themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Manchester Pride's 2020 parade will be 'a march for peace'

This year 's Manchester Pride parade will be ' a march for peace ' , organisers have announced .
The theme calls on the LGBTQ+ community and its allies to respect each other 's differences and their right to live their lives in peace .
Pride chief executive Mark Fletcher said it was crucial the event supports 'every single member of the LGBTQ+ community and fight until they feel equal and free ' .
It follows a doubling in homophobic and transphobic hate crimes over the last five years , according to the charity 's own research .
The same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black , Asian and minority ethnic LGBTQ+ people have reported experiencing discrimination or poor treatment within the community because of their ethnicity .
Almost half of trans people have attempted suicide at least once and 84 % have thought about it , it also found .
And a quarter of homeless people identify as LGBTQ+ , with 77 % of them saying they were made homeless after coming out to their parents .
Mark Fletcher , chief executive for Manchester Pride , said : “ Every year I am asked do we still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I say yes we do .
`` Statistics show us that more than half of all black , Asian and minority ethnic LGBTQ+ people have reported experiencing discrimination or poor treatment within their local LGBTQ+ network because of their ethnicity and whilst we have certainly made great leaps in our mission to rid the world of discrimination it isn ’ t yet an even playing field .
“ We must support every single member of every single LGBTQ+ community and fight until they feel equal and free to be themselves .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peace as we ask the world to recognise that the fight has only just begun.
” Last year 's parade was the biggest yet , with more than 17,000 participants in floats and walking entries from businesses and community groups across the region .
Thousands of people march proudly together through the streets of Manchester in front of an estimated 250,000 supporters cheering them along the way .
With organisations taking part last year including Greater Manchester Police , the fire service , local businesses , charities and the stars of Coronation Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see .
The Manchester Pride Parade will take place on Saturday August 29 , starting on Liverpool Road and passing by the town hall and the Gay Village before finishing on Whitworth Street .
In recent years it has been led by some of the most prominent faces in the LGBT+ world including Orange Is The New Black actress Lea DeLaria , national treasure Sir Ian McKellen and Manchester ’ s first out Lord Mayor , Carl Austin-Behan .
The parade forms part of the four-day Manchester Pride festival over the August bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced last year , splitting the celebrations into a new two-day music festival , Manchester Pride Live at Mayfield Depot , and the four-day Gay Village Party .
Adam Lambert is the first act confirmed for this year 's music line up , with the rest of the acts still to be announced .
Other elements include the Superbia Weekend , a free-to-attend and alcohol-free arts programme ; Youth Pride MCR , aimed at 16 to 25-year-olds ; and the candlelit vigil in remembrance of those lost to HIV and reflecting on those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Manchester Pride Festival are available now .
Rainbow passes start at £35 for a day pass and £65 for the whole weekend , giving access to one or two days at Manchester Pride Live and the whole four days of the Gay Village Party .
Tickets are also on sale separately to the Gay Village Party , starting at £5 per day .
The Manchester Pride Parade is free to attend .
Applications are now open for groups and businesses who wish to take part in the parade .
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This year's Manchester Pride parade will be 'a march for peace', organisers have announced.
The theme calls on the LGBTQ+ community and its allies to respect each other's differences and their right to live their lives in peace.
Pride chief executive Mark Fletcher said it was crucial the event supports 'every single member of the LGBTQ+ community and fight until they feel equal and free'.
It follows a doubling in homophobic and transphobic hate crimes over the last five years, according to the charity's own research.
The same survey found more than half of all black, Asian and minority ethnic LGBTQ+ people have reported experiencing discrimination or poor treatment within the community because of their ethnicity.
Almost half of trans people have attempted suicide at least once and 84% have thought about it, it also found.
And a quarter of homeless people identify as LGBTQ+, with 77% of them saying they were made homeless after coming out to their parents.
Mark Fletcher, chief executive for Manchester Pride, said: “Every year I am asked do we still need a Pride celebration and every year I say yes we do.
"Statistics show us that more than half of all black, Asian and minority ethnic LGBTQ+ people have reported experiencing discrimination or poor treatment within their local LGBTQ+ network because of their ethnicity and whilst we have certainly made great leaps in our mission to rid the world of discrimination it isn’t yet an even playing field.
“We must support every single member of every single LGBTQ+ community and fight until they feel equal and free to be themselves. This is why this year we will March For Peace as we ask the world to recognise that the fight has only just begun.”
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Last year's parade was the biggest yet, with more than 17,000 participants in floats and walking entries from businesses and community groups across the region.
Thousands of people march proudly together through the streets of Manchester in front of an estimated 250,000 supporters cheering them along the way.
With organisations taking part last year including Greater Manchester Police, the fire service, local businesses, charities and the stars of Coronation Street, there will certainly be lots to see.
The Manchester Pride Parade will take place on Saturday August 29, starting on Liverpool Road and passing by the town hall and the Gay Village before finishing on Whitworth Street.
In recent years it has been led by some of the most prominent faces in the LGBT+ world including Orange Is The New Black actress Lea DeLaria, national treasure Sir Ian McKellen and Manchester’s first out Lord Mayor, Carl Austin-Behan.
The parade forms part of the four-day Manchester Pride festival over the August bank holiday weekend.
A new format was introduced last year, splitting the celebrations into a new two-day music festival, Manchester Pride Live at Mayfield Depot, and the four-day Gay Village Party.
Adam Lambert is the first act confirmed for this year's music line up, with the rest of the acts still to be announced.
Other elements include the Superbia Weekend, a free-to-attend and alcohol-free arts programme; Youth Pride MCR, aimed at 16 to 25-year-olds; and the candlelit vigil in remembrance of those lost to HIV and reflecting on those suffering persecution around the world.
Tickets to Manchester Pride Festival are available now. Rainbow passes start at £35 for a day pass and £65 for the whole weekend, giving access to one or two days at Manchester Pride Live and the whole four days of the Gay Village Party.
Tickets are also on sale separately to the Gay Village Party, starting at £5 per day.
The Manchester Pride Parade is free to attend. Applications are now open for groups and businesses who wish to take part in the parade. For more information visit manchesterpride.com/parade.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Why Fred knew he would succeed at Manchester United

Fred was confident of eventually establishing himself at Manchester United after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reassured him over his future in the summer .
Fred , 26 , has started the last 19 Premier League matches and already lined up in seven more games than in the entirety of his first campaign with United .
Sources close to Fred have told the MEN the Brazilian 'always knew he would be given time ' to make an impact at United and Fred was voted the club 's player of the month for January by supporters .
Fred 's mentor , the former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have provided invaluable advice with his unique experiences of playing in England .
Gilberto spent six years at Arsenal and played in 32 of the 38 games in the 'Invincibles ' season of 2003-04 .
Only David de Gea , Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Harry Maguire , Victor Lindelof and Daniel James have started more often than Fred , who has not suffered an injury so far this term , and was described as 'incredible ' by Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola after United 's League Cup semi-final second leg win last month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past month , '' a source who works with Fred told the MEN earlier this month .
`` He 's improving overall , and he 's getting more adapted to the Premier League ; the intensity and the physical differences between the Ukrainian league and the Premier League .
`` He 's more adjusted .
I guess he 's going to keep getting better . ''
The MEN reported in September confidants of Fred viewed his first year in England as one of 'adaptation ' , since the £52million midfielder was taken aback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after five years with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukraine .
Fred 's camp remained confident he would make a 'great comeback ' in his second season in England .
Fred is understood to have found the day-to-day routine at United much harder than he experienced in the Ukraine or Brazil , and those who work with the Brazil international described the differences between Ukrainian and English football as 'notorious ' .
United staff still gave 'very positive ' feedback on Fred 's training performances during a spell last season where he did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrangements at the start of the current season to do extra conditioning , having been granted permission to miss the Perth leg of United 's pre-seasn tour to get married in Belo Horizonte , Brazil .
Although Fred linked up with the United squad in Singapore in July , he was excluded from all four matchday squads in August and spuriously linked with a loan move to Fiorentina .
Solskjaer rested Fred in three of United 's six Europa League group games but he is expected to start in their round-of-32 first leg @ @ @ @ @ @

