themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Experts urge caution over Russia's coronavirus vaccine claim

A controversial coronavirus vaccine has been approved for widespread use in Russia after less than two months of human testing as experts urge caution of the claim .
Scientists in the UK say they have seen no evidence that suggest the vaccine is safe and effective .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said a vaccine developed there has been registered for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated .
He emphasised that the jab underwent the necessary tests and claims it offers a lasting immunity from coronavirus .
However , scientists in the UK say no scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They also warn that the release of a vaccine that is not safe could cause extreme damage and worsen the current situation .
Danny Altmann , professor of immunology at Imperial College London , said there are many vaccines in development around the world and there is an interest in it all being a truly open process .
He said : “ While information on the vast majority of the vaccines and trial protocols in the world have been made available , there seems to be rather little detail thus far on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protocol on Clintrials.gov , which seemed to suggest an adenovirus vector .
“ The bar is necessarily set very high for criteria that must be satisfied for approval after Phase 3 clinical trials .
“ The collateral damage from release of any vaccine that was less than safe and effective would exacerbate our current problems insurmountably . ''
He added : “ I hope these criteria have been followed .
We are all in this together.
” Speaking at a government meeting on state television , President Putin said : “ I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the necessary tests .
“ The most important thing is to ensure full safety of using the vaccine and its efficiency.
” But details of these tests do not appear to have been made available to the global research community .
And there are also concerns about the way Russia has been reporting the number of coronavirus cases in the country .
Keith Neal , emeritus professor of the epidemiology of infectious diseases , at the University of Nottingham , said : “ Using the figures from www.worldometer.com an infection rate of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,000 a month in Russia and this may be significantly under-reported .
“ This will be higher in Moscow and probably health care workers , '' he said .
He said it is not possible to know if the vaccine has been shown to be effective without submission of scientific papers for analysis and then there may be problems on data quality .
The World Health Organisation has said all vaccine candidates should go through full stages of testing before being rolled out .
Dr Michael Head , senior research fellow in global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ It is unclear precisely what is actually happening with the Russian vaccine .
“ At this point in time , there is no data on the Russian-led vaccine for the global health community to scrutinise .
“ There have been lessons learned from previous vaccine roll-outs , that were usurped by anti-vaccination activists and population health has greatly suffered.
” Dr Ayfer Ali , a specialist in drug research at Warwick Business School , said the problem with fast approvals is that potential adverse effects which are rare but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He explained : “ Another issue is missing potential antibody-dependent enhancement ( ADE ) which is a phenomenon where a vaccine is not protective enough to prevent the disease but instead allows the virus to enter the body more easily and worsen the disease the vaccine is supposed to protect against.
” Dr Ali said this had already been observed in a animal models of non-Covid-19 coronavirus vaccines .

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A controversial coronavirus vaccine has been approved for widespread use in Russia after less than two months of human testing as experts urge caution of the claim.
Scientists in the UK say they have seen no evidence that suggest the vaccine is safe and effective.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said a vaccine developed there has been registered for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated.
He emphasised that the jab underwent the necessary tests and claims it offers a lasting immunity from coronavirus.
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However, scientists in the UK say no scientific evidence backing these claims has been published.
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They also warn that the release of a vaccine that is not safe could cause extreme damage and worsen the current situation.
Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College London, said there are many vaccines in development around the world and there is an interest in it all being a truly open process.
He said: “While information on the vast majority of the vaccines and trial protocols in the world have been made available, there seems to be rather little detail thus far on the Russian candidates, except for a protocol on Clintrials.gov, which seemed to suggest an adenovirus vector.
“The bar is necessarily set very high for criteria that must be satisfied for approval after Phase 3 clinical trials.
“The collateral damage from release of any vaccine that was less than safe and effective would exacerbate our current problems insurmountably."
He added: “I hope these criteria have been followed. We are all in this together.”
Speaking at a government meeting on state television, President Putin said: “I would like to repeat that it has passed all the necessary tests.
“The most important thing is to ensure full safety of using the vaccine and its efficiency.”
But details of these tests do not appear to have been made available to the global research community.
And there are also concerns about the way Russia has been reporting the number of coronavirus cases in the country.
Keith Neal, emeritus professor of the epidemiology of infectious diseases, at the University of Nottingham, said: “Using the figures from www.worldometer.com an infection rate of 5,000 per day equates to one per 1,000 a month in Russia and this may be significantly under-reported.
“This will be higher in Moscow and probably health care workers," he said.
He said it is not possible to know if the vaccine has been shown to be effective without submission of scientific papers for analysis and then there may be problems on data quality.
The World Health Organisation has said all vaccine candidates should go through full stages of testing before being rolled out.
Dr Michael Head, senior research fellow in global health, at the University of Southampton, said: “It is unclear precisely what is actually happening with the Russian vaccine.
“At this point in time, there is no data on the Russian-led vaccine for the global health community to scrutinise.
“There have been lessons learned from previous vaccine roll-outs, that were usurped by anti-vaccination activists and population health has greatly suffered.”
Dr Ayfer Ali, a specialist in drug research at Warwick Business School, said the problem with fast approvals is that potential adverse effects which are rare but serious are likely to be missed.
He explained: “Another issue is missing potential antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) which is a phenomenon where a vaccine is not protective enough to prevent the disease but instead allows the virus to enter the body more easily and worsen the disease the vaccine is supposed to protect against.”
Dr Ali said this had already been observed in a animal models of non-Covid-19 coronavirus vaccines.
“Russia is essentially conducting a large population level experiment,” Dr Ali added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Why there are loads more police officers in Stockport town centre today

There will be more police officers than usual on patrol in Stockport town centre today .
The public are being @ @ @ @ @ if they notice the heightened police presence though .
It has all been planned as @ @ @ @ @ clamp down on theft .
Sharing details on social media , officers explained that the @ @ @ @ @ be worried if they see more police than they were expecting - unless they are @ @ @ @ @ They also invited shoppers to come over and say hello if they see them out @ @ @ @ @ post , officers wrote : `` You may notice there are quite a few more @ @ @ @ @ Stockport town centre today than usual .
`` Please do n't be alarmed by this @ @ @ @ @ shoplifter ) as the officers are part of an operation specifically focusing on theft .
@ @ @ @ @ and say hello '' .

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There will be more police officers than usual on patrol in Stockport town centre today.
The public are being advised not to be alarmed if they notice the heightened police presence though.
It has all been planned as part of an operation to clamp down on theft.
Sharing details on social media, officers explained that the public have no reason to be worried if they see more police than they were expecting - unless they are planning to steal something.
They also invited shoppers to come over and say hello if they see them out and about.
In a post, officers wrote: "You may notice there are quite a few more police officers on foot in Stockport town centre today than usual.
"Please don't be alarmed by this (unless you're a shoplifter) as the officers are part of an operation specifically focusing on theft.
"Feel free to stop and say hello".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Cyprus introduces new measure in blow for UK holidaymakers

Cyprus has today announced UK nationals will now have to self-isolate on arrival in the north of the country .
Updated guidance from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) warns that Brits will not only need to produce a negative coronavirus test when entering Cyprus , but will now have to quarantine for a week .
Those that do not comply with the self-isolation rules risk being taken to mandatory quarantine facilities allocated by the local authorities .
All travellers to the popular holiday spot must also complete a Cyprus Flight Pass before travelling , available online .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the individual 's responsibility for ensuring test results are uploaded to the pass within 24 hours of departure , or risk being denied entry .
The latest update from the FCO says : `` The authorities in the north of Cyprus are permitting entry to UK nationals travelling from the UK .
`` You will be required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result ( dated between three and five days prior to the date of the flight ) on arrival .
`` You will then be required to isolate at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you will not meet anyone , or host visitors , during this period .
Failure to follow the rules of self-isolation will result in mandatory quarantine at facilities allocated by the authorities . ''
They have also warned that travellers should be aware that if other passengers on your flight subsequently test positive on arrival to Cyprus , you may be subject to further quarantine or self-isolation measures .
They added that these will be mandatory and all travellers should comply with the Cypriot authorities ’ requirements .
Cyprus is still on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling from Cyprus into the UK do not have to undergo a 14-day quarantine period when they arrive in Britain .
It comes after airline and tour operator Jet2.com announced it will resume its flights and holidays programme for Cyprus next week .
The firm announced it will restart taking UK holidaymakers to the eastern Mediterranean country from August 17 .

