themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--New supermarket opening times and shopper rules for lockdown

Last night , Boris Johnson announced that shoppers will now only be able to venture outside of the house to buy 'essentials ' .
With that in mind , while most non-essential high street shops have now closed , the major supermarkets are still operating - though at reduced hours to ensure they can be restocked and that staffing needs are met .
This morning , Home Bargains confirmed that it will remain open to provide the public with essentials like food and cleaning products .
The discount store has said that it will try not to reduce its opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of shoppers in store during the hours in which it is open .
The brand has also said it will be ensuring staff and customers are kept as safe as possible .
Waitrose has also announced new measures because of lockdown , and will now be limiting the number of people allowed in store to ensure social distancing guidelines are met .
We would urge anybody going out to do a shop to think carefully about what they 're buying .
Where possible , plan your meals ahead so you can streamline your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efficient with your purchases .
DO NOT buy more than you need .
Now more than ever we need to be considerate to one another .
The opening times and shopping rules for the major UK supermarkets are changing on a regular basis , so we ’ re working to keep you up to date with all the latest opening times and shopping rules .
Here 's an up to date list of all the supermarket opening hours and shopping rules .
The Co-Op has announced that it will be offering priority shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for them at the following times : Sainsbury ’ s has now updated its opening times and store rules .
In a letter to customers , the supermarket ’ s CEO said : “ You will have seen that we put restrictions in place this week to ensure that more products are on shelf for longer .
From Monday 23rd March , we are consolidating our opening hours and all our supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm , Monday-Saturday , including those with an Argos store .
Sunday opening , Sainsbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times will stay the same.
” Every Monday , Wednesday and Friday , all our supermarkets will dedicate 8am - 9am to serving elderly , disabled and vulnerable customers , as well as NHS and Social Care workers .
To find the opening hours for your local store , visit www.stores.sainsburys.co.uk Home Bargains has pledged that it will try to ensure store opening hours remain the same .
Asda will be temporarily closing its 24 hour stores between 12am and 6am .
To check opening hours for your local store , visit www.storelocator.asda.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operating at reduced hours due to `` operational reasons '' , Tesco said on Twitter after photos showed shelves cleared of food and other essential goods .
Some Tesco Extra stores and larger Metro stores have reduced their hours to between 6am and 10pm so they can properly restock overnight .
Tomorrow ( Sunday 22 March ) Tesco will be offering priority browsing to NHS workers an hour before stores open .
It will not apply to Express stores .
Aldi ’ s opening hours are 8am to 9pm from Monday to Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Opening hours vary across the country .
To find the opening hours for your local Morrisons store , visit www.groceries.morrisons.com .
Iceland will open its supermarkets early for elderly customers to visit before stores open to the public .
Each day , elderly shoppers can visit between 8am - 9am to get their shopping first .
The store has now introduced a daily slot for NHS workers to shop .
First hour of trading - priority hours for elderly and vulnerable people To check opening times at your local store , visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first hour of shopping to the elderly and most vulnerable , and for those caring for them .
Waitrose has announced that it will now limit the number of people allowed in stores at a single time to ensure social distancing guidelines are met .
The number of people allowed in store will depend on how many tills are in each specific branch .
Marshals will be deployed outside to monitor queue levels , and there will be stickers on the floors of stores to remind people of the social distancing rules .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ checkouts .
Today , Sainsbury ’ s announced that it was taking further action to ensure there ’ s enough products to go round , and has put restrictions on a number of products , so customers can now buy a maximum of three any grocery product and a maximum of two of the most popular items including toilet paper , soap and UHT milk .
Tesco has put restrictions on certain products including anti-bacterial wipes , dried pasta and toilet roll .
Products are now limited to two per customer .
Zoe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Engagement Centre , said : `` We ’ ll do our best to keep shelves stocked up but at times , we may have low or no availability of some items .
`` Of course , where possible , we ’ ll pick a suitable substitute for you which you can choose to keep or ask your driver to take back .
“ As there may be more customers than normal booking deliveries , you may find that there aren ’ t as many slots available , so it ’ s a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Don ’ t forget , you can make amends to your order up until 11.45pm on the day before your delivery .
`` If you ’ re a Delivery Saver customer on a paid plan , we ’ ll still be opening priority Easter slots on Monday , March 16 .
But demand for slots will be exceptionally high , so please book your slots as early as you can . ''
A number of restrictions are now in place at Asda due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak .
The supermarket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to buy up to three of any product across all food items , toiletries and cleaning products .
M & S stores have confirmed that older and more vulnerable customers , as well as NHS workers , will have time set apart for them to make sure they are able to purchase the essentials they need .
A statement read : “ Supporting our customers and communities during this difficult time is our number one priortiy .
“ We want to make sure everyone has access to the items they need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first hour of trading on certain days for our older and vulnerable customers , and for our brilliant NHS and emergency workers .
“ For older and vulnerable customers , this will start tomorrow on Friday 20th March , and going forward after that , on Mondays and Thursdays .
“ For NHS and emergency workers , this will be Tuesdays and Fridays .

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Last night, Boris Johnson announced that shoppers will now only be able to venture outside of the house to buy 'essentials'.
With that in mind, while most non-essential high street shops have now closed, the major supermarkets are still operating - though at reduced hours to ensure they can be restocked and that staffing needs are met.
This morning, Home Bargains confirmed that it will remain open to provide the public with essentials like food and cleaning products. The discount store has said that it will try not to reduce its opening times as this would increase the volume of shoppers in store during the hours in which it is open. The brand has also said it will be ensuring staff and customers are kept as safe as possible.
Waitrose has also announced new measures because of lockdown, and will now be limiting the number of people allowed in store to ensure social distancing guidelines are met.
Aldi has now changed its opening hours, and will now shut at 8pm instead of 9pm.
We would urge anybody going out to do a shop to think carefully about what they're buying. Where possible, plan your meals ahead so you can streamline your shop and make sure you're being efficient with your purchases. DO NOT buy more than you need. Now more than ever we need to be considerate to one another.
The opening times and shopping rules for the major UK supermarkets are changing on a regular basis, so we’re working to keep you up to date with all the latest opening times and shopping rules.
Here's an up to date list of all the supermarket opening hours and shopping rules.
Changes to opening hours
Co-Op
The Co-Op has announced that it will be offering priority shopping to the vulnerable and those who care for them at the following times:
Mon-Sat: 8am - 9am
Sun: 10am-11am
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s has now updated its opening times and store rules.
In a letter to customers, the supermarket’s CEO said: “You will have seen that we put restrictions in place this week to ensure that more products are on shelf for longer. From Monday 23rd March, we are consolidating our opening hours and all our supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm, Monday-Saturday, including those with an Argos store. Sunday opening, Sainsbury’s Local and petrol station opening times will stay the same.”
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, all our supermarkets will dedicate 8am - 9am to serving elderly, disabled and vulnerable customers, as well as NHS and Social Care workers.
To find the opening hours for your local store, visit www.stores.sainsburys.co.uk
Home Bargains
Home Bargains has pledged that it will try to ensure store opening hours remain the same.
Asda
Asda will be temporarily closing its 24 hour stores between 12am and 6am.
To check opening hours for your local store, visit www.storelocator.asda.com.
Tesco
A number of stores are now operating at reduced hours due to "operational reasons", Tesco said on Twitter after photos showed shelves cleared of food and other essential goods.
Some Tesco Extra stores and larger Metro stores have reduced their hours to between 6am and 10pm so they can properly restock overnight.
Tomorrow (Sunday 22 March) Tesco will be offering priority browsing to NHS workers an hour before stores open. It will not apply to Express stores.
Find your nearest Tesco shop here
Aldi
Aldi’s opening hours are 8am to 8pm from Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.
To check your local store, visit www.aldi.co.uk.
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Morrisons
Opening hours vary across the country. To find the opening hours for your local Morrisons store, visit www.groceries.morrisons.com.
Iceland
Iceland will open its supermarkets early for elderly customers to visit before stores open to the public.
Each day, elderly shoppers can visit between 8am - 9am to get their shopping first.
The store has now introduced a daily slot for NHS workers to shop.
Monday to Saturday
First hour of trading - priority hours for elderly and vulnerable people
Final hour of trading - NHS staff only
To check opening times at your local store, visit www.iceland.co.uk.
Waitrose
Waitrose will be dedicating the first hour of shopping to the elderly and most vulnerable, and for those caring for them.
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Store restrictions
Waitrose
Waitrose has announced that it will now limit the number of people allowed in stores at a single time to ensure social distancing guidelines are met. The number of people allowed in store will depend on how many tills are in each specific branch.
Marshals will be deployed outside to monitor queue levels, and there will be stickers on the floors of stores to remind people of the social distancing rules.
NHS staff are given priority at the checkouts.
Sainsbury’s
Today, Sainsbury’s announced that it was taking further action to ensure there’s enough products to go round, and has put restrictions on a number of products, so customers can now buy a maximum of three any grocery product and a maximum of two of the most popular items including toilet paper, soap and UHT milk.
Tesco
Tesco has put restrictions on certain products including anti-bacterial wipes, dried pasta and toilet roll.
Products are now limited to two per customer.
Zoe Evans, of Tesco's UK Customer Engagement Centre, said: "We’ll do our best to keep shelves stocked up but at times, we may have low or no availability of some items.
"Of course, where possible, we’ll pick a suitable substitute for you which you can choose to keep or ask your driver to take back.
“As there may be more customers than normal booking deliveries, you may find that there aren’t as many slots available, so it’s a good idea to try and book further ahead.
"Don’t forget, you can make amends to your order up until 11.45pm on the day before your delivery.
"If you’re a Delivery Saver customer on a paid plan, we’ll still be opening priority Easter slots on Monday, March 16. But demand for slots will be exceptionally high, so please book your slots as early as you can."
Asda
A number of restrictions are now in place at Asda due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
The supermarket confirmed via Twitter that customers would now be able to buy up to three of any product across all food items, toiletries and cleaning products.
M&S
M&S stores have confirmed that older and more vulnerable customers, as well as NHS workers, will have time set apart for them to make sure they are able to purchase the essentials they need.
A statement read: “Supporting our customers and communities during this difficult time is our number one priortiy.
“We want to make sure everyone has access to the items they need, so we are setting aside the first hour of trading on certain days for our older and vulnerable customers, and for our brilliant NHS and emergency workers.
“For older and vulnerable customers, this will start tomorrow on Friday 20th March, and going forward after that, on Mondays and Thursdays.
“For NHS and emergency workers, this will be Tuesdays and Fridays.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Rio Ferdinand has told Manchester United they do not need to consider signing Philippe Coutinho amid reports linking him with @ @ @ @ @ being heavily tipped for a return to the Premier League after failing to replicate his @ @ @ @ @ Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona will look to sell Coutinho at the end of the @ @ @ @ @ Gunnar Solskjaer should pass on the Brazilian .
`` At Liverpool he was an amazing @ @ @ @ @ left Liverpool he hasn ’ t really done it yet , ” Ferdinand said in @ @ @ @ @ on Monday .
`` I would have said Man United before Bruno Fernandes turned up @ @ @ @ @ Elsewhere , United are interested in Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish , while reports continue @ @ @ @ @ a move from Spurs .
Odion Ighalo may also make his loan permanent .
Stay @ @ @ @ @ Man United news throughout the day .

