themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--How far away is a vaccine for coronavirus?

The search for an effective vaccine against coronavirus is widely believed to be one of the keys to helping the world get back to normal after the devastating impact of the pandemic .
The UK now has access to six different Covid-19 vaccine candidates in development , across four different types , representing some 340 million doses , although the Astra Zeneca-Oxford University vaccine trial was briefly paused this month after a side effect was reported in a patient in the UK .
A week ago ( September 12 ) , it was revealed the trial will resume across sites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Ongoing randomised controlled clinical trials of the Oxford coronavirus vaccine ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 will resume across all UK clinical trial sites . ''
Globally some 18,000 individuals have received study vaccines as part of the trial .
The university said 'in large trials such as this , it is expected that some participants will become unwell and every case must be carefully evaluated to ensure careful assessment of safety . '
It added that the university can not disclose medical information about the illness 'for reasons of participant confidentiality ' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our participants and the highest standards of conduct in our studies and will continue to monitor safety closely , '' the university added .
At a Downing Street briefing earlier this month , the UK 's Chief Scientific Adviser , Sir Patrick Vallance , said there was ' a reasonable chance ' a vaccine will become available next year .
Sir Patrick told a Downing Street press conference that of the 200 vaccine projects across the world , six are in the 'final stages of testing ' .
He said many are showing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is a very important step along the way of making a vaccine , '' Sir Patrick told the briefing .
`` Hopefully before the end of the year we will get some indications that some do work and have the right safety profile .
`` I think there is a reasonable chance that therefore we can think about the possibility of vaccination next year at larger levels . ''
Speaking in the Commons on Thursday ( September 17 ) after announcing lockdown measures in the North East , Matt Hancock was questioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
He replied : “ Of course , we will only allow a vaccine to be put in place across the board when it is safe and the MHRA ( Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ) are one of the most respected and high quality regulators in the entire world .
“ It ’ s they who will make the decision on whether it ’ s safe to license - and of course the question of who should be vaccinated and in what order is again a clinical decision on which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joint committee on vaccinations and immunisation.
” Priority groups such as front line health workers , those with serious diseases , the elderly and BAME groups are first in line to receive a jab , should a vaccine be approved .
Last month , Australia ordered 25 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine being developed by Oxford University in partnership with pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca , the country ’ s prime minister said .
Wide-scale phase three trials to confirm whether it is effective in protecting against the virus are taking place in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Australian PM , Scott Morrison , promised to make the vaccine 'as mandatory as you can ' in an interview with Melbourne ’ s 3AW radio station , before touring AstraZeneca ’ s laboratory in Sydney .
He said at the time : “ Today is a day of hope and Australia needs hope , the world needs hope , when it comes to this coronavirus .
“ And should we be in a position for the trials to be successful , we would hope that this would be made available early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done sooner than that , great.
” In another radio interview , Mr Morrison said he had spoken with French leader Emmanuel Macron recently about how the AstraZeneca vaccine was 'one of the best prospects in the world today ' .
The UK government has secured up to 100 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine .
And the government announced earlier this month it had reached agreements it says will give British citizens early access to 90 million doses of two further potential Covid-19 vaccines .
The vaccines are being developed by US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is headquartered in Belgium .
Under the in-principle agreements , the UK has secured 60 million doses of the Novavax vaccine , with it supporting a Phase Three clinical trial with the National Institute for Health Research ( NIHR ) .
Some 30 million doses have been secured from Janssen and ministers have agreed in principle to co-fund a global clinical study of its vaccine .
The Janssen vaccine , which is being made available on a not-for-profit basis , is expected to begin the next phase of clinical trials later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two doses can provide long-term protection from coronavirus .
Meanwhile , Novavax plans to make some of its vaccine at Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies ’ s facilities in Billingham , Stockton-on-Tees in the North East once it is available .
The government said that if the Novavax and Janssen vaccines are proven safe and successful in clinical trials they could be delivered to the UK in mid-2021 .
Kate Bingham , chair of the government 's Vaccine Taskforce warned that it was still not known if any of the vaccines would be effective .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we don ’ t know which if any of these vaccines may work , because there have been no vaccines against any human coronavirus .
“ So what we ’ re doing is we ’ ve chosen six of the most promising vaccines across four different vaccine types and we ’ re hoping that one of those will work .
“ It would be a nice position if they all work , but that ’ s not likely .
The reality is that most will fail and we want to be sure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective and safe that we have rights to it.
” Ms Bingham said she was 'reasonably confident ' of a vaccine being found that will reduce the severity of coronavirus symptoms and reduce deaths .
And the director general of the World Health Organisation had a sobering message when he warned there 'might never be a silver bullet ' treatment for the coronavirus pandemic .
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a media briefing : “ A number of vaccines are now in phase three clinical trials and we all hope to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent people from infection.
” He added : “ However , there ’ s no silver bullet at the moment and there might never be.
” His remarks came following a meeting of the WHO-convened emergency committee of international experts .
The medical chief called it a 'sobering moment ' , noting that it came six months after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern .

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The search for an effective vaccine against coronavirus is widely believed to be one of the keys to helping the world get back to normal after the devastating impact of the pandemic.
The UK now has access to six different Covid-19 vaccine candidates in development, across four different types, representing some 340 million doses, although the Astra Zeneca-Oxford University vaccine trial was briefly paused this month after a side effect was reported in a patient in the UK.
A week ago (September 12), it was revealed the trial will resume across sites in the UK as Oxford University said: "Ongoing randomised controlled clinical trials of the Oxford coronavirus vaccine ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 will resume across all UK clinical trial sites."
Globally some 18,000 individuals have received study vaccines as part of the trial.
The university said 'in large trials such as this, it is expected that some participants will become unwell and every case must be carefully evaluated to ensure careful assessment of safety.'
It added that the university cannot disclose medical information about the illness 'for reasons of participant confidentiality'.
"We are committed to the safety of our participants and the highest standards of conduct in our studies and will continue to monitor safety closely," the university added.
At a Downing Street briefing earlier this month, the UK's Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, said there was 'a reasonable chance' a vaccine will become available next year.
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Sir Patrick told a Downing Street press conference that of the 200 vaccine projects across the world, six are in the 'final stages of testing'.
He said many are showing the 'right immune response'.
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"That is a very important step along the way of making a vaccine," Sir Patrick told the briefing.
"Hopefully before the end of the year we will get some indications that some do work and have the right safety profile.
"I think there is a reasonable chance that therefore we can think about the possibility of vaccination next year at larger levels."
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Speaking in the Commons on Thursday (September 17) after announcing lockdown measures in the North East, Matt Hancock was questioned about when a vaccine will be rolled out.
He replied: “Of course, we will only allow a vaccine to be put in place across the board when it is safe and the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) are one of the most respected and high quality regulators in the entire world.
“It’s they who will make the decision on whether it’s safe to license - and of course the question of who should be vaccinated and in what order is again a clinical decision on which we’ll take advice from the joint committee on vaccinations and immunisation.”
(Image: PA)
Priority groups such as front line health workers, those with serious diseases, the elderly and BAME groups are first in line to receive a jab, should a vaccine be approved.
Last month, Australia ordered 25 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine being developed by Oxford University in partnership with pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca, the country’s prime minister said.
Wide-scale phase three trials to confirm whether it is effective in protecting against the virus are taking place in the UK, South Africa and Brazil.
The Australian PM, Scott Morrison, promised to make the vaccine 'as mandatory as you can' in an interview with Melbourne’s 3AW radio station, before touring AstraZeneca’s laboratory in Sydney.
He said at the time: “Today is a day of hope and Australia needs hope, the world needs hope, when it comes to this coronavirus.
“And should we be in a position for the trials to be successful, we would hope that this would be made available early next year. If it can be done sooner than that, great.”
In another radio interview, Mr Morrison said he had spoken with French leader Emmanuel Macron recently about how the AstraZeneca vaccine was 'one of the best prospects in the world today'.
(Image: PA)
The UK government has secured up to 100 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
And the government announced earlier this month it had reached agreements it says will give British citizens early access to 90 million doses of two further potential Covid-19 vaccines.
(Image: PA)
The vaccines are being developed by US biotech company Novavax and pharmaceutical business Janssen, which is headquartered in Belgium.
Under the in-principle agreements, the UK has secured 60 million doses of the Novavax vaccine, with it supporting a Phase Three clinical trial with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
Some 30 million doses have been secured from Janssen and ministers have agreed in principle to co-fund a global clinical study of its vaccine.
The Janssen vaccine, which is being made available on a not-for-profit basis, is expected to begin the next phase of clinical trials later this year and will look at whether two doses can provide long-term protection from coronavirus.
Meanwhile, Novavax plans to make some of its vaccine at Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies’s facilities in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees in the North East once it is available.
The government said that if the Novavax and Janssen vaccines are proven safe and successful in clinical trials they could be delivered to the UK in mid-2021.
(Image: PA)
Kate Bingham, chair of the government's Vaccine Taskforce warned that it was still not known if any of the vaccines would be effective.
She said: “The issue is we don’t know which if any of these vaccines may work, because there have been no vaccines against any human coronavirus.
“So what we’re doing is we’ve chosen six of the most promising vaccines across four different vaccine types and we’re hoping that one of those will work.
“It would be a nice position if they all work, but that’s not likely. The reality is that most will fail and we want to be sure that if any one is shown to be effective and safe that we have rights to it.”
Ms Bingham said she was 'reasonably confident' of a vaccine being found that will reduce the severity of coronavirus symptoms and reduce deaths.
And the director general of the World Health Organisation had a sobering message when he warned there 'might never be a silver bullet' treatment for the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a media briefing: “A number of vaccines are now in phase three clinical trials and we all hope to have a number of effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection.”
He added: “However, there’s no silver bullet at the moment and there might never be.”
His remarks came following a meeting of the WHO-convened emergency committee of international experts.
The medical chief called it a 'sobering moment', noting that it came six months after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Sky Sports issue apology after Evra comment before Man Utd vs Palace

