themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Morrisons launches gluten-free essentials box - this is what's inside

Shopping for food can be a minefield at the best of times for people with coeliac disease .
While gluten-free products are more widely available than ever before and most supermarkets now have dedicated 'free from ' shelves , it still requires a lot of label-checking when browsing the regular aisles .
And now lockdown has made shopping even trickier for everyone - especially if ca n't leave the house and are struggling to find a delivery slot .
Morrisons has now launched a new food box to help people on a gluten-free diet get the essentials they need , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The £35 box includes gluten-free pasta , biscuits and cereal , as well as a mix of fresh food such as cheese , vegetables and chicken breasts .
The contents include the following , or 'comparable products of the same value ' : Morrisons Free From buying manager Charlotte Baldwin said : “ We have listened to our customers who want gluten free essentials and can not leave their home .
These boxes will keep many customers stocked up with food at this very difficult time.
” It 's the latest food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is already selling packages aimed at meat eaters and vegetarians , as well as a ready meal box and a Ramadan essentials box .
Morrisons started producing 10,000 food boxes a week at the start of the lockdown and the number is expected to reach 200,000 food boxes in the coming weeks .
The food boxes will be available from Thursday April 30 from morrisons.com/food-boxes/boxes , and are delivered the next day by DPD .

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Shopping for food can be a minefield at the best of times for people with coeliac disease.
While gluten-free products are more widely available than ever before and most supermarkets now have dedicated 'free from' shelves, it still requires a lot of label-checking when browsing the regular aisles.
And now lockdown has made shopping even trickier for everyone - especially if can't leave the house and are struggling to find a delivery slot.
Morrisons has now launched a new food box to help people on a gluten-free diet get the essentials they need, delivered to their door the next day.
The £35 box includes gluten-free pasta, biscuits and cereal, as well as a mix of fresh food such as cheese, vegetables and chicken breasts.
The contents include the following, or 'comparable products of the same value':
1 Litre Semi-Skimmed Milk
Cheddar Cheese
1 kg Morrisons Carrots
1 kg Morrisons Onions
Morrisons Potatoes
Morrisons Peppers
500g Morrisons Free From Fusilli
390g Passata with Onion and Garlic
Morrisons Chopped Tomatoes
8 Gluten Free Vegetable Stock Cubes
Morrisons Free From Digestive Biscuits
Eat Real Veggie and Kale Straws
250g Basmati Rice
Morrisons Free From Cornflakes
Morrisons Free From Original Crackers
Free & Easy Cheese Sauce Mix
Genius Gluten Free Soft White Farmhouse Loaf
Genius Gluten Free Brioche Burger Buns
Morrisons The Best Thick Pork Sausages
Morrisons Chicken Breast Fillets
Morrisons Market Street British Minced Beef 12% Fat
Morrisons Free From Chocolate Biscuits
Morrisons Free From buying manager Charlotte Baldwin said: “We have listened to our customers who want gluten free essentials and cannot leave their home. These boxes will keep many customers stocked up with food at this very difficult time.”
It's the latest food box to be launched by the supermarket, which is already selling packages aimed at meat eaters and vegetarians, as well as a ready meal box and a Ramadan essentials box.
Morrisons started producing 10,000 food boxes a week at the start of the lockdown and the number is expected to reach 200,000 food boxes in the coming weeks.
The food boxes will be available from Thursday April 30 from morrisons.com/food-boxes/boxes, and are delivered the next day by DPD.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Police watchdog investigation into GMP handling of Yousef Makki death halted

A police watchdog probe into GMP 's handling of the investigation into Yousef Makki 's knife death has been halted after 'no potential misconduct ' was found .
Greater Manchester Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after Yousef , 17 , was stabbed to death in Hale Barns in March 2019 .
But today the IOPC announced it had discontinued its investigation after 'it became apparent that no potential misconduct by any individual officer could be identified ' .
The IOPC also revealed GMP has made a number of changes to its procedures following an internal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director Amanda Rowe : `` Greater Manchester Police made a referral to us , earlier this year , concerning its criminal investigation following the death of Yousef Makki and the subsequent trial .
We began an independent investigation in February .
`` However , during the course of the initial stages of the investigation it became apparent that no potential misconduct by any individual officer could be identified .
`` We also assessed GMP ’ s own review of its murder investigation and acknowledge that a number of changes to its procedures will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommendations made .
`` Taking these factors into consideration , our investigation has been discontinued , and the force has been informed .
`` On April 27 we spoke to Yousef Makki ’ s family to inform them of this development .
`` Our thoughts and sympathies remain with them . ''
GMP Assistant Chief Constable Mabs Hussain said : `` My thoughts go out to Yousef ’ s family to whom this news will bring little comfort in their quest for justice .
`` It is important that we conducted a thorough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circumstances surrounding Yousef ’ s death , which the IOPC has recognised .
`` This remains a difficult time for the Makki family and I hope this brings some reassurance of our commitment to reviewing our actions . ''
Yousef , 17 , was stabbed through the heart during a fight on Gorse Bank Road , in Hale Barns , on March 2 , 2019 .
Joshua Molnar , from Hale , was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter following a trial at Manchester Crown Court .
The 18-year-old admitted possessing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lying to police at the scene .
He told the jury Yousef pulled a knife first and said he acted in self-defence .
He was sentenced to a 16-month detention and training order - and was released in February .
Adam Chowdhary was handed a four-month detention and training order after he admitted possessing a flick-knife .
He was acquitted of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to rob .
He was released in September - half way through his sentence .
A second IOPC investigation into Cheshire Police 's handling of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death is ongoing .
In January a pre-inquest review into Yousef 's death heard it is looking at two robberies and an assault which did not involve Yousef .
Ms Rowe added : `` Our investigation in relation to the actions of Cheshire Constabulary concerning their response to incidents prior to the death of Yousef Makki continues . ''
An inquest into Yousef 's death can not be held until both IOPC investigations have been completed .
The Manchester Evening News has contacted the law firm which represents the Makki family .

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A police watchdog probe into GMP's handling of the investigation into Yousef Makki's knife death has been halted after 'no potential misconduct' was found.
Greater Manchester Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after Yousef, 17, was stabbed to death in Hale Barns in March 2019.
But today the IOPC announced it had discontinued its investigation after 'it became apparent that no potential misconduct by any individual officer could be identified'.
The IOPC also revealed GMP has made a number of changes to its procedures following an internal review of the investigation.
(Image: Andy Stenning / Daily Mirror)
IOPC regional director Amanda Rowe: "Greater Manchester Police made a referral to us, earlier this year, concerning its criminal investigation following the death of Yousef Makki and the subsequent trial. We began an independent investigation in February.
"However, during the course of the initial stages of the investigation it became apparent that no potential misconduct by any individual officer could be identified.
"We also assessed GMP’s own review of its murder investigation and acknowledge that a number of changes to its procedures will be implemented as a result of learning recommendations made.
"Taking these factors into consideration, our investigation has been discontinued, and the force has been informed.
"On April 27 we spoke to Yousef Makki’s family to inform them of this development.
"Our thoughts and sympathies remain with them."
GMP Assistant Chief Constable Mabs Hussain said: "My thoughts go out to Yousef’s family to whom this news will bring little comfort in their quest for justice.
"It is important that we conducted a thorough review of our investigation into the tragic circumstances surrounding Yousef’s death, which the IOPC has recognised.
"This remains a difficult time for the Makki family and I hope this brings some reassurance of our commitment to reviewing our actions."
Yousef, 17, was stabbed through the heart during a fight on Gorse Bank Road, in Hale Barns, on March 2, 2019.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Joshua Molnar, from Hale, was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter following a trial at Manchester Crown Court.
The 18-year-old admitted possessing the knife which inflicted the fatal injury and lying to police at the scene.
He told the jury Yousef pulled a knife first and said he acted in self-defence.
He was sentenced to a 16-month detention and training order - and was released in February.
Adam Chowdhary was handed a four-month detention and training order after he admitted possessing a flick-knife.
He was acquitted of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to rob.
He was released in September - half way through his sentence.
A second IOPC investigation into Cheshire Police's handling of three criminal incidents prior to Yousef's death is ongoing.
In January a pre-inquest review into Yousef's death heard it is looking at two robberies and an assault which did not involve Yousef.
Ms Rowe added: "Our investigation in relation to the actions of Cheshire Constabulary concerning their response to incidents prior to the death of Yousef Makki continues."
An inquest into Yousef's death cannot be held until both IOPC investigations have been completed.
The Manchester Evening News has contacted the law firm which represents the Makki family.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Bold potential stadium plans in EFL bid to complete season

Football games in the EFL could be played at 'regional hubs ' instead of clubs ' own stadiums to complete the 2019/20 season , according to reports .
Football has been postponed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The timeframe for completing the season is getting smaller by the week so the EFL is considering a range of options .
And according to the Evening Standard , the EFL has written to all of its clubs , including Bolton Wanderers and Salford City , earlier this week regarding the potential of putting on multiple games at approved regional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says each club has been asked to submit an 'operational plan ' around the staging games behind closed doors without supporters .
Though the EFL would prefer remaining matches to take place at normal grounds , the report adds the proposal would 'likely ' have grounds in the North West , North East , Midlands , South West and London approved .
It is not known , if the plan goes ahead , whether the venues chosen would host games by division or have matches from across all three tiers of the EFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have yet been taken , but that the EFL wants to have plans if place if the Government approves the return of football , though it also says the grounds plan is 'unlikely ' to garner universal approval across the three divisions .
Away from this proposal , Wanderers have confirmed the club has 'provisional ' plans if it hears the season is to resume , which is likely to be behind closed doors .
The club has added there would be weeks of run ups to any games and that plans put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued at the time .
The Whites are bottom of League One and 21 points from safety , with 10 games left to play of their current season .

