themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's new queue jump systems

Since lockdown first began , all of the major UK supermarkets have implemented new queuing rules to limit the number of people inside stores and to ensure social distancing guidelines are met .
Shoppers have now got used to the new systems in place , and seem to be getting to grips with their new shopping habits .
Now things have died down , supermarkets are coming up with new and innovative ways to improve queuing procedures , and where possible , reduce waiting times for people to get into stores safely .
Here 's what you need to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is introducing a new automated traffic light system to help control the number of customers going in and out of stores across the country .
Traffic lights will signal when customers can enter supermarkets based on individual customer limits that are in line with two-metre social distancing guidelines and store sizes .
The traffic light system will run alongside the current measures already in place at all Aldi stores to ensure social distancing .
This includes protective screens at checkouts , distancing markers on shop floors , sanitisation stations for customers as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to shop safely .
Stores are also encouraging one customer per trolley where possible .
Richard Thornton , communications director at Aldi said : “ The protection and safety of our customers and employees is our top priority and this new system is an accurate and effective way to allow us to control customer numbers in stores .
`` The system ’ s trial was well received by our customers and we will be gradually rolling this new social distancing measure out nationwide from this week . ''
Asda is trialling a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its investment in longer-term social distancing measures .
This system will allow customers to log in to the queue remotely and wait in their cars to enter stores .
So far it is being trialled in its store in Middleton , and could be rolled out nationwide later down the line .
Morrisons has become aware that not everyone is equal in terms of how long they spend in-store .
In an attempt to tackle the issue , the grocer has decided to let in three people using baskets for every person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who only need a few bits can get in and out faster .
There are separate queues for the 'speedy shopper ' system both outside and inside the supermarket .
As the weather turns on parts on parts of the UK , Tesco has amended its queuing guidelines for those who visit stores when it 's cold or wet outside .
Instead of queueing at entrances , the supermarket said it may ask people to wait in their cars .
A statement on Tesco 's website explains : `` If it 's raining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to stay in your car to queue – we 'll let you know when you can come in . ''
The supermarket added that 1pm is its busiest time for shoppers , with average wait times of up to 20 minutes .
The quietest times to visit are between Mondays and Thursdays before 11am and after 4pm .
Lidl is still asking customers to queue outside stores once they each capacity - though anyone with any difficulties is asked to let a member of staff know for priority access .
The German @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new traffic light scheme to help people identify the quietest times to visit their local store .
`` To help you plan your next store visit , we 've put a traffic light system in place so you can find the quietest time to shop , '' a statement online explains .
`` An assistance bell is located at the entrance of stores , and a member of the team will provide further assistance when the bell is run .
`` If there is a queue at the entrance of the store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourself known to the security guard or member of the team at the front who will give you priority entry .
`` Whilst we are encouraging customers to shop on their own where possible , if you require assistance with your shopping you may be accompanied by someone that can support you .
This also applies to single parent families and their children . ''

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Since lockdown first began, all of the major UK supermarkets have implemented new queuing rules to limit the number of people inside stores and to ensure social distancing guidelines are met.
Shoppers have now got used to the new systems in place, and seem to be getting to grips with their new shopping habits.
Now things have died down, supermarkets are coming up with new and innovative ways to improve queuing procedures, and where possible, reduce waiting times for people to get into stores safely.
Here's what you need to know, according to the Mirror.
Aldi
Aldi is introducing a new automated traffic light system to help control the number of customers going in and out of stores across the country.
Traffic lights will signal when customers can enter supermarkets based on individual customer limits that are in line with two-metre social distancing guidelines and store sizes.
The traffic light system will run alongside the current measures already in place at all Aldi stores to ensure social distancing.
This includes protective screens at checkouts, distancing markers on shop floors, sanitisation stations for customers as well as signage to offer clear guidance on how to shop safely.
Stores are also encouraging one customer per trolley where possible.
Richard Thornton, communications director at Aldi said: “The protection and safety of our customers and employees is our top priority and this new system is an accurate and effective way to allow us to control customer numbers in stores.
"The system’s trial was well received by our customers and we will be gradually rolling this new social distancing measure out nationwide from this week."
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Asda
Asda is trialling a "virtual queuing" system as part of its investment in longer-term social distancing measures.
This system will allow customers to log in to the queue remotely and wait in their cars to enter stores.
So far it is being trialled in its store in Middleton, and could be rolled out nationwide later down the line.
Morrisons
Morrisons has become aware that not everyone is equal in terms of how long they spend in-store.
In an attempt to tackle the issue, the grocer has decided to let in three people using baskets for every person using a trolley.
That means those who only need a few bits can get in and out faster.
There are separate queues for the 'speedy shopper' system both outside and inside the supermarket.
Tesco
As the weather turns on parts on parts of the UK, Tesco has amended its queuing guidelines for those who visit stores when it's cold or wet outside.
Instead of queueing at entrances, the supermarket said it may ask people to wait in their cars.
A statement on Tesco's website explains: "If it's raining or particularly cold, we may ask you to stay in your car to queue – we'll let you know when you can come in."
The supermarket added that 1pm is its busiest time for shoppers, with average wait times of up to 20 minutes.
The quietest times to visit are between Mondays and Thursdays before 11am and after 4pm.
Lidl
Lidl is still asking customers to queue outside stores once they each capacity - though anyone with any difficulties is asked to let a member of staff know for priority access.
The German grocer said it's also rolling out a new traffic light scheme to help people identify the quietest times to visit their local store.
"To help you plan your next store visit, we've put a traffic light system in place so you can find the quietest time to shop," a statement online explains.
"An assistance bell is located at the entrance of stores, and a member of the team will provide further assistance when the bell is run.
"If there is a queue at the entrance of the store and you have difficulty queuing, make yourself known to the security guard or member of the team at the front who will give you priority entry.
"Whilst we are encouraging customers to shop on their own where possible, if you require assistance with your shopping you may be accompanied by someone that can support you. This also applies to single parent families and their children."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--R rate is below 1 in all regions including North West, insists Matt Hancock

The health secretary has insisted that the coronavirus ' R ' number is below one in all regions of the UK , including the North West , despite a recent survey suggesting otherwise .
At today 's coronavirus briefing , Matt Hancock said that the government 's expert group of scientists , the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) , estimates that the figure is below the crucial figure of one .
The statistic is a measure of whether the disease is under control .
The ' R ' number reflects the number of people each infected person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If it is below one , the virus is on the decline , but figures of above one suggest it is growing .
Last week the M.E.N .
reported how scientists from the Public Health England and Cambridge University , who have been tracking how the virus spreads , said that the North West has the highest rate of Covid transmission in the country .
Their study suggested that the ' R ' number in the North West was at 1.01 , the highest of England 's regions .
It has sparked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rise , and that there could be a second wave in the pandemic .
But at today 's briefing from Downing Street , Mr Hancock insisted 'we are winning the battle ' with the virus .
He said : `` I know there has been a lot of interest in the regional R figure in recent days .
`` The estimate of SAGE , taking into account all of the evidence , is that R is below one in all regions .
`` We can see that in all areas the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ falling in all regions , faster in some areas than in others . ''
Responding to the Public Health England and Cambridge University study last week , Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said : “ It ’ s very worrying .
`` It appears , I would say , that lockdown has been relaxed too early , given the fact that ‘ track , test and trace ’ is some way from being up and running .
`` I think it begs the question as to whether the advice is right to people in @ @ @ @ @