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Cyprus has today announced UK nationals will now have to self-isolate on arrival in the north of the country.
Updated guidance from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) warns that Brits will not only need to produce a negative coronavirus test when entering Cyprus, but will now have to quarantine for a week.
Those that do not comply with the self-isolation rules risk being taken to mandatory quarantine facilities allocated by the local authorities.
The latest update from the FCO says: "The authorities in the north of Cyprus are permitting entry to UK nationals travelling from the UK.
"You will be required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result (dated between three and five days prior to the date of the flight) on arrival.
"You will then be required to isolate at home for 7 days, on the condition that you will not meet anyone, or host visitors, during this period. Failure to follow the rules of self-isolation will result in mandatory quarantine at facilities allocated by the authorities."
They have also warned that travellers should be aware that if other passengers on your flight subsequently test positive on arrival to Cyprus, you may be subject to further quarantine or self-isolation measures.
They added that these will be mandatory and all travellers should comply with the Cypriot authorities’ requirements.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Corrie's Jack P Shepherd hits back at criticism of Todd Grimshaw recasting

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has hit out at criticism over the recasting of character Todd Grimshaw .
Jack , who plays David Platt , addressed complaints from viewers who were less than impressed by the choice of replacement , following the news that Todd is set to return after almost three years away .
Todd was axed from the ITV soap after Bruno Langley - who played the character for 16 years - was convicted of sexually assaulting two women in a Manchester bar in 2017 .
On Monday , ITV revealed that actor Gareth Pierce will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s youngest son .
Gareth is best known for his roles as Lenny Mack in Sky 1 's Stella and Gavin Moss in The Archers .
He also starred in Ordinary Lies and Hinterland for BBC .
But some fans are unhappy that Gareth does not resemble his predecessor .
One tweeted : “ A new Todd , couldn ’ t look any different if they tried .
Changing Todd ( someone who ’ s been in it that long ) is like suddenly getting a random blonde woman to play the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They could have at least found an actor with a passing resemblance to the previous Todd.
” A third said : `` This is more Peter Barlow than Todd Grimshaw .
But ca n't judge a book by its cover .
Let 's see how he deals with the stories of Todd . ''
Over on Instagram , another viewer said : “ Coronation Street never even try to hire their recasts to look anything like the original actor .
Can ’ t see this working.
” Jack directly responded to that comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite the opposite .
He said : “ In my experience , that never works , you end up casting someone with same colour hair/eyes same teeth etc over acting capability , and the best actor/actress for the role misses out.
” Todd will first be seen back on Corrie in the autumn but the seeds of his return are sown next week when a letter arrives in the post from the ex solicitor asking for money .
With Eileen away in Thailand , visiting her other son Jason , the letter is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news to Todd ’ s former partner Vicar Billy Mayhew .
The trio then embark on a manhunt to try and track him down .
Soap newbie Gareth said : “ I ’ m thrilled to be joining such an iconic show , and to have been entrusted with taking Todd forward into some really exciting storylines .
“ It ’ s an honour to be part of the dedicated Coronation Street team in such unprecedented times.
” Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays from 7.30pm on ITV .

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Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has hit out at criticism over the recasting of character Todd Grimshaw.
Jack, who plays David Platt, addressed complaints from viewers who were less than impressed by the choice of replacement, following the news that Todd is set to return after almost three years away.
Todd was axed from the ITV soap after Bruno Langley - who played the character for 16 years - was convicted of sexually assaulting two women in a Manchester bar in 2017.
On Monday, ITV revealed that actor Gareth Pierce will be taking the role of Eileen Grimshaw’s youngest son.
Gareth is best known for his roles as Lenny Mack in Sky 1's Stella and Gavin Moss in The Archers. He also starred in Ordinary Lies and Hinterland for BBC.
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But some fans are unhappy that Gareth does not resemble his predecessor.
One tweeted: “A new Todd, couldn’t look any different if they tried. Changing Todd (someone who’s been in it that long) is like suddenly getting a random blonde woman to play the new Carla.”
A second posted: “They could have at least found an actor with a passing resemblance to the previous Todd.”
A third said: "This is more Peter Barlow than Todd Grimshaw. But can't judge a book by its cover. Let's see how he deals with the stories of Todd."
Over on Instagram, another viewer said: “Coronation Street never even try to hire their recasts to look anything like the original actor. Can’t see this working.”
Jack directly responded to that comment, explaining that in reality it is quite the opposite.
He said: “In my experience, that never works, you end up casting someone with same colour hair/eyes same teeth etc over acting capability, and the best actor/actress for the role misses out.”
(Image: ITV)
Todd will first be seen back on Corrie in the autumn but the seeds of his return are sown next week when a letter arrives in the post from the ex solicitor asking for money.
With Eileen away in Thailand, visiting her other son Jason, the letter is opened by Mary and Sean who break the news to Todd’s former partner Vicar Billy Mayhew.
The trio then embark on a manhunt to try and track him down.
Soap newbie Gareth said: “I’m thrilled to be joining such an iconic show, and to have been entrusted with taking Todd forward into some really exciting storylines.
“It’s an honour to be part of the dedicated Coronation Street team in such unprecedented times.”
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7.30pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Chinatown restaurant closes after coronavirus outbreak

A popular Chinatown restaurant has closed after two staff members tested positive for coronavirus .
Management decided to close down Jade City in Manchester city centre on Saturday , August 8 , after the owner , Linchung Kan , and another member of staff developed coronavirus symptoms .
The pair , who worked in the kitchen , both later tested positive .
When contacted by the M.E.N .
on Monday evening , the manager of the restaurant on George Street , Peter Wong , said he would be calling 444 people who dined in the restaurant , many of whom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To Help Out ' scheme , to inform them about the outbreak .
He confirmed the restaurant will be closed for at least two weeks and that all staff have now taken Covid-19 tests .
It will only re-open when all staff are clear of the virus and the venue has undergone a deep clean , said Mr Wong .
Diners who were at the restaurant last week have contacted the M.E.N .
about their fears and expressed concern that they had not yet been contacted by the restaurant .
Some said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through Manchester 's Chinese community .
One , who declined to be named , said she and her family had dined at the restaurant , taking advantage of the Eat Out To Help Out scheme , on Wednesday .
Having learned about the outbreak from people inside the Chinese community , she said her family members have since had a Covid-19 test and are awaiting the outcome .
`` We are worrying about this .
I went on Wednesday and it was quiet .
My relatives went that night and it was packed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it on Facebook and WhatsApp groups .
Everyone knows in Chinatown .
We want the NHS and the Government to do something to make sure people are safe , '' she said .
Another diner said : `` My family went there have dinner on Monday .
Now , we all go to have the test . ''
She described how there were 50 people in the restaurant at the time and that it was the first time in five months her family had gone out to eat .
The government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'crazy ' , she said .
Restaurant manager Mr Wong , addressing the criticism that a note posted on the front door only reported the closure and not any coronavirus cases , said the staff concerned had developed symptoms by that stage and only tested positive later .
`` They got symptoms and we took the precaution to shut down .
I told them to go and get tested and they returned with a positive , '' he said .
He said both were 'ok ' and were isolating at home .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diners who visited the restaurant last week and he said he would be calling all of them to let them know about the outbreak and urge them to get tested .
`` My job is now ringing them up to tell them we had a virus outbreak in the restaurant with two staff members .
It 's kitchen staff who have tested positive , not people on the front line waitering . ''
He admitted he had not alerted the authorities about the two positive tests yet but would be doing so .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time this has happened to be honest .
I do n't have any guidelines on how to tackle this problem . ''
He said he would only re-open once all the staff had tested negative and there had been a 'deep clean ' of the restaurant ' .
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A popular Chinatown restaurant has closed after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.
Management decided to close down Jade City in Manchester city centre on Saturday, August 8 after the person developed symptoms. They later tested positive.
When contacted by the M.E.N. on Monday evening, the manager of the restaurant on George Street, Peter Wong, said he would be calling 444 people who dined in the restaurant, many of whom were taking advantage of the 'Eat Out To Help Out' scheme, to inform them about the outbreak.
He confirmed the restaurant will be closed for at least two weeks and that all staff have now taken Covid-19 tests.
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It will only re-open when all staff are clear of the virus and the venue has undergone a deep clean, said Mr Wong.
Diners who were at the restaurant last week have contacted the M.E.N. about their fears and expressed concern that they had not yet been contacted by the restaurant. Some said they had only found out about the outbreak through Manchester's Chinese community.
One, who declined to be named, said she and her family had dined at the restaurant, taking advantage of the Eat Out To Help Out scheme, on Wednesday. Having learned about the outbreak from people inside the Chinese community, she said her family members have since had a Covid-19 test and are awaiting the outcome.
"We are worrying about this. I went on Wednesday and it was quiet. My relatives went that night and it was packed, a full house. We heard about it on Facebook and WhatsApp groups. Everyone knows in Chinatown. We want the NHS and the Government to do something to make sure people are safe," she said.
Another diner said: "My family went there have dinner on Monday. Now, we all go to have the test."
She described how there were 50 people in the restaurant at the time and that it was the first time in five months her family had gone out to eat.
The government's Eat Out To Help Out scheme was 'crazy', she said.
Restaurant manager Mr Wong, addressing the criticism that a note posted on the front door only reported the closure and not any coronavirus cases, said the staff concerned had developed symptoms by that stage and only tested positive later.
"They got symptoms and we took the precaution to shut down. I told them to go and get tested and they returned with a positive," he said.
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He said they were 'ok' and were isolating at home.
Mr Wong said he had records of 444 diners who visited the restaurant last week and he said he would be calling all of them to let them know about the outbreak and urge them to get tested.
"My job is now ringing them up to tell them we had a virus outbreak in the restaurant with two staff members. It's kitchen staff who have tested positive, not people on the front line waitering."
He admitted he had not alerted the authorities but would be doing so.
Mr Wong added: "This is the first time this has happened to be honest. I don't have any guidelines on how to tackle this problem."
He said he would only re-open once all the staff had tested negative and there had been a 'deep clean' of the restaurant'.
An original version of this article said the restaurant owner had returned a positive test result, and that two staff members had contracted coronavirus. However the manager has since told he was mistaken, and the owner did not return a positive result for coronavirus and that only one staff member had the virus. This has since been amended.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Debenhams announces 2,500 jobs are being axed

