themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Teenge cyclist in critical condition after 'serious' crash with car

A teenage cyclist is in hospital with 'life-threatening injuries ' following a crash on the East Lancashire Road .
Police were called at around 2.55pm on Wednesday to reports that a grey Peugeot 3008 had collided with a cyclist on the East Lancs Road , close to the junction with Carr Lane in Leigh .
The cyclist - a 16-year-old boy - was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition .
Police are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward .
Officers are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or the moments before it .
Police Constable Phil Drummond , of Greater Manchester Police ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : “ My thoughts are with the teenage boy who has suffered very serious injuries as a result of this collision and we are doing all we can to ascertain the circumstances of this incident .
“ I appealing to anyone who may have been travelling along the East Lancashire Road around the Leigh area between 2.50pm-3pm to come forward and assist with our investigation .
“ In particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any road users who may have dash cam footage of the incident or the moments preceding the collision .
`` Any information you have may prove to be of great importance.
” No arrests have been made as of yet .
The driver of the Peugeot remained at the scene and has assisted officers with enquiries into the incident .
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1472 of 25/03/2020 .
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 @

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A teenage cyclist is in hospital with 'life-threatening injuries' following a crash on the East Lancashire Road.
Police were called at around 2.55pm on Wednesday to reports that a grey Peugeot 3008 had collided with a cyclist on the East Lancs Road, close to the junction with Carr Lane in Leigh.
The cyclist - a 16-year-old boy - was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Police are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward.
Officers are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have had dash cam footage of the incident, or the moments before it.
Police Constable Phil Drummond, of Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “My thoughts are with the teenage boy who has suffered very serious injuries as a result of this collision and we are doing all we can to ascertain the circumstances of this incident.
“I appealing to anyone who may have been travelling along the East Lancashire Road around the Leigh area between 2.50pm-3pm to come forward and assist with our investigation.
“In particular, we are interested in hearing from any road users who may have dash cam footage of the incident or the moments preceding the collision.
"Any information you have may prove to be of great importance.”
No arrests have been made as of yet.
The driver of the Peugeot remained at the scene and has assisted officers with enquiries into the incident.
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1472 of 25/03/2020.
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Man City morning headlines with De Bruyne transfer doubts and goalkeeper latest

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Thursday , March 26 .
Manchester City are happy to let goalkeeper Claudio Bravo leave when his contract expires at the end of the season , according to reports .
The 36-year-old ’ s deal runs out in the summer and it looks like his four-year spell at the Etihad could be coming to an end .
Ederson is the undisputed number one under Pep Guardiola , who will allow Zack Steffen the chance to step up and become the new number two , according to Kicker .
Bravo joined City in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost the number one spot to Ederson just a year later .
Man City star Kevin de Bruyne ’ s future is reportedly in doubt , with reports in his native Belgium claiming he is waiting to hear about the outcome of the Champions League ban .
Guardiola ’ s men were banned from European competitions by UEFA earlier this season over claims they had breached Financial Fair Play ( FFP ) rules .
City have maintained their innocence all along , and are expected to contest both the basis of UEFA ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matters relating to the hurried way in which the case was brought .
According to newspaper Sport/Foot , De Bruyne ’ s representatives believe he could decide to leave if the ban is upheld – not wanting to go through the peak of his career without any chance of winning Europe ’ s top prize .
The Premier League ’ s top 10 – with the exception of Sheffield United – are said to have written to the Court of Arbitration for Sport ( CAS ) to outline objections to City being allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of clubs have written to CAS , with Liverpool , Manchester United , Arsenal and others fearing the punishment could be deferred while the appeal process is underway , meaning City could still compete in Europe .
According to the Express , City chiefs were surprised at Liverpool ’ s involvement in the group action – with the Reds 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League and in no danger of missing out on qualification for the Champions League next season .

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Thursday, March 26.
BRAVO LATEST
Manchester City are happy to let goalkeeper Claudio Bravo leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, according to reports.
The 36-year-old’s deal runs out in the summer and it looks like his four-year spell at the Etihad could be coming to an end.
Ederson is the undisputed number one under Pep Guardiola, who will allow Zack Steffen the chance to step up and become the new number two, according to Kicker.
Bravo joined City in a £17m deal from Barcelona, but lost the number one spot to Ederson just a year later.
DE BRUYNE BLOW
Man City star Kevin de Bruyne’s future is reportedly in doubt, with reports in his native Belgium claiming he is waiting to hear about the outcome of the Champions League ban.
Guardiola’s men were banned from European competitions by UEFA earlier this season over claims they had breached Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
City have maintained their innocence all along, and are expected to contest both the basis of UEFA’s evidence against them, and procedural matters relating to the hurried way in which the case was brought.
According to newspaper Sport/Foot, De Bruyne’s representatives believe he could decide to leave if the ban is upheld – not wanting to go through the peak of his career without any chance of winning Europe’s top prize.
CITY’S SURPRISE
The Premier League’s top 10 – with the exception of Sheffield United – are said to have written to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to outline objections to City being allowed to play in Europe.
A number of clubs have written to CAS, with Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and others fearing the punishment could be deferred while the appeal process is underway, meaning City could still compete in Europe.
According to the Express, City chiefs were surprised at Liverpool’s involvement in the group action – with the Reds 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League and in no danger of missing out on qualification for the Champions League next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Ant and Dec urge people to stay home after plea from girl, 4, with leukaemia

Presenters Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have urged people to stay home after receiving a special request from a four-year-old .
The Geordie duo issued their message online after Mila Sneddon , from Falkirk , told ITV News that she wanted to hear them “ say that all of the people have to stay indoors ” during the coronavirus outbreak .
Mila is currently receiving intensive chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with leukaemia in November last year .
The cancer , which effects the immune system , makes the youngster more vulnerable to the virus which means she is self-isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dec have now responded to Mila 's requested and posted a video of them both in separate locations begging `` everybody stay at home . ''
Ant said in the clip : “ Hi everybody , And and Dec here , not together because we ’ re at home like everybody should be.
” Dec then added : “ Mila wants us to tell everybody to stay at home so we can protect her and thousands and thousands of people like her.
” '' So we will , '' Ant responded .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home ” in unison .
`` There , hope that helps Mila , '' Dec ended the clip .
A report by ITV news then shows Mila laughing at the video and then responding with her own message .
She said : `` Thank you so much for Ant and Dec for the message , '' before blowing a kiss at the camera .
You can watch the full ITV report here .

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Presenters Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have urged people to stay home after receiving a special request from a four-year-old.
The Geordie duo issued their message online after Mila Sneddon, from Falkirk, told ITV News that she wanted to hear them “say that all of the people have to stay indoors” during the coronavirus outbreak.
Mila is currently receiving intensive chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with leukaemia in November last year.
The cancer, which effects the immune system, makes the youngster more vulnerable to the virus which means she is self-isolating to minimise the risk.
Ant and Dec have now responded to Mila's requested and posted a video of them both in separate locations begging "everybody stay at home."
(Image: ITV)
Ant said in the clip: “Hi everybody, And and Dec here, not together because we’re at home like everybody should be.”
Dec then added: “Mila wants us to tell everybody to stay at home so we can protect her and thousands and thousands of people like her.”
"So we will," Ant responded.
The pair then shouted “everybody stay at home” in unison.
(Image: ITV)
"There, hope that helps Mila," Dec ended the clip.
A report by ITV news then shows Mila laughing at the video and then responding with her own message.
She said: "Thank you so much for Ant and Dec for the message," before blowing a kiss at the camera.
You can watch the full ITV report here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--'Myth busting' coronavirus service launched on WhatsApp - here's how to sign up

A new government coronavirus information service has been launched on the messaging service WhatsApp .
The automated ‘ chatbot ’ service which will allow the public to get answers to the most common questions about the Covid-19 virus .
The free service will provide information on topics such as coronavirus prevention and symptoms , the latest number of cases in the UK , advice on staying at home and travel advice .
Earlier this week the government sent a text message to all UK numbers informing them of the new rules ordering them to stay at home as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'shielding ' measures .
However internet messaging service WhatsApp has million of users in the UK .
And the move , which has been done in collaboration with the Facebook-owned American app giant , will `` help combat the spread of coronavirus misinformation , as well as helping ensure people stay home , protect the NHS and save lives '' officials say .
It is also hoped it will also help ease the burden on the NHS once it goes live .
Prof Yvonne Doyle , Medical Director at Public Health England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us ensure the public has a trusted source for the right information about coronavirus , updated with the latest public health guidance and providing assurance that they are not misled by any of the false information circulating .
Matt Idema , Chief Operating Officer at WhatsApp , said : `` At difficult times like these , people are using WhatsApp more than ever to connect with and support their friends , family and communities .
`` We are pleased to be able to provide the UK Government with the communications tools to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the virus with reliable , timely health advice , in order to keep people safe . ''
To use the free GOV.UK Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp , simply add 07860 064422 to your phone contacts and then message the word ‘ hi ’ in a WhatsApp message to get started .
A set of menu options is then presented which the user can choose from and then be sent relevant guidance from GOV.UK pages as well as links to GOV.UK for further information .

