themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--'Now we'll be forgotten about': Hospital workers on plans to axe free parking

NHS workers in Greater Manchester have reacted to plans to axe free hospital parking which had been implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic .
Local councils and NHS trusts in England were given cash by the government in March to suspend fees for hospital workers during `` this unprecedented time . ''
But last week , health minister , Edward Argar said the money `` can not continue indefinitely . ''
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed NHS staff and patients will only benefit in `` certain circumstances '' in England once the pandemic eases , although no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of parking fees had come as a source of relief for many NHS staff working tirelessly across the region during the pandemic .
Some now say the government 's decision to end the scheme has come as a 'kick in the teeth ' and feel their hardship will quickly be forgotten .
A nurse at Oldham Hospital , who did not want to be named , pays £30 a month in parking at the hospital .
Speaking to the M.E.N , she said : `` Often there is nowhere to park and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parking goes up .
`` I find it really frustrating that we have to pay to work and then there not be enough spaces for cars .
`` I work 13 hour shifts and often have to walk off site on my own at night to my car due to not being able to park . ''
The nurse said it came as a `` big relief '' when the government stepped in , as it meant one less cost to worry about during coronavirus .
`` I know a lot of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have worked hard throughout the crisis .
`` We 've not had a pay rise and when the figures are worked out we have lost money on the cost of living due to inflation .
`` It feels like we worked hard and people appreciated the stress and hardship but now we will be forgotten about . ''
A nurse who works at Tameside Hospital pays £30 a month but says the cost varies in price , depending on your pay .
`` We also have a waiting list for car park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park on the council car parks , which are n't safe , '' she said .
`` A number of times staff have got back to number plates missing or broken into .
`` Not only are nurses having to pay for parking each month but they pay for their pin each year as well , so we pay to park and to work . ''
The nurse said she and her colleagues had been fighting for free parking for years and when the government stepped in she felt appreciated .
`` Obviously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not need to worry about that bit of money coming out as well , '' she said .
`` We are still caring for patients with coronavirus and we do n't want to get buses or taxis and put people at risk .
We just want to keep people safe . ''
The British Medical Association ( BMA ) has said to reintroduce charges while the virus is still being fought would be `` a rebuff to the immense efforts of staff across the country and the sacrifices they have made to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief of staff at the British Medical Association , said : `` From clap for carers to clamp for carers , the government needs to think again .
Keep [ it ] free like Wales and most of Scotland . ''
Sharon Clegg is a receptionist at Manchester Royal Infirmary and pays around £100 a month for parking off-site .
`` I have worked here for two years and I am currently waiting for a pass which will allow me to park nearby to the hospital , '' she said .
`` At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting list so when I eventually pass it will cost me £16 a month which is n't too bad .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' Until then I pay five pound a day , which works out over hundred pound a month , which is not very good on not such a fantastic wage to begin with . ''
A spokeswoman for the Department of Health said : `` We want to make sure NHS staff can travel safely to work during the pandemic , which is why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for staff , and that local authorities do the same with their car parks .
`` When the pandemic begins to ease , the NHS will continue to provide free hospital car parking to key patient groups and NHS staff in certain circumstances .
We will provide further updates on this in due course . ''

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NHS workers in Greater Manchester have reacted to plans to axe free hospital parking which had been implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Local councils and NHS trusts in England were given cash by the government in March to suspend fees for hospital workers during "this unprecedented time."
But last week, health minister, Edward Argar said the money "cannot continue indefinitely."
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed NHS staff and patients will only benefit in "certain circumstances" in England once the pandemic eases, although no timeline has been given.
The suspension of parking fees had come as a source of relief for many NHS staff working tirelessly across the region during the pandemic.
Some now say the government's decision to end the scheme has come as a 'kick in the teeth' and feel their hardship will quickly be forgotten.
A nurse at Oldham Hospital, who did not want to be named, pays £30 a month in parking at the hospital.
Speaking to the M.E.N, she said: "Often there is nowhere to park and we get parking tickets so the price of parking goes up.
"I find it really frustrating that we have to pay to work and then there not be enough spaces for cars.
"I work 13 hour shifts and often have to walk off site on my own at night to my car due to not being able to park."
The nurse said it came as a "big relief" when the government stepped in, as it meant one less cost to worry about during coronavirus.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"I know a lot of people who feel disheartened about the decision as we have worked hard throughout the crisis.
"We've not had a pay rise and when the figures are worked out we have lost money on the cost of living due to inflation.
"It feels like we worked hard and people appreciated the stress and hardship but now we will be forgotten about."
A nurse who works at Tameside Hospital pays £30 a month but says the cost varies in price, depending on your pay.
"We also have a waiting list for car park passes, so some staff have to park on the council car parks, which aren't safe," she said.
"A number of times staff have got back to number plates missing or broken into.
"Not only are nurses having to pay for parking each month but they pay for their pin each year as well, so we pay to park and to work."
The nurse said she and her colleagues had been fighting for free parking for years and when the government stepped in she felt appreciated.
"Obviously with Covid, it was nice to not need to worry about that bit of money coming out as well," she said.
"We are still caring for patients with coronavirus and we don't want to get buses or taxis and put people at risk. We just want to keep people safe."
The British Medical Association (BMA) has said to reintroduce charges while the virus is still being fought would be "a rebuff to the immense efforts of staff across the country and the sacrifices they have made to keep others safe."
(Image: PA)
Alex Flynn, chief of staff at the British Medical Association, said: "From clap for carers to clamp for carers, the government needs to think again. Keep [it] free like Wales and most of Scotland."
Sharon Clegg is a receptionist at Manchester Royal Infirmary and pays around £100 a month for parking off-site.
"I have worked here for two years and I am currently waiting for a pass which will allow me to park nearby to the hospital," she said.
"At present, I am 474 on the waiting list so when I eventually pass it will cost me £16 a month which isn't too bad.
"Until then I pay five pound a day, which works out over hundred pound a month, which is not very good on not such a fantastic wage to begin with."
A spokeswoman for the Department of Health said: "We want to make sure NHS staff can travel safely to work during the pandemic, which is why we requested that the NHS make parking free for staff, and that local authorities do the same with their car parks.
"When the pandemic begins to ease, the NHS will continue to provide free hospital car parking to key patient groups and NHS staff in certain circumstances. We will provide further updates on this in due course."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts to Manchester United Europa League draw

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is n't getting ahead of himself following the Europa League draw on Friday .
United have discovered that should they advance past the last 16 they will meet either FC Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in the next round of the European competition , which is set to get underway in August following the conclusion of the Premier League .
With a 5-0 advantage already secured from the first leg of the tie with LASK prior to football 's suspension , United are almost guaranteed a spot in the next round ahead of the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the final were also drawn on Friday and United could come up against Premier League rivals Wolves , Olympiacos , Sevilla or Roma in the semis , while there could even be a final against some familiar faces if themselves and Inter Milan both make it that far .
However , Solskjaer is n't thinking that far ahead and is fully focused on finishing the domestic season strongly before attentions turn to Europe .
“ Well , I don ’ t want to look too far because I just think we should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer told United 's official site .
“ We ’ re in a position now where we ’ re just focusing on the league but of course , when you look at the ties that can come – we could play Wolves , we could meet Ashley [ Young ] and Romelu [ Lukaku , both of Inter ] so there ’ s definitely games to be looking forward to and we just have to keep on our run .
“ Hopefully we can go through to the quarter-finals but again , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finishing off the LASK tie first.
” From the quarter-finals onwards , the competition will change format to a one-legged knock-out tournament with all the games being hosted in Germany as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
It 's a change that Solskjaer is excited for .
“ I ’ m looking forward to it .
It ’ s like a mini tournament , '' he added .
“ I ’ ve been involved in a European Championship and a World Cup so we ’ ll be living tight together abroad and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that have been involved in those kinds of tournaments so we ’ ll prepare really well and hopefully we can last more than just the one game .
“ I look on it the opposite way in that I think we ’ re playing well and getting to a high level and standard of football , and hopefully we can just carry that on into Europe and into next season .
”