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The health secretary has insisted that the coronavirus 'R' number is below one in all regions of the UK, including the North West, despite a recent survey suggesting otherwise.
At today's coronavirus briefing, Matt Hancock said that the government's expert group of scientists, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), estimates that the figure is below the crucial figure of one.
The statistic is a measure of whether the disease is under control.
The 'R' number reflects the number of people each infected person on average would spread the virus to.
If it is below one, the virus is on the decline, but figures of above one suggest it is growing.
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Last week the M.E.N. reported how scientists from the Public Health England and Cambridge University, who have been tracking how the virus spreads, said that the North West has the highest rate of Covid transmission in the country.
Their study suggested that the 'R' number in the North West was at 1.01, the highest of England's regions.
It has sparked fears that the virus could be on the rise, and that there could be a second wave in the pandemic.
But at today's briefing from Downing Street, Mr Hancock insisted 'we are winning the battle' with the virus.
He said: "I know there has been a lot of interest in the regional R figure in recent days.
"The estimate of SAGE, taking into account all of the evidence, is that R is below one in all regions.
"We can see that in all areas the number of people in hospital with coronavirus is falling in all regions, faster in some areas than in others."
Responding to the Public Health England and Cambridge University study last week, Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “It’s very worrying.
"It appears, I would say, that lockdown has been relaxed too early, given the fact that ‘track, test and trace’ is some way from being up and running.
"I think it begs the question as to whether the advice is right to people in the North West."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Life as an asylum seeker in Greater Manchester in the coronavirus pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic , the Manchester Evening News is joining forces with the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity to raise money for the most vulnerable people in our region .
The Covaid-19 appeal has now passed the £20,000 mark - thanks to your generosity .
All money raised will be used to offer support through local charities such as The Boaz Trust - which provides safe accommodation and holistic support to asylum seekers and refugees .
To find out more and donate , visit here .
Amie is one of many being supported by the south Manchester-based charity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has affected her and what life looks like during lockdown .
“ This Coronavirus - I would say that I feel empty , with the uncertainly of the future that behold us .
We are facing unprecedented challenges that this pandemic that has affected our lives , socially , economically , and of course psychologically .
“ Everything is restricted ; going out , meeting with friends , you are always alone and it brings all the memories back mentally .
It is like you have been placed in a cage and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be let out from it - staying at home for long without going out is depressing .
“ Though many lives have lost , many are fighting for their lives in both homes and hospitals .
“ Many of us are scared to contract the virus .
Before lockdown or the isolation , as asylum seekers , we were already restricted in a way that we were isolated .
Most people will not understand that , but it is like our lives have always been like this .
“ The lockdown and social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but has its own challenges .
If you go out for shopping , or for a walk , you do not know if you are going to catch it .
It creates a fear in you - that you don ’ t trust anybody .
Even the people who you live with , you don ’ t want to associate with , always in your mind thinking ‘ will I be safe ?
’ “ Before Coronavirus , people were friendly to one another , but now you are always looking over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to let out a cough because you know that you will be looked at .
“ It ’ s hard to go to the shops , especially the corner shops .
As food prices have increased , most of the shops are asking to pay on a card , but as an asylum seeker I do not have a bank account .
And the little resources for my upkeep is challenging ; as a destitute asylum seeker I don ’ t receive any support from the government .
`` The life I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 , but at least I had my surroundings .
Now , nothing .
“ The deathly virus touches everyone , people shouldn ’ t look at us as asylum seekers .
This Coronavirus should teach us that it doesn ’ t matter who you are , it shows the world that everybody is equal and in that anybody can become infected .
`` We must continue to recognise the equality of all people , some people are starting to understand that this is about humanity .
“ Before this , not everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other , but now we are doing that ; phoning each other , and checking on the loved ones .
We are starting to realise that any of us could be affected .
“ As undocumented immigrants the opportunity and support to us is limited .
But thank God that Boaz continuously helps and supports , that I have a roof over my head , and with the weekly income and food parcel every week .
They check on me all the time .
“ Thank you to other organisations that I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I honestly appreciate all of it .
“ Some of these organisations are helping with top-up for my phone and my internet every month , and by calling every week to check on me .
I am able to continue doing my volunteering work from home and I love it , at least its keeping me going , and having Zoom online meetings with other organisations keeps me alive .
`` No matter what , I am giving much more out there , and I couldn ’ t have done it better without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It helps me to be in touch with the world .
I can ’ t imagine not having internet during a time like this .
“ Coronavirus came and it taught us that we have to appreciate everything .
At the end of this , we will come to appreciate one another and truly learn to be there for one another.
” How you can donate All money raised through Covaid-19 will be used to support the region ’ s most vulnerable people , including elderly people with no support network , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic violence , rough sleepers , people struggling with caring for others , workers who have lost their jobs and families pushed onto the breadline .
A £10 donation could provide a box of toys and puzzles to keep children entertained , or weekly 'companionship ' calls for elderly people who most need them .
Read more of today 's top stories here A donation of £15 will cover a basic family food and drink parcel for a week .
If you can stretch to £20 , that could provide daily house calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covers a parcel including clothes , food and , if needed , baby supplies , plus debt or budgeting advice .
To find out more and donate , visit here .
Any amount you can spare , no matter how big or small , is helping to make a huge difference .
All the money raised will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester Mayor 's charity .

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During the coronavirus pandemic, the Manchester Evening News is joining forces with the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity to raise money for the most vulnerable people in our region.
The Covaid-19 appeal has now passed the £20,000 mark - thanks to your generosity.
All money raised will be used to offer support through local charities such as The Boaz Trust - which provides safe accommodation and holistic support to asylum seekers and refugees.
To find out more and donate, visit here.
Amie is one of many being supported by the south Manchester-based charity.
Here she explains how the coronavirus pandemic has affected her and what life looks like during lockdown.
Amie's story
“This Coronavirus - I would say that I feel empty, with the uncertainly of the future that behold us. We are facing unprecedented challenges that this pandemic that has affected our lives, socially, economically, and of course psychologically.
“Everything is restricted; going out, meeting with friends, you are always alone and it brings all the memories back mentally. It is like you have been placed in a cage and you don’t know when you will be let out from it - staying at home for long without going out is depressing.
“Though many lives have lost, many are fighting for their lives in both homes and hospitals.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
“Many of us are scared to contract the virus. Before lockdown or the isolation, as asylum seekers, we were already restricted in a way that we were isolated. Most people will not understand that, but it is like our lives have always been like this.
“The lockdown and social isolation prevent the spread of the virus, but has its own challenges. If you go out for shopping, or for a walk, you do not know if you are going to catch it. It creates a fear in you - that you don’t trust anybody. Even the people who you live with, you don’t want to associate with, always in your mind thinking ‘will I be safe?’
“Before Coronavirus, people were friendly to one another, but now you are always looking over your shoulder. You don’t want to let out a cough because you know that you will be looked at.
“It’s hard to go to the shops, especially the corner shops. As food prices have increased, most of the shops are asking to pay on a card, but as an asylum seeker I do not have a bank account. And the little resources for my upkeep is challenging; as a destitute asylum seeker I don’t receive any support from the government.
"The life I lived before was limiting, before the Covid-19, but at least I had my surroundings. Now, nothing.
“The deathly virus touches everyone, people shouldn’t look at us as asylum seekers. This Coronavirus should teach us that it doesn’t matter who you are, it shows the world that everybody is equal and in that anybody can become infected.
"We must continue to recognise the equality of all people, some people are starting to understand that this is about humanity.
“Before this, not everybody took the time to look after each other, but now we are doing that; phoning each other, and checking on the loved ones. We are starting to realise that any of us could be affected.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“As undocumented immigrants the opportunity and support to us is limited. But thank God that Boaz continuously helps and supports, that I have a roof over my head, and with the weekly income and food parcel every week. They check on me all the time.
“Thank you to other organisations that I am involved with, their kind support, I honestly appreciate all of it.
“Some of these organisations are helping with top-up for my phone and my internet every month, and by calling every week to check on me. I am able to continue doing my volunteering work from home and I love it, at least its keeping me going, and having Zoom online meetings with other organisations keeps me alive.
"No matter what, I am giving much more out there, and I couldn’t have done it better without you all. This is so important. It helps me to be in touch with the world. I can’t imagine not having internet during a time like this.
“Coronavirus came and it taught us that we have to appreciate everything. At the end of this, we will come to appreciate one another and truly learn to be there for one another.”
How you can donate
All money raised through Covaid-19 will be used to support the region’s most vulnerable people, including elderly people with no support network, people with health conditions, those fleeing domestic violence, rough sleepers, people struggling with caring for others, workers who have lost their jobs and families pushed onto the breadline.
A £10 donation could provide a box of toys and puzzles to keep children entertained, or weekly 'companionship' calls for elderly people who most need them.
A donation of £15 will cover a basic family food and drink parcel for a week.
If you can stretch to £20, that could provide daily house calls for vulnerable older people, while £50 covers a parcel including clothes, food and, if needed, baby supplies, plus debt or budgeting advice. To find out more and donate, visit here.
Any amount you can spare, no matter how big or small, is helping to make a huge difference.
All the money raised will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester Mayor's charity.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Man City's unlikely ally in FFP fight shows the argument is being won