Debenhams is to cut thousands of jobs due to the impact on the coronavirus pandemic .
The high-street retailer will @ @ @ @ @ stores and warehouses .
A spokesman for Debenhams said of the planned 2,500 job cuts @ @ @ @ @ reopened 124 stores , post-lockdown , and these are currently trading ahead of management expectations @ @ @ @ @ time , the trading environment is clearly a long way from returning to normal and @ @ @ @ @ store costs are aligned with realistic expectations .
`` Those colleagues affected by redundancy have @ @ @ @ @ very grateful to them for their service and commitment to Debenhams .
`` Such difficult @ @ @ @ @ many retailers right now , and we will continue to take all necessary steps to @ @ @ @ @ a viable future . ''
Debenhams is among many retailers who have been forced to @ @ @ @ @ impact of coronavirus .
New data from the Office for National Statistics have found that @ @ @ @ @ their job since lockdown began back in March .

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Debenhams is to cut thousands of jobs due to the impact on the coronavirus pandemic.
The high-street retailer will make the cuts across its stores and warehouses.
A spokesman for Debenhams said of the planned 2,500 job cuts: "We have successfully reopened 124 stores, post-lockdown, and these are currently trading ahead of management expectations.
"At the same time, the trading environment is clearly a long way from returning to normal and we have to ensure our store costs are aligned with realistic expectations.
"Those colleagues affected by redundancy have been informed and we are very grateful to them for their service and commitment to Debenhams.
"Such difficult decisions are being taken by many retailers right now, and we will continue to take all necessary steps to give Debenhams every chance of a viable future."
Debenhams is among many retailers who have been forced to axe jobs due to the impact of coronavirus.
New data from the Office for National Statistics have found that around 730,000 workers have lost their job since lockdown began back in March.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Aldi shopper feeds her family for £12.50 per person a week

Supermarket shopping can be expensive - it 's no secret .
Adding a little treat into your basket here and there , and buying even the essentials can quickly add up , especially when you have a hungry family to feed .
But mum-of-four and YouTuber Lara Joanna Jarvis has revealed some tips and tricks to keep the cost of your supermarket shopping down .
The savvy shopper , with help from Aldi , spends just over £12 per person on food for the entire week .
Speaking on her YouTube channel , she explained : `` Your food bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is basically one of your most expensive bills each month .
`` But I am going to prove to you that it can be done ( cheaper ) it will just take a lot of planning and a lot of prep but it can be done.
” Lara suggested making a meal plan for the week so you can work out all of the ingredients you are going to need to buy and what ones you already have in the cupboard at home .
The meal plan also helps you stick to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not buy things that end up going to waste , reports the Mirror .
Lara also recommends adding up shopping on the supermarket 's website first , so you know exactly what your bill will be , and keeps her old receipts to saver her time when budgeting .
Lara said her weekly bill is now just £50 - working out at £12.50 a person .
Her meals include fresh ingredients including cabbage , tomatoes , carrots , peppers and onions , all healthy foods that are also affordable .
And she is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After people commented on one of her videos saying it was n't possible , Lara responded : `` I get it , food shopping is extortionate at the moment , I 've struggled so much to keep our meals of the week on budget .
`` But , it spurred me on to try and create this content again for you and to show you that feeding your family on a budget of just £12.50 per person is still possible - it just takes A LOT of meal planning and grocery prices @ @ @

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Supermarket shopping can be expensive - it's no secret. Adding a little treat into your basket here and there, and buying even the essentials can quickly add up, especially when you have a hungry family to feed.
But mum-of-four and YouTuber Lara Joanna Jarvis has revealed some tips and tricks to keep the cost of your supermarket shopping down.
The savvy shopper, with help from Aldi, spends just over £12 per person on food for the entire week.
Speaking on her YouTube channel, she explained: "Your food bill, other than your rent or mortgage is basically one of your most expensive bills each month.
"But I am going to prove to you that it can be done (cheaper) it will just take a lot of planning and a lot of prep but it can be done.”
Lara suggested making a meal plan for the week so you can work out all of the ingredients you are going to need to buy and what ones you already have in the cupboard at home.
The meal plan also helps you stick to your budget and in the supermarket, and not buy things that end up going to waste, reports the Mirror.
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Lara also recommends adding up shopping on the supermarket's website first, so you know exactly what your bill will be, and keeps her old receipts to saver her time when budgeting.
Lara said her weekly bill is now just £50 - working out at £12.50 a person.
Her meals include fresh ingredients including cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, peppers and onions, all healthy foods that are also affordable.
And she is convinced others can pull it off too.
After people commented on one of her videos saying it wasn't possible, Lara responded: "I get it, food shopping is extortionate at the moment, I've struggled so much to keep our meals of the week on budget.
"But, it spurred me on to try and create this content again for you and to show you that feeding your family on a budget of just £12.50 per person is still possible - it just takes A LOT of meal planning and grocery prices research!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man admits causing death of his brother in horror crash