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer isn't getting ahead of himself following the Europa League draw on Friday.
United have discovered that should they advance past the last 16 they will meet either FC Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in the next round of the European competition, which is set to get underway in August following the conclusion of the Premier League.
With a 5-0 advantage already secured from the first leg of the tie with LASK prior to football's suspension, United are almost guaranteed a spot in the next round ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford.
The pathways to the final were also drawn on Friday and United could come up against Premier League rivals Wolves, Olympiacos, Sevilla or Roma in the semis, while there could even be a final against some familiar faces if themselves and Inter Milan both make it that far.
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However, Solskjaer isn't thinking that far ahead and is fully focused on finishing the domestic season strongly before attentions turn to Europe.
“Well, I don’t want to look too far because I just think we should focus on the next game,” Solskjaer told United's official site.
“We’re in a position now where we’re just focusing on the league but of course, when you look at the ties that can come – we could play Wolves, we could meet Ashley [Young] and Romelu [Lukaku, both of Inter] so there’s definitely games to be looking forward to and we just have to keep on our run.
“Hopefully we can go through to the quarter-finals but again, as we said, it’s about finishing off the LASK tie first.”
From the quarter-finals onwards, the competition will change format to a one-legged knock-out tournament with all the games being hosted in Germany as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It's a change that Solskjaer is excited for.
“I’m looking forward to it. It’s like a mini tournament," he added.
“I’ve been involved in a European Championship and a World Cup so we’ll be living tight together abroad and we’ve got some staff here that have been involved in those kinds of tournaments so we’ll prepare really well and hopefully we can last more than just the one game.
“I look on it the opposite way in that I think we’re playing well and getting to a high level and standard of football, and hopefully we can just carry that on into Europe and into next season.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Man United evening headlines as Gary Neville makes Liverpool comparison

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday , July 10 .
Manchester United learn Europa League opponents for next two rounds Barring an unprecedented turnaround , Manchester United will be in the final eight of the Europa League this season .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s team hold a 5-0 first-leg advantage over LASK , having won comfortably in Austria , and the second leg of their last-16 tie ought to be a formality .
has now been made , with the latter stages of the tournament all taking place in Germany during August rather than in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Istanbul Basaksehir will await United in the quarter-final , with the two teams much more tightly-matched .
The Turkish side lead 1-0 after the first leg , thanks to Edin Visca ’ s late penalty .
If United make it through to the semi-finals , their opponents will be one of Wolverhampton Wanderers , Olympiacos , Sevilla and Roma .
The other half of the draw contains the likes of Inter Milan , Bayer Leverkusen and Shakhtar Donetsk , all of whom began this season in the Champions League .
Mason Greenwood continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , with Aston Villa the latest Premier League side to concede to the teenager .
Greenwood ’ s strike at Villa Park was his 16th this season and ninth in the league , and showed he ’ s just as comfortable on his right foot as on his left .
Former United goalscorer Robin van Persie was impressed , writing on Instagram : `` Left foot , right foot , no problemo @ Mason Greenwood . ''
As the last United striker to score 30 goals in a single season , Van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ putting chances away .
And , as you might expect , United supporters were to see the Dutchman lavish praise on the latest talent to emerge from the club ’ s academy .
Neville gives verdict on front three amid Liverpool comparisons Liverpool ’ s front three have been the envy of the Premier League after leading their club to European and domestic titles over the last two seasons .
Roberto Firmino , Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have a combined 43 league goals this season , but Manchester United ’ s forwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When asked about United ’ s trio of Mason Greenwood , Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford , Liverpool ’ s front three remain the league ’ s best , but said he ’ s excited by what the Reds ’ forwards can become .
`` Mohamed Salah , Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are matured , they are established , they are the real deal - the best front three in the Premier League .
I was saying that even when Manchester City were winning the league , '' Neville said on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not at the level of Liverpool 's front three yet , you would n't expect them to be , but they have the talent and ability .
`` The Liverpool front three are ahead , but it is exciting for Manchester United .
If you believe in young players and give them opportunities in the positions they want to play in , you will be amazed what you can achieve . ''

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, July 10.
Manchester United learn Europa League opponents for next two rounds
Barring an unprecedented turnaround, Manchester United will be in the final eight of the Europa League this season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team hold a 5-0 first-leg advantage over LASK, having won comfortably in Austria, and the second leg of their last-16 tie ought to be a formality.
The quarter-final and semi-final draw has now been made, with the latter stages of the tournament all taking place in Germany during August rather than in the traditional two-legged format.
FC Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir will await United in the quarter-final, with the two teams much more tightly-matched. The Turkish side lead 1-0 after the first leg, thanks to Edin Visca’s late penalty.
If United make it through to the semi-finals, their opponents will be one of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Olympiacos, Sevilla and Roma.
The other half of the draw contains the likes of Inter Milan, Bayer Leverkusen and Shakhtar Donetsk, all of whom began this season in the Champions League.
Robin van Persie’s response to Mason Greenwood goal delights United fans
Mason Greenwood continues to impress even more with each passing week, with Aston Villa the latest Premier League side to concede to the teenager.
Greenwood’s strike at Villa Park was his 16th this season and ninth in the league, and showed he’s just as comfortable on his right foot as on his left.
Former United goalscorer Robin van Persie was impressed, writing on Instagram: "Left foot, right foot, no problemo @Mason Greenwood."
As the last United striker to score 30 goals in a single season, Van Persie knows a thing or two about putting chances away.
And, as you might expect, United supporters were extremely excited to see the Dutchman lavish praise on the latest talent to emerge from the club’s academy.
Neville gives verdict on front three amid Liverpool comparisons
Liverpool’s front three have been the envy of the Premier League after leading their club to European and domestic titles over the last two seasons.
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Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have a combined 43 league goals this season, but Manchester United’s forwards are running them close with 39.
When asked about United’s trio of Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, former club captain Gary Neville admitted Liverpool’s front three remain the league’s best, but said he’s excited by what the Reds’ forwards can become.
"Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are matured, they are established, they are the real deal - the best front three in the Premier League. I was saying that even when Manchester City were winning the league," Neville said on his Sky Sports podcast.
"The three that United have got are not at the level of Liverpool's front three yet, you wouldn't expect them to be, but they have the talent and ability.
"The Liverpool front three are ahead, but it is exciting for Manchester United. If you believe in young players and give them opportunities in the positions they want to play in, you will be amazed what you can achieve."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--'Infatuated' prison officer struck up romance with inmate

A prison officer struck up a romance with an inmate after becoming 'infatuated ' with the convicted drug dealer , a court heard .
Libby Shankland , 24 , exchanged 14,000 phone calls and almost 5,000 text messages over four months with prisoner Adnan Ali , who used an illicit mobile phone while in jail .
Her forbidden relationship with Ali , 23 , was discovered when concerns were raised about G4S staff at HM Parc Prison in Bridgend , South Wales last year .
Prosecutor David Pinnell said Shankland , who worked on the B3 wing holding prisoners aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unrest ” , was interviewed by a senior officer when she became upset and broke into floods of tears .
She admitted being in a relationship with Ali , who was serving a five-and-a-half year sentence for supplying class A drugs , and provided “ intelligence ” on other inmates before allowing officers to take her mobile phone .
But before the phone could be passed to another colleague ahead of it being examined , it rang “ four to five ” times , displaying Ali ’ s name and love heart symbols @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ She immediately offered her resignation on December 2 and it was accepted.
” Police analysed Shankland ’ s mobile and found a total of 4,778 text messages had been exchanged between herself and a phone ID matching Ali ’ s , with more than 2,000 messages sent in each direction .
Mr Pinnell said : “ The texts were of a flirtatious nature , and at one point referred to kisses having taken place between her and Mr Ali while she was at work .
“ Further analysis showed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Ali ’ s phone and just under 6,000 from Mr Ali in the other direction to hers.
” Mr Pinnell said texts confirmed they considered themselves “ boyfriend and girlfriend ” , and talk turned to marriage and the possibility of having children together .
He added : “ It ’ s clear from the texts she was completely infatuated with him.
” Mr Pinnell said one of the phone calls lasted for a total of seven hours , while Shankland was off duty , with 48 calls lasting between one and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked as a prisoner officer for 12 months , told police she knew Ali had use of an illicit phone while he was in prison , and said it was he who had started contacting her via Snapchat after getting her number .
She also said they would contact each other “ all the time ” when she was off duty , admitting she knew he was taking drugs when she was not there , and feeling “ conflicted ” after “ falling in love ” despite receiving training against corruption by prisoners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in judicial or public office .
Andrew Davies , defending , said Shankland ’ s “ remorse and shame is genuine ” .
He described her as a “ hard working ” and “ talented lady ” who had previously moved to London after university , where the breakdown of a relationship had led to her being diagnosed with depression and becoming “ vulnerable ” .
Mr Davies said : “ She was clearly struggling .
And in the prosecution case , its first witness describes her as lacking confidence and being the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was vulnerable and she was taken advantage of.
” Judge Richard Twomlow said : “ This was a serious breach of duty as mobile phones in prison , especially with someone in there for drug-dealing , is prohibited for very good reason indeed.
” Read more of today 's top stories here He added : “ Prison officers have to do a very difficult and challenging job .
It seems to me you were really unsuited for that job.
” The judge admitted one of the factors in deciding not to send @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation in the country with the pandemic and how it affects those in prison ” .
Shankland , from North Cornelly , Bridgend , was sentenced to 12 months in custody suspended for 12 months , and ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work .
Deputy director of HMP Parc Ian Coles said : “ We expect the highest standards of conduct from our team and we will not tolerate behaviour that undermines the good work of our colleagues .
“ Should we suspect wrongdoing , we will always share intelligence with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d like to thank my team and South Wales Police for their exemplary work .
”