Rio Ferdinand has admitted Odion Ighalo has proved him wrong at Manchester United.
He told his Instagram live:
“Wow, eight games, three starts in that, four goals and one assist. Ighalo, do you sign him for Manchester United now?
“All them people that out there that were saying: ‘What are we doing signing Ighalo? What’s going on? What’s Ole thinking?’ – I was one of them, I have to admit it.
“Ighalo’s been in China, the league’s nowhere near what the Premier League is so how’s he gonna get up to speed? Is he gonna be ready straight away? We need somebody to come and make an impact immediately. Coming from China, impossible.
“Well he’s proved us all wrong. This guy has proved us all wrong. It’s refreshing to see someone who is like a supporter, who is thankful. He looks like he’s absolutely delighted to be at Manchester United. He’s been a Manchester United supporter his whole life. He looks like he’s saying ‘thank you’ every day he walks up to Ole for giving him this opportunity.
“He’s not someone who says ‘Manchester United are lucky to have me here’ – that’s the vibe I’ve got for a little while and that’s not just United, that’s other clubs as well.
“This boy looks like he’s happy to be here: ‘Whatever you tell me to do I’m gonna go out there and do it to the best of my ability. I’m gonna give you 100 per cent every day in training and in matches because I love this club and I want to do right by this club’. I love it.
“It’s shocked me to see what he’s done. Listen, we’re not talking like he’s turned Man United into world-beaters but United needed something and he’s brought it in and given it and that’s all you can ask for.
“And I think he’s warranted the opportunity to come in as a full-time player and what he’s given Manchester United which they didn’t have is someone they can pass the ball into and can hold it up, he’s got a physical presence, he can hold off a defender or two and lay the ball in for someone else to score.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--How long is the UK coronavirus lockdown going to last?

In unprecedented measures , the Prime Minister announced that the UK was to go into lockdown in a bid to tackle the coronavirus pandemic .
Boris Johnson ordered people to stay home and only leave the house in a few circumstances .
This only includes shopping for basic necessities ; partaking in one form of exercise a day ; for a medical need or travelling to work if it is absolutely necessary .
Mr Johnson announced that , on top of pubs , restaurants and gyms already being close , that all shops - apart from those selling food and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of worship were also ordered to close with weddings , baptisms and other ceremonies cancelled and only funerals allowed to take place .
Gatherings of more than two people in public will be broken up but parks will remain open for people to exercise .
But who long is this going to be in place for ?
The Prime Minister said that these strict measures will be reviewed in three weeks - which takes us to around April 13 .
At this point , they could decide to extend the length of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Johnson said , would be based on the spread of coronavirus .
There have been 335 deaths from coronavirus in the UK and 6,650 confirmed cases , although the true figure is likely to be much higher as widespread testing is not taking place .

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In unprecedented measures, the Prime Minister announced that the UK was to go into lockdown in a bid to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Boris Johnson ordered people to stay home and only leave the house in a few circumstances.
This only includes shopping for basic necessities; partaking in one form of exercise a day; for a medical need or travelling to work if it is absolutely necessary.
Mr Johnson announced that, on top of pubs, restaurants and gyms already being close, that all shops - apart from those selling food and pharmacies - were to shut.
Places of worship were also ordered to close with weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies cancelled and only funerals allowed to take place.
Gatherings of more than two people in public will be broken up but parks will remain open for people to exercise.
But who long is this going to be in place for?
The Prime Minister said that these strict measures will be reviewed in three weeks - which takes us to around April 13.
At this point, they could decide to extend the length of time or loosen the measures.
The decision, Mr Johnson said, would be based on the spread of coronavirus.
There have been 335 deaths from coronavirus in the UK and 6,650 confirmed cases, although the true figure is likely to be much higher as widespread testing is not taking place.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--He served King and country, now he faces 93rd birthday alone amid coronavirus

As a boy , he served King and country - and later protected families in his home city as a firefighter for 25 years .
On Remembrance Day , he is always there in an immaculate blue blazer emblazoned with his medals .
Aged 15 , he joined the Home Front in 1943 attached to the Manchester Regiment and Lancashire Fusiliers .
At 16 , he volunteered to serve in the Merchant Navy , going to sea in 1944 as a member of the passenger liner RMS Orion , refitted to carry 7,000 troops .
It was a perilous posting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Canadian troops across the Atlantic for the invasion .
It was at the mercy of lurking German U-boats and their torpedoes and attacks from the air .
He was trained to man one of the 20mm anti-aircraft guns fitted to the liner .
He survived the war and came home to Salford where he was a firefighter for a quarter of a century , based at a station in Acton Square , off The Crescent .
A life-long member of the Royal British Legion , he has made sure comrades who did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no doubt Derrick Corfield is a shining example of that Salford spirit and grit .
But he faces marking his 93rd birthday at the end of this month in isolation , due to his vulnerability amid the the coronavirus .
He is recovering from recent heart surgery and has just returned to his home in Irlams ’ o ’ th ’ Height , where he lives alone .
His family is making sure he is cared for by leaving supplies on a table inside the porch of his house .
Derrick is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-isolating .
Until recently , they all met every Saturday for a breakfast club at a church centre in Winton .
But the spread of COVID-19 meant the meetings had to end .
Derrick ’ s wife , Marjorie , died in 2017 , but he has a son , Peter , daughter , Denise , and three grandchildren , Dominic , Jennifer and Peter .
He also has a great great grandson , Theodore .
Derrick said : “ My family have made sure everything is within reach in my cupboards and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave stuff for me on a table in the porch .
I have a bit of boredom , but I have hundreds of books to read .
“ My daughter lives nearby and I can see my family face to face using my phone .
I can see Theo having a bath and being fed .
I just hope I live long enough to see him grow up .
“ I spent five years in the merchant navy but had to come ashore for good when my mother was ill in 1948 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fire service , which I enjoyed immensely .
`` After that I had a few jobs but then worked for the probation service which was very satisfying taking youngsters on a 60ft narrow boat up the Leeds Liverpool canal and on outdoor pursuit activities in Derbyshire.
” He added : “ I am hoping maybe my daughter will bring me a cake for my birthday.
” Owen Hammond , welfare officer of the Salford Veterans Network , said : “ We have attracted a membership of 450 veterans plus civilian guests since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Saturday morning we get over 30 regulars attending and on special occasions over 60 .
We had to move from St Thomas ’ Church in Pendleton earlier this year because we needed more room .
“ We switched to the Magdalena Centre in Winton but because of coronavirus the meetings had to stop .
“ We have about 30 veterans who are living in isolation but we have a roster to make sure they are contacted and supported.
” '' I can not exaggerate what a wonderful and community spirited man Derrick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put his hand in his pocket when one of our members is in hospital or otherwise needs money and is a frequent donator to Broughton House .
`` Like a lot of our lonely members , he was devastated by the death of his wife a few years ago and is always the first through the door of the Magdalene Centre on a Saturday morning for a chat with everyone .
Three of his family members are remembered in a memorial frame donated to Broughton House , a care home for veterans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ada , in 1982 .
They include his paternal uncle , Joshua Corfield who served with the 9th Battalion Rifle Brigade .
He was killed in action near the Delville Wood on August 20th 1916 during the Battle of the Somme .
His body was never found and his name appears on the Thiepval monument along with the names of 72,000 others whose bodies were never found .
Two years ago Derrick and his brother visited the battlefield site where his uncle ’ s battalion fought .
They planted crosses in the soil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to send Derrick birthday greetings can send cards to Owen Hammond at 59 Vancouver Quay , Salford , M50 3TU .

