themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Fears emergency coronavirus measures will leave vulnerable without care

The government ’ s emergency measures to tackle coronavirus could leave vulnerable people without necessary care , lawyers , MPs and campaigners have warned .
They say that the coronavirus bill - which was passed through the House of Commons last night - will remove local authorities ’ duty to provide social care for people who need it .
The bill means councils no longer have to assess and meet the care needs of elderly and disabled people - unless they are required to under human rights laws .
The social care clauses are aimed at allowing local authorities to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered to be most at risk if the impact of coronavirus was to leave staff shortages in the sector .
But lawyers argue that the high bar could leave many disabled people , the elderly and people with mental health problems without care .
Kaylee Dandy , a lawyer with Law Stop who is based in Greater Manchester , told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that it would leave local authorities with some ‘ tough decisions ’ .
She said : “ I understand the pressures that are going to be on local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ re making life-and-death decisions .
Local authorities are going to be faced with some tough situations .
But it ’ s taking away people ’ s rights… it really frightens me.
” Even under the existing system , lawyers are having to fight councils to get appropriate care for people , she argued .
She said : “ They have a legal duty to do those things and legal aid lawyers are fighting day in , day out to fulfil those duties.
” Legal advice charity Cascaidr said the bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care into a dogfight for resources ’ .
And charity Disability Rights UK said : “ Given the already broken social care system this bill will almost inevitably leave many thousands of disabled people without essential support or any rights to request this support .
Rolling back our rights is not good for anyone and in the current circumstances will put many lives at risk . ''
Schedule 11 of the new bill - which was discussed yesterday as part of the government ’ s efforts to tackle the spread of coronavirus - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assess the needs of adults , adult carers and disabled children , unless they are required to by the European Convention on Human Rights .
It also removes the current requirement to prepare or review care and support plans for adults and carers , and suspends the duty to provide continuity of care when a person moves between local authority areas .
Labour MP for Worsley and Eccles South , Barbara Keeley , wrote to the health and social care minister Matt Hancock , saying that in its current form , the bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ration the care they provide ’ .
In her letter , she wrote : “ Removing elements of a care package could leave vulnerable people without help to do basic tasks , or could leave them isolated at home with no one to provide the support that has been removed for them . ''
She told the Local Democracy Reporting Service : “ Labour tabled amendments to the Coronavirus Bill to ensure local authorities continue to provide social care to those who need it .
If the Bill were to become law without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a risk that our over-stretched local authorities could ration the care they provide.
” “ This is deeply concerning to those who receive care and their families and Labour is clear that this shouldn ’ t happen .
“ It is vital that the Government and local authorities do all they can to meet the care needs of some of the most vulnerable people in our society during this very difficult time.
” According to the government , the changes to the Care Act 2014 would only be triggered if the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State considered local authorities to be at imminent risk of failing to fulfil their duties under the Care Act 2014 .
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes https : //www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk/ “ We expect LAs , working with providers , to do everything possible to maintain services over the coming period , ” the government bill states .
“ However , during the peak , adult social care services will face surging demand and reduced capacity arising from higher rates of staff absence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LAs to continue to deliver at current service levels , or undertake the detailed assessments they would usually provide .
“ In such circumstances it is crucial that LAs should be able to prioritise care in order to protect life and reach rapid decisions over the provision of care without undertaking full Care Act compliant assessments .
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The government’s emergency measures to tackle coronavirus could leave vulnerable people without necessary care, lawyers, MPs and campaigners have warned.
They say that the coronavirus bill - which was passed through the House of Commons last night - will remove local authorities’ duty to provide social care for people who need it.
The bill means councils no longer have to assess and meet the care needs of elderly and disabled people - unless they are required to under human rights laws.
The social care clauses are aimed at allowing local authorities to prioritise the care of those that are considered to be most at risk if the impact of coronavirus was to leave staff shortages in the sector.
But lawyers argue that the high bar could leave many disabled people, the elderly and people with mental health problems without care.
Kaylee Dandy, a lawyer with Law Stop who is based in Greater Manchester, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that it would leave local authorities with some ‘tough decisions’.
She said: “I understand the pressures that are going to be on local authorities. In Italy’s hospitals, they’re making life-and-death decisions. Local authorities are going to be faced with some tough situations. But it’s taking away people’s rights… it really frightens me.”
Even under the existing system, lawyers are having to fight councils to get appropriate care for people, she argued.
She said: “They have a legal duty to do those things and legal aid lawyers are fighting day in, day out to fulfil those duties.”
Legal advice charity Cascaidr said the bill is a ‘recipe for turning social care into a dogfight for resources’.
And charity Disability Rights UK said: “Given the already broken social care system this bill will almost inevitably leave many thousands of disabled people without essential support or any rights to request this support. Rolling back our rights is not good for anyone and in the current circumstances will put many lives at risk."
Schedule 11 of the new bill - which was discussed yesterday as part of the government’s efforts to tackle the spread of coronavirus - suspend the duties of local authorities to assess the needs of adults, adult carers and disabled children, unless they are required to by the European Convention on Human Rights.
It also removes the current requirement to prepare or review care and support plans for adults and carers, and suspends the duty to provide continuity of care when a person moves between local authority areas.
Labour MP for Worsley and Eccles South, Barbara Keeley, wrote to the health and social care minister Matt Hancock, saying that in its current form, the bill could lead ‘over-stretched local authorities to ration the care they provide’.
In her letter, she wrote: “Removing elements of a care package could leave vulnerable people without help to do basic tasks, or could leave them isolated at home with no one to provide the support that has been removed for them."
She told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “Labour tabled amendments to the Coronavirus Bill to ensure local authorities continue to provide social care to those who need it. If the Bill were to become law without these amendments, we believe there is a risk that our over-stretched local authorities could ration the care they provide.”
“This is deeply concerning to those who receive care and their families and Labour is clear that this shouldn’t happen.
“It is vital that the Government and local authorities do all they can to meet the care needs of some of the most vulnerable people in our society during this very difficult time.”
According to the government, the changes to the Care Act 2014 would only be triggered if the spread of coronavirus was such that the Secretary of State considered local authorities to be at imminent risk of failing to fulfil their duties under the Care Act 2014.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes https://www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk/
“We expect LAs, working with providers, to do everything possible to maintain services over the coming period,” the government bill states.
“However, during the peak, adult social care services will face surging demand and reduced capacity arising from higher rates of staff absence. This may make it impossible for LAs to continue to deliver at current service levels, or undertake the detailed assessments they would usually provide.
“In such circumstances it is crucial that LAs should be able to prioritise care in order to protect life and reach rapid decisions over the provision of care without undertaking full Care Act compliant assessments.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Police have set up a new squad to deal with coronavirus deaths