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Football games in the EFL could be played at 'regional hubs' instead of clubs' own stadiums to complete the 2019/20 season, according to reports.
Football has been postponed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The timeframe for completing the season is getting smaller by the week so the EFL is considering a range of options.
And according to the Evening Standard, the EFL has written to all of its clubs, including Bolton Wanderers and Salford City, earlier this week regarding the potential of putting on multiple games at approved regional hubs across the country.
The report says each club has been asked to submit an 'operational plan' around the staging games behind closed doors without supporters.
Though the EFL would prefer remaining matches to take place at normal grounds, the report adds the proposal would 'likely' have grounds in the North West, North East, Midlands, South West and London approved.
It is not known, if the plan goes ahead, whether the venues chosen would host games by division or have matches from across all three tiers of the EFL.
The report adds that no decisions have yet been taken, but that the EFL wants to have plans if place if the Government approves the return of football, though it also says the grounds plan is 'unlikely' to garner universal approval across the three divisions.
Away from this proposal, Wanderers have confirmed the club has 'provisional' plans if it hears the season is to resume, which is likely to be behind closed doors.
The club has added there would be weeks of run ups to any games and that plans put in place would match the contemporary guidance issued at the time.
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The Whites are bottom of League One and 21 points from safety, with 10 games left to play of their current season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Gary Neville questions Premier League restart potential date

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has questioned reports claiming June 8 has been set as a return date for the Premier League .
Football is currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic , but a return could be in sight .
Neville took to Twitter to discuss an apparent anonymous briefing claiming the Premier League have set their sights on a June 8 return .
The former United defender and co-owner of League Two club Salford City has been sceptical about football 's return in the current climate .
He said in a tweet : `` June 8th for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being briefed anonymously .
No-one wants to put their name against this one ! ''
The news comes days after the government announced its intent for football to return 'as soon as possible ' .
Since then , there have been changes elsewhere in Europe with Bundesliga hoping to return in May , and Spain and Italy looking towards welcoming players back to training in the near future .
Meanwhile , in France , the current season has been cancelled altogether .
Just how the Premier League plans to return remains to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become available after league officials meet with clubs in a pivotal meeting on Friday .
Speaking about the potential return of football to Sky Sports on Wednesday , Neville voiced his doubts .
`` The Fifa medical officer said that football should not take place before September , '' he said .
`` I think if it was a non-economic decision there would be no football for months .
`` People are now assessing risk .
How many people have to die playing football in the Premier League before it becomes unpalatable ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff goes into intensive care ?
What risk do we have to take ?
The discussion is purely economic .
`` There will be people who will view it as a risk factor .
Players themselves will want to go and play .
Players at the lower levels will want to go play and 1,400 players are out of contract .
`` Clubs have huge investment in this season .
Think about what ’ s at stake for Leeds , it ’ s absolutely massive .
There are big prizes up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss .
It clouds people ’ s minds in terms of the risk that they ’ re willing to take . ''

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has questioned reports claiming June 8 has been set as a return date for the Premier League.
Football is currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, but a return could be in sight.
Neville took to Twitter to discuss an apparent anonymous briefing claiming the Premier League have set their sights on a June 8 return.
The former United defender and co-owner of League Two club Salford City has been sceptical about football's return in the current climate.
He said in a tweet: "June 8th for the @premierleague return!
"This is being briefed anonymously. No-one wants to put their name against this one!"
The news comes days after the government announced its intent for football to return 'as soon as possible'.
Since then, there have been changes elsewhere in Europe with Bundesliga hoping to return in May, and Spain and Italy looking towards welcoming players back to training in the near future.
Meanwhile, in France, the current season has been cancelled altogether.
Just how the Premier League plans to return remains to be seen with more information likely to become available after league officials meet with clubs in a pivotal meeting on Friday.
(Image: (GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images))
Speaking about the potential return of football to Sky Sports on Wednesday, Neville voiced his doubts.
"The Fifa medical officer said that football should not take place before September," he said. "I think if it was a non-economic decision there would be no football for months.
"People are now assessing risk. How many people have to die playing football in the Premier League before it becomes unpalatable? One? One player? One member of staff goes into intensive care? What risk do we have to take? The discussion is purely economic.
"There will be people who will view it as a risk factor. Players themselves will want to go and play. Players at the lower levels will want to go play and 1,400 players are out of contract.
"Clubs have huge investment in this season. Think about what’s at stake for Leeds, it’s absolutely massive. There are big prizes up for grabs. There’s huge economic loss. It clouds people’s minds in terms of the risk that they’re willing to take."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--The list of TGI Friday's restaurants reopening across the UK

It 's been more than five weeks since the government announced the UK was to enter lockdown .
This included the closure of all pubs and restaurants for the foreseeable future .
But there has been some welcome news over the last week as some popular high-street takeaways and restaurants begin to announce plans for reopening .
And it 's now the turn of TGI Friday 's .
The all-American restaurant chain has announced that it is reopening initially through click and collect and delivery - with four of the branches in Greater Manchester serving food again .
A message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Keep that Fridays feeling going at home !
Get your favourite dishes to go with our new Click & Collect service .
`` We will have a select range of your Fridays favourites available for you to enjoy ! ''
It goes on to say that the new click and collect service will launch on Wednesday May 6 at 12pm , initially at 24 restaurants .
It also says that they will be relaunching delivery from the same locations - except Leeds ( J27 ) - via Deliveroo and Just Eat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service , customers need to book a slot online the order from the menu .
Payment also takes place online .
When you arrive at the restaurant in your car , you need to follow the signs for where to park and open the boot of your car .
You should then call the restaurant to let them know you have arrived and a team member will deliver your order and place it into your boot .
The full list of 24 restaurants reopening are :

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It's been more than five weeks since the government announced the UK was to enter lockdown.
This included the closure of all pubs and restaurants for the foreseeable future.
But there has been some welcome news over the last week as some popular high-street takeaways and restaurants begin to announce plans for reopening.
And it's now the turn of TGI Friday's.
The all-American restaurant chain has announced that it is reopening initially through click and collect and delivery - with four of the branches in Greater Manchester serving food again.
A message on the TGI Friday's website reads: "Keep that Fridays feeling going at home! Get your favourite dishes to go with our new Click & Collect service.
"We will have a select range of your Fridays favourites available for you to enjoy!"
It goes on to say that the new click and collect service will launch on Wednesday May 6 at 12pm, initially at 24 restaurants.
It also says that they will be relaunching delivery from the same locations - except Leeds (J27) - via Deliveroo and Just Eat.
To use the click and collect service, customers need to book a slot online the order from the menu. Payment also takes place online.
When you arrive at the restaurant in your car, you need to follow the signs for where to park and open the boot of your car.
You should then call the restaurant to let them know you have arrived and a team member will deliver your order and place it into your boot.
The full list of 24 restaurants reopening are:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--La Discotheque is throwing a virtual disco - in your bathroom