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As a boy, he served King and country - and later protected families in his home city as a firefighter for 25 years.
On Remembrance Day, he is always there in an immaculate blue blazer emblazoned with his medals.
Aged 15, he joined the Home Front in 1943 attached to the Manchester Regiment and Lancashire Fusiliers.
At 16, he volunteered to serve in the Merchant Navy, going to sea in 1944 as a member of the passenger liner RMS Orion, refitted to carry 7,000 troops.
It was a perilous posting. Before D-Day the ship ferried US and Canadian troops across the Atlantic for the invasion.
It was at the mercy of lurking German U-boats and their torpedoes and attacks from the air.
He was trained to man one of the 20mm anti-aircraft guns fitted to the liner.
He survived the war and came home to Salford where he was a firefighter for a quarter of a century, based at a station in Acton Square, off The Crescent.
A life-long member of the Royal British Legion, he has made sure comrades who did not return are never forgotten.
There is no doubt Derrick Corfield is a shining example of that Salford spirit and grit.
But he faces marking his 93rd birthday at the end of this month in isolation, due to his vulnerability amid the the coronavirus.
He is recovering from recent heart surgery and has just returned to his home in Irlams’ o’th’ Height, where he lives alone.
His family is making sure he is cared for by leaving supplies on a table inside the porch of his house.
Derrick is one of 30 Salford veterans who are self-isolating. Until recently, they all met every Saturday for a breakfast club at a church centre in Winton.
But the spread of COVID-19 meant the meetings had to end.
Derrick’s wife, Marjorie, died in 2017, but he has a son, Peter, daughter, Denise, and three grandchildren, Dominic, Jennifer and Peter. He also has a great great grandson, Theodore.
Derrick said: “My family have made sure everything is within reach in my cupboards and they are full of food. They leave stuff for me on a table in the porch. I have a bit of boredom, but I have hundreds of books to read.
“My daughter lives nearby and I can see my family face to face using my phone. I can see Theo having a bath and being fed. I just hope I live long enough to see him grow up.
“I spent five years in the merchant navy but had to come ashore for good when my mother was ill in 1948.
“I then did 25 years in the fire service, which I enjoyed immensely.
"After that I had a few jobs but then worked for the probation service which was very satisfying taking youngsters on a 60ft narrow boat up the Leeds Liverpool canal and on outdoor pursuit activities in Derbyshire.”
He added: “I am hoping maybe my daughter will bring me a cake for my birthday.”
Derrick's birthday is on March 31.
Owen Hammond, welfare officer of the Salford Veterans Network, said: “We have attracted a membership of 450 veterans plus civilian guests since we started in 2015.
“On a Saturday morning we get over 30 regulars attending and on special occasions over 60. We had to move from St Thomas’ Church in Pendleton earlier this year because we needed more room.
“We switched to the Magdalena Centre in Winton but because of coronavirus the meetings had to stop.
“We have about 30 veterans who are living in isolation but we have a roster to make sure they are contacted and supported.”
"I cannot exaggerate what a wonderful and community spirited man Derrick is. He is always the first to put his hand in his pocket when one of our members is in hospital or otherwise needs money and is a frequent donator to Broughton House.
"Like a lot of our lonely members, he was devastated by the death of his wife a few years ago and is always the first through the door of the Magdalene Centre on a Saturday morning for a chat with everyone.
Derrick is from brave stock.
Three of his family members are remembered in a memorial frame donated to Broughton House, a care home for veterans in Salford, by his mother, Ada, in 1982.
They include his paternal uncle, Joshua Corfield who served with the 9th Battalion Rifle Brigade.
He was killed in action near the Delville Wood on August 20th 1916 during the Battle of the Somme.
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His body was never found and his name appears on the Thiepval monument along with the names of 72,000 others whose bodies were never found.
Two years ago Derrick and his brother visited the battlefield site where his uncle’s battalion fought.
They planted crosses in the soil where he fell.
Anyone who would like to send Derrick birthday greetings can send cards to Owen Hammond at 59 Vancouver Quay, Salford, M50 3TU.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--How Solskjaer's U-turn on Rashford is benefitting Man United

The development and positional maturation of Marcus Rashford has been one of the primary storylines of Manchester United ’ s season .
The attacker , who has always had a penchant for playing in a wide attacking role , finally settled in as a right-footed left-winger While injury has curtailed his overall impact on the season , Rashford has scored 14 goals and four assists in just 1882 Premier League minutes .
It has been a breakout campaign for a player who is coming of age as United ’ s main man .
But of the 22 starts he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a centre-forward .
He scored only two goals in those matches and United won just one .
In fact , Rashford scored 12 of his 14 goals as a left-winger .
Three of his four assists also came from out wide .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had initially earmarked Rashford as the man to lead the line for United when he arrived last term but made a U-turn earlier this season , moving him back out wide - and it is a decision that has brought the very best out of a player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elite Premier League attacker .
Perhaps Rashford ’ s standout performance of the season came in United ’ s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in December .
He scored both goals , won the penalty that he later converted and repeatedly ran a lacklustre Spurs defence ragged .
`` It was the best performance Marcus Rashford has had under me , '' Solskjaer confirmed after the match .
`` It ’ s like he was back on the playground , we just want these players to express themselves and have fun . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s attitude and potential during his time at Manchester United , echoed those sentiments .
`` When he plays from the left he is really dangerous and I knew that and gave the players the best information about it , ” he said .
“ His first goal is a typical Rashford goal coming on the inside .
Our boys knew that clearly.
” Mourinho speaks to the positional change that Rashford has made , and the difficulty that his players had in containing him as a result .
Rashford ’ s transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the Premier League and highlights a new age of wide attacker : the inverted , goalscoring winger .
Liverpool ’ s pair , Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah , are perhaps the most famous , but Anthony Martial and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are also interesting case studies .
Martial has flourished as a centre-forward this season , but many of his most dangerous moments have come in the left half-space , drifting away from the centre-backs before then looking to drive with pace and purpose , with or without the ball .
Aubameyang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalscoring rate despite moving into an inverted right-wing role .
In the Premier League , he has seven goals in nine games as a left-winger .
Under Mikel Arteta , he has six goals in eight appearances and has flourished in the inverted wide role that Rashford has made his own at Old Trafford .
With more space to play , and a deeper and wider starting position making it more difficult for defenders to keep tabs on their movement , these speedy strikers now have a greater freedom to either receive the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs off the ball that slice in behind the defence .
They are not pushed into bulldozing centre-backs who physically overpower them .
They have time to work with the ball and acres of space to run into .
And when the service is right , they invariably score .
The role points to a new style of attacker : a pacy , direct , goalscoring centre-forward who has the willingness and technical skill to start out wide .
In this role , Rashford , Martial and now Aubameyang are all shining , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rewards .