Whatever the outcome of Manchester City 's appeal against their two-year European ban , you suspect their more strident critics wo n't change .
If the Court of Arbitration for Sport ( CAS ) upholds the Uefa punishment , the Blues ' opponents will hail it as a victory for justice and fair play - more specifically , financial fair play .
If the court - which is listening to both sides in a three-day hearing which concludes tomorrow - overturns it , those same voices will deride it as a triumph only for City 's ability to buy the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost amidst the much more important issues of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests , one quite startling voice has spoken up about the future of financial fair play .
Those voices who have called out FFP as a fix , a power-play by the established European football powers , have been portrayed as conspiracy theorists , seeing the dastardly hand of Manchester United , Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in every machination .
But it is the owners of those voices which need a reality check .
To suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditional elite of rich and powerful clubs is naive in the extreme .
And in the last couple of weeks , one of the strongest voices against the way Chelsea and City benefited from wealthy owners to join the fight for honours , seems to have had a moment every bit as surprising as that of Paul on the road to Damascus .
Arsene Wenger did not invent the phrase `` financial doping '' but he definitely popularised it , when he was Arsenal manager .
He used it to decry the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of being bought by a wealthy Russian , had overnight become a financial power - and so a football power - in the Premier League , and in European football .
It was a narrow definition of the term .
Financial doping SHOULD mean any club using its financial power - whether donated or `` earned '' - to gain an advantage .
To draw a parallel in athletics , all dopers are banned .
There is not seen to be any virtue in having paid for the performance-enhancing drugs , in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wealth have always been allowed to use it to gain a huge advantage .
A few voices have maintained that FFP was not the virtuous means to save football from its own self-devouring greed , as originally intended , but has been twisted into a means to preserve the status quo , a protection racket .
The fact that Wenger seems to have joined those voices , now he is no longer fighting the corner of Arsenal , who suffered more than most by the rise of City and Chelsea , is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , Wenger said , in an interview with L'Equipe : “ I am in favour of measures that reinforce checks around club management , over measures that restrict and limit .
`` We should value quality management and encourage it .
And I am in favour of opening things up to more investment , which FFP does not allow for .
`` The clubs that dominate Europe today are those that were built and made investments during an era where FFP did not exist .
“ FFP prevents emerging clubs who want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not normal . ''
The coronavirus pandemic has put a lot of things in perspective , and football has not escaped .
The fact that big clubs have felt the need to furlough staff and take other cost-cutting measures , reveals that the game 's comparative wealth is still a fragile thing .
As we emerge from the lockdown , clubs are more aware than ever that investment is necessary .
Money coming into the game is not an evil - other clubs have benefited enormously from the wealth enjoyed by City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valencia , Monaco and Wolfsburg have all had substantial cash injections from selling players to the Blues .
Uefa quietly dropped plans to include leveraged debt in FFP .
It is hard to avoid the conclusion that the fact such a move would drop clubs like United , Barcelona and Real Madrid into the cauldron was behind that particular decision .
Wenger has highlighted the fact that outside investment is a good thing , and underlined the fact that if Uefa truly want football to be fair , they need to level out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make it that the traditional elite are forever playing with the wind and the slope .
As the legal eagles at CAS pontificate over City 's European future , the future of FFP should be seriously considered .
That is not just the ravings of a tin-foil hat brigade , but is gaining traction , even amongst erstwhile proponents like Wenger .

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Whatever the outcome of Manchester City 's appeal against their two-year European ban, you suspect their more strident critics won't change.
If the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upholds the Uefa punishment, the Blues' opponents will hail it as a victory for justice and fair play - more specifically, financial fair play.
If the court - which is listening to both sides in a three-day hearing which concludes tomorrow - overturns it, those same voices will deride it as a triumph only for City's ability to buy the most expensive lawyers.
And yet, lost amidst the much more important issues of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests, one quite startling voice has spoken up about the future of financial fair play.
Those voices who have called out FFP as a fix, a power-play by the established European football powers, have been portrayed as conspiracy theorists, seeing the dastardly hand of Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in every machination.
But it is the owners of those voices which need a reality check. To suggest that Uefa is NOT influenced by the traditional elite of rich and powerful clubs is naive in the extreme.
And in the last couple of weeks, one of the strongest voices against the way Chelsea and City benefited from wealthy owners to join the fight for honours, seems to have had a moment every bit as surprising as that of Paul on the road to Damascus.
Arsene Wenger did not invent the phrase "financial doping" but he definitely popularised it, when he was Arsenal manager.
He used it to decry the fact that Chelsea, simply through the act of being bought by a wealthy Russian, had overnight become a financial power - and so a football power - in the Premier League, and in European football.
It was a narrow definition of the term. Financial doping SHOULD mean any club using its financial power - whether donated or "earned" - to gain an advantage.
To draw a parallel in athletics, all dopers are banned. There is not seen to be any virtue in having paid for the performance-enhancing drugs, in the way football clubs which have generated vast wealth have always been allowed to use it to gain a huge advantage.
A few voices have maintained that FFP was not the virtuous means to save football from its own self-devouring greed, as originally intended, but has been twisted into a means to preserve the status quo, a protection racket.
The fact that Wenger seems to have joined those voices, now he is no longer fighting the corner of Arsenal, who suffered more than most by the rise of City and Chelsea, is a seminal moment.
For anyone who missed it, Wenger said, in an interview with L'Equipe: “I am in favour of measures that reinforce checks around club management, over measures that restrict and limit.
"We should value quality management and encourage it. And I am in favour of opening things up to more investment, which FFP does not allow for.
"The clubs that dominate Europe today are those that were built and made investments during an era where FFP did not exist.
“FFP prevents emerging clubs who want to invest from doing so. That is not normal."
The coronavirus pandemic has put a lot of things in perspective, and football has not escaped.
The fact that big clubs have felt the need to furlough staff and take other cost-cutting measures, reveals that the game's comparative wealth is still a fragile thing.
As we emerge from the lockdown, clubs are more aware than ever that investment is necessary. Money coming into the game is not an evil - other clubs have benefited enormously from the wealth enjoyed by City and Chelsea. Less well-off clubs like Valencia, Monaco and Wolfsburg have all had substantial cash injections from selling players to the Blues.
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Uefa quietly dropped plans to include leveraged debt in FFP. It is hard to avoid the conclusion that the fact such a move would drop clubs like United, Barcelona and Real Madrid into the cauldron was behind that particular decision.
Wenger has highlighted the fact that outside investment is a good thing, and underlined the fact that if Uefa truly want football to be fair, they need to level out the playing field, and not continue to make it that the traditional elite are forever playing with the wind and the slope.
As the legal eagles at CAS pontificate over City's European future, the future of FFP should be seriously considered. That is not just the ravings of a tin-foil hat brigade, but is gaining traction, even amongst erstwhile proponents like Wenger.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Sky and BT slash subscription prices as Premier League price war starts