A man has admitted causing the death of his brother in a horror crash .
Idiris Mohammed , 24 , was killed in the smash involving his black BMW 1 Series and an Audi S3 in St Helens Road , Bolton , last September .
His younger brother , Zekeriye Mohammed , was behind the wheel of the BMW at the time and had been travelling in convoy with the Audi just moments earlier .
At Bolton Crown Court on Monday , Zekeriye , 24 , pleaded guilty to charges of causing death by careless driving , and a separate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was driving the Audi , has admitted causing death by dangerous driving .
Haider , 23 , of Fenton Road , Birmingham , also admitted failing to report the accident , failing to give his details to the police , and breach of a deportation order .
The court heard that Zekeriye Mohammed had been driving the BMW while his brother , who owned the vehicle , was a passenger in the back seat , on the evening of Monday , September 9 , 2019 .
CCTV footage recorded prior to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Audi driving along Derby Street and St Helens Road .
Rachel White , defending , said that while Mohammed accepted driving dangerously in the footage , he later decided to 'slow down ' .
She added that he performed a U-turn in St Helens Road , with the intention of heading back home .
Unbeknown to Mohammed , Haider had also turned around and was travelling back along St Helens Road 'at speed ' .
When Mohammed saw the Audi coming towards him , he 'panicked ' in the moments before the crash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crash , Haider fled the scene near to the junction with Plodder Lane .
Emergency services arrived shortly before 11.30pm and Idiris Mohammed was rushed to hospital with serious injuries where he later died .
Several days later , Greater Manchester Police issued footage of two vehicles travelling at high speed along Derby Street and St Helens Road just moments before the crash .
Mohammed 's guilty pleas were entered a day before a trial was due to take place at Bolton Crown Court .
Following the pleas , Ms White said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case and the defendant has now accepted his part in causing the death of his brother .
`` The defendant did slow down and performed a U-turn , which was careless driving , but nevertheless was a causal factor in his death . ''
The case was adjourned until September 3 when Mohammed , of Deane Road , Bolton , is set to be be sentenced .
Judge Martin Walsh granted him unconditional bail in the meantime .
Haider is also due to be sentenced on the same day .
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A man has admitted causing the death of his brother in a horror crash.
Idiris Mohammed, 24, was killed in the smash involving his black BMW 1 Series and an Audi S3 in St Helens Road, Bolton, last September.
His younger brother, Zekeriye Mohammed, was behind the wheel of the BMW at the time and had been travelling in convoy with the Audi just moments earlier.
At Bolton Crown Court on Monday, Zekeriye, 24, pleaded guilty to charges of causing death by careless driving, and a separate charge of dangerous driving.
Ahmed Haider, who was driving the Audi, has admitted causing death by dangerous driving.
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Haider, 23, of Fenton Road, Birmingham, also admitted failing to report the accident, failing to give his details to the police, and breach of a deportation order.
The court heard that Zekeriye Mohammed had been driving the BMW while his brother, who owned the vehicle, was a passenger in the back seat, on the evening of Monday, September 9, 2019.
CCTV footage recorded prior to the crash captured the BMW and the Audi driving along Derby Street and St Helens Road.
Rachel White, defending, said that while Mohammed accepted driving dangerously in the footage, he later decided to 'slow down'.
She added that he performed a U-turn in St Helens Road, with the intention of heading back home.
Unbeknown to Mohammed, Haider had also turned around and was travelling back along St Helens Road 'at speed'.
When Mohammed saw the Audi coming towards him, he 'panicked' in the moments before the crash, said Ms White.
Following the crash, Haider fled the scene near to the junction with Plodder Lane.
Emergency services arrived shortly before 11.30pm and Idiris Mohammed was rushed to hospital with serious injuries where he later died.
Several days later, Greater Manchester Police issued footage of two vehicles travelling at high speed along Derby Street and St Helens Road just moments before the crash.
Mohammed's guilty pleas were entered a day before a trial was due to take place at Bolton Crown Court.
Following the pleas, Ms White said: "This is obviously a very sensitive case and the defendant has now accepted his part in causing the death of his brother.
"The defendant did slow down and performed a U-turn, which was careless driving, but nevertheless was a causal factor in his death."
The case was adjourned until September 3 when Mohammed, of Deane Road, Bolton, is set to be be sentenced.
Judge Martin Walsh granted him unconditional bail in the meantime.
Haider is also due to be sentenced on the same day. He has been remanded in custody until then.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--FIFA 21: Former Man United defender Nemanja Vidic confirmed as new FUT icon

Manchester United fans will now be able to put Nemanja Vidic in their FIFA Ultimate Team when FIFA 21 comes out , with the Serbian defender confirmed as a brand new Icon for FUT 21 ahead of the game 's release in October .
Former Manchester United players Ryan Giggs , Gary Neville , Rio Ferdinand , Edwin van der Sar , Paul Scholes , Peter Schmeichel and others were already FUT Icons in FIFA 20 , but when FIFA 21 is released in October , Nemanja Vidic will also be a playable Icon for the very first time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ FIFA 21 Ultimate Team announcement today , in which they confirmed a number of new features that are coming to FUT 21 including FUT Co-Op , FUT Stadium , FUT Events , enhanced customisation , new Icons and so much more .
Check out the latest FUT 21 Icons that have been announced today , including Nemanja Vidic .
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Introducing the FUT 100 , 100 of football ’ s greatest ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a combination of today 's superstars and footballing giants of the past like Eric Cantona , Xavi , and Philip Lahm joining Pele , Maradaona , Cruyff , Ronaldo Nazario , Zidane , and more to make up the prestigious FUT 100 .
As well as a bunch of new Icons , there is a load of brand new features coming to Ultimate Team in FIFA 21 .
The new FUT 21 features include FUT Co-Op .
FUT Stadium , FUT Events and enhanced customisation options .
Build your dream squad from thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular mode in FIFA .
FIFA Ultimate Team™ ( FUT ) connects you to the world of football throughout the entire season with a range of content influenced by real-world performances and competitions including the UEFA Champions League , Europa League and the CONMEBOL Libertadores .
CUSTOMISE YOUR CLUB ON AND OFF THE PITCH In FIFA Ultimate Team you are in total control of your team - from setting formations & tactics , to choosing who should be your next star signing - all while balancing your choices through FUT ’ s unique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t just limited to the pitch .
Customise your club , stadium , and even atmosphere to make it truly unique to you .
• None Club Customisation : Choose your team ’ s look from a near-endless number of combinations of real-world and custom Kits , Badges , and Balls .
• None Stadium Customisation : Make your home ground your own by changing almost every aspect of your team ’ s playing environment in the brand new FUT Stadium .
Change , Stadium Banners , Tifos , Pitch Trophies , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind home for your Club to play in .
• None Atmosphere Customisation : Choose your club ’ s anthem , chants , goal music , and celebration before topping it off with pyrotechnic displays that bring to life the power of the fans .
In FIFA Ultimate Team you have the chance to build your dream squad from thousands of players from world football , each with their own unique FUT player item and rating .
The better a player is , the rarer they are in-game .
Throughout FUT 21 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are awarded to players to reflect their real-world performances on the pitch .
In FUT , there is always a range of ways to improve your Club through : • None Objectives & Events : Unlock new players , packs or custom club items by completing unique in-game challenges .
• None Squad Building Challenges : Exchange spare players in your Club into unique squads to unlock new players , packs , or club items .
• None Transfer Market : Buy and sell players with the global FUT Community .
Choose the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your Ultimate Team to the pitch : • None Play on your own : In Squad Battles you take on an AI-controlled team of players from the FUT Community with each result pushing you further up the Weekly Leaderboards .
Test your skills against the FUT squads of professional footballers , FIFA players , and celebrities in the Featured Squad Battle each week .
• None Play together : Team up with your mates in FUT Friendlies to take on friends or the wider FUT community in a variety of modes including House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Co-op to help each other unlock better rewards in Squad Battles and Division Rivals .
• None Play the world : Take your game online in Division Rivals , where you match up online against players of a similar skill level as you compete for your choice of weekly rewards .
Every win in Division Rivals not only gets you closer to your next Division , it also takes you one step closer to the Weekend League .
• None Play the best : Compete against the best of the best for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in FUT each weekend in the FUT Champions Weekend League .
Take on the top FUT players from around the world as you compete for the best rewards FUT has to offer .
EA have already confirmed that FIFA 21 has an official UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 , but some editions will allow you to play FIFA 21 slightly earlier than this .
If you pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition or Champions Edition on PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , and PC you ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , with the Standard Edition allowing fans to play from the game 's official UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 .