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A new government coronavirus information service has been launched on the messaging service WhatsApp.
The automated ‘chatbot’ service which will allow the public to get answers to the most common questions about the Covid-19 virus.
The free service will provide information on topics such as coronavirus prevention and symptoms, the latest number of cases in the UK, advice on staying at home and travel advice.
Earlier this week the government sent a text message to all UK numbers informing them of the new rules ordering them to stay at home as well as texting vulnerable people as part of their 'shielding' measures.
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However internet messaging service WhatsApp has million of users in the UK.
And the move, which has been done in collaboration with the Facebook-owned American app giant, will "help combat the spread of coronavirus misinformation, as well as helping ensure people stay home, protect the NHS and save lives" officials say.
It is also hoped it will also help ease the burden on the NHS once it goes live.
Prof Yvonne Doyle, Medical Director at Public Health England, said: "This service will help us ensure the public has a trusted source for the right information about coronavirus, updated with the latest public health guidance and providing assurance that they are not misled by any of the false information circulating.
Matt Idema, Chief Operating Officer at WhatsApp, said: "At difficult times like these, people are using WhatsApp more than ever to connect with and support their friends, family and communities.
"We are pleased to be able to provide the UK Government with the communications tools to help them answer the public’s questions about the virus with reliable, timely health advice, in order to keep people safe."
To use the free GOV.UK Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp, simply add 07860 064422 to your phone contacts and then message the word ‘hi’ in a WhatsApp message to get started.
A set of menu options is then presented which the user can choose from and then be sent relevant guidance from GOV.UK pages as well as links to GOV.UK for further information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Manchester student performs hilarious DJ set to empty train

The UK has this week gone into full lockdown as the coronavirus pandemic continues its spread across the globe .
It 's meant that restaurants , bars , clubs and pubs have been forced to close their doors in the interest of public safety , and the prospect of a night out any time soon is quite rightly off the cards .
So when one Manchester student found himself on a deserted train between Piccadilly and Euston this week he decided to seize the opportunity to throw a party .
Harry Spring 's hilarious footage of the journey shows him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mixing on his DJ decks , fields and farms whizzing past the windows .
The budding DJ , freelance video producer , and sociology student was on his way back to his family in London and found himself alone on the usually busy Avanti train service .
He said : `` I felt obliged to keep the driver entertained as it turned into somewhat of an Uber ride !
I did not see a single person get on that train other than me .
`` I had about four employees to me - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was thinking as I was doing it is there 's just so much news at the minute that 's absolutely depressing and scary , so this was just a chance to make people smile . ''
He ended the set by waving to the empty carriage and thanking carriage H , the 'best venue in London ' .
Harry hopes to recreate the moment at a later date when passengers are safe to return to the train line , to raise money for charitable causes .
The MMU student has returned to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and freelance projects while the coronavirus pandemic continues .
You can follow Harry on Facebook at facebook.com/haroldinhoDJ

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The UK has this week gone into full lockdown as the coronavirus pandemic continues its spread across the globe.
It's meant that restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs have been forced to close their doors in the interest of public safety, and the prospect of a night out any time soon is quite rightly off the cards.
So when one Manchester student found himself on a deserted train between Piccadilly and Euston this week he decided to seize the opportunity to throw a party.
Harry Spring's hilarious footage of the journey shows him cheering on the audience of zero while mixing on his DJ decks, fields and farms whizzing past the windows.
The budding DJ, freelance video producer, and sociology student was on his way back to his family in London and found himself alone on the usually busy Avanti train service.
(Image: Haroldinho DJ)
He said: "I felt obliged to keep the driver entertained as it turned into somewhat of an Uber ride! I did not see a single person get on that train other than me.
"I had about four employees to me - the one passenger.
"All I was thinking as I was doing it is there's just so much news at the minute that's absolutely depressing and scary, so this was just a chance to make people smile."
He ended the set by waving to the empty carriage and thanking carriage H, the 'best venue in London'.
Harry hopes to recreate the moment at a later date when passengers are safe to return to the train line, to raise money for charitable causes.
The MMU student has returned to his native London to work on his coursework and freelance projects while the coronavirus pandemic continues.
You can follow Harry on Facebook at facebook.com/haroldinhoDJ


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Dr Hilary shows how coronavirus tests work - but issues a warning

Dr Hilary Jones today showed Good Morning Britain viewers how coronavirus test kits work - but also issued a warning .
The TV doctor , who has been offering advice about the COVID-19 pandemic on the ITV show , explained that it works “ like a pregnancy test ” - except you need a drop of blood .
Speaking to GMB host Kate Garraway , Dr Hilary explained how to take the test , and the science behind it .
He demonstrated it using a test he had already taken - which was negative , meaning he is not infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that everyone is talking about looks like .
It ’ s almost like a pregnancy test - except you need a drop of blood , ” Dr Hilary said .
“ What happens is - this is a test that I did - a drop of blood goes into the well and two drops of buffer solution is added , and then this migrates up the filter to chemicals which creates an immunoassay .
“ It 's looking for particles that come from the virus .
The saline there is a control - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ‘ C ’ mark which says that ’ s a control , which is a valid test . ''
The doc went on to explain that the test also checks for IGG and IGM antibodies , which indicate if you have had the virus or been exposed to it .
He said : `` What this test shows , and mine was negative , it shows that you have either had the infection already and you have antibodies and are immune or you haven ’ t been exposed to the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ health care professionals because it tells them whether they are safe to work with patients , or whether they should be self isolating if they have symptoms.
” But Dr Hilary also issued a warning about making the tests available to the public , saying they should only be conducted by health care professionals .
“ We shouldn ’ t be selling these to the public , ” he said .
“ Who is controlling the results and says who can go back to work or not ?
“ It should be done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope these won ’ t be made available on Amazon and Boots to buy .
“ They need to be used by health care professionals first . ''

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Dr Hilary Jones today showed Good Morning Britain viewers how coronavirus test kits work - but also issued a warning.
The TV doctor, who has been offering advice about the COVID-19 pandemic on the ITV show, explained that it works “like a pregnancy test” - except you need a drop of blood.
Speaking to GMB host Kate Garraway, Dr Hilary explained how to take the test, and the science behind it.
He demonstrated it using a test he had already taken - which was negative, meaning he is not infected.
“This is what the test that everyone is talking about looks like. It’s almost like a pregnancy test - except you need a drop of blood,” Dr Hilary said.
(Image: ITV)
“What happens is - this is a test that I did - a drop of blood goes into the well and two drops of buffer solution is added, and then this migrates up the filter to chemicals which creates an immunoassay.
“It's looking for particles that come from the virus. The saline there is a control - there is a little red line opposite the ‘C’ mark which says that’s a control, which is a valid test."
The doc went on to explain that the test also checks for IGG and IGM antibodies, which indicate if you have had the virus or been exposed to it.
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He said: "What this test shows, and mine was negative, it shows that you have either had the infection already and you have antibodies and are immune or you haven’t been exposed to the virus.
“This will be extremely useful for health care professionals because it tells them whether they are safe to work with patients, or whether they should be self isolating if they have symptoms.”
(Image: ITV)
But Dr Hilary also issued a warning about making the tests available to the public, saying they should only be conducted by health care professionals.
“We shouldn’t be selling these to the public,” he said. “Who is controlling the results and says who can go back to work or not?
“It should be done officially by health care professionals. I hope these won’t be made available on Amazon and Boots to buy.
“They need to be used by health care professionals first."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United are reviewing plans around season ticket renewals in the wake of the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak @ @ @ @ @ around the world .
The deadline for renewals for next season is currently midnight on @ @ @ @ @ but the club are conducting a review of those dates and the procedures around renewals @ @ @ @ @ remains suspended until April 30 at the earliest but it 's becoming increasingly unlikely the @ @ @ @ @ resume by then .
A Manchester United spokesman said they were reviewing their process .
@ @ @ @ @ a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho .
Reports claim United have already identified @ @ @ @ @ Sancho would wear if he completed a move to Old Trafford .
United have also @ @ @ @ @ Edinson Cavani and Antoine Griezmann in recent days while Paul Pogba is linked with an @ @ @ @ @ latest Man United news throughout the day .