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The development and positional maturation of Marcus Rashford has been one of the primary storylines of Manchester United’s season. The attacker, who has always had a penchant for playing in a wide attacking role, finally settled in as a right-footed left-winger
While injury has curtailed his overall impact on the season, Rashford has scored 14 goals and four assists in just 1882 Premier League minutes. It has been a breakout campaign for a player who is coming of age as United’s main man.
But of the 22 starts he has made this season, six have come as a centre-forward. He scored only two goals in those matches and United won just one. In fact, Rashford scored 12 of his 14 goals as a left-winger. Three of his four assists also came from out wide.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had initially earmarked Rashford as the man to lead the line for United when he arrived last term but made a U-turn earlier this season, moving him back out wide - and it is a decision that has brought the very best out of a player who is now establishing himself as an elite Premier League attacker.
Perhaps Rashford’s standout performance of the season came in United’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in December. He scored both goals, won the penalty that he later converted and repeatedly ran a lacklustre Spurs defence ragged. "It was the best performance Marcus Rashford has had under me," Solskjaer confirmed after the match. "It’s like he was back on the playground, we just want these players to express themselves and have fun."
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Jose Mourinho, who extolled Rashford’s attitude and potential during his time at Manchester United, echoed those sentiments. "When he plays from the left he is really dangerous and I knew that and gave the players the best information about it,” he said. “His first goal is a typical Rashford goal coming on the inside. Our boys knew that clearly.”
Mourinho speaks to the positional change that Rashford has made, and the difficulty that his players had in containing him as a result. Rashford’s transition, though, illustrates a growing trend across the Premier League and highlights a new age of wide attacker: the inverted, goalscoring winger.
Liverpool’s pair, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, are perhaps the most famous, but Anthony Martial and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are also interesting case studies. Martial has flourished as a centre-forward this season, but many of his most dangerous moments have come in the left half-space, drifting away from the centre-backs before then looking to drive with pace and purpose, with or without the ball.
Aubameyang, similarly, has maintained his outstanding goalscoring rate despite moving into an inverted right-wing role. In the Premier League, he has seven goals in nine games as a left-winger. Under Mikel Arteta, he has six goals in eight appearances and has flourished in the inverted wide role that Rashford has made his own at Old Trafford.
With more space to play, and a deeper and wider starting position making it more difficult for defenders to keep tabs on their movement, these speedy strikers now have a greater freedom to either receive the ball and drive at defenders or make runs off the ball that slice in behind the defence.
They are not pushed into bulldozing centre-backs who physically overpower them. They have time to work with the ball and acres of space to run into. And when the service is right, they invariably score.
The role points to a new style of attacker: a pacy, direct, goalscoring centre-forward who has the willingness and technical skill to start out wide. In this role, Rashford, Martial and now Aubameyang are all shining, and United and Arsenal are reaping the rewards.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Five ways parents can help children's mental health during coronavirus pandemic

While many parents stress over children missing education while the schools are closed , parents are being reminded of the need to focus on mental health .
Because although the focus is understandably on physical health - with people on high alert for symptoms - it is times like this when our mental health can suffer the most .
That 's why families are being encouraged to take simple steps to mental well-being .
Former rugby player Chris Irwin is managing director and founder of Salford-based EdStart , which provides sports coaching and extracurricular school sports clubs across Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mental Health , to create a Wellbeing Through Sport Programme , which aims to equip children with the tools they need to build resilience and promote the importance of good mental health and wellbeing for all young people .
After launching in Greater Manchester , the 12-week scheme is being rolled out to primary schools across the UK .
But for the time being EdStart 's efforts are on supporting schools to provide provisions for children that need to be in school – whether that ’ s because of their parents being key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There 's a huge emphasis on wellbeing , which is why Chris has been sharing his five steps to positive mental wellbeing .
He said : `` I 'm sure there 's families up and down the country facing the daunting prospect of what they 're going to do with the kids for the next few weeks , how they 're going to keep the kids occupied and stop those daily squabbles siblings may have .
`` The first thing I 'd look to do is put some form of a routine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's important that children have some kind of routine so maybe form together a timetable for each of the days of the week .
`` During times of isolation it 's really important that we look after our mental health , so the ways you can form your timetable is to incorporate the five ways to mental wellbeing . ''
Here are EdStart 's five steps to positive mental wellbeing Ensure children stay connected with their friends .
Whether that 's an hour a day on social media , a gaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help them stay connected with friends or family .
Put an hour aside a day for physical activity .
If it 's dry go outside and have a kick-about .
Encourage exercise into your daily routine .
Eat well and drink lots of water .
Be present .
Chat to your children about their feelings and emotions .
There 's a lot of uncertainty going on around the world .
Talk about those , but keep perspective and take information from reliable sources - government and public health , not social media and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the children - learn a new hobby , start learning a new instrument , read together , read alone , bake - anything to help stimulate the brain .
Do challenges .
EdStart will be releasing its own online for people to tackle .
Encourage kindness and encourage children to share - give time at the end of each day to reflect and learn the art of appreciation and gratitude .
Get the kids to think about things that people have done that have been nice and be thankful of that .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of shocking statistics , which showed that a staggering one in eight children in England experience at least one mental health disorder , including depression and anxiety .
Recent figures also report a 50 percent increase in referrals to child health services over the past three years , from pupils aged 11 and under .
Working in partnership with clinical experts from Altrincham-based Team Mental Health , it covers areas such as emotional awareness , empathy , conflict resolution and assertiveness .
It aims to equip children with the life skills needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least 30 minutes of physical activity at the same time , highlighting the importance of both mental and physical health – which has been shown to have a strong influence on mental wellbeing .
Dr Sile McDaid , director of Team Mental Health is working alongside EdStart to develop the programme and said : “ The link between physical activity and positive mental health is undeniable and the Wellbeing Through Sport Programme provides children with the opportunity to understand how their mental and physical health can be protected and helps them to develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ultimately , the aim is to equip children with essential coping skills and to build emotional intelligence and resilience so they can thrive now and throughout their adult life.
” Visit the website for more information , or see the Facebook page here .
For more details about Team Mental Health visit the website here .

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While many parents stress over children missing education while the schools are closed, parents are being reminded of the need to focus on mental health.
Because although the focus is understandably on physical health - with people on high alert for symptoms - it is times like this when our mental health can suffer the most.
That's why families are being encouraged to take simple steps to mental well-being.
Former rugby player Chris Irwin is managing director and founder of Salford-based EdStart, which provides sports coaching and extracurricular school sports clubs across Greater Manchester.
(Image: PA)
Recently it joined forces with Team Mental Health, to create a Wellbeing Through Sport Programme, which aims to equip children with the tools they need to build resilience and promote the importance of good mental health and wellbeing for all young people.
After launching in Greater Manchester, the 12-week scheme is being rolled out to primary schools across the UK.
But for the time being EdStart's efforts are on supporting schools to provide provisions for children that need to be in school – whether that’s because of their parents being key workers, or they are vulnerable children.
There's a huge emphasis on wellbeing, which is why Chris has been sharing his five steps to positive mental wellbeing.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He said: "I'm sure there's families up and down the country facing the daunting prospect of what they're going to do with the kids for the next few weeks, how they're going to keep the kids occupied and stop those daily squabbles siblings may have.
"The first thing I'd look to do is put some form of a routine, a structure into the daily lives. It's important that children have some kind of routine so maybe form together a timetable for each of the days of the week.
"During times of isolation it's really important that we look after our mental health, so the ways you can form your timetable is to incorporate the five ways to mental wellbeing."
Here are EdStart's five steps to positive mental wellbeing
1 Connect
Ensure children stay connected with their friends. Whether that's an hour a day on social media, a gaming platform, or on the telephone - help them stay connected with friends or family.
2 Be active
Put an hour aside a day for physical activity. If it's dry go outside and have a kick-about. Encourage exercise into your daily routine. Eat well and drink lots of water.
3 Take notice
Be present. Chat to your children about their feelings and emotions. There's a lot of uncertainty going on around the world. Talk about those, but keep perspective and take information from reliable sources - government and public health, not social media and rumours.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
4 Keep learning
You've got time with the children - learn a new hobby, start learning a new instrument, read together, read alone, bake - anything to help stimulate the brain. Do challenges. EdStart will be releasing its own online for people to tackle.
5 Give
Encourage kindness and encourage children to share - give time at the end of each day to reflect and learn the art of appreciation and gratitude. Get the kids to think about things that people have done that have been nice and be thankful of that.
The Wellbeing Through Sport Programme launched in light of shocking statistics, which showed that a staggering one in eight children in England experience at least one mental health disorder, including depression and anxiety.
Recent figures also report a 50 percent increase in referrals to child health services over the past three years, from pupils aged 11 and under.
Working in partnership with clinical experts from Altrincham-based Team Mental Health, it covers areas such as emotional awareness, empathy, conflict resolution and assertiveness.
It aims to equip children with the life skills needed to strengthen their wellbeing but also complete at least 30 minutes of physical activity at the same time, highlighting the importance of both mental and physical health – which has been shown to have a strong influence on mental wellbeing.
Dr Sile McDaid, director of Team Mental Health is working alongside EdStart to develop the programme and said: “The link between physical activity and positive mental health is undeniable and the Wellbeing Through Sport Programme provides children with the opportunity to understand how their mental and physical health can be protected and helps them to develop the tools to do this.
"Ultimately, the aim is to equip children with essential coping skills and to build emotional intelligence and resilience so they can thrive now and throughout their adult life.”
Visit the website for more information, or see the Facebook page here. For more details about Team Mental Health visit the website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Two people taken to hospital after prison van smashes into Cafe Nero - LIVE

Two people have been taken to hospital after a prison van smashed into a Cafe Nero in Manchester city centre .
The driver of the vehicle suffered a medical episode before the vehicle ploughed into the building on Portland Street , just before 9am .
A section of Portland Street has been closed while emergency services remain at the scene .
Bus services are on diversion as a result .
Images taken from the scene show a damaged GEOAmey van surrounded by smashed glass .
Police are stood by the vehicle .
A statement released by Greater Manchester Police read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 24 , 2020 , police were called to reports of a collision on Portland Street , Manchester .
`` Officers attended and established a prison van had collided with a building .
`` Two people have been taken to hospital .
It ’ s believed the driver of the van had suffered a medical episode .
`` There was no third party involvement and no arrests have been made . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6035 quoting 555 of 24/03/20 .
Information can also be passed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on 0800 555 111 .