Sky Sports issued an apology following Manchester United 's 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace in regards to comments made before the match by former defender Patrice Evra .
United kicked off their Premier League campaign with a loss for the first time in six years after goals from Andros Townsend and Wilfried Zaha .
Summer signing Donny van de Beek started on the bench but scored after being introduced in the second-half .
United were on the receiving end of a dubious VAR call which left supporters furious but did not deserve anything from the game .
Both Evra and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and United 's performance after the game before Sky issued an apology in response to a remark made by the Frenchman prior to kick-off .
The statement read : `` We have to clarify a comment made earlier in the programme suggesting there may have been a relationship between Wilfried Zaha and David Moyes ' daughter .
`` We understand that Wilfried Zaha has never met David Moyes ' daughter and that the claim made by Patrice was false .
We apologise for any offence caused . ''
Speaking at half-time , Evra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role in Palace 's opening goal as he allowed Townsend a simple finish at the back post .
He said : `` I think it 's laziness , he 's guessing and that 's the worst .
I 've made those mistakes where someone is crossing the ball and I 'm not running .
You have to be in line with your centre-backs and then you have to sprint to be on the same line as Lindelof .
`` You can see he 's guessing .
I call it laziness .
Maybe Luke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't have the same speed because when I was guessing it 's because I was trusting my speed .
`` Maybe now he has to adapt his game because he 's not as fast as he used to be .
He ca n't guess anymore . ''

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Sky Sports issued an apology following Manchester United's 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace in regards to comments made before the match by former defender Patrice Evra.
United kicked off their Premier League campaign with a loss for the first time in six years after goals from Andros Townsend and Wilfried Zaha. Summer signing Donny van de Beek started on the bench but scored after being introduced in the second-half.
United were on the receiving end of a dubious VAR call which left supporters furious but did not deserve anything from the game.
Both Evra and Graeme Souness blasted the use of technology and United's performance after the game before Sky issued an apology in response to a remark made by the Frenchman prior to kick-off.
The statement read: "We have to clarify a comment made earlier in the programme suggesting there may have been a relationship between Wilfried Zaha and David Moyes' daughter.
"We understand that Wilfried Zaha has never met David Moyes' daughter and that the claim made by Patrice was false. We apologise for any offence caused."
Speaking at half-time, Evra criticised United defender Luke Shaw for his role in Palace's opening goal as he allowed Townsend a simple finish at the back post.
He said: "I think it's laziness, he's guessing and that's the worst. I've made those mistakes where someone is crossing the ball and I'm not running. You have to be in line with your centre-backs and then you have to sprint to be on the same line as Lindelof.
"You can see he's guessing. I call it laziness. Maybe Luke Shaw has been injured and he doesn't have the same speed because when I was guessing it's because I was trusting my speed.
"Maybe now he has to adapt his game because he's not as fast as he used to be. He can't guess anymore."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--School tells whole year group to stay at home after positive coronavirus case

Students are being told to stay at home following a positive coronavirus case at a Leigh school .
Parents were told on Friday evening ( September 18 ) that a Year 10 student at Bedford High School had tested positive for Covid-19 .
The whole year group - described as 'the bubble ' - is now required to stay at home on Monday ( September 21 ) 'as a precaution ' , the school confirmed today .
On Monday , the school will take more advice from public health authorities and provide another update for parents , say staff .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ High as normal until further notice .
In a statement posted on the school 's Facebook page , staff said : `` We have been informed on the evening of Friday 18th September that one of our year 10 students has tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` As a precaution we require all Year 10 students ( the bubble ) to stay at home on Monday 21st September .
`` This is in line with advice given by Public Health to other schools in the same position .
`` We will take further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you again with more information .
`` All other year groups should attend as normal on Monday . ''

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Students are being told to stay at home following a positive coronavirus case at a Leigh school.
Parents were told on Friday evening (September 18) that a Year 10 student at Bedford High School had tested positive for Covid-19.
The whole year group - described as 'the bubble' - is now required to stay at home on Monday (September 21) 'as a precaution', the school confirmed today.
On Monday, the school will take more advice from public health authorities and provide another update for parents, say staff.
All other year groups should attend Bedford High as normal until further notice.
In a statement posted on the school's Facebook page, staff said: "We have been informed on the evening of Friday 18th September that one of our year 10 students has tested positive for Covid-19.
"As a precaution we require all Year 10 students (the bubble) to stay at home on Monday 21st September.
"This is in line with advice given by Public Health to other schools in the same position.
"We will take further advice on Monday 21st September and contact you again with more information.
"All other year groups should attend as normal on Monday."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Why Crystal Palace were allowed to retake penalty vs Manchester United

The Premier League has confirmed why Crystal Palace were allowed to retake their penalty against Manchester United .
Jordan Ayew saw his effort from 12 yards saved by David de Gea after referee Martin Atkinson controversially awarded the Eagles a penalty after consulting the VAR monitor for handball by Victor Lindelof .
However , despite the miss , play was called back and Wilfried Zaha was allowed to step up and fire Crystal Palace 2-0 ahead .
United pulled a goal back through Donny van de Beek on his debut but Zaha doubled his tally for the afternoon to confirm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the match , the Premier League released an explanation for the decision on their official Twitter channel .
They said : `` The protocol for goalkeeper encroachment on penalties does not allow for tolerance levels , so if the 'keeper saves a penalty and his foot is over the line then VAR advises it is retaken . ''
Gary Neville , on commentary duty for the match , labelled the decision to penalise Lindelof for handball as 'nonsense ' .
“ I ’ d be devastated if I had a penalty against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the match .
`` He ’ s moving with his running action .
I thought that Leeds one at Anfield last week was nonsense , and I think this one is equally .
Absolutely no chance that is a penalty .
Never in a million years .
`` If you ’ re a defender running back to goal , your running action means your arm goes in front of you .
No chance .
He has not got a clue .
That is happening so quickly when you ’ re running back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game , Crystal Palace do deserve to be 2-0 up , it ’ s the way it ’ s happening that ’ s a problem.
” On the decision to retake the penalty , he added : “ He ’ s going to retake the penalty .
Can you believe it ?
That is an absolute disgrace .
`` He is what , two inches ( off his line ) ?
I can not believe that and he ( the penalty taker ) actually runs up quite slowly .
You ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I understand totally if the goalkeeper is flying off his line , gaining one or two yards , but that is , well… “ 74 minutes in , they deserve to be 2-0 up , they ’ ve been far better .
Manchester United have been nowhere near them in terms of sharpness , the shape .
`` But there is an element of good fortune about how Palace have gained their second goal .
”