Dig out your sequins and glitter - there 's a massive virtual disco this weekend and it 's happening in your bathroom .
La Discotheque is headlining United We Stream on Saturday May 2 with a 10-hour stay-at-home party .
The CityLife Award-winning night has lined up back-to-back sets from Crazy P SoundSystem , Rob da Bank , Fleetmac Wood , PBR Streetgang , Lovebirds , Bad Fun and Sharples .
There 'll also be the return of La Piscothèque - the toilet rave usually held at the club night 's spiritual home of Albert Hall - only this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own bathrooms at home .
And they want YOU to join in from your own loo , shower room or en-suite via a Zoom link that 'll be shared on the day .
Extra entertainment will come courtesy of the glamorous La Discothèque Performers and an appearance from who we 're promised will be a very special guest .
The event takes place from 2pm on midnight on the charity streaming platform , which is raising money for Manchester 's beleaguered nightlife .
Welcoming in the weekend on Friday May 1 will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ad Hoc Records from 7pm until midnight .
The five-hour stream will showcase emerging DJs and live electronic producers from the city , including Glue70 , who has racked up more than 13m streams for viral track Casin , rising star VZION .
Completing the bill will be DJ sets from Latin-influenced electronic producers Hermanito , Nymad and label head Ad Hoc Dave .
Custom visuals have been created by WeAreMidnight , who have performed live animations at Glastonbury , Coachella and Boomtown .
Ad Hoc label head David Burch said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DNA - it acts as a magnet of creativity and musical talent .
I started a record label to showcase some of the amazing musicians from this city , and I am excited for some of them to perform this Friday.
” Seeing out the weekend on Sunday will be the very first online edition of Art Battle Manchester .
The popular event has previously taken over venues including London Road Fire Station , Albert Hall , The Royal Exchange and Victoria Baths .
The next stop is YOUR living room .
Taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will see some of the city 's top painters , illustrators , tattooists and street artists compete to create the best new piece of work in just 30 minutes - and the audience gets to decide the winner .
The Soul Twins will provide the battle soundtrack while Hits Radio presenter Hattie Pearson will be on hosting and referee duties .
All the artwork created on the night will be auctioned , with proceeds split between the artists and United We Stream .
Launched by Greater Manchester 's night time economy adviser Sacha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far broadcast events including a Hacienda club night , a mini Moovin Festival , gigs , DJ sets and cookery demonstrations .
All United We Stream shows are free to watch but donations are encouraged .
All of the money raised goes to a relief fund supporting the region 's nightlife , cultural organisations , the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity and Nordoff Robbins .
You can watch and donate at unitedwestream.co.uk .
A range of official clothing merchandise has also been created together with Hacienda and Factory designer Trevor Johnson , Vinyl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be split between the United We Stream relief fund and the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust .
Visit musicglue.com/unitedwestream to shop .

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Dig out your sequins and glitter - there's a massive virtual disco this weekend and it's happening in your bathroom.
La Discotheque is headlining United We Stream on Saturday May 2 with a 10-hour stay-at-home party.
The CityLife Award-winning night has lined up back-to-back sets from Crazy P SoundSystem, Rob da Bank, Fleetmac Wood, PBR Streetgang, Lovebirds, Bad Fun and Sharples.
There'll also be the return of La Piscothèque - the toilet rave usually held at the club night's spiritual home of Albert Hall - only this time, the DJs will be partying from their own bathrooms at home.
And they want YOU to join in from your own loo, shower room or en-suite via a Zoom link that'll be shared on the day.
Extra entertainment will come courtesy of the glamorous La Discothèque Performers and an appearance from who we're promised will be a very special guest.
The event takes place from 2pm on midnight on the charity streaming platform, which is raising money for Manchester's beleaguered nightlife.
Welcoming in the weekend on Friday May 1 will be another virtual club night from Manchester-based Ad Hoc Records from 7pm until midnight.
The five-hour stream will showcase emerging DJs and live electronic producers from the city, including Glue70, who has racked up more than 13m streams for viral track Casin, rising star VZION.
Completing the bill will be DJ sets from Latin-influenced electronic producers Hermanito, Nymad and label head Ad Hoc Dave. Custom visuals have been created by WeAreMidnight, who have performed live animations at Glastonbury, Coachella and Boomtown.
Ad Hoc label head David Burch said: "Music is part of this city's DNA - it acts as a magnet of creativity and musical talent. I started a record label to showcase some of the amazing musicians from this city, and I am excited for some of them to perform this Friday.”
Seeing out the weekend on Sunday will be the very first online edition of Art Battle Manchester.
The popular event has previously taken over venues including London Road Fire Station, Albert Hall, The Royal Exchange and Victoria Baths. The next stop is YOUR living room.
Taking place from 7pm to 10.30pm, it will see some of the city's top painters, illustrators, tattooists and street artists compete to create the best new piece of work in just 30 minutes - and the audience gets to decide the winner.
Artists competing include top local street artist Qubek, Private Eye and Sunday Times cartoonist Tony Husband, illustrator Pete Obsolete, painter Amy Coney and tattooist 3Muses.
The Soul Twins will provide the battle soundtrack while Hits Radio presenter Hattie Pearson will be on hosting and referee duties.
All the artwork created on the night will be auctioned, with proceeds split between the artists and United We Stream.
Launched by Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser Sacha Lord, the streaming platform has so far broadcast events including a Hacienda club night, a mini Moovin Festival, gigs, DJ sets and cookery demonstrations.
All United We Stream shows are free to watch but donations are encouraged. All of the money raised goes to a relief fund supporting the region's nightlife, cultural organisations, the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity and Nordoff Robbins.
You can watch and donate at unitedwestream.co.uk.
A range of official clothing merchandise has also been created together with Hacienda and Factory designer Trevor Johnson, Vinyl Revival and Plan B Agency.
Proceeds will be split between the United We Stream relief fund and the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Visit musicglue.com/unitedwestream to shop.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Why Man United have not ended their defensive overhaul in the transfer market