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A prison officer struck up a romance with an inmate after becoming 'infatuated' with the convicted drug dealer, a court heard.
Libby Shankland, 24, exchanged 14,000 phone calls and almost 5,000 text messages over four months with prisoner Adnan Ali, who used an illicit mobile phone while in jail.
Her forbidden relationship with Ali, 23, was discovered when concerns were raised about G4S staff at HM Parc Prison in Bridgend, South Wales last year.
Prosecutor David Pinnell said Shankland, who worked on the B3 wing holding prisoners aged 18-25 where there had been “general unrest”, was interviewed by a senior officer when she became upset and broke into floods of tears.
She admitted being in a relationship with Ali, who was serving a five-and-a-half year sentence for supplying class A drugs, and provided “intelligence” on other inmates before allowing officers to take her mobile phone.
But before the phone could be passed to another colleague ahead of it being examined, it rang “four to five” times, displaying Ali’s name and love heart symbols as the caller ID.
Mr Pinnell said: “She immediately offered her resignation on December 2 and it was accepted.”
Police analysed Shankland’s mobile and found a total of 4,778 text messages had been exchanged between herself and a phone ID matching Ali’s, with more than 2,000 messages sent in each direction.
Mr Pinnell said: “The texts were of a flirtatious nature, and at one point referred to kisses having taken place between her and Mr Ali while she was at work.
(Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
“Further analysis showed a total of just over 8,000 connections to Mr Ali’s phone and just under 6,000 from Mr Ali in the other direction to hers.”
Mr Pinnell said texts confirmed they considered themselves “boyfriend and girlfriend”, and talk turned to marriage and the possibility of having children together.
He added: “It’s clear from the texts she was completely infatuated with him.”
Mr Pinnell said one of the phone calls lasted for a total of seven hours, while Shankland was off duty, with 48 calls lasting between one and two hours.
Shankland, who had worked as a prisoner officer for 12 months, told police she knew Ali had use of an illicit phone while he was in prison, and said it was he who had started contacting her via Snapchat after getting her number.
She also said they would contact each other “all the time” when she was off duty, admitting she knew he was taking drugs when she was not there, and feeling “conflicted” after “falling in love” despite receiving training against corruption by prisoners.
Shankland later pleaded guilty to misconduct in judicial or public office.
Andrew Davies, defending, said Shankland’s “remorse and shame is genuine”.
He described her as a “hard working” and “talented lady” who had previously moved to London after university, where the breakdown of a relationship had led to her being diagnosed with depression and becoming “vulnerable”.
Mr Davies said: “She was clearly struggling. And in the prosecution case, its first witness describes her as lacking confidence and being the weak link.”
He added: “She was vulnerable and she was taken advantage of.”
Judge Richard Twomlow said: “This was a serious breach of duty as mobile phones in prison, especially with someone in there for drug-dealing, is prohibited for very good reason indeed.”
He added: “Prison officers have to do a very difficult and challenging job. It seems to me you were really unsuited for that job.”
The judge admitted one of the factors in deciding not to send Shankland to prison was the “current situation in the country with the pandemic and how it affects those in prison”.
Shankland, from North Cornelly, Bridgend, was sentenced to 12 months in custody suspended for 12 months, and ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.
Deputy director of HMP Parc Ian Coles said: “We expect the highest standards of conduct from our team and we will not tolerate behaviour that undermines the good work of our colleagues.
“Should we suspect wrongdoing, we will always share intelligence with the police and other agencies.
“I’d like to thank my team and South Wales Police for their exemplary work.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Boris Johnson tells UK to go back into work and says some are 'loving lockdown'

Boris Johnson has urged millions of Britons to go back to work if they can - after months of telling them to work from home .
The Prime Minister said people should 'try to lead their lives more normally ' as restrictions are eased after months of lockdown .
And he hinted that stricter rules on wearing face coverings in public places may be introduced in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus .
In an online question and answer session with the public , Mr Johnson said : `` I want people to go back to work as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important that people should be going back to work if they can now .
`` I think everybody has sort of taken the 'stay at home if you can ' - I think we should now say , well , 'go back to work if you can ' .
Because I think it 's very important that people should try to lead their lives more normally .
`` I want to see more people feeling confident to use the shops , use the restaurants , and get back into work - but only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He later clarified that people should only return if their company is obeying the guidelines and it is safe to do so .
The PM said ' I do think that people have suffered ' during lockdown , but he went on : `` Some people have loved it – I mean , let 's be honest , some people have actually loved it .
But some people have really found it tough in lockdown.
” The PM said that as the number of coronavirus cases falls , the rules on wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I do think we need to be stricter in insisting people wear face coverings in confined spaces where they are meeting people they do n't normally meet , '' he said .
`` We are looking at ways of making sure that people really do have face coverings in shops , for instance , where there is a risk of transmission . ''
Face coverings are currently compulsory on public transport and in hospitals in England , but are only advised in other enclosed public spaces where social distancing is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with people you do not normally meet ' .
It is understood that the issue is being looked at inside Number 10 .
Mr Johnson later shared pictures of himself wearing a face covering on a visit to businesses in his Uxbridge constituency .
It is the first time the PM has been seen publicly wearing a mask , which is understood to have cost £2 from discount store Poundstretcher .
Earlier this week , the World Health Organisation acknowledged there is 'emerging evidence ' that Covid-19 could be spread through particles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Royal Society , Professor Venki Ramakrishnan , said everyone should wear a face covering in public to reduce the risk of a second wave of Covid-19 infection .
Mr Johnson also said he wanted to see universities return along with schools this autumn .
`` I want that to happen , it should happen , it must happen , '' he told the 'People 's PMQs ' question session .
The PM also said it was important to suppress coronavirus ahead of the winter when the disease could come back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a fantastic chance of slowly getting the economy going again over the summer , keeping it down , and then being in a good position for the colder months , '' he said during the online question and answer session .
`` It is going to be the winter where we are really going to have to be on it , because that is when you are going to get flu , you are going to get real problems of general public health , and there is a risk that the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is so important now to make real , real progress in driving it down . ''

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Boris Johnson has urged millions of Britons to go back to work if they can - after months of telling them to work from home.
The Prime Minister said people should 'try to lead their lives more normally' as restrictions are eased after months of lockdown.
And he hinted that stricter rules on wearing face coverings in public places may be introduced in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
In an online question and answer session with the public, Mr Johnson said: "I want people to go back to work as carefully as possible. It's very important that people should be going back to work if they can now.
"I think everybody has sort of taken the 'stay at home if you can' - I think we should now say, well, 'go back to work if you can'. Because I think it's very important that people should try to lead their lives more normally.
"I want to see more people feeling confident to use the shops, use the restaurants, and get back into work - but only if we all follow the guidance."
He later clarified that people should only return if their company is obeying the guidelines and it is safe to do so.
The PM said 'I do think that people have suffered' during lockdown, but he went on: "Some people have loved it – I mean, let's be honest, some people have actually loved it. But some people have really found it tough in lockdown.”
The PM said that as the number of coronavirus cases falls, the rules on wearing face coverings need to be 'stricter'.
"I do think we need to be stricter in insisting people wear face coverings in confined spaces where they are meeting people they don't normally meet," he said.
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"We are looking at ways of making sure that people really do have face coverings in shops, for instance, where there is a risk of transmission."
Face coverings are currently compulsory on public transport and in hospitals in England, but are only advised in other enclosed public spaces where social distancing is not possible and where 'you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet'.
It is understood that the issue is being looked at inside Number 10.
Mr Johnson later shared pictures of himself wearing a face covering on a visit to businesses in his Uxbridge constituency.
It is the first time the PM has been seen publicly wearing a mask, which is understood to have cost £2 from discount store Poundstretcher.
Earlier this week, the World Health Organisation acknowledged there is 'emerging evidence' that Covid-19 could be spread through particles in the air.
And the president of the Royal Society, Professor Venki Ramakrishnan, said everyone should wear a face covering in public to reduce the risk of a second wave of Covid-19 infection.
Mr Johnson also said he wanted to see universities return along with schools this autumn.
"I want that to happen, it should happen, it must happen," he told the 'People's PMQs' question session.
The PM also said it was important to suppress coronavirus ahead of the winter when the disease could come back.
"If we do that we have got a fantastic chance of slowly getting the economy going again over the summer, keeping it down, and then being in a good position for the colder months," he said during the online question and answer session.
"It is going to be the winter where we are really going to have to be on it, because that is when you are going to get flu, you are going to get real problems of general public health, and there is a risk that the virus will come back again anyway.
"It is so important now to make real, real progress in driving it down."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Man Utd sent Jadon Sancho transfer message and backed for title challenge