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Manchester United fans will now be able to put Nemanja Vidic in their FIFA Ultimate Team when FIFA 21 comes out, with the Serbian defender confirmed as a brand new Icon for FUT 21 ahead of the game's release in October.
Former Manchester United players Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Paul Scholes, Peter Schmeichel and others were already FUT Icons in FIFA 20, but when FIFA 21 is released in October, Nemanja Vidic will also be a playable Icon for the very first time.
EA revealed the news in a huge FIFA 21 Ultimate Team announcement today, in which they confirmed a number of new features that are coming to FUT 21 including FUT Co-Op, FUT Stadium, FUT Events, enhanced customisation, new Icons and so much more.
Check out the latest FUT 21 Icons that have been announced today, including Nemanja Vidic.
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Icons: The FUT 100
Introducing the FUT 100, 100 of football’s greatest ever players. Create your dream squad as a combination of today's superstars and footballing giants of the past like Eric Cantona, Xavi, and Philip Lahm joining Pele, Maradaona, Cruyff, Ronaldo Nazario, Zidane, and more to make up the prestigious FUT 100.
New FUT Icons:
Ferenc Puskás
Samuel Eto'o
Petr Cech
Ashley Cole
Nemanja Vidic
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Philip Lahm
Xavi Hernandez
Eric Cantona
As well as a bunch of new Icons, there is a load of brand new features coming to Ultimate Team in FIFA 21. The new FUT 21 features include FUT Co-Op. FUT Stadium, FUT Events and enhanced customisation options.
FIFA Ultimate Team explained
Build your dream squad from thousands of players and compete in the most popular mode in FIFA. FIFA Ultimate Team™ (FUT) connects you to the world of football throughout the entire season with a range of content influenced by real-world performances and competitions including the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and the CONMEBOL Libertadores.
CUSTOMISE YOUR CLUB ON AND OFF THE PITCH
In FIFA Ultimate Team you are in total control of your team - from setting formations & tactics, to choosing who should be your next star signing - all while balancing your choices through FUT’s unique Chemistry System.
Your decisions aren’t just limited to the pitch. Customise your club, stadium, and even atmosphere to make it truly unique to you.
Club Customisation: Choose your team’s look from a near-endless number of combinations of real-world and custom Kits, Badges, and Balls.
Stadium Customisation: Make your home ground your own by changing almost every aspect of your team’s playing environment in the brand new FUT Stadium. Change, Stadium Banners,Tifos, Pitch Trophies, and more to create a one of a kind home for your Club to play in.
Atmosphere Customisation: Choose your club’s anthem, chants, goal music, and celebration before topping it off with pyrotechnic displays that bring to life the power of the fans.
YOUR ULTIMATE CONNECTION TO FOOTBALL
In FIFA Ultimate Team you have the chance to build your dream squad from thousands of players from world football, each with their own unique FUT player item and rating. The better a player is, the rarer they are in-game.
Throughout FUT 21, special player items with boosted in-game stats are awarded to players to reflect their real-world performances on the pitch.
In FUT, there is always a range of ways to improve your Club through:
Objectives & Events: Unlock new players, packs or custom club items by completing unique in-game challenges.
Squad Building Challenges: Exchange spare players in your Club into unique squads to unlock new players, packs, or club items.
Transfer Market: Buy and sell players with the global FUT Community.
PLAY YOUR WAY
Choose the right match for you as you take your Ultimate Team to the pitch:
Play on your own: In Squad Battles you take on an AI-controlled team of players from the FUT Community with each result pushing you further up the Weekly Leaderboards. Test your skills against the FUT squads of professional footballers, FIFA players, and celebrities in the Featured Squad Battle each week.
Play together : Team up with your mates in FUT Friendlies to take on friends or the wider FUT community in a variety of modes including House Rules. Or work together in FUT Co-op to help each other unlock better rewards in Squad Battles and Division Rivals.
Play the world: Take your game online in Division Rivals, where you match up online against players of a similar skill level as you compete for your choice of weekly rewards. Every win in Division Rivals not only gets you closer to your next Division, it also takes you one step closer to the Weekend League.
Play the best: Compete against the best of the best for the ultimate bragging rights as the best player in FUT each weekend in the FUT Champions Weekend League. Take on the top FUT players from around the world as you compete for the best rewards FUT has to offer.
EA have already confirmed that FIFA 21 has an official UK and worldwide release date of October 9, 2020, but some editions will allow you to play FIFA 21 slightly earlier than this.
If you pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition or Champions Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC you’ll be able to play from October 6, 2020, with the Standard Edition allowing fans to play from the game's official UK and worldwide release date of October 9, 2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man City academy boosted by Champions League rule change

The cancellation of the pre-season tour has been problematic for a number of Manchester City youngsters .
With senior players often absent through international commitments , the summer schedule is the one time in the year when Pep Guardiola can get a proper look at some prospects at a standard far more testing than the unreliable Premier League 2 .
City 's tour of the Far East last summer may have been fairly calamitous from a first-team point of view , but it did promote Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Tommy Doyle into the first-team thinking .
No tour this summer means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Braaf , Yan Couto and others to convince the manager they can have a part to play .
However , the academy has been boosted by the new Champions League rules that allow 12 substitutes on a matchday - something previously introduced only for the final .
That allowed Harwood-Bellis , Doyle and Cole Palmer - who have all trained with the senior side since the return to training through a combination of both their talent and proximity - alongside Adrian Bernabe to be part of the matchday squad for the second leg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have similar hopes for any subsequent rounds .
Those four are part of City 's 27-man travelling squad for Lisbon , with Felix Nmecha and Gavin Bazunu also part of the group .
With six academy players ( as well as the more established Phil Foden and Eric Garcia ) available for selection and 23 places now up for grabs , a number of youngsters will find themselves on the bench for the Lyon game and any more that follow .

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The cancellation of the pre-season tour has been problematic for a number of Manchester City youngsters.
With senior players often absent through international commitments, the summer schedule is the one time in the year when Pep Guardiola can get a proper look at some prospects at a standard far more testing than the unreliable Premier League 2.
City's tour of the Far East last summer may have been fairly calamitous from a first-team point of view, but it did promote Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Tommy Doyle into the first-team thinking.
No tour this summer means no opportunities for the likes of Jayden Braaf, Yan Couto and others to convince the manager they can have a part to play.
However, the academy has been boosted by the new Champions League rules that allow 12 substitutes on a matchday - something previously introduced only for the final.
That allowed Harwood-Bellis, Doyle and Cole Palmer - who have all trained with the senior side since the return to training through a combination of both their talent and proximity - alongside Adrian Bernabe to be part of the matchday squad for the second leg against Real Madrid, and they can have similar hopes for any subsequent rounds.
Those four are part of City's 27-man travelling squad for Lisbon, with Felix Nmecha and Gavin Bazunu also part of the group.
With six academy players (as well as the more established Phil Foden and Eric Garcia) available for selection and 23 places now up for grabs, a number of youngsters will find themselves on the bench for the Lyon game and any more that follow.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Magalhaes 'to decide between Man United and Arsenal' plus more rumours

Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes is reportedly set to decide his next club this week , with Manchester United and Arsenal supposedly in the running .
United are looking to add quality and depth to their squad this summer and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would ideally like to add a winger in Jadon Sancho , a playmaker in Jack Grealish and a centre-midfielder to his ranks .
However , the Norwegian also refused to rule out the possibility of strengthening his defence last week amid continued speculation linking United with a move for Magalhaes .
The 22-year-old has impressed in Ligue 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure a top four finish and looks destined to earn himself a big money move this summer as a result .
According to L'Equipe , via The Daily Star , Magalhaes is set to decide on his future by the end of the week , with Napoli and Everton also interested .
However , Arsenal are the odds-on favourites to secure the 22-year-old 's signature and he is reportedly keen on getting the transfer completed as quickly as possible .
Meanwhile , United are wary about being offered the chance to sign Ousmane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign Sancho , according to reports .
Sport suggest United have been given information on the possibility to sign Dembele from Barcelona but have real concerns about the cost of signing such an injury-prone player .
M.E.N .
Sport does not understand Dembele to be a target with Kingsley Coman , Rabbi Matondo and Thiago Almada all being considered as potential back-up options to Sancho instead .

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Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes is reportedly set to decide his next club this week, with Manchester United and Arsenal supposedly in the running.
United are looking to add quality and depth to their squad this summer and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would ideally like to add a winger in Jadon Sancho, a playmaker in Jack Grealish and a centre-midfielder to his ranks.
However, the Norwegian also refused to rule out the possibility of strengthening his defence last week amid continued speculation linking United with a move for Magalhaes.
The 22-year-old has impressed in Ligue 1 this season as he helped his club secure a top four finish and looks destined to earn himself a big money move this summer as a result.
According to L'Equipe, via The Daily Star, Magalhaes is set to decide on his future by the end of the week, with Napoli and Everton also interested.
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However, Arsenal are the odds-on favourites to secure the 22-year-old's signature and he is reportedly keen on getting the transfer completed as quickly as possible.
Meanwhile, United are wary about being offered the chance to sign Ousmane Dembele this summer if they fail to sign Sancho, according to reports.
Sport suggest United have been given information on the possibility to sign Dembele from Barcelona but have real concerns about the cost of signing such an injury-prone player.
M.E.N. Sport does not understand Dembele to be a target with Kingsley Coman, Rabbi Matondo and Thiago Almada all being considered as potential back-up options to Sancho instead.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Salford Red Devils cancel training session after six Hull players test positive for Covid-19