A squad of police officers has been set up to deal with coronavirus deaths in Greater Manchester .
Formerly GMP ’ s transport unit , the team of about 60 cops will be given face masks and other protective equipment to make sure they don ’ t catch the virus with the number of fatalities expected to soar over the coming weeks .
The new unit was revealed today by Chief Constable Ian Hopkins in an interview with the M.E.N .
about the developing crisis .
*More than 1,000 ( ten per cent ) of his staff are off because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease .
*Up to 4,000 front line cops will get ‘ basic ’ face masks but he ’ s demanding better ones from the Home Secretary *Cops will be forced to arrest ‘ very selfish ’ people who flout the new restrictions .
*GMP was flooded with calls from people saying ‘ can I go to work ?
’ this morning .
The chief constable spoke after Boris Johnson outlined strict rules designed to tackle the spread of the disease in a TV address to the nation on Monday night .
The prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to exercise once a day , travel to and from work where ‘ absolutely necessary ’ and shop for essential items or for medical or care needs .
He also ordered the immediate closure of shops selling non-essential goods .
The new rules will be in place for at least three weeks .
The total number of deaths in Greater Manchester now stands at 23 Chief Constable Hopkins confirmed the transport unit , only launched in November to tackle crime on Metrolink and other transport hubs , would now be dealing with coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 999 calls .
“ Everything we are doing is based on a worst case scenario .
We are making sure the transport team have all the necessary personal protection equipment to be able to deal with deaths in the community going forward and that will enable us to get on with local policing and deal with other priorities , ” he said .
He said up to 4,000 ‘ front line officers ’ would be getting ‘ basic ’ surgical masks as well as plastic bags and antibacterial wipes and gel alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an officer ’ s kit .
But he said he had been given assurances by the Home Secretary Priti Patel that officers would be getting ‘ fluid resistant ’ face masks which offer greater protection .
He said : “ The face masks we are getting them are surgical type masks .
What we actually need is fluid resistant face masks and we are not getting those in yet .
This is a national logistical issue .
We are working really hard with national police chiefs and I had a personal telephone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evening raising it all with her and she 's given me an assurance they are working on the logistics .
I 'm hoping we will be able to have those masks by the end of the week as well as further supplies of antibacterial wipes and gels .
`` At the moment we are giving them ( officers ) basic equipment to protect themselves but we want them to have the higher standard of equipment as soon as possible . ''
He went on : “ Clearly it 's a concern for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as much as they can be .
This virus , it is a concern for all of us and we are doing all we can to protect ourselves .
We are saying ( to our officers ) we can provide you with a basic level of protection but what we really want to do is provide an enhanced level . ''
He confirmed officers would be patrolling near pharmacies , supermarkets and in open spaces to enforce the new rules and would arrest ‘ selfish people ’ who flouted them .
Four people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gardens this morning .
The top cop urged people only to call police in an emergency and pointed to a spike in calls on Tuesday morning from people asking ‘ can I go to work ?
’ .
The chief constable said : “ We have been very clear , contact us in an emergency or if it 's a serious crime .
I think most people get what an emergency is , someone in danger or somebody being seriously assaulted .
We will still attend those .
If it 's not an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our live chat online to report a crime or record it through the website rather than ringing us on 101 .
We have seen levels of calls coming in , up to this morning , dropping off which has allowed us to patrol supermarkets and pharmacies .
Today we have seen a spike in the number of calls , 180 between 7am and 10am with people ringing up for advice like 'can I pick my daughter up at Manchester Airport ? '
and 'can I go to work ? '
.
Please do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Use common sense .
There 's a lot of information on www.gov.uk .
By ringing us with that sort of stuff you are stopping us dealing with the things that we should be . ''
He added : “ You should only be going out to get food once a day or caring for an elderly relative or somebody that 's vulnerable .
There were a lot of calls from people saying 'can we go to work ? '
In my opinion it 's only key workers who should be going out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP officers and staff were self-isolating for seven or 14 days depending on their home circumstances or were sick with coronavirus , about ten per cent of his workforce .
Another 300 were off because of other kinds of sickness absence , he said .
`` My plea ( to the public ) is please continue to do what you have been doing , use live chat or the website to record a crime .
Only ring in an emergency and that will enable us to protect everybody .
The vast majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just brilliant , ” he said .
He said officers would be forced to arrest ‘ selfish people ’ who flouted the rules but admitted he would be very reluctant to arrest rough sleepers who refused emergency accommodation .
He said : “ The Prime Minister has issued some very stringent restrictions and it will be local police who enforce those where necessary .
One of the fundamental principles of policing in the UK is that we police with the consent of the public .
This is something we should all cherish and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a more important principle than it is today .
The restrictions are there to save lives but we can only do that with the support of the public and the vast majority will support those restrictions .
“ There will be a minority , I have no doubt , of very selfish people who flout those restrictions and we will have to deal with them .
Rough sleepers are some of the most vulnerable people in society and the last thing I want to be doing is arresting them . ''

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A squad of police officers has been set up to deal with coronavirus deaths in Greater Manchester.
Formerly GMP’s transport unit, the team of about 60 cops will be given face masks and other protective equipment to make sure they don’t catch the virus with the number of fatalities expected to soar over the coming weeks.
The new unit was revealed today by Chief Constable Ian Hopkins in an interview with the M.E.N. about the developing crisis.
He also confirmed:
*More than 1,000 (ten per cent) of his staff are off because they are self-isolating or they have the disease.
*Up to 4,000 front line cops will get ‘basic’ face masks but he’s demanding better ones from the Home Secretary
*Police will patrol pharmacies, supermarkets and open spaces.
*Cops will be forced to arrest ‘very selfish’ people who flout the new restrictions.
*GMP was flooded with calls from people saying ‘can I go to work?’ this morning.
The chief constable spoke after Boris Johnson outlined strict rules designed to tackle the spread of the disease in a TV address to the nation on Monday night.
The prime minister said people should leave home only to exercise once a day, travel to and from work where ‘absolutely necessary’ and shop for essential items or for medical or care needs.
(Image: PA)
He also ordered the immediate closure of shops selling non-essential goods.
The new rules will be in place for at least three weeks.
The total number of deaths in Greater Manchester now stands at 23
Chief Constable Hopkins confirmed the transport unit, only launched in November to tackle crime on Metrolink and other transport hubs, would now be dealing with coronavirus deaths, leaving regular officers to concentrate on 999 calls.
“Everything we are doing is based on a worst case scenario. We are making sure the transport team have all the necessary personal protection equipment to be able to deal with deaths in the community going forward and that will enable us to get on with local policing and deal with other priorities,” he said.
He said up to 4,000 ‘front line officers’ would be getting ‘basic’ surgical masks as well as plastic bags and antibacterial wipes and gel alongside the rubber gloves which are already part of an officer’s kit.
But he said he had been given assurances by the Home Secretary Priti Patel that officers would be getting ‘fluid resistant’ face masks which offer greater protection.
He said: “The face masks we are getting them are surgical type masks. What we actually need is fluid resistant face masks and we are not getting those in yet. This is a national logistical issue. We are working really hard with national police chiefs and I had a personal telephone call with the Home Secretary on Sunday evening raising it all with her and she's given me an assurance they are working on the logistics. I'm hoping we will be able to have those masks by the end of the week as well as further supplies of antibacterial wipes and gels.
(Image: UGC)
"At the moment we are giving them (officers) basic equipment to protect themselves but we want them to have the higher standard of equipment as soon as possible."
He went on: “Clearly it's a concern for me and my colleagues that they are protected as much as they can be. This virus, it is a concern for all of us and we are doing all we can to protect ourselves. We are saying (to our officers) we can provide you with a basic level of protection but what we really want to do is provide an enhanced level."
He confirmed officers would be patrolling near pharmacies, supermarkets and in open spaces to enforce the new rules and would arrest ‘selfish people’ who flouted them. Four people were arrested for antisocial behaviour in Piccadilly Gardens this morning.
The top cop urged people only to call police in an emergency and pointed to a spike in calls on Tuesday morning from people asking ‘can I go to work?’.
The chief constable said: “We have been very clear, contact us in an emergency or if it's a serious crime. I think most people get what an emergency is, someone in danger or somebody being seriously assaulted. We will still attend those.
If it's not an emergency, please if you can use our live chat online to report a crime or record it through the website rather than ringing us on 101. We have seen levels of calls coming in, up to this morning, dropping off which has allowed us to patrol supermarkets and pharmacies.
Today we have seen a spike in the number of calls, 180 between 7am and 10am with people ringing up for advice like 'can I pick my daughter up at Manchester Airport?' and 'can I go to work?'. Please don't ring us with those calls. Use common sense. There's a lot of information on www.gov.uk. By ringing us with that sort of stuff you are stopping us dealing with the things that we should be."
He added: “You should only be going out to get food once a day or caring for an elderly relative or somebody that's vulnerable. There were a lot of calls from people saying 'can we go to work?' In my opinion it's only key workers who should be going out to work."
(Image: PA)
He confirmed 1,066 police GMP officers and staff were self-isolating for seven or 14 days depending on their home circumstances or were sick with coronavirus, about ten per cent of his workforce.
Another 300 were off because of other kinds of sickness absence, he said.
"My plea (to the public) is please continue to do what you have been doing, use live chat or the website to record a crime. Only ring in an emergency and that will enable us to protect everybody. The vast majority of people are doing that, which is just brilliant,” he said.
He said officers would be forced to arrest ‘selfish people’ who flouted the rules but admitted he would be very reluctant to arrest rough sleepers who refused emergency accommodation.
He said: “The Prime Minister has issued some very stringent restrictions and it will be local police who enforce those where necessary. One of the fundamental principles of policing in the UK is that we police with the consent of the public. This is something we should all cherish and fight to maintain. It's never been a more important principle than it is today. The restrictions are there to save lives but we can only do that with the support of the public and the vast majority will support those restrictions.
“There will be a minority, I have no doubt, of very selfish people who flout those restrictions and we will have to deal with them. Rough sleepers are some of the most vulnerable people in society and the last thing I want to be doing is arresting them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--City have made Sterling more of a player than Liverpool ever could