The last time Manchester United lost a game of football Bruno Fernandes was still a Sporting Lisbon player , anti-Glazer chants rang around Old Trafford , militant supporters were preparing an attack on Ed Woodward 's home , and the only Odion being talked about was the local multiplex .
The defeat to Burnley was so surreal Phil Jones , in the second of two Premier League matches he has completed over the last year , was one of the more respectable performers .
As Jones walked through the Old Trafford mixed zone ( none of the United players stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told a group of reporters : `` This one 's not on me . ''
Jones gave away the free-kick that Burnley opened the scoring from , although it was a hoik from the centre circle that Ben Mee knocked down for Chris Wood to send on its way .
Nemanja Matic was outjumped by Mee and Wood blindsided Harry Maguire , guilty of ball-watching .
There has been some dismay within Jones ' inner circle that Maguire is not pulled up for defensive errors as harshly as Jones is - or was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United the last time Jones appeared at Tranmere Rovers and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has omitted him from the last seven squads .
Jones trained on the morning United flew to Austria for their Europa League knockout tie but did not get on the plane .
Maguire is not listed in the Premier League table for errors leading to a goal but Jones , with 135 minutes of playing time , is .
Football is already reeling from the coronavirus crisis and its side-effects could continue for the best part of a year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 1 will almost certainly be pushed back and agency insiders are anticipating a market devoid of a nine-figure fee .
Jones ' value might have slumped to a modest seven digits but his stock is so low it could effectively secure him a testimonial at United .
Next year marks a decade of Jones at United .
At 28 , Jones is at an ominous age , for every player Solskjaer has discarded - on loan or permanently - has been 29 or in their 30s , bar Romelu Lukaku .
Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smalling - turned 30 this season and have had contrasting loans in Argentina and Italy .
The brittle Rojo has played once for Estudiantes and is approaching the last year of his contract with United , whereas Smalling was dubbed 'Smaldini ' by Roma , and the England international could go from renting to buying in the Eternal City .
Realistically , United were going to struggle to sell three centre halves in one summer - especially when just one is on an upward curve - and they are potentially saddled with Rojo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair are maybe the most infamous recipients of United 's generous contract policy in recent years and United could have released Rojo last year and Jones this summer , prior to negotiating new terms .
Rojo has completed 90 minutes for United seven times since he inked a three-year contract in March 2018 and the club tried to sell him in the fourth summer out of the last five in August .
He was injured in the one they did not .
Jones incongruously received a four-year deal 14 months ago .
Without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Solskjaer has overseen a drastic improvement of the United defence following £130million investments in Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka .
Wan-Bissaka is a defensively peerless right-back , Maguire is the captain and United have conceded eight fewer goals than they had after 29 games last season .
Only Liverpool , Leicester and Sheffield United have sieved fewer this term .
Their central defensive department is still bloated : Maguire , Smalling , Jones , Rojo , Victor Lindelof , Eric Bailly , and Axel Tuanzebe .
Luke Shaw , the sole ever-present in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worthy of inclusion after his revelatory performances at centre half .
Maguire is on the joint-longest contract , Lindelof 's renewal takes him beyond his 30th birthday , Shaw is tied to United until 2024 at the latest , and Bailly , Tuanzebe and Smalling are attached until 2022 .
That defers United 's need for a centre-back for a year and Jones and Rojo are the pennies in the arcade ; teetering on the edge and ready to be pushed over .
Roy Keane does not care for Rio Ferdinand 's brand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unison on United 's apparent need for another centre-back last week .
`` I 'm still not convinced by the centre halves , I 'm certainly not convinced with Shaw , '' Keane spat .
`` I do still think they need a centre-back , '' Ferdinand opined .
`` Whether you go for a young one , like Ben Godfrey , or go for someone like [ Kalidou ] Koulibaly , I do n't know .
It 's difficult . ''
Solskjaer rates Koulibaly among the elite centre halves with Maguire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ligt , though the Napoli enforcer appears unattainable and United have prioritised the attack over the defence in the next window .
Just as there was for Tuanzebe , a pathway is opening up for other academy centre halves .
Dishon Bernard was the debutant in Astana but Teden Mengi , 18 today , is the more polished talent and was the standout performer in both of United 's Old Trafford FA Youth Cup wins this season .
Will Fish , 17 , is rawer but another promising prospect .
Mengi has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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The last time Manchester United lost a game of football Bruno Fernandes was still a Sporting Lisbon player, anti-Glazer chants rang around Old Trafford, militant supporters were preparing an attack on Ed Woodward's home, and the only Odion being talked about was the local multiplex.
The defeat to Burnley was so surreal Phil Jones, in the second of two Premier League matches he has completed over the last year, was one of the more respectable performers. As Jones walked through the Old Trafford mixed zone (none of the United players stopped, of course) afterwards, he told a group of reporters: "This one's not on me."
Jones gave away the free-kick that Burnley opened the scoring from, although it was a hoik from the centre circle that Ben Mee knocked down for Chris Wood to send on its way. Nemanja Matic was outjumped by Mee and Wood blindsided Harry Maguire, guilty of ball-watching. There has been some dismay within Jones' inner circle that Maguire is not pulled up for defensive errors as harshly as Jones is - or was.
Fernandes had still not signed for United the last time Jones appeared at Tranmere Rovers and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has omitted him from the last seven squads. Jones trained on the morning United flew to Austria for their Europa League knockout tie but did not get on the plane. Maguire is not listed in the Premier League table for errors leading to a goal but Jones, with 135 minutes of playing time, is.
Football is already reeling from the coronavirus crisis and its side-effects could continue for the best part of a year. The transfer window's opening date of June 1 will almost certainly be pushed back and agency insiders are anticipating a market devoid of a nine-figure fee. Jones' value might have slumped to a modest seven digits but his stock is so low it could effectively secure him a testimonial at United.
Next year marks a decade of Jones at United. At 28, Jones is at an ominous age, for every player Solskjaer has discarded - on loan or permanently - has been 29 or in their 30s, bar Romelu Lukaku.
Two of them - Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling - turned 30 this season and have had contrasting loans in Argentina and Italy. The brittle Rojo has played once for Estudiantes and is approaching the last year of his contract with United, whereas Smalling was dubbed 'Smaldini' by Roma, and the England international could go from renting to buying in the Eternal City.
Realistically, United were going to struggle to sell three centre halves in one summer - especially when just one is on an upward curve - and they are potentially saddled with Rojo and Jones for another year. The pair are maybe the most infamous recipients of United's generous contract policy in recent years and United could have released Rojo last year and Jones this summer, prior to negotiating new terms.
Rojo has completed 90 minutes for United seven times since he inked a three-year contract in March 2018 and the club tried to sell him in the fourth summer out of the last five in August. He was injured in the one they did not. Jones incongruously received a four-year deal 14 months ago.
Without permanently shifting Jones, Rojo or Smalling, Solskjaer has overseen a drastic improvement of the United defence following £130million investments in Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Wan-Bissaka is a defensively peerless right-back, Maguire is the captain and United have conceded eight fewer goals than they had after 29 games last season. Only Liverpool, Leicester and Sheffield United have sieved fewer this term.
Their central defensive department is still bloated: Maguire, Smalling, Jones, Rojo, Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly, and Axel Tuanzebe. Luke Shaw, the sole ever-present in United's 11-match undefeated run, is worthy of inclusion after his revelatory performances at centre half.
Maguire is on the joint-longest contract, Lindelof's renewal takes him beyond his 30th birthday, Shaw is tied to United until 2024 at the latest, and Bailly, Tuanzebe and Smalling are attached until 2022. That defers United's need for a centre-back for a year and Jones and Rojo are the pennies in the arcade; teetering on the edge and ready to be pushed over.
Roy Keane does not care for Rio Ferdinand's brand of 'banter' but they were in unison on United's apparent need for another centre-back last week. "I'm still not convinced by the centre halves, I'm certainly not convinced with Shaw," Keane spat.
"I do still think they need a centre-back," Ferdinand opined. "Whether you go for a young one, like Ben Godfrey, or go for someone like [Kalidou] Koulibaly, I don't know. It's difficult." Solskjaer rates Koulibaly among the elite centre halves with Maguire, Virgil van Dijk, and Matthijs de Ligt, though the Napoli enforcer appears unattainable and United have prioritised the attack over the defence in the next window.
Just as there was for Tuanzebe, a pathway is opening up for other academy centre halves. Dishon Bernard was the debutant in Astana but Teden Mengi, 18 today, is the more polished talent and was the standout performer in both of United's Old Trafford FA Youth Cup wins this season. Will Fish, 17, is rawer but another promising prospect.
Mengi has also stopped in the mixed zone this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--GP who recovered from Covid-19 is now hoping to fight it - with her blood

A GP from Stockport has become one of the first to donate blood plasma to a new clinical trial launched to help patients with coronavirus .
The trial will investigate whether plasma transfusions could improve a Covid-19 patient 's speed of recovery and chances of survival .
Dr Catherine Briggs , 46 , recovered from the virus and donated her antibody rich plasma , which can be given to people who are struggling to develop an immune response to overcome the illness .
NHS Blood and Transplant is leading the programme on behalf of the Government to collect convalescent plasma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support a national clinical trial .
Convalescent plasma is plasma from people who have recovered from an infection .
Recovered patients ' plasma may contain antibodies that their immune systems have produced in fighting the virus .
That plasma can be transfused to patients whose immune systems are struggling to develop their own antibodies .
Plasma can also be collected and frozen ahead of any second wave .
Dr Briggs , who is chair of Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group , developed Covid-19 in mid-March and had five days of moderate flu symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better , then several more days of high temperatures and shortness of breath , NHS Blood and Transplant and said .
Dr Briggs said : `` I felt really honoured to be able to have a chance to give something back and turn a pretty nasty two weeks into something positive .
`` It was a really lovely experience to donate .
`` On the day , I arrived 15 minutes before the appointment and had some checks done , including checking for anaemia .
The nurse then checked my veins to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They put a needle put into a vein in my arm and I was then connected to the machine for about an hour .
`` I watched as my blood was separated and plasma was collected in a bag .
`` The machine is very clever and gives back the red blood cells and so at the end of the procedure , I did n't feel any ill effects .
I just went home and had my tea and followed the advice with a very lazy evening . ''
In parallel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Transplant said it was 'rapidly building up capacity ' to collect plasma so it could deliver if transfusions were shown to help patients .
Potential donors are now being contacted .
NHS Blood and Transplant said : `` Although there is some evidence of patient benefit from the use of convalescent plasma , the safety and effectiveness of convalescent plasma transfusions needs to be confirmed by a robust clinical trial .
`` We are contacting potential convalescent plasma donors directly , using recovered patient data supplied through the wider NHS .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their body has had time to develop a good antibody response .
`` For these reasons , we are currently collecting plasma no sooner than 28 days after recovery .
This also means that until recently few people were eligible to donate .
`` If people have a confirmed positive test result and they are willing to donate , they can also provide details through a form on the NHSBT website , www.nhsbt.nhs.uk .
`` We will be prioritising donors who are best placed to help so we there may be short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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A GP from Stockport has become one of the first to donate blood plasma to a new clinical trial launched to help patients with coronavirus.
The trial will investigate whether plasma transfusions could improve a Covid-19 patient's speed of recovery and chances of survival.
Dr Catherine Briggs, 46, recovered from the virus and donated her antibody rich plasma, which can be given to people who are struggling to develop an immune response to overcome the illness.
NHS Blood and Transplant is leading the programme on behalf of the Government to collect convalescent plasma from people who have recovered from Covid-19 to support a national clinical trial.
Convalescent plasma is plasma from people who have recovered from an infection.
Recovered patients' plasma may contain antibodies that their immune systems have produced in fighting the virus.
(Image: NHS)
That plasma can be transfused to patients whose immune systems are struggling to develop their own antibodies.
Plasma can also be collected and frozen ahead of any second wave.
Dr Briggs, who is chair of Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group, developed Covid-19 in mid-March and had five days of moderate flu symptoms, followed by a day of feeling better, then several more days of high temperatures and shortness of breath, NHS Blood and Transplant and said.
She recovered without a hospital admission.
Dr Briggs said: "I felt really honoured to be able to have a chance to give something back and turn a pretty nasty two weeks into something positive.
"It was a really lovely experience to donate.
(Image: PA)
"On the day, I arrived 15 minutes before the appointment and had some checks done, including checking for anaemia. The nurse then checked my veins to see if they were big enough to donate.
"They put a needle put into a vein in my arm and I was then connected to the machine for about an hour.
"I watched as my blood was separated and plasma was collected in a bag.
"The machine is very clever and gives back the red blood cells and so at the end of the procedure, I didn't feel any ill effects. I just went home and had my tea and followed the advice with a very lazy evening."
(Image: PA)
In parallel to the trial, NHS Blood and Transplant said it was 'rapidly building up capacity' to collect plasma so it could deliver if transfusions were shown to help patients.
Potential donors are now being contacted.
NHS Blood and Transplant said: "Although there is some evidence of patient benefit from the use of convalescent plasma, the safety and effectiveness of convalescent plasma transfusions needs to be confirmed by a robust clinical trial.
"We are contacting potential convalescent plasma donors directly, using recovered patient data supplied through the wider NHS.
"It is important that potential donors have recovered and their body has had time to develop a good antibody response.
"For these reasons, we are currently collecting plasma no sooner than 28 days after recovery. This also means that until recently few people were eligible to donate.
"If people have a confirmed positive test result and they are willing to donate, they can also provide details through a form on the NHSBT website, www.nhsbt.nhs.uk.
"We will be prioritising donors who are best placed to help so we there may be short delay in responding to some people."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--I was 'off my face' says prolific criminal behind terrifying Metrolink rampage