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Manchester United are reviewing plans around season ticket renewals in the wake of the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak in the United Kingdom and around the world.
The deadline for renewals for next season is currently midnight on Friday, May 1, but the club are conducting a review of those dates and the procedures around renewals.
Professional football in England remains suspended until April 30 at the earliest but it's becoming increasingly unlikely the season will be ready to resume by then.
A Manchester United spokesman said they were reviewing their process.
Elsewhere, United are considering a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho. Reports claim United have already identified the No.7 as the jersey Sancho would wear if he completed a move to Old Trafford. United have also been linked with experienced forwards Edinson Cavani and Antoine Griezmann in recent days while Paul Pogba is linked with an exit..
Follow for all the latest Man United news throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Workers 'stressed, scared and tired' because they just have to keep going

Worried workers across Greater Manchester have told of their grave fears over hygiene and health and safety at companies remaining open during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
And employees have also told the M.E.N .
firms deemed as 'non essential ' were still opening despite repeated government warnings .
It comes at the death nationally was confirmed on Wednesday to stand at 422 .
The M.E.N .
yesterday revealed photographs of construction workers standing side by side on a site in the city centre .
A strict list of businesses and premises that must close has been published .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the nation have raised concerns over social distancing , access to personal protective equipment and other issues on the shop floor .
The M.E.N .
has been inundated with emails from workers and their relatives .
Storage and distribution facilities , including delivery drop off points , can remain open under the government guidelines to provide key supplies .
'Stand alone ' Argos stores are closed but some are based inside Sainsbury 's supermarkets .
The chain owns Argos .
One staff member in Greater Manchester told the M.E.N .
'very little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff and the public ' .
`` I had to travel on the tram to get to work , I had to handle cash , parcels , clothing parcels and customer returns , '' they said .
`` It was busy and customers were free to buy in store as well as pick up online orders .
I was closer than two metres to customers constantly .
`` Staff are so stressed , so tired and so scared because they will just not close the store .
`` We are being forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Sainsbury 's said barriers would soon be put up outside stores to ensure people queue at a safe distance .
In a statement concerning Argos , a spokesman for Sainsbury ’ s said : `` The safety of our colleagues and customer is our highest priority .
`` Soon we will have reminders to keep a safe distance of two metres apart displayed throughout our stores .
`` We will be closing every other payment point in our supermarkets , convenience stores and petrol filling stations so that we can keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introducing screens at manned checkouts as quickly as possible .
`` We are asking customers to use cards at tills and cash at self-service checkouts where they can .
`` We 're currently working through the details but we expect to restrict the number of people allowed in stores at any one time as well .
`` We will also be introducing barriers outside stores to ensure people queue at a safe distance when they 're waiting to get in . ''
Amazon remains open for deliveries in line with the government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the M.E.N .
to complain about social distancing and hygiene policies inside one of the company 's Greater Manchester warehouses .
They said the 'vast majority ' of staff were not respecting social distancing .
The worker said : `` We are not provided with face masks at all , and we are sending essential parcels to individuals and hospitals - from food to thermometers and surgical gloves .
`` At break times people gather around in groups , as if nothing is happening . ''
Amazon said : `` We have implemented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect our people , including increased cleaning , and maintaining social distance and this includes our site in Manchester '' Two metre social distancing guidance has been implemented across the site including , meeting rooms , canteen , packing stations etc .
Break times have also been staggered and additional time added to breaks in order to maintain social distancing .
`` We are following the advice by Public Health England re .
masks where it states they are not recommended .
Any employees wishing to wear a mask are welcome to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional buses from three to seven and an extra bus route plus signage is on all buses to ensure guidance is followed.
” '' As the COVID-19 pandemic continues , Amazon and our network of partners are helping communities around the world in a way that very few can - delivering critical supplies directly to the doorsteps of people who need them .
`` Since the early days of this situation , we have worked closely with local authorities and our people to proactively respond , ensuring we continue to serve customers while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We implemented proactive measures at all of our facilities to protect our people , including increased cleaning , and maintaining social distance , including between drivers and customers when making deliveries .
`` The health of our people is our top priority , and it 's important to us that they remain home if they 're sick or if they or someone in their home has had a fever in the last 24 hours .
To support our people during this time we have increased entitlement to paid time off and are enabling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appropriate .
`` We also want to recognise our employees who are playing an essential role for people at a time when many of the services that might normally be there to support them are closed .
`` To recognise the contribution our employees in the UK are making , we will be adding an additional £2 per hour worked from now through to the end of April .
`` This is on top of our starting rate of £10.50 for the London area , and £9.50 for the rest of the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ premium to 100 per cent of hourly base rate for every overtime hour worked above 40 hours in a work week between now and 30th April 2020 .
`` As demand continues to increase , we are working to ensure we can continue to deliver to the most impacted customers while keeping our people safe .
Many of these customers have no other way to get priority items and we want to be sure that we have the right resources in place to deliver on their needs .
`` We are prioritising the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by our customers right now .
These are items such as food , health and personal care products , books and items needed to work from home . ''
One woman got in touch to say her husband works at a UPS warehouse in Greater Manchester .
She reported no hand sanitiser available and staff stood 'back to back ' .
Staff , she said , were 'handling parcels from all over the world ' with no protective clothing and criticised communication from bosses over health and safety guidance relating to the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fluid situation , and our primary concern is for the safety of our employees and the people in the affected areas .
`` We are providing our employees with advice on how to help prevent contracting illness and what to do should they exhibit any symptoms .
This includes instituting hygiene protocols that are in line with suggested World Health Organization measures , and expanding those communications to our employees across the company .
`` Our employees are instructed to regularly wash their hands for at least 20 seconds , or use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In our UK facilities , employees are regularly reminded to maintain a social distance of two metres from others .
In addition , high-contact surfaces are being regularly cleaned throughout the day , and hand sanitizer , gloves and masks are available for our employees .
`` If any employee experiences symptoms such as fever or respiratory infection , they are required to seek medical treatment immediately .
`` We share the concern of the global community and hope the virus can be contained and eradicated as quickly as possible . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Wythenshawe Community Housing Group reported senior management and directors working from home , but said 'non-essential staff ' were still being asked to attend work .
`` Some staff are working from home , but they are even recalling staff such as ground workers who cut grass to come to work , '' they said .
`` Staff are unhappy and scared to stand up to them because of the risk of being punished .
`` Staff who do jobs such as voids , repairs and housing advice are being asked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Community Housing Group said : `` We are currently delivering services in line with government guidelines and will continue to adapt in line with changing legislation whilst ensuring the safety of our customers and workforce are paramount . ''
The M.E.N .
has also had e-mails from call centre staff reporting they too were still in work .
One worker said they were employed by a company offering debt management services in Greater Manchester .
They said : `` We are currently being told we are key and essential workers and that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no opportunity to work from home .
`` Several points of concern have been raised to management and we are simply told we are key and essential employees and to continue as we are .
`` We have been advised to not leave the office in more than groups of two as today several colleagues were stopped and questioned by the police .
`` I am at a loss of what to do . ''
A factory worker in the manufacturing industry said their company in Tameside was still open despite 'most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are coming into very close contact with each other everyday , especially at the end of the day when we are all in the lockeroom together with less than one metre between us .
`` They just keep saying business as usual . ''
A textile worker in Tameside also got in touch to say the business is remaining open .
They said : `` At the moment they have at least 40 employees absent on self isolation yet still refuse to close their doors to protect the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before lives . ''