One of the big what-ifs of Liverpool ’ s development under Jurgen Klopp concerns one of the players sold by the club just months before the German arrived at Anfield .
Raheem Sterling made his professional debut , and his senior international debut , while at Liverpool .
However , since joining Manchester City in a big-money move back in 2015 , the England forward has gone from strength to strength .
Not that Liverpool have struggled without him : Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have both thrived in the wide forward positions , helping Liverpool perform better both domestically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final season .
But how does he compare to his successors ?
Sterling ’ s development into a top-level goalscorer didn ’ t happen immediately - his first season at City under Manuel Pellegrini and the following year under Pep Guardiola brought similar numbers to his final two campaigns at Liverpool .
However , this is now the third straight season in which he has scored 20 goals in all competitions : 23 in 2017-18 , 25 in 2018-19 and 20 so far from 39 appearances in the 2019-20 season .
Salah ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an outlier when viewed in the context of the rest of his career , and he has the same number of goals as Sterling this season ( and two more in 2018-19 ) .
Mane , meanwhile , is on course for 20 goals or more this season , and could yet pass his career-high of 26 from 2018-19 .
Like Sterling , but unlike Salah , he has been on an upward trajectory in the recent past .
Sterling also reached double figures for assists in each of the two seasons before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an area where he has notably dropped off in 2019-20 ( down to just one in the Premier League ) .
The jump since his final Liverpool season is understandable given the Reds ’ limited attacking assets in 2014-15 - the 52 goals they scored that season is just five more than their worst-ever return in the Premier League era .
Salah had added 24 assists to his 70 league goals - 10 in his first season , then eight in the next and six this time around - while Mane ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since moving to England with Southampton back in 2014 .
How Manchester City have developed him beyond Liverpool The improvement is no coincidence , with Sterling paying tribute to Pep Guardiola for the way in which the Manchester City boss has helped him develop .
He has taken more and more shots , under encouragement from his manager , as well as making more dangerous runs and the sheer volume - 70 or more in each of the last three season - has been rewarded in his goal tally .
Sterling has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a leading role , with City prepared to use him as a false nine or as an attacking threat from out wide , and we ’ ve seen him dovetail well with a range of team-mates in the final third .
His international form has also benefited , with 10 of his 12 England goals coming in 2018 or later .
It ’ s not just a question of whether this version of Raheem Sterling would slot into Liverpool ’ s front line - this is a complex question in its own right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guesswork in terms of Jurgen Klopp ’ s personal preferences in attack .
The question we ought to be asking is whether the current version of Raheem Sterling would have come into being in the same way if he ’ d stayed at Anfield and been able to develop in their system rather than under Guardiola .

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One of the big what-ifs of Liverpool’s development under Jurgen Klopp concerns one of the players sold by the club just months before the German arrived at Anfield.
Raheem Sterling made his professional debut, and his senior international debut, while at Liverpool. However, since joining Manchester City in a big-money move back in 2015, the England forward has gone from strength to strength.
Not that Liverpool have struggled without him: Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have both thrived in the wide forward positions, helping Liverpool perform better both domestically and continentally than in Sterling’s final season. But how does he compare to his successors?
Goals
Sterling’s development into a top-level goalscorer didn’t happen immediately - his first season at City under Manuel Pellegrini and the following year under Pep Guardiola brought similar numbers to his final two campaigns at Liverpool.
However, this is now the third straight season in which he has scored 20 goals in all competitions: 23 in 2017-18, 25 in 2018-19 and 20 so far from 39 appearances in the 2019-20 season.
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Salah’s first season at Anfield feels like an outlier when viewed in the context of the rest of his career, and he has the same number of goals as Sterling this season (and two more in 2018-19).
Mane, meanwhile, is on course for 20 goals or more this season, and could yet pass his career-high of 26 from 2018-19. Like Sterling, but unlike Salah, he has been on an upward trajectory in the recent past.
Assists
Sterling also reached double figures for assists in each of the two seasons before this one, though it’s an area where he has notably dropped off in 2019-20 (down to just one in the Premier League).
The jump since his final Liverpool season is understandable given the Reds’ limited attacking assets in 2014-15 - the 52 goals they scored that season is just five more than their worst-ever return in the Premier League era.
Salah had added 24 assists to his 70 league goals - 10 in his first season, then eight in the next and six this time around - while Mane’s seven this season equals his high watermark since moving to England with Southampton back in 2014.
How Manchester City have developed him beyond Liverpool
The improvement is no coincidence, with Sterling paying tribute to Pep Guardiola for the way in which the Manchester City boss has helped him develop.
He has taken more and more shots, under encouragement from his manager, as well as making more dangerous runs and the sheer volume - 70 or more in each of the last three season - has been rewarded in his goal tally.
Sterling has also emerged as a more confident player in a leading role, with City prepared to use him as a false nine or as an attacking threat from out wide, and we’ve seen him dovetail well with a range of team-mates in the final third.
His international form has also benefited, with 10 of his 12 England goals coming in 2018 or later.
It’s not just a question of whether this version of Raheem Sterling would slot into Liverpool’s front line - this is a complex question in its own right, relying on a fair bit of guesswork in terms of Jurgen Klopp’s personal preferences in attack.
The question we ought to be asking is whether the current version of Raheem Sterling would have come into being in the same way if he’d stayed at Anfield and been able to develop in their system rather than under Guardiola.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Man Utd great Rio Ferdinand explains Harry Kane transfer fear

Manchester United could struggle to sign Harry Kane from Manchester United as Jose Mourinho would be unwilling to sell to his former club , according to Rio Ferdinand .
Speculation has been rife over the last month with reports suggesting Kane could seek an exit from Tottenham in the summer and would consider a switch to Old Trafford .
The England international would reportedly rather join United than be a part of the ongoing squad rebuild in north London under Mourinho .
United great Ferdinand admitted that he would love to see the 26-year-old join the Reds but believes there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
He thinks Mourinho would be unwilling to sell Kane to the club that sacked him in 2018 .
`` Harry Kane to Man United ? ''
he said to a viewer during a video on Instagram live .
`` You want him to go Man United ?
Would I take Harry Kane now ?
Of course , you would .
`` If he ’ s fit and he ’ s raring to go , you take Harry Kane to Manchester United .
100 % because he ’ s a top player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the Premier League , you are guaranteeing goals .
He scores goals .
`` But I don ’ t see Tottenham letting Harry Kane go .
And with Mourinho there , I don ’ t see Mourinho letting him go to Manchester United . ''
While Ferdinand backed a move for Kane , he believes United should avoid joining the race to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona .
Reports suggest the Brazilian will leave the Spanish side following his loan spell at Bayern and many credit United with an interest .
Ferdinand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great player , a huge talent , I think he needs saving .
Coming into the Premier League to the right team would be a savour for him , he needs that .
`` I would have said Man United before Bruno Fernandes turned up , but not now .
Would he improve Spurs ?
Yes he would , 100 per cent .
People like Kane , Dele , Son etc .
all feed off someone like him .
`` I think he would be a great addition to Spurs ’ squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but where does he play in their system ?
They 've got Ozil .
I like Ozil if he is played well .
`` Barely any team can afford him where he would fit in .
He wouldn ’ t fit into City , Liverpool , not any teams like that .
`` Would he be a good addition , yes ?
Not Man United though , and he played for Liverpool so it is a difficult one .
The rivalry is mad . ''

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Manchester United could struggle to sign Harry Kane from Manchester United as Jose Mourinho would be unwilling to sell to his former club, according to Rio Ferdinand.
Speculation has been rife over the last month with reports suggesting Kane could seek an exit from Tottenham in the summer and would consider a switch to Old Trafford.
The England international would reportedly rather join United than be a part of the ongoing squad rebuild in north London under Mourinho.
United great Ferdinand admitted that he would love to see the 26-year-old join the Reds but believes there is a major stumbling block to the deal.
He thinks Mourinho would be unwilling to sell Kane to the club that sacked him in 2018.
"Harry Kane to Man United?" he said to a viewer during a video on Instagram live.
"You want him to go Man United? Would I take Harry Kane now? Of course, you would.
"If he’s fit and he’s raring to go, you take Harry Kane to Manchester United. 100% because he’s a top player.
"You are guaranteeing goals. In the Premier League, you are guaranteeing goals. He scores goals.
"But I don’t see Tottenham letting Harry Kane go. And with Mourinho there, I don’t see Mourinho letting him go to Manchester United."
While Ferdinand backed a move for Kane, he believes United should avoid joining the race to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.
Reports suggest the Brazilian will leave the Spanish side following his loan spell at Bayern and many credit United with an interest.
Ferdinand said: "I think he is a great player, a huge talent, I think he needs saving. Coming into the Premier League to the right team would be a savour for him, he needs that.
"I would have said Man United before Bruno Fernandes turned up, but not now. Would he improve Spurs? Yes he would, 100 per cent. People like Kane, Dele, Son etc. all feed off someone like him.
"I think he would be a great addition to Spurs’ squad. Arsenal he would definitely improve them, but where does he play in their system? They've got Ozil. I like Ozil if he is played well.
"Barely any team can afford him where he would fit in. He wouldn’t fit into City, Liverpool, not any teams like that.
"Would he be a good addition, yes? Not Man United though, and he played for Liverpool so it is a difficult one. The rivalry is mad."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Pride in Trafford cancelled over coronavirus