The Premier League is set to return on June 17 after a three-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic .
All 92 remaining fixtures have been shared across the top-flight ’ s main broadcast partners : Sky Sports , BT Sport , Amazon Prime Video and the BBC .
Sky Sports have secured 64 games to be shown live across their Main Event and Premier League channels .
While those fans without a Sky subscription will be able to watch 25 of those 64 games on Sky ’ s free-to-air Pick channel .
And now Sky Sports , NOW TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ war ahead of the Premier League resuming this month .
Fans will now be able to get a NOW TV Sky Sports Month Pass for £20 a month instead of paying £39.99 a month .
While BT Sport ’ s Big Sport package has been slashed from £40 to £20 a month , and Sky Sports have also trimmed the cost of its Sky TV and Sky Sports bundle from £48 to £39 a month .
“ Football fans are drooling at the thought of the Premier League returning on June 17 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will reduce the costs of watching the next three months of action , ” Nick Baker , TV expert at Uswitch.com , said on the offers available .
“ NOW TV ’ s Sky Sports Month Pass has been reduced from £33.99 to just £20 a month for the three months until the end of the Premier League season , which looks like brilliant value for money .
“ For just £60 , you can get all 64 of the Premier League matches on Sky Sports .
That ’ s less than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on June 14 , so act now if you ’ re interested .
“ The package will renew automatically at the end of the three months at £33.99 a month , so put a note in your calendar to remind yourself to cancel your subscription if you do n't want it to continue .
“ Meanwhile , BT Sport has halved the monthly cost of its Big Sport and Sport packages for the remaining three months of the Premier League season .
“ The Big Sport package - which includes all the Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sports pass - has had its price cut from £40 to £20 a month .
“ The slimmed-down Sport package , which only includes the BT Sport channels , has been reduced from £15 a month to £7.50.
” But Baker also warned supporters that by committing to the current deals on offer they would be committing to a 24-month contract and that prices will return to their normal level after three-months .
“ Be aware that you are signing up for a 24-month contract , and the prices revert to the normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he added .
“ For those who only want to watch the end of the Premier League season , BT Sport ’ s £25 monthly pass may be a better option , since it can be cancelled at any time .
“ Sky has also discounted its Sky TV and Sky Sports package from £48 a month to £39 a month , which includes all the Premier League action and many other channels .
It ’ s an 18-month contract and also charges an additional £20 set-up fee .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subscription , make sure you compare all the deals available to you .
“ Consider the whole cost of the package and don ’ t just look at the lowest initial monthly cost .
BT Sport ’ s deals appear to be cheapest , but they tie you to a long contract , whereas NOW TV and BT Sport ’ s monthly passes have the benefit of flexibility and let you cancel at any time .
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The Premier League is set to return on June 17 after a three-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
All 92 remaining fixtures have been shared across the top-flight’s main broadcast partners: Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime Video and the BBC.
Sky Sports have secured 64 games to be shown live across their Main Event and Premier League channels.
While those fans without a Sky subscription will be able to watch 25 of those 64 games on Sky’s free-to-air Pick channel.
And now Sky Sports, NOW TV and BT Sports have launched a price war ahead of the Premier League resuming this month.
Fans will now be able to get a NOW TV Sky Sports Month Pass for £20 a month instead of paying £39.99 a month.
While BT Sport’s Big Sport package has been slashed from £40 to £20 a month, and Sky Sports have also trimmed the cost of its Sky TV and Sky Sports bundle from £48 to £39 a month.
“Football fans are drooling at the thought of the Premier League returning on June 17, and there are some great offers that will reduce the costs of watching the next three months of action,” Nick Baker, TV expert at Uswitch.com, said on the offers available.
“NOW TV’s Sky Sports Month Pass has been reduced from £33.99 to just £20 a month for the three months until the end of the Premier League season, which looks like brilliant value for money.
“For just £60, you can get all 64 of the Premier League matches on Sky Sports. That’s less than a pound per game. The offer ends on June 14, so act now if you’re interested.
“The package will renew automatically at the end of the three months at £33.99 a month, so put a note in your calendar to remind yourself to cancel your subscription if you don't want it to continue.
“Meanwhile, BT Sport has halved the monthly cost of its Big Sport and Sport packages for the remaining three months of the Premier League season.
“The Big Sport package - which includes all the Sky Sports channels from the NOW TV Sky Sports pass - has had its price cut from £40 to £20 a month.
“The slimmed-down Sport package, which only includes the BT Sport channels, has been reduced from £15 a month to £7.50.”
But Baker also warned supporters that by committing to the current deals on offer they would be committing to a 24-month contract and that prices will return to their normal level after three-months.
“Be aware that you are signing up for a 24-month contract, and the prices revert to the normal level after the initial three-month offer period,” he added.
“For those who only want to watch the end of the Premier League season, BT Sport’s £25 monthly pass may be a better option, since it can be cancelled at any time.
“Sky has also discounted its Sky TV and Sky Sports package from £48 a month to £39 a month, which includes all the Premier League action and many other channels. It’s an 18-month contract and also charges an additional £20 set-up fee.
“If you’re considering getting a sports subscription, make sure you compare all the deals available to you.
“Consider the whole cost of the package and don’t just look at the lowest initial monthly cost. BT Sport’s deals appear to be cheapest, but they tie you to a long contract, whereas NOW TV and BT Sport’s monthly passes have the benefit of flexibility and let you cancel at any time.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Paulo Dybala lifts lid on Manchester United transfer talks

Paulo Dybala has confirmed there were talks between Manchester United and Juventus over his transfer last summer but that he did n't directly speak with the Old Trafford club .
The Argentine forward appeared to be close to a sensational move to United in the final days of the 2019 summer window , with Tottenham also interested .
But Dybala has consistently maintained it was always his desire to remain with the Turin club .
Dybala , 26 , endured a tough 2018/19 campaign but was starting to perform more consistently this season before the coronavirus pandemic brought football to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lid on what happened last summer and how close he came to joining another club .
`` It was more or less last year at this point when Juventus did n't want to count on me , did n't want me to continue playing here , '' Dybala told CNN .
`` That 's when I was contacted and there were some clubs that were interested in me .
Among those were Manchester United and Tottenham .
I think for a long time there were conversations , then Paris Saint-Germain also appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to any of them , but there were conversations with the clubs .
However , my intention at the time was to stay .
`` I had n't had a good year or a positive last six months , so I did n't want to leave with that image because I think I had given the club a lot of nice moments and it was n't fair that I went like this .
`` So I also communicated that my intention was to stay , work to grow and give my best here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Juventus ' intentions were different , but after the market closed , there was no more time and with the arrival of [ manager , Maurizio ] Sarri I grew a lot .
The team started playing football much better and that made me stay and have had a great year until today . ''

Paulo Dybala has confirmed there were talks between Manchester United and Juventus over his transfer last summer but that he didn't directly speak with the Old Trafford club.
The Argentine forward appeared to be close to a sensational move to United in the final days of the 2019 summer window, with Tottenham also interested. But Dybala has consistently maintained it was always his desire to remain with the Turin club.
Dybala, 26, endured a tough 2018/19 campaign but was starting to perform more consistently this season before the coronavirus pandemic brought football to a halt.
He's now lifted the lid on what happened last summer and how close he came to joining another club.
"It was more or less last year at this point when Juventus didn't want to count on me, didn't want me to continue playing here," Dybala told CNN.
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"That's when I was contacted and there were some clubs that were interested in me. Among those were Manchester United and Tottenham. I think for a long time there were conversations, then Paris Saint-Germain also appeared.
"I did not speak directly to any of them, but there were conversations with the clubs. However, my intention at the time was to stay.
"I hadn't had a good year or a positive last six months, so I didn't want to leave with that image because I think I had given the club a lot of nice moments and it wasn't fair that I went like this.
"So I also communicated that my intention was to stay, work to grow and give my best here. Obviously it was not easy because Juventus' intentions were different, but after the market closed, there was no more time and with the arrival of [manager, Maurizio] Sarri I grew a lot. The team started playing football much better and that made me stay and have had a great year until today."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Iceland shoppers praise its incredible gesture to save Chester Zoo

Last week , Chester Zoo revealed that it is facing huge debts because of a lack of visitors during the coronavirus pandemic .
Bosses issued a plea to its fans in a campaign to save the zoo - and has since raised over £2m .
And now supermarket giant Iceland has got involved in efforts to save the zoo , and has adopted Chester Zoo 's entire rookery of Humboldt penguins .
The frozen food retailer has also agreed to lobby the UK government on the zoo ’ s behalf , encouraging current legislation to be amended to allow zoos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place , reports Cheshire Live .
Richard Walker , managing director of Iceland Foods , said : “ We were all saddened to hear of Chester Zoo ’ s recent struggles ; it ’ s the heart of the local community in Chester and a much loved family favourite – I remember visiting the zoo as a child and my own kids love going there .
`` We ’ re proud to be able to lend them our support both through the adoption of the Humboldt penguins on behalf of our colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zoos being allowed to reopen soon .
The conservation work undertaken by the zoo is vital and along with the park itself reopening it is incredibly important that this amazing work is able to continue . ''
Shoppers have already praised the gesture , with many thanking Iceland for its generosity .
Much like many of Chester Zoo ’ s 500+ species , the Humboldt penguin is an endangered species and Iceland hope that their donation will help the zoo can keep running and working hard to give these animals the best lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has already reached £2,225,785 in public donations but needs £1.5m just to survive one month .