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Worried workers across Greater Manchester have told of their grave fears over hygiene and health and safety at companies remaining open during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
And employees have also told the M.E.N. firms deemed as 'non essential' were still opening despite repeated government warnings.
It comes at the death nationally was confirmed on Wednesday to stand at 422.
The M.E.N. yesterday revealed photographs of construction workers standing side by side on a site in the city centre.
A strict list of businesses and premises that must close has been published.
But staff at firms classed as 'key' for the nation have raised concerns over social distancing, access to personal protective equipment and other issues on the shop floor.
The M.E.N. has been inundated with emails from workers and their relatives.
Storage and distribution facilities, including delivery drop off points, can remain open under the government guidelines to provide key supplies.
'Stand alone' Argos stores are closed but some are based inside Sainsbury's supermarkets. The chain owns Argos.
One staff member in Greater Manchester told the M.E.N. 'very little measures were put in place to protect staff and the public'.
"I had to travel on the tram to get to work, I had to handle cash, parcels, clothing parcels and customer returns," they said.
"It was busy and customers were free to buy in store as well as pick up online orders. I was closer than two metres to customers constantly.
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"Staff are so stressed, so tired and so scared because they will just not close the store.
"We are being forced to choose between our wage or our heath."
Sainsbury's said barriers would soon be put up outside stores to ensure people queue at a safe distance.
In a statement concerning Argos, a spokesman for Sainsbury’s said: "The safety of our colleagues and customer is our highest priority.
"Soon we will have reminders to keep a safe distance of two metres apart displayed throughout our stores.
"We will be closing every other payment point in our supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol filling stations so that we can keep people further apart.
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"We're introducing screens at manned checkouts as quickly as possible.
"We are asking customers to use cards at tills and cash at self-service checkouts where they can.
"We're currently working through the details but we expect to restrict the number of people allowed in stores at any one time as well.
"We will also be introducing barriers outside stores to ensure people queue at a safe distance when they're waiting to get in."
Amazon remains open for deliveries in line with the government's guidance.
But one worker has contacted the M.E.N. to complain about social distancing and hygiene policies inside one of the company's Greater Manchester warehouses.
They said the 'vast majority' of staff were not respecting social distancing.
The worker said: "We are not provided with face masks at all, and we are sending essential parcels to individuals and hospitals - from food to thermometers and surgical gloves.
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"At break times people gather around in groups, as if nothing is happening."
Amazon said: "We have implemented proactive measures at all of our facilities to protect our people, including increased cleaning, and maintaining social distance and this includes our site in Manchester
"Two metre social distancing guidance has been implemented across the site including, meeting rooms, canteen, packing stations etc. Break times have also been staggered and additional time added to breaks in order to maintain social distancing.
"We are following the advice by Public Health England re. masks where it states they are not recommended. Any employees wishing to wear a mask are welcome to do so.
"We have introduced additional buses from three to seven and an extra bus route plus signage is on all buses to ensure guidance is followed.”
"As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Amazon and our network of partners are helping communities around the world in a way that very few can - delivering critical supplies directly to the doorsteps of people who need them.
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"Since the early days of this situation, we have worked closely with local authorities and our people to proactively respond, ensuring we continue to serve customers while taking care of our people.
"We implemented proactive measures at all of our facilities to protect our people, including increased cleaning, and maintaining social distance, including between drivers and customers when making deliveries.
"The health of our people is our top priority, and it's important to us that they remain home if they're sick or if they or someone in their home has had a fever in the last 24 hours. To support our people during this time we have increased entitlement to paid time off and are enabling people to take leaves of absence as appropriate.
"We also want to recognise our employees who are playing an essential role for people at a time when many of the services that might normally be there to support them are closed.
"To recognise the contribution our employees in the UK are making, we will be adding an additional £2 per hour worked from now through to the end of April.
"This is on top of our starting rate of £10.50 for the London area, and £9.50 for the rest of the UK. We will also increase the overtime premium to 100 per cent of hourly base rate for every overtime hour worked above 40 hours in a work week between now and 30th April 2020.
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"As demand continues to increase, we are working to ensure we can continue to deliver to the most impacted customers while keeping our people safe. Many of these customers have no other way to get priority items and we want to be sure that we have the right resources in place to deliver on their needs.
"We are prioritising the intake and dispatch of items most needed by our customers right now. These are items such as food, health and personal care products, books and items needed to work from home."
One woman got in touch to say her husband works at a UPS warehouse in Greater Manchester.
She reported no hand sanitiser available and staff stood 'back to back'.
Staff, she said, were 'handling parcels from all over the world' with no protective clothing and criticised communication from bosses over health and safety guidance relating to the pandemic.
UPS said: "This remains a fluid situation, and our primary concern is for the safety of our employees and the people in the affected areas.
"We are providing our employees with advice on how to help prevent contracting illness and what to do should they exhibit any symptoms. This includes instituting hygiene protocols that are in line with suggested World Health Organization measures, and expanding those communications to our employees across the company.
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"Our employees are instructed to regularly wash their hands for at least 20 seconds, or use 60 per cent alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
"In our UK facilities, employees are regularly reminded to maintain a social distance of two metres from others. In addition, high-contact surfaces are being regularly cleaned throughout the day, and hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available for our employees.
"If any employee experiences symptoms such as fever or respiratory infection, they are required to seek medical treatment immediately.
"We share the concern of the global community and hope the virus can be contained and eradicated as quickly as possible."
An employee working in the housing sector at Wythenshawe Community Housing Group reported senior management and directors working from home, but said 'non-essential staff' were still being asked to attend work.
"Some staff are working from home, but they are even recalling staff such as ground workers who cut grass to come to work," they said.
"Staff are unhappy and scared to stand up to them because of the risk of being punished.
"Staff who do jobs such as voids, repairs and housing advice are being asked to work."
A spokesman for Wythenshawe Community Housing Group said: "We are currently delivering services in line with government guidelines and will continue to adapt in line with changing legislation whilst ensuring the safety of our customers and workforce are paramount."
The M.E.N. has also had e-mails from call centre staff reporting they too were still in work.
One worker said they were employed by a company offering debt management services in Greater Manchester.
They said: "We are currently being told we are key and essential workers and that we have to remain working in the office with no opportunity to work from home.
"Several points of concern have been raised to management and we are simply told we are key and essential employees and to continue as we are.
"We have been advised to not leave the office in more than groups of two as today several colleagues were stopped and questioned by the police.
"I am at a loss of what to do."
A factory worker in the manufacturing industry said their company in Tameside was still open despite 'most of it being non essential'.
"We are coming into very close contact with each other everyday, especially at the end of the day when we are all in the lockeroom together with less than one metre between us.
"They just keep saying business as usual."
A textile worker in Tameside also got in touch to say the business is remaining open.
They said: "At the moment they have at least 40 employees absent on self isolation yet still refuse to close their doors to protect the rest of the workforce.
"They are putting profit before lives."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Man City fans name the one result they would love to change

Despite all the success for Manchester City in recent years and especially since Pep Guardiola arrived , there have still been some bitterly disappointing moments .
It 's not that supporters can be too upset with the way some games have gone , because who would have dreamed that when City were yo-yoing between divisions that they would one day become one of the best teams on the planet ?
However , that does n't take away the fact that the Blues may have had even more success if certain games swung in their favour .
M.E.N .
Sport posed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change one Man City result what would it be and why ? ''
to City supporters and there were some great nominations .
However , the game that by far the most fans claimed they would change if they could is last year 's heartbreaking Champions League quarter-final defeat against Tottenham Hotspur .
It was a breathtaking game that saw City win 4-3 on the night but get eliminated on away goals due to Fernando Llorente 's controversial goal - it was made even more agonising when Raheem Sterling thought he had won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the goal to be ruled out for offside by VAR .
Spurs went onto to reach the final where they lost to Liverpool , but City fans think they would have lifted the famous trophy if they had have advanced through the quarters .
`` Spurs second Leg last season results .
If we could have won that game convincingly we could have won the CL last season , '' one fan said and another echoed those thoughts : `` Without a doubt the 2nd leg UCL against Spurs last season .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a match that I can remember . ''
Another supporter thinks it was the first-leg that cost City the tie : `` Spurs away 1st leg in the CL last year .
If Pep did n't adopt such a cautious approach and did not bench De Bruyne and Sane then City could have possibly won the 1st leg . ''
Another Champions League defeat which has lasted long in the memory for City fans is the semi-final loss to Real Madrid in 2016 , with supporters again believing they could have gone on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through .
`` The CL semi-final vs Real Madrid .
If we beat Real Madrid in this game , we have a good chance of winning the CL on that year , '' rued one supporter .
Away from European competition , City fans have also bemoaned the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in 2018 , in which City were two goals ahead but lost the game and missed the chance to win the title against their cross-town rivals .
One fan said : `` When Utd beat us at home to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league was already won but to beat them and win it by doing so would have been the greatest moment . ''
Other results mentioned included the last-gasp defeat to Wigan Athletic in the 2013 FA Cup final and this season 's loss to Liverpool in the Premier League , which all but ended City 's title defence .