Pride in Trafford has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Trafford Council has announced today that this year ’ s celebrations have been cancelled , having only announced the full itinerary of events earlier this month .
The event , which was due to take place from May 13 to 17 across Trafford , has been called off following advice and guidance from the Government with regards to the social distancing rules .
The authority hopes that Pride in Trafford , a partnership between the Mayor of Trafford , Trafford Council and Waterside Arts , will return next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifted .
Coun Jane Slater , Trafford Council ’ s executive member for health , said : “ We are extremely disappointed that this event has had to be cancelled .
A lot of dedication and hard work has gone into organising Pride in Trafford and I feel for everyone who is involved .
`` But we are following Government guidance and , obviously , our priority as always is the safety of our staff , residents and performers .
“ But we will be hosting the event next year and we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planned this year .
Once again , a big thank you to everyone for all your hard work and here ’ s looking forward to the next Pride in Trafford.
” A spokesperson for Waterside Arts said : “ Following on from the government briefing , it is with great sadness that the Mayor of Trafford , Waterside Arts and Creative Industries Trafford announce the cancellation of what would have been the second Pride in Trafford .
`` We received a great response to our recent programme announcement and are extremely proud of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents of Trafford , to celebrate LGBTQ+ life .
“ We understand that this is disappointing , but hope that we will be able to create a bigger and bolder programme of work for Pride in Trafford 2021 , which is planned to run from Monday 17 to Saturday May 22 2021 and hope that many of the artists already involved are able to be part of the 2021 festival .
`` Our heartfelt thanks must go to the amazing artists who we have been working with and to the festival management team.
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Pride in Trafford has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Trafford Council has announced today that this year’s celebrations have been cancelled, having only announced the full itinerary of events earlier this month.
The event, which was due to take place from May 13 to 17 across Trafford, has been called off following advice and guidance from the Government with regards to the social distancing rules.
The authority hopes that Pride in Trafford, a partnership between the Mayor of Trafford, Trafford Council and Waterside Arts, will return next year once the current restrictions have been lifted.
Coun Jane Slater, Trafford Council’s executive member for health, said: “We are extremely disappointed that this event has had to be cancelled. A lot of dedication and hard work has gone into organising Pride in Trafford and I feel for everyone who is involved.
"But we are following Government guidance and, obviously, our priority as always is the safety of our staff, residents and performers.
“But we will be hosting the event next year and we will make it as exciting as we had planned this year. Once again, a big thank you to everyone for all your hard work and here’s looking forward to the next Pride in Trafford.”
A spokesperson for Waterside Arts said: “Following on from the government briefing, it is with great sadness that the Mayor of Trafford, Waterside Arts and Creative Industries Trafford announce the cancellation of what would have been the second Pride in Trafford.
"We received a great response to our recent programme announcement and are extremely proud of the festival we had created for the residents of Trafford, to celebrate LGBTQ+ life.
“We understand that this is disappointing, but hope that we will be able to create a bigger and bolder programme of work for Pride in Trafford 2021, which is planned to run from Monday 17 to Saturday May 22 2021 and hope that many of the artists already involved are able to be part of the 2021 festival.
"Our heartfelt thanks must go to the amazing artists who we have been working with and to the festival management team.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--All the bin changes across Greater Manchester so far in coronavirus crisis

Bin collections are being disrupted in parts of Greater Manchester as the coronavirus crisis piles pressure on local authorities .
Residents have been asked to stop putting out certain types of waste for the foreseeable future , while also taking steps to stop the virus spreading to council workers .
All househould waste recycling centres in Greater Manchester - except Wigan - are also closed until further notice .
With staff numbers dwindling , councils are facing difficult decisions about what waste they will be able to collect .
In some parts of the region , town halls are already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the items that need to be most urgently disposed to keep the streets clean .
But every council has asked anyone with coronavirus or showing symptoms to put personal waste like tissues and disposable cleaning cloths in a tied bag .
This should then be kept separate from other rubbish for three days , after which they need to be placed into the usual outdoor household bin .
It is hoped this will protect council staff collecting bins and limit the spread of the disease across the city-region .
In Manchester , food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every two weeks instead of every week , while other household waste can be disposed of as normal .
Grey bins will be collected by Trafford council as normal but the collection of green garden waste will be suspended .
The council says any food waste that would normally go into green bins must go into grey bins until further notice .
Meanwhile people in Oldham are being urged not to put garden waste out for collection in their green bins while refuse teams prioritise food waste collections .
Bins should be placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but if they are not emptied on their scheduled day they should be brought back in until the next scheduled collection day .
Oldham council is currently prioritising new general rubbish and green waste bins for delivery , and there is a delay on all other waste containers .
But due to staff shortages as a result of coronavirus , they are currently unable to process requests for new dry recycling bins .
Meanwhile in Bolton , glass , food and garden waste can still be recycled in the usual containers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ collect extra waste from the sides of bins .
In Bury , brown bin collections are cancelled until April 3 while bin crews focus on emptying grey , green and blue bins instead .
In Tameside , the council is still trying to carry out all collections across the borough .
However leaders are preparing to prioritise disposing of perishable food waste and general rubbish over dry recycling if coronavirus hits their workforce numbers .
Already staff from the grounds maintenance department have been redeployed to support the bins team to keep collections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being made to waste services in Salford , Rochdale , Stockport and Wigan .
But bosses stress this could change in the days and weeks ahead .

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Bin collections are being disrupted in parts of Greater Manchester as the coronavirus crisis piles pressure on local authorities.
Residents have been asked to stop putting out certain types of waste for the foreseeable future, while also taking steps to stop the virus spreading to council workers.
All househould waste recycling centres in Greater Manchester - except Wigan - are also closed until further notice.
With staff numbers dwindling, councils are facing difficult decisions about what waste they will be able to collect.
In some parts of the region, town halls are already prioritising general rubbish and food waste - the items that need to be most urgently disposed to keep the streets clean.
But every council has asked anyone with coronavirus or showing symptoms to put personal waste like tissues and disposable cleaning cloths in a tied bag.
This should then be kept separate from other rubbish for three days, after which they need to be placed into the usual outdoor household bin.
It is hoped this will protect council staff collecting bins and limit the spread of the disease across the city-region.
In Manchester, food and garden recycling bins will be collected every two weeks instead of every week, while other household waste can be disposed of as normal.
Grey bins will be collected by Trafford council as normal but the collection of green garden waste will be suspended.
The council says any food waste that would normally go into green bins must go into grey bins until further notice.
Meanwhile people in Oldham are being urged not to put garden waste out for collection in their green bins while refuse teams prioritise food waste collections.
Bins should be placed out for collection ‘as normal’, but if they are not emptied on their scheduled day they should be brought back in until the next scheduled collection day.
Oldham council is currently prioritising new general rubbish and green waste bins for delivery, and there is a delay on all other waste containers.
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But due to staff shortages as a result of coronavirus, they are currently unable to process requests for new dry recycling bins.
Meanwhile in Bolton, glass, food and garden waste can still be recycled in the usual containers. But the council says it will not collect extra waste from the sides of bins.
In Bury, brown bin collections are cancelled until April 3 while bin crews focus on emptying grey, green and blue bins instead.
In Tameside, the council is still trying to carry out all collections across the borough. However leaders are preparing to prioritise disposing of perishable food waste and general rubbish over dry recycling if coronavirus hits their workforce numbers.
Already staff from the grounds maintenance department have been redeployed to support the bins team to keep collections on track.
No changes are currently being made to waste services in Salford, Rochdale, Stockport and Wigan. But bosses stress this could change in the days and weeks ahead.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Sancho, Grealish and the players Manchester United could sign

Manchester United 's season has once again been a rollercoaster ride and plenty of work lies ahead when the Premier League returns from its current suspension .
Significant work has been done by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in recent transfer windows , bringing Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Harry Maguire , Daniel James and Bruno Fernandes to the club .
Further activity in the market is expected in the summer transfer window , where United are already being linked with a number of new players in various positions .
Here , we have gathered a list of United 's most likely signings courtesy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been integral to Dean Smith 's side in their battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League and a major transfer is being backed ahead of the summer .
United are among the clubs being linked with a move for Grealish when the market opens , with the midfielder fitting their strategy of securing young , British talents .
Another midfield option for United , and one who has regularly been linked with a move to Old Trafford , is Leicester City midfielder James Maddison - who in a lot of ways is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be one or the other for United this summer , if they move for a midfielder , and it currently seems like Grealish is the most likely option .
United strengthened their defence significantly last summer by signing Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire but further work at the back is expected .
If a left-back is on the cards for Solskjaer , Leicester 's Ben Chilwell would be considered to be the leading candidate but securing his services will not be easy due to competition in the market and the fact Leicester look set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't a transfer window without Gareth Bale being linked with a return to the Premier League and , when that happens , it 's inevitable that links to United will follow .
A few seasons ago , this transfer could have been considered to be an option but , despite what the odds suggest , it 's highly unlikely that United will be interested in the Welshman .
Manchester United have struggled for consistency in the final third this season and the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan last summer has left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of names have been linked but if United want to land a player with Premier League experience , then Raul Jimenez would be a fine choice following his impressive performances for Wolves .
The name on everybody 's lips , Jadon Sancho is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer to return to the Premier League but securing the England international will not be an easy task .
The Bundesliga side are reportedly seeking in excess of £120m for the 19-year-old former Manchester City talent , while that price could increase if a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another player who Manchester United have been linked to continuously in the past , the likelihood of Kalidou Koulibaly leaving Napoli has reportedly increased following a turbulent season in Naples .
United are unlikely to spend the sort of money that would be needed to land the Senegal international after splashing the cash last summer on Harry Maguire .
However , the odds suggest that United would have an outside chance of securing his services if he was to leave the Serie A side .