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Last week, Chester Zoo revealed that it is facing huge debts because of a lack of visitors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bosses issued a plea to its fans in a campaign to save the zoo - and has since raised over £2m.
And now supermarket giant Iceland has got involved in efforts to save the zoo, and has adopted Chester Zoo's entire rookery of Humboldt penguins.
The frozen food retailer has also agreed to lobby the UK government on the zoo’s behalf, encouraging current legislation to be amended to allow zoos to open with strict social distancing guidance in place, reports Cheshire Live.
Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland Foods, said: “We were all saddened to hear of Chester Zoo’s recent struggles; it’s the heart of the local community in Chester and a much loved family favourite – I remember visiting the zoo as a child and my own kids love going there.
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"We’re proud to be able to lend them our support both through the adoption of the Humboldt penguins on behalf of our colleagues, and by lobbying in support of zoos being allowed to reopen soon. The conservation work undertaken by the zoo is vital and along with the park itself reopening it is incredibly important that this amazing work is able to continue."
Shoppers have already praised the gesture, with many thanking Iceland for its generosity.
Much like many of Chester Zoo’s 500+ species, the Humboldt penguin is an endangered species and Iceland hope that their donation will help the zoo can keep running and working hard to give these animals the best lives possible.
Chester Zoo's Justgiving page has already reached £2,225,785 in public donations but needs £1.5m just to survive one month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Hollyoaks responds to racism claim saying 'we have more work to do'

Hollyoaks has responded to racism claims put forward by actress Rachel Adedeji .
Lime Pictures , which produces the Channel 4 programme , says : 'It 's clear we have more work to do' Following an investigation into the matter , soap bosses have released a statement about the matter and outlined a list of pledges it will stick to in a bid to “ stamp out implicit bias ” .
This comes after the show 's star Rachel , 28 , who plays Lisa Loveday , hit out at Hollyoaks over its 'disappointing ' approach to the Black Lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published by the programme in support of it , featuring her co-star Kelle Bryant , was 'not as progressive as they think ' .
She then listed racial injustices she claims to have encountered on set .
The company says it “ strives to have zero tolerance of racism ” but plans to “ broaden our dialogue with cast and staff ” in the wake of the allegations .
The statement reads : “ Hollyoaks has been deeply shocked and saddened by issues that have been brought to our attention over the weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zero tolerance of racism or any form of discrimination across all of its shows but it is clear we have further work to do .
“ We must stamp out implicit bias which means calling out racism wherever and whenever we see it .
“ We will continue to add to our action plan as we continue and broaden our dialogue with cast and staff.
” Their pledges include speaking to all staff individually about concerns of unacceptable behaviour ; and working with unconscious bias trainers help staff address concerns .
All BAME @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered mentoring from Lime ’ s senior management , with writers and directors schemes reviewed to drive greater inclusivity .
The company is also planning to produce a Hollyoaks podcast where black members of the cast will share their experiences on racism to their audience .
Posting to her Instagram and Twitter on Friday night , Rachel said she was disappointed with Hollyoaks ’ approach to showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and shared a list of racial injustices she claims to have encountered .
She added : “ Did Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black actors were forced to drastically change their hair , because if not , the viewers ‘ would not be able to tell them apart ' ?
The former X Factor contestant continued : “ Do Black Lives really matter to you if over the last four years at Hollyoaks , I have only worked with ONE black director ?
” She then added : “ Honestly , the list goes on .
“ Having a black cast member speak on behalf of Hollyoaks to show that the work is being done is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As a matter of fact , very little is being done behind the scenes . ''
Calling for change she said : `` Unfortunately , Hollyoaks ’ response seems to me performative and disingenuous .
`` It starts within the workplace .
Systemic changes must be put into practice .
`` Working at Hollyoaks is mostly positive , but the experiences I have encountered are a constant reminder of how difficult it is being a black woman in the industry .
`` I am no longer standing for it .
`` Putting out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black members to teach you how to tackle racism is the bare minimum .
And she ended with the message : “ I hope Hollyoaks delivers the same energy when # BlackLivesMatter is no longer trending.
” She is yet to respond to Hollyoaks ’ statement .

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Hollyoaks has responded to racism claims put forward by actress Rachel Adedeji.
Lime Pictures, which produces the Channel 4 programme, says: 'It's clear we have more work to do'
Following an investigation into the matter, soap bosses have released a statement about the matter and outlined a list of pledges it will stick to in a bid to “stamp out implicit bias”.
This comes after the show's star Rachel, 28, who plays Lisa Loveday, hit out at Hollyoaks over its 'disappointing' approach to the Black Lives Matter movement.
She said the video published by the programme in support of it, featuring her co-star Kelle Bryant, was 'not as progressive as they think'.
She then listed racial injustices she claims to have encountered on set.
(Image: Rachel Adedeji)
The company says it “strives to have zero tolerance of racism” but plans to “broaden our dialogue with cast and staff” in the wake of the allegations.
The statement reads: “Hollyoaks has been deeply shocked and saddened by issues that have been brought to our attention over the weekend.
“Lime Pictures strives to have zero tolerance of racism or any form of discrimination across all of its shows but it is clear we have further work to do.
“We must stamp out implicit bias which means calling out racism wherever and whenever we see it.
“We will continue to add to our action plan as we continue and broaden our dialogue with cast and staff.”
Their pledges include speaking to all staff individually about concerns of unacceptable behaviour; and working with unconscious bias trainers help staff address concerns.
All BAME staff, freelancers and cast will be offered mentoring from Lime’s senior management, with writers and directors schemes reviewed to drive greater inclusivity.
The company is also planning to produce a Hollyoaks podcast where black members of the cast will share their experiences on racism to their audience.
(Image: Rachel Adedeji)
Posting to her Instagram and Twitter on Friday night, Rachel said she was disappointed with Hollyoaks’ approach to showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and shared a list of racial injustices she claims to have encountered.
She added: “Did Black Lives Matter when a number of female black actors were forced to drastically change their hair, because if not, the viewers ‘would not be able to tell them apart'?
The former X Factor contestant continued: “Do Black Lives really matter to you if over the last four years at Hollyoaks, I have only worked with ONE black director?”
She then added: “Honestly, the list goes on.
“Having a black cast member speak on behalf of Hollyoaks to show that the work is being done is not as progressive as they think. As a matter of fact, very little is being done behind the scenes."
Calling for change she said: "Unfortunately, Hollyoaks’ response seems to me performative and disingenuous.
"It starts within the workplace. Systemic changes must be put into practice.
"Working at Hollyoaks is mostly positive, but the experiences I have encountered are a constant reminder of how difficult it is being a black woman in the industry.
"I am no longer standing for it.
"Putting out a podcast on racism and asking your black members to teach you how to tackle racism is the bare minimum.
“THINK. DO BETTER."
And she ended with the message: “I hope Hollyoaks delivers the same energy when #BlackLivesMatter is no longer trending.”
She is yet to respond to Hollyoaks’ statement.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Man United told to sell Pogba to fund Grealish transfer

Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has said that Jack Grealish would be a more suitable player for the club than Paul Pogba .
United are targeting Grealish ahead of the summer transfer window , with a deal potentially made more likely if Aston Villa are relegated to the Championship .
The arrival of Bruno Fernandes in the January transfer window has caused excitement over a possible partnership between him and Pogba in midfield during the final nine games of the season .
However , Owen said that Fernandes ’ presence could actually make United more likely to sell Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be probably the most fascinating thing when they come back , whether he ( Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ) puts them both ( Pogba and Fernandes ) in the same team , ” Owen told Premier League Productions .
“ I think it ’ s taken a huge bit of pressure off him ( Solskjaer ) that Fernandes has done fantastically well .
Now he doesn ’ t necessarily have to put Pogba in straight away because there ’ s going to be questions about whether they can play together .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba now Fernandes is a brilliant player because all of a sudden… when you ’ re watching Manchester United you ’ re missing someone with creativity , you ’ re missing someone with vision but now since Fernandes has come in you ’ re not missing any of that.
” Pogba has struggled with injuries this season , making just eight appearances in all competitions .
But he is back in training ahead of United ’ s opening game against Tottenham in just over a week ’ s time .
“ Now he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they get a big bid , ” Owen added .
“ If I was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer I could get big money bearing in mind they ’ ve got Fernandes now and then you could go and invest in someone like Grealish .
“ He might have the style that compliments Manchester United better than Pogba does at the moment .
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Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has said that Jack Grealish would be a more suitable player for the club than Paul Pogba.
United are targeting Grealish ahead of the summer transfer window, with a deal potentially made more likely if Aston Villa are relegated to the Championship.
The arrival of Bruno Fernandes in the January transfer window has caused excitement over a possible partnership between him and Pogba in midfield during the final nine games of the season.
However, Owen said that Fernandes’ presence could actually make United more likely to sell Pogba this summer.
“That’s going to be probably the most fascinating thing when they come back, whether he (Ole Gunnar Solskjaer) puts them both (Pogba and Fernandes) in the same team,” Owen told Premier League Productions.
“I think it’s taken a huge bit of pressure off him (Solskjaer) that Fernandes has done fantastically well. Now he doesn’t necessarily have to put Pogba in straight away because there’s going to be questions about whether they can play together.
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“It might also accelerate the departure of Pogba now Fernandes is a brilliant player because all of a sudden… when you’re watching Manchester United you’re missing someone with creativity, you’re missing someone with vision but now since Fernandes has come in you’re not missing any of that.”
Pogba has struggled with injuries this season, making just eight appearances in all competitions. But he is back in training ahead of United’s opening game against Tottenham in just over a week’s time.
“Now he [Pogba] might just be dispensable if they get a big bid,” Owen added. “If I was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer I could get big money bearing in mind they’ve got Fernandes now and then you could go and invest in someone like Grealish.
“He might have the style that compliments Manchester United better than Pogba does at the moment.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Test and trace data sent to Greater Manchester 'so rubbish it was returned'

Greater Manchester ’ s version of the ‘ test , track and trace ’ Covid system has gone live - but the M.E.N .
understands most information sent to it from the national phone bank last week was of such poor quality it had to be returned immediately .
The local version of the system is designed to take ‘ complex ’ cases from the national one , with officials here expecting it to eventually deal with at least 20pc of the Greater Manchester calls initially received by central handlers .
Those could be Covid cases involving care homes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police stations , for example , where more skill is required to follow up contacts and take the necessary action .
However one senior local figure told the M.E.N .
that of the 93 cases that were sent across last week , ‘ most had to be sent straight back because the data was so rubbish ’ .
Greater Manchester has been working to create an ‘ enhanced ’ local system in order to deal with complex Covid cases , modelled on Germany 's version .
Its local triage hub will ultimately be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracers , with points of contact in each local authority and key public body , including the police and fire service .
Local contact tracers will sift through and handle the cases referred in by the central Serco-run phone bank , set up by the government .
The local system has now gone live and is expected to be a full seven-day operation from next week .
As part of its design , officials here have been studying the national version set up by the government and run by outsourcer Serco , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calls from people who believe they have symptoms .
But one senior local source said the scripts used by those handlers did not account for many of the questions members of the public - or their contacts - would be likely to ask , adding that national contact tracers had also hardly had any training .
“ It requires quite a degree of questioning , ” they said of the process needed to swiftly track down contacts who potentially need to self-isolate .
“ It ’ s a sensitive process.
” Gaps or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them last week meant their local counterparts were unable to do anything meaningful with most of it , they added .
The national test , track and trace system - considered crucial to the next stage in tackling coronavirus - has been described as ‘ world beating ’ by Boris Johnson , who initially said it would be up and running on June 1 .
While a version of it did go live at the very end of May , reports have since emerged of staff sitting with nothing to do , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff employed locally to work on the national system said they had ‘ not yet done a single call ’ since being hired .
Separately , Greater Manchester is still not receiving data from the so-called ‘ pillar two ’ testing programme organised by the government .
Officials have no idea how many people are being tested through private laboratories , which have been taking samples from drive-through and mobile centres .
That has now been the case for over a month , meaning councils and GPs do not have an accurate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England were approached about the quality of information coming through from the national system and the continued lack of pillar two data , but no response was received .
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Greater Manchester’s version of the ‘test, track and trace’ Covid system has gone live - but the M.E.N. understands most information sent to it from the national phone bank last week was of such poor quality it had to be returned immediately.
The local version of the system is designed to take ‘complex’ cases from the national one, with officials here expecting it to eventually deal with at least 20pc of the Greater Manchester calls initially received by central handlers.
Those could be Covid cases involving care homes, schools, prisons, homeless people or police stations, for example, where more skill is required to follow up contacts and take the necessary action.
However one senior local figure told the M.E.N. that of the 93 cases that were sent across last week, ‘most had to be sent straight back because the data was so rubbish’.
Greater Manchester has been working to create an ‘enhanced’ local system in order to deal with complex Covid cases, modelled on Germany's version.
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Its local triage hub will ultimately be staffed by up to 200 skilled contact tracers, with points of contact in each local authority and key public body, including the police and fire service.
Local contact tracers will sift through and handle the cases referred in by the central Serco-run phone bank, set up by the government.
The local system has now gone live and is expected to be a full seven-day operation from next week.
As part of its design, officials here have been studying the national version set up by the government and run by outsourcer Serco, which has employed thousands of people to take calls from people who believe they have symptoms.
(Image: PA)
But one senior local source said the scripts used by those handlers did not account for many of the questions members of the public - or their contacts - would be likely to ask, adding that national contact tracers had also hardly had any training.
“It requires quite a degree of questioning,” they said of the process needed to swiftly track down contacts who potentially need to self-isolate. “It’s a sensitive process.”
Gaps or errors in the information sent through by them last week meant their local counterparts were unable to do anything meaningful with most of it, they added.
The national test, track and trace system - considered crucial to the next stage in tackling coronavirus - has been described as ‘world beating’ by Boris Johnson, who initially said it would be up and running on June 1.
While a version of it did go live at the very end of May, reports have since emerged of staff sitting with nothing to do, or struggling with limited training.
One member of staff employed locally to work on the national system said they had ‘not yet done a single call’ since being hired.
Separately, Greater Manchester is still not receiving data from the so-called ‘pillar two’ testing programme organised by the government.
Officials have no idea how many people are being tested through private laboratories, which have been taking samples from drive-through and mobile centres. That has now been the case for over a month, meaning councils and GPs do not have an accurate picture of new infections here.
The Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England were approached about the quality of information coming through from the national system and the continued lack of pillar two data, but no response was received.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--New official figures show more than 63,500 'excess deaths' during coronavirus

Less than a fifth of deaths registered in the week ending May 29 in England and Wales involved coronavirus , new figures from the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) show .
That 's the lowest proportion of Covid-19 deaths since the week lockdown was imposed , with 1,822 deaths involving the virus - out of a total of 9,824 deaths .
The total number of deaths is also a fall from the previous week 's data - but still 1,653 deaths higher than what would usually be expected for this time of year .
The 1,822 deaths involving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the total number of deaths that week and the lowest number of weekly coronavirus deaths for eight weeks .
While numbers are falling , there have been tens of thousands of 'excess ' deaths recorded during the pandemic .
This is the number of additional deaths when compared to the average number of deaths over five years for the same period .
Today 's ONS figures show 57,961 excess deaths in England and Wales between March 21 and May 29 2020 .
Covid-19 was responsible for 78 per cent of those excess deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together with the numbers of excess deaths for Scotland and Northern Ireland published last week , the total number of excess deaths in the UK across this period now stands at 63,596 .
All figures are based on death registrations .
Today 's figures takes the overall coronavirus death toll for the UK to 51,766 , based on death certificates where coronavirus was mentioned and deaths of confirmed cases in hospitals .
This is more than 10,000 above the latest tally of related deaths calculated by the Department of Health – which includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The North West , which is an area of concern for the rate of transmission , had the highest number of deaths involving coronavirus over the week with 282 .