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The Premier League has confirmed why Crystal Palace were allowed to retake their penalty against Manchester United.
Jordan Ayew saw his effort from 12 yards saved by David de Gea after referee Martin Atkinson controversially awarded the Eagles a penalty after consulting the VAR monitor for handball by Victor Lindelof.
However, despite the miss, play was called back and Wilfried Zaha was allowed to step up and fire Crystal Palace 2-0 ahead.
United pulled a goal back through Donny van de Beek on his debut but Zaha doubled his tally for the afternoon to confirm a 3-1 win for the visitors.
During the match, the Premier League released an explanation for the decision on their official Twitter channel.
They said: "The protocol for goalkeeper encroachment on penalties does not allow for tolerance levels, so if the 'keeper saves a penalty and his foot is over the line then VAR advises it is retaken."
Gary Neville, on commentary duty for the match, labelled the decision to penalise Lindelof for handball as 'nonsense'.
“I’d be devastated if I had a penalty against me for that," he said during the match. "He’s moving with his running action. I thought that Leeds one at Anfield last week was nonsense, and I think this one is equally. Absolutely no chance that is a penalty. Never in a million years.
"If you’re a defender running back to goal, your running action means your arm goes in front of you. No chance. He has not got a clue. That is happening so quickly when you’re running back one-on-one.
"In the swing of the game, Crystal Palace do deserve to be 2-0 up, it’s the way it’s happening that’s a problem.”
On the decision to retake the penalty, he added: “He’s going to retake the penalty. Can you believe it? That is an absolute disgrace.
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"He is what, two inches (off his line)? I cannot believe that and he (the penalty taker) actually runs up quite slowly. You’re talking millimetres.
"That is unbelievable. I understand totally if the goalkeeper is flying off his line, gaining one or two yards, but that is, well…
“74 minutes in, they deserve to be 2-0 up, they’ve been far better. Manchester United have been nowhere near them in terms of sharpness, the shape.
"But there is an element of good fortune about how Palace have gained their second goal.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--Alex Telles breaks silence on Manchester United transfer links

Alex Telles insists he is not distracted by reports linking him with a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window .
MEN Sport understand United are open to signing a new left-back before the summer transfer deadline next month , with the Porto defender of some interest to the club .
Telles shone for Porto again over the weekend and scored twice from the penalty spot in their 3-1 win against Braga .
The excellent display further fuelled the suggestion he could move to Old Trafford this summer , but after the game Telles insisted his focus remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a guy who focuses a lot on work , people believe what they want , say what they want in the newspapers , but the most important thing is to be focused on my work , '' Telles told Sport TV .
`` You know that and so do my teammates , whatever happens , I ’ m focused on the club , I ’ m here , I ’ m playing . ''
When further pressed on the issue Telles reiterated his commitment to Porto and refused to reveal how close he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` I have people who work for me , I just have to focus on what my job is .
`` If I knew anything , I wouldn ’ t need to have people working for me .
I have people who take care of that and I have to focus on my work . ''

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Alex Telles insists he is not distracted by reports linking him with a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
MEN Sport understand United are open to signing a new left-back before the summer transfer deadline next month, with the Porto defender of some interest to the club.
Telles shone for Porto again over the weekend and scored twice from the penalty spot in their 3-1 win against Braga.
The excellent display further fuelled the suggestion he could move to Old Trafford this summer, but after the game Telles insisted his focus remains on Porto.
"I’m a guy who focuses a lot on work, people believe what they want, say what they want in the newspapers, but the most important thing is to be focused on my work," Telles told Sport TV.
"You know that and so do my teammates, whatever happens, I’m focused on the club, I’m here, I’m playing."
When further pressed on the issue Telles reiterated his commitment to Porto and refused to reveal how close he might be to an exit.
He added: "I have people who work for me, I just have to focus on what my job is.
"If I knew anything, I wouldn’t need to have people working for me. I have people who take care of that and I have to focus on my work."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--Pep gives verdict on Phil Foden's England misdemeanour

Pep Guardiola has blasted Phil Foden ’ s critics and suggested they should spend more time policing their own behaviour .
But the Manchester City boss stopped short of laying into England manager Gareth Southgate , who aroused Ole Gunnar Solskaer ’ s ire over the way Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood was treated .
Greenwood and Foden found themselves on the front pages after entertaining two Icelandic women in the team hotel after making their England debuts in a 1-0 win in Reykjavik earlier this month .
Their actions broke strict Covid protocols surrounding the national team and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denmark with the squad for the second Nations League game a few days later .
Greenwood was seen training alone at United ’ s Carrington training base later that week , but it appears that was due to the protocols rather than punishment – and it is unclear whether Foden had to do the same .
But Solskjaer , when asked about the incident , was critical of the fact that his player had his break between seasons cut short by Southgate ’ s call-up , saying he would have benefited most from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a substitute as United began their season with a 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace .
The same point was put to Guardiola , but he expressed no concerns over Foden , and instead turned his fire on those who have sniping at the 20-year-old midfielder .
“ I am pretty sure Phil is going to make a good season , ” he said .
“ He knows he made a mistake .
Stop giving too much advice to other people .
“ If every one of us put the same high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others , it would be better .
“ Stop giving advice to the other ones , look at what you have done in the past and when you demand to the other ones , and stick to what you have to ( do ) , our society will be better .
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Pep Guardiola has blasted Phil Foden’s critics and suggested they should spend more time policing their own behaviour.
But the Manchester City boss stopped short of laying into England manager Gareth Southgate, who aroused Ole Gunnar Solskaer’s ire over the way Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood was treated.
Greenwood and Foden found themselves on the front pages after entertaining two Icelandic women in the team hotel after making their England debuts in a 1-0 win in Reykjavik earlier this month.
Their actions broke strict Covid protocols surrounding the national team and they were sent home rather than flying to Denmark with the squad for the second Nations League game a few days later.
Greenwood was seen training alone at United’s Carrington training base later that week, but it appears that was due to the protocols rather than punishment – and it is unclear whether Foden had to do the same.
But Solskjaer, when asked about the incident, was critical of the fact that his player had his break between seasons cut short by Southgate’s call-up, saying he would have benefited most from extra rest.
But Greenwood was used as a substitute as United began their season with a 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace.
The same point was put to Guardiola, but he expressed no concerns over Foden, and instead turned his fire on those who have sniping at the 20-year-old midfielder.
“I am pretty sure Phil is going to make a good season,” he said.
“He knows he made a mistake. Stop giving too much advice to other people.
“If every one of us put the same high expectations on ourselves as we put on others, it would be better.
“Stop giving advice to the other ones, look at what you have done in the past and when you demand to the other ones, and stick to what you have to (do), our society will be better.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--Match of the Day pundits fume at Manchester United penalty incident

Manchester United supporters were left fuming at VAR and referee Martin Atkinson during their team ’ s 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side made a dreadful start to their 2020/2021 Premier League season , as Palace dispatched their opponents in humiliating fashion .
As well as an abject performance , United fans were also irritated after Palace netted their second goal in dubious fashion .
The visitors were awarded a penalty after Jordan Ayew ’ s ball struck Victor Lindelof 's arm .
A subsequent VAR check concluded that Atkinson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitchside monitor .
He gave the penalty , which United goalkeeper David De Gea saved but , one minute later , a retake was ordered after VAR adjudged that the Spanish stopper had stepped off his line to block the spot kick .
Pundits Danny Murphy and Jermaine Jenas discussed both incidents on Saturday night ’ s Match of the Day .
Former Liverpool midfielder Murphy said he was 'bamboozled ' by the decision to award Palace the penalty .
He explained : “ We talk about natural body positions , we talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closer ?
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“ They talk about your hand being away from the body , how can he be any different when he ’ s running ?
” He also hit out at the decision to allow Palace to retake the spot-kick , stating : “ Then what do we get , another pull back because De Gea is an inch off the line .
I know it ’ s right , but it doesn ’ t matter if they step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pedantic.
” He added : “ Obviously , the rule is , if he ’ s off the line , he ’ s broken the rules .
We know when goalkeepers have come flying out and that is ridiculous .
”

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Manchester United supporters were left fuming at VAR and referee Martin Atkinson during their team’s 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side made a dreadful start to their 2020/2021 Premier League season, as Palace dispatched their opponents in humiliating fashion.
As well as an abject performance, United fans were also irritated after Palace netted their second goal in dubious fashion.
The visitors were awarded a penalty after Jordan Ayew’s ball struck Victor Lindelof's arm.
A subsequent VAR check concluded that Atkinson should take a second look on the pitchside monitor.
He gave the penalty, which United goalkeeper David De Gea saved but, one minute later, a retake was ordered after VAR adjudged that the Spanish stopper had stepped off his line to block the spot kick.
Pundits Danny Murphy and Jermaine Jenas discussed both incidents on Saturday night’s Match of the Day.
Former Liverpool midfielder Murphy said he was 'bamboozled' by the decision to award Palace the penalty.
He explained: “We talk about natural body positions, we talk about proximity, could he be any closer?
“They talk about your hand being away from the body, how can he be any different when he’s running?”
He also hit out at the decision to allow Palace to retake the spot-kick, stating: “Then what do we get, another pull back because De Gea is an inch off the line. I know it’s right, but it doesn’t matter if they step a yard. It’s so pedantic.”
Ex-Newcastle United man Jenas asked for 'some common sense'.
He added: “Obviously, the rule is, if he’s off the line, he’s broken the rules. We know when goalkeepers have come flying out and that is ridiculous.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--Man hit by car after trio brutally attack him in town centre dies