Salford have cancelled their training session on Wednesday and their Super League game against Catalans on Saturday is in doubt after six Hull FC players and two of their backroom staff tested positive for Covid-19 .
Five of the six so-far unnamed Hull players who have tested positive played against Ian Watson ’ s men at the weekend .
The other player wasn ’ t involved in the matchday squad of 17 , while another who did feature needs a retest after an inconclusive result .
The Red Devils are still waiting for their results from the latest round of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear from the RFL who are analysing Sunday ’ s match to determine if any Salford players now have to self-isolate .
A statement on the Salford Red Devils website last night read : “ Salford Red Devils and Hull FC have cancelled their scheduled training sessions for Wednesday morning after a number of Hull FC players tested positive for Covid-19 following Sunday ’ s Betfred Super League fixture between the teams .
“ This decision has been taken in the interest of the health and wellbeing of all Salford Red Devils players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players who were involved in the match have tested positive , in addition to a sixth who was not in their matchday 17 – while a sixth member of Sunday ’ s 17 is having a retest after an inconclusive result .
“ All who test positive are now required to quarantine for 10 days – until August 21 – in line with national guidance .
“ Two members of Hull ’ s coaching staff have also tested positive .
“ Public Health England , the Hull FC players and staff , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the situation this evening .
“ Salford ’ s routine weekly test results have not yet been received , but the RFL is now analysing Sunday ’ s match to determine how many players from each team will also be required to self-isolate under the test and trace procedures that have been agreed with Public Health England .
“ Announcements on the impact on forthcoming Betfred Super League and Coral Challenge Cup fixtures over the next two weekends will be made as soon as possible .
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Salford have cancelled their training session on Wednesday and their Super League game against Catalans on Saturday is in doubt after six Hull FC players and two of their backroom staff tested positive for Covid-19.
Five of the six so-far unnamed Hull players who have tested positive played against Ian Watson’s men at the weekend.
The other player wasn’t involved in the matchday squad of 17, while another who did feature needs a retest after an inconclusive result.
The Red Devils are still waiting for their results from the latest round of testing and are now also waiting to hear from the RFL who are analysing Sunday’s match to determine if any Salford players now have to self-isolate.
A statement on the Salford Red Devils website last night read: “Salford Red Devils and Hull FC have cancelled their scheduled training sessions for Wednesday morning after a number of Hull FC players tested positive for Covid-19 following Sunday’s Betfred Super League fixture between the teams.
“This decision has been taken in the interest of the health and wellbeing of all Salford Red Devils players and staff.
“Five Hull FC players who were involved in the match have tested positive, in addition to a sixth who was not in their matchday 17 – while a sixth member of Sunday’s 17 is having a retest after an inconclusive result.
“All who test positive are now required to quarantine for 10 days – until August 21 – in line with national guidance.
“Two members of Hull’s coaching staff have also tested positive.
“Public Health England, the Hull FC players and staff, and the Salford Red Devils club were informed of the situation this evening.
“Salford’s routine weekly test results have not yet been received, but the RFL is now analysing Sunday’s match to determine how many players from each team will also be required to self-isolate under the test and trace procedures that have been agreed with Public Health England.
“Announcements on the impact on forthcoming Betfred Super League and Coral Challenge Cup fixtures over the next two weekends will be made as soon as possible.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--A-level students can use mock exam grades to progress to degree courses

Mock exam grades will be able to be used to allow GCSE and A-level students in England to progress to university , college and employment , the government is set to announce .
Unions have been calling on the Government to follow Scotland ’ s lead in scrapping moderated grades after the downgrading of more than 124,000 results was reversed .
Schools held mock exams before they were forced to close to try and control the spread of Covid-19 .
The results of those tests will now carry the same weight as the calculated results to be awarded this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This year ’ s summer exams were cancelled and teachers were told to submit the grades they thought each student would have received if they had sat the papers .
Exam boards have moderated these grades to ensure this year ’ s results - for students in England , Northern Ireland and Wales - are not significantly higher than previous years .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will now tell students in England awaiting their A-level results this week that they can keep their grades in mock exams if they are higher than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to sit exams in the autumn if they are unhappy with the grades they secured in mock exams , or if they are dissatisfied with results awarded by exam boards on Thursday .
All three grades will hold the same value with universities , colleges and employers , the Department for Education ( DfE ) is expected to say .
It comes after Scotland ’ s Education Secretary John Swinney revealed that downgraded results would revert to the grades estimated by pupils ’ teachers .
Mr Williamson is also due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help schools and colleges carry out the autumn exam series for students wishing to sit GCSE and A-level exams .
But the appeals process – where individual students in England are dependent on schools and colleges to appeal against results on their behalf – is expected to remain the same .
Mr Williamson said : “ Every young person waiting for their results wants to know they have been treated fairly .
“ By ensuring students have the safety net of their mock results , as well as the chance of sitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triple lock process to ensure they can have the confidence to take the next step forward in work or education.
” Evidence will need to be presented to satisfy the exam board that the mock exam was genuine .
The announcement comes as Labour warned that Boris Johnson risked “ robbing a generation of young people of their future ” unless unfairness in the exams system was addressed .
Concerns were raised by Labour that A-level and GCSE results could be downgraded for thousands of pupils in England because of the replacement grading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Starmer said : “ The SNP have been forced into a humiliating U-turn after a shambolic few days .
“ With 24 hours before results are released , I would urge the Prime Minister to change course , or he risks robbing a generation of their future .
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Mock exam grades will be able to be used to allow GCSE and A-level students in England to progress to university, college and employment, the government is set to announce.
Unions have been calling on the Government to follow Scotland’s lead in scrapping moderated grades after the downgrading of more than 124,000 results was reversed.
Schools held mock exams before they were forced to close to try and control the spread of Covid-19.
The results of those tests will now carry the same weight as the calculated results to be awarded this month, the Government is expected to say.
(Image: PA)
This year’s summer exams were cancelled and teachers were told to submit the grades they thought each student would have received if they had sat the papers.
Exam boards have moderated these grades to ensure this year’s results - for students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales - are not significantly higher than previous years.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will now tell students in England awaiting their A-level results this week that they can keep their grades in mock exams if they are higher than the calculated grade.
Students will still be able to sit exams in the autumn if they are unhappy with the grades they secured in mock exams, or if they are dissatisfied with results awarded by exam boards on Thursday.
(Image: PA)
All three grades will hold the same value with universities, colleges and employers, the Department for Education (DfE) is expected to say.
It comes after Scotland’s Education Secretary John Swinney revealed that downgraded results would revert to the grades estimated by pupils’ teachers.
Mr Williamson is also due to announce an additional £30 million in funding to help schools and colleges carry out the autumn exam series for students wishing to sit GCSE and A-level exams.
But the appeals process – where individual students in England are dependent on schools and colleges to appeal against results on their behalf – is expected to remain the same.
Mr Williamson said: “Every young person waiting for their results wants to know they have been treated fairly.
“By ensuring students have the safety net of their mock results, as well as the chance of sitting autumn exams, we are creating a triple lock process to ensure they can have the confidence to take the next step forward in work or education.”
Evidence will need to be presented to satisfy the exam board that the mock exam was genuine.
(Image: PA)
The announcement comes as Labour warned that Boris Johnson risked “robbing a generation of young people of their future” unless unfairness in the exams system was addressed.
Concerns were raised by Labour that A-level and GCSE results could be downgraded for thousands of pupils in England because of the replacement grading system introduced.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: “The SNP have been forced into a humiliating U-turn after a shambolic few days.
“With 24 hours before results are released, I would urge the Prime Minister to change course, or he risks robbing a generation of their future.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Driver taken to hospital after hitting a lamppost on the M60 may have fallen ill behind the wheel

A driver was taken to hospital after his car hit a lamppost on a grass verge off the M60 .
The driver , a man in his 60s , was said to be 'unconscious but breathing ' as paramedics took him to Manchester Royal Infirmary .
It 's thought he may have fallen ill behind the wheel of his car , believed to be a red Ford Fiesta , moments before the accident .
The crash took place on the anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 24 for Denton Island and 25 for Bredbury at about 6.30pm on Tuesday .
Two lanes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one hour as emergency services attended the incident .
An air ambulance was pictured at the scene , but it 's not known if it was used to take the man to hospital .
The crash took place around the same time as another police incident near junction 22 for Failsworth led to the M60 being closed in both directions .
Traffic was brought to a standstill as the emergency services dealt with the two incidents .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` We were called to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the M60 anti-clockwise at 6.32pm .
`` The vehicle had collided with a lamppost on the grass verge .
`` The casualty , a man in his 60s , was receiving treatment from North West Ambulance Service .
`` He was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary .
He was unconscious but breathing .
`` We left the scene at 7.37pm . ''

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A driver was taken to hospital after his car hit a lamppost on a grass verge off the M60.
The driver, a man in his 60s, was said to be 'unconscious but breathing' as paramedics took him to Manchester Royal Infirmary.
It's thought he may have fallen ill behind the wheel of his car, believed to be a red Ford Fiesta, moments before the accident.
The crash took place on the anti-clockwise carriageway between junctions 24 for Denton Island and 25 for Bredbury at about 6.30pm on Tuesday.
Two lanes of the motorway were closed for around one hour as emergency services attended the incident.
An air ambulance was pictured at the scene, but it's not known if it was used to take the man to hospital.
The crash took place around the same time as another police incident near junction 22 for Failsworth led to the M60 being closed in both directions.
Traffic was brought to a standstill as the emergency services dealt with the two incidents.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called to reports of a road traffic collision on the M60 anti-clockwise at 6.32pm.
"The vehicle had collided with a lamppost on the grass verge.
"The casualty, a man in his 60s, was receiving treatment from North West Ambulance Service.
"He was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary. He was unconscious but breathing.
"We left the scene at 7.37pm."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Manchester United to face Sevilla in Europa League semi-final