Two people have been taken to hospital after a prison van smashed into a Cafe Nero in Manchester city centre.
The driver of the vehicle suffered a medical episode before the vehicle ploughed into the building on Portland Street, just before 9am.
A section of Portland Street has been closed while emergency services remain at the scene.
Bus services are on diversion as a result.
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Images taken from the scene show a damaged GEOAmey van surrounded by smashed glass.
Police are stood by the vehicle.
A statement released by Greater Manchester Police read: "At 8.55am on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, police were called to reports of a collision on Portland Street, Manchester.
"Officers attended and established a prison van had collided with a building.
"Two people have been taken to hospital. It’s believed the driver of the van had suffered a medical episode.
"An investigation is underway.
"There was no third party involvement and no arrests have been made."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6035 quoting 555 of 24/03/20.
Information can also be passed to the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Can you still take your car for an MOT during the coronavirus lockdown?

The UK was essentially put into lockdown on Monday night when the Prime Minister ordered the public to stay home and only go out for `` very limited purposes '' .
Boris Johnson said you should only leave the house if shopping for basic necessities ; partaking in one form of exercise a day ; for a medical need or travelling to work if it is absolutely necessary .
For drivers , this means that they can still commute in their vehicles - providing the Government 's social distancing rules are followed .
But , learner drivers have seen their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus .
This has led to further questions about car owners being able to carry out their vehicle responsibilities such as MOT 's .
It was announced earlier this month that those who drive a lorry , bus or trailer will be exempt from needing an MOT for three months from March 21 2020 .
The Department for Transport is keeping MOT testing for cars , motorcycles and light vans under review .
Up to now , they have n't been cancelled so if your car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its MOT , it should still be carried out .
Garages are also allowed to stay open during the lockdown despite retailers being told to shut .
They are part of the exceptions alongside Supermarkets and other food shops , health shops , pharmacies including nondispensing pharmacies , petrol stations , bicycle shops , home and hardware shops , laundrettes and dry cleaners , bicycle shops , car rentals , pet shops , corner shops , newsagents , post offices and banks .
If your vehicle requires its first MOT before March 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have the vehicle tested , you should email the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency .
This should include your : and be sent to retrokeyteam @ dvsa.gov.uk with the subject heading ‘ First test exemptions ’ .

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The UK was essentially put into lockdown on Monday night when the Prime Minister ordered the public to stay home and only go out for "very limited purposes".
Boris Johnson said you should only leave the house if shopping for basic necessities; partaking in one form of exercise a day; for a medical need or travelling to work if it is absolutely necessary.
For drivers, this means that they can still commute in their vehicles - providing the Government's social distancing rules are followed.
But, learner drivers have seen their driving tests cancelled for three months in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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This has led to further questions about car owners being able to carry out their vehicle responsibilities such as MOT's.
On Wednesday the government announced that due to the coronavirus outbreak, all cars, vans and motorcycles will be exempted from needing a test from March 30.
This will allow people to carry on with essential travel during the coronavirus pandemic, the DfT said.
Drivers were warned vehicles must be kept in a roadworthy condition.
Garages will remain open for essential repair work.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “We must ensure those on the front line of helping the nation combat Covid-19 are able to do so.
“Allowing this temporary exemption from vehicle testing will enable vital services such as deliveries to continue, front-line workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine.
“Safety is key, which is why garages will remain open for essential repair work.”
Legislation will be introduced on March 30 which means any vehicle requiring an MOT in the following 12 months will be given a six-month exemption.
In normal circumstances, vehicles must have an MOT on the third anniversary of their registration, and then every 12 months if they are more than three years old.
A number of vehicle parts are checked to ensure they meet legal standards, such as lights, seatbelts, tyres and brakes.
Motorists can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT in Britain.
This story was updated on 25 March following further guidance released by the government


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--David Walliams releases 30 free audio stories for school children

David Walliams has announced that he will be releasing 30 free audio stories to help entertain school children during the coronavirus crisis .
The Britain ’ s Got Talent judge tweeted to his followers that one story a day will be available every day for the next 30 days for free .
The first story , which is available now , is The Terrible Triplets - this forms part of David ’ s 2018 title The World 's Worst Children 3 , a book that features a collection of hilariously horrible children .
Author David , who has written a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his delighted Twitter followers on Monday about his offer .
David tweeted : “ Those stuck at home with their kids may be able to relate to ‘ The World 's Worst Children ’ .
“ I ’ ll be releasing an audio story every day for the next 30 days for free .
First up is The Terrible Triplets !
Enjoy .
Xxx ” Fans posted their delight at the news .
One said : “ Fabulous David and your voice is so calming too and this will be so good for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school due to self isolating a story from you .
Thank you in advance and take care.
” A second replied : “ That 's a good way to spend time listening to your voice reading a book during outbreak .
Well , let 's have some fun and laugh while we 're stuck at home like haunted.
” A third added : “ David , thank you .
It ’ s these small acts that will help us through these times .
My son has most of your books , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appreciated.
” David ’ s tweet came hours before Boris Johnson announced that the UK is to go on lockdown for at least three weeks in a bid to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic .
Mr Johnson urged people to stay home and only leave the house for one of the following reasons : shopping for basic necessities ; one form of exercise a day ; a medical need ; travelling to work if absolutely necessary .
New measures will be enforced by the police with officers dispersing large gatherings and issuing fines .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ places of worship will shut .

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David Walliams has announced that he will be releasing 30 free audio stories to help entertain school children during the coronavirus crisis.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge tweeted to his followers that one story a day will be available every day for the next 30 days for free.
The first story, which is available now, is The Terrible Triplets - this forms part of David’s 2018 title The World's Worst Children 3, a book that features a collection of hilariously horrible children.
Author David, who has written a number of books for youngsters, told his delighted Twitter followers on Monday about his offer.
(Image: Getty Images)
David tweeted: “Those stuck at home with their kids may be able to relate to ‘The World's Worst Children’.
“I’ll be releasing an audio story every day for the next 30 days for free. First up is The Terrible Triplets! Enjoy. Xxx”
Fans posted their delight at the news.
One said: “Fabulous David and your voice is so calming too and this will be so good for those who are younger and not at school due to self isolating a story from you. Thank you in advance and take care.”
A second replied: “That's a good way to spend time listening to your voice reading a book during outbreak. Well, let's have some fun and laugh while we're stuck at home like haunted.”
A third added: “David, thank you. It’s these small acts that will help us through these times. My son has most of your books, and a boxed set of cds already. Much appreciated.”
(Image: Getty Images)
David’s tweet came hours before Boris Johnson announced that the UK is to go on lockdown for at least three weeks in a bid to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr Johnson urged people to stay home and only leave the house for one of the following reasons: shopping for basic necessities; one form of exercise a day; a medical need; travelling to work if absolutely necessary.
New measures will be enforced by the police with officers dispersing large gatherings and issuing fines.
Libraries, playgrounds and outdoor gyms and places of worship will shut.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Children with separated parents CAN visit both of them in lockdown

In a poignant address to the nation , the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced strict new measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak .
Mr Johnson , essentially , put the UK into lockdown on Monday night - ordering the public people to only to leave their homes under a list of `` very limited purposes '' as well as baning public gatherings of more than two people and told non-essential stores to close .
Many key workers - such as doctors , nurses and teaching staff - will also be having to go about their day as somewhat usual today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PM urged people to stay home and told them to only leave the house for one of the following reasons : shopping for basic necessities ; one form of exercise a day ; a medical need ; travelling to work if absolutely necessary .
However , this has left people asking more questions about situations not covered in Mr Johnson 's public message .
This includes separated parents who have joint care of their children .
There was some uncertainty but speaking on Tuesday 's Good Morning Britain , Cabinet Office Minister Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids should stay in their primary home .
Speaking on the ITV show he said : `` On a previous broadcast on GMB I stressed wherever possible this should be kept to a minimum but I want to clarify I was n't sufficiently clear earlier .
`` Children under the age of 18 can see both parents . ''
Mr Gove then confirmed this on Twitter adding : `` I was n't clear enough earlier , apologies .
`` To confirm - while children should not normally be moving between households , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children who are under 18 move between separated parents .
`` This is permissible & has been made clear in the guidance . ''
The guidance issued by the Government following Mr Johnson 's speech also confirms this by saying within 'essential travel ' : `` Where parents do not live in the same household , children under 18 can be moved between their parents ' homes . ''