A man has died after being hit by a car following an earlier assault in Rochdale town centre .
The victim was left lying in the street after being attacked following a conversation with three men in the early hours of Sunday morning .
The man , who was in his 30s , was then hit by a passing vehicle .
The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene .
No arrests have been made .
Officers were called by the ambulance service responding to reports that a man was unconscious in a car park off The Esplanade , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been launched , a GMP spokeswoman confirmed .
Photos from the scene today show a forensic tent erected and the area covered in police tape .
Photos and video footage from the scene showed a large police presence in the area all morning .
A GMP spokesman said : `` An investigation is underway following the death of a man in Rochdale .
`` At around 3.10am on Sunday 20 September 2020 , police were called by the ambulance service responding to reports that a man was unconscious in a car park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Officers attended and , despite the best efforts of paramedics , the man in his 30s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
Enquiries are ongoing to identify and inform his next of kin .
`` Detectives have , so far , established that the victim was assaulted following a conversation with three men .
He was left lying in the road .
The men left the scene , walking towards Rochdale Memorial Gardens .
`` A short time later , the victim was hit by a passing vehicle .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene .
`` No arrests have been made . ''
Det Insp Dan Clegg , of GMP 's Major Incident Team , said : `` This was a devastating incident during which a man was killed .
A post mortem is yet to take place to establish the cause of death .
We are in the process of identifying his next of kin so we can inform them .
Specialist officers will then provide them with support .
`` Our investigation is in the early stages but we are currently searching for three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of people in the town centre at the time and I ask anyone who has information to contact us as soon as possible .
`` We know incidents like this cause concern but , as ever , extensive enquiries are ongoing .
Extra officers have been deployed to the area and anyone with concerns can speak with them . ''
Transport for Greater Manchester first tweeted about the closure of The Esplanade at around 4am .
The transport body said it was due to an ongoing police incident .
The tweet said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Town Hall is closed in both directions '' This is due to an ongoing police incident .
`` Please avoid this area or take alternative route where possible . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 3400 quoting 563 of 20/09/20 of the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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A man has died after being hit by a car following an earlier assault in Rochdale town centre.
The victim was left lying in the street after being attacked following a conversation with three men in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The man, who was in his 30s, was then hit by a passing vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene. No arrests have been made.
Officers were called by the ambulance service responding to reports that a man was unconscious in a car park off The Esplanade, near Yates at 3.10am.
An investigation has been launched, a GMP spokeswoman confirmed.
Photos from the scene today show a forensic tent erected and the area covered in police tape.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Photos and video footage from the scene showed a large police presence in the area all morning.
A GMP spokesman said: "An investigation is underway following the death of a man in Rochdale.
"At around 3.10am on Sunday 20 September 2020, police were called by the ambulance service responding to reports that a man was unconscious in a car park off The Esplanade, near Yates.
"Officers attended and, despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man in his 30s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing to identify and inform his next of kin.
"Detectives have, so far, established that the victim was assaulted following a conversation with three men. He was left lying in the road. The men left the scene, walking towards Rochdale Memorial Gardens.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"A short time later, the victim was hit by a passing vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene.
"No arrests have been made."
Det Insp Dan Clegg, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "This was a devastating incident during which a man was killed. A post mortem is yet to take place to establish the cause of death. We are in the process of identifying his next of kin so we can inform them. Specialist officers will then provide them with support.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"Our investigation is in the early stages but we are currently searching for three men. We know there were a number of people in the town centre at the time and I ask anyone who has information to contact us as soon as possible.
"We know incidents like this cause concern but, as ever, extensive enquiries are ongoing. Extra officers have been deployed to the area and anyone with concerns can speak with them."
Transport for Greater Manchester first tweeted about the closure of The Esplanade at around 4am.
The transport body said it was due to an ongoing police incident.
The tweet said: "B6266 Esplande, near Rochdale Town Hall is closed in both directions
"This is due to an ongoing police incident.
"Please avoid this area or take alternative route where possible."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 3400 quoting 563 of 20/09/20 of the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--Alesha Dixon posts message about her Black Lives Matter necklace on BGT

Britain 's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon has spoken out following the strong response to her Black Lives Matter necklace .
The TV favourite was widely applauded for wearing the statement jewellery on Saturday night 's semi-final show , but some fans of the ITV talent show took to Twitter to complain .
But the singer thanked those who had complimented the necklace and Alesha has since replied to thank those who have supported her .
`` Thank you for the positive comments and to those that lead with love I see you ! ''
she said .
`` Alesha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
but your necklace actually made me so proud to support you and all that you stand for tonight .
You are such an inspirational woman .
Keep doing what you do , '' said one fan .
`` Using your status and platform for good .
That ’ s what I love to see , '' said another .
`` First thing I noticed was your amazing BLM necklace .
I love it , '' another told her .
`` Love the necklace Black Lives Matter thank you for being our voice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rapper Alesha , 41 , wore chunky gold pendants spelling out BLM on the pre-recorded semi-final show .
Some fans had complained about the jewellery , however .
`` Your necklace tonight was too much ... not political programme , '' said one viewer on Alesha 's Instagram as she shared a video of the judges taking to the stage .
`` The necklace too much !
Most of us don ’ t see skin colour , '' commented another .
`` Really .
Blm necklace .
Keep race out of it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your personal platform , '' moaned another .
`` For goodness sake can we not just enjoy a show without any agenda just a good old Saturday night , '' complained another viewer .
It sparked new controversy on Britain 's Got Talent following the furore over dance troupe Diversity 's powerful Black Lives Matter performance on the show two weeks ago .
This week ITV defended its decision to screen the performance on its flagship talent show .
It featured dancer , choreographer and BGT guest judge Ashley having his neck knelt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The dance was accused by viewers of taking a political stance during a family entertainment show and it 's now the second most complained about TV moment of the decade .
The channel stands by its broadcast of the dance , which has garnered around 24,500 complaints to the broadcasting regulator Ofcom .
An ITV spokesman said : `` Britain 's Got Talent has always been an inclusive show , which showcases diversity and supports strong storytelling in all forms and ITV stands behind the decision to broadcast Diversity 's performance on BGT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great example of the talent , creativity and diversity of modern Britain and their performance was an authentic , heartfelt response to many of the issues and events which have affected society in 2020 . ''
The dance , during the first Britain 's Got Talent 2020 semi-final on Saturday September 5 , portrayed the death of George Floyd in America and the protests that followed .
Sharing examples of some of the vile comments he 'd received , Ashley told his followers on Instagram : `` No I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . '
I mean hate ...
I mean the very thing that makes every single second of that performance and every single complaint worth it . ''
Ashley , 31 , says he 's nothing but proud of the performance and explained the long-running talent show was the right platform as ' a stage for so many incredible performances and for artists to explore emotions and stories . '
Explaining the concept behind the performance , he said it was meant to round-up an extraordinary year including COVID-19 , lockdown , the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed .
`` Hindsight 2020 – that is what the performance was about , '' he said .
`` It was something we wanted to bring to the stage to give people hope , not to shy away from the difficult conversations . ''