Despite all the success for Manchester City in recent years and especially since Pep Guardiola arrived, there have still been some bitterly disappointing moments.
It's not that supporters can be too upset with the way some games have gone, because who would have dreamed that when City were yo-yoing between divisions that they would one day become one of the best teams on the planet?
However, that doesn't take away the fact that the Blues may have had even more success if certain games swung in their favour.
M.E.N. Sport posed the question: "If you could change one Man City result what would it be and why?" to City supporters and there were some great nominations.
However, the game that by far the most fans claimed they would change if they could is last year's heartbreaking Champions League quarter-final defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.
It was a breathtaking game that saw City win 4-3 on the night but get eliminated on away goals due to Fernando Llorente's controversial goal - it was made even more agonising when Raheem Sterling thought he had won it in the last minute only for the goal to be ruled out for offside by VAR.
Spurs went onto to reach the final where they lost to Liverpool, but City fans think they would have lifted the famous trophy if they had have advanced through the quarters.
"Spurs second Leg last season results. If we could have won that game convincingly we could have won the CL last season," one fan said and another echoed those thoughts: "Without a doubt the 2nd leg UCL against Spurs last season. One of the most painful experiences of watching a match that I can remember."
Another supporter thinks it was the first-leg that cost City the tie: "Spurs away 1st leg in the CL last year. If Pep didn't adopt such a cautious approach and did not bench De Bruyne and Sane then City could have possibly won the 1st leg."
Another Champions League defeat which has lasted long in the memory for City fans is the semi-final loss to Real Madrid in 2016, with supporters again believing they could have gone on to win the competition if they got through.
"The CL semi-final vs Real Madrid. If we beat Real Madrid in this game, we have a good chance of winning the CL on that year," rued one supporter.
Away from European competition, City fans have also bemoaned the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in 2018, in which City were two goals ahead but lost the game and missed the chance to win the title against their cross-town rivals.
One fan said: "When Utd beat us at home to stop us winning the league. Yes the league was already won but to beat them and win it by doing so would have been the greatest moment."
Other results mentioned included the last-gasp defeat to Wigan Athletic in the 2013 FA Cup final and this season's loss to Liverpool in the Premier League, which all but ended City's title defence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Off-licences added to list of 'essential' places that can stay open

The list of places that have been classed as 'essential ' and can remain open during the UK lockdown has been updated .
Following the Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's announcement on Monday of strict new measures to curb the spread of coronavirus where the public were ordered to stay home and only leave the house for a few specific reasons , a list of places that would have to close was devised with only certain exceptions .
Off-licences is among the latest to be included after pubs , restaurants , bars and clubs were forced to shut .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including those in breweries .
Public toilets , cash points and car rental services were also the latest places to be added to the list .
Mr Johnson had already listed supermarkets , corner shops , pharmacies , hardware stores , banks , petrol stations , garages and bike shops as 'essential ' places and those have remained open .
Other such as hairdressers , beauty salons , libraries , playgrounds and places of worship were classed as 'non-essential ' and were told to close following the latest announcement .
The fill list @ @ @ @ @

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The list of places that have been classed as 'essential' and can remain open during the UK lockdown has been updated.
Following the Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement on Monday of strict new measures to curb the spread of coronavirus where the public were ordered to stay home and only leave the house for a few specific reasons, a list of places that would have to close was devised with only certain exceptions.
Off-licences is among the latest to be included after pubs, restaurants, bars and clubs were forced to shut.
This refers to licensed shops selling alcohol, including those in breweries.
Public toilets, cash points and car rental services were also the latest places to be added to the list.
Mr Johnson had already listed supermarkets, corner shops, pharmacies, hardware stores, banks, petrol stations, garages and bike shops as 'essential' places and those have remained open.
Other such as hairdressers, beauty salons, libraries, playgrounds and places of worship were classed as 'non-essential' and were told to close following the latest announcement.
The fill list can be found here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Abraham sends Rashford warning over Man United target Sancho

Tammy Abraham has jokingly warned Marcus Rashford to 'stay away ' from Jadon Sancho as Manchester United continue to pursue a move for the winger .
England international Sancho has been in excellent form again for Borussia Dortmund this season and is expected to leave the German club in the summer transfer window .
United are one of a number of clubs to be interested in a move for the 20-year-old as they look to bolster their squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer later this year .
Sancho is not only one of the brightest young talents in world football but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him an ideal transfer option as part of the club 's ongoing cultural reset .
United have n't hidden the fact they admire Sancho and his popularity amongst the first-team squad is another factor which ca n't be ignored .
Taking to social media on Wednesday both Rashford and Angel Gomes uploaded posts wishing Sancho a happy birthday , with the Dortmund winger replying to Rashford by writing : `` Thank you Rashhyy , appreciate it bro '' along with two love heart emojis .
His comment got fans minds racing as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next transfer window , however Chelsea forward Abraham was n't so impressed .
Frank Lampard 's side are another to have been linked with Sancho , and commenting below Abraham wrote : `` stay away from my Jadon '' along with a laughing emoji .

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Tammy Abraham has jokingly warned Marcus Rashford to 'stay away' from Jadon Sancho as Manchester United continue to pursue a move for the winger.
England international Sancho has been in excellent form again for Borussia Dortmund this season and is expected to leave the German club in the summer transfer window.
United are one of a number of clubs to be interested in a move for the 20-year-old as they look to bolster their squad under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer later this year.
Sancho is not only one of the brightest young talents in world football but his status as an England international make him an ideal transfer option as part of the club's ongoing cultural reset.
United haven't hidden the fact they admire Sancho and his popularity amongst the first-team squad is another factor which can't be ignored.
Taking to social media on Wednesday both Rashford and Angel Gomes uploaded posts wishing Sancho a happy birthday, with the Dortmund winger replying to Rashford by writing: "Thank you Rashhyy, appreciate it bro" along with two love heart emojis.
His comment got fans minds racing as they dream of a possible move in the next transfer window, however Chelsea forward Abraham wasn't so impressed.
Frank Lampard's side are another to have been linked with Sancho, and commenting below Abraham wrote: "stay away from my Jadon" along with a laughing emoji.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Coronavirus help for self-employed to be announced TODAY - but with a warning

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a financial package aimed at helping the self-employed today .
The Government has been under pressure to help the sector after Mr Sunak announced last week that the Treasury would guarantee a historic bail-out of £330bn worth of loans to businesses as well as other smaller businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic .
The Chancellor will outline his measures on Thursday as part of the government 's daily updates to the public on the outbreak .
The move comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament he wanted to achieve “ parity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar levels of protection to waged workers .
But Mr Johnson did warn that the self-employed may not be able to get through the coronavirus crisis “ without any kind of hardship at all ” .
He told MPs on Wednesday : `` There are particular difficulties with those who are not on PAYE schemes as I think the whole House understands .
“ We are bringing forward a package to ensure that everybody gets the support that they need .
“ I can not , in all candour , promise the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through this crisis without any kind of hardship at all.
” The PM then added : “ We will do whatever we can to support the self-employed , just as we are putting our arms around every single employed person in this country.
” It comes after Mr Johnson put the UK into lockdown on Monday in an attempt to slow the spread of Covid-19 .
He ordered people to stay home and to only leave the house for one of the following reasons : shopping for basic necessities ; one form of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; travelling to work if absolutely necessary .
The move comes on the day the number of people testing positive for Covid-19 is likely to pass 10,000 .
They include the Prince of Wales , who is self-isolating in Scotland after testing positive with what Clarence House described as “ mild symptoms ” .
Also on Wednesday , the Foreign Office announced that Steven Dick , 37 , the deputy head of mission at the British Embassy in Budapest , had died after contracting coronavirus .
And more than 500,000 people volunteered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in little over 24 hours after the PM appealed to 250,000 to help out .
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir James Dyson said the Government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from his company .
In an email to staff , the inventor said his eponymous company had designed the “ CoVent ” at the request of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and is now waiting for the design to receive regulatory approval so manufacturing can commence .
According to BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday that more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Health clarified that to 8,000 on Wednesday .
Industry Minister Nadhim Zahawi told Newsnight on Wednesday that the 12,000 included those that had already been ordered by the Government .
Some 8,000 are already in the NHS , he added .
The Government is also under pressure to provide more protective equipment for doctors and nurses , with the number of positive UK tests rising to 9,529 at 9am on Wednesday , up from 8,077 at the same point on Tuesday .
A total of 97,019 people had been tested with 87,490 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths of UK patients who tested positive for Covid-19 increased from from 422 to 465 is a jump of 43 .
The British Medical Association ( BMA ) warned doctors and patients would die without adequate personal protective equipment ( PPE ) across the NHS .
It said said there was “ growing evidence that thousands of GPs and hospital staff are still not being provided with the kit they need to properly protect themselves and their patients ” , despite Government assurances .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said millions of items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent days , with a hotline set up so staff could report shortages .
BMA council chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said : “ A construction worker wouldn ’ t be allowed to work without a hard hat and proper boots .
“ And yet this Government expects NHS staff to put themselves at risk of serious illness , or even death , by treating highly infectious Covid-19 patients without wearing proper protection .
This is totally unacceptable.
” Asked about the latest death toll figures , business minister Nadhim Zahawi told BBC2 ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this stage I wouldn ’ t interpret anything into the figures .
“ I think the Prime Minister is right to say that the message is very clear – stay at home , make sure we protect the NHS and save lives.
” Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick told ITV ’ s Peston : “ We need to get more PPE out to people working on the frontline , that ’ s in hospitals , it ’ s in social care , it ’ s in pharmacies and GPs ’ surgeries .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up efforts very significantly , we ’ re taking very large stocks now , over 10 million masks for example in the last few days .
“ Every social care provider in the country will get deliveries this week .
We now have a PPE hotline so that those people on the front line can ring up , get the order that they desperately need.
” The economic impact of the outbreak has also brought a large spike in the number of people applying for Universal Credit .
Ministers are being urged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health workers .
But the UK ’ s Chief Medical Officer dismissed suggestions a coronavirus antibody test will be ready to buy online next week .
Professor Chris Whitty said the accuracy of the tests needed to be properly tested before they were made available , and he stressed that frontline NHS workers would need them first so they could get back to work if they have already had the virus .
A national salute is set to take place to honour the hardworking NHS staff who are trying to battle coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ frontline healthcare heroes , everyone across the nation has been invited to join a a mass round of applause from their doorsteps , windows and balconies on Thursday at 8pm .

