly says you are not to do anyone 's hair at home . ''
As a result , he has refused .
But it 's quite clear that some have found a way to get a cut , with online searches for the phrase `` haircut home visit '' increasing seven-fold from March to April , according to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the do-it-yourself approach - sales of Remington hair clippers nearly trebled in April .
That may be why there was an abundance of tidy hair on show on the first day back of the Premier League , prompting as much discussion as a disallowed goal and fan-free stadiums .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker But in Mill Hill , in northwest London , most seemed to be finding a way to cope .
Francine Lewis has asked her daughter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somebody who has their hair done religiously every single week so lockdown has been really difficult , '' she said .
Amit Mass was so desperate , he got his wife to cut his hair .
`` It 's perfect .
I 'm not sure I 'll go to the hairdresser afterwards , '' he said .
And Michael Alexander said he understood the need to wait until July for his trim as `` it 's dangerous with people getting too close to you '' .
Indianna Antoine-Gabriel , however , has the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I do my own hair anyway so it 's not really affected me at all . ''
For Mr Collins it has been an extremely stressful time , with some salon landlords still demanding rent and suppliers to be paid .
`` It 's hit our cash flow beyond all recognition , albeit we 've had the furlough scheme , which has been amazing… and the government grant for each unit , but within a week to 10 days , that ran out . ''
Hairdressers in England are hoping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aim is 6 July in Northern Ireland and 13 July in Wales .
But a real concern , according to Hilary Hall , the chief executive of the National Hair and Beauty Federation , is that there are still no clear rules to follow on issues such as personal protective equipment .
`` For Scotland we are still waiting for a date and we do n't yet know whether the guidelines are going to be the same across the four nations or whether they will be different , '' she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them have guidelines rapidly . ''

Desperation to be done with dodgy lockdown hairdos has prompted a surge of home cuts but it's thought they may not always be the work of a fellow householder.
The sight of certain footballers, television stars and MPs emerging with neatly coiffed hair has prompted questions about how they managed to get a trim during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clive Collins is director of 25 Hob salons across the country and has been inundated with calls for him to break the rules, while he is forced to keep his doors closed and his income at zero.
"My phone has been on fire!" he said.
"We've had clients, phoning, texting, emailing 'please, please come over, come and do my hair' and of course the government strictly says you are not to do anyone's hair at home."
As a result, he has refused.
But it's quite clear that some have found a way to get a cut, with online searches for the phrase "haircut home visit" increasing seven-fold from March to April, according to The Media Foundry.
Some have clearly resorted to the do-it-yourself approach - sales of Remington hair clippers nearly trebled in April.
That may be why there was an abundance of tidy hair on show on the first day back of the Premier League, prompting as much discussion as a disallowed goal and fan-free stadiums.
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But in Mill Hill, in northwest London, most seemed to be finding a way to cope.
Francine Lewis has asked her daughter to do her roots.
"I am somebody who has their hair done religiously every single week so lockdown has been really difficult," she said.
Amit Mass was so desperate, he got his wife to cut his hair.
"It's perfect. I'm not sure I'll go to the hairdresser afterwards," he said.
And Michael Alexander said he understood the need to wait until July for his trim as "it's dangerous with people getting too close to you".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:35 Dodgy DIY haircuts in lockdown
Indianna Antoine-Gabriel, however, has the right to feel slightly smug as she said: "I do my own hair anyway so it's not really affected me at all."
For Mr Collins it has been an extremely stressful time, with some salon landlords still demanding rent and suppliers to be paid.
"It's hit our cash flow beyond all recognition, albeit we've had the furlough scheme, which has been amazing… and the government grant for each unit, but within a week to 10 days, that ran out."
Hairdressers in England are hoping to reopen on 4 July, while the aim is 6 July in Northern Ireland and 13 July in Wales.
But a real concern, according to Hilary Hall, the chief executive of the National Hair and Beauty Federation, is that there are still no clear rules to follow on issues such as personal protective equipment.
"For Scotland we are still waiting for a date and we don't yet know whether the guidelines are going to be the same across the four nations or whether they will be different," she said.
"It's really important that all of them have guidelines rapidly."


news--2020-06-21--Coronavirus: Labour accuses ministers of being 'asleep at the wheel' on schools reopening