A prolific criminal found with a 'terrifying weapon ' on the Metrolink said he was 'going to f****** stab everyone ' and threatened to 'blow up Manchester ' .
Mark Brooks , 45 , a grandfather , said he was 'off his face ' when he subjected tram users to the horrific incident , including a mum and her two young children .
Her seven-year-old daughter said she is too frightened to get on a tram again , following her ordeal in Wythenshawe .
Manchester Crown Court heard that the mother had been out shopping before boarding a tram to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , February 23 .
Brooks , from Crumpsall , began to shout and swear loudly , calling people 'ar**holes ' .
He was being aggressive but no-one said anything , prosecutor Kate Gaskell said .
He then shouted : `` I 'm going to f****** stab everyone , the lot of you . ''
The seven-year-old girl began to cry , as Brooks continued .
He shouted comments about the council , and threatened to 'blow up Manchester ' , the court heard .
The mum and her daughters got off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They found what prosecutors described as a 'green pruning saw ' in his rucksack .
But Judge Anthony Cross QC described it as a 'serrated knife of a terrifying kind ' .
As he was taken to the police station , Brooks banged his head against the van , causing a cut which led it to be covered in blood .
In a statement read to the court , the mum said that her seven-year-old daughter no longer wants to go on the tram because she was so frightened .
This offence marked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Brooks refused legal representation , and defended himself in court .
He said : `` I was absolutely off my face .
I do n't remember parts of it .
`` The demon does come out of me when I drink . ''
Brooks said he has spent 25 years in prison , and wants help for his alcohol addiction .
But Judge Cross sentenced him to three years in prison .
He told Brooks : `` Your behaviour has caused a life changing event for that poor young family .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drink , and that you did n't know what you were doing .
`` Well you have had plenty of time to learn that you should n't be committing offences like this , because you are 45-years-old .
`` I know you say you are ready to change .
But I must protect society from someone like you . ''
Brooks , of Fraser Road , Crumpsall , pleaded guilty to criminal damage , using threatening or insulting words or behaviour with the intent to cause fear of violence , possession of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A prolific criminal found with a 'terrifying weapon' on the Metrolink said he was 'going to f****** stab everyone' and threatened to 'blow up Manchester'.
Mark Brooks, 45, a grandfather, said he was 'off his face' when he subjected tram users to the horrific incident, including a mum and her two young children.
Her seven-year-old daughter said she is too frightened to get on a tram again, following her ordeal in Wythenshawe.
Manchester Crown Court heard that the mother had been out shopping before boarding a tram to go home, at about 12.45pm on Sunday, February 23.
Brooks, from Crumpsall, began to shout and swear loudly, calling people 'ar**holes'.
(Image: CPS)
He was being aggressive but no-one said anything, prosecutor Kate Gaskell said.
He then shouted: "I'm going to f****** stab everyone, the lot of you."
The seven-year-old girl began to cry, as Brooks continued.
He shouted comments about the council, and threatened to 'blow up Manchester', the court heard.
The mum and her daughters got off the tram at the Wythenshawe Park stop.
Police arrested Brooks at Chorlton tram station.
They found what prosecutors described as a 'green pruning saw' in his rucksack.
But Judge Anthony Cross QC described it as a 'serrated knife of a terrifying kind'.
As he was taken to the police station, Brooks banged his head against the van, causing a cut which led it to be covered in blood.
In a statement read to the court, the mum said that her seven-year-old daughter no longer wants to go on the tram because she was so frightened.
Brooks has 64 previous convictions, for 146 offences.
This offence marked his sixth conviction for possessing a knife.
Brooks refused legal representation, and defended himself in court.
He said: "I was absolutely off my face. I don't remember parts of it.
"The demon does come out of me when I drink."
Brooks said he has spent 25 years in prison, and wants help for his alcohol addiction.
But Judge Cross sentenced him to three years in prison.
He told Brooks: "Your behaviour has caused a life changing event for that poor young family.
"You tell me that it was the drink, and that you didn't know what you were doing.
"Well you have had plenty of time to learn that you shouldn't be committing offences like this, because you are 45-years-old.
"I know you say you are ready to change. But I must protect society from someone like you."
Brooks, of Fraser Road, Crumpsall, pleaded guilty to criminal damage, using threatening or insulting words or behaviour with the intent to cause fear of violence, possession of a bladed article and breaching a suspended sentence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Museums across the world are sharing their creepiest objects

Museums across the globe are digging through their archives to share the creepiest objects in their collections .
It 's all part of the # curatorbattle trend first started by the Yorkshire Museum at the beginning of lockdown .
There have been different challenges each week so far , including sassiest object , dullest object , and prettiest objects ( for which the Natural History Museum submitted a fossilised poo with a face ) .
Perhaps the most entertaining week of all saw museum curators worldwide posting pictures of their creepiest objects .
Dolls and mannequins feature heavily , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real human skin .
Yep .
Yorkshire Museum kicked the battle off with a bundle of hair dating back to Roman times , still with the ancient hair pins stuck through it .
After that , everything from plague masks to haunted toys to dodgy taxidermy filled the museum 's feed .
Here are a few highlights - Halloween 's come early this year .
Trousers made from human skin - known as 'necropants' One of many dolls Yorkshire Museum will host another curator battle tomorrow morning on its Twitter feed .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hats or hair for this week 's theme .
Museums are getting creative with the way they share arts and culture with the world , with most museum doors closed for the time being .
A few weeks ago , LA 's Getty Museum challenged people to recreate famous works of art using things in their home .
Other museums are making some of their exhibitions virtual , including the Manchester Museum 's Ancient Egyp t collection .

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Museums across the globe are digging through their archives to share the creepiest objects in their collections.
It's all part of the #curatorbattle trend first started by the Yorkshire Museum at the beginning of lockdown.
There have been different challenges each week so far, including sassiest object, dullest object, and prettiest objects (for which the Natural History Museum submitted a fossilised poo with a face ).
Perhaps the most entertaining week of all saw museum curators worldwide posting pictures of their creepiest objects.
Dolls and mannequins feature heavily, along with a pair of trousers made from real human skin. Yep.
Yorkshire Museum kicked the battle off with a bundle of hair dating back to Roman times, still with the ancient hair pins stuck through it.
After that, everything from plague masks to haunted toys to dodgy taxidermy filled the museum's feed.
Here are a few highlights - Halloween's come early this year.
This plague mask
Half a pregnant cat. Just half.
Trousers made from human skin - known as 'necropants'
One of many dolls
A haunted toy
A taxidermy 'mermaid'
Yorkshire Museum will host another curator battle tomorrow morning on its Twitter feed.
There's currently a poll to decide between hats or hair for this week's theme.
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Museums are getting creative with the way they share arts and culture with the world, with most museum doors closed for the time being.
A few weeks ago, LA's Getty Museum challenged people to recreate famous works of art using things in their home.
Other museums making some of their exhibitions virtual include the Manchester Museum's Ancient Egypt collection and you can also tour around Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--May Bank Holiday pay dates announced for Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP

Universal Credit is a controversial monthly welfare payment that replaces six other benefits and is paid monthly , typically on the same date each month .
There have been a surge in claimants since the coronavirus pandemic led to a lockdown with those on zero-hour contracts in hospitality industries finding themselves without work and having to apply for Universal Credit .
Around a million new claims had been made since the pandemic began , according to figures released earlier this month .
Those applying for Universal Credit have to wait five weeks for the first payment , after a one-month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income and circumstances are checked by officials .
It takes a further seven days for the money to reach their bank or building society account , reports BirminghamLive .
If , for example , your first payment was received on April 8 , you would typically receive further payments on the 8th day of every month .
But the Bank Holidays in May will impact payment dates .
Universal credit is paid every four weeks on the same date .
It will also vary slightly over the two May Bank Holidays .
Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your first payment arrives .
But it will be moved in any month where your pay date happens to fall on a weekend or Bank Holiday .
Due : Friday , May 8 ( May Day Bank Holiday/Early May Bank Holiday ) Everything you need to know about Universal Credit Universal Credit is a payment that helps support you with living costs .
It is paid into your account once a month .
Those who are on a low income or are out of work are able to claim Universal Credit .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to apply for Universal Credit , but in some cases those aged 16 and 17 will be eligible ( depending on circumstances ) .
The same applies to those in full-time education and training .
People doing either of these things wo n't usually be able to claim , but in some circumstances exceptions can be made .
You 'll be able to claim Universal Credit if : • You 're on a low income or out of work • You 're 18 and above ( you can be 16 or 17 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state pension age - or your partner is • You and your partner have less than £16,000 in savings between you • You live in the UK You should be aware that your partner 's income and savings will be taken into account , even if they are not applying for the benefit .
Universal Credit has replaced the following : If you already claim any of the above you wo n't need to do anything until the DWP contacts you about moving to Universal Credit .
When will Universal Credit get paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 weeks to get your first payment after your application is processed successfully .
After that , you 'll be paid on the same day each month , so the payment day varies for each individual .
What happens if my Universal Credit payment day lands on a bank holiday or weekend ?
If this happens your payment will be made on the day before its due date .
Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) is usually paid every four weeks .
Your original decision letter tells you the date of your first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ll usually be paid .
It would never be arranged to fall on a weekend .
But if your payment date is on a bank holiday , you will usually be paid before the bank holiday .
After that you ’ ll continue to get paid as normal .
Due : Friday , May 8 ( May Day Bank Holiday/Early May Bank Holiday ) Child benefit is usually paid every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday ( but you can get it paid weekly if you ’ re a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claiming other benefits ) .
So it would not be paid on a weekend anyway .
Due : Friday , May 8 ( May Day Bank Holiday/Early May Bank Holiday ) Tax credits such as Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit are paid every week or every four weeks .
They are n't arranged to fall on a weekend .
Due : Friday , May 8 ( May Day Bank Holiday/Early May Bank Holiday ) These are both usually paid every two weeks .
Dates would never fall on a weekend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ May Day Bank Holiday/Early May Bank Holiday ) When does the money go in ?
Depending on your bank , funds are available sometime after midnight on the day they are due , usually in the early hours .
Some banks deposit money into your account around 11.30pm so you can withdraw it before midnight on benefit payday .
Others will release your funds at midnight or just a few minutes after that .
But in some cases you have to wait until 2am to 3am and others will not let you touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payday .
These are the typical paying-in times for banks : Clydesdale , Yorkshire - 11.30pm the night before to 12.30am What if your payment does n't go in ?
The Department for Work and Pensions said : `` If a payment date is on a bank holiday or weekend , customers will be paid on the last working day before the bank holiday or weekend . ''
But if you do n't get your payment , call the helplines we 've listed below .
But note that you may not be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bank holiday weekend in all cases .
It depends which benefit you are enquiring about .
So it 's a good idea to check you have your money before the bank holiday weekend begins Open Monday to Friday , 8am to 6pm .
All calls are free ( closed on bank holidays ) .
0800 121 4433 ( not listed online but confirmed to Birmingham Live by the DWP ) Open Monday to Friday , 8am to 6pm .
All calls are free ( closed on bank holidays ) .
Helpline for Jobseeker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Income Support , Incapacity Benefit and Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA ) Open Monday to Friday , 8am to 6pm .
All calls are free ( closed on bank holidays ) .
Open Monday to Friday , 8am to 6pm , and Saturday 8am to 4pm .
Closed on bank holidays .
Calls are not free .
A call to an 0300 number costs the same as a call to a normal home or business landline .
Open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm , Saturday 8am to 4pm and Sunday 9am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are closed only on Christmas Day , Boxing Day and New Year ’ s Day .
Calls are not free .
A call to an 0345 number costs the same as a call to a normal home or business landline .

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Universal Credit is a controversial monthly welfare payment that replaces six other benefits and is paid monthly, typically on the same date each month.
There have been a surge in claimants since the coronavirus pandemic led to a lockdown with those on zero-hour contracts in hospitality industries finding themselves without work and having to apply for Universal Credit.
Around a million new claims had been made since the pandemic began, according to figures released earlier this month.
Those applying for Universal Credit have to wait five weeks for the first payment, after a one-month assessment period is carried out and their income and circumstances are checked by officials.
(Image: PA)
It takes a further seven days for the money to reach their bank or building society account, reports BirminghamLive.
If, for example, your first payment was received on April 8, you would typically receive further payments on the 8th day of every month. But the Bank Holidays in May will impact payment dates.
Universal Credit - May Bank Holiday payment dates
Universal credit is paid every four weeks on the same date. It will also vary slightly over the two May Bank Holidays.
Your normal pay date is determined by when your first payment arrives.
But it will be moved in any month where your pay date happens to fall on a weekend or Bank Holiday.
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Due: Friday, May 8 (May Day Bank Holiday/Early May Bank Holiday)
Paid: Thursday, May 7
Due: Saturday, May 9
Paid: Thursday, May 7
Due: Sunday, May 10
Paid: Thursday, May 9
Late May Bank Holiday Weekend
Due: Saturday, May 23
Paid: Friday, May 22
Due: Sunday, May 24
Paid: Friday, May 22
Due: Monday, May 25 (Spring Bank Holiday/Late May Bank Holiday)
Paid: Friday, May 22
Everything you need to know about Universal Credit What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is a payment that helps support you with living costs. It is paid into your account once a month. Who can claim Universal Credit? Those who are on a low income or are out of work are able to claim Universal Credit. You'll usually have to be over 18 to apply for Universal Credit, but in some cases those aged 16 and 17 will be eligible (depending on circumstances). The same applies to those in full-time education and training. People doing either of these things won't usually be able to claim, but in some circumstances exceptions can be made. You'll be able to claim Universal Credit if: You're on a low income or out of work
You're 18 and above (you can be 16 or 17 in some exceptions)
You're under state pension age - or your partner is
You and your partner have less than £16,000 in savings between you
You live in the UK You should be aware that your partner's income and savings will be taken into account, even if they are not applying for the benefit. What is Universal Credit replacing? Universal Credit has replaced the following: Child Tax Benefit
Housing Benefit
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Working Tax Credit If you already claim any of the above you won't need to do anything until the DWP contacts you about moving to Universal Credit. When will Universal Credit get paid into my account? It usually takes 5 weeks to get your first payment after your application is processed successfully. After that, you'll be paid on the same day each month, so the payment day varies for each individual. What happens if my Universal Credit payment day lands on a bank holiday or weekend? If this happens your payment will be made on the day before its due date.
PIP - May Bank Holiday payment dates
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is usually paid every four weeks.
Your original decision letter tells you the date of your first payment and what day of the week you’ll usually be paid. It would never be arranged to fall on a weekend.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
But if your payment date is on a bank holiday, you will usually be paid before the bank holiday. After that you’ll continue to get paid as normal.
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Due: Friday, May 8 (May Day Bank Holiday/Early May Bank Holiday)
Paid: Thursday, May 7
Late May Bank Holiday Weekend
Due: Monday, May 25 (Spring Bank Holiday/Late May Bank Holiday)
Paid: Friday, May 22
Child Benefit - May Bank Holiday payment dates
Child benefit is usually paid every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday (but you can get it paid weekly if you’re a single parent or if one of you is claiming other benefits). So it would not be paid on a weekend anyway.
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Due: Friday, May 8 (May Day Bank Holiday/Early May Bank Holiday)
Paid: Thursday, May 7
Late May Bank Holiday Weekend
Due: Monday, May 25 (Spring Bank Holiday/Late May Bank Holiday)
Paid: Friday, May 22
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit - May Bank Holiday payment dates
Tax credits such as Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit are paid every week or every four weeks. They aren't arranged to fall on a weekend.
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Due: Friday, May 8 (May Day Bank Holiday/Early May Bank Holiday)
Paid: Thursday, May 7
Late May Bank Holiday Weekend
Due: Monday, May 25 (Spring Bank Holiday/Late May Bank Holiday)
Paid: Friday, May 22
Employment Support Allowance (ESA) and Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) - May Bank Holiday payment dates
These are both usually paid every two weeks. Dates would never fall on a weekend.
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Due: Friday, May 8 (May Day Bank Holiday/Early May Bank Holiday)
Paid: Thursday, May 7
Late May Bank Holiday Weekend
Due: Monday, May 25 (Spring Bank Holiday/Late May Bank Holiday)
Paid: Friday, May 22
Universal Credit
When does the money go in?
Depending on your bank, funds are available sometime after midnight on the day they are due, usually in the early hours.
Some banks deposit money into your account around 11.30pm so you can withdraw it before midnight on benefit payday. Others will release your funds at midnight or just a few minutes after that.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
But in some cases you have to wait until 2am to 3am and others will not let you touch your money until at least 6am on payday.
These are the typical paying-in times for banks:
Clydesdale, Yorkshire - 11.30pm the night before to 12.30am
Lloyds - midnight to 1am
Bank of Scotland - midnight to 1.30am
Metro Bank - midnight to 2am
Barclays , Co-op- 1am to 2am
Natwest, RBS, Ulster Bank, Nationwide - 2am to 3am
Halifax - 3am to 4am
HSBC, Santander - 6am to 9am
What if your payment doesn't go in?
The Department for Work and Pensions said: "If a payment date is on a bank holiday or weekend, customers will be paid on the last working day before the bank holiday or weekend."
But if you don't get your payment, call the helplines we've listed below.
But note that you may not be able to speak to benefits staff over the bank holiday weekend in all cases. It depends which benefit you are enquiring about. So it's a good idea to check you have your money before the bank holiday weekend begins
Helpline for Universal Credit
0800 328 9344 (this replaces previous number 0345 600 0723)
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. All calls are free (closed on bank holidays).
Helpline for PIP
0800 121 4433 (not listed online but confirmed to Birmingham Live by the DWP)
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. All calls are free (closed on bank holidays).
Helpline for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Income Support, Incapacity Benefit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
0800 169 0310
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. All calls are free (closed on bank holidays).
Helpline for Child Benefit
0300 200 3100
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and Saturday 8am to 4pm. Closed on bank holidays.
Calls are not free. A call to an 0300 number costs the same as a call to a normal home or business landline.
Helpline for Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit
0345 300 3900
138212091369
Open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm.
HMRC says the lines are closed only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Calls are not free. A call to an 0345 number costs the same as a call to a normal home or business landline.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--This police sergeant is making face masks for care homes