Manchester United will face La Liga side Sevilla in the Europa League semi-finals .
United have travelled to Germany for the condensed conclusion of the tournament and were eventually victorious in Monday 's quarter-final encounter with FC Copenhagen , although it took extra-time and a Bruno Fernandes penalty for the win to be secured .
Sevilla took on Wolves in the other quarter-final on United 's side of the draw in the MSV Arena in Duisburg on Tuesday evening with the Spanish going through with a hard-fought 1-0 win .
Wolves squandered a golden opportunity to take the lead in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poor penalty saved after magnificent work from Adama Traore to win the spot kick .
The tie looked set for extra time , but an 88th-minute header from Lucas Ocampos gave the five-time winners of the competition a deserved victory .
United will remain in Cologne 's Rhein Energie Stadion for the semi-final and the match will be played on Sunday , August 16 .
The winner will go on to compete in the final on Friday 21 , also in Cologne , and will face either Serie A giants Inter or Shakhtar @ @

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Manchester United will face La Liga side Sevilla in the Europa League semi-finals.
United have travelled to Germany for the condensed conclusion of the tournament and were eventually victorious in Monday's quarter-final encounter with FC Copenhagen, although it took extra-time and a Bruno Fernandes penalty for the win to be secured.
Sevilla took on Wolves in the other quarter-final on United's side of the draw in the MSV Arena in Duisburg on Tuesday evening with the Spanish going through with a hard-fought 1-0 win.
Wolves squandered a golden opportunity to take the lead in the first-half when Raul Jimenez saw his poor penalty saved after magnificent work from Adama Traore to win the spot kick.
The tie looked set for extra time, but an 88th-minute header from Lucas Ocampos gave the five-time winners of the competition a deserved victory.
United will remain in Cologne's Rhein Energie Stadion for the semi-final and the match will be played on Sunday, August 16.
The winner will go on to compete in the final on Friday 21, also in Cologne, and will face either Serie A giants Inter or Shakhtar Donetsk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man City evening headlines as Blues plan for Aguero worst-case scenario

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Tuesday August 11 .
Guardiola on the verge of equalling Mourinho ’ s Champions League record Victory for Pep Guardiola and his players on Saturday night will see the y boss equal a long-standing Jose Mourinho record .
The current Tottenham Hotspur manager made a name for himself in UEFA ’ s flagship competition over 15 years ago with Porto and has since thrived at the top level of European football .
However , victory over Lyon on Saturday will see Guardiola equal Mourinho ’ s record of eight appearances at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a landmark the Portuguese manager reached back in 2014 .
Guardiola himself hasn ’ t reached the final four for a number of years and will be hoping to change a torrid European run with City this weekend .
Guardiola ’ s side will wait to see if Sergio Aguero can return to full fitness before the end of the Champions League knockout stage .
The Argentine required knee surgery back in June which has seen him out of action since and City have been preparing for action in the event that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gabriel Jesus , Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling led the line for City in the round of 16 second-leg against Real Madrid last week which means that Guardiola does have a variety of options to choose from .
It is not yet known when Aguero is expected to fully recover from surgery , but it appears that Guardiola and his staff will prepare as if he isn ’ t able to feature in the knockout stages .
New changes to Champions League regulations has handed several City youngsters the chance to enter the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The suspension of pre-season training denied academy players the opportunity to impress Guardiola this summer .
However , UEFA will allow up to 12 substitutes for the remaining Champions League fixtures which could see a number of youngsters feature in the matchday squad .
Taylor Harwood-Bellis , Tommy Doyle and Cole Palmer all featured on the bench against Real Madrid last week and other youngsters may benefit from such an experience in Portugal .
Despite not having a pre-season tour to impress Guardiola , Jayden Braaf and Yan Couto are amongst a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City ’ s matchday squad on Saturday .
You can read more on the boost for City ’ s academy players here .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Tuesday August 11.
Guardiola on the verge of equalling Mourinho’s Champions League record
Victory for Pep Guardiola and his players on Saturday night will see the Manchester Cit y boss equal a long-standing Jose Mourinho record.
The current Tottenham Hotspur manager made a name for himself in UEFA’s flagship competition over 15 years ago with Porto and has since thrived at the top level of European football.
However, victory over Lyon on Saturday will see Guardiola equal Mourinho’s record of eight appearances at the semi-final stage of the Champions League - a landmark the Portuguese manager reached back in 2014.
Guardiola himself hasn’t reached the final four for a number of years and will be hoping to change a torrid European run with City this weekend.
City planning for worst-case Aguero injury scenario
Guardiola’s side will wait to see if Sergio Aguero can return to full fitness before the end of the Champions League knockout stage.
The Argentine required knee surgery back in June which has seen him out of action since and City have been preparing for action in the event that he doesn’t return to fitness .
Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling led the line for City in the round of 16 second-leg against Real Madrid last week which means that Guardiola does have a variety of options to choose from.
It is not yet known when Aguero is expected to fully recover from surgery, but it appears that Guardiola and his staff will prepare as if he isn’t able to feature in the knockout stages.
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Youngsters boosted by Champions League rule change
New changes to Champions League regulations has handed several City youngsters the chance to enter the first-team picture ahead of next season.
The suspension of pre-season training denied academy players the opportunity to impress Guardiola this summer. However, UEFA will allow up to 12 substitutes for the remaining Champions League fixtures which could see a number of youngsters feature in the matchday squad.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Tommy Doyle and Cole Palmer all featured on the bench against Real Madrid last week and other youngsters may benefit from such an experience in Portugal.
Despite not having a pre-season tour to impress Guardiola, Jayden Braaf and Yan Couto are amongst a number of names who could be part of City’s matchday squad on Saturday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man United evening headlines as Marcos Rojo sends message to fans

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday August 11 .
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has revealed his ‘ bittersweet ’ feelings behind a heavily disrupted loan spell with boyhood club Estudiantes .
The Argentinian defender went on loan to his home country in January but unforeseen circumstances prevented a dream return to the club .
Writing on his Instagram account following a return to Old Trafford , Rojo spoke of his mixed emotions about leaving Argentina again .
He : “ When I found out that I was going back to Estudiantes a few months ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how long this return lasted and that I just wanted to enjoy the happiness that being home again generated for me .
`` It is my turn to say goodbye , and I go back to sleep choking , with a bittersweet taste , and chewing the anger of knowing that the effort and the desire to return lacked football.
” Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves was full of praise for Anthony Martial ’ s performance against Copenhagen on Monday night .
The striker has enjoyed one of his best campaigns to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in all competitions .
While complimentary of the France international ’ s achievements , for the future .
He told BT Sport : “ Everyone has a strong opinion on Anthony Martial , but all of the players who have played know that there ’ s a really special player in there .
`` At times , it looks like he can invest more in the game .
Today , wow , he ’ s a Ferrari , isn ’ t he ?
We just want to see him work more and run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a £100m player .
`` I know the goal wasn ’ t there , but overall , he was brilliant.
” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was pictured deep in conversation with Bruno Fernandes and Copenhagen captain Carlos Zeca after the Reds ’ 1-0 win on Monday night .
The win saw United through to the next round of the Europa League knockout stages but what Solskjaer said after full-time caught the eye of many supporters .
An exchange between the two highlighted how Zeca was pleased to see United ’ s recent improvements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes ’ arrival in January .
After the final whistle , the 31-year-old told Solskjaer : `` Hey , thank you very much for everything you 've ever done in Manchester United.
” Solskajer replied , while pointing at Fernandes : `` Oh , we 're trying to get it back , we 're trying .
He 's helping , this boy is helping .
”