Labour has accused the government of being `` asleep at the wheel '' over plans to reopen schools as the coronavirus lockdown is relaxed .
Rachel Reeves said Education Secretary Gavin Williamson was `` set a test , he has failed it miserably '' .
The shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and shadow minister for the Cabinet Office warned of a `` generation who are left behind and locked out of future opportunities because of mistakes made during this pandemic '' .
A Department for Education spokesperson said the government was `` working to get all pupils back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we know being in school is vital for their education and wellbeing '' .
They added : `` This week , secondary schools began welcoming back Year 10 and Year 12 pupils and primary schools now have the flexibility to invite more children back if they have capacity , as part of our phased plans .
`` Over the coming weeks , we will publish further information and guidance to help schools prepare for a full return in September .
`` We will continue to be led by the scientific evidence and work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure no child falls behind as a result of coronavirus . ''
Ministers have unveiled a £1bn catch-up programme for children who have missed out on months of schooling during the coronavirus lockdown .
Mr Williamson has also promised further guidance on safety measures for schools will be published in the next two weeks .
Schools closed in March as the government took action to try and halt the spread of COVID-19 , with only vulnerable children and those whose parents are key workers able to attend .
A phased reopening of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month , with pupils in Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 returning to the classroom .
Some secondary pupils in Years 10 and 12 have also returned .
But ministers abandoned plans to get all primary pupils back before the end of the summer term .
Mr Williamson has said the government would like to see schools who `` have the capacity '' bring back more pupils before the end of the summer term where possible .
Announcing the government 's catch-up programme , Boris Johnson said the cash would `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children who have fallen behind while out of school '' .
The prime minister has also said he is `` sure '' all children can be back in school full-time from September , with further guidance on safety measures set to be published in the next two weeks .
Ms Reeves said : `` I would like to see more children return to school safely , but the truth is the government have failed in the commitments that they made to parents and to the country which was to return all primary school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holidays .
`` Frankly I do n't know what the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has been doing for the last three months .
`` He should have been using this period of lockdown to prepare schools to ensure that the space is available , because many schools are cramped , particularly in inner city areas ... were going to struggle with the smaller bubbles in which children need to be taught in .
: : Listen to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker '' The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with community centres , with leisure centres to open them potentially as school settings or putting temporary buildings in .
`` The government did n't do that , they were asleep at the wheel .
`` Gavin Williamson was set a test , he has failed it miserably and now the government are trying to blame other people for their failure to get schools open .
`` I think that schools could have opened safely for all children before the summer holidays if the government had thrown everything into it . ''

Labour has accused the government of being "asleep at the wheel" over plans to reopen schools as the coronavirus lockdown is relaxed.
Rachel Reeves said Education Secretary Gavin Williamson was "set a test, he has failed it miserably".
The shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and shadow minister for the Cabinet Office warned of a "generation who are left behind and locked out of future opportunities because of mistakes made during this pandemic".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 10:20 'All children will be in school in September'
A Department for Education spokesperson said the government was "working to get all pupils back in the classroom in September, because we know being in school is vital for their education and wellbeing".
They added: "This week, secondary schools began welcoming back Year 10 and Year 12 pupils and primary schools now have the flexibility to invite more children back if they have capacity, as part of our phased plans.
"Over the coming weeks, we will publish further information and guidance to help schools prepare for a full return in September.
"We will continue to be led by the scientific evidence and work across government and with the sector to make sure no child falls behind as a result of coronavirus."
Ministers have unveiled a £1bn catch-up programme for children who have missed out on months of schooling during the coronavirus lockdown.
Mr Williamson has also promised further guidance on safety measures for schools will be published in the next two weeks.
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Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 4:27 PM wants September full-time school return
Schools closed in March as the government took action to try and halt the spread of COVID-19, with only vulnerable children and those whose parents are key workers able to attend.
A phased reopening of primary schools began at the start of this month, with pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 returning to the classroom.
Some secondary pupils in Years 10 and 12 have also returned.
But ministers abandoned plans to get all primary pupils back before the end of the summer term.
Mr Williamson has said the government would like to see schools who "have the capacity" bring back more pupils before the end of the summer term where possible.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:35 £1bn catch-up fund for England's pupils
Announcing the government's catch-up programme, Boris Johnson said the cash would "help headteachers to provide extra support to children who have fallen behind while out of school".
The prime minister has also said he is "sure" all children can be back in school full-time from September, with further guidance on safety measures set to be published in the next two weeks.
Ms Reeves said: "I would like to see more children return to school safely, but the truth is the government have failed in the commitments that they made to parents and to the country which was to return all primary school children to school safely before the summer holidays.
"Frankly I don't know what the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has been doing for the last three months.
"He should have been using this period of lockdown to prepare schools to ensure that the space is available, because many schools are cramped, particularly in inner city areas ... were going to struggle with the smaller bubbles in which children need to be taught in.
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"The government should have been working with libraries, with community centres, with leisure centres to open them potentially as school settings or putting temporary buildings in.
"The government didn't do that, they were asleep at the wheel.
"Gavin Williamson was set a test, he has failed it miserably and now the government are trying to blame other people for their failure to get schools open.
"I think that schools could have opened safely for all children before the summer holidays if the government had thrown everything into it."