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Less than a fifth of deaths registered in the week ending May 29 in England and Wales involved coronavirus, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show.
That's the lowest proportion of Covid-19 deaths since the week lockdown was imposed, with 1,822 deaths involving the virus - out of a total of 9,824 deaths.
The total number of deaths is also a fall from the previous week's data - but still 1,653 deaths higher than what would usually be expected for this time of year.
The 1,822 deaths involving Covid-19 is just 18.5 per cent of the total number of deaths that week and the lowest number of weekly coronavirus deaths for eight weeks.
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While numbers are falling, there have been tens of thousands of 'excess' deaths recorded during the pandemic.
This is the number of additional deaths when compared to the average number of deaths over five years for the same period.
Today's ONS figures show 57,961 excess deaths in England and Wales between March 21 and May 29 2020.
Covid-19 was responsible for 78 per cent of those excess deaths registered in England and Wales.
Added together with the numbers of excess deaths for Scotland and Northern Ireland published last week, the total number of excess deaths in the UK across this period now stands at 63,596.
All figures are based on death registrations.
Today's figures takes the overall coronavirus death toll for the UK to 51,766, based on death certificates where coronavirus was mentioned and deaths of confirmed cases in hospitals.
This is more than 10,000 above the latest tally of related deaths calculated by the Department of Health – which includes only confirmed cases and not suspected cases.
The North West, which is an area of concern for the rate of transmission, had the highest number of deaths involving coronavirus over the week with 282.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--McDonald's confirms date customers can go back inside its restaurants

The reopening of McDonald 's has led to drive-thru queues up and down the country as fans line up for their long-awaited fix .
The fast food giant announced yesterday it was resuming delivery from 500 branches from next week , which should cut down the traffic chaos .
And now there 's more good news for Maccies lovers , as the chain reveals the date it 'll welcome customers back inside its restaurants to order takeaway meals .
McDonald 's says it 'll trial the offering at 11 service station branches from June 11 , before rolling it out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The chain tweeted today : `` On 17th June , we 'll reopen 11 Roadchef Service Stations for takeaway as we welcome you back inside our restaurants for the first time since March .
We 'll review our new processes and then roll-out gradually to high streets , town and city centres across the UK and Ireland from 24th June onwards . ''
The chain has also revealed it will be testing the return of breakfast service in selected branches from June 24 .
`` If successful , we hope to reintroduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland later in July , '' it said .
McDonald 's has also revealed the safety measures it 'll be putting in place inside to protect staff and customers .
• Maintaining the safety and sanitising measures already introduced to Drive-Thru and McDelivery restaurants - including Perspex screens , disposable gloves and face-covering • Introducing a one-way system with clear signposting and floor markings to enforce social distancing inside • Limiting the number of customers allowed inside each restaurant at any one time • Asking customers to sanitise their hands on arrival and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Continuing to serve a reduced menu , over reduced hours , and asking customers to use contactless payment methods and cap their spend at £25 where possible The 11 service station branches to initially offer takeaway will be revealed next week .

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The reopening of McDonald's has led to drive-thru queues up and down the country as fans line up for their long-awaited fix.
The fast food giant announced yesterday it was resuming delivery from 500 branches from next week, which should cut down the traffic chaos.
And now there's more good news for Maccies lovers, as the chain reveals the date it'll welcome customers back inside its restaurants to order takeaway meals.
McDonald's says it'll trial the offering at 11 service station branches from June 17, before rolling it out gradually across its estate from June 24.
The chain tweeted today: "On 17th June, we'll reopen 11 Roadchef Service Stations for takeaway as we welcome you back inside our restaurants for the first time since March.
We'll review our new processes and then roll-out gradually to high streets, town and city centres across the UK and Ireland from 24th June onwards."
The chain has also revealed it will be testing the return of breakfast service in selected branches from June 24.
"If successful, we hope to reintroduce the much-missed McMuffin across the UK and Ireland later in July," it said.
McDonald's has also revealed the safety measures it'll be putting in place inside to protect staff and customers.
They include:
Maintaining the safety and sanitising measures already introduced to Drive-Thru and McDelivery restaurants - including Perspex screens, disposable gloves and face-covering
Introducing a one-way system with clear signposting and floor markings to enforce social distancing inside
Limiting the number of customers allowed inside each restaurant at any one time
Asking customers to sanitise their hands on arrival and to not visit if they feel unwell
Continuing to serve a reduced menu, over reduced hours, and asking customers to use contactless payment methods and cap their spend at £25 where possible
The 11 service station branches to initially offer takeaway will be revealed next week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Manchester leaders preparing emergency budget to tackle £133m Covid-19 shortfall

Manchester council will set an emergency budget next month as it attempts to deal with a £133m funding shortfall caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
The financial fallout is expected to stretch much further than the current financial year , with town hall leaders describing the situation as ‘ bleak ’ .
Councillors agreed the 2020/21 budget - which saw council tax rise by 4pc to protect frontline cuts - on March 6 , weeks before the country was put into lockdown .
While the government has given the council £33.7m to help with Covid-19 pressures , ministers have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is actually needed .
A £167m black hole has been identified in this year alone , with £136m relating to lost income from Manchester Airport , uncollected business rates , council tax and parking charges .
With a further funding gap of £166m projected in 2021/22 , the council ’ s executive member for finance Coun Carl Ollerhead says ‘ very difficult ’ decisions lie ahead .
“ Let ’ s not dress this up , the picture is bleak , ” he said .
`` From day one of the Covid-19 crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken a lead role not just in supporting public health messages but also ensuring support was available for those most impacted by the situation .
“ Whether it was delivering PPE or food parcels , administering financial support for struggling people or businesses or providing accommodation for people who had been sleeping rough we have played - and continue to play - our full part .
`` This will involve longer term financial pressures as a legacy of Covid-19 , both those associated with care costs and the need to support the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association has estimated that local authorities are facing a shortfall of £6bn in the next few months , with some councils even warning of bankruptcy .
Coun Ollerhead added : “ Now the government must honour their commitment to councils that they would be given what it took to get through this crisis .
“ While we have had some extra funding , it is nowhere near enough .
`` Unless that commitment is honoured , we will soon find ourselves facing some very difficult choices . ''
The council ’ s estimates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lockdown and the longer term impact of social distancing and living with Covid-19 .
Any further actions taken by the council or government to address the pandemic will also impact on these indicative figures .
Proposals to reset the council ’ s budget will be considered by the executive on Friday July 29 .