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Fred was confident of eventually establishing himself at Manchester United after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reassured him over his future in the summer.
Fred, 26, has started the last 19 Premier League matches and already lined up in seven more games than in the entirety of his first campaign with United.
Sources close to Fred have told the MEN the Brazilian 'always knew he would be given time' to make an impact at United and Fred was voted the club's player of the month for January by supporters.
Fred's mentor, the former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva, is believed to have provided invaluable advice with his unique experiences of playing in England. Gilberto spent six years at Arsenal and played in 32 of the 38 games in the 'Invincibles' season of 2003-04.
Only David de Gea, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Daniel James have started more often than Fred, who has not suffered an injury so far this term, and was described as 'incredible' by Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola after United's League Cup semi-final second leg win last month.
"It's been a great past month," a source who works with Fred told the MEN earlier this month. "He's improving overall, and he's getting more adapted to the Premier League; the intensity and the physical differences between the Ukrainian league and the Premier League.
"He's more adjusted. I guess he's going to keep getting better."
The MEN reported in September confidants of Fred viewed his first year in England as one of 'adaptation', since the £52million midfielder was taken aback by the demands of the Premier League after five years with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukraine. Fred's camp remained confident he would make a 'great comeback' in his second season in England.
Fred is understood to have found the day-to-day routine at United much harder than he experienced in the Ukraine or Brazil, and those who work with the Brazil international described the differences between Ukrainian and English football as 'notorious'. United staff still gave 'very positive' feedback on Fred's training performances during a spell last season where he did not play for 53 days.
Fred made arrangements at the start of the current season to do extra conditioning, having been granted permission to miss the Perth leg of United's pre-seasn tour to get married in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Although Fred linked up with the United squad in Singapore in July, he was excluded from all four matchday squads in August and spuriously linked with a loan move to Fiorentina.
Solskjaer rested Fred in three of United's six Europa League group games but he is expected to start in their round-of-32 first leg against Club Brugge on Thursday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Hairdresser planning dream holiday for 40th birthday slams cruise line for "keeping customers in the

Hairdresser planning dream holiday for 40th birthday slams cruise line for "keeping customers in the dark" over Coronavirus impact

A hairdresser planning a dream holiday for his 40th birthday has slammed a cruise line for `` keeping its customers in the dark '' about what effect the Coronavirus could have on their trip .
John-Lee Guy , who owns a salon of the same name in Deansgate , Bolton , has spent the last few years saving thousands of pounds to pay for the trip alongside his partner Craig Hartley .
The cruise is being operated by Norwegian Cruise Line ( NCL ) and it is due to depart from Singapore on Thursday February 27 .
It is then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indonesia , Maldives , Seychelles , before ending in Dubai .
The `` trip of a lifetime '' had a personal element to it for John-Lee as well , as he has family in the Seychelles that he has never managed to visit before .
He said : `` I 've always wanted to go but it 's a bit out of my price range , but the cruise was perfect because me and my partner can spend a couple of days there and meet some family .
`` I was really looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ optimistic but I joined the 'Cruise Critic ' Facebook page and everyone on there was concerned about Coronavirus .
Singapore and China are quite a way away from each other but I had n't realised that the previous two cruises were docking in Hong Kong .
`` The cruise just before ours on February 17 was cancelled completely .
When they cancelled that I just presumed they would have cancelled ours , but NCL 's official line is that it 's all still going ahead . ''
Earlier this week , a British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on board the Diamond Princess , which has been docked off the coast of Yokohama .
John-Lee says he just wants more communication from NCL , especially with the ever-evolving Coronavirus situation .
He branded the cruise operator `` irresponsible '' and called on them to issue further updates .
Read more of today 's stories here '' Everyone 's been left completely and utterly in the dark , '' he added .
`` There 's been no communication .
People had flown out to Singapore ( for the cruise on February 17 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last minute .
`` I do n't want to fly out all that way and be stuck in a place where I might put myself at risk .
I 've got elderly grandparents .
I do n't fancy being ill and passing something to them .
`` It 's just really irresponsible of NCL to keep us in the dark or even go ahead with the cruise with everything going on .
They said they have the option to change the itinerary but obviously if they do that drastically they 'd have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NCL 's most recent 'Coronavirus Protocol Update ' was issued on Monday , with a further update in regards to the February 27 sailing due to issued tomorrow .
Among the policies , the update states that guests and crew members `` who have travelled from , visited or transited via airports in China , including Hong Kong and Macau , within 30 days of their voyage embarkation , regardless of nationality , will not be allowed to board any of our vessels . ''
A spokesman added : `` Security and well-being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number one priority .
We have proactively implemented several preventative measures due to growing concerns regarding COVID-19 infections in China .
`` We will continue to consult with The World Health Organization and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention and take appropriate additional action as needed .
`` At this time , we have made a number of itinerary changes and none of our vessels are currently calling to ports in mainland China .
`` We also have the flexibility to alter our itineraries as needed to avoid areas of concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mainland China for the next six months are currently under review and we will communicate any itinerary revisions as soon as possible .
As always , we will closely monitor the situation and take appropriate action as necessary .
`` We apologise for the inconvenience to any guests affected by these measures put in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests and crew . ''

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A hairdresser planning a dream holiday for his 40th birthday has slammed a cruise line for "keeping its customers in the dark" about what effect the Coronavirus could have on their trip.
John-Lee Guy, who owns a salon of the same name in Deansgate, Bolton, has spent the last few years saving thousands of pounds to pay for the trip alongside his partner Craig Hartley.
The cruise is being operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and it is due to depart from Singapore on Thursday February 27. It is then set to visit Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Maldives, Seychelles, before ending in Dubai.
The "trip of a lifetime" had a personal element to it for John-Lee as well, as he has family in the Seychelles that he has never managed to visit before.
He said: "I've always wanted to go but it's a bit out of my price range, but the cruise was perfect because me and my partner can spend a couple of days there and meet some family.
(Image: Kelvin Lee Gray)
"I was really looking forward to it and I still am optimistic but I joined the 'Cruise Critic' Facebook page and everyone on there was concerned about Coronavirus. Singapore and China are quite a way away from each other but I hadn't realised that the previous two cruises were docking in Hong Kong.
"The cruise just before ours on February 17 was cancelled completely. When they cancelled that I just presumed they would have cancelled ours, but NCL's official line is that it's all still going ahead."
Earlier this week, a British couple tested positive for Coronavirus, while on board the Diamond Princess, which has been docked off the coast of Yokohama.
John-Lee says he just wants more communication from NCL, especially with the ever-evolving Coronavirus situation. He branded the cruise operator "irresponsible" and called on them to issue further updates.
"Everyone's been left completely and utterly in the dark," he added.
"There's been no communication. People had flown out to Singapore (for the cruise on February 17) and then they cancelled at the last minute.
"I don't want to fly out all that way and be stuck in a place where I might put myself at risk. I've got elderly grandparents. I don't fancy being ill and passing something to them.
"It's just really irresponsible of NCL to keep us in the dark or even go ahead with the cruise with everything going on. They said they have the option to change the itinerary but obviously if they do that drastically they'd have to give everyone their money back."
(Image: AP)
NCL's most recent 'Coronavirus Protocol Update' was issued on Monday, with a further update in regards to the February 27 sailing due to issued tomorrow.
Among the policies, the update states that guests and crew members "who have travelled from, visited or transited via airports in China, including Hong Kong and Macau, within 30 days of their voyage embarkation, regardless of nationality, will not be allowed to board any of our vessels."
A spokesman added: "Security and well-being of our guests and crew is our number one priority. We have proactively implemented several preventative measures due to growing concerns regarding COVID-19 infections in China.
"We will continue to consult with The World Health Organization and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention and take appropriate additional action as needed.
"At this time, we have made a number of itinerary changes and none of our vessels are currently calling to ports in mainland China.
"We also have the flexibility to alter our itineraries as needed to avoid areas of concern.
"All itineraries that call in mainland China for the next six months are currently under review and we will communicate any itinerary revisions as soon as possible. As always, we will closely monitor the situation and take appropriate action as necessary.
"We apologise for the inconvenience to any guests affected by these measures put in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests and crew."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Arsenal legend makes Paul Pogba claim and Manchester United top four prediction