news--2020-06-21--Coronavirus: Daughter of suspected COVID-19 victim begins legal action against Matt Hancock

The daughter of an 88-year-old man who died of suspected COVID-19 in a care home has formally begun legal action against the health secretary .
Sky News revealed earlier this month that Dr Cathy Gardner had served a pre-action letter on Matt Hancock demanding he retract his claim that he placed a `` protective ring '' around care homes , giving him 14 days to reply .
She says that after failing to receive an adequate response , legal action for judicial review has begun against the health secretary , NHS England and Public Health England .
Dr Gardner said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engage with my concerns , failed to disclose relevant documents and have sought to hide behind procedural objections .
`` This is a shameful reply when thousands of very vulnerable people have lost their lives as well as members of staff . ''
Dr Gardner 's father Michael Gibson died on 3 April in a care home in Oxfordshire .
On his death certificate it said `` COVID probable '' .
Dr Gardner wants an acknowledgement that the treatment of care homes up to and during the pandemic was unlawful .
She also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients to be discharged from hospitals into care homes untested was unlawful .
Dr Gardner says her solicitors wrote to the health secretary , Public Health England and NHS England on 3 June to ask that they accept responsibility for their actions , in particular : • The failure to take pro-active measures to protect the vulnerable residents of care homes • The discharge of patients from hospitals , without any requirement for testing , into care homes • The failure to provide PPE and testing • The disruption of PPE supply lines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gardner is crowdfunding to support her case .
She said : `` The defendants have now replied .
There is no acknowledgement of any responsibility , nor is there any explanation as to why hospitals were advised to discharge patients into care homes without testing .
`` Patients with a positive COVID test were even discharged from hospital back to care homes without consideration of the consequential risk .
`` My solicitors requested documents that explain what policies were put in place to ensure a 'protective ring ' was cast around care homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been provided .
`` I have therefore instructed my solicitors to proceed with the litigation .
I am bringing this case now so that the plight of residents and staff at care homes is not allowed to be given low priority again . ''
Dr Gardner 's solicitor Paul Conrathe said : `` It is surprising and disappointing that the secretary of state , NHS England and Public Health England have failed to provide any explanation as to why they advised hospitals to discharge patients to care homes without testing for COVID @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as to why this advice was given , and especially at a time when PPE was scarce and community testing virtually non-existent .
`` The state is under a legal duty to protect the lives of its citizens , and especially the most vulnerable .
`` We will now proceed with litigation that seeks a ruling from the High Court that the advice given and approach adopted was unlawful and violated the human rights of Dr Gardner and the many people who lost their lives . ''
The Department of Health told Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or potential legal action .
Responding to Dr Gardner 's concerns in May , a Department of Health spokesperson said : `` This virus can sadly have a devastating effect on some of our most vulnerable people and our deepest sympathies go out to the families who have lost relatives .
: : Listen to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker '' The government is working around the clock to make sure care homes and our frontline social care workforce are getting the support they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have put in place a policy to ensure all people are tested when being discharged from hospitals into care homes and we have allocated £1.3bn of additional funding to enhance the NHS discharge process , as well as a new £600m infection control fund for care homes to tackle the spread of COVID-19 .
`` As a result of all this - and the work of so many people - two thirds of England 's care homes have had no outbreak at all . ''