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a financial package aimed at helping the self-employed today.
The Government has been under pressure to help the sector after Mr Sunak announced last week that the Treasury would guarantee a historic bail-out of £330bn worth of loans to businesses as well as other smaller businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Chancellor will outline his measures on Thursday as part of the government's daily updates to the public on the outbreak.
The move comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament he wanted to achieve “parity of support” so the self-employed could have similar levels of protection to waged workers.
But Mr Johnson did warn that the self-employed may not be able to get through the coronavirus crisis “without any kind of hardship at all”.
He told MPs on Wednesday: "There are particular difficulties with those who are not on PAYE schemes as I think the whole House understands.
(Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
“We are bringing forward a package to ensure that everybody gets the support that they need.
“I cannot, in all candour, promise the House that we will be able to get through this crisis without any kind of hardship at all.”
The PM then added: “We will do whatever we can to support the self-employed, just as we are putting our arms around every single employed person in this country.”
It comes after Mr Johnson put the UK into lockdown on Monday in an attempt to slow the spread of Covid-19.
He ordered people to stay home and to only leave the house for one of the following reasons: shopping for basic necessities; one form of exercise a day; a medical need; travelling to work if absolutely necessary.
(Image: PA)
The move comes on the day the number of people testing positive for Covid-19 is likely to pass 10,000.
They include the Prince of Wales, who is self-isolating in Scotland after testing positive with what Clarence House described as “mild symptoms”.
Also on Wednesday, the Foreign Office announced that Steven Dick, 37, the deputy head of mission at the British Embassy in Budapest, had died after contracting coronavirus.
And more than 500,000 people volunteered to help the health service during the crisis in little over 24 hours after the PM appealed to 250,000 to help out.
Billionaire entrepreneur Sir James Dyson said the Government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from his company.
In an email to staff, the inventor said his eponymous company had designed the “CoVent” at the request of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and is now waiting for the design to receive regulatory approval so manufacturing can commence.
According to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday that more than 12,000 ventilators were available but the Department of Health clarified that to 8,000 on Wednesday.
(Image: PA)
Industry Minister Nadhim Zahawi told Newsnight on Wednesday that the 12,000 included those that had already been ordered by the Government. Some 8,000 are already in the NHS, he added.
The Government is also under pressure to provide more protective equipment for doctors and nurses, with the number of positive UK tests rising to 9,529 at 9am on Wednesday, up from 8,077 at the same point on Tuesday.
A total of 97,019 people had been tested with 87,490 negative results, while the number of deaths of UK patients who tested positive for Covid-19 increased from from 422 to 465 is a jump of 43.
The British Medical Association (BMA) warned doctors and patients would die without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) across the NHS.
It said said there was “growing evidence that thousands of GPs and hospital staff are still not being provided with the kit they need to properly protect themselves and their patients”, despite Government assurances.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said millions of items of PPE had been sent out in recent days, with a hotline set up so staff could report shortages.
BMA council chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said: “A construction worker wouldn’t be allowed to work without a hard hat and proper boots.
“Even a bee-keeper wouldn’t inspect a hive without proper protective clothing.
“And yet this Government expects NHS staff to put themselves at risk of serious illness, or even death, by treating highly infectious Covid-19 patients without wearing proper protection. This is totally unacceptable.”
Asked about the latest death toll figures, business minister Nadhim Zahawi told BBC2’s Newsnight: “Well, at this stage I wouldn’t interpret anything into the figures.
“I think the Prime Minister is right to say that the message is very clear – stay at home, make sure we protect the NHS and save lives.”
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick told ITV’s Peston: “We need to get more PPE out to people working on the frontline, that’s in hospitals, it’s in social care, it’s in pharmacies and GPs’ surgeries.
“We are doing that, we are ramping up efforts very significantly, we’re taking very large stocks now, over 10 million masks for example in the last few days.
“Every social care provider in the country will get deliveries this week. We now have a PPE hotline so that those people on the front line can ring up, get the order that they desperately need.”
The economic impact of the outbreak has also brought a large spike in the number of people applying for Universal Credit.
Ministers are being urged to step-up testing for coronavirus, especially among health workers.
But the UK’s Chief Medical Officer dismissed suggestions a coronavirus antibody test will be ready to buy online next week.
Professor Chris Whitty said the accuracy of the tests needed to be properly tested before they were made available, and he stressed that frontline NHS workers would need them first so they could get back to work if they have already had the virus.
A national salute is set to take place to honour the hardworking NHS staff who are trying to battle coronavirus.
In a gesture of thanks to the frontline healthcare heroes, everyone across the nation has been invited to join a a mass round of applause from their doorsteps, windows and balconies on Thursday at 8pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Every Man City player Shinawatra sold during his spell as owner