Arsenal great turned Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has sent Manchester United a warning on Paul Pogba after the latest saga involving his agent Mino Raiola .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's comments on his desire to keep Pogba at United this summer led to Raiola lashing out and taking aim at the Norwegian .
The likes of club legends Roy Keane and Gary Neville have urged the Reds to part ways with Pogba and now Merson has joined the growing lists of voices saying the same thing on the French World Cup winner .
`` I agree with Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Merson told Sky Sports .
`` You 're talking about a £100m World Cup winner in Paul Pogba and his agent runs the show .
The player should be big enough to say to his agent , 'wait there - I 'm playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world here - keep your nose out ' .
`` It 's embarrassing .
Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher were right with what they said on MNF - you 've got to draw a line with agents .
You ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money just to get a player in .
You 've got to draw the line somewhere .
`` They 'd only be paying the price if they do n't get into the top four , but who 's to say how Erling Haaland ( a Raiola client ) would do it in the Premier League ?
It 's not the Bundesliga .
This is the hardest league in the world , so who 's to say he would be scoring all those goals here ? ''
Merson also offered up his view on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season 's Champions League via the Premier League after their 2-0 win over Chelsea on Monday night .
`` It was a big win for Manchester United at Chelsea , but they were n't good .
They 're two just-above average teams , if I 'm being honest .
United winning just covers over the cracks , while Chelsea losing means you start seeing the cracks , '' Merson added .
`` If Chelsea put their chances away in the first half , the game 's over , but they did n't .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he then scores , so there were a lot of things where you could say with Chelsea they could 've won the game .
`` With Manchester United , you 're talking about one of the biggest clubs in the world not having a centre forward .
They 're playing with Daniel James up front , who sooner or later has to be taken out of the team .
You feel sorry for the lad , now .
He looks a bit lost if I 'm honest - he needs a break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you 're not going to get into the top four with Michy Batshuayi up front .
He 's not good enough , so you 're looking at two teams who are so weak up front , that I honestly think Sheffield United have every chance this season .
Neither Chelsea nor Manchester United seem to have the guile to break teams down . ''

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Arsenal great turned Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has sent Manchester United a warning on Paul Pogba after the latest saga involving his agent Mino Raiola.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's comments on his desire to keep Pogba at United this summer led to Raiola lashing out and taking aim at the Norwegian.
The likes of club legends Roy Keane and Gary Neville have urged the Reds to part ways with Pogba and now Merson has joined the growing lists of voices saying the same thing on the French World Cup winner.
"I agree with Manchester United's stance on dealing with Mino Raiola," Merson told Sky Sports.
"You're talking about a £100m World Cup winner in Paul Pogba and his agent runs the show. The player should be big enough to say to his agent, 'wait there - I'm playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world here - keep your nose out'.
"It's embarrassing. Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher were right with what they said on MNF - you've got to draw a line with agents. You can't keep paying an agent all this money just to get a player in. You've got to draw the line somewhere.
"They'd only be paying the price if they don't get into the top four, but who's to say how Erling Haaland (a Raiola client) would do it in the Premier League? It's not the Bundesliga. This is the hardest league in the world, so who's to say he would be scoring all those goals here?"
Merson also offered up his view on United's chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League via the Premier League after their 2-0 win over Chelsea on Monday night.
"It was a big win for Manchester United at Chelsea, but they weren't good. They're two just-above average teams, if I'm being honest. United winning just covers over the cracks, while Chelsea losing means you start seeing the cracks," Merson added.
"If Chelsea put their chances away in the first half, the game's over, but they didn't. Harry Maguire should've been sent off and he then scores, so there were a lot of things where you could say with Chelsea they could've won the game.
"With Manchester United, you're talking about one of the biggest clubs in the world not having a centre forward. They're playing with Daniel James up front, who sooner or later has to be taken out of the team. You feel sorry for the lad, now. He looks a bit lost if I'm honest - he needs a break.
"When you look at Chelsea, you're not going to get into the top four with Michy Batshuayi up front. He's not good enough, so you're looking at two teams who are so weak up front, that I honestly think Sheffield United have every chance this season. Neither Chelsea nor Manchester United seem to have the guile to break teams down."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Club Brugge vs Man Utd team news and Scott McTominay lates

Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Club Brugge vs Man Utd team news and Scott McTominay latest

Manchester United travel to Belgium on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League clash against Club Brugge .
@ @ @ @ @ full of confidence after securing a crucial win against Chelsea on Monday evening .
Goals @ @ @ @ @ Maguire netted for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men to ensure the Reds cut the gap @ @ @ @ @ to just three points .
It was United 's third win against Chelsea this season @ @ @ @ @ injury during the win and looked impressive at the heart of defence .
Given the @ @ @ @ @ unknown whether the Ivorian will feature in midweek .
Solskjaer was n't pleased with the @ @ @ @ @ We are not going to get any help , I can not understand for the @ @ @ @ @ could n't play on Saturday as we play on Thursday again . ''
Follow for @ @ @ @ @ and transfer gossip throughout the day .

Manchester United completed their final preparations for Thursday night's Europa League last 32 tie versus Club Brugge.
The Reds battled past Partizan Belgrade, AZ Alkmaar and Astana to top their group and seal the spot in the knockout stages, while their Belgian opponents drop down from the Champions League after finishing third in a group containing Real Madrid, Paris-Saint Germain and Galatasaray.
United went into the game brimming with confidence after securing a vital win in the Premier League on Monday against Chelsea, boosting their chances of securing Champions League qualification for next season.
Winning the Europa League would be another route into the Champions League should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men fail to qualify through the league.
United are without Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe and Marcus Rashford due to injury, as well as want-away France midfielder Paul Pogba.
Recap all today's main United breaking headlines, injury news and transfer gossip below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Manchester United training squad revealed for Club Brugge Europa League fixture

Manchester United have included Scott McTominay , Victor Lindelof and Axel Tuanzebe in their pre-match training squad for their trip to Club Brugge .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes his side to the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges for a Europa League last 32 clash , kicking off at 5.55pm ( UK time ) on Thursday evening .
The trio missed Monday 's win over Chelsea , with Lindelof unwell and McTominay and Tuanzebe not considered after their long-term injuries .
But all three could feature as Solskjaer shuffles his pack with a quick turnaround between fixtures .
McTominay and Tuanzebe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training trip to Marbella last week and are close to making their comebacks .
Odion Ighalo and Bruno Fernandes are also in line to feature , after being added to United 's Europa League squad following their January arrivals .
Also included in the 24-man training squad was young winger Connor Stanley , an 18-year-old winger from the academy .
Mason Greenwood did not train , though Timothy Fosu-Mensah — another player on the comeback trail was injury — was involved .
United topped a group containing AZ Alkmaar , Astana and Partizan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belgian league table-toppers .
They have only ever faced Brugge once before , over two legs in a 2015 Champions League qualifier .
Midfielder Juan Mata called for concentration from the United squad if they 're to build on Monday night 's excellent 2-0 win over Chelsea .
Despite the Stamford Bridge victory , the Europa League may still provide the best chance of Champions League qualification for United this season .
“ I think the key is not to make too many mistakes , because a very cheap goal can cost you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ So it ’ s about being focused on what you have to do , to play at your best level and to try to grow into the competition .
It ’ s different than the Premier League , you can lose a game but you still have a chance to come back and win more points .
“ In the Europa League , if you have a bad day you can be out of the competition , so you have to be really 100 per cent focused in every game .
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Manchester United have included Scott McTominay, Victor Lindelof and Axel Tuanzebe in their pre-match training squad for their trip to Club Brugge.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes his side to the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges for a Europa League last 32 clash, kicking off at 5.55pm (UK time) on Thursday evening.
The trio missed Monday's win over Chelsea, with Lindelof unwell and McTominay and Tuanzebe not considered after their long-term injuries. But all three could feature as Solskjaer shuffles his pack with a quick turnaround between fixtures. McTominay and Tuanzebe took part in United's warm weather training trip to Marbella last week and are close to making their comebacks.
Odion Ighalo and Bruno Fernandes are also in line to feature, after being added to United's Europa League squad following their January arrivals.
Also included in the 24-man training squad was young winger Connor Stanley, an 18-year-old winger from the academy. Mason Greenwood did not train.
United topped a group containing AZ Alkmaar, Astana and Partizan Belgrade, securing the tie with the Belgian league table-toppers. They have only ever faced Brugge once before, over two legs in a 2015 Champions League qualifier.
Midfielder Juan Mata called for concentration from the United squad if they're to build on Monday night's excellent 2-0 win over Chelsea. Despite the Stamford Bridge victory, the Europa League may still provide the best chance of Champions League qualification for United this season.
“I think the key is not to make too many mistakes, because a very cheap goal can cost you in the competition," he said.
“So it’s about being focused on what you have to do, to play at your best level and to try to grow into the competition. It’s different than the Premier League, you can lose a game but you still have a chance to come back and win more points.
“In the Europa League, if you have a bad day you can be out of the competition, so you have to be really 100 per cent focused in every game.”
United training squad
Goalkeepers: David de Gea, Sergio Romero, Nathan Bishop
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams, Harry Maguire, Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Eric Bailly
Midfielders: Fred, Jesse Lingard, Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Nemanja Matic, Bruno Fernandes, Connor Stanley, Juan Mata
Forwards: Odion Ighalo, Anthony Martial, Daniel James.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Arsenal great Paul Merson explains why Man City's players will want to stay despite UEFA ban