The daughter of an 88-year-old man who died of suspected COVID-19 in a care home has formally begun legal action against the health secretary.
Sky News revealed earlier this month that Dr Cathy Gardner had served a pre-action letter on Matt Hancock demanding he retract his claim that he placed a "protective ring" around care homes, giving him 14 days to reply.
She says that after failing to receive an adequate response, legal action for judicial review has begun against the health secretary, NHS England and Public Health England.
Image: Dr Cathy Gardner's father Michael Gibson died in a care home in Oxfordshire
Dr Gardner said: "The defendants have failed to engage with my concerns, failed to disclose relevant documents and have sought to hide behind procedural objections.
"This is a shameful reply when thousands of very vulnerable people have lost their lives as well as members of staff."
Dr Gardner's father Michael Gibson died on 3 April in a care home in Oxfordshire. On his death certificate it said "COVID probable".
Dr Gardner wants an acknowledgement that the treatment of care homes up to and during the pandemic was unlawful.
Image: Michael Gibson's death certificate said 'COVID probable'
She also wants an admission that guidelines allowing coronavirus patients to be discharged from hospitals into care homes untested was unlawful.
Dr Gardner says her solicitors wrote to the health secretary, Public Health England and NHS England on 3 June to ask that they accept responsibility for their actions, in particular:
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The failure to take pro-active measures to protect the vulnerable residents of care homes
The discharge of patients from hospitals, without any requirement for testing, into care homes
The failure to provide PPE and testing
The disruption of PPE supply lines at a critical time of need
Dr Gardner is crowdfunding to support her case.
She said: "The defendants have now replied. There is no acknowledgement of any responsibility, nor is there any explanation as to why hospitals were advised to discharge patients into care homes without testing.
"Patients with a positive COVID test were even discharged from hospital back to care homes without consideration of the consequential risk.
"My solicitors requested documents that explain what policies were put in place to ensure a 'protective ring' was cast around care homes right from the start. No documents have been provided.
"I have therefore instructed my solicitors to proceed with the litigation. I am bringing this case now so that the plight of residents and staff at care homes is not allowed to be given low priority again."
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Dr Gardner's solicitor Paul Conrathe said: "It is surprising and disappointing that the secretary of state, NHS England and Public Health England have failed to provide any explanation as to why they advised hospitals to discharge patients to care homes without testing for COVID.
"We simply have no answers as to why this advice was given, and especially at a time when PPE was scarce and community testing virtually non-existent.
"The state is under a legal duty to protect the lives of its citizens, and especially the most vulnerable.
"We will now proceed with litigation that seeks a ruling from the High Court that the advice given and approach adopted was unlawful and violated the human rights of Dr Gardner and the many people who lost their lives."
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The Department of Health told Sky News they could not comment on ongoing or potential legal action.
Responding to Dr Gardner's concerns in May, a Department of Health spokesperson said: "This virus can sadly have a devastating effect on some of our most vulnerable people and our deepest sympathies go out to the families who have lost relatives.
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"The government is working around the clock to make sure care homes and our frontline social care workforce are getting the support they need to protect residents and tackle coronavirus.
"We have put in place a policy to ensure all people are tested when being discharged from hospitals into care homes and we have allocated £1.3bn of additional funding to enhance the NHS discharge process, as well as a new £600m infection control fund for care homes to tackle the spread of COVID-19.
"As a result of all this - and the work of so many people - two thirds of England's care homes have had no outbreak at all."


news--2020-06-21--Coronavirus: Boris Johnson set to announce cut in two-metre social distancing rule tomorrow

Boris Johnson is expected to announce tomorrow a reduction in the two-metre social distancing rule .
Labour have said that `` under certain circumstances '' they would support moving to one metre .
In line with the government 's roadmap for lifting the lockdown , 4 July marks the start of `` phase three '' when some hospitality businesses can reopen , likely to include pubs and restaurants .
The government says it will publish detailed guidance to ensure these companies are `` COVID secure '' .
The prime minister is due to seek advice from experts and finalise the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from his Cabinet and outlining the plans to parliament on Tuesday .
Other nations of the UK have yet to change their two-metre guidance .
But both Scotland 's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her counterpart in Northern Ireland , Arlene Foster , are considering a reduction .
A Number 10 spokesperson said : `` The reason we are able to move forward this week is because the vast majority of people have taken steps to contain the virus .
`` The more we open up , the more important it is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We will not hesitate to put the handbrake on to stop the virus running out of control . ''
James Brokenshire , the security minister , told Sky News the government 's review of the two-metre rule would `` fuse '' both scientific and economic views about lifting lockdown measures .
The government has previously spoken about being `` guided '' by scientists in its approach to the coronavirus pandemic .
Mr Brokenshire suggested a reduction in the two-metre rule could also be combined with other measures , such as face coverings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some settings .
`` I understand that real urgency , that desire - whether it 's for haircuts , whether it 's to go out and get a meal to be able to socialise , '' he said .
`` It 's just that clarity on doing that in a way that does not impact or risk further issues around public health and , obviously , the second spike that we are determined to avoid .
`` So there is a lot that will be brought together in terms of all of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which began lifting lockdown measures in May , the reproductive rate of coronavirus leapt to 2.88 on Sunday .
The R number refers to the reproductive rate of the disease and any figure above one means the number of cases will increase exponentially .
Mr Brokenshire said the UK government would be `` informed by experience from around the world '' as it continues to lift lockdown measures .
He added : `` That issue on the second spike , that issue on the impact on the transmission rate - the R rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are doing this with great care , with great thought and learning from experiences around the world . ''
It comes as a new pilot for a `` swab-free '' coronavirus test launches in Southampton .
Participants will be able to get a test every week by transferring saliva into a pot at home .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the new technique is less complicated than using a swab and `` could potentially make it even easier for people to take coronavirus tests at home '' .
`` This trial will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing could pick up cases of the virus earlier , '' he added .
On the coronavirus lockdown , Mr Hancock told Sky News that the government is `` on track '' to ease restrictions further from 4 July .
Speaking to Sophy Ridge On Sunday , he said this could include pubs and restaurants reopening - as well as people being able to get haircuts again .
`` We 're clearly on track for that plan because of the number of cases coming down and the plan does refer to hospitality and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed that so many people want to see open , '' Mr Hancock said .
A further 43 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died in the UK , it was announced on Sunday , bringing the country 's official coronavirus death toll to 42,632 .
On pubs , the health secretary said ministers were looking at a number of measures to ensure it is `` safe '' for them to reopen .
This includes having to register before going for a pint .
`` That 's the sort of thing we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it safe to open things , '' Mr Hancock told Ridge .
: : Listen to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The World Health Organisation recommends a social distance of `` at least '' one metre , with many countries around the world enforcing a rule of less than two metres .
A reduction to one metre is seen as key for allowing schools to take in more pupils and businesses to welcome more customers , including pubs , restaurants and hotels .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said his party would support the end of the two-metre rule , provided other safety measures were put in place .