Robbie Savage says Manchester United could easily have England 's front three playing for them next season .
The Reds ' homegrown talents have shone through in recent matches , with both Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford in superb form .
Greenwood is yet to be capped at senior level for England but Savage says his performances this season means it will not be long until he is in Gareth Southgate 's plans .
Writing in the Mirror , Savage also said United should follow-up on their interest in Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho or Spurs striker Harry Kane to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` If United try to sign Jadon Sancho or Harry Kane in the transfer window , we could be watching England ’ s front three at Old Trafford next season : Sancho or Kane , Greenwood and Marcus Rashford .
`` Greenwood has not just appeared from nowhere on the United conveyor belt .
Inside the club , he has been earmarked as a bright prospect for some time .
`` But 16 goals to date in his debut season at first team level speaks for itself .
Greenwood is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managed perfectly by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , who is giving him due praise in public but reminding him to live his life the right way off the pitch . ''
Whilst some are waiting to see how long United can prolong their form for before making predictions over next season , Savage believes the team can mount a title challenge if they strengthen properly in the summer transfer window .
He continued : `` United have been so impressive since football ’ s return from lockdown that I believe , with only two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team , they are genuine top-two contenders next season .
`` In fact , I will make this prediction : Whoever finishes above United in 2021 will win the title – especially if they strengthen the squad .
`` I would go for Kalidou Koulibaly , the Napoli captain , because he would bring pace to the heart of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s back four .
`` I would go for a playmaker to provide competition for Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba , who was absolutely majestic at Aston Villa on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ James Maddison .
`` And I would go for Sancho or Kane , which would send a signal to the rest of the Premier League : United are back in business .
Obviously we can ’ t be sure , at this stage , how heavily the coronavirus pandemic has impacted on clubs ’ spending power .
`` But I get the impression Solskjaer is close to assembling an irresistible attacking force who can play with the swagger , intensity and tempo United fans have come to expect down the years .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Rashford , Greenwood and Kane or Sancho would take some stopping . ''

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Robbie Savage says Manchester United could easily have England's front three playing for them next season.
The Reds' homegrown talents have shone through in recent matches, with both Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford in superb form.
Greenwood is yet to be capped at senior level for England but Savage says his performances this season means it will not be long until he is in Gareth Southgate's plans.
Writing in the Mirror, Savage also said United should follow-up on their interest in Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho or Spurs striker Harry Kane to create a formidable forward line.
He said: "If United try to sign Jadon Sancho or Harry Kane in the transfer window, we could be watching England’s front three at Old Trafford next season: Sancho or Kane, Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.
"Greenwood has not just appeared from nowhere on the United conveyor belt. Inside the club, he has been earmarked as a bright prospect for some time.
"But 16 goals to date in his debut season at first team level speaks for itself. Greenwood is the real deal.
"He is being managed perfectly by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is giving him due praise in public but reminding him to live his life the right way off the pitch."
Whilst some are waiting to see how long United can prolong their form for before making predictions over next season, Savage believes the team can mount a title challenge if they strengthen properly in the summer transfer window.
He continued: " United have been so impressive since football’s return from lockdown that I believe, with only two or three additions down the spine of the team, they are genuine top-two contenders next season.
"In fact, I will make this prediction: Whoever finishes above United in 2021 will win the title – especially if they strengthen the squad.
"I would go for Kalidou Koulibaly, the Napoli captain, because he would bring pace to the heart of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s back four.
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"I would go for a playmaker to provide competition for Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, who was absolutely majestic at Aston Villa on Thursday night – maybe Jack Grealish or James Maddison.
"And I would go for Sancho or Kane, which would send a signal to the rest of the Premier League: United are back in business. Obviously we can’t be sure, at this stage, how heavily the coronavirus pandemic has impacted on clubs’ spending power.
"But I get the impression Solskjaer is close to assembling an irresistible attacking force who can play with the swagger, intensity and tempo United fans have come to expect down the years.
"A front five of Fernandes, Pogba, Rashford, Greenwood and Kane or Sancho would take some stopping."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--What it was like inside a Greater Manchester mosque as Friday prayers returned

Today marks the first Friday prayers at mosques across Greater Manchester since lockdown began .
Before the pandemic hit , Muslims would stream through the doors of their local mosque to pray and listen to the weekly sermon by their Imam on a Friday .
Some mosques are trying out apps to book people in for prayer sessions - to stagger the number of worshippers attending .
Makki Masjid and Islamic Centre in Levenshulme is one of the mosques to have implemented the system .
The Masjid reopened last week - on July 4 - and has been running according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today was the pilot for the new , staggered Friday prayer system .
Manager Faheem Ali spoke to the Manchester Evening News about how the app works and the safety measures that have been put in place .
`` Mosques can go on the app and add details with regards to timings and what language the sermons will be in , '' he said .
`` Congregation members can go on there and select what prayer they want to attend .
“ There ’ s now limited capacity in mosques , so every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that capacity will show and it ’ ll go down - it ’ s something that is going to be vital to all mosques .
“ It ’ s taken everybody a little bit of time to get used to , but we ’ ve had a tremendous amount of support , by and large , the congregation understands what these measures are in place for - it protects them , their families and all the other attendees that come to the mosque , the volunteers and everybody else.
” Worshippers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to take their own prayer mats - and stickers have been placed on the floor in the prayer room to keep people at a distance .
A one-way system has been put in place and volunteersa are be on hand to make sure social distancing guidelines are followed .
On the prospect of marshaling his first Friday prayer under lockdown , volunteer Delwar Kabir said : “ I was chosen by the managers and the trustees of the mosque .
`` I come here regularly , I know people ’ s faces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they thought it would be a good idea to have someone like me as a volunteer .
“ It ’ s definitely been a bit weird , but these are precautions we have to take to make sure everyone stays safe .
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Today marks the first Friday prayers at mosques across Greater Manchester since lockdown began.
Before the pandemic hit, Muslims would stream through the doors of their local mosque to pray and listen to the weekly sermon by their Imam on a Friday.
But times have changed.
Some mosques are trying out apps to book people in for prayer sessions - to stagger the number of worshippers attending.
Makki Masjid and Islamic Centre in Levenshulme is one of the mosques to have implemented the system.
The Masjid reopened last week - on July 4 - and has been running according to Muslim Council of Britain guidelines.
Today was the pilot for the new, staggered Friday prayer system.
Manager Faheem Ali spoke to the Manchester Evening News about how the app works and the safety measures that have been put in place.
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"Mosques can go on the app and add details with regards to timings and what language the sermons will be in," he said.
"Congregation members can go on there and select what prayer they want to attend.
“There’s now limited capacity in mosques, so every time somebody books a space on there, that capacity will show and it’ll go down - it’s something that is going to be vital to all mosques.
“It’s taken everybody a little bit of time to get used to, but we’ve had a tremendous amount of support, by and large, the congregation understands what these measures are in place for - it protects them, their families and all the other attendees that come to the mosque, the volunteers and everybody else.”
Worshippers are temperature checked at the door.
They have to take their own prayer mats - and stickers have been placed on the floor in the prayer room to keep people at a distance.
A one-way system has been put in place and volunteersa are be on hand to make sure social distancing guidelines are followed.
On the prospect of marshaling his first Friday prayer under lockdown, volunteer Delwar Kabir said: “I was chosen by the managers and the trustees of the mosque.
"I come here regularly, I know people’s faces, and everybody knows me by name and they thought it would be a good idea to have someone like me as a volunteer.
“It’s definitely been a bit weird, but these are precautions we have to take to make sure everyone stays safe.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Police to step up enforcement of Metrolink passengers wearing face masks