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has reacted to Manchester City 's Champions League ban by claiming it could have a positive impact on the Premier League next season .
City have been banned from European competitions for the next two seasons by UEFA , pending an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
The Blues came into the 2019/20 campaign as favourites to defend their title but currently sit in second , 25 points behind Liverpool .
Merson believes City 's key players should have the mentality of wanting to stay put even if the ban is upheld @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next season .
`` I think it helps if all the Man City players stayed next season due to the way Liverpool have ripped them up this year .
The way Liverpool have outplayed them this season , I think the players will want to stay to put it straight , '' Merson told Sky Sports .
`` Their mentality should be that , after what Liverpool have done , they need to win the Premier League next season .
If City had achieved what Liverpool have this year , I would n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ if the UEFA ban is upheld ] .
`` They 'd have won the league again , and the feeling would then be that winning the Champions League is all that 's left .
`` Of course , it all depends on if this team now wins the competition this season .
But I do n't know if they 're going to get away with it - I 'm not sure if that ban is going to get overturned . ''

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Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has reacted to Manchester City's Champions League ban by claiming it could have a positive impact on the Premier League next season.
City have been banned from European competitions for the next two seasons by UEFA, pending an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The Blues came into the 2019/20 campaign as favourites to defend their title but currently sit in second, 25 points behind Liverpool.
Merson believes City's key players should have the mentality of wanting to stay put even if the ban is upheld and focus on trying to dethrone Liverpool next season.
"I think it helps if all the Man City players stayed next season due to the way Liverpool have ripped them up this year. The way Liverpool have outplayed them this season, I think the players will want to stay to put it straight," Merson told Sky Sports.
"Their mentality should be that, after what Liverpool have done, they need to win the Premier League next season. If City had achieved what Liverpool have this year, I wouldn't see a player being there next year [if the UEFA ban is upheld].
"They'd have won the league again, and the feeling would then be that winning the Champions League is all that's left.
"Of course, it all depends on if this team now wins the competition this season. But I don't know if they're going to get away with it - I'm not sure if that ban is going to get overturned."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--FIFA 20 Winter Ones to Watch predictions with Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes

The FIFA 20 Ultimate Team Winter Refresh promo saw the release of a Winter Refresh team , featuring some of the January transfers that have taken place throughout the world of football .
There were also ratings boosts confirmed , skill move upgrades and a bunch of new players added to the game mode , although that is due to happen this week .
But the Winter Refresh promo should also bring the next batch of Winter Ones to Watch cards , with some of the players who completed January transfers given special cards that get upgraded should the OTW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the 2019/20 campaign .
We think the Winter Ones to Watch cards could be released on Friday February 21st 2020 , at the normal 6pm UK time slot .
Here are our predictions for the FUT 20 Winter Ones to Watch cards , featuring Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes .
What is the FIFA 20 Ultimate Team Winter OTW promo ?
The biggest transfers of the January window normally get dynamic FUT Ones to Watch items that upgrade throughout the season based on their real-world performances for their new clubs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ featured players like Cesc Fabregas , Mario Balotelli , Alvaro Morata and Luis Muriel .
Here is some more information regarding OTW items , via the EA SPORTS FIFA website .
`` OTW items will be upgraded based on TOTW ( until the end of the 2019-20 season ) , MOTM , Hero , Record Breaker and Team Of The Tournament selections .
OTW items will NOT be upgraded based on POTM , Award Winner , SBC , or other in game event selection .
`` The player ’ s position on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change .
He will however continue to receive any attribute upgrades from that and future applicable in-forms .
`` Dynamic Player Items can take a few hours to update in-game after the TOTW is live in packs . ''
Who do you think will be included in the FUT 20 Winter Ones to Watch promo ?

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The FIFA 20 Ultimate Team Winter Refresh promo saw the release of a Winter Refresh team, featuring some of the January transfers that have taken place throughout the world of football.
There were also ratings boosts confirmed, skill move upgrades and a bunch of new players added to the game mode, although that is due to happen this week.
But the Winter Refresh promo should also bring the next batch of Winter Ones to Watch cards, with some of the players who completed January transfers given special cards that get upgraded should the OTW player get an in-form card over the rest of the 2019/20 campaign.
We think the Winter Ones to Watch cards could be released on Friday February 21st 2020, at the normal 6pm UK time slot.
Here are our predictions for the FUT 20 Winter Ones to Watch cards, featuring Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes.
FIFA 20 Winter Ones to Watch predictions
Bruno Fernandes - Manchester United
Steven Bergwijn - Tottenham Hotspur
Takumi Minamino - Liverpool
Christian Eriksen - Inter Milan
Dani Olmo - RB Leipzig
Erling Braut Haaland - Borussia Dortmund
Alvaro Odriozola - Bayern Munich
Krzysztof Piatek - Hertha Berlin
Sander Berge - Sheffield United
Paco Alcacer - Villarreal
Suso - Sevilla
Exequil Palacios - Bayer Leverkusen
Emre Can - Borussia Dortmund
Angelino - RB Leipzig
Danny Rose - Newcastle United
Daniel Podence - Wolves
Stanislav Lobotka - Napoli
Jacob Bruun Larsen - Hoffenheim
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What is the FIFA 20 Ultimate Team Winter OTW promo?
The biggest transfers of the January window normally get dynamic FUT Ones to Watch items that upgrade throughout the season based on their real-world performances for their new clubs, in FUT 19 the Winter OTW team featured players like Cesc Fabregas, Mario Balotelli, Alvaro Morata and Luis Muriel.
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Here is some more information regarding OTW items, via the EA SPORTS FIFA website.
"OTW items will be upgraded based on TOTW (until the end of the 2019-20 season), MOTM, Hero, Record Breaker and Team Of The Tournament selections. OTW items will NOT be upgraded based on POTM, Award Winner, SBC, or other in game event selection.
"The player’s position on his Ones To Watch item type will not change. He will however continue to receive any attribute upgrades from that and future applicable in-forms.
"Dynamic Player Items can take a few hours to update in-game after the TOTW is live in packs."
Who do you think will be included in the FUT 20 Winter Ones to Watch promo?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--When and what date is Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 2?

It 's been more than a year since Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder faced each other in their Los Angeles showdown .
And it will soon be time for the heavyweights to enter the ring again for round two after their December 2018 clash ended in a split-decision draw - despite some thinking the Gypsy King should have taken the win .
Both Fury and Wilder have been busy in the meantime , with the Bronze Bomber retaining his WBC crown and Fury beating Otto Wallin in September 2019 - despite needing 47 stitches after the fight .
Back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is set to be one of the biggest sporting events of the year as they both make their way to Las Vegas .
Tyson , from Wythenshawe , and Deontay will now go head-to-head once again on Saturday 22 February at the MGM Grand .
While it will start in the US on the Saturday night , fans in the UK will need to stay up until the early hours of Sunday , February 23 .
The fight is expected to start around 4am UK time and will be shown BT Sport Box @ @

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It's been more than a year since Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder faced each other in their Los Angeles showdown.
And it will soon be time for the heavyweights to enter the ring again for round two after their December 2018 clash ended in a split-decision draw - despite some thinking the Gypsy King should have taken the win.
Both Fury and Wilder have been busy in the meantime, with the Bronze Bomber retaining his WBC crown and Fury beating Otto Wallin in September 2019 - despite needing 47 stitches after the fight.
Back to the upcoming meeting and the highly-anticipated rematch is set to be one of the biggest sporting events of the year as they both make their way to Las Vegas.
Tyson, from Wythenshawe, and Deontay will now go head-to-head once again on Saturday 22 February at the MGM Grand.
While it will start in the US on the Saturday night, fans in the UK will need to stay up until the early hours of Sunday, February 23.
The fight is expected to start around 4am UK time and will be shown BT Sport Box Office.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger behind move to re-write offside law in a bid to end VAR controv

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger behind move to re-write offside law in a bid to end VAR controversy

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is behind a move to re-write the offside law in a bid to bring an end to controversial borderline VAR decisions .
So far this season , the Premier League has been rocked by a number of controversial calls in relation to marginal offside decisions .
But the Frenchman believes attacking players should be deemed onside if any part of their body is in line with the last opponent and feels the introduction of VAR has exposed the law to be in favour of defenders .
And Wenger , who took up a position as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November , has revealed he is working with his fellow peers at the International Football Association Board on changing the law .
“ I am in the middle of the controversial situation with VAR and it is clear that the most difficult thing that people have with it is the offside rule , ” Wenger said at the Laureus Sports Awards in Berlin via the Mirror .
“ You have had offsides by a margin of a fraction of a centimetre , offside literally by a nose .
I believe it is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There is room to change the rule a little bit and not say that a part of a player ’ s nose is offside , so you are offside because you can score with that .
“ Instead , you will not be offside if any part of the body that can score a goal is in line with the last defender - even if other parts of the attacker ’ s body are in front .
“ That will sort it out because you will no longer have decisions about millimetres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in front of the defensive line.
” While the former Gunners boss is also of the opinion that the technology will be improved by employing former players to make decisions from behind a screen .
`` At the moment , in what is the first period when we have used this technology , there are not enough VAR specialists who can cover every game over the weekend , ” he added .
“ It will be improved very quickly if we change the protocols , so that we can use former players in @ @ @ @ @