Boris Johnson is expected to announce tomorrow a reduction in the two-metre social distancing rule.
Labour have said that "under certain circumstances" they would support moving to one metre.
In line with the government's roadmap for lifting the lockdown, 4 July marks the start of "phase three" when some hospitality businesses can reopen, likely to include pubs and restaurants.
Image: Guidance will be published to ensure companies are 'COVID secure'. Pic: Matt Brown/Flickr
The government says it will publish detailed guidance to ensure these companies are "COVID secure".
The prime minister is due to seek advice from experts and finalise the changes on Monday, before seeking approval from his Cabinet and outlining the plans to parliament on Tuesday.
Other nations of the UK have yet to change their two-metre guidance.
But both Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her counterpart in Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster, are considering a reduction.
A Number 10 spokesperson said: "The reason we are able to move forward this week is because the vast majority of people have taken steps to contain the virus.
"The more we open up, the more important it is that everyone follows the social distancing rules.
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"We will not hesitate to put the handbrake on to stop the virus running out of control."
James Brokenshire, the security minister, told Sky News the government's review of the two-metre rule would "fuse" both scientific and economic views about lifting lockdown measures.
The government has previously spoken about being "guided" by scientists in its approach to the coronavirus pandemic.
Image: Boris Johnson is due to seek advice from experts and finalise the changes on Monday
Mr Brokenshire suggested a reduction in the two-metre rule could also be combined with other measures, such as face coverings or separating barriers, being introduced for some settings.
"I understand that real urgency, that desire - whether it's for haircuts, whether it's to go out and get a meal to be able to socialise," he said.
"It's just that clarity on doing that in a way that does not impact or risk further issues around public health and, obviously, the second spike that we are determined to avoid.
"So there is a lot that will be brought together in terms of all of those different elements."
In Germany, which began lifting lockdown measures in May, the reproductive rate of coronavirus leapt to 2.88 on Sunday.
The R number refers to the reproductive rate of the disease and any figure above one means the number of cases will increase exponentially.
Mr Brokenshire said the UK government would be "informed by experience from around the world" as it continues to lift lockdown measures.
He added: "That issue on the second spike, that issue on the impact on the transmission rate - the R rate - is absolutely critical and why we are doing this with great care, with great thought and learning from experiences around the world."
Image: The pilot test could be become an alternative to the throat swab pictured
It comes as a new pilot for a "swab-free" coronavirus test launches in Southampton.
Participants will be able to get a test every week by transferring saliva into a pot at home.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the new technique is less complicated than using a swab and "could potentially make it even easier for people to take coronavirus tests at home".
"This trial will also help us learn if routine, at-home testing could pick up cases of the virus earlier," he added.
On the coronavirus lockdown, Mr Hancock told Sky News that the government is "on track" to ease restrictions further from 4 July.
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Speaking to Sophy Ridge On Sunday, he said this could include pubs and restaurants reopening - as well as people being able to get haircuts again.
"We're clearly on track for that plan because of the number of cases coming down and the plan does refer to hospitality and some of the other things that are closed that so many people want to see open," Mr Hancock said.
A further 43 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died in the UK, it was announced on Sunday, bringing the country's official coronavirus death toll to 42,632.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:39 Chancellor hints 2m rule could be relaxed
On pubs, the health secretary said ministers were looking at a number of measures to ensure it is "safe" for them to reopen.
This includes having to register before going for a pint.
"That's the sort of thing we're looking at for how do you make it safe to open things," Mr Hancock told Ridge.
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The World Health Organisation recommends a social distance of "at least" one metre, with many countries around the world enforcing a rule of less than two metres.
A reduction to one metre is seen as key for allowing schools to take in more pupils and businesses to welcome more customers, including pubs, restaurants and hotels.
Labour's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said his party would support the end of the two-metre rule, provided other safety measures were put in place.