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In a poignant address to the nation, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced strict new measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Mr Johnson, essentially, put the UK into lockdown on Monday night - ordering the public people to only to leave their homes under a list of "very limited purposes" as well as baning public gatherings of more than two people and told non-essential stores to close.
Many key workers - such as doctors, nurses and teaching staff - will also be having to go about their day as somewhat usual today but only if absolutely necessary.
(Image: PA)
The PM urged people to stay home and told them to only leave the house for one of the following reasons: shopping for basic necessities; one form of exercise a day; a medical need; travelling to work if absolutely necessary.
However, this has left people asking more questions about situations not covered in Mr Johnson's public message.
This includes separated parents who have joint care of their children.
There was some uncertainty but speaking on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove clarified previous comments he made suggesting kids should stay in their primary home.
Speaking on the ITV show he said: "On a previous broadcast on GMB I stressed wherever possible this should be kept to a minimum but I want to clarify I wasn't sufficiently clear earlier.
"Children under the age of 18 can see both parents."
Mr Gove then confirmed this on Twitter adding: "I wasn't clear enough earlier, apologies.
"To confirm - while children should not normally be moving between households, we recognise that this may be necessary when children who are under 18 move between separated parents.
"This is permissible & has been made clear in the guidance."
The guidance issued by the Government following Mr Johnson's speech also confirms this by saying within 'essential travel': "Where parents do not live in the same household, children under 18 can be moved between their parents' homes."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Five players Man City could still target with no Champions League

Manchester City ’ s two-season suspension from the Champions League could have a real impact on their transfer plans this summer pending an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
Pep Guardiola ’ s squad is in need of an overhaul , but with no Champions League football to lure top targets this could prove more difficult than was originally envisaged .
Of course , City still have plenty to offer prospective signings , but they may have to be smarter in the transfer market .
They might not be able to pluck from the top shelf for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still players out there that would broaden Guardiola ’ s options .
So who are they ?
Man City have been linked with Nathan Ake in the past and it ’ s easy to see why .
The Dutch centre back is good with the ball at his feet and boasts strong game intelligence .
In many ways , he is the perfect Guardiola centre back and would stand a good chance of thriving under the Catalan coach at the Etihad Stadium .
With Bournemouth currently facing a fight against the drop , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League .
A lack of Champions League football wouldn ’ t put the 25-year-old off a move to City , although they could face competition from the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea .
As part of the Real Sociedad side that has enthralled and entertained La Liga this season , Mikel Oyarzabal has only added to a reputation that already had him as one of the most exciting young players in Europe at this moment .
Indeed , the 22-year-old has huge potential .
The picture could be changed if Real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League by finishing in La Liga ’ s top four , but Oyarzabal would surely jump at the chance to work with Guardiola , a coach who could bring the best out of his game .
There could be a squad spot to be filled if Leroy Sane leaves for Bayern Munich .
It seems likely that there will be a transfer market race for the signing of Jack Grealish this summer .
The 24-year-old has marked himself out as one of the most promising young players with a series of sparkling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League this season .
He has carried his team at times .
Manchester United have been strongly linked with Grealish , but there could be a clearer role for him to fill at Man City instead with David Silva set to leave the club at the end of the season .
There would be an undeniable attraction to being anointed the successor to such a Premier League legend .
His performance was key in ending Liverpool ’ s unbeaten Premier League run , scoring twice in a 3-0 win for Watford , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every game he plays .
Signed from Rennes for a club record fee of £30 million in the summer , Sarr , a speedy winger with an eye for goal , has been compared to Sadio Mane .
City would have to break the bank to prise Sarr from Watford ’ s grips , with the Vicarage Road side almost certainly hoping to make a healthy profit on their £30 million investment , but the Senegalese international could be a good fit , especially with Sane and Silva expected to leave the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One of Man City ’ s biggest priorities this summer must be finding a long-term successor for Fernandinho .
The Brazilian has been an excellent servant , but can not continue forever and at 34-year-old it ’ s time for a replacement to be signed .
Denis Zakaria is one candidate who would fit the bill .
The Swiss midfielder has been a key figure for Borussia Monchengladbach this season , acting as a protective barrier in front of the back four .
Gladbach are still in the hunt for Champions League qualification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zakaria would surely be a realistic target for City .

Manchester City’s two-season suspension from the Champions League could have a real impact on their transfer plans this summer pending an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Pep Guardiola’s squad is in need of an overhaul, but with no Champions League football to lure top targets this could prove more difficult than was originally envisaged.
Of course, City still have plenty to offer prospective signings, but they may have to be smarter in the transfer market. They might not be able to pluck from the top shelf for the time being, but there are still players out there that would broaden Guardiola’s options. So who are they?
Nathan Ake
Club: Bournemouth
Age: 25
Nationality: Netherlands
Man City have been linked with Nathan Ake in the past and it’s easy to see why. The Dutch centre back is good with the ball at his feet and boasts strong game intelligence. In many ways, he is the perfect Guardiola centre back and would stand a good chance of thriving under the Catalan coach at the Etihad Stadium.
With Bournemouth currently facing a fight against the drop, Ake would surely accept merely staying in the Premier League. A lack of Champions League football wouldn’t put the 25-year-old off a move to City, although they could face competition from the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea.
Mikel Oyarzabal
Club: Real Sociedad
Age: 22
Nationality: Spain
(Image: Danilo Di Giovanni/Soccrates/Getty Images)
As part of the Real Sociedad side that has enthralled and entertained La Liga this season, Mikel Oyarzabal has only added to a reputation that already had him as one of the most exciting young players in Europe at this moment. Indeed, the 22-year-old has huge potential.
The picture could be changed if Real Sociedad qualify for next season’s Champions League by finishing in La Liga’s top four, but Oyarzabal would surely jump at the chance to work with Guardiola, a coach who could bring the best out of his game. There could be a squad spot to be filled if Leroy Sane leaves for Bayern Munich.
Jack Grealish
Club: Aston Villa
Age: 24
Nationality: England
It seems likely that there will be a transfer market race for the signing of Jack Grealish this summer. The 24-year-old has marked himself out as one of the most promising young players with a series of sparkling performances for Aston Villa in the Premier League this season. He has carried his team at times.
Manchester United have been strongly linked with Grealish, but there could be a clearer role for him to fill at Man City instead with David Silva set to leave the club at the end of the season. There would be an undeniable attraction to being anointed the successor to such a Premier League legend.
Ismaila Sarr
Club: Watford
Age: 22
Nationality: Senegal
His performance was key in ending Liverpool’s unbeaten Premier League run, scoring twice in a 3-0 win for Watford, and Ismaila Sarr is only getting better with every game he plays. Signed from Rennes for a club record fee of £30 million in the summer, Sarr, a speedy winger with an eye for goal, has been compared to Sadio Mane.
City would have to break the bank to prise Sarr from Watford’s grips, with the Vicarage Road side almost certainly hoping to make a healthy profit on their £30 million investment, but the Senegalese international could be a good fit, especially with Sane and Silva expected to leave the club at the end of the season.
Denis Zakaria
Club: Borussia Monchengladbach
Age: 23
Nationality: Switzerland
One of Man City’s biggest priorities this summer must be finding a long-term successor for Fernandinho. The Brazilian has been an excellent servant, but cannot continue forever and at 34-year-old it’s time for a replacement to be signed. Denis Zakaria is one candidate who would fit the bill.
The Swiss midfielder has been a key figure for Borussia Monchengladbach this season, acting as a protective barrier in front of the back four. Gladbach are still in the hunt for Champions League qualification themselves, but should they miss out Zakaria would surely be a realistic target for City.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Rio Ferdinand reveals what Van Nistelrooy hated at Man United