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Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is behind a move to re-write the offside law in a bid to bring an end to controversial borderline VAR decisions.
So far this season, the Premier League has been rocked by a number of controversial calls in relation to marginal offside decisions.
But the Frenchman believes attacking players should be deemed onside if any part of their body is in line with the last opponent and feels the introduction of VAR has exposed the law to be in favour of defenders.
And Wenger, who took up a position as FIFA's chief of global football in November, has revealed he is working with his fellow peers at the International Football Association Board on changing the law.
“I am in the middle of the controversial situation with VAR and it is clear that the most difficult thing that people have with it is the offside rule,” Wenger said at the Laureus Sports Awards in Berlin via the Mirror.
“You have had offsides by a margin of a fraction of a centimetre, offside literally by a nose. I believe it is the time to do this very quickly.
“There is room to change the rule a little bit and not say that a part of a player’s nose is offside, so you are offside because you can score with that.
“Instead, you will not be offside if any part of the body that can score a goal is in line with the last defender - even if other parts of the attacker’s body are in front.
“That will sort it out because you will no longer have decisions about millimetres and a fraction of the attacker being in front of the defensive line.”
While the former Gunners boss is also of the opinion that the technology will be improved by employing former players to make decisions from behind a screen.
"At the moment, in what is the first period when we have used this technology, there are not enough VAR specialists who can cover every game over the weekend,” he added.
“It will be improved very quickly if we change the protocols, so that we can use former players in the VAR room.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Man City vs West Ham prediction as Moyes could feel Champions League ban backlash

Plenty has changed since City kicked off the defence of their Premier League title with a 5-0 walloping of West Ham back in August .
But surely not enough to give The Hammers hope of anything better than avoiding another embarrassment ?
Will City will be smarting from UEFA 's shock verdict on Friday ?
We asked Liam Corless for his views on tonight 's Etihad showdown .
Both teams have had two weeks to prepare for this match so freshness wo n't be an issue .
City should win and they should win well .
Hence the odds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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begambleaware.org West Ham are winless against top-flight opposition since New Year 's Day - which is why they are 14/1 - and this is the perfect opportunity for City to build some confidence ahead of three big games .
You can never look too far past Sergio Aguero .
In 13 previous appearances against West Ham , Aguero has scored 10 goals .
He 's 15/8 favourite to open the scoring and a remarkable 1/3 to score at any time .
Probably Aguero .
Of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one penalty this season , he is the only one with a 100 per cent success rate .
Makes that 1/3 look respectable .
They 've only kept two in nine games in 2020 so it 's definitely not a banker .
The 13/10 for City to win and Both Teams To Score is the value bet .
West Ham are hardly prolific , though , so there 's a good chance , especially if Aymeric Laporte comes back in .
Both Teams To Score 'No ' is 17/20 .
Ilkay Gundogan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League this season - more than any other City player .

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Plenty has changed since City kicked off the defence of their Premier League title with a 5-0 walloping of West Ham back in August.
But surely not enough to give The Hammers hope of anything better than avoiding another embarrassment?
Will City will be smarting from UEFA's shock verdict on Friday? We asked Liam Corless for his views on tonight's Etihad showdown.
Win, lose or draw?
Both teams have had two weeks to prepare for this match so freshness won't be an issue. City should win and they should win well. Hence the odds of 2/13 from thepools.com on a City victory.
West Ham are winless against top-flight opposition since New Year's Day - which is why they are 14/1 - and this is the perfect opportunity for City to build some confidence ahead of three big games.
Who's a good bet for 1st scorer?
You can never look too far past Sergio Aguero. In 13 previous appearances against West Ham, Aguero has scored 10 goals. He's 15/8 favourite to open the scoring and a remarkable 1/3 to score at any time .
Who's on pens?
Probably Aguero. Of the City players who have taken more than one penalty this season, he is the only one with a 100 per cent success rate. Makes that 1/3 look respectable.
Will City keep a clean sheet?
They've only kept two in nine games in 2020 so it's definitely not a banker. The 13/10 for City to win and Both Teams To Score is the value bet. West Ham are hardly prolific, though, so there's a good chance, especially if Aymeric Laporte comes back in. Both Teams To Score 'No' is 17/20 .
Yellow card?
Ilkay Gundogan. He's been booked seven times in the Premier League this season - more than any other City player.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Paul Scholes questions Anthony Martial's role for Manchester United

Paul Scholes is not convinced that Anthony Martial is a natural striking option for Manchester United , despite his goal against Chelsea on Monday night .
Martial 's deft first-half header set United on their way to a vital 2-0 victory in their hunt for Champions League qualification , with the goal taking the Frenchman 's tally to 13 for the season in all competitions .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has put faith in Martial as his No.9 this season , though signed Odion Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Shenhua on January deadline day as back-up for the 24-year-old .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best position and challenged the forward to take advice from Solskjaer and the United coaches on board .
`` With Anthony Martial , it ’ s interesting , I don ’ t know if he ’ s a wide player , I don ’ t know if he ’ s a centre forward , '' said the United great .
`` Ole clearly thinks there ’ s a centre forward in there and he ’ s telling him to get in the box as often as he can .
`` [ Against Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the box , he didn ’ t really bust a gut .
You shouldn ’ t need to [ tell a striker to get into the penalty box ] , but if you ’ re Anthony Martial he looks like he needs telling .
`` He looks like he doesn ’ t take that much information in .
Some players are like that , sometimes you tell them once and they ’ ll do it all the time .
`` He looks like you need to tell him every two minutes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

Paul Scholes is not convinced that Anthony Martial is a natural striking option for Manchester United, despite his goal against Chelsea on Monday night.
Martial's deft first-half header set United on their way to a vital 2-0 victory in their hunt for Champions League qualification, with the goal taking the Frenchman's tally to 13 for the season in all competitions.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has put faith in Martial as his No.9 this season, though signed Odion Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Shenhua on January deadline day as back-up for the 24-year-old.
But Scholes is not convinced about Martial's best position and challenged the forward to take advice from Solskjaer and the United coaches on board.
"With Anthony Martial, it’s interesting, I don’t know if he’s a wide player, I don’t know if he’s a centre forward," said the United great.
"Ole clearly thinks there’s a centre forward in there and he’s telling him to get in the box as often as he can.
"[Against Chelsea] he laboured at times to get in the box, he didn’t really bust a gut. You shouldn’t need to [tell a striker to get into the penalty box], but if you’re Anthony Martial he looks like he needs telling.
"He looks like he doesn’t take that much information in. Some players are like that, sometimes you tell them once and they’ll do it all the time.
"He looks like you need to tell him every two minutes, what you want him to do."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Morrisons will only sell free range eggs only from today

Supermarket giant Morrisons will sell only free range eggs from today .
The company which has 492 stores sells over 10m eggs a week and can expect a scramble for them on pancake day next week .
The move to stop the sale of caged eggs comes five years ahead of the retailer 's original target .
They have doubled the number of farmers they work with and their supply will cone from hens that have had been outdoors at least eight hours a day .
Morrisons originally committed to move away from caged eggs by 2025 after listening to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gavaghan in 2016 .
The commitment will mean all Morrisons eggs will come from hens that have outdoor access for at least eight hours each day , as well as nest boxes with wide perches and spaces for scratching and dust bathing .
Morrisons is also continuing to work on ensuring that 100 % of eggs used as ingredients in products are from free range eggs by 2025 .
The chain is also dropping the price of a pack of six free range eggs from 80p to 75p to make them even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buyer , said : “ Improving animal welfare is very important to customers and it ’ s very important to us .
We source our eggs directly from farms and have worked hard to help them all move to free range . ''
None of the UK ’ s six biggest retailers have previously gone free range only .
“ From today , all our eggs will come from free-range hens that are able to roam freely outdoors – typically during daylight hours - and then return to nest boxes in the evening.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Food Business at Compassion in World Farming , says : “ It ’ s great to see Morrisons achieving their commitment to be 100 % free range on shell eggs ahead of their 2022 target .
`` Momentum on ending the use of cages for laying hens is growing and Morrisons are leading the way .
Importantly , they also have a 2025 cage-free commitment on the eggs that go into processed and ingredient foods.
” In 2018 Morrisons introduced a popular Pick Your Own Eggs service enabling customers to choose and pack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – choosing from one single egg to a tray of 30 .