news--2020-06-21--Coronavirus: Lockdown easing 'on track' - and you may have to register before going to the pub

The health secretary has told Sky News the government is `` on track '' to ease the coronavirus lockdown further from 4 July .
Speaking to Sophy Ridge on Sunday , Matt Hancock said this could include pubs and restaurants reopening - as well as people being able to get haircuts again .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to make a formal announcement next week .
Mr Johnson said `` you will be hearing more about what we want to do with not just non-essential retail but with the hospitality sector from 4 July '' this coming week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Watch this space and you wo n't have much more to wait now .
You 'll certainly be hearing more this week . ''
It comes as the UK 's official coronavirus death toll rose to 42,632 , with a further 43 people dying after testing positive for COVID-19 .
Speaking to Sky News about plans to reopen more of the economy from 4 July , the health secretary said : `` We 're on plan , we will of course be setting out more details of that plan and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 4 we will take further measures if it 's safe to do so .
`` We talk about hospitality and outdoor hospitality in that plan but there are a whole series of other services especially where you need to be physically close to someone to carry it out like a haircut - a lot of the country does need a haircut . ''
Asked if that will mean barbers and hairdressers will be able to reopen , Mr Hancock replied : `` I 'm not going to rule that out .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we can .
`` We 're clearly on track for that plan because of the number of cases coming down and the plan does refer to hospitality and some of the other things that are closed that so many people want to see open . ''
: : Listen to Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker On pubs , the health secretary said ministers were looking at a number of measures to ensure it is `` safe '' for them to reopen .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pint .
`` That 's the sort of thing we 're looking at for how do you make it safe to open things , '' Mr Hancock told Ridge .
`` And things like wearing a face mask which reduces the transmission clearly , about how the seating is arranged because face-to-face is much more dangerous than back-to-back and there 's more transmission than side-to-side .
`` And also the sorts of things you can put in place to strengthen test and trace because the whole approach is to move as much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards targeted local action when we see an outbreak . ''
Pressed again for a definitive answer on whether people will have to register before going to the pub , he replied : `` I would n't rule that out , it is n't a decision we 've taken yet , but there are other countries in the world that take that approach . ''
As ministers consider a further easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions , there has been a renewed focus on the future of the two-metre social distancing restriction .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the measure , with the prime minister hinting in recent days that it could be reduced .
And Chancellor Rishi Sunak said on Saturday that the review `` will make an enormous difference '' to businesses , heightening expectations of a reduction .
Mr Hancock later told the BBC the government will outline proposals for reducing the rule next week .
The World Health Organisation recommends a distance of `` at least '' one metre , with many countries around the world enforcing a rule of less than two metres .
A reduction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for allowing schools to take in more pupils and businesses to welcome more customers , including pubs , restaurants and hotels .
Labour 's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth told the BBC his party would support the end of the two-metre rule , provided other safety measures were put in place .
Munira Wilson , health spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats , said any further easing of the lockdown `` can only happen once the government delivers a comprehensive strategy to test , trace and isolate to protect lives and prevent a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ridge that cutting the two metre rule is `` really vital '' , adding restaurants would not be `` making money with a one-metre rule , but at least we 're going to survive '' .
He also said there needed to be guidance on how restaurants can reopen safely `` now '' .
Ahead of a possible reopening , guidance is understood to have been drawn up by the hospitality sector and the government .
It is understood that pub patrons will be encouraged to order drinks using phone apps rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place is said to include the powers for patrols in establishments .
According to The Times , the guidance also says : • There will be limits on the number of people allowed into pubs , while tables will spaced out and glasses collected from tables • Bar tops and door handles will be cleaned at least hourly • Restaurants will have to put strict limits on the number of diners and be encouraged to stagger bookings • Room service in hotels will be left outside guests ' doors - and if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked to self-isolate in their room , which would be cordoned off for 72 hours after they have recovered • Gyms and swimming pools will be required to use clickers to count numbers going in , with booking systems utilised to prevent overcrowding .