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Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon has spoken out following the strong response to her Black Lives Matter necklace.
The TV favourite was widely applauded for wearing the statement jewellery on Saturday night's semi-final show, but some fans of the ITV talent show took to Twitter to complain.
But the singer thanked those who had complimented the necklace and Alesha has since replied to thank those who have supported her.
"Thank you for the positive comments and to those that lead with love I see you!" she said.
"Alesha, as always you look amazing.... but your necklace actually made me so proud to support you and all that you stand for tonight. You are such an inspirational woman. Keep doing what you do," said one fan.
"Using your status and platform for good. That’s what I love to see," said another.
"First thing I noticed was your amazing BLM necklace. I love it," another told her.
(Image: ITV)
"Love the necklace Black Lives Matter thank you for being our voice," another follower said.
Singer and rapper Alesha, 41, wore chunky gold pendants spelling out BLM on the pre-recorded semi-final show.
Some fans had complained about the jewellery, however.
"Your necklace tonight was too much... not political programme," said one viewer on Alesha's Instagram as she shared a video of the judges taking to the stage.
(Image: ITV)
"The necklace too much! Most of us don’t see skin colour," commented another.
"Really. Blm necklace. Keep race out of it. It's a talent show not your personal platform," moaned another.
"For goodness sake can we not just enjoy a show without any agenda just a good old Saturday night," complained another viewer.
It sparked new controversy on Britain's Got Talent following the furore over dance troupe Diversity's powerful Black Lives Matter performance on the show two weeks ago.
This week ITV defended its decision to screen the performance on its flagship talent show.
It featured dancer, choreographer and BGT guest judge Ashley having his neck knelt on by a white police officer.
The dance was accused by viewers of taking a political stance during a family entertainment show and it's now the second most complained about TV moment of the decade.
(Image: ITV)
The channel stands by its broadcast of the dance, which has garnered around 24,500 complaints to the broadcasting regulator Ofcom.
An ITV spokesman said: "Britain's Got Talent has always been an inclusive show, which showcases diversity and supports strong storytelling in all forms and ITV stands behind the decision to broadcast Diversity's performance on BGT.
"Ashley and the group are a great example of the talent, creativity and diversity of modern Britain and their performance was an authentic, heartfelt response to many of the issues and events which have affected society in 2020."
The dance, during the first Britain's Got Talent 2020 semi-final on Saturday September 5, portrayed the death of George Floyd in America and the protests that followed.
Sharing examples of some of the vile comments he'd received, Ashley told his followers on Instagram: "No I don’t mean 'criticism'... I mean 'Racism.' I mean hate ... I mean the very thing that makes every single second of that performance and every single complaint worth it."
Ashley, 31, says he's nothing but proud of the performance and explained the long-running talent show was the right platform as 'a stage for so many incredible performances and for artists to explore emotions and stories.'
Explaining the concept behind the performance, he said it was meant to round-up an extraordinary year including COVID-19, lockdown, the NHS and the spotlight shone on racism with the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed.
"Hindsight 2020 – that is what the performance was about," he said.
"It was something we wanted to bring to the stage to give people hope, not to shy away from the difficult conversations."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--Crowds form on sea front after warning 'to keep Blackpool safe'

Residents have slammed tourists who flocked to Blackpool this weekend , despite health chiefs warning that everyone has an obligation to `` keep Blackpool safe '' .
Images show crowds gathering on the streets and in bars just days before Lancashire comes under strict lockdown measures .
The resort town will not be subjected to the new restrictions imposed across the rest of Lancashire .
Infection rates in Blackpool are lower than in some parts of the county but the area has seen an increase in positive cases .
As such , health chiefs and police warned that restrictions still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the county 's 13 boroughs under local lockdown restrictions .
`` For people living in other parts of the county , let 's keep Blackpool safe , let 's not all flock to Blackpool during the weekend and think that different rules apply , ” Lancashire County Council ’ s director of public health Dr Sakthi Karunanithi said .
Meanwhile , Deputy Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary Terry Woods said : “ Going to Blackpool , if you ’ re not from Blackpool , this weekend and mingling in any large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my family and it wouldn ’ t be looking after your family.
” Speaking at a press conference on Friday he added : “ What we need to do is focus in on protecting yourself and your family .
Make sensible decisions to protect yourselves , going to Blackpool in mass numbers is quite the opposite of protecting yourselves.
” But photographs have shown an influx on visitors this weekend , sparking concerns among Blackpool residents .
Some of the pictures , taken outside Coral Island and Golden Mile Amusements on the Promenade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , most of whom are not wearing masks , LancsLive reports .
One person wrote on Twitter : `` Many people predicted it and so it happened , it seemed everyone came to Blackpool last night .
The only time I ’ ve seen it busier is when the Red Arrows were on .
Not much in the way of social distancing or masks . ''
While another added on Facebook : `` Oh well after this week we will decide to keep Blackpool open I give up the worlds gone mad .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ queues outside Pirates Bay bar , saying : `` Lancashire going into lockdown with the exception of Blackpool ?
?
?
This was Blackpool last night !
no social distancing anywhere , no masks worn in any amusements or shop ... it ’ s a joke !
I took these pictures myself so before anyone says it clever angles etc - it isn ’ t . ''
Gem Concannon , 36 , from Northwich , Cheshire , said she had visited the resort on Saturday with her family .
She said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing masks or social distancing .
It was shocking .
“ I ’ ve never seen it that busy before.
” Extra measures , preventing households from mixing in private homes and meaning pubs and restaurants must shut by 10pm , are due to come into force to tackle rising coronavirus rates in Lancashire on Tuesday .
However Blackpool , which is run by a separate unitary authority , will not be subject to the restrictions .
The town ’ s famous Illuminations are on display until January , with the normal run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and on Saturday those visiting the seaside also enjoyed sunny weather .
Police had said they were preparing for large crowds in Blackpool over the weekend .

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Residents have slammed tourists who flocked to Blackpool this weekend, despite health chiefs warning that everyone has an obligation to "keep Blackpool safe".
Images show crowds gathering on the streets and in bars just days before Lancashire comes under strict lockdown measures.
The resort town will not be subjected to the new restrictions imposed across the rest of Lancashire.
Infection rates in Blackpool are lower than in some parts of the county but the area has seen an increase in positive cases.
As such, health chiefs and police warned that restrictions still apply to those visiting the town from one of the county's 13 boroughs under local lockdown restrictions.
"For people living in other parts of the county, let's keep Blackpool safe, let's not all flock to Blackpool during the weekend and think that different rules apply,” Lancashire County Council’s director of public health Dr Sakthi Karunanithi said.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary Terry Woods said: “Going to Blackpool, if you’re not from Blackpool, this weekend and mingling in any large crowds, that is not looking after my family and it wouldn’t be looking after your family.”
Speaking at a press conference on Friday he added: “What we need to do is focus in on protecting yourself and your family. Make sensible decisions to protect yourselves, going to Blackpool in mass numbers is quite the opposite of protecting yourselves.”
But photographs have shown an influx on visitors this weekend, sparking concerns among Blackpool residents.
Some of the pictures, taken outside Coral Island and Golden Mile Amusements on the Promenade, show large clusters of people together, most of whom are not wearing masks, LancsLive reports.
One person wrote on Twitter: "Many people predicted it and so it happened, it seemed everyone came to Blackpool last night. The only time I’ve seen it busier is when the Red Arrows were on. Not much in the way of social distancing or masks."
While another added on Facebook: "Oh well after this week we will decide to keep Blackpool open I give up the worlds gone mad."
One person posted pictures of large queues outside Pirates Bay bar, saying: "Lancashire going into lockdown with the exception of Blackpool??? This was Blackpool last night! no social distancing anywhere, no masks worn in any amusements or shop...it’s a joke! I took these pictures myself so before anyone says it clever angles etc - it isn’t."
Gem Concannon, 36, from Northwich, Cheshire, said she had visited the resort on Saturday with her family.
She said: “It was heaving, hardly anyone was wearing masks or social distancing. It was shocking.
“I’ve never seen it that busy before.”
Extra measures, preventing households from mixing in private homes and meaning pubs and restaurants must shut by 10pm, are due to come into force to tackle rising coronavirus rates in Lancashire on Tuesday.
However Blackpool, which is run by a separate unitary authority, will not be subject to the restrictions.
The town’s famous Illuminations are on display until January, with the normal run extended for two months to boost tourism, and on Saturday those visiting the seaside also enjoyed sunny weather.
Police had said they were preparing for large crowds in Blackpool over the weekend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--Teenage girl, 14, knocked down and killed in St Helens crash

A 14-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in St Helens on Saturday night .
Officers were @ @ @ @ @ a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Blackbrook Road at about 9.50pm , @ @ @ @ @ The girl was taken to hospital where she later died .
Two men , ages @ @ @ @ @ been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving .
They remain in custody @ @ @ @ @ appealing for any witnesses to the tragedy .
A force spokesman said : “ Emergency @ @ @ @ @ , a 14-year-old girl , was taken to hospital where she sadly died .
“ @ @ @ @ @ and are being supported at this time.
” Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the @ @ @ @ @ , CCTV or dashcam footage to contact police on 101 quoting ref 20000569277 , call @ @ @ @ @ 0151 777 5747 or contact Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A 14-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in St Helens on Saturday night.
Officers were called to a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Blackbrook Road at about 9.50pm, according to Merseyside Police.
The girl was taken to hospital where she later died.
Two men, ages 18 and 19, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
They remain in custody for questioning and police are appealing for any witnesses to the tragedy.
A force spokesman said: “Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a 14-year-old girl, was taken to hospital where she sadly died.
“Her family have been informed and are being supported at this time.”
Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or had any information, CCTV or dashcam footage to contact police on 101 quoting ref 20000569277, call the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--Councillors described as "pompous" for calling gov to withdraw planning proposal