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Supermarket giant Morrisons will sell only free range eggs from today.
The company which has 492 stores sells over 10m eggs a week and can expect a scramble for them on pancake day next week.
The move to stop the sale of caged eggs comes five years ahead of the retailer's original target.
They have doubled the number of farmers they work with and their supply will cone from hens that have had been outdoors at least eight hours a day.
Morrisons originally committed to move away from caged eggs by 2025 after listening to a consumer campaign spearheaded by teenager Lucy Gavaghan in 2016 .
The commitment will mean all Morrisons eggs will come from hens that have outdoor access for at least eight hours each day, as well as nest boxes with wide perches and spaces for scratching and dust bathing.
Morrisons is also continuing to work on ensuring that 100% of eggs used as ingredients in products are from free range eggs by 2025.
The chain is also dropping the price of a pack of six free range eggs from 80p to 75p to make them even more affordable.
Robert Hofmann, Morrisons Egg Buyer, said: “Improving animal welfare is very important to customers and it’s very important to us. We source our eggs directly from farms and have worked hard to help them all move to free range."
None of the UK’s six biggest retailers have previously gone free range only.
“From today, all our eggs will come from free-range hens that are able to roam freely outdoors – typically during daylight hours - and then return to nest boxes in the evening.”
Dr Tracey Jones, Director of Food Business at Compassion in World Farming, says: “It’s great to see Morrisons achieving their commitment to be 100% free range on shell eggs ahead of their 2022 target.
"Momentum on ending the use of cages for laying hens is growing and Morrisons are leading the way. Importantly, they also have a 2025 cage-free commitment on the eggs that go into processed and ingredient foods.”
In 2018 Morrisons introduced a popular Pick Your Own Eggs service enabling customers to choose and pack their own free-range eggs in recycled boxes – choosing from one single egg to a tray of 30.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--£532 a month - for rent, bills, food... everything - one family's struggle on Universal Credit

A mum-of-one says she was left in crippling debt and reliant on foodbanks after a Universal Credit advance left her with just £17 a day for her family .
Paula , from Bolton , was delighted when she received a `` brilliant '' £1,700 advance to help her with the transition to the new benefits system .
But the 34-year-old said her stress levels went `` through the roof '' after receiving her first payment - and with it , a major shock .
The situation is one which Jobcentre workers admit is `` crazy '' - and `` always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC 's three-part documentary Universal Credit : Inside the Welfare State on Tuesday night focused on Bolton Jobcentre - one of the busiest in the north west , where 500 people move onto Universal Credit every month .
Having recently moved in with her partner Aaron , Paula 's circumstances changed and she had to move onto Universal Credit from Job Seekers ' Allowance and Housing Benefit .
She had been receiving £164 a fortnight from JSA and Child Credit , but Universal Credit is paid a month in arrears - and she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the five-week wait for the first payment .
Hoping the wait does n't `` mess us up '' as it has done with a lot of people she 's known , she tells the cameras : `` A lot of people have killed themselves over it , have n't they ? ''
Needing to pay for a school uniform for daughter Lexi , work coach Lorraine offers her an advance - essentially a Universal Credit loan - of £1,200 to get her through .
This will have to be paid back at £105 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paula is shown to be pleased with this , calling it `` common sense '' which puts her `` mind at rest '' .
But she has no idea - and is not warned - about the reality of this 'advance ' , and how it will plunge her into debt from which she will struggle to recover .
She tells the camera her family will be able to `` treat ourselves rather than wondering how we are going to live day to day . ''
And three weeks on , Paula has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advances .
She reveals she has spent it on bills , food , and clothing along with new footwear for herself , a haircut and new phone - decisions she will come to regret - and says it 's been `` brilliant '' .
With just seven days to wait until the first Universal Credit payment , she 's found it 's `` not been too bad '' .
She tells the cameras `` it 's right that we treat ourselves as we were n't born with a silver spoon in our f***ing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round the corner for Paula as she gets through the five week wait only to find £585.90 is deducted from her monthly Universal Credit payment .
This leaves her with £532 for the month - far less than she was expecting - which is roughly £17 a day for herself , her partner Aaron , and daughter Lexi , to pay rent , food , bills - everything .
She had been under the impression she would only see £110 a month deducted to repay the advance - and had no idea about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been taking its toll on mum 's health .
`` It 's a lot to take off somebody , '' she says .
`` £530 for a family .
It 's ridiculous .
My stress levels have been through the roof .
I 've been really anxious .
I have a feeling in my throat like I 've been smothered . ''
She says she wishes the Jobcentre in Bolton had not offered her so much money .
`` It was a f***ing mistake which I will never do again .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off this s**t now .
`` There 's too much temptation now .
That 's what got it with me .
I got too tempted and went giddy , went wild .
Lesson learnt . ''
Returning to the Jobcentre , she brings a sick note as her anxiety and stress reach unbearable levels .
But she 's surprised to find she can not claim Disability Living Allowance - DSA - as that benefit is part of the old welfare regime from which she has now switched .
She has her next deduction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't go away .
Jobcentre worker Carmel admits this situation is `` happening all the time '' .
`` If the advances are available , '' she tells the cameras , `` and they are taking them , most customers are coming back with problems about paying them back . ''
She adds : `` It 's crazy really that so much can be offered .
Would she have got that advance knowing what debt it 's put her in ?
Probably not .
Would she have had that haircut or shoes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a debt councillor and admits she is now `` in debt up to her eyeballs '' , relying on foodbanks and warding off bailliffs .
Four weeks later , she tells the cameras September has been `` absolute hell '' and `` messed us up to be honest '' .
`` It can hit you like a ton of bricks . ''
She adds : `` F***ing s*****st thing about Universal Credit is paying back the debt .
I would n't know where to start with getting a job . ''
Her hopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back her debts and getting back to work .
She wants to `` show a good example to Lexi , and show her the right way in life . ''

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A mum-of-one says she was left in crippling debt and reliant on foodbanks after a Universal Credit advance left her with just £17 a day for her family.
Paula, from Bolton, was delighted when she received a "brilliant" £1,700 advance to help her with the transition to the new benefits system.
But the 34-year-old said her stress levels went "through the roof" after receiving her first payment - and with it, a major shock.
The situation is one which Jobcentre workers admit is "crazy" - and "always happening", Mirror Online reports.
BBC's three-part documentary Universal Credit: Inside the Welfare State on Tuesday night focused on Bolton Jobcentre - one of the busiest in the north west, where 500 people move onto Universal Credit every month.
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Having recently moved in with her partner Aaron, Paula's circumstances changed and she had to move onto Universal Credit from Job Seekers' Allowance and Housing Benefit.
She had been receiving £164 a fortnight from JSA and Child Credit, but Universal Credit is paid a month in arrears - and she had no savings to see her through the five-week wait for the first payment.
Hoping the wait doesn't "mess us up" as it has done with a lot of people she's known, she tells the cameras: "A lot of people have killed themselves over it, haven't they?"
Needing to pay for a school uniform for daughter Lexi, work coach Lorraine offers her an advance - essentially a Universal Credit loan - of £1,200 to get her through.
This will have to be paid back at £105 a month, over 12 months.
Paula is shown to be pleased with this, calling it "common sense" which puts her "mind at rest".
But she has no idea - and is not warned - about the reality of this 'advance', and how it will plunge her into debt from which she will struggle to recover.
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She tells the camera her family will be able to "treat ourselves rather than wondering how we are going to live day to day."
And three weeks on, Paula has been allowed a total of £1,700 in advances.
She reveals she has spent it on bills, food, and clothing along with new footwear for herself, a haircut and new phone - decisions she will come to regret - and says it's been "brilliant".
With just seven days to wait until the first Universal Credit payment, she's found it's "not been too bad".
She tells the cameras "it's right that we treat ourselves as we weren't born with a silver spoon in our f***ing a***s.
But a major shock is just round the corner for Paula as she gets through the five week wait only to find £585.90 is deducted from her monthly Universal Credit payment.
This leaves her with £532 for the month - far less than she was expecting - which is roughly £17 a day for herself, her partner Aaron, and daughter Lexi, to pay rent, food, bills - everything.
She had been under the impression she would only see £110 a month deducted to repay the advance - and had no idea about the other deductions.
And it's been taking its toll on mum's health.
"It's a lot to take off somebody," she says.
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"£530 for a family. It's ridiculous. My stress levels have been through the roof. I've been really anxious. I have a feeling in my throat like I've been smothered."
She says she wishes the Jobcentre in Bolton had not offered her so much money.
"I've made a mistake," she says.
"It was a f***ing mistake which I will never do again.
"If I had my way I'd come off this s**t now.
"There's too much temptation now. That's what got it with me. I got too tempted and went giddy, went wild. Lesson learnt."
Returning to the Jobcentre, she brings a sick note as her anxiety and stress reach unbearable levels.
But she's surprised to find she cannot claim Disability Living Allowance - DSA - as that benefit is part of the old welfare regime from which she has now switched.
She has her next deduction deferred - but is warned the debt won't go away.
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Jobcentre worker Carmel admits this situation is "happening all the time".
"If the advances are available," she tells the cameras, "and they are taking them, most customers are coming back with problems about paying them back."
She adds: "It's crazy really that so much can be offered. Would she have got that advance knowing what debt it's put her in? Probably not. Would she have had that haircut or shoes? Probably not."
Paula visits a debt councillor and admits she is now "in debt up to her eyeballs", relying on foodbanks and warding off bailliffs.
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Four weeks later, she tells the cameras September has been "absolute hell" and "messed us up to be honest".
"It can hit you like a ton of bricks."
She adds: "F***ing s*****st thing about Universal Credit is paying back the debt. I wouldn't know where to start with getting a job."
Her hopes for the future include planning to pay back her debts and getting back to work.
She wants to "show a good example to Lexi, and show her the right way in life."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--£350k sale of Kearlsey care home put on hold... after councillors demand the money must come back to