More needs to be done to encourage Metrolink passengers to wear face coverings to allay 'nervousness ' around returning to public transport , says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham .
The number of people using trams crept up to around 20,000 in June as lockdown restrictions began to ease after months of passenger numbers dropping by as much as 95 per cent .
But the network is still a long way off returning to the pre-coronavirus levels of the 120,000-plus passengers reported in early March .
With pubs , restaurants and other businesses now able to open , Mr Burnham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transport safer to encourage footfall in cities and towns .
Metrolink passengers who refuse to wear masks or face coverings can be fined £100 under regulations introduced by the government last month .
Mr Burnham has said that enforcement by Greater Manchester Police , British Transport Police and TravelSafe officers will be stepped up to hammer the message home .
“ I don ’ t want to fine people , nor do I want to put staff in a difficult position , ” he told a meeting of the region ’ s transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time has come for more visibility around our messaging , and the powers that we have .
“ There ’ s still a lot of nervousness amongst the general public about getting on public transport .
“ It ’ s unfair for other passengers who feel very uncomfortable when there ’ s people in the carriages close to them without [ face coverings ] .
” The number of people complying with wearing masks or face coverings is highest in the morning peak hours , where an 80 per cent compliance rate has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowd has moved on TfGM has noted levels of compliance fall to 50 per cent and lower amongst a general mix of passengers .
Mr Burnham added : “ It ’ s about giving the message of a safe city , and if we look at what ’ s happened over the last few days some people are returning but by no means everybody .
“ If we ’ re going to build business confidence , and get people in the city centre ’ s bars and restaurants , we have to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With government funding for Metrolink due to run out in early August , Mr Burnham urged councillors from all parties to lobby for the deal to be extended .
The Department for Transport agreed to cover 95 per cent of costs incurred by Metrolink during the pandemic , with the network reporting losses of around £6m a month .
But the dramatic drop in patronage is still having an impact on TfGM , which has cut free Wi-Fi on trams to save £1.3m .

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More needs to be done to encourage Metrolink passengers to wear face coverings to allay 'nervousness' around returning to public transport, says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
The number of people using trams crept up to around 20,000 in June as lockdown restrictions began to ease after months of passenger numbers dropping by as much as 95 per cent.
But the network is still a long way off returning to the pre-coronavirus levels of the 120,000-plus passengers reported in early March.
With pubs, restaurants and other businesses now able to open, Mr Burnham has stressed the importance of making public transport safer to encourage footfall in cities and towns.
Metrolink passengers who refuse to wear masks or face coverings can be fined £100 under regulations introduced by the government last month.
Mr Burnham has said that enforcement by Greater Manchester Police, British Transport Police and TravelSafe officers will be stepped up to hammer the message home.
“I don’t want to fine people, nor do I want to put staff in a difficult position,” he told a meeting of the region’s transport committee on Friday.
“But the time has come for more visibility around our messaging, and the powers that we have.
“There’s still a lot of nervousness amongst the general public about getting on public transport.
“It’s unfair for other passengers who feel very uncomfortable when there’s people in the carriages close to them without [face coverings].”
The number of people complying with wearing masks or face coverings is highest in the morning peak hours, where an 80 per cent compliance rate has been reported.
But once the commuter crowd has moved on TfGM has noted levels of compliance fall to 50 per cent and lower amongst a general mix of passengers.
Mr Burnham added: “It’s about giving the message of a safe city, and if we look at what’s happened over the last few days some people are returning but by no means everybody.
“If we’re going to build business confidence, and get people in the city centre’s bars and restaurants, we have to build confidence in the public transport system.”
With government funding for Metrolink due to run out in early August, Mr Burnham urged councillors from all parties to lobby for the deal to be extended.
The Department for Transport agreed to cover 95 per cent of costs incurred by Metrolink during the pandemic, with the network reporting losses of around £6m a month.
But the dramatic drop in patronage is still having an impact on TfGM, which has cut free Wi-Fi on trams to save £1.3m.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Hargreaves selects the 'more special' player from Greenwood and Foden

Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has issued his verdict on two of the finest young players in the Premier League .
Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden have excelled for United and Manchester City respectively since the Premier League 's restart and are expected to be key players for club and country over the course of the coming years .
However , while both players have huge heights that they can hit , Hargreaves believes that Foden is the 'more special ' player out of the paid .
`` I remember when I was doing some coaching with the U14s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half the size of everyone else , ’ he told Premier League Productions .
`` He had to be clever to stay one step ahead .
He ’ s grown so much and he ’ s literally twice the size now .
Once he stops growing and his co-ordination gets better he ’ s going to be unplayable .
I think he ’ ll be one of England ’ s best players in a couple of year ’ s time .
`` Greenwood is another good example .
I think England know these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re just trying to take their time .
There ’ s a lot of players in there .
You think of James Maddison , Jack Grealish and Mason Mount but Phil is more special .
`` In between the lines I don ’ t think there ’ s anyone like him .
You can ’ t coach what he has .
All the boys are super talented but his numbers show that he is effecting games already , whatever his age is .
`` The one thing that is really impressive about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finishing .
Pep talks about it in training that he scores four or five goals ; that ’ s why they try to get him up there . ''
Foden has made 32 appearances in all competitions this season , scoring seven goals and contributing nine assists - including four goals since the Premier League 's resumption .
Meanwhile , Greenwood has made 42 appearances across all competitions and has scored 16 goals - four of which have come since the restart .

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Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has issued his verdict on two of the finest young players in the Premier League.
Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden have excelled for United and Manchester City respectively since the Premier League's restart and are expected to be key players for club and country over the course of the coming years.
However, while both players have huge heights that they can hit, Hargreaves believes that Foden is the 'more special' player out of the paid.
"I remember when I was doing some coaching with the U14s [at CIty] and Foden was half the size of everyone else,’ he told Premier League Productions.
"He had to be clever to stay one step ahead. He’s grown so much and he’s literally twice the size now. Once he stops growing and his co-ordination gets better he’s going to be unplayable. I think he’ll be one of England’s best players in a couple of year’s time.
"Greenwood is another good example. I think England know these guys are ready but I think they’re just trying to take their time. There’s a lot of players in there. You think of James Maddison, Jack Grealish and Mason Mount but Phil is more special.
"In between the lines I don’t think there’s anyone like him. You can’t coach what he has. All the boys are super talented but his numbers show that he is effecting games already, whatever his age is.
"The one thing that is really impressive about him is his instincts, his great finishing. Pep talks about it in training that he scores four or five goals; that’s why they try to get him up there."
Foden has made 32 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring seven goals and contributing nine assists - including four goals since the Premier League's resumption.
Meanwhile, Greenwood has made 42 appearances across all competitions and has scored 16 goals - four of which have come since the restart.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Man City 'considering move for David Alaba' and more transfer rumours

Manchester City are considering a move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba , according to reports .
City have finally seen their Premier League dominance come to an end this season as Liverpool romped to their first title in 30 years , with much of Pep Guardiola 's side 's problems stemming from defence .
The failure to replace Vincent Kompany last summer was further compounded by injury issues with Aymeric Laporte , John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi , while there has also been issues with form and fitness at left-back .
As a result , Guardiola may look to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he aims to regain the Premier League next season .
The latest in a long line of defenders to be linked is Bayern 's David Alaba who , according to the Daily Mirror , could be available as he has only a year remaining on his contract at the Allianz Arena .
Guardiola worked with Alaba during his time in Germany and helped develop him into one of the world 's finest full-backs and this season the Austrian has proven his versatility by moving inside to play centre-back for the Bundesliga champions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand-off has alerted City to his potential availability as the Bavarians may be forced to sell so they do n't risk losing him for nothing next summer .
However , there may be concerns over the 28-year-old 's age , wage demands and transfer fee , especially as Bayern would ideally like to keep hold of him .
Inter are also said to be interested .
Meanwhile , City have reportedly joined Tottenham in the race for Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg , according to reports .
The 24-year-old is keen to play at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saints this season and Spurs are the favourites for his signature .
However , according to the Daily Record , City 's interest is a concern for the North London club as the Dane is being considered to bolster the Blues ' midfield options as he has Premier League experienced and has also previously worked with Guardiola at Bayern .