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday August 11.
Rojo issues ‘difficult’ goodbye message to supporters
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has revealed his ‘bittersweet’ feelings behind a heavily disrupted loan spell with boyhood club Estudiantes.
The Argentinian defender went on loan to his home country in January but unforeseen circumstances prevented a dream return to the club.
Writing on his Instagram account following a return to Old Trafford, Rojo spoke of his mixed emotions about leaving Argentina again.
He said : “When I found out that I was going back to Estudiantes a few months ago, I said that it didn't matter how long this return lasted and that I just wanted to enjoy the happiness that being home again generated for me.
"It is my turn to say goodbye, and I go back to sleep choking, with a bittersweet taste, and chewing the anger of knowing that the effort and the desire to return lacked football.”
Martial touted as ‘£100million man’ as challenge outlined
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves was full of praise for Anthony Martial’s performance against Copenhagen on Monday night.
The striker has enjoyed one of his best campaigns to date at Old Trafford with 23 goals in all competitions.
While complimentary of the France international’s achievements, Hargreaves has set him a challenge for the future.
He told BT Sport: “Everyone has a strong opinion on Anthony Martial, but all of the players who have played know that there’s a really special player in there.
"At times, it looks like he can invest more in the game. Today, wow, he’s a Ferrari, isn’t he? We just want to see him work more and run more, but today, he looked like a £100m player.
"I know the goal wasn’t there, but overall, he was brilliant.”
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Brilliant Solskjaer exchange with Copenhagen captain revealed
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was pictured deep in conversation with Bruno Fernandes and Copenhagen captain Carlos Zeca after the Reds’ 1-0 win on Monday night.
The win saw United through to the next round of the Europa League knockout stages but what Solskjaer said after full-time caught the eye of many supporters.
An exchange between the two highlighted how Zeca was pleased to see United’s recent improvements at Old Trafford - pinpointed back to Fernandes’ arrival in January.
After the final whistle, the 31-year-old told Solskjaer: "Hey, thank you very much for everything you've ever done in Manchester United.”
Solskajer replied, while pointing at Fernandes: "Oh, we're trying to get it back, we're trying. He's helping, this boy is helping.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man United 'ready to relaunch' interest in Koulibaly and more rumours

Manchester United are set to reignite their interest in Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly according to the latest transfer rumours , but would only pay €70million for him .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to build on his side 's potential and turn them into Premier League contenders by strengthening in the transfer market and would ideally like to add a winger , centre-midfielder and playmaker to his ranks .
However , the Norwegian refused to rule out bringing in a new centre-back to the club last week which has resulted in renewed speculation that United could finally make a move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been linked with a move to Old Trafford for multiple windows , and now Gazzetta dello Sport , via SpotWitness , report that Napoli need to raise €150m this summer to offset the losses they 'll face after failing to qualify for the Champions League .
As a result , Koulibaly is once again being linked with a departure , with United reportedly willing to pay as much as €70m to sign him .
That figure is well below what has been touted by Napoli in the past , but they may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'thirst for cash ' .
However , M.E.N .
Sport reported in April that he was not regarded as an essential target by the club and it 's understood that neighbours Manchester City are interested in signing the 29-year-old .
Meanwhile , Chelsea have agreed a five-year contract to sign Kai Havertz this summer , according to reports in France .
RMC Sport state discussions are continuing between the two sides with Chelsea “ optimistic ” of getting the deal done .
United are admirers of the Bayer Leverkusen star and could yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sancho bombshell on Monday night .

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Manchester United are set to reignite their interest in Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly according to the latest transfer rumours, but would only pay €70million for him.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to build on his side's potential and turn them into Premier League contenders by strengthening in the transfer market and would ideally like to add a winger, centre-midfielder and playmaker to his ranks.
However, the Norwegian refused to rule out bringing in a new centre-back to the club last week which has resulted in renewed speculation that United could finally make a move for Koulibaly.
The Senegal international has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for multiple windows, and now Gazzetta dello Sport, via SpotWitness, report that Napoli need to raise €150m this summer to offset the losses they'll face after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
As a result, Koulibaly is once again being linked with a departure, with United reportedly willing to pay as much as €70m to sign him. That figure is well below what has been touted by Napoli in the past, but they may be forced to accept it due to their 'thirst for cash'.
However, M.E.N. Sport reported in April that he was not regarded as an essential target by the club and it's understood that neighbours Manchester City are interested in signing the 29-year-old.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have agreed a five-year contract to sign Kai Havertz this summer, according to reports in France.
RMC Sport state discussions are continuing between the two sides with Chelsea “optimistic” of getting the deal done.
United are admirers of the Bayer Leverkusen star and could yet show some genuine interest following the Jadon Sancho bombshell on Monday night.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man City defender Otamendi set for Valencia return and more rumours

Nicolas Otamendi is set to leave Manchester City after five years and return to former club Valencia , according to reports .
City have had their troubles at the back this season after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and the injury problems suffered by Aymeric Laporte and John Stones .
It played a role in the club losing their Premier League title to Liverpool and Pep Guardiola is looking to drastically improve the back-line , having already made the signing of Nathan Ake and is said to be keen to bring in another centre-back .
Even at the height of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teenager Eric Garcia were often used before Otamendi , who now looks destined to leave the Etihad after seeing his game time limited this season , with only 24 Premier League appearances to his name .
The 32-year-old joined the Blues from Valencia in 2015 and , according to Argentine journalist Augustin Sileo , relayed by CityExtra , he is set to return to the La Liga side , turning down multiple other offers to do so .
It 's reported that the negotiations between the two clubs are at an advanced stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Velez Sarsfield , will receive 5 per cent of the fee .
Meanwhile , another City player could be set to leave for Spain with goalkeeper Claudio Bravo reportedly ready to join Real Betis .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that out-on-loan goalkeeper Zack Steffen will get the opportunity to be Ederson 's understudy next season , which has opened the door for Bravo to leave when his contract expires this summer .
According to Goal , former City boss Manuel Pellegrini wants to bring his fellow countryman to Betis and discussions are ongoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to take a heavy pay cut to make the move possible .

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Nicolas Otamendi is set to leave Manchester City after five years and return to former club Valencia, according to reports.
City have had their troubles at the back this season after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and the injury problems suffered by Aymeric Laporte and John Stones.
It played a role in the club losing their Premier League title to Liverpool and Pep Guardiola is looking to drastically improve the back-line, having already made the signing of Nathan Ake and is said to be keen to bring in another centre-back.
Even at the height of City's injury problems defensive-midfielder Fernandinho and teenager Eric Garcia were often used before Otamendi, who now looks destined to leave the Etihad after seeing his game time limited this season, with only 24 Premier League appearances to his name.
The 32-year-old joined the Blues from Valencia in 2015 and, according to Argentine journalist Augustin Sileo, relayed by CityExtra, he is set to return to the La Liga side, turning down multiple other offers to do so.
It's reported that the negotiations between the two clubs are at an advanced stage and that Otamendi's first club, Velez Sarsfield, will receive 5 per cent of the fee.
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Meanwhile, another City player could be set to leave for Spain with goalkeeper Claudio Bravo reportedly ready to join Real Betis.
M.E.N. Sport understands that out-on-loan goalkeeper Zack Steffen will get the opportunity to be Ederson's understudy next season, which has opened the door for Bravo to leave when his contract expires this summer.
According to Goal, former City boss Manuel Pellegrini wants to bring his fellow countryman to Betis and discussions are ongoing regarding his salary, as he is expected to take a heavy pay cut to make the move possible.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Four-month-old boy 'critical' in hospital - a man and woman have been arrested

A four-month-old baby boy is fighting for his life in hospital .
A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of assault , police have confirmed .
Greater Manchester Police said on Tuesday they remained in custody for questionning .
The baby boy 's condition was described by the force as 'critical ' .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here The man and woman were both arrested in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were called by hospital staff concerned over the baby 's 'injuries ' , the force added .
A spokesman said the baby had been taken to hospital for 'medical assistance ' .
No further details have been issued by the police .
The man and woman have n't been named .
In a statement , GMP said : `` Shortly before 12.30pm on Sunday , August 9 , police were called by hospital staff to concerns over the injuries of a baby boy who had been brought in for medical assistance .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged 20 , were arrested in the Salford area on suspicion of section 18 assault .
`` They remain in custody for questioning .
The force has issued an appeal for anyone with information to come forward .
Call police on 0161 856 3653 or 101 quoting incident number 1761 of 09/08/2020 , or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A four-month-old baby boy is fighting for his life in hospital.
A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of assault, police have confirmed.
Both are aged 20.
Greater Manchester Police said on Tuesday they remained in custody for questionning.
The baby boy's condition was described by the force as 'critical'.
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The man and woman were both arrested in the Salford area, GMP said.
Police were called by hospital staff concerned over the baby's 'injuries', the force added.
A spokesman said the baby had been taken to hospital for 'medical assistance'.
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No further details have been issued by the police.
The man and woman haven't been named.
Police said enquiries were continuing.
In a statement, GMP said: "Shortly before 12.30pm on Sunday, August 9, police were called by hospital staff to concerns over the injuries of a baby boy who had been brought in for medical assistance.
"The four-month-old baby boy remains in a critical condition.
"A man and a woman, both aged 20, were arrested in the Salford area on suspicion of section 18 assault.
"They remain in custody for questioning.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
The force has issued an appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
Call police on 0161 856 3653 or 101 quoting incident number 1761 of 09/08/2020, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.