£350k sale of Kearlsey care home put on hold... after councillors demand the money must come back to the town

The sale of council-owned land has stalled after Kearsley councillors demanded some of the proceeds are given back to the town .
The former Alderbank care home site was set to be sold for £350,000 to PSP Bolton with plans in place to build 33 houses at the site .
But Cllr Paul Heslop asked the deputy leader to reconsider his decision at a scrutiny meeting this week .
He said : “ Kearsley has been stripped of all of its assets .
Any services that were in Kearsley have gone .
There is now nothing left .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ library – they ’ ve all gone .
And the land that they were on has now all been sold .
“ This unrelenting asset stripping of Kearsley , which always means that Kearsley loses and Bolton wins , is now being challenged .
And that is what we ’ ll continue to challenge in my party .
“ This is one strip of land now but after that , Kearsley ’ s gone .
Nothing ’ s left .
You ’ ve had the lot.
” The Farnworth and Kearsley First councillor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and argued an “ appropriate ” portion of the sale proceeds should be given to the town .
He referred back to the deputy leader ’ s decision to “ compensate ” Horwich with a £100,000 from the half a million pound sale of Pickup ’ s Field to Bolton At Home which wants to build 48 houses at the site .
Labour councillor Nick Peel described the amount of money as “ arbitrary ” .
Cllr Martyn Cox , who has the final say on the matter , explained that his decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Pickup ’ s Field sale to the town was because it meant Horwich would lose a sporting facility .
He added : “ The decision put in front of me was a piece of land that was owned by the council that the planning committee had given consent for 30-odd affordable properties .
`` I think it would have been utterly irresponsible for me to say , forget it .
Let ’ s go out to the highest bidder.
” The decision has been referred back to the deputy leader for @ @

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The sale of council-owned land has stalled after Kearsley councillors demanded some of the proceeds are given back to the town.
The former Alderbank care home site was set to be sold for £350,000 to PSP Bolton with plans in place to build 33 houses at the site.
But Cllr Paul Heslop asked the deputy leader to reconsider his decision at a scrutiny meeting this week.
He said: “Kearsley has been stripped of all of its assets. Any services that were in Kearsley have gone. There is now nothing left.
“The town hall, the civic building the library – they’ve all gone. And the land that they were on has now all been sold.
“This unrelenting asset stripping of Kearsley, which always means that Kearsley loses and Bolton wins, is now being challenged. And that is what we’ll continue to challenge in my party.
“This is one strip of land now but after that, Kearsley’s gone. Nothing’s left. You’ve had the lot.”
The Farnworth and Kearsley First councillor questioned whether the price is high enough and argued an “appropriate” portion of the sale proceeds should be given to the town.
He referred back to the deputy leader’s decision to “compensate” Horwich with a £100,000 from the half a million pound sale of Pickup’s Field to Bolton At Home which wants to build 48 houses at the site.
Labour councillor Nick Peel described the amount of money as “arbitrary”.
Cllr Martyn Cox, who has the final say on the matter, explained that his decision to give part of the capital receipt of the Pickup’s Field sale to the town was because it meant Horwich would lose a sporting facility.
He added: “The decision put in front of me was a piece of land that was owned by the council that the planning committee had given consent for 30-odd affordable properties.
"I think it would have been utterly irresponsible for me to say, forget it. Let’s go out to the highest bidder.”
The decision has been referred back to the deputy leader for reconsideration.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Caroline Flack inquest opening told she was 'found hanging'

Caroline Flack was found hanging , the opening of an inquest into her death heard today .
Coroner 's officer Sandra Polson said the former Love Island presenter `` had apparently been found hanging ” .
She told the hearing at Poplar Coroner ’ s Cour t in east London that police officers had been flagged down on Northwold Road in Stoke Newington on the night of Saturday February 15 .
The officers found Ms Flack , 40 , lying on her back and attempted resuscitation , which was then continued by paramedics , the inquest heard .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her body was identified by her sister Jody Flack .
The provisional cause of death was given as suspension by ligature , the inquest was told .
No members of Ms Flack ’ s family were present at today 's hearing , which lasted just four minutes .
The inquest was adjourned until August 5 .
This morning , Ms Flack 's family released a statement that she had written before her death - but had been told not to post to Instagram by her advisors .
She had been charged with assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her boyfriend Lewis Burton and was due to go on trial in March .
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Her mum Chris shared the message in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and said her family 'want people to read it ' .
Following the alleged assault , Ms Flack stepped down from the presenting the current winter series of Love Island .
The dating show did not air on Saturday or Sunday as a mark of respect to her family and returned on Monday with a tribute to Ms Flack , who started hosting the programme in 2015 .

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Caroline Flack was found hanging, the opening of an inquest into her death heard today.
Coroner's officer Sandra Polson told the hearing at Poplar Coroner’s Court in east London that police officers had been flagged down on Northwold Road in Stoke Newington on the night of Saturday February 15.
The officers found former Love Island presenter Ms Flack, 40, lying on her back and attempted resuscitation, which was then continued by paramedics, the inquest heard.
She was later pronounced dead at the scene and her body was identified by her sister Jody Flack.
The provisional cause of death was given as suspension by ligature, the inquest was told.
No members of Ms Flack’s family were present at today's hearing, which lasted just four minutes.
The inquest was adjourned until August 5.
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This morning, Ms Flack's family released a statement that she had written before her death - but had been told not to post to Instagram by her advisors.
She had been charged with assault by beating after an alleged domestic incident with her boyfriend Lewis Burton and was due to go on trial in March.
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In the statement, Ms Flack insisted she was not a domestic abuser and said her 'whole world and future was swept from under her feet'.
Her mum Chris shared the message in her local paper in Norfolk where Flack grew up and said her family 'want people to read it'.
Following the alleged assault, Ms Flack stepped down from the presenting the current winter series of Love Island.
The dating show did not air on Saturday or Sunday as a mark of respect to her family and returned on Monday with a tribute to Ms Flack, who started hosting the programme in 2015.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Man, 75, appears in court charged with murder of 21-year-old in 1994

A man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of a 21-year-old man in Manchester city centre almost 26 years ago .
Geoffrey Strike , aged 75 , of no fixed abode , appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates ' Court charged with the murder of Jason Comerford , who suffered a stab wound following a night out in February 25 , 1994 .
The textile printer and amateur artist was 21 and died at the scene .
Greater Manchester Police reopened the investigation into Mr Comerford ’ s death by their specialist Cold Case Unit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ since died .
Briefly outlining the facts of the case , Prosecutor Miss Lucy Garside told the court : “ This charge dates back to February 25 , 1994 .
Briefly , this was a cold case and was reopened [ ... ] “ We would ask to remand the defendant on the basis of the commission of further offences , based on the nature and seriousness of these offences , to the Crown Court.
” Strike was remanded into custody and the case was adjourned until February 21 when he will appear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was entered and he spoke only to confirm his name , address and date of birth .