The health secretary has told Sky News the government is "on track" to ease the coronavirus lockdown further from 4 July.
Speaking to Sophy Ridge on Sunday, Matt Hancock said this could include pubs and restaurants reopening - as well as people being able to get haircuts again.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to make a formal announcement next week.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:01 'I am extremely worried' - Yotam Ottolenghi
Mr Johnson said "you will be hearing more about what we want to do with not just non-essential retail but with the hospitality sector from 4 July" this coming week.
The PM added on the two-metre rule: "Watch this space and you won't have much more to wait now. You'll certainly be hearing more this week."
It comes as the UK's official coronavirus death toll rose to 42,632, with a further 43 people dying after testing positive for COVID-19.
Speaking to Sky News about plans to reopen more of the economy from 4 July, the health secretary said: "We're on plan, we will of course be setting out more details of that plan and in the plan it states that on around July 4 we will take further measures if it's safe to do so.
"We talk about hospitality and outdoor hospitality in that plan but there are a whole series of other services especially where you need to be physically close to someone to carry it out like a haircut - a lot of the country does need a haircut."
Asked if that will mean barbers and hairdressers will be able to reopen, Mr Hancock replied: "I'm not going to rule that out. We'll set out the details as soon as we can.
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"We're clearly on track for that plan because of the number of cases coming down and the plan does refer to hospitality and some of the other things that are closed that so many people want to see open."
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On pubs, the health secretary said ministers were looking at a number of measures to ensure it is "safe" for them to reopen.
This includes having to register before going for a pint.
"That's the sort of thing we're looking at for how do you make it safe to open things," Mr Hancock told Ridge.
"And things like wearing a face mask which reduces the transmission clearly, about how the seating is arranged because face-to-face is much more dangerous than back-to-back and there's more transmission than side-to-side.
"And also the sorts of things you can put in place to strengthen test and trace because the whole approach is to move as much as safely possible from a national lockdown towards targeted local action when we see an outbreak."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:39 Chancellor hints two-metre rule could be relaxed
Pressed again for a definitive answer on whether people will have to register before going to the pub, he replied: "I wouldn't rule that out, it isn't a decision we've taken yet, but there are other countries in the world that take that approach."
As ministers consider a further easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, there has been a renewed focus on the future of the two-metre social distancing restriction.
The PM has commissioned an official review into the measure, with the prime minister hinting in recent days that it could be reduced.
And Chancellor Rishi Sunak said on Saturday that the review "will make an enormous difference" to businesses, heightening expectations of a reduction.
Mr Hancock later told the BBC the government will outline proposals for reducing the rule next week.
The World Health Organisation recommends a distance of "at least" one metre, with many countries around the world enforcing a rule of less than two metres.
A reduction to one metre is seen as key for allowing schools to take in more pupils and businesses to welcome more customers, including pubs, restaurants and hotels.
Labour's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth told the BBC his party would support the end of the two-metre rule, provided other safety measures were put in place.
Munira Wilson, health spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, said any further easing of the lockdown "can only happen once the government delivers a comprehensive strategy to test, trace and isolate to protect lives and prevent a new surge".
Chef Yotam Ottolenghi told Ridge that cutting the two metre rule is "really vital", adding restaurants would not be "making money with a one-metre rule, but at least we're going to survive".
He also said there needed to be guidance on how restaurants can reopen safely "now".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:45 PM: UK is moving away from national lockdown
Ahead of a possible reopening, guidance is understood to have been drawn up by the hospitality sector and the government.
It is understood that pub patrons will be encouraged to order drinks using phone apps rather than at the bar, while legislation already in place is said to include the powers for patrols in establishments.
According to The Times, the guidance also says:


news--2020-06-19--'I felt depressed and didn't see anyone for four weeks' - Generation Z 'loneliest' age group during

'I felt depressed and didn't see anyone for four weeks' - Generation Z 'loneliest' age group during lockdown