A police specials sergeant has been producing thousands of face masks to protect care home staff during the coronavirus crisis .
Phil Leonard said he `` desperately wanted to do something to help '' after hearing about a shortage of PPE for carers .
He runs the Daylight Grip & Textiles factory in Salford , which normally produces materials used in film and television productions .
But , after work was forced to halt during the lockdown , Phil and his staff decided to turn their hands to something new and make face masks , uniform wash bags and headbands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving them out to local care homes , completely free of charge .
`` After hearing about the shortage of face masks for care home staff , myself and my brother - who runs the business alongside me - desperately wanted to do something to help , '' Phil explained .
“ We realised that we had the materials and equipment to produce the much-needed face masks for carers on the front line ; it was just a case of adapting our day-to-day process .
“ So far we have only been distributing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a request from a care home in Telford which we agreed to fulfil because the more people we can help the better .
“ As soon as a nurse or carer finishes their shift , they can place their uniform into the washable bag ready for an immediate wash when they return home .
This means that the uniform can be taken home as safely as possible and helps limit the spread of the virus.
” Police specials are volunteer officers who have all the same powers as regular PCs .
Phil has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role since January 2019 and works across Bury .
However , he is currently trapped at home having recently had surgery and says he was looking for another way in which he could help out in the community .
He added : `` We have an exceptional team working in the factory who , like us , wants to play their part in helping support our local communities during these challenging times .
`` I ’ m incredibly proud of what we have achieved as a team in producing and supplying a product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in care homes across Greater Manchester .
“ I am unable to go out on patrol at the moment due to recovering from surgery so this is just my way of serving the community and doing my part whilst I am out of action .
`` I am privileged to be part of a fantastic police team who are working hard in these challenging times to keep the communities of Bury safe so it is important to me to help where I can .
“ We hope that the masks will enable carers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we will continue with the production of the masks for a long as they are needed.
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A police specials sergeant has been producing thousands of face masks to protect care home staff during the coronavirus crisis.
Phil Leonard said he "desperately wanted to do something to help" after hearing about a shortage of PPE for carers.
He runs the Daylight Grip & Textiles factory in Salford, which normally produces materials used in film and television productions.
But, after work was forced to halt during the lockdown, Phil and his staff decided to turn their hands to something new and make face masks, uniform wash bags and headbands.
And, he has been personally giving them out to local care homes, completely free of charge.
"After hearing about the shortage of face masks for care home staff, myself and my brother - who runs the business alongside me - desperately wanted to do something to help," Phil explained.
“We realised that we had the materials and equipment to produce the much-needed face masks for carers on the front line; it was just a case of adapting our day-to-day process.
“So far we have only been distributing the masks locally but we recently received a request from a care home in Telford which we agreed to fulfil because the more people we can help the better.
“As soon as a nurse or carer finishes their shift, they can place their uniform into the washable bag ready for an immediate wash when they return home. This means that the uniform can be taken home as safely as possible and helps limit the spread of the virus.”
(Image: GMP)
Police specials are volunteer officers who have all the same powers as regular PCs. Phil has been giving up his time for the role since January 2019 and works across Bury.
However, he is currently trapped at home having recently had surgery and says he was looking for another way in which he could help out in the community.
He added: "We have an exceptional team working in the factory who, like us, wants to play their part in helping support our local communities during these challenging times.
"I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved as a team in producing and supplying a product that can help protect the heroic staff in care homes across Greater Manchester.
“I am unable to go out on patrol at the moment due to recovering from surgery so this is just my way of serving the community and doing my part whilst I am out of action.
"I am privileged to be part of a fantastic police team who are working hard in these challenging times to keep the communities of Bury safe so it is important to me to help where I can.
“We hope that the masks will enable carers to carry on with their vital work, and we will continue with the production of the masks for a long as they are needed.”
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Ex LFC star makes transfer claim about Man United target Jadon Sancho

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes that Manchester United target Jadon Sancho is the second-most valuable player in world football .
United are among a host of clubs interested in the 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund star , who has caught the eye for club and country in the past 18 months .
A return to the Premier League has been touted for the England international but Dortmund will demand a hefty price for the services of the former Manchester City youngster .
Hamann has now made that point clear , suggesting the only player in world football more valuable than Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He has been tremendous .
On Dortmund , we ’ ve seen in the past that they develop players and give them time .
When he first came here , he had a rough start for the first few months but you ’ ve got to say , the last 12-18 months he has been one of the best players in the Bundesliga , '' he told Sky Sports ' Football Show .
“ I ’ m not surprised that there is huge interest in England to take him back to England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player in the last decade who beats players purely with his skill and I think he is in double figures again this season for goals and assists .
At his young age , I ’ d probably make him the highest value player , maybe Kylian Mbappe is the only player valued higher , this is how good he has been .
“ It will be a major act for Dortmund to keep him this summer .
Obviously , we don ’ t know what is happening with the transfer market in these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big impact .
I just wonder what they must think at Manchester City because they must have seen that he has got something , otherwise it would not have been possible to achieve what he has done .
”

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Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes that Manchester United target Jadon Sancho is the second-most valuable player in world football.
United are among a host of clubs interested in the 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund star, who has caught the eye for club and country in the past 18 months.
A return to the Premier League has been touted for the England international but Dortmund will demand a hefty price for the services of the former Manchester City youngster.
Hamann has now made that point clear, suggesting the only player in world football more valuable than Sancho is Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe.
“He has been tremendous. On Dortmund, we’ve seen in the past that they develop players and give them time. When he first came here, he had a rough start for the first few months but you’ve got to say, the last 12-18 months he has been one of the best players in the Bundesliga," he told Sky Sports' Football Show.
“I’m not surprised that there is huge interest in England to take him back to England. I’ve rarely seen a player in the last decade who beats players purely with his skill and I think he is in double figures again this season for goals and assists. At his young age, I’d probably make him the highest value player, maybe Kylian Mbappe is the only player valued higher, this is how good he has been.
“It will be a major act for Dortmund to keep him this summer. Obviously, we don’t know what is happening with the transfer market in these strange times but he has made a big impact. I just wonder what they must think at Manchester City because they must have seen that he has got something, otherwise it would not have been possible to achieve what he has done.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Thank you messages to key workers are being sprayed on Bury's roads

Messages of thanks to key workers are being painted on roads across Bury .
The markings intend to pay tribute to those working in health and social care , public transport , the emergency services and other workers who are keeping the borough going through the Covid-19 pandemic .
Council workers are printing the rainbow logos and ‘ thank you ’ messages at ten locations across the borough , near to where those important staff work .
Work has now started and should be completed on Friday .
• Manchester Road , Whitefield – near the junction of Cross Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) • Bolton Road , Bury – at the junction with Ainsworth Road ( near Cameron House care home and the Royal Mail sorting office ) • Peel Way , Bury – near the police station • Bury Old Road , Whitefield – at Mayfair Avenue ( near North West Ambulance service ) • Bradley Fold Road , Radcliffe – outside Bradley Fold Industrial Estate ( where council services such as waste collection are based ) • Pilkington Way , Radcliffe – at the junction of Dale Street ( near to supermarkets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Councillor Sharon Briggs , Bury Council 's cabinet member for communities , said : “ At times of crisis , we rely more than ever on our health services and public sector workers .
“ These people are true heroes , putting themselves at risk by being on the frontline in the battle to overcome this virus and keep us all safe .
“ These road markings are just one way we can say ‘ thank you ’ to them in a very public way , and every resident of Bury @ @ @ @ @ @