A heated debate took place during a Manchester council meeting about the governments proposal on future planning .
A motion was put forward on Wednesday by the Labour group to publicly denounce the governments latest consultation on future planning .
The government revealed plans to speed up the planning process by cutting out ‘ unnecessary bureaucracy ’ in the planning phase .
The motion was met with strong opposition from the Conservative group with councillor Arnold Saunders calling the motion “ pompous ” and councillor Robin Garrido describing the motion as a “ political football ” .
City Mayor Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the consultation he described as “ anti-democratic ” and wanted the motion to call for three key factors in the future of planing .
“ What we ’ re calling for is the withdrawal of the undemocratic proposals that are being consulted on . ''
He said .
“ For example , citizen ’ s and community ’ s rights to influence development proposals through the zonal approach the government is trying to articulate .
“ Secondly we ’ re calling for the government to fundamentally address the market failure we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market for many years , which in my opinion has led to the housing and homelessness crisis we see .
“ Finally the third thing we ’ re calling for is that landowners and developers can ’ t shirk their obligations and the profit from land sales and the development itself is extracted for the purposes of public benefit.
” The Labour group argued that the white paper proposal will remove the rights of citizens to object planning applications and that the proposal shows a drastic overhaul or scrapping of the section 106 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August and will finish on the 29 October .
Councillor Arnold Saunders was against the motion and argued that the council should appose the proposals formally rather than publicly .
“ This is a white paper , it is what it says on the tin , it 's a proposal . ''
He said .
“ There are 23 questions that are asked in the proposal and there is a formal way of responding online or by email .
“ I ’ m assuming that the council is going to make a detailed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pompous to pass a motion calling upon the government to reduce the undemocratic proposals , there is a way of dealing with it , why aren ’ t we doing it that way ?
” .
Worsley ward Councillor Robin Garrido also supported Councillor Saunders ’ objections to the motion describing it as a ‘ political football ’ passed around by Labour parties up and down the country .
Councillor Garrido said : “ I ’ m against this because the motion is totally premature we haven ’ t got the sufficient time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it in as much detail as it deserved .
“ Unfortunately I ’ m afraid as always Mr Dennett wants to use it as a political football , this motion is being passed around all the Labour councils in the country .
It ’ s purely being used for political purposes instead of looking at the very serious proposals which are being made .
“ Some of which I agree with and some of which I don ’ t agree with but they deserve proper consultation and this motion is not providing that.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Labour councillors to respond to the objections and said : ” I think the further point I would like to make is that most developers have welcomed this as a means to get proposals through a lot easier and I would imagine that people like Peel and so forth will be rubbing their hands with glee at the thought .
“ I think we need to stand up for our communities I ’ m disappointed because I think the Garrido ’ s have fought for their communities in the past , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of trying to limit the powers of central government.
” The motion was carried without the support of the Conservative group .

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A heated debate took place during a Manchester council meeting about the governments proposal on future planning.
A motion was put forward on Wednesday by the Labour group to publicly denounce the governments latest consultation on future planning.
The government revealed plans to speed up the planning process by cutting out ‘unnecessary bureaucracy’ in the planning phase.
The motion was met with strong opposition from the Conservative group with councillor Arnold Saunders calling the motion “pompous” and councillor Robin Garrido describing the motion as a “political football”.
City Mayor Paul Dennett lead the call for a withdrawal of the consultation he described as “anti-democratic” and wanted the motion to call for three key factors in the future of planing.
“What we’re calling for is the withdrawal of the undemocratic proposals that are being consulted on." He said.
“For example, citizen’s and community’s rights to influence development proposals through the zonal approach the government is trying to articulate.
“Secondly we’re calling for the government to fundamentally address the market failure we’ve seen in the housing and land market for many years, which in my opinion has led to the housing and homelessness crisis we see.
“Finally the third thing we’re calling for is that landowners and developers can’t shirk their obligations and the profit from land sales and the development itself is extracted for the purposes of public benefit.”
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The Labour group argued that the white paper proposal will remove the rights of citizens to object planning applications and that the proposal shows a drastic overhaul or scrapping of the section 106 clause.
The consultation began on 6 August and will finish on the 29 October.
Councillor Arnold Saunders was against the motion and argued that the council should appose the proposals formally rather than publicly.
“This is a white paper, it is what it says on the tin, it's a proposal." He said.
“There are 23 questions that are asked in the proposal and there is a formal way of responding online or by email.
“I’m assuming that the council is going to make a detailed response but I think it's rather pompous to pass a motion calling upon the government to reduce the undemocratic proposals, there is a way of dealing with it, why aren’t we doing it that way?”.
Worsley ward Councillor Robin Garrido also supported Councillor Saunders’ objections to the motion describing it as a ‘political football’ passed around by Labour parties up and down the country.
Councillor Garrido said: “I’m against this because the motion is totally premature we haven’t got the sufficient time with a notice of motion to discuss it in as much detail as it deserved.
“Unfortunately I’m afraid as always Mr Dennett wants to use it as a political football, this motion is being passed around all the Labour councils in the country. It’s purely being used for political purposes instead of looking at the very serious proposals which are being made.
“Some of which I agree with and some of which I don’t agree with but they deserve proper consultation and this motion is not providing that.”
Councillor John Merry was one of the Labour councillors to respond to the objections and said:”I think the further point I would like to make is that most developers have welcomed this as a means to get proposals through a lot easier and I would imagine that people like Peel and so forth will be rubbing their hands with glee at the thought.
“I think we need to stand up for our communities I’m disappointed because I think the Garrido’s have fought for their communities in the past, but they appear to have abandoned the struggle of trying to limit the powers of central government.”
The motion was carried without the support of the Conservative group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--Put aside up to £1,000 for Christmas with these money-saving challenges

We hate to say the ' C ' word already but Christmas is just a few months away .
And after one of the most challenging years the nation has faced for decades , people across Greater Manchester are looking forward to the festive season .
But from gift shopping to the big food shop - and all the stocking fillers and trinkets in between - December is by far the most expensive month of year .
In fact , this year finder.com has predicted that Brits will be spending a whopping £26,875,054,970 on gifts alone .
So in preparation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might want to consider putting aside a little bit of money each week on the run up to December 25 .
Here are some top money-saving challenges that could help to ease the financial pressures of the Christmas season - you could save up to £1,000 in just 12 weeks !
If you want to serious save some dosh , try this 12-week challenge .
You might have to really cut down on booze , takeaways and online shopping , but by the end of it you will have racked up a whopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month you 'll be asked to save £60 , £80 , £90 and £100 , and then for the remaining to months you 'll put aside two rounds of £65 , £80 , £90 and £100 .
According finder.com , Brits spend will spend an average of £512.85 on Christmas shopping per person this year .
To prepare for the festive hit on our bank accounts , this money saving challenge will help you save £600 covering the average annual cost per person and giving you just shy of £90 extra to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four lots of three-week cycles of savings £40 , £50 and £60 each week .
A good way to save some extra cash is by focusing on your fivers .
Put a side £5 for 12 weeks on the run up to Christmas and you could save an easy £60 .
If you want to top up those savings , every time you receive a £5 note as change - add that to the jar too .
If £5 is too much to save for your everyday budget , use the same method @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a recent study conducted by statista.com this summer , Brits spent an average of £225.02 per household on the big Christmas food shop in 2017 .
To cover the cost of your turkey , spuds , and at least tubs of Celebrations this year - try the £300 money-saving challenge .
And if you prefer to put the same amount away each week , you could always put £25 away per week instead .