Rio Ferdinand has lifted the lid on Ruud van Nistelrooy 's bloody minded mentality at Manchester United and how deep his rivalry with Thierry Henry ran .
Van Nistelrooy was a United player between 2001 and 2006 and become renowned for his prolific goal-scoring , helping United win the league in 2002/03 - Ferdinand 's first full campaign at the club .
The Dutch striker also won the Premier League 's Golden Boot that season and had an intense rivalry with Arsenal talisman Henry .
And Ferdinand has now revealed just how much Van Nistelrooy was focussed on beating the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside the United dressing room .
`` You ’ ve had all these rivalries over the years , great players need great rivalries .
They need rivalries .
They should be looking at each other , '' said Ferdinand .
`` Ruud van Nistelrooy used to come in the changing room after a game , trust me , we ’ re trying to win the league , we ’ ve beat someone 3-1 or 4-1 , he ’ s scored one goal , he ’ ll come in and look up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go ‘ ohh ’ .
`` He sits down , [ we 'd ask ] ‘ Ruud , are you alright , what ’ s wrong ?
’ .
And he ’ ll reply , ‘ nothing , nothing ’ .
`` Then someone will go , ‘ Thierry has scored two today , Ruud has only scored one , so he ’ s a goal behind now.
’ '' And he ’ s sitting there devastated , and you can see it .
I used to sit there and this this guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he ’ s scored a banger , set someone up as well , and he ’ s disappointed . ''
Ferdinand revealed he was also hit by a similar feeling when trying to win a place in the England side .
He admitted he became fixated on what his centre-back rivals were doing .
`` That ’ s the drive you want , the determination , '' he added .
`` That ’ s the single-mindedness you need if you want to be at the top .
`` You need that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vidic , John Terry and Sol Campbell with England .
I ’ ve got to be better than them .
Whether you are or not you work that out at the end of your career . ''

Rio Ferdinand has lifted the lid on Ruud van Nistelrooy's bloody minded mentality at Manchester United and how deep his rivalry with Thierry Henry ran.
Van Nistelrooy was a United player between 2001 and 2006 and become renowned for his prolific goal-scoring, helping United win the league in 2002/03 - Ferdinand's first full campaign at the club.
The Dutch striker also won the Premier League's Golden Boot that season and had an intense rivalry with Arsenal talisman Henry.
And Ferdinand has now revealed just how much Van Nistelrooy was focussed on beating the Gunners forward, telling a tale from inside the United dressing room.
"You’ve had all these rivalries over the years, great players need great rivalries. They need rivalries. They should be looking at each other," said Ferdinand.
"Ruud van Nistelrooy used to come in the changing room after a game, trust me, we’re trying to win the league, we’ve beat someone 3-1 or 4-1, he’s scored one goal, he’ll come in and look up to the TV [shake his head] and go ‘ohh’.
"He sits down, [we'd ask] ‘Ruud, are you alright, what’s wrong?’. And he’ll reply, ‘nothing, nothing’.
"Then someone will go, ‘Thierry has scored two today, Ruud has only scored one, so he’s a goal behind now.’
"And he’s sitting there devastated, and you can see it. I used to sit there and this this guy is mad, we just won 3-1, he’s scored a banger, set someone up as well, and he’s disappointed."
Ferdinand revealed he was also hit by a similar feeling when trying to win a place in the England side.
He admitted he became fixated on what his centre-back rivals were doing.
"That’s the drive you want, the determination," he added.
"That’s the single-mindedness you need if you want to be at the top.
"You need that. I used to think that about Nemanja Vidic, John Terry and Sol Campbell with England. I’ve got to be better than them. Whether you are or not you work that out at the end of your career."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Michael Gove has now said construction workers CAN work today

The government has sparked confusion about who can and CA N'T go to work today - after appearing to go back on messages last night that only listed 'key workers ' could leave the house .
The Prime Minister ordered people only to leave their homes under a list of “ very limited purposes ” , banned public gatherings of more than two people and ordered the closure of non-essential shops .
Large numbers of self-employed people - including builders and plumbers - were asking if that meant they could go out , as it was 'absolutely necessary ' for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Last night social media messages from the government were repeating the line that the exception was only 'if you are a key worker ' .
But answering questions on unclear advice for the construction industry on Good Morning Britain , cabinet office minister Michael Gove said all major construction work should go ahead - but jobs carried out at close quarters in someone ’ s home would not be appropriate .
He said plumbers were able to attend emergency callouts if someone was not safe at home - but it was important to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice .
If they were invited to behave in a certain way that was not safe - they should say no .
He said : `` It will be the case that the way construction sites operate will alter to take account of this guidance .
`` It ’ s important to recognise we need to work with the sectors to ensure the work is done and enhance our infrastructure to maintain the economic health of the nation without compromising the public health .
`` There was a case earlier today , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be appropriate for their stores to be open in order to help people get exercise equipment '' We made it clear that was wrong and the store should not be open and the management of the store got that message .
Sports Direct will not be open.
” Some trains on London ’ s Tube network were crowded again on Tuesday morning despite Boris Johnson placing the UK on a police-enforced lockdown with drastic new measures in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak .
The Prime Minister ordered people only to leave their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited purposes ” , banned public gatherings of more than two people and ordered the closure of non-essential shops .
But police chiefs warned of phone lines being inundated with calls on Monday night with questions about what movements are still permitted , while MPs also called for answers .
Pictures on social media suggested that many people in the capital were continuing to use the Underground to travel around , prompting a desperate plea from London Mayor Sadiq Khan : “ I can not say this more strongly : we must stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ignoring these rules means more lives lost . ''
Nurse Julia Harris , who commutes to work at Imperial College NHS Trust , said she had left earlier and changed her route to avoid crowds but still found the District Line to be busy .
She told the PA news agency : “ The choice isn ’ t there and my commute is quite long .
I worry for my health more on my commute than actually being in the hospital.
” It comes as Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove was forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of separated parents should not move between households .
He later clarified “ it may be necessary ” for some children who are under 18 to move , tweeting : “ I wasn ’ t clear enough earlier , apologies .
To confirm – while children should not normally be moving between households , we recognise that this may be necessary when children who are under 18 move between separated parents .
“ This is permissible and has been made clear in the guidance .
”

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The government has sparked confusion about who can and CAN'T go to work today - after appearing to go back on messages last night that only listed 'key workers' could leave the house.
The Prime Minister ordered people only to leave their homes under a list of “very limited purposes”, banned public gatherings of more than two people and ordered the closure of non-essential shops.
Large numbers of self-employed people - including builders and plumbers - were asking if that meant they could go out, as it was 'absolutely necessary' for them to leave home to work.
Last night social media messages from the government were repeating the line that the exception was only 'if you are a key worker'.
But answering questions on unclear advice for the construction industry on Good Morning Britain, cabinet office minister Michael Gove said all major construction work should go ahead - but jobs carried out at close quarters in someone’s home would not be appropriate.
He said plumbers were able to attend emergency callouts if someone was not safe at home - but it was important to practice social distancing and other public health advice.
If they were invited to behave in a certain way that was not safe - they should say no.
He said: "It will be the case that the way construction sites operate will alter to take account of this guidance.
"It’s important to recognise we need to work with the sectors to ensure the work is done and enhance our infrastructure to maintain the economic health of the nation without compromising the public health.
"There was a case earlier today, for example where Sports Direct thought it would be appropriate for their stores to be open in order to help people get exercise equipment
"We made it clear that was wrong and the store should not be open and the management of the store got that message. Sports Direct will not be open.”
Some trains on London’s Tube network were crowded again on Tuesday morning despite Boris Johnson placing the UK on a police-enforced lockdown with drastic new measures in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
The Prime Minister ordered people only to leave their homes under a list of “very limited purposes”, banned public gatherings of more than two people and ordered the closure of non-essential shops.
But police chiefs warned of phone lines being inundated with calls on Monday night with questions about what movements are still permitted, while MPs also called for answers.
Pictures on social media suggested that many people in the capital were continuing to use the Underground to travel around, prompting a desperate plea from London Mayor Sadiq Khan: “I cannot say this more strongly: we must stop all non-essential use of public transport now. Ignoring these rules means more lives lost."
Nurse Julia Harris, who commutes to work at Imperial College NHS Trust, said she had left earlier and changed her route to avoid crowds but still found the District Line to be busy.
She told the PA news agency: “The choice isn’t there and my commute is quite long. I worry for my health more on my commute than actually being in the hospital.”
It comes as Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove was forced to back-track after initially saying the children of separated parents should not move between households.
He later clarified “it may be necessary” for some children who are under 18 to move, tweeting: “I wasn’t clear enough earlier, apologies. To confirm – while children should not normally be moving between households, we recognise that this may be necessary when children who are under 18 move between separated parents.
“This is permissible and has been made clear in the guidance.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--How Man City are helping their players during football suspension

Aleks Zinchenko credited Manchester City for their response during the shutdown caused by coronavirus .
The Premier League has been suspended for two weeks following the outbreak of the virus and it is uncertain when it will return ; an original date at the beginning of April has already been pushed back to the end of that month but there are doubts over when it will be safe to resume playing again , even behind closed doors .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed stricter rules on everyone on Monday night , meaning the majority of people can only leave their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warning that there will be sanctions for anybody disobeying the rules .
Speaking to Ukrainian TV show Great Football , via Mail Online , City 's versatile left-back welcomed the introduction of the quarantine and spoke more highly of what his club have been doing to help the players while they have been unable to train together at the Etihad Campus .
“ Manchester City take care of all their players and staff .
When I wake up , there is a message from the doctor : how do I feel , how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` They bring me food six days a week and equipment to keep fit.
” City have been training alone for almost a fortnight .
The team were together at the training ground on April 12 for a session when they were still working towards preparing for the league match with Burnley .
But following the Premier League announcement the following day that football would be stopped , the players were sent home and given individual training programmes to keep their fitness levels up .