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Manchester City are considering a move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, according to reports.
City have finally seen their Premier League dominance come to an end this season as Liverpool romped to their first title in 30 years, with much of Pep Guardiola's side's problems stemming from defence.
The failure to replace Vincent Kompany last summer was further compounded by injury issues with Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi, while there has also been issues with form and fitness at left-back.
As a result, Guardiola may look to strengthen his back-line in the summer as he aims to regain the Premier League next season.
The latest in a long line of defenders to be linked is Bayern's David Alaba who, according to the Daily Mirror, could be available as he has only a year remaining on his contract at the Allianz Arena.
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Guardiola worked with Alaba during his time in Germany and helped develop him into one of the world's finest full-backs and this season the Austrian has proven his versatility by moving inside to play centre-back for the Bundesliga champions.
It's reported that Alaba's contract stand-off has alerted City to his potential availability as the Bavarians may be forced to sell so they don't risk losing him for nothing next summer.
However, there may be concerns over the 28-year-old's age, wage demands and transfer fee, especially as Bayern would ideally like to keep hold of him. Inter are also said to be interested.
Meanwhile, City have reportedly joined Tottenham in the race for Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, according to reports.
The 24-year-old is keen to play at a higher level after impressing at the Saints this season and Spurs are the favourites for his signature.
However, according to the Daily Record, City's interest is a concern for the North London club as the Dane is being considered to bolster the Blues' midfield options as he has Premier League experienced and has also previously worked with Guardiola at Bayern.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--The workers fuming at the 'appalling sexism' of lockdown reopening rules

It was supposed to be a welcome announcement .
It was supposed to bring fresh hope after months of lost trade .
But for many beauticians and makeup artists , news that they can reopen their salons on Monday ( July 13 ) has been 'bittersweet ' .
That 's because treatments in the 'high risk zone ' - on the face - are still banned under current guidelines .
It means eyelash treatments , eyebrow tints , microblading , makeup application , threading , dermarolling , dermaplaning , microblading , facing electrolysis and face waxing still can not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 'appalling sexism ' by salon owners .
They think it 's unfair beard trimming at a barber is still allowed for men .
The trimming of men 's facial hair should be 'very basic ' , the government says .
Kaya Faulds and Harriette Wentworth-Edwards , of KH Hair & Beauty , have slammed ministers for the way the situation has been handled .
Harriette said : `` A huge part of our business is eyelash extensions , facials and facial waxing , without these treatments we face a huge loss of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been officially stated that barbers are allowed to trim beards .
`` This is extremely frustrating for us as the regulations are very sexist .
`` How is it fair that men can get their facial hair groomed , but females ca n't ?
`` We have many clients who suffer from PCOS ( polycystic ovary syndrome ) , which causes dark hair to grow from the face , specifically around the lip and chin , which is unfortunately undesirable for females , but we can not remove this for them because somehow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing it for males .
`` Where lashes are concerned , the client and therapist can wear the necessary full PPE , but for beard trims there will be no mask worn for the client .
`` Surely this is more high risk than other treatments which will be in full PPE ? ''
The restrictions will have an economic impact on these businesses , Harriette added .
They can no longer apply for Universal Credit if they go back to work .
But their income will be capped as they ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic , she rented out a chair at a salon in Middleton , which has now closed .
She was often hired to do make up for weddings , christenings and events - she mainly worked at the weekends .
Stevie said many people working in the industry feel 'forgotten about ' .
`` It 's been frustrating , '' she said .
`` I feel forgotten about .
We feel left in the lurch . ''
She said the press briefing on Thursday , in which the announcement was made about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government did n't make it clear that she could n't resume her work .
`` ( Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden ) said 'there will be certain restrictions ' .
It was as though we were a tiny throw away comment .
Why ca n't you get brows done but you you can get a beard trim ?
It 's not really properly thought out .
`` I 'm a bit lost for words .
I would n't want women and men in my industry to feel as forgotten about .
I have looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is on the list of people who can go ahead .
`` On the bottom section it says you ca n't carry out ( treatments ) if it 's in the high risk area ( like the face ) .
`` There are things like body art ( that you can do ) , the body sweats which is another way to transmit ( the infection ) .
My mind really does boggle . ''
Stevie , who used to work in a café , retrained in October as a make up artist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
She described make up as a 'passion ' .
`` You live for it , '' Stevie added .
`` I love doing it .
I retrained in my 30s .
I thought 'this is my career now ' .
I ca n't imagine doing anything else . ''
Everyone was forced to cancel their appointments when the lockdown was introduced .
Stevie has two brides booked in for the rest of the year - and one wedding booked in for next March .
She feels there has been a lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self employed .
`` They go off the previous tax year , the cut off is April 2019 .
I 'm not entitled to a grant , '' Stevie added .
`` There are some girls who do other treatments like nails , and they can go back to work .
`` We are not allowed to work on the face . ''
The 31-year-old said they can make their treatments safe - she could wear a face shield and mask when she works , and they use specialist cleaning equipment .
Beautician @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House of Eden in Ancoats , said there 's a 'lack of understanding ' about how the industry works .
`` As far as the being allowed to do beard trims and not a basic facial , it ’ s a tad misunderstood I feel , our industry , '' she said .
The restrictions have also been criticised by a prominent Manchester councillor .
Coun Suzanne Richards , executive member for housing and regeneration , tweeted : `` More idiocy from government on beauty sector today .
`` You can be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you want your facial hair waxing as a woman you can ’ t ?
!
`` WHO , I REPEAT WHO , IS MAKING THIS S**T UP ?
!
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!
! ''
A government spokesperson said : “ Treatments , for example eyelash extensions , which require the practitioner to be very close to the client ’ s face for an extended period of time , put workers and customers at a much greater risk of transmission of the virus .
These should therefore not take place .
“ The guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or shaving of beards should also not be provided and very basic trimming of beards should only take place if away from the highest risk zone – the area in front of the face .
“ This guidance was developed with industry to enable them to reopen in a COVID-secure way .
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It was supposed to be a welcome announcement. It was supposed to bring fresh hope after months of lost trade.
But for many beauticians and makeup artists, news that they can reopen their salons on Monday (July 13) has been 'bittersweet'.
That's because treatments in the 'high risk zone' - on the face - are still banned under current guidelines.
It means eyelash treatments, eyebrow tints, microblading, makeup application, threading, dermarolling, dermaplaning, microblading, facing electrolysis and face waxing still cannot be done.
The move has been branded as 'appalling sexism' by salon owners.
They think it's unfair beard trimming at a barber is still allowed for men. The trimming of men's facial hair should be 'very basic', the government says.
Kaya Faulds and Harriette Wentworth-Edwards, of KH Hair & Beauty, have slammed ministers for the way the situation has been handled.
Harriette said: "A huge part of our business is eyelash extensions, facials and facial waxing, without these treatments we face a huge loss of income.
"However, it has been officially stated that barbers are allowed to trim beards.
"This is extremely frustrating for us as the regulations are very sexist.
"How is it fair that men can get their facial hair groomed, but females can't?
"We have many clients who suffer from PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), which causes dark hair to grow from the face, specifically around the lip and chin, which is unfortunately undesirable for females, but we cannot remove this for them because somehow that is more of a risk than doing it for males.
"Where lashes are concerned, the client and therapist can wear the necessary full PPE, but for beard trims there will be no mask worn for the client.
"Surely this is more high risk than other treatments which will be in full PPE?"
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The restrictions will have an economic impact on these businesses, Harriette added.
They can no longer apply for Universal Credit if they go back to work.
But their income will be capped as they can't perform all of their treatments.
Makeup artist Stevie Hayhurst, from Middleton, echoed their concerns.
Before the pandemic, she rented out a chair at a salon in Middleton, which has now closed.
She was often hired to do make up for weddings, christenings and events - she mainly worked at the weekends.
Stevie said many people working in the industry feel 'forgotten about'.
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"It's been frustrating," she said.
"I feel forgotten about. We feel left in the lurch."
She said the press briefing on Thursday, in which the announcement was made about beauty salons, was vague.
The government didn't make it clear that she couldn't resume her work.
"(Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden) said 'there will be certain restrictions'. It was as though we were a tiny throw away comment. Why can't you get brows done but you you can get a beard trim? It's not really properly thought out.
"I'm a bit lost for words. I wouldn't want women and men in my industry to feel as forgotten about. I have looked on the government website and make up is on the list of people who can go ahead.
"On the bottom section it says you can't carry out (treatments) if it's in the high risk area (like the face).
"There are things like body art (that you can do), the body sweats which is another way to transmit (the infection). My mind really does boggle."
Stevie, who used to work in a café, retrained in October as a make up artist after having a break to raise her children.
She described make up as a 'passion'.
"You live for it," Stevie added.
"I love doing it. I retrained in my 30s. I thought 'this is my career now'. I can't imagine doing anything else."
Everyone was forced to cancel their appointments when the lockdown was introduced.
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Stevie has two brides booked in for the rest of the year - and one wedding booked in for next March.
She feels there has been a lack of financial help available for the newly self employed.
"They go off the previous tax year, the cut off is April 2019. I'm not entitled to a grant," Stevie added.
"There are some girls who do other treatments like nails, and they can go back to work.
"We are not allowed to work on the face."
The 31-year-old said they can make their treatments safe - she could wear a face shield and mask when she works, and they use specialist cleaning equipment.
Beautician Selene Mitchell, who owns beauty business House of Eden in Ancoats, said there's a 'lack of understanding' about how the industry works.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"As far as the being allowed to do beard trims and not a basic facial, it’s a tad misunderstood I feel, our industry," she said.
The restrictions have also been criticised by a prominent Manchester councillor.
Coun Suzanne Richards, executive member for housing and regeneration, tweeted: "More idiocy from government on beauty sector today.
"You can be a man and have your beard trimmed but if you want your facial hair waxing as a woman you can’t?!
"WHO, I REPEAT WHO, IS MAKING THIS S**T UP?!!!!"
A government spokesperson said: “Treatments, for example eyelash extensions, which require the practitioner to be very close to the client’s face for an extended period of time, put workers and customers at a much greater risk of transmission of the virus. These should therefore not take place.
“The guidance is clear that intricate detailing, outlining or shaving of beards should also not be provided and very basic trimming of beards should only take place if away from the highest risk zone – the area in front of the face.
“This guidance was developed with industry to enable them to reopen in a COVID-secure way.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Dealer with 'Rambo knife' had heroin and cocaine stuffed down boxer shorts