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We hate to say the 'C' word already but Christmas is just a few months away.
And after one of the most challenging years the nation has faced for decades, people across Greater Manchester are looking forward to the festive season.
But from gift shopping to the big food shop - and all the stocking fillers and trinkets in between - December is by far the most expensive month of year.
In fact, this year finder.com has predicted that Brits will be spending a whopping £26,875,054,970 on gifts alone.
So in preparation of the inevitable cash splurge, you might want to consider putting aside a little bit of money each week on the run up to December 25.
Here are some top money-saving challenges that could help to ease the financial pressures of the Christmas season - you could save up to £1,000 in just 12 weeks!
£1,000 in 12 Weeks Challenge
If you want to serious save some dosh, try this 12-week challenge.
You might have to really cut down on booze, takeaways and online shopping, but by the end of it you will have racked up a whopping £1000 for Christmas.
The challenge works in rounds.
In the first month you'll be asked to save £60, £80, £90 and £100, and then for the remaining to months you'll put aside two rounds of £65, £80, £90 and £100.
Week 1 - £60 (balance: £60)
Week 2 - £80 (balance: £140)
Week 3 - £90 (balance: £230)
Week 4 - £100 (balance: £330)
Week 5 - £65 (balance: £395)
Week 6 - £80 (balance: £475)
Week 7 - £90 (balance: £565)
Week 8 - £100 (balance: £665)
Week 9 - £65 (balance: £730)
Week 10 - £80 (balance: £810)
Week 11 - £90 (balance: £900)
Week 12 - £100 (balance: £1,000)
Cover the Cost of Christmas Challenge
According finder.com, Brits spend will spend an average of £512.85 on Christmas shopping per person this year.
To prepare for the festive hit on our bank accounts, this money saving challenge will help you save £600 covering the average annual cost per person and giving you just shy of £90 extra to play with.
The challenge is based on four lots of three-week cycles of savings £40, £50 and £60 each week.
Week 1 - £40 (balance: £40)
Week 2 - £50 (balance: £90)
Week 3 - £60 (balance: £150)
Week 4 - £40 (balance: £190)
Week 5 - £50 (balance: £240)
Week 6 - £60 (balance: £300)
Week 7 - £40 (balance: £340)
Week 8 - £50 (balance: £390)
Week 9 - £60 (balance: £450)
Week 10 - £40 (balance: £490)
Week 11 - £50 (balance: £540)
Week 12 - £60 (balance: £600)
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The £5 a week challenge
A good way to save some extra cash is by focusing on your fivers.
Put a side £5 for 12 weeks on the run up to Christmas and you could save an easy £60.
If you want to top up those savings, every time you receive a £5 note as change - add that to the jar too.
If £5 is too much to save for your everyday budget, use the same method with £1 or £2 coins.
Cover Your Christmas Food Shop Challenge
According to a recent study conducted by statista.com this summer, Brits spent an average of £225.02 per household on the big Christmas food shop in 2017.
To cover the cost of your turkey, spuds, and at least tubs of Celebrations this year - try the £300 money-saving challenge.
Week 1 - £20 (balance: £20)
Week 2 - £25 (balance: £45)
Week 3 - £30 (balance: £75)
Week 4 - £20 (balance: £95)
Week 5 - £25 (balance: £120)
Week 6 - £30 (balance: £150)
Week 7 - £20 (balance: £170)
Week 8 - £25 (balance: £195)
Week 9 - £30 (balance: £225)
Week 10 - £20 (balance: £245)
Week 11 - £25 (balance: £270)
Week 12 - £30 (balance: £300)
And if you prefer to put the same amount away each week, you could always put £25 away per week instead.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--Man United fans think they might already have Lindelof replacement

It was an evening to forget for Manchester United fans as their team began the new Premier League season with a humiliating defeat at home to Crystal Palace .
Roy Hodgson 's side were excellent in their opening day defeat but United ca n't ignore the part they played in the loss with such an underwhelming display .
The poor performance encapsulated every fear held about the current United side with poor squad depth exposed amid dire defending and lacklustre attacking structure .
Defensive duo Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire were hammered for their role in the defeat and after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favour of a new centre-back signing before next month 's transfer deadline .
It is obvious United need new players before the summer is up , but a few fans have argued that Chris Smalling could be worth a shot given his excellent season with Roma .
The Italian club are still in talks over a possible move for the English defender plenty of supporters believe he deserves another chance at Old Trafford this season .
Ca n't get much worse United are still open to selling Smalling this summer as they look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 30-year-old seen as more marketable than Marcos Rojo or Phil Jones , who are both also surplus to requirements .

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It was an evening to forget for Manchester United fans as their team began the new Premier League season with a humiliating defeat at home to Crystal Palace.
Roy Hodgson's side were excellent in their opening day defeat but United can't ignore the part they played in the loss with such an underwhelming display.
The poor performance encapsulated every fear held about the current United side with poor squad depth exposed amid dire defending and lacklustre attacking structure.
Defensive duo Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire were hammered for their role in the defeat and after the game supporters and pundits argued in favour of a new centre-back signing before next month's transfer deadline.
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It is obvious United need new players before the summer is up, but a few fans have argued that Chris Smalling could be worth a shot given his excellent season with Roma.
The Italian club are still in talks over a possible move for the English defender plenty of supporters believe he deserves another chance at Old Trafford this season.
Deserves a chance?
I dunno why ole wouldn’t try #smalling and maguire to see what they can do. He has pace he’s tall and better the lindeloff. #mufc @markgoldbridge what do you think or is he gone. — Richie R (@Richiee1985) September 20, 2020
A better option
What has happened to Chris Smalling? He had relatively solid season at Roma...surely a better option than Lindelof for now? #MUFC — Denise Evans (@DeniseKEvans) September 20, 2020
Controversial
A centre-back partnership of Chris smalling and Eric Bailly is miles ahead a partnership of Victor Lindelöf and Harry Maguire btw pic.twitter.com/xPOcSyhXwr — Caleb . (@Caleb_Mufc) September 19, 2020
Simple question
A fair argument
I've had enough for Lindelof at mg club. Would rather see Smalling than him. — Shibani (@shibani_mufc) September 20, 2020
Can't get much worse
Start Smalling next week idc. Best cb at the club — isaac (@MUFC__1999) September 19, 2020
United are still open to selling Smalling this summer as they look to trim their defensive options, with the 30-year-old seen as more marketable than Marcos Rojo or Phil Jones, who are both also surplus to requirements.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--What the pandemic has taught Manchester’s food banks in preparing for winter

During the peak of the coronavirus pandemic , the spotlight was shone on just how much of an impact food banks and services can have on local communities .
As demand increased , food banks faced an 'unprecedented challenge ' and saw supplies run out due to people stockpiling and supermarkets limiting purchases .
Six months on from the start of lockdown , demand at food banks is still higher than usual .
Organisers at Manchester South Central Food bank , which supports people in Hulme , Whalley Range , Old Trafford and Moss Side , said they saw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to last year .
They had also seen a 400pc increase earlier in the year too .
The food bank , which is run by the Bridging the Gap charity , is only expected to see more people use their services as the year carries on .
The Trussell Trust , which supports the South Central food bank , expects there to be at least a 60 pc increase at all food banks across the country between October and December - working out at around six food parcels being handed out every minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more essential to a lot more people - we ’ re in more demand than ever , ” Jo Williamson , project manager at Manchester South Central Food bank , tells the M.E.N .
“ The need for food banks is not something new .
It ’ s just been amplified by the pandemic and the changes in the economy and people ’ s situations.
” The pandemic hit just months after Jo , 33 , started her role at the food bank having moved to Whalley Range at the start of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit of a crazy time to come into the role , ” she admits .
“ But it was very nice to be able to do a job that played a very active role in my local community . ''
As lockdown measures were put in place , food banks were unable to provide usual drop-in services and had to get creative in how they were still able to ensure people in need received food and supplies .
Read more of today 's stories here Alongside support from Manchester Council ’ s City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were able to start delivering food packages to users but it meant that other aspects of the service have had to run short .
“ Food banks aren ’ t designed for long-term access to food , ” Jo says .
“ It ’ s a place where people can also get advice on benefits or other support services in order to help them with the next steps .
“ For many people , accessing a food bank is something they might feel ashamed or embarrassed about so it can take a while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each person .
“ Not being able to provide that during the pandemic has been one of the biggest challenges as we ’ re not able to have a cup of tea and a chat to discuss those needs.
” The South Central hub is now facing another challenge as it seeks out more volunteers to help deliver food parcels .
Circumstances have changed meaning that some of the support services that have helped with deliveries are now unable to continue .
“ It ’ s great to have support with donations from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she explains .
“ But we ’ re now in a position where we need more volunteer drivers and that ’ s something quite new for us .
“ We need volunteers who are able to help us drop parcels off in their car because we really can ’ t see how we ’ re going to be able to return to the drop-in model anytime soon.
” Along with increased numbers at food banks over the winter , Trussell Trust predicts poverty will only continue to rise if ‘ immediate ’ action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Communities throughout the country have shown enormous resilience in helping more people than ever before , ” Emma Revie , chief executive of the Trussell Trust , said .
“ But food banks and other community charities can not continue to pick up the pieces .
None of us should need a charity ’ s help to put food on the table .
“ Our research finds that Covid-19 has led to tens of thousands of new people needing to use a food bank for the first time .
This is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take action now , there will be further catastrophic rises in poverty in the future.
” The charity suggests that the autumn budget and Comprehensive Spending Review could be an opportunity to protect people ’ s income by locking in the £20 increase in Universal Credit that was introduced at the start of the pandemic .
It also suggests that the Government could suspend benefit debt deduction until ‘ fairer approaches ’ to repayments are made , and making local safety nets stronger with an £250m investment in local welfare assistance across England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power of what happens when we stand together in the face of adversity , ” Emma added .
“ We must harness this power to create the changes needed to prevent many more people being locked into poverty this winter .
`` With the furlough scheme set to wind down , we must act now to put in place protection for each other .
“ The Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review present a pivotal opportunity to put things right .
We must take it to help us weather the storm left in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d be interested in volunteering as a delivery driver at Manchester South Central food bank , you can get in touch with organisers via their website .
You can find your local food bank by using the search bar at https : //www.trusselltrust.org/ .