Thaksin Shinawatra ’ s spell in charge of Manchester City was short but eventful , with a high turnover of players .
The former Thai Prime Minister arrived in Manchester in June 2007 and sold the club to its current owners just 15 months later , but the number of player exits and arrivals in that period was in double figures .
It wasn ’ t just youngsters who moved on , either - plenty of first-teamers ended up elsewhere as part of the reshuffle .
After a decade at City , Weaver was the first casualty of the takeover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2007 .
The keeper spent two years in London , failing to help the Addicks win promotion back to the Premier League , before dotting between Scotland and Yorkshire for the remainder of his career .
Since retiring , he ’ s rejoined former club Sheffield Wednesday as a goalkeeping coach .
Sinclair had already been pushed to the fringes of the first team in 2007 , and joined Cardiff City on a free transfer after his contract expired .
Already 34 when he left City , the England international spent just one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bluebirds reach the FA Cup final .
He has moved into media work since retiring , while also making progress on the coaching side of things , but also briefly came out of retirement in his forties to play for Squires Gate in the North West Counties League Academy graduate Jordan left for Burnley after more than 50 City appearances , and helped the Clarets into the Premier League for the first time in 2009 .
He dropped down the leagues after leaving Turf Moor and ended his career with Chorley , retiring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was best known to City fans for being assaulted by then-teammate Joey Barton , and ended up leaving the club in the same summer as his fellow midfielder ( Barton joined Newcastle a week before Shinawatra ’ s takeover ) .
The Frenchman rejoined former club Lazio , spending two more years with the Serie A club , before seeing out his playing days in MLS .
Miller had looked like a decent prospect at City when he broke through under Stuart Pearce , and Sven-Goran Eriksson kept an eye on him during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but ultimately that loan move was made permanent in January 2008 .
The following season saw the forward break his Premier League duck with the Baggies , after 17 goalless games in a City shirt , but would spend the prime of his career in the Championship after leaving Albion in 2011 .
He ’ s joined Tranmere Rovers in January 2019 , but has had issues with injury and bankruptcy since moving to the Merseyside club .
Isaksson ’ s final City game saw him concede eight goals to Middlesbrough , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the door in the summer of 2008 .
With Joe Hart ready to establish himself in goal , Isaksson joined PSV as a direct replacement for Spurs-bound goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes .
He played more than 150 games for the Dutch side before spells in Turkey and Sweden in his 30s , while he was also notably in goal when Hart was beaten by Zlatan Ibrahimovic ’ s stunning bicycle kick during a 4-2 win for Sweden over England .
Sun ’ s six-year spell at City came to an end in 2008 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fringes of the first team a couple of years before then .
After a season at Sheffield United , the versatile defender moved to the Chinese Super League and was still playing there when an influx of money brought some top talents over from Europe on big wages .
City fans will always have a soft spot for Geovanni for his Manchester derby winner , but he blew hot and cold under Eriksson .
The Brazilian blew much hotter after leaving for Hull , helping Phil Brown ’ s Tigers stun the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left England in 2010 to move back to Brazil via a brief stop-off in the United States .
He retired in 2013 aged 33 .
Samaras hit his groove on loan at Celtic , and it was no big surprise to see him join the Bhoys permanently in 2008 .
The Greek striker played for five clubs in five different countries after leaving Parkhead at the end of his broadly successful six-year stint , and since retiring has joined the board of his hometown club OFI Crete .
You can ’ t really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it wasn ’ t a huge surprise to see him return to Italy after underwhelming in front of goal .
The former Lazio striker retired in 2012 , seeing out his playing days in MLS with Montreal Impact , and has since embarked on a TV career back in Italy .
Having impressed on loan at Doncaster , and with Nedum Onuoha ahead of him in the queue for first team opportunities , Mills made the permanent switch to the Keepmoat .
After more than 250 straight Championship appearances without a promotion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just at Doncaster ) , the centre back shuffled off to the Indian Super League in 2018 before returning to English football over the summer with Forest Green Rovers .
Dickov ’ s second City spell was less successful than his first , and the veteran left in 2008 without finding the net the second time around .
The Scottish international kept playing until his late 30s , with his last minutes coming as player-manager at Oldham in 2010-11 .
His most recent managerial job , at Doncaster , ended in 2015 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at City after a £8.8m move which feels tiny by today ’ s standards but was a lot back in 2007 .
Just like his compatriot Corradi , the Italian frontman returned home and refound his shooting boots , scoring 24 Serie B goals for Torino in his most successful season .
Croatian defender Corluka was the biggest City departure on the day they spend big on Robinho et al .
He left for Tottenham , where he helped the London club reach the Champions League , and has spent the best part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was also part of Croatia ’ s 2018 World Cup squad , coming off the bench to help his country see out the semi-final victory over England .
Mpenza hadn ’ t featured for the first team since March , and it took him until September 2008 to find a new club following his summer release .
That club was Plymouth Argyle , then in the Championship , but he only lasted one season in Devon before spells in Switzerland and Azerbaijan .
He ended his career in Belgium in 2014

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Thaksin Shinawatra’s spell in charge of Manchester City was short but eventful, with a high turnover of players.
The former Thai Prime Minister arrived in Manchester in June 2007 and sold the club to its current owners just 15 months later, but the number of player exits and arrivals in that period was in double figures.
It wasn’t just youngsters who moved on, either - plenty of first-teamers ended up elsewhere as part of the reshuffle.
Nicky Weaver
After a decade at City, Weaver was the first casualty of the takeover when he joined newly-relegated Charlton in July 2007.
The keeper spent two years in London, failing to help the Addicks win promotion back to the Premier League, before dotting between Scotland and Yorkshire for the remainder of his career. Since retiring, he’s rejoined former club Sheffield Wednesday as a goalkeeping coach.
Trevor Sinclair
Sinclair had already been pushed to the fringes of the first team in 2007, and joined Cardiff City on a free transfer after his contract expired.
Already 34 when he left City, the England international spent just one season in south Wales but helped the Bluebirds reach the FA Cup final.
He has moved into media work since retiring, while also making progress on the coaching side of things, but also briefly came out of retirement in his forties to play for Squires Gate in the North West Counties League
Stephen Jordan
Academy graduate Jordan left for Burnley after more than 50 City appearances, and helped the Clarets into the Premier League for the first time in 2009.
He dropped down the leagues after leaving Turf Moor and ended his career with Chorley, retiring in the summer of 2019.
Ousmane Dabo
Dabo was best known to City fans for being assaulted by then-teammate Joey Barton, and ended up leaving the club in the same summer as his fellow midfielder (Barton joined Newcastle a week before Shinawatra’s takeover).
The Frenchman rejoined former club Lazio, spending two more years with the Serie A club, before seeing out his playing days in MLS.
Ishmael Miller
Miller had looked like a decent prospect at City when he broke through under Stuart Pearce, and Sven-Goran Eriksson kept an eye on him during a productive loan spell with West Brom, but ultimately that loan move was made permanent in January 2008.
The following season saw the forward break his Premier League duck with the Baggies, after 17 goalless games in a City shirt, but would spend the prime of his career in the Championship after leaving Albion in 2011. He’s joined Tranmere Rovers in January 2019, but has had issues with injury and bankruptcy since moving to the Merseyside club.
Andreas Isaksson
Isaksson’s final City game saw him concede eight goals to Middlesbrough, and the Swede followed compatriot Eriksson out of the door in the summer of 2008.
With Joe Hart ready to establish himself in goal, Isaksson joined PSV as a direct replacement for Spurs-bound goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes. He played more than 150 games for the Dutch side before spells in Turkey and Sweden in his 30s, while he was also notably in goal when Hart was beaten by Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stunning bicycle kick during a 4-2 win for Sweden over England.
Sun Jihai
Sun’s six-year spell at City came to an end in 2008, but he was pushed to the fringes of the first team a couple of years before then.
After a season at Sheffield United, the versatile defender moved to the Chinese Super League and was still playing there when an influx of money brought some top talents over from Europe on big wages.
Geovanni
City fans will always have a soft spot for Geovanni for his Manchester derby winner, but he blew hot and cold under Eriksson.
The Brazilian blew much hotter after leaving for Hull, helping Phil Brown’s Tigers stun the Premier League for half a season, but left England in 2010 to move back to Brazil via a brief stop-off in the United States. He retired in 2013 aged 33.
Giorgios Samaras
Samaras hit his groove on loan at Celtic, and it was no big surprise to see him join the Bhoys permanently in 2008.
The Greek striker played for five clubs in five different countries after leaving Parkhead at the end of his broadly successful six-year stint, and since retiring has joined the board of his hometown club OFI Crete.
Bernardo Corradi
You can’t really call Corradi a success at City, and it wasn’t a huge surprise to see him return to Italy after underwhelming in front of goal.
The former Lazio striker retired in 2012, seeing out his playing days in MLS with Montreal Impact, and has since embarked on a TV career back in Italy.
Matt Mills
Having impressed on loan at Doncaster, and with Nedum Onuoha ahead of him in the queue for first team opportunities, Mills made the permanent switch to the Keepmoat.
After more than 250 straight Championship appearances without a promotion (at a variety of clubs, not just at Doncaster), the centre back shuffled off to the Indian Super League in 2018 before returning to English football over the summer with Forest Green Rovers.
Paul Dickov
Dickov’s second City spell was less successful than his first, and the veteran left in 2008 without finding the net the second time around.
The Scottish international kept playing until his late 30s, with his last minutes coming as player-manager at Oldham in 2010-11. His most recent managerial job, at Doncaster, ended in 2015.
Rolando Bianchi
Things never really clicked for Bianchi at City after a £8.8m move which feels tiny by today’s standards but was a lot back in 2007.
Just like his compatriot Corradi, the Italian frontman returned home and refound his shooting boots, scoring 24 Serie B goals for Torino in his most successful season.
Vedran Corluka
Croatian defender Corluka was the biggest City departure on the day they spend big on Robinho et al.
He left for Tottenham, where he helped the London club reach the Champions League, and has spent the best part of the last decade with Lokomotiv Moscow. He was also part of Croatia’s 2018 World Cup squad, coming off the bench to help his country see out the semi-final victory over England.
Emile Mpenza
Mpenza hadn’t featured for the first team since March, and it took him until September 2008 to find a new club following his summer release.
That club was Plymouth Argyle, then in the Championship, but he only lasted one season in Devon before spells in Switzerland and Azerbaijan. He ended his career in Belgium in 2014


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Man Utd morning digest: Sancho, Bellingham and Koulibaly