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Manchester council will set an emergency budget next month as it attempts to deal with a £133m funding shortfall caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The financial fallout is expected to stretch much further than the current financial year, with town hall leaders describing the situation as ‘bleak’.
Councillors agreed the 2020/21 budget - which saw council tax rise by 4pc to protect frontline cuts - on March 6, weeks before the country was put into lockdown.
While the government has given the council £33.7m to help with Covid-19 pressures, ministers have been told that is way short of what is actually needed.
A £167m black hole has been identified in this year alone, with £136m relating to lost income from Manchester Airport, uncollected business rates, council tax and parking charges.
With a further funding gap of £166m projected in 2021/22, the council’s executive member for finance Coun Carl Ollerhead says ‘very difficult’ decisions lie ahead.
“Let’s not dress this up, the picture is bleak,” he said.
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"From day one of the Covid-19 crisis, this council has stood up and taken a lead role not just in supporting public health messages but also ensuring support was available for those most impacted by the situation.
“Whether it was delivering PPE or food parcels, administering financial support for struggling people or businesses or providing accommodation for people who had been sleeping rough we have played - and continue to play - our full part.
"This will involve longer term financial pressures as a legacy of Covid-19, both those associated with care costs and the need to support the city's economic recovery.”
The Local Government Association has estimated that local authorities are facing a shortfall of £6bn in the next few months, with some councils even warning of bankruptcy.
Coun Ollerhead added: “Now the government must honour their commitment to councils that they would be given what it took to get through this crisis.
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“While we have had some extra funding, it is nowhere near enough.
"Unless that commitment is honoured, we will soon find ourselves facing some very difficult choices."
The council’s estimates are based on assumptions around the easing of lockdown and the longer term impact of social distancing and living with Covid-19.
Any further actions taken by the council or government to address the pandemic will also impact on these indicative figures.
Proposals to reset the council’s budget will be considered by the executive on Friday July 29.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Teden Mengi and James Garner training with Man United first team

Manchester United youngsters Teden Mengi and James Garner are both training with the first team ahead of a return to Premier League action next week .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are set to play their first match in over three months when they travel to face Tottenham a week on Friday .
United are preparing to name a fully fit side for their first match back in action , with previously injured duo Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba now back in full training with the rest of the squad .
Solskjaer is set to have a welcome selection headache @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news ahead of football 's resumption next week , and it seems he is prepared to give youth a chance for the remainder of the campaign .
Garner has not made a senior appearance since December but was involved in senior training at Carrington on Monday .
Mengi , the 18-year-old academy centre-back who is yet to make his first-team debut , was also involved .
Solskjaer has been keen to include youngsters whenever possible in the first team set-up this season .
Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams have emerged as key members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United Under-23s boss Neil Wood confirmed to the MEN last month that Garner is among six young players they are considering loaning out for next season after they rejected moves for him back in the January transfer window .
Mengi is considered one of the club 's top prospects and was rewarded with a place on the United bench for the Europa League trip to Astana last year , although he was an unused substitute .
Mengi has made 14 appearances for the Under-23 side this season and also captained the Under-18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ semi-final since 2012 before the season was put on hold .
It is not yet clear whether that competition will resume .

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Manchester United youngsters Teden Mengi and James Garner are both training with the first team ahead of a return to Premier League action next week.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are set to play their first match in over three months when they travel to face Tottenham a week on Friday.
United are preparing to name a fully fit side for their first match back in action, with previously injured duo Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba now back in full training with the rest of the squad.
Solskjaer is set to have a welcome selection headache on his hands with no fresh injury news ahead of football's resumption next week, and it seems he is prepared to give youth a chance for the remainder of the campaign.
Garner has not made a senior appearance since December but was involved in senior training at Carrington on Monday. Mengi, the 18-year-old academy centre-back who is yet to make his first-team debut, was also involved.
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Solskjaer has been keen to include youngsters whenever possible in the first team set-up this season. Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams have emerged as key members of the first-team squad under the Norwegian.
United Under-23s boss Neil Wood confirmed to the MEN last month that Garner is among six young players they are considering loaning out for next season after they rejected moves for him back in the January transfer window.
Mengi is considered one of the club's top prospects and was rewarded with a place on the United bench for the Europa League trip to Astana last year, although he was an unused substitute.
Mengi has made 14 appearances for the Under-23 side this season and also captained the Under-18 team to their first FA Youth Cup semi-final since 2012 before the season was put on hold. It is not yet clear whether that competition will resume.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Police follow burglars into home and find a cannabis farm inside

Two men were found breaking into a house that police later found out was a cannabis farm .
Police on patrol spotted the thugs breaking into a house in Tonge Moor Road , Bolton on Monday morning .
The officers moved quickly to arrest the duo , but on closer inspection of the house they discovered a big surprise - the property the two men were trying to enter was actually a cannabis farm .
Officers entered the home to find rooms completely covered in silver-coloured material , lining a room complete with ventilation equipment .
Sign up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 police shared an image of their discovery , showing the kitted-out room .
Officers from Greater Manchester Police 's Bolton North neighbourhood team said in a Facebook post : `` # ARREST | 2 males have been arrested breaking into a house on Tonge Moor Road , # TongeMoor which turned out to be a cannabis farm . ''
Anyone with any information can contact police on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0800 555 111 .
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Two men were found breaking into a house that police later found out was a cannabis farm.
Police on patrol spotted the thugs breaking into a house in Tonge Moor Road, Bolton on Monday morning.
The officers moved quickly to arrest the duo, but on closer inspection of the house they discovered a big surprise - the property the two men were trying to enter was actually a cannabis farm.
Officers entered the home to find rooms completely covered in silver-coloured material, lining a room complete with ventilation equipment.
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The police shared an image of their discovery, showing the kitted-out room.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Bolton North neighbourhood team said in a Facebook post: "#ARREST | 2 males have been arrested breaking into a house on Tonge Moor Road, #TongeMoor which turned out to be a cannabis farm."
Anyone with any information can contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--The Alone Together podcast looks at life after lockdown in the workplace

As the coronavirus restrictions start to ease , more people are returning to work - but for many , going back to the office can be a daunting prospect .
The latest episode of Alone Together - A Coronavirus Podcast looks ahead to life after lockdown , and how we can stay protected in the workplace .
Martie van Tongeren , professor of occupational and environmental health at the University of Manchester , tells the podcast that employers need to “ redesign their work in a number of different ways ” after the pandemic .
He said : “ In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a system where we say , ‘ Okay , you can work from home if you really need to.
’ “ I think we probably need to turn it upside down now : so if you can work from home , work from home .
And if you don ’ t need to go into work , don ’ t go into work.
” Prof van Tongeren adds that offices should be “ turned around ” to allow social distancing , suggesting that workers need to sit with their backs to others to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that protective personal equipment ( PPE ) should “ really be the last measures we take ” after adapting our behaviours through social distancing , regular handwashing , and thorough cleaning .
You can listen to the full interview with Prof van Tongeren here .
The episode also marks the end of the first series of Alone Together .
The podcast will return after a short break , focusing on how communities are adapting to a new socially-distanced way of life after lockdown .
The full series is available to listen on all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apple .
For immersive and interactive content , you can download the Entale app on iOS or Android .
This is a Laudable production for the Manchester Evening News .
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As the coronavirus restrictions start to ease, more people are returning to work - but for many, going back to the office can be a daunting prospect.
The latest episode of Alone Together - A Coronavirus Podcast looks ahead to life after lockdown, and how we can stay protected in the workplace.
Martie van Tongeren, professor of occupational and environmental health at the University of Manchester, tells the podcast that employers need to “redesign their work in a number of different ways” after the pandemic.
He said: “In the past, we’ve had a system where we say, ‘Okay, you can work from home if you really need to.’
“I think we probably need to turn it upside down now: so if you can work from home, work from home. And if you don’t need to go into work, don’t go into work.”
Prof van Tongeren adds that offices should be “turned around” to allow social distancing, suggesting that workers need to sit with their backs to others to avoid face-to-face transmission.
He also explains that protective personal equipment (PPE) should “really be the last measures we take” after adapting our behaviours through social distancing, regular handwashing, and thorough cleaning.
You can listen to the full interview with Prof van Tongeren here. The episode also marks the end of the first series of Alone Together.
The podcast will return after a short break, focusing on how communities are adapting to a new socially-distanced way of life after lockdown.
The full series is available to listen on all major podcasting platforms, including Spotify and Apple.
For immersive and interactive content, you can download the Entale app on iOS or Android.
This is a Laudable production for the Manchester Evening News. You can find out more about Laudable and its other local podcasts by following us on social media on Twitter and Instagram.