Generation Z has been the loneliest age group during the coronavirus pandemic , with nearly three-quarters of people aged up to 25 admitting to feeling lonely since April , according to exclusive data .
The study , by Kaspersky with an independent research group , involved 10,500 people across 12 European countries , and Japan , and was part of Loneliness Awareness Week .
It found that 68 % of people in this age demographic felt lonely during the lockdown , compared to just 37 % of the Silent Generation - those aged 75 and over .
It claims that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governments and communities to ensure they are not left isolated , younger people and those of working age could be missing out on the support they need .
Phil Caso , 23 , from Peterborough , runs his own dog grooming business , Green Wheel Dogs .
He has exclusively told Sky News that he went without physically seeing anyone for four weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic , which made him feel `` depressed '' .
Here is his story .
I come from a large Italian family , and some relatives do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found not being able to physically see them for weeks during the lockdown quite tough actually .
The first couple of weeks felt like a nice break , I had more time to do the things I wanted to do , and I probably spoke to my friends more than I did before , as I was talking to them pretty much every week .
We were doing quizzes on things like Zoom , and Netflix Party came out as well , which has been great , so even just watching movies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So there has been lots of substitutes , but then I soon began to feel very lonely and even depressed at times .
I did n't see anyone for four weeks .
I could n't work , as I was forced to close my business , which I only had up and running for a couple of months , so I had no structure to my daily life .
And I began to really miss the social interaction , as doing it through a screen just is n't the same .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connected at all times .
We 're constantly surrounded by people , we 're constantly out doing things , and this has just really hit me hard .
I 'm not used to not having people around me all the time .
You begin to crave just being able to sit next to people , have face to face conversations .
Everything just feels a bit heavier , there 's nothing you can do to distract yourself .
I did try starting lots of different projects , like decorating certain rooms , art @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just try and keep my brain busy .
But then there does come a point where you just have to feel the emotions that you 're feeling , and that 's loneliness .
And as much as family are there to check in with you , all you want , is to just have someone there with you .
But the dogs have been an amazing substitution .
I think it 's quite hard on my generation in particular .
My nan for example , she 's 89 and lives on her own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to it - she does n't know social media , so she does n't rely on it .
But I do rely on it .
I do n't particularly like that about my generation , but I do rely on it .
I do need constant interaction with people , I do need people around me .
I think the younger kids are n't used to that yet either , so they do n't need that as much as we do , so I do think we 're experiencing that quite heavily .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Politics podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker As the measures were slowly relaxed , I was able to meet up with family members in the garden and meet my sister for walks with our dogs , which has really helped .
But I have n't felt comfortable yet going into someone else 's house or having someone visit me in my house .
If I had any advice to give , I would say reach out to people .
At first , I felt like I was being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own things going on .
But people are there for you , so just reach out , even if it 's just on the phone .
As it really does for wonders for your mental health and distract you from your loneliness .
Do n't be scared to talk to someone about how you 're feeling .

Generation Z has been the loneliest age group during the coronavirus pandemic, with nearly three-quarters of people aged up to 25 admitting to feeling lonely since April, according to exclusive data.
The study, by Kaspersky with an independent research group, involved 10,500 people across 12 European countries, and Japan, and was part of Loneliness Awareness Week.
It found that 68% of people in this age demographic felt lonely during the lockdown, compared to just 37% of the Silent Generation - those aged 75 and over.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:08 The isolation which comes with distancing
It claims that while older generations are often prioritised by governments and communities to ensure they are not left isolated, younger people and those of working age could be missing out on the support they need.
Phil Caso, 23, from Peterborough, runs his own dog grooming business, Green Wheel Dogs.
He has exclusively told Sky News that he went without physically seeing anyone for four weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic, which made him feel "depressed".
Here is his story.
I come from a large Italian family, and some relatives do live close by, so I have found not being able to physically see them for weeks during the lockdown quite tough actually.
The first couple of weeks felt like a nice break, I had more time to do the things I wanted to do, and I probably spoke to my friends more than I did before, as I was talking to them pretty much every week.
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Image: The 23-year-old runs his own dog grooming business
We were doing quizzes on things like Zoom, and Netflix Party came out as well, which has been great, so even just watching movies, you can do that with people. So there has been lots of substitutes, but then I soon began to feel very lonely and even depressed at times. I didn't see anyone for four weeks.
I couldn't work, as I was forced to close my business, which I only had up and running for a couple of months, so I had no structure to my daily life. And I began to really miss the social interaction, as doing it through a screen just isn't the same.
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I think we're so used to being so connected at all times. We're constantly surrounded by people, we're constantly out doing things, and this has just really hit me hard. I'm not used to not having people around me all the time. You begin to crave just being able to sit next to people, have face to face conversations.
Everything just feels a bit heavier, there's nothing you can do to distract yourself. I did try starting lots of different projects, like decorating certain rooms, art projects, anything I could do to just try and keep my brain busy.
But then there does come a point where you just have to feel the emotions that you're feeling, and that's loneliness. And as much as family are there to check in with you, all you want, is to just have someone there with you. But the dogs have been an amazing substitution.
Image: Mr Caso says technology is not the same as physical contact
I think it's quite hard on my generation in particular. My nan for example, she's 89 and lives on her own anyway, so she's quite used to it - she doesn't know social media, so she doesn't rely on it. But I do rely on it.
I don't particularly like that about my generation, but I do rely on it. I do need constant interaction with people, I do need people around me. I think the younger kids aren't used to that yet either, so they don't need that as much as we do, so I do think we're experiencing that quite heavily.
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As the measures were slowly relaxed, I was able to meet up with family members in the garden and meet my sister for walks with our dogs, which has really helped. But I haven't felt comfortable yet going into someone else's house or having someone visit me in my house.
If I had any advice to give, I would say reach out to people. At first, I felt like I was being a burden, as other people had their own things going on. But people are there for you, so just reach out, even if it's just on the phone.
As it really does for wonders for your mental health and distract you from your loneliness.
Don't be scared to talk to someone about how you're feeling.