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Manchester United's season has once again been a rollercoaster ride and plenty of work lies ahead when the Premier League returns from its current suspension.
Significant work has been done by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in recent transfer windows, bringing Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Daniel James and Bruno Fernandes to the club.
Further activity in the market is expected in the summer transfer window, where United are already being linked with a number of new players in various positions.
Here, we have gathered a list of United's most likely signings courtesy of BonusCodeBets.co.uk
Jack Grealish - 6/4
The Aston Villa captain has been integral to Dean Smith's side in their battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League and a major transfer is being backed ahead of the summer.
United are among the clubs being linked with a move for Grealish when the market opens, with the midfielder fitting their strategy of securing young, British talents.
James Maddison - 2/1
Another midfield option for United, and one who has regularly been linked with a move to Old Trafford, is Leicester City midfielder James Maddison - who in a lot of ways is similar to Grealish.
It would likely be one or the other for United this summer, if they move for a midfielder, and it currently seems like Grealish is the most likely option.
Ben Chilwell - 3/1
United strengthened their defence significantly last summer by signing Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire but further work at the back is expected.
If a left-back is on the cards for Solskjaer, Leicester's Ben Chilwell would be considered to be the leading candidate but securing his services will not be easy due to competition in the market and the fact Leicester look set for Champions League football.
Gareth Bale - 12/5
It isn't a transfer window without Gareth Bale being linked with a return to the Premier League and, when that happens, it's inevitable that links to United will follow.
A few seasons ago, this transfer could have been considered to be an option but, despite what the odds suggest, it's highly unlikely that United will be interested in the Welshman.
Raul Jimenez - 10/3
Manchester United have struggled for consistency in the final third this season and the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan last summer has left a void for a striker.
Plenty of names have been linked but if United want to land a player with Premier League experience, then Raul Jimenez would be a fine choice following his impressive performances for Wolves.
Jadon Sancho - 5/1
The name on everybody's lips, Jadon Sancho is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer to return to the Premier League but securing the England international will not be an easy task.
The Bundesliga side are reportedly seeking in excess of £120m for the 19-year-old former Manchester City talent, while that price could increase if a bidding war emerges in the market.
Kalidou Koulibaly - 9/1
Another player who Manchester United have been linked to continuously in the past, the likelihood of Kalidou Koulibaly leaving Napoli has reportedly increased following a turbulent season in Naples.
United are unlikely to spend the sort of money that would be needed to land the Senegal international after splashing the cash last summer on Harry Maguire.
However, the odds suggest that United would have an outside chance of securing his services if he was to leave the Serie A side.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Companies across Greater Manchester stay open despite PM's coronavirus measures

Companies across Greater Manchester have remained open despite the Prime Minister 's tough new coronavirus measures .
Boris Johnson had faced calls for clarity after he said people should only travel to work if 'absolutely necessary , ' during a broadcast on Monday night .
The Government later confirmed that it meant only people on the previously announced list of 'key workers ' could go out to work .
By Tuesday morning , the Manchester Evening News had been contacted by scores of employees who had been told to go to work - despite not being deemed an essential worker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of going to work , with some blasting companies for prioritising profit before health .
Others have called for clearer instructions from the Prime Minister - particularly those working in the construction industry .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said construction workers could continue to go to work as long as they remain two metres apart at all times .
He said in a press conference on Tuesday : “ The judgement we have made is that in work , in many instances , the two-metre rule can be applied .
“ Where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and employers have a duty to ensure that people are more than two metres apart . ''
A manager for Flannels clothing said he believed the health and safety of his family had been overlooked , after he was called in to work at a store in Manchester today .
`` I am very angry , '' the worker , who wished to remain anonymous , told the M.E.N .
`` We are now being forced to go into work and told we will need to claim statutory sick pay if we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fashion retail store selling luxury items - this is not essential work . ''
The worker says he and nine other employees are working behind closed doors , carrying out stock transfers back to the warehouse .
`` I am not happy about it in the slightest , '' he added .
`` I have a young child and a partner who is severely asthmatic - she is very anxious about me being at work and I am worried about putting my family at risk .
`` There is no way I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week , I earn more than that in a day .
`` I feel my health and safety and wellbeing of my family is being overlooked for the sake of profit . ''
A warehouse worker for JD sports in Rochdale said he was told by bosses that it is business as usual today .
`` There are currently about 60 people working on one shift , '' he said .
`` When you leave you have to queue for security checks and then you have also got the clocking in machine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which uses a finger print .
`` Around 200 people in one day are going to be using that same fingerprint machine .
`` It seems they are more worried about money than people 's health . ''
An employee for Clipper Logistics at Raven Mill in Chadderton , says she turned up to work expecting to be sent home .
`` Nobody has approached us , '' she said .
`` Some managers have said we are now essential workers but I do n't see how we can possibly be classed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child at home as I was not classed as a key worker before . ''
The employee , who asked to remain anonymous , said she and her colleagues do not work 2m apart from each other , and usually stand back-to-back .
`` They only put hand sanitiser out today and if we want to wear protective clothing we have to provide it ourselves , '' she added .
A concerned mother , whose son works for Howarth Timber in Manchester , said he got a text this morning to say it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still having to handle cash and asking people to sign contracts , '' she said .
`` It is not an essential service delivery wood .
It is just too much of a risk .
`` I think it is wrong - he has a daughter who works in the NHS and I do n't want him to take something home . ''
A spokesperson for Howarth Timber & Building supplies said : “ We are trying our absolute best , in an unprecedented , fast-moving situation , to safeguard our staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The current advice to the construction industry is not clear and therefore currently open to different interpretations .
“ We are closely monitoring Government guidance and also seeking advice from our industry body , the Builders Merchant Federation ( BMF ) , in order to provide correct operating procedures .
“ This morning we closed all of our branches for collections in order to maintain social distancing , however we are servicing the trade through deliveries only.
” JD Sports , Flannels and Clipper Logistics have all been contacted for comment .