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Messages of thanks to key workers are being painted on roads across Bury.
The markings intend to pay tribute to those working in health and social care, public transport, the emergency services and other workers who are keeping the borough going through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Council workers are printing the rainbow logos and ‘thank you’ messages at ten locations across the borough, near to where those important staff work.
Work has now started and should be completed on Friday.
(Image: Bury Council)
The locations are:
Manchester Road, Whitefield – near the junction of Cross Street (near Whitefield Fire Station and Morrisons)
Bolton Road, Bury – at the junction with Ainsworth Road (near Cameron House care home and the Royal Mail sorting office)
Rochdale Old Road, Bury - outside Fairfield Hospital
Stubbins Lane, Ramsbottom – outside the fire station
Peel Way, Bury – near the police station
Brandlesholme Road, Bury – near Killelea House care home and Woodbank surgery
Bury Old Road, Whitefield – at Mayfair Avenue (near North West Ambulance service)
Walmersley Road, Bury – junction with Birch Street (near Bury Ambulance Station)
Bradley Fold Road, Radcliffe – outside Bradley Fold Industrial Estate (where council services such as waste collection are based)
Pilkington Way, Radcliffe – at the junction of Dale Street (near to supermarkets, the bus interchange and the Royal Mail).
Councillor Sharon Briggs, Bury Council's cabinet member for communities, said: “At times of crisis, we rely more than ever on our health services and public sector workers.
“These people are true heroes, putting themselves at risk by being on the frontline in the battle to overcome this virus and keep us all safe.
“These road markings are just one way we can say ‘thank you’ to them in a very public way, and every resident of Bury will share these sentiments.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--The full list of Homebase and Wickes stores that are reopening

A number of hardware stores are beginning to reopen amid the UK lockdown .
Wickes , Homebase and B & Q decided to shut their doors after strict lockdown measures were introduced at the end of March .
But a number of home stores , which are listed as essential retailers , are starting to open up again .
B & Q began reopening stores earlier this month and now both Wickes and Homebase are opening a limited number of stores with social distancing measures in place .
Wickes has announced it is reopening six of its stores across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retailer is opening the stores on a trial basis and there will be strict social distancing measures in place .
The six stores that will be open from today are : Stores will operate shorter opening hours on Monday to Saturday , opening at 7.00am and closing at 6.00pm .
On Sunday , stores will open from 10.00am to 4.00pm .
Wickes stores will limit the number of people allowed in at any one time and markers will be on the floor reminding people to keep two meters apart .
The stores will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Services such as timber cutting , and paint mixing will not be available during the trial period and design appointments are only available to customers virtually .
Homebase now has 70 stores across the UK open .
Following a successful trial across 20 stores , an additional 50 stores were opened up from Wednesday ( April 29 ) .
The retailer says there are strict controls in place to ensure shopping is safe for everyone .
The Homebase stores that are now open are : Homebase says its remaining UK stores will all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( May 2 ) .
CEO Damian McGloughlin said : `` It has taken a tremendous amount of hard work and commitment from our teams across all parts of the business , to ensure we are ready to safely welcome customers back through our doors .
`` I 'm extremely grateful for the dedication shown by every single team member , and to our customers , for the huge support and understanding . ''

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A number of hardware stores are beginning to reopen amid the UK lockdown.
Wickes, Homebase and B&Q decided to shut their doors after strict lockdown measures were introduced at the end of March.
But a number of home stores, which are listed as essential retailers, are starting to open up again.
B&Q began reopening stores earlier this month and now both Wickes and Homebase are opening a limited number of stores with social distancing measures in place.
Which Wickes stores are reopening?
Wickes has announced it is reopening six of its stores across the UK from today.
The home improvement retailer is opening the stores on a trial basis and there will be strict social distancing measures in place.
The six stores that will be open from today are:
Pudsey, West Yorkshire
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Preston, Lancashire
Sevenoaks, Kent
Cricklewood, London
Hailsham, East Sussex
Stores will operate shorter opening hours on Monday to Saturday, opening at 7.00am and closing at 6.00pm.
On Sunday, stores will open from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Wickes stores will limit the number of people allowed in at any one time and markers will be on the floor reminding people to keep two meters apart.
The stores will also only be accepting card payments.
Services such as timber cutting, and paint mixing will not be available during the trial period and design appointments are only available to customers virtually.
Which Homebase stores are reopening?
Homebase now has 70 stores across the UK open.
Following a successful trial across 20 stores, an additional 50 stores were opened up from Wednesday (April 29).
(Image: PA)
The retailer says there are strict controls in place to ensure shopping is safe for everyone.
The Homebase stores that are now open are:
Altrincham
Banbury
Barnstaple
Basildon
Basingstoke
Bicester
Birmingham Selly Oak
Birmingham Sutton Coldfield
Bishop’s Stortford
Blandford Forum
Bracknell
Branksome
Bredbury
Bridgend
Bury St. Edmunds
Cambridge
Chatham
Chichester
Dumfries
Dunfermline
Edinburgh
Ewell
Folkestone
Frome
Gateshead
Glenrothes
Hanworth
Haringey
Harrogate
Haverfordwest.
High Wycombe Loudwater
Horsham
Hove
Hull Hessle
Huntingdon
Inverurie
Kendal
Leeds
Leicester
London Catford
London Finchley Road
London Wandsworth
Market Harborough
Morecambe
Newark
Newcastle Under Lyme
Newmarket
Northampton Riverside Park
Norwich Sprowston
Oldbury
Orpington
Rayleigh Weir
Richmond
Rugby
Selby
Sheffield Chesterfield road
Sittingbourne
St Albans
Stamford
Streatham Vale
Telford
Truro
Upton
Wolverhampton
Homebase says its remaining UK stores will all reopened for customers to shop from Saturday (May 2).
CEO Damian McGloughlin said: "It has taken a tremendous amount of hard work and commitment from our teams across all parts of the business, to ensure we are ready to safely welcome customers back through our doors.
"I'm extremely grateful for the dedication shown by every single team member, and to our customers, for the huge support and understanding."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-30--Latest Man City FIFA 20 update released with player ratings changed

EA SPORTS have released the latest FIFA 20 database update today , with two Manchester City stars seeing their ratings changed as of April 29 , 2020 .
City first-team players Riyad Mahrez and Joao Cancelo have been both been affected in the latest FIFA 20 update , with Mahrez given a significant upgrade , whilst Cancelo has been given a harsh downgrade , despite both players not having played a football match for a long time .
Here is how the City squad has been affected in the latest FIFA 20 database update , as of April 29 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant upgrade in the latest FIFA 20 database update , as EA SPORTS look to make the game as realistic as possible .
The Algerian winger 's crossing ( 81-83 ) , reactions ( 77-80 ) and vision ( 82-84 ) have all been given a significant boost .
This has led to his overall rating being increased from 85 to 86 , with his potential rating also being increased by the same amount .
We 're not sure why Cancelo deserves a downgrade , but the Portugal international has just got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full-back 's crossing ( 84-83 ) , reactions ( 82-81 ) and stamina ( 92-90 ) have all been downgraded .
This has led to his overall rating being downgraded too , going down from 83 to 82 .
His potential has also been affected , going down from 87 to 86 .
What do you make of these changes to the Man City squad on FIFA 20 ?

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EA SPORTS have released the latest FIFA 20 database update today, with two Manchester City stars seeing their ratings changed as of April 29, 2020.
City first-team players Riyad Mahrez and Joao Cancelo have been both been affected in the latest FIFA 20 update, with Mahrez given a significant upgrade, whilst Cancelo has been given a harsh downgrade, despite both players not having played a football match for a long time.
Here is how the City squad has been affected in the latest FIFA 20 database update, as of April 29, 2020.
Man City FIFA 20 database update
Riyad Mahrez - Upgrade
Mahrez has been given a significant upgrade in the latest FIFA 20 database update, as EA SPORTS look to make the game as realistic as possible.
The Algerian winger's crossing (81-83), reactions (77-80) and vision (82-84) have all been given a significant boost.
This has led to his overall rating being increased from 85 to 86, with his potential rating also being increased by the same amount.
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Joao Cancelo - Downgrade
We're not sure why Cancelo deserves a downgrade, but the Portugal international has just got a bit worse on FIFA 20.
The full-back's crossing (84-83), reactions (82-81) and stamina (92-90) have all been downgraded.
This has led to his overall rating being downgraded too, going down from 83 to 82. His potential has also been affected, going down from 87 to 86.
What do you make of these changes to the Man City squad on FIFA 20?