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During the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, the spotlight was shone on just how much of an impact food banks and services can have on local communities.
As demand increased, food banks faced an 'unprecedented challenge' and saw supplies run out due to people stockpiling and supermarkets limiting purchases.
Six months on from the start of lockdown, demand at food banks is still higher than usual.
Organisers at Manchester South Central Food bank, which supports people in Hulme, Whalley Range, Old Trafford and Moss Side, said they saw a 250pc increase in demand in August compared to last year.
They had also seen a 400pc increase earlier in the year too.
The food bank, which is run by the Bridging the Gap charity, is only expected to see more people use their services as the year carries on.
(Image: (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt.)
The Trussell Trust, which supports the South Central food bank, expects there to be at least a 60 pc increase at all food banks across the country between October and December - working out at around six food parcels being handed out every minute.
“The service has become even more essential to a lot more people - we’re in more demand than ever,” Jo Warmington, project manager at Manchester South Central Food bank, tells the M.E.N.
“The need for food banks is not something new. It’s just been amplified by the pandemic and the changes in the economy and people’s situations.”
The pandemic hit just months after Jo, 33, started her role at the food bank having moved to Whalley Range at the start of the year.
“It was definitely a bit of a crazy time to come into the role,” she admits.
“But it was very nice to be able to do a job that played a very active role in my local community."
As lockdown measures were put in place, food banks were unable to provide usual drop-in services and had to get creative in how they were still able to ensure people in need received food and supplies.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Alongside support from Manchester Council’s City Response Hub, the South Central bank were able to start delivering food packages to users but it meant that other aspects of the service have had to run short.
“Food banks aren’t designed for long-term access to food,” Jo says.
“It’s a place where people can also get advice on benefits or other support services in order to help them with the next steps.
“For many people, accessing a food bank is something they might feel ashamed or embarrassed about so it can take a while to really understand the individual needs of each person.
“Not being able to provide that during the pandemic has been one of the biggest challenges as we’re not able to have a cup of tea and a chat to discuss those needs.”
(Image: Manchester South Central Foodbank)
The South Central hub is now facing another challenge as it seeks out more volunteers to help deliver food parcels.
Circumstances have changed meaning that some of the support services that have helped with deliveries are now unable to continue.
Heading into winter, Jo says it’s a worry.
“It’s great to have support with donations from the supermarkets and the community,” she explains.
“But we’re now in a position where we need more volunteer drivers and that’s something quite new for us.
“We need volunteers who are able to help us drop parcels off in their car because we really can’t see how we’re going to be able to return to the drop-in model anytime soon.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Along with increased numbers at food banks over the winter, Trussell Trust predicts poverty will only continue to rise if ‘immediate’ action isn't taken by the Government.
“Communities throughout the country have shown enormous resilience in helping more people than ever before,” Emma Revie, chief executive of the Trussell Trust, said.
“But food banks and other community charities cannot continue to pick up the pieces. None of us should need a charity’s help to put food on the table.
“Our research finds that Covid-19 has led to tens of thousands of new people needing to use a food bank for the first time. This is not right. If we don’t take action now, there will be further catastrophic rises in poverty in the future.”
The charity suggests that the autumn budget and Comprehensive Spending Review could be an opportunity to protect people’s income by locking in the £20 increase in Universal Credit that was introduced at the start of the pandemic.
It also suggests that the Government could suspend benefit debt deduction until ‘fairer approaches’ to repayments are made, and making local safety nets stronger with an £250m investment in local welfare assistance across England.
“The pandemic has exposed the power of what happens when we stand together in the face of adversity,” Emma added.
“We must harness this power to create the changes needed to prevent many more people being locked into poverty this winter.
"With the furlough scheme set to wind down, we must act now to put in place protection for each other.
“The Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review present a pivotal opportunity to put things right. We must take it to help us weather the storm left in the wake of Covid-19.”
If you’d be interested in volunteering as a delivery driver at Manchester South Central food bank, you can get in touch with organisers via their website.
You can find your local food bank by using the search bar at https://www.trusselltrust.org/.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-20--How to get the £500 self-isolation support payment

The government has announced a one-off £500 support payment for those on lower incomes who could face a loss of earnings as a result of self-isolating .
With new cases of coronavirus doubling every week , the Prime Minister said the allowance has been introduced to protect the most vulnerable from becoming infected .
Officials said just under four million people on benefits in England would be eligible for the support payment if they lose income as a result of being unable to go into work .
For Labour , shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds welcomed the “ belated ” announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouldn ’ t have taken months for the penny to finally drop that people on low incomes needed more help , ” she said .
The Manchester Evening News ' political editor , Jennifer Williams , said the payment will be `` welcomed '' in Greater Manchester .
She told The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday : `` Politicians here have been calling on the government to provide this money for months - Andy Burnham has framed it as a kind of jury service payment where it ’ s a civic duty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester this is why some have been harder to track down in the Track and Trace system because they ’ ve been reluctant to do that .
`` There ’ s a lot of people in high risk low paid jobs in Greater Manchester which is mirrored in our infection rates . ''
Ms Williams added : `` I don ’ t know why it has taken them so long but you get the sense that now there ’ s a rising sense of panic . ''
But who is actually eligible ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health England ( PHE ) said just under four million people who are in receipt of benefits in England will be eligible for the Test and Trace Support Payment scheme , which will be available to those who are required to self-isolate from September 28 .
Local Authorities will be working quickly to set up these self-isolation support schemes and we expect them to be in place by 12 October , they said .
Those who start to self-isolate from September 28 will receive backdated payments once the scheme is set up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eligible if you live in England and meet all the following criteria : • you have been asked to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace • you are employed or self-employed • you can not work from home and will lose income as a result • you are claiming at least one of the following benefits : Universal Credit , Working Tax Credits , income-related Employment and Support Allowance , income-based Jobseeker ’ s Allowance , Income Support , Pension Credit or Housing Benefit PHE said : `` Recognising that self-isolation is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transmission of Covid-19 , this new Test and Trace Support payment of £500 will ensure that those on low incomes are able to self-isolate without worry about their finances . ''

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The government has announced a one-off £500 support payment for those on lower incomes who could face a loss of earnings as a result of self-isolating.
With new cases of coronavirus doubling every week, the Prime Minister said the allowance has been introduced to protect the most vulnerable from becoming infected.
Officials said just under four million people on benefits in England would be eligible for the support payment if they lose income as a result of being unable to go into work.
For Labour, shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds welcomed the “belated” announcement of additional financial assistance.
“It shouldn’t have taken months for the penny to finally drop that people on low incomes needed more help,” she said.
The Manchester Evening News' political editor, Jennifer Williams, said the payment will be "welcomed" in Greater Manchester.
She told The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday: "Politicians here have been calling on the government to provide this money for months - Andy Burnham has framed it as a kind of jury service payment where it’s a civic duty.
"They believe in some parts of Manchester this is why some have been harder to track down in the Track and Trace system because they’ve been reluctant to do that.
"There’s a lot of people in high risk low paid jobs in Greater Manchester which is mirrored in our infection rates."
Ms Williams added: "I don’t know why it has taken them so long but you get the sense that now there’s a rising sense of panic."
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But who is actually eligible? And when is it available?
Public Health England (PHE) said just under four million people who are in receipt of benefits in England will be eligible for the Test and Trace Support Payment scheme, which will be available to those who are required to self-isolate from September 28.
Local Authorities will be working quickly to set up these self-isolation support schemes and we expect them to be in place by 12 October, they said.
Those who start to self-isolate from September 28 will receive backdated payments once the scheme is set up in their Local Authority.
You will be eligible if you live in England and meet all the following criteria:
you have been asked to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace
you are employed or self-employed
you cannot work from home and will lose income as a result
you are claiming at least one of the following benefits: Universal Credit, Working Tax Credits, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit or Housing Benefit
PHE said: "Recognising that self-isolation is one of the most powerful tools for controlling the transmission of Covid-19, this new Test and Trace Support payment of £500 will ensure that those on low incomes are able to self-isolate without worry about their finances."