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Companies across Greater Manchester have remained open despite the Prime Minister's tough new coronavirus measures.
Boris Johnson had faced calls for clarity after he said people should only travel to work if 'absolutely necessary,' during a broadcast on Monday night.
The Government later confirmed that it meant only people on the previously announced list of 'key workers' could go out to work.
By Tuesday morning, the Manchester Evening News had been contacted by scores of employees who had been told to go to work - despite not being deemed an essential worker.
Workers have raised issues about the risk of going to work, with some blasting companies for prioritising profit before health.
Others have called for clearer instructions from the Prime Minister - particularly those working in the construction industry.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said construction workers could continue to go to work as long as they remain two metres apart at all times.
He said in a press conference on Tuesday: “The judgement we have made is that in work, in many instances, the two-metre rule can be applied.
“Where possible, people should work from home and employers have a duty to ensure that people are more than two metres apart."
A manager for Flannels clothing said he believed the health and safety of his family had been overlooked, after he was called in to work at a store in Manchester today.
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"I am very angry," the worker, who wished to remain anonymous, told the M.E.N.
"We are now being forced to go into work and told we will need to claim statutory sick pay if we don't.
"I work for a fashion retail store selling luxury items - this is not essential work."
The worker says he and nine other employees are working behind closed doors, carrying out stock transfers back to the warehouse.
"I am not happy about it in the slightest," he added.
"I have a young child and a partner who is severely asthmatic - she is very anxious about me being at work and I am worried about putting my family at risk.
"There is no way I can afford to pay the bills on £94 a week, I earn more than that in a day.
"I feel my health and safety and wellbeing of my family is being overlooked for the sake of profit."
(Image: Google)
A warehouse worker for JD sports in Rochdale said he was told by bosses that it is business as usual today.
"There are currently about 60 people working on one shift," he said.
"When you leave you have to queue for security checks and then you have also got the clocking in machine to make sure you get paid, which uses a finger print.
"Around 200 people in one day are going to be using that same fingerprint machine.
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"It seems they are more worried about money than people's health."
An employee for Clipper Logistics at Raven Mill in Chadderton, says she turned up to work expecting to be sent home.
"Nobody has approached us," she said.
"Some managers have said we are now essential workers but I don't see how we can possibly be classed as essential workers.
"I have a child at home as I was not classed as a key worker before."
The employee, who asked to remain anonymous, said she and her colleagues do not work 2m apart from each other, and usually stand back-to-back.
"They only put hand sanitiser out today and if we want to wear protective clothing we have to provide it ourselves," she added.
A concerned mother, whose son works for Howarth Timber in Manchester, said he got a text this morning to say it was business as usual.
"He is still having to handle cash and asking people to sign contracts," she said.
"It is not an essential service delivery wood. It is just too much of a risk.
"I think it is wrong - he has a daughter who works in the NHS and I don't want him to take something home."
(Image: Google Street View)
A spokesperson for Howarth Timber & Building supplies said: “We are trying our absolute best, in an unprecedented, fast-moving situation, to safeguard our staff, customers and the business.
“The current advice to the construction industry is not clear and therefore currently open to different interpretations.
“We are closely monitoring Government guidance and also seeking advice from our industry body, the Builders Merchant Federation (BMF), in order to provide correct operating procedures.
“This morning we closed all of our branches for collections in order to maintain social distancing, however we are servicing the trade through deliveries only.”
JD Sports, Flannels and Clipper Logistics have all been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--How you can support local food banks in Salford during the coronavirus lockdown

A Salford food bank has revealed the donations it needs most as the coronavirus outbreak continues .
There are many vulnerable people across the city who may be struggling financially and not have access to vital supplies .
That 's why our colleagues at InYourArea have created a food bank widget which will allow you to find out the nearest food banks in your postcode .
Vital support for some of the most vulnerable in Salford is being put front and centre for thousands of people thanks to a new partnership between InYourArea and Give Food .
InYourArea has launched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on getting clear , accurate and useful information into communities during the coronavirus pandemic .
The hyperlocal news and information platform , which has more than 3 million users , comes in the form of a new widget showing exactly what items thousands of local food banks are short of .
The foodbank is currently in desperate need of tinned tomatoes , tinned rice pudding , small jars of coffee and tinned potatoes .
As from now , the foodbank phone will only be answered on Tuesdays and Fridays between 9.30am and 1pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off at the Mocha Parade site only during those sessions .
In co-operation with charity Give Food , which delivers to food banks nationwide , the InYourArea widget will allow users to input their postcode and see precisely what provisions their nearest volunteer-run sites are short of .
Jason Cartwright , founder of Give Food , said : `` Even before coronavirus became a problem food banks were experiencing unprecedented demand , and the recent situation has created a real crisis .
`` We 're proud to be able to help InYourArea augment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to discover what food banks near to them are requesting . ''
The widget can also be embedded into other host sites and the hope is it will help those with others in mind to see exactly how they can be of assistance during these unprecedented times of need .
Tom Gibbon , Editor of InYourArea , said : `` This is the latest example in a rapidly growing number of innovations and initiatives we have undertaken at InYourArea to help communities tackle the vast changes coronavirus is pushing upon all of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've been able to help Give Food , and the UK 's huge network of food banks , have a sizable platform to make sure shortages for those who need things the most are hopefully avoided . ''
You can click on the 'Make a donation ' link which tells you the opening times of the food banks so you find the best time to donate .
If there is a food bank not featured in our widget , please contact

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A Salford food bank has revealed the donations it needs most as the coronavirus outbreak continues.
There are many vulnerable people across the city who may be struggling financially and not have access to vital supplies.
That's why our colleagues at InYourArea have created a food bank widget which will allow you to find out the nearest food banks in your postcode.
Vital support for some of the most vulnerable in Salford is being put front and centre for thousands of people thanks to a new partnership between InYourArea and Give Food.
InYourArea has launched the latest of its many initiatives focused on getting clear, accurate and useful information into communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
Foodbanks In Your Area
The hyperlocal news and information platform, which has more than 3 million users, comes in the form of a new widget showing exactly what items thousands of local food banks are short of.
These include Salford Foodbank, in Christ Central, Mocha Parade.
The foodbank is currently in desperate need of tinned tomatoes, tinned rice pudding, small jars of coffee and tinned potatoes.
As from now, the foodbank phone will only be answered on Tuesdays and Fridays between 9.30am and 1pm.
Any food donations can be dropped off at the Mocha Parade site only during those sessions.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
In co-operation with charity Give Food, which delivers to food banks nationwide, the InYourArea widget will allow users to input their postcode and see precisely what provisions their nearest volunteer-run sites are short of.
Jason Cartwright, founder of Give Food, said: "Even before coronavirus became a problem food banks were experiencing unprecedented demand, and the recent situation has created a real crisis.
"We're proud to be able to help InYourArea augment their hyperlocal service to help their users to discover what food banks near to them are requesting."
The widget can also be embedded into other host sites and the hope is it will help those with others in mind to see exactly how they can be of assistance during these unprecedented times of need.
Tom Gibbon, Editor of InYourArea, said: "This is the latest example in a rapidly growing number of innovations and initiatives we have undertaken at InYourArea to help communities tackle the vast changes coronavirus is pushing upon all of us.
"I'm really pleased we've been able to help Give Food, and the UK's huge network of food banks, have a sizable platform to make sure shortages for those who need things the most are hopefully avoided."
You can click on the 'Make a donation' link which tells you the opening times of the food banks so you find the best time to donate.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Police shut Radcliffe road after huge sink hole emerges

A road in Radcliffe has been shut after a huge sink hole emerged in its surface .
The gaping hole emerged on a stretch of Outwood Road over the weekend , say residents .
Radcliffe councillor Mike Smith said he had reported a 'dip in the road ' , near to the junction with Belmont Road , last week .
But after it started opening up , police arrived on the street on Monday to close it off .
Coun Smith said : `` The hole is about seven or eight metres deep and the groundwork is being washed away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There is obviously an issue with water getting under the road and washing the base layer away because the road was only resurfaced last year . ''
Engineers from United Utilities visited the site on Tuesday morning to investigate .
The cause of the collapse is not yet known , a spokesperson for the water company said .
They added : “ Our engineers are still on site investigating the hole and checking our sewers in the vicinity .
“ It ’ s not clear yet what the cause has been - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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A road in Radcliffe has been shut after a huge sink hole emerged in its surface.
The gaping hole emerged on a stretch of Outwood Road over the weekend, say residents.
Radcliffe councillor Mike Smith said he had reported a 'dip in the road', near to the junction with Belmont Road, last week.
But after it started opening up, police arrived on the street on Monday to close it off.
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Coun Smith said: "The hole is about seven or eight metres deep and the groundwork is being washed away.
"It looks very dramatic.
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"There is obviously an issue with water getting under the road and washing the base layer away because the road was only resurfaced last year."
Engineers from United Utilities visited the site on Tuesday morning to investigate.
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The cause of the collapse is not yet known, a spokesperson for the water company said.
They added: “Our engineers are still on site investigating the hole and checking our sewers in the vicinity.
“It’s not clear yet what the cause has been - we should know more later on today.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Appeal for hospital volunteers in Wigan

Appeal for hospital volunteers in Wigan

A hospital trust is appealing for volunteers following the outbreak of coronavirus .
The Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust ( WWL ) is on the hunt for people willing to lend their time and skills in its hospitals .
The trust , which runs the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary , the Leigh Infirmary and Wrightington Hospital , is also recruiting for paid roles .
Hospital bosses are looking for electricians , plumbers , fitters , carpenters , joiners , medical engineering technicians , domestic assistants , drivers , porters , catering assistants and switchboard operators .
WWL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We 're looking for a number of roles to come and help us - both fixed term opportunities and unpaid volunteering - to start within the next two weeks , or sooner where possible.
” People with any of the underlying medical conditions which put them at a higher risk of coronavirus can not apply .
These conditions , as listed by Public Health England , include : chronic lung disease , chronic heart disease , chronic kidney disease , chronic liver disease , chronic neurological disease , immunosuppression ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and diabetes .
People who have had regular medical treatment for their asthma in the past three years , pregnant women and anyone over 70 are ineligible too .
The Wigan trust is the only trust actively recruiting volunteers in Greater Manchester .
The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , which runs the MRI , Wythenshawe Hospital and the Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital confirmed it was not looking for volunteers .
A spokesperson for Salford Royal also said they weren ’ t either .
Other Greater Manchester trusts did not respond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarding volunteers , but have not posted appeals on their websites .