Dortmund 'expect ' United to move for Sancho this summer Manchester United lead the race for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho with the German club expecting Ole Gunnnar Solskjaer to make a move for him this summer .
That is according to reports in both The Evening Standard and The Independent , which claim United have moved to the front of the queue for the in-demand England international .
Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs reportedly monitoring the former Manchester City youth graduate .
The winger was part of the England side who won the 2017 Under-20 World Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same summer for €8million .
Arriving as a replacement for Ousmane Dembele , who moved to Barcelona for an initial €105m , the 20-year-old has been a revelation at the Bundesliga club and has scored 31 goals for Borussia ’ s first team .
MEN Sport understands United are long-term admirers of Sancho and made him one of their priority transfer targets , believing he would add vital dynamism to their attack and offering a clear upgrade on their current squad .
Rio Ferdinand has admitted he would ‘ 100 per cent take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United is hopeful they can beat Borussia Dortmund to his signature .
Bellingham was given a tour of the United training ground earlier this month with Solskjaer looking to see off competition to land the 16-year-old .
The former United defender believes a big-money transfer for the teenager would be a calculated risk and he believes the coronavirus pandemic could inadvertently boost the Reds in their pursuit of the player : `` Hopefully that let ’ s Man United in the back door and take him – unless we ’ re at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Jude Bellingham : Huge talent .
Huge talent .
Really good-looking footballer in the way he plays , the balance , the poise he ’ s got , the maturity at such a young age .
I want to see more .
`` But you ’ re buying this kid , the price tag is phenomenal , £30million for a kid , for a 16-year-old boy .
It ’ s unbelievable .
But it ’ s the way of the world now , and the way you ’ ve got to think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re paying £30m and we keep him for 10 years it ’ s money well spent .
`` It ’ s a gamble , it ’ s an expensive gamble , but the kid – if you ’ re playing in the Championship and doing what he ’ s doing and looking the player he is – it ’ s a gamble , yeah , but a calculated one .
`` I think he ’ s someone I would 100 per cent take .
If I ’ m Man United now , go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand why the likes of Borussia Dortmund are trying to get him , trying to take him .
The kid seems to me to have it all . ''
United yesterday ( Wednesday ) issued a statement on the season ticket renewal progress in light of the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
A statement from the club has said : “ In light of the disruption caused by coronavirus , the club is reviewing dates , policies and procedures around season ticket renewals for next season.
” The club also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should games that are currently postponed be either cancelled or played behind closed doors .
We are consulting with MUST as part of that review.
” Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly has once again emerged as a transfer target for United , as a report in Italian newspaper Tuttomercato claims he is demanding an exit from the club .
The Senegalese central defender has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford , although the signing of Harry Maguire last summer meant he was no longer considered a priority by the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as one of the finest defenders in world football .
And while reports have suggested the Italian club would be willing to sell the defender for upwards of €100m , a move remains unlikely .

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Dortmund 'expect' United to move for Sancho this summer
Manchester United lead the race for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho with the German club expecting Ole Gunnnar Solskjaer to make a move for him this summer.
That is according to reports in both The Evening Standard and The Independent, which claim United have moved to the front of the queue for the in-demand England international.
Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs reportedly monitoring the former Manchester City youth graduate. The winger was part of the England side who won the 2017 Under-20 World Cup and left City to join Dortmund the same summer for €8million.
Arriving as a replacement for Ousmane Dembele, who moved to Barcelona for an initial €105m, the 20-year-old has been a revelation at the Bundesliga club and has scored 31 goals for Borussia’s first team.
MEN Sport understands United are long-term admirers of Sancho and made him one of their priority transfer targets, believing he would add vital dynamism to their attack and offering a clear upgrade on their current squad.
Ferdinand urges United to land Bellingham
Rio Ferdinand has admitted he would ‘100 per cent take’ Birmingham City star Jude Bellingham at Manchester United is hopeful they can beat Borussia Dortmund to his signature.
Bellingham was given a tour of the United training ground earlier this month with Solskjaer looking to see off competition to land the 16-year-old.
The former United defender believes a big-money transfer for the teenager would be a calculated risk and he believes the coronavirus pandemic could inadvertently boost the Reds in their pursuit of the player: "Hopefully that let’s Man United in the back door and take him – unless we’re at the front of the queue already.
"Jude Bellingham: Huge talent. Huge talent. Really good-looking footballer in the way he plays, the balance, the poise he’s got, the maturity at such a young age. I want to see more.
"But you’re buying this kid, the price tag is phenomenal, £30million for a kid, for a 16-year-old boy. It’s unbelievable. But it’s the way of the world now, and the way you’ve got to think about it is: if you’re paying £30m and we keep him for 10 years it’s money well spent.
"It’s a gamble, it’s an expensive gamble, but the kid – if you’re playing in the Championship and doing what he’s doing and looking the player he is – it’s a gamble, yeah, but a calculated one.
"I think he’s someone I would 100 per cent take. If I’m Man United now, go in and get him. You can understand why the likes of Borussia Dortmund are trying to get him, trying to take him. The kid seems to me to have it all."
Update on season ticket renewals
United yesterday (Wednesday) issued a statement on the season ticket renewal progress in light of the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
A statement from the club has said: “In light of the disruption caused by coronavirus, the club is reviewing dates, policies and procedures around season ticket renewals for next season.”
The club also said they are reviewing “the administrative processes should games that are currently postponed be either cancelled or played behind closed doors. We are consulting with MUST as part of that review.”
Koulibaly a summer option for United
Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly has once again emerged as a transfer target for United, as a report in Italian newspaper Tuttomercato claims he is demanding an exit from the club.
The Senegalese central defender has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, although the signing of Harry Maguire last summer meant he was no longer considered a priority by the club.
The 28-year-old is still widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in world football. And while reports have suggested the Italian club would be willing to sell the defender for upwards of €100m, a move remains unlikely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--The coronavirus 'free school meal' scam parents are being warned about

School parents are being warned about a coronavirus scam asking for bank details in order to fund their children with free school meals .
The scam emails sent to parents and carers claim to help support the funding of free meals while schools are closed but the Department of Education ( DoE ) has said the emails are part of a scam .
A spokesperson for the DoE said : “ We have been informed some parents have received an email stating : ‘ As schools will be closing , if you ’ re entitled to free school meals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll make sure you ’ re supported ’ .
“ This is a scam email - do not respond , and delete immediately.
” For the latest on the outbreak , follow our Schools across Manchester , including St. Mary ’ s in Moss Side and St Patrick 's RC High School in Salford , have reported receiving concerns from parents regarding the scam .
The scam comes as schools shut this week for all pupils except for children of key workers and the most vulnerable .
The Government has stated that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still be able to collect meals from school or obtain vouchers for shops to exchange for lunches .

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School parents are being warned about a coronavirus scam asking for bank details in order to fund their children with free school meals.
The scam emails sent to parents and carers claim to help support the funding of free meals while schools are closed but the Department of Education (DoE) has said the emails are part of a scam.
A spokesperson for the DoE said: “We have been informed some parents have received an email stating: ‘As schools will be closing, if you’re entitled to free school meals, please send your bank details and we’ll make sure you’re supported’.
“This is a scam email - do not respond, and delete immediately.”
For the latest on the outbreak, follow our coronavirus live updates here.
Schools across Manchester, including St. Mary’s in Moss Side and St Patrick's RC High School in Salford, have reported receiving concerns from parents regarding the scam.
The scam comes as schools shut this week for all pupils except for children of key workers and the most vulnerable.
The Government has stated that pupils entitled to free school meals will still be able to collect meals from school or obtain vouchers for shops to exchange for lunches.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Manchester City news and transfers LIVE

Manchester City news and transfers LIVE

Manchester City have written to their casual workers confirming they will be paid until the end of the season .
@ @ @ @ @ 30 at the earliest and no guarantees over when it will return , there has @ @ @ @ @ of people who work for the club on matchdays - a group of around 1,000 @ @ @ @ @ , and receptionists .
The scale and complexity of the operation involving the whole City @ @ @ @ @ as being principally behind the length of time taken to get in touch with staff @ @ @ @ @ direct debit payments for season tickets remain outstanding .
However , a letter sent from @ @ @ @ @ Berrarda confirmed to workers that they will be paid for the games that were scheduled @ @ @ @ @ the transfer front , City have been linked with Lautaro Martinez .
Stay tuned for @ @ @ @ @ all day long .

Manchester City have written to their casual workers confirming they will be paid until the end of the season.
With football suspended until April 30 at the earliest and no guarantees over when it will return, there has been uncertainty over the income of people who work for the club on matchdays - a group of around 1,000 including stewards, ticketing support, and receptionists.
The scale and complexity of the operation involving the whole City Football Group has been suggested as being principally behind the length of time taken to get in touch with staff, and issues such as direct debit payments for season tickets remain outstanding.
However, a letter sent from club Chief Operating Officer Omar Berrarda confirmed to workers that they will be paid for the games that were scheduled to take place.
On the transfer front, City have been linked with Lautaro Martinez.
Stay tuned for the latest Manchester City news all day long.