A dealer found with drugs stuffed down his boxers has been jailed .
Lindo Sithole , 21 , was found with 42 wraps of cocaine and 15 wraps of heroin when he was stopped by police back in March this year .
His defence team say Sithole was peddling drugs only to help his family and the drugs were provided to him by a dealer .
But Judge Michael Leeming said he was satisfied it was Sithole ’ s own drug operation .
“ There ’ s no suggestion to my mind that you have been exploited at all or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
Sithole , from Gorton , was jailed for 32 months at Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday ( July 8 ) .
The court heard that police officers in plain clothes stopped Sithole as he sat in a car with two others in Manchester , at around 7.50pm on Monday March 16 .
Officers witnessed a man leaning into the passenger seat of the car and they could smell cannabis coming from inside , the court heard .
When Sithole was asked about any items on his person he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prosecutor Simone Flynn told the court that Sithole was searched and officers found a 'Rambo-style lock knife ' tucked into his waistband .
He was also in possession of a black balaclava and a Nokia mobile phone which rang throughout the search , Ms Flynn said .
A total of £852 in cash was found in Sithole ’ s sock and a manbag slung over his shoulder , the court heard .
When he was asked if he had anything else , Sithole produced a clingfilm wrapped ball of brown and white powder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the drugs found that the 42 wraps of cocaine had a purity of between 49 and 52 per cent and a street value of £420 , Ms Flynn said .
The 15 wraps of heroin had a purity of between 33 and 36 per cent and a street value of £300 , she added .
Sithole , of Rockhampton Street , Gorton , pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine ; possession with intent to supply heroin ; possession of a bladed article ; and possession of cannabis .
Waheed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has no previous convictions and asked if any sentence of imprisonment could be suspended .
“ He and his family are suffering from financial hardship and he took the easy way out and thought that the best thing he could do was sell some drugs , not to feed a habit - he ’ s not a drug user - but to support his family , ” Mr Baber said .
The barrister said the phone , drugs and weapon were all provided to Sithole by someone else and he had not earned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not living a lavish lifestyle , ” he said .
Judge Leeming said he could not suspend the sentence despite Sithole ’ s age and previous good character .
He jailed the defendant for 32 months - a sentence he will serve half of before he is eligible for parole .
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A dealer found with drugs stuffed down his boxers has been jailed.
Lindo Sithole, 21, was found with 42 wraps of cocaine and 15 wraps of heroin when he was stopped by police back in March this year.
His defence team say Sithole was peddling drugs only to help his family and the drugs were provided to him by a dealer.
But Judge Michael Leeming said he was satisfied it was Sithole’s own drug operation.
“There’s no suggestion to my mind that you have been exploited at all or set up by others to sell drugs,” he said.
Sithole, from Gorton, was jailed for 32 months at Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday (July 8).
The court heard that police officers in plain clothes stopped Sithole as he sat in a car with two others in Manchester, at around 7.50pm on Monday March 16.
Officers witnessed a man leaning into the passenger seat of the car and they could smell cannabis coming from inside, the court heard.
When Sithole was asked about any items on his person he handed over two snapbags of cannabis.
Prosecutor Simone Flynn told the court that Sithole was searched and officers found a 'Rambo-style lock knife' tucked into his waistband.
He was also in possession of a black balaclava and a Nokia mobile phone which rang throughout the search, Ms Flynn said.
A total of £852 in cash was found in Sithole’s sock and a manbag slung over his shoulder, the court heard.
When he was asked if he had anything else, Sithole produced a clingfilm wrapped ball of brown and white powder from his boxer shorts.
Analysis of the drugs found that the 42 wraps of cocaine had a purity of between 49 and 52 per cent and a street value of £420, Ms Flynn said.
The 15 wraps of heroin had a purity of between 33 and 36 per cent and a street value of £300, she added.
Sithole, of Rockhampton Street, Gorton, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine; possession with intent to supply heroin; possession of a bladed article; and possession of cannabis.
Waheed Baber, defending Sithole, said he has no previous convictions and asked if any sentence of imprisonment could be suspended.
“He and his family are suffering from financial hardship and he took the easy way out and thought that the best thing he could do was sell some drugs, not to feed a habit - he’s not a drug user - but to support his family,” Mr Baber said.
The barrister said the phone, drugs and weapon were all provided to Sithole by someone else and he had not earned much from his crimes.
“He was not living a lavish lifestyle,” he said.
Judge Leeming said he could not suspend the sentence despite Sithole’s age and previous good character.
He jailed the defendant for 32 months - a sentence he will serve half of before he is eligible for parole.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Man City to learn CAS appeal on Champions League ban decision on Monday

The Court of Arbitration of Sport have confirmed that they will announce their decision on Manchester City 's appeal against a ban from Champions League football on Monday .
UEFA released the bombshell news in Ferbuary that City were to be banned from all European competitions two years after being found guilty of 'serious breaches ' of Financial Fair Play .
The ban was subject to an appeal which City immediately filed and the club have expressed their confidence from the outset that a fair hearing would clear their name .
Their case was heard by CAS over three days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , CAS have now confirmed in a statement that their decision will be announced on Monday , July 13 , at 9:30am .
The statement read : `` The Court of Arbitration of Sport ( CAS ) will announce the decision taken in the arbitration procedure between Manchester City Football Club and the Union of European Football Association ( UEFA ) on Monday , July 13 2020 .
`` A media release will be published on the CAS website ( www.tas-cas.org ) at 10:30am [ Swiss time ] . ''
If upheld , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football to play for two years but Pep Guardiola is confident that that wo n't happen .
`` The intention is every season to play in the Champions League and do as best as possible , '' he said .
`` It ’ s not about what 's going to happen on Monday .
On Monday we 'll know .
I ’ m so confident - because I know , I am here and I saw the arguments of the club - that next season we will be there but we have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I will give my opinion and the club will give a statement . ''
Regardless of the decision , City still have this year 's Champions League campaign to complete and will finally face Real Madrid in their Last-16 second leg at the Etihad on Saturday , August 7 .