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A hospital trust is appealing for volunteers following the outbreak of coronavirus.
The Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is on the hunt for people willing to lend their time and skills in its hospitals.
The trust, which runs the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, the Leigh Infirmary and Wrightington Hospital, is also recruiting for paid roles.
Hospital bosses are looking for electricians, plumbers, fitters, carpenters, joiners, medical engineering technicians, domestic assistants, drivers, porters, catering assistants and switchboard operators.
WWL, posting on its Facebook page, said: “We're looking for a number of roles to come and help us - both fixed term opportunities and unpaid volunteering - to start within the next two weeks, or sooner where possible.”
People with any of the underlying medical conditions which put them at a higher risk of coronavirus cannot apply.
These conditions, as listed by Public Health England, include: chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, chronic neurological disease, immunosuppression (whether caused by disease or treatment) and diabetes.
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People who have had regular medical treatment for their asthma in the past three years, pregnant women and anyone over 70 are ineligible too.
The Wigan trust is the only trust actively recruiting volunteers in Greater Manchester.
The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the MRI, Wythenshawe Hospital and the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital confirmed it was not looking for volunteers.
A spokesperson for Salford Royal also said they weren’t either.
Other Greater Manchester trusts did not respond to the Manchester Evening News’ request regarding volunteers, but have not posted appeals on their websites.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Martinez, Dias and the players Man City are tipped to sign

Manchester City have fallen short of expectations in the Premier League this season and face a challenge next term to dethrone Liverpool from the league 's summit .
Pep Guardiola 's quest for perfection will likely lead to a reshuffle at the Etihad Stadium , particularly as a number of key players are entering the twilight years of their career .
With City 's financial strength and a new generation of superstars making their mark , it will be interesting to see how City will spend their cash in the first summer window of the decade .
Here , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City are most likely to sign during the upcoming window , courtesy of SportNation.bet The Leicester City full-back has been consistently linked with a move to join Guardiola 's side for a while and the City boss has been vocal in his praise for the England international previously , although the M.E.N .
understands he 's not a current target for the Blues .
The fact that the Foxes are currently set to secure Champions League football would make securing his services more difficult though , while interest from the likes of Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City 's issues in defence have played a huge part in their struggles this season and it 's likely that Guardiola will rectify those problems with summer additions , having previously been backed to do the same in January but electing not to .
Ruben Dias of Benfica is one player who has reportedly attracted City 's interest and it is a transfer that seems plausible , although the hunt for his services could be fierce .
The Inter Milan striker could spark a domino effect in the transfer market this summer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sign Lautaro Martinez and Inter looking set to find a replacement .
City are among the clubs linked with the services of the Argentine forward , who could be the successor to his compatriot Sergio Aguero at the Eithad Stadium .
Another option for City in defence , and a player who has also courted plenty of attention across Europe , Dayot Upamecano has emerged as one of the brightest defensive prospects in European football .
Former City assistant Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen on rebuilding his defence around the 21-year-old , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attributed with an interest .
With David Silva on the way out , City could have room in their squad for a creative midfielder and one leading option is Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish .
Heavily linked with Manchester United , beating their arch-rivals would be a huge boost for City and he would certainly be a solid addition to the squad .
Another England international that City could consider to fill the void after David Silva 's departure is James Maddison , again a player who has courted the attention of United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would not be surprising to see Maddison remain at the King Power Stadium for at least another season to play for the Foxes in the Champions League .
Manchester City experienced Adama Traore 's ability first-hand in the Premier League earlier this season following the starring performance of the winger in Wolves ' victory at the Etihad Stadium .
The former Barcelona prodigy looks to have finally shown his true form and certainly deserves the opportunity to play for one of the more established clubs in the top-flight .
Another defensive option for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as one of the finest defenders outside of the Premier League 's top clubs and has been linked with City previously .
The former Chelsea defender could be on the move this summer given that Bournemouth are fighting to avoid relegation and interest in his services would likely be high .

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Manchester City have fallen short of expectations in the Premier League this season and face a challenge next term to dethrone Liverpool from the league's summit.
Pep Guardiola's quest for perfection will likely lead to a reshuffle at the Etihad Stadium, particularly as a number of key players are entering the twilight years of their career.
With City 's financial strength and a new generation of superstars making their mark, it will be interesting to see how City will spend their cash in the first summer window of the decade.
Here, we have gathered a list of the players City are most likely to sign during the upcoming window, courtesy of BonusCodeBets.co.uk
Ben Chilwell - 9/5
The Leicester City full-back has been consistently linked with a move to join Guardiola 's side for a while and the City boss has been vocal in his praise for the England international previously, although the M.E.N. understands he's not a current target for the Blues.
The fact that the Foxes are currently set to secure Champions League football would make securing his services more difficult though, while interest from the likes of Chelsea could drive up the asking price.
Ruben Dias - 14/5
City's issues in defence have played a huge part in their struggles this season and it's likely that Guardiola will rectify those problems with summer additions, having previously been backed to do the same in January but electing not to.
Ruben Dias of Benfica is one player who has reportedly attracted City's interest and it is a transfer that seems plausible, although the hunt for his services could be fierce.
Lautaro Martinez - 4/1
The Inter Milan striker could spark a domino effect in the transfer market this summer, with a host of top clubs looking to sign Lautaro Martinez and Inter looking set to find a replacement.
City are among the clubs linked with the services of the Argentine forward, who could be the successor to his compatriot Sergio Aguero at the Eithad Stadium.
Dayot Upamecano - 9/2
Another option for City in defence, and a player who has also courted plenty of attention across Europe, Dayot Upamecano has emerged as one of the brightest defensive prospects in European football.
Former City assistant Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen on rebuilding his defence around the 21-year-old, while Barcelona and Liverpool have also been attributed with an interest.
Jack Grealish - 5/1
With David Silva on the way out, City could have room in their squad for a creative midfielder and one leading option is Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
Heavily linked with Manchester United, beating their arch-rivals would be a huge boost for City and he would certainly be a solid addition to the squad.
James Maddison - 6/1
Another England international that City could consider to fill the void after David Silva's departure is James Maddison, again a player who has courted the attention of United.
However, like Chilwell, it would not be surprising to see Maddison remain at the King Power Stadium for at least another season to play for the Foxes in the Champions League.
Adama Traore - 6/1
Manchester City experienced Adama Traore's ability first-hand in the Premier League earlier this season following the starring performance of the winger in Wolves' victory at the Etihad Stadium.
The former Barcelona prodigy looks to have finally shown his true form and certainly deserves the opportunity to play for one of the more established clubs in the top-flight.
Nathan Ake - 7/1
Another defensive option for City, Nathan Ake has established himself as one of the finest defenders outside of the Premier League's top clubs and has been linked with City previously.
The former Chelsea defender could be on the move this summer given that Bournemouth are fighting to avoid relegation and interest in his services would likely be high.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Vast new coronavirus hospital to be set up in London convention centre