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A man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of a 21-year-old man in Manchester city centre almost 26 years ago.
Geoffrey Strike, aged 75, of no fixed abode, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Jason Comerford, who suffered a stab wound following a night out in February 25, 1994.
The textile printer and amateur artist was 21 and died at the scene.
Greater Manchester Police reopened the investigation into Mr Comerford’s death by their specialist Cold Case Unit.
Both of Jason’s parents have since died.
Briefly outlining the facts of the case, Prosecutor Miss Lucy Garside told the court: “This charge dates back to February 25, 1994. Briefly, this was a cold case and was reopened [...]
“We would ask to remand the defendant on the basis of the commission of further offences, based on the nature and seriousness of these offences, to the Crown Court.”
Strike was remanded into custody and the case was adjourned until February 21 when he will appear at Manchester Crown Court.
No plea was entered and he spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Divorced twice, Mandy had almost given up on love. Now she's a different woman - body confident, fei

Divorced twice, Mandy had almost given up on love. Now she's a different woman - body confident, feisty... and sporting a cheeky tattoo

After two divorces , Mandy Jones had almost given up on love .
The gran-of-two was alone ; her sex life pretty much non-existent .
The 59-year-old took a punt and tried internet dating .
She has n't looked back .
Mandy 's message to single older women is simple - do n't give up .
Blissfully happy with burly boyfriend Andrew , she says she has a newfound confidence - in herself , in her body and in love .
`` My kids applaud me because I do n't take any cr*p anymore , '' Mandy , from Runcorn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ex-husbands should have been grateful I was on their arm . ''
The retired social worker and mum-of-three divorced in 1992 and 2006 .
On a whim , she decided to give internet dating a whirl and went on dozens of dates .
She has a few 'horror stories ' to tell .
But as soon as she met Andrew , those tales of woe became a distant memory .
Mandy says her new fella has brought out a whole new naughty side in her .
She 's even had a tattoo done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottom .
Mandy says her life is now 'exciting ' .
She says she feels 'free and relaxed ' - and that her sex life is better than when she was in her 20s .
`` I could n't believe the attention I was getting , but I definitely enjoyed it .
`` I had some horror story dates too though .
`` One man sent me a photo of himself from a distance .
When he turned up , he was so smelly .
So I went to the toilet and made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Speaking about partner Andrew , Mandy said : `` We are so compatible because we ’ re considerate of each other .
`` We ’ ve had our rows and our trials and tribulations , but we have fun and we balance each other out .
`` We ’ ll be lying in bed and the smallest thing will make us laugh like a couple of kids .
`` It was meant to be .
`` Since the age of 50 , I have finally become a sexual woman .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time ever .
`` I ’ m carrying more weight than usual , but I ’ ve accepted that ’ s just me .
`` Andrew promoted that naughty side in me .
I wouldn ’ t have got a tattoo without him .
SunLife has created ‘ Top Tips for dating for over 50s ’ .
For more , click here .

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After two divorces, Mandy Jones had almost given up on love.
The gran-of-two was alone; her sex life pretty much non-existent.
Now she's a changed woman.
The 59-year-old took a punt and tried internet dating. She hasn't looked back.
Mandy's message to single older women is simple - don't give up.
Blissfully happy with burly boyfriend Andrew, she says she has a newfound confidence - in herself, in her body and in love.
"My kids applaud me because I don't take any cr*p anymore," Mandy, from Runcorn, Cheshire, said.
"I've become feisty.
(Image: Mercury Press & Media)
"My ex-husbands should have been grateful I was on their arm."
Mandy met HGV driver Andrew, 52, online in 2007.
The retired social worker and mum-of-three divorced in 1992 and 2006.
On a whim, she decided to give internet dating a whirl and went on dozens of dates.
She has a few 'horror stories' to tell. But as soon as she met Andrew, those tales of woe became a distant memory.
Mandy says her new fella has brought out a whole new naughty side in her.
She's even had a tattoo done - of a naughty angel on her bottom.
Mandy says her life is now 'exciting'. She says she feels 'free and relaxed' - and that her sex life is better than when she was in her 20s.
"Online dating was a different world," Mandy added.
"I couldn't believe the attention I was getting, but I definitely enjoyed it.
"It gave me a massive confidence boost.
(Image: Iain Watts/Mercury Press)
"I had some horror story dates too though.
"One man sent me a photo of himself from a distance. When he turned up, he was so smelly. So I went to the toilet and made my daughter call me with an emergency."
Speaking about partner Andrew, Mandy said: "We are so compatible because we’re considerate of each other.
"We’ve had our rows and our trials and tribulations, but we have fun and we balance each other out.
"We’ll be lying in bed and the smallest thing will make us laugh like a couple of kids.
"It was meant to be.
"Since the age of 50, I have finally become a sexual woman.
"I also have body confidence for the first time ever.
"I’m carrying more weight than usual, but I’ve accepted that’s just me.
"Andrew promoted that naughty side in me. I wouldn’t have got a tattoo without him."
SunLife has created ‘Top Tips for dating for over 50s’ - for more, visit the firm's website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Manchester Arndale's Halle Place finally confirms another restaurant - and it serves breakfast pizza

A new casual pizza restaurant is set to open at Manchester Arndale 's Halle Place .
PizzaLuxe , which already has a site at Manchester Airport , has received a £1.5m investment to expand its offering , including a new branch in the city centre .
The restaurant serves breakfast pizzas , breakfast bowls ( where the bowl is made out of pizza crust ) and deluxe pizzas , as well as monthly specials that donate a portion of the price tag to the charity Action Against Hunger .
The premium fast casual concept was founded by the former director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now he has has secured backing from Edition Capital and is set to roll out the brand across Manchester and Leeds .
As well as opening at Halle Place , PizzaLuxe will open a second Leeds site at The Light , joining the existing Trinity Kitchen site .
PizzaLuxe will take up the vacant unit 10 , a corner plot opposite Archie 's and ShoeZone , and is expected to open this summer .
It 's good news for the Arndale 's £11m food quarter , which has been plagued with difficulties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the short-lived prosecco bar Fizz by Frizzenti , which pulled out of the development after only five months ( to be replaced by Kiosk coffee shop ) .
Tapas Revolution turned on its heel before even opening , declaring Manchester to be 'oversaturated ' with Spanish restaurants , while Yakitori backed out of its plans to open a Japanese restaurant last year .
Archie 's , Barburrito , Wolf Italian Street Food and Kiosk remain the only operating restaurants in Halle Place , leaving many units still empty .
In a statement to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We have worked very hard over the past few years to develop a clearly differentiated food and service proposition in what is a crowded and challenging market .
`` I am very proud of the food and drink we serve , the excellent customer feedback we receive and the teams that make this possible .
`` Thanks to Edition ’ s support we are now well placed to take PizzaLuxe forward to its next stage of growth . ''
Edition Capital partner Harry Heartfield said : `` We are delighted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We were immediately impressed by Paul ’ s vision and the unique business model behind the brand .
`` We are excited to bring our experience and support to help grow the PizzaLuxe brand across the UK . ''

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A new casual pizza restaurant is set to open at Manchester Arndale's Halle Place.
PizzaLuxe, which already has a site at Manchester Airport, has received a £1.5m investment to expand its offering, including a new branch in the city centre.
The restaurant serves breakfast pizzas, breakfast bowls (where the bowl is made out of pizza crust) and deluxe pizzas, as well as monthly specials that donate a portion of the price tag to the charity Action Against Hunger.
The premium fast casual concept was founded by the former director of food at Harrods, Paul Goodale.
Now he has has secured backing from Edition Capital and is set to roll out the brand across Manchester and Leeds.
As well as opening at Halle Place, PizzaLuxe will open a second Leeds site at The Light, joining the existing Trinity Kitchen site.
PizzaLuxe will take up the vacant unit 10, a corner plot opposite Archie's and ShoeZone, and is expected to open this summer.
It's good news for the Arndale's £11m food quarter, which has been plagued with difficulties since completing in 2018.
There was the short-lived prosecco bar Fizz by Frizzenti, which pulled out of the development after only five months (to be replaced by Kiosk coffee shop).
Tapas Revolution turned on its heel before even opening, declaring Manchester to be 'oversaturated' with Spanish restaurants, while Yakitori backed out of its plans to open a Japanese restaurant last year.
Archie's, Barburrito, Wolf Italian Street Food and Kiosk remain the only operating restaurants in Halle Place, leaving many units still empty.
In a statement to trade publication Propel, Mr Goodale said: "We have worked very hard over the past few years to develop a clearly differentiated food and service proposition in what is a crowded and challenging market.
"I am very proud of the food and drink we serve, the excellent customer feedback we receive and the teams that make this possible.
"Thanks to Edition’s support we are now well placed to take PizzaLuxe forward to its next stage of growth."
Edition Capital partner Harry Heartfield said: "We are delighted to have invested in such an innovative operator. We were immediately impressed by Paul’s vision and the unique business model behind the brand.
"We are excited to bring our experience and support to help grow the PizzaLuxe brand across the UK."