Aleks Zinchenko credited Manchester City for their response during the shutdown caused by coronavirus.
The Premier League has been suspended for two weeks following the outbreak of the virus and it is uncertain when it will return; an original date at the beginning of April has already been pushed back to the end of that month but there are doubts over when it will be safe to resume playing again, even behind closed doors.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed stricter rules on everyone on Monday night, meaning the majority of people can only leave their homes once a day for exercise and warning that there will be sanctions for anybody disobeying the rules.
Speaking to Ukrainian TV show Great Football, via Mail Online, City's versatile left-back welcomed the introduction of the quarantine and spoke more highly of what his club have been doing to help the players while they have been unable to train together at the Etihad Campus.
“Manchester City take care of all their players and staff. When I wake up, there is a message from the doctor: how do I feel, how are my family and friends?" he said. "They bring me food six days a week and equipment to keep fit.”
City have been training alone for almost a fortnight. The team were together at the training ground on April 12 for a session when they were still working towards preparing for the league match with Burnley. But following the Premier League announcement the following day that football would be stopped, the players were sent home and given individual training programmes to keep their fitness levels up.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--What does the coronavirus lockdown mean for Manchester's construction workers?

Thousands of construction workers are due on site this morning ( Tuesday ) amid confusion over whether they should follow the government 's advice to stay at home .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night ordered the entire country not to leave the house in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak .
The limited exceptions are to buy food and medicine , exercise once a day , and for work if your job can not be done at home and is 'absolutely necessary ' .
Immediately after the PM 's announcement at 8.30pm last night , concerns were raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they should go to work .
Many of them are self-employed and there were no new measures announced by the government over how they will be financially supported if sites are shut down .
Reacting on Twitter , the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham initially suggested he believed the government lockdown meant people working in trades should stay at home .
Replying to a self-employed bathroom installer , Mr Burnham said ' I think [ the Prime Minister ] 's saying you can ’ t work ' , but added that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at around 10pm last night , Robert Jenrick , Secretary of State for Housing , Communities and Local Government , issued a tweet with advice for the housing , construction and building maintenance industries .
He said they should work from home if possible , but added : `` If you are working on site , you can continue to do so .
But follow Public Health England guidance on social distancing . ''
And this morning , senior minister Michael Gove told Good Morning Britain construction sites could stay open but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will alter to take account of this guidance ' .
However , images quickly emerged of packed Tube trains in London and many of those travelling appeared to be construction workers heading to sites .
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan issued an urgent appeal for everyone to stay at home .
And construction workers in Greater Manchester added their voice to protests , saying it is impossible for them to follow social distancing rules .
Some tweeted images of staff sitting close together in canteens on their lunch break for example and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter .
The Manchester Evening News spoke to one sub-contractor working on construction sites in Manchester and Salford city centres who outlined several difficulties with complying with the government 's advice on hygiene and social distancing .
One site is accessed by at least 800 staff and can only be entered and exited via a biometric scan that requires a thumb print .
`` A lot of my employees are saying there 's guys spitting on their hands to clean their thumb print , '' he said .
`` In the canteen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but even so there can 200 to 400 in there at any one time .
`` People want their dinner at the same time .
`` They 're trying to encourage people to work two metres apart , my guys are fitting panels that are one metre wide and it 's a two man job .
`` You ca n't really do it .
`` For guys trying to wash their hands there 's two problems - one , there 's guys who are working 20 or 30 storeys up in the air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for everybody . ''
`` I 've got 30 employees and they 're asking me 'what should we do ? '
`` I do n't feel right telling my employees to go to work when it seems to go against everything that 's being talked about on the news .
`` My guys share vans to go to work , they 've all got families .
`` Nobody is communicating with us at all . ''
This morning , Mr Burnham urged the government to provide more clarification on the lockdown .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broad thrust of what Boris Johnson announced last night .
I want his # StayAtHome policy to work .
`` But , for that to happen , more clarity is needed about who can and can ’ t go to work . ''
Last night , police chiefs said phone lines were inundated with calls from people confused over what movements are still permited .
In Manchester city centre , work continued yesterday at several key sites including the Manchester Life housing development in New Islington .
A spokesperson for the developer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Abu Dhabi United Group , said : `` Lampwick and New Little Mill are the two live sites .
`` Sisk and Eric Wright are the lead contractors , respectively , with responsibility for site operations .
Manchester Life has mandated all its contractors to follow government guidelines and to inform us of any delays to their programmes .
`` There has been no impact so far , but we fully support any decisions taken unprecedented situation we 're all in . ''
Manchester council is also monitoring the situation in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the town hall restoration and highways projects .
Yesterday , it is understood that all work was continuing .

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Thousands of construction workers are due on site this morning (Tuesday) amid confusion over whether they should follow the government's advice to stay at home.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night ordered the entire country not to leave the house in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
The limited exceptions are to buy food and medicine, exercise once a day, and for work if your job cannot be done at home and is 'absolutely necessary'.
Immediately after the PM's announcement at 8.30pm last night, concerns were raised by the construction industry as to whether they should go to work.
Many of them are self-employed and there were no new measures announced by the government over how they will be financially supported if sites are shut down.
Reacting on Twitter, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham initially suggested he believed the government lockdown meant people working in trades should stay at home.
Replying to a self-employed bathroom installer, Mr Burnham said 'I think [the Prime Minister]'s saying you can’t work', but added that there needed to be more clarification.
However, at around 10pm last night, Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, issued a tweet with advice for the housing, construction and building maintenance industries.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
He said they should work from home if possible, but added: "If you are working on site, you can continue to do so. But follow Public Health England guidance on social distancing."
And this morning, senior minister Michael Gove told Good Morning Britain construction sites could stay open but that 'the way [they] operate will alter to take account of this guidance'.
However, images quickly emerged of packed Tube trains in London and many of those travelling appeared to be construction workers heading to sites.
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan issued an urgent appeal for everyone to stay at home.
And construction workers in Greater Manchester added their voice to protests, saying it is impossible for them to follow social distancing rules.
Some tweeted images of staff sitting close together in canteens on their lunch break for example and the hashtag 'ShutTheSites' started trending on Twitter.
The Manchester Evening News spoke to one sub-contractor working on construction sites in Manchester and Salford city centres who outlined several difficulties with complying with the government's advice on hygiene and social distancing.
One site is accessed by at least 800 staff and can only be entered and exited via a biometric scan that requires a thumb print.
"A lot of my employees are saying there's guys spitting on their hands to clean their thumb print," he said.
"In the canteen, they've been staggering break times, but even so there can 200 to 400 in there at any one time.
"People want their dinner at the same time.
"They're trying to encourage people to work two metres apart, my guys are fitting panels that are one metre wide and it's a two man job.
"You can't really do it.
"For guys trying to wash their hands there's two problems - one, there's guys who are working 20 or 30 storeys up in the air and two - there's not enough for everybody."
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
"I've got 30 employees and they're asking me 'what should we do?'
"I don't feel right telling my employees to go to work when it seems to go against everything that's being talked about on the news.
"My guys share vans to go to work, they've all got families.
"Nobody is communicating with us at all."
This morning, Mr Burnham urged the government to provide more clarification on the lockdown.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He tweeted: "I fully support the broad thrust of what Boris Johnson announced last night. I want his #StayAtHome policy to work.
"But, for that to happen, more clarity is needed about who can and can’t go to work."
Last night, police chiefs said phone lines were inundated with calls from people confused over what movements are still permited.
In Manchester city centre, work continued yesterday at several key sites including the Manchester Life housing development in New Islington.
A spokesperson for the developer, a joint venture between Manchester city council and the Abu Dhabi United Group, said: "Lampwick and New Little Mill are the two live sites.
"Sisk and Eric Wright are the lead contractors, respectively, with responsibility for site operations. Manchester Life has mandated all its contractors to follow government guidelines and to inform us of any delays to their programmes.
"There has been no impact so far, but we fully support any decisions taken unprecedented situation we're all in."
Manchester council is also monitoring the situation in regards to its other large-scale projects such as the town hall restoration and highways projects.
Yesterday, it is understood that all work was continuing.