A huge temporary hospital is to be set up in London ’ s ExCel convention centre to care for thousands of coronavirus patients , the health secretary has revealed .
The NHS Nightingale hospital will open next week and will be capable of treating 4,000 patients at a time as the government continues to ramp up its efforts to tackle the pandemic .
In this afternoon ’ s Downing Street press conference on the virus , health secretary Matt Hancock also confirmed that 7.5m items of public protection equipment - especially masks - have now been shipped to support health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of thousands of retired staff and final-year students join the frontline effort .
Speaking as Britain ’ s death toll rose to 422 , Mr Hancock also stressed the importance of people sticking to the new lockdown , insisting : “ These steps are not requests , they are rules.
” London has been at the epicentre of the pandemic so far , recording higher numbers and faster growth in cases than the rest of the country .
The health secretary said a new hospital would open in the Docklands within days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ army drafted in .
“ I can announce today that we will next week open a new hospital , a temp hospital , the NHS Nightingale Hospital , at the Excel Centre in London , ” he said .
“ The NHS Nightingale hospital will comprise two wards each of 2,000 people .
“ With the help of the military and of NHS clinicians , we will make sure we have the capacity that we need so that everyone can get the support we need.
” Prof Stephen Powis , medical director for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ‘ extraordinary feat from a standing start ’ , involving both the military and clinciains .
Reports also suggest further such hospitals , aided by the military , may open elsewhere in the UK .
Mr Hancock said so far 35,000 people have answered the call for extra NHS and social care staff , half of them final year nursing students .
“ But no matter how big we grow the NHS , unless we slow the spread of this virus , then as we ’ ve seen , those numbers will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ And that ’ s why it 's so important that everybody follows the advice and stays at home.
” He also revealed that millions of masks have been ordered for staff across the health and social care system , where 'many many people ' had been raising concerns about protection equipment .
Calling that operation ‘ literally a military effort ’ , he added : “ Over the last 24 hours we have shipped 7.5m pieces of protective equipment , especially the masks - the so-called FFP3 masks - which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And there ’ s now a hotline so that if you ’ re in the NHS or social care , including in pharmacy , if you call the hotline if you don ’ t have the PPE you need we will get it to you .
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A huge temporary hospital is to be set up in London’s ExCel convention centre to care for thousands of coronavirus patients, the health secretary has revealed.
The NHS Nightingale hospital will open next week and will be capable of treating 4,000 patients at a time as the government continues to ramp up its efforts to tackle the pandemic.
In this afternoon’s Downing Street press conference on the virus, health secretary Matt Hancock also confirmed that 7.5m items of public protection equipment - especially masks - have now been shipped to support health and social care workers, as tens of thousands of retired staff and final-year students join the frontline effort.
Speaking as Britain’s death toll rose to 422, Mr Hancock also stressed the importance of people sticking to the new lockdown, insisting: “These steps are not requests, they are rules.”
London has been at the epicentre of the pandemic so far, recording higher numbers and faster growth in cases than the rest of the country.
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The health secretary said a new hospital would open in the Docklands within days, in a move that has seen the army drafted in.
“I can announce today that we will next week open a new hospital, a temp hospital, the NHS Nightingale Hospital, at the Excel Centre in London,” he said.
“The NHS Nightingale hospital will comprise two wards each of 2,000 people.
“With the help of the military and of NHS clinicians, we will make sure we have the capacity that we need so that everyone can get the support we need.”
Prof Stephen Powis, medical director for NHS England, said the hospital was an ‘extraordinary feat from a standing start’, involving both the military and clinciains.
Reports also suggest further such hospitals, aided by the military, may open elsewhere in the UK.
Mr Hancock said so far 35,000 people have answered the call for extra NHS and social care staff, half of them final year nursing students.
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“But no matter how big we grow the NHS, unless we slow the spread of this virus, then as we’ve seen, those numbers will continue to rise,” he reiterated.
“And that’s why it's so important that everybody follows the advice and stays at home.”
He also revealed that millions of masks have been ordered for staff across the health and social care system, where 'many many people' had been raising concerns about protection equipment.
Calling that operation ‘literally a military effort’, he added: “Over the last 24 hours we have shipped 7.5m pieces of protective equipment, especially the masks - the so-called FFP3 masks - which are very important to get out.
“And there’s now a hotline so that if you’re in the NHS or social care, including in pharmacy, if you call the hotline if you don’t have the PPE you need we will get it to you.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--£1,000 raised in 24 hours for family of ‘Queens Park Angel’

A fundraiser to support the family of a seven-year-old girl who was killed in a horrific stabbing has raised £1,000 in just 24 hours .
In an astonishing community effort , 82 people have donated money for the ‘ Queen 's Park Angel ’ who died following an 'unprovoked and random attack ' on Sunday afternoon .
The youngster was out with her family in Queen ’ s Park , just outside Bolton town centre , when she was attacked .
A 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and has since been detained under the mental health act .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was set up on campaign website GoFundMe , with the aim of raising £1,000 for the girl ’ s family .
Adrian Harrison , set up the page and has been seeking support through Facebook , he posted : “ Just donate a pound or anything , then as soon as we find out who the parents are of this awful tragedy we can give them the money.
” He added : “ As soon as we find out who they are , all the money will be sent to them , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are feeling.
” In less than 24 hours since the page was set up , the fundraiser has generated all of its £1,000 target , with Mr Harrison hoping to make contact with the family of the girl to hand over the money .
To get involved or to add any extra donations , visit : https : //www.gofundme.com/f/queens-park-angel A police cordon remained in place at the park until the late afternoon on Monday as investigators continued to check for any further evidence .
Officers have also appealed for anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone who can help should contact police on 0161 856 8797 or 101 quoting incident number 1430 of the22/03/20 , or email 69851 @ gmp.pnn.police.uk .
Please upload any footage or images to scd.cctv @ gmp.police.uk .
Reports can also be made anonymously , via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A fundraiser to support the family of a seven-year-old girl who was killed in a horrific stabbing has raised £1,000 in just 24 hours.
In an astonishing community effort, 82 people have donated money for the ‘Queen's Park Angel’ who died following an 'unprovoked and random attack' on Sunday afternoon.
The youngster was out with her family in Queen’s Park, just outside Bolton town centre, when she was attacked. A 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and has since been detained under the mental health act.
Following the incident, a charity page was set up on campaign website GoFundMe, with the aim of raising £1,000 for the girl’s family.
Adrian Harrison, set up the page and has been seeking support through Facebook, he posted: “Just donate a pound or anything, then as soon as we find out who the parents are of this awful tragedy we can give them the money.”
He added: “As soon as we find out who they are, all the money will be sent to them, I can't even begin to imagine how they are feeling.”
In less than 24 hours since the page was set up, the fundraiser has generated all of its £1,000 target, with Mr Harrison hoping to make contact with the family of the girl to hand over the money.
To get involved or to add any extra donations, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/queens-park-angel
A police cordon remained in place at the park until the late afternoon on Monday as investigators continued to check for any further evidence.
Officers have also appealed for anyone with information on the attack to come forward.
Anyone who can help should contact police on 0161 856 8797 or 101 quoting incident number 1430 of the22/03/20, or email 69851@gmp.pnn.police.uk.
Please upload any footage or images to scd.cctv@gmp.police.uk.
Reports can also be made anonymously, via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Can you see your boyfriend or girlfriend during the lockdown?

A number of questions were raised when it was announced the UK would go into lockdown in the prime minister ’ s address to the nation on Monday evening .
Boris Johnson reinforced social distancing measures and said that people are only allowed to leave their homes under four specific reasons .
Members of the public were advised they could take exercise only once a day from now on , either alone or with members of their household , while gatherings of more than two people have been banned .
But under new rules , those in relationships were left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see their other half in their home , or whether they could still meet in public .
However in the government ’ s daily press conference on Tuesday , deputy chief medical officer , Dr Jenny Harries , said couples not living in separate households could be spreading coronavirus if they continue to see each other .
She recommended non-cohabiting partners opt to move in with one another during the strict restrictions on movement .
“ If you are two individuals , two halves of the couple , living in separate households then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she said .
“ The alternative might be that , for quite a significant period going forward , they should just test the strength of their relationship and decide whether they should permanently be resident in another household.
” Dr Harries added : “ What we do not want is people switching in and out of households .
“ It defeats the purpose of reductions in social interactions and will allow the transmission of disease.
” And as only essential travel is recommended , even if you both live alone in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it would still mean moving into one household to limit journeys .
The full list of ‘ limited purposes ’ that mean you are able to currently leave your home includes : shopping for basic necessities ; one form of exercise a day ; a medical need ; travelling to work if absolutely necessary .
While these reasons also confused separated parents who were worried their children wouldn ’ t be able to move between homes , the government advice confirms ‘ essential travel ’ as : “ Where parents do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under 18 can be moved between their parents ' homes . ''

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A number of questions were raised when it was announced the UK would go into lockdown in the prime minister’s address to the nation on Monday evening.
Boris Johnson reinforced social distancing measures and said that people are only allowed to leave their homes under four specific reasons.
Members of the public were advised they could take exercise only once a day from now on, either alone or with members of their household, while gatherings of more than two people have been banned.
But under new rules, those in relationships were left confused over whether they can or not see their other half in their home, or whether they could still meet in public.
However in the government’s daily press conference on Tuesday, deputy chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries, said couples not living in separate households could be spreading coronavirus if they continue to see each other.
She recommended non-cohabiting partners opt to move in with one another during the strict restrictions on movement.
“If you are two individuals, two halves of the couple, living in separate households then ideally they should stay in those households,” she said.
“The alternative might be that, for quite a significant period going forward, they should just test the strength of their relationship and decide whether they should permanently be resident in another household.”
Dr Harries added: “What we do not want is people switching in and out of households.
“It defeats the purpose of reductions in social interactions and will allow the transmission of disease.”
And as only essential travel is recommended, even if you both live alone in separate households, based on government advice, it would still mean moving into one household to limit journeys.
The full list of ‘limited purposes’ that mean you are able to currently leave your home includes: shopping for basic necessities; one form of exercise a day; a medical need; travelling to work if absolutely necessary.
While these reasons also confused separated parents who were worried their children wouldn’t be able to move between homes, the government advice confirms ‘essential travel’ as: “Where parents do not live in the same household, children under 18 can be moved between their parents' homes."