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The Court of Arbitration of Sport have confirmed that they will announce their decision on Manchester City's appeal against a ban from Champions League football on Monday.
UEFA released the bombshell news in Ferbuary that City were to be banned from all European competitions two years after being found guilty of 'serious breaches' of Financial Fair Play.
The ban was subject to an appeal which City immediately filed and the club have expressed their confidence from the outset that a fair hearing would clear their name.
Their case was heard by CAS over three days in June and after weeks of deliberating, CAS have now confirmed in a statement that their decision will be announced on Monday, July 13, at 9:30am.
The statement read: "The Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) will announce the decision taken in the arbitration procedure between Manchester City Football Club and the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) on Monday, July 13 2020.
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"A media release will be published on the CAS website (www.tas-cas.org) at 10:30am [Swiss time]."
If upheld, City could find themselves without Champions League football to play for two years but Pep Guardiola is confident that that won't happen.
"The intention is every season to play in the Champions League and do as best as possible," he said.
"It’s not about what's going to happen on Monday. On Monday we'll know. I’m so confident - because I know, I am here and I saw the arguments of the club - that next season we will be there but we have to wait. After [the decision], I will give my opinion and the club will give a statement."
Regardless of the decision, City still have this year's Champions League campaign to complete and will finally face Real Madrid in their Last-16 second leg at the Etihad on Saturday, August 7.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--41-storey tower to be built as part of 1,300 home development in Salford Quays

Councillors have given the green light for the creation of MediaCity ’ s tallest tower and 1,300 new homes in the heart of Salford Quays .
The town hall ’ s planning committee granted final approval for the development of four separate apartment blocks containing a mixture of flats , town houses and shops on land to the west of Michigan Avenue .
The highest building proposed by applicants X1 Developments and construction firm Vermont would stand 41 storeys high , and contain 365 apartments and two commercial units .
The buildings will be surrounded by new open spaces , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an open ‘ square ’ linking the development to the tram stop .
Planning officers at Salford council stated that the buildings would be ‘ high quality ’ and it was considered that the scheme would have a ‘ a positive impact on the growth and regeneration of Salford Quays.
’ The development will be completed in phases starting with a 31-storey tower with 366 apartments , and nine town houses .
Another building , split into two towers measuring 35 storeys and 11 storeys high , will house 387 apartments , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building will stand at 14 storeys high , with 180 apartments and two commercial units .
A total of 362 cycle parking spaces would be provided , but there will only be enough room for 20 cars to park .
The site , which covers just under an acre of vacant brownfield land , backs onto another X1 and Vermont development , X1 Media City , which comprises four 26-storey residential towers .
One objector had raised concerns that throughout Media City wind is ‘ amplified through the buildings ’ and asked what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mitigate that within the new development .
Officers stated that a wind microclimate assessment had been submitted with the application , and followed up by technical work .
“ In the majority of locations wind conditions are rated as suitable in terms of pedestrian safety , ” they added .
“ However , there were some locations in both scenarios which do not meet the required wind comfort and safety levels and where mitigation is required.
” Mitigation would take place in the form of landscaping , ‘ wind baffles ’ and entrance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reduce its speed .
Wind baffles are perforated metal panels , mounted on columns , are designed to prevent wind drawn down the façade of the building from reaching dangerous levels .
The application was approved by councillors at a virtual meeting on July 2 .

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Councillors have given the green light for the creation of MediaCity’s tallest tower and 1,300 new homes in the heart of Salford Quays.
The town hall’s planning committee granted final approval for the development of four separate apartment blocks containing a mixture of flats, town houses and shops on land to the west of Michigan Avenue.
The highest building proposed by applicants X1 Developments and construction firm Vermont would stand 41 storeys high, and contain 365 apartments and two commercial units.
The buildings will be surrounded by new open spaces, including a central courtyard, private gardens and an open ‘square’ linking the development to the tram stop.
Planning officers at Salford council stated that the buildings would be ‘high quality’ and it was considered that the scheme would have a ‘a positive impact on the growth and regeneration of Salford Quays.’
(Image: X1 Developments/NJL Consulting)
The development will be completed in phases starting with a 31-storey tower with 366 apartments, and nine town houses.
Another building, split into two towers measuring 35 storeys and 11 storeys high, will house 387 apartments, and seven town houses.
The smallest building will stand at 14 storeys high, with 180 apartments and two commercial units.
A total of 362 cycle parking spaces would be provided, but there will only be enough room for 20 cars to park.
The site, which covers just under an acre of vacant brownfield land, backs onto another X1 and Vermont development, X1 Media City, which comprises four 26-storey residential towers.
One objector had raised concerns that throughout Media City wind is ‘amplified through the buildings’ and asked what measures had been put in place to mitigate that within the new development.
Officers stated that a wind microclimate assessment had been submitted with the application, and followed up by technical work.
(Image: X1 Developments)
“In the majority of locations wind conditions are rated as suitable in terms of pedestrian safety,” they added.
“However, there were some locations in both scenarios which do not meet the required wind comfort and safety levels and where mitigation is required.”
Mitigation would take place in the form of landscaping, ‘wind baffles’ and entrance canopies to filter or deflect incoming wind and reduce its speed.
Wind baffles are perforated metal panels, mounted on columns, are designed to prevent wind drawn down the façade of the building from reaching dangerous levels.
The application was approved by councillors at a virtual meeting on July 2.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--Euromillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Friday July 10

It 's the end of a working week , the pubs are open for the first Friday night in months , which means it 's time for another EuroMillions draw .
The jackpot for tonight 's draw is an impressive £15m .
What would be the first thing you 'd do if you won that cash ?
A trip down to the pub or a meal out now bars and restaurants have reopened in the last week could be a starting point .
Or you could splash out on a new home or an exotic holiday .
Just what we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside .
To play the game , you 'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online .
But even if you do n't secure the jackpot , you could still take home large amounts of cash .
With every ticket you 'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked .
Tonight we 'll be revealing the results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Millionaire Maker code .
Scroll down for updates as the numbers are announced ...

It's the end of a working week, the pubs are open for the first Friday night in months, which means it's time for another EuroMillions draw.
The jackpot for tonight's draw is an impressive £15m.
What would be the first thing you'd do if you won that cash? A trip down to the pub or a meal out now bars and restaurants have reopened in the last week could be a starting point.
Or you could splash out on a new home or an exotic holiday.
Just what we all need after four months being stuck inside.
To play the game, you'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online.
But even if you don't secure the jackpot, you could still take home large amounts of cash.
With every ticket you'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked.
Tonight we'll be revealing the results for Euromillions, the Thunderball draw, and the Millionaire Maker code.
Scroll down for updates as the numbers are announced...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-10--NHS staff offered free stay in Ibiza to thank them after coronavirus pandemic

They 've been clapped by grateful members of the public during the pandemic , and many people sewed scrubs for the NHS workers as a way of expressing their gratitude .
Now they are being thanked in a different way - by the offer of free accommodation in Ibiza next year at off-peak months of the holiday season - either April or May 2021 or October next year .
The island 's government is backing the initiative which was started by a number of businesses in the Balearics , called Together For Healthcare Heroes .
The NHS staff can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2021 as part of the thank you .
A website for the scheme explained that the aim is to find at least 1,000 providers of accommodation in Europe for health care staff next year .
The Together For Healthcare Heroes website says it started with a simple idea early in March - to find a way to thank those fighting for the lives of our families , friends and communities .
It said : `` Together we are driving change by celebrating and rewarding those who put our community , family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Unprecedented times highlight exceptional people .
We thank those who we have trusted with our lives , by gifting them our homes and hotels in Ibiza and across Europe . ''
It added : `` As we will have more demand for holidays than supply of donated accommodation , the initiative is currently working with the healthcare community and some of the most reputable hospitals in Europe to define a fair and transparent nomination and selection process to reward those fighting on the Covid-19 frontline and assign a holiday to them .
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They've been clapped by grateful members of the public during the pandemic, and many people sewed scrubs for the NHS workers as a way of expressing their gratitude.
Now they are being thanked in a different way - by the offer of free accommodation in Ibiza next year at off-peak months of the holiday season - either April or May 2021 or October next year.
The island's government is backing the initiative which was started by a number of businesses in the Balearics, called Together For Healthcare Heroes.
The NHS staff can get free holiday accommodation on three specified months in 2021 as part of the thank you.
A website for the scheme explained that the aim is to find at least 1,000 providers of accommodation in Europe for health care staff next year.
The Together For Healthcare Heroes website says it started with a simple idea early in March - to find a way to thank those fighting for the lives of our families, friends and communities.
It said: "Together we are driving change by celebrating and rewarding those who put our community, family and friends first during the Covid-19 outbreak.
"Unprecedented times highlight exceptional people. We thank those who we have trusted with our lives, by gifting them our homes and hotels in Ibiza and across Europe."
It added: "As we will have more demand for holidays than supply of donated accommodation, the initiative is currently working with the healthcare community and some of the most reputable hospitals in Europe to define a fair and transparent nomination and selection process to reward those fighting on the Covid-19 frontline and assign a holiday to them."